Marian High School - Marian Way Yearbook (Birmingham, MI)

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. K pm,6.ff:iL,..,-.,. K in Q - 3. 'L , .Q nf Is ,ak if . Social studies stimulate 1,1 0 i'P'ff The impact of President Nixon's trip to China touches Mrs. Nadon,s world history class Qtopj. Sr. Joan Michalik fabovej, government and world history instructor, stresses a point with her freshmen. 34- stuaents social awareness Re-enactments of the French Revolution, debates on busing, televising early twentieth century politicians, these were a few of the topics and projects that engrossed social studies, students this year. The creation of a resource room well stocked with filmstrips, periodicals, and pamphlets, helped young historians to research by themselves or with classmates. Certain courses were required of each student. Thus world history, American history and government were taken by freshmen, juniors and seniors respectively. A wide selection of electives, however, caused many stu- dents to elect courses which would enrich their under- standing of todayis world. Economics, sociology, model United Nations and cultural geography were most often chosen. The passage of the 18 year old majority this year made social awareness more important than ever to high school students and Marianas program of preparation permitted many opportunities for informed opinions.

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W Latin, German classes aid language development Sr. Marjorie McFarland fleftj, Latin and French instructor, works with Lisa Giblin, second year student. Carolyn Watson, Ann Fitzsimmons and Lynn Gaunt fabovej ponder a Latin translation. A new language class was incorporated into Marianls schedule this year, German I. The class began with an introduction to Germany through filmstrips and discus- sion. Emphasis was put on grammar and vocabulary. The major stress of the class was the memorization of German poems and conversational dialogue. While Caesar died almost 2,000 years ago, his ghost and the ghosts of many of his contemporaries were alive and well in Latin classes this year. First and second year students attempted to master a solid foundation of gram- mar. Reading about Roman heroes gave insights into Roamn life and culture. Third and fourth year students tackled a variety of authors including Cicero and Ovid. Extra-curricular activities included dramatizing the Pyramus and Thisbe scene from NA lVIidsummer's Night Dreamw interspersed with Latin quotes from Ovid. The scene was presented at the Marygrove language festivali 33

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Mrs. Maribeth Roose fleftj, English and history teacher, brings many resources to her sociology students. Sr. Elizabeth, Peggy Van Eck and Debbie Campbell fbottomj listen to a student panel. Miss Patricia Mahoney fbelowj encourages her American history students to grasp the processes which shape our culture. 'ii 35