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

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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.

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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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THIS IS NORTH CENTRAL To find the longest diagonal that can be drawn in the irregular figure, a model is used in Mr. Harrison ' s class. Where the Science Department uses and math teachers are pioneers in us Math and science teachers are enthusiastically developing new techniques for the presentation of their subjects, aided by such things as the versatile overhead projector by means of which all sorts of materials, transferred to transparencies, can be shown in an enlarged form during mass instruction. It has many other uses. Chalkboard demonstrations of math problems become more effective when re- produced in giant size as the teacher writes on the smaller screen and lecture notes can be presented more easily. In other areas, instructors in biological science and chemistry are using the team teaching method to enable each to present his specialty before a larger audience. Physics teachers now introduce subject matter not only by stating the physical laws and formulas, but also by explaining their deriva- tives. Additional courses extend learning opportunities. Modern math gave the twelve seniors enrolled this year a chance for individual study and achievement in the development of logic and higher mathematics. Integrated geometry, a composite of plane and solid geometry, was a new departure in high school type of teaching. advanced team teaching methods in$ new approaches to geometry- Lynn Watkins weighs a sample of compounds on an Using a scalpel and tweezers, Norene Whitehead and analytic balance, an instrument few high schools own. Carol Todd dissect a frog during their biology class.