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About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 19, 1958)
t EIGHT MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE Sunday, January 19, 1958 High School Answers Critics Do the schools of the Unit-1 reading is kept from the sixth ed States meet the nation's grade on through high school. needsf The tide of international events has focused widespread attention on the schools of this country, and many critics are saying that schools have failed to properly educate the nation"s youth, particu- Related subjects in the Eng lish department are debate, drama, journalism and public speaking. History Requirmenls All students are required to take one year each of U.S. history and American govern- larly in science and the re-ment and problems; history lated academic fields Administrators and officials of the Medford public school system believe that they have not failed in the task of giv ing the city's children a well rounded education, even though the task is an enor mous and complex one. To give a cross-section view of the city's school system. The Mail Tribune today publishes the first of a three-part series on Medford High school. Be cause major emphasis is placed on the academic phase of the senior high school pro gram, this phase is covered in today's front-page pictures and accompanying article. Aims and Purposes The of. ice of Superintend ent Leonard Mayfield and the personnel of the school are giving complete cooperation in the endeavor. A statement of the aims and purposes of Medford High school was pre pared, and reads as follows: t "Medford Senior High school has a definite respon sibility to its individual stu dents, to its community and state, and to the nation as a whole. As the last school that m?ny students attend, Medford Senior High school must help prepare these stu dents for rapid assumption of adult duties and activities as apt workers, informed citi zens, veil-adjusted and social ly competent individuals, and responsible homemakers and parents. For the student who will continue his formal edu cation at higher levels, the senior high school has the task of determining that his academic preparations are complete, that his school pro gram ha challenged his best efforts, that he too has the personal balance and judg ment required in new aca demic and social fields, and as vith all students that he has been guided to make the most of his opportunities, abilities, and interests. This applies to the mental, moral, and physical capacities of each student. "The Medford school sys tem cares for individual dif ferences with a wide variety of learning opportunities. Major emphasis in the high schoo" is placed on the basic subject areas of English, mathematic, science, social studies, and foreign lan guages. Other subject areas are not neglected as an ex tensive offering of general and vocational courses is pro vided as in industrial arts, home-making and commerce. All student non-credit cours es, dramatics, and other such events are.scheduled after the academic school day. Does Its Part '. "In these times of interna tional tension and national uncertainty, Medford Senior High school will endeavor to do its part in meeting the challenge of our times. Our endeavors are directed to wards engendering those qualities of mind and spirit which will enable young peo ple to fulfill the great poten tial of our democratic ideals." All students enrolled in the college preparatory course must take English in the ninth grade and all the three years of senior high school. All seniors in English must write a term paper advance students write two, one on a topic of their own choosing. In English literature the course includes two Shake spearean plays, work on com position and in vocabulary. The students must read at least eight books a school year and the reports on these are given "conference style" with the student and teacher discussing the book together. As a help in judging each stu dent's work, a record of his majors are encouraged also to take world geography, world history, economics and sociology. In the history, gov ernment and geography class es, each class has one period a week devoted to current events. Copies of the nation's best magazines and newspa pers are available to all stu dents, and these are delivered to the classes by cart for use I In the science field, all col- during the current event stud-j lege preparatory students ies. imust have one year of either Movies and other visual chemistry or physics; science aids are also employed to majors are required to take brinz the class members i all three laboratory sciences. closer to world events and ! biology, chemistry and phys- figures. lcs- ueneral science in the In mathematics they must ninth grade rounds out the take one year of algebra and four years now offered. Since geometry; mathematics ma- advanced physics is being jors or those who plan to con tinue in any scientific field are encouraged to take the full four years of mathemat ics, including second-year al gebra, solid geometry and trigonometry. Next year the school plans to give a fifth semester of advanced math ematics which will carry students into college algebra. IP GE i P (3D SB B IT I The clamour about U.S. schools which has been mount ing for the past several years broke into a scream after the Soviet Sputniks were successfully launched, and much of what has been written and said throws more heat than light. An oft-repeated statement is that the nation hasn't enough scientists and technicians, and that our schools have been remiss in not educating young people in these fields. We hear, too, that the teachers don't make the students work hard enough, and that our school systems have "gone soft." One of the men who scoffs at the idea of not enough scientists is Kurt Stehling, director of rockets propulsion for Project Vanguard. Mr. Stehling, on leave from Princeton university and a director of the American Rocket society, recently wrote in The New Republic that this