Brevard College - Pertelote Yearbook (Brevard, NC)

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CHARLES EDWARD ROY Religion A. B. Piedmont College B. D. Emory University M. A. George Peabody College GEORGE DEPEW KING Mathematics and Physics B. S. University of Alabama Religion In that day rumors spreaa over the land that a great light had come to earth. This light caused a stir within the world, a movement in the depths of man. Christ, our Hopes of Ages past, our hope for years to come. All this precludes a preparation and a realization. In our own day we have not forgotten. Mathematics The department of mathematics aims to maintain the liberal arts tradition by presenting mathemat- ics as a challenging and worth- while academic discipline. The relevance of mathematics to the fields o ' pure and applied natural sciences, to the social sciences, to the professions and industry makes for an inexhaustible supply of mo- tivating material. EUGENE TAFT SMITH Art A B. Rollins College M. A. Woman ' s College of University of North Carolina Art The Art Deportment — increase knowledge, acquire basic and spe- cialized techniques, broaden cul- tural abilities, develop the Christian esthetic . . . tools, mater- ials, discipline ... a vocabulary through experimentation ... art and live against a backdrop of the total human experience ... a crea- tive personality. HENRY CLYDE McDONALD, Jr. Mathematical drawing B. S. Clemson College WELDON HALL Director of Public Relations B. S. and M. A. Murray State College Pos. graduate Peabody College Public Relations The department that lets the public know just how great Brevard is.

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Languages The English requirement of Brevard College- four semesters-is high as compared with most colleges, for it is felt that English is a basic necessity not only in relation to other courses but to culture and life in general. The aim of instruction in English is two-fold: to provide stu- dents with the skills for effective oral and written communication, and to acquaint them, by way of literature, with the best that has been thought and said. The formal study of French and Spanish give a grasp and understanding of English grammar difficult to attain in any other way. It proves the truth of the old saying that He knows but little English who only English knows. The advanced literature in foreign languages afford vital frag- ments of the country ' s history, geography, cus- toms, thinking, ambitions, and philosophy of life. DULCIE HAYS LUCILE SMITH Foreign languages English A. B. and M. A, University of A B. Georgia State College (or Illinois Women M. A University of Georgia GWENDOLYN HAMER English and Journalism B. S Woman ' s College Univer- sity North Carolina M. A. Vanderbilt University Psychology Most students are inter- ested in psychology pri- marily because it helps them better to understand themselves, and there is nothing quite so inter est- ing as ourselves. Only after he has learned to understand himself can he justly judge the behavior of his fellow men. BURT WEED LOOMIS Psychology and Director of Guidance B S. University of Missouri M A Columbia University Ph. D. George Peabody College FRANK M. HARVIN History A. B, L. L. B, and candi- date M A University of South Carolina History The old adage A word to the wise is sufficient is indeed applicable when one considers history and its importance. Although the word of history is used a great deal in the formulation of future plans it is by no means used in a fatalistic sense. Rather, the advice of his- tory attempts to purge our creativeness from unneces- sary blunders. wmm

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MARY GLADYS LOBDELL Biology B. S. Mississippi State College for Women M. S. University of Illinois Biology Biology is important to students interested in science, engineering, nursing, medicine, and technology. It also sheds light on the marvels of the scientific age in which we are living. The laboratory ap- proach to learn with its emphasis upon accuracy, and its uncompro- mising search for truth, is basic to modern education. NELLIE McGEE Chemistry B. S. Kent State University M. S. Columbia University Chemistry Man is a rational being, striving in many ways for understanding of the world in which he lives. The questions of the purpose of life is illum- inated by philosophy and religion. Form of life finds expression in art. The sciences, including chemistry, continually investigate the nature of the physical world as perceived through man ' s senses. Chemistry can and does contribute generously to a liberal education. Chemistry is also undertaken as a means toward a vocational end. BESSE FRANCIS Health and Physical Education . S. Meredith College LEITHON MARTIN Health and Physical Education S. Mercer University Health and Physical Education Healthy citizens and workers for society— our department strives to build them. Athletics have been a tribute to the school and a source o ' inspiration and incentive to the student body. Good sportsmen will always be asso- ciated with Brevard. MARGUERITE SHERRILL Business Education B. A Middle Tennessee State Teacher ' s College JO MORGAN BURCHFIEL Business Education B. S. Western Carolina College M. A Western Carolina and George Peabody College Business Education The objective of the department is not only to prepare students for advanced study but also to provide training in the fields of business consistent with the liberal arts tradition.