Medina High School - Mirror Yearbook (Medina, NY)

Page 23 text:

The -lunior High Chorus under bliss Lund- young singers of bl. H. S. MUSIC Klusic expresses feeling and through the years it has heen among the cultured arts of the world. ln order to instill an appreciation of music and to bring forth any outstanding talent, the Music De- partment has established several musical organiza- tions: the Girls' Glee Club, the M. H.S. Band. the Orchestra, and the A Cappella Choir are among them. During the past year the Junior High School Chorus has discussed the ways in which countries may he linked together through music. ln the Senior High School groups, songs of ntany lands have been sung, and the lives of the composers of various races have been studied. The Christmas assembly, the Annual Music Fes' tival, the Spring Concert, and a grade operetta were special projects of the department. R. Belle Cooper IGUIIJIIHII Norma Lund B.S. Juninr Iliyh Srlmol Muxir hlr. XVillian:s' art classes finish their color charts. ART The appreciation of good art and the develop- ment of personal talent are the aims of the art classes. Good taste and originality are especially stressed. By the appreciation of line arts and the study of artists and their works, we are able to come into closer contact with the peoples of the Yvflfld. During the past year, lXIr. VVilliams has had charge of the show case in the main hall. Under his supervision, several displays depicting outstand- ing events throughout the year have been presented. The Art Department has made posters for vari- ous school events throughout the year. Murals for the art room were painted in oil by various students, showing the different stages of history from ancient times to the probable future. ll. Uillman XVilli:uns , A.B., A.M. .'1rl Ralph Rea B.M. ln.tfrum1'ntaI Musir

Page 22 text:

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

Page 24 text:

Urren Roberts, a future farmer, carries out his supervised practice program. AGRICULTURE Agriculture is the foundation of world civiliza- tion and the basis of American prosperity. Especi- ally is it vital today in this world partially destroyed by the ravages of war. During the past year high quality food production and large quantity produc- tion and distribution have been carried on to meet the world's food demands. The aim of the agricultural classes is to train boys in the newest and best farming methods of the modern world. The student learns that by coop- eration and sharing of information, the nations of the world may be more closely united. This past year more and more supervised indi- vidual projects were stressed, and Farm Business Analyses and lnventories of all home farms were studied. The F. F. A. group is sponsored by this department. Locking the form for the MINI. H. S. News. INDUSTRIAL ARTS ln this day of machines, it is necessary that anyone entering this field be adequately instructed in its theory. Centered on guidance and useful information, the Industrial Arts Department aids the student in deciding his future occupation. Labor and Klan- agement problems are stressed to help insure world cooperation. During the past year the lVIachine shop has been reorganized to improve efliciency. Several airplane parts and instruments have been installed in the Air- plane Club room. The hlachine Shop has done all the carpentry in- volved in modeling an apartment in Central School. Also undertaken was the construction of a complete new set of stage scenery. Such work as the print- ing of the M, H. S. News, as well as tickets and programs, is done by the Print Shop. .... W ii f 'ii' V if -7 .,ga,,gji Edward A. Devlin, W B.S. .'l!1f'il'IlTfIll'l',' l'ifp-Py-mr-ipgil Clayton Howard Voralional Shop Edward A. Orgek B.S. Printing ,' Slmfb VViIIiam H, Matson B.S. Manual :Iris