Daemen University - Summit Yearbook (Amherst, NY)

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I Juniors and seniors look on as Mr. Kuo explains the intricacies of textile design. Art Mr. Kuo anxiously awaits the initial product of the senior metal craft and jewelry class. Mr. Malarcher poses an interesting problem for student artists. The art concentration parallels the practical and technical skills with creative, aesthetic values. Essential and correlative subjects are the means for knowledge of civilizations and cul- tures. Thoroughly oriented through the study of aesthetic prin- ciples underlying the varied forms of artistic expression, the student is aptly qualified to render individual expression in her various media. Pat Parada illustrates her discussion in history of Renaissance art with a re- production of Giotto.

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An ontology panel delves into the sub- conscious” as Father Gerenscer suppres- ses mirth. Through our philosophical and theological studies we are given a broad open-minded and most fundamentally Catholic view of life. Beginning with the history of philosophy and on through the seven philosophical questions, we come to experience a greater awareness of the meaning of thought, truth, being, the cosmos, man, God, and morality. With this background, we study our Catholic Faith in a new and deeper light, confirming what reason tells us, making us more fully aware of our great responsibility to foster the spirit of charity and truth among all men, our brothers in Christ. Father Weber is momentarily taken back by a query in senior dogmatic theology class. Daemen 101 is filled to capacity with freshman scriptural theology students. Philosophy and Theology

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 Arline O’Grady and Jane Reardon demon strate the Stanislavsky Method” in Mr Herman’s American drama course. English Mary Jane Becker gets an exclusive scoop from Mr. Smith in reporting technique. Sister enjoy Paula and her budding essayists a subtle witticism with Joan Donoghue. Yes! The problem under discussion is: Donnian” or Donnesque” ? The English concentration offers the student a vast cul- tural background of the world’s greatest literature. As she proceeds through the realms of gold,” as Keats so aptly terms literature, she is guided to critical appreciation and to proficiency in precise and effectual modes of expression. Associated with English, are courses in journalism, speech, and drama since the communicative and dramatic arts are of such import in our modern world. Through these three liberal arts media, the student experiences a greater understanding of her fellow man.