Marceline High School - Marcello Yearbook (Marceline, MO)

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,, .til 'im Sm-Mwst-t Urcafirnnaf .fggrzfcudure I77dl fl'l'l0VLt Approximately 130.000 new farmers are needed each year to maintain a high level of agricultural production in the United States. The Vocational Agri- culture Department in the high school is constantly educating farm boys in skills that will enable them to become successfully established in farming and in developing rural leadership and American citizenship. To be able to enroll in the all day program of vocational agriculture, the boy must be able to carry on a super- vised farming program. He must show actual ownership of the projects that consitute his farming program. Con- sidered of great importance is the ine struction given on the farm where the boys learn by doing , The goal of these prospective farmers is to start as a freshman and expand their farm enterprises as they learn. to the end that he will be successfully established in farming and become a self support- ing, substantial citizen. r Throughout the year the agricultural department has an enrollment of 180 persons. This number consists of the high school students, prior graduates. veterans enrolled in the Institutional On-Farm Training program, and those taking part in the adult farmer classes. Also this year, in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce. classes for the wives of veterans in the I. O. F. T. program have been started. Garmin Qfacfica 9 we ix -'w.w---,Mw...1 2...- t W f

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DU wfemfa - la, mericcw !Q'0LLm5 American problems, an advanced study of our government at work and of present day problems of society, prepares the students for the time when their vote and their influence will be recognized forces in our demo- cratic way of life. mericcm ,J4z45f0ry American history is the study of the development oi our American culture and our way of life. It is important that pupils understand the basic nature of American culture to prepare them for their responsibilities of adult citizen- ship. .arf ISL Mr!! Aafory In world history special emphasis is placed on the development of institu- tions which are important in contem- porary world society. A connection be- tween the modern world and its prob- lems is evident through the study of the past. One ot the objectives is to encourage the pupil to view the gen- eral sweep of world history as an understanding for modern man to solve current problems. all it . aww s Sify t - fs P H? 53 ,Ji so-27

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66 Qfacfica! omema in 9 CZ-E 'Y J- ome ,fcmomirv Home Economics is education lor successful family living. l-lomemaking is not limited to cooking and sewing as in years past, but today it is com- posed oi social and iamily relationship. and home management. Under these three primary headings detailed study is devoted to child care and guidance. health and home care oi the sick, selection. preparation and serving of food. clothing selection and construction, good grooming and eco- nomics. It is evident that this course amply covers all the phases of homemaking and gives the student essential knowl- edge and practical experiences as well.