Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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Past comes alive Ya, irish:-ss,ts1f wer,- 'ZYWH ,e WMS World History remains a mystery for Freshman David Erickson. While his American History classmates study, junior joe Aus- tin relaxes. The Great Depression and the Mid-East Crisis were just two of the world affairs brought to life with the aid of Aqua Wing history teachers. American and World History students spent endless hours in the presence of films, T.V. shows, textbooks 1 lectures and research papers, all for the sake of increasing their historical knowledge. World History classes began the year with 184- SOCIAL STUDIES the Neanderthal Man and progressed foward improving their artistic abilities by coloring countless maps. Worksheets are the hardest part of World History Freshman Chuck Webber's life.

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,sh A ,QQYQYQEEHEQTQY for Freshman Eric Notes are an important part of History aewvwiaztgexgli aa junior Buzz Welch catches up on his reading during American History. Students kept up withthe curgerlt eventsio the United States and foreign countries as a major part of the World History learning process. Familiarity with the governments, customs and people of foreign countries was a principal goal in most classes. American History traced America's progress and setbacks through the last 200 years. The American Revolution, the Civil War, both World Wars, and Watergate waged full scale debates in all classes. The Stock Market Crash of 1929, in simulated form, gave students an idea of that period as they debated and contemplated where and when to buy shares of stock. Toward the end of the year, juniors were brought face to face with the reality of research papers as a means of preparing them for the college years ahead. Texas History was offered for those who were interested in their Texas heritage. The quarter long course gave students an insight into Texas state government and the state's historical background. World Geography, like Texas History, was available for students who wished to excel in history for only one quarter. Curious history students who wondered about the workings of the federal government in Washington D.C. had the opportunity to see it all firsthand on a Close- Up trip, provided they came up with the S400 to cover expenses to the nation's capitol with students from all over Houston. An after school American History make-up occupies junior Lisa VVilson's time. RF' SOCIAL STUDIES -185