Medina High School - Mirror Yearbook (Medina, NY)

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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

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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

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Home economics classes prepare students for the role of housewives. HOMEMAKING Since the basis of American living is the home. special emphasis should be placed on it. rlillfflllgll the honiemaking classes students learn home decora- tion, meal preparation, sewing, child care. and home management. The study of recipes from different nations is given special attention in the department. It is be- lieved that by studying the likes and dislikes of foods in foreign nations, we are able to increase our knowledge of these countries and their peoples. A special project carried out during the year was the construction of a model apartment in Cen- tral School. All the work involved, excluding car- pentry. was done by senior home economics girls. Particularly in these days of housing shortages, this project was practical as well as interesting. The School Cafeteria is managed by the Home liconomics Department. lXIiss Grant administers first aid to a student. HEALTH The nurse's office is a busy place most of the time. VVhen an unforeseen emergency arises, it is the room first in the mind of the student. In an effort to prevent epidemics, a student when he has been absent must be approved by the nurse before returning to classes. Each year a physical examination is given to all students by the school physician, and their parents are informed of any defects. Audiometer tests were given in the early part of the year to determine hearf ing ability. The services of the dental hygienist, llliss Ball, were also available to each student. Personal and public health are taught by this de- partment in weekly classes through movies and prac- tice. First aid training enables the student to help others and himself, and to act quickly in cases of emergency. Agnes Hornby- 11.8. Ilumf'1f1'ol1urnif'.f t Arlene Ball ' Denml Ilyyirnr Verna B. Gratrick Edith I.. Grant B.S. R Y lillftlflfllllll Illllllffllllklllgl llriilih