Colorado College - Nugget Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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ENGLISH Ther is so gret diversite in English . . . A necessary pan ol all our education and knowl- edge, the English language has an overwhelming effect on our lives. Staff members Frank A. Krut ke, chairman, Lewis M. Knapp, Amanda M. Ellis, Neale R. Reinit . and Thomas J. Ross. Missing: Robert M. Ormes, George S. McCue, give their stu- dents a more effective means of expression by giving them greater usage ol the English language. FRENCH Speak in French when you can ' t think ol the English for a thing . . . A second language is ever important in an expand- ing world and French is doubly so as it is also a basis for the English language. Wallace C. Boyce; chairman, Herving Mad- ruga and Gilbert C. Taggart give their students both. 17 GEOLOGY Civilization exists by geologi- cal consent . . . Geology, the science of the structure of the earth, is as old as the earth it- self. By the study of the devel- opment and change of the earth William Fisher; chairman, Rich- ard Pearl, John H. Lewis, and L. Trowbridge Grose give their students a better knowledge of the literal basis of civilization.

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ECONOMICS Political institutions are a superstructure resting on an eco- nomic foundation . . . As a hasis lor knowledge ol other subjects or tor itself, Economies i a vital part of learning in our complex world. To provide the understanding Economics can give is the task of Ray O. Wer- ner, Paul T. Bechtol and Ken neth f. Curran, chairman. 16 EDUCATION The direction in which edu- cation starts a man will deter- mine his future life . . . To show their students how to guide the future of coming gen- erations is the concern of John S. Jordan; chairman, J. Victor Hopper, Margaret C. Saunders and Dwane Collins. ENGINEERING In .1 1 ii we build the w orld unless the builder also grows . . . Engineering, an essential pan in building the um Id, an also build the liws ol those who stud) ii as Professoi fohn ). Kraehenbuehl proves b) his tea hing.

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GERMAN So powerful an influence over the minds ol men . . . can well explain the enduring effect ol a language. In literature, history, or any other field a lan- guage such as German gives new interest and understanding. Instruction in German is pro- vided by Mrs. Elston, Margaret McKen ie, T. (). Brandt, chair- man, and Mrs. Feyock. 18 HISTORY History is an everlasting pos- session, not a prize composition whi h is heard and forgotten . . . A knowledge of history is one of the best parts of basic edu- cation. By knowing history one knows the character and actions of men throughout the ages and cm apply them to their own times. Staff members are Har- vey L, Cat tei; chairman, Bent- le 1 ' .. Gilbert, William R. 1 loc Inn an, Paul I ' . Bernard, .nul Donald P. Greene. MATHEMATICS The m a ( li cm a ti i a n has reached the highest rung on the ladder ol human thought . . . In business, science and many other lields a knowledge of mathematics is a prime requi- site besides being an extremely importanl field in itself. Teach- ing their students this vital sub- jcc t are Wilson Y. Gately, |oseph S, Leech; chairman, Thomas II. Rawles, Margaret M. I lansinan. and Egbert [. Miles.