Emmerich Manual High School - Ivian Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Social Studies Focus on the ' Why ' s ' of History Senator Birch Bayh talks with Booster reporters Linda Ellis and Bob Smithers after his speech to Social Studies classes. Judy Blonder and Brenda Porter share their findings about various ancient civilizations in a World History buzz group. A better understanding of ourselves and other people, a knowledge of the forces that influence relations between countries, and a sound back- ground in democracy and our method of government are main objectives of Manual ' s Social Studies De- partment. With a freshman course in World History or Citi- zenship, all Manualites study U.S. History, Econo- mics, and Government. International Relations and Psychology are additional offerings for seniors. During the year history classes heard Senator Birch Bayh speak on the role of young people in goverment; and Bill Donnella, Radio WIFE corres- pondent to Viet Nam, told of his observations there. Law Day, the Free World ' s answer to the Commu- nist May Day, was observed with a special program with Mr. Gene Wilkins, attorney, as speaker. The American Assembly, a forum-debate on the American Congress, attracted delegates from the department, as did Boys ' and Girls ' States last sum- mer. Voicing their beliefs in democracy and the American way of life, several contestants from the various classes entered the Voice of Democracy, American Legion, and Sesquicentennial oratorical contests. Focusing on our 150 years of Hoosier Heritage, Social Studies pupils took special interest in the school-wide celebration of Indiana ' s 150th Birthday, and the review of Indiana History that it presented. Emotional problems of high school pupils interest psychology stu- dents. Senior Jessie Waynick leads the class discussion. 24

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Potential Scientists Showing Walter Trammell the metacarpals of the skeleton is Miss Ethel Brown, a student teacher from Indiana State. Sue Roberts sprays plants in the greenhouse that was modern- ized by heating, ventilating, and watering improvements. Students in Earth Science classes took to the campus to find the dia- meter of the sun. Their instructor, Mr. Donald Hully, watches while three of his pupils — Bob Moore, |ohn Williams, and Larry Gardner — make calculations. •j:;

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' Home Ec ' Teaches Arts of Graceful Living til % s i 4lM Posing as the patient-, Kathy Westerfield waits while Paula Hieb and Sharon Dain practice changing a bed in Home Nursing. Winter wardrobes grow as Kathy Rafferty and Sandra Pierpont work on Senior Clothing projects they have personally chosen. The Home Economies Department offers courses in preparing students to become better homemakers. Foods I-IV help girls learn to prepare well-balanced meals for their families and to serve the school. These girls put their learning to good use by pre- paring and serving a luncheon when Principal Edgar Stahl hosts the high school principals and one for the Army officers who come for the federal inspec- tion of the ROTC. They also sponsor a tea for the Turnabout Teachers during National Education Week. Salad and desert luncheons are special treats lor these classes when they are studying preparation of these foods. Through Boys ' Foods I and If, the brawnier sex learns to associate the kitchen as a place to prepare meals as well as a place to eat. Economy coupled with style is the goal for seam- stresses enrolled in Clothing I-V and Senior Cloth- ing. Here girls develop professional quality in ap- plying the practical skills of garment-making and often embark on designing a project of their own. To meet graduation requirements, all senior girls must take the American Red Cross course in Home Nursing. This valuable training includes instruction in nutrition, care for the sick in the home, first aid procedures, and infant and child care. Other interesting and useful courses offered to complete a home economics major are Social Prac- tice, Family Living, and Home Management. Sukiyaki and other Oriental dishes, prepared under the direction of guest Miss Anna Lang, grace an Advanced Foods dinner. 25