Anderson College - Columns / Sororian Yearbook (Anderson, SC)

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Department of Secretarial Science Margie G. Altman Secretarial Science B.A., Carson-Newman Col- lege; Graduate study, Uni- versity of South Carolina. (1959). Mrs. Rob Roy McGregor Modern Languages B.A., Erskine College; B.D., Columbia Theological Semi- nary; Graduate study, Uni- versity of South Carolina, Louisiana State University, Hollins College, Middlebury College. {1962). Dora Lucille Hancock Secretarial Science B.R.E., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; A. A., Anderson College; Further study, Erskine College. (1954). Department of Journalism The Journalism Department, under the di- rection of Mrs. Garrison, promotes and directs those interested in journalism as a career. The class instructs the fundamentals and principles connected with this field. This department also edits our college paper. The Yodler. The aim of the Secretarial Science Department is to pre- pare students for positions in business as stenographers, recep- tionists, bookkeepers, personnel assistants, private secretaries, office manager, etc. Some may go on to senior colleges and become business teachers. Courses of varying length are available, depending upon the amount of time the student can spend in study. Those who spend two years can earn a junior college diploma and trans- fer to a senior college if they desire. Those who wish to spend only one year are given intensive training to prepare them for responsible positions. The basic subjects of shorthand, typewriting, and account- ing receive strongest emphasis. Juanita B. Garrison Journalism B.A., University of Georgia. (1962). 20

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Department of Music The Anderson College Music Department sponsors the perform- ing groups and organizations pictured here and offers private lessons in piano, organ, and voice to college and pre-college students. Col- lege students majoring in piano, voice, music education, or church music iiere transfer easily to senior colleges where they complete the v ork of a Bachelor ' s degree in their field. Students majoring in other fields than music may take private lessons. Pauline Brock Poplin B.S., Winfhrop College; M. A., Appalachian State Teach- ers College; Graduate study, Winthrop College, Ne w York City, Converse College, Ap- palachian State Teachers College, Private voice studi- os. (1958). Mary Barr Sullivan Piano, Theory B. Music, Converse College; Further study, Anderson Col- lege, Erskine College, Co- lumbia University. (1958) Winnie Reid Newell Piano B.M., Anderson College; Graduate study, Winthrop College, University of Geor- gia, Music study, Ashevllle Normal. (1961). Eina Winkler Hodges Organ B.S., University of Kentucky; Further study, Private teach- ers. (1959). Blanche Keaton Holcombe Art A. A., Anderson College; B. A., Furman University; Studi- ed art at Clemson College, College of Charleston, Uni- versity of South Carolina; Summer gallery studies in Washington and Cincinnati. (1956). Department of Art The Art Department of Anderson College, under the capable hands of Mrs. Cressie Halcombe, has some of the best facilities available. Situated in its separate building on campus, the department has the best equip- ment and also inspires students to express themselves. Among the many functions of this department is the creation of the posters for different organizations. This is one of the many specialized departments that add beauty and culture to our campus. 19

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Henry von Hassein History B.A., Furman University; M. A., University of Virginia; Graduate study, Columbia University, University of Ed- inburg. (1946) Cecil Clifford History and Government B.A., Woman ' s College; M. A., Furman University; Grad- uate study. University of Pittsburgh. 0962). John D. Nelson History B.A., Furman University; M. A., University of South Caro- lina. (1958). Department of History and Government The History and Government Department endeavors to present a meaningful analysis of the lessons of history and the principles of gov- ernment for the benefit of the casual student and offers a varied back- ground in several areas of historical developments for the history major. Nancy Dorroh Divver Librarian B.A., Winthrop College; Li- brarian ' s Professional Certif- icate, Commonwealth of Vir- ginia; William and Mary Library School, summer ses- sions. (1950). Department of Home Economics The freshman home economics classes learn the basic principles of food management and preparation. Second semester work deals with clothing construction and man- agement. Sophomore classes are introduced to various areas of home management such as, finances, electrical wiring, house planning, furnishings, and interior decora- tion. A thorough course in tailoring is offered second se- mester. Mary Elizabeth Martin Home Economics B.S., Winthrop College; Graduate study, University of Oklahoma, State College of Washington, Clemson Col- lege. (1962). 21