William Henry Harrison High School - Legend Yearbook (Evansville, IN)

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Pausing to answer Cynthia Holtzman explains her grading scale to junior Nancy Hurt. a question, Mrs. American Studies investigates changing roles in todayas society New innovations were made in the Social Studies curriculum; however, history re- mained a basic part of the department's course of study. Much emphasis was placed on social and cultural behavior. American Studies included history, econ- omics, and government actions. The Social Studies Department used the school and the community as a learning laboratory. Students toured various indust- ries and speakers visited classes to bring community involvement to the subject being discussed. American Studies I-IV was a pilot program in its fourth year. American Studies IV classes were student-directed in some units. This innovation combined the subjects of American History, Economics, and Government in a student-centered study of the basic institutions of our society. Time takes a step backwards in Mrs. Doris Allents American Studies class as Randy Mitchell, Kathy Nicholson, Bill Godwin, Karen Linstromberg, and Jeannie Russell, display 1920 fashions. 22wAcademics Electives offered also involved student and community relations, especially classes in sociology and psychology. Faculty members of the department began the evaluation of a new curriculum to go into effect in the fall of 1979. WM'WAV Leading a school assembly was just one of the many job skills Mr. John Williams mastered during his first year teaching.

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American Studies teacher, Mr. Rick Borries, prepares seniors for life in a complicated economic world. Listening and contributing to discussion concerning laws and taxation is Mrs. Doris Allen in one of her senior economics classes. 5:8 While his citizenship class takes a test, Mr. Larry Richmer keeps a watchful eye. Academicy 23