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

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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

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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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Mr. Robert Bacon prepares a lecture for his three history classes. He also teaches Boys' Physical Education. Mr. Leland David seems to enjoy passing out tests to his stu- dents. He teaches U.S. History and Boys' Physical Education. Mr. Jacob Funkhouser, World Ge- ography instructor, combines text- book work with field trips to geo- graphic and governmental points of interest in the Muskegon area. ocial Studies Emphasizes Mr. Charles Bluem takes time out from his plan- ning and counseling period for a picture. World Geography and World History are his subjects.