Mona Shores High School - Compass Points Yearbook (Norton Shores, MI)

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Taking attendance in one of his classes is Mr. Robert Driscoll, who teaches U.S. History and Consumers Economics. Appreciation of Formei Better Understanding oi Social Studies aids all MS students by broadening their knowl- edge of the cultural, historical, governmental, economical, and geo- graphical world that is now and the world that has been. In the areas of World History, World Geography, and U.S. His- tory, the Social Studies Department is in its second year of phasing. Many outside sources of information were used by students to supplement their studies in the classroom. The World Geography classes have taken field trips to local governmental and historical locations. In studying religions of the world, classes have referred to local churches and clergy. Government courses stressed the need for students to realize the fundamentals of citizenship and the importance of becoming aware of politics in action. Full-length feature films presenting history in a come alive fashion were shown in the spring to history classes. The failures and achievements of today eventually enter into the sphere of social studies to open up challenges for tomorrow. X Mr. Thomas Wilson fleftj took over Mr. Conrad Woodall's classes in February when Mr. Woodall left Shores to work for IBM. Mr. Wilson teaches World History, U.S. History and assists in Publications. n 1

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Audio Visual Assistant Sam Pulos prepares a film to be shown in a Spanish class. A.V. Department Supplies School With Films The Audio Visual department, headed hy Mr. Charles St. Louis, keeps lVI.S. supplied with films. Teachers order movies through the department, AV student assistants are instructed in winding the films and operating the machines. Language classes use films in their native tongues to give students a chance to hear their language, while the English department uses films of novels as an aid to teaching. Science and math teachers utilize films to explain their subjects further. Student assistant Rhonda F indorff orders film for various teachers. Mr. Charles St. Louis, who heads the Audio Visual Department, looks over an album that has just arrived. Mr. St. Louis is in charge of orderln and showing all films, tapes, and sound recordings.

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Cultures Through History Courses Results in a The World 1968 Manifest destiny is the subject of Mr. Gerald Fitzpatrick's lec- ture. In addition to four U.S. History classes, the former Notre Dame track star has a class of boys gym. 'V t..-: N ry s s it at may l Mr. Gary Harden points out the geographical boundaries of 17th century Eurasia to his history class. Mr. Harden teaches World History and supervises one study hall. WW B, Ylllhlfiiiillili sl.- TU it 5 SF QNS I t , as-Wifi Mr. Jack Cooper, Government and American Problems instructor, points out former Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara. Bright students know Clark Clifford is the new Secretary. I9