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

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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.

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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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This is Karen Codden's first year of art, but she is seen doing a very capable reproduction of this plant, AESTHETIC RESPONSES ENCOURAGED H ELEN EPPINK Art Instructor Helen Eppink gives her vocation also as her avocation. She likes to paint, garden, and travel. She has traveled to Italy, lfrance, and England. She teaches drawing and paint- ing which are basic courses for anyone who wants to do any kind of visual art. In her intro- duction to art class they look at pictures and try to really see them and get some re- sponse. She feels art should be an experience, not just enter- tainment. is it 3 MXH J, WILLARD I. SHEPHERD has traveled to both coasts and the gulf of Mexico. He takes his vacations in the mountains of Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming, His purpose as a teacher in music is to stimu- late the curiosity of the stu- dents to such a degree that the learning process will continue long after they have left the classroom. Mr. Shepherd con- ducts our College of Emporia Band, and teaches introduction to music, music education, and instrumental ensembles. Many students of music enjoy using thc ear phones and records in the listening room to hear their favorite pieces of music. RICHARD LUCHT teaches piano, organ, keyboard liter- ature, and introduction to to music. He has traveled through the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. He is interested in sculpture and interrelated arts. He hopes that his stu- dents in piano understand the instrument and its literature.