Kent State University - Chestnut Burr Yearbook (Kent, OH)

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r i 1 of Nina S. Humphrey ACULTY members of the School of Art this year again sponsored the annual exhibition of work by University stu- dents, staff, and alumni. An invitational tea in the Fall form- ally opened the exhibit which included paintings in oil and watercolor, crayon drawings, and craft pieces by the five new artists who joined the faculty this year. These new members were Robert and Barbara Morrow, Julius Faysash, Max Johnson, and Miss Maxine Maxwell. Such a display of work was instrumental in sparking student confidence in their teachers ' abilities. Returning from a year of study, Miss Nina Humphrey, head of the school, began her thirty-third year with the de- partment. Teaching every phase of art, the school curriculum was expanded to offer concentrated sequences in jewelry design, weaving, graphic arts such as lithographing and wood cutting, and marionette and puppet design. These were in addition to the regularly scheduled classes in commercial and studio art, as well as the history and appreciation of the subject. E. Ladislaw Novotny Robert and Barbara Morrow Wilbur W. West Thelma Hyland 26

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c John Reed Spicer, A.B., A.M., Ph.D. Dean of College of Liberal Arts HE versatility and sympathetic understanding of under- graduates ' needs and problems have made Dr. John Reed Spicer one of the most popular administration staff members during his first year as Dean of the College of Liberal Arts. Having just recently completed work on his doctorate, the thirty-nine-year-old Dean has had an intimate, personal knowledge of his students ' problems. A revised and expanded system of faculty advisors and important curricula changes marked the first-year improve- ments introduced bv the administrator, enabling a student to receive competent, individual advice relating to his studies from authorities in each particular field. 2 5

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First row: R. Hettinger; H. Griffiths; M. Lemmons; V. Block; L. Musick; L. Baughman; J. Smith N. King Second row: G. McFarland; A. Zima; T. Burke; R. Pope; A. Christienson; D. Smith; Mr. Morrow; A. Sandusky; M. Kotis Third row: G Jagmin; W. Schaffer; C. Dickerson; A. Hudson; R. Beckwith; D. Swenson; A. Irons; J. Foldessy; G. Ulch ITH the return of the elaborate Masque Ball, the Art Club took an active step toward reviving traditional events unique to the Kent State campus. The January dance, for which the orchestra of Johnny Michaels provided music, was the high point of this year ' s program of activities. Creative enthusiasm and critical ability are devel- oped in artistically talented students through this club, a University organization composed primarily of majors and minors in the School of Art. The fre- quent field trips to nearby museums and exhibitions were financed from fees earned by decorating Wills Gymnasium for school affairs. Students enjoyed the club ' s original decorations for the Homecoming dance. Top Hop, Newman Club formal and most other social affairs. These projects were led by President Walter Schaffer and his ex- ecutive council which included Glen McFarland, Alice Hudson, Virginia Block, Mavis Lemmons, and Richard Pope. Art Club members, refusing to let rain spoil their picnic, adjourned to the shelter of Kent Hall. 27