Stevensville High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Stevensville, MI)

Page 17 text:

JUNIOR HIGH The Junior High Room, which consists of twenty sixth graders, fourteen seventh graders, and sixteen eighth graders, has completed another busy year. The children sanded the tops of their desks and some of the 4-H boys stained and varnished them with material that was furnished by the school. A w nter program of supervised play in which most of the children participated, was carried out in the gymnasium during the noon hour. During the year, good citizenship was our goal. Through regular current event classes we tried to understand a little of the world affairs. INTERMEDIATE The Intermediate Room includes grades three, four, and five. In addition to learning the three R's, the children now have regular classes in geography and language. They must learn how to study and attack problems by themselves. Supplementary work in science is done by each of the grades. This year the third grade is making a book of nature stories with exercises for each story. Current events are derived from the Weekly Reader. Standardized reading tests are given several times during the year for a check of the children's progress. In that way we learn what child's reading needs attention. PRIMARY The Primary Room consists of the beginners, first and second grades. This year there has been a considerable increase in the en- rollment and because of the resulting crowded conditions, a new plan has been in operation. The beginners and second grade are present in the morning and the first and second grade in the afternoon. Reading, writing, arithmetic, language, phonics, spelling, and art are taught in this room For language, the children study the customs of various peoples In Phonics they study the sounds of letters. This enables pupils to attack new words independently. page fifteen

Page 16 text:

page fourteen

Page 18 text:

BOYS' 4-H Handicraft work offers the boys excellent opportunities to learn the fundamentals of manual training. This will include not only the construction work but also the study of native trees, wood identi- fication, selection and care of tools, reading and drawing plans, pre- paring and applying simple finishes, and many other phases of the work. The practice and knowledge gained from completing satis- factorily the handicraft project will not necessarily make carpenters of the boys who finish, but it should equip these boys with the ability to plan and make many of their own articles. The handicraft club aims to do more than just teach the funda- mentals of successful manual training or carpentry. The social club meetings offer chances for associations with other members. Mem- bers learn to conduct club meetings, and to follow some definite plan and an outlined program for each of the 4-H handicraft club meet- ings. Handicraft club work develops rural leadership, emphasizes the importance of organization and cooperation and promotes a four-fold development of head, heart, hands, and health. The club plans its work so that all project requirements may be completed. GIRLS' 4-H The 4-H Club was organized in 1937. Miss Howard was the first adviser, succeeded by Miss Sajban, who is our present leader. Our 4-H Club has always been successful in achievement day con- tests, several of our members winning trips to Lansing. The club has had many parties, potluck dinners, and such affairs for enjoyment and for business. In order to select the winners in a less complicated manner, the schools are divided into districts. Achievement day was held at Stevensville with Evans, South Lincoln, Hathaway and Stevensville exhibiting their articles. Winners from this exhibit went to Benton Harbor, where all district winners met. The president of our club was Jeanne Sounart; Eleanor Siewert, Vice president; and Evelyn De Morrow, Secretary-Treasurer. The Club meets once a week, usually on Monday. The girls attend to the business and fill the remainder of the afternoon in work on their projects. These are assigned according to the years completed in the club The 4-H is well attended, having fourteen members who have completed their work. The reason for this is that a complete course in Home Economics is not one of the regular courses offered in the school curriculum. page sixteen