Elms College - Elmata Yearbook (Chicopee, MA)

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Biology As spirited as a comet, and with as spirited a personality, Dr. Gadaire adroitly directs the Biology Department. Conversa- tionally, he turns easily from Freshman Gen- eral Science, (not to mention Senior Bacter- iology and Physiology, nor Junior Embry- ology and Histology) to any affair of the day. It is plain to see that he fosters a high regard for participation in world affairs as v ell as college activities. His relaxed manner and pert occasional diversions in the midst of difficult lectures lighten even the heaviest courses. Charles R. Gadaire, Ph.D. Just as interesting is the Sophomore Anatomy course taught by Sister Margaret James whose feline subjects become famous on campus in mid-December in spite of their rigor mortis. It was with Sister ' s as- sistance that Biology majors learned about the development of the embryo as they patiently awaited the arrival of three baby chicks, born in the incubator of the micro- biology lab. Their zealous propounding of new theories and the constant reminder that the scientist must be insatiably curious and open to discussion at all times have been strongly instilled in each Biology student at the Elms, and shall not be forgotten.

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Sociology Potential workers in the field of So- ciology found the experiences of Father Vincent O ' Connor both interesting and help- ful in this year ' s course. Father O ' Connor, one of the new members of the faculty, specializes In Social Work, Including such phases as casework, group work, and com- munity organization, all necessary and praiseworthy parts of modern society. Sociology courses taught by Sister John Martha Include Introductory Sociol- ogy, which studies man as a social being: Catholic Social Principles, which treats his problems under the light of papal doctrines, and Labor Problems, which concentrates on worker-employer relations. Unfolding before us a panoramic picture of what is happen- ing from day to day in the contemporary social world, the course In Current Social Problems at the same time makes an un- relenting exposure of whatever evils call for remedy in the name of common good. In conjunction with the Sociology de- partment, the Sociology Club on campus Rev. Vincent M. O ' Connor sponsors guest speakers from varied phases of the field of social work. Pictured here Is Father De Pauw, missionary from the Congo, who gave to his audience an Interesting picture of the alleged Dark Continent.

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Chemistry Possessing the efficiency of Frank B. Gilbreth, Mr. O ' Herron, as head of the chemistry department, exhibits a mastery of Inorganic, Qualitative, Quantitative, Or- ganic and Physical Chemistries. Recently, a new Information bureau for graduate study and assistantships was set up by Mr. O ' Herron In order to aid In channelling future-minded seniors Into their particular fields of Interest. Whether in the lecture hall, or presiding over a lab, the genuine composure and quiet manner of our chemistry professor hardly conceals his keen enthusiasm for sports, study and family life. Robert I. O ' Herron A shining, well-supplied stock room complete with the most modern equipment, an active Interest In freshman natural science and physics, and proficiency behind the movie projector, all can be accredited to the efforts of Sister Maria Maurice.