Madison High School - Madisonian Yearbook (Madison Heights, MI)

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mew oArt CDepartment iiOf all the Arts, the Art of Life is the most subtle and the most profound? A clear idea as to the purpose of the study Of Art is important. The idea prevalent a generation and more ago, included nothing more than the achievement of technical skill. This view has now broadened to include a type of art education adapted to the needs of the great majority of people who will not follow the arts professionally, but who may and, for their own distinct benefit, should acquire through various art problems a finer taste and a deeper capacity for the appre- ciation of beautiful things. iiHowever fine a thing it may be to be an artist, it is a vastly finer thing to be an artist citizenfieLomdo Taft. Interest in Art may frequently be amused by the proper appeal to the student through point- ing out the connection of art to immediate con- ditions, or the very human interest in art with every people in the past as well as today. A thoughtful consideration of what modern life would be if every particle of art were banished will often prove a surpirse to many. Such an imaginary banishment must include every line, groove 0r moulding, every curve, form or decor- ation however sligh t, which is not practically needed, whose object is solely an improvement of appearance. The moment an Object of any kind or size is treated beyond the points of barest utility it has acquired an element of art. There is a conviction of the utter helplessness of humans ity without good art in Arthur Deanis quotation, iiThe call for Beauty! I heard the call tonight on the streets, in the stores, and in the movies. But it was feebly answered with lipstick, rouge, noise, jazz, imitations, crudities and human unlive- linessfi How much better it is for us to know that ftBeauty is Truth, Truth is Beautyii-Keats; tiA Work of art is a creation, not an imitatiOIW- Huger Elliot; itFor Art and Joy go together, with bold openness and high head, and ready halide fearing naught, and dreading n0 exposureiieMr. Whistler. It seems impossible not to feel an inter- est in art and it is hoped that even the lukewarm student may grow in enthusiasm as he progresses in his study. In general, the courses of art for high school are planned to satisfy the students natural im- pulse, desire for self-expression, to develop crea- tive imagagination, to clarify thought and ap- preciation 0f the beauty in nature and works of art. During the first year the principles under- lying all good forms of design are stressed. The mediums used are crayon, pencil, water colors and paper. The color theory is the first phase to be studied followed by careful application. Flowers, leaves and trees constitute the nature drawing. Lettering and poster work proves very helpful to the school as a whole. A foundation is laid for design work which is s t ress ed later. A design 127 ll; ll ll :1 HMHSL magi scrap book alfords a fine problem in hookbinding. The second year Continues the theory and appli- cation of every type of design along with the theory of lanscape and still-life drawings. The introduction of pastels as a medium well adapted for this type of work. The third and fourth years are filled with interesting problems of construc- tion, painting and modeling with the introduction of oil paints, dye, Clay, reed. wood, leather, and tetxiles. The first high school art class was organized in the fall of 1928. Exhibits were held at the Oak- land County T e a c h e r s Association at Pontiac, Michigan, and in the high school building. There is talent in the school and the Department is ex- pected to make a 1good showing as new classes are organized. MIRIAM S. MCCURDY, Supervisor. Social and Political Science Department Yesterday is Just Today Grown Oldii The History curriculum of Madison High School was designed primarily to assist the student in understanding the world of today. The perplexing problems which confront modern nations and their citizens did not originate over night. They are products of many years and often centuries. Surely, they cannot be solved intelligently and satisfactorily unless the particular conditions of their growth are known. Then, too, the experience of an individual is, of necessity, far too limited to suffice in guiding the organizations, institutions, new ideals and conceptions which are gradually evolving. History assists in judging the present actions of society and the individual, and in show- ing how past decisions have been right or wrong. The History Department 0 f fe rs a first year course in Civil Government and Occupations. The first is planned to acquaint the student with the government and political machinery of each com- munity and of our nation as a whole. The latter subject attempts to guide him in choosing his lifeis work, which each is encouraged to do and spend several days in actual observation. The next year is spent in gaining a view of the de- velopment of civilization from the earliest ages down to the present day. The text book used, ttOur World of Today and Yesterdayii by Robin- son, Smith and Breasted, was written by three well-known historians, who have been pioneers in making history not the total of wars and strife, but the story of manis progress through the cen- turies. The history work is concluded by a study of American history in the senior year including an analysis of conditions and problems of the United States. Muzzeyis tiAmerican History, is used as the text with reference material from re- lated texts and magazines. Throughout the entire courses special emphasis is placed on current events. MARGARET WILLIAMS. a cu w1929u w Fifterwo

