Marshall High School - John Quill Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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I6 cloihing home economies The home economics classes lhis year sfudied and 'rhe aclual prepararion of meals 'formed a par? family relarions and discussed lhe requiremenrs of of The course. Food and clolhing budgels were ideal family life. The planning of nulrifious meals considered as well as rules for inlellligenr buying. experimenfal sfafions business department Many courses in business educarion were many people lesfed in co-operafive courses or offered This year ro our furure secrefaries. Typing. in office pracrice. By serving as sludenl' secrelaries shorrhand, bookkeeping, and business law were or srudenr messengers, ofhers gained experience available. These provided a foundafion which in The business field.

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latin language department Pupils in classes ot Spanish and French used recordings by native speakers to accompany their textbook reading lessons. During Their tree time they listened to the disks in order to improve Their pronunciation ot the toreign language. .,,,, the history This year the social studies department devot- ed considerable time to The current national and international scene. This tactor in the curriculum prepared the students to be better citizens. a chiet concern ot our school. Along with the history Various Types ot sound tilms in Spanish and French were shown tor the tirst time this year. Films narrated in English emphasized some ot the values ot Latin and modern toreign languages. department ot the past, the curriculum helped all the students to be more intelligent toward national and world problems and thus not only become citizens ot the United States but citizens ot the world. general education I 5

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practical arts The practical arts classes in our school were not only tor tundamental training in a certain cratt or tor the tun ot it, but students were taught how to think in an organized manner and how to co-operate on the iob. Three ot the boys, Louis Acierno, Benjamin Lucitti, and Ronald Morales, won certiticates and cash awards tor their achievements in metal shop trom the Ford lvlotor Company. wood shop art department ln the art department the students were taught to express themselves in their tavorite media. By supplying pupils with brushes, paints. and helptul guidance, the prospective artists not only improved their drawing skill but enioyed the experience. Some ot the proiects this year were posters tor the various campaigns, art work tor the Scholastic Art Exhibit. photograms and sketches tor the yearbook. voice class Under the directions ot Mr. Singleton, vocal training was made available tor pertecting solo work. Through the use ot vocal exercises, proper control ot the breathing muscles, and recording tacilities. the singers developed poise and personality plus a well-rounded repertoire. metal shop I7 art