Marinette High School - Whipurnette Yearbook (Marinette, WI)

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Sandra Rdygvli reoort card J. Clermont, B. Kingston, K. Sunstrom, C, Somers, and F. De Chambeau display their a ,X weeks period, talent in radio skit work Social Studies The Social Studies Department of Marinette High School, offers a wide selection of classes: World History, American History, Geography, Citizenship, and Social Problems. In the study of American History, our students gain a knowledge of the world around them, from both a geo- graphical and critical standpoint. Also of equal importance, is the study of our nations government and its comparison to governments of other countries. ' The whereabouts of near and tar places, along with the observation of the various climates are included in the studies of our Geography classes. The major activity of the World History classes is tracing the development of the world from the beginning of time to 1953. The actions and interactions of political forces which shape the development of mankind to the 20th century. The functions of all the various types of government and the duties of a good citizen are summed up in our Citizenship studies. ln addition to this, they keep the second floor bulletin board posted with current news. ln Social Problems, an elective course in Marinette High School, the students study crime, marriage, divorce, family problems, and an endless number of social and economic complexities. , Miss Baimu helps J. Hanson with questions about Arrowsmith while .l. Krueger looks on. 9

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.l. Haynes, G. Sherman, Mr, Krumheuer, D. Kassha are discussing a . problem in weather as related to the geographical features of the Mlss Krohn marks United States. of the end l R. Smith, R. Worm, and D. Wagner discuss a world problem in panel form in American History. English and All learning occurs through some namely reading, speaking, writing, observing. Supplementary to these spelling, punctuation, capitalization, tionary, and library skills. Intelligent living in a democracy of proficiency in the fundamentals form of communication: listening, thinking, and primary techniques are grammar, usage, dic- requires a high degree of language arts. lt is necessary for students to acquire the ability to read in- telligently, to interpret meaning accurately, and to examine critically what they read. Therefore, a well-balanced program offering opportunity in wide and varied reading is provided. This program in literature is so planned as to help the stu- dent sense and maintain the democratic way of life, enrich personal living and deepen sympathetic understanding of others, acquire a knowledge of man's struggle for freedom, and gain a respect for the cultures of other nations. An increasing free and effective interchange of ideas, is also vital to life in a democracy. The English program recog- nizes this point of view and provides for a continuous plan of functional speaking writing: conversation, formal and informal discussion, reports, parliamentary procedure, letter writing. For students interested in journalism and in special train- ing in speaking, elective courses are offered in speech qmd iournalism. , .I

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