Medina High School - Mirror Yearbook (Medina, NY)

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llliss Smith discusses grammatical forms with The speech class holds panel discussions her first year English students. ENGLISH xxjlfll the world as it is today. it is vital that we he ahle to express ourselves forcefully and clearly in our undertakings. 'lihrough oral topics the English classes strive to train the student in such speech. VVorld cooperation among people and nations is stressed hy the monthly study of the Reader's Digest. compositions, and discussions of vital topics. The English classes strive also to instill in the pupil an appreciation of classic literature by the study ot such hooks as Ivanhoe and 'llXIaclveth. Special projects carried out in the past year have been an increase in panel and forum discussions on world problems and the writing of original litera- ture hy the students. Films related to language, lit- erature, and parliamentary procedure have also heen shown. Qk M :Qi . gl, Elsa M. Ferguson AB., A.M. Elldlljll Enylixh Carol R. Hall B.S., A.lW. Englislz M. Genevieve Smith Irving I.. Needham 011 Cll TTCIII CVCIITS. SPEECH The correct use of the English language is neces- sary in social, political or economic lite. Founda- tions ot the language are laid in the .Iunior High School classes. ln these courses, the students discuss world proh- lems. One day each week, the magazine Young America is studied, and world cooperation, as well as the understanding of the other felloyv's point of view. is stressed. A special project in correct English usage and grammatical writing has heen carried out. Extra- curricular reading hy the students has stimulated a greater desire for various types of literature. ln the English-social studies classes a project was planned centering around lNIedina's history. All seventh grade English and social studies classes are taught as core sulwjects. an experiment that was tried out several years ago and has since heen continued. I 4 I i .Vs 52 . F54 8 pf , i English SnrialSludies Ida G' C-UIQ Ali. lfngli.tl1,' Sfu fell .S'r11'i11lSI11Jir.r l'lifford ll. lvist Aix., A.M, l'i.r11al llvllllfllliilll Grade .V11ffrrf1'i.mr

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First Movemen'r '44 X Student affairs are a connnon subject of discussion in lklr. Devlin's office. GUIDANCE OLGA L. HINCKLEY, B.S. Guia'nm'e.' Retaililzg It is the task of the RI. H. S. Guidance Depart- ment to help a student find the ideal job. The themes for grade guidance are: seventh grade-ori- entationg eighth grade-explorationg ninth grade- tentative choice: tenth grade-self-analysisg eleventh grade-vocational choice: and twelfth grade-prep- aration. This year the department has especially urged teachers and students to make active use of the ex- tensive testing program showing individual abilities and preferences. Special emphasis is also being placed on education beyond the high school. For those not qualified or not interested in college courses, the rise of vocational schools makes this advanced study possible. SUPERVISION EDVVARD A. DEVLIN, B.S. Vice-Prinrifml: xlgrieulturzf The supervision of lkledina High School is largely in the capable hands of Vice-Principal Edward A. Devlin. This job is a hard one for one man, but as one may see, it is efficiently fulfilled. Under his direction, the Student Council solves school problems and obtains desired features for the students, Besides teaching four agricultural classes, lklr. Devlin grants permission for absences from classes, checks daily attendance, supervises the pur- chasing of supplies, and has a part in the punishment of offenders of the Student Government regulations. As sponsor of the Student Council, he directs many Student Government activities throughout the year. Because of his varied duties, lXlr. Devlin is well- known to every student from the day he enters until the day he is graduated from Rledina High School. Mrs. Hinckley reviews programs with three ex-G.l.'s.

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Social studies students discuss present day problems. SOCIAL STUDIES illhe world is on an everlastingly changing course. lfach day a new event must be added to the pages of history: each day another page must be studied bv the history student. 'Fhrough self-expression, class cooperation, and broadmindedness, the students learn to worlc coe operatively. Iii this study. they have discovered that world cooperation is imperative. Various mov- ies, radio programs, specific magazines, and class dis- cussion aided in cementing, in the minds of the students, a better understanding of world problems and their eventual solution through cooperation. Special projects during the year have been a more intensive use of audio-visual education, a new supplementary reading plan, and the participation bv the twelfth grade social studies class in the National United Nations Contest. as s C :Lia A. Ilnpkinson ivis. I Slll'I11f.N'll1ifii'.t Raymond Uurley Ali., .'X.INI. Surif1lNI1zJif'.v ElI!lli.f!,I I French pupils pack boxes of cheer for children in France. FOREIGN LANGUAGES Language is a road, indirectly, to permanent peace. Ir binds the peoples of all nations together in everlasting friendship-if it is used to the best ad- vantage. ln the three vears of Latin and of French offered in this department. the understanding of other peoples, their customs, their dress, and their foods are especially stressed. By the study of French, students are able to gain positions in government work. The study of Latin aids the student when he is learning other languages and helps him in the understanding of the English language. The French students have sent boxes ot food and clothing to French families and correspond regularly with French students abroad. The Latin classes planned and held a Roman banquet. t 413 2 - 'af ii Q .S I fi, Q. I ' j I., iviaia-I iz. namq. Merrill L. YVaIrath E .X.H., .X.M. A-If 'A ' l,11fIl1 ,' Suwizll Slut SfH'i11lSf11Jif1 Ruth F. I7eI.a'id Ii11.vi11r,i1v.lrilflmf .X,B., MAX. l ri'm'l1,' Iirlgflixfz ltr