Wellington High School - Megaphone Yearbook (Wellington, KS)

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SOCIAL STUDIES In the study of social science we must inquire into a society's politics, govern- ment, history, and its people. If the people ofa society are to be satisfied, their needs have to be met. A study of history can help determine these needs, and possible solutions to society's prob- lems. With a thorough understanding of history, government and politics can be readily comprehended. With this knowledge and comprehension the result should be a more harmoneous society. The very basic reason for studying social science is to develop better citizenship. The desired citizenship cannot he acquired without an adequate understanding of the principles of society. Our citizens must know the methods of our system, must be familiar with other systems, in order to choose the direction we should take. Wegmust have knowledge of our way of life if we are going to develop respect and admiration for the United States. The American Way cannot survive without this respect and admiration from its citizens. A. G. Mr. Hooten lectures on American History. Maybe if I ignore him he will go away. JIM BELTCH American Government Economics Psychology 11 JIM HOOTEN American History ARLEN COULD American Government JOHN DAWKINS American History World History

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AUDREY HALPERN Office Practice Business English VERN HOGLAND Bookkeeping PATRICIA HOLLIS Sec. Training Shorthand BUSINESS The objectives of the Business Department are two fold, vocational and general business education. By enrolling in the various subjects offered, a student has the possibility of training himself for a profession directly upon graduation from high school. This can be called the vocational preparation or learning of the skill sub- jects. Subjects in our high school enabling this preparation could include secretari- al training, typing, bookkeeping, shorthand, business English, and olliee machines. By acquiring a good foundation in each of these subjects, a student may, upon his graduation, obtain a position in a business office if he so desires. The second segment of business education is that of the general business educa- tion or the preparation for economic understanding. In this segment of the depart- ment we try to teach the students the importance of handling their own finances and how, basically, the economy of our country operates. Subjects one could take along this phase of his learning might be bookkeeping, business law, and economics. The main objective of the business department, therefore, is to give each student the opportunity to acquire vocational knowledge and skills needed for initial em- ployment and for advancement in a business career. We also try to educate the youth to fulfill his role in an economic environment. P. H. tfft. Mr. Hoeffner's first week. HENRY HOEFFNER KENNETH HEWITT Office Practice Bookkeeping Business English Boys P. E. 10

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INDUSTRIAL ARTS HAROLD REINECKER RALPH ROWE Drafting Woodworking iwhat is Drafting? It is really a study of another language. It is a means of communication, that is referred to as the language of industryf, It is not a Mspoken language, it is a graphic or picture language of lines, symbols, sizes, shapes, and space relationships. Drafting is an important part ofa well rounded educa- tional program. Its function is to help students further develop the capacity to think, to express in an under- standable manner, and to interpret the ideas of others. These skills, knowledge. and attitudes are part of a basic foundation, concerning matters of a mechanical nature. needed by all youth. H. R. The woodworking students select a project to make. Some projects which are being constructed are: stereo cabinets, chests of drawers, coffee tables, end tables, desks, footstools, chests, jewel chests, etc. In a woodworking course. the student is taught safety, operation of machines, kinds and uses of different woods, staining wood, finishes used on wood, and hardware items. Mr. Rankin inspects tool room. 3 Inmates labor in prison shop R. R. 1 I nReny1a General Metal Shop The work in the general metal shop is divided into four major areas, welding, sheet metal, machine shop, and foundry. Practice work and projects are accom- plished in each of the areas to give the boys an opportun- ity to learn about the tools, materials, and shop proce- dures. The major purpose of this course is to acquaint the boys with the general metals areas so that they may choose more wisely the type of work they would like to do' CHARLES RANKIN Shop 4 C. R. 12