National Louis University - National Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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Faculty on and off duty other schools operateg students de- rive from these jaunts some idea of how an ideal school should be run. At the head of all these interest- ing classes is che very fine faculty. The faculty of course Work very hard at their Various jobs, but also help to play by being chaperons and sponsors of many of National's so- cial enterprises. Specifically speak- ing, there's Miss Weller, of the su- pervision department at playg Mr. Wilson, physical ed. prof. and his Wifeg and Mr. Bo, the Versatile craftsman, speaker, and animal trainer . . . and many others com- plete the happy family.

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Classes Provide Mental and Physical Worleout 1' Music Education is a major ac- tivity at National and includes many different types of Work. In the regular class the girls do rhythms in preparation for Work with chil- dren. It is quite a sight to see the college girls giving their all as Humpty Dumpty falling off a Wall . . . or dainty little snowflakes. Then too, the girls all have a chance to be leader or player in a rhythm band . . . and they really swing out on the tambourine. Another interesting course is Cur- riculum Construction, which in- cludes many excursions to see how

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EWS SNATCH ES From the Dlverslfled College Calendar Lzterature Lent Its Lure National looked sold an bought books one week in November In the Childrens Library dioramas of Mother Goose rhymes made by the students in the uvenile Literature classes were dis played Many old and rare manuscripts were shown in the college library It was Book Week of course The Syrzan Yankee The Syrian Yankee Salom Rizk lectured to the Evanston public at Harrison Hall December 11 The proceeds from the lec ture were used for the Student Scholarship Fund Mr Rizk has an interesting background of forced early independence 1n the Syrian hills After a self procured education he came to the United States where he found many opportunities open to him Mr Rizk held his audience attentive by his sincerity as he told of what the United States had given him This famous lecturer is sponsored by the Readers Digest in his travels to schools all ox er America Come Buy My Wares' The 1940 alumnae- sponsored Christ- mas bazaar was held in the gym Old and recent graduates presided in the various booths Present college and dormitory or- ganizations were also represented Hand- made articles from far-off sections of the world were particularly appealing Parlez-Vous? With Shirley Cazalet as presi- dent and Betty Keator as vice-president rhe French Club had a suc- cessful second year Although the girls couldn t accomplish all the ambitious plans they had made they hope to have more members and more activities next year Mme Dumas and Miss Weiler assisted the club this year. They Believe. Santa Claus and a whole troop of colored children arrived at the dormitory lounge the same day. The tree won't tell what it saw. She Left for Lezsure Miss El1zab ch Mid dleton l e f t sixteen years of employment at National and a col lege full of friends behind upon her retire ment in February Officially she worked in the library but actually her interest was keen throughout the school and she actively participated in the make up connected with dramatic and festival presentation Pastzmes Presented The Hobby Show held March 14 in the gym at National was more than a display of crafts It showed the very real interests of any demonstration school student faculty member or parent who cared to participate The boy who modeled the man who carved and the woman who spun at her loom enjoy these activities in their leisure hours M Bo held weekly evening shop courses in these arts In proof that the r feet were as quickly efficlent as their hands parents and faculty Joined that evening as a group of costumed folk dancers The orchestra was also fac ulty-parent provided War Condztzons Told War conditions were ' brought close to Na- tional by the assembly talk of Ashton Tay- lor on the European situation Son of M s Taylor of Nationals Art staff he told of his trip through warring countries from Sweden to the United States Prospects Partzed Prospect week-end meant an influx of high school students intent on Ending out what Na- tional had to offer According to custom the girls were given a luncheon in the col- lege cafet ria and less elaborate parties at the dormitory Not in accordance with cus- tom certain classes in the school were in progress for display purposes The piece de resistance was an evening at the stage presentation of My Sister Eileen in the Loop May Play Day The Snake Dance looked like a cross between a chain gang and a Cuban Conga. It was really a representation of National women athletes -the best in baseball, high jumps, and jacks. The contestants broke training on cokes and cookies.