Thomas Carr Howe Community High School - Hilltopper Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Convening in the Hovi e gym, Nationalist convention delegates nominate candidates for state offices. After a rousing campaign, Nationalists w ere victorious. Mock election sparks enthusiasm among Bud Mansfield listens attentively while Mr. Crawford ex- plains the proper technique of scratch voting. Caucus after .school in Room 42. Have all of the slogans and posters been made for the demonstration tomorrow? As queries such as these become more noticeable in the halls of Howe each fall, pupils become aware that the date of Howe ' s mock election is fast approaching. Although the election is confined to social studies classes, it makes everyone more aware of election procedures. Party conventions find the campaign activities reaching a peak of excitement. The victory of a Nationalist governor this year proved that Howeites believe in the split ticket, since the Federalists captured most of the state, county, and city offices for the fifth consecutive year. Although somehow the party in power did not manage to provide Howe the promised 50,000 scat auditorium, air-conditioning, and lounge chairs in all classes, tlie election benefited all who participated and gave those who observed the campaign proceedings a picture of politics in action at the state and local levels.

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Preparing to record Junior Town Meeting for broadcasting over station WIBC are (stand- ing) Easy Gwinn, Dave Hunter, Terry Cooper, (seated) Sharon VanSell, Mike Gorski, Judy Rob- ertson, Doug Paul, and Andrea Templemeyer. competitive ' ' factions The world is a stage, and the social studies de- partment gives pupils a chance to see the parts played by many key figures of the past and pres- ent, in the world ' s arena. Economics classes, how- ever, deal with the mechanics and management of government and business. With an imaginary $10,000, economics pupils test their skill and judg- ment playing the stock market. The unit on com- munism which Howe incorporated in a course for seniors has received national attention. In addition to courses which highlight the world, the social studies department offers psy- chology, sociology, and family relations courses which center on the individual and enable the pupil to better understand himself. Cadet teachers, working two periods a day in local grade schools, are able to practice teaching to see if their skills lie in that field. Seniors who have shown proficiency in social studies may compete for the $1,000 Lilly Endow- ment Foundation Scholarship. A winner is chosen from each city high school on the basis of a written research theme and an oral exam. f Jim Brooks and Pete Henshaw offer Governor Bob Gra- ham a ride down the front steps in the victory special. Page?