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

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. c p ' P '- new I V 'A-.A Q-ar' ,Q 1 A - . . , K If 1.,,,,, Band and chorus are the two courses offered in the field of music. Chorus members participated in special musical programs for the school and for the P.T.A. They also performed for organizations outside of the school. The band played at pep rallies and football games and added to the spirit of the students and other spectators. During their school years, many students take cho- rus and band in order to gain a greater appreciation of music of various types. It broadens the students, appre- ciation of all the creative arts. Many students find such MR. LAWRENCE PHILLIPS . . . A.S.T.C., A.B. . . Band MR. IERRY THOMAS . . . Pfeiffer, A.B .... Chorus These boys practiced their parts in Moon Rivern with the aid of Mr. Thomas. an interest in music that they choose as their career some form of this art. Music Bri ghtens The Spirit Band members gathered in the bleachers before a pep rally. ff' 26

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-Qs. Mr. Ratteree's class found debating an interesting way of leaming. Mary Kay Davis Cstandingl led the discussion. MR. MACK HAYNES . . . A.S.T.C., B.S., M.A .... Physi- cal Education, U.S. History, World History . . . Adviser to Key Club, Football Coach . . . MISS ELEANOR RICNEY . . . W.C.U.N.C., B.A. . . . U. S. History . . . Adviser to Dramatics Club . . . T.V. classes were new experiences for some. Students soon leamed not to get behind in note-taking. Social Studies Aid Future Decisions As Ways of living and thinking are developed, this civilization improves. This year North offered a wide variety of courses in the Social Studies curriculum, in- cluding Bible, Family Living, American History, NVorld History, and Sociology-Economics. To be informed of local and world affairs, one must have a specific amount of understanding of one's history and that of other people. History is studied not only to learn of the past but to better one's life by avoiding the mistakes made by others. But most of all, North hopes to instill in its stu- dents an appreciation and interest in past happenings and ways of life. l iw- if 25

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Art Develops Appreciation and Provides Pleasure Art courses at North give the students an opportun- ity to express themselves and to enjoy the work of fellow students. Students paint, make sketches, and try their hand at sculpturing and making jewelry. In the Indus- trial Arts class, students enjoy designing and drafting. Training in the art field can lead to outstanding vocations in commercial art, advertising, and numerous other areas. Even if the students do not enter into one of these areas, training in art helps them develop an ap- preciation of good art. Ierry Love gained skill and experience while practicing with an Industrial Arts tool. N., 'M N xv, X X 1 mm MISS IUNE BALDWIN . . . F.S.U., B.A .... Art . . . MR. WILLIAM COCHRANE . . . U. of Maryland, M.A. . . . Industrial Arts, Mechanical Drawing, Arts and Crafts . . . Cross Country and Track Coach . . . lb M, 'MK' Arts and crafts offers the student an opportunity to increase his creative appreciation and ability. Margie DeHart and Linda Henson demonstrate how to make copper jewelry. 27