Marian High School - Marian Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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., twiYs31 Ms. Eileen Eagan, during Debate activities. She has her MA from Creighton University in English. X2 ,cl rators attae povert issue Discussions on the quality of life and on major national and inter- national problems teach debators perhaps one of the highest academic processes-the ability to think incisively. Though debate class is part of the academic schedule at lVlarian, much of the de- bator's time is spent participating in almost weekly speechand debate tournaments. Nluch time is also devoted to developing cases and evidence to uphold either side of a given resolution. Because of these facts, debate is one of the most time-consuming, yet reward- ing, activities at Marian. NURS. Y teh to write eauses ' ueh' Creative Writing class is probably best personified by the caricature of Rodin's Thinker on the cover of their publication entitled 'Ouchl' The creative writing process, like any artistic endeavor, is a difficult one. Students write in the genre in which they are most comfortable. The major emphasis in such a learning situation is on the communication of fresh ideas in a new and interesting manner. 89

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e fine life comes to fros The Nlusic, Art, and Drama Departments combined to produce a freshman course entitled Introduction to Fine Arts. The primary purpose of the class was to give students a basic background of the liberal arts. The materials are presented chronologically in the three different areas. ln the visual arts, the students were lectured and shovvn slides. The following class then imitate that period in time by creating such works as rock painting, Stain glass vvindovvs, mosaics, origami,and soap sculptures. ln music, students learn the basics, fundamentals, and how to read sheet music. They also study the history of different types of music. In drama, students learn the techniques and history of acting. The course vvas designed to promote further interest in artistic areas. Nlrs. Pat Culver, BS at University of Nebraska. Sister Sharon Jordan, lVlA University of Nebraska. lVlrs. Kathy lVlcPherson, BA at Hillsdale College, Mich.

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rama define lVlrs. Pat Culver, BS received from UNL. The Drama Department was very successful in the production of Finian's Rainbow . Aside from the annual play, classes also act out scenes from Greek tragedy and comedies, Shakespeare, and modern plays. Studying the history of drama, theatre, and pantomime was also part ofthe course. lVlrs. Pat Culver also teaches speech. Speeches vary from types to inform, persuade, and entertain. Stories and poems are animated during oral interpretation.