College of Emporia - Alla Rah Yearbook (Emporia, KS)

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f The art and sights of England and Europe found in Mary Humphreys' office show that this teacher is really interested in bringing knowledge from her background to the students. ENGLISH Every person should be able to express himself well in his everyday tongue. ln college, the ability to use English competently. is almost basic - it is essential to effective study in almost any courseg the study of Remedial English is required of any student who lacks proficiency. Regular courses in the department teach the techniques of clear, correct and interesting writing, and the understanding and appreciation of the best of English literature. Avi Sh Mm Z in 55. 2. MARY HUMPHREYS, English teacher, has traveled to England, Europe, Canada, and Mexico. She has attended the College of Emporia, Universi- ty of Kansas, Columbia University, and the Universi- ties of Colorado, Wisconsin, and Boston. 1 MRS. ROGER JOHNSON be- lieves that English courses are of the utmost importance to students, whether they are going to specialize in English or whether they are going into the teaching World. She has a family of three children who are all in college at the present.

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DR. WILLIAM D. STEWART, is head of the English depart- ment at C. of E. He received his B.A. and M.A. from the University of Puget Sound and his Ph.D. from the University of Mainz in Germany. MRS. ESTHER SLOAN,teach- er of freshman English and English novel, is interested in linguistics and m e t h o d s of teaching English to foreign students. Her goal is to teach students to communicate ideas quickly and effectively in correct English. She serves also as advisor to the foreign students. HUMANITIES Here is the study of human thought, human communication and the artistic achievements of human talent . . . this is the educational area of personality enrichment, of learning to enjoy the finer opportunities of life, of discovering how to exchange ideas. ln the mutual appreciation of each other's literature, music, art, philosophy, religious ideas, people learn to get along with each other better. ln an age when there are so many new ideas, new kinds of information to be communicated, any person who wants to live efficiently needs to be able to express himself or herself effectively, with eXactness...There's nothing sissy or effete about the mastery of humanities.The person who ignores them can never be really educated. And he or she will miss out on a lot of human enjoyment and growth! .V . in., QWAAARAL, . .i A M, ,,.. . ., ,y-,,:1,,.,,, , af fi-W.Wt.. W , 4... 1.

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ROGER JOHNSON, music in- structor, has classes in vocal literature, voice, history of music, and he leads Chorale, Toppers, and the opera Work- shop, He Wants his students to discover for their own wel- fare what they can really ac- complish. He likes playing golf and traveling in the mountains. MARIETTE SIMPSON, music teacher, attended Oberlin College andthe Juilliard School of Music. She spent three s u m m e r s completing advanced study in the field of music at Northwestern Univ- ersity. Private study with Jacques Gordon at the Music Mountain in Connecticut is also one of her accomplish- ments. Some of our faculty really be- lieve in supporting the team. FINE ARTS MUSIC AND ART MAN'S QUEST FOR BEAUTY Many C. of E.. students arefinding the courses offered in private instruction on musical instruments helpful Some are taking lessons for the first time and others are brushing up on an old skill. These are music and art. The College of Emporia has for years had one of Kansas' best music curriculums. Two music degrees are offered. Study areas include music theory and composition, music education, music history and literature, instruction in keyboard, voice and orchestral instruments, and ensemble, which includes various instrumental and choral groups and Opera Workshop. Art courses include.drawing, painting, color-design and art history.