North High School - Polar Bear Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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Mr. Wickham discusses like-sounding words with sophomore English class. ommunicaiion tion Slzilis improved A thorough understanding of literature and grammar is the aim of the English Department. Courses are designed to provide a firm background in literature for enjoyment and comprehension. Consideration is also given to college preparation as well as everyday usage. A program begun only two years ago in which juniors are taught the bulk of their literature is used in the general track classes. Mr. Lory and Mrs. Hourigan experimented with team teaching on the twelfth grade level. MAX PALMER MARJORIE EASTON BU5AN DUNLOP — 12-

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Thinking, understanding, and recognizing our cultural heritage are all a part of the objectives of the Social Science Department. Students learn to know and analyze the history of the world and of the United States. Current problems of the day and possible future conflicts also play an important part in the history curricula. A study of the different economic systems of the world and how they work helps students to become better citizens of the world. A study of our government makes young people better citizens of the United States. ROBERT LEONARD DARRELL GRIPENBERG GAYLORD TROE MICHAEL SPICER

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Speech and 2)j ram a Mr. Thompson, director of the Speech and Dramatics Department, has added a great deal to the life of North. In his classes students are taught the art of public speaking and acting. An experimental course, Communica- tion Skills, was being used for the first time this year. Mr. Thompson directs Pom Dawson and ( Music Man ' an all-student-cast production. in a scene of The Writing stories, heads, and planning pages are a sample of the work done in the Journalism Department. With the assistance of Mr. Barnett students learn to write concisely and clearly. They also learn how to sell advertising for the Oracle and Polar Bear. WALTER BARNETT Journalism Counselor Paula Gulick and Gene Tornquist paste up pages for coming Oracle. — 13—