Mansfield University - Carontawan Yearbook (Mansfield, PA)

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committee is planning a music festi- val in May. Concerts and recitals given at Commencement culminate the year ' s work. These events offer excellent opportunities for artistic growth within the individual. The Music Educator ' s Club, con- sisting of all the students and facul- ty in the department, unites the group into one. In the monthly meetings musical and educational programs are heard. The Cadence, an annual placement magazine un- der the editorship of Charles Jacob- son this year, is the major project of the Club. MR. BERTRAM W. FRANCIS Head of Music Department SCENE FROM ' THE MIKADO

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M. ndelkern. Brooks The Music Department of Mans- field State Teachers College offers one of the finest music courses in the state and gives the student a well- jounded preparation for teaching. Upon entering the college as a Fresh- man, the student is individually guided by his or her advisor. The advisor stimulates the interest of the student in the cultivation of par- ticular talents. After four years of study, the student is well equipped to fill the position of music teacher in the public schools. This intensive training is given for professional and cultural purposes. In the first two years subject matter is emphasized. Later the development of the profes- sional side is stressed along with the subject matter. This year Mr. Bertram W. Francis, a new member of our faculty, holds the position of Dean of Music. In addition to this, Mr. Francis con- ducts the symphonic band and gives private instrumental lessons. Mr. Alex Gilfillin, who ccmes to us from Pittsburgh, directs the mixed chorus and serves as an instructor in vari- ous musical subjects. Each year the Music Department presents some special musical events. This year, under the chair- manship of Mr. Mandelkern, the

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MRS. MORALES Director of Homemaking Department The Homemaking Department of Mansfield State Teachers College has earned the reputation for having cne of the finest homemaking courses in the state. Mrs. Elizabeth B. Morales is head of this department. This course especially prepares young women for the teaching profession. but it is so comprehensive that other types of positions related to home- making are open to its graduates. Each year the classes are taken on a field trip for such courses as home management, foods, nutrition, family health, and methods of teach- ing. The principles and procedures are taught in class but because there is so little time for practical work to develop skill and confidence the young women are required to do summer projects, which actually sup- plement class work. In the Junior year the young women spend six weeks in managing the school lunch at the Junior High School. The lunches are planned with consideration of nutritional value, palatableness, and attractiveness, and at a minimum cost of the food. High standards are set up in all phases of this work. This experience in college gives the students prac- tice under supervision in school lunch activities, thereby preparing them to better meet school lunch problems in the public schools.