Elmhurst College - Elms Yearbook (Elmhurst, IL)

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ENGLISH and SPEECH DEPARTMENT MAJORS Seven seniors hoping to wear a white tassel at graduation June 10 will be Robert Bierman, Bonniebelle Campbell, Hazel JTlacGregor, Janice and Jean Pulse, Barnhard Schierhorn, and Grace Stevenson. Professor H. J. Belgum Rmerican LiteTatuie Professor C. C. flrends Speech and Dramatics Professor H. L. Breitenbach Gnglish Grammar Professor Karl H. Carlson Gnglish Literature Sectional Professor Belgum with a freshman conference group at his new office in Old Hall. Sherlock Holmes without his magnifying glass is inconceivable, fl student on the trail of elusive truth, mysterious knowledge, is equally at a loss without the tools of language and expression. At eimhurst the fundamentals in the use of the tools are con- veyed to the freshman through the patient pedagogy of Pro- fessor Breitenbach. Refinements possible only after the funda- mentals are securely in place are offered in the inviting array of courses under Professors Carlson and Belgum. Professor Carl- son ' s intimate acquaintance with the Cnglish scene about which he lectures adds interesting anecdote and observation to the story of Gnglish literary development. Professor Belgum ' s refreshing mental alacrity lends a challenge to his offerings in American literary history. In coaching those whose interests lie in oral expression. Professor Arends, with his enviable record of achieve- ment with Glmhurst Thespians, is available for elementary and advanced speech and dramatics. Tools for Meeting the Mysterious

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Left to light, top row; ITlargaret B. Severin, Instructor in Dramatic Art, flliss £mma JTlary Foote, Instructor in Organ, UJaldemar B. Hille, Instructor in Ulusic, flliss fllaude Bouslough, Instructor in Voice, and Olrs. Slinore Schafer, Sxecutive Secretary. Second row; Louis Zander, Instructor in Voice, fllrs. Ursula Richter, Instructor in Voice, UJilbur Royer, Instructor in Piano, Illrs. Charlotte fl. Koons, Instructor in Piano, and Sdward Schlundt, In- structor in Voice. FINE ARTS Sing a Song . . David G. Lemon (Below), Instructor in Art, offering suggestions in Creative Art. The School of JTlusic and Dramatic Art has been injecting subtle but significant doses of the finer things in life as Glmhurst students hurry by to find their places in the world. The department heads, vocalists, instrumentalists, and dramatists have made their impression in recitals — the first two assemblies of the school year — in their instruc- tions, and by their artistic personalities. fis a robust youngster, the Children ' s Theatre has also left its impression upon the college community. Gven college students have lent their services toward the success of the project. . . . It ' s an Art There is something more to mysterious understand- ing of the arts than the mere ability to quote ec- static phrases from a guide book. The real sense for appreciation of art in all its graphic forms is what Professor Lemon attempts to impart to his class in understanding. For those who have pro- gressed to the point of desire to express their own artistic leanings, Professor Lemon this year intro- duced the popular two hour creative art course. 19

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MODERN LANGUAGES I All ' s Quiet Here Though wars may rage on the native soils, Glmhurst Unguists are imparting viewpoints on fundamental cultural and aesthetic values lying in the very differences in literary heritages from the nations of Gurope. fi recognized authority on the works of Germany ' s great Goethe, Dr. Dummer draws freely upon his special knowl- edge to the benefit of the beg inner as well as the advanced student of German. His associate. Dr. Richter, stands recom- mended by his philosophical insight as well as by his native knowledge of the tongue he teaches. Professor Stanger and Professor UJagoner are the genial advocates of the queen of the Romance languages, French. To help students appreciate the beauty of correct French, Professor UJagoner has introduced mod- ern phonograph recordings as a modern technique to supplement his class work. AT COMMENCEMENT Three bearers of academic colors of the foreign languages at Commencement this year is the hope of the department heads. IN GERMAN Dean Plassman is the sole senior plan- ning his course for a German major. IN FRENCH Judith Cleland and Dorothy Simmons have concentrated on learning just how Gvery Little French Girl says, ' Out, Out, ' and plan to receive their fl.B. ' s in French. Gcoutez! French recordings are a supplement to Pro- fessor lUagoner ' s classes in French. Dr. lUerner Richter Geiman Professor R. fl. UJagoner Fiench and German Dr. S. Heyse Dummer German Professor C. G. Stanger French 21