Delta College - Gnosis Yearbook (University Center, MI)

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LORNE P. ADAMS was an English major at the University of Michigan, where he earned his B.A. and M.A. degrees, and now teaches physics and chemistry at Delta. Mr. Adams has taught at Bay City Junior College, Vassar and Port Huron High Schools. Mr. Adams has two sons at Mason, Michigan, and one son in California. His daughter Betsy is a student at Delta, and his daughter Diane attends Bay City Central. Mr. Adams is one of the very few expert fudge makers in Bay City. JEAN S. BORLAND is a native of Saginaw who enjoys travel, and is a member of the business department. She has studied at the U. of Michigan, Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School, and MSU. She has worked as secretary to the business manager of the residence halls at the U. of M., as a personnel secretary at Dow in Midland, and as a teacher in Saginaw High Schools. Miss Borland also has experience in abstract and real estate fields. She spends summers in northern Michigan, and enjoys music. MARJORIE M. CANN, currently directing and teaching mathematics in the improve¬ ment division, earned a B.Sc. at Acadia University, a M.A. at MSU, and her Ph.D. at the U. of M. She has taught in public schools in Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, East Lansing, and at Acadia University. Her interests include music, philosophy, people, and philology. Among Dr. Cann’s many hobbies is golf, and she considers the discovery of Delta an important event in my life.” MR. CHARLES W. CASTILLO of the Speech department received his B.A. and M.A. degrees at the University of Redlands, California. He did post-graduate work at the University of Colorado. He has taught precise diction at Redlands University, crisp articulation at Syracuse University, clear speech at the University of Colorado, and popped impromptu speeches at Bay City J.C. 24

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John H. Brinn, Dean of the College of Community Service, has worked as a news commentator during World War II, a high school teacher and principal, and a college teacher. In his leisure time, Dean Brinn enjoys bowling, reading, camping with his family, and Boy Scout work (he is chairman of a troop committee). But Dean Brinn’s chief interest is the success of Delta College. He is especially devoted to the task of providing educational opportunities for all who need and desire the service which may be appropriately rendered by the College of Community Service.

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LLOYD E. DEVOL served as District Economist for the Office of Price Administra¬ tion and the Office of Price Stabilization, and has also been employed by the Ford Motor Company. His previous teaching experience includes work at Eastern Michigan University, Marietta College and the U. of M., and, just before coming to Delta, at Bay City Junior College. He received an M.A. in economics from Ohio State University and did graduate study at the U. of M. Married and the father of two children, Mr. DeVoPs personal interests include sailing and gardening. LYN V. CONWAY was graduated from Michigan State, from which he received a B.S. and an M.S., and also spent four years on the football team. He has been teaching for twelve years, starting at Bay City Central as assistant football coach in 1950. Commissioned a first Lieutenant in the Army, he was stationed in Augsburg, Germany, and was recreational director of the 109th Infantry. After the war he coached at St. Joseph High in Bay City for one years, and in 1953 moved over to Handy High as assistant football coach. In 1956 he was assigned head basketball coach and head of the Physical Education Department. Mr. Conway has three sons, ages seven, five and two. He enjoys all recreational activities and sports, also good music. LOUIS DOLL of the History department has received his degrees from the University of Michigan, including the A.B., A.M., Ph.D., and A.B.L.S. He also holds a certificate from the Military Intelligence Language School, and an Honorary Ph.D. from Nihon University in Tokyo. After working on the staff at the U. of M., Dr. Doll served from 1942 until 1947 in the Army of Occupation in Japan, until 1950 with the Far Eastern Command, Intelligence Section. Before coming to Delta, Dr. Doll taught history at Bay City J.C. His hobbies are swimming and political and historical plate collecting. Also, he is one of the few people in the area familiar with the Japanese language. PATRICIA DRURY attended Occidental College, where she earned her B.A.; Claremont Graduate School for her M. A.; and has star ed work on a Ph.D. at Vanderbilt University. Her hobbies are photograph and cooking--other interests include the A.C.L.U., music (especially Brubeck and Mahler), and the history of the Hanseatic League and its in¬ fluence on the Reformation. She is possessed by a tomcat, Mr. Smoke. Miss Drury has spoken on food and food customs, and prior to coming to Bay City, taught in Ohio. More interesting than any othe place—and “fascinating” are her comments about Delta.