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

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WILHELMINA PREE TYLER, A.B., A.M. Assistant in English “College of Practical Arts and Letters, 27 Garrison Street, Boston, Massachusetts. “Dear Miss Interviewer: “T suppose the penalty of not keeping my appointment for the desired interview must be paid. I must—at your command—write my life-history, my opinion of P. A. L., and my gratitude for being here. Well, what shall I say? If only your SivAp Board would issue the conventional question- naire, then my problem would be reduced to polite and accurate replies. Again, if I were famous—famous in the sense that Mary Pickford and Pola Negri are—then I could tell you my favorite breakfast food or give you the secret of my success. Since I am merely an instructor in the English Department of P. A. L., I can only report humbly that there is nothing, absolutely nothing, which gives me more pleasure than correcting Freshman tkemes, especially ‘long ones. “Sincerely yours, We Pat yiERs JOSE DIEGE ONATE, B.S., A.M. Assistant Prefessor of Spanish and Head of the Department of Modern Foreign Languages “T never learned to write in the first person,’ modestly replied this pro- fessor when asked to tell something about himself, adding that if he were to do so now, “‘it would have to be first person plural.’’ However, we did learn that his greatest delights are reading and attending the theatre, especially when mystery plays are being produced. We also learned that he prefers to teach Freshmen because they are so full of anticipation and expectation. He wishes they might retain this enthusiasm through the years until they become conscientious Seniors earnestly working toward that prize attainable in June. We wonder how many have seen the little motto he has in his office Believing it extremely worth-while, he advocates placing a large mirror in front of it so that its message may be reflected everywhere. “Somewhere on the great world the sun is always shining and just as sure as you live it will sometime shine on you. “The dear God has made it so there is so much sunshine we must all have our share.” ALCIDE THEODORE MARIE DE ANDRIA Assistant Professor of French “My three greetings to the students of this College: “First, to the graduates who left us a few years ago and have since been filling important positions in innumerable fields, not the least of which being teaching, to me the most magnificent of needful tasks I know; “Second, to those who will soon sever the ties of friendship and recip- rocal good will which endeared them to us, and who, full of hope and cheerfulness, will follow the footsteps of their elders and help finish the world’s work where the elders brought it or left it; ; “Third, to the new ones, whom we are but learning to appreciate, and to those who will knock at our door next fall; to them I say: Be of good courage and faith! Judge us by what we have done, and expect as much for you from us!” [ 22 ]

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m 4 iH Tee m i EDWARD AUSTIN WARREN, A.B., A.M., PH.D. Instructor in English Dr. Warren’s vocabulary is at once the inspiration and despair of his classes, where he has the faculty of promoting lively discussions shading from literature into philosophy, religion, and ethics; for he considers him- self not a mere teacher of English, but a teacher in general. He is a firm believer in the right of self-expression, and maintains his Opinions in spite of opposition and satire. At present, he is much inter- ested in philosophy and religion, and is a member of the Philosophical Club of Boston University. Of course, he reads and writes constantly. So many of our assemblies have been enriched by his admirable per- formances on the organ, we wonder why he didn’t make music his voca- tion; but should that have happened, P. A. L. would never have known him, and the Writers’ Club would be minus a willing and helpful sponsor. His special hobby is St. Peter’s School of Liberal and Humane Studies, a summer school at Hebron, Connecticut, which he founded, and of which he is now the dean. Get him to tell you about it some day! L. so much. We feel that he thoroughly @nce has included secretarial science. between the various sounds and inflections. Club, we wonder? cere friend as well as a capable instructor. CHARLES FREDERICK ROBINSON, A.B., A.M., S.T.B. Instructor in English Rev. C. F. Robinson feels that he may justly be thought of as an “‘old- timer” at P. A. L., since he and his good friend, Professor Smith, began here in 1923, when the College was only four years old. Mr. Robinson in that time, at the request of Dean Davis, has established daily chapel ser- vices; put upon a class-work basis Business Letter-writing and Journal- ism; and introduced as entirely new subjects Biblical Literature and Ethics. He is pleased to see the trend in student attention towards cul- tural subjects, and believes P. A. L. has a bright future as a “separate college for women’. Teaching as he is, for his fifth consecutive year, a division of Freshman English, he finds the standards of admission becom- ing higher. Mr. Robinson is seeking this year to broaden the influence of Chapel by enlisting other members of the faculty to assist him. While he admits the attendance is all too small, he believes that more different individuals attend during the year than one might suppose; that the whole college feels the influence of this quiet fifteen minutes; and that some constant attendants find the service a source of real comfort and inspiration. [ 21 ] he cia Gx IRVING HAMILTON WHITE, A.B., A.M. Instructor in English We were indeed glad to learn that this comparatively new member of our English Department likes Boston and enjoys his work here at P. A. understands “ practical arts’? as wellas of ‘“‘letters’’, since his former teaching experi- of Although few of us possess well-developed vocal cords, he insists upon our using them to “sing vowels’! Whether or not the results are harmon- ious, he doesn’t say, but he seems to delight in our attempts to distinguish Does one have to pass through this ordeal in order to qualify for membership in his successful Dramatic Because he is such a sympathetic listener, we like to talk to him, and because he has so many interesting things to tell us and such a charming manner of expression, we like to listen. These qualities make him a sin-

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192 SAMUEL DUPERTUIS, A.B., A.M. Instructor in French Mr. Dupertuis considers the student body of this institution the most intelligent, earnest, conscientious, and courteous girls that he has ever taught. He likes our attitude toward our studies and the sincerity with which we go about them. Without his energy, enthusiasm, and good humor, we feel sure that many a class in French 1 would never acquire as thorough a knowledge of irreg- ular verbs and numerous other intricacies and peculiarities of that lan- ruage, but with Mr. Dupertuis for a leader, few dull moments exist. We have learned from him many interesting facts about France and Switzerland. But one of the greatest virtues he has taught us is patience. “Endurance is the crowning quality, And patience all the passion of great hearts.” What quality is finer than this in any man? JOSEPHINE PICKERING HASKELL, A.B., A.M. Instructor in German “IT never enter a German class without feeling that I’m going to a party. Every moment is filled with inspiration, and the big hand of the elock dances around until the hour is over and we wonder why that bell rang so early. Have I taught other languages? Yes, Latin, Greek, French, Span- ish, and English, but to me German is the most inspiring, for it is the language of poetry, music, art, and culture. The students who elect it are usually among the best in college and they always grow to love the language and to appreciate the boundless field of German literature.” Even though she is so thoroughly engrossed in her German Department, one need never fear asking her co-operation in anything, be it suggestions for plays—and then we get almost professional advice!—or hints for our next costume party. Your willingness to help is so apparent and sincere, we don’t know what we'd do without you, Mrs. Haskell. ALLENA LUCE, A.B., A.M. Assistant Professor of Spanish Miss Luce’s advice to P. A. L. girls is that precious bit from Polonius’s speech to Laertes: “This above all: to thine own self be true, And it must follow as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man.” You see, Miss Luce’s diminutive stature does not prevent her from giving us a lofty message. But our Spanish teacher does everything in a big way. Her classes are among the most interesting and instructive, and her energy applied to the Spanish Club helps to make it one of the most successful in the College. Few there are who do not know the way to Miss Luce’s office. It is a pleasure to visit that cosy place when in need of help, because one is always cordially welcomed there. Some teachers give two kinds of instruction. Miss Luce belongs to this group because she not only teaches Spanish, but unconsciously gives us a lesson in warm-heartedness. 123 |