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

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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

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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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Below: Dr. N. Franklin Stump, in charge of the testing program, interprets for Stanley Haimov the results of one of the placement tests token during the freshman orientation period. Above: Elliot M. Rudwick, assistant professor of so- ciology, presents an explanation of some typical sociological terms to Purcell McKomey, a major in the field. Psychology • Sociology • Physical Education C OMPREHENSION of the mental and emotional factors which affect thinking and behavior aids the student to understand himself as well as other people. Better world understanding is promoted through sociology courses designed to educate for group liv- ing and to consider the effects of social changes. From the beginning of soccer and hockey to the end of baseball and tennis, many students participate in a varied sports program in the physical education courses. Right: Returning equipment after a strenuous gym class to Donald P. Smith, instructor in physical ed- ucation and coach of men ' s sports, ore Robert Yeingst and Milton Mowrer. Right: On o sunny foil day, the photogropher catches Miss Julia Risser, instructor in physical edu- cation and coach of women ' s sports, demonstrating to Judith Kandte and Marilyn Ward the proper technique for kicking the soccer ball. 26