Ellinwood High School - Eagle Yearbook (Ellinwood, KS)

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Classes offer basic understanding about the world we live in The United States of America. It lies between Canada and Mexico. With a population of millions, most of its people are not well-informed about their country or their forefat- hers. Students in Ellinwood had the opportunity to learn about the world they live in and about the laws and history of their country through seve- ral different classes. There were geography, world his- tory, American History, American Government, and Constitution, as well as advanced classes, to enroll in. “The world is shrinking in terms of communications, and we need to rea- lize that what happens all over the world affects us here and today,” said world history instructor Scott Mitchum. “World history provides part of the background necessary to understand and appreciate our world today.” Freshman Brenda Batchman, a stu- dent enrolled in Mitchum’s class said, “I learned a lot about historical events and more recent history. Mainly, I learned that ‘Money makes the world go ’round.’” Feeling that American History is just as vital, if not more, to a student growing up in today’s world, junior Stephanie Westerman said, “I think American History is a very beneficial class. It helps you develop an understanding of why certain things in our country are the way they are. Also, every student should take the opportu- nity of having Mr. Harrington as a teacher.” Along with American History, Har- rington also taught Geography and Constitution. Constitution, like American Government, dealt with the workings and laws of the nation’s government. History and government classes emphasized the need for students to learn more about the world they live in. by Siacy Shields photo by Steve Moris ALL EARS: Members of the senior class listen to Iheir guide fill them in about the State Supreme Court Building. Almost the entire class attended the Field trip to Topeka to learn about Kansas’judicial system. photo by J. Knupp MESMORIZED: Freshman Gretchen Ricker’s attention is captured by World History teacher Scott Mitchum as he discusses World War I. ft

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photo by John R. Mohn STATE-HOUND SPEAKER: Sophomore Eric Madden reciles the prose piece “Socrates: Apology at the Ellinwood Speech Invitational. At Pratt, Madden read the same piece and recieved a one rating which quali led him forsla le compe- tition. photo John R. Mohn LISTEN TO ME: Seniors Grant Bowman and Jerome Pelz perform a Improvised Duet Act (IDA) during the Ellinwood Forensics tournament. An IDA consists or drawing for a skit, planning for 30 minu- tes, and performing for a judge. EAGLE DEBATE (t FORENSICS 21

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“American History is challenging, but if you put your best effort into it, it is very worthwhile.” Stephanie Wcstcrman, junior photo by Larry lludig TEST TENSION: Junior Danny Schlochtcrmeier breezes through his American History final during the second lest block. EAG LE f GOVERNMENT b HISTORY 23