Eastern Michigan University - Aurora Yearbook (Ypsilanti, MI)

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Jcju-pora m Our Mr. Alexander is widely known for his remarkable musical ability, for his intense appreciation of the deeper meaning underlying music, for his suc- cess in producing it with a choir com- posed in the main of untrained singers. He has, however, all the peculiarities belonging to genius. It is our impres- sion that he is directly responsible for the red necktie fad now so universally adopted on the Campus. His reverence and affection for the past leads him to collect all manner of curious and beauti- ful tapestries, cabinets and chests. His chief treasure is his well-tempered clavichord. The combination of new music with this antique instrument jars upon his artistic sensibilities. Therefore he has been known to stain his music in order to give it the appearance of age. To arouse in his pupils an interest in art, interpreting the word broadly, is his aim. May it be accomplished to his satisfaction. Frederick Alexander, A. B. Professor of Music, and Director of Conservatory of .Music A. B., University of Michigan Those who have been fortunate enough to go on one of Dr. Sherzer ' s tours through western United States and Alaska know him for a most effi- cient organizer and a very delightful traveling companion. Everything moves smoothly and when the unexpected does arise, it is met promptly and with an unruffled temper. Thorough and ex- acting in his teaching, nevertheless, he sometimes in anecdotes gives tantaliz- ing glimpses of the truly remarkable experiences he has had. A scientist of national repute, we know him best of all as a true gentleman. i 1 William H. Sherzer Professor of Natural Science S., M. S., Ph. D., University of Michigan ► «E a 1925 «e a»e i Page Twenty

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r JJJhe J ut»ot a .4 tall and lanky form, a fondly face. He holds himself aloft with languid grace. Tozuering above us, ever smiling dozvn, I think, that I have never seen him frown. He can make figures talk , I k n0UJ - The books that he has written prove it so; Broad in its range of interest is his mind, A.nd those of us who are in his classes find That in the blue-grass country under southern sfo ' es, In Berea College, that great interest lies. I R. Clyde Ford, Ph. D. Professor of Modern Languages Ph. B., Ph. M., Albion College Ph. D., Universicy of Munich TOK 4S Elmer A. Lyman, A. B., LL. D. Professor of Mathematics A. B., University of Michigan Graduate Student, University of Michigan LL. D. , Berea College, Berea, Kentucky Once upon a time in the upper peninsula lived a little band of — , and wc settle down to enjoy one of Dr. Ford ' s famous Indian stories, for Indians and Indian mounds and relics turnish him a delightful avocation. Dr. Ford is a great scholar, a graduate of famous schools, both at home and abroad, but he is also a great teacher. His classes are lit by the glow of his great friendliness for his pupils and by flashes of his clever, original humor. Along with this work and his frequent trips abroad Dr. Ford has had time to make his name well known as a lec- turer. 3dC » 1925 «E J« J2f W Page Nineteen

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r iee JJJhe j urora« In the Physical Education line Does our Professor Boiven shine. With the great builders that this school has hnoiim. His years of faithful skill has shoivn. For his department has he labored long And he has builded it both firm and strong Tis nozv the largest on our Campus here, A.nd each year more new followers appear. Through him has his department famous grown, By the whole nation he and his great zvorf are knozon. Wilbur P. Bowen, M. S. Professor of Physical Education B. S., M. S., University of Michigan Astronomy is the most popular course in the Spring cerm. Why 1 Because In the Spring a young man ' s fancy lightly turns to — star-gazing. Dr. Gorton understands young people and usually chooses che darkest nights for observing the stars. If our hearts are responsive to the beauty and wonder or the heavens, the stars can teach us many lessons thac will stay with us thru life. We earnestly advise everyone to take this splendid course in Astronomy. Dr. Gorton ' s Physics classes are just as splendid, and he is always ready co answer all questions, wise or otherwise. With infinite pacience and sincere enthusiasm, he teaches the great truths of science. Everyone has a good word to say for Dr. Gorton. He is truly a prince among men! ft 9 j SL«=, Frederick R. Gorton, Ph. D. Professor of Physics and Astronomy 3. S., A. M., University of Michigan Ph. D., University of Berlin » c a 1925 ck ■i Page Twenty-one