Medina High School - Mirror Yearbook (Medina, NY)

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Greta A. Hopkinson Mabel E. Dahlquist Bs. A.B., A.M. Social Stndiet Larin .forial .Ytzzdirr Sofia! .sguchea In order to give the student a background for the present world crisis, social studies has been made a required subject. Worldhistory-ancient, mediae- joreign Janguagea People are being made to realize that in this age, air communications will shorten the distance be- tween the United States and other countries. A knowledge of languages will be almost imperative. A foundation in Latin, as given in the three-year course, will simplify the training in other languages of so many of our people for European contacts. A course in French will be most useful in post-war days, especially in the peace program. A direct method of instruction with textbook, French conversation and discussion is offered. A very prac- tical use of this study is being effected by corres- val and modern-gives the general outline, and an intensive course in American history explains the foundations and expansions of our own country. jimiorr Jflllb' tb: American lnixtolg' map in correlation with current fl-WIIJ. Textbooks relate the facts, but interest is main- tained by discussions, research, debates, and dra- matizations. Among the social studies projects was the reproduction of the Lincoln vs. Douglas de- bates. Social studies are carried on along with the his- tory work through Junior and Senior High School in order to create better social habits and develop a civic sense, as well as to provide thorough knowl- edge of the government and its problems. The war news, the reports in conferences, discussions on war and post-war problems help to make all students alert to world happenings. Frenrlv pupils writ: lelterr to their perl-pals in Corutmltinr, Algeria pondence with French students in Constantine, Algeria. An understanding of the history and culture of the French and the ancient Europeans is acquired along with the language. A knowledge of these people wil be important in bringing about a suc- cessful peace program. Ruth E. DeLand Dorothea Devins A.B., A.M. AIB' French, Englirb .facial .S'tuzlie.r

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Elsa M. Ferguson Carol R. Hall M. Genevieve Smith A.B., A.M. B.S., A.M. E,,gliJ.l, Englirlw Euglirln Senior Scion! 6ngAdA Development of the ability to face an audience with ease, to write forcefully, to use library facili- ties, to know parliamentary procedure, and to read more and better literature are some of the aims of the Senior High School English classes. An under- standing of vital issues in contemporary life is also promoted by the reading of current magazines and newspapers. Panel discussions, preparation of ar- ticles for the M. H. S. News and the Scribblers magazine furnish correlation with extracurricular projects. This year, also, the speech class presented a Bill of Rights assembly on February 22, and at the close of the football season gave a mock banquet at which Coach Ferguson was guest of honor. Mix: DeLaml'.r eigbtb grade Englixh Club if practicing parliamentary procedure. Patricia Grant prcxenfr a monologue in the .rpeccb clan. unior Scion! gnghd English in the Junior High is stressed particu- larly to give a strong foundation for the next four years. Intensive courses are provided in grammar, literature, remedial spelling, reading, and writing. The aim is to teach the student to read, to think, and eventually to create. Repeated composition writing strengthens the student's power of ex- pression on paper. The discussions, readings, and dramatizations enable the student to express himself clearly and correctly when talking. Core-subject instruction was again used success- fully this year in the seventh grade. Language, art, social studies, and science were incorporated in an integrated course. As a special feature, a map proj- ect about New York State was developed. Irving Needham Ida G. Cole Clifford H. Wise B.S. A.B. A.B., A.M. English English, .Ypcecb Reading .Yuprrviror .facial Sturlirc .facial .Ytudirr

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Wafdemaficd In our gigantic modern world, a knowledge of mathematics has become vitally necessary. Men and women who can think clearly, concisely, and quickly are the ones who succeed. Elementary mathematics courses are taught in Junior High school to serve as a basis for further study. In Senior High School, elementary and inter- mediate algebra, plane and solid geometry, and plane trigonometry are taught. In higher mathe- matics, the fundamental principles of navigation are studied. Lewis D. Boynton Eugenie M. Olga I.. Hinckley B.S. Hagerman B.S. BIlJf7M.l'J .Yubjerty B-S- Retailing BlIJ'i7ZEJ'I .flfbjectf Guidant: Cofmxelor guaineaa The aim of the business department is to enable the student to go out into the business world with the knowledge and experiencenecessary to obtain In bzglacr muthematicx, .ttudmrr ure gzamrtriral diagrunzs to explain fmctiml problems. In the clubs connected with this department in- struction is given in the use of mathematical in- struments. Students study problems brought about by, and relating to, the war. At the coming of peace, many students will be able to lead in the field of mathematics. This is the goal of the Mathematics Department. 1 . Laura G. King Melvin H. Miller A-B-: A'M- Nlatbematiu Mathmmtiar and hold a job. To attain this end, shorthand, bookkeeping, typing, secretarial practice, com- mercial arithmetic, and retailing are taught. A retailing clan .rtlulier tba principles, of window display. The retailing classes have been co-operating with the downtown stores in supplying help in order to relieve the present war labor shortage. Double class periods are used, one of which is a laboratory period. Students work in local retail establishments a minimum of 540 hours a year, thus utilizing theories and principles learned in class. Window display practice is given through the use of the main corridor case and a synthetic window in the classroom. ' The secretarial practice class types the copy for the weekly newspaper, The M. H. S. News, and also for the school yearbook, The Mirror.