Calumet High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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Public speaking is an important asset to everyone. Government students get a chance to practice this when, like Jim Caldwell, they give oral governmental reports. and quizzes to take symbolize social studies Making a living is an important part of everyone’s life and with it comes income taxes. Econo- mic students become acquainted with the tax form, as Betty Wilson and Bob Saksa are doing, by filling out practice forms.

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World History brings to us many interesting events; but in this case it brings interesting ob- jects, such as those being ex- plained by David Cannon and Ann Bagwell. Maps , questions and debates to prepare , tests In United States History one becomes well acquainted with his own country. Barbara Ollis is explaining the events leading up to and following the Louisiana Purchase. Remembering dates and names of important men and learning amendments and capitals of states throughout the world are samples of what students learn from the courses that come under social studies. World history is a review of what man accom- plished long ago and relates to us the discoveries of man since the time very ancient and outmoded hand tools were used. United States history goes into more detail and describes the development of the United States to what it is today. Students in government classes are taught the workings of our governmental system in these United States. They learn the main functions and principles of a democratic government. Economics is a study of the production of goods and services. It includes the study of all business problems, those of everyday life, and those concerning income distribution and con- sumption of goods. Students also survey various types of economic systems.

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Languages broaden students’ vocabulary , An added interest in Spanish classes is the varied and intriguing material which is placed on the bulletin board at different times. Barbara Tall and Harold Kirk look over the latest material. Language arts help students acquire a know- ledge in speaking a foreign language and teach them about the cultural background of the vari- ous countries where these languages are spoken. This year Latin has been added to the language arts program, which includes Spanish and French . Students taking Spanish study the culture and a history of the countries of Spanish herit- age, and they acquire a knowledge of this language . French courses promote a better understand- ing and appreciation of French contributions to our culture. The students learn to compre- hend, speak, read, and write simple French. Studying Latin acquaints students with the old Roman civilization and gives them a know- ledge of this language. One of the chief reasons for studying Latin is to obtain a better under- standing of English grammar. Made Klutts and Terry Anderson find it enjoyable and in- teresting to become acquainted with the French terms on the map, for they are similiar to American words. Mike Riegle looks on with Joanne Klimek as they find amusing articles in their books while Geraldine Foster follows in her own book. 24