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

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Art and Music Department Develops Special Talents KARL KILLINGER University of Notre Dame St. Ambrose College Dral e University, B.M.E., M.M.E. DONNA EMMONS Drake Univ., B.M., M.M. Graduate Study: I.S.U., Boston Univ. teacher, Joel Miller, directs orchestra while Mr. Killinger looks on. The art and music department of North develops special talents in students. The art department consists of arts and crafts classes. In the music department Miss Emmons directs vocal music and a humanities class while Mr. Killinger directs all in- strumental music. MARI LOU WEILBRENNER Drake, B.F.A. Mrs. Weilbrenner helps Ellen Mittag with on art project. LeROY MITCHELL Drake, B.A.

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MARY HELEN MUELL Ohio State, B.S. Ed. Graduate Study: Drake MARILYN QUINN Buena Vista College, B.S. Graduate Study: Drake DONALD POWELL Graceland Simpson Drake, B.S., M.A. JAMES LYLE Univ. of la., B.S., M.A. Graduate Study: Drake Univ. RICHARD CAMP Drake, B.A., M.A. Gym Classes Stress Physical Fitness Swimming, playing baseball, football, ten- nis, golf, jumping on the trampoline, lifting weights, and exercises are all a part of the physical education classes. To be mentally fit it is essential to have a physically fit body also. In academic phases of life a student will do much better if he is physically fit. Vickie Hawkins scores two. —17—

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speech and Drama Display Self Expression Fifth hour drama class rehearses for one act plays. Imagination and creativity are developed in speech and drama classes under the direction of John Thompson. Among the assignments that were given were making up skits and pantomimes, pre- senting one-act plays, and giving speeches. Making file cards and preparing case outlines are only a few of the numerous activities that the debate class participate in. The debators then take on competition in tournaments. This year the debate class centered their study on criminal investigation. Oracle and Polar Bear Teach Students Responsibilities The Polar Bear and the Oracle are the two main responsibilities of the journalism class under the direction of Walter Barnett. Both the yearbook and paper include planning pages, writing con- cisely, meeting deadlines, selling advertising, and identifying and cropping pictures. The first semester of study is learning the basic principles of writing good news and feature stories. The second semester students assume the responsibility of the Oracle and third semester students compose the Polar Bear Staff.