Daemen University - Summit Yearbook (Amherst, NY)

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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.

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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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With Petrina Saia providing the accompani- ment, Father Palotai directs a muted chorus of ”The Lily’s Lamenf’ by Cowell. Music Tchaikowsky once said that die apprehen- sion of the beauties revealed to us through music is not transitory but a perpetual recon- cilement to life.” In recognition of this, the members of the music concentration examine representative works of the master composers for a further insight into this universal language. Coupled with this theoretical train- ing, practical, creative applications are made both instrumentally and vocally. Virginia Schmidt and Helen Miskell take note of Joanne Cosgrove’s interpretation in music theory. Beethoven joins Miss Seeger and the senior music majors in appreciation of Jane Averill’s rendition of his Moonlight Sonata.” Freshmen summarize their ideas on Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony.”