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

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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

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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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tial-,its - It was a lot of fun: I got to play in the snow! Rick Dou- gherty, sophomore. it was kind of scary at first but it was fun, Erik Ro- sander, junior. Yeah, I was scared but it was fun! The dance was great! I danced with six girls! Aaron Spray, sopho- more. Posing in front of Flagstaff High School are junior, Brian Martinez, sophomore Aaron Spray, senior Rick Dougherty and junior Erik Rosander. ad: I '14 41' Pausing for a quick click of the camera Learning the basics of skiing is Erik Ro are Aaron Spray, sophomore and Rick sander, Dougherty, senior. Special Services