Pomona College - Metate Yearbook (Claremont, CA)

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Well loved by all Who know him, Ralph Lyman conducted a very successful year. Stealing the show in the Women's Glee Club skit was but part of a day's work for Prof. His own enthusiasm and energy made all his classes in- teresting. Marjorie May Smith -, taught voice and piano, and also capably accompanied the Wom- en's Glee Club. Her many pupils were heard often in student re- citals this year. Young and charm- ing, she easily made her students her friends. Four vertebrae in the backbone of the Music Depart- ment,- Olive, pianist and composer of many Pomona songs; Dayton, pianist, well known for his music apprecia- tion classes and his profile; Fiske, dynamic conductor of our symphony orchestra; Allen, exponent of musical theory and sly witticisms. Below, Blanchard and Hitch- cock discuss organ techniques. Hitchcock ably filled the place of organist while Doc went east on sabbatical leave. 4 ner $1. M take vial: THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT is one of the outstanding elements in campus life. It has a tradition for musical excellence, and boasts of a well-known faculty under the guidance of Prof. Lyman. Interested stu- dents developed their knowledge of mus- ical history and devoted long hours to practical application. Classes ranging from orchestra to music appreciation gave op- portunity for all to learn. This year has been c1 productive one, including faculty and senior recitals, monthly organ vesper services. At all times of day we could hear, coming from Little Bridges, the sounds of piano scales, voice exercises, the orchestra in a difficult pas- sage, the blended harmony of Glee Club practice.

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Thomas Bqus taught classes ranging from beginning de- sign to advanced oils. INTEREST AND ABILITY meant long hours of hard work in Rembrandt H011 studios. Every after- noon found an artistic few struggling With lights and darks, fast drying paints, stubborn charcoal. Professors Beggs and Iurecka gave encouragement and taught needed principles of composition used in courses ranging from history of art to advanced figure drawing and sculpture. Exhibits both of national shows and those of Pomona students were Cyril Iurecka, Sculpture Professor, shows a student the fine points in con- struction of her clay model. Such clear explanations of principles in sculpturing helped his pupils through many seem- ingly difficult problems. Rem 61'4th Rodin Picauo proudly displayed in the gallery. From the Mex- ican settlement to Foothill Boulevard, hopeful artists were seated, making sketches, waiting for inspira- tion. Attempts at expression entailed frustration, a frantic search for an elusive shadow, often torn hair. Oils, watercolors, Clay, plaster, pen and ink, pa- tience, creativeness; 011 these ingredients went into the making of an artist. Here we see the beginning class in graphic design as they work in water-color. A thorough understanding of basic principles of design and color was painlessly ac- quired in the fun of charcoal and water-color problems. Students tried out their knowledge on scenery of surround- ing town and campus, found applied theories made good pictures.

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77m; gm uA CduAe for biAc ON EVERYTHING FROM CHAUCER TO COMMUNISM. The faculty had the task of stimulating and directing in- quiring minds. They were the cause of finals, term papers, and D-notices, yet one of the first things we discovered at Pomona was that professors are human. For example, we wish you could walk into the English Department, the atmos- phere was one of friendliness and interest. The professors had a spirit of comradeship among themselves and among the students. Tolerant, humorous, yet keen observations on life in general were volunteered, and the wandering student was always welcome. The majority of students took English to form a well balanced background for their lives. Many Pomona graduates have gone into fields of teaching, pub- lication, and professional writing. Davis, ttop lefti, the Mr. Chips of Pomona, headed the department. Strathman. Fearful and won- Lincoln and Bracher. Exponents of literature and Scott. Inseparable from hat and derful to behold, he kept his advisors on how to become a second James once, they bicycle, he is an institution in himself. classes spellbound. proved particularly helpful in individual conferences. 30