Central Catholic High School - Hi Lites Yearbook (West Point, NE)

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Social Studies Lessens Cultural Gap In the process of a fourth hour history class. Miss Weber gives a lecture on the Great Depression. Academics 23

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There were five Social Studies courses offered this year. Activities widely ranged in each of the classes. In World History the students learned about the past experiences of our nation as well as others, in governmental and cultural situations. The students in Family Living class learned about the importance of responsible decision making involved in family related affairs. POD and Economics involved class discussion of governmental policies which affect the individual. Sociology concentrates on the study of man’s group life and the products of his group living. The students enjoyed two class field trips: one to the state penitentiary in Lincoln and another to Creighton University. World Affairs, a new class offered this year, covered both the cultural and physical aspects of geography. The class engaged in a proj of a model United Nations ii. which each member was assigned a nation to represent in several UN hearings on different topics. Academics Sue Peitzmeier, Mary Guenther and Annette Hannon increase their knowledge of current events. Kevin Hagedorn awaits the results of Mr. Shreves’ disciplinary actions in World Affairs.

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Art is both a skill and a creative ability developed by practice and actual participation in the subject. The art classes offered at C.C. give students the chance to use their artistic talents in specialized classes like Crafts, where they learn woodcarving and pottery, as well as regular drawing and painting classes. Many people enroll in the classes, and as crafts student Jackie Spenner says, “The class gives you a chance to do more than take notes; it lets you really use your creativity.” Health and P.E. combine to give coordination to the mind as well as the body. They both teach the basic fundamentals of keeping in good physical shape and tone. The Health class also covers good eating, exercising, and general good hygiene. P.E. teaches the development of good hand-eye coordination in sports, such as basketball, gym tennis, and calisthenics. Both classes, according to teacher Mr. Mendlik, “develop the individual through self awareness and interaction with others.” 24 Academics With the “eye looking over them, Lynn Schuetze and Ed Lang sand their cut glass, while Dean Batenhorst momentarily relaxes. During P.E class, sophomores stretch both minds and bodies. Following in the footsteps of Leonardo da Vinci, Dennis Peatrowsky creates his own masterpiece during art.