Saint Marys College - Blue Mantle Yearbook (Notre Dame, IN)

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accepted at leading universities. The teachers are thoroughly equipped, most of them having specialized and prepared for this work in the Normal School of the Community, under well-known instructors from the University of Notre Dame and other Cath- olic universities. The work of the faculty is supplemented by courses of lectures by noted speakers on Philosophy, History, Economics, Literature and Physical Science. St. Mary's course in music has long' been recognized as exceptionally fine, and includes the theory and practice of piano, organ, violin and harp playing. The instructors in the science and art of music are in touch with the best, both as to under- standing and execution, and the Conservatory diploma is a testi- monial of thorough training. Lectures and concerts by noted musicians, as well as public and private student recitals, are among the advantages offered in this department. Voice train- ing in both singing and public speaking receives special attention. The regular course in music leads to the diploma and medal of the conservatoryg advanced work gives title to the degTee B.M. The art department embraces instruction in drawing, paint- ing, in water colors and in oil, designing, decorative work on china, wood, brass, leather and pottery. A splendid art col- lection and a good working library of reference books aid in art instruction, which is further made effective by illustrated lectures on the world's great masters and on the schools of painting which mark the history of art. St. Mary's is fortunate in possessing excellent copies, in oil and other media, of the world's acknowledged masterpieces of art. A department which has grown rapidly since its establish- ment is that devoted to domestic science. A general, as well as a normal course is offered, embodying history of food, dietetics, theory and practice in cooking, serving, etc., bacteriology, phys- iology and chemistry as applied to domestic science. The course also includes sewing, from the beginners' stitches to the cutting out and making of garments. Certificates and special prizes :are awarded in this department. 6

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All this supposes a certain discipline, and to the Catholic college there is no problem regarding the relations that should exist between instructors and students. The restraint which makes for true freedom rests upon a clear understanding of personal obligation to self and to others and on trust in those who guide rather than govern. This understanding and this trust added to spiritual motives born of religion insure right moral growth and give dignity and worth to discipline. That law and order are necessary in these, our days, is granted by allg and that religious training brings about the only order com- patible with right reason and self-respect should be as obvious. The discipline of love will alone save the young from the dis- cipline of pain, and it is this discipline which makes the differ- ence between coming up and being brought up. It is in this emphasis placed by St. Mary's on character and religious prin- ciple that it best meets the conditions of the times. St. Maryis endeavors to make practical in the training of her students the theories advanced above, and to this end con- scientious effort is put forth to insure competent teaching and thorough equipment, while every advantage is taken of the edu- cative force of environment, which is made to appeal on all sides to the growing minds, hearts and souls of the students. St. Mary's endowments are a boundless sympathy with its students, their love and respect, the devotion of its alumnae, the conse- crated lives of its teachers, the encouragement of the church, and the blessing of God. Further to justify St. Mary's claim to be ranked as an ideal Catholic college for young women, the following notes are sub- mitted: St. Mary's year-book gives in outline the courses of study offered in both College and Academy. College courses-English, Classical and Scientific-lead to regular Degrees. The College Preparatory curriculum is arranged to meet generally accepted college entrance requirements, while, at the same time, it aims to give a well-rounded academic training for those who do not intend to follow advanced courses. St. Mary's credits are 5

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The department of physical culture is under the direction of an experienced teacher, a graduate of Dr. Sargent's famous Boston Training School, and the results achieved in general and in particular, justify us in claiming that the work done along the lines of physical training is equal to the best in any of our colleges or seminaries. A large, airy gymnasium is thoroughly equipped for in-door work-drill with dumb-bells and wands, ex- ercise on the bars and rings, basketball, classic dancing, etc.- while St. Mary's extensive grounds, with tennis courts, hockey- field, and artincial lake for boating, offer every inducement for outdoor sports. Tournaments, fencing, archery, tennis contests and boat races are among the features of the annual field-day. St. Mary's is exceptionally well equipped in the way of home comforts, and in all that is needed in educational lines. Drawing-rooms, reception-rooms, class-rooms, dormitories, pri- vate rooms and refectories are bright and cheeryg the lava- tories and plumbing throughout the Institution are the very latest and best as regards convenience and sanitary conditions. Libraries, general and special, laboratories-physical, chemical and botanical-offer every facility to studentsg and if environ- ment counts, and educators concede that it does, then are con- ditions at St. Maryls ideal. Besides the advantages offered in the way of instruction, we call special attention to an additional advantage, viz., the influence of personal interest in each student, the fitting of the intellectual and ethical work to individual needs. This develop- ing influence it is which makes convent training so far superior to merely secular influence in the formative period of a young woman's life. The discipline which comes of a right idea of esprit de corps and a sense of honor based on self-respect and on respect for others, is the best preparation for a life of use- fulness 3 such is the discipline of St. Mary's, a restraint that makes for truest liberty. Life presents equations that are infinitely more important than are those of mathematics. At St. Mary's, equations in the science of numbers are given their due place, but they are always secondary to the problems of life. 7