North Mecklenburg High School - Viking Yearbook (Huntersville, NC)

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L. Kerley, B. Ellis, and M. C. McCutchan put the finishing touches on the bulletin board in U. S, history. Mrs. Hanson conducts a discussion group in her world history class. Social studies should give students a chance to examine thoughtfully the social order in which they live and to com- pare it with other possible ways of doing things, so that they can take an intelligent part in the improvement of our way of lite. At North social studies account for many of the classes. World History, an elective, is chosen by many to make the second of two social studies units required for graduation. In this subject a student learns of the great events that have led to the present civilization. He learns the background of many of our peoples that inhabit the earth. United States History is required of all students and is taught in the junior class. Here one learns of the events that have led this country to be the great nation that it is. If one understands the course of events that preceded his generation, he understands better how to deal with the problems that meet his nation from day to day. Psychology and Sociology are offered in the senior year as an elective. This may be the second of the required so- cial studies units, or it may be iust an elective to make the required sixteen units for graduation. One learns more about himself and others in this class, and he understands better how to cope with his problems. Bible was added to the curriculum in the year 1954- 1955. This course is financed by the churches in the school district, and it has proved to be a popular course with the students. It is an elective and most colleges accept units earned in Bible as a part of the required units for entrance. Two units in Bible may be earned at North. Family Living is another one of the courses which deal with the individual and how he can make a better life for himself. It teaches him what to expect from others and his own responsibilities. SCCIAL STUDIES TEACH IMPROVEME T CF WAY OF LIFE D. Delinger, H. Bennett, and N. Brown discuss a problem in sociology with Mr. Hunt. Miss Johnston reads to her Bible class.

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' of 1 it ll' ' .. . 5, A 71 Physical Education is enioyed by both boys and girls. All of them enioy such games as bas- ketball and volleyball, either in the gym or outdoors. These classes give the student some time for relaxation from concentrating on studies. PHYS ED DEVELOPS BODY A D ATTITUDE Phys Ed helps develop strong bodies, and it teaches the students to be cooperative. Team work is essential in most sports, and the student learns he cannot play the game for his own glory and be victorious. Even with a winning score, he loses some of the respect of his fellow students when he tries to play for personal gain. At North classes are held for boys and girls who are interested in the course, but it is a requirement for all soph- omores unless one is in band. Most of the students enioy a period of play during the school day and look forward to this class. Games and gymnastics are included in the course for girls. The boys enioy basketball, softball, horseshoes, calis- thenics, and other activities. Many of them are interested in tumbling and wrestling. These activities are closely super- vised to keep accidents at a minimum. The gymnasium is used for many of the phys ed classes. This building was constructed after the school had been in operation for some time. The dedication service which took place in January, 1955, was a thrilling experience for those interested in the athletic program of the school and in physical education for North's boys and girls.

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Mr. WILLIAM A, HOUGH is the principal of North Meck- lenburg High School, having come to North in the 1955- 1956 term. He was principal at Berryhill before his present position. Mr. Hough attended Wake Forest College where he re- ceived his BS in Education-High School Principal. He and his wife, who is a teacher also, live near the school in a house provided the principal by the county. They have two children, a boy and a girl. Mr. Hough also has two ponies and many dogs. He likes to hunt, hence the dogs. He also likes sports, and one can find him at all North's games unless he is unavoidably kept away. MRS. PEGGY HAYNES, Secretary MR. W. A. HOUGH, Principal Mrs. PEGGY HAYNES, the secretary, is the wife of one of the coaches. She attended Wingate Junior College and has a degree from ASTC in Home Ec and Science. She and Mr. Haynes have two small girls. Her hobby is sewing. Mr. Ben Washam, Mr. Sam Wilson, Mr. .lohn W. Mitzel, Mr. DeWitt Bradford, and Dr. J, W. Reid, Frequently during the year, the members of North's local board, who are called committeemen, meet to discuss the ,problems of the school, plans for progress, or any- thing else that comes to their atten- tion, for the betterment of the school is foremost in their minds. Each committeeman is a represent- ative of one of the five communi- ties that make up North's territory, and like the student body, their in- terest is centered in the welfare of the entire school.