Daemen University - Summit Yearbook (Amherst, NY)

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Linguistic scholarship, developed by a study of classical and contemporary languages, achieves a dual aim. It discloses to the student the beautiful and varied cultures of other nations. The study of language also provides a bond of unity with con- temporary societies by instilling a deeper appreciation of other ideas and other people. Judy Walker, Mary Lou Mulhern and Camille Aver- sano, freshmen Latin scholars, express pride in the final arrangement of their bulletin board assignment. Sue Formhal’s sight translation seems to amuse Carol Wetzel, Elaine Navagh and Mary Kay McCracken in Sister Magdalis’ Spanish class. After class, puzzled German students, Betty Martin and Gerry Kraska, seek the assistance of Sister Stef ana in clarifying a difficult transla- tion. Sessions in the language lab enable French students to familiar- ize themselves with the spoken language, facilitating their own pronunciation.

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A candid shot of a class in piano methods finds Evelyn Cook and Patrina Saia discussing a technical diff iculty in their score, while Sister Brendan assists fane Averill in interpreting her selection. Music major, Sylvia Glen ski, polishes up the selections she has chosen to demonstrate her ability on the keyboard—a prerequisite for her Music Education degree. Freshmen music students perfect their string technique under the guidance of Sister Brendan. The music concentration strives to give to the student a solid foundation in the techniques of musical interpretation and a broad general view of the scope and depth of musical litera- ture. The student tries to develop within herself the ability to project the ideas of the composer to her audience by a meaning- ful rendition of both instrumental and vocal compositions. Music ... a representation of the perfect concord and the perfect order that is God.

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The social studies concentration, through lectures, research, panel dis- cussions, guest speakers and field trips aims to nurture an appreciation of yesterday, to develop an understanding of today and to prepare for the future of tomorrow. The purpose of this is to attain the goal of educated Catholic women who will assume roles of influence in the classroom, in government and in the home. Joan Weber finds an interested audience as she presents an oral report in history class. Eileen Reagan and Carol Kohza . . . girl pathfinders. The sociology concentration attempts to form in the student a search- ing, inquisitive mind which will produce liberal minded democratic viewpoints and a genuine understanding of human behavior in order to help herself and her fellow man to a fuller, more fruitful life. Now what are the words . . . ?” Mr. Barresi and the senior sociology majors try to express themselves in precisely the right terms. Sociology majors discuss the prospect of their forthcoming session of volunteer work at the Neighborhood House.