Salida High School - Resume Yearbook (Salida, CO)

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Social Studies classes here displayed a mixture of the aca- demic and practical. Emphasis is on practical skills which ena- ble students to understand and participate in the mainstream of life. Underclass pupils grappled with world affairs or a general overview of world history. Emphasis was on events which seem to be responsible for world happenings today. Juniors took American history where they had opportunity to experience some life styles of early settlers in America. A multi-media approach urged students to investigate personal interests including old time” food preparation, Spanish influ- ences in the Southwest and other parts of the country, firearms, architecture, art, macrame, social trends, current events, early forms of punishment and penal systems, and others. Social Studies Classes Here Mix Academic And Practical Seniors studied Russia, Latin America, African nations, and other areas of special interest to Americans today. These classes were academically orientated for students who particularly intend to head for colleges or universities. Events ranging from Presiden- tial resignation to rampaging inflation and the continuing energy crisis made American Government a practical course of study. Students in Salida became more aware of the world around them, mostly because events simply would not be ignored. Administrators plan to expand course offerings at least during the Centennial-Bicentennial year, to include Colorado his- tory. 6