Baldwin Wallace University - Grindstone Yearbook (Berea, OH)

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In Dedication Nature endowed l)r. Sam I., Crecnwood with superior leaching ability, which received ils disciplined expression through the .B. degree Irom Winona College and through the l h. I), degree from the University of Chicago. 11 is in- herent drive for excellence took him, practically each summer, overseas foi studs: cs| eciall to sm h centers as the Universities of Pal is. I ishon. Coimbra, and the mcrican School for Clas- sical Studies. Athens. lie- was a master in the use- ol teaching methods, such as lecture, discussion, visual aids, cpiestion and answer, but the method most skillfully used by him was the Socratic method, frecpieutly disturbing to the student, but liberating in its effect, bringing about a new perspective in the mind of the student, releasing within him motivation for excellence. I hough decisive in ali his work and manner, he sought in all honesty to understand his students. Ignorance was removed without ajiologv and knowledge increased with encourage- ment. which resulted, among the best students, in a new evaluation ol the material. Subject matter, which he taught at various times, such as Ktench. Cerman. Mathematics, nci- ent History and Art. we re always a means to the end of en- couraging the stude nt toward critical thinking, yet with a deep appreciation ol beauty. At the conclusion ol his leaching career, covering 2( years, Baldwin a I lac c College bestowed on him the Strohsackcr award for excellence in teaching.

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The impressive hoi ill side ol die new Ritter l.ihraiv. The beginning of a new Bald win-Wallace, Buildings . . . 11iey arc die physical evidence ol die growth ol the col- lege . . . of iis dedication lo excel lencc in the lieldol learning. Rising straight and true they represent the everpresent lorwaid-movemcnt to- ward the educational ideals ol die College. The workmen were Mill working even though the I looks were in their pioj er places. 7