Wyoming Seminary Prep School - Yearbook (Kingston, PA)

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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.

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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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PUBLIC SPEAKING DEPARTMENT Public speaking is an essential part of our everyday life. We cannot secure a job or even talk to our friends without practicing it, That is one of the many reasons that public speaking is a required subject. The purpose of this department is not to train orators but to help the student gain self-confidence and be at ease while talking. In order to attain this goal, every senior must write and deliver an oration. Heading this department is Miss Dorothy Edwards, who graduated from the Leland Powers School of the Theater, received her B, S, Degree from Boston University, and taught at Endicott Junior College before coming to Seminary. Besides teaching public speaking, Miss Edwards directs the Dramatic Club and is the faculty adviser of the Plattonians. The Public Speaking Department is doing a fine job, and everyone who has taken this subject realizes how much it has benefited him. I Miss Dorothy Edwards - B. S. in Ed - DEPARTMENT OE PHYSICAL EDUCATION Among college preparatory schools, Wyoming Seminary has been acclaimed not only for its high academic standards, fe- but for its athletic achievements as well. The Athletic Department is under the direction of Professor Norman W. Smith, who has worked diligently to improve the athletic standards of the school and promote school spirit. In ad- dition to this, he is coach of the swim- ming team. Coach of wrestling and track is Professor Kennedy, who re- placed Mr, Sparks in January. In the short time that he has been here, he has won the respect and admiration of both faculty and student body. Coach of J. V, football is Professor David Eaven- son. Professor James R. Haddick is coach of the football, baseball, and basketball teams. The tennis team is coached by Professor Horace Parker. The girls' hockey and basketball teams, as well as all physical education classes, are under the capable supervision of Mrs. Mildred Calkins, who has done an excellent job. The success of this school's athletic program is due largely to the untiring First Row-Mrs. Mildred Calkins, Professor Norman W. Smith, BS., M.P.E. efforts of these six members of the fac- Second Row--Professor Horace Parker, B. A., Professor Benjamin Kennedy, ulty who comprise the Athletic Depart- B.S., M.A.g Professor james R, Haddick, B, S., Litt, Mig Professor David ment. B. Eavenson. 21