Bolton High School - Bruin Yearbook (Alexandria, LA)

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The seriousness of the diminishing U. S. gold reserve is discussed along with other world problems in Mr. McKay’s senior economics class. Tommy Ryder and Max Kees are fully aware of the national and international im- plications involved. One of the most interesting parts of our social science program is a study of current events. Students, eager for an understanding of our present world, enjoy reading The American Observer, a weekly newspaper for teenagers.

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26 SOCIAL SCIENCES PREPARE STUDENTS FOR ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP Through social sciences we develop an awareness of present world prob- lems by delving into the past, discussing the different forms of governments, and study- ing economic problems. Bulletin boards form a major part of the learning program for civics students. Nancy Gates points out one of the articles of interest on one such bulletin board. World History is such a vast and complicated field of study that in her class Mrs. White often clarifies and simplifies the material by the lecture method.

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Miss Hunter explains to Pat Irwin some rules of Latin construction. Holding the traditional maracas, Mickey Moore studies a map of Spain. Mary Jane Fowler, Corinne Johnson, and Sandy Holloman learn more about France by studying French text books, magazines, and newspapers. 28