Medina High School - Mirror Yearbook (Medina, NY)

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CONTENTS The system of Medina l-ligh School is divided into several parts. ln order that each may be included in the contents, it has been necessary to divide the book into chapters, each covering in lull one portion ot the Whole. The Administration naturally marks the beginning of the book, tor upon it rests the prob- lem of management. The Fac- ulty members are the guides pointing the Way to education. Following them comes the School Organization. or the va- rious toundations on Which the routine rests. The Curriculum presents, under departments, the available educational ma- terial. The Clubs are indispen- sable, as they provide the stu- dents With hobbies and actual experience in Wrestling with problems. Athletics develop muscle for the individual and school spirit tor all. The differ- ent classes represent the person- nel ot the school. The patrons, or advertisers, provide the finan- cial support Which makes pos- sible this yearbook.

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FCREWORD The l938 Mirror presents Medina High School, its organization, and its educational program. Training of the three elements-the Head, the Heart, and the Hand- typifies the task attempted by Medina High School. When Wise direction and supervised practice are applied in the development of these three, the result is likely to be Character. s ln the Medina Schools, the youth of today-the citizen of tomorrow - lays the foundation for his later life. The school does not attempt to make his choices for him. lt aims to place before him principles and instruction which will guide him in making correct choices and in leading ia 'happy and a use- ful life. Thus, the school attempts to build Young Men and Young Women of character. On the foundations of character may be reared the pillars of citi- zenship in a democracy.

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MR. ARTHUR E. TRIPPENSEE,A.B.,M.A. For nearly three years Mr. Trippensee has served the Medina Public Schools in the capacity of superintendent, ln this short period, he has ac- complished much and has endeared himself to the hearts of all. Mr. Trippensee has cast aside the mask of restraint so often separat- ing a superintendent from the student body, He has become friendly with the majority of the students through his entrance into the life of the school with Wholehearted enthusiasm and broadmindedness. At the same time, Mr, Trippensees Work has been none the less suc- cessful. His extension of the curriculum, promotion of extra-curricular activi- ties, and increase in the number of guidance projects have broadened the school system and intensified its usefulness in the education of youth.