Minnesota State University Moorhead - Praeceptor Yearbook (Moorhead, MN)

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THE ARTS Back Row: Miss Matilda Williams, Miss Eleanor Neshiem, Miss Margaret McCarten, Mrs. Agnes I. Kise Second Row: Dr. A. M. Christensen, Mr. Harlow Berquist, Mr. Daniel Preston Front Row: Mrs. Daniel Preston Fine Arts WITH the onset of labor-saving devices and the shorter working week it is obvious that future generations will have to turn more and more to the arts lor the enrichment ot their leisure time, or become slaves ot standardized forms ot amusement which are often shallow where they are not actu- ally sordid. First oi all the beautiful College campus provides an artistic setting which silently suggests the place ol art in daily living. The Fine Arts department under Miss McCarten provides study as well as practice in the principles, history, and appreciation ot artistic forms. Related Arts TOGETHER with Industrial Arts, Miss Williams' department trains students to apply the principles ot art to lite. Crattwork, clay modeling, book-binding, pottery, art in the home--these are only a tew ol the phases of study and practice taken up. Industrial Arts Mr. Weltzin's department considers the application of art to still other crafts and occupations--printing, woodwork, metal work, mechanical drawing, etc. Music Like the other arts, music is not merely a leisure time activity but an integral part ot life, in the hands of the master a mighty instrument to stir the emotions and through them to inspire the mind and soul. At M.S.T.C. the ideal in music is to make it available to all in the form of appreciation, to encourage as many as possible to enjoy music as performers, and through a well-rounded program in instrumental and vocal music, in theory, history, to train outstanding teachers and technique, and practice supervisors. Mr. Preston, Miss Wenck, Dr. Christensen, Miss Nesheim, Mrs. Kise, Mrs. Preston, and Mr. Berquist make up the department. Page Eighteen

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THEH ITIES Top Row: Mr. Charles R. Green, Mr. loseph Kise, Mr. Peter F. Loewen, Mr, Byron D. Murray Second Row: Miss Mabel Lumley, Miss Ethel Tainter, Miss Maude Hayes Bottom Row: Miss Virginia FitzMaurice, Miss Delsie M. Holmquist Literature and English FUNDAMENTAL in any scheme of college training is ac- quaintance with the literature of the world, especially that which has played an important part in the lives of English- speaking peoplesg an acquaintance with one's own language: and the ability to express one's self in written composition, in public speaking, in dramatic performances, in debate and journalism. The English department is made up of Miss Hayes, Miss Tainter, Mr. Murray, Miss Holmquist, Miss Lumley, and Mr. Loewen. French There is no question that acquaintanceship with one or more foreign languages enables one better to appreciate the culture which other nations have to offer and helps to make the stu- dent a citizen with a world outlook. Miss FitzMaurice is in charge of the French department. Social Science To understand as best he can the social and economic influ- ences which shape public and private affairs today and to measure their Value for himself the future citizen needs train- ing in the fields of political science, economics, and sociol- ogy. Furthermore he must develop some sense of historical perspective. All of this is the work of the Socia-l Science de- partment made up of Mr. Bridges, Mr. Kise, and Mr. Green. Geography Bridging the gap which extends from the field of social sci- ence to the field of physical and biological science is the interesting Work in geography, geology, and meteorology, where man is studied in relationship to his physical environ- ment. Mr. Schwendernan heads this department. Page Seventeen ,

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I 1l N .1 '...T'a..:.4 Q ., Qi. THE SCIENCES Top Row: Mr. Karl Parsons, Miss Iessie McKellar, Mr. Chester Gilpin Second Flow: Mr. Alex I. Nemzek, Mr. Caswell A. Ballard Front Row: Miss Flora Friclr Mathematics MATHEMATICS treats of the exact relations existing be- tween quantities or magnitudes and operations and of the methods by which, in accordance with these relations, quan- tities sought are deducible from others known and sup- posed. It is fundamental to an understanding of many other sciences and is a necessary part of everyday life. Miss Katherine Leonard heads the department. Biological Science Some knowledge of the origin, development, structure, func- tions, and distribution of plants and animals is of vital im- portance to a well-rounded education. Life processes run the gamut from the physical to the physiological and the psych- ical. Biology thus provides a base for the study of the body and the mind. Mr. Ballard has charge of this department. Physical Science Although advanced study has widened the field of chemistry and physics to include the life or creative energy of matter, it is primarily a study of inanimate substances, the forces which act and react upon them, and the laws which govern these reactions. Nobody lives independent of these forces and laws, which suggests the importance of the studies in charge of Mr. Parsons. Physical Education Applying technical knowledge from the fields of biology, from chemistry and physics to the art of recreation and healthful living, the Physical Education department qualifies as a de- partment of applied science. ln addition it draws upon psy- chology to show how this may be taught, and it also considers the contribution which art may bring to community festivals, pageants, and playground events. Miss Frick, Mr. Nemzek, Miss McKellar, and Mr. Gilpin make up the department. Page N meteen