Richfield High School - Aurean Yearbook (Richfield, MN)

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Psychology psy chol o gy (si kal a je), n., 1. The science dealing with the mind and with mental and emotional processes. 2. The science of human and animal behavior. I was running, but I wasn't going anywhere. IT was getting closer -almost on top of me. HELP! Nothing came out when I screamed. If you have ever had a dream similar to this and have wondered, What does this mean? then psychology is the class for you. This year the Psychology Department, comprised of Mr. Grimmer and Mr. Lapham, taught students a variety of interesting subjects. Analyzing dreams, studying the beliefs of Freud, and teaching another student something new are just a few of the subjects covered in the first two trimesters of psychology. The third trimester was an independent study unit where students worked on a major project which they turned in at the end of the trimester. Health Several new teachers were a part of the Health classes in 1976-77. RHS welcomed Miss Pat Birchfield, who, along with Mr. DeCorsey and Mr. Crosby, taught units in mental health, nutrition, communicable diseases, fitness, and alcohol. The classes were divided into thirds and rotated between LCl, LC2, and the classrooms to view filmstrips and read pamphlets. Added attractions were representatives from the American Cancer Society, who explained breast self-examination to the girls, and Mike Wolfe who talked about chemical dependency and his program at the Storefront. Some students attended a March of Dimes workshop on birth defects at U of M. The last two weeks of the trimester were spent in an independent study project on a subject of the student's choice, including everything from Down's Syndrome to Natural Childbirth. Through the total health program of independent study and class work, students hopefully have learned to direct their own lives better by knowing some of the problems that face others. Researching: Psychology, Heallh ll

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RESEARCHING Social Studies VOTE! was the main emphasis of this year's Social Studies classes. 1976 being a national and state election year, teachers, especially those of seniors, were trying to help get students better informed on the issues and stands of candidates. Informal talks by candidates followed by question and answer periods were most helpful. An added requirement in social problems classes was a special report on voting and campaigning. Many seniors could be seen pounding signs or passing out literature for a particular candidate of his or her choice. Second and third trimester seniors chose from a selection of classes such as World Affairs and Banking, Credit, Finance. Tenth grade social studies students had two required courses in American history and then were able to choose a third from a variety of classes ranging from The Culture of the American Indian to the Space Age America. Students in eleventh grade were required to take three trimesters of world history, one of which was taken by everyone, while for the other two, students could choose from varous subjects such as World Religions and Archaeology. 1. Woild history Students anticipate the end of the hour 2. Mr. Grimmer gives notes to a sparcely populated class. 3. Mr. Lapham quickly surveys students tests. 4. John Ashlan carefully observes Cathy Carlson as she takes his B P. 5. Mary Zierhut tries to interpret her last night's dream. 6. Seniors get excited over psychology to varying degrees. 7. Students labor over a worksheet in health. 10 Researching: Social Studies

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CREATING Home Economics There were many new things done in Home-Ec. this year at RHS. The computer was used for one of the nutrition units. The students took their diet over a two-day period and fed it into a computer, where it was evaluated according to nutritional value and what was lacking. The computer also told students how many calories they were consuming. A course called Creative Foods enabled students to prepare a two-course dinner. There was even a foreign foods course available to interested students. Many boys became involved in the cooking aspect of Home-Ec. because of the wide variety of classes offered. The clothing department began work with specialty fabrics such as leather and knits. There was a course available on how to make childrens' clothing and a class on child development, in which the final project was actually holding a nursery school for children. Students learned what to expect from children and what problems can arise. A sewing contest given by the Minnesota Valley Women's Club gave interested sewers a chance to show off their work and receive a prize for it. 12 Creating: Home Economic