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

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Human nature does not 4. fha, ...Q-autqsxx hw O , , O 0 Readln , rltlng, 'rithmetic Reading is essential, for experiences of the past offer lessons for 'now losely related to writing is reading. Both are necessary for communication, and journalists must constantly be aware of the relationship. For the jet age leaves little time for reading. Yet knowledge of people and events is as important as ever. Yearbook co-editor Karen Salmon said that ureadin' and 'riting will always have a place in school. People need to read to understand this complex world, she said, but they are reluctant to do so because television is so available and ueas U to en'o . V J Y Writers if the ex ect to commun- i Y P icate, must recognize this and present their information in a concise, readable style. All students, both readers and writers, have a stake in the outcome, Miss Ayers added. By reading different types of literature from different cultures and different times, students' under- standing of the world view of other people can be enhanced, she said. There's no doubt about it, the three r's have changed, but the change reflects development, not replacement. Miss Ayers explained that literature of the past offers lessons for the present, and through what was written then and what is read now, the lesson can be communicated. change over the centuries, she said. A story plot that was written in 1066 can be just as alive today as it was then. Literature is a reflection of life, and while the good people don't always win, they surely seem to die happier. - By Karen Lacewell I HEAVY MATH! - Senior Kellie Sheffield discusses a calculus problem with senior Paula Lawerence as they prepare to complete a class assignment. Calculus was the highest math course available. Photo by Mark Donnell ENGLISH EVERYONE! - Sophomore Susan Holstead works on an English assignment. English was required in all three grades, and available courses ranged from basic grammar to Shakespeare. Photo by Melissa Matthews Readin,' 'riting, 'rithmetic!4l

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IN THE NEWS - Senior Barry Martin reviews a copy of his poem The Mercurian Legacy that appeared in the North Little Rock Times newspaper. The poem won third place in a contest that he entered as a requirement for staff members of Paper Wings, the school's literaryfart magazine. junior Robert Levy won first place in the contest, and seniors Karen Salmon and Valerie Clay won honorable mentions. Photo by Angie Cook MADE IT - junior Bo Eagan purchases a copy of the 1983 Charger yearbook from faculty adviser Mrs. Gail Hopkins. The publication was entirely financed and published by first and second year journalism students. Photo by Melissa Matthews LISTEN UP - Calculus students gather around instructor Mrs. Debbie Dillon as she explains a difficult point. Photo by Mark Donnell 40! Academics 1' 3, , me ,my ....,w me 1 2 M f T . M0 Q-wr at-8. 3,6 ,wie

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A SUZUKI SMILE - Senior Yuko Suzuki enjoys an all American Mexican dinner. She was the guest of honor at a Spanish club fiesta. Photo by Vicki Causey eyond the block Understanding of language is key to exchange of ideas with people from other countries ell a friend, I love you, and your meaning is clear in English. But the same phrase in Spanish - te quiero - means, I love you, I like you, or I want your body. There's an obvious change in the translation, and it illustrates the pitfalls of poor communication. For this reason, French teacher Miss lean Anderson explained, the study of foreign language is as important as ever. If we wish to exchange meaningful ideas with people from other countries and cultures, we need to know their language, she said. Mrs. jan Scholl, Spanish teacher, agreed and pointed out that most Americans can't speak a foreign language. This hurts the country's ability to compete in the world of business, she explained. Americans don't speak for- eign languages well enough to persuade foreigners to buy our products, she said. There are 10,000 japanese here who speak English, in contrast, we have 900 Americans who speak japanese in japan. A total of 157 students were enrolled in French, German, and Spanish classes, and several studied Latin in an after-school program. Their reasons for electing the courses varied, but senior Vicki Causey's comment was typical. It's neat to be able to speak a foreign language, she said. I was curious about it. I wanted to know more than just American ways. - By Marla Hardwick LISTEN HERE - Junior Michelle Hardin and sophomore Missy Wilson exercise their French skills by using headsets as sophomore Chris Bevans looks on. Photo by Angie Cook 42f Academics ririi t I Wan I T' I I 1