Medina High School - Mirror Yearbook (Medina, NY)

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M l i Bs. T 1 n WWW I 1 ERMIE M. BOARDMAN, JOHN A. MARTIN, WILLIAM S. TODD, A-5- B.S., A.M. Junior High School General General Science: General Physics: Chemistry Science: Social Studies Biology SCIENCE Science is the sum of universal knowl- edge. Through the Science Department, Medina High School endeavors to develop i in the student broader relationships with the forces and materials of his environment, an attitude of liberality and a spirit of 1 T i i c i LAURA G. KING, FRANCES H. DeLlSLE RUDENCK E- MAT50 ' A.B., A.M. Junior High School Junior High School Mathematics Mathematics Industrial Arts: Mathematics and science. MATHEMATICS Mathematics has been said to be the very key, to civilization. Upon it depend architecture, trade, engineering, navigation, Accuracy, clear thinking, a desire for proof--these are the objectives of the inquiry concerning the value of science in modern life and an appreciation of this value. The department hopes to develop in the student an ability to distinguish between tact and theory, a habit of basing iudgments on fact, the power to make keen observations, and the willingness to change opinions on the basis of new evidence. Students are trained in these aims through class discussion, notebook work, laboratory demonstration, experimentation in a well equipped laboratory, microscopic work, quizzes, and comprehensive tests. The Science Department hopes to help conserve wild life and to develop better health habits, ' thus serving the community in two very important ways. The courses offered are tour: general science, general biology, chemistry, and physics. The Science Club for Junior High School students and the Nature Study Club for tenth, eleventh, and . h. twelfth grades are connected with t is department. math department. The pupil interested in mathematics has the following courses from which to choose in Senior High School: elementary algebra, plane geometry, solid geometry, intermediate algebra, and trig- onometry. The student is given the greatest amount of mathematical training that he desires, and application of this knowledge thus gained to the world of today is stressed. Students who wish to delve more deeply into mathematical problems have the oppor- tunity of joining the Mathematics or Slide Rule Club, which studies in detail the slide rule and engineering methods and whose twenty-five members try to solve difficult mathematical riddles. With the aid, of the slide rule calculation may be quickly and accurately made. ln the field of higher mathematics special study is given to the future problems of the student who expects to major in math at college or to attend a technical school. THEORY ann Ti-ieoaem I2 'T' 2 mst

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VING L NEEDHAM, B.S. IR Junior High School Social Studies 5 Spelling Ti-ie wonifb sei LH SOCIAL SCIENCE, FOREIGN LANGUAGE ' d'o ts. There- l-listory is a repetition of even fore, by studying the failures and successes of p ' rofit by their experiences. Among the aims of the Social Studies Department are many of the utmost import- ance: to give the pupil a knowledge of the past which will help him to interpret more adequately modern society, to aid him in tracing and understanding those historical situations which tend to develop tolerance and respect toward people of other lands, to develop an awareness of all sides of federal and international problems, to encourage the student to read current magazines, newspapers, and books, thereby developing his sense of evaluation, and to promote good, all-round citizenship. The courses offered in this department of the Senior High School are: modern and ancient European history, American history, economic citizenship, and advanced social studies. The Social Science Department has carried out several projects during the year, viz., the mapping of the dangerous spots in Medina, the special study of voting at primary and regular elections, the investiga- tion of different occupations, and the tion of a bulletin board on current revious generations, we can p prepara events. l , i GRETA M. AMES, B.S. Social Studies M l r Through the modern media of ra i , newspapers, and swift, safe travel, we are constantly aware of our international neigh- bors. The Department of Foreign Languages endeavors to foster a more friendly spirit towards these foreign people as well as to provide a wealth of information and pleas- ure to those who can understand foreign expressions in literature, radio programs, and movies, Foreign languages are very valuable in industry, commerce, and travel ' ' tific informa- a tion and research. nd are indispensable for scien French students of Medina High School subscribe to French newspapers and corre- spond with French boys and girls. ln order to develop a fluency in the spoken lan- guage, a French day is held once a month, when all pupils of French ll, lll, and IV must spea ' l e throughout the day. k to one another in that anguag This year the Latin l class presented a . ,, , . h play, A Day Without Latin, depicting t e practical value of Latin in understanding ' ll the English language. Latin I and t at t dents also held a Roman banque , s u which many Roman customs were revived in food, dress, and entertainment. I I l , HELEN L. GILLMEISTER RALPH EGGLESTON, B.S. Junior High School Social A.B B S Studies Library, Social Studies l T' l i MARY- LEVIS, A.B., A.M. RUTH E. DeLAND Lating Social Studies A.B. A M French RGE

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HEALTH, INDUSTRIAL ARTS A sound mind and a sound body, invaluable to every student, is made he Health Department. possible through t Once every year the pupils of Medina High School are given advice concerning their roblems and habits through health examinations and personal confer- ences with the school doctor and nurse. The physician frequently inspects the school environment in order that the students individual p may be kept in the most healthful atmos- phere possible while in school. Once yearly each pupi System is given an opportunity to have his teeth examined and cleaned by a dental hygienist employed by the school. Guidance clinics are conducted for those The Health Department also checks on pupils absent from school because of illness, thereby helping to avoid the spread of disease, More direct health training, however, is given through the gymnasium department, which offers regular gymnastics, corrective exercises, and extra-curricular athletic activities, which not only serve to build strong muscles and healthy bodies, but also strive to promote good sportsmanship in the intramural and interscholastic sports I in the Medina having problems of adjustment. which it sponsors throughout the year. The Industrial Arts Department offers a wide variety of subjects to the pupil manual training: mechanical drawing, woodworking, printing, bookbind- ing, auto mechanics, electricity, and metal work. Through these subjects, according to the New York State Industrial Arts syllabus, it is hoped to motivate an interest in and create knowledge about the principal fields of industry and the educational and occupational opportunity related thereto, to develop manual ability in the use of common tools, to increase knowledge of industrial products and processes, to provide an opportunity for creative expression through the medium of tools and materials, and to explore the boys' inclinations, inter- ests and abilities in occupational pursuits, The printing classes print weekly about 950 copies of the M.H.S. News, besides programs, tickets, and schedules for other departments, while other industrial classes have repaired and constructed numerous articlesof school property. Special training is given also in the care and repair of interested in machines. For the eighth grade Open House, the Industrial Arts Department prepared a special bulletin board display showing the proiects mastered by students in wood- working and general metals. WIL l W I ,av for '7 ffl' l THOMAS S. FERGUSON, LIAM I-I. MATSON WALTER C. VanBUREN, Industrial Arts -8.5. 3.5. Industrial Arts Physical Education-Boys SKILL R , Y l 1 4 1 l 7 MARY C SINCLAIR GERTRUDE VA NDERBROOK EDITH L. GRANT, R.N. . H ' nist Physical Education-Girls Health Teacher I 3 Y' T W FITID Dental ygie VIGOR