Bedford High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Bedford, IN)

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CHEMISTRY LABORATORY

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PHYSICS LABORATORY 19

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One of the most needed of all studies to make intelligent citizens is the study of civics. The course consists of a thorough study of federal, state and local governments. Mr. Montgomery, the instructor, has introduced some novel features called the laboratory work of civics.” When the national political conventions were l eing studied the class was made the delegates of the convention, and two political bosses” were chosen. These henchmen organized their factions and the temporary chairman was elected and. upon assuming the office, made a political speech. Political committees were appointed by him. and, after these had reported, a permanent chairman was elected, also making a rousing speech. The presidential nominations were taken up in due form, together with nominating speeches and seconds to them, after which a heated casting of votes for a favorite presidential candidate was held. A house of representatives was created by making each member of the class a congressman. The election of the s| eaker. together with the appointment of his secretary was the first business to l e taken up. Again, the s|»eaker used his power and ajmointed various committees among his faction. Bills were then introduced by each congressman and each bill being referred to its committee. After a report by the committees, the bills were read and debated, thus bringing forth some heated and flowery oratory. Thus, one may see. that in this new method, one not only gets the theory as to how our government is run. but also receives the practical side of it. VOQATl SVRVI IAL Y Vocational survey is a new line of work which Mr. Montgomery has introduced into the Civics class. It is taken as a part of the civics work as it is along the line of this study. It is very profitable for the student and is one of the best courses added to the curriculum. Each member of the class writes his vocational survey and then reads it before the class In this essay the student takes a vocation which he considers to be a good one for a life work and tells why. Then following this. the question of obtaining the education and the cost of preparation is discussed. He then give the possible remuneration and likely location for carrying on this work. The vocational work i very int resting and it not only aid the student who [ rrj ares it. but also any of the clans who might jiossibly be int rested in such a life work. 1 he purpose of tl.e survey is to interest the students in some line of work or trade which they might possibly take up in leaving school. rSnBrxn t 21