Monticello College - Echo Yearbook (Godfrey, IL)

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Natural Science Department wm Ll'CRKTIA Crkssky Chairman Department of Science ami Mathematics A.B., University ol Illinois; M.A., Co-lumbia UDiversity; graduate si udv, University of Chicago I he purpose of the natural science department is to acquaint the student with the scientific phenomena of the world. The department is composed of three main sections: chemistry, biology, and mathematics. Monticello’s well-equipped laboratories are an aid to the ambitious student’s quest for knowledge. Courses in zoology, botany, and general biology are offered in the biology division, which is supervised by Miss Gulick and Miss lsforl. Field trips, hikes, and visits to the St. Louis Zoo highlight the courses. The chemistry department is under the supervision ot Miss Crcssey and includes general and organic chemistry, qualitative and quantitative analysis. Backgrounds for the study of home economics, nursing, nutrition, and advanced courses in chemistry are offered in these courses. In the mathematics section, algebra is taught by Miss Isfort. Louise Elizabeth Gulick A.B., A.M., University of Illinois Louise Isfort A.B., A.M., University t

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Visual Arts Department Hki.kn Frances Patton Chairman Department of Visual Arts B.S., George Peabody College for Teachers; M.A., University of Chicago At Monticello, the art department provides for the individual differences and interests of its students. A primary objective of the department is to develop in the student an understanding and an appreciation of the visual arts, and to institute a sound foundation lor achievement in fine or applied arts. M ijor emphasis is placed on practical experimentation in the studios. Students arc offered a wide variety of courses, including sculpture, drawing, painting, textiles and weaving. History and appreciation is also offered, which gives the student a good introduction to art forms oi various civilizations, and shows the effects of past art on contemporary forms. The Fobes arcade provides a colorful and well-lighted gallery for traveling exhibits, and display.; of faculty and student work. Hili.is Arnold B.A., University of Minnesota; Graduate work, Minneapolis School of Arts William Kennedy B.A., John Herron Art School; graduate work at Art Institute of Chicago and University of Wisconsin W. Vladimir Roi sseff Bulgarian National Gymnasium; L’ Fcole tie l’Assomption, Varna, Bulgaria; Art Institute of Chicago; studied with Randall Darvv, George Bellows, Albert H. Krehbeil. Carl Buehr

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Music Department Stephen Bennett Williams Chairman Department of Music Director of Choral .llusic Mus.B., Cornell College-Chicago Musical College; M.A., The State University of Iowa; summer study in Great Britain, Yale University Graduate School; studied with Dr. Philip Grccly Clapp, Dr. Frank II. Shaw, Herbert Witherspoon, Richard I lageman A wide variety of musical activities and instructions is offered at Monticello. For those who sing or play, for those who attend concerts or collect records, for those who plan a career or further study of music at senior colleges or professional schools, differing programs of study are available. The music department offers courses in literature ol music, theory oi music, applied music courses, and ensemble singing anti playing. Musical performances by guest artists, faculty members, and the students themselves, are often given. Arrangements arc made for groups to attend concerts in Alton and St. Louis. is fount! in the music reference library. Robert Oldham Mus.B., Mus.M., Yale University; summer study. Teachers College, Columbia University; studied with Howard A. Murphy, Bruce Sim-montls, Harry Tepson, David McK. Williams; Tobias Matt hay, London rhich the students are free to use at any time, Jeanette Ross B. M us., N ort h western University; M.M., American Conservatory ol Music; summer study, Norfolk Music school of Yale University; studied with Kurt Wanicclt, Stella Roberts