North High School - Norwica Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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aining vaTuable skill Determined to achieve just the right consistency, Kathy Sawyer stirs the Dektol in the journalism darkroom, Photo: T. Erickson. Ready for a session in math, Maura Stone pauses a brief moment to greet her students with an encouraging smile. Photo: B. Christian. w,,jm awk ,-- ' 'KK As we passed through the corridors of North, we met students who had Down's Syndrome or illnesses which required wheelchair assistance. Many of us smiled back to each other as we traversed the marble and many of us developed unique friendships from that quiet recognition. Before 1975 these students often lived apart from their families in special schools. Today a more ideal situation exists as these students share the usual hallways and classrooms as the masses. These special students became a part of the Wildcat Explosion, a focal point for all students to view and become a part of as daily living chores were shared by all. Upon visiting one of the Special Education classes, an air of humor and calmness surrounded it. The students seemed to be in good moods and coopera- ted very well. Mrs. Maura Stone who taught Developing Education, said that it gave her students Hpleasurei' to get in contact with other pupils at North and it gave them a feeling of belonging. Their biggest areas in academic development were often in comprehension and utiliz- ing the written or spoken language. Within the walls of the special education rooms, the same methods of teaching were employed with the use of more repetition, pictures, and hands-on experience. Many of these students attended regular classes constantly or were main- streamed several periods daily. Through special education North students were able to build up ground so they could get jobs and live normal lives as much as possible in the adult society. Several of them trained and com- peted energetically in the Olympics to honor North and bring home more trophies and pride for the Blue and the Gold. After visiting with the special edu- cation students, upon shutting the class- room door behind them, a thought occurred: We all need these special people in society, in order not to forget the child in usg for life is more than just work and stress. Developmental Education'

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-T- Love for People Contrary to another line of thought, George Thompson, Head of Special Education at North, emphasized, ul feel North is func- tioning as it should be - a high school. lt will have the same succeses and failures as any other school and l'm proud to be a part of its beginning, as l was a part of West High's inception as a student in 1961? Academically and athletical- ly, Thompson busies himself by researching and continuing his education through seminars as well as through physical fitness programs, racquetball, and run- ning activities. To sum up Thompson's view of humanity and illustrate his love for mankind, he stated, 'fl admire many people, but not one more than another. K' f fin j f i avian P ,:, ,rw . , was ., YT- George Thompson if F cn ,, Mi 5 .LQ r , 7 24 ea A 2 , ,, ff is 24 I P if I ' f if W . ,fi M V J In Resource Center, Cheryl Twyner attentatively responds to a student's inquiry concerning an assignment in math. Photo: H. Semlow. One-on-one ping pong challenges Todd Williams and Mike Chalupa during an adaptive physical education class. Photo: D. Smit. vDevelopment Education , W, A P' W . ,, ,. , , ,,,, f 'vxjw if' fb.. ,em

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Y' ' X N X - s Q? Ryewmw ,W LLD. Follows With a proud smile, Kathy Learn, Head of Language Arts at North, exclaimed, North's a fan- tanstic opportunity for one to grow as a person and an educator. Presently Learn advises the newsletter at the Heritage House for the senior citizens. Aside from language arts activities, she need- lepoints, works out in aerobics, and enjoys using computers. a Dream Her 12th grade English teach- er, Rose Marie Burwell and her parents have influenced her life the most and she deeply admires hoth of her adopted children for struggling against odds to become happy, successful individuals. She is sincerely thankful be- cause her parents encouraged her 'sto follow her dreamsfl 4-S3 wgsas--A-. ' Q' ...M- ,,...et. ..?,n ,.,a-v- .W My ,,,.. ,.,,, .,.t... ,,.... ,.......... W V K Kathy Learn -P .1 A 2 gf. :Q is .. gt.. we s A K sq.. E 'J iff-Q 1 c E M A W is 5 - 7 Sv K GY . In group discussion, Jennifer Haas leads her team in planning a comparisonfcontrast paper in Writ- ing Update. Photo: B. Christian. To demonstrate dramatic skills, Paul Holzworth emphasizes on-stage gestures during stage produc- tion. Photo: B. Christian. 'Language Arts I ,gzg 3. g i 1 g -- !