Northwood High School - Arrowhead Yearbook (Silver Spring, MD)

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Vice-Principals Ease Administrative Load Assisting Mr. Packard were Vice-Principals Mf- Smith and Mr. Ward. After receiving his Bachelor of Science and Master of Education degrees at the Uni- versity of Maryland, Mr. Smith began his profes- sional career at Richard Montgomery High School. There he taught such subjects as history, math, and science. Revealing athletic talents, he also coached football and baseball. Advancing his position, he be- came first a counselor and then an assistant principal before coming to Northwood. Mr. Ward obtained his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science also at the University of Maryland. He began his career by teaching science, vocational agriculture, and math in several upstate Maryland high schools. Before assuming the position of Vice- Principal, he was a member of Northwoodis faculty. Initiating and enforcing school policies were the major responsibilities of these two men. Their daily duties included checking attendance, co-ordinating class activities, and disciplining students. Arranging bus schedules and maintaining the building and grounds were other facets of their job. 1 . , ,-Ni Maurice Ward Robert Smith Meeting with new student teachers, Mr. Ward points out the Northwood cireci During the quiet clczss period,Mr. Smith tours the empty halls. I Academics

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. V. -fs sf - t fry, if 'T , . Ig fi f is l , ,. ,........,.f-I-fm' Relaxing in his quiet office, Principal Harold Packard discusses the administration's plans forthe school year as Helene Weisfield busily takes notes. Administrators Co-orclinate School Efforts Principal Mr. Packard verifies his schedule of appointments with Mrs. Winner. 12 Academics Always interested in the welfare of Northwood, Mr. Packard consistently worked for the betterment of the school, its students, and its faculty. Having received his A.B. Degree from Colorado College and his M.A. from the University of Denver, our principal taught social studies in Denver, Wash- ington, D.C., and Montgomery County before becom- ing an administrator. Mr. Packard finds Northwood's greatest strength to be its strong academic program. His willingness to accept new methods and programs brought many innovations to the curriculum, such as Program Geom- etry, Electricity, and an extension to the Work- Oriented program. He would like to institute a drama department and a better work experience course for those who are not planning to attend college following graduation. Meeting and overcoming the many problems faced by a school principal, Mr. Packard finds the rewards due to a man of his abilities.

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y G IMI?-WERE lkflfifzfif A.. 2 Student Joy Schuler receives core from Northwood's nurse, Mrs. Cornvole. CAFETERIA STAFF-Fronf Row: C. Wood, M. Offuft, E. Disney, A. Webster, C. Dunning. Second Row: C. Bell, E. McNeil, E. Molineu, M. Hungerford, M. Norris, M. Thompson. Third Row: M. Kessler, R. Brownley, R. Ford, W. Jones, M. Thomas, D. Bcnxo.,Back Row: F. Allen, H. Gorey, M. Dovell. it , N Q N. .,, K ,fs T l . GM SA? l lr I4 Academics Background Aides Hub of many school activities, the secretaries moved at a breathtaking pace as they attended to the multitude ofjobs vital to the operation of Northwood. The buzz of the switchboard was omnipresent. Or- ganization of notices in the daily bulletin, mainten- ance of student records, and compilation of absence and early departure lists were among their many duties. Visitors to the school were cordially greeted and given information. Providing food for hungry students was the job handled by Mrs. Disney, cafeteria manager, and her staff. Each day these staff members efficiently served a carefully planned meal. All students were again assured of excellent health care from the school nurse, Mrs. Carnvale. All types of emergencies, from headaches to broken bones, were treated gently and efficiently. Dorothy Bclyse Shirley T. Curtis E X W 1 H' 77 ,f ' Elsie Pcink Virginio E. Romcick Berry T. Wolters Isobel B. Winner