Highland High School - Highlander Yearbook (Anderson, IN)

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Great Documents Used In Waiting Exchange Club Contest Entries Watching and listening intently to Mr. Halsey's agricul- ture talk in class, Lewis Truex learns more about the mineral deficiencies evidenf in a sample dirt tray. Searching for incentive to write her Freedom Shrine essay, Melinda Davis studies one of many facsimilies of important documents which adorn the school's library.

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General Course Offered to tudents ot Plarmin for Higher Education Preparing Teenagers for college, giving adequate vocational Training and providing essential homemaking groundwork are obiectives being fulfilled by American public education. Highland meets these obiectives by offer- ing a varied curriculum designed to meet the needs of its lO32 students. For those Lads and Lasses not planning on furthering their formal edu- cation or not desiring vocational training, a general course is offered. ln this course the student is required to talce three years of English, one year of math and Biology l. Physical education, personal hygiene and a study of United States history and government are also part of his requirements. Studying our nation's government, history and geography is important for those who desire to be good citizens. Knowing the country's basic principles helps Highlanders to be informed participants. World and U. S. history aid in giving an understanding of the cause and effect of daily events in the world. Man understood music before he ever knew how to read or write because music seemed to bring people together. Students interested in the vibrant field of music find entry into band or chorus a chance to air their talents. For those who do not want to sing or play an instrument, music appreciation is offered. Because of our President's plan, the physical education department instructed students in advanced phases of physical development. Young Americans should gain knowledge in the field of personal hygiene be- cause body health is regarded as the most precious human possession. Spotted smoclcs, dirty paint brushes and salt chippings are symbolic ot the art room. Four years of art are offered to interested Highlanders. Proiects range from perspectives and three dimensional proiects to life size head sculptures. Using a map of feudal Europe, Kathy Taylor assumes a fixed stare as she locates the province of Orleanais during a classroom drill Jim Biddle, Linda Tyler and Brenda Weston lose themselves in research while exploring via the biology department's microscopes, the fascinating world of minute paramecia

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