Carleton College - Algol Yearbook (Northfield, MN)

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Mr Arild Miller Head of Department Jerry Meltzer works in the lab doing research for his honors paper. Miss Frances Greef, Mr. Arild Miller, Mr. Richard Ramette, Mr. William Child. HEMISTRY Members of the chemistry department continued research in their indi- vidual iields of interest this year. Due to generous grants, all four chemistry professors were able to extend their research projects into the summer months and for the first time all department members had student assistants to aid them in their research. Eight students worked in the chemistry department during the summer months. Of these, two were seniors, three were juniors, and three were sophomores. Many of these students are planning to continue the research projects into the school months for honors work and independent study. The nature of the projects undertaken varied greatly. Dr. Miller continued the work in physical chemistry that he started two years ago in Denmark. He prepared compounds of zinc selenate and tested their properties. Also work- ing in physical chemistry but in another aspect of it was Dr. Child. His work consisted of the quantitative analysis of the thermal decomposition of acetic acid. In the Held of organic chemistry Dr. Greef gained some quantitative in- formation about the electrical nature of the nitrogen atom through her studies of phenyl substituted hydroxydiphenyltriayenes. Dr. Ramette carried on two research projects in analytical chemistry, thermodynamic studies of solubility in deuterium oxide and solubility of picric acid as a function of acidity. X N i t t if 22

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Comp Anat students spend hours in the lab, accom- panied by mud puppies, sharks, and cats. I 3 I I WIN' ROW I: M. Baugh, R. Shoemaker, E. Strout, S. Carleton, Hanor. ROW 2: R. LaRaus, E. Pianka, K. Corbin, Shepherd, R. Rud, M.. Hammar, D. Weinberg. Mr. Muir explains some botanical difficulties to his students. 21 -asain... NATURAL HISTORY CLUB Man's daily life is enveloped by the natural world, yet in today's society nature often remains unnoticed while he treads his many paths, oblivious to its beauties and phenomena. Such is especially true of students whose rigorous academic life leaves little time for the individual to meander among the woods and fields while observing the timid and the wild. It is, therefore, the purpose of NHC to offer, as a break in the daily routine, an opportunity to the stu- dent to seek out and enjoy some of natureis forms. Without organized Held excursions, only the in- tensely interested will Hnd the time necessary to stray from their studies, the casual follower must be given the incentive to do so. Each year NHC ofiers this incentive by promot- ing Held trips to areas near the college in addition to inside activities such as lectures, movies, and demonstrations. -

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Mr. Charles Rayment, Head of Department The study of the classics is not a futile one, as some people suppose. Latin serves as a solid basis for learning the romance languages, is a valuable subject for people planning to enter law or medicine, and enables students to discipline their minds. Greek is an important subject for English, philosophy, or theology majors, or for anyone interested in reading the classics. First year Latin students concentrate on grammar, memorizing their amo amarc amavi amaturrfs. Second year students study Caesar's Commentaries, Virgil's Ae- neid, or Cicero's Oration. Translation, and discussion of the philosophical values of a. cycle of authors, such as Ovid, Catullis, Cicero, and a study of Roman comedy concern the more advanced classes. Beginning Greek students utilize their ability with the alphabet and vocabularies in translating the New Testament from the original Greek. Other students of this ancient language study Homer and Plato or take a survey course in Greek litera- ture, which includes selections of Greek tragedies, history, poetry, and comedies. Dr. Charles S. Rayrnent, head of the classics department, is respected by his stu- dents as a scholar because of his vast knowledge of Greek and Latin and as an instructor for his ability to communicate his ideas to his students. CLASSICAL LA GLIAGE Latin major Tony Lincoln presents Professor Rayment with an Ides of March gift. 23