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

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the facult ... -. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Sealed-Miss R. Reichenbacherg Miss M. Sturdevantg Miss H. Brown Smudifzg-Prof. H. Parker, Prof. H. Browng Prof. C. March the english department I could write LZ book . . . The Chairman of the English Department is jovial Prof. Harold F. Brown, an alumnus of Amherst College and Harvard University. He is the faculty adviser to the Annual and the proud father of two sets of twins, one set of which are students at Wyoming Seminary. Miss Helen L. Brown, a graduate of Mount Holyoke and 'Columbia University, is a devoted follower of the theatre. Competently teaching juniors and Seniors, she also corrects senior orations. Outside of the classroom she is the friendly, resourceful adviser of the Senior Class and the Adelphian Society. A lively class in which anything can happen-and often does-may be expected with Prof. Charles L. March. His three great loves are ice cream, Williams College this alma materj, and the Opinator, of which he is the assiduous adviser. Prof. took graduate work at Harvard University. Also a Williams man is Prof. Horace S. Parker, the idol of all underclassmen, he befriends the younger students as the Sub-Freshman Class adviser. Prof., who is a proficient teacher of Sub-Freshman, Freshman, and Junior English, is in addition the tennis coach, and the Faculty Adviser to the Amphictyon Society. Miss Marion A. Sturdevant, an alumna of Syracuse University, came to Wyoming Seminary from the Wilkes- Barre City Schools, where she was head of the English Department. Teaching all Sophomore English classes, she combines a thorough knowledge of English with an understanding and capable manner of dealing with her students. Coming here from Bucknell University, Miss Ruth E. Reichenbacher quickly became popular with her classes. She teaches Freshman English, among other subjects, and knows her material as well as how to teach it pleasantly. In her two years at Wyoming Seminary she has become well-known for her fine singing voice and love for music. With competent teachers, well-trained in English and expert in their presentation of the subject, the English Department produces students who are able to reason and express themselves well. What is more, they develop an appreciation of the good books.