Southwestern College - Moundbuilder Yearbook (Winfield, KS)

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SULTURE Skillful and capable in teaching the essentials of English grammar, Miss Eleanor Hoag is well known for her spontaneity and frank good humor. Her course in children's literature elicits an enthusiastic response from students, this year manifested in the special project - a doll house which can be used as a stage in drarnatizing children's stories. Having a genuine interest in her students, Miss Hoag en- dears herself to them with her winning smile. She is the secretary of the placement service. Another exceedingly busy faculty member is Miss Helen Graham, sponsor of Campus Players, director of the traditional services f Eagerheart, Christmas Vespers, and the Last Supper Tableau A teacher of speech, dramatics, and English. Even when she im- presses one as being excitable, Miss Graham is capa- ble and completely in control of the situation - she may be depended upon to direct a smooth, well- ordered production. In constant demand as a reader and reviewer, Miss Graham is a dramatic artist in her own right. Daughter of one of the first graduates of Southwestern College, Miss Graham has devel- oped the Little Theatren into a treasure house of dramatic equipment and quaint furnishings. Top: Miss Eleanor Hoag and Miss Margaret Miller intel'- change comments troiiceriiilig their Freshman Composition classes Bollnnzf Nliss llelen cifklllldlll pours tea at many small social events in ln-r charming Little 'lllleatre Page 29

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GATEWAYS The division of languages and literature this year had a new chairman, Dr. Mildred Silver. A talk with her reveals her deep sympathy for her students and their progress, and her fearless, refreshing hon- esty of self-expression. As professor of English she is striving to impress upon freshman students the importance of spelling, grammar, and sentence struc- ture, not only in English classes, but as a tool in all college courses and all phases of life, after college days have been relegated to scrapbooks and pleasant memories. Literature appreciation is also stressed in freshman courses, but receives emphasis in advanced work in English and American literature. Future plans embrace increased specialized work in litera- ture for the benefit of English majors who may wish to pursue their work in graduate schools. Foreign languages, as well as some English litera- ture, are the responsibility of C. l. Vinsonhaler and Miss Carol Sandy. German and Latin students encounter Mr. Vinsonhaler's exacting but fair insis- tence on promptness on the first' day. Professor Vin- D1 Nlildied Silwti head of the department of language sonhaler, our t'Mr. Chips, is a delightful story- teller and he frequently embellishes his courses with personal opinions about life in general. Mr. Vinson- haler's phenomenal store of great poetry, which he recites beautifully to illustrate any point of conver- sation or lecture, is a constant source of wonder and admiration. Noted for her ever-ready explanations of grammatical details, emphasizing accuracy and pronunciation with great care, Miss Sandy has her own particular brand of humor for the classroom and takes delight in Spanish puns. Even when trying to make a deadline or giving hints on construction of a headline, Miss Margaret Miller remains efhcient and conscientious about her work. These problems come to her in her capacity as faculty adviser of the Collegitw. and much of the credit for the Cffllegimzki' consistently high rating is hers. Sincere, friendly, and sympathetic, Miss Miller is a favorite among students and tries to instill in them her liking for concise, clear writing and for literature. and literature in her office where student problems are Miss Carol ,l. Sandy, French and Spanish teacher. and Prof. I.. I. Yin always welcome and English department policy is settled lialer, German, Latin, and literature teacher, discuss the vagaries of studs nts

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CHORD COI FGRM A North Hall holds a special fascination for many students who spend most of their time in Richardson, because here more di- rectly vocational and practical training is given. Fourth floor is no exception. Here students learn to play the various orchestra and band instruments in instrumental methods, to vvave a baton in conducting, and to increase skill by vocal and instrumental performance. The mysteries of harmony f tonics, dominants, and diminished and augmented intervals -- become intelligible to the initiated. The year 1946-47 will be remembered by the fine arts stu- dents and faculty as one of the best years in the department, characterized by increased enrollment and greater enthusiasm, Prof. Levi O. Dees is chairman of the division, and under his direction the number of activities has multiplied, Professor Dees also teaches voice and directs the A Cappella Choir. Prof. Karl H. Moltmann, in his first year at Southwestern, teaches voice, directs small ensemble work, and has classes in ear-training. Prof. Arnold Blackburn teaches organ, theory, and also music literature, an appreciation course in music for liberal arts stu- dents. Southwestern is fortunate to have on its campus a nation- ally-recognized leader in history of music research in the person of Professor Blackburn. Arnold Blackburn supervises the lesson of an organ student at lhe Kilihe Heinorial organ in the chapel