Griffith High School - Reflector Yearbook (Griffith, IN)

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A knowledge of the world, as it is and was, gives students a better pic- ture of how they must fit into the world of tomorrow. Psychology, sociology, and contem- porary affairs are offered as well as the required social studies classes in history ' , government, and ec onomics. Everyday happenings and world af- fairs are the main topics in the cur- rent events class. Psychology classes visited Beatty Memorial Hospital for a day and aid- ed the sociology classes in taking a town-wide occupational and educa- tional survey for the school adminis- tration. JACKIE VAUGHN POINTS out the advantages and disadvantages of stocks and bonds to seniors in economics. Social Studies Enhances Knowledge of Native and Foreign Peoples , Then and Now, and Serves as Basis for Future TED COOK SHOWS his U.S. history class the area included in the Louisiana Purchase. Maps and charts form an essential part of many social studies courses. “CURRENT” NEWSPAPERS PROVIDE a change of pace in world history. Here, stu- dents read of the fall of Constantinople. 6

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Speeches , Music, and Tours of Building Planned Activities for Students and Visitors Immediately following the scheduled program, the audience was invited to remain for open house. National Honor Society members conducted tours and Student Council representatives stood at strategic spots all over the building to answer questions and give directions. Everyone wanted to see the swimming pool, but the students — newly-acquaint- ed with the building themselves — had troubles with directions. Other popular spots were the greenhouse, science labs, shops, and language lab. JOHN COLLET AND Carol Wade talk with Mr. Ray Weaver, who stands behind the language lab console. RANDY HART SHOWS his mother the new equipment in shop. Changes in the shop ' program accompanied the new facilities. VISITORS VIEW THE plants in the greenhouse that are cared for by the biology classes and the Horticulture Club. 5

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LANA HENDRICKSON demonstrates an important p art of grammar — diagramming. IN DRAMATICS, JANET Taylor takes on an appropriate expression in answer to Mary Lu Wagner’s lines. English is very closely associated with all other subjects. For instance, though grammar is studied in Eng- lish, it is applied to every written as- signment-history, psychology, health — anything. To be able to write heads and copy in journalism, a good vo- cabulary and understanding of sen- tence structure are imperative. In order to effectively act out scenes from plays in dramatics class, one must have previous knowledge of the meaning of the lines — knowledge gained in the study of English. SENIORS LISTEN INTENTLY to a selection from their literature AS MRS. LYNN Lucas makes the characters seem real with her book . . . interpretation. English Forms Foundation for Expressing Knowledge Gained in All Other Subjects 7