Rolling Prairie High School - Rolling Log Yearbook (Rolling Prairie, IN)

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Forrest Kantner B.S. Purdue M.S. Purdue F F A AGR I CULTURE The Vocational Agricultural Department is set up to provide instruction for boys who are interested in some phase of Agricultural Business. We realize that not every boy is going to farm for a living. However, over 40 per cent of all people employed are employed as a direct result of agriculture. To meet the individual needs of each student, a farming program designed to meet his needs and abilities and to take advantage of his opportunities is required. Each student is required to keep records, and if possible, own at least one animal and have one crop project. A further requirement is that the boys know how to weld and to operate machinery. The F.F.A. carries on many activities throughout the year. Perhaps the most important is the development of rural leadership among members. The chapter plans community services that are worthwhile, such as setting up a pest control program in the community. This year the chapter attended the International Livestock show in Chicago. Also some members attended the Farm Progress Show. This spring the chapter sent delegates to the state convention at Purdue, and they plan next fall to have delegates at the National F.F.A. Convention at Kansas City.

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G. A. A. The purpose of this association is to stimulate participation in girl's athletics and to promote ideals of health and sportsmanship. It provides an opportunity for participation in a recreational activities program including baseball, trampoline, basketball, gymnastics, volleyball, track, etc. Girls earn points for letters and plaques by participating regularly in organized activities, carrying on activities outside of school, and by passing achievement tests. The highlight of the year is the annual Christmas Formal Dance, at which a queen is crowned. Other events during the year are Fall Leadership camp, initiation of new members, district camps, playdays, a fundraising project, a mother-daughter dinner, and a district spring camp. The boys physical education department, like the girls, has a club. Its objectives are to give the students a chance to participate in sports not in our athletic system, to be able to attend college and professional athletic contests, and to keep as many boys as possible in our school in good physical condition. 21

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SOCIAL Mr. Bud Keane Iowa State University, B.S. Indiana University, M.S. Mr. Jack Gary Bali State, B.S. World history. United States history, and United States government make up the social studies curriculum at Rolling. World history could be considered as similar to a tour of the world many years ago to see how different people lived and the contributions they made to our American civilization. From Mr. Raymond United States history, juniors become aware of the hardships Karnafel Ball State and controversial issues that the United States passed through B.S. in becoming a world power from the thirteen colonies. Seniors, after being in the government class, are more prepared for their place in political society. They have learned how the democratic government operates and so know their own responsibilities to it. Current events discussed every Friday, give the students an understanding of present national and international conditions. Mr. Keane instructs a Senior Civics class. Mr. Gary conducts a seventh grade history class. 23