Columbia City High School - Columbian Yearbook (Columbia City, IN)

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The 1968 election campaigns provide excitement Geography student Ken Butcher searches the globe for Indiana. Mr. Eastridge explains stock market results to his economics stu- dents, John Lumm, Mike Mowrey, and Bob Matteson. Government classes take on added meaning as student speakers such as Kevin Brennan enrich the class. Kevin Brennan. county chairman of Youth for Adair, poses with Rep- resentative .Adair at a combined junior-senior convocation.

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Growing minds thrive on the wonders of science Unusual odors, insect collections, and complex pul- leys were all part of the science courses offered at CCJHS. Whether a student was planning to be a doc- tor, housewife, chemist, or farmer, science courses proved to be a valuable tool needed by him in the fu- ture. Biology, a required subject for freshmen, gave stu- dents a chance to explore and learn about plants and animals. The students exhibited leaf and insect collec- tions at the beginning of the year, and later dissected worms, frogs, and fish to enrich their understanding of animal life. Through chemistry, s tudents gained an un- derstanding of compounds and elements by experiment- ing and studying chemical reactions. Many seniors took physics, which dealt with the study of gravity, weight, and light. Students learned formulas dealing with matter and energy in preparation for college. The well-equipped laboratory facilities and other equipment added much to the study of the various science courses. To meet the growing demands and ever- increasing challenges of our modern world, science courses at CCJHS played an important role in the stu- dents ' curriculum. Pulleys and lines are put to use by Hal Wuiilemiilh. Richard Rollins. and LeRoy Kelley in a physics experiment. Mr. Fleck, chemistry tench explosion. hastens to retreat from a forthcoming Jim Biddle and Bill Culp keep a close eye on a hive of bees.

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for social studies classes Many sophomores, juniors, and seniors participated in courses of World History, U.S. History, civics, ge- ography, economics, sociology, and vocational educa- tion. By studying the past as well as the geographical and economic forces of the present, the social studies department tried to give students a knowledge of the world today and an insight into the future. Through the new audio visual aid department, ex- tensive use was made of maps, charts, films, slides, and even television to help students acquire a broader knowledge of social studies. Many guest lecturers were heard throughout the year. Mr. Bryan Drucker, a New Zealand high school teacher discussed the school system in America and New Zea- land. Mr. Franklin Schultz spoke on Communism. In Convocations, E. Ross Adair and Edward Roush spoke on government. In Civics, a required subject for all seniors, students learned the basic structure of U.S. Government. Most students found the new team teaching program both informative and interesting. In Economics classes, stu- dents invested imaginary money in stocks and made projects as well as studying the American economic system. U.S. and World History courses made detailed studies of the past. Geography students took a look at the countries of the world. In vocational information, students scanned the different fields of work in today ' s world. Nineteen hundred and sixty-nine being an election year, social studies classes closely followed the events that were making history as well as those that had al- ready made it. The spread of Communism is being traced by Mr. Franklin Schultz as he presents a special lecture to the government classes. Don Weller points out a place currently being studied to Karen Nile. Dave Rothgeb and Terry Baker discuss current events in their eco- nomics discussion group.