Gustavus Adolphus College - Gustavian Yearbook (St Peter, MN)

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me re .. it t WILLIAM ROBERTZ, PH.D. MRS. EVAN ANDERSON, M.A. ALBERT RONKE, M.A. Associate Professor of Speech, Associate Professor of Speech and Director of The- Instructor in Speech Department Head ater Personal scltisfoctions fulfilled by Through speech and theatre courses, the student learns a DONALD R. GREGORYM-FA, skilled .inode of expression..The debate team, coached by ' Dr. William Robertz, consistently ranked among the top teams as it met with stiff competition in its tournament schedule. A new concept of theatre, studied this year for the first time, was the technical staging of a production. Under the technical direction of Mr. Albert Ronke, a new- comer to the Gustavus faculty, the students could partici- pate in the actual construction of the set. The quality of drama presented to the public remained at its very best. Associate Professor of Art, Department Head A tour through the north end of the Fine Arts Building gives one a Hrst-hand glimpse of the work being accom- plished by students in the art department. Aided by cap- able instructors, they learn to appreciate art and also to ex- press themselves. Here every student has a chance to put his imagination to work, his super-ego on paper without repercussion. PHILIP J. SWANSON, M.A. Instructor in Music, Band Director Yr--N WILLARD MISFELDT, M.F.A. Assistant Professor of Art I XXX? f 'fi XS-e s l ' Q ,'- 7121? E I ee e ' ,,,...

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2 so iT1i11.-gi 5 KARIN BIRGITTA GILLBERG, FIL. MAGISTER RAX MOND 'VIIESNIEKS M A Instructor in Swedish and German Assistant Professor in German The knowledge of foreign languages has become increasing- ly important to the well-being of twentieth century society. Such knowledge is essential to the understanding of other people and culturesg ultimate world peace hinges upon this understanding. Gustavus Adolphus shares this responsibility by the teach- ing of five modern languages-German, French, Spanish, Russian, and Swedish. The old academic work-horses, Lat- in and Greek, are also taught. Two years of study in a language will give one a reading and basic understanding of the language. It will acquaint one with some of the great works accomplished by that people in science, literature, and art. This study also in- cludes the culture and national customs of the people who speak the language. The foreign language laboratories use a great number of tapes, recordings, and other audio-visual equipment. Ad- vanced students in the department have the opportunity to learn methods of teaching and methods of operating a lan- guage laboratory which will be invaluable in their future careers as language teachers in high schools and univer- sities. During the winter term the advanced French class pre- sented a play by Moliere, Le Malade Imaginaire fThe Imaginary Invalidj. This year, the German classes also put on three short plays in German. Of special significance for this department was the appearance of three students on a taped documentary for West Berlin television. They answered questions in Ger- man regarding American student opinion on the VVest Ber- lin situation. The language lab offers students an opportunity to apply their understanding to the more realistic situation of speaking and listening. .4 if-.2 'as

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XXX ,, L PHILIP F. KNAUTZ, M. Mus. ARTHUR CAVARA PAUL ALLWARDT, Sac lVIL1S D Associate Professor of Music, Concert Choir Director ASSOCiat6 P1'OfCSSOr of Music Professor of Music Art, Speech, Music The music department plays an important part in college life at Gustavus. Besides training future musicians and inu- sic educators, the department provides opportunities for the student body at large to develop musical taste and ap- preciation. Music majors Find that a great deal of their liberal arts education is spent in theory, composition, history, conduct- ing, and survey of literature courses, in addition to private instrumental, vocal, and key board study. Students also have an opportunity to participate in concert choir, chapel choir, singers, band, and string :ind instrumental ensembles, Noteworthy this past year were the public performances of two compositions written by Dr. Atcherson, head of the music department. jzzbilatv Dro Omni.: Term, a setting of Psalm 100, was written for the concert choir and included on the concert program. Atchersonis Sonatina for Piano was performed at a recital given by Miss N aegeli von Berg- en. W. T. ATCHERSON, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Music, Department Head ETHEL PEHRSON, M. Music MYRON R. FALCK, M.M. NAEGELI VON BERGEN M M Associate Professor of Music Associate Professor of Music Assistant Professor of Music k, 321 ,-fe ,A F13 Y ,f i ' '22 A 'J