Medina High School - Mirror Yearbook (Medina, NY)

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MUSI C. Music holds a very high place in train- ing individuals to be intelligent, industrious, useful, and happy members of society. Through it, there is developed a balance between the intellect and the emotions, providing a wonderful outlet for those emotions which make one human. The Music Department strives to make each, student aware of the enjoyment and cultural value of cooperation with others in singing and playing activities. The High School chorus has in the last three years established the custom of presenting a program of Christmas music. Other classes of the Music Department, including those in Rudiments of Music, Harmony l, and Harmony ll, have arranged songs for different voice groups, set poetry to music, and composed short pieces. Medina High School, realizing the great benefits to be derived from musical educa- tion, has organized glee clubs, mixed choruses, a band, an orchestra, and a iazz band. These musical groups, besides hold- ing their own concerts, have been a valuable asset to the dances, dramatic performances, assemblies, and community events. ART The Art Department aims to develop creative ability, to increase hand skill, and to secure a coordination of mental processes, which will in turn raise the standard of art in industry, the community and the home. Thus, the individual may acquire a com- mand of the different mediums of expres- sion, an accurate and increased power of observation, and a happy enrichment of life through an appreciation of beauty everywhere. Courses offered in this depart- ment include Design l, ll, lll, lV, V, Vl, and lX, and Representation l, ll, lll, and V. The art students make the illustrations for both the spring and the fall issues of Scribblers, which include pen and ink drawings, spatter work, and block prints. Each spring the more advanced pupils present a marionette show. Thus, these students have an excellent opportunity to demonstrate their creative ability in the script, in scenery, clothes, stage properties, and operation. Those who have earned at least two art credits are eligible bership in the Senior Art Club. Senior High School 4 i i - ETHEL STROMBF-RG KATHARINF. F. GORMAN Junior High School Music An xxx ,X -.J High School NOTES FlllfD BRUSHES RALPH C REA Instrumental Music

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A 1 i Y l HELEN M PRAY HAROLD 5. PRAY , CUMIYIGYCIGI Sllbiects Commercial Subiects l BUSINESS, AGRICULTURE, s. 1 , I i , i EDWARD A. DEVLIN, MARGARET MARY DORIS ROTHENBERGER B.S. COUGHLIN, 8.5. B.S. Agriculture, Vice-Principal Home Economics Home Economics: Lunchroom home-all serve as educational methods. The commercial training of Medina High School is carried on in ecretarial practice and business adminis- two divisions- s tration. The former offers courses in first and second year shorthand and typewriting. Shorthand trains the pupil to take dictation ' d d with dexterity at a good rate of spee an to transcribe shorthand dictation skillfully on the typewriter. T ewriting endeavors to develop in the YP student the ability to copy with the greatest precision and to use good English and cor- ' ' him for rect spelling, thereby preparing b tter secretarial positions. The business e administration courses include introduction to business, bookkeeping l and ll, business law, and business arithmetic. ln this . .d department, business terms are clarifie , the pupil is taught to keep methodical records, and is given an accurate idea of the important relations between the busi- ness and the social worlds. A h se of vocational training, agricul- p a ture has been developed in Medina High S h ol. Young men interested in farming c o as a life career are encouraged by knowledge ff d concerning advanced fields of agri- o ere culture studied in colleges. Field trips on ' f hi h the pupils are shown special types o w ic farm land in the vicinity, iob analysis, and actual practice by projects developed at FUTURE Group work creates a cooperative spirit and ' ' E hibits desire for genuine achievement. x h' ear at the County Fair were displayed t is y , Rochester, and Cornell University. Compe- tition in a state-wide speaking contest, proved especially successful. Finally, a fathers' and sons' banquet was held to promote a better understanding between the home and the school. The F.F.A. and the Winter Club of Young Men onf Farms are extra-curricular agricultural activities. f the Home Eco- The primary objective o nomics Department is to develop worthy home membership through an understanding of household skills. Courses are offered in ' t and foods, clothing, home managemen, 'n During the past year, the home nursi g. economics classes have carried out many orthwhile proiecst, viz., making draperies w for school rooms, decorating the home economics sewing room, and sponsoring special dinners for school organizations. Parallel to the activities of the regular h' h classes are the Home Economics Clubs, w ic endeavor to create an interest in the various ' ' ' out- homemaking fields, through discussion, side reading, and experimentation in a most modern and efficient kitchen. CHREERS

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Wu, W,,Q,,,,,M,mw Culture Lesson Proceeds The Social THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT Every teacher in Medina High School is the grade adviser and the student talk the connected directly with guidance. The situation over and any necessary altera- desirability, however, of having a definite tions are made. The twelfth grade adviser group as a guidance council prevails. The concentrates her efforts on the students' following form such a council in Medina preparation for life outside Medina High High: Superintendent Trippensee, Mrs. School, whether such preparation be educa- l'lll'lCl4l9Y, Quld-BYWCB chairman: MlSS Gram, tional, vocational, social, or ethical. health 2dVlS9f2 and The fOllOWli Q Qfade The Council issues yearly bulletins to fepfesenlallvesi Mlss Fefgusonf twelfth? seniors concerning scholarships and tuition- Miss Boardman, eleventh, Miss King, tenth, free Schools. it provides also many Voca, Mlss Glllmelslerf nlmhl Mr' Needham' tional pamphlets and books helpful to the eighth, and Miss DeLisle, seventh. Student. I One of 'the most interesting developments After the pupil has finished School' he 'rl the gwdanfle Work 'S the great lmprove' is not immediately forgotten. There is a ment accomplished in the field of placement. follow-U f H d T t d t H dd . , poa grauaes,suensa en During the year l937-38, eighteen boys , . . . , . ing colleges and other schools as well as and girls were definitely placed in full time th d T h h H d d or part time jobs by the school, for the year ,ose gm .ua ES W O ave a en e no l938-39 the number has reached approxi- mgher msmuhons of leammgj mately one hundred. The Council exerts Throflghoul the year a Serles Ofhome every effort to fit the individual to the iob. room fjlscusslons planned by the Gwdarlce one of the mam Obiedives Of the Guid- Council are held. These seek to provide ance Council is to see that each pupil takes group Qwdance of an Occupational and the course for which he is best fitted and ellqlcal 'lawle- to direct him successfully through that included in the SCODS Of QUldanC9 W0l'l4 course. Throughout his high school years, are also the activities period and the home Standardized mental, aptitude, and person- room. The efforts of the Guidance Council, ality tests are given the pupil. When the in short, are bent toward helping each need for readiustment becomes apparent, individual student to help himself. THE GUlDlllG Ll I6