Northeast High School - Charger Yearbook (North Little Rock, AR)

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,.,.-r-nnnuv'- . rr r 1 i I J an rf? FIXIN' IT UP - Senior Jodie Novak and Mu Alpha Theta members begin decorating for Homecoming. Decorating the cafeteria for the dance after the game is an annual Mu Alpha Theta project. Photo by Vicki Causey 'NEWSPAPER OFFICERS - Karen Nelson, Editoririrchiefg Patty Pirtsg Business managerg L Lisaitlingsrer, sports editorg Patricktllalsron, . associateieditor. Photo by Melissa Matthews PAPER IWINGSA- Beth Lambert, editor: Lisa Engster, .copy editorg Valerie Clay, productionlart edirorg Brian Clements, literary editorg Photo by'Beth Brady LISTEN CLOSE - Members of Mrs. Ann McCollum's sophomore English class listen to her lecture on the middle ages as a prelude for their study ofthe Arthurian legend. Photo hy Melissa Matthews WRITER AT WORK - Senior Rex DeLoney types his copy for a spread in the Charger yearbook. Writing copy required mastery of feature writing skills. Photo by Melissa Matthews Readin', 'riting, 'rithmetic!37

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I , O O Readln' , I rltlng, rithmetic Three R's are still around, but content is more complex, and they come in Z8 varieties he three r's'l - readin', 'riting, and 'rithmetic - have been around for a long time, but the courses taught today bear little resemblance to those of the past. ln fact, it took a variety of 13 English courses, 14 math courses, and a two-level course in journalism to teach the three r's', in 1983, and the content was as complex as the decade itself. Senior Susie Prueter's contrast of math classes for then and now is typical of the change. Math in past generations taught students to count, she said. The basics were the same. But today's math teaches us to deal with more complicated areas such as aeronautics and computers. Susie described today's world as fast paced and explained that math provides the necessary speed for dealing with decisions. The need to conserve fuel is an example of the importance of math, she said. For example, in design, the length of an airplane may be directly related to its fuel economyfl Without math, Susie contin- ued, udesigners would have to build several complete planes to deter- mine the best model. But the mathematical equation can solve the problem on paper, and the designers can then build the one plane they need. lt eliminates trial and error and saves money. A variety of careers ranging from engineering to plumbing require a background in math. Mrs. Gretchen Watson, math teacher, said that many businesses claim that math achievement is a good preclicf tor of business success. - By Susan Slater JOURNALISM SPEAKER - Senior Karen Salmon and instructor Gail Hopkins ask last minute questions to Mr. Roy Reid. Mr. Reid was a guest speaker from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville journalism department. Photo by Vicki Causey 36!Acaclemics

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WRlTE ON - Senior jeff Seabaugh fills out an ad contract for Marvin Norman, owner of Allied Printing, Members were required to sell advertisements to pay for their publications. Photo by Beth Brady PASTE AWAY - junior Karen Lacewell glues magazine pictures to a dummy sheet. Patience and practice were needed to finish the final layout designs. Photo by Melissa Matthews bv- TELL IT LIKE IT IS - Mrs. Ann McCollum explains the characters in the Middle Ages section of their studies. English was required all four years of high school. Photo by Beth Brady PAINT PERFECT - Mu Alpha Theta members Steve Peterson, Dale Muse, and Paige jones paint Bourbon Street signs for Homecom- ing decorations. Mu Alpha Theta and Honor Society combined their talents to decorate the cafeteria for the dance. Photo by Vicki Causey 38fAcademics .W .4 M k HOMEWORK HERO - Mrs. Alice jo Gadberty goes over students' homework assignments. Students that took math courses soon found out that they had homework almost every night. Photo by Angie Cook if se., 2 MAX.. .. ...few s, ,,,,,,. . eggs- si-S ss-ws t wiggle' A f . skew, at X 32 X c ,greet .L if Qw- ivscf M rw., P . ,M .ill W, g..i.i-.nr rhnlki...