Emerson College - Emersonian Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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Emersonian, 1910 JVfrmimstrattott 19

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IBebtcattcm June Hamblin Mitchell is often referred to as The first lady of Oral Interpretation, and the title is quite appropriate. Mrs. Mitchell has been an outstanding member of the Emerson family for almost fifty years. In her thirty second year as a full time faculty member, she answers to the affectionate nickname of Mama. June Mitchell is a strong willed individual, who has no reservations about saying exactly what she thinks. Mama has always been very demanding of herself. She shares the expertise gained through years of training and experi- ence, by teaching in the field that she loves best. Because she firmly believes that Oral Interpretation develops the entire individual, she strongly urges her students to give of themselves. As a teacher, she has a gift for getting results, and an eye for improvement. In performance, she is a woman capable of commanding your imagination. An entertainer in the finest sense of the word. She knows her audiences well, and never fails to make her characters seem very real and fascinating. Mrs. Mitchell is very serious about her life ' s craft; yet has an ever-ready sense of humor to share with her students, and colleagues. Our own Mama Mitchell, a faith-filled, inspired, and inspiring woman.

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Dear Seniors: Congratulations! On June 1, 1980 we will celebrate your Commencement and Emerson ' s Centen- nial. During your four years here you have seen many changes and, in its second century, there will be others. Let me assure you, however, that one facet that will not change will be the unique sense of pride in and affection for your alma mater which exists in all constituencies of this one- hundred-year-old College. Although you are graduating, I sincerely hope that you will consider this Centennial year as a beginning, that you will assume a new role, that of an active, responsible and responsive alumnus. We need you! 1 believe that you, as Communication specialists, have an advantage over your peers in a world disadvantaged by cultural misunderstanding and indifference. Use the skills that you have ac- quired at Emerson for they, if used effectively, will assure success in your chosen field. Good luck, and let ' s keep in touch. Sincerely, President Emerson graduates are proud peo- ple, and they have many reasons to be proud. I know you will remember with warm feelings the positive experi- ences you had in the dorms, the class- rooms, and on the wall . I feel ex- tremely priviledged to have had a chance to share with you these expe- riences. Please keep in touch. I look forward to hearing great things about you.