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

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JANET BULLOCK JUDITH HESS LILLIAN HOURIGAN ELLSWORTH LORY Depo rtment l-leod MAX PALMER ILONA PERENCEVICH FRANCES SWETT JAMES WICKHAM Miss Bullock discussing with her fifth hour English class. ommunication 5111114 Streued The English Department has a twofold purpose: to stress grammar and its practical application to creative writing, and to make the student aware of the lite in litera- ture. Various types of great literature are introduced to students for intensive study to provide a background for college studies or for life-long enjoyment of good reading.

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RICHARD EISENLAUER Auto Driving Talen tA fxpl-eAAed in Speech and brama Speech and drama students learn the art of acting and public speaking under the guidance of John Thompson. Drama classes obtain acting experience by presenting plays to study hall students. Those taking speech are given additional background by working as announcers at KDPS. Students in both departments help with the production of the all school plays. Pick up that leg, directs Mr. T. Careful brialing Taught Classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel experience are used by Richard Eisenlauer to teach students how to operate an automobile. The fundamentals of sate driving are taught as well as the operation and maintenance of a car. Required television classes after school also teach students more about being good drivers. After completing this course, students usually receive reduced insurance rates. Cindy Wotermon prepares to drive. il Oi

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CAROLYN PETERS Vocol Music Mr. Killinger tries to show the bond o new routine for Veishci. llicwic bepartment World many Noam Numerous hours of work and planning programs by Mrs. Carolyn Peters, vocal music instructor, and Karl Killinger, instrumental music director, have given North a fine music department. Mrs. Peters is in charge ot the boys' and girls' glee clubs and the A Capella Choir. The marching and concert bands, orchestra, and the dance bands are under the direction of Mr. Killinger. Both teachers worked together to produce an impressive Spring Music Festival. 7eclunique, Creativity Key to Mft Gerald Stinn, crafts instructor, teaches students how to use technique and creativity in constructing an art project. Students have a wide variety of projects to make in the crafts department including jewelry, weaving, pottery, stitchery and others. Display windows near the art rooms frequently show the crafts made by students. The Art Department under the direction of Neil Bear stresses the basic art elements of color, line, texture, and form in the areas of painting and drawing. Many Gold Key and honorable mention awards were given this year to deserving students for their fine work in the Art Department. NEAL BEAR Art GERALD STINN CVOHS Lindo Gilchrest works on weaving during crofts. -12-