Ellinwood High School - Eagle Yearbook (Ellinwood, KS)

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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

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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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Latin and German languages intermix and learn to work through cooperation What happens when you bring together two different types of cultu- res and languages into the same hemispere? Or the same country? Or even the same room? Mass chaos? No, just a group of people learning different vocabularies and taking different tests. Language teacher Vicki Schroeder had only planned on having three classes in her seventh hour period, but ended up with five instead. Schroeder started out with Latin II, German II and Latin IV, but with some scheduling conflicts at hand, she also got German I and German III. “I was concerned about the arrange- ment, and I stressed over-cooperation because that’s what it was going to take,” said Schroeder. German II student, junior Diane Hoar said, “To make the situation work, everyone had to adjust to the system of having only two lessons a week. I felt that it worked very well.” Along with the mixed language class, Schroeder also taught three other separate Latin and German classes. Sophomore Dennis White, a Ger- man I student, took the class for the credit and for what it offered. He said, “I liked making the Ger- man Pictionary cards. It was a lot of fun.” Besides taking the class, the stu- dents also had the option of joining the clubs, too. The Latin Club, which consisted of 18 members, and the German club, which consisted of 11 members, both met at monthly meetings to discuss current club business. During the year, both groups held concession stands at the football and basketball games for a moneymaker. They also sold gifts from The House of Lloyd company. by Stacy Shields photo by J. Knupp GERMAN CLUB: (front) Stephanie Westerman, Diane Hoar, Trisha Ferguson, Brooke Simpson, Mike Patrick, Marvin Cousins, sponsor Vicki Schroeder, (back) Kim Brauer, Jennifer Blanton, Christy Huslig, Charles Robl, and Dennis While. photo by J. Knupp LATIN CLUB: (front) Carrie Schoepflin, Tisha Sparks, Jeanene Rugan, Sonya Pohlman, Melissa Boese, Lori Miller, (middle) Stacy Shields, Kristi Klepper, Joel Whitmer, (back) sponsor Vicki Schroeder, Audra Knop, Debbie Moris, Kevin Doll, Doug Brubaker, and Mark Shields. 24 EAGLE LATIN b GERMAN