Wesleyan College - Veterropt Yearbook (Macon, GA)

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I ! ! I ' The Women of Wesleyan enrich their lives with the fine arts. tudents at Wesleyan lead very full and well-rounded lives. They find much on campus to add a richness and culture that strict academics could never provide. Wesleyan’s School of Music was one of the first con¬ servator ies in the South to gain recognition in the nineteenth century and the college has never lessened its emphasis on the fine arts. The women who attend Wesleyan find themselves continuously surrounded by the influence of the arts. They are required to take classes in art, music, and theater history where they gain an appreciation for artistic principles and practices. Art exhibits, guest lectures, theatrical productions, visiting ballets and opera companies, and community concerts all help to enliven the academic year. Students attend these pro¬ grams as part of Wesleyan’s continuing Convocation series. There are also many opportunities for the students themselves to participate in the performing arts. Such organizations as the Glee Club, the Wesley- annes Vocal Ensemble, and the Wesleyan Washboard Band are open to students interested in all forms of music. The theater department produces a number of major plays each year and particip ation in all phases is open to every student. An Art Club and “Magazine lor the Creative Arts” encourage students to develop their talents in the areas of painting, photography, ceramics, pottery, sculpture, and creative writing. No fine arts area is left out. Even the campus buildings provide examples of great architecture and fine antiques. When a woman leaves Wesleyan, she can say with confidence that she has received a strong foundation in and an appreciation of the arts. 8 Opening