Richburg Central School - Quill Yearbook (Richburg, NY)

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Boys’ Second Team Athletics Athletics: All school programs should contribute to the aims of education. Any activity, method, policy, device, or administratrive technic that does not make positive contributions to these aims, has no place in the schools. Athletics constitute an integral and important part of the educational program. Each child has the opportunity to enjoy a variety of sports and games during his school career so that special int::ests and abilities may be developed toward the creat.on cf a hobby along active lines. In- telligent utilization of leisure time spent in de- veloping more cultured minds; broader, nobler spirits, ana more healthy, virile bodies will bene- fit mankind. The Value of Commercial The Value cf the Commercial Courses in High Schcc.: The best preparation for life is par- ticipation in life. Every student is a vital part of a business community. In his daily experiences and activities he uses consiantly the goods and services that business as a great social agency- pi ovides. The better he understands and ap- preciates business, the more intelligently he can live in his community. The school offers four courses for this fu- ture preparation. Introduction to Business gives the student a view of the field of business and a ds him in determining his advanced progress, and also serves as a splendid background for later business courses. Bookkeeping, which acquaints the students with the use of business papers and Courses in High School methods of recording in proper books, is perhaps the most essential subject taught as no business management can be efficient without an accurate record of financial condition. The convenience and economy of time and energy gained through the efficient use of the typewriter cannot be over- stressed. Commercial law does not pretend to make lawyers of the pupils but it does aim. how- ever. to give them a comprehensive basic knoweldge of law as applied to business affairs. Whether destined for a career in one of the professions, on the farm, in the business office, factory, or in homemaking, every scholar makes constant use throughout life of commodities that business offers. The individual can use those goods only to the extent of his knowledge and appreciation of them. I 13 ]

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Boys’ First Team Physical Education Physical Education is that phase of education which is concerned with the organization and leadership c? children in the muscle activities. to gain the development and adjustment inher ent in these activities according to social stand aids. This diagram is self-explanatory: PHYSICAL EDUCATION Health Development 1. Organic development 2. Vitality 3. Posture 4. Muscular skills 5. Others Social Efficiency 1. Courage 2. Initiative 3. Self Control 4. Perseverance 5. Honesty 6. Justice 7. Courtesy 8. Co-operation 9. Sympathy 10. Loyalty Culture 1. Information 2. Sympathy 3. Understanding 4. Appreciation a. Physical Laws b. Human Nature c. Rhythm and Music 6. Others 1 12]

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Orchestra Music Music: The function of music in the public schools is to produce a generation of people who can hear, enjoy, and make music in its proper proportion of Rhythm. Melody. Harmony. Ninety- nine out of a 100 hear it in the following propor- tions: RHYTHM. Melody, harmony. The first grade children are taught by rote, which procedure is followed through to the third grade where they begin to read music for them- selves. In the higher g.ades they learn the ele- mentary theory of music. At the same time a child may study any instrument through class lessons. As soon as they are sufficiently ad- vanced they are allowed to play in the orchestra or band. The orchestra in Richburg Central School has maae definite progress in its year and a half of training and was commended by Dr. Carter. State Supervisor of Music. The band which is composed mostly of begin- ners in the grades will be slower in development than the orchestra which is mainly high school students. The Glee Club is composed entirely of students frcm the eighth grade and high school, who study voice production, tone quality, and try to become better sight readers. Art Art: In all progressive schools, art is taking on a new significance, since it is no longer consid- ered an intruder on life, but a real part of every phase of school experience. It is a means of expressing individuality and initiative. In the grades, especially in the lower grades, children have much creativeness which when given direc- tion enables them to do some very interesting work in the field of art. This department does not aim to teach the child to ••draw but if a child has ability in that type of art. to give him an opportunity for develop- ment. The objective, however, is for a better appreciation of art in school life, home life, and civic life. To that end. color theory, balance, rhythm, and other art principles are taught. Har- mony of colors for clothing, furniture, and outdoor decorations, also how to improve the appearance of houses by correct balance of shrubbery and aecorations. are topics considered. Art has its place on every school program be- cause of its practical use. its ability to make one’s surroundings more beautiful, and the appreciation of the time required to accomplish any work worthwhile. [ 14 ]