Medina High School - Mirror Yearbook (Medina, NY)

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C RRICULU Future artists try to finish their plates before the marking Period deadline. THE INDUSTRIAL ARTS Bignall's Foundry donated two cash awards for the best vises made by vocational machine shop students from cast- ings furnished by Bignall's. Another contest was staged by the same company for the construction of woodworking lathes. A set of stencils used for lettering traffic signs on streets was made for the village. School forms, the weekly newspaper, tickets, and blotters were run off by the mem- bers of printing classes. Agriculture students and their instructor examine dif- ferent types of grains. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Correctness, cooperation, and sportsmanship are the aims behind the physical education courses. The skills and fundamentals of each sport are first worked out and then put into practice through spirited games. The major sports played seasonally in the Boys' Gym classes are foot- ball, basketball, baseball, tennis, and track. In the girls' physical education classes, the members participate in volleyball, soccer, basketball, softball, and folk dancing. Health Teacher Edith Grant explains an eye chart to four interested students. THE FINE ARTS Because every one is a constant consumer and an occa- sional producer of art products, the Art Department tries to develop, through experimentation and practice with the materials and tools of art, an appreciation of art and a development of skill in various art tields. In the lower grades, the pupil is encouraged to develop and apply criti- cal analysis and a feeling for form. Advanced courses make art work enjoyable and practical to those of both limited and special interests. Posters, programs, and tickets are printed in our own High School print shop. AGRICULTURE Agriculture becomes a more specialized and extensive business enterprise each year. In the agricultural classes dairy, fruit, and general farming problems are discussed. Supervised farming projects, field trips, and participation on judging teams at the Lockport and the New York State Fairs have added to the knowledge of the agricultural student. Through these experiences students are prepared for expert and skilled farming in the future. Girls limber up in gym class by means of toe-touching and stretching exercises. HEALTH Through health, the student is alerted to the methods of living in home, school, and community. The health course provides: information on the structure and functions of the bodyg the causes, preventions, and cure of major diseasesg mental and emotional healthg accident preven- tiong first aid measures: child careg and a wholesome home life. Eating habits, cleanliness, attractiveness, and social behavior in daily living are improved.

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C RRICULU Reading letters from foreign students enlivens the study of a French class. THE LIBRARIES Each and every student finds the library a peaceful and relaxing place in which to browse and study. In both the Public and the School Libraries, those in charge willingly help students to find materials they desire. This year classes from the seventh to the twelfth grades visited the School Library during class periods in order to learn the proper use of the library and the arrangement of its materials. Secretarial practice girls demonstrate the different kinds of work they do. HOMEMAKING The American home is the basis of American democ- racy. Because of this, emphasis is placed upon establishing a good home. There are two aims common to all home- making courses: learning to make adjustments to group living and cooperating with members of the family to make a happier home. Additionally, students learn skills in food preparation and nutrition, personal cleanliness, home nurs- ing, sewing, and family relations. Harmony and rudiments of music pupils get a lesson in ear training from their teacher. FOREIGN LANGUAGES A grammatical approach as well as a knowledge of France and her culture is offered French pupils. Films and slides give a better perception of the countryside. cities, products, art, and famous buildings, Students are also carrying on correspondence with boys and girls of France. This year the Latin classes arranged a radio broadcast with a script written and presented by Latin pupils. The School Library is a place of quiet during most periods of the school day. BUSINESS More and more, commercial education seems to concen- trate on teaching skills and techniques in shorthand, book- keeping, retailing, and typing that will enable the student to perform them proticiently enough to secure employment immediately following high school graduation. The busi- ness world and government agencies are increasingly in need of skilled office workers, and Medina High School has higher goals to achieve than ever before, Proud homemaking students pose with some of the pies they have just made. MUSIC For the heights and depths no word can reach, God gave men music, the soul's own speech. In the lower grades, music classes emphasize folk and national music. In high school, performing groups give students an opportunity to hear and perform music of all types. In theory classes, elements of music and the way they all work together to produce the desired results are learned.

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RRICU U Retailing students learn how advertising helps sell products. No pushing! Mrs. Amis provides enough food for everyone. Undef MF- SW3HCkHmP'5 guidance Junior High an PUPHS R, C. amuses the chemistry class with his results. use water colors. All S0115 of Useful Objects HTC made in the High School Fundamental do's and don't's are correctly explained Sh0P- to driving students. 12