Lasell College - Lamp Yearbook (Newton, MA)

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duction, a course in stage design is offered. Social sciences and biology are very popular with the Liberal Arts students, who enjoy '4Mankind-Its Ways and Worksf' Courses in sociology and psy- chology impress the students with the importance of making adequate adjust- ments in order to live harmoniously with- in a group. A study of Social Problems ac- quaints the girls with such subjects as un- employment, group conflict, poverty, in- ternational democracy, education and juvenile delinquency. As part of these social science courses, first-hand informa- tion is given about the problems which they are studying through visits to various institutions. Foreign language students have an op- portunity to perfect their technique in the language of their choice. Most students entering Lasell with three years of a lan- guage to their credit are allowed to enter the advanced grammar course in that language during their junior year. When the intricacies of grammar have been mastered, the students concentrate on conversation. In the advanced French and QW Ati... Spanish courses, they are encouraged to present the plays which they have read in class. Latin and German, also popular courses, aid in vocabulary building, and lay a foundation for further scientific study. Algebra, geometry, and trigonometry are the principal studies offered to math- minded students. Any Liberal Arts student who feels she has extra time and energy after her pro- gram has been planned to include all the requirements, may elect almost any sub- ject that the college offers. Fashion design, crafts, typing, music, interior decoration, advertising, fashion illustration, and re- lated subjects fall into the category of hobby subjectsi' for Liberal Arts students. Miss Goodwin, Miss Curtis, Madame Bailly, Dr. Kingsbury Miss Hoyt, Dr. Emery, Miss jewett

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Q O sge' 4 'if f i l na., . gi. 56- , ' Iii' .tg 45. ff .. , , 'Fit H., J L . Nlrs. Winslow, Nliss Liefeld, Miss Crosby, Miss Perley, Miss Gould Mrs. Alexander, hir. Jamison, Miss Hoag, lvlrs. llewett, Miss Zulick Liberal Arts The aim ol' the Liberal Arts course is not only to prepare and qualily students lor entrance into senior colleges, but also to provide a well-rounded background in various fields ofacademic activity. All juniors are required to take a course in English, and are encouraged to elect a course in speech, which develops poise in the individual. Because the Liberal Arts course is so elastic, students may plan their course of study very much as they wish it to be. For students who are interested in the writing Held, courses in English composi- 16 tion, creative Writing and journalism are of particular value. All journalism students automatically become members of the Lasell .News stall. In that capacity they write articles, prepare copy lor the printer, and set up the newspaper. Students with a special flair for writing comprise the staff of the Lasell Leaves. Girls who are particularly interested in poetry and literature may elect any of the courses in English or American literature, as well as various history courses. Oral English and Dramatic Interpreta- tion atlord excellent opportunities for self- expression. These courses train the student to overcome nervous mannerisms, and to deliver organized speeches. Students studying dramatics read Pulit- zer Prize plays, and selections lrom Shakespeare. The classes participate ac- tively in the major productions of the Dramatic Club, and during the course of the year take trips to see the best plays in Boston. For those interested in play pro-

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Music Melodic strains of harmonious music fill the air as piano and organ students practice diligently, and voice pupils sing in solo or in groups, all preparing lor a musical recital. Once during the first sem- ester, and twice during the second, the music students present concerts as well as numerous small, informal recitals, all ot' which are requirements ol' the courses in voice study. For weeks the vocalists practice lever- ishly. Finally the big night arrives. They pace the floor, they chew their fingernails, they die a thousand deaths, but at last it is over, and everyone breathes a sigh ol' re- lief. It wasnlt so bad, was it? Mr. George Sawyer Dunham, director ol' the music department, is instructor of piano, organ, harmony, and ensemble classes. As conductor ofthe Orphean Club, he trains us lor the greatest event ol' the year, the annual Lascll night at the L'Pops, when his Crpheanites sing with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. :frm fa? i Z I nn. Mr. Harold Schwab teaches piano and organ, and accompanies the Orphean Club as well. His classes are informal, and his keen sense ol' humor will be long re- membered by his pupils. He accompanies all the voice students in their concerts. Mr. Paul Bauguss is the able leader of the Glee Club, which presents an operetta. Miss Mary VVilliams and Miss Helen Goodrich guide us over our scales and arpeggios, as we prepare lor a singing career. Throughout the year various opportun- ities to hear well-known musicians are provided, and music students are encour- aged to attend the fine concerts available in nearby Boston and vicinity. Miss Goodrich, Mr. Schwab Miss Williams