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

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Extension Miss Marietta Riley A.B., Adelphi, 1907; A.M., Adelphi, 1908; A.M., Columbia, 1917; Pd.M., New York University, 1913; Ph.D., Ford- ham, 1919. Associate Professor of Education The spirit of deeds not words is the dominat- ing note in the professional character of Miss Riley. The rule of accomplishment, be it attributed to herself or her pupils, is obviously an accepted thing and works out admirably. For some years past Miss Riley’s work in the Extension Department has been uniquely successful and deserves great praise according- ly. Supremely dignified, conscious always of her duty as a teacher, she never neglects the human side of her work in encouraging our efforts and acclaiming our progress. Miss Riley is important on the Faculty of New Rochelle as a producer of results; for the sound, honest accomplishments of her pupils. Miss Mary Austin A.B., State College for Teachers, 1917. Instructor in Mathematics No more convincing expression of the true mathematical mind coupled with atrue woman’s heart can be found than in Miss Austin, Instructor in Mathematics in the Extension Department of the College. Whether it is in Summer School or elsewhere during the year, the same concern for the pupil’s welfare, a womanly patience and a tolerant appreciation of the difficulties of math, from the student’s point of view, is visible. Clear in diction, un- hurried in explanation, it is a delight to take math under her tutelage, even though it be in summer. Miss Austin is a distinguished asset to New Rochelle for her quiet charm of manner as well as her highly intellectual capacity for a vast knowledge of that mysterious subject — math.

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It needs little elabora- Her dignified manner, Religiosae Facultatis Mother M. Xavier A.B., New Rochelle, 1909; Columbia, 1910-1911, 1913-1914; A.M., Columbia, 1914. Professor of Sociology and Economics “Apprecier c’est eqaler”. How then can we hope to give full expression of our admiration and love of a character so rich in all the arts and graces of life; how catch in a single paragraph the inimitable tone of voice, the smile, the expression, the untiring energy? It is impossible, for we would always feel we had not expressed sufficiently the motherliness that has made her dear to every girl who has been under her tutelage. When we go out, one of the blest memories we will take with us is her smile, to encourage and lighten the burden of our various ways, “for her ways were gentle and her heart gold”. Mother M. Loyola, Associate Dean A.B., New Rochelle, 1908. Professor of Latin “A perfect woman, nobly planned, To warn, to comfort and command”. This quotation expresses our Associate Dean perfectly, tion to those who know her. She lives what she teaches, quiet movements, and low voice are a constant example and ideal for us. Mother Loyola “warns”, and punishes too, but her justice is always tempered with mercy. As for her ability “to comfort”, only those who have had real sorrow know the entire sympathy she is capable of. Where she commands there is instant response. Truly noble, we can sum up the qualities for which she stands in the word so often upon her lips, “Lady”. Mother M. Cephas A.B., New Rochelle, 1908; A.M., Columbia, 1909. Professor of Mathematics Sympathy with and understanding of the people with whom one is daily associated begets their love and confidence. These qualities, so eminently human, have endeared Sister Cephas to all who know her. Wise men have told us that, although justice is the most necessary attribute of a ruler it is the most difficult to attain. When Sister Cephas acts in the capacity of teacher, guiding students through the intricacies of math, and in that of supreme arbiter in all questions athletic, we find fairness exercised as perfectly as human nature permits. Many of the im- portant physical, intellectual and spiritual activities have been spurred on by her encouraging, sensible advice. So, as friend, teacher and moderator, Sister Cephas adds an inestimable amount to the personnel of N. R. C. Sister T. Aquinas A.B., New Rochelle, 1913 ; New Rochelle, 1918-1920; A.M., Fordham, 1921-1922. Professor of History “Every noble life leaves the fibre of it interwoven forever in the works of the world”. A glimpse into the character and personality of Sister Aquinas reveals one who perhaps is most intimately acquainted with student life, who is near to us, human and sympathetic. This picture of Sister Aquinas we find indelibly impressed upon our hearts, the result of our every-day association with her. As the Moder- ator of the Missionary Club she is the “tour de force” of that activity, having guided its first faltering steps to its present position of prominence, by her ambitious de- termination and unfailing interest. We shall remember Sister Aquinas for her naturalness and friendliness, and above all an unostentatious and distinctive personality, a pleasurable anomaly. Twenty-four ANNALES

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Music Madame Alma Webster Powell Mus.B., Columbia University; M.A., Columbia University; LL.B., New York University; Ph.D., Columbia Univer- sity: Studied in St. Petersburg, Paris, London, Berlin, Milan, and New York the art of singing; student of act- ing with Heinrich Conreid; Associate Director of the Powell and Pirani Musical Institute, Brooklyn, N.Y.; Director “The Alma Webster Powell Vocal Academy’ 5 , Brooklyn, N.Y.; Author of “Advanced School of Vocal Art”, “Music as a Human Need”. Instructor in V oice The Music Department of the College of New Rochelle appreciates its good fortune in being able to claim Madame Powell as one of its Faculty. Madame Powell has had a very successful career both as a teacher and as an artist, which double role is singularly remark- able. As an artist she is well known in Metro- politan Grand Opera and has sung to large audiences in Europe as well, while her capa- bility as a teacher has been attested by her widespread success in New York City. Her work here has more than justified our ex- pectations. Her pupils show rapid progress and a well - rounded artistic development. Madame Powell has a charming personality, a cosmopolitan culture, that makes association with her truly delightful. Miss Veronica Govers Mme. Luisa Cappiani, 1905-1907; Rodi-Fiesso, Switzer- land; Alberta Randegger, London, England, 1908; Lecturer on Music in Department of Education, New York City, 1909-1916. Instructor in F oice Among the musical lights of N. R. C. we place the name of Miss Govers, an ardent worker in the field of vocal music. She has not been with us for a great length of time, but long enough, however, for us to appreciate her zeal for our musical development. Her pupils find her not only a scientific and finished teacher but one of wholehearted belief in encourage- ment as a step to progress. This belief has been amply justified by her professional success. Tireless energy, sympathetic encouragement, and an ever-present fund of enthusiasm are a few of the qualitities that have made Miss Govers the musician and woman whom we know today. Twenty-six