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

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ANNALES Language Twelve Miss Renata Marie Remy A.B., Hunter College. Associate Professor of English, Miss Remy has been gifted with that wonderful quality — enthusiasm. As she descends from her place on the platform to become one of us, something of her energy seems to be communicated to the class. A lively discussion is almost sure to follow, and we know that this discussion will not be abandoned until complete understanding prevails. Perhaps it is this unusual combination of thoroughness and vividness that makes Miss Remy such a distinctly different person. In Miss Remy’s class we receive an immediate gain in our store of knowledge. Moreover, she points the way so that we may continue to improve when we are no longer guided by her. Sister Aquinas A.B., New Rochelle, iqi3, New Rochelle, jqi8-iq; Columbia, i q 20; A. M., New Rochelle, iq2 1 ; Fordham, Associate Professor of English What is nobility in woman? And what are its numerous and everlasting sources? Who will write the volume to answer these questions — well, who needs to, that has known Sister Aquinas? She is the volume herself, whose every page is a glory. Full of the deepest sympathy and understanding, she is ex- amplar, mother, sister, friend and pal, a helping guide through all the intricacies of college life. She possesses a deep appreciation of all that is truly great and good, and seeks to show us that good and prepare us to face the world with a ready mind. Because of her quick and surprising wit, her class periods are always a joy, and her influence will ever be felt as if a strong chain had become a gentle radiance, but still to bind. M

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Language Miss Mary Edla Tibbits A.B., Barnard, 1907. Professor of English As a teacher, Miss Tibbits’ prime interest is in facts as a basis for intellectual development. Her motto is “be definite and explicit.” We have con- cluded that complete and extensive courses do not comprise facts alone. Diversified knowledge, broad- minded opinions and frequent witticisms characterize her lectures. We regard most highly her impartiality and receive with pride her appreciation of good work. Miss Tibbits, herself, is an example of all that she expects from her pupils. We could not find a more capable adviser and authority on all subjects. The Student Body extends to her its appreciation of her many and constant endeavors for the advancement of the College of New Rochelle. John M. Loughran A.B., New York University, 1907, A.M., New York University, 1908, Graduate Student, New York University, 1909-1915. Associate Professor of English All Truth is of God. It is now a rugged boulder, now a diamond exquisitely cut. At college we behold many views of it, exposed by this professor and that. To Professor Loughran, “Truth is beauty; beauty, truth.” His favorite expression of it is poesy; hence he speaks in numbers, for the numbers come. To him, your poet is your true prophet, and so, with enthusiasm, he leads us into the fields of song, kindles our imagination, beats out the rhythm, and reveals the local habitations and names of those airy noth- ings, which, but now, were uncreate except in the alembic of the poet’s mind.

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Language Miss Miriam Little Simons F. F. Mackay, National Conservatory of Dramatic Art, 1898- 1908; Columbia, 1919-20. Professor of Oral English What is so beautiful as our noble language well spoken. What sooner or surer discovers true culture in its possessor than chaste and classic language, modulated by a gentle voice. Miss Simons labors without ceasing to bestow this great boon, one of the choicest, upon those of us who seek this stamp of refinement. And, too, she teaches by example as by precept. Her ability is undoubted, and much of the success of the Mid-Year Play was due to her true sympathies and able qualities as coach. She is quick to appreciate and acknowledge good work, and her class periods are lightened by a fund of good humor. Miss Helen Casey A.B., New Rochelle, 1918. Instructor in Oral English Miss Casey has undertaken the very difficult task of carrying on the work of Mrs. Davis. With the characteristic enthusiasm and vitality of youth, she has assumed command and has guided the Oral English Department beyond this first crisis in its existence. Her vigor inspires and urges us to ac- complish something very definite and worthwhile in this most elusive art. Miss Casey possesses the sort of charm that is not easily characterized. Her speech is a joy. Hers is a nature that cannot endure inaction. In experience she is far above us, yet we cannot help but feel that she is one of us. Thirteen