Memorial High School - Talon Yearbook (Joplin, MO)

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Social science. . . New freshman classes- consumer economics and world geography-increased the social studies curriculum to ten courses. These new classes plus American and world history, citizenship, American government, contemporary issues, principles of economics, sociology and psychology, gave wide se- lection. However, it seemed that freshmen and seniors, more often than others questioned, took advantage of electives. Comments of teachers varied: How the students handle their money will determine their standard of living Qeconomics teacherl. The students have to have a basic understanding of the physical world affairs and history tworld geography teacherj. The most popular goal of teachers? Survival. Some students found electives more interesting than required classes. Other student comments were: I liked history books for outside reading fjunior girllg History was interesting when we talked about current events fjunior girll. If L stag

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Art.. What do ou like most about art class? was asked of 2 0 enrolled art students. Painting-because it's relaxing and fun fse- nior girlj. The atmosphere! lt's an hour to get away from the regular ol'grind tsenior boyl. I like art because it helps to relax the mind and it's one of the best ways of communication fsenior girll. Art helps you to under- stand the struggle that other artists go through to produce fine artwork tsophomore girly, lt's an hour just to get away and to be yourself fsenior boyj. Art teachers agreed on the importance of art. I believe art is interesting to all students whether they can draw or not, because of the importance of art in everyday life. We are all consumers of art and can all appreciate drawing, painting and design tMrs. Gay Straw-art teacherl. I believe that through art we can learn to be more aware of our surroundings and to be more creative. In this way we become a better citizen, a better consumer and a better person fMrs. Margaret Johnson-sculp- ture, ceramics teacherj.