Gettysburg College - Spectrum Yearbook (Gettysburg, PA)

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SEATED: James Pickering, M.A.; Katherine K. Taylor, A.B.; Joseph K. Wulflnger, M.A. STANDING: William Ceyer, Ph.D.; Robert Held, A.B.: Ralph Lindeman, M.A.; Harry F. Bolich, M.A. MISSING FROM PICTI'RE: Mrs. Lois Snook, AB. ENGLISH The English Department aims to instruct the student in using his own language with greater accuracy, as well as to develop his appreciation of great literature. Believing that these abilities are an asset in any field, the department offers courses in fundamental English as well as in those stressing important literary works. HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE Courses in the History Department attempt to im- press upon the student the importance of history as an influence on future events, as well as a record of past civilizations. Designed to familiarize the student with our coun- try,s political framework, the Political Science Depart- ment Offers courses in preparation for responsible citi- zenship. SEATED: Robert Furtenbaugh, Ph.D., Head, History Department. STANDING: Chester E. Jarvis, M.A., Political Science Department; Basil Crapster, Ph.D.: Robert L. Bloom, Ph.D.; Charles H. Clat- felter, Ph.D. MISSING FROM PICTURE: Philip Johnson, M.A., Po- litical Science Department. SEATED: Herbert G. Hamme. M.A.: Albert Buchmun. Ph.D.. Head: William Sanborn. Dr. de l'Universite: William D. Hartshnrne. NLA. STANDING: Angel Franco, Ph.D.: Sigrid L. Lohnhcrger. M.A.: Cuillermn Burrigu. 3.5. ROMANCE LANGUAGES By teaching the Students great works of French and Spanish literature as well as fundamental grammar courses. the Romance Languages Department attempts to encourage self-expression, which in turn provides a fuller understand- ing of. and appreciation for. human values.

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Earl E. Ziegler, M.S.: Rivhurd A. Arms. Ph.D.. Head. MATHEMATICS The Mathematics Department strives to furnish the student with a firm foundation in mathematics. not just for its own sake or for the sake of advanced study. but as an aid to the understanding of the science and as a basis for teaching. The department offers a wide variety of courses. Jack Corbin, 8.5.: Howard C. Long, Ph.D., Head; Richard T. Mara, Ph.D.; Theodore C. Daniels. MS. PHYSICS Courses in the Physics Department are intended to introduce methods of objective thinking and laboratory experimentation. to relate principles of physiCS to problems of the contemporary world. to correlate prin- ciples 0f the science with the related sciences. and to prepare students for graduate work. SOCIOLOGY AND PHILOSOPHY The study of the form. institutions. and functions of, human groups living together is the concern of the Sociology Department. Instruction in the classroom is supplemented with field work. The Philosophy Department attempts to teach the student to investigate the facts and principles of reality and of human nature and conduct. Norman E. Richardson, Jr., Ph.D., Head, Department of Philusuphy: Richard Schuhart, M.A.; M. Esther Bless, Ph.D.. Head, Depart- ment of Sociology and Social Work; Heinz Langerhans, Ph.D.

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W. Frederick Shaffer. Ph.D.. Head Jnhn C. Glenn. Pl1.D.. Head Creek Department Latin Department GREEK AND LATIN A wide variety of courses is offered by the Creek Department to provide the student with a knowledge of the language. literature, and history of ancient Greek civilization. Courses offered by the Latin Department include those in Roman history and philosophy as well as in the classic works. SEATED: Mrs. Ilse Langerhans; Martha H. Storek,-Ph.D.. STAND- ING: William K. Sundemeyer, Ph.D., Head; Frederick C. Ahrens, PhD. GERMAN Members of the German Department try to develop the ability of the student to read, write, and speak German. In addition to elementary and intermediate courses in the German language, practice is given in composition. conversation. and in the interpretation of works. BIBLE The Bible Department endeavors to give the studerttya better literary, historical, and religious appreciation of the Bible. Courses are designed to amplify relations and connections of historical concern and to apply moral and ethical standards. Comparisons are made between Christianity and other religions. SEATED: William C. Waltemeyer. Ph.D., Head: Harold A. Dunkel- herger. PhD, STANDING: Cary Moore, A.B.; Edwin Freed, B.D.