Eastern Michigan University - Aurora Yearbook (Ypsilanti, MI)

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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

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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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IJJhe j upora ' Mr. Lathers may have several avoca- tions, hut if you wish to discover a very interesting one ask him some such question as this, It looks like fine weather for chickens, doesn ' t it? and soon he ' ll take you over to his back yard and show you that he agrees. There is always a fussy old hen with her chattering brood there throughout the spring and summer, and when his classes prove too exasperating and un-r intelligent, we wonder whether he doesn ' c confide in these understanding friends. But Mr. Lathers is an artist, a genius and a real person. Not only can he teach how to read and act, but he can do both himself with success which few ever attain. m J. Stuart Lathers, A. M. Professor of Speech B. L., University of Michigan Every student in this college conies in contact with Mr. Roberts before re- ceiving a diploma of any size, kind or description. He inspires, advises, and admonishes aspiring young teachers. His critic meetings are invigorating, to say the least. In saying a thing he re- members thac the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. Mr. Roberts believes in young people, and heartily approves of bobbed hair. He is a cordial friend to all — even to the stray cats and dogs wandering about the Campus. Dimon H. Roberts, A. M. Superintendent of Training School A. B., A. M., Amherst College Page T iv e n t y - tztro a 192.5 cc ae I.