Cardinal Ritter High School - Generation Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Social Studies Retell Story of Mankind The history and customs of man influence his life. If we are to have outstanding leaders for our future, then, today, we must learn of the glory and of the failure of our predecessors so their action may direct our decision. The Social Studies department features programs in World History, U.S. History, Government, and Soci- ology. Through films, lectures, and team-teaching, a working definition on the role of man in the develop- ment of the world is explained. World History teaches of the great civilizations of time and of their effect on modern life. U.S. History, specifically treats America in all aspects of foundation and growth. Government instructs young citizens on the laws and practices of the United States, and Sociology deals with man and his relationship with other men. Social Studies are informative and helpful. They enlighten the student by teaching him the wisdom of those who spent lifetimes trying to acquire It. They present an opportunity to study men deemed by his- tory as great, and, through curiosity and appreciation, they encourage some to higher goals in life — the serv- ice of man. mmiM On a day long field trip downtown, Mr. Rickei s Sociology class visits Judge Charles C. Daughtery ' s divorce court to study rea- sons for marital failure in the love-marriage culture. Senior Kirth Roach, a student in Mr. Mears ' Government class, exam- ines o book on the theories of communism in respect to the assets of the capitalistic system of free enterprise. Miss Smith, American history student-teacher from Marian Col- lege, assesses the Roosevelt era with junior history scholars Mike Turner and Dave Cross.

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Lighting the Chandle de Noel, the symbol of Christmas in France, is sopho- more Liz Ripley. Enjoying the festive occasion are junior Joe Agan and Mr. Wyeth, who still believes in Santa Claus. Discussing an article in a Spanish magazine Hoy Dia; Mrs. Biebriech exchanges ideas with Aluaro Asturias. Aluaro, a student from Guatemala, spent his summer vacation, October thru December, going to school here. With the theme of LATIN IN OUR DAILY EXPERIENCE sopho- more Mary Swinford translates the language of rustic Rome into modern English. At the right, musical terms are expressed in both tongues. Locating San Luis Potosi, junior Mary Milharcic anticipates an eight week vacation during which she will go to school while living with a Mexican family. Mary ' s test scores in a state Spanish contest won her this honor.

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Mr. Jenks counts the ballots cast in the American history classes ' primary. The juniors voted for the candidate of their choice by cor- rectly identifying their candidate ' s platform. Sharing in household responsibility seniors Carol Stone and Kevin Killigrew argue coffee prices in order to complete their husband-wife Sociology report. The class planned meals for a one-week period and bought groceries on a twenty-five dollar budget. Thank you, Mrs. Minkner. Seniors Mike legge, Russ Harris, Wilbur West, Steve Volz, and Russ Lilly in Mr. Mears ' Government class dramatize an original ploy on the Viet Nam war. Written and directed by Steve Volz and Wilbur West, the play presented the different attitudes taken by Ameri- can fighting men before they fell victim to a misguided American nuclear attack.