Belleville College - Dutchman Yearbook (Belleville, IL)

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and writing talents. included William Saunders, head of the English Department; James Pleasant, Miss Madge Ream, Dale Van Blair, Mrs. Janet Milligan, Mrs. Helen I lollander and Perry Proctor. Besides freshmen rhetoric, these instructors aided the students in discovering the entertaining qualities of courses such as American Literature and English Literature. Creative writing was also offered. Oral interpretation, under the direction of Mrs. Merle Guthrie, was also offered during the second semester for students who wished to get more training in the area of communication. Students learned the fundamentals of interpretation, analysis, and oral read¬ ing of prose and verse. As the modem college pioneers reminisce on their difficult scholastic year, they realize the insignificance of their problems when compared with the Indian attacks and treacherous weather encountered by the original wagon trainers. But, like them, the students Row It MR. WILLIAM SAUNDERS, A.B. M.A.; Miss Madge Ream, B.S., M.A.; Row 2: Mr. James Pleasant, B. Ed., M.A.; Mr. Dale Van Blair, A.B., M.A. continued to progress toward higher goals in the future, with the necessary ' courage and confidence gained through a better understanding of the English language. RHETORIC STUDENTS made lost minute preparations for a panel discussion . . . Barb Eisenhauer, Lorna Sander, and Sharon Mag- nuson received advice from Mr. Saunders in literature class . . . Pat Biver, Joe Brokering, and Roger Buecher got a few point¬ ers on their work from Miss Ream . . . Pat Hayes wrote her outline on the board for the class ta correct. 11

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English classes developed literary tastes MR. PLEASANT showed Fred Opit and the class how to dia¬ gram a sentence correctly . . . Rhetoric students often wrote corrected theme topics on the board . . . Don Buescher, Judy Weidemonn, Jeon Jackson and Bob Timmons secured extra in¬ formation from Mr. Von Blair after class . . . Gerald Broad- hurst read his theme for Mrs. Milligan and the class. One of the hardships encountered by all the college freshmen was rhetoric a required English course concerned with the expression of oneself in theme and term papers. 1 hev, also, learned how to construct a better sentence and to insert more meaning into their phrases. 1 he major assignment during the second semester was the research paper. Many class meetings were spent discussing the proper way to make bibliography cards, take notes, write footnotes, and prepare outlines. Although the research paper was very time consum¬ ing, most of the students were well satisfied after the task had been accomplished. Many students who were interested in learning the principles of effective speaking texjk Speech 101 which was taught by Miss Madge Ream and James Pleasant. In this course, speech comp)osition and delivery were stressed. Special emphasis was given on how to gain and hold the attention of audiences. Unlike the original pioneers of the 1800’s, the English students’ efforts and endeavors were made easier by very capable instructors, who guided them throughout their journey of learning. This group MRS. HELEN HOLLANDER, B.A., M.A.; Perry Proctor, B.S. Ed., M.A.; Mrs. Janet Milligan, B. A., M.A.

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Fine Arts developed thought. A student enrolled in one of the fine arts courses discov’ered that he could de¬ velop his thoughts and expressions in a more acceptable style. The art department, under the capable direction of Miss Mar jorie Murray, offered the student the basic fundamentals of art. For the pioneer who sought a more advanced art course, oil painting was offered and included an in¬ troduction to portraits, illustrations, and contemporary design. Hidden talents often blossomed for the first time in the art room in the basement of the cafeteria building. 1 hose associated w ' ith the music curricu lum became aw ' are of a better understand¬ ing of their subject. The theor ' and music courses, directed by Edwin Peters and Miss Hope Baer, gave students a sound preparation for the teaching of music in school and community organizations. The many products and projects of the fine arts classes aided in brightening the college environment. The jC library and study hall were often adorned by the w ater colors and portraits by the art stu¬ dents. Their paintings were also visible in d’splay cases in the basement of the cafe¬ teria. During the year students were al¬ lowed to visit Miss Murray s art room and view the sculptured statues and other pieces of art handiwork. Miss Marjorie Murray, B.S., M.A., showed these JC paintings to high school students . . . Music teachers were Miss Hope Boer, B. M., M. M.; and Edwin H. Peters, B. M., M. M. . . . Myrtle Ann Kerchner sought perfection in her portrait . . . Ar¬ tists Barbara Hatton and Marcia Easton finished their projects in grand style. Jan Siebert was a pretty subject for Ollie Rhein ' s art endeavor . . . This jazz band was a red-hot addi¬ tion to assemblies . . . “Do you really mean that Rubinoff and his famous violin will appear on this stage tomorrow? , Donna Hallemeyer inspected Denis Gan¬ non’s showpiece in modern ort.