North Central High School - Northerner Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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'ilu V53 ll! Dr. llcrnmn li, XX'cllw of l.U., onc of scvcral uollcgc prvxics to visit North Ccntrnl this ycnr, stops to tnllt with Mr. lirown whose ciCl'l'H.lI1 claw hc visitutl with guitlc lfric Norman. ii.-. li , li W- 5 -4.47 5 Ast 'Q -SN ff it 'wg - f XM, 1 Bill l,.iwlcr .intl Kill' liooton, cxainining latin projects, .igrcc thnt rcwnrcli for thcm provitlcw cxccllcnt wupplcincntary work. C,or.i Kixiiiici' .intl ,li.ll11'3lI1 l,v:c find classroom ntlglptations of Russian may look likc Greek lint .lim llcrncr .intl R.1ntly' I xpular tclcvision quiv g.inicQ htlpful in lunrning lircnch. ulchs, watching Sue Ciillis nmlxing .1 poster, umlcrwmml it. U AUD ?-f -L . - 5 Q

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Bug collecting sends Margie Bitner outside hut Rollie Nail and l.arry Chesterfield are confined to lah work indoors with Mr. XVatson. t ii S, l s it Carol Eaton, Ann lilasingham, and Sandy Butler examine the intricate structure of plants. Math's importance today was recognized by provid- ing eight courses ranging from General Math to cal- culus. Top seniors studied philosophy of mathematics in a seminar, Modern Math. Thirty graduates earned twelve semesters each in higher mathg twelve continued for fifteen. In the Science Department, teachers filled a dual role. They trained pupils who would someday be available in an area of critical shortages and they guided their classes into realizing the cultural value of scientific thinking in interpretation and evaluation of current issues. An extensive curriculum, labs open for after- school experimentation, and a Saturday electronics class to meet the demand for more time made this depart- ment outstanding in its scope.

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linglish and Language Departments shared a common goal this year-preparing North Centralites for com- munication challenges to he met in an adult world- reading, writing, speaking, and listening well in both their native and a foreign tongue. English teachers explored exciting new fields, combining classes to share specialized knowledge: setting up an intensive program of directed outside reading, doubling the Developmental Reading facilities, and initiating the use of paper-bound volumes of classics purchased by the library. Language teachers concentrated on developing skill in speaking, reading, and writing French, Spanish, Ger- man, Russian, and Latin, while acquainting pupils with the customs, civilization, and history of the various countries involved. A language lah was the fall, 1960, goal. Both departments used university consultants for curriculum advice. Using the only reference material permitted, Steve Hall consults textbooks and dictionaries for impromptu English themes. Sue Hogan evaluates a test to note progress made in Reading Lah as a result of speed and comprehension drill work. y ..,t is i 'W ' Teaching make-up to Penny Sams, Mary Beth McNay, and Bill Raudenbush, Mr. Lord demonstrates on Pat Radloff.