Kokomo High School - Sargasso Yearbook (Kokomo, IN)

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Geography, History, and Civics Face Terry Kuhns and Ronnie Reed look over a display of Civil War days. History is essential in our modem day life. Al- though many of the events happened long ago, they have much bearing on our present world. It is necessary to know about the past in forming our ideas and opinions on the present and the future events. World History, a subject which spans the be- ginning of the world to the present day, gives us an overall picture of how the leading nations of the world today acquired their p)ower, and the im- portance of people who played leading roles. American History, a study of the past but a subject for the future, stresses the point of the United States ' independence and the acceptance by other nations of America as a world power. History also enters into today ' s world affairs be- tween countries. Without a knowledge of other nations ' customs it would be impossible to main- tain a democratic government. FRED MUSTARD, A.B., Indiana University; A.M., University of Chicago; Head, Social Studies Depart- ment; Senior Class, International Relations Club. ALEXANDER K. BELL, B.A., Franklin and Mar- shall College; M.A., Pennsylvania State University; Social Studies; Junior Class, International Relations Cub. ELIZABETH CALHOUN, A.B., Hanover College; M.A., Indiana University; Social Studies; Booster Committee, Organization Board. 28

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and Reading ALLEN W. MOORE, B.S., M.A., Ball State Teachers College; Eng- lish: Junior Class, Pub- lic Relations Committee. DIONE MUSTARD, A.B., Butler University; English ; Teachers of Tomorrow, Auditorium Committee, Honor So- ciety Committee. Linda Hawkins learns to speak over interruptions as the class purposely tries to confuse her. Students entering their senior years have a var- iety of English courses they may take. First of all, there is a speech course, under the direction of Mrs. Mildred Kern. In this class stu- dents build up confidence and poise while speak- ing to a group. Panel discussions and notebooks prove to be a great help in preparing and giving speeches. A special senior composition class offers a sample of college work to college-bound students. In this course vocabulary and theme writing are dominant features. With topics ranging from rocket ships to common weeds, composition stu- dents write their dreaded term papers. Finally comes a course that is making its second appearance this year, the World Literature course taught by Miss Elizabeth Handley and Mr. Karl Kiger. During the semester seniors study my- thology, the Bible, Shakespeare, Thomas Hardy, and modem short stories. Whether it be reading, writing, speaking or listening, you will get them and much more in the KHS English course. John Warner writes notes for his term paper on The St. Lawrence Seaway. 27

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Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors KENNETH L. CRAIG, B.S., M.S., Ball State Teachers College; Social Studies; Athletic Equipment Supervisor; Hall Supervision. CHARLES C. LESTER, B.S., Indiana State Teach- ers College; M.A., Ball State Teachers College; Social Studies; Senior Class; Hall Supervision. ELIZABETH McINTOSH, B.A., M.A., University of Michigan; Social Studies; Organization Board. ED MADDOX, A.B., M.A., Uni- versity of New Mexico; Social Studies; Junior Class. J. WARREN MUNCIE, A.B., De Pauw University; Social Studies; Honor Society Committee. Nancy Bevan, Mr. Fred Mustard, Mr. A. K. Bell, and Emily Beaman discuss the merits of the new social studies textbooks. 29