North High School - Norwica Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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Probing beyond our limits When you walked past the science room, you may have smelled some unfamiliar, grotesque odors. Don't fret! It was just the future scientists hard at work. Whether it was onion, a familiar odor to every household, or sulfer, something you might have smelled in a cemetary, they used them all. You may have seen a familiar face, Mrs. Rich, and a new science teacher, Mr. Swanson. They both agreed that the 'my- Oh my gosh! Is that the way it really looks! exclaims Sonja Sigler in surprise during Physiol- ogy. Photo: D. Smit. Without blowing up the entire laboratory, Brian Dickens attempts to create an intriging reaction. Photo: D. Smit. 'Science hardest thing for students to accomplish was self-discipline. The students, as well, liked science. Shannon Green wanted to be a nurse. I like to help people and discover new methods to help save people's lives. Tina Bevier wanted to be a pediatri- cian because, I love working with kids! As you can see, there was a course for everyone at North. These lucky kids, along with you and me, were able to e dissect different animals this year, from earthworms to squids. However, it seemed that everyone was in full agree- ment that the major discovery by the year 2000 will be controlled fusion. Another great discovery may be synthet- ic DNA to correct genetic defects. - We should be proud of our new science department, we had the most up- to-date equipment and the best teachers. 3

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Semlow. Skill and perfection are only two qualities that Kim Battles uses while doing proofs. R. Semlow. Compass in hand, Steve Ankum aligns ruler and pencil point for a perfect construction. Photo: R. .wr Wnfam. A MMP M r 5 Wifi.. ,fi A 1 H 1 Steve Rich Fun with Friend Mr. Steve Rich, department head of mathematics showed that he didn't stereotype students by saying, I've discovered students are the same regardless of what school building they're in! During the summer he liked to travel with his family and he said that his best trip was to the 1984 Olympics. His college teach- ers influenced him and he admired Ronald Reagan for proving the old proverb, You can fool most of the people some of the time . . . One of his hobbies was card playing. He stated that he espe- cially liked taking money from Mr. Robinson in a poker game! Mathematics

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Q 'ak fi? 3, V ey ,f, ',f , 'W' V 2 3 W f.f.fara,.-:W .4 -5 . QW iff? A i 4' ' firm , :ir 'Q52QQ4'i .. W With careful observation, Linda Stoewer moni- tors the phenomenal reactions taking place in her lab apparatus. Photo: D. Smit. What is he doing? questions Jim Spencer concerning antics of a classmate in the midst of a chemistry lab. Photo: D. Smit. VW' ii in Y AQ J N . X. x 2 mi Henry L. Becker .iii art of Entit Even though students came from two different schools to be- come one student body, Mr. Henry L. Becker, department head of Science explained, The students and staff have adjusted quite well to the situation of coming from two different schools to incorporate themselves into the entity of North High School. Even though everyone experiences growing pains during the first year, I think North High is a great place to receive an education and enjoy the high school years. Teaching summer school, gar- dening, camping, and traveling made up his list of summer activi- ties. His admiration of Michael Faraday, Marie Currie, Albert Einstein and Carl Sagan led the way for his present scientific knowledge. Science