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

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Mr. Presson explained to David Fincher and jimmy Hunter the work of the carburetor. Drivers Education Helps Build Safe Drivers Because of the number of highway accidents, the North Carolina Legislature passed a bill to put Driver Education into the school curriculum. Each person who purchases an automobile license plate is charged one dollar extrato pay for this additional course. North is fortunate to have the facilities for such a course. It is set up in accordance with thc state re- quirements and works in conjunction with the physical education department. For the first six weeks of the J J school term, sophomore phys. ed. students receive class- room training through which they learn the parts of a car, the rules of the road, and many other things of value to them when they begin driving. Sometime during the year each member that has taken the classroom training receives two weeks of Munder-the-wheelv training in a dual-controlled car. Be- cause of this careful training perhaps many accidents may be avoided. MR WADE H PRESSON Teaching, drlxcr education Mr Presson 18 interested in safety work He received his B S and his certificate in Driver Educa tion at Wingite Junior College Appalachian and Catawba His hobbies arc hunting, and deep sea fishing He lives in Charlotte with his wife ind three chlldren t . Y .H X 1 . 7 I . S . ' . ' fa ' j , . . ' , . ' .. C . . 2 . Q 28 f WWWW5F'5ff5'F fWiffW3'WWW'57 'TT' 'i f ' iTi.iJQ.,iwiI i..a.Luil-bT.ELq..r Yfv .N ii i c D '

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.4. 'rw Science is one of the most rewarding fields in which a student may study. Never before has there been such a need for well trained scientists in almost every field, hence there is an excellent opportunity for the student who is interested. If he has the interest and the ability, there is no limit as to ,what he can do. Biology is required of all students for graduation and is offered to every sophomore. Chemistry and physics are also offered in order to encourage the stu- dent to take advanced work and to prepare him for college. Students are encouraged to work on their own. Helping to increase the interest in the science de- partment are the Science Club and the annual Science Fair. Keeping up with the world in which we live is furthered by the knowledge gained through the science courses. MRS. MARIAN COCHRAN Having received her B.S. degree at Marshall College, Mrs. Coch- ran also attended Woman's College and the University of Mary- land. She teaches biology and business math. Mrs. Cochran has two small boys who keep her quite busy when she is not at school. MRS. HELEN HART Teaching Biology I and sponsoring the Science Club arc Mrs. Hart's activities this year. She received her B.S. degree at Lander College. Nature studies, sports, and reading are among her hobbies. She spends her summers at school and on trips to the mountains. She and her husband live on Sugaw Creek Road. In the interest of science, Mr. Anderson, of Oak Ridge, Tennes- see, talked to the group on nuclear power, demonstrating his talk with certain mechanical devices which illustrated clearly what he was saying. Science Teaches The Techniques Of Discovery MR. EVERETTE PIGC Now teacher of biology and physical education, Mr. Pigg was graduated from Furman University with an A.B. degree. Hunt- ing, fishing, and camping are among his activities. He spends his summers as assistant director of Camp Chatuga for Boys, of which he is part owner. MR. LARRY WOODROW In his second year at North, Mr. Woodrow teaches chemistry and physics. He received his B.S. degree from Appalachian State Teachers College. He sponsors the Science Club, in which activity he takes a great interest. He works with students inter- ested in photography. His summers are spent searching for sur- plus items that can be used in the science department. ttf? , H , A. . 1.v if ' A K-win. 'fum van V I fwfr , ffm M , ,f ,qi-I i . -'fry A ,K '3 'wn--..,-f' 27

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MR. JAMES T. ANTHONY Having obtained his Master of Music degree at XVestminster Choir College, Mr. Anthony teaches chorus and sponsors the Girls, and the Boys, Ensembles. Part of his time is spent at the junior high, where he teaches the same subjects. Mr. An- thony enjoys photography and swimming in his leisure time. MR. VVILLIAM I. COCHRAN Having earned his Masters at the University of Maryland, Mr. Cochran teaches the useful arts: Industrial Arts, Mechanical Drawing, and at times arts and crafts. Drawing, painting, pho- tography, and fishing are a few of his hobbies. He coaches cross country and track at North. MR. IOHN MERRITT One of the newcomers to North, Mr. Merritt teaches art and sponsors the Art Students' Guild. He received his B.S. and his Masters in Art at East Carolina College. His hobbies are music and industrial design. In the summer he is camp coun- selor, however, he would like to be a full time sculptor. MR. LAXVRENCE E. PHILLIPS Director of Northis band, Mr. Phillips is a graduate of Appa- lachian State Teachers College, where he received his A.B. in Music. Fishing, woodworking, and art are his hobbies, along with his two daughters and a son. He makes his home in Derita. - 1- f '-. ,g K , - ., ' ,, .., ., , J , X -' 0' M l'Ns, f'3 uw' ff rl SW- -avr' '15 1 T .Iv 53' -- w :'1 'N ' Hi' , M' gf Nff'iI ,ffm Music And Art Classes Create Beauty Of Sound And Form Bobby Henderson won the Cold Key Award in the Scholastic Art Contest, and his winning trademark is to be entered in com- petition in a higher level contest. Here he shows the album cover which he designed, along with the work of other members of the class. L i 'c. STH fa y-QBQHIN .Aw- . - IX-ff-To laf K i? L I lil A 'fl 1 il y 2 Q -P V1 ' f ff ll Vl1l'l X l Z9TI' ll ' A Newly added to the list of courses is that of art, which is offered two periods each day. Students have de- signed album covers, illustrated short stories, and copied and designed original trademarks as a part of their work. They have also done some paper and wood sculp- ture. They enjoy the results of each other's work as well as their own. Also in the list of courses most enjoyed by many students are the chorus and band classes' Here one also gets pleasure from self-expression. One of the useful arts in expression is forming things from wood and metal. Designing and drafting is included in this department. Industrial Arts I and II and Mechanical Drawing I and ll are offered to inter- ested students. Chorus classes presented Christmas music for the students at as- sembly and the P.T.A. 29 Q I 'I if 7 Q- iff? nit I , 3 23,71 ,, Fig, 'sf '13 'W -5, . 'N .Ml QI,