New Washington High School - Highwayman Yearbook (New Washington, IN)

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NEWS OF THE FUTURE A government is an organization that makes and enforces rules to guide a group of people. In the government classes stu- dents learn five important things: D To learn the meaning of government and citi- zenship, 2i To analyze what governments do, 3 To compare different types of gov- ernments, 4i To analyze the rights and du- ties of citizenship, and Si To develope skills in participating as an observer. Economics is concerned with the con- stant efforts being made to improve our ma- terial well-being through the best use of our limited resources. It is the study of human behavior in producing, distributing, and consuming the material goods and services whick we want and need. Kenneth Fields Government and Economics , .3 's.J ' 1!; ,. . . :f-r' a I. Wu-.:.-'.:-;-.;';;;U.-e..:e.r..t ,t.;.:.;. ..--r .7172.T-r..7,: r.,....,v,-V , 5 7;;7 7 'num , , '15s ....74. .- ' e' s 7

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i What was America like a hundred years ago? In many ways it was very different from the country of today. Life was simpler, quieter, and the pace was slower. This and many other things about the history of the United States are learned by the US. History students. Mr. Graham helps the students under- stand with his views and famous iipop quizesfi Gary Graham History

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Cooking and sewing are two essential jobs of todays homemaker. Males as well as females are sharing the tasks of these jobs. Not only do they learn how to prepare rec- ipes, but also helpful hints and techniques for the kitchen. Who knows? These students may be the great clothes designers and chefs of the fu- ture. And theytll be able to credit their suc- cess to NWHS and Ms. Chesnut. Linda Chesnut Home Economics