Ansbach High School - Onoldia Yearbook (Ansbach, Bavaria)

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Cougar Broadcasting Network Cougar Broadcasting Network consisting ol? Denise Clark, Tammie Melton, jenny Watkins, Natalie Montgomery Missy Hatten and Michelle Elia. Being the first year for anything like the Cougar Broadcasting Network at Ansbach High School the announcement team had alot to work with CBN aired everything from birthday greetings to detention recipients, amused the students in the morning with hit tunes and extended song dedications over the air waves. Ms. Eastwood, head producer commented: It is new and interesting, and I think it is good for the students The difference in social studies knowledge between American high school students living in Europe and those living in the continental United States linesj , i g i , :Due to personal experience and findings from professional studies, We be lievecl that Americanistudents living in Europe have learned more about social studiesiand can retain it more than those American students living in the United States. Two schools participated inour study Ansbach American High School representedthe students living in Europe and a high school in Aledo, Illinois represented the students living in the United States The students at each school were surveyed in the following categories American and World History, Amen can and World Newsmakers, and American and World Geography The students from Aledo scored 7.7 96 higher overall than the students from Ansbach, but Ans bach students scored higher in World affairs and personalities There is really no significant difference because different schools have varied class study out 4

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FW Voice of emocracy I ? gl' 4 Q M AM is T -f f 5 A WA :Z ,V,.,:. i 3 f, Vg 5 5 2 0 s 5 '., fi' j I 5 'ir .af W g, Finalists: Tammy Melton and Jolene Roberts ' 'v'l T llll . 'c T .MCL f,.f 1 ' a 7 Q, 4 Ak r 'en H7 T 1.2 lst Place Winner: Donna Nicosia An y 10th, 1 1 th, or 12th grade student in public, parochial, or private school in the United States and overseas is eligible to compete in the annual Voice of Democracy contest.qi This competition is sponsored by the Veterens of Foreign War and the Ladies Auxiliary. Participan ts are judged on their interpretation ofa particular theme. The individual prepares a three to 'Eve minute speech on a cassette tape. Following school competition, the recorded talk of the school win- ner is submitted to the next higher level of competition. If the participant wins on this level, hefshe goes to Washington, D.C., to recite the speech in front of the President of the United States. i T . , T - This year's theme was 'i4merica's Liberty - Our Heritage? The three Ans- bach High School students who particiapted were: Donna Nicosia, lst place win- ner, Jolene Roberts, 2nd place Winnerg and Tammy Melton, 3rd place winner. Their speeches were judged based on delivery, originality, and con tent. Donna Went on to compete in the District competition and won 2nd place. Congratula- tions to all participants for your outstanding effortslp p .

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