WWCollegian - 1945 June 29

              Two Speakers
Give Confab
Good Start
A r m e n t r o u t , Rennie Prove
Inspirational L e c t u r e r s at
Annual Summer Conference
Two exceptionally fine speakers
opened the Annual Summer Confer­ence
at WWC yesterday. Dr. W. D.
Armentrout, vice-president of Colo­rado
State College of Education,
Greeley, Colo., spoke immediately
after the conference was opened by
President Haggard. Wesley F. Ren­nie,
general secretary of the Seattle
YMCA and representative of the
National Council of YMCA at the
San Francisco Security Conference
gave an address at the luncheon in
Edens hall.
Dr. Armentrout opened with a
definition of democracy by James
Truslow Adams, setting the pace for
a serious, thought provoking speech
titled, "The Concepts of Democracy
Necessary for Peace."
The audience was reminded of the
familiar words, "The only true free­dom
is of. the mind." The speaker
elaborated, "We are free to do as
we please—if we please to act in­telligently
. . . This is the area of
personal rights versus personal re­sponsibilities
. . . The purpose of
education is to help us to that free­dom."
"Education is a tool that can be
made, and has been made, to serve
many masters," and there is no
justification for the too prevailing
attitude that a great quantity of
education will automatically insure
democracy, warned Dr. Armentrout
in emphasizing the necessity for
thinking.
Thinking' Is Essential
He went on to say that "nothing
is so painful as the pain of a new
idea." Thinking is uncomfortable,
disturbing, and a lot of trouble. But,
he maintained, the average man is
capable, of thinking although he.has
never been given a chance, only
blamed because he hadn't thought.
Discussing intelligence, Dr. Ar­mentrout
said, "A necessary condi­tion
for the development of intelli­gence
is the conflict of ideas," and
pointed out we are. lucky we live
where that condition may prevail.
He distinguished between abstract,
social, and technical intelligence.
Symbolism Has Pitfalls
"Only when men are strong in
the democratic faith can education
be strong," declared the speaker to
an intently listening audience. "De­mocracy
is in a dangerous position
in the world today." It is not self
perpetuating, not static, more like
a clock that must be rewound every
generation, every year, every day.
An experienced speaker with ex­cellent
timing and delivery, the
Colorado State College of Education
vice-president e m p h a s i z e d his
theme: "The essential thing about
democracy is its attitude."
An interesting and lively discus­sion
followed.
Rennie Address Timely
Immediately afterward at an
Edens hall luncheon Mr. Rennie
gave a summarization and interpre­tation
of the conference in% San
Francisco. He was one of four
delegates sent by the National YM
to the conference as an observer.
He was also at the conference in
the role of consultant representing
the Church Peace Union.
Mr. Rennie described what a tre­mendous
undertaking was involved
in the staging of the conference. A
huge staff was necessary,, including
men from all over the world. A
special tribute was paid the skill of
the French interpreters. The daily
volume of words to record the con­ference
precedure varied from 400,-
000 to one million. The greatest
barrage of publicity the world has
ever marshalled in one cause poured
forth.
In the field of journalism the New
York Times was cited for outstand­ing
achievement in putting out a
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Vol. XLIII—No. 36 Western Washington College, Bellingham, Washington Friday, June 29, 1945
Assembly Singer CALENDAR New Staff Member
Yves Tinayre, Paris born bari­tone,
who will perform in assem­bly
Friday, July 6. A master of
the vocal art, Mr. Tinayre speci­alizes
in medieval music.
Yves Tinayre
A scholar who can also sing—
that is the description that has been
applied to Yves Tinayre who will,
appear in assembly Friday, July 6.
Mr. Tinayre, who is a native of
France, made his American debut
in the fall of 1939. The success of
his first concert was so sensational
that the Town Hall endowment se­ries,
which presents only musical
highlights, immediately engaged him
when faced with a cancellation by
another artist of international repu­tation.
Filled Many Engagements
In the second New York z-ecital
he again proved his unusual merit,
and his reputation grew with each
subsequent appearance. In less than
six months he appeared at Vassar
college, Smith college, the Eastman
School of Music, Hamilton College,
the Coolidge Festival in Washing­ton,
D. C, and the Festival of the
American Society of Ancient In­struments
in Philadelphia.
