Hastings College - Bronco Yearbook (Hastings, NE)

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Dr. McCall Mr. Jones College Administration and Faculty D. P. JONES, Treasurer and Bmhiesi Maiuii er — made busier than busy by the Army training program, D. P. still finds time for a friendly smile and chat with students. Boys looking for jobs find him a willing helper. Fond of garden- ing, he found time this year to care for a victory garden with his lively son Jerry. DR. KENNETH A. BROWNE, Rf,i;;s rar, Pro- fessor of joitriialism, ami Military Advisor — Be- sides serving as registrar, Mr. Browne is director of student promotion, faculty advisor of the Col- legian, and overseer of the news bureau. As hob- bies he enjoys photography and gardening — or did, until he planted his grape hyacinth bulbs upside down. DR. WILLIAM A. McCALL, Associate Professor of Reli, ioi! — Makes religion classes interesting by relating stories of his experiences with the Moslems in Syria, loves s ports, and oversees the college library. MR. V. V. MOORE, Credit Mana cr — Furnishes the Collegian with addresses of alumni soldiers, sailors, and marines who enjoy corresponding with him, is a former field man, and can spot a good student at a glance. Mrs. ' cnner Mr. Moore MRS. PEARL HUNTER VEN- NER, Assistant Librarian and Instructor in Normal Revieit ' S — Can look more chic in a new outfit than the most avid reader of Vogue, tries to look cross when quieting students m the library.

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DR. J. W. CRKIGHTON, Pushint of the Col- Icf e — Noted as a scholar on lar Ilastcrn affairs, President Creighton was in demand as a speaker and lecturer, especially on China. Tales of his travels and experiences all over the world made his classes in religion, sociology, and economics fascinating. Deeply interested in the welfare of the college, he wrote to every aliminus now serv- ing Uncle Sam. In January he resigned as head of the college and left for Columbus, Ohio, where he is guest scholar doing research in Far Eastern affairs at Ohio State University. Dr. Creighton DR. FRANK E. WEYER, Dean of the Colle; e — For the third time Dean Weyer is acting president of the college during a change of administration. His duties keep him busy counselling students, holding conferences with the Air Corps officers, attending draft board meetings, and finding teachers for Nebraska superinten- dents. Because of his active interest in all that is connected with the college, he can relate many interesting tales about its development. During his years of service. Dean Weyer has contributed much to the growth and development of the college. DR. ETHEL TILLEY, Dean of Women and Professor of Philosofiby ami Psychology — Was forced to take a sick leave during the winter, but returned at the beginning of the spring quarter to resume her many duties. Miss Tilley observed her annual custom of having tea parties, where she shows her intricately-carved chessmen to fascinated coeds; she also wrote magazine articles in her spare moments. Dr. Weyer Dr. Tilley — 6 —

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Division of Fine Arts MR. HAYF,S M. I-UHR, Di- rcctor of Dijhir iiioi of Mii- sif unci Professor of Voice — Showed deep loyalty to the college by sponsorinj; cam- paign which brought the col- lege S26,000, leads chapel singing in his dignified way, and is a real inspiration to students — especinlU- music majors. MR. HERBERT HORN, hi- stiHctor in Piano anil T woiy — Designated by Mr. Fuhr as a genius, the head of the piano department thrills those who hear him play, rewards stu- dents with the privilege of playing on his newly pur- chased Baldwin. MR. RAYMOND VAUGHT Instructor in Violin — Fond of jazz in its wildest forms, Mr. Vaught nevertheless con- ducts the Hastings Civic Symphony through successful seasons, gives aspiring Pag- aninis a sound classical basis for their future work, and furnishes many an enjoyable program for conscientious chapel-goers. MISS BETTY BAILEY COX, Instructor in Voice — A charming newcomer to the music staff. Miss Cox is much in demand as a soprano soloist, was a member of the percussion section of the symphony orchestra, and told radio audiences of operas and oratorios. MISS DeRUTH SAGE, ]n- struclor in Piano ami Music Theory — Gives music lessons to grade school children. In addition to teaching piano. Miss Sage works on selections for the faculty recital series and spends her spare time in accompanying musical groups on the campus. MR. JAMES M. KING, In- stuctor in Brass, Reeil, and Percussion Instruments — Is called Jimmie by all who know him, saw band decrease in size when many of its members were called to war, rides motor-bike to conserve rubber, arranges music for in- strumental groups. MRS. KATHRYN KEN- NARD VAUGHT, Instruc- tor in ' