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

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Language, Business Ed Meet Student Needs Helen Oscarson Department Head International Club Helen Rutherford Laura Briscoe International Club Latin Club ill Carol Newett Tamarack I Blair Glover Lyle Jewell Alfonso Manfred Department Head Business Manager Varsity Baseball :jh h - ar itti hhj : v t — ' ar Those who plan on entering the business world after gradua- tion find business courses and vocational education at North Cen- tral especially useful. They are also helpful while still in high school. Skills that are taught in business classes prove valuable in college and future vocations. Two-year courses in typing, shorthand and bookkeeping are offered to all students. One year classes of office practice and dis- tributive education are usually restricted to seniors. North Central ' s foreign language classes teach students the ability to communicate effectively in languages other than English. Through foreign languages the student learns about new customs and new people. The audio-lingual methods have advanced so that now tape- recordings, records and films have become key tools in the study of foreign languages. Four years of Latin and German and three years of Spanish and French are available to students at North Cen- tral. Students who arc now struggling to conjugate verbs may one day help to bring world peace through world understanding. fell Mary York Commercial Club Louise Wickward DECA Rollin Charbonneau Mr. Kuljus, part-time German teacher, explains to his students that German is not as hard as it looks. Mrs. Evans confers with Mr. Erickson on the mater- ial she is teaching for him while he convalesces. 12

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s Necessary Part of Student Life College counselor, Lorraine McNew, helps to guide North Central ' s seniors in planning future education. To make planning easier, she gathers various information from many colleges and uni- versities. Seniors planning to further their educa- tion are often required to take several tests which are also provided by the college counselor. North Central ' s school nurse, Anita Swanson, even with her busy schedule, has kept accurate and up to date health records on each student. Though she was not available every day, she was always ready to advise or assist any student with broken arms, headaches, sprains, or just colds. Cots in the room next to her office are often occupied by ail- ing students. School supplies from folders and erasers to compasses and note cards can be purchased in the bookroom at reduced prices. Students can also work in the bookroom under the direction of the bookroom clerk, Mrs. Wayland, The lost-and-found department is located in the bookroom. All text- books are checked in and out and mended here also. Consulting college catalogues are Mrs. McNew and Mr. Hagen, student advisors. Selling school supplies is one of the jobs which Mrs. Wayland, bookroom clerk, does daily. 11

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Harold Thompson Department Head William Diedrick Freshman Football Director of Athletics Freshman Baseball Leslie Hogan Varsity Football Varsity Wrestling Kay Selde Color Girls Modern Dance Lucile Lill Varsity Tennis Red Feathers Linda Bruns Color Girls A. G. Tiemann Department Head Music Productions Michael Caldwell Music Productions Mr. Montroy, art instructor, explains balance to Cheryl Johnson and Betty White. Art, Music, PE Develop Individual Talents Expression is one of the most basic desires of man. In high school, art and music courses are designed to allow the student to express this desire. The Art Department emphasizes techniques and skills. Basic principles of design and colors are learned by students, and later they specialize in phases such as fashion design, crafts and oil paint- ing. To help students develop their artistic abil- ities, courses in basic art, lettering, drawing, arch- itecture, painting and senior studio are offered. Decorations for special events, publicity of school activities, and stage settings for plays and pep cons were directed or created by the Art De- partment. Providing students with an enduring basis of enjoyment and pleasure and great appreciation for musical expression is the main goal of the Music Department. North Central ' s band and choral groups have repeatedly won high ratings in com- petition. The ACappella choir, a select group, was privileged this year to perform in Curtis High School, Tacoma, Washington. North Central ' s concert and marching bands have also been guests at various parades in the state. Students enrolled in Physical Education classes are aware of the variety of activities and opportunities which are available. The department functions with the thought that a healthy mind works best in a healthy body. By combining co- ordination and sportsmanship, a better, more well- rounded individual is made. Barbara Eddy Daisy Chapman Ralph Montroy Department Head Hall Displays Stage Manager Art Club ■ . ..... Coach Diedrick demonstrates correct football position to: left to right, Eric Reisi, Boyce Portrey, Joe Mott, and Mark Boyson. 13