Wyoming Seminary Prep School - Yearbook (Kingston, PA)

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First Row-Mrs. Althea Cottone, B. A.: Professor Edwin J. Roberts, B. A.: Mrs. Laverne S. Gloman, B. A. Sec- ond Row-Professor Henry G. Kiessel, B. A.: Professor Theodore S. Abbot, B. A., M. A.: Professor Parker H. Burt, B. A.: Professor William W. Condit, B. A.. M. A, LANGUAGE The Language Department of Vxfyoming Seminary is divided into four units. the Latin. French. Span- ish. and German Departments. Professor Edwin Ll. Roherts, head of the Latin De- partment, comhines his wide range of knowledge with his interesting philosophies in presenting to the stu- dents the story of the ancient Roman civilization. Pro- fessor Theodore Ahhot is the well-liked teacher of Caesar and Virgil. The other memhers of the depart ment are Mrs. La Verne Uloman. a graduate of Mt. Holyoke. Miss Marian Swann. a newcomer from Nova Scotia. and Mrs. Althea Cottone. a graduate of Marywood College. Uur French l7epartment. made up of some of our ahlest and hest loved teachers. suffered a l-oss this spring when Professor Parker H, Burt hecame ill. l'rof's humor and kindly interest in the students have heen greatly missed. and everyone is looking forward to his return, Mrs. Murray Scureman. an alumna and former teacher at Seminary. took over Professor BllTflS classes for the remainder of the year. DEPARTMENT Professor Theodore S. Al'-hot needs no introduction. Everyone anticipates his classes. which are not only interesting hut are also enlivened hy his keen wit and effervescent personality. Th Spanish Department is headed hy Professor Wil- liam Condit. a graduate of Haverford. whose chief interests are his twins and his fine collection of trop- ical fish. Another loss to the language department was the departure of Miss Alice Condon hecause of a serious illness. She was replaced at mid-semester hy Miss Marian Swann. a graduate of the University of Nova Scotia. Last hut hy no means least. is versatile Professor Henry Cl. Kiessel. our well-versed German teacher. who is never found without quirk or pun. Through the fine instruction of the teachers in this department. the students hecome acquainted with the hasic fundamentals of the foreign languages and are well prepared for work in college.

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First Row-Mrs. Mary M. Tribler, B. A.: Mrs. R. Paul Bowersox, Miss Erma Foster, B. A.g Miss Marion Dun stan, B. S. Second Row-Professor James Haddick, B. S., Litt. M.: Professor Alan Ingling, B. S.: Dean James Adams, B. A., M, A.g Professor Norman Smith, B. S., M. P. E.g Professor Wilfred L. Symons, B, A., M. A.: Profes MATHEMAUCS Aside from his regular administrative duties as Dean, Mr. Adams, head of the Mathematics Department, teaches a class in advanced algebra. Students of his know well of his seemingly end- less knowledge of mathematics, which he com- bines with his unusual teaching ability. Miss Foster teaches algebra and the advanced courses. She is known for her great patience and for her willingness to spend long hours of her own time to tutor students who wish extra help. A favorite teacher is Professor Smith, who is always ready with a humorous story or a witty quirk. He is also the Athletic Director. Professor Sparks left in November and was replaced by Professor Kennedy, who arrived in january and who teaches intermediate algebra. Since 1945. Mrs. Tribler has come to be well known and liked by her students. Mixing her DEPARTMENT patience and ability with her charm, her suc- cess as a teacher cannot be denied. Bringing his long experience as a teacher to Seminary, Professor Heltzel keeps his classes alive by his capability and wholesome jolliness. The more recent additions to this department include Miss Dunstan, teacher of geometry and trigonometryg Professor Haddick, instructor of algebra, as well as coach of football and basket- ballg Professor lngling, who has classes in geom- etry and advanced algebra, Mrs. R, Paul Bow- ersox, one of the eighth grade teachersg and Pro- fessor Symons, a newcomer this year, who brings many years of teaching experience with him. With the high quality of the instructors of which this department is composed, it is no won- der that the Mathematics Department of Wycw- ming Seminary is one of the best among prepar- atory schools.

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Let to Right---Professor Henry lxicssel, B, A.g Professor David Env nson: Professor Leroy Bug- hte B, A.. M, A. HISTORY DEPAIQTMENT The inspiring head of the History Department is Professor Leroy Bugbee, whose stimulating classes abound in humor and involve taking copious notes. Prof's talents for presenting history and economics in an exciting, absorbing manner have been recognized hy the community, for he is a well known lecturer. Anyone who has not attended one of Professor Henry Kiessel's classes has certainly missed an exper- ience. Teacher of English and United States History, SCIENCE DE Head of the Science Department and teacher of chemistry, is Professor J. Theodore Hughes, a gradu- ate of Wyimming Seminary and Wesleyan College. No student who studies under Prof's able guidance fails to appreciate his teaching ability. Prof's activities at Seminary include being faculty adviser of the Honor Court. He is also president of the Wyoming Chapter of Cum Laude. Professor Everett Lord, teacher of chemistry and physics, is a valuable member of the science Depart- ment and is well known for his role of Santa Claus at the annual Christmas party. 0 his classes are informative as well as humorous. Professor David Eavenson, who instructs the fresh- men in Pennsylvania History and the seniors in United States History, is a favorite with all his stu- dents. Prof's big interest is Butch, his little son. These three men present to the students of Sem- inary the glowing pageant that is the story of Man, today and yesterday. PAPTM ENT In the biology laboratory, Professor Robert Buntz can be found hard at work. In addition to teaching at Seminary, Prof, Buntz has done graduate work at Princeton University. Professor Nicholas Heltzel, teacher of physics and mathematics, is a respected member of the science fac- ulty. Mr, Heltzel attended Gettysburg College and taught at Coughlin High School before coming to Seminary in 1946. Under the capable direction of these teachers, Sem- inary students receive an excellent preparation for college. Buntz. B. A. Left to Right+Professor Nicholas Heltzel, B. A., M. A., Ph D Professor Everett Lord, B S Professor J, Theodore Hughes B A., M, A.: Professor Robert