Wyoming Seminary Prep School - Yearbook (Kingston, PA)

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dean james a. adams All ibe lbingr yan are . . . Dean Adams is one of the most familiar figures on campus. Born in Maine, the Dean still retains traces of a delightful New England accent. He received his Bachelors degree from the University of Maine and his M.A. from Columbia University. In 1920, he came to Seminary as a professor of mathematics, and in 1956 became Dean. He is now Chairman of the Mathe- matics Department, and his advanced algebra classes are among the most popular courses in the school. He and his charming wife have also traveled extensively in Europe and the United States. The Dean performs his duties with efhciency and simplicity. His kindly manner and pleasing personality have made him a friend of many students. rs: gr . erma e. foster Our very own . . . Among the many assets of Wfyoming Seminary, one of the first and foremost is our charming preceptress, Miss Foster. All who seek guidance or instruction are soon put at ease by her friendly and gracious manner. Furthermore, everyone can truly call her a friend. Besides being an alumna of Oberlin College, Miss Foster has done graduate work at Oberlin, Syracuse, and Cornell. Most of her time is divided between seeing that Swetland is run smoothly and conducting mathematics classes. Her excel- lence in this field is well recognized, and any struggling College Board applicant will readily attribute his success to her tireless efforts. professor j. t. hughes Serc'1mde oftbie bellr . . . Dashing from one room to the next with his inevitable bell list is our Associate Dean, Professor Hughes. He is a native of this region, being born in Scranton. After graduating from Wyoining Seminary, Class of '24, he went to the best little college in the country, Wesleyaii. Upon completion of his graduate work at Cornell, he came to Seminary in 1931, and has been here ever since. As Associate Dean, his main job is discipline, yet, despite this unpleasant task, he is deeply re- spected and admired by all. Many students frequently seek and gratefully receive his wise advice. ...- E