Arcadia High School - Arcadian Yearbook (Arcadia, CA)

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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.

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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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Science Cezmes Provide Inquiry into WAYNE FOUNTAIN RUSSELL C. BOVIE J. DOUGLAS DANCER ROBERT JACKSON WALTER LA GIER B.A., M.A. B.S., M.S. A.B., M.N.S. A.B. B.S., MA Occidental College U. of Calif., Los Angeles U. of Calif., Los Angeles Occidental College Loyola University Los Angeles State College Science U. of South Dakota Science Science Chairman, Science Dept. Science Club Science Biology Club Science Club Biology Club FRED SCHWAB GEORGE STAPLETON A.B., M.A. B.S., M.A. Los Angeles State College U. of Arizona Science Stanford University Science Science Club Dr. A. W. Nisson and Harold Lietz, board members, discuss mathematics with Robert Maurer at Back to School Night. AWARENESS of the biological and physical world is gained by students in the several courses offered by the Science Department. Some classes are offered at the accelerated level. All courses meet graduation requirements. Students receive an introduction to the basic functions and characteristics of living things in General Biology. Advanced Biology, a college preparatory laboratory course, includes the study of plant phyla, Zoology, and human anatomy. Botany, also a college preparatory class, in- cludes a thorough study of the plant kingdom. Also offered is Physical Science, which covers man's scientific discoveries. Chemistry provides all students with an un- derstanding of atoms, molecules, and chemical compounds. The Physics courses utilize mathe- matics to give a background in the basic physi- cal principles. ENCOURAGING appreciation of good music through concerts and choral performances is an important part of the music curriculum. This curriculum includes Concert Band I and ll, Marching Band, Symphony Orchestra, String Orchestra, and Boys Glee Club. Also included are Girls Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, A Cappella Choir, Chanteurs, Music Literature and Materials, and Music Appreciation. Throughout the school year the Music Depart- ment has presented a series of concerts and has made numerous p u b l i c appearances. Many awards were received for their outstanding pa- rades and half time shows. Highlighting the year was a Christmas Concert featuring the cho- ral groups.