Gabriels High School - Trumpet Yearbook (Lansing, MI)

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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

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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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Far right: A drawing simplifies a proof for Bill Vogel while Brother Christopher advises and corrects. Right: Fred Mercer makes use of an overhead projector to explain a problem to his freshman class. Below: Even with the many aids to measurement, math requires thought. Brother Charles takes a moment to reflect.