Northside High School - Aquila Yearbook (Warner Robins, GA)

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Mr. Rozier, Mr. Sipe, Mr. Stuart, and Mr. Hinson are all men of science Miss Vickie Carreker Biology Mr. William Faircloth Chemistry Mr. Greg Flores Biology Chemistry Mr. Michael Rozier Biology Mr. Chip Stuart Biology Ms. Debra Ray Biology

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Creating A Chain Reaction One of the academic departments here at NHS is the Science Department, which is composed of some of the most hard- working and talented teachers of the school. A major purpose of the science department is to instill among the students a growing interest in the world of science and technology. With this interest, some students may decide to choose a career involving scientific study and others may very well become the nation’s future doc- tors, engineers, biologists and other profes- sions which are just as important. Teaching science is just like creating a chain reaction. Once a spark of interest is ignited, there are various exciting possibili- ties which arise. Every aspect leads to a chain of unlimited opportunities waiting to be unlocked. Mr. Sipe is always concerned about the progress of his students. Effective Tackers and adminiktialors ane erilical To the suecess tor Education. Mr. Robert Sipe has been teaching science in Houston County since 1970. Since then, he has taught at Northside Jr., Warner Robins Jr., Warner Robins High, and is currently in his fifth year of teaching at Northside. When asked what education meant to him he replied ‘Education means providing adequate opportuni- ties to acquire competency in com- municating and thinking — the so- called reading, writing, arithmetic skills. Effective teachers and admin- istrators are critical to the success for education.” He also added that he has seen many changes in student priorities since entering the teaching profes- sion 18 years ago. Students seem to be less concerned about social, ra- . cial, and enviromental issues and more concerned with employment, careers, and material needs. Because he enjoys helping stu- dents grow mentally, is the reason Mr. Sipe likes teaching. He constant- ly strives to make science more meaningful and relevant. This in- volves teaching more than just the facts. There is the need to be creative in presenting the concepts and chal- lenging the students to think as much as possible. Northside has an outstanding aca- demic program that is now recog: nized as a School of Excellence. Our biggest need is to improve the learn- ing environment and with the help of the new air-conditioning will make a big difference.

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History in the Making History, Ancient Civilizations, Geogra- phy and World Culture all fall under the heading of Social Studies. Although, each is a totally different class, the knowledge learned often fits together perfectly. In Social Studies, students are taught the histories, problems, and cultures of dif- ferent countries and their governments. By studying these things and discovering the advantages and disadvantages, students give themselves an insight as to what prob- lems and solutions the future may bring. Being a graduate of Northside High School, Mrs. Newberry is proud to set an example for her students School was very wuch the ti now — wilh a tew exceptions. According to Mrs. Jennie New- berry, school was very much the same in 1973 as it is now with a few exceptions. In 1973, when Mrs. Newberry was a Senior, the breakroom was a formal conference room with a huge table and chairs. This room was used for teacher meetings and also parent: teacher conferences. There was no vocational building and definitely no air conditioning. There weren't even fans in the lunchroom. : But some things will always re main the same. Traditions such as keeping the sophomores upstairs and homecoming festivities are still reed the same. And hopefully these tradi- tions will remain so in the next 25 years. During her years here at Northside, Mrs. Newberry developed a positive outlook towards people. “That positive view of people has survived even through the difficult times, she states. This positive view is conveyed through her teaching and her teacher-student relation- ships. When asked if she could change anything at Northside today what would it be, she replied, ‘‘Having stu- dents memorize the Alma Mater and have them stand for the school fight song.”