Mr. Tinayre obtained his training
as a singer in France, England and
Italy. As a music scholar he is en­tirely
self-taught. His greatest
achievement lies in his interpreta­tion
of early medieval and sacred
works.
Entrants Hailed
For Tourney
Anyone who has ever batted the
breeze, a bird, or a tennis ball is
urged to sign as an entrant in the
badminton and tennis tournaments.
According to Miss Carol C. Cornish
of the PE department, papers will
be placed on the recreation bulletin
in the main hall July 2 and 3, and
those interested are asked to sign.
Tournament schedules will be
posted July 6, and from that date
on the balls should be flying thick
and fast. Games may be played
at any time convenient to the con­testants,
and when the courts are
not being used by classes.
Miss Cornish emphasized that the
tournament is open to any student
in school, beginners and experts
alike. - /
The tennis tournaments will be
made up of women's singles and
doubles; men's singles and doubles;
and mixed doubles. Badminton will
be played in the form of an elimina­tion
tournament grouped into ladies
singles and doubles.
Sat., June 30, 1:00 p. m—Hike from gg
Edens Hall to Natural Drydock. f|§
Wed., July 4, 8:30 a. m.—Leave from
Citizens Dock. Cruise to Sucia §§£
Island. v '11
Wed., July 4, 3:30 p. m— Story Hour,
KVOS.
Thurs., July 5, 4:45 p. m.—College
week in Review, KVOS.
Friday, July 6, 11:00 a. m.—Assem­bly,
Yves Tinayre, singer.
Sat., July 7—Hike to' Chuckanut
Ridge.
Fri., July 6—PE tournament starts.
Mon., July 2, 4:30-5:30—Open swim
for men.
Mon., July 2, 7:30-9:30 — Square
dancing.
Tues., July 3, 4:30-5:30—Open swim
for women.
Wed.,. July 4, 4:30-5:30 — Faculty
recreation.
Thurs., July 5, 4:30-530 — Softball
and basketball. 7:30-9:30—Rec­reation
in gym and pool.
Mazed Mural
Colors Wall
By HATCH
The second week of the Workshop
has been a busy and profitable one.
On Monday Dr. Grimm led. a dis­cussion
of "Evaluation and Re­ports"
in a special interest group
meeting. The discussion of that
problem will be continued in an­other
meeting to be held soon.
One of the highlights of the week
was the trip to the Rocks for the
purpose of studying the plant and
animal life in the tide pools. Ber-nice
Johnson, a teacher in the Fair-haven
school of Bellingham and
member of the Workshop group this
summer, proved herself to be an
interesting guide for the excursion.
Miss Johnson has also produced a
most wierd and wonderful mural
on sea life which can now be
seen at the door of the Art Shop,
Room 126.
Members of the Workshop group
are discovering hidden talents and
bents' in the meetings in the Art
Shop. Clay, poster paints, plaster
of paris and other materials are
provided and the Workshoppers
have a good time using the ma­terials,
learning new techniques and
producing articles which only they
can identify.
Art Dept. Displays
Finger Paintings
Featured in the halls of the art
department at present is an exhibit
of finger painting. This new art
medium has proved popular with
children and adults alike and is
readily adaptable for murals, linings
of envelopes, wastebasket and sim­ilar
container covers, and many
other uses. Some of the pictures
exhibited in the hall were done in
class, others by a representative of
the Shaw company that sells finger
paint.
Dr. Frank D'Andrea, distin­guished
musician f o r m e r l y of
Pennsylvania State Teachers col­lege,
to be new music department
head at WWC.
Re Art Prof
Between gasps as he caught his
breath after climbing the High
street hill and the steps to the art
department on the third floor, Dale
Goss, art instructor, candidly claim­ed
the Campus to be one of the most
beautiful and also the most ideally
located for summer school within
a thousand miles.
He continued to speak of the Col­lege
with the breath of spring by.
the knoll; the quiet (so quiet in
fact, that he was kept awake at
night—'till he moved downtown
nearer Boeing's!); and the friendly
atmosphere. Goss also commented
on the educational philosophy which
prevailed throughout the school. A
sort of practice what you preach
idea.
