Hastings College - Bronco Yearbook (Hastings, NE)

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PINE ARTS IN ACTION Top row, left: In her faculty lecture on contemporary music, Miss Mary Bowling plays a few illustrative bars from her own compositions. Top row, right: Norma Neeley plays and Joan Krause sings for other conservatory students at a regular Wednesday afternoon student recital in the Little Theatre. Bottom row, left: A catwalk view of the symphony orchestra in concert shows Concertmeister Paul Paulus conducting the strings in the accompaniment to the violin solo concerto played by Director Louis E. Zerbe. Bottom row, right: Mrs. Helen Tilden art director, explains to Cleland johnson some of the paintings on exhibit in exchange with Doane college. Grace Notes and Paint Brushes Mingling with other campus sounds throughout the year, the tra-las of the lyric sopranos in the conservatory, the oompahs of the tuba practicing out of the open window, and the in- cessant arpeggios floating from practice room pianos remind students and faculty alike of the fine arts division. When the band practiced 'Terpetual Motionf' and the symphony laughed when Conductor Louis E. Zerbe announced The Battered Bride, the campus knew that musi- cal activity was in full swing. Those who say seeing is believingv realized the extent of fine arts when they saw art exhibits from campus art classes, exchange displays from other schools, and the award which Mrs. Helen Tilden, art head, received from the national artists' association for her report on Nebraska Art Week. Besides playing at all major athletic contests, the band went west on tour and managed to run into ten inches of snow at Scottsbluff and a dust storm at Ogallala. The choir Christmas program was combined with the YW White Gift service, and while on tour the group fulfilled an invitational appearance at the Joslyn Memorial in Omaha. Known nationally as the Q'Dime Symphonyf, the orchestra gave its annual fall and spring concerts and inaugurated a special children's matinee for 2800 school children from Kansas and Nebraska. Presented at a chapel service this year, a new college song was written by a leading alurnnus of the college, Dr. Clyde Aitchison, '93. 21

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Mr Fuhr Miss Scheide Division of Fine Arts HAYES M. FUHR, Director of DUpd1'f77ZU1Zf of Music-Brings more musical entertainment to Hastings than any other one person. Leads the college choir and Presbyterian church choir. Judges musical festivals and contests through- out the state. MARY E. BOWLING, Irzstructor in Piano- Finds a rival for her love of piano playing in her interest in composing. Speaks about music almost as well as she plays it, as was proved by her lecture on contemporary music. JAMES M. KING, I1zsf1'1rcto1' in Recd, Brass, mul Percussion I1zs1f1'zL111z21zts-Answers to the name of ujimmiev to everyone on the campus. Takes concert band on tour in the spring. Serves as critic judge at music contests. RALPH H. ROBBINS, Professor of Piano- Has a shy and retiring manner, yet enthralls anyone who hears him play. Four curtain calls at his Schumann recital proclaimed his popular- ity. Goes in for hikes that would wear down a Trojan. KATHLEEN SCHEIDE, Iizstrzictor in Piano- Uses charming smile and friendliness to help students learn their scales. Is noted for her good sportsmanship. Serves as very popular dean of Clarke hall, woman's cooperative dor- mitory. MRS. HELEN C. TILDEN, Instructor in Art -Directs numerous exhibits and speaks on dif- ferent phases of art before civic organizations. Takes an active part in the activities of state art organizations. MARGARET WHITTINGTON, Instruczfor in Voice and Music Erlucatiorz-Speaks with a charming accent and brings a .typically southern personality to the campus. Serves as dean of Alexander hall. LOUIS E. Z E R B E, Irzstruclfor in Violin- Guides symphony through two concerts for Hastings music lovers each yearg teaches violin students the art of wielding a bow. Gives recitals on a violin dating from the sixteenth century and finds a rival in cellist wife. Miss Bowling Mr. King Dr. Robbins Mrs. Tilden Miss Wfhittington Mr. Zerbe 20

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4 Miss Carpenter Miss Altman Mr. Anderson Miss Barnett Miss Bowen Miss Chapman Dr. Dreps Dr. Stenzel Division of the Languages JANET L. CARPENTER, Professor of Eng- lish-Livens her classes with apt remarks and shy laughter. Advises all junior and senior Eng- lish majors. Belongs to more committees than anyone else on the campus. CLARA ALTMAN, Professor of Ger11za1z- Combines the study of German declensions with consideration of current world move- ments. Uses background points, teas, and new methods of instruction to develop student in- terest. EDMUND T. ANDERSON, I7ZSf7'1LClL07' in Speech and Director of Forensics-Taught as- piring Patrick Henrys and Portias all about syllogisms, chains of reasoning in speech and debate classes first semester, returned to Iowa university second semester for graduate study. WYNETT BARNETT, Assistant Professor of Dramatics and Head of Speech De,1Jart11ze11t- Following the tradition that the show must go on, she directed rehearsals for Lady Wind- ermereis Fan from her hospital bed after she broke her ankle in a fall on the ice. 22 ELIZABETH BONVEN, Associate Professor of English-Communes with the bards, particu- larly Shakespeare. Supports the college athletic program with ardent enthusiasm, is a staunch supporter of the alumni association. EUNICE L. CHAPMAN, Assistant Professor of English-Advises Bronco staff as head of the publications committee. Keeps house with her sister in a little cream-colored bungalow. Acts as a good friend and a confidant of many college students. JOSEPH A. DREPS, Associate Professor of French and Sjaanisb-Loves to show his collec- tions of foreign pottery and music boxes. Has a partiality for yellow neckties. Does much in advancing activities of language clubs on the campus. JOACHIM A. STENZEL, Instructor in Class- ical La1zg1zages-Wallis with a brisk, distinctive air. Plays viola in the symphony and has a passion for good music. Makes clever remarks that stick in the hearer's memory. Dislikes speaking German at gatherings of people.