South Eugene High School - Eugenean Yearbook (Eugene, OR)

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SOCIAL SCIENCE People to People With emphasis on human relations in society as well as in international affairs, the social science department, headed by Dr, Mildred Williams, sought to acquaint students with problems in the world today and possible solutions. A one semester course in General Psychology vvas added this year, supplementing the regular offerings of World l-listory, Mod- ern Problems, United States and European History, Econom- ics, and lnternational Relations. More than forty students earned possible college credit by receiving satisfactory scores onthe Advanced Placement tests in United States and European l-listory. Many students completed their requirements in social science by taking courses in Modern Problems and United States l-listory under the nevv tuition-free summer program. Next year a course will be offered in the history of the non-vvestern vvorld, the first of its kind in an Oregon high school. Victor Viers answers question concerning development of mans culture in new General Psychology class. junior Lonnie Davis listens to U.S. History teacher Edgar Goodnoughs lecture on Current draft situation engrosses seniors in Modern Problems class.

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r,,,,..,... Benedict Kiely, noted writer from Dub, Mrs, Jackie Bonner checks for diction of student speeches taped in senior English class. lin, Ireland, speaks to creative writing ENGLISH Syntax with Style From Speech to Stagecraft, the English department, directed by Dr. Raymond Kehl, offered a wide variety of courses in addition tothe required units. Working toward the goal of teaching students to use English capaloly, teachers placed emphasis on self-expression with attention to techniques of good writing. Proiect English, developed at the University of Oregon and introduced to South last year, was planned to help each student become competent in English, To accomplish this, units in literature, rhetoric, and transformational grammar were taught, Proiect English will be increased in scope next year, vvith classes for iuniors and seniors as vvell as sophomores, Classes in Drama, Debate, Creative Writing, Journalism, Develop- mental Reading, and Humanities enriched the regular curricular offerings. 24 class. -...,