Prescott High School - Hassayamper Yearbook (Prescott, AZ)

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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

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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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Government Studies Create Active Citizens MU. MAC 4 Mr. Dean McIntosh is deliberating the question of a bicameral legislature. Mr. Mac is head of the Social Studies Department and teaches civics. He participates on the Social Science and Merit Cup committees, and is a Junior Class sponsor. Jan Phillips, junior, is absorbing Mr. Raymond Everett's opinions on U.S. History. Mr. Everett is a civics and U.S. History teacher. He is a member of the Social Science Committee and one of the Junior Class sponsors. For the third consecutive year Mr. Everett has been sponsor for the honorary members of the city council. These students are chosen from the civics classes. Mr. Donald Markle is another of the civics teachers at Prescott High School. Besides civics. Mr. Marlcle teaches Current World Affairs and is the junior varsity basketball coach. He is also on the Social Science Committee. Civics, as defined in Webster's Dictionary, is that department of political science dealing with rights of citizenship and duties of citizens. Before graduation all seniors are required to have passed two semesters of civics. The purpose of civics is to acquaint students with the United States’ system of government. Mr. Dean McIntosh, Mr. Don Markle. and Mr. Raymond Everett all strive to explain government to the stu- dents and to create an interest in government. Thus, it is felt that when seniors graduate, they will have a much greater knowledge of our govern- ment and will be better prepared to become re- sponsible citizens. The Social Studies Department is led by Mr. Dean McIntosh. His job is to organize and direct the activities of the department. Again this year, as in the past, students participate in city govern- ment by becoming honorary city council members. This activity gives a few of the civics students a first-hand look at our local government. —24—