Northeast High School - Viking Log Yearbook (St Petersburg, FL)

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l 158 ACADEMICS DIVIDER Practice for the working world. John Thigpen works on a practice set in his Accounting l class, During the last six weeks of first semester, students took care of the Cycle Center's business books to apply skills they had been learning in class. Giving assistance to Kristi Noble is Mr. Dave Vera. The Com- puter l class gave students an introduction to computers and an op- portunity to get much needed experience by working on the computer, Who'a on tint? Making the play in softball is Jamie Joiner during a physical education class. P. E. gave students a break from book learning and helped them get in shape physically. .V LT gm ,Q if ,. al - , .diss ,semsmsssgg

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ACADEMICS Mountains of books, bags of gym clothes, in- struments in hand, and tool belts - all were evidence of the courses students pursued. Students chose from academics and vocational of- ferings. Art, drama, and music classes were available for exploring interests and advancing skills. Classes such as driver's education and typing were taken for immediate practical application. Because of tightening county and college admission requirements, students needed to take more tradi- tional academic subjects. The writing enhancement program was expanded. Advanced placement history and English classes sought to prepare seniors for college-level work. Computer classes and the use of computers generated much faculty and student interest. The business education department received a 329,000 grant for computers. Academics centered around a re-emphasis on traditional curriculum with flexibility for inclusion of vocational opportunities, practical skills training, and openness to the computer age. Give my regards to Broadway! Rick Stecher acts out his part during a presentation relating to the book Moby Dick in Ms. Joan Vernotzy's advanced American Literature class. ACADEMICS DIVIDER 159