Fort Hays State University - Reveille Yearbook (Hays, KS)

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• ■ F. H. N. ■ EDWARD E. COLYER A.B., A.M. MATHEMATICS The three great divisions of our subject might be termed the theory, the history, and the pedagogy of Mathematics. By the theory is meant that great body of fundamental concepts of quantity with the principles, laws, and processes which govern quantity. The theory may justly include the practical applications of the various laws and conclusions of Mathematics. By the history is meant the origin and development of the ideas of quantity and the discovery of the laws governing quantity relations. By the pedagogy is meant the proper presentation of the facts and principles of quantity to the mind of the learner. The fundamentals of Mathematics are the first essentials. A knowledge of the history and development of Mathematics adds greatly to the teacher ' s perspective ; such knowledge can be used in the classroom in stimulating thought and arousing enthusiasm. The teacher must possess the power and ability to transfer to the mind of the learner the concepts of Mathematics. ■The student must be guided in discrimination in his thinking, and the habit of arriving at correct conclusions. In the organization of the courses, the department has had in mind these three great divisions attempting to stress each in proportion to its utility. All courses, however, in a large measure exemplify method. Page Twenty

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E. J. MONTAGUE B.S. COMMERCE The three-fold plan on which the Department of Commerce is being- operated is to train commercial teachers for high schools, prepare young men and women for business positions and help the business men by bringing to them, competent counsel on the various problems with which they are con- fronted. The department has grown and changes in the faculty have been made during the- past year. The Telegraph and Railroad Training courses are new features added. Mr. V. C. Johnson, who was brought to the institution to handle this work, is thoroughly competent, having years of successful and practical experience in this field. Broad-minded, public-spirited Christian men and women, thoroughly equipped for community leadership are in demand at big salaries. Men and women with new ideas are needed. These qualifications go only with a good education. Napoleon well said: ' There is a power greater than the power of bayonets, and that is the power of ideas.” Other things being equal, the per- son with the biggest vision makes the greater success. A broad, well-bal- anced education, insures the greatest success. The “grasshopper” idea of education, that- is, of “hopping” in and “hopping” out again in a few months is past. A squash may be grown in one season, but a century is required to grow an oak. Thousands of dollars can be saved for Western Kansas each year if the business men will use better salesmanship and advertising methods. It is estimated that 30 per cent of the business is being taken out of the com- munities by the mail order houses. This is bad for Western Kansas. The business men should have the counsel of the biggest business advisers in the country. Cooperating in securing this service for them is one way the De- partment of Commerce can help Western Kansas. Our job is a big one and our opportunity for service unlimited. Page Nineteen

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JULES M. PIMIENTA LANGUAGE The Language Department of the Fort Hays Normal has made remark- able progress in the past year under the direction of Jules Maurice Pimienta. The department today is known all over the state and the demand for classes in Spanish and French has increased 20 per cent in two years. Mr. Pimienta has an Extension class in Quinter with seventeen enrolled in Spanish; in Russell with fourteen enrolled in both Spanish and French. His students on the campus number about fort} ' in both Spanish and French classes. The department also offers Correspondence courses in French and Spanish, and has a great number enrolled. In two years a few students of Mr. Pimienta have reached that degree of efficiency where they are able to speak the Spanish and French languages, and a number are prepared to hold positions as teachers and correspondents. This department is also prepared to offer courses in Italian whenever the demand is sufficient to justify the organization of such classes. Page Twenty-one