John Marshall High School - Marhiscan Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Government stressed the election '80 oo hat was the happiest moment in your life? What was the saddest? These are just two of the many ques- tions that lVlr. John Allen asked seniors in his Psychology classes. These questions were asked to begin classroom discussions which were a large part of Allen's approach to teach- ing. The students learned about them- selves, and they had a good time. The Social Studies Department of- fered a well-rounded curriculum. Eco- nomics, Government, U.S. History, World Civilization, Criminal Justice, In- diana History and Urban Affairs were offered to social studies majors. All stu- dents studied election processes this year. lVlr. Dwight Shaw aided English teachers who taught sophomores about government. Special material was devel- oped for class use in the election year, although there was no mock election. Visits to courtrooms, helping at elec- tions sites, touring with the History Club and listening to guest speakers were part of the department activities. Pre- paring the Freedom Foundation mate- rial is also part of the departmental re- sponsibility. Next year a course in international relations is scheduled to begin. The de- partment continually revises its curricu- lum to meet student needs. Photos Martin Powell Senior Karen lVlcCall listens intently during a gov- ernment class discussion. The 1980 elections held the 18-year-old seniors' interest since they had become part of the voting population. Randy Williams turns in paper and watches Nlr. Harvey begin to grade it. U.S. was a must class for all students. Government class requires a great deal of text reading. Here, Senior Dan Milligan catches up on his reading assignment before class begins. 26fSocial Studies in W ---l.,, -- R.

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Language clubs still city largest ana' most active oreign Language has always llgone over big at Marshall, especially, with the activities involved such as trips, hay- rides, softball games and parties. French, German, Latin and Spanish were the languages offered. Each language had their own club with German being the largest of them. Some of the things German students did in the past include yearly trips to cities and a trip to Germany in the sum- mer. They also have gone to Chicago, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. The Latin students also made yearly trips to Rome and other parts of Italy. All ofthe Foreign Language clubs were headed by Mrs. Ruth Nelson with a little help from Magistra Meranda, Senor David Clapp who left and was re- placed by Senorita Marvolene Nichol- son. Herr Brice Tressler commented that being the sponsor for German Club could only be described in one word, Fantabulous! by Kris Kesic Photos by CoxfPowelIfStewart GERMAN CLUB--Bottom Row: Nina Gentry, Amia Hamilton, Jaquie Welch, Ann Davis, Vanetta Welch, Lisa Murphy, Jodie Elliot. Second Row: Laura Disser, Jamie Elliot, Frank Frost, David Hudson, Lora Zandy. Third Row: Cindy Kiehl, Katherine McPherson, Tammy Wolf, Sherri Frost, Sharon Tilley, Julie Barnet, Kevin King. Top Row: Lorane Hartman, Julie Tincher, Kris Kesic, Joni Tincher, Karen Terry, Shirley Degner, Dem Apple- ton, Susan Fee, Dan Bell, Mindy Lepscum, Barry Harlem, Kathy Gwaltny, Rebecca Bibbs, Alicia McNelley, Steve Barnes, Kenny Conners, Carlos Howard, Marie Schibelhut, Monticello Benjamin. Spanish Club4Marvolene Nicholson, Carlene King, Jennifer Palmer, Tony Leach, Debra Rogers, Jackie Gibson, Stacy Crobsy Language Clubs 25

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Studying thoroughly was an advantage to those who like to Finish tests early and relax after a Hrnind-draining test. gl James Harvey finds tilmstrips helpful to teach his per articles, poster board, etc., to illustrate the government classes. One Hnon-routine assign- 1980 elections. ment this year's seniors had was to use newspa- Social Studies!27