Kent State University - Chestnut Burr Yearbook (Kent, OH)

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1916 Chestnut-Burr LEMUEL A. PITTENGER, A. B., A. M. Department of English. The Class of 1916 of K. S. N. C. has certainly missed the elevating and inspiring influence of Professor Pittenger during the past year. Little does the class of 1917 realize what the association with such a personality has meant to the students who have been under his instruction, but it is our sincere and ardent hope that next year they may gain the benefit of this ex- perience. HARVEY L. EBY., A. B. Department of Education. Through his class lectures, Professor Eby teaches educational and moral truths so directly and forcibly, that they become a vital part of the students under his in- struction, and thus aid them in rendering efficient service when they themselves take up the responsibilities of teaching. 20

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Kent State Normal College DAVID OLSON, B. A., M. Sc. Department of Geography. Mr. Olson is a true friend to all students. He exacts thorough and honest work, and in turn gives wide and varied intelligence which is all the more interesting and in- structive because he obtained it from his own observation and experience. He is always ready to counsel and advise his students; and this advice, if accepted and followed, will always stand the test. JOSEPH E. LAYTON, A. B. Department of History and Govern- ment. Mr. Layton, in his individualistic way, sets forth the facts of History and Government in such a manner that he never fails to get results. Perhaps his witty and humorous remarks are factors conducive to efficiency, for they serve to enliven the dry facts of History. Mr. Layton welcomes every opportunity to mingle with the students, both in and out of school. 19

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Kent State Normal College EDITH M. OLSON, Training Supervisor. Mrs. Olson understands the needs of her boys and girls and how to supply these needs in a way that mean daily develop- ment for them. By allowing them to use their own judgment she teaches them to feel responsibility, and under her experi- enced guidance they are led habitually to depend upon their own choices in matters of importance. Under her excellent super- vision, training students are given every opportunity to express their own ideas, and wherever weakness exists, Mrs. Olson never fails to have at hand the necessary remedy. Students are fortunate in having the opportunity to work under her supervi- sion and thus come to realize more fully, their own possibilities. ELLIS C. SEALE, A. B., B. S., A. M. Department of Education. Mr. Seale believes efficiency depends upon a high standard of scholarship com- bined with a thorough interpretation of each lesson. A pleasant morning greeting is never lacking on his part. Occasional inquiries here and there before class per- iod regarding certain phases of the work at hand or questions of interest to life outside, seem to be but characteristic of the man, but these little acts mean far more to the students than do many seemingly greater things. Mr. Seale is just the sort of in- structor who fills the role. 21