Ruskin High School - Mirage Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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Mr. George Yocum Mi» Madalyne Brown Mr. Mike Boothe Mr. Mike Ho nold Jimim Carter expresses hi» campaign platform. Mr». Bond outline» Governor Bond's viewpoint . 26 Social Studie

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Monit a Johannc me er wait in anticipation an Mt . Brown pa» r out the tenta. Mr. Wild make» hi escape through the bark door. Mr. (ierald Partridge History Department Changes with Times In ihe past few years, no department has had as many additions as the history department. Five years ago there were only the basic history courses offered, such as American History and Vtorld History. Now there are more than twenty-five different history courses each with its own purpose towards a complete history curriculum. Mr. Boothe, department coordinator, planned the Social Studies curriculum and made the needed improvements in the department. Mr. Boothe stated, “My main objective is to improve the Social Studies classes by improving the teaching methods. Mr. Boothe was also responsible for arranging the visit of Mrs. Christopher Bond, who visited the school in September and spoke to the various Social Studies classes. Joining the Social Studies department, was Mrs. Utley, previously teaching at West High School. She explained the differences between the two schools, “Here at Ruskin there is less absenteeism and assignments are turned in more frequently. In the spring, an exhibit was held to help the students become aware of the variety of available Social Studies classes and what each had to offer the individual student. Although the history department has made many changes, Mr. Boothe hopes with the quality of classes offered, it will give History- oriented students a wider outlook on the purpose of their lives and the world around them. Mr. Boothe uses his free hour constructively. Social Studies 25

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President Ford Wins Vote in Mock Election During ihe election year of '76, Ruskin took its place alongside the nation with its own mock election, sponsored by the Social Studies Department. It may he possible that during the seventy five years of Ruskin’s history, the students have never shown such enthusiasm or interest in an national elec- tion. This election has not only been supported by the Social Studies Department, but also the other departments as well. Many teachers have become involved in the election and encouraged their students to do the same, commented Mr. Boothe, supervisor of the election. The purpose of the election was to give students a chance to participate and become in- volved in voter registration, debates, end the actual voting. Results of Ruskin's election were compared with the national results. President Ford was elected to the office of President with fifty-five per cent of the vote and Christopher Bond won the gubernatorial race with fiftv-eight per cent of the vote in the mock election. In comparison to these results were the national results in which Jimmy Carter won the presiden- tiol race and Joe Teasdale won the gubernatorial race. Although the results of Ruskin's election differed with those of the national and local results, both elections showed the closeness of the races. One of mam posters appearing during the mock elec- tion. Carter Wins National Election PRESIDENT GERALD FORD. Republican nominee, was defeated after serving two years in the White House. Mr. Ford was the first president to obtain the posi- tion as a result of the President and Vice-President resigning. JIMMY CARTER. the Democratic nominee from Plains, Georgia, was elected President of the I’nited States. Carter was one of the few presidents who have received less than Fifty per cent of the popular vote. Social Studies 27