Gabriels High School - Trumpet Yearbook (Lansing, MI)

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5 4 Above: Independent research is an integral part of history study. Coleen Capen makes use of the library to concentrate on American history. Below: Theresa Aroaz, Chris Koob, and Mike Peterson compare notes while waiting for the bus to World Culture class. Far right: At the tea sponsored by the World Culture class, Brother Mark greets a guest who has come to share his insights on various aspects of man's culture. 14 S. K . XX N-5

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Religion fosters student-teacher relationship The 1967-'68 religion classes at Gabriels have developed in a meaningful manner in which freedom of expression is emphasized. Religion teachers have attempted to instill a sense of christian community within our own classes. Prac- tical application of former religious knowledge is especially encouraged. The familiarization of contemporary problems has brought into focus our exact role in life as a Christian member of a twentieth century society. Several means have been employed in the expressing of these ideas. The use of film-strips and movies has provided the student with an easier-to-understand method of studying pertinent topics. An interpretation of modern records has led the student to a greater comprehension of present-day thinking. Another method of involvement for the student is the practice of group discussion. In addition, team teaching supplies variety in the often-tedius procedure of the classroom. Through these classes, the student learns the importance and necessity of good Christian virtures in the life he leads now and in the future.

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Social studies offer insights into nature World History, American History, Gov- ernment, Economics, Sociology . . . these courses express the variety of Gabriels Social Studies department. Yet each offers an insight into man's development, the basis of all history study. To enable stu- dents to apply concepts studied, projects and individual research characterized the classes involved. This year, World Cultures was offered for the first time tojuniors and seniors. One of four participating schools in the Lans- ing area, topics ranged from a definition of culture to Indials many economic problems. From discussions came knowledge of the diversity of life yet with its basic universal meaning. of man 15