Lakeview High School - Log Yearbook (Battle Creek, MI)

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French class students received assistance with their lessons from student teacher, Miss Mendels, and instructor, Mr. I-larsha. Mrs. Dryer adjusted the Roman toga of Arnold VanZanten as Mike McKelvey cmd Mary Krasean watched. ljIIlQ,lIilQ,l' lllSll'I'lFIl wnrlrl lllll'l'l'SlS. Language pupils frequently found that in addition to the knowledge gained for writing and speaking in a foreign language, communication and grammar in our own tongue were developed more effectively. This, along with the great public emphasis on languages, was a factor that increased the size of classes this year. Three languages, Latin, Spanish, and French, were offered at Lakeview. A student could complete two years of study in each of these languages. Wanda L. Dryer, B.A. M.A. Deane O. Harsha. B.A. MMA.. Kalamazoo College Western Michigan University University of Michigan Spanish I, II Latin I, Il French I. II English 10 Ianet Packard and lim Tice admired a poster from Spain displayed in the language classroom. 15

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World history students, Diane Piero, Keith Pickins, Dave Maurer, and Iim Erickson viewed the globe with interest. Surial Stuflivs brnaflvnvfl mnrvpts nf past and prvsvnt. Study ot the past enabled students to better understand the present. Sophomores began the study of Social Science with World History. The history ot the United States was explored by the juniors. Seniors undertook Government and Economics of the United States. Textbooks were supplement- ed with visual aids, speakers and field trips. A new program Great Decisions, 1959 was introduced to junior and senior classes. This program was based on a series ot pamphlets which were concerned with our foreign policy. Opinion polls accompanying each series allowed students to express their opinion on present policies. Charles E. Stroup, B.S. M.A. Drake University American History Martin E. Ball, B.S. M.A. David E. Brophy. B.S. M.A. Western Michigan University Michigan State University American Government American History Physical Education Varsity Football Coach Varsity Baseball Coach Varsity Bas et ll Coach Reserve Football Coach l , George McKay and Donna Buckner marked that all-important X in a mock gubernatorial elec- tion sponsored by the government classes. Roy E. Carlson, B.A. Driver Education Dan E. Welburn, A.B. Western Michigan University Track Coach Western Michigan University American Government Reserve Football Coach Debate Coach World History Counselor 12 World History Qsisal

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i .. Q. Capturing grasshoppers was a necessity for Photography was studied by senior science stu- biology students. This attempt by Ron Carpenter dents, Bob Schaefer, Eleanor Carpenter, and was successiul. Larry Newman. Srwiunrvu classes vnmuragef Scientific studies were pursued by interested students throughout the year. Basic fundamen- tals ot matter were tested, and basic conclusions were drawn. Investigation of the surrounding environment widened the mental scope of Lake- view pupils. The training received was ex- cellent preparation for the present technical age. David I. Crane, B.S. Donald T, Davenport, B.S. Western Michigan University Central Michigan College Chemistry Biology Senior Science A chemistry experiment was conducted by instructor Mr. Crane, as students Barb Shields and Kent Sherman ob- served with interest. 16