Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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Through class reports . . . discussions . . . assignments . . . students discover the relationship between economy and geography in the countries of the world. Discovering methods of adjustment for social conditions . . . recognizing problems in everyday living . . . sociology classes uncover valuable material for contentment in life. Studying Past and Present For a Look into the Future From historical backgrounds ... by realizing subcurrents and trends of world action ... by learning about economy and government . . . from the study of geographical positions ... by outlin- ing the needs for modern living . . . students find social sciences applicable to our changing limes. Civics and economics, two subjects required for graduation from VHS, have been found to be very useful in the future lives of the students. Civics students found this by starting with the beginning developments and then studying the various de- partments and branches of our government and its functions. To be able to better organize per- sonal economy in advanced life, it is necessary for the individual to understand the economic forces of society so they could better adjust themselves into that society. The civics teacher was Mr. Jack Hildreth, and Mr. Roy Johnson was the economics instructor. Sociology classes spent much of their time study- ing statistics and realities of family relationships. The purpose of such a course is to help the in- dividuals make proper adjustments in their own families and for better growth as citizens. Soci- ology teachers were Mr. Claude Gaston, and Mr. Jack Hildreth. World history students found that by extending their appreciation of past culture, they could learn of early mistakes and their effect on the world of today. Since the present is based on the past, U.S. history students also found that an understanding of the past was necessary if they were to under- stand the present. To better deal with present problems and to plan for the future, one must try to understand the relationships of countries in the preceding years. Teachers of history courses were Mrs. Linda Bixler, Mr. Dale Ciciora, Mr. Roy Johnson, Mr. Claude Gaston, and Mr. William Brinker. Economic geography was the study of the coun- tries’ exports and imports. It also showed the re- lationship between a country’s topography and climate and their effect on a country’s prosperity. Mr. William Brinker taught this course. 23

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In a democratic society, in- struction on government safe- guards its success . . . Alice Boyd and Charles Tomczak stand beside a chart explain- ing the executive leadership of this society. In economics class Bjorn Melin ... a foreign exchange student from Sweden . . . explains some of the features of a socialistic government. Mr. Jack Hildreth Mr. Roy Johnson Mr. Claude Gaston Mr. Dale Ciciora Mr. William Brinker 22

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«LW£ Tjj Asia, Europe, Africa, the Americas . . . probing deeply into ancient cultures . . . man’s achievements and failures . . . from Stone Age to the Atomic Age . . . world history students enrich their comprehension of the affairs of today. Sharing opinions, ideas, facts . . . debate over the events occurring in United States history . . . “Taxation without representation” . . . Dred Scott decision . . . “Remem- ber the Maine.” 24