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

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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

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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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Fourteen Language Philippe de la Rochelle Litt. B., St. Hyacinthe; Harvard, 1894-95; Instructor, Ro- mance Languages and Literature, University of Pennsylvania, 1905-12; Columbia, 1913-23 : Membre de la Societe Nationale de Professeurs de Franchise ; Member of the Modern Language Association of America; Member of the Harvard Law School Club. Professor of French One cannot classify Professor de la Rochelle as a type, for he is singularly an individual. He has a personality all his own; a combination of the jovial and the sincere. It is the charm of his vivid pre- sentation of ideas that makes his lectures so inter- esting. He is unquestionably a master of his native language. His easy and natural interpretations make the intricacies of French idioms and proverbs dis- appear. We will always think of him as the perfect gentleman. He has won our friendship for his interest in our college, and our admiration for his broadmindedness, brilliancy and general superiority of character. Professor Louis Campos College of the Escolapios Pamplona, 1898-1901; Yrache, 1901-06; College of St. Paul, Angouleme, 1908-10. Professor of Spanish High ideals are the keynote to Professor Campos’ character. Constancy to these ideals commands the respect of all. As an exponent of Spanish thoughts and ideas, he promotes a lively interest in his subject. Emphasis on important factors gives a definite back- ground, most essential to the acquirement of skill in modern languages. One of his finest qualities is his absolute sincerity. His democracy is worthy of high praise. Fair to others, he expects fairness in return. Such dominant characteristics cannot fail to win the admiration of Faculty and students. ANN ALES