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english cDepartment WNho seeks and loves the company of great Ideals, and moves among them, soon or late Wili learn their ways and language, unaware Take On their likeness. The English curriculum of the Madison High School oEers a four-yeelr course which includes em extensive field of study, namely: Literature, Com- position. Public Speaking, Debating, and Drama- tics. nLiterature, is the expression of the facts, the interpretation and the beauty of life, in language of such enduring;r charm that men treasure it and will not let it die. The Literature courses aim to develop in the pupil a love of reading by recreat- ing the past to him; by making him enter through his imagination into the experiences of others and by awakening his senses and feelings to the per- ception of the beauties of nature in the world about him. Literature expresses the emotion of the author and seeks to call forth the, same feel- ing in the reader. The study of Literature in the High School is based on selections Chosen because of their human interest, their appropriateness to the needs and ability of the pupil and their per- manent value. The ttLiterature and Life Series. by Greenlaw Miles, consisting of four volumes, one for each year, are so organized as to bring out certain fundamental relationships, such as the re,- lations of human brotherhood, the relation be- tween man and nature and the debt we owe to the pastethus the material studied seeks to con- nect the pupiiis reading with other interests and therefore the relation between literature and life is brought out. Literature in a course is not to he considered an end in itself, a body of facts to be memorized, but as an instrument through which the pupil may be initiated into the spiritual heritage stored up for him in books. Through the interpretation of liter- ature, the intelligence is free and a pupil cannot very well escape the necessity of thinking or rea- soned judgment. If, when a pupil leaves school, he is able to peruse with intelligence and under- standing any kind of book which a t t r a et 8 his attention, and can appreciate the beauties about him, the literature course will have accomplished its ultimate aim. The Composition work in the Department is, however, not siighted. Each English course re- quires theme writing; in addition, a study is made of the principles of Grammar and Rhetoric. Our study of tiTanneris Composition and Rhetoricii aims throughout to promote self-cultivation in correct and effective speech and writing. Oral extempnre speeches are required in the first two AMHSE E? years of English; in the third and fourth, more formal work is pursued in the technical study of Public Speaking and Debating. The last half of the Junior Year is devoted to the study of Drama- tics and at that time the Junior and Senior play is produced. The English Department meets adequately the exacting;r requirements of any college or universxty. EVA MA 1: TOMLINSON. Latin Department ttModern life owes its highest ideals, directly or indirectly, to the inspiration of Greece; it owes its whole structure to the creation of Rome? The good Latin student is interested in the history of Roman civilization. The studying of Latin creates within the pupil the desire to know the sources of the English language; it establishes a clear un- derstanding of the definition of words used in our daily vocabulary. The fact that three-fourths of the English language consists of Latin signifies the importance of the subject. The L'liman and Henry Texts are used in both the elementary and Caesar 'clusses. The presenta- tion of Cuesaris tiGailie War . Belli Galiici, is concentrated upon. The development of the races which today inhabit E ngla 11d, Germany and France. The second year course of study meets all requirements suggested in the report of the Classical Investigation. Mooreis orations of Cicero is the basic text used in the third year. Oratory which was accounted a fine ranking universally with poetry at its best and far above paint- ing and sculpture, played a role among the Greeks and Romans, difficult for us to comprehend. Two of the Special aims of the third year Latin may be here mentioned: To bridge the interval which separates Roman oratory from that of today, in setting forth Cicerois methods of public speaking; and to make some comparison of the Roamn insti- tutions with our own government. The supplementary work of the classes is based on Botsford's ttStory of Romeii; Johnstonis itPri- vate Life of the Romansii, Latin Notes, and the Classical Journal. All courses offered include reading, composition, and practical work in ety- mology. Our four-year Latin curriculum meets with the highest requirements for admission to the best universities. The Latin Department was established in the Madison High School, September, 1926. The first 9B class, which had an enrollment of fourteen pupils, met in the room which is now the library. Working with much diligence, the members of the Latin Department have kept in mind that ttLabor omnia vincit? B HSSIE STRA IG HT. maze? Z Fifty'On?

