Georgian Court University - Courtier Yearbook (Lakewood, NJ)

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Sister M. Pierre conducts a special conversation course for her r - i - teemed president, Sister Marie Anna. We shall stop first in the office of her secretary, Sister Mary Joseph, who is ever smiling and just adored by all. Perhaps she will be able to arrange an interview for us with Sister Marie Anna bcause I do so want you to meet her. Our president's days are filled with adminis- trative duties, and yet Sister is never too busy to spend some time in conversation with any of us who seek her advice. In fact, she even finds the time to devote to classes in Greek and to offer her assistance with all college publica- tions. Sister Mary Joseph is beckoning us. We can go in now. That was indeed a delightful visit. l know you agree with me that our president is a very gracious person. Now shall we cross the cam- pus to our next stop? The building surrounded by the forsythia- covered walls is Kingscote, the name signify- ing, Hall of the King . Here the language courses are conducted and students find them- selves delving into the romance languages with much enthusiasm, But then, one can readily Sister M. Beatrice taps the beat as Dorothea Scheuermann practices her piece for the annual Musicale. Kingscote library was the scene of several panel discussions on recent literary works during Catholic Press week see the reason for their enthusiasm, having such instructors as Sister M. Pierre, who is the head of the Spanish Department, with Miss Tiefenbach as her assistant, Miss Felitti, in- structor in Italian and Miss Doblhoff, instruc- tor in French and German, who inspire the students to strive for that perfection which they see in their instructors. Here come a group of linguists now. Shall we greet them? Good morning, girls. Buenos dias, senoritas- Bon jour, mademoiselles-Buon giorno, signo- rinas! Need l say that they are extremely in- terested in their studies? Hope you understood them! Here at Kingscote there are also various courses offered in English. For instance, in that classroom you see Sister Consolata who teaches English majors Anglo-Saxon and Short Story. We are very fortunate and proud indeed to have the opportunity to study under Sister, who herself is an author, and therefore can give any aspiring writers the best instruction possible. lf you like, we can return to Kingscote later this afternoon and sit in on one of Doctor McGinn's lectures. l am certain you would enjoy them immensely. He too, is an instructor in our English Department, conducting classes Sister Miriam plays the accompaniment for senior, Anne Wilcox 4 as she takes a vocal lesson.

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It's a pleasure to spend an hour in Sister Norberta's Literature class. Adjoining this classroom is Sister Norberta's room, in which various classes in literature are conducted. Under Sister's expert guidance stu- dents may enjoy the works of such masters as Keats, Shelley, Byron, and many others, whose poetic masterpieces are taught in Sister's course in Romantic Writers. Then too, stu- dents may choose to study the writers of the Victorian Era. Here all incoming freshmen study literature, and sophomores are intro- duced to MiIton's Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained. I believe this particular class is in the midst of Paradise Lost. lt takes me back to my sophomore year when l too was studying it with Sister in this same classroom. As we go upstairs in Raymond Hall we can hear Sister Mary Joan's voice explaining a passage from Vergil's Eclogues which the Latin majors are translating this semester. Although Sister Mary Joan has a crowded schedule she manages to give generously of her time to the Courtier and her suggestions and corrections are always the finest. Now let us go to Miss Blake's room. She is one of our favorite faculty members heading Sister Mary Joan conducts a course in Vergil for her Latin majors. the Social Science Department here at the Court. Since Miss Blake teaches American His- tory and Political Economy, which are required courses, every girl has the opportunity of meeting her and taking work with her at some time during the four years at the college. Majors in social studies and history spend much of their time in this room with Miss Blake taking a variety of courses, some of which are Sociology, Social Problems, Inter- national Relations, Modern European History, all of which prove valuable assets to them. I can truthfully say that l don't believe there is any question that Miss Blake could not answer, not only in her own field of study, but also in a host of other fields. An lntellectual , would be the most fitting description of her. Now let us leave Raymond Hall for a while. Suppose we walk through the formal gardens toward the majestic Mansion. Your tour of Georgian Court College just would not be com- plete without meeting our well-loved and es- Sister lncarnata smilingly instructs the business group. Sister M. Consolata eXDl6l 15 an l 'TflCale P0lV f of Qfammaf to her Anglo-Saxon class.

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fr ' . Sister M. Teresita gives directions to Patricia Carroll as she takes a piano lesson. Sister M. Patrice looks up from the library files for the Courtier photographer. in Shakespearean Drama and Novel. From all of these classes, through an exchange of in- terpretations and opinions, students derive much enjoyment as well as knowledge. Each and every class is not only a delightfully in- spiring experience, but one of intellectual challenge and stimulation. Dr. McGinn is also a writer in his own right, having written several books in the field of English, l might add, that there is just no one who can interpret the works l52 of Shakespeare as well as can Dr. McGinn, No, not even Lawrence Olivier! lf you will follow me through this archway, l will take you next to Hamilton House. Here you will be able to watch the business students at work, Listen to the whirr ofthe typewritersl That is Sister lncarnata in charge. Not only are the typing classes held in this building but also the classes in stenography and other business subjects. l would say there are some potential expert secretaries in this class, wouldn't you? The bell that just rang? Oh, that is the ll:45 bell and that means only one thing. The last morning period is about to begin. lf we hurry back to Raymond Hall, we may be able to take in another class or two before dinner time. You don't mind being hurried a bit, do you? Yes, you do hear heavenly music! Sister Teresita and Sister Beatrice must be giving piano lessons in the music rooms which are located in West Wing. Those students who are playing, certainly do have nimble fingers on the keys. Just listen to those chords! Would you like to go in and be their audience for a while? l am sure the Sisters won't mind. No, we haven't any nightingales on campus as far as I know, but we do have voice students that sing just as sweetly. You are listening to just such a one now, Apparently Sister Miriam is giving a voice lesson in her studio in East Wing. Let's pause a minute and listen. lf l am not mistaken those are the familiar strains of Widors Ave Maria . You no doubt would be interested to know that it was under Sister Miriam that our illustrious alumna, Jessica Dragonette received her early training. Yes, ln gym class, Miss Catherine Comeau gives a group of freshmen some points on basketball.