Elston High School - Elstonian Yearbook (Michigan City, IN)

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Rl M social studies classes analyze the world crises , , ,,,,,,a,i,,,aW gg i W ' Reading can open a new scope into history, I guess, thinks Melinda Miller. That girl on the other side of the room is sure more interesting than I8 World History. Through debates, discussions, and argu- ments students learn the language of social studies. In ninth grade a student starts with the geography of the world. World history with all its gala eras, is studied while one is a sophomore. Our United States history is open for criticism and glorihcation in the eleventh grade. When you become a senior, depending on your school cur- riculum, a choice is made. College prep students will take government with the choice of either economics or sociology. The rest of the students take government and American problems. The Social Studies Department also offers extra curricular activities for their students. Social Studies Seminars are given for the students attendance. The teachers of the department pre- sent a debate with a chance for the students to participate. After this study the students are versed on world affairs. An OH' guard candid catches Mr. Troyer lectur- mg.

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N. Doug Anderson and Cindy .lankowski look through local newspaper to get ideas for the one they compose soon. to improve communication Red face, jittery nerves, sheer con- fusion . . . These could be words used to describe a student's first speech. The Held of public speaking helps stu- dents perfect their art of communica- tion by giving them a chance to speak in front of a critical audience. Types of speeches include, commercials, speeches to entertain, persuade and inform. Feature articles, cut lines, editorials . . . Sound familiar? To students tak- ing journalism, these and others should have a familiar ring. To aid the Comet workers, journalists are taught how to perfect a good news- paper or how to compose an interest- ing and well edited theme. Verbs, authors, novels . . . The story of our English Department. Students reading short stories or plays are given an insight in to the Held of American or English Literature. By reading a novel each year, students have a chance to voice their point of view on the same book. Communica- tion through words-ENGLISH! Vicki Pagel and 'friend try to sell all the ladies in the audience this amazing value in her advertising speech Smile, you're on Candid Camera, says Bill Criswell

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students stud technique, rh To many people, music has become another universal language. It holds truth, mystery, and a mood for all those who are involved in it. Music at our school appears in two forms: in- strumental and vocal. The music that is played or sung is of a modern flair. It has generally been composed in the last decade so that it will please all people. In ninth grade those who are interested in voice are put into choruses while those interested in in- struments begin lessons. At high school the music becomes a daily class. Band and voice classes are credited subjects. For more advanced students there is an opportunity for them to become involved in contests and con- certs. Awards are given to those who are able to play well. Concerts are given throughout the year for the school and public entertainment. The instructors strive to teach their pupils style, techniques, and rhythm, besides good music appreciation. Through these formative years the basis for music majors are founded. Gary Bartholomew and his trombone concentrate on hitting the right notes. as-swung.-.1-f -wsmnawf.wn1mui-nl-nun , t w thm, rh me All chorus classes begin with a review of the scales. Tsa i K I9