Monticello College - Echo Yearbook (Godfrey, IL)

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natural srirnro ri k|»ar( moiif LlCIKTlA CRKSSKY Chairman Department of Xatural Science A.B., University of Illinois; M.A. Columbia University; graduate study. University of Chicago ami Columbia University I o orient the student in the world of life about him is the fundamental purpose of the natural science department which is composed of three main sections: biology, chemistry and mathematics. I bird floor Fobes offers many opportunities to the student because of its well-equipped laboratories and large classrooms. The biology division, supervised by Miss Gulick, Miss I lawkins, anti Miss I lall, offers courses in zoology, botany, and general biology. Field trips, hikes, and trips of exploration to the Godfrey Fond were taken during the year. A visit to the St. Louis Zoo was also arranged for those students interested. In the chemistry department. Miss Cressey and Miss Wilfred arc the supervisors. They teach the students both general and organic chemistry, and qualitative anti quantitative analysis. Such courses as these provide a foundation for future study in home economics, nursing, and nutrition, or a continuation in more advanced chemistry. College algebra is taught by Miss I lall in the mathematics section. Lolise Elizabeth Gulick A.B., A.M., University of Illinois Cleo Hall B.S., University of Illinois; M.A., Teachers College, Columbia University Elizabeth Hawkins B.S., University of Minnesota; M.S., Northwestern University Eleanor Wilfred B.S., University of Illinois

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£££ visual arts ilopartiueut Helen F. Patton Chairman Department of J i.tual Arts B.S., George Peabody College lor Teachers; M.A., University of Chicago 7 ■ The objective of the art department is to develop in the student an understanding and an appreciation in the visual arts and to institute a sound foundation for achievement in the line or applied arts. Practicing artists comprise the stall'. With the advantage of large anti well equipped studios and small classes, every member of the class receives a maximum of individual instruction in her personal creative efforts. An important and valuable course in the art department is Art History, consisting of an introduction to art in various civilizations and their contributions to contemporary forms. Students are offered a course in sculpturing which includes modeling in clay, life studies, carving in wood anti stone, ceramic sculpture, and pottery. Practical courses in drawing and painting undertake still life, landscape and life studies. Courses in basic design, interior decoration, and commercial art are also provided. Traveling exhibitions and displays of student work are shown throughout (he year. . 'I j f ' . ■ ' 7 cy V y IIillis Arnold B.A., University of Minnesota; graduate study, Minneapolis School of Arts r Karen Oilman B.A., M.A., Colorado College William Kennedy B.A., John Herron Art School; graduate study at Art Institute of Chicago and University of Wisconsin W. Vladimir Rousseff Bulgarian National Gymnasium; L’Kcole de I'Assomption; Art Institute of Chicago 1

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music depart incut Allan Sly Chairman Department of . Music Graduate in Music, University ol Reading. Kn gland Robert Oldham Mus., Mus.M., ale University Courses in the literature and theory of music, as well as applied music courses, are offered at Monticello. Musical performances by guest artists, bi-monthly Serenade Concerts by the faculty, and spring recitals by students serve to bring performers anti listeners together in a congenial atmosphere. Formal concerts are available to students at the College, in Alton, and in St. Louis. The Music Reference Library, open to students at all times, contains records and scores. The College Library lends its collection of records and scores to the students .also. The Choir, which gives two public concerts annually and makes occasional out-of-town trips, plays an important part in the college activities. The Glee Club sings with the Choir on all occasions except Ves|»cr Services. The students who qualify for these organizations regard their membership highly. Jeanette Ross Mus.B., Northwestern University; M.M., A meric a n Conservatory of Music Betty Ware Sly Studied in Kuronc with Ft he I Leginska Stephen Bennett Williams Mus.B., Chicago Musical College; M.A., University ol Iowa Dorothy C. Woodbury Universite de Grenoble; Institut Jacques Dalcroze, Paris