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

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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

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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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Hauser Language Department Aids in Mastery of JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS Matt Marlin and Gary Dodd find that the library is a quiet place to write their book reports. WITH THE POISE of a professional, Junior John Pence delivers a speech to the rest of the class. SPANISH STUDENT Bob Clem finds that the language of Mexico is easily learned with the aid of earphones. 20