Northwest Classen High School - Round Table Yearbook (Oklahoma City, OK)

Page 17 text:

TODAY'S SUDDEN ALL-OUT AWARNESS of things scientific did not startle our science department into action. Science scholarships, national recognition and awards are tradi- tional with our instructors and students. Science and math, basic to the many phases of engineering, are much sought courses by Northwest Classen students, since so many of our graduates head toward those fields. For others it pro- vides training for an adequate life in a fast changing world. Record for Posterity Events 'WHAT SHALL l BE WHEN I GROW UP?' Throughout high school this is a vital question in most students thinking. To discover facts about different occupations is the purpose of Distributive Education and Diversified Occupations de- partments. On-the-iob supervision is an important part of Mr. J. H. Conger teaches Physics and Aeronautics. Mr. Carl Shafer, teaches Chemistry. Mr. Marian M. Jamison, has Geoloav and General Science. Mrs. Geraldine Buzbee handles Biology and Natural Science. Mr. Wesley Sullivan combines his teaching into Biology and Chemistry. Mr. John Paden di- rects Research Science and teaches Biology. Conducting an annual Science Fair is a significant departmental project that has lead to important scientific discoveries. That of the training available to students seriously exploring probable future careers. Miss Beth West heads the Distribu- tive Education program and Mr. John Standridge directs the activities covered in Diversified Occupations. -15- we

Page 16 text:

WHEN lT COMES TO EXTRA-CURRlCULAR duties, faculty members indulge, too. Miss Audrie Alberts, Spanish teacher, helps keep the school scrapbook, is representative to OCCTA and sponsors National Honor Society. Mr. Virgil E. Caldwell teaches German and Spanish, sponsors the German Club, is on the Classics Board, and does reporting for THE PIPE- LINE, OCCTA official bulletin. Miss Inez Ellis, in charge of to Accept Challen es. We SO MANY MEN, SO MANY MlNDS. Students enjoy the study of foreign language because it widens appreciation of cultures other than our own. Association ofthe language with the think- ing of foreign peoples, enhances research into customs and traditions peculiar to a nationality and imparts a feeling of being cosmopolitan. Language students realize the oneness of today's world. They value contributions others have made to our way of living. The American Field Service program, which sponsors teenagers on summer tours to foreign countries where they live three months as a foster child with a foreign family, has stimu- lated interest in foreign language. Eligibility in- cludes having had two years study of a foreign language. The Foreign Exchange Student pro- gram also encourages interest. -1 2- I rr.. g Tests and Measurments, teaches Spanish, directs the audio- visual aids program and co-sponsors Future Teachers of America. Miss Henrietta Von Tungeln teaches Spanish, and enjoyed a tour of Spain this summer. She is a freshman class sponsor, sponsors Honor Language, and is an OCCTA representative. Proudly ETERNALLY FEMlNlNEl Regardless of the mode women are fashion conscious. Miss Lucille Willoughby and Miss Lelia Pickard are odmirina French fashions ancien reaimef' Miss Willoughby teaches Latin and is senior class sponsor. Miss Pickard teaches French. She is a sophomore class sponsor, co-sponsors Honor Language, and is working to obtain a charter for an Honor French group.

Page 18 text:

AN EDUCATION WITHOUT BENEFIT of ability to express oneself effectively in written or spoken word would be little better than illiteracy. No doubt much that English teachers require seems pretty stuffy at the time. But there comes a day in everyone's life when he wishes he knew more of the items stressed by his English teachers. Com- petitive writing contests, creative writing courses, films and recordings, along with book reviews, spur interest and give those who have ability beyond the demands of the routine courses opportunities to apply their talents. One of the best manned departments inthe school each teacher has a special- ity, Mrs. Hazel Livingston is department head '56-57. Left to right Mrs. Madge Mills: Miss Marjorie Miller: Miss Helen Bourke: Miss Della Link: Mrs. Hazel Livingston: Mrs. Mabel Park. Standing: Miss Katherine Gibson: Mr. Charles Kerr: Miss Ann Whitehead: Mrs. Gerrie Milburn. ake 1956-57 Forever Memorable. JOURNALISM IS FOR THE STOUTHEARTEDI Students soon learn that in addition to being able to work with others on a team basis, that fortitude, ambition, tact and dependability are essential for the job of producing acceptable student publications. Three year service awards, OCIPA and Quill and Scroll are available for those who qualify for staff po- sitions on THE SHIELD or the ROUND TABLE. Mrs. Nevva Sartin is publications director. A course in Advertising was added to the journalism department this year. SPEECH DEPARTMENT ACHIEVEMENTS are perhaps the most numerous academic awards garnered by NWC Knights and Ladies. Speech tournaments begin early and last throughout the school year. Trophies pop up with regularity. The repertory is resplendent with the art of fine conversa- tion to challenging dramatic intrepretations. This year saw the production of Julius Caesar. Duties in the department are shared by Miss Lanora Owens, debate and speech: Mr. Ted Nichols stage craft and debate: Mrs. Rose Marie Cherry, speech and Little Theatre, -1 4-