Westminster College - Argo Yearbook (New Wilmington, PA)

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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

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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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F=» P=? a 0 EDWARD F. KURTZ Professor of Violin Mr. Kurtz is not very well known by most of the college students, for we seldom get a chance even to see and much less to hear him. He is well known in this part of the country for his wonder- ful playing. His pupils are very enthusiastic about his teaching. He is director of Kurtz Orchestra, which is considered one of the best in this part of the country. We wish Mr. Kurtz would stay with us longer at a time, so we could become better acquainted with him. MISS NONA YANTIS Professor of Pianoforte and Harmony B. M., Patton Seminary Many words would prove insufficient to tell of the personal charms of Miss Yantis. That which might seem cool reserve to one at first meeting, upon acquaintance, is found to have hidden un- derneath an entirely pleasing nature. Ever ready to laugh at a joke, altho it be at her own expense, showing unsurpassed sympathy and patience with the faults of her wayward pupils, she has become one of the most popular of our Faculty members. As regards her musical ability, one can scarcely express its completeness. Her touch so smooth, her speed so rapid, and her keen interpretation, enables us at once to recognize the artist within. Would that words could e.xpress with what ad- miration and esteem we regard her! MISS MARY DOUTHETT Professor of Pianoforte B. M., Westminster Well may Westminstei ' be proud of this alumna of her College of Music. Miss Douthett is well known as an artist and has won the praise of many able critics and music lovers. As a teacher, she may be strict though sympathetic with our feeble efforts, and away from the Conserve we know her as a jolly companion and a happy addi- tion to any .social gathering. 21