Wyoming Seminary Prep School - Yearbook (Kingston, PA)

Page 19 text:

wr WZ E JK-'N .ss ni 5.5 MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Swim!-Miss E. Fosterg Mrs. A. Bowersoxg Mrs. M. Tribler Smlldiug-P1'of. N. Smithg Dean j. Adamsg Prof. K, Noah, Prof. J. 1-laddickg Prof. A. lnglingg Prof. W. Symonsg Miss M. Dunstan the mathematics department Put flown two and C'lZ7'7j' three . . . Chairman of the Math. Department is Dean James A. Adams. He teaches a class in advanced algebra which has become famous because of the Dean's logic, wit, and understanding manner. Miss Erma Foster is a teacher of solid geometry and trigonometry. Patient and sincere, she gives her all for the benefit of her students. Our well-known Director of Athletics, Prof. Norman W. Smith, is an instructor of algebra. Holding degrees from the University of Rhode Island and Harvard, Prof. makes his classes interesting and amusing. Another efhcient member of the Math. Department is Mrs. Mary M. Tribler, a graduate of College Misericordia. By her patience and ability, she has gained the respect and admiration of the entire student body. Professor james P. Haddick is an instructor of inter- mediate algebra. He received his B.S. degree from Wfaynesburg, and his Litt. M. from Pittsburgh. Prof. is the coach of football, basketball, and baseball, and is largely responsible for the winning teams which we had this year. Professor Alan L, Ingling, an Annapolis graduate, teaches courses in advanced algebra and plane geometry. A strict disciplinarian, Prof. holds to very high ideals. Also teaching plane geometry is Miss Marion J. Dunstan, an alumna of Bucknell University. She is will- ing to go out of her way to do little favors for almost everyone. Professor Wilfred L. Symons is the philosopher of the Math. Department, and in his class one gains a picture of life as a whole. A graduate of Syracuse and Columbia, Prof. Syrnons had a wealth of experience in many fields before he returned here to teach. Prof. Kenneth E. Noah also holds classes in algebra. A graduate of Salem College, Prof. came to us only last year, but has made quite a name for himself. Mrs. R. Paul Bowersox teaches arithmetic and beginners' algebra to our sub-freshmen class. She holds degrees from both Bloomsburg State Teachers' College and Wfaynesburg College. As a teacher of the sub-freshmen, she must be a woman of infinite patience and understanding.

Page 18 text:

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.

Page 20 text:

HISTORY DEPARTMENT Prof. W. Symonsg Prof. D. Eavensong Prof. L. Bugbeeg Prof. H. Kiessel science department Thai old black magic . . . The Science Department is capably headed by Prof. J. Theodore Hughes. Prof. Hughes teaches classes in both chemistry and biology. He is a graduate of Wesleyan University and has done post-graduate work at Cornell. Prof. B. Everett Lord, our well known Santa Claus at Christmas time, has charge of the physics section of the department. He is an alumnus of Tem- ple University. His dry humor and patient understanding make pulleys, planes, and problems easy matters to learn and understand. i The Princeton man on the faculty is Prof. Robert A. Buntz, rofessor of biology. His is the job ofpintroducing the sophomores into the realm of the mystic. His personality and manner of teaching inspire students to do their best. The President of the Slave Drivers, Union is Prof. Robert L. Stultz, a graduate of the University of West Virginia. His Southern charm, knowl- edge of chemistry, and jovial manner are all assets to the popularity of his classes. Mixing his patience and ability with a friendly smile, his success as an instructor cannot be denied. We K'-' , history department HOIIFE' in lbe zfeur fiend dfzyr beyond rem!! . . . The History Department is headed by our versatile Prof. Leroy Bugbee. A well-known lecturer, Prof. does more than merely teach American History, Sociology, and Economics. He is a friend to all who know him, and for the past four years has served as ad- viser for the Class of '51. ln the right wing of the History Department is that proud Dickinsonian, Prof. Henry G. Kiessel. Prof. teaches American History and European His- tory. He combines a knowledge of history with keen wit. Prof. David B. Eavenson has the job of instructing freshmen in Pennsyl- vania History and Civics, as well as teaching Ancient History. In addition to his classroom activities, this popular Prof. holds the job of Director of Activities, and to him is due much of the credit for the Intramural Sports Program. Miss Ruth E. Reichenbacher teaches Ancient History. She does an excel- lent job of re-creating the lives of those who lived long Prof. Benjamin H. Kennedy teaches classes in Penn- sylvania History and Civics. He is an alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania, and a popular member of the faculty. SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Prof. J. T. Hughesg Prof. R. Buntzg Prof. R. Stultzg Prof. B. Lord