country is not backward in basic research or lack of spending for scientific education. "Our scientific research output per year is vast, and our engineering and science schools and our libraries are bulging," said the director. "We graduate each year legions of trained fact-gatherers. Yet the Russians are beating us because they are not burdened with as much fat as is our technical and educational empire, heavy as it is with duplication, research projects going on to eternity and wastage of scientific manpower in many industries. The inevitably few good people in our research institutions are tied up with administrative tangles or in huckstering for government contracts." Dr. Stehling contrasts the American system, where "in dustrial scientists are at the mercy of a capricious manage ment which has to satisfy stockholders" with the Russian system where "Soviet scientists are not allowed to indulge in the luxury of unnecessary paperwork and duplicated pro jects for the simple reason that their country is too poor to support such a burden." These last words were quoted from Professor Sedov, member of the Russian Academy of Sciences. And how about schools not making the students work hard enough? One administrator in the Medford system said the other day that for every parent who urges the school to make the courses harder and "pour it on" the youngsters a little more, there are a score who complain that Johnny and Susan are working too hard that the schools nowadays expect too much. "Campus Paradox" in the Wall Street Journal not long ago brought another situation to iight. The Journal sent out a group of reporters to gather facts about college and university enrollments. These reporters came back and said enrollments are falling off .and that some schools, particular ly small liberal arts colleges and big privately endowed uni versities, are complaining that they have room for thousands of additional students. This situation isn't universal, the article said, and figures from the Office of Education are expected to show a slight increase in student population this year. New York university, Emory University of Atlanta, Wash ington university, St. Louis, Loyola university, Chicago, and the University of Texas at Austin were among the colleges which reported decreased enrollments. Various reasons were given for this; "conflicting forces" in. the nation are said to make planning difficult. Private institutions were criticized for making tuition too high, the increase of junior colleges was noted, and the inefficiency of some institutions was scored. Some schools were said to be recruiting freshmen just as others recruit promising football players. "If you want good students, you have to go out and find them" said the president of Central college, Fayette, Mo. Recently eight southeastern colleges, including Tulane, Stetson and Vander bilt, set up an informal scholarship pool to east competi tion. Some institutions admitted that they are permitting high school seniors from the bottom third of their classes to enroll. The Wall Street Journal also quoted many college and university heads to the effect that the "no show" student is getting to be a bigger and bigger problem. High school seniors, afraid that they may not get into a school, put in their applications to as many as 30 separate institutions. This is giving rise to the practice of requiring a. stiff admis sion fee. As far as Medford schools are concerned, responsible citizens believe that the system is an excellent one and that from an overall standpoint, students are offered a better education here than in many other cities with com parable or better resources. Comparative tests have proven this, also. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Beck, newcomers to the Gold Hill area, did a good deed last Wednesday by trucking Mrs. Beck's marimba in to Medford in order that she could play for a meeting of the Philharmonic Society guild. The big musical instrument not only had been brought from way up Sardine creek, but when the two arrived at the Country club in Medford, they found that the meeting was upstairs. The Becks, who moved to Jackson county last fall from southern California, are enthusiastic about ranch life and about southern Oregon. "I was born in California and lived there all my life," said Mrs. Beck, "and I don't regret leav ing it one bit. They can have it. I'll take southern Oregon." .S. : IN kt 1 f V?3 fU.- Men and women hear again with nothing in either ear through thrilling Sonotone research discovery. Only YOU will know your E-Zone secret of transistor hearing aid completely concealed in stylish glasses. Yet you use both ears (just as normal per- E-Zon: Everything worn at EYE-EAR level, nothing worn anywhere else. C. R. ADAMSON, Manager Hearing Secret sons listen) to enjoy latest hearing revolu tion recommended by doctors. Based on Sonotone bone-conduction invention, by passing outer ears. COME IN, PHONE OR WRITE SONOTONE sought by some students, it nas been suggested that a imxea section' with some students doing additional work may be added to the curricula if a third section cannot be scheduled. Additional Experiments Because of the criticism that high school and college students are not encouraged to do enough creative work, plans have been made for ad ditional laboratory space in the new addition to the school plant. There students who wish may carry additional ex periments and work not call ed for in the regular courses. At least two years of a for eign language are required in the college preparatory divi sion, and language majors take three years of one lan guage or two years each of two separate languages. Four years of Latin, three years of Spanish and two of French are offered. It has also been the policy of the Medford school system to encourage and provide for the students with special abil ities and interests, especially in the academic areas. Ad vanced work groups are or ganized in English, social stud ies, mathematics and science. This program provides for