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

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W. D. SHEWMAN A.B., A.M PHYSICS The Physics Department was organized in the fall of 1919 by Mr. W. D. Shewman, who was then engaged to take charge of this work. At that time the equipment was very much depleted and the department was handi- capped in its work during the year 1919-1920, both by the lack of room and apparatus. However, through the generous support of the school administra- tion, the fall semester 1920 found the department enlarged by the addition of another room and about fifteen hundred dollars ' worth of neAv apparatus. During the past year the department has had a 50 per cent increase in en- rollment over the previous year. It is the policy of the department to keep abreast of the times by adding new equipment each year and at all times to ofifer standard college courses in Physics. Page Twenty-three .. • 1 9 2 1 a

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ROY RANKIN A.B., A.M. CHEMISTRY The fact that a knowledge of the Science of Chemistry is necessary for a proper understanding of so many of the other sciences is sufficient reason for its study. It is well known that this branch of science is fundamental for Physics, Botany and Geology, but when one considers that the arts have to do directly with every-day living, such as eating, drinking and breathing — all of which may be prosaic enough in their way — it becomes evident that the foundation study here also is a knowledge of the composition of the sub- stances immediately surrounding us. Such a knowledge is found in Chem- istry. The Chemistry Department means to be practical, if nothing else. For this reason, most of the students studying chemistry are those pursuing vo- cational courses. The department is frequently called upon to make com- mercial analyses for technical or legal purposes. Bacteriology, one of the newer sciences, though a biological science, is closely related to Chemistry. Students are advised to study Chemistry before taking up this subject. The general course is recommended for all students, as it is fundamental in pro blems of health, food preparation and agriculture. Page Twenty-two

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■ F. H. N. GEORGIA WOOTON-ROBERTS FINE ARTS Cheerful homes— cheerful people is the slogan of the Fine Arts Depart- ment, and it is trying to make it a reality. The work in color and design is planned to work up definitely to the problem of home decoration. Not more money, but more taste used in ere- ating a lovely home. The class will furnish two rooms for Festival Week, making all the ac- cessories from common things. The Commercial Class received two prizes in a state contest, as well as being valuable on the campus, proving that art is not only cultural but also remunerative. P age Twenty-four 0 1921 ■ ■ ■ ■ 1