Highland High School - Highlander Yearbook (Anderson, IN)

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BIISI ISS A ll Slllllll 71-:lin MR. NEAL DEMONSTRATES the operation of the dupli- cating machine. SHIIIIIS lZllRIlIClllllM Thebasic aim of the business department is to prepare the students to meet their needs in the future. These needs will varyg some will use the acquired knowledge in a personal mannerg others plan to enter the field of commerce after gradu- ation. General business is offered to the freshman and with the help of the mathematics departmentg sophomores may choose to take a class in business mathematics. Juniors may elect bookkeeping, be- ginning shorthand, or beginning typing. Seniors may choose from a dv an c e d typing, advanced shorthand, business law, or consumer economics. After the c o mp 1 etion of a number of these courses, a student should feel that he is qualified to use his knowledge and skill in any situation. STUDENTS ARE DETERMINED to raise their speed as they take a timed writing 22

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l P 7 IS BASIC I llllli CHMPHX SIICIHY In teaching Latin we try to make it a subject which is vital, interesting, and directly related to the lives of the students who study it. The purpose of studying Latin is to show the relationship of Latin to English, to stress the importance of Latin as a basis for the English language, to learn to read a foreign language proficiently, and to understand how greatly the Roman living, art, and culture affects our present way of life. Most students learn to make practical use of their knowledge of Latin, but best of all they learn to enjoy it and to realize it is a vital, interesting subject. All students look forward to the Roman banquet which is held in the early spring. This annual event depicts life in ancient Rome. SALLY ROSSEN INTENTLY searches for Latin deriva tives. LATIN PROJECTS MAKE ancient Rome come to life. MRS. PARKER DRAPES Paul Gwynn in a Roman toga as Odis Brown observes. Z1

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ESIABIISH SIABIWY For many years, social studies had as its chief purpose the development of national pride and patriotism. In an attempt to keep pace with our changing times, the purposes of social studies have undergone numerous changes. Classes now include material aimed at developing an appre- ciation for the institutions and customs of other lands. This is done to help students overcome any prejudices they may have against other races or countries and to arouse their interest in world affairs. A student who has taken social studies courses is abletofithimselfforfuture citizenship through the study of current events, civics, sociology, history, and government. He is better qualified as a voter, he is a more capable citizen. GOVERNMENT CLASSES ENGAGE in heated presi- dential debates. CUBA, A RED-BEACHHEAD just 90 miles from our door, is carefully studied by Mr. Cash and his classes. MUCH INTEREST IS shown by Harriett Wiley as she studies current events--history in the making.