Daemen University - Summit Yearbook (Amherst, NY)

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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.”

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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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 The more serious aspects of the social nature of man are explored in an advanced sociology course. Sociology Through the social sciences man studies man as an individual and as a member of a social group. The soci- ology concentration offers the student an intelligent and fundamentally Christian approach to the nature, personality and development of man. Concepts and ideals from the Catholic viewpoint combine with the techniques of research and case study to prepare the student for her work in the community. Pat Wilkiewicz, Joan Waldmann, Yvonne Dennis and Mary Kay McCracken prepare to discuss possible approaches to slum clearance. Future opportunities in social work please prospective members of that concentration in introduction to sociology. Mr. Bane si conducts the senior sociology pro- seminar in a discussion of their research project on dating.