Northern High School - Spirit Yearbook (Port Huron, MI)

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Individual interpretation plus class The value of a good education is based upon the knowledge of English and its functions. The school life of students is surrounded by words and sen- tences. English offers an understanding of the fun- damentals and specifics of grammar. The study of composition and literature increases the knowledge of the students, and it develops an awareness of the functions of each. The English program provides for the students ' needs. Just as students are divided according to their capability, awareness, and achieve- ment, the English classes are planned to suit the particular interests and needs of each student. Included in the various types of classes are those for honor students and those created under the VITECH program. Team teaching, new to PHN this year, provides the students with a broad knowledge of more than one aspect of English instruction. Under this type of program, each teacher offers the student a study of the division of English that is his specialty. Carl Crawford, a student in Miss Janette Brennan ' s Communications class, takes a step in the direction of building a strong English foundation by concentrating on his daily English lesson. American Literature comes alive to the honors section with the por- Wilkins read from The Crucible under the watchful eye of Mrs. Edythc trayal of plays. Here, Jack Foster, Deborah Ludlow, and Wendy Patterson, who teaches this enthusiastic group. 28

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concentration and self-expression The Speech Program at Port Huron Northern pro- vides many facilities for the development of the indi- vidual’s needs. The speech room, one of the largest classrooms in the building, is equipped with a tape recorder, podium, and microphone. With these advantages, the student may further explore the art of public speaking, polishing his techniques, and gain- ing assurance and poise. The Speech Class, an important part of the English Department, offers the student an opportunity to excel in the field of self-expression. As each student acquires the speaking skills, he soon masters the art of constructive criticism. This, in turn, provides an ideal practice situation, whereby each can improve and overcome any barriers to successful public speaking. As Bennetta Pierce presents her speech to Miss Pamela Gray’s class, Michael Wilson dreams up his speech. Juniors wait eagerly to see the film, The Devil at Four O’Clock, shown in Mr. Robert Phillip ' s American Literature class. Nathaniel Hawthorne’s writings capture the interest of Seniors, Patti Aik- man, Lawrence Nestle, MaryLee McIntyre, and Jane Russell, in Mr. Law- rence Miller’s American Literature class. 27

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discussion molds our English studies Seniors find delight in Mr. Homer Sims’ class as they listen to his comments concerning short stories. Mr. David Glenn also instructs the class through the team teaching program. Mr. Irvin Hayward ' s ninth-grade English class directs their atten- tion toward panel members Jill Summers, Cynthia Reynolds, John Sparling, Karen LaVere, and Ronald jackson. Miss Ruth Meyer’s Honors English class offers Sophomore, James Crowl, a challenge in both literature and creative writing. 29