Coker College - Milestone Yearbook (Hartsville, SC)

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' 16 TOP: Tired, Dr. Kuehner? CENTER, left: Dr. Dav- idson has a conference with one of her majors. CENTER, right: Mr. Rey- nolds is busily engaged in photo copy work both for his and for Civ. classes. BOTTOM: Youd better hurry, Miss Floyd, or your team wont win! We can’t overlook their service on Joint Council and other committees to give us those special privileges, a good library, interesting chapel programs, a literary festival and other special conferences. Nevertheless, we still can’t claim them as our” faculty completely, for they find time to take part in the ac- tivities of the surrounding communities. What do we give in return for all of these contributions which make our college life a rich experience? Sometimes a lot of headaches, work that is not our best but will “get by,” an indifference that shuts the doors of our minds. Yet still our teachers have conferences with us to help us with our special difficulties. They excuse our cuts when we have “more im- portant things to do,” and give us make-up tests. They try to consider our plans in scheduling tests, and cover the same ma- terial again and again. And—miracle of it all—if we grasp one principle, if we master one difficult lesson, if we give one sign of interest or ask one thoughtful question—they ask no other reward and take pleasure in our achievement. These, then, are our teachers who present education as a wonderful adventure and life as a great challenge. And how does the staff do it: manage Coker with us here? We like so well to exercise our glorious privilege of complain- ing, often only because it is our privilege. We criticize and rebel, yet somehow they maintain an air of patience and effi- ciency. They register us for everything from dormitory rooms to blood donations. They take care of such matters as burned out light bulbs and repair such things as heating systems. They advise and counsel, convincing us of the folly of some things and the wisdom of others. They are concerned about a well- planned diet, and a well-ordered laundry. Records must be kept, and so they file them diligently day by day, but inevitably choose to remember the best and forget the worst. In the infirmary, kind and patient hands care for our physical ills. These people are a vital part of our college community— mothers, fathers, doctors, guardians, and friends. Behind the criticism, the complaining and rebelling, we are more than proud of our staff, and more than indebted to them for their services to us.

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Teachers are those who instruct; those who lecture on a subject previously mastered; those who test us on this subject only to become frustrated because we haven’t mastered it; those individuals who inhabit classrooms and the intellectual parts of our minds. Yet we would not isolate our teachers in the classroom as instructors in books. They take their place in our yearbook because they are also our instructors in life. A joy in teaching, patience, understanding, wisdom, friendship—their materials; Coker College campus, the world—their classroom. Each brings his own contribution to this classroom of life. Their talents are ours to accept or reject as we will) Many are the rewards for the student who knows his teacher outside as well as inside the classroom! We had heard a lot about college professors before we came to Coker that first year as green little freshmen. Perhaps some of us were prepared for the worst as we went for our first reg- istration. But right away we sensed the friendship extended to us. We had a hint of their personal interest in each of us that was to grow during our years at Coker. College classes were our next major undertaking. Although we liked some courses better than others, we always had a friend behind the desk to be patient with our shortcomings and to help us over the rough spots. There was always time out for an occasional joke and a laugh in class. Sometimes we hoped to get out of some work by getting off the subject. These moments were not as leisurely as we thought, however, for from these interesting “sidetracks” we developed a sound philosophy of life. As the months passed, extra-curricular activities found a big place in our college life. In the life of our teachers, too, these events were important as they gave their time to sponsor classes and organizations. Just how many hours did they spend in the auditorium directing plays and skits? How many hours did it take to get the various publications off to press? How many hours were spent getting public performances of all types —May Day, recitals, lectures, etc——ready for the maximum pleasure of both the students and the college guests? And who but our teachers were our most faithful cheerleaders at athletic events? FIRST ROW: V. Smith, A. Smith, Floyd, Erwin, Grannis, Newell, Haynes, Matthews, Moody, Vaughn, Kelly. SECOND ROW: Mills, Farhner, Ingram, Keuhner, J. Saunders, McClimon, Walker, J. Smith, Singletary, Colbert, J. Reynolds. THIRD ROW: Brumbaugh, Davidson, E. Reynolds, Caldwell, Vail, Schall, C. Sisson. Ee bre OS ee er a ara Rie’ Se No aE Ise S aS Fence atone SBS: es ee Oe

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R. NICKEY BRUMBAUGH (1944), A.B., A.M., M.F.A. Associate Professor of Art A.B., DePauw Unive rsity; A.M., Western Reserve University; Art In- stitute of Chicago; Cleveland School of Art; Butler University ; M.F.A., Ohio University; pupil of Ernest Riene, Charles Burchfield, Paul Sample, and Aaron Bohrod; Curriculum Committee; Publications Com- mittee; Milestone Advisor. JAMES E. COLBERT (1954), B.S., M.B.A. Associate Professor of Business Education B.S., Bowling Green College of Commerce; M.B.A., Denver University ; Montana State College; Mexico City College; Georgia Teachers College; University of Florida; Scholarships Committee; Sophomore Class Ad- visor; Chi Beta Epsilon Advisor; Curriculum Committee. ANITA McCLIMON (1954), B.S., M.S. Assistant Professor of Business Education B.S., Winthrop College; M.S., University of Tennessee; Freshman Ad- visory Committee. KENNETH GEORGE KUEHNER (1945), A.B., A.M., Ph.D. Professor of Education and Psychology A.B., Allegheny College; A.M., University of Pittsburgh; Ph.D., Duke University; Admissions Committee; Ex Officio Assembly Committee ; Curriculum Committee; President’s Advisory Committee; Scholarships Committee; Sohpiades Committee; Student Government (Advisory Board) Committee. ELEN E. MILLS (1940), B.S., A.M. Associate Professor of Education and Psychology B.S., Mary Washington College; A.M., Columbia University; graduate work in Student Personnel Administration, Columbia University; Ad- missions Committee; Ex Officio Concerts, Lectures, and Programs Committe; Ex Officio Curriculum Committee; Freshman Advisory Com- mittee; Orientation Committee; President’s Advisory Committee; Scholarships Committee; Student Government (Advisory Board) Com- mittee. FRENCH HAYNES (1936), A.B., A.M., Ph.D. Professor of English A.B., Meredith College; A.M., Ph.D., Cornell University; Concerts, Lectures, and Programs Committee; Curriculum Committee; Drama Club Advisor. CHARLES ALEXANDER SISSON (1935), A.B., Ph.D. Associate Professor of English A.B., University of Kansas; Ph.D., Stanford University ; Johns Hopkins University ; University of Iowa; Library ommitttee; President’s Ad- visory Committee; Publications Committee; Student Government (Ad- visory Board) Committee; Sigma Tau Delta Advisor; Periscope Ad- visor; Gateway Advisor. HENRIETTA H. SISSON (MRS.) (1937), A.B., A.M. Assistant Professor of English A.B., University of Kansas; A.M., University of Iowa; Orientation Committee; Publication Committee; Freshman Class Advisor. E : i 4 ‘ q : % 4 4 4 5 ; 3 a A % J 4 ; R cise palin ee a PAE LIPO