Bridgton High School - Corona Yearbook (Bridgton, ME)

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THE CORO A Published by the SlLMII'L'1'Zf.X' of Bridgtan High 5611001 Bridgton, Maine, 1933 Price 25 Cents THE CORONA STAFF Editor-in-Chief SHIRLEY DYER, '33 Business Manager CARL GALLINARI, '33 Assistant Editor THELMA BENNETT, '34 Assistant Business Maizager VVILLIAM FOSTER, '34 Associate Editors WILMA FLINT, '33 CHESTER HATCH, '33 GLADYS HAPWORTII, '34 CHARLES SToNE, '34 RUBY KNIGHT, '35 CARLTON VVARREN, '35 HENRY SHOREY, '36 PARKER STUART, '36 irofhotxoxaomxoxaocxorxoxxotxocaofxorxcxacxmoclal I hitnrials I gliilillilliciiiiltiiliiiilg INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION, AN ASSET OR LIABILITY? Previous to our last town meeting. there was heard in our homes, on the streets and at public gatherings dis- cussions of how the appropriations of the town could be curtailed. Many suggestions were given and among them was the suggestion that indus- trial education be dropped from the curriculum of our school. To the stu- dent, this seemed absurd, as industrial education is not a liability but rather an asset to our town. To prove this statement, let us draw your attention to its value. There are many students who attend our local high school, who, for various reasons, attend no higher institution of learning. They remain in our town, shifting for themselves and perhaps marrying and settling down right here in Bridgton. To the majority of this group, a knowledge of Latin, French. Chemistry and perhaps other studies required in the College Preparatory Course would be of little or no real value. The General Course offered in our school does not, of course, call for these subjects, yet what does it offer to those taking it, which will be of any material value unless they secure a position calling for the use of Mathe- matics? VVith the computating ma- chines of this Age of Technocracy such positions are few indeed. The fundamentals of English are imperative needs and a knowledge of Mathe- matics and minor sciences is very de- sirable, but without some other educa- tion the average graduate from this course finds himself or herself at loss

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6 THE CORONA when placed face to face With the many problems which are bound to arise in life. To illustrate the value of the In- dustrial Course, let us consider Domes- tic Science and Manual Training branches separately. First. what is the girl gaining from her course? She is learning how to cook, to sew intelli- gently, to manage the home, and to keep the family budget, all of which means much to the girl who some day marries and becomes a home-maker. On the other hand, should the girl re- main single through life, she still has that knowledge of cooking and sewing which will be found to be very prac- tical. Now let us take a glimpse at the boy taking Manual Training. He is re- ceiving a working knowledge of car- penters' tools. He is not expected to find himself a Finished carpenter or con- tractor upon graduation, but he will have learned certain fundamentals which may prove of untold value in later years. Besides being able to do the odd carpenter jobs which arise within the home, thus cutting down ex- penses, he may be able to further his education by experience in this work until he becomes able to make his live- lihood as a practical carpenter. Every man with the ability to correctly use carpenters' tools has a certain advan- tage over his brother to whom such tools are merely ''what-you-may-calb its that they cannot use. Thus we see that the average stu- dent of today, who cannot further his education in any one line, will have a better chance to make good in life as a citizen of tomorrow if he or she takes advantage of the opportunities offered in the Industrial Courses. Large city high schools have nearly as many branches to their Industrial Courses as there are trades. XVould the taxpayers support these courses unless they proved beneficial to the student? Of course not. Industrial Education Courses are assets to the taxpayers. THE DETENTION PERIOD The detention period was intro- duced into the school this year for the first time. The purpose of this extra period is to aid those needing help, for discipline, makeup work and for those who have failed to prepare lessons as- signed them. It has proved satisfac- tory to both teachers and students. The period starts ten minutes after the last dismissal bell. The pupils as- semble in a room designated by the teacher. This is done by small slips of paper, on which is the pupil's name, the time he must stay and the cause for detention. VVhile in the room the pupil must prepare the studies for the next day, as well as complete the les- sons which were not prepared, and then report to the teacher in charge. Each teacher stays at least one night a week and one must stay two nights. Now that spring is here no one seems anxious to stay and the detention classes are getting smaller. The period has been a great help to scholars who have missed school. They are able to get caught up in back les- sons as well as keep up in present studies.