Gettysburg College - Spectrum Yearbook (Gettysburg, PA)

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Bible Department Seated, left to right: M. Scott Moorhead, B.S., M.A., Ph.D.; Richard A. Arms, A.B., PhD. tDepartment Chairmanh Earl E. Ziegler, B.S., M.S. Standing: Albert W. Butteriield, B.S., A.M.; Robert H. Frylinq, A.B., M.S. In this age of technology and automation, we realize more than ever before the importance of a good mathematical background. A slight miscalculation in the development of a missile part or in a scientific measurement could mean its failure. For this reason Gettysburg College is equipped with the facilities to train students to obtain both the practical and abstract knowl- edge which will help them in a vocation re- quiring sound mathematical knowledge. Essential to an understanding of man is the knowledge of his beliefs and aspirations. Through courses involving the history of Chris- tian developments, Biblical doctrines and litera- ture, comparisons of world religions, and growth of Christian education, students are given a fur- ther opportunity for developing a fuller religious perspective and understanding. Of primary im- portance to the study of the Hebrew-Christian tradition is a serious investigation of the Bible. This earnest inquiry examines the Bible both as a document of history dealing With significant occurrences and persons and as a document of faith illustrating the great affirmations of prophe ets, priests, apostles, and evangelists. Spiritual as well as mental and physical growth is essential for the complete develop- ment of the individual. This development gives one greater perspective. It does not terminate after the college years, but continues to grow deeper and richer throughout life. Sealed, left to right: Louis I. Hammann, A.B., B.D.; Harold A. Dunkelberqer. A.B., B.D., PhD. Department Chairmarn; Carey A. Moore, A.B., B.D.; John H. Loose, A.B., B.D. Standing: Robert H. Trone, A.B,, B.D.; Edwin D. Freed, A.B.. B.D., Ph.D.; Robert May. B.S., B.D. Mathematics Department

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English Department Standing. left to right: Richard T. Mara, A.B., M.S., Ph.D. tDepartment Chairmant; Theodore C. Daniels, A.B.; Walter J. Scott, A.B., M.S.; Thomas I. Hendrickson, B.S., M.S., PhD. Seated: I. Richard Haskins, B.S., PhD. Matter and energy, with their properties, changes, and interactions, formulate the foun- dational basis for physics courses offered by the Department of physics headed by Professor Mara. Courses are designed to emphasize ana- lytical reasoning and unifying principles. The expanding program for physics majors has three main objectives: training students in the area of physics for graduate work; preparing students for teaching physics; and strengthening the engineering program of the college. The de- partment provides opportunities for interested students to facilitate their mastery of certain experimental techniques and to increase their understanding of the theory of errors. Among these opportunities are informal discussions among fellow students and the staff, laboratory instruction permitting the student to test given theories, and formal lectures led by professors who provide the students with the latest ma- terial developed in this scientifically-minded world. Many of the values generally associated with a liberal arts education, such as seIf-discovery, an enlargement of sympathy and understanding, greater toleration for others, and growth of the spirit and the imagination, can be obtained in the student's relationship with literature. In read- ing works of various authors, the student is bet- ter able to understand his own feelings and emotions, extending the latter to his relation- ships with his fellow man. English studies train students to express their thoughts correctly and effectively through spo- ken and written language, and to understand the great creative and imaginative minds of our English and American literature. The program in English is excellent preparation for a career in a number of fields, or for graduate study leading to an advanced degree. Front Row. left to right: Ralph D. Lindeman, A.B., A.M., Ph.D.: Francis C. Mason, A.B., A.M., Ph.D.,- Kathrine K. Taylor, A.B.; Jack Locher, A.M.; Barbara K. Stroup, A.B.; Emile O. Schmidt, A.B.. A.Mi; Iames D. Pickering, A.B., AM. Back Row: Ioseph K. Wolfinger, A.B., A.M.; Richard B. Geyer, A.B.A A.M., PhD. Department Chairmani; Mary Margaret Stewart, AAB., Ph.D.; Ralph Flood. M.A.; Sidney G. James, B.A.; Edward I. Baskerville, B.S., A.M. Physics Department 7.2

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The study of biology is concerned with the composition, substance, transformation and properties of all living organisms of the plant and animal kingdom. Emphasis is placed on the cultural values of biological science, the corre- lation of biology With sociology, psychology, anthropology, and paleontology, and the inte- gration of biology with other areas of human life. It also provides the fundamental training for students who plan to enter graduate schools for advanced training in medicine, dentistry, nursing, forestry, laboratory technology, or other professional biological fields. Standing, lei! tq right: Harold M. Messer, A.M., Ph.D.; Neil W. Beach, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.; Robert D. Barnes, B.S., Ph.D.; Trocelia W. Coulter, A.B., A.M.; Rowland E. Logan, A.B., M.S., Ph.D.; Harriet E'. Beach, A.B., M.S.; Earl Bowen, A.B., A.M., PhD. Department Chairmanh William C. Darrah, B.S. Seated: Betty M. Barnes, A.B., A.M.; Helen H. Darrah, B.S., M.S. Chemistry Department Biology Department 24 Seated. left to right: Alex T. Rowland. A.B.. Ph.D.; Calvin E. Schildknecht, B.S., PhD. Department Chairmanh Iohn E. Benson, B.S., M.A., Ph.D..- Glenn S. Wetland, B.S., M.S., PhD. Standing: George C. Farley, A.B., M.A.; Arthur Kelley; Charles A. Sloat, B.S., M.A., PhD, An understanding of the basic principles of chemistry, together with their application and relationships to other fields of learning are the primary aims of the chemistry department. First- hand observations in demonstrations and indi- vidual laboratory experiments offer the student the necessary insights into the basic reasoning behind chemical phenomena. Besides a curricu- lum centered around advanced study in chem- istry, premedical training for majors in chemistry and biology is provided.