St Mary of the Plains College - Campanile Yearbook (Dodge City, KS)

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Talented Group Sister M. Christian, head ot the Fine Arts Division, spe- cializes in music theory. ln addition to her many duties on campus, this year Sister served as a member of the Diocesan Liturgical Commission. As part of this group, she contributed notably to the development of appro- priate music for the new English masses. Sister Agnes Therese, associate professor of music, con- centrates on an intricate passage she will play as ac- companist tor the viola recital given by Mr. Taddiken. Sister Agnes Therese, a graduate of Wichita University, is one of the piano instructors in the music department and is an active member of the Piano Teachers League. E. John Taddiken, the newest member of the Fine Arts faculty, plays to an appreciative audience during his viola recital presented December 6. The instrument which he is using is ot special interest. Made especially for Mr. Taddiken, the viola won a prize in an interna- tional competition and is valued at several thousand dollars.

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Music Department Draws , E 2 'ii if-mm During a practice session, the mixed chorus, under the direc- I-.5-Ja-. tion of Mr. Corwin, works arduously preparing for the upcom- ing choral concert. Sister Madeline and her wind instrument students Dan Mullin, Dave Rodriquez, Richard Foster, LaVada Unrein, Susan Kohnen, and Julie Werner, pause briefly during an afternoon class to pose for a picture. .le l Music is work, but it is also fun, as is evident by Dean Staab's private lesson with Mr. Corwin, voice instructor. Mr. Corwin is also responsible for the excellent choral group, the Campanile Singers, and teaches the mixed chorus group.

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Social Science Awareness and appreciation of human achievement form the primary purpose of history and social sci- ences. Trained to a knowledge and a desire for the truth, fortified by examples of pioneer struggles to- ward goals that have been achieved, matured in iudg- ment by the wisdom of the past, the student may more surely and swiftly move toward the final purpose of his life. This awareness should prove instrumental in deepening convictions that will be effective in apos- tolic and civic life. Sister M. Cleophas is the head of the Department of Social Sciences. Sister M. Cleophas, Jack McMahon, and Jack Shearer enioy examples of art in their discussion of trends in Renaissance and Reformation. To the center left, Mr. Kist, Martin Cordes, and Ken Schmidt continue the discussion started in the Ancient History class. Mr. Kist, a new member of the Social Science faculty, did his graduate work at Xavier Uni- versity, Cincinnati. He is a member of the American Historical Association. Mr. Strate gives the incoming freshmen a good foun- dation in European Civilization. Upperclassmen enioy his lectures in Modern Russia, American Diplomacy, and Government.