Manchester College - Aurora Yearbook (North Manchester, IN)

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Dr. Paul Keller Mr. James Overholt EHGLISH . . . Rather than concentrating on teaching reading, spelling, and grammar in themselves, the department of English makes an effort to train the student to follow directions accu- rately, to write interestingly, to speak clearly, and to read with understanding. Opportunity to write in the Oak Lcmcs is given to stu- dents who are interested and capable. Dr. Lloyd Hoff, Mr. Fred Conkling Dr. William Stafford, Miss Orrel Little In the literature section of the department an endeavor is made to ac- quaint the student with and give him an appre- ciation for literature. 16

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Humanities HumoniTiES ... To develop the student ' s mental culture by presenting to him refined learning is the aim of the division of Humanities, whose chairman is Dr. Lloyd Hoff. The courses are presented primarily for their aesthetic, rather than for informational or utilitarian, values. They emphasize forms, move- ments, and masterpieces in each field, with special attention given to the classics. In each department an at- tempt is made to give the student the basis for evaluation which he needs in order to enjoy his surround- ings and broaden his judgment. Mr. F. E. Reed, Mr. Henry Gladc HRT ... In the department of Art, courses are designed to furnish the student with a background for understanding the arts, to enlarge his appreciation for the art in his everyday life, and to help him find the beauty in func- tional as well as in fine art. The prac- tical applications of art, such as art in advertising, art in teaching, and art as applied to crafts are also pre- sented in recitation and laboratory experiences. Dr. Lloyd Hoff, Division Chjirnun LHRGURGE . . . Helping the student gain a working knowledge of the written and spoken language, an apprecia- tion of the literature, nature, and cultures of the countries in which the languages are spoken, and pre- paring students for graduate work — these are the aims of the depart- ment of Foreign Language. Gram- mar, conversation, and literature are emphasized. Mr. Max Allen

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Dr. Clyde Holslngcr, Miss Martina Dejont Mr. David McCormick Mrs. Genita Speicher, Mr. Paul Hallada music . . . Majors in the Music Depart- ment are given concentrated work in one of these three fields: apphed music, church music, or music theory. The courses are intended to provide a background for later training, cultural instruction for the gen- eral student, and a basis for the teaching of music in elementary and high schools. J giSBE Mr. Vernon Stincbaueh Miss Murl Barnhart On February 2, 1956, Professor Murl Marie Barnhart, who joined the faculty of Manchester in 1926 as Professor of Piano, Harmony, and Music Theory, passed away. Her presence on the Manchester College campus will be missed by all who knew her.