Deer Valley High School - Soaring Yearbook (Glendale, AZ)

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Lecturing his students on slavery is Mr. Jim Allen, American History teach- er. Mr. Kafouros gives senior Shelly Ben- nett advice on the legislature in Ari- zona. Concentrating on taking an American History test is junior Laura Shoen. Discussing important issues on Ari- zona Government are seniors Dawn Davenport and Jim Lynch. Social Studies

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W- .A .Isl .sf -- - .i -If- Tori Young thinks reading through one of the yearbooks is a lot of fun. FIEFIDING: Awareness promotes skills ould you function in society today without reading something? Chances are you wouldn't be able to. Mrs. Morse, reading teacher, explains, Reading is a fundamental part of life. There are too many people today that are illiterate. More people need to be aware of the necessity of knowing how to read. Students aware of this necessity have become reading tutors at Greenbriar and Bellair Elementary Schools. They tutor three days a week and take class two days a week. The students gain a feeling of pride and accomplishment as they help a young child strive to learn how to read. College prep study skills Chris Reed shows his intent interest in his reading assignment. teaches students how to improve their study skills. This covers a variety of subjects, such as how to speedread. Most importantly, this class helps prepare students for the SAT and ACT college enterance exams. It teaches students how to interpret analogies, grammar, math applications, and science applications. Reading comprehension is the main preparation for these tests. Reading is an essential part of life. You can learn a lot from reading. When you watch television or listen to the radio, the information doesn't sink in as much because you aren't expecting what you will hear. states Holly Hofman, sophomore. Tidbits I am always doing work in class to improve my reading skills. Rachel Tellez I think that reading is just as im- portant as learning Algebra and English because reading helps you identify your work a lot bet- ter. Rosie Martinez Sometimes teaching Reading can be frustrating because some students are angry that they have to take the course in an elective slot. However, it also is very re- warding to see students' confi- dence grow when they work hard and their reading level dramati- cally increases. To me that is the best book ever read and is music to my ears! Mrs. Betsy Morse Reading

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M st A .es ,ggi Ax it l E W Hurrying before the bell rings Senior Dione Echols finishes her government homework. v SDCIFIL STUDIES Past, present, future ow fast can you answer these questions: When was the French and Indian war? What is the capital of Russia? What are the characteristics of an anti- social? If you can answer these questions, then you must have taken classes in the social studies department. The social studies department contains a variety of subjects. There are the required classes, such as American history and American government, but there are other classes that this department offers. Students can take psychology, sociology, street law, modern American history, and global studies. Mrs. Kathryn Hedges, 1 f Q ,l ii , , E .,... 1 ., ,eff-ef' l ,....... gf., X D '5g,:.g.,.. E W, department chairperson, comments, A lot of students think history and government are boring, but l try to make my classes enjoyable. Psychology is a class in which students can learn about mental illnesses, the effects of divorce and drugs on people, and about themselves. I took psychology because I wanted to learn about mental illnesses and gain insight on human nature, Michelle Carter, senior states. Another class students can take is street law. Street law is an exciting class. It helps prepare you for a career in law. It also helps you understand more about the laws in our society, explains senior Carole Yingling. ' Tidbits ' - History is a really good course to have. It brings your mind to remember ev- erything from the past. lt's a lot of fun and quite inter- estingf' - Tammy Murray, junior I I think that social studies is important. lt's interesting to learn about things that have happened in our past and why. . -- Lydia Mininchelli, senior The study of history is vital because of our past exper- iences both worldwide and within our own country. lt should promote patriotism, dedication, and a true un- derstanding of how our great country developed. l can think of no other sub- ject which does more for a student than a social stud- ies class. , T Mr. Jim Allen - Senior Jaime Claros, shows his inter- est in American History by doing his homework. Social Studies