Wyoming Seminary Prep School - Yearbook (Kingston, PA)

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gp-I Although few of the ac- ademic students have been privileged to know Professor George V. Sheeder, he has taught violin at Sem since l9ll. Prof. Sheeder attended the Belgian Conservatory in Brussels and received his degree at Ithaca. Miss Sarah K. Young obtained her instruction in voice, piano, and or- gan at Wyoming Sem- f f L 26 MUSIC DEPARTMENT For thirty years, Professor Ernest E. Bennett has been the he: of Wyoming Seminary's department of music and so has been r sponsible for its enviable reputation and the prestige it has enjoye in the valley. Prof. Bennett's years of experience were prefaced by period of study under European masters. The two glee clubs under the capable direction of Mrs. Elsie Pe kins and Miss Florence Satterly have provided delightful entertai: ment for us all. M1 Powell received her mu ical education at the Ch cago Musical College ar the Westminster Cho School at Princeton. Mi1 Satterly graduated fro: Mansfield State Teacl ers College and also a tended the Julliar School of Music and tl Westminster Cho School. QQ ixiwr-SLE inary before taking another course in piano teaching at Temple Uni- versity. Mr. Hopkins came to Seminary this year. He graduated from the Westminster Choir School and has added much to our Music depart- ment.

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PROFESSOR ROBERT STULTZ Professor Stultz came to Seminary this year straight from West Virginia, and because of his sense of humor and Southern accent immediately became the rage. A graduate of West Virginia and a navy veteran, he says his favorite sport is swimming and his hobby, Writing. The senior class will long remember his lively chemistry classes and feel sure that West Virginia's loss has definitely been Seminary's gain. MISS MARION A. STURDEVANT Miss Sturdevant has capably instructed students in English, civics, and Pennsylvania history. With her quiet, sincere manner, she has become a friend to all who know her. Many years of experience in working with young people have given Miss Sturdevant a friendly attitude that inspires con- fidence in her students. PROFESSOR Professor Symons after spending many tration. His quiet smile have made him WILFRED SYMONS came to Seminary in 1948 years in education adminis- manner and understanding a friend of all. In Professor Symons' classes one learns anything from Greek to philosophy and religion. He is famous for his phrase: I don't teach English and algebrag I teach boys and girls. MRS. MARY A. TRIBLER Fortunate indeed are the mathematics students of Wyoming Seminary to be privileged to study under such a congenial and efficient teacher as Mrs. Tribler. Upon receiving her B. A. degree at Misericordia College, Mrs. Tribler came to Seminary and since then has added greatly to the success of the Mathematics Department. 25

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PUBLIC SPEAKING The public speaking course taken by all juniors has proved in- valuable, not only in preparing them for their senior orations, but in teaching them to speak in a self-confident manner, at ease before any audience. Every one realizes how this course benefits him, not only in public appearances, but in any situation of every day life. This course is ably taught by Miss Dorothy Edwards, who is also the director of the Dramatic Club, and faculty adviser of the Plattonian Society. Miss Edwards 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. She has proved a valuable friend to all, especially to seniors at the time of their orations. The training received in the public speaking classes will prove useful to us all through our lives, and we have greatly appreciated it. MISS EDWARDS LIBRARY The quiet, studious atmosphere of the Bennett Memorial Library is a direct reflection of the industry and the serious attitude of the typical Seminary student. Our library, which was donated by the Honorable Ziba Bennett in 1855, de- serves our proud consideration. It con- tains a fine collection of books and period- icals to aid in classroom instruction and to guide students in their recreational reading. Under the competent supervision of our pleasant and helpful new librarian, Mrs. Eleanor W. Caswell, and her able assistants, Miriam Davis, Joan Lieu, and Velma Bound, the library has increased advantages for the students and faculty of Wyoming Seminary. We all realize that the Bennett Lib- rary is the backbone of Seminary and that only through it may we fully realize the educational opportunities of our out- standing school. JOAN LIEU, MIRIAM DAVIS, VELMA BOUND ART The third floor of Sprague Hall houses the Art Department. If it were not for the students of this department, there would be no catchy posters announcing dances, plays, and the like, no colorful covers for the Opinator , and many other beautiful drawings such as those that annually adorn the Annual, Who is it that oversees the work of the future Rembrants? The genial Miss Helen V. Anderson, of course, whose cleverness in the art Held would be hard to excel. She teaches not only the fundamentals of drawing and the use of various mediums but also appreciation of art at its best. Another field represented is that of mechanical drawing, and many a successful engineer or architect has had his start in Sem- inary's art room. The quality of the work of Miss Anderson and her group is itself evidence of the importance and worth of this depart- mont. MISS ANDERSON