broadened content, method of approach and rate of work. These exceptional students are encouraged to do a good deal of original thinking and plan ning and to be more self-directed in their study and work. They are encouraged and challenged to work up to their highest potentiality. College Preparations Students preparing for col lege may also obtain addi tional instruction during the summer months. Evening classes are held for students planning on taking examina tions for scholarships such as the National Merit scholar ships, the competitive exam inations for the military acad emies, college board tests and others. Work is offered in mathematics, science and English. In September evening meet ings are held for students planning to enter college that month. This program is to be expanded, and students are being asked to- provide infor mation and criticism by way oi questionnaires to be re turned after a period in college. Remedial reading and re view work are also provided ior nign school seniors. Every senior must complete satis factorily a review of English and mathematic fundamentals before graduating. Follow-up ituaies nave proven these re views helpful to both the col lege student and those seek ing jobs. The remedial reading has a two-fold purpose; special wont ior students with seri ous reading handicaps, and special help for the student who only needs to speed up own reading rate. The high school library is open every school day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for students who need to do research work, check out books, use the magazine and newspaper ines, etc. ihis year four small i-umciciiLc looms were con sturcted in the library for students to use when they neea to study together, Testing Results , Proof that the Medford school system is efficient and is adequately training the city's children comes from the high results scored in tests and surveys. Last spring Med ford schools participated in a nation-wide testing survey conducted by Science Re search, associates. The tests given were the widely used high school test b a 1 1 e r y known as the Iowa Tests of Educational D e v e 1 o pment. Students in grade 9 through 12 took the test battery, made up of nine tests in separate subject matter areas. The tests were returned to the Univer sity of Iowa for scoring by Univac. National norms were computed from the results which were received from 254 participating school systems. With the middle score for all 254 school systems deter mined as the 50th percentile, Medford ranked near the top. irl Scoufs Girl Scout Troop 176 held an investiture ceremony Jan uary 15 at 4 p.m. at the home of the troop leader, Mrs. C.V Monia, 711 King stree. The ceremony was preceded by the entrance of the Girl Scouts followed by Mrs. Mo nia, who opened the cere mony. She was assisted by Mrs. R. A. Anderson, assistant leader, who lighted the first three large candles, explain ing the meaning of each. The ten remaining candles were lighted by Girl Scouts, who recited the law pertaining to each candle. Girl Scouts participating in the candle lighting ceremony were Sylvia Coggins, Carrol Monia, Mikelynn Boughner, Suzie Lund, Dollie Freeman, Mary Sue Emerson, Dawn Sybrant and Kathy Stelling werf. Between the lighting of each candle, the Girl Scouts joined in singing appropriate songs, accompanied by Miss Anne Matthews at the piano. Following the lighting of the candles, Mrs. Anderson presented Cynthia Hoots with her Girl Scout pin, and to Mrs. Monia a Girl Scout pin for completion of her lead er's course. A guest at the ceremony was Mrs. V. Lobdell, neigh borhood chairman. Troop Committee members present were were Mrs. C. E. Coggins, Mrs. G. Stellingwerf, Mrs. E. Sybrant and Mrs. Morris Boughner. Refreshments were served by Dollie Freeman and Suzie Lund. 839 East Jackson Phone SP 2-5904 Sales - Rentals Folding VHEEL CHA1BS Open Sundays and Holidays 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. HUDSON'S PHARMACY 613 E. Main Ph. SP 3-5345 1 Block East Hawthorne Park In comparison with the aver age composite school system score of 50, Medford rated in the 93rd percentile in the sen ior class; 85th percentile in the junior class; 70th percen tile in the sophomore cless and 87th percentile in the 9th grade. In the instance of the middle score of 93 for all seniors of last year's class, the score means that half the seniors rated 93 and the bal ance ranged below as against an average score of 50 for all 254 school systems. In referenct to today's em phasis, Medford's seniors of 1957 ranked very .high, with average scores of 97 in nat ural science and of 95 in the reading and comprehending of science materials. On the basis of such tests, it can be said that the Med ford school system ranks con sistently a m o n g the best throughout the nation. Help Yourself To Happiness This column is one of a series on marriage and family problems which appears weekly in this paper. It presents problems of everyday living and attempts to bring you the most expert opinion in this area. By combining clinical experience, research, and homespun prac ticality, we hope to assist you to help yourself to happiness. Readers are invited to present their problems. All queries will receive individual attention and should be accompanied by a stamped self-addressed envelope directed to Mary Harris Setfert, M.A., Depart ment of Education, The American Institute of Family Relations, 5287 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles 27, California. John Robert Powers, well known director of a model agency. A wife's charm af fects even her husband's business. A friendly atmos phere, a gracious hostess these are indeed assets when a man entertains his business associates or superiors. . Charm is a difficult quality to define. According to the business man, it is neatness, attractiveness of appearance, plus tact and courtesy. To an artist, it is "personality," as reflected in the face radiat ing friendship and happiness. To the poet, it is warmth of thought and feeling, grace