Arcadia High School - Arcadian Yearbook (Arcadia, CA)

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Social Studies Teaches Maniv Hiytorical cl JAMES SMALLDON STANLEY L. BOWERS RICHARD L. DYER s.s., M.s. B.A., M.A. s.A., M.A. U. ot Southern California Los Angeles State College LaVerne College Chairman, Social Studies Dept. John Hopkins University Los Angeles State College Social Studies Social Studies Senior Men's Club ALAN EXTON HARVEY GODDARD RALPH HOOKER B.S., M.5. B.A., M.A. B.S., M.A. U. of Calif., Los Angeles U. of Calif., Berkeley Indiana State Teachers College Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies TO HELP STUDENTS become more aware of our nation's affairs, as well as national events, courses in United States, World History, and Civics are available in the Social Studies Curriculum. General obiectives of this area of study are to develop an understanding and realization of our American ideals and American heritage, to cultivate the concepts of trust in the dignity of the in- dividual, and to develop a basic knowl- edge and background of local, national, and international communities. Students who show an above average ability are channeled into an accelerated program. World History is a one year course at sophomore level. It emphasizes civili- zations and cultures of ancient and modern day times. Also in World History, the student ac- quires a basic knowledge of politics, government, sociology, religion, eco- nomics, and geography. Studying the many civilizations of man with a goal of understanding what he has accom- plished, is accomplishing, and may ac- complish, in the future is one of the main purposes of the course. United States History, a compulsory course for iuniors, reviews events from colonial times to modern day America. Passage of the Constitution test is re- quired for graduation. Several electives are offered. Civil War History, a one semester course, de- scribes the dramatic period of American History during the Civil War. ROY LUJIN W. R. PATTERSON WILLIAM PECK MRS. GLENNA RASMUSSEN ROBERT M. SHORTELL B.S., M.S. B.A., M.A., Ph.D. B.A. Social Studies B.E., M.S. Central Missouri State College North Texas State College Occidentql College Senior Clggs Wisconsin Sfcfe College Social Studies U. of Texas Social Studies U. of Wisconsin Social Studies Social Studies Principal, Adult Education

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albernalies Develops Mental Abilities. ALL STUDENTS preparing for college entrance are, or have been, enrolled in at least two years of mathematics. Students who do not plan to enter college may enroll in a year of General Math. This course reviews the practical uses of mathematics. Algebra I is re- quired for math and science maiors, as well as admission to most four year col- leges. After completion of Algebra I and Plane Geometry, students may advance to Algebra II, which is a more intense study of the fundamental concepts of Algebra. Students must have received a C grade before advancing to the next subiect area. Plane Geometry may be taken after the completion of Algebra I. This course is concerned with polygons and circles. Trigonometry is a one semester course consisting of the study of the analytical aspects of the various trigonometric functions. The primary obiective is to prepare the student to use Trigonometry as a tool in the study of higher mathe- matics. Students who have completed trigo- nometry move on to Solid and Analyti- cal Geometry. Given during the third quarter, Solid Geometry emphasizes the classifications of the various solids and the determination of their areas and volume. Lastly, Analytical Geometry emphasizes the application of algebraic process to geometric topics. Students of outstanding ability and interest are channeled into the accel- erated math program. Algebra and Geometry are covered in grades 8 and 9. At the tenth grade level students may take Algebra II, advancing to Trig- onometry in the eleventh grade. The senior year for the accelerated class is Math Analysis. It extends to Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry, in- troduces Calculus, and also includes Matric Algebra. At the iunior level any student who does not demonstrate ninth grade per- formance on a standardized mathe- matics test is required to enroll for a year of refresher math at the senior level. MRS. ELSIE HUNSICKER ROBERT COTHER GEORGE H. FULLERTON s.s., M.S. A.B. B-A. Washburn College Occidental College Mathematics U. of Iowa Mathematics Chairman, Mathematics Dept. JOHN HOFFMAN MRS. MARGARET KAVELAAR BEN LUBKIN B.A. B.A., M.A. B-A-1 M-A- U. of Redlands Hunter College Wayne State University Mathematics New York University Eastern Michigan University Scholarship Society Mathematics MGYl19f'f1GTlCS ROBERT J. MAURER JOHN R. THOMSON MISS DIANA WEARNE B.S., M.S. B.S. B-A-I M5- U. of Southern California Brigham Young U. U. of Southern California Mathematics Mathematics Math6mC1fiCS Scholarship Society

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!itica!P1'0gre55 of Varioiiy Civilizations. CIVICS, the study and analysis of both local cmd state government functions, is a senior requisite. ldeologies of other governments are considered as well. The disadvantages and advantages of each are debated. The principles of economics and Inter- national relations are also enveloped in Civics. Part of the course includes dis- cussion of economic systems, both his- torical and contemporary, with stress on American free enterprise. Substantial emphasis is put on relating the fore- going of many socio-economic questions such as world population expansion and difficulties of underdeveloped nations. California History enables the study of the progressive period between 1769 and the present. lt includes the develop- ment of California under the Indians, Spaniards, and Americans. Psychology and Sociology, each one semester electives, are offered to sen- iors. Psychology is designed for the stu- dent who desires to examine the field of social psychology and familiarize himself with basic psychological con- cepts. Areas of learning, personality development, vocational aptitudes are thoroughly studied in Psychology. Sociology involves investigation of so- ciological processes, comprising group behavior, and an analysis of social in- terrelationships and techniques. Home teachers are available to stu- dents who are unable to attend school, thus enabling them to keep up their studies. VFRNE WILLMAN MISS FRANCES CARTWRIGHT B.A. B.A. Whittier College U. of Calif., Santa Barbara Social Studies Social Studies-Intern 1 MISS BARBARA STEPHENS JOHN T. WATERHOUSE EDWARD WHITTEMORE 5.5. NLS. B.A., M.A. B.A. U. of Southern California Occidental C llege Ye Whittier College Jr' Sfufesman Social Stu s Social Studies Social Studies -Aj! , . ii ww i rfb-if i 9 i jr :A, C -,VQIJL .xi X 'Chemistry teacher Russell Bovie discusses the year's Chemistry course outline with parents at Back to School Night on October 9th.