Alliance High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Alliance, NE)

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Mrs. Eunice Petersen explains Machiavellian concepts to her Sophomore English class. Mr. Robert Ashley, English II instructor and Spud sponsor, is wary of an impending dead line. Mr. Don Clarke gives an example of dynamic speaking to his speech class. He also instructs English and is Thespian sponsor. English Department Stresses Philosophy, Creativity Development of one's own philosophy is an important step in becoming a mature individual. A well-designed English program at AHS encourages such development, and offers self-enrichment through various units of study. Sophomore study centers around the concepts of Man and Nature , Sin and Lonliness, and The Leader and the Group. Students are challenged to express their philosophy and creativity by writing a paper answering the question, Who Am I? Juniors undertake difficult, but rewarding, areas of study such as Transcendentalism, Calvinism, and Materialism. Compiling of a Thoreau-type journal of one's observations on nature and a classroom trial of Melville's Billy Budd provide outlets for youthful imagination. The senior year implements an in-depth examination of Revenge-Tragedy, The Christian Epic, The English Novel Form, English Satire, and Contemporary English Drama. Weekly entries of creative writing and lively class discussions concerning philosophy stimulate explorative minds. Speech I and II stress the importance of oral communication for the individual to function in society. A new mini-course, Traditional Grammar, provided a laboratory method for enrichment of knowledge of the English language. 19

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Mr. Craig Fricke expresses a cheerful philosophy. He teaches English 12 and is the Annual advisor. Mr. Bernard Becker finds challenge in the time-consuming duties of English Department Chairman. He also teaches English 11 and a mini course in Traditional Grammar. 18

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 Think'. exclaims Mr. Willis Furman. Mr. Furman is Social Studies Department Chairman, and teaches Project American History, Sociology, and mini-courses in politics and current affairs. Mr. Phillip Schweitzer and Mr. Lyle Neuman plan something different for their American History students. pi ' 19 Social Studies Urge Participation An understanding of the events of the past is essential to cope with the situation of today, and to prepare for the challenge of the future. A comprehensive social studies curriculum provides students with this opportunity. Traditional courses of World History, Economics, American History, American Government, and Sociology form a basic foundation of social and cultural knowledge. Project classes and mini-courses provide more intensified study, urge individual and group participation, and pose though-provoking questions to concerned students. Mr. Thomas Horvorka, instructor of American Government and Economics, explains the price of gold to his class. Miss Ellen Christensen contemplates her lesson plan. She teaches Western World, World History, and cultural history mini-courses. 20