College of New Rochelle - Annales Yearbook (New Rochelle, NY)

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Oral English Mrs. Estelle H. Davis Washington School of Elocution, 1886-1887; F. F. Mackav, New York, 1896-1898. Professor of Oral English “Speak the speech I pray you, as I pronounced it to you, trippingly on the tongue; but if you mouth it, as many of our players do, I had as lief the town-crier spoke my lines”. So definitely capable, so singularly artistic, so rigorously scientific a woman, is hard to find. A pioneer in the absorbing study of pure speech; determinedly creating speech values where hitherto speech power was absolutely nil, we viewMrs. Davis monumental lifework, so well accomplished, with admiration. We aim to emulate the mellow flow and rugged force of speech of which Mrs. Davis is master, and in doing so the realization of the greatness and intrinsic worth of her character comes home to us. So finely proportioned are the elements of science and art in her that the re- sult causes us to feel that in this age of woman, and in our woman’s world, Mrs. Davis is pinnacle-high. Miss Miriam Little Simons F. F. Mackay, National Conservatory of Dramatic Art, 1895-1905; Columbia, 1919-1920. New Rochelle first became acquainted with Miss Simons through her able direction of the Mid-Year Play of last year. Now that she has been added to the Faculty of the College we find that the impression we then received of her splendid ability has been confirmed by her thorough work of the past year. She brings the same vigor and force to the classroom that she brought to the directing of the play. Her remarkable knowledge of the technique of the spoken words, together with an equal patience, has helped the students to a firmer grasp of the principles of Oral English. The beauty and correctness of her own speech are a constant example for her class who strive to imitate her. This brings to mind that well-known and complimentary phrase, “Imitation is the sincer- est form of flattery”. Seventeen

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Faculty Professor Louis Campos College of the Escolapios Pamplona, 1898-1901; Yrache, 1901-1906; College of St. Paul, Angouleme, 1908-1910. Professor of Spanish The individual who has for his chief aim the furtherance of his fellow man’s welfare is very rare, and when found, ofttimes not apprecia- ted. There is one among us who is character- ized by this same aim; he is Senor Campos, Instructor in Spanish. His sincerity is very apparent, and this quality is the one that makes the greatest appeal to those who are inclined to treat the subject he teaches lightly. No labor or inconvenience is too much for him, when he knows that the result will be of benefit to his pupils. Professor Campos’ ability to see quickly the difficulties of the students and his patience in dealing with them is praiseworthy. His earnestness, understand- ing, and charming humor make for a complete understanding between himself and students, and accounts for his popularity on campus. Miss Edna Meyer Savage School of Physical Education, 1916; New York City, 1917. Instructor in Physical Training Miss Meyer is one of those people whose charm you cannot describe — she combines all that is admirable and lovable in character with an immeasurable amount of ability in her chosen field — tact and good looks. We of 1923 have always felt that Miss Meyer was peculiarly “Ours” ; perhaps because we came to N. R. C. together; perhaps because she coached and encouraged our team in those stormy Meet days of Freshman and Sopho- more years. Then, we scarcely knew her. Now, her magnetic personality, her clean-cut ap- pearance, her poise, her manner on the gym- nastic floor, and her unselfish devotion to us — our team, have welded our admiration and affection into the firmest of bonds — friendship. Ilf ANNALE S Jr Sixteen

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History Dr. John J. Schuler A.B., German Wallace, 1891; Johns Hopkins, 1901-1904; Ph.D., Columbia, 1908. Professor of History Who has not been held in awe by the majesty and greatness of a thunderstorm? Hear Dr. Schuler pronounce with passionate oratory the great names of history and hear thunder roll. Listen to the well ordered flow of Dr. Schuler’s lecture and observe how the listener drinks it in, even as the saving rain soaks into harrowed fields. After an introduction of wit, which so agreeably enlivens the serious hour, the thunder and roll of his discourse is broken by his mag- netic smile as flashes of lightning break in upon the dark sky. It is this leavening quality that makes Dr. Schuler understandable to us, without it Dr. Schuler is synonymous with power. Parker T. Moon B.S., Columbia, 1913; Ph.D., Columbia, 1921; Expert at Peace Conference, Paris; Author of “Catholic Social Movement in France”; Co-Author with Carlton J. H. Hayes of “ Introduction to World Politics”. Professor of History Any course given by Professor Moon is not dull. There is that unique art of deviation that makes his lectures so personal and in- teresting. Richly endowed with experience, gifted with a remarkable vocabulary, Professor Moon has brought intimately to us the ab- sorbing drama of world politics. He is the master of ceremonies to the march of time, permitting us to gaze upon its colorful array, bidding us to sit at the “round table” of adven- ture, picturing for us the rise and fall of nations with true historical, dispassionate ardor. Pru- dent, thorough, a man of pleasing personality, Professor Moon holds a high place in the esteem of both students and Faculty. Eighteen