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

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. .V aff A Miss Kiker explained the relation of labor to capital after a television lesson on labor unions Social Studies Broaden Students' Outlook Through social studies the student acquires a knowledge of the past as well as the present day problems of the world. Using this knowledge en- ables the student to understand better the people of the world, their past mistakes, and their successes. Miss Johnston checked Barry Sims's Bible notebook. 'eff' 2923? To live in harmony and in amity with his fellow man is desired by every person. Sociology offers a better opportunity to study man and his habits, and many times new ideas for human relations are acquired. Bible, as well as sociology, is offered to the stu- dent at North. Bible helps him to get a good background in the study of the people of the Old Testament. He learns the history of the people that he reads about in the Bible. Studying current events helps one understand what is going on in the world today, and U. S. history students have to keep themselves up to date in this class. This course is required of all students, and some of the classes are taught by television, while others are regular classes. VVorld history is not required, but many of the students, especially those preparing for college, take this course. Here he gains a background for an understanding of all people. One must have a knowledge of the past in order to understand the present and act for the future. Distributive Education is also a social study. In this class the students learn the production and distribution of goods and how they affect the economy of a nation. Page Twenty-Seven

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For Mr. Peterson, Rudolf Wiegand and Martha Mayberry worked an advanced algebra problem involving radicals. Reasoning Power Demanded In Mathematics More and more often a college education is re- quired of job applicants. Moreover, a basic knowl- edge of mathematics and its application are de- manded. Because of these facts, the math courses at North each year are improved so that students who,have completed them will be eligible for jobs that require a thorough knowledge of mathe- matics. Fundamentals that are learned here in first and second year algebra are later put into practice in college algebra, in plane and solid geometry, and in trigonometry. Not only do these courses prepare Page Twenty-Six the college-bound students for advanced study, but they also prepare students to go into business upon graduation from high school. Business math is offered for those wanting a practical course in math. This year college algebra is being offered so that students who have the ability and the need for such a course can prepare themselves for more advanced math in college. Two years of math are required for graduation in Mecklenburg County.

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Iudy Crump and Virginia Grant put rolls into the oven to bake. Carolyn Hucks and Nancy Barkley worked in the background. Although farming, selling, and other such voca- tions are important, the homemaker is just as essential. To be a good homemaker requires a knowledge of many things, and these things must be learned just as thoroughly as any other job must be learned. Personality development, family relations, child growth, home decorating, clothing, budgeting, and caring for the sick are some of the things learned through these home economics courses. How to make one's own clothing and how to prepare balanced meals are essential for the home- maker. Much time is spent learning these things. Family living classes include boys as well as girls, and these students make a beginning here for a better understanding of one's community and the civic affairs that are vital in today's family life. Importance Oi Homemaker Recognized Florine Brooks, Judy Barfield, and Paulette Howard prepared the table for the group's meal. Page Twenty-Eight