Green Mountain High School - Ramblings Yearbook (Lakewood, CO)

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50 - Academics Learning how to correct mistakes is also part of the typing curriculum. A group of Foreign Language students present a play for the class during the Christmas season. Q ft' 3 K , . A dedicated student does extra credit after school. Mrs. Zebauers points out some special places of interest to a student

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-ma- .- Z 55 x In Social Studies Social Studies, why do we require it? Social Studies tells us of past history and events. stated Larry Knott. It should help us not make the same mistakes twice. Dennis Hastings commented, Social Studies helps us grow, ex- pand our horizons and learn something of the past. It gives us a better understanding of the human condition. Scott Roberts, junior, felt that Social Studies gives us a good view of the past. I hope students learn cooperation, and how to share, when they graduatef' said Knott. Hastings hoped that stu- dents would learn appreciation of the liberal arts, and an understanding or awareness of themselves and society while still acquiring knowledge. Knott also expressed his hope that students wuld learn how to get along. Among most of the Social Studies teachers, a lot felt that a good portion of students who take Social Studies classes have poor attitudes. A fair number of students don't appreciate what they can learn in, not only Social Studies department, but in all the departments of GMHS. added Knott. Hastings responded some appreciate Social Stud- ies, but many only regard it as a mandatory class to meet the graduation requirementsf' The study habits of some students are not conducive to good learning. commented Knott. Steve Chase, junior, felt that, should the teachers in Social Studies include more enthusiasm in their lectures and some humor, more students are apt to have a more positive attitude. mwsmt-at .W pa S mv 5 .r 11:5 1 pm Academics - 49

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Foreign Language And Business Foreign language gives you another window to look out of, Ruth Meyer stated. The study of a foreign language does enable a student to learn about cultures and traditions of countries in which they may have only read or heard about. Similarly, a foreign language may even benefit a pupil in the use of his own language. As Meyer explained, Since a student must write in a foreign language, he soon learns about grammatical and structural usuage of the languages he speaks. Today, with so many people moving from place to place, it is no wonder why a foreign language is important. It is the key of ultimate communica- tion with other people, Finally, Meyer summed up the feelings of how she and others feel about the foreign language area by saying, 'iit's very energetic! The business department is one of enthusiasm and strategy. As Cole stated, i'The program is very worth while, and I feel real fine about it. Cole has been a business teacher for ten years and thinks that business is very important. lf there is any job open, it is in the business career, said Cole, The business department, much like the math department, is now currently using computers, The machines have proven to be quite success- ful, and are a real help not only to students, but to teachers as well. Another program the department has offered is the Occupational Job Training. This program allows students who are currently enrolled in a business class, to have the opportunity to actually work in a business like area in the community. The program too, lets young people participate in a real working force, while gaining experience, and money at the same time. 55 x :Z .SQ :V ik Teixef .i.. zz, 3 .. :fi-..l-ffzg -.2133 ,Z Academics - 51