River Valley High School - Hawk Yearbook (Spring Green, WI)

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BUSINESS EDUCATION Students interested in entering the business world or in taking business subjects for their own personal use have the opportunity to choose from a wide selection of subjects offered by the business education department. The subjects available are Office Practice, Typing I and H, Shorthand I and II, and Bookkeeping. Office Practice is available to seniors only and the main purpose of the course is to prepare young people for job application. ENGLISH In the English Department, three years are required and the fourth year of English is optional. The senior year of English includes two divisions which are distinctly different, because the division that goes to college has a different course from the others. The second division is a course of study of general nature while the first division instructs college bound students in literature.

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SCIENCE The science curriculum at River Valley includes the fol- lowing subjects: General Sci- ence, Biology, Physics, Chem- istry, and Physical Science. This was the first year that the students in this area had access to the use of audio-visual equipment, excellent laboratory facilities and modern teaching techniques. All science stu- dents have the opportunity to receive a well-rounded education in the field of science. AGRICULTURE The agricultural curriculum at River Valley is based on a course of study, prepared by the state of Wisconsin for Wisconsin high schools. Vocational agriculture education is designed for those who have entered upon or are pre- paring to enter upon the occupations of the farm. The program consists of organized group and individual instruction given in schools, on farms, or anywhere else that systematic instruction can be given. Essential to the program is practical experience in farming. Farm training must include scientific study and practical experience. 14

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MUSIC The music department offers a wide variety of channels through which musical experience and growth can be achieved. Although the program is built essentially on the performance aspect, it is also our goal to produce artistically alert, intelligently critical, well-rounded musicians - people who will enjoy throughout their life in an ever-advancing way the art of music. In addition to solo work and numerous small ensembles, the formal groups in the music department are these: A Band, B. Band, Mixed Chorus and Girls' Glee Club. PHYSICAL EDUCATION To work hard and play well you need a strong healthy body and an eager vigorous mind. Physical Education aims to keep you physically healthy and mentally alert. The vigorous physical activity will release tensions and erase irritations. Learning to play together helps people learn to live together. The competition involved in our space age requires endurance of body and mind. Constant attention to our health practices will increase the efficiency of body and mind. Proper exercise done regularly each day results in increased efficiency in all parts of your body. When you get the exercise you need, you look and feel better and can work better. A constant program of physical improvement contributes to your health and well being and makes you a better member of life's society.