Mary Washington College - Battlefield Yearbook (Fredericksburg, VA)

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EDUCATION Mr. A. Ray Merchent took a leave of ab- sence from the Education Department this year to study for his doctorate at the Univer- sity of Virginia. Replacing him was Mr. J. M. Dunnavant, who is also working on his doctor- ate from the University. Dr. Phillip Shew served as secretary of the Academic Counsel- ling and Guidance Committee and as president of the local chapter of the Virginia Education Association. Mrs. Catherine H. Hook, a mem- ber of the State Board of Education, was the local adviser for the Student Education Asso- ciation. Dh. Phillip Shew Acting Chairman Left to Right: Dr. Shew, Mrs. Hook, Mr. Dunnavant. Not Pictured: Dr. . lvey ENGLISH This year the English Department added three new members, Miss Suzanne Pharr, Miss Anne Case, and Mr. Robert Dilligan. Dr. Daniel H. Woodward took a leave of absence to do research in England. Mr. Norman Wishner also took a leave of absence to study for his doctorate from Columbia University. Mr. Donald E. Glover, earned his doctorate from the University of Virginia. First Row: Mr. Dilligan, Dr. Brown, Miss Sarvay, Miss Pharr, Miss Case. Second Row: Dr. Glover, Mrs. Early, Dr. Early, Dr. Griffith, Dr. Mitchell, Dr. Lowry. Third Row: Dr. Croushore, Dr. Whidden, Mrs. Mitchell, Dr. Kenvin, Dr. Kelly. Not Pictured: Mr. M. Houston, Dr. Simpson Dr. J. mes H. Croushore Chairman

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First How: Dr. Klein, Miss Moran, Miss Cadlc. Second Ruiv: Mr. Duke DRAMA The Drama Department this year introduced its first seminar; Dr. Albert Klein directed the seminar students in a study of contemporary drama. The department continued its close association with the MWC Players, co-ordinating all the Play- ers ' dramatic productions. As part of her work for her Ph.D., Miss Shirley Cadle directed LaFontaine ' s Reynard the Fox. Dr. Albert R. Klein Chairman ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION For the Department of Economics and Business Administration this year was one of work and planning. Mr. Samuel Phillips worked on his doctorate. Dr. Henry Hewetson directed the preparations for the absorption of the Political Science Department. With this addition the department will next year be enlarged to six members, and a new major in political economy will be offered. Left to Rigid: Mr. Philips, Dr. Hewetson, Mr. Miller Dr. Henky W. Hewetson Chairman

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GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY The Department of Geography aiul Geology had a very active year. Mr. Samuel Emory this year received his Ph.D. from the University of Maryland and also published two book reviews in the magazine Choice as well as an article in the Memorandum Folio. The second member of the department. Dr. Samuel Bird, is publishing a book on the classification and evolution of some coastal plain clams. Dk. S. muel T. Emory Chairman Left to Right: Dr. Bird, Dr. Emory HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE Dk. .Joseph C. Vance Chairman The Department of History and Political Science has as its new chairman Dr. Joseph C. Vance. Two members were added to the department this year — Mr. Andrew Buni and Mr. William H. Williams. Mr. Buni is working on his doctorate, which he hopes to receive this spring from the University of Virginia. Mr. Williams, also working on his doctorate, has come to Mary Washington after studying and teaching in France. Left to Right: Dr. RenzuUi, Mr. Buni, Mrs. Irby, Dr. Quenzel, Dr. Fickett, Dr. Vance. A ' ci( Pictured: Mr. Brashares, Dr. Lindsey, Mr. Nichols, Dr. R. Sumner, Mr. Williams 4 26