Galion High School - Spy Yearbook (Galion, OH)

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O. E, HILL Superintendent ISABEL MONROE Secretary no Sup 'rintendfnt E. ll. PICKERING Principal MARY ANN CASEY Secretary to Principal ADMINISTRATION IS EIINTIIULLING UHGIINIZATIIIN Galion Schools have endeavored to ob- tain an outstanding democratic spirit in varied activities, and in quality of work. The State High School inspector especial- ly noted this and the cooperative admin- istration, as represented by the board of education, the superintendent, the prin- cipal and the students council. The or- ganization has credited much of its pro- gress in training for democracy to the fact that democracy can thrive only where it is permitted to be practiced. Defense courses, vocational education, music activities, training, nursing and in- terest clubs have been organized as a service to our community. These are in conjunction with an academic curricula which offers the needed requirements for college. Administration, primarily spealcing, is the controlling organization. Its respon- sibility is to offer to the citizens of Gal- ion and the vicinity the very best in edu- cation. This means the social develop- ments of school age children as well as the vocational and academic develop- ment, and has been referred to as avo- cational. Clubs, radio, visual education, music and home making, in addition to a factual curricula, are giving that train- ing necessary for a fuller life. The visiting teacher's program is a definite phase of the purported type of administration, Our visiting nurse has as- sumed numerous problematical cases of attendance and poor school work. Solu- tions are more permanent than by the forced attendance laws. Education is closely aligned with civic pride and interest. For this reason the appointment of advisory committees in many fields has helped affect school problem solutions. Active Parent-Teach- ers groups and others identified with the school organization have aided in deter- mining policies for our school.

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A STUDENTS VIEWPUINT UF GALIUN HIGH SBHUUL Students entering Galion High School have the opportunity to procure a well- rounded education. A versatile program has been arranged to fit a variety of needs. Here we can prepare for college, Pursue an academic course, of learn a vocation. We are attending school to learn to live, to meet the problems that will con- front us in the future. We are building life foundations. An outstanding example of the training that can be received is the shop program. Boys who are interested, gain actual experience for earning a liv- ing in our city's industries. They take an English course taught to meet their needs and other subjects also adapted to them. Similar is the commercial field. When the students have studied general busi- ness training, bookkeeping, shorthand and typing, they can, as seniors, partici- pate in a cooperative system. Other sub- jects to help them are consumerys educa- tion, retail selling and business English. Upon graduation, each senior will have had three years of English and literature in some form. Emphasis is placed on such projects as letter writing and correct use of our language. School newspapers are published by the journalism classes. In speech, the proper delivery of ideas is practiced. Correct English is a social asset as well as being of use in business life. To each of us, whether interested ac- tively or as voters, our government is vital. Students of history can relate how this has been so since the beginning of time. In civics, history and problems of democracy, the long saga of time and problems are presented for our benefit. These subjects are a challenge for us to better the conditions under which we and our posterity must live. Latin and German give us insight into the ideas of other peoples. We learn the diverse methods by which our language came into being. A well-educated person should be able to convey thoughts in an- other language. To some students, science is interest- ing. It is best for everyone to know a little bit about our environment. Marvel- ous advancement in better living has been made in this field. General and senior science, biology, physics and chemistry are preliminary preparation for a life work. In architecture, science, carpentry, com- merce and surveying, to mention a few vocations, mathematics is essential. High school students may elect general mathe- matics, algebra, advanced algebra and plane and solid geometry. Supplementary to home training for girls is the possible four years of home economics covering nutrition, clothing, household management, care of children, and the girl in relation to her environ- ment. The trip to the art museum illustrates the development of appreciation for art taught to the boys and girls who have elected this subject. These people seek to understand the idea protrayed in a picture by some skilled artist. This gives a broader view on means of expression as well as personal enjoyment. The ap- preciation of beauty received can be util- ized in other ways in life, They have also learned to create beauty. There are few students who do not like music of some type. In our school we have an extraordinarily well developed music department composed of band, or- chestra, chorus and recently a dance band. The varying innovation of swing into the regular band and the special dance group meets the choice of those not interested in the more classical form. The radio has brought to us music when our organizations were unable to do so. On the Wednesday programs, we had semi-classics in addition to lighter numbers. Several times the '!Cavalcade of America was given as were literary discussions, skits, and similar entertain- ment. There is no doubt that each of us received some enjoyment during these periods. At least once a week we assembled in the auditorium for a program of music, round table discussion, debate, circus, lec- ture, plays, rallies, drama or some other entertainment. Then, before Easter and on other appropriate occasions we gather- ed for a period of worship. These assem- blies have developed us as no other phase of school life could. Under the classifi- cation of visual education we saw numer- ous movies throughout the year. The out- standing ones were the March of Time. We are interested in the present and fu- ture even more than the past. Few schools have this advantage as we do. Our High School is a friendly place where we learn many things, have much fun and improve our ability for living in our home, community and a great nation. I am proud to have Galion High School as my alma mater.

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SUHUUL BUAHU PHUMUTES UE The city of Galion has always been in- terested in having a Board of Education composed of individuals who are inter- ested in progress. Several policies have been initiated by the present Board of Education which are in complete keep- ing with the current national develop- ment. They have been very interested in the welfare of each and every individual in the school system and have formulated their policies in accordance with this phi- losophy. Special attention has been directed to the securing of a personnel interested in developing the features of the school program which go for a broader inter- pretation of living. In formulating policies the Board of Education has recognized that health is the most important principle of educa- tion, and that it is necessary for each and every boy and girl in the public school to recognize the importance of proper body care. Emphasis has also been placed upon the importance of the prop- er social adjustment for boys and girls of school age. The Board has concurred The Board in Executive Session H MUUHAUY with the school ogicials in the import- ance of limited activities which will give every youngster an opportunity to under- stand the import of his mental reactions. As is indicated by the curriculum of the school, the importance of the social stud- ies has been recognized. Throughout the twelve years of the student's school life he is required to take eleven years of social science. This is due to a conviction by the Board of Education and school officials that knowledge of the practices of government and the structure and working of society will contribute much to the student becoming a good citizen of our democracy. We realize that only when students are properly trained for this field, can they become participants in a democratic society. It is also recognized that students will only become prepared by actually practicing democracy in their school life. The Spy certainly has a place in this type of program. A survey of this publi- cation shows the activities of the Galion Senior High School and tells a complete story of the student life. Louise John B. P. Mansheld P. A. Murr H. W. Sanderlin C. Adams V. Pres. Pres. Clerk