Kelvyn Park High School - Kelvynian Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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LINDA WHEELER addresses the school during a patriotic assembly sponsored by the social studies department. Extensive and Varied Social Studies Program Three years of social studies keep students informed on the changes in world geography and about the things that made, were making, and are going to make history. The students also find out during their classes that not all of their social studies come out of textbooks. Rooms are decorated with charts, maps, and posters. Hours are filled with important dates, men, and places. Time is made for listening to tapes, oral reports, and watching films. Journals are made, mock election com- mittees formed, and special research papers written. As time goes on, students become more aware of the importance of their studies. With the new phrases and terms they learn, they are better able to understand the events of today. Besides the usual courses, the Social Studies De- partment offered an Advanced Placement class in Eu- ropean history forthe first time this past year. Twenty- three students met daily for a combination lecture and study period. The class had three aims: first, to give students grounding in the field of European historyg secondly, to bring the students a taste of college level courses, and finally to prepare the participants for the Ad- vanced Placement examinations. E i ADVANCED PLACEMENT students Theresa Budniakiewiez and Cesar Gonzalez hold a discussion with teacher Mr. Joel Samaha. I9 Z

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AWARD WINNER Ray Christiansen reads his essay entitled What Democracy Means to' Me to a social studies class. The work won a 325 prize from the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Pupils ain Respect for Their Heritage During SPORTING COLORFUL HATS, U.S. history students restage the presidential election of 1800. Seated: Bob Hinton, David Rozkuszka, Ozzie Menconi, Kathy Slawson, .lim Sekerka. Standing: Tony Nash, Tony Denton, Sue Ogne, Laura Lucas, Richard Zdanovec.

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TALENTED art majors Valborg Fletre and Paul Staples exchange smiles as they decorate a bulletin hoard with their work. 1 FIRST CLARINET player with the concert band, William Mak con- centrates on his score during a rehearsal. Fine Arts Courses Develop Creative Talents Teaching students to appreciate and participate in the fine arts is one of the main goals of the Art and Music Departments. During the time spent in these classes, students develop creative abilities they often did not know they possessed. Others are encouraged to 'expand their creative talents further, and sometimes spurred by their successes, they continue in the field of art or music after graduation. Awards were much in evidence this year as 'usual for the students in art and music. Their fine work was also appreciated during the various school ex- hibits, shows, and assemblies. V Besides the practical work they did in class, these students also took advantage of the various cultural activities that take place in Chicago. Art students were encouraged to visit the Art Institute and other art exhibits. Music students attended a special student per- formance presented by Lyric Opera and a lecture- demonstration sponsored by the Board of Education. COLOIRFUL SCHOOL POSTERS are among the various art projects Linda Scarpelli and Susan Cassa learn to design.