Monticello College - Echo Yearbook (Godfrey, IL)

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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

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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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Psychology Department Smhi.ky R. Hoffmann B.S.. College of William and Mary; M.A., Washington University With emphasis placed on the normal aspects of human behavior, Monticello’s psychology classes attempt to give the students a clearer picture ol the thoughts, sensations, and emotions ol people. Headed by Miss Shirley R. I tollman, the classes through the year have taken several held trips to observe the treatment of abnormal human behavior and the workings of industrial psychology. Speech and Drama Department Would-be thespians and orators lind an outstanding drama department at Monticello, with courses in acting, stage design and direction, and voice anti diction. 'Phis year, directed by Lcland I,. Zimmerman, students have produced an original children's theatre production, The Pied Piper ol llamelin, and also Lazarus Laughed. Scenes from great American plays, Mary of Scotland, I Remember Mama and Family Portrait” were also presented. W. Vladimir RousscfT, who is technical director of this departmenr, designs and makes many of the striking stage sets anti costumes in the plays. Leland L. Zimmerman B.A., Iowa State Teachers College; M.A., University ol Wisconsin W. Vladimir Roisseff Bulgarian National Gymnasium; L' Fcole tie P Assomption, Varna, Bulgaria; Art Institute of Chicago; studied with Randall Davcy, George Bellows, Albert II. Krehbeil, Carl Buchr