North High School - Norwica Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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Excited Four exciting reasons were listed by head of Home Economics at North, Sue Ann March, as she elaborted on her renewed spirit toward a fresh educational adven- ture: the school itself, the depart- ment facilities, the staff, and the traditions that will be set. Her summer activities include traveling, golfing, and boating. She has been to Russia, The Orient, in Work Scandanavia, Europe twice, Mexi- co, and most of the United States. Other career interests that intrigue her center around compu- ters and their application to easing everyday chores. As well as reading for relax- ation, March needleworks, makes porcelain dolls, plays the piano, and participates in various sports. 5'ism-sw Sue Ann March Perfecting our skill While some students sweat it out on their way to a biology lab or history exam, others practically rushed with anticipation to bake a creation or put finishing stitches on a new garment of clothing. You say it's not fair students should have that much fun in school. Well, actually. home economics isnit all fun and games, a lot of work and creativity must be put forth by the students. With a recent increase of working mothers and single-parent homes, the demand for home economics education also rises. Both the quality and quantity of home economic skills are being taught in the home are suffering due to that very reasonf' noted Cindy Winckler. We've all seen the pre-schoolers trotting down the halls and smelled the cinnamon rolls, but many of us haven't looked beneath those aspects to notice the vital informa- tion learned by students of child devel- opment, foods, and the single survival classes. When you think of home economics, think not only of clothes and cooking, but the human relation aspects. Yum, yum, yum! Mixing and fixing his latest creation, Kit Hayslett whips the batter to a creamy consistency. Photo: R. Semlow. Home Economics F' fx , - L: .r......, r

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Busy at work, Melissa Wagner and Alicia McDonough tap away at the typewriters during a time test. Photo: Staff. Heads down observing what Reggie Shoes- mith is explaining, business students key in to accounting procedures. Photo: Staff. .My- ' It W A 9 me , :W r A R .... ii -f r r , c .--Q YSL! ASN T -ifkgxifbffl 'ff'-xx 324552 X nf vm ,xi 'UL 'Xl lrxJ'v . Reginald K. Shoesmith Tru t in Youth lt is clean, fresh, light, full of promise. It is a challenge. The cooperation of teachers, principals and district administration is ex- emplary. Students seem very will- ing to give teachers a fair chance. I have high expectations for my students but it will take several years for teachers to establish their style, expectations, etc. with the studentsf' declared Mr. Reginald Shoesmith, department head of Business Education. During the summer he teaches business at a local college, gardens, landscapes, and prepares for the next school year. He said that he admired . . . anyone who seriously tries hard to accomplish their goals, regardless of their ability. Business Education Ny. 4

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F M Vi?, , 7 , 4 .V iw' ' trim. , 4 f Q f . .. ai ww' 'Wea dfwwi 3 ' I Q! I V' V,V. V ' 'mfg' ' ,J ., -,f.,i utting it together Once upon a time a little mouse, Speedy Gonsawdust who lived in the Industrial Arts Hallway, crept out for his evening adventure. As he wandered down to the metal shop, he found mountains of scraps he had yet to conquer. He greased his little paws, climbed to the top, and slipped down the other side into the woodwork- ing shop. The smell of turpentine nearly knocked him out as he staggered to the auto mechanics room. Jumping onto an old bar of Lava soap, he slid off into a river of grease. Next he ventured to the electronics room, where within the forest of wires he tripped, catapulting into the large, grey plastic wastecan. In the midst of the great white mass of trash, he found grey marks in this shape which read, I took metals because it's a fun class and the effort is worth it, signed junior Eric Van Oteghem. Finally he escaped by climbing on to an old pair of safety goggles. He flipped himself onto the floor and scurried to the woodshop where he read, George Pitcher's note to the yearbook staff: Students will ac- complish a feeling of unity in this new schoolf' Springing onto the counter next to the circular arm saw, he found a note exclaiming, This class indulges in many future plans, and it is very structured. We will need skills later in life because everything will be industrializedfl signed senior Rich Kline. Well, let's see . . . concentrates Bob Filson as he calculates the next move for Shawn Blink during welding. Photo: R. Semlow. P ' d ' Optlmistically responding with his impression of North, head of Industrial Arts, Chuck Barrett exclaimed, '4Lots of work! So far so good! Lots of potentiallv From the excellence achieved within his department, the poten- Chuck Barrett -I tial definitely reached new heights. Though usually thought of as guiding the designs of architectur- Pat al and basic wood projects, he enjoys sailboating, traveling, studying, and participating in historical community projects as a member of the Scott County His- toric Preservation Society. Family activities rate highly on his list of priorities as his wife and three daughters share vaca- tions and other activities through- out the year. Industrial Arts