Mason City High School - Masonian Yearbook (Mason City, IA)

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like Psychology and Sociology dealt with man and his relations with his fellow human beings. Students were required to take courses which helped them become more knowledgeable about their role in society and their rights and responsibilities. By gaining a better understanding of history and government hopefully students will become active in con- trolling their own destiny through the future. Mrs. Lavonne Morse was the only new addition to the social studies area. She transferred to the high school with the shift to a 9-12 for- mat. The department did some shifting with courses because of the addition of the ninth grade but the changes were basically minimal. . Y .771 . .-. 'F'- Pb ANOTHER THOUGHT -Mr. Craig makes an- other point as Julie Hugo records the mes- sage. NOTE CHECKING -Mike Farrell and Troy Har- ringa make sure they have it all down. THE OTHER WAY -Erik Torgerson appears dis- tracted by something other than Mr. King.

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Social Studies strive to shape future from the past, present Students in social studies courses at MCHS attempted to learn from the past and present to shape the future. Many of the courses in the department helped students gain a better understanding of the things that influenced the world they live in. Students also had an opportunity to take courses which dealt with un- derstanding themselves. Courses READY T0 WRITE -Willie Willis and Shaun Roach ready for the next batch of notes. MORE INFORMATION -Mrs. Morse provides more information for her ninth grade class. 5? tif? M Rx g . M...-:CJ

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Science area helps to prepare students for the future Mr. Dave Mitchell, Mr. Gary Faught, and Mr. Wally Stittsworth provided a new look for the science department this year when they transferred to the high school from the various middle schools. These three taught the majority of classes that ninth graders were en- rolled in during the year. , t i..s'::- V l M- Vs X: W ,. '- .f WAITING FOR RESULTS -Seniors Mark Sha- dle, Doug Smeby, and Blair Masters chat while waiting for the results of their experi- ment. CLEAN UP TIME -Junior Kevin Butters cleans up after another experiment in chemistry.