Hamburg High School - Echoes Yearbook (Hamburg, NY)

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to chcrllen ge Mr. john Glor Social Studies IO Mrs. Linda Glor Social Studies 11 Miss Nancy Krohn Mrs. Beverly Nenno Social Studies 10 Social Studies 10 Studies Department Mr. Edwin Osborne American History 12 A.P. Special Economics Advanced Economics Mr. Charles Teague International Relations American Politics Learning about our nation's po- litical and governmental systems as well as its history formed the bulk of the junioris course in American Studies this year. Stu- dents were expected to thorough- ly discuss five major areas and draw conclusions from the discus- sions. This is designed to bring about a greater understanding of the subject matter and increase class interest. As opposed to pre- vious courses, American Studies, is not taken in chronological steps, but rather major phases of Amer- ican government and social life are covered in their historical development. This knowledge of our country's political system will be most pertinent to the present students in the not too distant future when they receive their voting privileges. As is true with most courses offered at Hamburg High School, American Studies' main objective is, of course, to Bottom row: Calkins, Daley, Polvino. Second row: Green. As the sophomores entered Hamburg High School, they were introduced to a new approach to History through the first course in Western Heritage. The new method, which uses the ugreat move- ment approach rather than the chronological, is intended to form basic concepts, understanding and generalizations about topics and their effect on our heritage. The course uses original sources and documents to promote these understandings. Students in this course learn to evaluate the material themselves rather than to depend on previously written interpretations. Western Heritage helps the students to think for themselves, as well as promoting a better understanding of the western world and its foundations. prepare students for their future citizenship. Gilmour, King, Adams. 2 1

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th ey encourage us Television programs are an integral part of 12th year electives. Blaich. Faul, Rodiek. Mr. Bronson Collins Department Chairman Social Studies 10 Hornaday, Harrington, Booth, Taddeo. This year, for the first time, four one-semester, social studies electives were offered: Russian History, International Relations, American Politics, and Advanced Economics. Russian History is a general survey of the history, culture, economics and political institutions of Russia from the early Christian period to the present. It stresses the causes of the 1917 Revolutions, the Soviet system and Russian relations with the rest of the world. A different course, International Relations, covers the operation of American foreign policy since 1945. Special discussions are held on subjects concerning the war in Vietnam and current policies toward Latin America, Southeast Asia, Africa and Europe. Another elective this year is American Politics. This course is designed to acquaint the student with the operation of our present American political system by having debates about current policies and especially about the 1968 presidential election. Finally, Advanced Economics reveals how goods and services are produced and distributed among countries of the world. In this course students also investigate the roles of big business, government spending, unions, and the U. S. economy in general. So from these four courses, students can choose the two elec- tives which, for them, would make an interesting and informative year of social studies. In the Advanced Placement course in American History, a qualified group of upperclassmen have delved deeply into our na- tion's past and considered its future. This course is spread over a two year period, allowing an involved and complete method of study. As Juniors, they began with research into the colonial days and worked up through the Civil War period. With the sen- ior year came study from the Reconstruction period to the present. As a result, these students gained a greater understanding of the American past and an ap- preciation of coniiicting interpre- fat10nS. 20 Mrs. Olive Gage Social Studies 11 if , 2,3 - , f ' -ft W Qfij ' Mr. Clifford Huen Russian History Advanced Economics American History Social ., K ,ya- 'x . I Le, Mr. William Nesper International Relations Social Studies 11 Mr. Donald Shaw Social Studies 11 American History 11

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t 3- -. '. . ,, - r ---f .- . t ' f k5J',':.E,: L-,V Mrs. Erma Meisenheimer Mrs. Alice Bergstrom Miss Phyllis Caffatelli Depnrlment Chairman English 11 English 10 English 12 . Advanced Placement English our abilities Mrs. Marian Dornhaffer Mrs. Dianne DeMeyere English 10 English Expression Advanced Placement English Literary Appreciation Schultz, Cornwall, Leonard, Peplowski. To be able to speak effectively is becoming more and more essential in modern society. With this as one of their goals, students enrolled in Speech became increasingly pro- ficient at organizing their thoughts and presenting them orally. In Practical English, students became familiar with areas of our language which would better enable them to find and secure positions after graduation. They also de- voted time to areas of communication which are meaningful in today's world. Bottom row: Shefiield, Mitchell. Second row: Casler, Harriger. English To be able to express oneself well in writing is a fundamental requisite of intelligent communica- tion. Seniors enrolled in English Expression learned to improve composition skills in prepara- tion for college work or careers. As well as various types of essays, creative efforts produced short stories and poetry. Another elective, Literary Appreciation, familiarized students with methods of evaluation and criticism of literature. It enabled students to see a meaningful relationship between literature and their immediate world. Sullivan, Dennies. Students who wished to improve and strength- en their reading ability enrolled, voluntarily, in the Developmental Reading course. This course offers help in increased rates of reading and comprehen- sion, critical reading, vocabulary, interpretation and critical analysis. Aided by such modern equip- ment as controlled readers, the tachistoscope, and shadowscope, students in this course were able to develop reading skills which were invaluable to their academic lives. 22