Medina High School - Mirror Yearbook (Medina, NY)

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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

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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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laura G. King .-Xlgehra students delve into the complicated The secretarial practice classes type all material X, y, and fs of elementary math. for the Hlx'IlI'l'0I'.H MATHEMATICS The application of mathematics to daily proh- lems is seen in every walk of life. lVithout some form of mathematics, the electric light, the radio, and the other scientific developments could never have been niade. VVithout mathematics we would have no system of exchange. The understanding of the importance of this subject and its applications to problems in the world are stressed in the math classes. The student is taught accuracy and the ever-important quality of sound-thinking. Students entering the field of engineering, sci- ence, or aviation depend on math. To aid such students. this department oliers elementary and in- termediate algebra, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry. The lllathematics Club supplements and enriches the activities of this department. BUSINESS SUBJECTS Klajor world problems are basically economic ones. ln all business classes an understanding of our business and economic life is emphasized by the study of the needs of an individual and the manner hy which business is able to meet these needs. In the bookkeeping classes emphasis on the need of records in business is stressed. In the law classes, the rules of law governing business disputes are em- phasized. ln the retailing classes international trade and world distribution are the chief principles. During the year the business law class visited a court while it was in session. The retailing classes planned a trip to the VVni. Hengerer Company, Buffalo, to study store management and methods. A more extensive use of audio-visual education was a special feature in the department. A,B., A.M. Mzl1ll1'lnrllif',v Laura li. lingelson AB., A.M. Iiuxinrmv Sulajfelx 4 Michael VValko B.S., M.S. l3u.vinf'.v5 nlfjrrf Olga L. Hinckley Melvin H. Miller BVS- M,,f1,,-,,,,,fjU RwfaiIing,' Guidance 17