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

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7 Pupils find that history foretells the future by interpreting the past, and languages prepare them to crash speed harriers in a new world In this ever-shrinking world, international rela- tionships can easily be strained. Realizing this, North Central is educating its pupils for better rela- tionships by teaching them to know other cultures and understand world problems, past and present. The criticism that Americans visiting or working abroad cannot speak the native languages is being answered by courses in five: Latin, Spanish, French, German, and Russian. In addition, Latin and Greek derivatives is offered for college prep. New methods expedite learning. A language lab, installed this year, was invaluable in training in pronunciation and comprehension. German teachers experimented with a Purdue course of introductory films and accompanying textbooks. History pupils widened horizons by participating in Purdue ' s mock General Assembly and later, working with the Hi-Y, staging a model United Na- tions at the school. After school lecturers, experts in their fields, discussed national and world events to large audiences. Team teaching was used to give every pupil a chance to share in each teacher ' s specialty. Janey Hillis and Jerry Coffey get ammunition from magazine articles for political arguments in 1960 ' s close presidential election. M.

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Lisa Schulte recalls her first-grade flash card days as Mr. Wendling uses them for Spanish drills. Winnie Vaughn and Patty Clinkscale, consulting with L. P. Baker, Republican Representative, are two of many North Centralites who served as pages in the House of Representatives. The language lab, used for the first time this year, makes possible indi- vidual instruction and allows pupils to hear pronunciation by experts. 16

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THIS IS NORTH CENTRAL The Industrial Arts Department, offering courses m drafting, general shop, graphic arts, and metals, provides a background in the fundamentals of mod- ern industry. Practical experience is gained in such projects as printing the school newspaper, and in making lurniture and other useful objects. Many of the skills taught are a prelude to college courses also, such as drafting which is a basic need for an architectural degree. The Business Education Department concentrates its efforts on offering a sufficient variety of courses to produce employable graduates with skills that could be used either for career possibilities, part- time earnings, or for personal use at home. Theory and practice are blended by the Home Economics Department in providing courses in sew- ing, foods, clothing, child development, and family living, to enable girls to become more efficient homemakers. Student teacher, Mr. Rafferty, helping Jim Barr with an accounting problem, gains experience in teaching at North Central. A school in which pupils receive training for better living, with skills usable for both leisure time enjoyment and employment possibilities Career-minded Sherry Patterson and Susan Hedback practice secretarial skills when using the dictaphone and typing letters for their future jobs.