Mansfield High School - Manhigan Yearbook (Mansfield, OH)

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Floyd Million World History American History William Flanegan World Geography, R. Y. Davis American History, American Government Social Science The primary objective of the social studies curric- ulum is to aid students in gaining an understanding and appreciation of our national heritage—our accomplish- ments as well as our problems. Plans are being initiated this year to redesign the whole social studies curriculum from kindergarten to the twelfth grade. New ideas and techniques are being tried out in various classes. Among these are the use of multi-texts in the classroom; more student-centered discussions of topics; greater use of audio-visual ma- Physical Education Carl Thomas, Chairman 29 alts Richard Beal American History, World History Robert Brandenburg American History Victor Pfizenmayer Deming Lowrey World Geography American History, Economics Daniel McBride American History, Economic Problems, James Goode Social Problems World Geography terials as are made available; extending of invitations to community resource persons who can help to clarify and add to the understanding of current topics; more field trips when possible; and more individual student research on various topics. By experimenting with and utilizing different ideas and methods, the Social Studies Department staff mem- bers hope to make their part of the total curriculum more meaningful and interesting for their students.

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Edgar Pendleton Physics, Chemistry Don Stowers Biology, General Science Norma Stanfield Botany, Biology II Discouraging grades make Mrs. Stanfield concerned. 28 Determination and study aid Mrs. Harris in giving students under- standing. Science Science instruction is directed toward the following basic objectives: (1) to generate enthusiam and interest in science which may result in students selecting a career in science; (2) to develop the ability to use the facts and principles of science to better understand the problems of everyday life; (3) to develop a scientific vocabulary which will enable students to read scientific literature; (4) to provide experience and training in reaching objective conclusions on the basis of available evidence; (5) to provide an opportunity to develop skills in laboratory techniques; and (6) to further in those students, who will not continue the study of science after high school, an understanding of the importance of science in current and future human activities. Richard Poffenbaugh, Chairman Betty Harris Zoology. Biology I, Chemistry, Speech Physiology

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Dennis Bartlett Drafting Marion Altman Kaye Ammons Automotive Shop I, II Automotive Shop James Boor William Cook Machine Shop Machine Shop I, II Ronald Curtis Wood, Metal Nickolas Miu TV Science II Math II, TV Lab II Mr. Sponseller gladly receives tools for the Auto Shop from Mr. Brooks and Mr. Sevenberger. 30 Vocational and Industrial Arts Don Harris Automotive Shop James Olivieri Automotive Math Drawing I Automotive Technology I Automotive Practice I