California University of Pennsylvania - Monocal Yearbook (California, PA)

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Horace Montgomery Quizzes Our economist is popularly known among the students as Pop Quiz which is quite obviously the essence of the problem of many students . . . both of government and economics. ... A new prof but well-liked . . . Sagacious. Lois GUlis Greets The smile she flashes as you enter the General Office al- ways makes you feel im- mediately at ease. . . . Took over Miss Hartley ' s duties without missing a stride. . . . Secretary to Dean Sacco along with her other duties. Wilma C. Smith Guards No one can enter our Prexy ' s office without the consent of Mrs. Smith, Secre- tary to Dr. Steele. . . . Known affectionately as Wilma . . . Last name used to be Con- nelly until Christmas vaca- tion this term. . . . Then changed it to Smith. Lee Hornbake Waves Always waves a friendly hand m greetmg . . . Quiet, amiable, reserved . . . The in- tellectual of the Industrial Arts Department . . . Well- liked ... a splendid addition to our faculty. FACULTY 20 S. L. Coover Dreams A Uttle man whose big dream is coming true . . . the new Industrial Arts Building. . . . The power behind those annual conferences held each year by the lads from the shops . . . Energetic. Bess M. Hazen. Paints Aside from her duties as art instructor, she paints pictures . . . several of which have been exhibited. . . . Never worries, though her art classes worry many students till far, far into the night. Aaron I. Hoover Carves The reserved economist of the wood shop . . . Also has sheet metal, drawing classes and such, well in hand. . . . Probably the quietest man on the campus.

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William H. Steers Coaches As d man, cool, calm, easy- gcirg ... as a coach, cool, cairn, terrific! . . . Always a gentleman, both on and off the field. Robert M. Keck Electrifies Spends most of his time in guiding stage constructions and lighting for College Players. . . . Had to go to all the trouble of breaking in a new man when a perfect technical director decided to to turn actor. Dr. E. G. Salisbury Hikes An out-of-doors man . . . never misses his daily jaunt regardless of the weather . . . Hkes to fish and is looking for- ward to a fishing trip in Florida this summer. Darrell J. Mase Speaks Now, at Blue Hole . . . Uncle Darrell ' s chief topic of conversation since his suc- cessful Experimental Camp last summer. . . . Has made correct speech a requirement for all teachers graduated from California. Dr. J. Riley Staats Advocates Self expression in educa- tion . . . Keeps his students pacing the campus for maps. . . . Makes Geography an ex- citing course. . . . Holds sway over the Athletic Council. . . . A swell fellow. Ehzabeth Curry Directs The reascn for all the Junior Flayers ' activity . . . Constantly wishes College Players would admit more of her Junior Players . . . Part of the Curry-Keisling team . . . Teaches English. Dr. Thomas M. Gilland Trains Observes and coaches stu- dent teachers . . . Never in- dulges in permitting his re- actions to be mirrored in his face . . • Nevertheless he is still liked by students and teachers. FACULTY 19

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Dr. O. A. Bontrager Thinks By sticking his tongue in his cheek . . . The favorite, yet the dread of student teachers . . . Often seen with Dr. Gil- land and Mr. Mase . . . dis- cussing the pros and cons of student teaching. . . . Wise to all tricks of teaching and then Mary E. Hornbake Signs Receipts invariably bear her name . . . Friend indeed of the treasurer who is a little late with his bills and needs a check made out immediately ... It is a well-known fact that any one on the campus vsfho has at some time been a treasurer would lay down his life for her. Lillian Conlon Manages Holds the purse strings of the various clubs on the campus . . . Treasurer of the Student Activity Association ... A business woman both in efficiency and dress. Dr. Charles Veen Plays Can often be heard giving Chopin or Bach a workout in his studio . . . Grand pianist . . . can play jazz, but cannot give it the soul he instills in his renditions of the classics. Lethal Keisling Gestures Fires all her students with the desire to teach Reading as it should be taught . . . Ges- tures profusely . . . Neat dress- er .. . Was on time for break- fast once . . . last year. Arthur Pollock Bosses More of a leader than a boss, however . . . Has charge of the N.Y.A. lads . . . Keeper of the grounds, farm, any- thing that needs looked after . . . Often seen on his knees repairing the floors around the institution. Althea King Nurses The lady in charge of the infirmary . . . the one to whom the students appeal when ill, cut, bruised, or otherwise incapacitated . . . Tells them to get more sleep and to quit gadding around so much. FACULTY 21