Montreat Anderson College - Agape / Sundial Yearbook (Montreat, NC)

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Karen Jesse listens to classical records for a project in the music appreciation class. Thomas Frazier paints glass on a coil pot before firing Mrs. Pritchard instructs Stephanie Shafer on a ceramic technique. 25 m-

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How Great The Fine Arts Department at Mon- treat-Anderson college gave students the opportunity to expand their artis- tic ability. There were two major cata- gories in this department: Art and Music. Also in the Fine Arts depart- ment were classes such as drama and photography. Mrs. Pritchard taught a variety of classes in the art area. Introduction to Art was the main class, which was a requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree. In the first semester, drawing and ceramics were offered, then in the second semester. Painting and Basic Designs were the courses. The draw- ing students learned fundamentals of using charcoal, pencil, and ink. The ceramics class made various works of pottery, using several different tech- niques with each piece. The Music department went through a period of change as a new choir director was brought in. Mr. Thou ART Carwithen started out the year with this job, but he took a position in the Administration office; he continued to work with the G.A.'s and with pho- tography and drama, though. He helped with the Drama class as they performed at a church, a conference and during parents' weekend. Piano was taught by Mr. Steirwalt who also taught several music classes and was the organist at weekly chapel services. The head of the department was Mr. McKerfesh who came towards the middle of the second semester to take Mr. Carwithen's place. Much emphasis was placed on the Fine Arts department. There was a wide range of classes which provided the students with a chance to express their ability. These specialized classes provided a well-rounded Art Depart- ment, which was utilized by many tal- ented Montreat-Anderson students. Mr. Carwithin looks over Kevin Richmond's work, offering suggestions for changes. Melanie Hunsberger takes much time and effort to complete some slab pots. The effect of her dedication shows by the ceramics that surround her. 24 Fine Arts

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Friends And Fellowship 'The land of milk and hon- ey, that's how the English teacher Don King described Montreat. He taught an En- glish composition class which consisted of the composing process — emphasizing pre- writing, writing, and revision and closely supervised prac- tice in reading and writing es- says. He also taught a class that emphasized writing re- search papers. Dr. King stated that his coming to Montreat was an answer to prayer. He said that he enjoyed teaching in a school where he had freedom of speech. He enjoyed the stu- dents at Montreat, he said that they were a pleasure to work with. He felt that his job was to challenge them and to prod them towards a fuller re- alization of their potentials. Dr. King also liked the sense of fellowship that he felt here at Montreat. The friendship of the faculty and the freedom to express his love for God were major rea- sons for his staying here. He said that he was very happy here because he felt that this was where God had called him to be. Dr. King was only one of the many English teachers at Montreal. Others were Dr. Gray and Ms. Bonnie Lundb- lad, whc taught English in their own unique way. English as a Second Lan- guage was another part of the English department. ESL was a course for international stu- dents who needed intensive work in listening to, speak- ing, reading, and writing En- glish. The purpose of the ESL class was to teach these stu- dents English grammar, word usage, and vocabulary com- mon to English speaking peo- ple. The students had lan- guage lab several times each week. Becky Smith, a lab as- sistant to Mrs. Patsy Hilliard, said, The student's knowl- edge of the English language grows each day as they listen to the other students around them, and learn to talk with American friends. 26 English