Clinch Valley College - Outpost Yearbook (Wise, VA)

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Cam Miss Lucia Kegler is the young, attractive Austrian born instructor in French, Spanish, and German. She became an American citizen, spring '56. Christmas is greeted in her classes with parties and French and Spanish songs. Who can forget language records used as aids UQ to pronunciation? She spent a gay and exotic suinmer in Mexico where she became enchanted with bull-fights and fighters CU. Miss Mary Belle George taught '55-'56. Aggressive and straightforward, she insisted on basic grammar, but her favorite field was English Lit. A recent tour of England was shared with her classes. Her birthday gave a good excuse for a baked cake and class party. Mr. Judd Lewis, a University of Virginia trainee, who came to teach Philosophy and Economics found time to participate actively in community and student affairs. Besides helping direct the Highland Player's production of Blithe Spirit , he has worked with the Gladeville Players and has conducted a good music radio program over WNVA. He was Lincoln reincamated during the Centennial. The logical professor is his pet name for those who get bent backwards in an argument for lack of supporting reasons - umpteen minus one. Mrs. Helen Lewis came to teach Sociology and act as librarian. Under her dir- ection the library has been expanded greatly and is a favorite haven both for study and student affairs. Her cute ideas were the themes for several social last year, when she acted as social advisor. She is also advisor and loves to be referred to as the Simon Legree of the yearbook. Her witty remarks and talent as hostess to student gatherings make her a favorite instructor. , Mr. Jessee Goode, a retired naval captain, came as instructor of mathematics. His sea-faring language and deck pacing added a military note to classes. His Cadillac was one of the many modes of transportation for the basketball team, and he accompanied the team as advisor. Leaving after the year to return to his citrus groves in California, he is remembered as a distinct character and great story teller. ML Levy'-is Miss Kegler N H W M uw s. A. wr- ' E Am ,H- S .fi fth ' uv. w :,. .

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W 'Q y f 1 2 H .v pix, 10 1 ' ,, - Y X Q, Elsa r - s ,cw . is sl-E., 3 .f Q., . V .r L - . V, A. .,.',v'1L6- 4 I . 35 7- ., . 'sg N 'il rr GJD 2 ,a u A ' , if , ' w --'Sh 6 ip.-nail .l A H , ' L, A . .V .l.41f.. Mr. smiddy Mr. Botts Mr. Smiddy commutes from Big Stone to each his Biology classes. VVith a big smile and a joke, he remains a popular favorite among students. He has directed the Glee Club from the Erst and led songs Qwith ad libsj at assemblies. But he's a serious teacher, as all who take Botany and Zoology know there is no monkey business . Who can forget his butterfly slides and special lecture on Bees and F1owem? Mr. Gibson came from Roanoke College to teach mathematics. He is a very capable teacher, and he is able to mix calculus with his puns and dry wit. He coached the baseball team the first year, and set up a weather observation station at C. V. C. If you stay at school until 4:30 in the afternoon, he's always there checking the pulse of the climate. He organized a Science Fair the second year. There were seven part-time instructors the first year. Mr. Charles McElroy, local architect, started the engineering program. He had fonnerly taught at Virginia Polyteclmic Institute. Mr. Stanley Botts, lawyer from Big Stone, commuted to teach Commercial Law and Accounting. He is a wizard at split-second timing, arriving briefcase laden, and he talks just as rapidly. Old Horse John , his favorite example in class, has been sold, traded, and sued for the past three years. Mrs. Betty Gibson was the friendly and efficient instructor of Business Math. Mr. Monroe Thrower and Mr. William Ford taught Accountin art of the ear. Miss Gem Kate Ta lor and Mrs. Hender- 8 P son Graham came to tezch weekly education classses and interior decorating. Mrs. Doris E. Edkins, as Secretary to the school, added a colorful British accent to the office. James Lipps became custodian of the college. Mrs. Edkins ,X .. :KI to Ir .Xe Y Mr. Gibson f- . ,ilu H ff Mr. McElroy llJimll Liprs

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The ond Mrs. Lois Tracy, local artist, began art instruction in her studio at The hm . She also loaned many of her paintings to the college for use in the ,lounge and oilices. An enthusiastic advocate and practice: of modem art, she leads studenls to an appreciation and undeistanding of modern art. Many persons take her classes for enjoyment. Mr. John Litton joined the faculq' to teach engineeiing subjects. He was a serious and conscientious instructor. He grew a fabulous beard for the Centennial and coached the bearded baseball team. He resigned after the year to enter private engineering practice. Mr. Ertle Thompson was the Hrst instructor in chemistry. He showed true pioneer spirit in conducting experimems in tin cans on basement floors until the equipment arrived. A th0IOL?l'L and serious instructor, studenis say he didn't know the grading system included 's. He left at the end of the year to enter medical college. Mr. John C. Shefield came to CVC the summer of '55, teaching education and political science courses. The third year he also taught psychology. Genial and helpful, he became faculty sponsor of the F.T.A. and worked with students in establishing student govemm t. He is an enthusiastic sports fan and a supporter of the idea of football. He and Mrs. Sheffield operate the bookstore and Snack Bar . Part-time instructois were Mr. Fiisby Smith who taught an education course and Mr. John Black who taught a course on electronics. Miss Georgeanne Smith replaced Mis. Edldns as secretary to the Dean, and Ruth Wells completed the staff of ofice workem. il?-'r Mis. Tracy Mr. Litton Mr. Thompson at the Bam Dance Mr. Sheffield Ruth and Georgeanne