George Mason High School - Mustang Yearbook (Falls Church, VA)

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Inductive Method Used In Social Studies Courses Informal classes and lengthy group dis- cussions characterized social studies courses as a part of the department ' s strong emphasis on individual student needs. To accomplish this. Economics, and Ancient and Medieval History electives were added to the curriculum, and documentary materials were used to supplement basic texts. Ex- perimental core English Social Studies classes added strength and depth to the in- ductive teaching method. During the year, a special committee of elementary. Junior High and high school teachers studied the entire system ' s social studies curriculum. This was in preparation for a major revision in coming years. Jerolyn Taylor B.A.. Peabody College. Virginia History, Geog- raphy. Seventh Grade Sponsor. Justine Toman B.S.. St. Louis University. U.S. Vir- ginia History, Internationa I Relations. International Relations Club. Sophomore Class Sponsor. Debate Club. Left to right, seated: Susi Crate. Karen Deans. Helen Troy. Stand- ing: Lorenzo Rocca. Jimmy Leonard, Ann Wood. President. 20

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Dramatists Entertain In Class , On Stage Dramatics Club. Left to right, seated: Sandy Jones, Rhonda Bost, Alycon Pierce, Vicki Boyd, Anita Cerio, David Manning, Meredith Hutchins, Robert Herrick, Mary Oltman, Secretary; Mike Judson, Meredy Wollenberg, Dave Sanford, Glenn Harcourt, Paul Kuritzky, Ralph de los Reyes, Henry Hubben, Eileen Brennan, Craig Medak. Standing: Laura Avery, Rory McBroom, Raili Ojala, Beth Mileson, Marcia Tabor, Lisa Drummond, Terry Brennan, Lisbee Stanley, Lynn Grove, Julie Pitsnogle, Barbara Mahaffey, Sarah Stanley, Meg Scott, Susan Sherman, Katie Knudson, Karen Isackson, Susanne Hollandsworth, Stevie Howell, Louise Thompson, Mike Grant, Debbie Wiencek, Albert Davis, Libbi Garrison, Terri Clement, Pat Hundley, Robert Waring, Julie Hollandsworth, Louise Rhodes, Ed Parnell, Sue Thackrey, Treasurer; Keith Thackrey. Not pictured: Gil Hanke, President. People lots of them and all interested, made possible significant advances in G.M.’s Drama program this year. The proximity of Arena Stage enabled many field trips and Drama class training overcame a lack of previous experience when the club presented successfully their first 3-act drama, “A Remarkable Incident at Carson Corners”. In February, the department and club hosted “Living Stage ’68”. A series of scenes, Shakespearian to very recent ones, were tied together with pop songs in a “youth and their problems” theme designed to show the ageless problems of growing up. This was followed up with the annual spring 1-act Festival “in the round”. Junior High enthusiasm also sparked Mrs. Bohart’s and Miss McComb’s revival of the Junior Drama Club. Every bit as active as its older counterpart, the Junior Club presented “What, No Santa Claus?” to the elementary schools at Christmas, “The Flood” at an assembly, and a Kabuki (Japanese) play in late spring. Carol Hull B.A., Hamline University. English III. IV. Drama. Public Speaking Drama Club. Thespians.

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Team Government 44 Solves Problems ” Steven Cymrot A.B., Brown University; LL.B., Harvard Law School. Civics. Government. Psychol- ogy. Debate Team. Hi-Y . Senior Class Sponsor. James McBlair A.B., M.A., University of California. Gov- ernment. U. S. Civilization, World History, Economics, Medieval History. A.F.S.. Inter- national Relations Club. Chairman. Junior Class Sponsors. Gregory Williams B.A., Ball State University. Government . US. Virginia History. Key Club. Junior Class Sponsor. “Read the next chapter for tomorrow” was a forgotten cliche in government classes this year, with the team approach making use of lectures and resource materials to teach stu- dents political principles. Mr. James McBlair with colleagues Mr. Greg Williams and Mr. Steve Cymrot, gave students the opportunity to learn through ex- perience rather than from a text book. Divided into two congressional committees. Public Welfare and Appropriations, and repre- senting various members of the Senate, the class considered and defeated an educational subsidy bill early in the year. A six week study of metropolitan problems through four basic approaches, a paper on the problems of hypo- thetical city Rednow, and the annual municipal work shop at City Hall highlighted the course. Team government class considers an educational subsidy bill. 21