Wausau High School - Wahiscan Yearbook (Wausau, WI)

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Such scenes as this often occur during heated discussions in debate. Mr. Mar ua dt he ' t ' t b k - buttal between Kathy Carspecken and Tom Roehl. ' q r Q re' IS rymg O rea up a rc ocial tudies Affect ll Walks of ,pw VW In these troubled times more emphasis has been placed on the study of history and government. Each of the courses in this department, in one way or another, gives the student a better understanding of his responsibility as a citizen of the United States of America. ln the history courses at Wausau Senior High A, School, the American heritage and the everchanging ' world are made to live. The principles stressed are made to speak to the student. The government 'W 9' 'f fs courses seek to instill in the pupil a working knowl- lf T if W ' 1 ' if edge of his government today. A ,- The student's three years of high school are spent ' V grlg in completing the required social studies courses. .f..- As sophomores, pupils observe the history of the ,H world from its beginning in the three river valleys N X of Africa and Asia to its existence today in the Donald lfflrtlglr 5026 modern world. The ancient customs and ways of Drown en arson owe life are only a minute portion of study. As the study Ol f Je progresses, the effect of the Renaissance and the imgftfn Lei Mason numerous wars are fully analyzed. Ervin Marquardt

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As sophomores, we begin building the foundation upon which more complex forms of grammar and literature will be based. In English III we study to perfect the basic rules of composition. English IV gives us our first sample of Shakespeare. As juniors, English V offers a study of the more advanced forms of composition. However, special- ized studies like Journalism, Drama, and Speech are available for those who have such particular in- terests. English VI is a complete study of American literature from its beginning in 1607 to its rebirth in the 20th century. As seniors, English VII offers us a choice of either fundamental or advanced composition. In all composition classes, seniors are required to write a senior theme as a conclusion to their high school career. In English VIII we make a detailed study of the works of English authors from Chaucer to Shaw. Jan Hettinga and Anne Nelson act out a scene from a very popular play 'in Acting class while Miss Stelma hoske looks on with overwhelming enthusiasm. Excellent elf-Expression As seniors, students are required to show their abilities in writing a senior theme. Mr. Schumacher helps Joyce Gotski by recommending additions and changes. As seen in the background, Dave Doty and Tim O'Leary seem to be enjoying themselves. -+-ii, Arlene Ross Franklin Schumacher Susan Tobie Clifford Westlund Isabelle Stelmahoske Margaret Zielsdorf 5

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i iii . , m I it 4 - . Allan 9' t Solomonson ii K i . Ramond Stade A , Jack ' . -- M. L Torresani X -at , ' ' -v Stanley Woods fa Q' A fi Thomas Yelich r. Madison lectures on the complexity of American life to a captivated audience. M 541 '7 ffl--JZ-f' AC! Cjfpk' , jwnw' X aff'-V- dlfdfkxl 5-Ii! Life and are Designed for ll Interests Mr. George Johnson helps our exchange student. Nurcan Kinalioglu, learn the history of the United States. To better understand the principles of American democracy, all students are required to take Ameri- can History. The signing of the Declaration of ln- dependence and the War Between the States are high points in this fascinating course, Students, in their junior year, meet the requirements of learning of their American heritage through the American History courses. As seniors, pupils are required to take one semes- ter of American Problems which deals with the problems and difficulties of the modern American person and family. This may be followed, if the student so chooses, by a second semester of Ameri- can Problems which is based on economics. A com- plete study of all phases of economics including capitalism and socialism are covered by the student. Another specialized course a student may elect is Economic Geography. This course builds a back- ground of information which permits better inter- pretation of the entire world community. Among the important objectives of the course is development of intelligent understanding of articles presented through the media of newspapers, radio, and tele- vision.