Medina High School - Mirror Yearbook (Medina, NY)

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C LTY Industrial Arts teachers: William H. Matson Cwoodworking, general metals, high school shoplg Robert Schaefer fprinting, .lunior High School shopl. Vocational teachers: Albert Pierce Chigh school and vocational agriculturel: Loyal Morse ivo- cational shop,. Promoters of health: Doris Colton fdental hygiencelg Marilyn Soldwisch fgirls' physical educationl g Edith L. Grant Chealthlg David Par- sons Kboys' physical educa- tionl. The Musical Trio: Robert Connor fchorus, Dance Band, orchestra, Junior High School musiclg Edwin Feller fSr. and Jr. Bands, A Capella Choir, High School musiclg fat piano? Caro- lyn Connor Ichorus, Elementary Schools super- visor . Homemaking instructors: Dorothy H. Neal Chome- makingl , Catherine B. Bartlett fhomemaking and cafeteria managementl. The Office Staff: Elsie Quintern, bookkeeperg Helen Heady, registrarg Mildred Howlett, sec- retary to superintendentg Melsa Ellsmore, re- ceptionist. 8

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W ACULTY -cp' Social Studies profs : lleft to rightl Austin Marting John Wilson: Joseph Coats, Arden McAllister. ' Four English teachers: Cleft to right! Carol R. Hallg Ruth E. DeLand Klinglish and Frenchlg Genevieve Smith, Elsa M. Fergu- son ilinglish and journalismlg Flora Webb fLee-Whedon librarianl . Two mathematicians: Melvin T. Miller flun- ior High mathl and Laura G. King felemen- tary and intermediate algebra, plane and solid geometryl. Business specialists: Burton Thomas fbusiness arithmetic, business law, bookkeepingl 5 Laura Engelson Cshorthand, typing, secretarial prac- ticelg Olga L. Hinckley Cretailing and guid- ance.J. Another language group: Cleft to rightl Helen L. Gillmeister ilibrarianlg Lodema Cory and Irving Needham lcore subjectsl: Ida Cole fEnglish and dramaticslg Mabel Dahlquist lLatin and guidancel. Three scientists: David G. Blasdell fgeneral science, chemistry, physicsl 3 Ermie M. Board- man igeneral sciencelg Nickolas Sorochty fgeneral science, biologyl. Art instructors: H. Gilman Williams Qdesign, representation, arts and craftslg Edward Swanekamp fElementary and Junior High School art supervisorl.

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CURRICULU Discussions in small groups are a feature of Miss Hall's English II classes. SPEECH: VISUAL EDUCATION One of the basic factors of success is the ability to speak well in every-day conversation and in addressing groups. In speech classes students learn to express them- selves elfectively and to understand the fundamentals of public speaking. Experience is gained through introducing assembly speakers and participation in several assembly programs. In all subjects, class material is supplemented by the use of Films. Discussion of the movies shown precedes and follows each presentation. ENGLISH: J OURNALISM Emphasis in each English course is placed upon oral and written expression. In each class, basic grammatical skills are stressed. Oral reports afford valuable experience in group speaking. Reading habits are bettered by vocabu- lary study and library work. Extra reading is encouraged particularly for prospective college students. Business English stresses correct speech, letter-writing, and the vocabulary of business, Journalism gives actual practice in gathering, writing, and editing copy for the HM. H. S. News . Spelling is reviewed by one of Mr. Needham's English- social studies core groups. Mr. Coats' American history class brushes up on the geography of the United States. MATHEMATICS In Junior High School all mathematical work is aimed toward .practical use in later life. The eighth graders visited the bank on one of their field trips, an important part of the math course. Elementary algebra, plane geo-V metry, intermediate algebra, and solid geometry made up the high school math schedule for this year. Through study of these subjects students acquire habits of accuracy and logical thinking. To a general science group, Miss Boardman gives a 9 SC1CI1IlflC d6II10hSII'8.tl0Il. SOCIAL STUDIES In the present serious world situation, knowledge of social studies has great importance. Through textbooks, weekly newspapers, films, and classroom discussions, stu- dents develop pride in democratic ideals, a sense of the duties and privileges of citizenship and a perception of other governments. Knowledge was gained through ex- perience when eighth grade history classes were divided into the branches of the federal government and passed actual bills. Geometry problems are being diligently solved by interested' sophomores and juniors. SCIENCE Experience is the best teacher. This is the main principle behind the instruction in science in Medina High School. In ninth year general science many demonstrations illustrate scientific reasoning. On their visit to the Buffalo Roswell Park Cancer Clinic, biology students have been given eye-witness views of how enemies of life are com- bated. Experiments supplement the class work of chemistry and physics pupils.