Goss, who has been working in
the- Seattle schools for the past
eleven years, has served as Super­visor
of Art in the junior and sen­ior
high schools since 1942. He has
also worked with the art curriculum
committee and is in charge of all art
supplies for the entire city cystem. A
Admiringly commenting on the
attitude of summer school students
Goss stated, "They certainly get
their money's worth. If they were
eating beefsteak they'd probably eat
the hide."
A graduate of the University of
Idaho, he also attended the Uni­versity
of Washington, Reed Col­lege,
the University of Oregon, and
the Chicago Art Institute. In 1941,
on sabatical leave from the Seattle
system, Goss did graduate work at
Yale.
WWC Tops Quota
In Bond Drive
WWC has again generously ful­filled
its bond quota, according to
W. W. Haggard, college president.
In the "Mighty Seventh" as in
every previous drive, the college has
purchased its full quota and more.
Faculty and employee goal of
$6,750 was overreached by $110,
making a total of $6,860 purchased
by the members of the staff.
The Campus school children pur­chased
$8,371 in stamps and bonds
during Spring quarter, the greater
part of which was netted in a special
drive on May 18. During the school
year the children bought $10,326.55
in bonds and stamps, or an average
of over $38 per child.
Dr. Lucy Kangley, instructor of
English, is bond sales chairman.
Noted Musician
Accepts Post
As Music Mead
D'Andrea Lured by Northwest;
Acclaimed Violinist and Teacher
Will Come to WWC in Fall
New head of the1 music depart­ment,
effective with the opening of
fall term, will be Frank L. D'Andrea.
He comes here from State Teachers
college Indiana Fa. where he has
been a member of the music faculty
for four years.
Dr. D'Andrea has had consider­able
experience teaching and exten­sive
musical training both here and
abroad. "We feel very fortunate
to have obtained Dr. D'Andrea for
our faculty" states Dr. Haggard in
announcing the appointment.
Dr. D'Andrea received his master's
degree in music and his doctor's in
education from Columbia university.
He studied in London both at the
Royal academy and at the Mary \
Datchlor school. While he was
abroad he travelled extensively in
France and England. Though he did
no teaching there he says he utiliz­ed
much of his learning there later
in the preparation of his theses as
well as in classroom instruction.
Wide Teaching- Experience
He has been a member of the mu­sic
faculty at the State Teachers
college near Pittsburgh for four
years. Previous to that he was for
two years instrumental director in
the Georgia State college for women
at Milledgeville Ga. Last summer
he was an instructor at the William
and Mary college in Virginia and
directed the chapel choir.
Dr. D'Andrea is a violinist of
note. Both he and his wife who
holds a music degree from Colum­bia
are accomplished musicians. .
The appeal of the Pacific North­west
and the advantages here as
well as the future possibilities of
Western Washington college were
factors in Dr. D'Andrea's decision
to come here instead of remaining
in Pennsylvania although he was
offered the chairmanship of his
department there.
Well Known Nationally
Although only thirty-one years of
age Dr. D'Andrea has received wide
recognition in his field. Several of
•his articles have been printed in
music journals of national circula­tion.
He is highly recommended
by leaders of music education in the
United. States such as Professor
James S. Musell head of music at
Columbia university and Profes­sor
Norvall L. Church of Columbia.
Higher Summer
Enrollment
• Registration for t h i s quarter
shows an enrollment of 355 students,
which is an approximate increase
of 16 per cent over last summer.
About one third of those enrolled
are seniors and there are a few who
have completed four years of work
but are interested in some special
classes in education. The male
population is almost holding its
own with an enrollment of 6% per
cent of the total!
The Western Washington campus
has attracted students from all over
the country and a few from Alaska
and Canada. Massachusetts, Minne­sota,
South Dakota are each repre­sented
by one person; there are two
from Nebraska, three from Califor­nia,
four from North Dakota, six
each from Idaho and Montana,
eighteen from Oregon. Six teach­ers
have come from Alaska for the
summer session and five have come
from Canada. ' -;