Medina High School - Mirror Yearbook (Medina, NY)

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The Fine Arts THE FACULTY KATHERINE F. GORMAN ESTHER J. PETERSON CARL HULSHOFF Syracuse University Fredonia Normal Eastman School of Music Art 7r. H. S. dr! Wind I nslrumenlxg Band HE aims of the Art Department are to arouse enthusiasm in and appreciation of the arts, to develop creative ability and hand skill, and to raise the standard of public taste. These aims are stimulated by application of the principles learned to every-day life and by actual participation in art activities. The curriculum includes representation 1, 2, 3, 5. The work in these courses is done in pencil, charcoal, pastels, and pen and ink. Design I, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 9 are also taught by Mrs. Katherine F. Gorman. These courses include lettering and poster work, color study, com- mercial art, interior decorating, crafts, and costume design. Not all these subjects, how- ever, are taught during one semester. Only those for which there is a demand are offered during one term. In general, the work of this The art :lanes .stage a marionetle show. 141 department aims to make the student in- dependent and self-reliant in his school life. He must originate his own ideas and carry them out in his own way without any aid except constructive criticism. The Senior Art Club was formed in 1936 for those students who had completed two units of art work. The Junior High School Art Department, in- structed by Miss Esther Peterson, aims to assist each child to develop his creative ability, to help him satisfy his desire for beauty and lastly to train him to appreciate the work of others. These aims are stimu- lated through various class projects, and to further foster the development of co-opera- tion and interest the Junior Art Club has been formed. Music HE aims of the department of music are to develop self-expression, con- centration, and appreciation of good music, to furnish enjoyment for the student body and community, and to stimulate school spirit. In 1935 the Dance Band was created under Mr. Carl HulshoE's direction, and it now plays at noon dances and has partici- pated in several assemblies. The bands give the students something to take

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BY DEPARTMENTS Social Studies HE Junior High Social Science Department offers three courses-geography, United States history, and economic citizenship. Both geography and history are required in the Junior High School, while economic citizenship is essential for meeting the qualifications of the new high school diploma. To know other countries is to know one's own better, and geography makes no exception to the rule. The geography de- partment, through movies, pictures, slides, maps, and classroom discussions endeavors to create for the individual student a vivid mind picture ofthe peoples of other nations. A new respect is thus gained for other nations and for their contributions to the world. As a result of this newly-found respect, the student finds himself bound to his fellow brethren by a strong, yet intangible, web of deep understanding. In addition to its geo- graphical work, the department aids the pupil in his choice of the various worldly occupations open to him as a graduate. The history department also is instrumental in the completion of every student's book of knowledge. It points out the back- ground of beginnings in American history, gives an appreciation of the attitudes and ideals which make American life glorious. It vitalizes history, and, by linking the past with the present, in- terprets current trends. This increases interest in newspaper read- ing, which, in turn, makes for more versatile conversationalists. Economic citizenship, the last subject ofthe Junior High Social Studies Department, deals with the structure of government and business. Commonly used terms, together with every-day happenings, are defined and made clear, so that the student is no longer in the dark about political topics, legislative and judicial, and, as a result, is able to think independently. He becomes conversant with his duties as a citizen and is, therefore, of greater value to his community. A Stamp Club, which plays a large part in creating an inter- national attitude, holds regular meetings. A Ifunior High group ronriders nalionai mbjectr. Social Studies RALPH Eccuasi-oN, B.S. Buffalo Teachers' College ffr. H. S. Social Studies R. ARTHUR GAISER, B.S. Alfred University Sofia! Siudiesg General Science Invmo L. Neem-IAM, B.S. Buffalo Teachers' College Geography lI3

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BY DEPARTMENTS with them the rest of their lives. Some pupils become professionals, others play at college, and their music helps earn their way, While still others realize the benefits by making many friends and creating a spirit of good fellowship. Other music courses pertain to instruc- tion in the use of the violin, the viola, and the cello. The Junior and Senior Orchestras, under the direction of Mr. Frederick Smith, are very active or- ganizations which aim to develop a technical mastery of the various instru- ments enabling students to play and to appreciate good music. This year the orchestra participated in the Northwestern New York State Band and Orchestra Con- test held at Lockport, New York. To create a desire for better music and to develop the voice of the boy or girl in Junior High School is the purpose of Miss Eleanor L. Heather's work in Junior High. This class of music participated this year in the Seventh Grade Open House Program, and to better stimulate the aims of the group, there has been organized the Junior High School Glee Club, through which students learn voice, pitch, and volume. This method of expressing themselves provides an outlet for the emotions of children of this age and aids them in the cultivation of the art of co-operation. It is one of the best opportunities a child of l FREDERICK E. SMITH, A.B. Allegheny College String I nstrumenlfg Orcheylm ELEANOR R. HEATHER Fredonia Normal 712 H. S. Murir The Fine Arts A Music :lust hard al work! Junior High School age may have-that of self-expression and individual independence. For the high school boy or girl Miss R. Belle Cooper oifers courses in the study of theory, in elementary harmony, and in advanced harmony. Credit is also given for chorus, band, orchestra, and private study of vocal and instrumental music. Through these courses the students acquire a new breadth of life, new skills, and a wider appreciation of music. The classes are all engaged in various projects which will stimulate their desire for better music. For instance, the class in advanced harmony has this year been writ- ing original marches for the piano. By this means talent heretofore undiscovered is brought to light, talent already recognized is developed. R. BELLE COOPER New England Conservatory Muxirg Glee Clubx II5