Crittenden County High School - Rockette Yearbook (Marion, KY)

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office were invited to speak to the classes. Then, as a project, each class (opposite center Roger Walter) voted as if they were at the polls. They were now able to compare their results with the choice of the voting public. Superintendent Charles Campbell (left) also spoke to the class. Somewhat unique from the other courses is Sociology, under the instruction of Mr Schweizer. Such a study involves bringing together: the studies of world history and geography, introductions to international Jerry Thurman Dale Schweizer relations and economics, and basic anthropology. This class (bottom — Kevin Brewer. Wendy Belt. David Belt, and Patty Croft) is designed for those with a sophomore standing Educafion 29

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The Faculty Social Studies And History Ken Brunner The Social Studies History Department has a highly structured program in order to meet the needs of the students at any point in their career. There are four general study areas which have collectively been broken into eight subjects. United States History (below — Theresa Miller; bottom right Tommy Conditt. Ricky Hughes, and Tommy Thurman; opposite, top left Rudelle Pate, opposite center — Perry Brookshire and Craig Dossett) is the most advanced course in this department. Taken during your Junior year, it is required for graduation. The teacher. Mr. Brunner (right), explains that this course is a general survey that incorporates history, geography, economics, politics, citizenship, and problems in democracy. The advanced class adds to this in-depth research, field trips, seminars, individual projects, and college-type testing procedures. Global Issues Advanced is an elective course designed with the intent “to involve mature students in the reflective examination of persistent issues related to the social, political, and economic facets of human behavior. The class is taught by Mr Thurman, this being his first year to hold this position. Citizenship, also taught by Mr. Thurman, as well as Mr. Schweizer. is open to freshmen and sophomores. Designed primarily for freshmen, the study blends survey studies in government, politics, comparative governments, economic theory and practices, sociology, and psychology. A major county election falling in this year, some candidates for each 28 Education

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The Faculty Home Economics Judy Swinny The Home Economics Department offers classes designed for individual needs. There are five courses available for the prospective homemaker in which various skills are acquired. Comprehensive Home Ec 1 is a course composed of basic sewing skills, food preparation and nutrition, principles of child development, decorating skills, and human relations. Consumer education is also an integral part of these areas. Also taught by Ms. Rustin is Comprehensive mirror.) Special Interest Home Ec B is also available for taking. One semester of this course is composed of planning, buying, and serving food for individual families. Under the instruction of Mrs. Swinny, (Below. Mrs. Swinny enjoys her waffles.) the other semester is a study of the adult roles in family and society and their relationship to individuals and community. A junior or senior level course taught by Mrs. Home Ec 2. There are inclusions of construction of an advanced clothing project, development of human life, kitchen planning, preparation for marriage, and understanding family food needs. Consumer education is incorporated as well. (Below: Terri Payne gives the photographer a smirk. Above Ricky Hughes is caught in class looking in a 30 Educatk n