Westside High School - Shield Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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Mr. Paul Andreas Russian History World History FTA Mrs. Clara Dunn American History Sociology Mrs. Dorothy Hicks American History Mr. Jerry Koch Modern Problems Athletic, Activities Director Juniors busily take notes during a group American History lecture. Thought Stimulation Thinkl was the word for students involved in Social Studies this year. The primary function of the courses was to create logical thought on the part of the student and an understanding of the regions, history and problems of the world. To the knowledge of history teacher Mr. Paul Andreas, West- side was the only school in the nation which offered Russian Histo- ry as an actual course. lt was a one semester class including a sev- en week study of Communism. Far East History and Philosophy was the honors course designed to develop a comprehensive view of Chinese thought as the basis for historic development of that region of the world. Because of the importance of thought in the course, it was referred to as Chink Think. The Nebraska Council for Economic Education, organized in l963, was a great service to Mr. Bert Speece and his Economics classes throughout the year. It provided test information and a good correspondence service. The semester course was concerned with a survey of the principles and problems of American econom- ics. Students studied such topics as consumption, production, capi- tal, demand and supply, money, credit and banking, distribution of personal income, government and economy, and international trade and tariff. Sociology dealt with contemporary problems from a sociological point of view. Students investigated topics concerning our social heritage, the differences in people, and the causes of maladiust- ment. These areas included the study of alcohol, drugs, delin- quency, crime and mental illnesses, the family, marriage and di- vorce, andthe meaning of living a good, full life. vga!! Mr. William McCormick Mr. William Nelson World History Modern Problems Freshman Football CPAF

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ill l f 2 Cf Foreign Cultures in Gther Countries Steve Bachenberg hopes that .lack Parks' condition isn't catching, as they present a skit for German Club. Deck the halls with boughs of holly, carol International Club members. Adding atmosphere to Westside's halls at Christmas are Karen Nelsen, Pres., Nanci Shook, Sec.-Treas., and Pam Nye, club member. ...parv- Roberto Nuhez, Alfredo Torrey, and Alfredo Palazuelos, all visiting Omaha and attending school for two months on the Rotary exchange program, answer the questions of Spanish Club members about life in Mexico.

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Goal of Social Studies 5'5 nr Mr. Bert Speece Mr. Rex Steinkruger World History Social Studies Economics World History Freshman Class Freshman Football if . Sandy Jelkin, chairman of her sociology panel on alcoholism, introduces the topic with causes and statistics. Waiting to contribute are Denese Handschuh, Terry Hughes, and Casey Hayes. Standing in front of United Nations flags are: Pam Patz, Laurie Olenberger, Marcia Fruhwirth, Carol Cleaves, Mary Scanlan and Kathy Laas, who represented Westside at Duchesne's Mock 'U.N. Assembly. Mr. Stan Wells Mr. Richard Winchell American History Far East History Chess Club American History Swimming Team CPAF