Vandalia Community High School - Vandalois Yearbook (Vandalia, IL)

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Labor and management relations enlivened Mr. Provinzano's American Problems class. if Special Education Special education was an aca- demic and training program for slow learners who took some reg- ular classes, but could not adjust to all the regular curriculum. Their curriculum was based on their previous experiences and learning capacity. Students in special education took such sub- jects as pre-vocational informa- tion, job orientation, English, math, P.E. and driver's education. The main objectives of this pro- gram were to enable the students to contribute to their environment and to train students for employ- ment in the business world. Thus it was simplified, as well as indivi- dualized in nature. Reading economics provides knovt ledge ' f--...,,,, -wa-., i-.... . Special education students find Mr. Southard's assistance and guidance invaluable. Cafeteria aid is given bt LMH students 34

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Class listens intently to Mr. Provinzano's lectures about ancient civilizations. Social Studies Social studies informed stu- dents about our world, relating the past to the present. Applied economics gave stu- dents an understanding of our economy, helping them to vote intelligently and to solve personal, economic, and social issues. Con- sumer economics centered on in- dividual and family problems re- lating to employment, wise mon- ey management, and home a , f , Y lfffxfhft 1',,,,M V J . A ,Q- f. lm' . United States Constitution is discussed by Mr. Price and US. History Class. 33 ownership. Discussions in world history ranged from developments ofear- ly civilizations and cultures to World Wars I and Il and post- war problems. The Preamble to the Constitution was frequently cited in U.S. History, a mandato- ry course. This class gave a survey of our country's growth and de- velopment and placed emphasis on the individual's role as a re- sponsibile citizen. Globe proves valuable in geography. World geography students learned the importance of topog- raphy, conservation, and climatic conditions to man and his envi- ronment. Similar issues such as racial prejudice, communism, labor-management relations, crime and juvenile delinquency, and political parties, provided topics for heated discussions and oral and written reports in Ameri- can Problems.

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Okaw Area Vocational Center ...,..Kw -.. The Okaw Area Vocational Center is the center of activities for all vocational courses and for homecoming float construction. Agriculture Art Students interested in a farm- ing occupation began their train- ing by taking Agriculture I. Ninth graders received an introduction to animal science, recording, and shop work. Agriculture II offered advanced study in animal nutri- tion, soil science, and agriculture ay' xiii? Q e all mechanics. Students who declared agriculture as their occupational objective, learned in Agriculture IV the business part of farming. Discussing such problems as packaging and marketing gave them a vocational background. M-fc Three art courses were offered to VCHS students, two in funda- mentals and one in vocation. Art I and II students learned the basic forms of art while following their areas of specific interests. Com- mercial art introduced seniors to a variety ofadvertising forms. , ia? t 'tte , X Agriculture students listen, take notes, and discuss farming problems and principles. Chris Austin poses for Butch Lape, 35