Dyer Central High School - Echo Yearbook (Dyer, IN)

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Following true to the form of Dyer Central’s aca¬ demic standards, the social studies department strives to develop the minds of its students in the fields of history, civics, and social living. All sen¬ iors learn the importance of having an economic mind and a true knowledge of their country’s gov¬ ernmental system. Both world and United States history play an important part in developing a student’s store of knowledge. In order for a stu¬ dent to plan for the future, he must know the events of the past. . . .Prepare For The Future Pointing out an important fact on how a bill is passed in Congress is Pat Gerlach. Mr. Yates, class instructor, John Blaskovich, and Bob Svast seem to be enjoying Pat’s explanation. Sociology class sparkles with humor and interesting discussions. Here Bob Redar gives a report to his attentive class. Debatable subjects always pop up in economics class. Here, an active panel comprised of Russel Hankins, Alan Bush, Don Cathey, Bob Crosariol, Dan Austgen, Brenda Brown, Dan Budak, and Bob Bracken discuss a current economic problem.

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Mr. Carl Yates, B.S., Indiana University; economics government, assistant varsity line coach.-Mr. Robert Mygrants, B.S., Indiana State; sociology, U.S. History, World Ge¬ ography, baseball coach.-Mr. John Tennant, A.B., Hanover College; world history, U.S. history, track and assistant football coach. Learn From The Past . . . Teaching by television is playing a very important part in our school program, especially in our history department. Cheryl Anderson and Richard Devine listen and watch, engrossed in the lecture of the T.V. world history instructor. While Marsha Neimeyer relates the important facts of a historical event, Pat Vrable points out the location on the map. Eileen Staniszeski and Danny Stephen listen attentively.

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Lenora Smith, B.A., Indiana University, Ball State Teachers College, Art Institute, Elementary and High School art, sponsors art club. Art And Driving Both Take Knack Developing the individual’s creativity and in¬ terest in art is the main objective of all the art classes. Ceramics, painting, three-dimen¬ sional Christmas decorations, and posters keep the students and art club members busy all year round. Learning the position and function of the gauges to practicing parallel parking is the course followed by driving students. Curves, corners, full stops, and backing are transform¬ ed from inexperienced to cautious, defensive drivers. A stickler on safety, Mr. Stokes checks to see that Virginia Payne’s safety belt is fastened. A knowledge of correct driving maneuvers is necessary for all driving students. Here Mr. Stokes explains starting position of a car during a right turn. Making clay masks takes a creative touch. Here, Pearl Palmateer and Lar¬ ry Wilson add final touches to their masks. Tom Stokes, B.S., Drake University, M.S. Indiana University; Boys Physical Education, Driver educa¬ tion, head football coach