Coquille High School - Laurel Yearbook (Coquille, OR)

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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.

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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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Mrs. Thora Watson B. A. University of Washington Algebra II, Trigonometry, Girls' Counsellor Mr. Clyde Townsend B. Ed., M.S. Western Illinois University U. S. History, Applied Math Mr. Lee Kingham A. B. Colorado State College Geometry, Algebra I Mrs. Hazel Marquess B. A. University of Oregon Physical Science General Math Math - Brains, Persistence, And A Good Eraser Every student who graduates from high school has at one time in his four year career taken some form of math. Whether it is an accelerated program or perhaps an average course, the study of mathematics can be and usually is a vital part of his curriculum. The introduction to mathematics is given either by Mrs. Marquess, General Math and Applied Math instructor, or by Mr. Kingham, Algebra I and Geometry teacher. After taking either Algebra I or Geometry, a student may advance to Mrs. Watson's course in second year algebra. Students who have taken Algebra II may then take Trigonometry, which is considered the hardest math class in school, and the climax to a complete four years. Mr. Lee Kingham demonstrates an overhead projector.