Coquille High School - Laurel Yearbook (Coquille, OR)

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The Social Studies department endeavors to equip its scholars with a sound background in history and geography. This is accomplished by means of four classes, each dealing with a distinct phase of the subject. World Geography, a course in which all Freshmen are enrolled, is often considered very general, although this is not necessarily true. World Geography students learn basic and important facts about countries--facets concerning the terrain of the land, industrial development, climate, and agricultural products. Maps, both student-made and standard, promote their studies. United States History and World History classes have conducted stimulating discussions of historic events and personalities. This sharing of opinions and ideas helps to arouse intellectual curiosity, and encourages us to delve more deeply into the history of our country and that of the world. The students are encouraged to do extensive outside reading. Stock market reports, the preparation of income tax forms, and labor unions exemplify the topics discussed in the Social Economics Classes. Previous to and immediately following the national elections, debates were held in each class, after which an assembly was conducted for the benefit of the student body. The Home Relations Classes first studied a section dealing with careers and vocations. Secondly, the students mastered a unit concerning health, after which they took a standardized test over the material. Home Relations, in ?ieneral, is the study of adjustments to families and married ife. John Hickam struggles with algebra problems while Barbara Finley relaxes with a good book. Elections Highlight Mr. Karl Schmidt B. A. , M. A. Willamette University World History, Guidance Mr. Clyde Townsend B.E. , M.S. Western Illinois State College U. S. History, Applied Math Mr. Loren King University of Idaho, B. S. in Ed. University of Oregon, M. in Ed. Social Economics Mr. Elva Leisure A. B. , M. A. Kansas Wesleyan College Latin, Home Relations Mr. Willard Mohn B. S. in Ed. , M. A. University of North Dakota World Geography, Journalism, Publications

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Measuring acid concentration occupies chemistry students Ed Leatherwood and Ron Stein while instructor Mr. James Pendleton lends his advice. Biology students Darlene Brumbaugh and Nancy Cunningham demonstrate proper dissection procedure.

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Linda Hamilton uses library materials to study for the final in history. These three Freshmen seem unconcerned about impending final exams.