University of Wisconsin River Falls - Meletean Yearbook (River Falls, WI)

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logical Ctiucatton 11 rift Ilnrri'iyioH it. E. Smmwi The training received in Physical Education has been found beneficial, even necessary to nearly every graduate going out to teach, especiallyjthe course in playground management. This work in our school is continuous throughout the model school, as well as the Normal Department. Miss Harrington has charge of the work for the young women and her careful supervision and capabilities as a director will long be remembered by the young women. Mr. Swenson has charge of the work for the men. His considerate attention for the students in his classes is appreciated. His interest and enthusiasm in athletics helps to put it on a firm basis. IS

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Jfine 9rtg Cmrrit T. Pmr4 r In the eyes of the world it is a recognized fact that no school is complete without its courses in Drawing and Music. It is the purpose of this department to create a love for the beautiful and to further the appreciation of art. This work is not only carried on in the Normal School but in all the grades. The following arc the directors: Miss Pardee has charge of all the Drawing courses. Miss Willett is the Director of Music. She teaches the students those parts of musical technique that will help them in teaching. Mr. Howard directs the orchestra and has a large class of students to whom he gives private lessons on the violin. 18

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t K. F, Wright 0. II. JohlttOH One of our prominent departments in our school is the department of Industrial Education. The special feature of this course of study is the time devoted to the industrial phase. Work beginning in the primary grades and continuing throughout the grades, and Normal School. An attempt has been made to adapt the course to modern conditions and to the needs of the pupils. The industrial work centers not only in its own interest but is closely related to all other subjects. Among the courses offered are: Primary Hand Work, Pottery and Hammered Metal, Elementary Bench Work, Cabinet Making and Joinery, Mechanical Drawing. Wood Turning and Forging. Mr. Wright and Mr. Segerstrom have charge of these subjects, Mr. Johnson having resigned in November to accept a position in the Ames College, Iowa. 20