Prescott High School - Hassayamper Yearbook (Prescott, AZ)

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Social Studies dues Picture of Government Mrs. Ann Maneely points out to two of her U.S. History students. Debbie Martin and Candy Smith, that books are the pathway to history. Mrs. Maneely is seen many times throughout the year working with the students in their attompts to learn the history of our country. Mrs. Maneely is a Sophomore Class advisor, a member of the social committee, and is on the Girls' and Boys' State committee. Mr. Edward C. Viliborghi prepares a lecture for one of his U.S. History classes. Mr. Viliborghi, tennis coach, travels with the team to many of its away trips. He participated on the Counseling and Guidance Committee and the Girls' and Boys State Committee. As a Sophomore Class sponsor, Mr. Viliborghi was seen at many of the meetings. The Social Studies Department at Prescott High School includes Civics, United States History, World Geography, World History, Current World Affairs. U.S. Foreign Pol- icy, and Psychology. The Social Studies classes strive to bring students to a greater understanding of the United States and other countries of the world. Because it is felt important to develop students into mature citizens, every student is required to take U.S. History in his junior year and Civics in his senior year. Through Civics, seniors gain an under- standing of the way our government works. Current World Affairs is an elective course. In the class the students consider the social, political, economic, and cultural problems as reflected in daily news reports and magazines. Students also do an independent study of a chosen newsmaker, and of a current problem area. U.S. Foreign Policy is presented as an elective course for juniors and seniors. Included in the course is a brief summary of the history of American foreign policy and emphasis on post World War II policy. The class also has group discussions and debates based on independent studies of policy problems. 22—

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Foreign Language Department Aids Understanding A thorough knowledge of foreign languages leads to an understanding of different countries and thei people. Because we have the ability to communicate with any country in the world, we need to have an undesrtanding of other languages. French, Latin. Russian, and Spanish are the foreign languages taught at Prescott High. French is designed to develop not only conversational ability, but also a solid foundation in French grammatical structure. Class work includes a study of vocabulary, reading, and translation of simple French stories, memorization of dialogues, and classroom con- versation. The course in Latin is designed to acquaint the students with the basic patterns of Latin grammar. Russian provides an introduction to the Russian language through reading selections supported by grammar exposition, oral exercises in Russian, and translation into Russian. Spanish is a course designed to give students a fundamental Spanish background. The goal of the course is to teach students to speak Spanish with some fluency and to understand the spoken language w'thin limited content. . . . And this little piggy went to market . . . Mrs. Denny Bache-Wiig teaches English 3-4 and French 1-2, 3-4. As her interests lie mainly in French, Mrs. Bache-Wiig sponsors the French Club and participates in many of the club's activities. She also works with the Senior Class on publicity. Mr. Donald Rodgers, Latin 1-2, 3-4, translates difficult phrases to his class. Mr. Rodgers also teaches English 5-6 and partic- ipates as Sophomore Class sponsor. He is also a member of the Foreign Language Committee. Mr. Ted Castaneda grins afte hearing one of the remarks from a student in his Spanish class. Besides teaching Spanish 1-2. 3-4 Mr. Castaneda is varsity wrestling coach. Sophomore Class sponsor and a member of the Foreign Language Committee. Miss Lela Roach pauses for a moment from her busy teaching schedule to look at the camera. Miss Roach is a Spanish I a«c 2 teacher, senior sponsor. FTA sponsor, and Is a member of Foreign Language and Scholarships Committee and ” ■ NH$ Committee. —21—

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A History-Aids Citizens of Tomorrow Mr. David Kurr discusses problems in Civics with one of his students, David Dudley. Mr. Kurr, a World History and Civics teacher, is the sponsor of the Red Cross Council and the Senior Class. He participates on the American Education Week Committee. Students in Mr. Gilbert Sewell's World Geography class learn about the size and location of important land areas on the world map. Mr. Sewell also is one of the U.S. History teachers and is a Sophomore Class sponsor. Mr. Dwight Bennett and his Psychology students discuss problems of human behavior which relate to their lives. This class is restricted to seniors in order to prepare them for their future in the adult world. Mr. Bennett is the sponsor of the Arizona Club and the Junior Class. Psychology at Prescott High School is taught by Mr. Dwight Bennett. The classes discuss such topics as the problems of dating, marriage, friendships, and school. Students make reports to the class each six weeks. Mr. David Kurr teaches U.S. History. The classes study the past history of the United States and the present policies which the U.S. holds. World Geography includes the study of the political, economic, and social positions of different countries. World Geography classes are taught by Mr. Gilbert Sewell. —23