Susan Miller Dorsey High School - Circle Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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i i The students examine current events, analyzing them from a standpoint of authenticity, propaganda content, and general informa- tion. This study of current events adds to the knowledge of v ' orld geography which is important in order to be able to make intelligent interpretations and theories of the new developments in the interna- tional situation. A careful consideration is made of the geographical location of the places of world conflict, with an analysis of the artificial and natural defenses of the place and the attitude of the population. As the supreme law of the land the Constitution and its back- ground are investigated; the pupils learn about the outstanding men who collaborated on this great piece of literature. Understanding the provisions that were established for the benefit of the people will give the students the knowledge they will need to act successfully their role as reliable officers of the future.

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ioMHeuOf Panel groups discuss vital questions which are uppermost in every citizen ' s mind. Those who take part in these panels investigate carefully their subjects so that they can carry on informative discus- sions. This experience is very helpful, for the students must employ their own initiative to reason out their explanati ons, a method which will have to be used throughout life. Defense activities are studied with plans formulated whereby aluable time and materials may be utilized to the fullest extent. The different phases of American literature which are covered extend from the time when hopeful colonists first came to America for political and religious freedom, through the period when they struggled for independence, and finally though those stages of devel- opment when America was unfolding culturally to an eager world. By means of tests and quizzes the students can determine the value of this course in which they are learning how to practice true Americanism.

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In addition to the work which covers. United States history and government, there is a study made of immigration, its background, the problems it presents, and the advantages in which it has resulted. The students learn to be tolerant of different creeds and races by learning about the contributions that many people have given to the progress of our country. Understanding that many improvements and useful aids to the country ' s advancement would not have been possible Without the constructive additions which have been made by numerous people from other countries enables them to appre- ciate the fortitude and perseverance of these people. Many students are active in service organizations at this time. They are learning to cooperate with school executives in caring for school equipment. The value of using the public property carefully will extend to the time when they must consider the property of much larger concerns.