North High School - Norwica Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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Understanding our world Yuck! Not another day of boring history class! That's a familiar line that almost everyone has heard now and then. Trying to keep the courses interest- ing for the students, sixteen classes in four different areas were offered. Among these classes, two of them were canceled due to lack of interest. With fourteen remaining classes to choose from, it was easier going to Social Studies, knowing you had chosen that particular course yourself. Being a required course for gradua- tion, all students had to take a class from each of the four main catagories - World Areas, Government, Behavioral Sci- ences, and American History. Keeping in mind that all students had to take a specified amount of Social Studies clas- ses to receive their diploma, the attitudes in the classroom varied a great deal. We had everything from APP Chemistry to sophomores treating high school as if it were still a junior high, Mr. Swim pointed out. With Mr. Swim, as department head, and six colleagues, there were plenty of helping hands. As a new school, the Social Studies Department lacked books and maps. Books were a major expense, but also necessary for the courses, so they were on the top of the list. What kind of benefits will we re- ceive from Social Studies in the years to come? World and government problems have constantly been a big issue in the news, so, having learned the concept of these issues, we will better understand our world. By applying these concepts, perhaps these many ideas will influence decision making in the future. A-3' L ,,,, M., See, it's Davenport! That's where we live! wg, S exclaims Mike Garcia pointing at the globe. Photo: R. Semlow. Well, see hereg the earth is round, but it doesn't mean you'll fall offiu exclaims Mr. Corlett. Photo: R. Semlow. 'Social Studies

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Flaunting of our forte X X Palet in hand, Mat Oles carefully paints the proper curve of an Indian on the canvas during Art Studio. Photo: R. Semlow. U . I f t 'W' HH Hands poised, ready for action, Band Director, Howard Hart cues a special section into just the right tempo. Photo: V. Sabatino. 1 W fi, i..g'sf'f VW I W., .. wi .3 f I 5 a W at Q i'tA ,..' V? Event: From Brass to Brush Dates: August 26, 1985 to June 3, 1986 Place: North High School Art Rooms C232,234J Music Rooms f520,530J Masters of Ceremonies: Kerry Goodwin COrchestraJ Howard Hart fBandl Ron May Wocalj Norm Pagels fArtJ Loren Reed CArtJ Exhibitions: A. Sketching Freely, a display of draw- ings of people, animals, and objects captured by talented hands served their purpose of catching moments that would stand still. B. The Cosmos of Clay, a display of sculpted and molded figures created through the imaginative outlooks of artistic geniuses. C. Dodging a Burn, a display of black and white prints under amber safelights heightened Wildcat wisdoms of life in the darkroom. Performances: A. Versified Voices, a rendition unparal- leled by any other singing group enter- tained a packed house daily as Wildcats learned techniques in pitch tones and how to breathe after enduring the long pitch. B. Star Search, a recital in the form of a Video enthralled outsiders as band, orchestra, and art students danced to upbeat compositions by Mozart and Bach. C. Instrumental Candids, a casual show in which many serious musicians played popular tunes to the choreography of Prince. D. Bubbles 'n' Brass, a sophisticated arrangement of theme songs from fa- mous farewells were sung in medley for them. Happy Trails highlighted the Lawrence Welk format as the group received a standing ovation. Finale: Daily, music and art stu- dents disciplined their talents to achieve excellence in contests for All-State or state-wide art shows. Throughout the corridors sounds of their success could be heard or proof of their projects seen in display cases as they proclaimed in an identity explosion: 'Ll am here. Fine Arts v

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W --4tl -1- ' an-- Erickson. 'SEN f-ui . mm.. . , Don't worry about it! You'll understand it sooner or later, assures Ed Thomas to Janel Werthmann. Photo: T. Erickson. Lights! Camera! Action!! Oh, boy! Time for another exciting movie in Elkinland. Photo: T. X - qv .. dn, 'Y 50' if ,,..,.mMa-wfWw,WMA.,aa Dave Swim - f f iff az. .W l Lo al to Although North was a very controversial school this year, Mr. David Swim, Department Head of Social Studies, commented, North High has the potential to be an outstanding academic insti- tution. North has an excellent and cooperative faculty and adminis- tration. Only dedication and hard work on the part of the faculty, administration, and student body can change the publics' perception of North High School. Dedication and education Task equaled hard work for Mr. David Swim who has been involved in politics and sports. People who have acquired the skills of self guidance and self discipline brought admiration to his atten- tion. Delegation in the National Education Association and past presidency in the Davenport Edu- cation Association were self-assur- ing jobs that showed just how involved Mr. Swim was. Social Studies