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

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The Center 1 Gary Wilson gives an exannple of a rarity in the library; sonneone quiet and studious. Above Marge Overholser, Kathleen Allen — steno-secretaries. Rita Oline — steno-secretary; Ruth Eason — attendance clerk. Beulah Fjelde Nurse Wanda Meffert Registrar Jean Hensley Counseling Clerk Mrs McConnbs laughs that another of her crew nnembers has broken a projector. Students using the Media Center for research and reading enjoyment were greeted with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere created by Mrs. Phyllis Sellers and Mrs. Jo Dwiere, the librarians. Alongside Mrs. Jody McCombs, A.V. coor- dinator, they managed to keep an abundance of books, reference guides, and special equipment available for students whenever necessary. Another group responsible for the well-being of North were the office workers. An invaluable ser- vice they performed was making an- nouncements that informed students on current happenings. Last but not least of the important personnel is Mrs. Beulah Fjelde, the school nurse, who patched up the minor ills and injuries of students. « HI Phyllis Sellers shares a connic book with Jo Dwiere (far Left), and Vickie Strickland.

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Industrial Arts and Drivers Ed. Increase Technical Know-How Shop classes endeavored in all phases of in- dustry this year. Woodshop began with simplici- ty items and finished with projects such as dressers, cabinets, and other home furniture. Metal Shop students were taught to handle tools and machinery properly. Auto Mechanics, operating on the theory of basic principles, had students work on one cylinder engines and then install them to automotive engines. Drivers Education taught students to become safe and responsible drivers. Larry Wiedemeier, auto mechanics teacher, works on an intricate piece of nnachinery. David Hardie Metalwork V- Leo Koester Remodeling ABOVE: Leroy Parsons, Woodshop teacher, gets his fingers stuck to the board while assisting one of his students. LEFT: Glen Steward, Drivers Education teacher. Glen Steward Driver Education Jack Gray Driver Education Sheila Johnson revs up the car nnotor. Irvin Wildman Driver Education Allan Schutze declares that it he gets his hair caught in that darn thing again he is getting a perma- nent. Hubert Sergent Driver Education Francis Belding Driver Education 23

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of All Activities Nothing like food from the Red Barn for a change fronn school lunches, huh, McDermott? Did you get it ask the night crew custodians. Clockwise: Larry Pierwick. Howard Griffiths, Frank Snnith, John Lukaszow, Arthur Carter, John Brown, Lee Strike, Ray Logsden. Day crew custodians and nnatrons: Clockwise: Ber- niece Snider, Judy Graves, Lloyd Gestad, Kenny Schwartztsauber, Bob Bunis, Gary Dester. Kathy Morrissey argues with Mrs Page that she gave her a twenty. Lunch crew Front row: Helen Annadeo, Jean Cox. Shirley Page, Mildred Cowles, Jeannine Pfister, Bernice BIy. Dorothy Fzchnor, Marie Meyer Back row: May Smith, lona Vernon, Lana Bieghler, Dorothy Tharp, Dot Barney, Carol Thompson, Dorothy Koger. Gleaming floors, sparkling windows, dirt-free and odorless hallways were only a part of the meticulous services furnished by the custodians and matrons. Between mopping up spills, keeping school equipment in working order, and putting in many extra duty hours, they also main- tained a friendly rapport with students. Select items such as beefburgers, spaghetti, chili, and pizza burgers made meals well- balanced and enjoyable. The lunch crew provided students and faculty with a daily variety of hot foods, sack lunches, and desserts.