Riverdale High School - Riverian Yearbook (St Joe, IN)

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An interesting report, Jerry! PRACTICAL MINDS As the boys in our agriculture department are learning to become better farmers, they learn to improve the land by soil conserva- tion and good farm management. Good judgement is important. In the home economics, the girls learn how to run efficient homes through lessons on nutrition, clothing, and child care. They leam how to improve their personal ap- pearance by good grooming.

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' What ' s that question again, Mr. Smith? asks Floyd. POLITICIANS ALL In studying the world, and its problems, each pupil at Riverdale is learning to become a first class citizen. To study about other countries and other times is important to each pupil in understanding how his own government works. It is the duty of each person to see that the government is well mn. Senior government is tlie final step toward adult citizenship.

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Another of Dan Bennett ' s disturbing questions beings out that mischievous smile of Mr. Hartung ' s as the rest of the class snicker. THE EXPLOSIVES!! At last, it ' s finished, now for the grade, says Cynthia Friend. From the outer most space to the enter most earth the science pupils go to observe and study the mysteries they are to conquer. Chemistry pupils work long hours over their lab tables in class dtuing and after school. There is always excitement caused by small explosions, large pops or leaky troughs. The eightli grade pre- pare for high school science as they learn the scientific names of rocks, plants, and animals. Field trips to farms and wooded areas add to the interest of their classes. Projects such as bug, leaf and rock collections create more interest in the field of science. In these classes the pupils leam lab safety, chemical symbols pre- pare them for careers in science, medicine and life.