East Hartford High School - Janus Yearbook (East Hartford, CT)

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A knowledge of geography IS essentlal for a student to understand the global happenmgs 1n a In Mr Duncan s ClVlCS class, freshmen becom orlented to school Interest 1n e study of hlstorlcal events IS hexghtencd by the use of audlo v1sual J!

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q . m,-,1 it M t 'is Q X was--H CLARENCE W. GAY HOWARD G. HARVEY MISS DOROTHY HOWLETT NICHOLAS R. JACKSTON Trinity College St. Anselm's College Mount Holyoke College Boston College Masquers Assistant Adviser. Sophomore Class Adviser. International Relations Club Varsity Baseball Coach, Graduation Adviser. Exercises. O ocial tudies Inspire Good Cl.llf6liSllq9 Growth in the Social Studies Department is evidenced not only by the increased student enroll- ment, but also by an enriched program. This year marks the re-introduction of ancient history into the college curriculum. Teachers of the subject reported an enthusiastic reception of the course whose subject matter has been expanded to include recent findings of historians and archae- ologists about the Far East. Since the purpose of the study of social studies is to enable the future citizen to better adapt him- self to the modern political and economic world, as well as to contribute to its efficiency and continu- ance, social studies students are taking part in real- life political situations. This Spring a new precedent was set when a group of students participated in the Annual Model Congress held at America International College in Springfield. Ultimate objectives of this congress are to provide practical experience in the use of the democratic processes and to serve as a compliment to the high school social studies. A notable Contribution to the experience and understanding of students is the Mock U. N. As- sembly held each year at Hillyer College. Repre- sentatives from our school spent a day at the U. N. headquarters in New York. The Foreign Policy Association sponsored a workshop ii. .oreign countries at the Children's Museum which was attended by two of our fresh- men. About 90 pupils volunteered to prepare for the United Nations Examination held on March 3. Television became an important medium this year in the teaching of history. Each morning from 11:00 to 11:30, Mr. Duncan's history class listened to interviews of experts in modern history and economics. RICHARD P. WELCH Trinity College Guidance Department Mr. Duncan's civics class takes Kuder Inventory Interest Test. gf 3 , Q ,E 5 .. -'f K . . .... ig . p wi-:fs 5

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MRS. MARY S. WALSH Southern State College Librarian, Library Club. is it iw sits ll By making use of the excellent facilities and service of the library students are able to complete their homework assignments and increase their outside reading pleasure. Reatlin for Intellectual Growth To meet the demands of our accelerated educa- tional system, our library has added a fine array of publications and various other periodicals to its shelves. This material is used to supplement not only the standard courses but also the new Science and Ancient History classes. Since the recent ex- pansion of the English department, Mrs. Walsh has acquired all the necessary books needed in these classes. The efficiency of our library, the result of Mrs. Walsh's student staff and her own untiring efforts, has The library's thorough Bling system enables stu- dents to quickly find the information they desire. ,p l Displays and exhibits enhance the beauty and inter- est of the library. Jerre Dowden and Roland Cardin are busy arranging photography exhibit. ,Fx brought praise from both students and faculty. A1- ways ready to aid any student or teacher, the library staff has cut short endless searching for some obscure reference. The library's appeal does not end with merely its use as a reference room. The wide variety of both classic and contemporary novels offer reading pleasure to the most discerning student. Another library feature is the presentation of many displays throughout the school year which are both enjoyable and educational. LIBRARY k sl . . ... '15 . ffesfaff 2 if if ' 32' N t 'Q vigil! ' S Q 4 7