Bakersfield High School - Oracle Yearbook (Bakersfield, CA)

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dswsdopsudL. The SOCIAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT developed in students on awareness of what it means to live in a democracy, and taught the necessity of keeping democracy alive. Realizing the importance of having participating, socially minded citizens, the department encouraged student activity in Teen-Age Government Day. November presidential and congressional elections enabled teachers to create more student interest in the study of America's political parties and their organization. Students were also shown how past historical events are responsible for current problems. Bonnye Deal, Sam Wallace, E, C. Mill , John Kean and Don Robeiky war featured In a panel discuuion at one of the monthly meeting of the Social Science Department. ROW I. left to right: Ruth Neiman, M.S.; Eleanor Frater, B.A., Dept. Head: Either Pinnell, M.A.; Ed.th Fitiglbbon . A.B. ROW II: Donald Robeiky, A.B.. L.L.B.; Don Doolin. M.A.; J. Marion Chrittenten, M.S.: Glondon Roger , M.S. 21

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ROW I, left to fight: Marguerite Johnton. M.A.; Barbara Robetky, A.B.; Paulin Ch now th. M.A; Fern Do . A.B.: Ruth Jacobut, A.8. ROW II: Charlet Rainey, B.A.; Kathryn Patton, B.S.; Batty Graana, B.A.; Hanrlatta Showaltar. B.A.: Samuel Wallaca. M.A.. Dapt. Head. (BcLddtL hwwlsudqsL waA. The importance of English in everyday life is attested by the fact that three years of English are required for a student's graduation. The ENGLISH DEPARTMENT, thus one of the most important on campus, helped to develop students’ skill in communication and to increase students' vocabulary. Even though continuing to stress reading skills and comprehension, English instructors presented advanced grammar, literature and composition. This year a new English course was added to the curriculum, a class for seniors who needed extra help in preparing for college English. A committee of members of the department also worked jointly with students in editing MSS, a magazine of student writing. ROW I. left to right: Beatrice Rot . M.A.; Jotephin Wiley. M.A.; Theora Bartholomew, A.8.; Joy Ruf. A.B. ROW II: Hazel Millar. B.A.; Damian Mata. B.A.; Ida Ma Hill. B.A.; Nayan McNaill, M.A.; Elaine Kiebala B.A. ROW III: Walt Loetel. M.Th.; Harold Silverman. M.A.; Richard Haute, M.A.; Elvln Hedgecock. A.M.

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ROW I, left lo fight: Lyman Curtl», A.B.; Fred Bonar, 8.A.; J«m«i Fran- i». 8.A.; Don Lucai. B A. ROW II: Lloyd Woolon. B.S.; Lowell Nation. B.A.; John Frit . A.B. (JomihmaL aIuJUa. jlvsUisl The principal objective of the MECHANICAL ARTS DEPARTMENT was to give students training and experience in the use of machine and hand tools usually found in commercial shops. Through these experiences, students had an opportunity to choose fields which they felt qualified to enter. Instructors placed much emphasis on good work habits, which included proper use of tools, ability to work with others, and efficient use of school time. The department was set up so that students could have the widest possible choice of vocational fields. Courses offered ranged from pre-flight aviation and electronics to lapidary and woodshop.