Grandview Heights High School - Highlander Yearbook (Columbus, OH)

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“Tights, camera, action” says Amer- ican history teacher, Mr. Robinson, as he prepares to show “Johnny Tremaine.” Informal group analysis is an im- portant part of Mr. Householder’s sociology class. After a discussion on South Vietnam Mr. Coats points out this trouble spot to Linda Bercaw and Alan Agler. Current Events Give History Students Good Background Social studies classes gave students an insight into the problems of our society. History classes studied past and present civilizations while sociology students studied the masses of people and psychology classes gained knowledge about personality development. Students in American history took notes from an over- head projector. and later used them in class discussions. Movies, book reports, and term papers made this class more challenging. Newscasts and current events brought out continuing world problems. In the world history classes students traced the progress of mankind down through the ages. Classes in economics learned how man spends his money today, while civics students studied the complex facets of our democracy. Air age geography helped students become aware of the topography of the earth. Film strips, charts, and graphs proved to be important visual aids for these classes. THE WORLD Yo sie ree uenrer marten

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Earth science instructor, Mr. Lawrence, explains rock formations to students. Science Offers Challenge and Discovery to Students The science department offered basic science classes and advanced classes for those students who wanted to further their knowledge. Freshmen in earth science learned everything from how the earth’s crust was formed to how to check the latest developments in our weather. Microscopes, slide tests, dissections, and manikins soon became a part of every biology student’s life. Essay type questions given on tests helped students prepare for the kind of tests they may receive in college. Modern laboratory facilities gave the chemistry students a chance to experiment with accuracy. Lecture topics in- cluded “How To Make Oxygen,” “The Boiling Point of Water,” and “The Complexity of a Carbon Chain.” Seniors in physics had an opportunity to learn an exact science. Students discovered the uses of a slide rule and the importance of nuclear and atomic energy. Senior physics students construct a second class lever to confirm their calculations. Jim Harris, Linda Lemmon, Mr. Drinkhouse, John Kelly. Oxygen, our essential element, is being prepared by means of water displacement. Mr. Arnold, Bill Bangham, Rick Wells, Bill Black.

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The importance of ac- curacy is essential in business. Bookkeeping students acquire this training through prac- tice. Angie Melarango, eal JoAnne Trimble, Mrs. Cee ee Boder, Dave Marvin. : « IAL BALANCE ae ew LEDGER Contrasting colors are used to create a per- sonal effect in art classes. Home economics instructor, Mrs. Fink, shows Belinda Large and Donna Perrota the proper way to replace a bobbin, as Joyce Hutchison completes her project. General Subjects Provide Good Vocational Background General subjects were offered for students who wanted to choose extra electives or those who wanted a vocational background. In order to prepare students for the business world, Typing I and II, Shorthand I and II, bookkeeping, and general business were available. Besides learning the techniques of cooking, home eco- nomics students put their talents to work on the sewing machines to produce their own wardrobes. Boys taking industrial arts made useful items from metal and wood to take home, while mechanical drawing helped students interested in engineering or architecture. Aside from finishing their own projects of paintings, ceramics, and sculptures, art students helped make posters and dance decorations. Those students daring enough to brave the snow and ice took driver’s education. Actual classwork was supplemented with two periods of driving each week.