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Show Milford High Scbool Extra-Curricular Activities Belong In The Modern High School Many of the extra-curricular activities ac-tivities now in existence are the outgrowth out-growth of modern social organizations, organiza-tions, while some of them are as old as secondary education itself. Many of the present curricular activities crept in by the extra-curricular door. As late as 1ST0 science was considered consider-ed an amusin;- pastime for students, was fostered by clubs, and later admitted ad-mitted to the curriculum in good standing. Domestic science, agri-' culture, music, physical education, each with its own history, slipped in by this door. i The demand that the high school provide for the worthy use of leisure time has become one of the princiu.l reasons for establishing these activities. activi-ties. Other reasons are vocational, health and citizenship. ; The extra-class entertainment for patrons of the high school should develop neighborhood and community ideals. The people of the community' today meet as neighbors at the school to attend performances given by! their own children. 1 We have contented ourselves too long with talking about efficient ciitizenship, proper attitudes towaid life, democracy in education, and the ability to share in the experiences of others. Students do not learn to be good citizens merely by hearing about good citizens. There must be training, and that training conies by doinir. Dewey tells the story of a school where boys were taught to swim without going into the water. I.ater, when one of these boys was asked what he did when be got into the water, he replied, "Sunk." Students must have practice. It is by practice learned in extra-curricular work that our future citizens will be trained to react correctly in any 1 situation. Dry and tedious tasks of the classroom class-room become worthwhile as soon as the student can see some desirable purpose. Physical education is pure drugery while football practice holds enthusiasm. English composition composi-tion is a bore, but students sit up nights to write aricles for the school paper or formulate arguments for a debate. Any school who supplements regular work with worthwhile outside out-side projects will be pleased with the transformation of many a timid child into a capable and confident workman. work-man. Club Activities Our clubs of the Milford high school are doing . everything to make our school a more interesting place for the students. There's the Mask club which furnishes our school with actors. It is directed by Miss Fern-: ley. The Science club, under the' supervision of . Mr. Hughes, is interested inter-ested in scientific problems. Tlie , Home Economics club is a very good club which is under the direction ofj Miss Walker, a new teacher this year. The Agriculture club is a good club for the study of everything in j the line of farming. This club isl sponsored by Mr. Parsons. Don't you agree with us that the j addition of so many clubs makes ouri life very intere.-ting ? Lela Brad-' shaw. ! I Music Assembly Given. Last Friday, November 17, the music department gave an assembly for the students. It consisted of, two numbers played by the orchestra; a' trumpet duet by Emma Patterson! and Evelyn Hickman, and two saxo-! phone numbers by Mr. Baker. j The students were delighted with' the assembly and hope that Mr. Baker will sponsor many more such assemblies. Beth Patterson. Dictionary Study The study of the dictionary is becoming be-coming a very ; common subject around school this last term. The Junior class is finding many things in the dictionary that they never knew were contained therein. The speech class under Mr. Parsons and the Junior English class under Miss Fernley are two classes that are using the dictionary to a great extent. ex-tent. There is much valuable information informa-tion in a dictionary. Look and see. Any time you need any information ,on dates in history, population of towns, pronunciation of different words, different foreign expressions, spelling, definition of words in fact anything you want to know go to the dictionary. Roy Patterson. Mask Club Under the direction of Miss Fern-ley Fern-ley we, the charter members of the Literary and Dramatic club of last year, have reorganized and named our club the "Mask club". There are twenty-three members enrolled. It is our purpose this year to give numerous short plays in order that we can raise money to do our patt in the purchase of new furniture for the sHage. We have chosen as our club officers: of-ficers: Ethel Tanner, president; Ina Smith, vice-president; Petra Young, secretary and treasurer, and Ju:ia Hendrickson, reporter. Pe;ra Young. Ag Club Initiation The members of the Ag club are going to initiate the new members into the club the last two days of this week. We are sure that there will be some really typical farmers there. The one who takes the best part i i both dress and activity will win a large box of chocolate candy. Every new initiate is striving to win over the other. Warren Ferguson. Sport Flashes What's happening at the Milford high school in basketball? Everything Every-thing is happening, for Coach Hes-lington Hes-lington expects to have one of the most cool-headed, competent teams in the division. Twenty-five boys are coming out to practice. Why shouldn't we have a good team? The team has won all games in which it has participated; the game with the faculty resulted in a score of 27-26 in favor of the team. The team of this year walked away vvich i a score of 35-17 when it played last year's team-Cooperation team-Cooperation and support are asked from the townspeople in order that our team will be THE team in this division. Art Gilbert. Apron and Overall Dance ! Do you know about the big apron and overall dance to be sponsored by ' the Home Ec. club Friday evening, ! November 24 ? ! Well, I'll tell you something about i ! There's going to be a party and lots and lots of fun. And, there's going to be a turkey 1 given to some lucky one. So come on you jolly townspeople and join us everyone at Milford high school, Friday, November 24. Phyl-j Phyl-j lis Whitbeck. Home Economics Club to Present Novel Program The assembly program to be given Friday, November 24 at 3:30 p. m. will be sponsored by the girls of the j Home Economics club under the direction di-rection of Miss Walker. ' I'd like to tell you a secret about this program. There's going to be a novel idea presented about the ! mo , but I promised not to tell. It is rumored that this is to be ' the best program of the year. You be the judges. Will we see you? |