Fort Hays State University - Reveille Yearbook (Hays, KS)

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• ■ F. H. N. ■ CHARLES F. WE 1ST ENGLISH This department looks upon the English language and literature as a neces- sary aid in the development of the mind for enjoyment and usefulness. A student should learn to read intelligently, appreciatively, and creatively. His daily speech should be exact, without affectation, and sincere. The ethical and religious suggestions of literature cannot be wholly lost upon one devoted to learning; his unfolding nature, if normal, will have an affinity for moral and spiritual truth. Good literature is ever ready to release these important values to the honest seeker after culture. Such a broad conception of the serviceableness of the mother tongue is important for every calling. Language is a social medium of communication, and literature, in its many forms, is a clearing house for ideas. Thought is misrepresented by faulty expression ; truth lies not only in the fact, but also in its clear presentation. Besides there is a pure joy in the possession and use of culture, which only the initiated know ; and it operates regardless of time or place. Page Seventeea

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F. H. N. m 1 ROBERT L. PARKER A.B., A.M. HISTORY Last year International Law, and Economics were added to the courses offered by the History Department. During the present year a course in Parties, Institutions and Government has been added. The popularity of this course has abundantly justified adding such a course. Since the beginning of the Summer term, 1920, there have been enrolled to date — March 1, 1921 — two hundred fourteen different students in this de- partment. Since July 1, 1920, seventy-four students have been taking history courses by correspondence ; of these nineteen had finished on March 1, the remainder are sending in their manuscripts regularly. The above seventy- four does not include those nominally enrolled, but who for various reasons have not been keeping up their work. On Washington’s birthday the class in American History put on an original program in commemoration of that day. Page Sixteen

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• • F. H. N. • • HENRY EDWARD MALLOY MUSIC The Music Department is just closing the seventh year of its existence. Previous to June, 1914, courses in sight singing and elementary harmony constituted the curriculum of the Music Department and the work was in the hands of only one instructor. Since then the scope has greatly broadened. Along with the courses leading to a supervisor ' s certificate are offered courses in applied music, piano, violin, voice, organ and all band instruments, as well as courses leading to a greater appreciation of the art, and the music faculty now consists of seven professors and associate professors. Perhaps the greatest achievement of the department has been the or- ganization in Hays of a large community chorus, which gives at least three concerts every year- During the May Festival artists of international repu- tation appear in individual recitals as well as in solo work with the chorus. In this way Western Kansas people hear the world ' s best music. From time to time operas and operettas are given in which the students receive valuable training. The present season was inaugurated December 21, by the giving of “The Rock of Liberty ' by Rosetter Cole, a new cantata in commemoration of the landing of the Pilgrims. The most significant work of the department this year has been the organization of concert companies, Faculty quartette, Men’s Glee club, Y. W. C. A. sextette and Ladies’ quartette, which have done great service in lyceum work in W ' estern Kansas. The purpose of these organiza- tions has been purely educational and to the end the music has conformed to high standards. During the season 40 towns have been visited, with a total of 49 concerts. The season was brought to a close by the May Festival — May 1 to 8 in- clusive — eight days of musical programs with recitals by Eddy Brown, vio- linist; Rosa Ponselle, soprano, and the performances of Handel’s “Messiah,” and Haydn’s “Creation” as outstanding features. Page Eighteen 1921