Salem High School - Quaker Yearbook (Salem, OH)

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The Social Science department provides the student with a chance to comprehend present and future situations through a study of the past. It is through this study of the past and its difficulties that a student recognizes today's problems and is able to relate to them. By means of a free exchange of ideas and class discussions, a student receives the facts and many differing points of view which he must evaluate before he forms his final opin- ion. This evaluation must be objective and unbiased if the opinion is to be of any worth in today's society. Students must also study the methods of finding information and mak- ing intelligent decisions regarding different subjects. This enables them to develop a sense of responsibility which is necessary in their role as the citizens and leaders of tomorrow. Through special projects, a student is encour- aged to research an area of special interest and report his findings and decisions to the class. A student also studies the information and function of different kinds of governments to learn about his background and grow to appreciate his heritage. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Arlene Hasson — World Geography, Gvics; Tim Predicri — Civics, World His- tory; Paul Mentis — Civics, U.S. History, Assistant Ath- letic Director; David Morris — Problems of Democracy, U.S. History and Government; Don Bennett — U.S. His- tory, Boy’s Physical Education; Joyce Rafferty — Prob- lems of Democracy, Economics, Psychology; Galen Zim- merman — World History, Occupations; Alva Tetlow — Civics, U.S. History and Government 30

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