Monticello College - Echo Yearbook (Godfrey, IL)

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Social Science Department Mary Lai no Swift Acling Chairman A.B., Vassar College; M.A., Columbia University Social science deals with the origin of human society anti social phenomena, and 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 are ol unmeasurable value. At Monticello the department is composed as follows: I he history courses arc designed to make the student aware of the continuity and change in human allairs and make her more capable of planning for the future by the use of knowledge of causes and results of past acts. Sociology consists of the study of human life in terms of social institutions. The study of crime and punishment, juvenile delinquency, marriage problems, and patterns of community living, holds the student’s interest. The courses in government and economics provide the student with information necessary to an intelligent citizen and voter. Eleanor McM icii a hi. B.A., Westminster College; M.A., University of Wisconsin Wade T. Seari.es B.S., Ohio State University; M.A., University ol Chicago Bert A. Smith B.A., University of Nebraska; M.A., University of Missouri

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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

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Physical Education Department WlNIFRKI) MORRISON Chairman Department of Physical Education B.S., Kansas City Teachers College; graduate study. University of Missouri, University of Minnesota, University of Colorado It is a recognized fact that a sound body should accompany a sound mind, and lor this reason every girl at Monticcllo participates in the physical education program. I lie ideals of companionship, fair play, anti sportsmanship are emphasized as a part of gootl living and good playing. The year’s activities arc divided into three sport seasons. A wide variety of sports is offered anti the girls may select their favorite, whether it be archery, badminton, basketball, fencing, golf, hockey, swimming, square dancing, life saving, riding, softball, tennis, or volleyball. The department offers an active voluntary sports program besides the regular classes. Monticcllo teams take part in competitive games with other colleges. Highlights of the year were the three sports banquets, the Marlin Pageant, and the Horse Show. Dorothy I'isiikr B.S., University of Illinois Jank Moi.i.oy B.A., University of Colorado