William Jewell College - Tatler Yearbook (Liberty, MO)

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x we L,4K1N AND THE BAND are felzwf-sing fiiligfnfly bffoff .' BOYIZI I X- ,, L-hype! program. ABOVE: SCULPTURE IS AN IMPORT- ANT FORM OF ART says Mr. lohansen as Ize prepares to teach Izis class the basic fluzelfmzentfzls. LEFT: OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY PROVIDES A BACKGROUND for fresh- men. Here Dr. Hester is Iecturirzg from his own textbook. Q Humanities' Students Study Essential Values and Goals The field of humanities is especially important in a liberal arts college vvhich hopes to give its students not only the technical knowledge required for one's life work but also the Wisdom re uired Sl to find for oneself the meaning of life and its essential values and goals. The Philosophy Department seeks to aid its students in their encounters with life's unavoidable and seemingly unanswerable questions through careful reading and through discussions of the writings of the great thinkers vvho have faced lifels problems. The Department of Religion helps all of the students gain an understanding of the historical facts of Christianity and assists the ministerial students in building a background for advanced 26 study in divinity and theological schools. The Music and Art Departments provide OPPOIE tunities for improvement in the cultural Zlspefff O life on the campus besides giving technical training to their students. They attempt F0 Pfovlde for the school a program which Will give all the studciillfs a good foundation in the fine arts and Pro .LSE graduates Who have received the best P0551 education. l Although the Art Department is not ex' I 1 Q interested students may learn the bas1C Pfmclpe in a pleasurable atmosphere. There I from areas open to the student of music ranglilg mm' teaching, performance, and therapy, t0 mflslc may istry. Those students who are not mfllofs enroll primarily for pleHSUfC- tensive are V2ll'l.OU5 Art pomwf R101 SKILL Bri ffffgfllli zozrrffi. Frm as 3.1- 1 .1 -it A 'I Pl Ph alibei coordj are if histor rl and g Of gal 386111 Ea Iwo 5 gflltr, great Sfllfltl thg fl bully

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Ulf' semi. 585. ,El-P for ilfillgj 4 r FCCIIS zian, Of uf year ment is for the g, and L Each yw5hiP5 tal field ,fy and is them ent has Jfity of RIGHT! DR. GRIFFITHS ENLIGHT- ENS HIS PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS about the benefts of personnel tests. BELOW: PROFESSOR TRUEX IS TEACHING BUSINESS LAW, one of the basic courses in Business Adminis- tration. NW RIGHT: ANIERICAN HISTORY STUDENTS rcceizfc' in- structions from Mr. Cutlzbertson concerning tlzcir first semester final exanzinution. Social Sciences Help Solve Current Problems An area of utmost importance in the education of the college student is that of social sciences. It is through this study in such courses as economics, political science, history, sociology, and psychology that one gains the Wisdom which is so very perti- nent to his everyday existence. lt is the intent of the Economics Department to stimulate the interest of man in business and economics and acquaint him with those processes that yield the How of goods and services important in life. A course of importance and interest to the student is that of Political Science. lt is through the study of political institutions that man is able to realize the effect government on all levels has on his social destiny. Another large Held of study at William Iewell is that of history. The History Department aims to assist the student in realizing what man has accomplished in the past and his progress, thus enabling the student to Hr more readily into his environment. The social relations of men are of great importance and are the object of study in the Sociology Department. People, objects, and rela- tionships must be dealt with and consideration taken of the Wills and purposes men pursue. ln the study of psychology the student must ap- proach human behavior from a critical standpoint. The scientific method is employed in this study as much as is possible. The Education Department aids students pre- paring for teaching careers, While bridging the material covered in all Helds. 25

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HPORT- lolmzzxen the basin I I S T ORY or fresh- from his 5 5 OPPOI' peers of Ifilllllng for tht gtudenIS prodllfe P0S5llJl5 ptenSiVff .inciplcs various ls W Sic mm' ,rs may ABOVE! HAND AND EYE COORDINATION if an im- porfanl element gained from partieipaiion in volleyball. RIGHT: GRUNDY NEWTON DEMONSTRATES HIS SKILL on the trampoline as his frienrls watch from the side. BELOW! THE INDOOR POOL gives tlze physical education rleparlment the opportunity to offer year around swimming courses. LUl'C'J'flZil'lg' class learns the importance of self-defense, Physical Education Department Offers a Variety of Courses Physical education is an important element in a liberal arts education. The student must learn to coordinate mental and physical activities. Courses are intended to acquaint each student with the history and fundamentals of all the sports. A physical education major will receive training and guidance in skills, knowledge of rules, strategy of games, coaching and officiating techniques, and a general knowledge of the Held. Each student in the school is required to take two semester hours of physical education. This is generally a pleasurable experience since there is a great variety of courses from which to choose. A student may participate in a minimum of four of the following: Badminton, Golf, Tennis, Volley- ball, Boxing, Wrestling, Swimming -i elementary, intermediate, and synchronized, Handball, Body Building, Square dancing, Bowling, Archery, Trampoline, and Tumbling. Many of the physical education majors assist the staff members in the elementary courses. For the more advanced students, there are courses in first aid, officiating sports, teaching physical education, life saving, health education, coaching methods, and kinesiology. In addition to this they learn how to handle and care for equipment properly. Physical education is a useful preparation for students who wish to participate in the intramural and varsity sports programs. Year around activities are provided to suit the interests of all students. 27