Brown County High School - Shadows Yearbook (Nashville, IN)

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George Washington, oops, I mean junior Aaron Jackson pounds his gaveI trying to maintain order during a debate. History 29 Mr. Gredy threatened to throw a rock at one of his misbehaving students during Government class. Senior Aimee Dewar defends senior Chuck Brumley's theory about our government as Mr. Gredy points out a graph to prove his point.

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28 History Once upon a time when the world to us was nothing more than green dragons and fierce warriors, we had no concept of government, ancient histories, different cultures, or war. After sitting and listening to various teachers and hearing fellow students express their views, we could no longer hide our heads in the sand and live in make believe. Our curriculum over a four year period makes sure that none of us leave ignorant of the world around us, present or past. World History, taken by freshmen, concentrated on what's happened in other countries and how it affected the U.S. Students heard all about the different wars again, but this time in more detail. U.S. History and Advanced U.S. History taken by juniors, and Sociology, taken by seniors, had a new twist this year.(At least Mrs. Nay's classes did.) Mrs. Nay, during the second nine weeks, started working up at the White House every afternoon in the Gifted and Talented Program for the junior high. Mr. Galm took her place for the rest of the year. He taught periods 5, 6, and 7. Mr. Galm owns Bob Galm Realty, Inc., in Nashville. Sociology, taught by Mrs. Nay, and Psychology class, taught by Mrs. Anderson, concentrated on not just being aware of the world, but of oneself too. Students did projects in the classes, such as collages in Psychology that expressed their personality, and a special project in Sociology that explained why they behaved the way they did. Senior Emily Kelso did a poem explaining herself. This is an excerpt from that writing... Why I behave the way I do, it's all very simple to me and you. I love to laugh and have some fun, of course it's after work is done. School to me is such a drag, but without education I'll be an old hag... I depend on others for a ride to school, I can't be tardy, gotta keep my cool. Late again, oh panic panic!!! No wonder I act so schizophrenic. A letter from school that states the reason I think they're trying me for treason. Then the doctor said I'm sick you see, and in some classes, I can’t be. above: Mrs. Nay's junior history class pledges allegiance to the flag along with the rest of the school in honor of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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Q mmm When Business students dream, they dream of dollar signs. But before their dreams become reality, they must study every aspect of business to become familiar with how it works. It's (Accounting 1) helped me a lot. One year is good for anyone because you learn about the basics of a business, said senior Lori Jo Parker. While in Accounting, students studied the behind the scenes job of keeping track of the money. Our Accounting program offers two years of manual accounting and a third year, or computerized accounting. Accounting jobs are important cogs in the wheel of business that must be kept turning. Keyboarding and typing students learned basic letter, report, and memo formatting. ...................... Some worked their way into the simulated office program(IOL) where they received vocational training for secretarial jobs. Some IOL students worked in offices in school and in town. In class, students worked for simulated offices in addition to doing real work for various departments in our school and community. Anyone (junior or senior) interested in a secretarial or office career should sign up for IOL. It provides the experience needed for this type of occupation. And OEA, our business club, is another step toward the office, suggested senior Dana Thompson. To continue the modernization of the office lab, we have added an IBM XT and office style chairs. Shorthand is also a skill commonly needed by a secretary. Mom made me take it. She said if I ever needed a job, then I could be a secretary, said freshman Missy Brock. Business Math, Business English, and Business Law have given further options to business students. These were newly state approved courses added to the business curriculum. Business English taught students how to write a business letter, resume, and basically the style of writing needed in business. Many of the girls obtain secretarial positions upon graduation, commented Mrs. Miller. Mrs. Miller patiently grades OEA officers senior Nancy Weddle, typing tests while an anxious Juniors Jennifer Brumley, Candi student looks on. Benefiet, Deanna Floyd, and senior Chrissy Benefiel laugh at a joke. Business