Washington High School - Memory Lane Yearbook (South Bend, IN)

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fl. 4' .--0 MISS SANDRA QUIGGLE Introduction to Social Studies, Government, U.S. History MR. DAVID SEXTON Introduction to Social Studies MR. GEORGE VANDERHEYDEN U.S. History SUI:- gui' .auf MR, ELMER ROBINSON Government, Sociology MR. JOHN SIMALA U.S. History, Problems in Democracy MR. LYNN VAN GILDER World History, Introduction to Sociol Studies

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MR. FRANK J. CLAUS Geography, Problems in Democracy, Journalism Y? K KY , .. Nw f - l L lffi iiffil si -l ter ' -. 1: ff MRS. ELAINE Gll.PlN Introduction to Social Studies SOCIAL STUDIE Now that newspaper headlines scream about the de-- plorable events of the world, the citizen needs to know the principles behind the diplomacy of a particular area and its past history. Social studies is an important part of any school curriculum. lt is necessary that students gain a knowledge of good government, learn of the importance of political diplomacy, and have a conscientious aware- ness of the past and present. Students do not learn only through textbooks, but also through first hand experiences. In November mock elec- tions were held by many social studies classes and the results were compared to the actual returns. Classroom discussions frequently concern newsworthy events so that a student can learn to be more objective about the world situation. The workings of government are on important part of the curriculum. The three branches of government are viewed with a critical eye both on the national and local levels. Seniors this year had an opportunity to come to conclusions about social and governmental problems through a Problems in Democracy course. Freshmen were introduced to social studies in a civics course appropriate- ly called Introduction to Social Studies . The expansion and improvement of the social studies department has afforded students the opportunity to be- come well-informed citizens and leaders of tomorrow. MR. WAYNE HARSH MR. CLARE HOLLEY MR. JOSEPH LAWECKI U.S. History U.S. History Government, Economics, Introduction to Social Studies

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MR. EUGENE DZIUBINSKI Algebra MISS KAREN GISLESON H.S. Math, Trigonometry, Geometry M THEMATICS Since mathematics is a required, essential subiect for the high school curriculum, the mathematics department has grown to accommodate the ever growing high school population. With the great interest in science, mathe- matics, also has become important as a means of making students think and not merely memorizing specific rules. Students learn to reason to the best of their ability. A mathematical, orderly mind is necessary to run a computer, mix essential formulas for medicines, or measure a cor- rect distance for construction work. There are classes, such as algebra, geometry, and high- er torms of mathematics tor the college bound student. High School mathematics and trade math courses give a basic understanding of mathematics for use in everyday lite. The best bargain at the food store or the length of a new carpet can be decided through basic mathematical reasoning. MR. JAMES HENRIOTT MR. JOHN HOCK MISS DORIS MORAN H.S. Math, Trigonometry, Geometry Geometry, H.S. Math, Trigonometry Algebra, H.S. Math, Geometry