Bryan High School - Zeta Cordia Yearbook (Bryan, OH)

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Social Studies Secure Faith in Democracy Civics Romney? Nixon? johnson? . , , Seniors debated the 1968 Presidential candidates in Civics classes, taught by Mr. Papin and Mr. Stock- man. Stressing the functions of local, state, and federal government, they witnessed democracy in action at the election polls and the Court House, and they entered into the activities iff xthe Senior Government Day at Nlontpelier. Mayor Van Cundy, Chief of Police Beals, and Representative Hadley spoke to the govern- rnent-minded seniors. American History XYars . . . revolutions . . . inventions . . . were all in the minds of juniors as they studied the history of their country taught by Mr. Smilo and Mr. Eitzman. Their new revised textbook, films, maps, and oral reports gave the students a better understanding of our national heritage from I3 colonies tothe 50 states. WVOrld Geography The horizons of 50 students expanded through world geography, a new elective taught by Mr. Papin. They explored Toledo Edison and the city's harbor facilities on a field trip, Individual reports, special committees, and panels investigated the effect of the different climates ofthe world on man's life, YVorld History Students related present day problems to those of the worlds ancient civilization in the world history course. Emphasizing the Nliddle Ages, they collected pictures of medieval art treasures. Nlr. Buehleris students learned that uhistory repeats itself, Psychology-Sociology Human behavior in relationship to society was studied by 99 seniors under the teaching of Nlr. johnson. Unit research papers and panel discussions on such topics as love and marriage kept the students busy and interested. International Club With Mr. Papin as adviser, I4 juniors and seniors participated in this new club. The pur- pose was to get the students more familiar with the diplomatic relations between nations and to learn more about the problems involving world peace. Accomplishing this goal, the club attended the Model UN at Hillsdale College. The historic duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton is staged by Karen Kepler, Linda Hare, and Kit Tearnc y lt if 21

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NNE -Q it I , ' Checking into local civic affairs, senior government classes gain a better understanding from a visit to the Williams County Court cH? ma G is house, International Club. FRONT ROXV: VV:-Liver, vice-presitlentg Stark, sec- SECOND ROW! Bruot, Erbs-. Boylan, I,uMuntiu, Cromes, Spletxer. rcturyg Rlloclcs, presitlentg Gorman, trcusurerg Beach, L'lldlI'ITlL1Il. THIRD ROXV: Peugeot, Davis, Newcomer, Mr. Pupin, aclviscr. 20 ., , ,,-f W

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, , ii - 3 'Mis 1,5 i 'Q i L I ! 'w-Q i. . We sismll 1 5, . f Q lc il' '-'ini L-if I .Isl Business Courses Aim for Usefulness Developing business skills was the main ob- jective of 276 students enrolled in the ten commercial courses offered. Business Arith- metic and English taught by Mr. Miller, re- viewed general principles of correct business procedures. The General Business classes learned to operate efficiently and profitably in the free enterprise system. The procedures of claiming accident insurance and investing money in stock were emphasized in Business Law. Nlr. Kreps' students learned that business deals demanded understanding of law. ln Retail Selling, students gained tips on sales- manship and proper sales transactions. Typewriters elanged as Typing I students, under the supervision of Mr. Kreps, mastered the ukeysn of the fundamental skills of typing accurately. The Typing II program stressed speed and accuracy while typing from notes. Odd symbols puzzled students studying Short- hand until they developed skill in reading and interpreting the code. The second semester placed importance on acquiring the ability to take dictation. XVith the increasing importance of credit and social security, many tackled Bookkeeping. Long-term business reports were completed at the end of the year involving debit. credit, income. and expense. Office practice girls incorporated typing, shorthand. and bookkeeping skills in practical problems. Col Typists are off on another timed sprint, BELOW: Machines are handy, but Linda Smith, Marty Yan Cundy and Barb Barbee find they need brain power too.