Mansfield University - Carontawan Yearbook (Mansfield, PA)

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Marjorie C. Brooks Director of Music Department Sophomore Ensemble Music Education Orchestra Advanced Chorus 26

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Department The Home Economics Department of the Mansfield State Teachers College has earned the reputation for having one of the finest Home Economics courses in the state. This course especially prepares young women for the teaching profession, but it is so comprehensive that other types of positions related to the field are open to its graduates. The young women are given every possible opportunity to practice Home Eco- nomics in all of its phases. In our very attractive apartment on campus, small groups of students live for a period of six weeks with a resident director during their junior year. The principles they have been taught in other home economics classes are put in- to practice. Also they spend nine weeks managing the school lunch at the junior high school. The lunches are planned with consideration of nutritional value, attractiveness of food and economy of cost. The nursery school is an important part of the senior girls curriculum. For one semester they are associated with the children, learning of their habits and personalities. Each student teaches a semester on campus under careful guidance and has the addition- al privilege of teaching under supervision in a vocational homemaking department in an approved high school in Pennsylvania. Fashion shows, food demonstrations, dinners, teas, and exhibits are interesting. worthwhile projects and activities of the department. The course at Mansfield meets the requirement for certification in Home Economics Education and in addition each stu- dent gains inspiration and knowledge with which to encourage others in the community to create better home living and as an ultimate goal — live graciously in her own home or within her profession. 25

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Woodwind Ensemble Senior Madrigals Seated. Left to Right — George Wilt, Ronald Brooks. M:l rv Kin gan. Mary .1. Mt-Nrth. Marjorie Sbafer, William Bender, Howard Williams. Standing— Fred Bowerschmidt, Shirley But- cher, Maybelle Woodin, Thomas Donahue. iltlt Department Band The Music Department under the direction of Miss Brooks again gained a foothold on the campus of M. S. T. C. After several years of small enrollment in the music course, the returning G. I. ' s not only brought about an astounding increase in number, but a renewed interest in music activities. The for- mation of The Airliners and The Esquires, our college bands, the Marching Band, and activities sponsored by Phi Mu Alpha clearly demonstrated the presence of active, music mind- ed men. However, the Sophomore Girls ' Ensemble reminded us that not all our talent was male sponsored ' ! The increase in the number of members of Lambda Mu, the women ' s honor music sorority, indicated a body of women students who were thinking seriously along the lines of a professional career. The Advanced Chorus. Freshman Chorus, Brass and Wood- wind Enembles all performed during the year. Two groups of Madrigal Singers have given programs both on and off the campus. Our band and orchestra also presented concerts. the former organization having broadcast a Sunday perform- ance over the radio. New members of our faculty have been heard in recitals during the year and were well received by their audiences. We are proud of our Music program and our faculty. We only hope in return that they will be proud of us when we become music teachers, graduates of M. S. T. C. 27