Madison High School - Mahisco Yearbook (Madison, FL)

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Jfome Economics One year of Home Economics is required, and three more years are elective one of which is a course in Family Living that is open to Senior girls and boys. The Home Economics course consists of more than just stitching and stirring. Mrs. Clare Morrow, MHS Home Economics teacher, is planning her daily lessons. Mrs. Morrow graduated from Florida State College for Women. Upon graduation she received a B. S. Degree in Home Economics. Mrs. Morrow has added much to the Home Economics program and we are very proud of her and her department. In the unit on Child Growth and Development, the Ninth grade girls and the Senior girls and boys study the proper care of a young child. In class they work and practice with a lifesize doll. They get more ex- perience by keeping the PTA nursery. 22

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D ep artin en Students are learning to sing Spanish songs. Singing is an enjoyable as well as effective way to learn a foreign language. Some students often accompany the songs by using instru- ments. Mrs. Whitman, Spanish teacher, encourages class participation. She be- lieves that learning a lang- uage must come about through living it. Listening and repeating the exercises found on tapes is also part of Spanish class- room activity. By hearing native Spaniards talk, these students can perfect a Spanish accent. Mrs. Whitman, Spanish teacher, believes this is necessary because one cannot say that he has learned Spanish without employing the sounds of the language. These students practice dialogues written in Spanish. The constant speaking of Spanish in class makes it easier for Spanish students to comprehend the language that they are learning. Words and phrases typical of the Spanish speaking people are included in these dialogues. 21

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eparhneni Clothing instruction is given in the selection of patterns and materials, proper cutting of garments, fitting and finishing them. Good grooming prac- tices remain an important part. Dis- cussions on suitable style, color, and fabric combinations present the more imaginative side of clothing. The planning of balanced, nutri- tious meals using the Basic Four Foods Groups is as important as the actual perparation and serving of good meals. In all phases of this course the practice of using good manners is stressed. A semester course in Housing and Home Furnishings is offered this year for the first time. Students have re- finished old furniture, made bed spreads, pillows, pillow cases, recovered lamp shades and made other articles for the home. 23