North Central High School - Aquila Yearbook (Pioneer, OH)

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Xt, x 'ess W N Key to Knowledge Found Through se of English English is a form of a'tt which uses words, language, and expression as a means of communication instead of brushes, paints, and canvas. Thus any person who speaks, reads, or writes is an artist. lt is increasingly necessary that a person have a firm English background because even in daily contacts he finds un- ending need to express himself accurately. He also must be able to interpret accurately what other people have written. English also is a stepping stone to all other subjects, because almost all knowledge is locked in writing and the key to the lock of know- ledge is English. J exit, ' 51.1 X skfilhii QL Shown above is Mary Ricks who was the local winner of the Prince of Peace prepared speech contest which was held at the Mennonite Church. Mary participated in the county contest that was held in Montpelier. PRINCE OF PEACE CONTESTANTS Bob Hoffman, Susan Wilgus CEssay Contestip David Gallutia fRunner-up Speaking Contestji Carmen Cummins: Gary Hambleton.

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Aids To Education X l it 1 ,l S The tool of research and exploration through scientific methods. As the centuries pass, the question is often asked, Has man progressed? To answer this question we must first investigate our surroundings. While doing this, one cannot -help to see such advancements as a television set, radio, automobile, superhigh- ways, and electrical utensils numbering into the thousands. All of these items have one common purpose, to make for man a better, easier, and more luxurious life. This has been proven in the classroom too. Not Until recently has the student been able to acquire his knowledge from sources other than the textbook. He can profit from educational movies, educational television, and countless other methods which are being used to speed up the learning process. Education must progress with the times. A student must learn his readin', ritin' and rithmetic ' but also prepare himself for a fast moving world. No longer can a student graduate from high school and think that his education has been completed. He must continue to become better prepared for his iob. Tools aid in this progress. Through their use, a student can grasp knowledge faster and be able to remember it longer. He learns by doing and today he has even a better chance to do so by the improvements in his tools. The math student can whip out the answer to his problem in a matter of seconds on a slide rule. The commercial student can do the same thing with his problems on a calculator. The English student can improve his reading skill by mechanical readers, improved dictionaries, and encyclopedias. The three Tools mentioned above are but only a few of the numerous facilities that are available today. Has man progressed? YES, but he will progress even further through education, more and better education. The E of practical living. El, . - sg' , .fag 1, x 1 JC ,he-1 KN The tool of understanding our heritage, past and present, through reading. 5

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Science and Math Program Vastl Improved Mr. Vol Connolly, high school supervisor ond Mr, Mr. Dietsch and some of his sixth grade science students busily working on their science Vcnnorsdoll, county superintendent admiring the winning project which wos Yogi Bear being weighed on the different planets. proiect ot the county science foir. . ,s SX li Y .um-2 i 5 ' -.1u,x,-' :I g D N: Clwrlie White cmd Doyle Rodenbeck discovering thot o bunsen burner can be used to roost marshmallows, Boys, is this the correct woy to use on honor study period? 7