John Adams High School - Album Yearbook (South Bend, IN)

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Mr Shutz lets his students exchange news while he takes attendance. Social Studies Classes ii m M MR. WILLIAM E. ALYEA: AB.. MA. Western Kentucky University: American History: Student Council Sponsor MR. THOMAS BULL: AB., MA. Notre Dame: History: English: Literature Club Sponsor. MR SAMUEL A COMPANION: BS, MA, Ball State University: Government: Sociology: Introduction to Social Studies: Booster Club Sponsor MISS JOAN FITTERLING B S . MS.. Indiana University: Social Studies. MR DAVID W HADAWAY: B.A. M ississippi College: M.A., Notre Dame: Social Sciences, Assistant Basketball Coach. MR ROBERT L REED: BE.. Tulane University: BS., Bethel College: M,S., St. Francis College: Social Studies: Assistant Swimming Coach. MR JAMES ROOP: A B, Manchester College: M.S., Indiana University: United States History: Department Head. MR JOHN J SCHUTZ: MA, Notre Dame: BS, Ball Stale University: History: Government, Ticket Manager. MR JAMES G STAVROS: BS., Ball Stale University: M.A„ Ball State University: Government, Sociology: International Relations. 24

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Exploration of the Unknown and the Unseen The varied science courses have the common goal of teaching the basic elements of life. Physical Science Is offered for those students wishing to receive a stronger foundation of basic science First year biology explores the concepts of living organisms. Further information about plants and animals is gained through advanced biology Physics and chemistry courses strive to explain the generally accepted but little understood facts of the world around us. A student learns how to think for himself by working In the lab and then drawing conclusions from the chemical reactions he has observed. A new course, second year chemistry, explores these same principles in depth. The science department, with Mr. Reber as its head, coordinates these courses into a well rounded and meaningful phase of the academic program. Above Left: Rick Sayers is surprised by a cheniical reaction. II .h Nsncy Groff finds Mr. Goodman willing to help her after class. Mr. Reber gleefully prepares to concoct a new chemical solution. 23

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Mr. Roop makes arrangements for the junior history trip. Miss Fitterling and her class discuss civic responsibilities Must Probe Into History and World Affairs The Social Studies classes, under the direction of Mr. Roop, give students the opportunity to gain an understanding of our heritage and our civic responsibilities. As freshmen. In Introduction to Social Studies, they learn about community affairs, and gain a basic knowledge of the principles of government. In United States History classes, juniors study our country ' s history and the ideas upon which it was founded. They also have the opportunity to take a trip to Dearborn, Michigan, in order to Illustrate the lives of historical figures In their native environments Aside from the regular classroom situation, this course is also taught in team-teaching classes. All seniors must take one semester of government In combination with sociology. International relations, or economics. At this time the seniors learn the principles of philosophy that our government is based upon. Sociology deals with man and his habits, international relations stresses the study of current events, and economics studies the economy of our country. World history, which can be taken during any of the last three years of high school. Is the study of the foundatio n of the different cultures of the world, both ancient and modern. Left Mr. Companion insists that he is not Mr. Laurita. 25