North Central High School - Tamarack Yearbook (Spokane, WA)

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Let ' s see now, just what is the meaning of that word? wonder Judy McKay and Dave Olson as Sue Nelson waits to write the word on the board, with Mrs. Dorothy Chandler, English teacher, keeping watch. fundamentals of correct speech and written composition, and instruction in tech- niques of reading and interpretation. Materials used are selected to emphasize the basic American ideal. Democracy is presented as the finest way of life yet discovered. A student may also select courses from senior literature, senior composition, vocabulary, debate, journalism, speech, and dramatics. The first three of these are a necessity for the college-bound student, but for all students they contribute to the reaching of the i mportant goal of effective verbal communication. 13

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Either the books are pretty big this year or the freshmen are getting smaller as Jim Oberst is practically hidden behind the dictionary, with Linda Kachinsky and Terry Merriman making good use of the reading guides. The goal of the English program is to provide the students with an effective means of verbal communication. In reading, the objective is to develop sufficient Speed and skill to be able to comprehend the written ideas of others; in writing, to develop a clear and forceful style; in speaking, to acquire the ability to organize thoughts and convey them logically and clearly; and in listening, to appreciate and evaluate the spoken word. English I-VI are basic courses offered for the first three years of high school and are required of all students. Here emphasis is placed on spelling, vocabulary, 12

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The science of pure mathematics, in its modern developments, may claim to be the most or ' ujinal creation of the human spirit. — A. N. Whitehead Colleges and universities are placing more emphasis on mathematics by raising their standards of requirement in nearly all fields of education. In addition to re- quired freshman mathematics, higher courses such as geometry 1 and 2, algehra 3 and -1, and trigonometry and analysis for seniors arc offered. P. H. Nygaard, department head, is known nationally for his magazine articles on mathematics.