Gettysburg College - Spectrum Yearbook (Gettysburg, PA)

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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.

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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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SEATED: Roger Heimer, M.A.: Miltnn L. Stokes, Ph.D.. Head: Philip Johnson, M.A.: George R. Lurkin, M.A. STANDING: Charles H. Glut- felter, Ph.D.: Paul Baird, M.A.: Conway S. Williams, M.S. NOT PM:- 'l'l'REU: Chester Jarvis. M.A. ECONOMICS A background in business administration and economics that teaches theoretical and applied thinking is provided by the Economics Department. Courses are drawn up with the purpose of instructing the student in the fundamentals that guide large scale or localized economic behavior. PHYSICAL EDUCATION The Health and Physical Education Department offers a complete teachers, training program, approved by the Pennsylvania State Department of Education, which is open to both men and women students. Those enrolled in the program must meet all requirements for the lib- eral arts degree in addition to taking all courses re- quired by the department. SEATED: John M. anicsin, M.S.: Henry T. Bream, M.A., Head. STANDING: Clarence E. Bartlmlomew, Ed.D.: Eugene Haas, M.A.: Grace C. Kenny, M.A.: Mrs. Lois Buwers, B.S.; James S. Lentz, A.B. NOT PICTFRED: John W. Shainline. MA. Frank H. Kramer. P11.D.. Head: Lester O. Julinsun. MA. EDUCATION The Education Department functions to prepare the stu- dent for teaching in the high school. Classroom instruction in methods of teaching. including visual education. educa- tional psychology. the history of education. and principles of guidance is supplemented by practice teaching in a local high school during the senior year.