Appleton High School - Clarion Yearbook (Appleton, WI)

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The advances and retreats of the enemy and our own forces are studied carefullyg and oftentimes through the lessons which were learned in the past, students are able to predict with a certain degree of accuracy just what to expect next. Added time was also spent on studying the global aspects of this war. lt becomes more and more evident that this is a global or total war, and because of this the implications and prob- lems arising from such a war were learned. A thorough understanding of our war govern- ment was gained from an intensive survey of the transition from a peace to a wartime gov- ernment and the responsibilities and privileges associated with a democracy. Many students aided in the government rationing program. They were able to do this intelligently because of a complete explanation of war-time economics which included ration- ing and conservation. Instruction was also car- ried on in the field of war-time economics in con- nection with the financing of the war and the prob- lems of inflation dealing with price and wage control. To get a clear, concise picture of the present war and its problems, material was gathered on the background of the war. The aims of the warring nations were studied so that the student might understand why we are fighting to preserve our way of life. Cne of the most important war aims of the democratic nations is the formulation of a just and lasting peace to insure a peaceful post-war era. There were many problems which entered into the study of the post-war period. The debate between isolationism and internationalism was discussed, and the new responsibilities which the United States must accept with confidence were debated. A great deal of study was also spent on geography with emphasis on distances and the location of natural resources. Preparing a round table discussion for their history class are Dorothy Simon, Winifred Wood, Betty Rossmeissl, and Bernice lens. Students were encouraged to listen to educa- tional programs over the radio and to read maga- zine articles and books to further inform them- selves on the problems that they will face. These outside activities helped widen the students' views and will help them in later life. Many round tables and panel discussions were planned and presented by both faculty and students. Students were encouraged to think for themselves and to form their own opinions. The social science instructors assisted in the rationing program and formulated a course of study for the l'Sale of Stamps and Bonds which was to be used in all high schools in Outagamie County. lt can be readily seen that the social science and history instructors are doing their utmost to teach the students of today to be good citizens of to- morrow. ----------- H------H ----- f-4. sv---W -- --- -f - , , H - Social science, history, assistant football and basketball coach . . . E. l0l'lN GOODRICH: History, exte . . Page 19 7

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,111 -1.11m lf- . l' 'FU -2-1 v 1-- We must win the war! This is the new theme under which the social science and history depart- ments of Appleton l-ligh School have carried out a different program this year. The war has added many new problems to our daily lives and has made other problems less important. For this reason a shift in emphasis has taken place in these courses. The general aim is to better prepare the student to meet, understand, and solve the many perplexing problems of our modern world. A great deal of stress is placed on our country's major war aims and war issues, and an attempt is made to prepare the students for their places in the war effort. The Colonial Period has been omitted from the study of American history. This step was taken so Worldly Wise that a greater emphasis might be placed on modern problems. The world history course has been changed to a study of modern history. These courses now feature our neighbors in Canada and South and Central America. More time also was spent study- ing the customs and ideas of Africa, the Near East, the Far East, and our island possessions. The idea of studying history for history's sake has been discarded. lnstead, more time was spent in an explanation of the fundamental reasons for our being in the war and the issues for which we are fighting. The boys and girls were naturally interested in the Marines, Navy, Waacs, Air Corps, Waves, and the Army. Therefore, various branches of the armed forces were carefully studied. This included the process of induction into the differ- ent services and application for officer training courses. The social science and history departments are the only classes in school that are really next to the war and follow it day by day. Every day the progress of the war is studied and all of the battle fronts are thoroughly discussed. lt is here that the student actually begins to comprehend the war and all of its aspects. The relationship of all countries to the war is carefully studied so that a better understanding of the action is derived. Because we are living in a time when history which will probably never be surpassed for its magnitude and effect on the shaping of the world is being written, much time is being devoted to current problems. Thus you see why this course is actually nearer the world conflict than any other here at high school. KENNETH EDGE: History, oratory . . . MARVIN BABLER: History head, track, B squad football, sophomore basketball . . . MRS. MAR- LYN OLSON: History, social science . . . Page l8

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Karl l-loelzel, Harriet Krug, Ben Rosenthal, lune Gerhartz, Charles Wallens. Speakers All This year the annual Bolton-Roth Extempore Speaking Recital closed the l943 forensic season, and five students under the supervision of Mr. E. lohn Goodrich took part. Bill Younger, whose speech was judged best, opened the program with a discussion of the guestion, HAre We Going All Cut for Victory on the Home Front? lames lunge then discussed the role of Russia in the war. Karl Hoelzel enumerated the evils of inflation. ln the fourth speech Charles Wallens described Turkey's relation to the war. The program was concluded by Maury Rosenblatt's informative talk on the status of lapan. All the talks were on topics which were of cur- rent interest. Each student studied as much as he could about current events, and then an hour before the recital each student drew a topic. With this small amount of formal preparation he gave his talk. The theme of this year's annual lnleiss oratorical recital was current American problems. Ben Rosen- thal's oration was entitled The United States and the Post-War World. Religion, education, and a period of Hcooling-off were stressed by Karl Hoelzel in his oration, Harriet Krug presented Qualities of Leadership. 'llapanese Plans for World Conquest by Charles Wallens told of the difficulty in defeating lapan. The Negro's part in the war effort was revealed in lune Gerhartz's winning oration, 'lThe Negro and the War. The contestants were coached by Mr. Kenneth Edge. lune Gerhartz represented Appleton High School at the district meet and she took a second place. All the orators were outstanding, however, and their knowledge of world affairs was amazing. Their speaking ability was above that of the usual high school student. lames lunge, Charles Wallens, Maury Rosenblatt, Karl Hoelzel, Bill Younger. Rage 20