Kokomo High School - Sargasso Yearbook (Kokomo, IN)

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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

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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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Seniors Learn of Peoples and Government Since the world is becoming more closely knit, it is neces- sary to learn something about others and how they live in or- der to get along successfully with them. Every senior at KHS must take a year of Government as part of the Social Studies program, headed by Mr. Fred Mustard. In this class they make an extensive study of our government and economic system as well as compare and contrast it with other govern- ments of the world. Sociology, another class from this program, shows why peo- ple act as they do. The Social Studies laboratory provides special books, tests and papers which help students visualize our society and others as they really are. They study super- stitions, morals, personalities, and environments. When we learn what we are like and what others are like, it is easier to get along and promote better relations with the rest of the world. EDWARD W. PHIL- LIPS, A.B., Indiana University; A.M:, Ball State Teachers College ; Social Stud- ies; Senior Class. JOSEPH S. POWELL, A.B., A.M., Indiana Ur versity; Honor So- ciety Committee. EARL M. UTTERBACK, B.S., Cen- tral Normal College; M.S., Butler University; Social Studies; Public Re- lations Committee. EARL WILSON, A.B., Manchester College; Social Studies; Senior Class. On a visit with Mayor John W. Miller, Paul Duncan learns many things about our city government. 30