Westminster College - Argo Yearbook (New Wilmington, PA)

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2 MISS SARAH J. KNOTT Professor of English B. A., Adrian; M. A., Ibid. The girls never fully appreciated Miss Knott ' s influence at the Hillside until she left, but all realize now how much she meant to them. She was all that is good and kind ; sympathetic in trouble and ready to help at all times. We are g-lad that she is still with the College in the capac- ity of English Professor and we still look upon her as our friend and advisor. WALTER E. ROGERS Professor of Biology B. A., James Milliken; M. S., U. of Iowa This is only Professor Rogers ' second year, but we all know and admire him already and we like to think that he belongs to Westminster. There is never any danger of going to sleep in his classes. He is wide awake and moving and ex- pects every one else to be awake at least. Teaching Biology and such things is not the only thing he does well by any means, for he is the best skater in the College and is as good a tennis player as he is a skatei-, and we are sure he also has a good voice for singing, if Pop Shaffer would only let us hear him. RODGER F. GEPHART Professor of Latin and French A. B., Swarihmore; A. M., U. of Petui ' a.; Ph. B., Ibid. A face with gladvess overspread; Soft smiles, by human kindness bred; And seem ' iness complete, that sways Thy courtesies, about thee plays. Extensive travel and study have increased Doctor Gephart ' s ability as an instructor, while his kindness and sympathy invariably win the confidence of the students. He is a smiling and contented man ; contented — yet not without ambi- tion, for he is continually striving to reach the next stepping- Stone. 19

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a 2 6 JAMES OSCAR CAMPBELL Professor of History B. A., Mt. Union; M. A., Harvard; D. D., Mt. Union Now here we have one of the most accomplished members of our Faculty. Not only does he know History, International Law, Sociology and numer- ous other things of this sort, but there is not a spot in Pennsylvania, Ohio and other surrounding states that he does not know. You could not men- tion a town, of twenty inhabitants, in which he does not know someone. He teaches History with much emphasis and it is our own fault if we have not got the perspec- tive. His only fault is that, he likes Junior Orations and we can scarcely forgive him this. JAMES D. BARR Professor of Bible B. A., Westminster; M. A., Ibid.; Pittsburg Theological Seminary Perhaps no other member of our Faculty so thoroughly impersonates the spirit of the subjects he teaches as our Professor of Greek and Bible. His manner of quiet reflection in the class-room, the clear-cut directness, simplicity and originality of his thought and his gentle winning personality all tell of a soul that continually breathes the fresh unsullied atmosphere of an age far removed from our modern bustle and fret; and of a spirit completely at peace with itself and the world. WILLIAM W. TROUP Professor of Greek B. A., Heidelberg; M. A. Ibid. Behold the metamorphosis of Troupie. He has changed from German to Greek. Perhaps his calm, deliberate manner would not suit the Ger- man of to-day, but we cannot but feel sorry for those who have never had the good fortune to study the beauties of German Literature with him. He makes a good friend and is always will- ing to help. He has his little peculiarities as well as the rest of the faculty. He is fond of an argu- ment and is delighted to find someone to argue with him. New-comers are always interested in his manipulation of his glasses. Many have tried to count the times that they are removed during an hour, but reliable statistics are still lacking. 18

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CD 2 0 ELBERT R. MOSES T. K. A., School of Onttory, 1900; U. of Wooiifer. 1905; Ph. B., Muskingum, 19()7. Professor Moses has just returned to us after an absence of more than a year. We welcome him even though it does mean Orations to us poor, persecuted Juniors. We have not yet had any ex- perience, so we l;now nothing about it; but Pro- fessor Moses has piloted many a class through these waten and he says it is a pleasant journey upon which we will look back with delight. Perhaps we will after it is over. Anything is jwssiblc in this world. We feel that the Sophomores have a great priv- ilege in taking their first Public Speaking under Prof. Moses. If they are diligent and absorb his instructions, they will at least be able to pi ' o- nounce A ' s correctly. MISS LOUISE STONE U. of Berlin, 1910-11; Paris, 1912; Ph. B., U. of Chicago, 1917. Tho Miss Stone has been with us only a short time, she is well known among the students. She is ever ready to stop for a friendly chat with us, allowing no gulf to exist between teacher and pupil. Miss Stone is an able instructor in the Romance Languages, having enhanced her University train- ing by repeated summers in Europe. We are glad to number her among the Faculty of Old West- minster. W. W. CAMPBELL Director of Music B. A., Westminster; M. A., Ibid. W. W. Campbell has successfully filled the posi- tion of Director of the Department of Music at Westminster for a number of years, and is un- doubtedly one of the most respected and admired membeis of the Faculty. Although his attentions are centered chiefly in music students, he takes a very great interest in all college activities. As an instructor in Voice Culture, Prof. Camp- bell ranks among the first. Su.Tice it to say that a keen ear, thin tongue, firmly set but yet loose jaw, perfect pitch and unsurpassed breath con- trol are some of his accomplishments. These are the things he strives to have his students master and on which he con;.inually harps until perfection is attained. All in all. Prof. Campbell is a favorite in any way you figure him, and the Class of 1920 wish him long years of continued success and happiness. 20