Stanton County High School - Trojan Yearbook (Johnson, KS)

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Social Science Mr. Hawkins taught one class of psychology the first semes- ter and vocations the second semester. Psychology studied E.S.P. and human nature most of the semester. Vocations stud- ied the many careers open for today's youth. Mr. Hawkins su- pervised the concessions at all the home basketball games as well as his regular duties of school counselor and teacher. Mr. Staker taught one class of American government each semester, teaching part of the seniors state government while Mr. Herndon taught the other half national government. Sec- ond semester state government students were able to study in- come tax. The students agreed it was a worthwhile subject to study. Both state government classes studied the Kansas consti- tution and the many phases of government. Mr. Staker also served as a stuco sponsor as well as his regular duties of princi- pal and teacher. Besides being a stuco co-sponsor Miss Ott taught world histo- ry. American history, economics the first semester, and sociolo- gy the second semester. Economics class studied the stock mar- ket, the stock market exchange, and ticker tapes. Sociology class studied different cultures and the problem of over popula- tion. American history classes studied America from the time the colonies were first being settled to present day America. World history briefly studied many of the countries of the world, their governments and their problems. M r. Hawkins gives Connie college information. 10 Miss Ott takes notes during class.

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Mrs. Fiss prepares her Spanish lesson plan. Mrs. Fiss taught Spanish I and II the last semester. Substituting for Mrs. Masoner, who became ill, Mrs. Fiss started teaching Span- ish. Mrs. Fiss activities also included the sponsorship of the sopho- more class. Mr. Herndon relaxes while teaching American government. Mr. Herndon was again the JHS librarian. He also taught American government to the seniors. Mr. Hern- don was a senior class sponsor. Business Business courses were taught by Mrs. Wallace this year. Mrs. Wallace taught office practice, typing I and II. and bookkeeping. Office practice was a secretarial course and the small class learned many practical things, such as, how to file, the use of a dictating machine, and the proper forms for business letters. Typing I and II classes learned and furthered their typing abilities. Mrs. Wallace's book- keeping class learned to keep financial statements correct- ly. Mrs. Wallace also was one of the sponsors for the pep club. 9 Mrs. Wallace grades her bookkeeping class papers.

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Science and Math In this complex and scientific world many students feel that foundations in math and science are vital for their education. Mr. Parks and Mr. Smith have been busy building these foun- dations for their students. As a sophomore class sponsor and the teacher of five different math courses, general math, algebra I, algebra II. geometry and trigonometry, Mr. Parks was involved with most of the students this year. Most of his classes averaged more than 20 students. His smallest class, trigonometry, boasted five students. They studied trigonometric functions for use in the solution of trian- gles. Mr. Park’s largest class, general math, learned the basic math principles which precede algebra I Mr. Smith took over the chemistry department this year as well as the biology classes. He spent most of his day explaining chemistry problems to juniors and seniors and explaining the art of dissecting to biology students. As one of the junior class spon- sors he was kept busy with their many activities. Mr. Parks enjoys explaining trig problems to his students. Mr. Smith uses the overhead projector to explain chemistry problems. 11