Breckenridge High School - Brecksonian Yearbook (Breckenridge, MI)

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Man and His Relation to the Vofld a nd Its r ' V. Far left: Mr. Bender, Michigan history teacher, finds an amusing answer on Fay’s test paper. Above left: George H. rests, Edith G. contemplates, and Kim D. discusses in world history class. Left: Mr. Gra-hek, world history and world geography teacher, looks at Dave’s map. Far above: Mr. Manthei, psycho logy-sociology teacher, goes over a test. Above: Social science teachers Mrs. Lorraine, seventh grade: Mr. Preshaw, American history and government; and Mrs. vanPage, eighth grade. 27

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Since peace on earth is becoming the cry of more and more men, a study of man and his relationship to the world is important. This is what the social sciences attempt to do. Seventh grade social studies provides an overall view of the world in which we live, while eighth grade social studies concentrates mainly on the U.S. World geography takes a geographic view of the world to discover what kind of conditions we must live in. World history looks at the past of all men in hopes of gaining, from the mistakes of others, a better understanding of humanity. American history concentrates on the history of the U.S. Government deals with our country’s system of law and order. Michigan history students learn about their immediate surroundings. Psychology-Sociology students study individuals. Psychology examines man’s mental and physical health, while sociology deals with man’s reactions toward his society. Social Science Students Study 26

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Special Ed Students Participate in the Life of Special Education classes, under the leadership of Mrs. Margaret Briggs, have enjoyed another productive and eventful year. Continuing in their attitude of helping their fellow students with an enjoyable setting in which to work, Mrs. Briggs’ students have kept at maintaining the trees and plants which they set out last year as part of their landscaping project. The attitude of anyone concerned with education is that all education is something special and that all students are special people. However, in Mrs. Briggs’ classes, one always notices an atmosphere of the busyness which accompanies projects which require “doing” as a part of learning. It is through service, action, and productivity that the Special Education students have made themselves a real noticeable and active part of the school-community. Far above right: Mrs. Briggs goes over a student’s paper. Far lower left: Students take a moment to relax. Left: Students are hard at work doing an assignment. Above right: Students watch intently as they make candles. Above: Students work on an assignment. 28