North Side High School - Legend Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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Acquainting Students with Nation and Its Background Sociology students participate in a panel discussion on re- tardation and the security of elderly people. Mr. Myron Henderson lectures to his government class on the heritage of American government. Mr. J. R. Sinks points to an important location of the Roman Empire as world history students watch with interest. 27

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' Skins Delve into Past, Examine Present, Study Future! To develop well-informed citizens constituted the primary goal of the social science department. Gov- ernmental and historical analysis furnished the stu- dent with a comprehension of politics and world affairs. Many sophomore Redskins took World His- tory, a course which involved the study and com- parison of Man ' s progress from his most primitive form to his present intricacy. Juniors proceeded to probe the history and fundamental policies of the United States. With the comprehension of our na- tion ' s beginning came an understanding of the po- sition of our country and our duties as citizens. Government provided an intense study of the Con- stitution, and the mechanics of our local, state, and federal government. Special emphasis was placed on courts, law-making, internal relations, the United Nations, and foreign policies. Economics covered the study of classified facts and theories concerning Man ' s effort to secure the material commodities and personal services which are needed to support life and make a civilized existence possible. Sociology dealt with environmental effects upon the work, be- havior, and customs of various societies. What does a bear have to do with the stock market? Mr. Robert A. Weaver explains to his economics class about a bear market, in which stock prices decline. Under the direction of Mr. R. J. Certain and his striped stick, seniors learn the fundamentals of •andy-cane- economics. Reed Brosius, with the aid of Gale Hughes and Barb Zion, gives a current events report on Viet Nam. •2fi

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Home Economics, Industrial Arts Furnish Students with! Practicing some simple basics of home nursing. Linda Hasty takes Marilyn Snyder ' s temperature and pulse. Home Ec students worked for proficiency in the arts of homemaking and domestic skills. The various courses stressed efficient home management and suc- cessful solutions to problems which accompany family life. Students practiced food selection and care, budget- ing, meal preparation, and correct service techniques in the food courses. They also studied good manage- ment practices, safety, sanitation, and equipment care. Students designed wardrobes and made vari- ous items of clothing after gaining a basic know- ledge of clothing selection, care, construction, and colors and fabrics. Establishing and maintaining an ideal family rela- tionship, a pleasant atmosphere, and a secure budget were the chief concerns of the home nursing, home decorating, family living, and family management classes. Students created actual family circumstances through skits to obtain realistic experiences in family living. Panel discussions, special speakers, and ques- tion-and-answer periods provided necessary facts for the future establishment of homes. Mr. Stone, guest speaker from the Family Services, addresses Mrs. Betty Baugh ' s family living class. Jacquie Headrick and Kalhy Deveau practice making a bed with I.ynn Connor as a patient. 28