Brookfield Central High School - Legend Yearbook (Brookfield, WI)

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.f e -. 1-. zg. ,.,,.,g, 1 . ,W gl .4 X . . af .1 yr zffv- , , A 2 L.. Y, Across the Universe . . . To Constitution and Cartography H istory is endless cycle of events and circumstances repeating themselves as time rolls on into the future. Mankind must learn from the mistakes and the shortcomings of the past so that it is not condemned to repeat them. This is the purpose of social studies courses, to use knowl- edge of society to improve our world. The Social Studies Department at Brookfield Central is well equipped to teach the lessons of the past as well as the most modern theories. lts broad spectrum, which ranges from the required U.S. History class to electives such as Current Issues and Eastern World, allows the student to study almost every aspect of society. Recognizing the importance of such study to the contemporary world situation, the department is striving to show the relationship which exists between the events of the past and those of the present. Comments John Mayer, ln Eastern World I saw how I can apply history to present day living. The Social Studies Department is also encouraging students to form their own opinions on such matters as economics, history, politics, and current events by presenting the sub- ject matter in such a way that it invites discussion. Senior Mark Jen- nison remarks, ln Mr. Kreklow's class we would always get into heated arguments that would really get you thinking. The world needs socially conscious citizens in these chaotic times. This is the function of the Social Studies Department at Central. 'ir-- M..-A V13 Social Studies f 135

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if W' nf' yi., 'gil' QxQ' H eeie eve J From Conventions to Cultures li This is the Man - Ronald Wilson Reagan, the Jrtieth President of the United States of America. . former actor and Governor of the sovereign tate of California, this man was elected to the ighest executive position in the land by a people red of the problems plaguing America and tired fa party that could not seem to solve these prob- ems. A general conservative trend swept the ation at election time, and when the dust had set- ed after the November fourth election, the United tates had a republican Senate and a new Presi- ent. Reagan preached a policy of tax refunds and uts in Federal spending to help the sagging econ- my throughout his campaign, pointing tothe suc- ess of this policy when he was governor of Cali- Jrnia. The voters of America liked his ideas, but ie next four years will show the effectiveness of tem. i2l In U.S. History, Sophomore Leigh aberg enjoys studying America's glorious past. 13, Ms. Johnnye Busch - Man and Modern Societyg Spanish V. my Mr. Patrick Berigan - U.S. History llg Consumer Economicsg Debate coach. 153 Mr. Ray Englehardt - U.S. History llg U.S. Geographyg Key Club Advisor. i6i Mr. George Velguth - Man and Modern Society, Consumer Economicsg U.S. History II. Q71 Mr. Jerome Bandettini - Business Lawg Salesg Psychology. i8i Mr. Kenneth McCaig - Mass Mediag Communicationsg Individualized Fteading. f9J Mr. Harlan Kreklow - ' U.S. History Ilg Modern European Historyg Eastern World, Football Coach. Social Studies f 137