Cheraw High School - Cherado Yearbook (Cheraw, CO)

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THE CHERADO-1924 IN AND AROUND CHERAW

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THE CHERADO-1924 Sis s Q l Agricultural Notes Despite the pessimistic and discouraging view taken toward the agricultural work, 23 young fellows selected Ag. as one of their sub- jects this year. Two courses were offered, one for last year Aggies and one for Freshmen Aggies. Crops and Soils was taken up by the second year group. A study of local crops and local farming conditions made this course invaluable to those taking it. The first year course was a study of Animal Husbandry. Field trips, lectures and practical study made these courses most interesting and practical. The pro- ject work required by the Smith-Hughes Act will be a further study and will be the putting in practice the better methods studied. A successful group of projects are expected. Forty per cent of the time of both classes was spent on shop work and a great amount of good work was accomplished. Saw and tool sharpening, harness, leather and rope work of different kinds were taken up during the shop periods. The judging team turned out this year went through with flying colors. The team consisted of Robert and Raymond Conder, Harold Hamm, Kenneth Cole, and Orlando Unger. This team won third at the Lamar contest and first at the A. V. contest at Rocky Ford. At the state meet in April they won first in corn judging, fourth in stock judging and fifth in poultry judging. Considering the large number of teams competing. this is an enviable record and Mr. Jans deserves much credit for the success. We look forward to good enrollment next year. This year's classes are pushing propaganda for big classes in 1924-25. ALLEN MOORE.

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THE CHERADO-1924 Home Economics The Home Economics department of the Cheraw high school has been organized for the past two years. Though handicapped be- cause of the lack of equipment, the girls have done good work. The Domestic Art class had enrolled at the beginning of the year about twenty girls. In the present day of high prices it is essential that girls, who sooner or later assume the responsibilities of the home, should make a study of clothing, its care, cost, and construction. This group of girls has been taught all the fundamental processes in the art of designing and construction of suitable garments for a high school girl. The Domestic Science class had seventeen girls enrolled last Sep- tember, but the number has now dropped to fourteen. The selection, preparation, and source of foodstuffs has been studied. Because of the lack of equipment for the dining room, we have been unable to serve meals, however, menu planning has been studied. The one aim of the entire department has been to better equip the girls for the responsibilities of home making.