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

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Social Studies Interpret Our American Heritage Anthropological World History students, taught by Mr. John Krueger, study evidences of prehistoric civilizations. Manualites ready themselves lor future responsi- bilities as citizens through courses in the Social Stu- dies Department. An emphasis on history aids pupils in understanding the foundations of politics today and the circumstances under which governments are controlled. Through Citizenship and United States History, students become conversant with the prin- ciples of our American democracy. Government, a senior course, delves into the func- tions of governmental branches, studies the Consti- tution, learns election procedures and reviews the workings of local politics. For this unit, a group of pupils visited the Indiana State General Assembly to view legislation in the making. Economics bases its study on the factors of a free economy and how men spend money for needed goods and services. A new game was introduced in International Re- lations classes called Inter-Nation Simulation. In the lifelike game, pupils assume the roles of heads of governments and officials from various countries. They plan economic, military, and political moves in order to attain international power. Psychology, ano- ther elective course, helps pupils understand them- selves and others by studying the factors of en- vironment and heredity which shape their lives. Outside the classroom, outstanding Social Studies pupils represented the school at Girls ' and Boys ' States and a High School Leadership Conference. juniors Tina Pickard and Wanda Spil- man stop to admire a collection of arrowheads in the Indiana Historical Museum located in the State House. During the 1967 session of the Indi- ana General Assembly, a group of Social Studies students visited to view the workings of local government. 22

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Combine to Explore Challenging Realms With pencils, paper, and determination in hand, Manual pupils in the Mathamatics and Science De- partments delve into the world of figures, chemi- cals, and universal laws. Beginning courses, such as Algebra and Geometry, prepare students for later studies. Here, they are introduced to basic rules for factoring, solving equations and square root prob- lems, and are familiarized with theorems and geo- metric figures. Math majors continue their studies in Solid Geometry, Trigonometry, and Calculus. These courses expand the principles learned earlier to increase the use of math functions. Biologists tackle the living world from the prima- tive one-celled micro-organism to the complex struc- ture of man. The disection of worms, fish, frogs, and fetal pigs shows pupils the development of high- er forms of animal life. In Chemistry, the composi- tion of matter is explored through many experi- ments concerning acids and bases, chemical reac- tions and atomic structures. Physics pupils learn by examining the nature of energy forms in motion, heat, electricity, and light. Two general courses, Earth Science and Physical Science, combine the basic principles of all three areas of study. Mrs. Carolyn Sharp, Geometry instructor, introduces a new and complicated theorem to her pupils. This class, just as others in the Math Department, stresses logic and reasoning. These three Algebra pupils compete against each other in a problem race. Much time is spent calculating in this manner to help the student increase skills and accuracy in math. Senior Joan Sterrert takes her turn at the board explaining a Trigonometry problem to her classmates. As a college prep course, it broadens the knowledge of useful math functions. 21

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Business N EcT Fits Us For Future Careers A business education at Manual provides an all around knowledge of several business fields. Besides offering general instruction in Shorthand, Bookkeep- ing, Filing, and related skills, the Department also offers further study in Business Law, Economic Geo- graphy, Salesmanship, Machine Calculation, and Da- ta Processing. Stenography, Bookkeeping, Manage- ment, and Data Processing are the four major areas which prepare students for business careers. The office Training Class simulates an office situ- ation by allowing pupils to perform business func- tions in an office setup. Typing and Secretarial Prac- tice Classes develop the ability of the typist to type what he hears by using transcribing machines. An integral part in the instruction is the Typing Skill Builder. This machine develops accuracy by con- trolling typing speed. At each six-week grading period qualified stu- dents are awarded Master, Intermediate, and Pri- mary certificates for achievement in Shorthand and Typing. Students typing 60 words a minute with a minimum of errors receive gold pins. Transcribing material in limited time with 95 percent accuracy is the requirement for Shorthand awards. Knowing that experience is the best teacher, Linda Manning and Donna Fitzgibbons practice the techniques of filing. Sandy Christy checks instructions in her Lab manual before typing a business letter, an area studied in Typing I. Increasing tabulating speed is the goal of Machine Calculation students as they practice transcribing numbers. 23