North Hills High School - Norhian Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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They Concen tra te On One Goal - 1 2 ' Mm, Q? The Student's Needs XX 5 I '11 E 3 Thomas Patterso Hummel effries

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ri Ronald Harrington As technology progressed, the business department did likewise. Director Mn Art Pattini was especially proud ofthe word and da ta processing machines made a vailable to interested students. The department, ho we ven was not solely for those aimed toward the business world. The nine dedicated teachers in vol ved hoped to pro vide a sound base for any individual with courses such as personal typing and money credit management. Overall, the few faculty mem bers con tin ued to teach at abo ve a verage level with occasional boosts from scientific accomplishments. The distributive education department sponsored a store in the senior building and also ga ve students the opportunity to participate in various competitions. Students from the industrial arts courses displayed their projects at the North way Mall. As seniors, many students got to know Mrs. Norma Moun tan in the Career Resource Center where they could explore various college and career options. 19

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According to Mr. Ernest Molnar, coordinator of the foreign language department the 1982-83 student body was generally more prepared for the future, more dedicated and interested in creating new challenges. His department included courses in Spanish, French. Latin and German, Teachers in the reading department concentrated on only one language, in trying to build speech and develop comprehension skills. The special education program involved much individuahaation, but students were usually mainstreamed into the regular hilltop environment. The librar- ians were oHen helpful in aiding students in making selections for school projects and personnal enjoyment. The six counselors had various duties but generally tried to keep our spirits up and our schedules straight. f'1 6' rx'