Myrtle Point High School - Bobcat Yearbook (Myrtle Point, OR)

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Mike Lobart points out the Atlantic Ocean to Barbara Stubblefield in world geography class. TEACHING STUDENTS a deep and sincere love for their country and how to live better lives in a free and democratic society were the main objectives of the Myrtle Point social science curriculum. WORLD GEOGRAPHY, an elective course, offered to freshmen, taught the students about the climate, topography, natural resources, transportation and communication systems of the major countries of the world. World geography students in Marv Scherpf’s classes did nine weeks projects, wrote book reports and drew maps to better acquaint themselves with the countries they were studying. WORLD HISTORY, an elective course offered to upper-:lassmen, studied about the cultures of the Middle East, the Mediterranean worlds, Western Europe and the Orient. The course was centered around the nature of the World’s civilizations, the religion’s of the world, the rise of social classes, the growth of democracy, the rise and fall of great leaders, the growth of the various economic systems and the spread of Western civilization. World history instructor Art Motz emphasized the sense of human needs and aspirations which knitted the poeple of the world together. Motz stressed the efforts of man to produce food, heal the sick, invent machines and work together in government. Students in world history classes related past events to the every day happening in history. In this way students began to understand the world and its problems. Major Aim Of Social Science Courses Ron Hasset and Ed Wells discuss the Westward Movement in U.S. History. 21

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THE THREAT OF COMMUNISM, the Cuban crisis, and the development of high powered rockets were major historical events taking place in 1962-63. Keeping these things in mind US History instructor, DON WOHLER, attempted to give students a thorough and understanding knowledge of American democracy. US HISTORY STUDENTS studied about the motives for exploration, colonial America, the spirit of nationalism, the underlying and immediate causes of the major wars, the growth and development of the frontier, the formation of political parties and the political, social and economic changes which have taken place in the past century. America’s rise to power and becoming a world leader was emphasized. TO HELP students familiarize themselves with the events of history, class discussions were held, outside reading were assigned and book reports were given. MODERN PROBLEMS, 12th grade social studies course, was the final offering of social science for the student. This course is required for all high school students in Oregon for graduation. Under the direction of instructor, ART MOTZ, seniors discussed problems which must be solved in order to keep our free and democratic society. Seniors studied the social, political and economic problems of the world and the technological changes which makes a new solution to these problems necessary. CLASS DISCUSSIONS AND REPORTS were given on the problems of a young adult, planning better communities, economic freedom and opportunity for all, protecting individual rights and property and problems of war and peace. Training Students U.S. History student, Richie Dayton, explains the court systems to Lila Hester. To Live In A Democracy Modem Problem students Nancy Wood, Ron Waddell, Dian Greer, and Floyd Endicott study NFWSWEEKS. 20

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SENIORS RECALL MEMORIES