Winter Haven High School - Wha Hwa Hta See Yearbook (Winter Haven, FL)

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Qocioi Qtu lteS Dressed in a native Korean costume, Dorothea lovejoy relates her experiences as a Red Cross worker in the Orient. A study of the stock exchange in American problems included a field trip to Sincere and Co. OiW P op ltmu Around the world in 180 days—all this is offered by the social studies department. Since there are many things about history and government to be learned, a wide choice of social studies courses is provided. In world history and American History the mistakes of past generations are taught so that they will not be repeated. A study of other governments as compared to the government of the United States is covered among other things in the American problems course, and in Bible history, life in Biblical times is thoroughly studied. The psychology course teaches each student how and why he thinks as he does. Another course, the newest in the department, is world geography. With modern equipment, such as the overhead projector, and in TV classes, students learn about peoples and countries of the past and present. Best of all, they can do all this without a boat or plane to slow them down. Frances Wilkes reads an American history report on Western Using the overhead projector Mrs. Laney lectures to a large expansion. World History class. Page 26

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f-fO nPy BC0 i0 ydC The varied duties of librarian Clydell includes shelving books. • • Which room has the most footprints headed toward it? The library, of course! With a large circulation of books, reference materials, and periodical literature the W.H.H.S. library is the source of vital academic information and relaxed reading to our students. Connected with the library is the audio-visual aid department. This department has built up a large stock of filmstrips and records and is in charge of all instructional films that are received through the country. W.H.H.S. students reap many benefits from these efficient co-operative departments. The faicination of book in evidenced by Malcolm and Judy's concentration. • • The girls participating in the Home Economics program have a two fold purpose in acquiring skills and knowledge in this field. They are preparing for both a career and marriage. Within the three year period students are taught the basic fundamentals in food and nutrition, clothing, home management, child care, and family and social relations. Each girl is encouraged to develop her individual taste and use her creative ability. These qualities are emphasized in the four home projects, which are a required minimum for the year. Students completing the Home Economics course at W.H.H.S. have a wide range of skills and an enthusiasm for homemaking. Page 25

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John Schwarz and Richard Cole discus the three parts of ancient Gaul. LomQUjQjQPJ, Mrs. Laney listens while Bill Schramm reads a humorous passage from the French book. In recent years a lot of stress has been placed on the importance of foreign languages. The languages department at WHHS has been steadily growing with the demand of more classes and better teaching aids. In this department two years of Latin are available as a basis for other language study. Latin students learn not only about the Latin language but also about the history and literature of ancient Rome. Also two years of Testing, uno, dot, tret, cuatro, says Bob Miller as he turns on the language lab for Mrs. Connor's 6th period Spanish class. Spanish are offered so that students may learn the language that so many of ''los otros Americanos speak. The laboratory equipment which was provided last year continues to help students learn Spanish in a more realistic way. Finally this year conversational French is offered for the first time due to popular demand. As soon as possible French 11 and Spanish 111 will also be offered by our growing department. If you heard strain of Felii Navidad in the hall at Christmas this year, you can blame these happy singers from the Spanish class. Page 27