South Side High School - Totem Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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Guides Students Through Past In Preparation For Future There i, n. such an.ma. as a tree Uanch. With these words of w.sdom, Ifc Wilburn Wil relates , fa. JJjJJ J 'J ; dents with the hope that they will help the population to avoid future economic d.sas.ers and to sutv.ve comfortably ,n the world 25

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In closing the curtain, Charlie Golden applies knowledge he has gained in the use of the voting machine to select his candidates. Social Studies Department Never since the Korean War has the world been so shaken as it was this year when the Cuban bombshell hit. With it occurred problems of much greater scope than ever before. Consequently, the Social Studies Department made a special effort to impress upon the student knowledge of the past so that he might deal more effectively with problems of the future. As the general history course progressed from the stage of river civilizations, the student took note of the first means of communication, transportation, trade, art, and law enforcement. The instructor stressed that it is not so important to remember when the Roman Empire fell, but why it fell. After reviving the topple of the ancient empires, the student witnessed the period of the Dark Ages and its feudal system, followed by the Renaissance and its renewed interest in learning. Then, covering the modern era of civil and world wars, in- dustrial revolutions, and growth in democracy, freedom, and prosperity, the United States history course emphasized the prin- ciples behind the establishment of the United States' govern- mental system. In the same manner, the futility and wastefulness of war were also impressed upon the student. Likewise, Government 1 and citizenship made the student aware of the fact that be is the government; and if the govern- ment is in error, he must point his finger at himself. Meanwhile, the upperclassman in sociology gained a deeper understanding of the American standard of living. At the same time, the economics student differentiated between GNP and GNI; and the student in Government 2 investigated American foreign policy by means of outside reading. With this sound foundation of world political history and philosophy behind him, the graduate was better prepared to use good judgment when undertaking the primary responsibility of an adult citizen — the responsibility to vote. As Mr. Richard Block tunes in a newscast, his United States history class prepares to jot down notes. The television set was added to the So- cial Studies Department this year in order to keep the students more fully informed on the current happenings in both world and local affairs. MAJOR §3

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Advent Of New Machines Depicts Changing Business World Filing proves to be all in a day's work for Susie Weidelman and Nancy Liby as they make preparations for careers as stenographers. Ever-changing is the wheel of business. Therefore, throughout the forty-one years of its existence, the business course has been revised continually to conform to these changes. This year saw the addition of several new and experimental IBM selectric typewriters, their primary feature being a stable carriage. No longer was the student haunted by the fear of jam- ming the typewriter keys; consequently, after practice, he was able to increase his speed in typing. To teach the student the initial process of setting up shop, business law this year introduced the student to the steps that must be taken to obtain a store license. Similarly, the student in business organization and management was asked such ques- tions as What type of business union should be formed? and Where should the business be located? Meanwhile, the merchandising and marketing student pon- dered over problems of purchasing and selling manufactured goods amid the hustle and bustle of a typical Dollar Day. To train office workers, the clerical program then presented the After-Dollar-Day duties of filing and tabulating. In addi- tion, the student practiced shorthand techniques. Besides this work, nation-wide spelling and mathematics tests were conducted. The student that made perfect scores received a certificate which would later aid him in securing employment in the business world or a scholarship to college. Thus, by this program, including not only text study but also drill work and actual business contacts, the student was better prepared for such careers as business executives, stenographers, clerks, secretaries, and business consultants. Nancy Brubaker, Patricia Reid, Alice Habegger, and Karen Ann Walker practice with the modern dictaphone, duplicator, and electric calcu- lator. Because these business machines contribute to the efficiency of office workers, those who possess skill in their use are in great demand.