Ionia High School - Ionian Yearbook (Ionia, MI)

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Today’s World Demands Awareness of Social Problems Joy Hammond, B.A. Manchester College, Indiana Thomas Christopher, B.S. Western Michigan University Howard North, B.A., M.A. Michigan State University The extensive social studies curriculum at Ionia High School offers interesting courses to all students. Freshmen learn about their interests and abilities, and plan their class schedules for their future years at IHS in the required semester of Guidance. All juniors get a sound background of United States history. Seniors prepare for active citizenship through the semester course in American government. World history and world geography enlarge the horizon of many students. Seniors may take either of the semester courses in sociology or economics if they so desire. Maxwell Everest, B.S. Michigan State University John Sprowl, B.A, Michigan State University Ralph Bartelt, B.S., M.A. Concordia Teachers College 18

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Science, Mathematics Gary Kilborn, B.S. Michigan State University Rexford Billings, B.S., M.A. Elizabeth Mikols, B.E. Michigan State University University of Toledo Business Courses Draw Eager Learners Carolyn Waldron, B.S. Ferris State College Michael Brindle, B.A., M.A. Alma College, Central Michigan University Marian Coy, B.S. Central Michigan University A variety of courses in the business department give a good foundation of training for an increasing number of students who plan to make their way in the world of business. An introductory business course offers basic knowledge of forms and procedures; this can be furthered by specialized courses in typing, bookkeeping and stenography. Up-to-date equipment, such as electric typewriters and accounting machines combined with able instructors and high standards have resulted in a good record of performance by students who go out to use these skills in earning a living. Lucy Watters, B.S. Western Michigan University 17

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Training for Fitness Pays Elizabeth Hausserman, B.A. Western Michigan University Students in grades 7-10 are required to take physical education. In this class they are taught individual and team sports such as track field, soccer and softball, outdoors; gymnastics, basketball, volleyball, dance, and calisthenics, indoors. The main objectives of physical education training are: 1: developing physical fitness, 2. increasing movement skills, 3. socializing the person, 4. creating better mental and emotional health, 5. increasing knowledge and appreciation of physical activities, and 6. fostering better use of leisure time. Martha Patrick, B.S. Central Michigan University Charles Kohloff, B.S. Central Michigan University Vernon Vance, B.S. Western Michigan University 19