North Scott High School - Silver Shield Yearbook (Eldridge, IA)

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Qzit was mr. cockman could bnghten up the darkest of days Wlth h1s wacky humor. gary wayne sawyer 74 Homecoming week was fhalleriging tor the English Department as Mrs. Diane Hall, Mrs. ludith lacobs, Mrs. Mifflin.-lle liansdowne-Elager, Mr. Gene Conrad, Mr. Len Cfovkrnan, Mrs. Linda Mcfffliirci, Mr. Dennis Hennigan, and Mr. Harlan Vandervinne ask North Scott 4lWho is the real Mr. Cockrnan7' . 1 4 curriculum changes English classes took a new turn this year by being held in the auditorium and classrooms in C-hall. Gther changes made this year included the implementing ot the sophomore curriculum, parallel to the freshman courses. These courses involve writing, communications, short literature, and long literature. Many teachers took time from their already hectic schedules to attend workshops and other English related Conterences. Mr. Len Cockman, department head, is on the board ot directors for the National Council ot Teachers ot English. Being the newsletter editor tor the Iowa Council was another responsibility he under- took. The South-East regional director ot the lowa High School Press Association was Mr. Gene Conrad. He presented methods to aid high school journalists with developing news and feature ideas at the tall regional meeting at Marycrest. Mrs. Diane Hall attended the Drake Writers Workshop, while Mrs. ludith lacobs and Mrs. Linda McClurg attended a workshop at Blackhawk college. On April 6th, the second annual writers conference was held at the High School. Young writers were also present at the Mississippi Bend Area education Agency workshop on May ll where Mr. Cockman presented a workshop. English classes this year were the guinea pigs when it came to taking the Gates McGinney Reading Test. Results were given to the parents who came to open house. THOUGHT HRASE ENGLISH 21

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ff Zhlventures in American Literature A q . A iii. 'iii yff Y f ll, ' 'J 1 it gig. ra, K' ' if Wm Spanish can be simple as Miss Barb fohnson explains to foni Kuehi, Holding up the wail, Mr. Steve Mohr gives the weekly spelling fist. mr. conrad's modern novel class was probably the best. it seemed to be one of the few classes that really prompted discussion. mary tillis darst 'IO Seeking information, Mr. Quentin Coffman flips through his index cards. 20 ACADEMICS The sports page is Eugene Kreiters favorite recreational reading. fn Communications, one speech too many can make Mrs. fudith faoohs a bit drowsy.

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At his podium, a grinning Mr. Gary Qisen reacts to another wronq answer. mr. scott would start talking about the marines and the next thing the period would be over. ralph qronewoid 61 Looking on top of the world is Mr. Andrew Aqosta and Mr. Don Scott. j'f-'rjiak '- , ' Q, 74 Xi' A W J' ',J3f:jiff Niue sew' fi A .- no ,i 'lv' f. fl' ,H Ln' N ,J :lu 19 , M1 V . ,il ff A 37 fr ef V I ,v mv 4 4 -J ffffiziz, if gQJ':fQL,Q 4 22 ACADEMICS Expressive American History lectures Capture the students' interest in Mr. Don Scotts class.