Wyoming Seminary Prep School - Yearbook (Kingston, PA)

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1:1 -,-f FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT Served-lXfIiss R. Reichenbacherg Mrs. C. Grilhthsg Mrs. L. Glomang Miss ll. Search. Shllllffll-Q-Pl'Of, H. Kiesselg Prof. T. Abbotg Prof. P. Burtg Prof. E. Roberts 'foreign language department IFJ will all Greek to me . . . Wyoiiuing Seminary takes pride in its outstanding Foreign Language Department, which consists of Latin, French, Spanish, and German. This department, staffed by many of our most able teachers, is undoubtedly one of the strongest in the school. The Latin Department is headed by Prof. Edwin Roberts, a graduate of Wesleyan University. Doing more than merely teaching the language and the culture be- hind it, he philosophically encourages students to apply the lessons learned by these ancients to their own lives. Another very capable and conscientious teacher of Latin is Mrs. La Verne S. P. Gloman. An alumna of Mount Holyoke, she has gained the respect and admira- tion of her students. Miss Ruth E. Reichenbacher, a graduate of Bucknell University, teaches classes in hrst year Latin. She is an accomplished vocalist, and has sung several times in chapel. The French Department is headed by Prof. Parker H. Burt, who to many of us is symbolic of Wyoiiairig Semi- nary itself. A graduate of Dartmouth College, his classes and presence at Seminary are already becoming a legend. Was there ever a teacher so interested in the lives and welfare of his students? Prof. Burt is a true friend and counselor. Another outstanding member of the French Depart- ment is Prof. Theodore S. Abbot, a Harvard man. He leaves his students marvelling at the adeptness with which he makes both his French and Latin classes live. By use of his clever puns, ingenious remarks, and Abbotisms, he keeps his pupils on their toes at all times. New to the faculty this year is Mrs. Catherine D. Grif- fiths, who is an alumna of both Montclair and Columbia. Mrs. Griffiths instructs classes in both first and third year French. She finds our school very much to her taste. To those privileged to have Prof. Henry G. Kiessel for German, his dry humor and caustic remarks are as renowned as is his versatility. Prof. Kiessel is Dickinson's contribution to the faculty, and has grown to be very much a part of Wyoniing. He is the chairman of the German Department, and also faculty adviser to the Wyoming Christian Association. The Spanish students are fortunate indeed to be under the expert guidance of Prof William Condit, a Haverford alumus, who is chairman of the Spanish Department and teacher of all Spanish courses. Prof. has been active in the Naval Reserve, and left us at mid-year to become a Lieutenant Commander in the Navy. During his leave of absence Miss June Search, a graduate of Bucknell University, has taken over his classes. Miss Search has had a rich background of teaching experience, and has proven herself competent.

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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

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Miss V. Anderson art department The old matter jminter . . . One of the most appreciated departments in the school is the Art Depart- ment. Here our future artists, designers, and mechanics work their way to success under the capable assistance of Miss V. Helen Anderson. Miss Anderson received her Ph.B. degree from Brown University, and she also is a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design. Her work and ability wouldbbe hard to equal, and she gives to her pupils appreciation of artwork at its est. Anyone visiting the Art Department is very likely to find a student laboriously cutting out a print for the next week's Opinator cover or making a sketch of a friend. He may also see a mechanical drawing student carefully forming the intricate plans of a house or bridge. At the end of the school year the Art Department presents an exhibit displaying the work accomplished during that year. bennett memorial library In 61 book ibm' I took from a shelf . . . Whetller we are looking for reference material for that Oration or merely hunting up fiction for pleasure reading, the Bennett Memorial Library can solve our problems easily. In our library there are a wealth of reference books and a wide assortment of fiction. A large number of periodicals are subscribed to for both informational and recreational purposes. All literature is systematically arranged and can be located through use of card catalogue and the Readers Guide. i Mrs. Caswell, the librarian, received her A.B. degree from Thiel College and has done graduate work at Columbia, Penn State, and the University of Pittsburgh. LIBRARY STAFF She is working toward her Master's Degree in Library Science at the present time. She is assisted by Ianet Left to Right-L. Davis, J. Edwardsg Mrs, Caswellg j. Pem Edwards, Lillian Davis and Joan Pemberton. bel-mn Miss D. Edwards public speaking department Speak ir rilvel' . . . i' One of the many problems that confront most students is the lack of ability and experience in speaking before a large audience or a small group with ease and confidence. The conquering of this problem is the job of the Public Speaking Department headed by Miss Dorothy Edwards. 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 taking up her present position here at Seminary. Miss Edwards also serves as the faculty adviser of the Plattonian Society and is the director of the Dramatic Club. To her is due much of the credit for the many fine performances this year. The training received under her enables us to express better our thoughts and ideas, a necessary prerequisite to success.