Sheridan High School - Syllabus Yearbook (Sheridan, IN)

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The executive branch of Indiana's government seems simple as explained by Dan Wilhelm to Marcia Stephenson, who seems a bit confused by all the detai Is. TOMORROW’S LEADERS, LAWYERS aJc Wilkie tried, but didn't succeed! Bill Norris explains a few factors of American history as instructor, Mr. Landis Developing good citizenship is the most important job of the American schools. One important aspect of good citizenship is to appreciate, to understand, and to be actively interested in America and the world. For our government to be effective, we must have a general knowledge of the background of our country and other countries, we must have constant and intelligent participation in the government, and we must learn how to live peacefully and happily in a world of individuals. Three years of social studies are required for graduation at Sheridan High School. We take world history as sophomores, U.S. history as juniors, and government as seniors. Elective courses in sociology and economics are offered. Students, in these courses, learn the standards of democracy, and gain a thorough understanding of our history, and the functioning of our government today. checks the facts. BOOKER FARM STORE

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ENGLISH MASTER OTHER LANGUAGES Patlez-vous francais? Is French food expensive? Preparing a French menu is only one of the enjoyments of the French students, who learn under the instruction of Mrs. Mitchell. Today the world keeps getting smaller and smaller as air travel becomes swifter. This tends to bring us closer to our foreign neighbors. Thus anyone having a knowledge of a foreign language will benefit greatly. Sheridan High School offers two years of Latin and two years of French. Both languages prove interesting as well as educational. Over half of the English words are derived from Latin. The French students enjoy French newspapers and French pen-pals. Modern teaching methods are used in teaching both of these language courses. Richard Artman locates Rome, a city of major importance to Latin II students. BONDED GASOLINE STATION

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Art is creation through imagination. It is the display of our emotions as we feel them. Some form of art education is offered to the first six grades and elective courses are offered in the high school and junior high. The high school art classes serve the school in various ways. They make posters when needed, holiday decorations, and supply the scenery for both the junior and senior class plays. Pottery making takes time as demonstrated by Donna Hayes who places her masterpiece in the kiln. AND ARTISTS LEARN AT S.H.S. Ann Boleyn lost her head over Henry VIII, explains Mr. Kouns to his world history class. BOYER HEATING ELECTRIC