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

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I if .LL .lik 1 L .Ml 4 .-,...H. 1' i Y il 5 4 . 5 I L , Iva' 1 9 1 ... . I , , . 3' 1 ,,.,L,. ,,,A, 4, . , , ,.......- .. NORTON ADAMS KENT, A.B., PH.D. C1212 K, 2 E Professor of Physics What's that, Kappa? You don't know the difference between centri- petal and centrifugal forces T, exclaimed Professor Kent, as I complained of my ignorance after listening to one of his lectures. And he shook his head and smiled at me as if to say, Something must be done about this ! But he didn't look discouraged-not a bit. I've heard that he' likes to tackle hard problems-and that he has successfully taught Physics to students who hadn't even a knowledge of algebra before they entered h1s class. - I should like to teach Physics without giving any examinations, he went on, but as there must be exams, they shall be as pleasant as pos- siblef' Professor Kent also looks forward to the day when P. A. L. will have a fully equipped, modern lab, where the girls may apply the practical problems set forth in his lectures. And the delightful bits of advice that I've heard him give his students lead me to' believe that Professor Kent is somewhat of a philosopher as well as a physicist. HAROLD JUDSON SMITH, B.B.A. - A K fr . ' H cad of the Department of Secretarial Studies and Professor of Aciciofanting ' There's one place I always manage to be at lunch time around here, and that's at the heels of rofessor Smith's shoes. He's the young Apollo who teaches a wicked subject-'Counting, they call it. KI haven't been able to find out what they count.J Most redheads have fiery tempers, but his is an exception. The girls say they have never caught him peeved . For myself, I can only say, happily, that he always gives me the dish to lap after a perfectly enormous meal of ice cream. Whatever would P. A. L. do without him? He teaches, handles the school finances, runs the parties, and still finds time to play and dance. By the way, he is very fond of dancing. His students can never say too much in praise of him. And how they love his funny stories! Like Washington, first in the hearts of his countrymen, Professor Smith is first in the hearts of his students. HAROLD LIVINGSTON PERRIN, A.B., A.M., LLB., LL.lVI., PHD. fb B K, 2 E Professor of Commercial Law Dear SIVAD Board: I've tried for two weeks to interview Dr. Perrin, and have been unsuc- cessful. Is he busy or bashful? In despair, I barked my troubles to a kindly -senior girl, a member of his Law class. Who said seniors are snob- bish? She stroked my head and promised me an account of him that would give him the praise he deserves, so I am sending it to you just as I received it. KAPPA What can we say but that we love him, our own Dr. Perrin? We might add that we'll never forget his sympathy, patience, keen humor, and quick wit-and that we appreciate with our whole hearts his assumption that we are grown-up, normally intelligent people. Maybe some day he'll believe that We truly mean this. C 11??nd.!iS,h!-we've a sneaky suspicion that he likes us nearly as well as

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lx-ill K .rf r w A. I mu-me A.. U ,fff-fr ---iss QA, iffess ,,-,1 ,.-f, , .-.Aa ,.,., -. .,V,V A..N-.-g.....I-. -- ,,...... ,,--,.,rfi-:U-Q:-ij ,,,,,,,,,Y,,e,e,,,M.,,,, A I 3 5 llgnit-1?3'U3n3i,fgW..-l-, I I I Q 2 fr , 1 l f J. STEVENS KADESCH, A.B., AM. 't I w Instrnctor in Secfon,dJa,r-y Education I - When, at the end of a hard day, I interviewed Mr. Kadesch, he took pity on me and invited me to sleep while he wrote the following: I am enjoying th-e wo-rk with the Secondary Education group im- me-nsely Every member of the class displays co-operative spirit which, 'I gm sure, is going to be reflected in the work of each graduate of this fine institution. My sincerest wishes to every member of your class for success. But that isn't all. The stude-nts have a word to put in. They, too, are enjoying the co-urse, though they frankly confess that they never guessed they'd be frantically searching for functions of the Junior High School and liking it! A Mr. Kadesch is a teacher in the real sense o-f the word, and though he is firm and strict Cas a real teacher should bel, he is very kindly when a stude,nt's grade hangs in the balance. They appreciate his ability and wide experience Cfor he-'s nationally famous, you knowl- and like him! Who wouldn't! CLAYTO-N BERTRAND SHAW, A.B., A.M. 111 B K, 2 H I nstrnctor in Philosophy Mr. Shaw is one of the new professors at P. A. L., and for that reason it is hard to say anything abo-ut him, since at this early date I haven't discovered any of his pet idiosyncrasies or found out what hobbies he rides. One thing I did learn ' though on a memorable day last fall when I went to interview him was that he comes from the West-1Se'attle-- Washington to be exact-and he evide-ntly thinks it is about the best place o-n earth. CHe and Professor Kent should ar- range a series of lectures on the West as the ideal spot in the universe-2.7 Mr. Shaw wrote o-ut a very nice- message' for the P. A. L. gil while I sat, on the floor and gnawed at a big juicy bone that he had b'ught for me when he heard .I was coming. Here is the message: The philosopher is one you consult when you are in doubt and he will make you more doubtful still. That may be the attitude of some of the sturdy.pio-neervs in the firstAcourse.offer'ed at P. A. L. but if they enjoy the study of philosophy as much as I enjo-y teaching them the subject will have met a successful reception in the curriculum. ' J OHN PATTEN MARSHALL MUS D LI ly two Professor of Mluszc Despite the fact that even the best of music usually makes a dog howl I stole one day into Professor Marshalls music class You see I had heard the girls remark about his calm patience and his charming personality They called him a true artist Naturally I was eager to see this professor who could combine thes two widely separated characteristics Besides I was anxious to learn with the girls just how to appreciate good music While I sat there out of si ht behind one of the new pews think 1m over these things I had heard a soft note sounded on the organ and I realized that Professor Marshall was playin to the class VSOI der I thought that the girls like this course I think Ill stay here I dont want to interview anyone else today anyhow The soft music put me to sleep Suddenly I woke with a start and found to my surprise that Professor Marshall had dismissed his class and had discovered me in the pew alone Well Kappa he said horv do you like music now? I love It I answered fervently Heres one dog who will never howl at music again' il' mm 1 s oil 3' '9 t

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