Whiting High School - Reflector Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

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Social Studies Introduce Students to the World Eleanor Maycrnik points out the trouble spots in Africa to Jamie McDonald aiul Donna Crowder. WHS students take courses in Spanish or Latin for their own enjoyment. These courses are not required and are offered for two years as an aid to understanding and learning more about other countries and their languages. English is taught for four years and is required for gradu- ation. The English department includes journalism, speech, literature, and gram- mar. History and government are also in- cluded in social studies. The history department consists of American His- tory and World History. Geography teaches students the sciences of the earth. Civics is also a required subject and is offered to freshmen and seniors. This helps students to learn more about their own government and their democracy Iu American History class Ted Stofko and Sue Carter study the U. S. map. 19

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Knowledge of Language Broadens Word Usage Miss Wysong. Latin Teacher, corrects verb forms for Mark Stcpich and Henrietta Gima. Phyllis Banaszak and Joe Trgovich demonstrate the Spanish dance, La Raspa. Students listen attentively while Mr. Ulrich conducts one of his English classes.

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Cooking, Sewing Improve Future Homemakers First year sewing students Phyllis Jones and Wanda Cheer up, maybe it doesn't taste as bad as it looks,” says Hamel learn the fundamentals of modem homemakers. Tim Moynihan to Rich Johnson in the boys cooking class. Looks great, but what is it? Ken Keeler and Kathy Ventimiglia watch as Judi Haviley shows them her sketches. Making posters, setting mosaic tile, and learn- ing the techniques of interior decorating are some of the things taught in the art class. Art class aids students who plan to become artists, designers, or decorators. By taking sewing students learn about the various fabrics used in making and designing clothes. The student also learns the importance of a neat appearance. Cooking, one phase of home economics, en- ables the student to learn how to plan well- balanced and appetizing meals. Teaching future drivers proper attitudes and courteous driving is the main purpose of Driv- ers’ Training class. Behind the wheel a student receives guided instructions while learning state laws and regulations. As preparation for being an engineer, car- penter, or draftsman, mechanical drawing classes are valuable.