Medina High School - Mirror Yearbook (Medina, NY)

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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

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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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llledina students spend much time in the Library. THE LIBRARY Any student who has ever entered, or ever will enter, Medina High School will make use of the School and the Public Libraries. ln these rooms they will find books dealing with any subject they may wish to investigate, whether it be Greek myth- ology or atomic energy. This past year the library has tried to bring the student to a closer understanding of the vital prob- lems facing the world today. Books have been pur- chased dealing with world government, race preju- dice. and atomic energy. ln an effort to promote harmony throughout the world and in the belief that knowledge brings un- derstanding, the librarians have made available to the student books in the field of biography and travel. Klr. l-lare's physics class is intent upon a new experiment. SCIENCE ln this day and age, science is playing a most important part in paving the way for world peace. VVorld cooperation is necessary for advancing and increasing the knowledge of scientific developments. ln the Science Department, keen observation and accuracy are stressed. Students learn to reach sound, logical conclusions on problems as a result of study and experiment. They learn the significance of science and its application to everyday life. Laboratory work, demonstrations by students, experiments, the lecture, and movies are the various methods of teaching used in the Science Department. Especially stressed this year was the world-wide problem of atomic energy. The Junior and the Senior Science Clubs are correlated with the work of the science classes. pf 3 llelen Uillmeister A.B., li,S. Srlinul Lillrzlry Flora Webb Gerald S, Hare li.S. S1'i1'2lr'1' Ermie M. Boardman A B B.S. l,vr-lI ln'do1i Library General Science