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eer EMHSF Science CDepartment The Science Department this year has offered courses in Biology and General Science. General Science being for the eighth grade and Biology for the ninth. Next year we are going to add courses in Physiography for the tenth grade, Chemistry for the eleventh grade and Physics for the twelfth grade. Physiogruphy includes the study of the various formations of the earth, soil and rock, also a study of the weather and its effects on the life on the earth. The study of Chemistry and Physics fur- nishes concrete objects for experiment, gives em- ployment for the imagination and provides sure means of controllingr operations. It trains the judgment by the way in which the nature of its subject matter favors self-eliminution. and finally the information which it yields considers the activ- ities which make up life. The majority of colleges and universities require but one year of laboratory science; uecording to the course pursued the requirements vary, that is, for an Engineering or Mining Course. both Physics and Chemistry are required. As our High School offers all four years of science. our graduates may meet the requirements of any college or university. KEITH TARRANT. $4anual cTraining CDepartment Manual Training is not taught in many High Schools because it is thought to be unnecessary in a general High School Course. I believe it should be taught because it gives training in the co-ordination of the brain and hands. It is some- thing the boys will use all the rest of their lives even if they do not take up a trade. One always has things to do about the home that requires the Same knowledge of the w orking of wood and handling of tools. Even if they do not work at it again, they will be able to recognize and appre- ciate good workmanship in things they see in later life. For those who will follow it for a trade, it will serve as an introduction to the shop work and a beginning in the correct use of tools in wood working. It will also help to hold the interest in school of those who would otherwise have dropped out to go to work. The course this year has been opened to the eighth, eleventh and twelfth grades. The course consisted of general shop problems. These prob- lems were of elementary nature, this being the first year Manual Training has been ottered in this school. The aim of the course is to teach the boys the value of making and using diagrams of their projects, also to get them acquainted with shop methods and with hand tools for wood work- ing. Some of the projects that have been coln- ijw wmzw L: JI if it L:.J pleted this your are: Book ends, book racks. mix- ingqr boards. necktie racks, meat board S, bird houses. sailboats. aeroplanes, as well as :1 number of toys painted in bright colors for the Christmas season. Our work this year has all been done by hand. but next year we hope to have some machinery to do our rough work. KEITH TARRANT. Home Economics With weights and measures just and true; oven of even heat; VVell-buttered tins and quiet nerves, sue- eess will be complete. The Home Economics or Home-Making Depart- ment has been newly organized this year. Through the efforts of Mrs. Moegle and the School Board the department has been equipped with furniture and utensils which will long endure the test of tlziily usage. In order to make the school laiborzh tory look more like a real home kitchen a touch of color has been supplied in using a cool green in the border of our towels and dishes . in green chair backs, on the collar and Cuffs 0f the stu- dents7 cooking smocks and in the luxuriant win- dow boxes of vines and geraniums Later curtains. will be hung, which will give the Home Economics Division a real home atmosphere. The object of this department is to teach the student the art of living through scientific study of the principles involved in the management of a home. Food study has been of primary interest this year including study of food principles, planning of balanced meals, marketing, preparation of foods and meal service In the meal service plan the stu- dent studies during the preparation project the well-equipped kitchen, its arrangement of furni- ture, list of supplies, harmony of color, etc. With the Serving of the meal the dining-rootn unit is introduced. In addition to the principles under- lying.r the study of the kitchen, table etiquette and the psychology of eating, are an important ele- nient. Breakfasts, luncheons, and dinners are studied as separate units so the student gets a very defi- nite idea of their plan in the days diet and their special relation to the whole duyis united meal plan. The seen 11 d division of Home Economics at Madison School is the cafeteria. Here balanced meals are cooked and served daily by the students. Visitors are always welcome and many have ac- cepted the. invitation. Through the cafeteria it has been possible to serve various banquets to show the appreciation of the school to the various groups who have done some special service. Special s t u d e n t banquets have been served this year to the Glee Club, Bas- ketball teams and to the Senior Class. GRACE LOimiaLL. Fifty'ThTee