Hauser Junior Senior High School - Jetstream Yearbook (Hope, IN)

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Historic Concepts Trace Paths of Humanity’s Offered to all Hauser High students was a good basic background in social studies. Psychology and Government were both one-semester courses required of all seniors with the purpose of preparing them for today’s world. In government class, taught by Mr. Ward Smith, seniors studied the basic principles of this country and the branches of the government. Local, national, and international governmental relations were examined. Stress was placed on developing an understanding of the function and operation of the national government. Psychology classes learned about human behavior patterns and social responsibilities. Through the study of social problems, it is thought that satisfactory solutions may someday be attained. World History, also taught by Mr. Smith was offered to civic-minded sophomores. The beginning of civilization was traced to the present time, showing how the contributions of the past affect life today. Over two thousand new concepts were presented to the students. UNDERSTANDING A DIFFICULT psychology chart appears to be no problem for seniors Peggy Ropp and Dean Dailey. GEOGRAPHICAL BOUNDARIES of Charlemagne’s Empire in medieval times are pointed out to the class by John Diewert as Kim Thayer checks her World History workbook from the map. 18

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That Challenge the Mind Junior high science students, taught by Mr. Leo Stevens, studied various fields of science during the year. Geology, the study of rocks and fossils, was emphasized the first semester when eighth grade students prepared rock collections. Seventh graders studied botany and assembled leaf collections. Introduced to the students were various aspects of chemistry and physics. Biology, instructed by Mr. Lee Essex, was eagerly learned by freshmen. Botany was taught the first semester and Zoology, the second semester. Classes were also spent dissecting reptiles and insects. These phases of biology were very beneficial to the students and particularly to those who will enter further study of the biological sciences. Chemistry students studied fundamentals of matter and how elements interact to form compounds and mixtures. Mr. Ernest Clayton, chemistry instructor, assigned laboratory experiments to the students which enabled them to work with various principles, theories, and chemicals. Stoichiometry, which deals with numerical relationships of elements and compounds, and mastering the procedure of how to use the slide rule were also learned. Mr. Ernest Clayton, physics instructor, taught the students the physical science which deals with matter and energy and their transformations. They learned practical applications of physics which can be applied today. The students also learned the structure and properties of atoms and their nuclei, electronics, and newer theories of light. “GET READY, SET, GO!” as Janie Blackburn releases the pendulum, Ken Dowden and Noel Knitley measure its period. SEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS wait in line as Mr. Leo Stevens, science teacher, checks their homework. 17

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Growth and Development Junior high students were instructed in history by Mr. Gerry Gividen and Mr. Charles Biggs. Geography, American History, and Indiana History constituted the seventh and eighth grade history program. Juniors were required to take United States History, taught by Mrs. Sarah Webster. In this course, special emphasis was placed on the Constitution and its amendments. Development of the United States was traced from its European beginnings to the present. Knowledge of these facts helped the students understand and appreciate America’s heritage. Due to the great interest shown by the students in politics, the United States History classes held a mock election. All high school and junior high students were given a chance to register and vote during their lunch period. A member of the history class registered each voter and passed out ballots. Certain rooms were set aside as voting booths to duplicate fundamentals of adult voting. WE, THE PEOPLE: Judy Artis listens as Denny Hatton explains the Preamble to the Constitution. THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE: Danny Shoaf looks over his ballot as he votes in the election held by the United States History classes. 19