Mary Manse College - Brescian Yearbook (Toledo, OH)

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Mathematics Departmen t Under Sister Francis Clare, looking to the future is the byword of the Mathematics Department. By offering courses in computation, statistics, com- puter techniques, and research, the student is well prepared to take her place in a modern World. Math- matic students begin their major with analytic geo- metry and finish with a study of the computer. For the student aiming at a degree in elementary education, mathematics is required. Here the theory of arithmetic is developed, and an introduction to geometry, as it is presented in the elementary grades, is given. This course is designed to prepare future teachers in the new techniques of teaching arith- metic. These things are indicative of a forward- looking Mathematics Department. Sister Frances Clare's simple equations are a joy to students

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France comes to Mary Manse in the language lab booth. Spanish students guided by Senora Tyrell Language Department Hable usted espanol? Parles-vous francais? These are sounds heard daily at Mary Manse College. The Language Department, under the direction of Sister Rita Marie, affords the student every opportunity to gain proficiency in both reading and speaking a foreign language. Among the courses offered are beginning and advanced French, Spanish, German and Russian. What is learned in the classroom is re- enforced by repetition and drill in the language laboratory. Here true to life speaking conditions are simulated, giving the student the opportunity to learn by listening to the language as it is spoken and by repeating what he hears. practice conversational Spanish. bb' 53

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Mary Manse chorus prepares an on-stage production. Music Department The music faculty under Sister Mary Regina is comprised of competent teachers, both religious and lay, holding degrees from leading schools of music. Under their conscientious instruction the students not only obtain excellent training, but are also im- bued with an appreciation of the finest in music. Classroom and private instruction are offered to the students. Mrs. Evelyn Bliem became choir director this year. She received her Bachelor of Music from Mary Manse, and has studied at the Iuillard School of Music. Under her direction the Choir performed for the Investiture Ceremony, the Presidents' Convo- cation on Founders' Day, the Choir Christmas pro- gram, and a Spring Concert. Sister Mary Carmencita undertook the task of or- ganizing the orchestra this year and was highly suc- cessful. They have performed this year with the choir. Other members .of the Music Department are: Sister Maria Ancilla, Sister Marie Cecile, Sister M. Cornelia, Sister Frances Cabrini, Sister M. Gretchen, and Sister M. Teresita. Through Musical Gems for Christmas the orchestra put the campus in a festive mood.