of word and movement. To the scientist, it is clear thought, orderliness, and honesty. To the humanitarian, it is altru ism, unselfishness and patience. The Man With the Charming Wife "Everybody likes to visit the Browns. Jack is a darn nice guy and Jill well, she's tops. She's the kind of wife every man wants to marry and the kind of girl every woman wants to me." The wise wife strives to make her home and herself charming to her husband and his friends. The friends-be-fore-marriage, the business associates, the boss all these she welcomes with a genuine and outgoing friendliness which will aid and strengthen her partner in his relation ships with them. Thee harm with which she captivated her man before marriage will not end with the wedding, but will continue to envelop her partner and include not only him but also his chosen associates. There is never an age, a situation, nor a state where charm is not an asset, says LAMB a la PROVENCALE French restaurants have a way with lamb that makes it taste extra special. They roast it at about 325 degrees and al low about 30 minutes roasting time per pound. About an hour before the time is up, they sprinkle it with a mix ture of 1 clove of garlic pul verized with 1 teaspoon of salt, Ji cup of finely chopped parsley, Vz cube of butter or margarine and 1 cup of fine bread crumbs, and then let it finish roasting. The crumbs toast, the garlic permeates and all's well with the lamb. New York (IP) A new hair-setting lotion helps, give that built-in permanent wave effect. The manufacturer says it eliminates pin curls, sticky lacquers and hair sprays, and keeps curls soft and shining. One of the largest artificial bodies of water in the world is Elephant Butte Lake, form ed by a dam on the Rio Grande near Truth or Con sequences, New Mexico. It holds more than two million acre feet of water. al. Look to the Future . . . Choose Gas Appliances! BE 7 I iSHt WTDlOM .AS A DAISY f" jt-b 1 r - ) uliiiA does the 7 big household services Mtomatteafly takes the work oat of housework. Entirely automatically, GAS cooks meats, heats water, incinerates refuse, heats and cools your home, refrigerates food, and drys clothes while you have more free time. GAS is modern, fast, clean, dependable, silent, safe, and economical. Your gas company cooperating with your architect, builder, heating contractor, and appliance dealer will gladly tell you how economically GAS will modernise your home and bring new comforts and conveniences. LIVE BETTER - MORE ECONOMICALLY . 4 . WITH CALIFORNIA-PACIFIC W UTILITIES COMPANY Fa sMij :S J:l ; i : 1 1 l.'KVi il .1 w a J .tun .1 Medford, Oregon Phone SP 2-5284 The wise wife assumes as many of these qualities as possible, making them a part of her own" thinking and feel ing, until they become an in tegral part of herself, her "charm". An Americana trio by Phil Rose accents red, white and blue in wide wale ribbed cot ton. A chemise over-blouse is topped by a newsy tunic length coat. ELIMINATE FATIGUE According to medical re search there are two kinds of fatigue: physiological and psy chological. Physiological fac tors include hard work and trying enviornemnt. Boredom, monotony, irritability, pres sures and general attitude make up the psychological factors. There are many new pharmaceutical agents avail able to combat fatigue, but, according to Margaret Spader, home service editor of the Gas Appliance Manufacturers asso ciation, a cup of hot tea is as good an agent as has been of fered. Start the New Year by taking a few minutes every day to sit down and refresh yourself with a stimulating beverage, a snack of food, or, food for thought. A new undersea telephone cable between the United States and Hawaii is the world's longest and deepest. Films. Storage Restyling Repairing and Relining Cleaning and Glazing Frances9 Furs Formerly Frances Dallaira 1100 Crater Lake Ave. Telephone SP 2-6526 "Did your polio shot hurt, Jackie?" What is pain? Is it the quick prick of a needle ... or the slow breaking of a heart? If you've ever seen a child ... or a mother or a father . . . for whom the Salk vaccine came too late, then you know true pain. Because you know how it feels to have your heart torn, piece by piece, from your body. Imagine, then, how you'd feel if you were to see or be a polio victim who could have had the Salk vaccine . . . and didnjt. It's almost unbelievable that this could happen . . . yet last summer's statistics show that perhaps it already has . . . In 1956, polio cases were reported down 47 from 1955 . . . and down 59 from the five-year average for 1951-1955. And eases dropped most sharply in the group which had received the most vaccine. This was the group of children, 5-9 years of age, first allowed to have the limited vac cine. But, tragically enough, not all these eligible children were permitted by their parents to have the vaccine. Can we afford to let another polio season go by without giving onr children and ourselves-the protection of the Salk vac cine? For, bad as it is to see a little one struck down by this disease, it is just as heartbreaking to see a mother taken from her family by polio or a father left helpless and unable to provide for his family. Polio, it must be remembered, ia not ex clusively a children's disease. Although it strikes more often in the lower age groups, it hits hardest among young adults. That's why everyone under 40 years of age should be vaccinated. So get your shots now today and take the whole family with you. No, your polio shot won't hurt compared to how your heart will ache if you neglect to have your family vaccinated . . . and then polio strikes. DON'T PRESS YOUR LUCK. H takes 8 months and 3 injections for maximum polio protection. START YOUR SHOTS NOW. And protect the whole family. Published as a public service in cooperation with The Advertising Council, the Public Health Service of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, the American Medical Association and the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis 7T DAIRY PRODUCTS !
