Georgian Court University - Courtier Yearbook (Lakewood, NJ)

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we agree whole-heartedly with you that we have a superb faculty and we are indeed extremely fortunate in having them as teachers. I imagine you, like I, could spend the rest of the day in either of these two wings, listening to the musical renditions of the pianists and voice students but we really must be hurrying along if I am to show you the rest of our col- lege, Here we are back in the heart of class- rooms. My how the minutes do fly! Here it is almost time for dinner, but since we do have a few minutes to spare, let's stop in this class- room. The professor you see in the front of Sister M. Francesca gives Marietta Tripician a few hints on improving her oil painting. Sister Mary Grace explains a point to the Biology class. Sister Mary Peter . . . checking and double-checking the freshman science students. the room is Mr. Burke and at the moment he is taking a class of freshmen in Composition. Both students and teacher look mighty inter- ested, don't they? Oh, there goes the I2:35 bell and it is time for dinner. I must admit I am very hungry and you too must be. Right this way to the dining hall. They say there is nothing like a long walk after dinner. Shall wetry it and see just how true the saying is? This winding trail will lead us to the Casino and the college library. I see we are not the only ones headed in that direc- tion. See that group of girls ahead? They must be seniors on their way to spend the afternoon at the library in doing research for their theses. Well, here we arel A little up hill, wasn't it? But then well worth the effort, to see the li- brary and to meet our librarian, Sister M. Patrice. Oh there is Sister now talking to some of the girls. The dark haired miss, sitting at the desk at the entrance is Miss Heath, her assistant. Whenever we need reference mater- ial in any of our courses, we head for the library and call upon Sister, She is always ready to help us, and would you believe that she knows the location of every book in this library by heart? Passing through this door we will enter the gym. Here many an hour is spent enjoying diverse sports, My, but there is a lot of acti- vity here this afternoon, but then you will nearly always find the gym full of activity any afternoon of the week. Our gym director is Miss Comeau. Do you see her over there in4 structing those girls in basketball? And down at the other end of the gym there is a volley- I53

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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.

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Students maioring in Science under Sister Mary-Grace spend many hours in the laboratory. ball game in progress. Would you like to watch it for awhile? lt looks interesting. Well, back we go. The walk back should be much easier. You'll notice it is all down hill. I shall now take you into the art studio. l wonder what course is being taught this after- noon? The extensive curriculum of the Art Department offers courses to suit each and every one of our talented artists. Under the guidance of Sister M. Francesca and Miss Helen Cole, students may engage in any num- ber of courses, such as 'Arts and Crafts, Fashion Design, Oil Painting, Water Colors, and Still Life. l just love to wander around here look- ing at the different paintings on display, how- ever, we must be ever onward! Tempus does fugitl l won't have to tell you what courses are being taught in this wing. You will know for yourself as soon as we enter the door. Right you are: Chemistry, Biology and Phy- sics. xx - il l , . ,,:,. 1 Y ms' ,Ng - fi 1 xl i 1,V - ' Pat Schwar and Carol Deateale prepare solutions for a coming experiment. W ill A nl K? 4 Some freshmen awaiting their turn for X-rays. Miss Ruocco gives some last minute pointers to the seniog dietetics students, Bebe McCrane, Mary Jane Morrison, Mis Ruocco, Doris Rush, and Florence Greenberg.