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

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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

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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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E. J. MONTAGUE B.S. COMMERCE The three-fold plan on which the Department of Commerce is being- operated is to train commercial teachers for high schools, prepare young men and women for business positions and help the business men by bringing to them, competent counsel on the various problems with which they are con- fronted. The department has grown and changes in the faculty have been made during the- past year. The Telegraph and Railroad Training courses are new features added. Mr. V. C. Johnson, who was brought to the institution to handle this work, is thoroughly competent, having years of successful and practical experience in this field. Broad-minded, public-spirited Christian men and women, thoroughly equipped for community leadership are in demand at big salaries. Men and women with new ideas are needed. These qualifications go only with a good education. Napoleon well said: ' There is a power greater than the power of bayonets, and that is the power of ideas.” Other things being equal, the per- son with the biggest vision makes the greater success. A broad, well-bal- anced education, insures the greatest success. The “grasshopper” idea of education, that- is, of “hopping” in and “hopping” out again in a few months is past. A squash may be grown in one season, but a century is required to grow an oak. Thousands of dollars can be saved for Western Kansas each year if the business men will use better salesmanship and advertising methods. It is estimated that 30 per cent of the business is being taken out of the com- munities by the mail order houses. This is bad for Western Kansas. The business men should have the counsel of the biggest business advisers in the country. Cooperating in securing this service for them is one way the De- partment of Commerce can help Western Kansas. Our job is a big one and our opportunity for service unlimited. Page Nineteen