Silver Creek High School - Silver Leaves Yearbook (Sellersburg, IN)

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ttCome on, you guys, keep a straight face so I can give my ttThese characters represent several of Shakespearets great speech? pleads J. Smith in sophomore English. plays? explainsMr. Roberts to J. Hostettler, R. Snider, and G. Longest. Library skills taught inEng'hlish Correct expression of onets thoughts is an increas- ing must in order that a person succeed in todayts modern world. The English program at S.C. pro- vides a broad background for students in English and literature. Effective speaking and improvement of reading, the mechanics of English, and creative writing are offered throughout the English courses. Gaining skill in research through the use of the library presents an extensive course of study to the senior college-preparatory class. All of these combined with other extensive studies in the English and literary fields make up the grow- ing interest that many students have acquired through this program. Freshman students have a varied English program. They learn rules, write themes, and improve reading skills.

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Iiwt-rimvnting with the heat of vaporization in physics are H. Nimnmn. L. Benn, and J. LaMaster. People are becoming more and more fascinated by the world of science. With new textbooks and modern equipment, the students at S.C. can learn the techniques used by outstanding scientists in the discovery of ttmiracleh drugs and the development of complex machinery. Offered at Silver Creek are four years Of science. Two years of biology makes one more appreciative of the marvels of everyday living. Chemistry opens up a world of color and mystery. The scientific principles used in daily life and in Space-Age tech- niques are learned in physics. Whether one desires to become a scientist or to work in an unrelated field, science enables one to better understand the world around him and to have more enjoyment out of living. Lab work increases in science Whilu 1t. M'rilw: Shifflet examines cells on a slide, S. Regan de- tlu- phases of mitosis that all cells undergo. During a typical lab day in Chemistry, students are seen doing experiments and referring to charts, textbooks, and workbooks.

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This mlitinn of the weekly classroom paper seems to be very intvrvsting to Mr. Makowsky and U. S. History stu- dt'nIS D. Miller and W. Baily. In fvrth'r nati I to understand better how our national and inter- n 1 are :11 ct'onomy operates, tTioad Maps to Industry, charts , mmetimes used. Here K. Allen and D. Marshall ex- la' . . . - . . D lln tlu, organization of corporations in Mr. Makowskyis app mi I'CnnrmllCS class. of many things. Social studies, key to future, Social studies in any of its forms is a fascinating subject that informs one about past happenings and. is a guide for the future. One can find a new world in the realm of social studies through studying the chief types of city governments, growth of population, democracy, the cost of living, and federal budgeting; social studies also helps one to understand the cause and effect Economic activities may employ certain interests to the students concerning the Amer- ican progress from 1800 to the present. Of the variety of social studies offered at S.C., only two are required to graduate. But by majoring in this field, one has general knowledge of the his- tory of the world and this country, of the economic system of this country, and of the government setup under which we live. ttIn our study this year, weill discover that government is many thingsfi Mr. Cortner tells K. Montgomery, R. Snider, and D. Broady.