Niles Township High School North - Saga Yearbook (Skokie, IL)

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A. Concentration and confi- dence are displayed by se- nior Randy Wolfe as he dry mounts a photo. B Sophomore Liz Soohen in- spects her negatives for dust particles. C. Using her imagination, senior Alisa Jaffe creates a collo- graph plate. D. As a puzzled look settles on her face, freshman Judy Ell- man searches for the missing piece belonging to her de- sign problem. E. Carefully concentrating on designing his wood cut, ju- nior Dave Marion utilizes various carving instruments during his Graphics class.

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 Color and atmosphere were added to the environment of school this year due to the efforts of students who participated in the art department courses. Because of the crea- tive artwork found throughout the hallways students were able to share the experiences and talents of thoses involved in art courses such as graphics, photography and crafts. Face collages proved to be a fun and inter- esting experience. An enlargement of a par- ticular area of the face was assigned to each student. The collages were then drawn in materials such as chalk, pencil and cray-pas and displayed through the corridors. Taking much preparation and care, two crafts classes gathered colorful material and string to create a mexican mural. Everyday objects were given aesthetic beauty when enlarged to unrealistic propor- tions. Hot dogs, hats and a variety of other objects were constructed in mixed medias. Due to projects which stimulate students' interests in many creative aspects, the art department enrollment has greatly increased. Expanding their ideas and imagination has motivated many students to express their artwork in various medias. Because many courses are offered, more students have learned to appreciate different forms of art.

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To further the cause for women's libera- tion, the industrial arts department added a woman to their ranks. Using innovative methods, Miss Patricia Taepke, attempted to teach the fundamentals of aviation in her aeronautics class. Because the curriculum of the course involved new ideas students participating in the class were enthusiastic. An in-depth discussion on the history of aviation, lectures in meteorology and how it affects plane flight and airplane perform- ance were presented to the students. By working with the different material, students gradually prepared themselves to answer questions similar to those on the ground- school test, a step which must be passed in order to obtain a license for flying. Auto mechanic students found the knowl- edge they acquired in their class to be rele- vant to the effects of the gas shortage. By using many of the mechanical tools and machines available to them, students follow- ing various courses within the department realized the great role technology has played in the industrial arts classes. Offering options such as woods, metals, architecture, electronics and industrial drawing, students expanded their knowl- edge of the technical world around them. A. Carefully examining important ele- ments of auto mechanics is senior Ste- ven Feiwell. B. Mr. Bruce Sorensen, industrial arts in- structor, helps his students in setting up a circular saw to cut a board. C. Dealing with a power supply circuit, freshman jonathon Gunn experiences his first encounter in an electronics class. D. Junior Carey Weiman and senior Larry Finckle learn the tricks of the trade as they tune up a car with modern equipment. E. As he studies an architectural drawing model, freshman Mark Wolf notes important details within the structure.