Union High School - Memories Yearbook (Modoc, IN)

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Girls learn from trip Judi Browne Home Economics i Yuk! Let's donate it to the cafeteria. s and much experience Home Economics, one of the most practical courses offer- ed at Union, may be taken all four years of high school. Students are challenged to keep up with todayis rapid tech- nological advancements, and they keep abreast with the times by reading, observing, and most importantly, doing. Branches of study include textiles and clothing construc- tion, budgeting, dietetics, wedding planning, and child care. Also, activities range from field trips to assembling attrac- tive displays. From the experiences gained, the Home Eco- nomics department strives to make the best possible future homemakers out of today 's girls. ' Mona and Debbie find their studies rather amusing. Many hands went into the creation of this master- piece. 20

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People, places, and events seem more real The classes offered in the Social Studies department at Union are World History, US. History, and Civics! Eco- nomics. History becomes more than just a comprehension of facts regarding man's past. Resounding the ominous words, Those who ignore history are doomed to relive itf' the staff teach the importance of fundamental knowl- edge and application of history. The senior course, Civics! Economics, is devoted to learning the mechanics of the United States govemment and the functions of economic thought and practice in today,s society. These boys relax while watching a school flick. History students involve themselves in the teaching process. Y 5 A vm 5 fi -. -1'4 . 'wi 5,5 . ,. as V. wig I - , -.15-1, +5 - wsu!-wrt ful g. Q 7' 9 ,. -mf E T : ' 4 Dave Schneider- World History Dave Moore-U.S. History, Civics Economics au' ' Dean finds alittle time to study during his school day

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Students create their own house plans Industrial Arts is a very practical area for the Union Stu- dent. This wide field encompasses Shop, Drafting I, II, and III, and Architectural Drafting, In Shop, one learns the maintainance, uses, and operation of various factory machines. Drafting I-Ill institute and develope necessary skills in the art of drafting. A new class, Architectual Drafting, has been added to the program. Here, advanced drafting students design plans for houses, and then put them to practical use by constructing scale models using their plans as blueprints. Robin and Ron find teamwork helpful in their work. Steve Burton-Ind. Arts, Drafting I, II, and III, Arch. Drafting The architectural world awaits talented people like Lanny Brooks, the designer of this house. Sid learns that patience, perserverance, concentration, and accuracy pay off in. his drafting work. 21