Emporia State University - Sunflower Yearbook (Emporia, KS)

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Department of Teacher Training All the world's a stage 'F i li and each man in his time plays many parts. So it is with one of the stars at the Normal, Dr. Herbert G. Lull. For twenty-two years Dr. Lull has been in the teaching profession, as high school principal, superintendent of schools, professor of education, and director of training schools. Nor is he the dilettante which this might imply. Along with his work in Michigan, Washington and Kan- sas schools, Dr. Lull has kept up his own professional develop- ment. In 1898 he took a two-year certificate from the Ypsi- lanti Normalg in 1904, an A. B. from the University of Mich- igang in 1911, an A. M. from the University of Washingtong . and in 1912, the year in which he took the Ph. D. from the Herbmciun University of California, he received the honorary degree ,,--.....,,....... -.- ,.,, s., of M. Pd. from Michigan State Normal College. In the last twelve years, Dr. Lull has contributed thirty-four significant professional articles, with a broad catholicity of subject matter, to the educational journals of the country. His book, The Redirection of High School Instruction, is to be out shortly. from Lippincott's. Students newly enrolled, or extraordinarily shy, are rather overwhelmed by Dr. Lull's crusty exterior. Icy chills-b-r-r-r-rl race up their spines, congeal their brains, and freeze the brilliant words they are about to utter. But in time they recognize the humanness of the man, admiration for his power and genuineness supplants the fear that has gripped them, and they recognize, as does the Normal at large, that we have here a four-square man of whom we are justly proud. School of Public Speaking and Expression When we wonder who, and attempt to satisfy our curiosity by searching for the source of inspiration for a large part of our school activities which make campus life enjoyable and worth while, we find that it narrows down to one man, Pro- fessor F. L. Gilson, Dean of the School of Public Speaking and Expression. He is drawn upon from the kindergarten to the senior college for his valuable suggestion and criticism in dramatic work. His advice is valued above that of all others in put- ting on such stunts as Penny Arcades, as well as such plays as The Servant in the House and As You Like It. He is a strong booster for K. S. N. not only on the campus but l a out over the state, where the school is well represented by the Gilson Players. Professor Gilson holds a high place in the affections of his students and the student body at large. He is a man of even poise and dignity, of liberal views which he attempts to impose upon no oneg a patient, sympathetic, and enthusiastic teacherg and a practical artist. The stage is his canvass, he paints his picture with beautiful lighting effects, and his characters are real. He is an artist in the interpretation of human nature. He loves his work and according to his poem, Satis Est, is contented to be a school teacher, and truly he is a real teacher. Professor Gilson is a graduate from Cumnock School of Oratory, Chicago, Ill., and is recognized throughout Kansas as an authority in his line of work. Franklin L. Gilson 30

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Department of Educational Administration ' Once in a great while we find a person who has rare ability to stimulate our minds, to make us think. Mr. Caroth- ers is a man of this type. In private conversation or in classroom discussion, when Mr. Carothers leans back in his chair, fixes his eyes on the ceiling, and proceeds to extract ideas therefrom, students listen eagerly, for they know they are getting something of exceptional value from one who is a recognized intellectual leader. Mr. Carothers has written a text book, Teaching of Thrift and Conservation, which is now being published. During the past year he has contributed to the Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, and has had an article included in the book, Democracy in Reconstruction. In recognition of his literary productions he has been elected as a member of the Kansas Authors' William H. Carothers Club. During the school year of 1918-19, Mr. Carothers was in Washington, D. C., where he was the director of the National School Thrift Campaign. In 1912-13 he was one of the State High School Inspectors for Kansas. At present he is the head of the de- partment of Educational Administration. This year Mr. Carothers was offered a fellowship at Columbia University, which he refused in order to continue his work at the Normal. He holds the A. B. degree from the University of Kansas, and M. A. from the University of Chicago. Department of Agriculture Prof, Phipps, as the boys call him, is head of the de- partment of Agriculture. As such he comes in contact with most of the men of the school and his friendly suggestions and advice have helped many a boy over the rough places in his career at the Normal. He takes a strong personal in- terest in athletics, uses his influence to persuade athletes to come here to school and to keep them here, and is always available to fill a vacancy in the coaching staff. To Mr. Phipps is due the credit for most of the beautv of the reconstructed Normal campus. The sunken garden was his idea and the arrangement of flower beds and trees is left to his judgment. He conceived the idea of planting trees as memorials to our war heroes and it was at his sug- gestion that groups of trees were dedicated to the memories Charles R-Phinpe of McKinley Pratt and Frank Rostetter. Mr. Phipps is a member of the Emporia Chamber of Commerce and takes an ac- tive part in its affairs. He promotes county institutes and stock shows and is a great booster for progressive agriculture, both in this county and in other parts of the state. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois with a B. S. degree and by extensive reading and research has kept abreast with all that is new and worth while in culture. agri- 29

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School of Music . The students of the Kansas State Normal and the citizens ol' Emporia are extremely fortunate in having an opportun- ity to attend some of the first-class theatrical entertainments. Frank A. Beach, Dean of the School of Music, as chairman of the Normal Artists' and Lecture Course, is the man who is responsible, for bringing this talent to Emporia. Mr. Beach, who is an artist himself, believes in giving Emporia the best talent of the country. Mr. Beach is well known throughout the State of Kansas. Those who are in any way interested in music know that this year closes his presidency of the State Music Teachers' Association. He is largely responsible for the important functions in which this organization has served the educa- T tional work of the state. They also know that it is through Frank A4 Beach his efforts and untiring work that seven annual all-Kansas Music Contests have been held at the Kansas State Normal School. Those who are not directly interested in-music know Mr. Beach through his Kansas State Normal Glee Club, which has been enthusiastically received wherever it has gone. He has lived up to his reputation for originality in the new features which he has for the last two seasons added to the Glee Club Concert. Mr. Beach is known and loved by all students of the Kansas State Normal School, for his ever willing service. He is never too busy to talk to the studentsg he is always willing to help, and always has a friendly smile for everyone. He is known as the man who works in the interest of public service and not for mere profit. Department of Mathematics , If you are wanting a good audience to listen to your latest story, go to Dr. Lindquist, for there you will find an inexhaustible supply of hearty, spontaneous laughs that go with the keenest appreciation of fun. Just pack up your troubles in your old kit bag and take them to Dr. Lindquist, and presto! they are a good joke on yourself and you rather enjoy them. He has a large vocabulary but the word bore has no place in it. Oh, he has heard of it, no doubt, but he doesn't really know it because he doesn't look at life that way. That is why mathematics does not bore him. He likes it, as is attested by the snap and good will he carries to his mathematics classes, and he does not intend to intrust his knowledge of the subject to anything as transient and un- reliable as the memories of his students. He has written a college text book, Modern Arithmetic Methods Problems, which is used as a State Reading Circle book. and a series of three books on Junior High School Mathematics for the seventh, eighth and ninth grades. While teaching mathematics in the Michigan University School of Engineering, he developed Teach- ing of Mathematics to Students of Engineering. This is the sixth year that Dr. Lindquist has been at K. S. N. He holds an A. B. degree from Lombard College, an M. S. from Northwestern University, and a Ph. D. from the University of Chicago. He is a member of the Mathematical Association of America. Theodore Lindquist 3l