Sheridan High School - Syllabus Yearbook (Sheridan, IN)

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Art of £luiH| ITS VALUE IN HIGH SCHOOL Having observed the great need of real study, and the consequences resulting from the lack of power to properly study a lesson, I beg to offer a few suggestion which may prove of some help to some one in forming better habits of study. Having made up the mind that a thing is worth knowing, the next thing is to agree to pay the price of knowing. I feel that too many of our pupils pay more than is necessary for the knowledges acquired. They are inclined to “rote” study rather than thought study. To repeat a thing over many times to one’s self, may fix in mind the words about a subject, and leave the learner very little and possibly no knowledge of the real subject is question. Books give us other’s opinions of things, which make it more necessary that we think closely in our study lest we accept error. Proper study enables one to discuss a topic, rather than merely repeat another’s discussion of it. By the power of thought study, one becomes acquainted with the underlying principles and laws of a subject, thus securing power not to be obtained from “rote study” or the memorizing! of mere words. I am inclined to the statement that the teacher in charge has it practically in his power to determine the amount and character of the study of the average High School boy or girl. The greater number study to meet the requirements of the red- tation. Since the majority of teachers teach pages rather than subjects, the child feels he lias his lesson assignment wh n he can repeat the phase of the subject assigned. It is not uncommon to find pupils who think the teacher really unkind and unfair if he asks for anything not directly mentioned in the text studied. Many feel that the recitation is a plac ? where it matters not whether you know much or little about the subject, knowing that there are always some who will be ready to recite. We generally have a few who have made real preparations at the sacrifice of time, thought and broad investigation An assignment is too long if it is too much for one to recite all of it in the recitation. By holding each pupil to the thought that the whole burden of the recitation may fall upon him, we stimulate all to the proper study and pieparations of the assignment. By making them feel responsible for the whole recitation, we soon secure a preparation that makes them speak ahead for the privilege of reciting the lesson. The child is quick to read the teacher and his methods, and he often sees the end of the recitation a day in advance, and rightly decides that it matters not whether he study much, little or none. Permittingi a child to sit idly in class day after day is a wrong which he will hold against you in later years; it also often leads to his withdrawal from school. The recitation is a testing period, a place where one should find his possibilities, hence the recitation should be made the best possible. Most pupils really enjoy study, after learning how easy it is, and

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STAFF of BLACK WHITE Top row—John Northam, Frank J. Griffin, Robin Applegate, Mr. F. V. Kercheval, Fletcher Brown, Ralph Parr, Russel Fristoe. Middle row—Webster Smith, Frances Eudaly, lone Lanham, Miss Margaret Paul, Nina Robbins, Alice Young, Supt. Amick. Bottom row- Bertha Harvey, Dorothy McConnell, Esther Cox, Christine Vickery, Lela Grace Kercheval, India Carr

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how quickly good wholesome thought and attention being that feeling of pride and satisfaction from having really mastered the subject. Preparation really begets enjoyment of the recitation. Proper studv caus »s the pupil to stand erect on both feet and say no with decision, and yet with caution. It does away with much stammeringi, embarrassment on part of teacher and pupil, and loss of valuable time. Right study enables the pupil to quickly and gladly read correct answers whether in Mathematics, Literature, Language, History or Science. The savage follows a hit-and-miss method of investigations and makes some very slow progress by happy gu sses rather than by studied application. The child should study until he feels real growth of mind through the assimilation of ideas. It is not the amount gjone over, but the amount that stays in the mind, that makes school work worth the time and energy spent. Give more time to .study and teaching how to study and the recitation will not nerd so much time. In conclusion I would add, make the recitation varied, high grade and a daily surprise to your class, insist upon the pupils properly meeting your assignments and requirements, and we will have study, more efficient study, more interest shown in study, a far greater appreciation of the study period and results which will materially tell for better manhood and womanhood in the finished product of our High School graduates. —F. V. Kercheval, Principal H. S. arark anfc iFirli) Immediately after the close of the basketball season. our thoughts were turned toward the track reason. Again Mr. King was chosen to put into shape, a team to repress nt the Black White in the track meets. Practice was begun, and on April 18, the first annual “Big Three” track meet, was held on the High school campus. Noblesville carried away the honors. Sheridan's star was one, Myrton Young, Freshman, who won the 100 yr. and 220 yd. dashes. Great things are expected of “Mutt” in the future. At the countv meet. Sheridan lost for the first time in years. Obart Purdy was the only point winners, receiving second in the one mile and the half mile runs. Myrton Young made the fastest time in the hundred yard dash, but owing to the dissabilities which occured, he was unable to place in the finals. He did not finish the two-twenty yard dash. This year's team was composed of boys who never before took part in a Field meet. Besides Young, there are two other Freshmen who are expecting to“do things” in the future. Walter Kigby, high jumping 5 ft. 2 in., and John Northam, Vaulting 9 ft. 4 in., Those who took part in the Track and Field Meet are as follows:- Myrton Youngi (64) Obart Purdy (66), Vincent Woods (70), John Northam (72), Lester Phebus (74), Noble Waitt (65), Russel Fris-toe (74), Lester Richardson (73), Walter Rigby (77) and Glenn Spencer (69). Jno. T. Northam.