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

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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.

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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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Modem Lan ua gee As novices to the art of pronouncing foreign languages, mem- bers of the elementary French class find Their attempts at reading conversations more than amusing. Dr. Mary Isabel Winslow, professor of Spanish and French, joins in their ap- preciation of the humor. Students in Advanced Spanish grammar seem intent on iot- ting down pointers offered by Mr. Terrance Sartorius. Having been to Spain during his tour of duty in the army, Mr. Sar- torius acquired some interesting souvenirs which are displayed on the desk before him. Spanish students Terri Wolfe, Henry Avila and Joe Hobbs glance over their written lesson before attempting their oral exam which is taped in the language laboratory. Here lan- guage students have access to tapes on all phases of language study from basic elementary conversations to the advanced. Sister M. Assumpta, M.A., explains the satiric im- plications in one of the many humorous episodes in Don Quixote for Spanish maiors Judy Torline and Rosa Soria. 29 4