Rockford High School - RHS Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

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Seniors take the Constitution Test, a basic require- ment of the government course for graduation. Government students Fred Johnson, Nancy Johnson, and Larry Wolf prepare a United Nations display in the center showcase under the instruction of Mr. Charles Green. Department Stresses Democratic Principles To further acquaint students with the qualities of good citizenship and the relationships of the United States with other countries is the main objective of the East High Social Studies Department. As a requirement for graduation, each student must take American History I and II and Govern- ment, wherein he studies the establishment and organization of our democratic system of govern- ment. Social and Economic Problems explains the workings of our modern world, while World His- tory and World Geography provide an interesting background of foreign nations and their problems. This year saw the introduction of a new course, Modern European History, which presents a fas- cinating study of the history of Europe from 1815 to the present. Under departmental supervision, elections are held with the students actually participating at the polls, a vital feature of our democracy- provid- ing today's training for tomorrow's citizens. Students are pictured at the polls in the cafeteria during an all-school election.

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Eastites Develop Skill in Problem Solving Above: Constructing a geometric figure by use of theorems, is sophomore Ann Weigel. Right: Members of the Trigonometry class try their skill in surveying the grounds at the rear of the building. Whether it is surveying, working out theo- rems, formulas, or graphs, mastering a slide rule, or studying simple mathematics, East's math curriculum covers all phases of this exact science. Of the forty-eight math classes found at East this year, there were thirteen Algebra Ill-Trigonometry classes, three accelerated geometry classes, and one accelerated Algebra IV class, besides the regular algebra, geome- try, and general mathematics courses. Through these courses, a student can re- ceive special attention if he is in need of help, or search further to gain additional knowledge if he is exceptional. In many classes, the most challenging problems are assigned for extra credit. Eastites learn the value of accuracy and how to solve any type of problem through clear and logical reasoning, preparing for further education in the field of math- building a basic foundation for everyday application.

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Business Program Has Two-F old Purpose Above: Members of the clerical practice class be- come acquainted with office ma- chines. Left: Checking ledgers are two bookkeep- ing students. Two distinctive types of training are offered in the Business Education Department: spe- cialized training for pupils interested in en- tering sales or general ofhce work and the development of practical business knowledge and skills for future use. ln preparing for oflice positions, students obtain experience in accounting, taking dic- tation, and working on such oflice machines as standard and electric typewriters, mimeo- graph, ditto, calculator, comptometer, and transcribing machines. For prospective sales- men, retail selling, salesmanship, and business law are available in the sales training course. Each year the National OHice Management Association presents an award at the honors assembly to an outstanding stenography stu- dent, who is selected on the basis of class standing, personality ratings, recommenda- tions, and stenography grades - an incentive for the business-minded student. Kathy Wagner consults a dictionary before beginning to take dictation, while Marlene Nelson and Marilyn Engstrom type from their assignment books.