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

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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-

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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

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swf: MUSIC IS A TERRIFIC FORCE among NWC students, Both instrumental and vocal departments are filled with determined souls who are not intimidated by zero hour requirements. Their efforts are sincerely enjoyed by their less musical classmates. THE CLASSICS, annual student production, re- flects the high standards of interpretation gained under the exacting tutelage of choral director Mr. Frank Vitale and the baton precision of maestro Arthur Johnson. Numerous city-wide, county, state, regional and national competitions find NWC Knights emerging with top ratings. May We Reflect Steadfastness Needed ART IS A VARIOUS offering and appeals to a variety of students-some serious, some hoping for an easy grade. All find it meaningful and many who enter indifferently discover fascinating activities through which they find them- selves. Free hand sketching, fashions, commercial art, oil, ceramics, metal enameling, illustrating and weaving are offered. Miss Mary Lomb Lewis and Mrs. Winnie Murray direct the activities of the department and sponsor the or- ganizations which supplement regular courses. 5 Q 1' I. 1: vw I l 1 ni PRECISION, PERSPECTIVE, PERSISTENCE are principles consistent with mechanical drawing, Taught by Mr. Alonzo Norwood, students planning careers in industrial engineering find the training in graphic designing indispensable. Whether planning to build a bridge or a bird house, it's important to know how to read blue prints. For students interested in commercial advertising there is much profit in the art of understanding blue prints and engineering instructions. in R we .Af 7 ..1 5..