Medina High School - Mirror Yearbook (Medina, NY)

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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

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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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Industrial Arts Romsiuck E. MATSON Oswego Normal Oswego Normal Shop Work Shop Work Syracuse University Aulo mechanics' ha .v re air lhe iriver. J' P 161 W11.i.1AM H. MArsoN R. RANSOM MATTOON, B.S. VICTORIA PETERSON Albany Teachers' College Priniing Home Eronornifs THE FACULTY Industrial Arts OODWORKING, automobile me- chanics, and mechanical drawing are taught by Mr. William Matson. The chief aims of these subjects are to develop manual ability in the use of common tools that will help the pupil in his daily activities and to increase his knowledge of industrial products and processes. These aims are stimulated by the construction of projects and the presentation of the related information pertaining to them. Mr. R. R. Mattoon offers printing and bookbinding which aim to teach stu- dents to make layouts of pleasing de- sign for the usual jobs required of a printer. A sense of satisfaction in using the hands accurately and an apprecia- tion of the artistic and the useful are among the assets of this course. By way of making the individual student better for his post-school life he is given, by this course, an appreciation of good printing and a knowledge of the proper care and repair of books. Woodworking, electricity, and general metal work are taught to all interested students by Mr. Roderick Matson. The aims of these courses are to de- velop in the pupil an interest in avoca- tional activities of an industrial char- acter and to explore the boy's inclina- tions, interests, and abilities in occu- pational pursuits. To this end the Airplane Club was organized, an ex- hibit of industrial arts, projects was presented, and demonstrations made for the seventh grade Open House Program. The courses in home economics aim to develop a standard of living and appre- ciation of the value of personal and social development in the high school girl, and to help students become better home makers. Under Miss Victoria Petersonhs guidance a home economics club has been organized this year to create more interest in these subjects dealing with foods, clothing, home management and nursing, child care, and housekeeping.