Harold L Richards High School - Golden Year Yearbook (Oak Lawn, IL)

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Mr. Tyler discussed the US. Senate with Mark Sirozewski. Marylou Engein. and Don Raddall, members of the Congressional Record Committee. insight into U.S. development By reading from weekly magazines, Mr. Hansen attempted to inform jo Anne Michalaski, Mary Mujdcn. and Lynn Tusack of many duties of the American Government. 9 Use of topographical maps helped conservation students learn the description of a panicular place. C9 K5 jurly Williams indicated the general area as Michael Cox gave a report on different Latin countries. 'Egfr' ', be . vs.. i 1 M9

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48 ss iv jeff McCoy gave a repon on the trouble spots ofthe world in Mr. Moore's World History class. The Social Studies Department provided many different courses to pursue. Freshmen could begin with Geography, Cit- izenship, and Conservation. Many sophomores went on to World History, and all juniors were required to delve into American History. Government and Economics, which were required of all seniors for graduation, played a very important part in the program. Seniors were taught standards ofthe United States and its government before becoming adult voters. Economics and Government teachers revealed that they would like to teach more of a variety in courses, such as Russian and Southeast Asian Government, and would also like to intro- duce something new--team teaching. This department was ex- tremely well-organized and gained the interest of many students. d'gv ' Under Mr. Racey's direction, Rick Vendel completed the examinations for his drivers permit by taking an eye test. Social studies supplied Linda Legatzke pointed out areas of world crisis in American Government, as Mr. Ladwig and Tom Langner exchanged viewpoints. Several students discussed various points concerning new laws ofthe United States with Mrs. Scovel. ska. -

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it Counseling and Special Education X By looking through various college catalogs and other pamphlets, Lois Schubert selected Planning her future high School Curriculum. Barb Zeller discussed fe' colleges and made applications for admission under the guidance of Mr. Vanderberg, Cam- quired and elective COUYSCS with Miss Arms, N0l'lhWf35l COUDSCIOY- pus counselor. Studying next year's senior curriculum, Marjorie Becker planned that very im- portant year with M rs. Lohnstcin, Campus counselor. 50 Helping students understand their academic strengths and weaknesses, Mr. Van Kirk, Northwest counselor, explained the results of tests for Gloria Stevens and Donna Sturgeon, An excellent counseling staff was provided at Harold L. Rich- ards High School for the students. Patience and understanding and an honest interest in the welfare of the student body were reasons for the success of their endeavors. There were nine counselors distributed among all three buildings. They talked with students in office or classroom regarding academic or personal problems. The counseling staff served purposes other than' helping stu- dents with personal problems. During the beginning of the sec- ond semester, they helped students determine their curriculum for the next year. The college-bound student had many needs fulfilled by the counselors. They not only went over college requirements but helped conduct such tests as the A.C.T. and the S.A.T. Regardless of their problems, students always felt free to discuss them with counselors.