Winter Haven High School - Wha Hwa Hta See Yearbook (Winter Haven, FL)

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W But . . . in your heart you know I'm right. The social studies department offers a varied cur- riculum and is professionally staffed With nine in- structors, all of whom have done graduate work. An understanding and appreciation of our heritage is provided by American history, while world history acquaints the student with the contributions of past generations of the world civilizations, their cultural achievements, and their impact on our modern world. World geography with its social, political, and economic implications provides the student with an4 insight into manis relation to the land in different In my class you LIKE bow ties! 26

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ttReading M aketh the F ull Man,, SIR FRANCIS BACON With a collection of over ten thousand volumes, the library is an effec- tive and attractive place for reading and research. A wide selection of periodical literature, filmstrips, and records provide further material for background enrichment in every area of the curriculum. One unique sewice offered students is the ftrovision for checking out magazines for use at home and in the classroom. Films, both free and rental, are available by arrangement with Mrs. Lee, who has charge of audiovisual materials. Mrs. Soverns and Mrs. Graham are in charge of printed materials, in- cluding not only the books, periodicals, and newspapers, but also numerous pamphlets and brochures.

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Mr. Black introduces his students to a new phase of American History. nations, climates, and environments. American Institutions offers the senior a com- posite study of economics, Americanism versus com- munism, political science, and American problems to better prepare him for the world after .graduation. This year, to better facilitate the large number of seniors, the social studies department gained a new 187-seat lecture hall in the new building. With this new room the students can receive a better insight of social studies through audio-visual aids and a more comfortable atmosphere. Something interesting, Mr. Kaufman? Mrs. Laney inspects Karents World History project. Mr. Johnson, department head, relaxes a moment from his busy schedule.