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

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Mark Miller learns to read the fine print of an insurance policy as part of his training in business law. Centraiites develop skills in office, automobiles and gymnasium The Business Department is constantly being upgraded to meet standards set by employers, and to make sure that college bound students have skills needed in preparing materials to be submitted and in holding part-time jobs. Currently, business ma- jors get a good foundation for any area they may hope to enter. The Physicial Education Department also offers training in skills but with a different objective. It correlates mental and social growth with physical development, helping Centralites to become well rounded individuals. Courses are geared to all levels of ability. Developing fundamental driving skills along with good roadmanship are the objectives in Driverls Education. At least six hours are required behind the wheel. Qleftl A shorthand quiz timed by Mrs. Bizal tests the ability of Ann Bergerson. Crightj Mike Singer finds the answer to a bookkeeping question in the ledger he carefully compiled. 1 20

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Practical Arts classes stress safety at home Being careful not to get soap in the baby's eyes, Mrs. Stout shows Becky Reinking, Marcia Darling, Patsy Perry, and Bev Hubbel the proper way to bathe a child. The student handbook describes Industrial Arts as contributing objectives of education with certain intrinsic values within its courses. Visible proof of this fact lies in the many projects undertaken by the students. Drafting concentrates on freehand and instru- mental drawings by which accuracy and manual dexterity are developed. Most of the Metropolitan District's printing is handled by students in the print shop. Metals courses teach students to weld, form, and Duplicating expensive imported sweaters saves money on the clothing budget for Lana Bales and Patty Henn. shape metalg read blueprintsg and plan projects. The spring fashion show which culminated a busy year for Home Economics girls, demonstrated their progress in making their own clothes. Food classes provided refreshments and served as hostesses for the affair. The showcase in the Home Economics wing also displayed the students' projects. Besides preparing eatables,,' Advanced Foods classes studied china and silver patterns, and learned proper table settings for special occasions. Outside speakers gave family living classes useful advice. 19

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Gym classes are head over heels this year in tumbling stunts concocted by the girls themselves. To strengthen their arm muscles, Ron Milender and Mike Perkins haul themselves up a rope hung from gym beams, Sophomore students swing their partners and dos-a-dos in Friday coed gym classes. Cheri jones takes the first steps toward becoming an expert driver with a practice spin in the driver's educa- tion car. Instructor Mr. Wlood and fellow students Mark Sprecher and John Miles accompany her.