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

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A first library arrival follows the honor system practice of signing in at the door; within few minutes, she will be followed by many others intent on doing research work or getting books. Using library record booths are Chip Dillon and Carole Geisler, who wish to hear expert pronunciation. Charlene Stone, Judy Brownson, and Mary Gibson prepare for rapid reading and note taking in the Development Reading Laboratory. 1 2

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A knowledge of many languages is required in this jet age world in which language is no longer a barrier. Liz Kivett, visiting Holland, tries her skill in talking with a Dutchman in his native tongue. Experience in secre- tarial work is gained by working in the general office. i

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The threefold goals set up by the English Depart- ment of preparing pupils to meet the many commu- nications challenges they will face in an adult world, of conveying a knowledge of their linguistic history, and of promoting a pride in the literary heritage of the western world, were met in new ways this year, one of which was the correlation of the historical background of a period with the literature produced during that time. Reading ability, greatly increased by practice in the Developmental Reading lab, meant a heavy run on the library book shelves, part of which was alleviated by paper-backs sold as a Student Council project. Selection of books for outside reports was part of a carefully directed program, aimed at giv- ing better organization to forming a literary back- ground. Communication skills were put into practical use when pupils wrote articles for newspapers or as- sisted the yearbook with writing copy blocks. A group of sophomores motivated their English studies with script writing of a movie which they later filmed. Seniors prepared for college with advanced comp classes. English instruction at every level was up-graded. Undefeated debaters, Craig Pinkus, Alan Goldstein, and Steve Claffey, won trophies by their skill in arguing scientifically. English courses increase facility in both written and spoken communications and encourage an interest in the intelligent reading of good literature As a class project, Jeff Bloomgarden, Ann B Jon Short, and Phil Murphy, film a Julie Graff, interested in a journalism career, talks to Bill Keenan, Teen Star editor.