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

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Q y F, MM. rM,0,,,v,,, .W,,.M,.t..W,..: As a part of the extensive driver edu- cation program, Tom Verplank and Katlierine Price obtain practical experience in changing a tire. Mrs. Dunlap demonstrates basketball techniques to pupils jane Vogel, Judy Roberts, Shirley Stunkel, Carolyn McFarland, Susie Davidson and Sandy Cameron.

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To assist in the total development of the physical, social, and emotional well-being of the individualn Was the goal set up by the Physical liducation Department. ln a two-year required course, a variety of activities such as basketball, tumbling, tennis, archery, and vol- leyball provided Wholesome exercise while contributing skills that could be used for leisure time. In a related course, Health and Safety, community and individual health problems and their possible solutions were dis- cussed. Awareness of the value of good living habits to ensure a happy future was developed. An extensive Driver's lid program not only helped pupils become skillful drivers, but it also acquainted them with traffic regulations and encouraged them to become courteous and considerate motorists on the highways. The Industrial Arts Department provided an insight into the processes, procedures, and products of the common industries. Practical experience was gained in projects which were planned and constructed by class members. A new class, Metal Crafts, was added the second semester. Both leisure time activities and profit- able skills were developed. A - si? ii Q x S , . I ftopj Doug Shircliff in Advanced Printing is allowed to run the flat bed press to print the school newspaper. Qbottomj That work with metal can be creative as well as instructive, Gene Tansy, metal craft pupil, finds. fleftj Drafting class projects prepare pupils such as jerry Koett for college engineering courses or for a career. 'vs

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1 -1 Kathy useful Q in i Dozal and Mary Ann Hartz become proficient in the art of planning, preparing, and serving food. Wi Aware that academic subjects alone are inadequate preparation for the diversified and gregarious life North Centralites will lead in what has truly become one World, the administration provided music, art, and Home EC classes for training in grace of living. Enrollment steadily increased in the Music Department where pupils learned to understand and appreciate the best in all types of music while enjoying a relaxing mode of self-expression. Young artists found outlet for their talents in a variety of projects ranging from creation of simple designs to construction of intricate sculptures, paintings, and ceramics. Home Fc girls dis- covered the many factors that go into successful man- agement of a happy home, while practicing skills in Cooking and sewing that would make them better homemakers of the future. Family living classes gave them pride in their careers as home psychologists and technicians? Kathy Markey demonstrates the modern laundry that is provided in the home economics completely furnished home. X if 7 Making one's own clothes is an economical way to an extensive wardrobe, Anita Ditzenberger and Linda Haislup find. To make a bed properly requires a skill that Judy Henry and Sue W'oods receive in their course in Home Nursing.