La Porte High School - El Pe Yearbook (La Porte, IN)

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Mary Bortz and Anne Purvis glance through the magazines in world history class. Just what are you doing? asks Mr. Carl McNulty of Joyce Murdock during civics class. 22 When one hears the term “Social Studies” at LPIIS, it can mean several different courses. An elective of the sophomore year is the course of world history. The course covers prehistoric limes to the Korean War. In the junior year, United States history is required. It begins with the colonization of America to the present lime. The American Observer” is very helpful with much of the current happenings of the world in it. Civics is the senior social study course which is also required. One studies the history and the present government of the United States. LPHS offers seniors three electives: economics, sociology, and international relations. Sociology Bill Stone works diligently on his map for geography.

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Many students have been honored by mem- bership in the National Honor Society, one of our oldest national organizations. Biology Club, now known as Bi Phi Chem Club, was started in 1943. Members of the United States Research Association, a unique group at La- Porte High, studied the geography and cul- ture of islands. Creative Writing Club, the Student Forum, and the Riding and Swim- ming Clubs became very popular during the 1910’s. The Stamp and Bond Committee and the Junior Red Cross worked very hard to help the war effort. There have been many other groups which have contributed to the full development and enjoyment of the stu- dents at LaPorte High School. THE CAST of the Future Teachers' play presented in 1949: Standing: Alice Richards, Arlene Ahlgriin (Presi- dent). Betts Moyer, Joan Donahue. Carol Cissnc. Seated: Barbara Cade, Jules Middlcdorf, Elaine Cade, Cus Pics- chala, Vera Tomer. acuity (tad clu(U fcenfrntttecl THE 191') PEP CI.UB—Formation P: Lorraine Bachmann, Delores Blake. Helen Garrett, Kay Alexander, Jackie Barrett, Carol Blackburn, Eileen Kalsow, Barbara McMahan. Lorraine Cox. Dolores Larson, Pauline Collins, Marjorie Vaugn. Jenny Bunce, Marilyn Shut , Nellie Klasscn. Barbara Bell, Irene Surowcic, Ruth Unger. Shirley Rose. Annette Dctnas. Formation F: Dolores Nelson, Thelma Hix. Elaine Dicdrich, Virginia Houchins, Mars Ruth Conley, Joan Bigham. Lee Ebcr, Betty McAllister, Nina Syttko, Doris Grandorf, Marilyn Henning. Dolores Johnston. Pat Oatics. Emily Krol. Donna Jones. Iris Hiclschcr, Eleanor Ruling. Jean Rose. Formation P: Miss Hcnnon, Barb Hollcnburg. Lorraine Gustafson. Lillian Hanna, Gloria Fcnkcr, Marilyn Mcllcnthin, Lola Bernacci, Florence Bcrnacchi. Rosemary Cashmcr. Nancy Upham, Marge Shroycr, Sally Eslingcr, Pat Evcnbcrg, Mimi Boardman, Alicia Stevenson, Luella Anderson, Deana Demas, Olive Samuel, Regina McCauley, Dolores Bowes, Lorraine Smith, Joan Schrocdcr.

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Sociat tccclie (LocilcU cx£i$ea ifr According to this, Columbus was right, exclaims Janice Bozek. deals with man, his problems and relations with people. In economics one can learn about the study of production, distribution, and consump- tion of goods. One of the newer courses in LPHS, international relations, is usually taken only by the more advanced students. It concerns chiefly the political change in China, Southeast Asia’s present status, and the Russian Revolution. “Here,” Pat Dunifon points out to her international relations class, “is one of many troublesome areas in the world.” Mr. Wayne Tarnow seems to be telling some of the facts of economics to Herb Hagenow.