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

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78 Organizations During a lVlath Team practice Peter Olver solves a difficult problem. Students Emphasize Academic Prowees Stressing an interest in both the sciences and humanities, the Northwood Science Club initiated a wide variety of activities and projects. Members heard lectures by area scientists and took educational field trips to Washington's scientific institutions. Conducting experiments for under- privileged children at the Christ Child Home was also a major club project. Continuing a show of outstanding mathematical skills, the Nlath Team of Northwood succeeded in placing among the top area schools. Answering difficult mathematical problems in a given time limit, the five team members competed against opposing schools. Daily team practices helped keep the mathletes in top condition. Sponsored by lVlr. lan Shaw, Northwood's lt's Academic Team began another series of televised matches against area schools. Testing the students' academic skill, team members answered rapidly fired questions to the best of their ability. They also attended frequent practice sessions to acquaint them with quiz proceedures and questions. Listening intently for signs of radio signals, Science Club president Lois Lawson demonstrates a small receiver for other group members. ,,.-.

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fmww Alan Nlanford looks over the merchandise as he prepares to buy a T-shirt from Girls Sports Association Group Participates In Athletic Events Members of the Girls Sports Association encouraged participation in extra-curricular sports events and promoted an interest in athletics and physical fitness among Northwood girls. Senzing the school through numerous projects and activities, the girls conducted a bake sale enabling them to raise sufficient funds to support their organization. Among other projects was the sale of various refreshments at school athletic events, Sponsored by Miss Fran Edlovitch, the Girls' Sports group organized various honor teams and intramural events. Softball, basketball, and field hockey were among the sports in which the girls took part. The group participated in the IVICGSA Play Day in which area schools traveled to Northwood to compete in various field sports. A basketball tournament included girls from Northwood, Springbrook, Peary, and Wheaton. Dribbling downcourt Nlanette Van Deventer manages to elude an opposing player at a Girls' Sports Association Honor basketball game.

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'42 Al 'n-.. J. Scott, M. Rindler, M. Kelenson, J. Kalonturos, J. Fiottenberg, B. Dunkelman, P. Olver, and E. Maurer are quizzed at an It's Academic practice lt's Academic sponsor Mrs. Boone watches as Mike Kelenson, Ed Maurer, and Pete Olver are congratulated by the Giant Food Store manager. WWW Y' 'f,m2' ,. W wfyqewfwg Q