Whittier College - Acropolis Yearbook (Whittier, CA)

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Students Prepared for Business World Mr. Wayne Harvey ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT Applying both practical and theoretical ap- proaches to the study of economics and busi- ness, the economics and business administra- tion department prepares students for the business world, as well as graduate work in these fields. Both micro and macro-economics are stud- ied, and majors are encouraged to improve their communications ability by taking public speak- ing and expository writing courses. Mr. Louis R. De Flores Mr. Phillip Trapp Mr. Wallace Newman Mr. Jackson Gauldin Dr. Harry L. Cook 27

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26 Labs Receive Chemistry Emphasis jt, Dr. Philip lloff Dr. Edith Sherwood CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT Complex arrays of equipment and lines at the stock room window ini- tiate students into the land of chem- istry where lab work constitutes an important part of the course of study. This practical experience combined with theory presented in lectures pro- vides a basis for further individual re- search and experiment. Through an ever-expanding program, students of chemistry become ac- quainted with the recent discoveries of this fascinating science. Dr. Don Armstrong

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Education Requires Skills, Experience ---..... .-...... H. 11mm- a W m; MLJZ K . Lola Hoffman Dr. Darold Beckman Charles Montgomery 28 Dr. Homer Hurst Chairman EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Characterized by the numerous opportunities open to future teachers, Whittier's Education De- partment offers teaching courses in skills, training, and technique. Reading methods, visual aids, and direct work with children exemplify a few of the many areas studied by prospective teachers in their pursuit of Elementary and Secondary Credentials. Supplementary aid for Senior girls, through the Brooks fellowship, offers further experience as an assistant at the Broadoaks Nursery School which is maintained by the college. Cari Stutzman