Franklin Central High School - Flashback Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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One of the most interesting projects of the U.S. history classes is the impeachment trial of Andrew Johnson. Here prosecuting attorney, Kirk Freese, examines witness Donna Piepenbrok as Judge Joe Wesseler, defense attorney Mark McKinney, and the jury listen attentively to the testimony. Andrew Johnson — a Prosecution or Defense? Mrs. Dee Anne Williams, who graduated from Indiana Central, is a new member of the Franklin Central history staff. Mrs. Williams teaches government and world history. FHere she lectures her students on the French Revolution. Mr Jim FHoskins, U.S. history teacher, passes papers concern- ing group projects. Students spent the year busily participating in skits, trials, and elections which attempted to actively involve students in the events of yesteryear.

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From a Political Philosophy to U.S. Economy The successful completion of an all-school election prepared by the senior government classes as well as the informative staging of the Andrew Johnson impeachment trials by juniors highlight the year in the F.C. Social Studies Depart- ment. All in all, our Social Studies Department stirs the students ' imagination and creates an understanding of the laws under which we live. Mr. Bill Bankston and Mr. Roger Cook fill teaching assignments in this field as well. Giving a student a lecture? No, Mr. Bill Clarke is busy explain- ing a few of the problems a U.S. government teacher faces while Mr. Dennis Wiseman, a first semester student teacher, listens with anticipation, eagerness, and hope. Did you say to fill-a-buster, Mr. Clarke? questions Senators Sara Luby, Gordon Edwards, and Caranita Kesterson, who seem puzzled as to the exact legislative meaning of Mr. Clarke ' s sorrie- what dubious plan of attack in Student Congress. Executing a conven- tion, Mr. Clarke tells Caranita Kesterson, requires ironing out details through hours of discussion.

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Mrs. Jane Morgan prepares those seniors who are bound for a future college career. English grammar is taught by Mrs. Morgan the first semester as a review for the students. The second semester, compositi on and English literature are offered to eager seniors who desire additional learning. Literature Brings Great Writings to Students Mrs. Lucille Peterson, a member of the English Department and junior class sponsor, has sophomore and junior students under her direction. Mrs. Peterson is pictured here showing her travel bracelet to junior, Nancy McFarland. Beginning as a student teacher from Ball State University, Mrs. Gayle Heath became a full-time English teacher second semes- ter. Mrs. Heath is pictured teaching students American litera- ture, just one of many requirements of a sophomore. English courses became more challenging and exciting this year with the purchasing of new books. The English Department, headed by Mrs. Jane Mor- gan, consists of seven ambitious teachers. Each stu- dent is required to take three years of English in order to graduate. In his senior year, he may choose English, literature, or composition as elec- tives, all of which are college preparatory classes. Most college-bound students select all the English courses available.