Mentone High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Mentone, IN)

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INSIGHTS EVOLVE IN PSYCH GOV’T Psychology classes included field trips to the Ft. Wayne mental hos- pital, and delving into each individ- ual’s different hassles, trying to help them realize why they felt that way. As they watched Dr. Claussen put the “brave” seniors under a hypnot- ic spell, they were in awe at the power of suggestion. Many movies were watched about what seniors feel as their “life style” changes, and what will be expected of them in the future. Psychology class helped seniors to realize their po- tentials and gave each a start in reaching their individual goals. Basic fundamentals in govern- ment function were studied in Gov- ernment classes. Citizenship was stressed as an important part of be- ing an American. 25

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POLITICS, PROBLEMS PART OF HISTORY Juniors were required to take a year of U. S. History and managed to cover many chapters dealing with presidents, politics, and social problems. Films of World War 1 and World War 11 helped to create interest along with other films. Current events were also used as discussion material during Mr. Igney’s classes. Napolean, Prince Henry, and Peter the Great were just a few of the many world leaders discussed during World History class taught by Mr. Marsh. Worksheets were completed every day and discussed the following day. Daily lectures helped to cover the material. T Top: Mr. Igney finishes his lecture and juniors use the rest of the period for discussion. Right: A hasty bulb change by Jeff Schwenk adds a little light to the U.S. History class. Aboev: World History students finish assignments. Opposite page-Upper right: Randy Hardesty ponders over a puzzling psychology question. Lower left: Mr. Clausscn explains the uses of hypnoses. Lower right: Mr. Igney checks over a paper for Cheryl Clampitt. 24

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ART ADDS COLOR Art classes had worked with var- ious things last year. Art II classes spent a few weeks on macrame. Macrame consisted of various types of knots, which when you knew those you could create anything. Many students made necklaces, hanging ornaments, and even a lamp shade! Art 1 classes learned the basic rules needed for art. They learned perception, depth, the color wheel, and also paper constructions. In pa- per constructions, they formed ani- mals varying from dogs to giraffes. Altogether, the art classes deco- rated halls with their new ideas and by painting the windows during Christmas. 26