Medina High School - Mirror Yearbook (Medina, NY)

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A .s v fi T , gf cfm 4 if 5 an ,J K ,Q , ,WA gd, 'M , va a -A or f My . 7 jf, ,.:g. f A ,J V. gg, 1 7 V Q 'fire' if fygffeiywfj in Q4 Ji, , , 1 , -... yil, , . Edward A. Devlin A.B. A grirulture Vice-Principal .xdgricuhure During the course of the war special emphasis has been placed on agriculture. In this department Agriculture I, Il, III, and IV dgnzludfriuf .xdrfa Our students are offered an unusual opportunity for creative expression and for pre-induction train- ing by the industrial arts courses. General wood- work, general metal work, mechanical drawing, and home mechanics are offered for instruction. The usual projects have been carried on in ad- dition to about sixty-five repair and maintenance jobs. The usual methods of instruction are followed -projects, checking individual projects, and dem- onstrations followed by student participation. The war has necessitated getting along with present materials and equipment and has certainly pro- moted thrift. are taught. Those taking the courses are given instruction in job analysis, projects, field trips, surveys, and laboratory Work. Each individual helps the other by working on co-operative pro- jects. A: a part of their project work, agriclllmre .rtmlentx text milk and cream. The increased food production is emphasized. Because of war shortages, the need for knowledge in the repair and maintenance of farm machinery is also emphasized. Under the agriculture department the Future Farmers of America have been operating. They have had rallies, whose chief aim has been to see and make comparisons with other members' projects. The boys and girls in these classes have realized the war emergency and are doing their best to help bring the end of the war nearer. l , lV00dlU0fkiI1g .rturImt.r sate the labor :barrage in home furniture bnilrlivzg The printing course offers compositions, bindery, and press, promotes usage of good English, and emphasizes exactness and neatness. Besides its regu- lar studies it takes care of most of the printing for school operation. Great stress is placed upon aircraft-construction, identification, use, and airplane model making. T : r . .. ' 'f v,:g ' ff'.'5Xi-Q besifksiitfii' T. zf Ernest Desroches William Matson Printing Iudmrtrial Art: lnzluttrial Art:

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uaic To establish 'an appreciaton of good music is the aim of the Music Department. Many musical or- ganizations have been established for those in- terested in music who are willing to participate. Some of these are the Girls' Glee Club, the Band, the Orchestra, and the A Cappella Choir. Rudiments of music, harmony, ear training, melody writing, theory and practice, vocal and in- strumental music are subjects offered in the Medina Public Schools. Miss Cooper teaches high school music classes, Miss Lund supervises elementary school music, and Mr. Hammond is in charge of instrumental instruction. l x H. Gilman. Williams A.B. Art .ine .141-la In an effort to develop the individual's apprecia- tion of his surroundings, the art classes strive to promote originality, good taste, and a keener sense lyflfllllg, ar wc!! ar reading music, plays it: part in the high school mrritulunf. Many patriotic occasions and community pro- jects have required the use of one or another of the musical organizations. Jointly these groups pre- sented the annual spring concert. The school play, the Honors Convocation, the baccalaureate service, and Commencement are three other occasions, for which M. H. S. musical organ- izations have provided the music. R Belle Cooper Norma Lund Charles Hammond .Tamar High Mari: B.S. in Music Inrtrlmuntal Music junior High Mufic of observation. By the studio method, new and diversified materials are offered to develop the de- sired techniques. Arl student: learn the know how of drawing. During the past year the art classes have been of service to the school and community and have contributed to the individual student's art growth. A mural was designed and painted for the High School faculty room. Tray decorations for the Veteran's Hospital at Batavia were also made. The art department co-operated with the retailing classes in arranging merchandizing displays. . Likewise, designs to be used in home economics classes were executed. The art classes made numer- ous signs and posters for War Bond drives, the Red Cross campaign, athletic contests, and dramatic and musical performances.

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.Nomemahng In an effort to teach students to plan and or- ganize time and money in successful homemaking, the home economics department of Medina High School offers courses in the study offoods, clothing, and related subjects. These include interior decor- ation, family relationship, child care, consumer education, and home hygiene. Through demonstra- tions, practical application, and discussions these phases of home economics are practiced. Several special projects have been carried out during the past year. Food classses prepared Christ- mas packages of cookies, fruit glasses, candy, and other gifts for a Coast Guard contingent at Fort Niagara. The clothing classes made a study of Edith L. Grant R.N. H mlth Attmdanre .jvleahk anal .Hygiene The job of the health department is not primarily that of teaching in groups but rather in aiding to solve individual health problems and maintain a healthful environment. To carry out these objec- Futur: bomelnakerr nqoy making their awrz clatber. children's clothes, and a display in a local store window was made. By teaching the use of ration points and sub- stitutes for food and other wartime shortages, the home economics department has tried to train stu- dents to adapt themselves gracefully, yet nutrition- ally, to the present-day emergencies. Verna B. Gratrick Elenora V. B.S. Hildebrand Home Economic: B-S-1 M-A- Hame Enmomitr Cafeteria tives personal conferences, physical examinations, and follow-ups, demonstrations, discussions, and practice are used. The Health Department strives also to maintain a means by which students of the Medina Public Schools will be able to meet all One phase of the health work ir the constant check-up of Jtznlentr. situations of life with strong bodies and sane minds. To enable the students to act quickly and to make wise decisions in a time of emergency, first aid is taught. In other classes, instruction is given in mental and physical hygiene. The Surgical Dress- ings and the two Physical Fitness Corps are extra- curricular phases of the health department. Through promoting physical well-being, thus stimulating the maximum effort, teaching nrst aid, recruiting student nurses, and making Red Cross bandages, the Health Department is doing its part in winning a just and durable peace.