Northwest Missouri State University - Tower Yearbook (Maryville, MO)

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-Q 1 DEPARTMENT CDF MUSIC Music is an important element in education and not a mere pleasant pastime. A knowledge of classical music is considered one of the essentials of a well- rounded education. The School of Music has a threefold purpose: first, to provide a thorough, comprehensive course for those wishing to become teachers, or to give a definite background for a professional career, second, to offer to students courses so arranged that they may be combined with the complete literary course in the college, and third, to give to the college and community the cultural advantages which the School of Music offers in its various phases. The Music Department, under the direction of C. james Velie, is interested in giving the student body an opportunity to participate in music. The various choral and instrumental groups are made available to those interested in this type of musical activity. With the ever-increasing problem of leisure time, music is becoming an important factor in community life. The Music Department wishes to so enrich the lives of the student body that they may not only more fully appreciate the beautiful in music, but may- also be able to participate in its performance. C at jx C' JAMES VELIE ALPHONSE Gfurswicz HERMAN SCHUSTER RUTH TEGTMEYER GENEVA NX'1i,FLm' ff-'Sl . ff 1

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DEPARTMENT GE MATHEMATICS KATHERINE HELWIG GEORGE H. COLBERT The Department of Mathematics recognizes the importance of its subject matter in the everyday life of the student and future teacher. To meet this need, the department offers especially designed courses in practical mathe- matics as well as its more advanced courses. It thus affords an excellent opportunity to gain a practical knowledge of mathematics, not only for the major or minor in the field, but for those who have not had three units of high school mathematics and must take additional mathematics in college in order to qualify for a Bachelor of Science degree. A knowledge of mathematics is necessary for those who are majoring in the sciences if they are to advance at all in their respective fields. In recognition of this fundamental importance in other fields, the department offers work in the higher phases of its subject. Thus the department offers a range of courses which will meet the needs of any student whether he majors or minors in its field, in one of the sciences, or wants a practical knowledge of mathe- matics to aid him in everyday life. T211 Pl'

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'k DEPARTMENT CDF PHYSICAL EDUCATKDN l i E, A, DAVIS NELL MARTINDALE WILBUR STALCUP NEL1. BLACKWELL LILLIAN BLANCHARD DR. F. R. ANTHONY It is the aim of this department to train students in the ideals and practices of health and character habits, to prepare them for teaching physical education, and to provide all students, while in college, with healthful recreation which will develop mental and physical efficiency. The Physical Education Department is divided into four sections: QU Corrective exercises and instruction, Q25 physical exercises, QSQ physical edu- cation instruction, and Q45 athletics. This is Coach Davis's ninth year on the coaching staff and Coach Stalcup's second. Both of these men have made remarkable records in their respective fields this year. The outstanding event for the women's division of the department comes with the annual May Festival. l26J 1