Adams Central High School - Cen Trails Yearbook (Monroe, IN)

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I Government students voiced opinions on controversial topics. While learning about their government, seniors studied the functions of the twelve Cabinet posts. Students studied government agencies and their importance. Sociology classes studied the problems in democracy such as adverse propaganda and communism. Students strove to understand and find solutions for these problems. Assistant principal Mr. Shoup takes time out from his government classes to write D. Car¬ ver a pass. ...And Relive The Past Mr. Shoup lectures his class on the problems in democracy. i 29 fflsumi

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The study of history goes beyond memorizing dates and names. Stu¬ dents at A. C. learn the importance of past and present day happenings and how they affect today ' s and tomor¬ row ' s world. Newspapers were scanned daily by U. S. History stu¬ dents in an attempt to prepare for Current Events. Current Events ranged from tic-tac-toe to the Match Game. World history classes ex¬ plored the changes that have taken place in nations of the world. History teacher Miss Starns pauses from the weary task of grading papers. We Keep Pace With The Future 28

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iM Students Master Electrons, Scalpels Biology students explore the wonders of the aquatic world as Miss William¬ son looks on. Chemistry students J. Stucky and J. Wagley experi¬ ment with the fundamentals of chemistry. This year as school resumed, bi- ology students displayed talent in chas¬ ing elusive butterflies. This, along with collecting seeds and romping through forests for leaf specimens, composed the main requirements of the course. The odor of formaldehyde in the biology room was proof that the students have been exploring the com¬ position of star fish, clams and frogs. Freshmen and sophomores looked with awe and anticipation at the lab which chemistry and physics students use daily. In this room of bases, acids, burners, and scales, young chemists experimented and conducted tests to evaluate chemical compounds and discover their compositions. The rest of their time is spent in the classroom where they learn other fundamentals of chemistry. Physics students focused on the laws of energy and the matter.