Norfolk High School - Milestone Yearbook (Norfolk, NE)

Page 22 text:

Caesar, Napoleon, LBJ Played History’s Roles Now where would you find. . .? is a question posed to freshmen in social studies. Learning not only the whereabouts of a country, but the political and economical aspect of it, is the goal of this class. Students of sophomore world history learn of the past while at the same time they study current events. Outside reading helps to broaden the student's history knowledge. Here we have the cause. Now who can tell me what the effects are? is often asked of juniors in American history. The why's of history are stressed in this class. GMC 118 1 2 yesterday-up 2.8 today. Maybe I should sell IBM and buy GMC! Students of problems of American democracy learn to evaluate the ups and downs of the economy. Adding the study of the government and how it functions, seniors prepare to take a more active role in the community and the country. Problems classes often discuss current events. Here senior girls get together to Increase their knowledge of current happenings. Now when I was In Hawaii. . .” Mr. Wentllng sometimes strays from the basics of book learning but always relates his personal experiences to American history. Francis Rohrlch Social Studies Dennis E. Newland World History 18

Page 21 text:

CURRICULUM ? ' , )t ctcwfa UHtCl }tC t € face 4 t tea Z oe4 oh W UevtKCHf 17

Page 23 text:

’’Now right here between France, Germany. Austria, and Italy, we have Switzerland, land of the Alps.” Mr. Rohrich helps Gail Oss prepare for a map test by pointing out some of the countries involved. Knowing where historical events take place Is an Important aspect to world history, as Karen Knudsen discovers while working on a map. The hardest part is finding places that have ceased to exist over the centuries. M. L. Jaixen Ervin Wentling American History Fred Witte American History Problems Problems ► id 19