Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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jj 12 l 1 Reality therap A Ku Klux Klan member who failed to show up, a Socialist Party Worker and a political cartoonist were just a few of the attractions for the government classes. Senior Steve Smith said he was introduced to a wide spectrum of beliefs and ideas. Other organizations represented included Democrats, Republicans, the American Party, women's libbers, United Farm Workers and the Happiness of Womanhood organization. Most speakers prompted students to speak out in favor for or against them, while others provided them with an E jiiil a hectic day svzliibirgembriglggiiigdgtgdifgflete 3 government Work- Heckling a shy classmate Seniors Randy Griffith and Tracy Knighton play during government 186 - GOVERNMENT hour to do the homework they forgot. Harris County Liberal Democrat, Pat Candy, raised a commotion with her anti- Nixon views. A representative from the United Farm Workers, David Papin, showed students a world different from the affluent area to which they were accustomed. A slide show concerning the plight of the migrant farm workers aroused interest in almost everyone. Senior john Bartlett said, The speakers gave students a chance to view someone else's world. Highly flammable discussions sparked an occasional argument during the hour seniors dedicated to government. While a few of the students voiced their opinions, the majority just watched. Discussions were fine for the two or three people who participated, remarked Senior jerry Strickland. Busing, wiretapping and discrimination were other topics discussed on the third floor of the Aqua Wing. Famous throughout the school for their political differences, liberal, Mrs. LaRay Gilbreath, and conservative, Mr. Mike Wright, combined their classes to expose students to widely differing political views. Many students favored this team teaching approach. Some wanted to have the option of choosing the method of teaching they thought would be best. Miss Betty Sakwitz and Mrs. Ann Nance braved the system and taught their classes alone. The partition was occasionally opened and the two classes were brought together for films or a joint lecture. s I l, ajft, A Harris County Liberal Democrat, Pat Candy, receives opposing viewpoints from a ernment class. 3 swarm mammalian smw mmmwwwmmmwmmswiwmsmmmim

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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

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