Scottville High School - Taps Yearbook (Scottville, MI)

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l. l Muovan and breeds of farm animals and special phases of dairying, feeding and the study of poultry. Our last year's work is the study of soils and fertilizers, farm manage- ment, machinery and construction. In the study of soils and fertilizers care is taken in making observations and demonstrations that brings out the im- portant phases that a farmer ought to know, such as soil conditions, drainage, and also tl1e use of lime is carefully studied. Farm IlH1l'illll9l'y is of thc mach- i11ery in the warehouses as well as on the farm. Farnt construction is of farm pumps, water supply, rope splicing and the ventilation of farm buildings. Along with these four courses l have mentioned we have two projects, a part of tl1e students work during the summer. This project work relates the home to the school a11d the school to the home and this purpose is voca- tional and economie. ACTIVITIES Without this intersubjcetive intercourse men would remain a herd. -.lanies Ward The lligh Scl1ool functions enjoyed by the pupils of the lligh School have been of great success this year, owing to tl1e faet that all have co-operated and given their share of pep The lirst event of the term was a Senior-Junior weiner roast given at the river. ln spite of tl1e fact that a few of us climbed an unlimited number of fences we felt sure that everyone had a good time. In return the Junior class entertained tl1e Seniors at the High School. All present reported it a grand success. At Xmas time by the combined efforts of the iligh School students an en- tertai11u1ent was given at the Community llall. A program efficiently pre- pared by a committee was given during the evening in which tl1c impersona- tion of the teachers was very cleverly presented. A mock wedding caused much laughter and excitement. Santa Claus arrived in time to distribute various gifts to those present. A lap supper was served by an appointed com- 111ittee. On the night of February 13th, the l5oy's and tlirl's Literary societies entertained the students in the halls of the High School building. A program was given in the primary room. Tables were set' in the South hall where light refreshments were served. Following this the contents of a Valentine box were distributed. Two sleighrides, one to Sugar Grove a11d the other to Resseguie school to the benefit entertainments given by the Seniors completes our events so far this year, but we hope many more will follow. VERNICE NICELY

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7 TAP Muevln Part 2-The betrayal and crucifixion. Part 3-The resurrection and ascension. A quartette composed of the following members took part in the enter- tainment: Miss Clara Parker ....................... Soprano Miss Florence Taylor ....................... Alto Mr. l rcd A. N. llailey ..................... Tenor Mr. Lawrence Rinehart ..................... Bass A double quartette was also composed of tl1e following members: Miss Clara Parker ................. First Soprano Miss Alta Merritt. ....... - .... .... S econd Soprano Miss Alice Anderson ............... .... li 'irst Alto Miss Florence Taylor ................ Second Alto Mr. lf'red A. N. llailcy -..-- ............ First Tenor it Mr. llenry bass ................ ----Second Tenor Mr. Lawrence Rinehart --- .... M-- ...... First Bass Mr. George Iiong ---. ................. Second Bass The class in musical sight reading meets on Tuesdays and lfridays. The work consists of reports given hy the students upon the different varieties of music and of practice in scale building. The Orchestra has been very helpful in furnishing music for all occasions. lt furnished the music tor the Oratorio as well as other events. The aim of thc members of the department of music is to awaken in the people a love for the hcst kind ot' music. AGRICULTURE WILDA LEHMAN A course in agriculture has hecn introduced in vocational education under the Smith-Hughes and liufts laws and is taught in our school this year under our instructor Mr. Ode, a graduate of M. A. C. The tirst ycar's work includes the study of plant life, mechanical draw- ing, and farm carpentry. The work in plant life consists of the study of farm plants from a botanical standpoint, the collection and identification ot' seeds, weeds and the study of the most connnon plant diseases. The mechanical drawing is of a very practical nature, giving the tundarnental principles of drawing, the principles of perspective ground plans, elevations and cross sec- tions. The students apply this drawing work to their carpentry. Our second year's work pertains to a study of farm crops and horticul- ture. In this course, field observations are taken and a special study of the farm plants. ln the third yearts work we have the study of animal husbandry, the types

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Editorial Board Hurry Melfarland Glen Souders - - Robert Uoolniun Thelma Stephens Alice Anderson Maude Kirk - liily Resseguie Russel Hoefstedter Arlin Rosander Mildred Siegel - ldrederiek Dorseh - Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor-in-Chief - Business Manager - President Art and Picture Editor - Local Editor Society Editor Joke Editor Junior Editor - Sophomore Editor Freshman Editor