Harding College - Petit Jean Yearbook (Searcy, AR)

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English is fundamental in all professions 0r vocations. This is so well understood at Harding that functional English, Journalism, and Speech are co-ordinated into one over- all department, Few Harding students realize that Dre L. C. Sears, dean of administration and head of the Department at English, is listed in three Who's Who's-those for Writers, tar Scholars, and for Educators of America. At present he is reviSing for publication several chapters of his doctor's dissertation, one chapter of which has already been distributed privately by the University of Chicago, To camplete, or rather to begin, his week, he preaches on Sunday traveling on an aver- age at TZO miles each Sunday. His idea at a perfect day in June is to go fishing! Neil B. Cope, associate professor of English and professor of Journalism is perfectly willing ta tell you all about The Bison of which he has been sponsor since '36. How- even it is only reluctantly that he will admit that he is the official sponsor of the A C. P. A. For the greatest thrill out of his publicity work, he considers the story at Harding's N. Y A. students as tops for the year. Chief of his hobbies is child raisingn right now but photography and gardening are important to him, Mrs. E. R Stapleton-associate professor of English is her title but that hardly be gins to describe her relationship to Harding, As concerns her official position though, she usually teaches Freshman Composition, Business English, and a survey course in English Literature. Though she has served as editor of a newspaper for two years and still likes print- er's ink, she also likes to care for her four-year-old son, Glen Dewey, cook, piece quilts, and play the pianauand even enjoys being for the eighth time the advisor at this Petit Jean with all the headache such a responsibility carries,

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As outlined by Professor B. F. Rhodes, Harding's Department of History is planned to assist young people to appreciate the background of todays problems and to help them formuiate their own place in present day situations? All who have studied under him cherish the name of Puppy Rhodes, He retains Awhet he reads and can begin at almost any point of history and sketch the subsequent events. Since 1905 he has been teaching in Christian schools and devoting much time to evangelistic work. Among the memories he fondly recalls is the fact that George S, Ben- son was once a student under him. Leon Manley' associate professor in the Social Science and English Departments and superintendent of Godden Hall, was Harding's newest faculty member until his departure to become an instructor in novoi aviation for national defense. Popular with his students, he stimulated thought and discussion by his searching ques- tiOns and critical analyses. Noted for his Hello, fellows he was one of the first persons the new student met 05 he started life in Godden Hall. His interests were varied, but he found time to coach the college debate teams to second piece in the State Tournament Every spore moment from his work he spent riding horses.

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To enrich peoples lives through the study of foreign languages, to develop 0 better understanding of foreign culture and peeple, 0nd to improve the knowledge of English are goals set by the Language Department. German and French are taught by Dr. Mary McKittrick who heads the department. A freshman English class is also under her direction. Filled with ambition the accomplished Miss MCKittrick concentrates on a new hobby every year. Shorthond is the present pursuit. Golfing still has the warmest spot in her heart as a spare time activity. Phi Betta Kappa, an honorary scholastic fraternity, and Sigma Kappa Phi, language fraternity, claim her membership. Because she has travelled extensively in eastern United States and Canada and has read much in o variety of fields, she is a fascinating conversoe tionalist. The colorful language of Spain is taught by Miss Fern Holler. First and second year Spanish, Advanced Conversation and Composition, and a Survey of Modern Prose are offered, Since sophomore days in high school Miss Holior has wanted to do something with Spanish. Her tinal ambition is to be an interpreter. Like Miss McKittrick she delights in swinging a golf club and travelling. She has seen ports of Mexico, Canada, and halt the States. Dr. J. N. Armstrong teaches first year Greek. Designed primarily for student preach- ers, it gives a knowiedge of the Biblical language helpful in arriving at the most correct English translation. Besides teaching Greek, Dr. Armstrong acts as Dean of the Bibie. Walk into his cosy living room any day and youire likeiy to find him seated before the open fire, writing on his lap board.