Boston University College of Practical Arts and Letters - Sivad Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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bodied in history, or the humanity of CHARLOTTE WILLIAMS HAZLEWOOD, A.B., A.M. Instructor in Spanish Persistence, absolute reliance upon God, good health that comes from outfoffdoor exercise, are the secrets of Miss Hazlewood's successq Some' times the beautiful things in life come to us unexpectedly, and they are often those which we think will never come true. She is a firm believer in setting aside a portion of one's earn' ings regularly. Certainly the wonder' ful trip she took last summer should inspire us all to be regular savers, even if we are not disciples of the budget system. ELIZABETH CORNELIA NICHOLS, B.S.S. Assistant in Spanish Miss Nichols enjoys very much the transition from studentship to instructorship. She has not traveled so far from her own college days but that she can understand the students' point of view. At the same time, she is still a student and can also apprecif ate the instructor's point of view. The combination of teaching and of conducting the Orchestra is ideal, for languages and music are my two chief interests. THOMAS CHALMERS, A.B., PH.D., D.D. Professor of History No teacher in College could be more fortunate than I in two respects: My subject, History, I would rather talk about than eat, and the girls are such an interesting, interested, human lot that it is a pleasure to talk to them anyway. To me, humanity is the great interest of life, whether it is the great humanity of the past, as em' the present. Though my girls are very likable, there are many of them who have still a good deal to learn in History, but their very errors add to the joy of life. The idiosyncrasies and 'idiosies' of the human mind are often in themselves beautiful, charm' ing, and delicious. u A 2-1

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1 A i JOSEPH Norris HASKELL, A.B., S.T.B. Instructor in German Achievement through expectaf tion is Mr. I'Iaskell's motto. A man may sit beside a brook with a rod and line for a long while and not get a fish, but no man can ever catch any if he sits dreaming in his chimney' corner. It is the man who seeks that finds. We do not always find what we want, but we never find any- thing unless we look for it. ALLENA LUCB, A.B., A.M. Assistant Professor of Spanish The most fascinating game in the world to play is that of bringing out, in everyone we meet, the finer side- because every one of us has two sides and one of them is fine. I used to think that ability to play this game was a gift from Heaven and that one was born with it-or without it. I now know that everyone can learn to play it well. The technique is simple, selffforgetfulness and genuine interest in others are the best 'moves'g skill comes with practice, and if difficulties arise, they merely add zest to the game. My own technique is still very far from perfect, I still make many poor 'moves'g but I am practicing- hard-and I would rather play this game well than do anything else in the world. I commend it to you. There is nothing else quite like it Prove it for yourself. Jose OQATE Instructor in Spanish Mr. Onate tells me that the spirit of cofoperation of the students in activities outside of the classroom, and especially in the club plays, is unusual. The girls of the Orchestra are particularly deserving of credit, for with their help the Orchestra has grown rapidly, both in the number of players and in the increased variety 20 cf instruments. The Mandolin Club girls have also distinguished them' selves for their enthusiasm and hard work. He believes that teaching Spanish is not a dull procedure. It is extremely amusing to learn that the capital of Spain is Portugal, and that the weak vowels of the Spanish alphabet are U and L

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I , 1 ROBERT EDWARD HUSE, B.B.A. Lecturer in journalism Once a week, although a confessed publicity man, I turn lecturer at P. A. L., and once a week I come away from the College with a new increment of inspiration. A captain of industry once said that a Conf gressional investigation is a joke, but that the thing to be respected is a persistent reporter. With nothing to conceal, I now find that my suspicious but unwitting reticence has called for the uttermost enterprise on the part of the SIVAD representative in capturing an interview. Wishing to make amends, I take opportunity to say that the persistence and tact of the interviewer but epitomize the fine qualities which in its students and graduates are making P. A. L. justly famed. An unexcelled student body at P. A. L. finds unusual educational opportunity. This fact, refimpressed unfailingly each week, is invigorating both to the lecturer and to the uni' versity publicity man. The inter' viewer feels unworthy of such praise. ELIZABETH MAODONALD, A.B. Professor of Household Economics Mrs. Macdonald finds at P. A. L. a most unusual group of girls who successfully combine earnestness and fun. This is the only college of its kind, so far as she knows, where this happy combination is possible. At P. A. L. we can find the cultural and the practical training which every girl needs for her ultimate vocation- homemaking. With the girls and the courses ofered here, we are on our way to make history. THEODORE J. KREPs, A.B., A.M. Lecturer in Economics Mr. Kreps was somewhat nonf plussed to be approached by a breath' less interviewer. We gather, however, that he is absorbingly interested in the subject of Money and Banking, and yearns to communicate that fire of interest to the young ladies at P. A. L. He regrets that he is allotted but two hours a week in which to try to focus attention on questions of 22 such vital importance to feminine citizenry. He feels afraid that the girls do not share his regret, although several, he believes, have felt some urge toward undertaking the intolerf able toil of thought. He wishes to express his gratitude for the unalloyed pleasure of contact with P. A. L. students.