Anderson High School - Indian Yearbook (Anderson, IN)

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Vivid imaginations are revealed as Rorschach Tests show the fanciful patterns created by ink blots Human rights, political thought stressed World histo semester proiects are proudly ar- VY ranged in the front hall's display cases. I8 Nineteen AHS teachers met with students in I3 social studies courses to create a better understanding of social relationships. The scope of subiect material was widened by the presidential election with speakers, reports, lectures, and debates en- couraging students to take an interest in politics while voting machine instruction helped them understand the balloting sys- lem. The increased stress upon black America led to emphasis of their role in American history and an elective course in Black American History for 1970. Human behavior was investigated in psy- chology classes and further developed in the exploratory teaching program which in- troduced prospective teachers to daily situa- tions in local elementary teaching. impersonal and detached reports of past civilizations developed appreciation for past and present. Posters from a bygone era bring color and life to an exciting period studied in United States history

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Feminine interests stimulated in domestic arts Feminine interests in the domestic arts were stimulated through the Home Economics Department. Teaching the student to set a proper table, to prepare a nutritious meal, and to sew her own clothes was a part of the obiectives of this department. ln com- pletely remodeled kitchens with new plumb- ing, stoves, and refrigerators, l-lome Fc stu- dents found cooking a pleasure. ln addition to the courses in Foods, Nutrition, and Cloth- ing, future homemakers were offered a course in l-lome Planning and Decorating. Girls participating in the Food Service program gained experience by working in cafeterias, restaurants, and hospital kitchens, developing skills which would serve them both now and in the future. Basic understanding of Home Nursing and Child Development is furthered by use of visual aids. X Models learn correct stance and pivots to present their creations at classroom style shows, Comparing Early American furniture with text- book examples, students plan the decor of fue Hem placement is a real problem for the contemporary amateur 50031577955- ture homes. 'l7

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ri lp g .is X1 JQAM FRN it ii IQ - at 'Q 5, .. 1 A Exploratory teaching permits future 1 instructors to goin experience . through Contact with young pupils. Learning to cast a vote is one of the primary steps in becoming o respon sible adult citizen. ' . T i f I9