Bucknell University - L Agenda Yearbook (Lewisburg, PA)

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French Parlez-vous francais? Mais oui! These phras- es are familiar ones to all French students. After having studied this language and its literature, one can well understand the importance of French in world relations today. In order to be adept at its use, students improve their pronunciation in the new audio-oral room and spend conversational hours in La Maison Francaise. Bv means of the French Regional Major, Bucknellians ha e the unique op- portunity of learning the language in a manner which may be used for careers in journalism, for- eign service, or international relations. Those who utilize fully their opportunities are elected to the French honorarw Pi Delta Phi, whose members attempt to obtain a deeper knowledge of the lan- guaoe and culture. FACULTY— Le ( to Right— Mt. Jean A. Rivoire, chairman; Miss Francoise iM. Labruie, Mrs. Gladys E. Cook, Miss Helene J. Gabanou, Mr. Douglas H. Orrok. Smile s ' il vous plait. French novices. PI DELTA PHI-Firs( Row, Left to Rig it — Mr. J. Guerinot, L. Barthelemv, G. Freund, L. Sor- esi, Mr. D. Orrok. Second Row — L. Davison, B. Besosa, C. Ec- cles. Miss H. G. Gavanou, Miss F. NL Laborie. « • •

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Spanish BuckncH ' s Spanish department not only endea ' - ors to give the student a proficient knowledge of the language itself but fundamental understanding of the history, literature, and customs of Spanish- speaking countries as well. As the ability to con- ' erse in a foreign language is an essential part of the mastery of that language, residence in Spanish House for at least one year is required of every woman student majoring in Spanish. Conversa- tion hours are held at Spanish fiouse each week [or those students who wish to perfect their oral mastery of the language. Spanish majors who ful- fill the qualifications to do so may join the Spanish honorary, Sigma Delta Pi. FACULTY-Le ( to Right-Mhs Antonia A. del Valle, iMiss Jeanne M. Chew, Mr. Frank A. Sprague, chairman; Miss Beatrice E. Gonzalez. SIGMA DELTA PI-F .s( Row, Left to Right-H. Vizethann, N. Kunz, L. Woodcock, Aliss An- tonia A. del Valle, D. Davie. Second Row—B. Besosa, I. Hoff- man, M. Lippincott, C Kemp, J. Hanle. Third Ko« ' -Miss B. Gonzalez, L. Soresi, R. Graham, I. Gordon, C. Eccles.

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B 2 fc 1 1 FACUL] V Left to Rig it— Mr. George L. Hersev, Mr. Blanchard S. Gummu, chairman. Mr. Bruce Mitchell, Artist-in Residence. Art Artistically inclined students will fore er have vivid recollections of the art garret where, paint brush in hand, thev spent many hours acquiring greater skill in their work of seeking to set dov ' n life as they saw it. The courses in the history of art bring knowledge and deeper appreciation to those without creative artistic talent. An unforgettable experience is ' isiting Mr. Bruce Mitchell, our artist-in-residence, whose works in water color are justly reknowned. His studio has always been open to interested students and townspeople during his semester of residence each vear. Mr. Mitchell is, also, responsible for the art exhibitions which are brought to the campus. Do vou reallv think sc 24