West Chester University - Serpentine Yearbook (West Chester, PA)

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Seated: Mi Schaub, L ' l. Stui cbuu -i, Head, Miss Leach Standing: Miss Yanisch, Mr. Yohe, Mr. Waters, Mrs. White, Mr. Davis, Mr. Graham, Miss Wade Absent: Mr. Messikomer JtealtU Ah oL Pluf,64 oal odUicatio Cun uc44.lu4n MENS SANA IN CORPORA SANA The Health Education Curriculum is designed primarily for the preparation of super isors and teachers of health and physical education in public schools. Men and women who hove completed the four year course in this curriculum are awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science in Health Education. The required course of study differs slightly for men and women students, but fundamentally it is the same. There are eight gymnastic courses, six athletic activities with instruction in approximately twelve fields of sport, two aquatics courses, two semester of dance, two hygiene courses, and other subjects including anatomy, physiology, and chemistry. Students enrolled in the Health and Physical Education Curriculum may choose their electives from any of the elective fields listed under the Secondary Educotion Curriculum areas of concentration. Included in the curriculum is an outstanding varsity program which has brought much prestige to to the college. The Women ' s Recreation Association and the men in charge of the intramural activities have organized excellent competition for men and women of all curricula in various sports. An outstanding faculty, a well-planned program, and active student participation make the Health and Physical Education Curriculum a prominent one in its field. 28

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DEMONSTRATION SCHOOL FACULTY Seated: Miss Smith, Miss Wolfangle, Dr. Evans, Principal, Miss Knapp Standing: Miss Baldwin, Miss Wilson, Miss Meredith, Mrs. Baldwin The Elementary Curriculum certifies students to teach in all the grades of the public elementary schools. Students may specialize in the primary grades, which include kindergarten and grades one, two and three. Specialized fields are also offered in the intermediate or upper elementary grades. Students specializing in one of these fields elect courses designed to fit them for their particular grades. The training program is culminated by a semester of practice teaching in which the student comes in contact with classes within his field of specialization. Clubs such as the Neithian Club, the Association for Childhood Education, and the Future Teach- ers of America offer elementary students an excellent opportunity to learn about their profession out- side the classroom. In these clubs students learn about children and the organizations which assist with child study and child growth. An opportunity for observing young children at play and in the classroom is provided in the campus Demonstration School where a kindergarten and the six grades of the elementary school are taught by an expert staff of teachers. All students in the Elementary Curriculum ore urged to observe the child- ren here as often as they can. The fact that this curriculum has one of the largest enrollments on campus is an indication of the thorough program offered in this vital field. 27

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Seated: Mrs. Gottlieb, Mrs. Ashenfelter, Mr. Ginter, Miss kiess, Miss Morlock, Miss Schmidt, Head, Miss Herforth, Mr. Middleton, Miss Chiappinelli, Miss Keller Standing: Mr. Carson, Mr. Cheesman, Dr. Antonowich, Mr. Fletcher, Mr. Jones, Mr. Gutscher, Mr. Keenan, Mr. Carl, Mr. Wright, Mr. Wilkinson Absent: Mr. Parry, Mr. Zitnmer MuUc CunA4C4 lum In addition to preparing teachers in the various curricula, the State Teachers College at West Chester prepares teachers in Music Education. The evolution of music demands a new type of teacher, a teacher not merely of voice, piano, or orchestral instruments, not merely a director of choral and instrumental groups, but a teacher who is capable of making music a living force in the school and in the community. The large music staff of West Chester specialists with extensive training and broad experience, produce capable music students . For vocal training. West Chester has a college choir composed of advanced students, a men ' s chorus, and a women ' s chorus. For instrumental training, there are a symphony orchestra, a concert band, a sinfonietta, and numerous small ensembles. The Music Department at West Chester through the services of its staff and of its students, attempts to make music a vital part of the college and of the community. 29