Bellmont High School - Legend Yearbook (Decatur, IN)

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Current events portray instincts of human nature With the fleeting pace of today ' s world, keeping up on the current events and American government became more strenuous for Bellmont ' s youth. Through social studies, students were made aware of the operation and re- sults of the social, economical, govern- mental, and political systems. The increase of enrollment brought additions to the curriculum, including the electives geography and current af- fairs for sophomores. By studying world events via newspapers, Time, Newsweek, TV and radio, each student was required to follow a major world event by col- lecting articles and summarizing their outcome. By comparing the American Democ- racy to Marxism, senior government students realized the conveniences and privileges offered by our government. Sociology induced thinking as students studied the reactions of people in a va- riety of situations, as explained by John Maynard Keynes. United Stages and world history demonstrated to the student the many advancements of man and pointed out man ' s instinct for survival.

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HWfc mm ' Top Left: During sociology class Dave Tricker passes a story on to Tim Wenning in an experiment to see how rumors start. Above: Sorting facts Judy Hake goes over material for her term paper. Left Center: As a part of world history, Sharon Friedt locates different countries on the map. Top Right: Keeping up with the times Barb Lesiuk, Rick Bonifas, and Dick Harman go over the Journal-Gazette. Center Right: Helping to illustrate a point Mr. Clark makes use of a world map. Far Right: Underlining impor- tant facts, Joetta Habegger scans a Time magazine for civics class. 1 N 1 11 i t i khtl •$:

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An expanded science curriculum in- cluding numerous field trips and after school work sessions familiarized stu- dents with their environment. Taught to freshmen for the first time, physical science utilized special projects: making housepaint, concrete, soap and bread, to acquaint students with chemistry. The main objective of studying or- ganic compounds was to form reason- able conclusions from the facts pre- sented, testing the student ' s ability in logic. A study of plant and animal life was conducted by Biology f classes with leaf and insect collections serving as require- ments. Outside field trips to Bellmont Park and Mr. Journays ' s farm, en- hanced the study of microscopic ani- mals: succession from water to land and reproduction for Biology II students. Earth science, introduced for the first time, gave students an opportunity to study meteorology, astronomy, and space exploration. A field trip to the Decatur Golf Course gave students a chance to try surveying. Visiting the cemetery they learned why some monu- ments endure longer than others.