Monticello College - Echo Yearbook (Godfrey, IL)

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Social Science Department Homer F. Young Chairman, Depart went of Social Sciences B.A., Ohio University; M.A., Harvard University Social science deals with the origin of human society and social phenomena; the progress of civilization and its laws. In an age when this study may determine the policies of a new world, its practical as well as technical points arc of unmeasurable value. At Monticello the department is composed as follows: history, sociology, government, economics and geography. History may be defined as all that man has ever done or thought or said. The classes in modem European history arc made up mostly of juniors. Here the evolution of thought is discussed from medieval times to the present day. Sociology concerns man in relation to his own social surroundings. Problems of society, the home, the school, and the community, in terms of the individual are examined bv the Sociology classes. The study of government and economics gives the student an opportunity to prepare herself for correct political thinking. The physical surface of the earth, with its peoples, animals and products, is examined in the geography classes. The International Relations Club is sponsored by Homer Young, chairman of the social science department. C. Warren Griffiths A. B., Col lege of Wooster; B.D., Union Theological Seminary; L. Margaret Gall Robert G. Schmidt M.A., University of A.B., Davis-Elkins A.B., Illinois College; Wisconsin; Ph.D., College; M.A., West M.A., Harvard Uni-Univcrsity of Chicago Virginia University versity

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Language Department Paul John Cooke Chairman, Department of Foreign Lew ua es A.B., A.M., Ph.D., University of Illinois At Monticcllo two years of French anil Spanish arc offered, and in Spanish two additional advanced courses are provided: Conversation and Spanish Literature. Spanish Literature enables the student to become acquainted with the language as well as the literature, the culture, and the history of Spain. Students are provided with a language lounge which is available at all times in order to help them practice their conversation and add to their understanding of the Spanish and French peoples. Here arc many records of native songs and bookshelves filled with novels, dictionaries, and reference books. Colorful sombreros and travel posters decorate the walls. French and Spanish weekly newspapers are always on hand so that the student may keep abreast of recent developments and trends of thought in these countries. Channing MacFadon B.A., University of Michigan; M.A., University of Minnesota Eleanor Stubbs Perry A.B., College of Emporia Herbert A. Woodbury A.B., Harvard College

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Natural Science Department Lucrutia Crkssey Chairman % Department of Na nrnl Science A.B., University of Illinois; M.A., Columbia University; graduate study. University of Chicago The science department is composed of three main sections: chemistry, biology, and mathematics. The well-equipped laboratories on third floor Fobcs are a source of constant amazement to Monticello students and visitors. Courses in zoology, botany, and general biology arc offered in the biology division which is supervised by Miss Gulick, Miss Chal-land, and Miss Hall. Jaunts hack campus and trips to Shaw's Garden and the St. Louis Zoo were particularly attractive to the students. Miss Crcsscy and Miss Wilfred, as the mainstays of the chemistry department, teach courses in both general and organic chemistry, and qualitative and quantitative analysis. Backgrounds for the future study of chemistry, home economics, nursing, and nutrition are provided by these courses. This year the organic chemistry students and faculty enjoyed a dinner which they prepared and ate in the laboratory. In the mathematics section, algebra is taught by Miss Hall. Louisi: Elizabeth Gulick A.B., A.M., University of Illinois Helen Challand B.E., Northern Illinois State Teachers College Eleanor Wilfred B.S., University of Illi nois Cleo Hall B.S., University of Illinois; M.A., Teachers College, Columbia University