Mansfield University - Carontawan Yearbook (Mansfield, PA)

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MUSIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Marjorie C. Brooks, B.S. (New York), M.A. (Eastman), Director of Music Department. CORA A. ATWATER, Diplo- ma (Elmira College), Mus.B. (Chicago Conser- vatory). Instructor in Voice. AUSTIN ' LEDWITH, Certifi- cate (Vale). Mus.B. (New K ngla n d Conservatory ) . M.A. (Harvard). Instruc- tor in Music Theory. SIGMUND MICHOTA. U.S.. M.A. (New York), Instruc- tor in Stringed Instru- ment and Conducting. Di- rector of Orchestra. FLORENCE K. BORKEY. B.S. (West Chester). B.M. (Eastman). M.A. (Colum- bia), Instructor in Piano and Eurythmics. CHRISTINE S. LEWIS, B.S. (Missouri). M.A. (North- western University). In- structor in Voice. CLARISSA A. RANDALL, B.S.. M.A. (New York). Instructor in Methods and Music Appreciation. JOHN U. DOYLE. Diploma (Julliard). B.A. (Charles ton). M.A. (Columbia). In- structor in Piano. VALENTINE A. LUCK, B.Mus. (Grinned). M.A. (Columbia t. Instructor in Piano. GEORGE R. ROSS, B.Mus. (Morningside), Mus.M. (Northwester n Univer- sity), Instructor in Music Theory and Choral Con- ducting. BERTRAM W. FRANCIS. B.M.E.. Mus.M. (North- western University ) . In- structor in Baud Instru- ments. DOROTHY G. MORSE. B.A.. M.A. (Carnegie Institute of Technology). Instructor in Piano, Supervisor of Music Student Teachers. ALBERT W. SCHROER, B.S.M.. A.B. (Blufftoni. M.A. (Ohio State), In- structor in Voice and Chorus. JM |.,A i ;

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The Home Economics Department of the Mansfield State Teachers College has earned the rep- utation of having one of the finest Home Economics courses in the State. This course especially pre- pares young women for the teaching profession, although it is so comprehensive that other types of positions related to this field are open to its graduates. The young women are given every possible opportunity to practice Home Economics in all of its phases. In our very attractive apartment on campus, small groups of students live for a period of six weeks during their Junior year with a resident director. The principles they have been taught in oth- er home economics classes are put into practice. Also they spend nine weeks managing the school lunch at the Junior High School. The lunches are planned with consideration of nutritional value, attractiveness of food and economy of cost. The nursery school is an important part of the Senior girls ' curriculum. For one semester they are associated with the children, learning about their habits and personalities. Each student teaches a semester on campus under careful guidance and has the additional privilege of teaching under su- pervision of a vocational homemaking department in an approved high school in Pennsylvania. Fashion shows, food demonstrations, dinners, teas, and exhibits are interesting, worthwhile proj- ects and activities of the department. The course at Mansfield meets the requirements for certifica- tion in Home Economics Education and in addition each student gains inspiration and knowledge with which to encourage others in the community to create better living and as an ultimate goal, to live graciously in her own home or within her profession. 15

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Music, A World Lan ua e Our Music Department with its curriculum based on musical literature from the world ' s great com- posers and compositions of all periods represents an attempt to develop an understanding for the student that he may consummate a program of world music in the public schools. The stress is on applied tech- niques in music literature from these periods. The highest possible professional standard was the goal set for each student. The Faculty of Specialist Instructors gave entertainingly instructive recitals of exemplified professionalism. The students also por- trayed their musical ability professionally on and off the campus in various organizations such as: The Brass Ensemble, Woodwind Quintet, String Quartet and Vocal Quartet, the Madrigal Singers, the Chorus, Symphony Orchestra, and the Marching and Symphonic Bands. The Music Department was responsible for most of the musical programs on the campus. In spite of this huge task, they managed to have a special musical program every month. Many new improvements were made in the department: the teaching staff was increased; the record- ing equipment was put into excellent working order; the organ in Straughn Hall was completely over- hauled; last, but not least, the beauty of the Marching Band was enhanced a thousand fold with the pur- chase of new red and black uniforms. This year the classes in student teaching surpassed any previous records. Thus several student teach- ers received their training in secondary schools outside of Mansfield having a high musical rating. Music is a language to everyone. Our aim is to speak to the entire world of today and tomorrow. IT