Medina High School - Mirror Yearbook (Medina, NY)

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I . J ff. 1, 4, g, ,IW A 4 tr bg ,cf L A7 ,, , fl T T V f if' li fr V ' i.-5555 ,. 1 -If! .i THE HEART Through the Heart, the emblem of literary, dramatic, musical, and social activities, the student finds an outlet for associated enjoyment of eXtra-curricu- lar Work. In the field of publications, literary talent-both journalistic and creative -is unfolded. The Dramatic Clubs de- velop industry, poise, self-expression, and a good sense of humor. Social cul- ture, school spirit, and a pleasing per- sonality are fostered in the social clubs. The musical organizations develop tal- ent and an appreciation of the best in music. The Hobby Clubs give students the opportunity to exchange ideas and to enlarge the field of their own Work. Altogether, the club Work of M. H. S. is a very necessary and vital part in the education of the youth of Medina.

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VOCATIONAL TRAINING DEPARTMENT Medina High School provides almost unlimited opportunities for education in vocational pursuits. The agricultural classes have sponsored several ex- hibits, viz., one at the Orleans County Pair and another, an apple exhibit, at the lndustrial Exposition held at the Medina Armory. Again, the agricultural sections participated in judging con- tests at the Syracuse State Fair and at the New York State College of Agri- culture of Cornell University. Parallel to the activities of the regular classes is an P. F. A. Club, in which students carry on constructive educational pur- suits. Nor has the commercial department been less instrumental in the develop- ment of a sound vocational training. Bookkeeping, stenography, typewriting, and commercial law courses teach precision and resourcefulness, intelli- gent and efficient business manage- ment. These courses contribute to a clear understanding of business terms, procedure, requirements, and adminis- tration. Especially important to the future welfare of the students has been the installation of a vocational guidance council headed by Mrs. Hinckley. This council proposes to advise and to guide but never to force the individual into a decision. Special programs, un- employment service, and the untang- ling of personal problems are but a few of the more direct benefits of the Council. A special feature of its work this spring has been vocational talks by experts to upper classmen during the Activities Period. THE INDUSTRIAL ARTS lndustrial training is apportioned among several different types of clas- ses in Medina High School. Printing students receive training in the elements of hand composition, stone work, press work, figuring and cutting stock, and binding, These classes print and fold over 930 copies of the M. H. S. News weekly. Programs, tickets, ath- letic schedules, report cards are print- ed, also, for other departments. ln addition to printing, the lndustrial Art program offers courses in wood-work ing, electricity, mechanical drawing, sheet metal work, and auto inechanics. As an illustration of the practicality of this department it may be said that the Woodworking classes alone repaired more than sixty articles of :school fur niture last semester, while the electrical class has helped in the Cori:-struction of scenery for many a school play Wanted: House-keepers. 'l'hey're just the type - Right? Future Mechanics

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Top Row: Tucker, Remde, Arnett, Hibbard, Garrett, H. Vail, Trolley, V. Vail. BOUOIII Row: Satkowski, Sprowls, Metz, Hagerman. THE lVIIRROR Editor . ......,. .,,,.. C lay Sprowls Senior Historian .,.,. , ....... Anna Brazer Associate Editor . . ..., Harry Remde, lr. Organizations ..,. Homer Vail, Virginia Vail Art ...,.,,....., .... H elen Satkowski Snapshots ..,............ Donald Hibbard Athletics . . . . . ,Donald Garrett Advertising Managers . .Ross Arnett, David Curriculum .. ..... Harry Remde, lr. Hagerman, Robert Hill, William Trolley Features .,.... ,,,,... M ary Lou Tucker The Mirror Statt, ol which Miss Elsa M. Ferguson is sponsor, has an interesting history to consider. ln 1912, when it was first published, The Mirror was a small magazine. The book next became a semi-annual and was issued as such until, in 1917-1918, the student body of the school voted to change it to a year-book. Since then it has remained as the school annual published each May or lune. lts purpose is to present to the students ot Medina High School a complete record ot the year's events. ln the task of compiling and publishing such a year-book, there is direct value to the statt in that it gives its members training in executive and business work and experience in working with a budget. There is also copy and proof reading to be done, as well as editing and rewriting of material gathered. To the school there is, from its circula- tion, iavorable publicity value. The Mirror is a member of the Western New York lnterscholastic and the Empire State Press Associations.