Northwest High School - Silvertip Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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Language Am: English classes observe special Although George Orwel1's utopian novel, 1984, has been taught on the junior level for a number of years, its impact was felt by all students enrolled in the Language Arts Department during the first few weeks of 1984. A variety of activities were scheduled dur- ing a special H1984 Week in january. Teachers made preparations for teaching the novel and participating in the scheduled activities. Students were shown videotapes on Orwell's background and his reasons for writing the controversial novel. Special guest speakers addressed Orwell's use of language and political comments. Banners were displayed in the Commons proclaim- ing such ideas as Visit Oceania and Par- ticipate in the 2 minute Hate. Although no new courses were added to the curriculum, a new Apple Ile computer was added to the department. Throughout the year teachers developed and revised cur- riculum offerings to meet the needs of the students. As part of a city-wide writing assessment program, all Northwest students were ac- tively involved in the writing project. The activity evaluated each student's ability to complete a mail order form, write a business letter and write a descriptive story from a given picture. After each student's work was evaluated by a Northwest English teacher, the scores were submitted to a central office where they were compared toscores in other '1984 Week' Wichita and state high schools. ' To give student taking English III Honor: and Advanced Placement History the op- portunity to combine skills needed for eaclt each course, the two classes were combine into a two-hour block. The students wer able to take field trips and do more lengthy projects. Also, the teachers were able to work together and coordinate the cur- riculumi materials taught to make them more meaningful to the student. Senior Lora Hull received special recogni tion in the Language Arts Department fo winning the National Council of Teacher of English Achievement Award for he superior performance in writing. -Missy Knollu New divx. - .f ABOVE: Presenting orginial poetry in English II, Sophomore Christy George uses a homemade telcvions set, puppet and can of cat food to aid in her presentation. RIGHT: Independent assignments allows Esther Sullivan, English teacher, time to record grades for her senior English students. After completing the day's assignment, Senior Terri Landis and classmates await the ringing of the bell. 48 0 Language Arts ss. s 1' so Q - . .. est .f

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Industrial Arts and home economics were aid them in their future careers. The in- when water is added to baking soda a gas is we ...awed ABOVE: Before completing his nine weeks project, Sophomore Marlon Brown sands off any imperfections in the oak wood he has selected for his cabinet. LEFT: Learning about the different mechanical functions of a car engine is the main objective of auto mechanics. Seniors Todd Edwards and Kevin Routon finish a tune-up on a student's car while instructor Tim Seguine observes. Q Industrzd! Artrfl-Iome Ec: Courses plfOVldC tlfilllllflg fOf flltlllfe CZIICCIS two departments that offered many oppor- tunities for students to get training in future careers. Courses taught in the industrial arts department included drafting, visual com- munication, auto mechanics, woods, small engines, metals, welding, auto information and driver education. Students enrolled in the auto mechanics class were given the op- portunity to make actual car repairs as a part of their in-class assignment. The woods courst were offered to give the students a chance to learn about carpentry and hand- craftmanship on modern equipment and at an advanced level. Other courses such as drafting and welding allowed students to gain experience in a technical field that may dustrial arts department helped students gain interest in a technical field for possible careers. Sophmore jon Osborn won first place in the State VICA cabinet-making division. He was given 30 minutes to study a set of blueprints for a cabinet and five hours to build it. The project was judged on skill and accuracy. Osborn scored 87 and the second place score was 56. He participated in the national competition during the summer in Louisville, KY. Home economics was not just cooking and sewing, it was also a little of social studies, math, science and foreign languags taught together. Science was taught in cooking classes as students learned that given off and this gas is used in making bread rise. A little of foreign language was used whenever a foreign dish was prepared. The social students and math part of home economics was used when students learned to deal with the public while running a fast food restaurant. A student enrolled in home economics related courses learned a little about other subjects at the same time. . 'Other activities in the home economics department included operating a pre-school center for four and five-year-old children by members of the world of children class. A spring fashion show and luncheon was presented by students in the home ecomonics department. -Missy Knolla

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ahve wife DVE: To make sure the research assignment is being completed according to instruc S, Susanne Riquetti checks junior Tom Burg's rough draft. 5 J --P As part of a special '1984 Week', Seniors Tom Cullinane and Andy Wilco Orwell's novel as part of their advanced placement English assignment. Yu... U-e. t ,, Linda Baxter Clayton Crenshaw Kay Gasaway lim King Mawa Lange Roger McCune Teresa McLean Marilyn Ramsey Susanne Riquetti Esther Sullivan Susan Wiley Karen Zimbelman Languag X ICQ. e Arts 0 49