Elizabethtown College - Conestogan / Etonian Yearbook (Elizabethtown, PA)

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Dr. Frederick Neumann, professor of longuage, directs students in German II in a study of German culture. Kathryn Herr, instructor in French, emphasizes points in grammar for first year students, Foye Taggart and Mendel Sohn. College algebra absorbs the attention of Glenn Snelbecker and Ronold Hendricks and Carl E. fieilman, associate professor of mathematics. Language • Mathematics Language — the means of communi- cation which draws cultures together — is an essential part of education in the increasingly smaller world of today. Man ' s inventive genius has created the need for greater international understanding. Any student wishing to enter the field of diplomatic relations finds the mastery of world tongues a necessity. Aside from linguistic knowledge for practical pur- poses, the student gains an insight into the cultures, customs, thoughts, and experiences of other nations. Richness in scientific, philosophical, and literary thought and pure beauty of expression provide un- limited benefits for the developing student. Mathematics, the basis for advanced work in many related scientific fields, consists of a combination of numbers, figures, signs, and formulas used in solving problems. Treating the direct relationships of quantities, magnitudes, and methods by which new quantities are deducible from knowns and unknowns, this field teaches students to recognize relationships and to apply accumulated facts to new situations. In a world in which mathematics is emphasized more and more, a real understanding of numerical principles supplies a foundation for life in our mod- ern world. Pointing to the radius of a circle, H. Ronald Rouse, instructor in mathe- matics, explains its relation to an equation in Basic Mathematics 10a. 24

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History Relaxing in the faculty lounge, Prof. Raymond C. Franke discusses background focts for his class in Modern European History with Mary F. Strickler, instructor in history. During a Medieval History lecture, Dr. Wilhelm Reuning, assistant professor in history and political science, clarifies a confusing pe- riod of Arab history as Gwen Miller checks her notes. PURVEYING the development of civili- zation from its beginning to the present day provides a sense of security in the knowledge of past problems met and conquered. A basic understanding of politi- cal, social, economic, cultural, and intellectual move- ments inspires confidence for the future. Political science with special emphasis on the most important international organizations at work in the world today scans the horizons of global politics ac- quainting the student with the major factors which influence the relationships of national states. The study of the history and principles which com- pose the American heritage of democratic govern- ment deepens an appreciation for our laws and Constitution. Point of Order — Dr. Ralph W. Schlosser, professor of English, explains parliamen- tary procedure concerning questions of privilege, point of order, and subsidiary mo- tions to a group of novice political leaders in the Forum in Parliamentary Procedure. Prof. D. Paul Greene, instructor in history, points out the Kingdom of Lombardy to Faye Taggart in a post- lecture period of a History of Civilization class. 23

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M USIC AAUSIC is the universal language of man- kind, proposed Longfellow. Because of the encom- passing and intrinsic value of melodic expression, students attend classes in music appreciation, history, and composition. Others release their inner thoughts and emotions through instrumental harmony in band and partici- pation in musical productions. While taking private voice, organ, and piano les- sons many develop their individual talents and f)er- sonal tastes and acquire an extensive repertoire of musical selections. Above: Gertrude Royer Meyer, in- structor in piano, poses with Nancy Kurti at the Icevboord. Below: Band members Glenn Snel- becker. Amy McCiellond, and Joan Rigler with their director, Galen W. Herr. Left: Neyin W. Fisher, professor of music, auditions Joyce Hoover before admission to the college choir. Below: Edythe Clook, of the console, is being observed by Reginald F. Lunt, instructor in organ. 25