West Salem High School - Neshonoc Yearbook (West Salem, WI)

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Map study engages the attention of American History students: David Garbers, Pat Bahan, Barbara Manke, and teacher Curt Cooksey. AosdmuA Of) l tU Citizenship classes “make history” with Meet the Candidates’ Night: Democratic Congressional Candidate Norman Clapp, Teacher Errol Kindschy, Steve Zantow, and Betty Dunlap. The world - its past, present, and future - is the area covered by the social studies department. Through the study of social sciences young people gain a more intelligent viewpoint concerning world events and an awareness of their heritage, they obtain a keener insight into the local, state, and national problems that touch their lives. These are the steps which prepare our students to take their places in the world of tomorrow. At West Salem High School freshmen study geography, citizenship; sophomores. World History, and seniors. Social Problems. This knowledge is gained through a wide variety of sources such as magazines, newspapers, films, radio, television, guest speakers, texts, and actual participation.

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VILL DESTROY live;” HAVE AT R riiiU- S the West Salem Science department preparing students for the challeqste? It is not mere science knowledge alone which will equip modern man to conquer such formidable problems as radio-active fallout, dwindling fresh water supply, and the alarming increase in lung cancer. The student of today must also learn to think critically and to make wise decisions based upon true and sufficient evidence. West Salem High School offers a general science course required of all freshmen. The electives biology, chemistry, and physics round out a basic curriculum for the furtherance of these goals.

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2 ooi to JUowUdtjc WSHS pupils interested in mathematics find an opportunity to take a full four year course, including elementary algebra, or general math, geometry, advanced algebra, trigonometry, and analysis. Mathematics develops the a-bility to organize, to think and work systematically. Its fundamentals are essential in providing recreation as well as preparation for life. Math is a means to an end in solving the many scientific problems that confront us daily. Solving problems through use of slide rule:Peter Walberg, Jean Raffel-son, Jay Johnson, and teacher Horace Moran. Those who speak, read, and write English effectively can transmit their thoughts and feelings to persons around them and people thousands of miles away. The program of English at West Salem is a progressive, sequential one which includes a study of material of high literary quality; much practicein writing with stress on organization and thought; advanced work on such specific skills as spelling and punctuation, and stress on selection of exact and effective words and grammatical structure; as well as challenging and maturing experiences involving use of language in speaking and writing. Throughout life it is necessary to talk to others, listen to them, write to them, and read what they have written. Four years of English attempts to develop these facets of life as it involves students in clear thinking and effective communication of thought. Pupils share reading, the key to success and pleasure: Teacher Lois Von Arx, Linda Hauser, Jim Hanson, Steve Zantow, and Diane Drecktrah. 7