Dallas High School - Dragon Yearbook (Dallas, OR)

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Social Studies Global Studies Course Added The social studies department was involved in at least one controversy as they hosted the Guardian Angels whose representatives spoke to the sociology classes. Their comments and presence aroused considerable interest among students and teachers who reacted both positively and negatively. The National Organization of Women also visited Dallas High School, speaking to Modern Problems classes on the problems of womens rights and discrimination in our society against women. Mr. Don Launer and Mr. Ken Brown where added to the social studies department staff. Mr. Launer taught Geography and I.C.E., while Ken Brown was instructor for Geography and Global Studies. Not only were two teachers added, but also two new classes: Global Studies (a required class for seniors, to help them become aware of the world and whats happening in it.), and the other class was International Relations which gave basic information on foreign lands and people in them. Social Studies classes had a number of special activities. They included a student debate on the use of the atomic bomb, and a mock trial. They were also involved in a recycling project of cans, paper, and glass. 1. Students In World Geography look on as David Korb receives help from Mr. Launer. 2. Mr Stein takes time out from MAP to show off his “pearly whites.” 3. Studying hard in MAP is the main objective of Junior, Tim Funk. 4. Taking a break is an easy task for Mr Dillard’s MAP students. 20 • Social Studies

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1. Clarinetist, Eric Ciolina gets ready to perform “Mother Hubbar’s March at the winter concert. 2. Ann McCloud, flutist, Doug Thomas on clarinetist and Georgie Lindow, flutist complete a winds ensemble in Kaddish”, While Kelly Johnson takes a breather. 3. Mike Bliven completes his sax solo in the little theater concert. Instrumental Music Skelton Assumes Lead Several changes have taken place in the music department. The major change was a new instructor coming from LaCreole Jr. High, John Skelton who took the place of Doug Comsia. Additional changes involved adding a concert band for freshman and beginning players, and offering a symphonic band for advanced musicians. Concert band was smaller in size compared to the Symphonic band. This gave them the felixibility of performing more solo ensembles and in working on tone quality. Symphonic band became the advanced course, with students kept busy by concentrating on improving style and performance. A factor that caused problems in scheduling concerts was a lack of open dates, but they managed to perform regularly. Concert band had five concerts; the same number were held by symphonic band and both bands were able to compete in Fall and Spring festivals. Symphonic band made three daytime performances for first and second graders in the community. Instructor, John Skelton commented, “The overall performance of the bands has been very successful and many positive results were accomplished.” 3 Instrumental Music 19

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2 1 1. The presentation given by Mr. Betschart has the “attention” needed from his MAP class, as Todd Zentz scratches his ear. 2. Mr. Dillard shows the humble side of the “Big Guy”. 3. A candid shot of Mr. Brown and Mr. Launer, taken at the open house last Fall. 4 Meeting with parents during the November open house is Mr. Steve Betschart. 5. Taking notes is an important part of social studies work. 5 Social Studies 21