University of Central Oklahoma - Bronze Book Yearbook (Edmond, OK)

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2 1926 BRONZ Ee NZE BOOK— | Ik COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT The Commercial Department is no longer considered a novelty but is attracting an earnest group of students who realize that it combines an opportunity for emp'oyment while in college 1} 2 with a preparation for teaching in a field not 5 | yet overcrowded. But the utilization value is not the only one enjoyed. There is a distinctly cultura! element al- though in the past it has been se!dom recognized. Hd} The mastery of typewriting, for instance, necessi- Hal tates the exercise of the virtues of perseverance | and accuracy. Judgment is called into play in deciding upon the most attractive arrangement b| for a given copy. Each of the subjects offered in the department has many cultural aspects and a conscientious student will find himself reward- ed not only in a material way but also in an ‘| increased ability to master other problems. | ATHLETICS Photo by Watton Dorothy Fry, A. B. Physical Education is one of the oldest De- partments in the history of our Education. A l- } i} though the ancient Greeks seemed to have real- ized its value more, and ceniered their entire “1 education around it, the early American Institu- tions gave it little recognition. Of recent years, : however, no school is. complete without an active ; and serviceabie Physical Education Department. 1} |] Central State Teachers College has complete courses of training for women and men. More } stress is put on playing of games, as it is felt | ; that this development is moral as well as physi- cal. An opportunity is offered to all students to 1} learn the major College sports, and the most use- } ful Plays and Games for the school ground. The most interesting phase of the Woman’s loll Department is the Woman’s Athletic Association. Through competition in many sports, about twenty girls are granted sweaters each year. Although no Intercollegiate games are played, in- terest is very high and a great many girls bene- fit by this play. The men of Central represent the school in Intercollegiate Competition in football, basket- ball, wrestling, track and tennis. About fifty boys earn their letter in these sports each year, and about one hundred others tryout for the teams. These teams have won more Champion- ships in the last few years than any other Con- ference Member. Photo by Watton if | Charles W. Wantland, A. B. Ni al WA | | : aes — a a SE BP ee oa iY) ee —— a oo wt eae SSS ee = = ee SY | twenty-seven

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Sa BLTHE 1926 BRONZE BOOK |F — Heads of The Departments TRAINING SCHOOL The home of the Training School is historic “Old North Hall”. Here is furnished a typical erade and high school situation, where demonstra- tion work and practice teaching are carried on. The aim is to set a high standard of attainmeni for the pupils; and to arouse an attitude of alert- ness, interest and enthusiasm on the part of the teachers in training. The Training School also serves as a labor- atory for the department of Education. Classes in educational measures, methods and applied psychology make use of the rooms for studying ) educational problems in the concrete. j Central is looking forward to a much needed expansion of the Training School, which will be i possible with the completion of new class-rooms in the Administration building and the transfer of college classes from Old North Hall to these rooms. Photo by Watton Fred McCarrel, A. B., A. M. History DEPARTMENT The Department of History has grown to be one of the largest in Central. Believing that the history of past civilizations is of value to the student of the present, the instructors in this Department feel that a good foundation for fu- ture study and practical application should be made. We desire to make history and government real, to instill into students the fundamental principles underlying the social and economic problems which they must teach and will meet in every day life. Besides the required courses offered, many new electives are added each term. Some re- search work is done and current topics are stress- ed. We have a museum which contains many rare and valuable bits of material and information which could not be found elsewhere. Much stress is placed on United States government and Oklahoma government, since the students of to- day are the citizens of tomorrow. Photo by Watton A. Emma Estill, A. B. M. A. twenty-six

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Photo by Watton Edgar Wax, A. B. Photo by Watton Gladys Cox, A. B., B. M. twenty-eight = fe4LTHE 1926 BRONZE BOOK — | oe Ss Heads of The Departments MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT The Mathematics Department of Central State Teachers College, once occupying only a minor place in the curriculum, has attained a position of major importance on every schedule. The primary purpose of this department is to provide sufficient training for young men and women who wish to become instructors in this branch in high schools over the state or to equip them with a sound basis for higher mathematical training in Universities. Another aim for téach- ing this science is because of its importance in the other sciences. A noted educator said, “A science is exact only in so far as it employs mathe- matics.” Physics and astronomy are the most exact sciences but chemistry, geology, economics and physiology all use it in solving their prob- lems. Thirty-nine semester hours of mathematics are offered by this department, making it possi- ble for a student of Central to do his major work in this science. Music DEPARTMENT The purpose of the Music Department is two- fold; first, to prepare those going out to teach to meet the demands of supervisors and boards of education along musical lines in both the gerade and high schools throughout the state; sec- ond, to deepen in those who do not intend to teach their appreciation for music that is really worth while. Three kinds of certificates may be obtained: a life certificate, a five year state certificate, or a temporary certificate for one year. There is a marked increase in the number of certificates be- ing granted this year. Besides the theory courses such as public school music, harmony, appreciation and history, students may obtain private lessons in piano, voice, and violin for which work credit in the college may be received. The organizations in the Music Department are very active in the entertainment life of the school. Opportunity is given to students to enter these organizations through tryouts.