Colorado College - Nugget Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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CJV Ike PIKEX PEAK NUGGET rsj i m e: rsi HUNDRED T M I (=5 T V U Department of Classical Languages Headed by Dr. Herbert Mierow, the M. C. Gile Memorial professor, the Department of Classical Languages occupies a pre-eminent position, for it was the ancient Greeks and Romans who laid the foundations of our modern culture. President C. C. Mierow maintains an active interest in this, his field. Each year at Commencement the members of the department ' s two social organizations, Eta Sigma Phi and the Classical Club, offer a Greek play in English, one of the most beautiful of Colorado College traditions. In addition to the purely translational courses, courses are offered in Roman private life, ancient history, and Greek drama in English. Prof. Mierow A Department of Business Another highly successful year for the Judson M. Bemis Department of Business Administration and Bank- ing draws to a close. Professor A. P. R. Drucker, who was away on leave of absence last year, again heads this department. R. P. Swan, who has entered the industrial field, has been replaced the second semester by W. F. Earle. Following its custom of presenting industry in action to the students by visits to industrial plants, several interesting trips were arranged this year. The courses in economics and sociology have like- wise been well received by many students who realize the advantages of a practical business education. Dean Drucker Robert S. Ellis Ph. D., Clark Psychology Aubrey W. Goodenough Ph. D., Iowa English Florence M. Harmon M. A., Columbia French and German Ralph J. Gilmore Ph. D., Cornell Biology Dorothy M. Graves A. B., Colorado College Romance Languages 25

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GGET e: e: m IRT Y -u Department of Philosophy and Psychology To plumb the inner depths of the unfathomed mental heritage of man, the sciences of philosophy and psychology have sprung up; and in the courses offered by this de- partment, under the instruction of Professors Wilm and Ellis, the student finds a wealth of new viewpoints, and a broader outlook upon the many problems which are as yet unsolved. One of these problems on which students in the de- partment are working is the study of mental growth, and it is hoped that within the next few years Colorado College can present a workable solution to the scientific world. Ill Prof. Wilm 3 . S Coburn Library Death has removed from our midst one of the most loved and oldest members of the entire faculty, Mr. Manly D. Ormes. A friend to all, students, faculty, and townspeople, he merited indeed the confidence and esteem accorded him. Better fitted for the position than any other living person, Miss Louise Kampf, Dr. Ormes ' assistant for the past few years, has been appointed Librarian and is discharging the duties of the office in the highly capable manner which has always characterized her work. The most recent gift to Coburn Library is an excellent private collection of books and music, bequeathed it by the late Leslie Skelton. Albert H. Daehler A. P. R. Drucker A. B., Illinois A. M., Chicago English Business Frank W. Douglas Ph. D., Cornell Chemistry Amanda M. Ellis A. M., Iowa English William F. Earle M. B. A., Harvard Business 24

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Department of Chemistry During this scholastic year the Chemistry Depart- ment has probably installed more new pieces of laboratory equipment than any other science department. Out- standing among these are: a hydrogen-sulphide generating apparatus, a reflectoscope, two new pyrometers, and electrical apparatus for the Physical Chemistry laboratory, besides equipment for use in the general laboratory. Several research problems are occupying the atten- tion of majors and instructors in this field, notably those concerning reduction of ores by means of platinum, low tem- perature carbonization of coal gas from fuel in this region, and the manufacture of gas. The latter experiment is being carried on in conjunction with the City Gas Department. Prof. Douglas Department of Physics The Physics Department, under the supervision of Professor Boucher is entirely in keeping with the forward looking policies of the College. During the last ten years, thirty-five or forty students have graduated with a major in the Department of Physics and Electrical Engineering. Of this number, twenty-six have done at least one year ' s graduate work in physics, and there are at the present time fourteen men and women pursuing graduate courses in seven of the larger universities. The prospects are favorable that all those who graduate this June will be placed either in teaching fellowships or in industrial positions. P rof. Boucher Rebekah M. Hartness A. M., Columbia French and German Catherine Hood M., Colorado College Mathematics Charlie B. Hershey Ed. D., Harvard Education I. Allen Kette A. M., Missouri Geology Charles T. Latimer A. M., Chicago Romance Languages 26