Brunswick High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Lawrenceville, VA)

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Social Studies Stress Current events, as well as past history, are stressed by the social studies department. Many courses which broaden the knowledge of past events also help explain to students current happenings in proper relationships and pros- pective. United States History for the eighth graders consists of a general study of American History which will help them learn and understand the basic foundations of our democratic way of life in the U. S. and to assume their proper respon- sibilities as future citizens. World History is a course devoted to the study of the developments of other nations throughout the world. It covers the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome in addition to the development of European culture through the Reformation. Much attention is given to current events and contemporary problems through the use of the weekly newspapers, ’’Everyweek” and Current Events. World Geography familiarizes pupils with the basic cultures, customs, natural resources and the social economics of the important countries of the world. Locations of countries, states, cities, bodies of water and other im- portant world areas are also emphasized. The eleventh grade Unites States History course begins with the exploration and coloni- zation of North America. Touching on the French and Indian War, it covers the Revolu- tionary War, the War Between the States, and World Wars land II. Current events are studied t o aid students in understanding and in defining the situations and issues of our time. Government class teaches students the fund- amentals of federal, state, and local govern- ments; and their responsibilities as citizens. A special course comparing Communism to Democracy is also included in government study.

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Betsy Snead and Miss Outlaw inspect diagram of compound subject and compound predicate. Snglisfi Students Snjoy Classics College-bound seniors have the opportunity to develop their basic communication skills through an advanced English class placing emphasis on composition, theme writing, literary classics, and public speaking. The English department at B.H.S. not only emphasizes the essentials of grammar and spelling, but encourages ' interest in speech, writing, and drama. After completing two years of general study in grammar and literature, stu- dents begin to concentrate on specific fields of learning. Sophomores are instilled with an appreciation of classic novelists, poets, and playwrights. Here they also are introduced to Shake- speare. English for Juniors con- sists of the study of American essays, short stories, and poems. Here they meet such famous writers as Whitman, Thoreau, Twain, Sandburg, and Frost. Senior English is a sur- vey of English literature from Chaucer through the Romantic poets to the authors of today. Mrs. Long uses slide projector to teach punctuation.

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f ! Miss White watches a World Geography class take a test. Current Svents 3or Citizenship Mrs. Hutchenson explains working of our federal government to seniors.