Wyoming Seminary Prep School - Yearbook (Kingston, PA)

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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

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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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LIBRARY The l.ilwrary lm .1 xyarin, quiet room with only the sound ol' seratehing pens, rustling papers, aml muted whispers to lwrealx the stillness. Be- tween three-liliteen and live oieloelt, the eroxvded lalwles give ample proof' that students find it a pleasant and prolitalwle plaee in whieh to study, This year, Anne Vivian, Miriam Davis, aml loan l.ieu served on the lilvrary stafl' under Miss Marion Herlwert, lilwrarian. Miss Herlwert, who came to Seminary last liall, has had things run- ning smoothly all year. The eheerliul assistanee she and her stall' have given the students in lind- ing literary material has lveen appreeiated hy all who lretluent the lilvrary. Although the lilwrary is small, it has a very eoniplete relierenee seetion and sultserilwes to many well-known magaiines, whieh present the latest developments in Seienee aml International Af- t A. -ills. The student who learns to use the lilirary at Seininary will Iiml his ltnoxyledge of' great value when laeed with the huge lilwraries of eolleges and universities. Left to right: Miss Marion Herhert, Ann Vivian, joan Lieu, MUSIC DEPAIQTMENT Our Music Department, alwly headed hy Pro- fessor Ernest Bennett, is one of the hest in the valley. Professor Bennett, teaeher of piano and organ, is assisted hy Miss Sarah Young. also an aeeomplished pianist. The violin department. headed lay Professor George Sheeder, and the voeal department headed hy Mrs. Elsie Powell, who is assisted hy Miss Florence Satterley. diree- tor of the Girls' Ulee Cluh, present several reei- tals throughout the year. Under the guidanee of Mrs, Margaret Cordon. the Boys' Glee Cluh has developed remarkahly. This year there has heen a most valuahle addition to our Musie De- partment in the person of Mr, James Calkins. Mueh eredit is due Mr. Calkins for his training of this year's well organized Seminary hand. The memlwers of our sehool should he proud ot' our Music Department and the eapahle staff that is now guiding many who may he future greats in their field on to higher and riner achievements. First row fleft to Tl'Qlll,,7 Mrs, Margaret Gordon, Mrs. Elsie P, Powell, Mus. B., Miss Sara Young. Seeoml row, Professor George Sheeder, Miss Florenee Satterley, BS., Professor Ernest H. Bennett, Head of Mus. Dept.