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Filling up his time by finding needed information for his next
lecture is teacher Andy Fidler. (photo by 5. Carollo}

Two New Classes Draw

More Than Expected

T wo new classes, Advanced Placement students lots of chances to participate in discus·
European History and Applied Econom- sions, and I like that." said Junior Janine Eisinger.
Eisinger further added that another reason
ics, were added to the social studies
for liking the class was because Mr. Fidler had
:urriculum.
According to teacher Andy Fidler, the class traveled the European countries a lot. Therefore
vith the greatest amount of students out of the he brought in many personal experiences. Ap·
wo pilot courses was A.P. European History, yet plied Economics, a semester Junior Achievement
here were more interested in each class then sponsored class, covered the basic economic
vhat was expected. theories and then applied these to business
The year long course of European History situations. Working on computers, to achieve the
>rovided those taking it with information on the goal of learning to make a profit, was a major time
ocial, cultural, political, and economic situations consumer in class participation. At least once a
hroughout the history of Europe. Book analysis, week businesswoman Rhonda Klein discussed
esearch papers, and speeches were part of the career aspects with students.
:ourse outline. Each of these pilot classes are expected to
Students responded positively to the class. be held over and included in the curriculum next
'I like the class because I've learned so much year.
tbout the European countries and their effects on · G. Hughes ·
he rest of the world. l'ts also a class that gives

Discussing societies views on the elderly with students in
fifth hour is sociology teacher Robin Wiar. (photo by A. Minear)

frading places with J uniors Gail McCienden and Kay! ene 205~
) epetro to become an eager,asking student is World History
nstructor Dave Bacon.(ph oto by G. Bishop}