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

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QABOVEQ Weld Hall-memories of chapel, of recitals, of plays, as well as chemistry and biology labs and work in the shops. CLEFTJ zlfter composing a march for the occasion, DR. C1-mrsransizn must rehearse his band for the Golden Anniversary concert. QBELOW LEFT, Music teachers gather: result, har- mony. Miss WILLIAMS, Miss WA1-inns, MR. Benquisr. QBELOWJ Faculty members are interested. in athletics. The nationalb' famous director of the Amphion chorus trains on hot dog between halves. MR. PRESTON. Acnoss THE campus circle from the dormitories is Weld Hall, audi- torium-science building. Here chapel assemblies, lyceum numbers, con- ventions and other community edu- cational gatherings are held. Here also are the recital hall and practice rooms of the music department, which offers courses in music, history, music appreciation, and harmony for general cultural value, a wide range of training in voice, instru- mental music, violin, and Piano, and specialized courses such as conducting and public school music for the teacher. Daniel L. Preston, department head, teaches classes, conducts and supervises many types of music groups. He was assisted this year by Miss Florence Williams. The College band is directed by Dr. A. M. Christensen, who also is a member of the education department, with the secondary school and tests and measurements as his special fields. Harlow Berquist has charge of instrumental music in the Campus School and is music assistant. Mrs. Agnes Kise teaches voice, and Miss Grace Watkins, piano.

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A TOUR or the dormitories dis- .closes students in those informal moments when free from classes they may study, hold organiza- tion meetings, gather for a song, or simply visit in the parlors. Student life, especially in the dormitories, is pleasant and profitable. Students both on and off thecampus may eat in the beautiful dining hall in Com- QABOVEJ The parlors of Wheeler, and Comstock hold memories of many happy hours of companionship. Miss HURDLE is assistant dean. QRIGHTJ Are pro- fessors people? M. S. T. C. studenls think so, recalling oreasional pleasant evenings spent in faculty homes. DR. ARCHER. KBELOW RIGHTJ The dormitory di- rector is mother to a large and happy family. M. SHAW, Miss DIKHL, H. BOEN. CBELOWD For many students, the play's lhe lhing'-an enjoyable as well as educa- tional aeiivity. Mxss TAINTER. stock, while smaller groups are accomodated in the cozy quarters of the Hollyhock room. Every comfort is provided by careful supervision. Miss Millie Dahl is dormitory director. Nearby one may discover faculty members in their homes. Dr. C. P. Archer as head of the department of education cares for such courses as administration, child psychology, and parental education, as well as administrative duties. Miss Ethel Tainter has charge of dramatics as coach and director. She teaches drama courses, play production, ad- vanced interpretation, and Freshman English.

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W CABOVEJ ' Often the auditorium i.r the gathering place for student activity, as in the political a l I 6 f ly Of 93 - KRIGHTJ Stimulating related aetivitie: and hobbies is an important phase of tearhing. Lower right, MR. PARSONS. QBELOW RIGHTJ Good teaching is helped by adequate equipment. Mn. BALLARD, A. GERNER. CBELOW LEFTJ Faculty member: have varied hobbies. MR. WELTZIN getr his deer. IT woULD BE a sterile sort of teaching that did not inspire students to meet outside of classroom time for discussions on public and private questions, to develop special interests and hobbies, to cultivate their talents and thereby grow in personality. Students at M. S. T. C. carry on such activities through the Student Commis- sion, through religious, professional, hono- rary, departmental, and social organiza- tions. Karl Parsons, instructor in physics, carried out a practical project this year in the construction of an excellent six- inch telescope. He teaches mechanism and sound, magnetism and electricity, heat and light. Someone will take the place of C. A. Ballard next year as head of the biological science department, since he plans to retire after thirty-eight years of inspiring work. The department offers general biology courses, botany, ento- mology, ornithology, and local flora. A wide range of courses in printing, mechanical drawing, woodwork, and metal work is carried on by the industrial Arts department in charge of Henry B. Weltzin.