Hillsdale School - Telescope Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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Miss Shellberg shows her siudic an studems the various color lechniquasA The speech classes serve as a means to pre- pare a studenf for future life by developing her ability to speak. This is accomplished by study- ing 1he fundamentals of voice and diction, The art of informal talks, and the principles of oral readings. Emphasis is given to public speaking in the form- of The oral, and attention is directed to the production of dramatic interpreta'ions. Pleasing sounds emanating from the music room are regularly heard in Hill Manor, for The music department is constantly at work pre- paring for some sort of musical program. Dur- ing these, The sfudenfs display The techniques which they have learned from their musical sfudies. The studies include vocal exercise and training, ear Training, sight reading, and The fundamentals of music. A heavy concenfrafion is centered on unison and Two, three, and four part singing.

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l.- A studem learns In understand the basic lundumemols of music through the patio! guidance nf Miss chnoh Art, Speech and Music The art classes are undoufably The mosr vari- ed in subiect matter and are the principle means by which a Hillsdale student may constructively release her creefive powers. Misg Shell'berg en- ergetically directs The numerous proiecfs which range from enamels and ceramics to prints and silk screening. The paramount aim of the art department is To develop an undeISTanding and appreciation of the Theories of art. Strict aHenfion is de- voted to each individual so 1haf, under The guidance of the instrucfor, she may produce her creafion in the best possible form.

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l Mrs. Goodall - alumnae secreluty Office The office should be recognized as the factor which keeps functions at Hillsdale running smoothly The office is responsible for the di- rection of the bookstore, which includes pur- chasing and selling, ordering all textbooks, and keeping records of all school accounts. The of- fice performs valuable services for the students such as compiling homework assignments and typing out information sheets. Accurate records of the achievements ot each student are filed by the office which also does all of the neces- sary correspondence for the school. Every member of the school is indebted to the office for the numerous duties enacted, which are not always obvious, but nevertheless are im perative for the undertakings of the school. library The library is an indispensable part of a well- rounded education. Hillsdale is continuously at- tempting to expand the school library in order to have literature on all fields of studies and fiction available for the student. The school li- brary presently consists of qualified reference books, foreign and English iiterature, and numer- ous fictitious volumes as well as scientific and historical references. The school librarian has an endless task keep- ing the catalogue cards Up to date and process- ing the 'books, She must have- an accurate know- ledge of all of the books in order to guide the students seeking specific references. Miss Shoe- maker, lthe Hillsdtale librarian, has helped to sitmulate the intellectual curiosity of the students in addition to promoting individual knowledge of the administration of the library. Miss Neu - financial ucrelury