Abilene High School - Orange and Brown Yearbook (Abilene, KS)

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Politics, And Projects, Highlight Courses A basic understanding of man, his ac- tions, and the reason for these actions, both current and past, is necessary in any soci- ety. It was this understanding that was strived toward in the social science depart- ment of AHS. The realization of this nec- essity was stressed by the requirement of orientations, American History, American government, and economics. As freshmen, the orientation students explored the many facets of our complex environment and the most satisfactory means of adapting to the constant prob- lems and changes. Term papers concerning vocational choices were completed in the spring. A more involved examination of the hows and whys of personal behavior pat- terns was offered in psychology. A high- light of this course was the field trip to the State Mental Hospital at Topeka to ob- serve the methods used in treating the mentally ill. Viewing the environment from a differ- ent perspective were the courses of Amer- ican government, economics, and world civ- ilization. They developed, respectively, the student's knowledge of the citizen's role in the government of the United States on the local, state, and national levelg basics of the capitalistic system, and man's attempts in organizing a political philosophy with em- phasis on current international relations. It has been said that the man who is ignorant of history, is forever doomed to re- peat its mistakes. Through the knowledge provided in American History and world history our pardon was granted. Stockbrokers' commissions are explored 'by economics students, Barbara Wade, Tina Morqenson, and Steve Atkinson. Margaret Minner. B, A., lMuskingum Col., Ohiol, Social Science Earl D. Dean, B.A., tC. of EJ, M.A., Emporia Statel, Social Science, Football, Track, Sr. Class Henry Eweri, B.A., fBethel Col.l, M.A-, CK. U.J, Social Sciefnce, Fr. Class sf-it y

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Nadine Ramey, B.S. W-f ' ian, Library Club 4- ,. 70, 7 A WLM L Harry L. Stromqren. B.A.. KC, of EJ, M.S.. lK.S,U.J, Orientations, Psychology, Guidance Counselor ,g g w Iohn iz. num. B.A., i ciffiends Umm, Ms., f if f fEmporia Statel, Orienta- yyyy , tions, Guidance Counsel- ' 1 'I .,., W or ' fe. ,,,. 'M Si I Spring enrollment can be fun! agree quid- ance office assistants, Carol Suenram and Carol Lindblom as they sort class schedules. 8 flffmporia Siaiel, Librar- Counsel And Knowledge Available To All Books for everyone's needs, whether for learning or enjoyment, were shelved in the large library. Both the students and teach- ers made good use of the books and other material available to them in the depart- ment. During the summer move than 300 new books were classified and made ready for use in addition to the original 6000 volumes. Reference books, periodicals, film strips, clippings, and pamphlets were used exten- sively by students in their daily search for knowledge. During the year a new dimension--a re- cord collection of classical music, poetry, and drama--was added. Two well-trained guidance counselors were available to students throughout the school day for advice concerning college, future vocations, testing results, or social problems. These two men also taught the freshman orientations classes as well as supervised college and aptitude testing programs. Library assistant Darlene Facklam shelves one of the SO magazine issues received monthly by the department. hug s 1

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XM Up-coming term paper deadlines offer iun iors, Stan lssit and Torn Puckett, an oppor- tunity to delve into library reference volumes Felix E. Adams, B.S., Clfm oria State E I9 7, nqllsh, lr. Play, lr. Class Ruihann Stcxuffer. B,S., fK.S.U.l, English, Y-Teens, Soph. Class Elinor Haus. B.A., CK W U l M A U ..,Cniv.of Colo.l, English, World Literature, Y-Teens, Soph. Class Patricia Morqcm. B.S., CK.S.U.J, English E -. ' 5, 1 ,fi , . , ., . ms, ,, rn X ., ,l.,..,5 V 1, s is Q. 10 Reading And Writing Are English Essentials English students refreshed their mem- ories of descriptive paragraphs, parts of speech, correct spelling, and theme writing during the first semester grammar review. Poetry, English and American literature, and the techniques of good writing were taken up in the spring semester. At least six book reports were required of all classes. Junior and senior students compiled re- search papers .as an additional activity. The senior honors course, world litera- ture, was comprised of ai survey of ancient and modern writing highlighted by critical analysis of reading selections. Fundamental skills in reading, .speak- ing, and writing were emphasized in Basic English. Techniques in public speaking were practiced in the speech class, while re- search and actual tournament competition dominated the activities of the debate squad. Griginal prose and poetry of Abilene High .students were published in the Non Pareil, a collection compiled by the Creative Writing class. Quad Ia la announces Dave Burris as he recites the prologue to Came - bury' TCIl9SH for the world literature class.