Richburg Central School - Quill Yearbook (Richburg, NY)

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Future Freshmen Lower Grades Grade Six: The recent change in the sixth grade curriculum is very interesting for it is consti- tuted as follows: Colonial period in history; South America and the Old World in geography; English Grammar; English Literature; arithmetic; science; spelling; oral and silent reading; hand- writing. and the special courses offered. Grade Five: The fifth grade continues the work of the fourth. Each pupil familiarizes himself with the dictionary, writes paragraphs and letters, studies fractions, decimals, and begins denominate numbers. The geography of his state, nation, and continent is part of his work together with the background of American History in Europe dur- ing the Middle Ages and the period of diseovery. Grade Four: This grade is seemingly difficult. It is marked as the beginning of intense use of text books, of independent work, greatly in- creased vocabulary, speaking and writing of good sentences, long division, fractions. and problem solving. Modem and primitive conditions of liv- ing are studied and compared. Grade Three: By the time our small pupils reach the third grade they become more earnest in their study. Geography is begun, chiefly based on the child’s observation of weather, land ana water forms, industries, and necessities of life. The English aim is self expression, grammar and poetry, and arithmetic includes practically all the fundamentals of elementary mathematics. Giadr Two: Attention is given to character- building. training in cooperation, and molding of healthy minds and bodies. Pupils learn to carry in addition, borrow in subtraction, and multiply by two. three, five. ten. They become more proficient in spelling and reading; study stories and poems, and learn the mechanics of written and oral composition. Grade One: Scholarship was formerly considered the chief aim of education—today, citizenship tends to take its place. The aim of the first grade is to accomplish the old objective as well as the new. An effort is made therefore, to appeal to the tastes of children in order to stim- ulate their ambitions and thus give direction and purpose to “reading, ’riting and Tithmetic.” [ 18]

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Freshman Class English English: The old oraer changeth, yielding to the new.” Since English is an uninterrupted study in a child's school life and should be cor- related with all other subjects in the curriculum, the 1934 syllabus provides a continuous program for junior and senior high and places emphasis on pupil differences, interests, and liabilities. Listed under requirements are composition, oral and written; reading of classical and modem litera- ture; study of periodicals; library instruction; all types of letter writing, and functional grammar. The subdivisions of these main heads are numer- ous and aim to teach the student to observe, reason, imagaine. investigate, unaerstand. and re- flect on the daily activities at home, in school, in the open, or on the street. Close observation and keen awareness of life, as it exists, is offered in the reading program as outlined. Well read persons do not hesitate to participate in public discussions nor to enter written contests for they have thoughts and the confidence of clear, courte- ous. and interesting expression. Advanced students have been given this op- portunity recently by preparing 1.500 words for publication in the local newspaper. These columns have created the need for a more extensive course, therefore journalism or news writing will be of- fered in September 1935. Not to make journalists of high school pupils but to teach the value of accurate record.ng of facts, development of thought concerning current problems, meeting the world in a business-like way. and the acceptance of criticism not always favorable, will be the aim. Grades Grade Fight: The eighth grade embodies a great transitional period in the school’s curriculum and is particularly fitted to meet the mental needs of the child as he builds for himself a background for his high school course. In addition to the regular grade subjects, fundamentals in science, algebra, and vocational guidance are presented. What can be of more importance to the ele mentary pupil than the latter, in planning for the specific course in high school, which is suit- able to meet individual needs—in school or in the world? -------- viic ocrcuwi graue is to shape the student's intelligence and char- acter into a workable pattern. This department must bridge the gap between the simplified work of the lower grades and the definite change in curriculum of the high school department, so that the student will gradually become acclimated to new- conditions and will thus proceed with more confidence. [ 17 ]

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Soccer Team School Song Among the hills of Allegany Stands our Richburg School Keeping watch o'er hill and valley Tis our Alma Mater true, We will always love it dearly As each boy and girl should do So let everyone defend it For we re proud of you. When our school days all are over And we’re far away All our good times will be ended But the memories will not stray, We will not forget our teachers Nor our friends so tried and true And the fun we’ve had together In Richburg Central School. —Arloine Corbin ’37 Cheer Leaders Ruth Strickland Ella Belle Wightman Betty Sherwood Evelyn Rogers Our Creed As a student of Richburg Central School. I will endeavor to take this pledge seriously in school, on the street, and in interscholastic contests. I will be loyal—to teachers, classmates, and all with whom I am associated. I will respect—school property. I will support school activities—either as a reliable participant or an as enthusiastic booster. I will be democratic—in school relationships. I will be an example of punctuality and neat- ness. personally and in all my work. I will do more than is required; I will go cheer- fully the “second mile.” I will regard my education which should return dividends and to the public. as an investment to me, my parents. [ 19j