Wyoming Seminary Prep School - Yearbook (Kingston, PA)

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Faculty Row J' THE FACULTY Let's take a rather informal look at our faculty off SC1'1l,S cainpus. Nos professeurs francais , Burt and Abbot, are a source of wit and humor, while Miss Brown's patience and friendly at- titude are her marks of distinction. A passion for ice cream refers, of course, to Prof. March. The famed Slave Drivers' Union inf cludes three gentlemen of our faculty: Professors Stultz, Kiessel, and Buntz. Prof. Bugbee is a man of no leisure, being a lecturer and author. A touch of New England is contributed by Prof. Brown. Let us not forget Prof. Lord, whose annual interpretation of Santa Claus is the hit of the Christmas Party. Prof. Eavenson's big broad grin is a sign of his good sportsmanship. The philoso- phers of our faculty include Prof. Symons and Prof. Roberts. Prof. Weaver's exciting experiences hold the attention of all. The quieter industrious side of our faculty is upheld by Miss Sturde' vant, Miss Dunstan, Mrs. Tribler, Mrs. Gloman and Miss Hull. We must not forget the other talents included in our faculty which consist of Prof. Parker's flare for tennis, Miss Reiclien- bacher's singing ability, the poet prowess of Mrs. Bowersox, and Miss Sez-1rch's dramatic achievements. We 1nusn't exclude Mrs. Scureman and her charm, Prof. Ingling's and Prof. Bossler's loyal school spirit.

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DR. RALPH W. DECKER Dr. Decker is a graduate of Wyoriiing Seminary, Wes- leyan University, and Boston University. A native of Dunmore, he became President of his first alma mater in the mid-semester of 1950. ln his two years at Seminary, Dr. Decker has proved his outstanding ability by bringing about numerous favorable changes. Those who have had the privilege of hearing him speak recognize his eloquence. His talks are both moving and thoughtful. Our President has established a friendship with both faculty and students alike which cannot be surpassed. DEAN IAMES A. ADAVIS There is not a more friendly and helpful person on the faculty than Dean Adams. His warm New England humor wins him many friends. Dean Adams received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maine and his M.A. from Columbia University. He came to Seminary as a math. teacher, and in 1936 he became Dean. He is still head of the Mathematics Department. Dean Adams is admired and liked by all the students for his cheerful willingness to aid in solving students' problems. Iii X DR. WILBUR H. FLECK A well known figure on our campus is Dr. Fleck, the President Emeritus of VVyoming Seminary. In 1911 he taught Latin to Seminary students, six years later he be- came our school's iirst Dean. Upon the death of Dr. Sprague, Dr. Fleck became President on April 6, 1936. Seminary grew and advanced under his leadership, though his first years were spent coping with the debt caused by the 1936 flood which ravaged our campus. His high ideals and principles will long be remembered at Seminary. MISS ERMA FOSTER Wyoniing Seminary's eilicient Preceptress is Miss Foster. Besides her many duties which keep her occupied in Swetland Hall, she teaches classes in mathematics to freshmen, seniors and post graduates. Her after-school conferences are a great benefit to College Board applicants and Annapolis bound students. Miss Foster is a grad- uate of Oberlin College and has done graduate work at Syracuse University and Cornell Univers- ity. An invaluable asset to Seminary, Miss Foster aids both new and old students to adjust them- selves to the life here at VVyoming Seminary. PROFESSOR I. THEODORE HUGHES Professor Hughes, an indispensable part of VVyoming Seminary, is a graduate of Sem and Wfesleyan University, and has done graduate work at Cornell University. In 1934 he returned to VVyoming Seminary to become a member of its faculty. He has served the school faithfully throughout the years. Besides his trying duties as Associate Dean, he teaches chemistry to seniors. The Honor Court is fortunate to have him as its faculty adviser. Professor Hughes lends to each student understanding.

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ENGLISH DEPARTMENT One of Seminary's assets is its English Department. The competent head of the department is Prof. Harold F. Brown, who teaches Senior English. Miss Ilelen L. Brown and Prof. Charles L. March, both reliable instructors, teach Senior and Iunior English. The efheiency and experience of Miss Marion A. Sturdevant bring the sophomores through their English difficulties. Prof. Robert VVeaver, a well liked new teacher, and Miss Ruth Reichenbaeher teach English to the Fresh- men. The last but certainly one of the most respected of this group is Prof. Horace S. Parker, who teaches Sub-Freshman, Freshman and Iunior English, ENGLISH FACULTY First Row-Miss Marion Sturdevant, Mrs. Murray Scurcnian. Miss Ilelen L. Brown. Second Row-Prof. Horace S. Par- ker, Prof. Harold Brown, Prof. Rob- ert NVeavcr, Prof. Charles L. March. Absent-Miss R. Reiehenbachcr. MATH FACULTY This department is headed by Dean Iames A. Adams, who instructs a class in advanced algebra. Our Pre- ceptress, Miss Erma Foster, teaches classes in trig- onometry, solid geometry, and algebra. Prof. Alan L. Ingling teaches advanced algebra and plane geometry. Plane geometry is also taught by Miss Marion Dun- stan. Mrs. Mary E. Tribler, Miss Iosephine Hull, Prof. NVilfred L. Symons, and Prof. Irvin Bossler all teach classes in algebra. The sub-freshmen classes in arith- metie and elementary algebra are taught by INIIS. R. Paul Bowersox.