Liberty Ladies College - Liberty Yearbook (Liberty, MO)

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ighyaiml Qlulturp In this department the end sought is a Well-developed, healthy body The work consists of exercises to promote health, symmetry, grace, and poise: Pupils are taught how to stand, walk, and breathe cor- rectly. Especial attention is given to personal defects, and individual needs of each pupil are considered, and exercises arranged to meet these. The Swedish System of Gymnastics, into Which is merged the best of all systems, is used. . Development is sought through three mediums 0r courses, namely, Educational, Progressive, and Aesthetic. Class meets five mornings each week for one-half hour. One morn- ing each week is given to educational gymnastic games, Which time is looked forward to with much pleasure by the class. When weather permits, out-door exercises, consisting Of track work, marching, run- ning, etc., are required. From students of the class, basket-ball teams, tennis tournaments and other field games are organized. the most f2 enthusiasn shall be set Many a that love i matter of the ability talent. A she can b practice. offers instr

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Hg- anurap nf $tuhy-$rhnnl nf Exprwainn F irst Year The aim of the first year's work is to develop energy .and earnest attention. Physical Culture, in order to give freedom of body and voice. Voice Culture, as it pertains to Tone Production. Philosophy of Expression. Class Work in Original Pantomime, one afternoon each week. Following this, is the study of Comedies in miniature. Text: ftEvolution of Expression, Vol. I. Close study and application of each of the four chapters or steps in personal development of the student as a reader. Public appearance in Recitals before the student body as often as the instructortmay think proper. Examinations during the year on work done. Second Year The aim of the work of this year is to apply and enlarge the work of the first year. Physical Culture continued. Voice Culture. Philosophy of Gesture. Advanced Original Work in Pantomime. Writing and Staging of same. EX- temporaneous speaking and story telling. Sight readings. Text: Evolution of Expression, Vol. II. Each successive step added to the work done in previous chapters. Public appearance in plays. Study of the best masterpieces in American and English Literature for recital. Public appearance in frequent Recitals before the stu- dent body. Examinations on work covered. Third Year Purpose is developed. Physical Culture, for development of vitality an-d nerve power. Voice Culture, for volume. Philosophy of Expression. Origi- nal, Creative work in Pantomime and Dramatic Art. Writing and Staging of Pantomimes. Poetic Interpretation. Extemporaneous Speaking. Philoso- phy of Gesture. Text: Evolution of Expression, Vol. III. Bible Reading, Shakespeare, Browning, and Kipling. Orations. Appearance in frequent Rec1tals before student body. Appearance in plays. Examinations on all work covered. F omth Year Relation of Will and Emotion is properly brought out. It is shown that all powers of the human organism are obedient to creative thought. Physmal Culture, for the economy of Gesture, Spontaneity, Unity and Repose. I'nte'ri pretative Voice Culture. The Higher Philosophy of Expresssmn. Orlgma Creative Work in Comedies. Staging of Plays. History of Oratory. Extern- oraneous S eakin . Gesture Applied. ' P Text: Iljlvolutfigon of Expression, Vol. IV, With rev1eW study. of th: I55y- chological development in the sixteen steps compnsmg the four 13611335 ortozz- lution. Orations. Appearance in recitals throilgheut the year. t-epe0urse. Programmes. Commencement Recital. Examination covering en Ire c . Md 4F- 7, , Nh

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body grace, e cor- vidual meet - d the imely, morn- ;ime is eather I, run- et-ball g?thnnl nf 3H i112 Aria MISS MARY C. REESE, TEACHER IBERTY COLLEGE is especially proud of this department, i and the work Which its pupilshave done. Miss Reese has enjoyed the finest advantages offered by the best teachers, both of America and Europe. She has great talent nat- urally, and this native talent has been developed under the most favorable circumstances. She brings to her work unbounded enthusiasm and is determined that the School of Art at Liberty shall be second to none in this country. Many a girl loves form, color and nature, but hesitates to cultivate that love because she thinks she has no talent. Talent is largely a matter of awakened emotion. The ability to feel must come before the ability to do. She should have artistic culture. She does not need talent. Any one can train her hand to reproduce beautiful Objects; she can become a. good artist by proper training, perseverance and practice. The course of study beginning With free-hend drawing offers instruction in all branches.