The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-25
HIGH Schools
ANNUAL EXHIBIT
FULL Of INTEREST
Most of the Departments Of
the School Are Rep
resented.

The annual exhibit of the various de-
partments of the High school exceeds
in both quality and quantity the ex-
hibits of previous years. Arranged in
various parts Of the building are the
art domestic art, domestic science,
Inc manual training, the English, the
chemistry, the botany and biological,
community, civic, social service WoIh
and the historical exhibits, eacn ue'
partment reflecttng great credit nos
d4iIg the pupils but on the hesus OF
the various departments represented.
The manual training exhibit SHOWS
the work of the four classes Of tne
High school. The freshmen have an
interesting exhibit of waste baskets
upholstered foot stools, medicine cab
! inets, costumers' pedestals, etc, me
sophomores have specimens OF tables
chairs. porch swings, and settes. the
juniors have an exhibit Of advanced
cabinet work developed into chairs
tables. book cases, etc. while the SEN
for class work consists mainly OF turn
ing. having exhibited such articles as
candle sticks, dumb bells, Indian clubs,
trays and gacels. Altogether irrespec-
tive Of the smaller turned pieces the
department has complete this year 1SS
pieces Of furniture with an enrolment
Of approximately 165 in the classes.
This department is badly in need OF
additional room. The Board of Edu'
cation recently purchased additional
equipment consisting Of joiners lathes
and saw benches which will be Install
ed soon. Plans are on foot for greatly
extending this branch of the school
work next year.
The domestic art department under
the direction Of Miss Criswell, has a
splendid exhibition Of costumes rang
| ing from the simple blouse to the coat
suit on display as well as daintily trim
med hats, beautifully made lingerie,
etc. The class day dresses of the
senior class are on display. They are
beautifully tailored outing dresses and
form On attractive display. Several OF
the young women have their COM
mencement dresses on display also,
these dresses having been made by
the pupils themselves. Miss Criswell
has accomplished wonders in this de-
partment this year. She is ably assist
ed by Miss Jessie Jacobs in this work.
The domestic science department
under the efficient direction Of Miss
Virginia Gaskill, has a splendid display
Of cooked foods. Cakes, pies, various
kinds Of breads, desserts and num-
Der Of dishes made from combinations
Of foods are on display here and at
tract considerable attention from the
visitors. A recipe accompanies each
prepared dish.
"A table arranged with dishes pre-.
pared from an economical standpoint
made from rice, macaroni and other
foods cheaper than meats, etc., attract
especial attention. A table set for
luncheon with place cards. flowers,
etc., is a feature Of this display.
The English classes have on display
various kinds OF composition work
such as letters, stories, sketches,
! checks, money orders, copies of tele-
grams, all prepared by the pupils Of
/ the classes of the high school. An in.
teresting feature Of this display is a
number Of class books such as The
stirup, The Ever Ready, The Bugle
Call, etc. These books are cleverIy
got up, beautifully illustrated and con.
tain valuable information to the school
fand students.
The chemistry exhibit is splendid
and among the exhibits which attracts
the onlooker is the process by which
various kinds Of soap can be made.
The visitor is shown each step from
the time the ingredients are secured
until the finished product energies.
The botany and biology department
has number Of interesting specimens
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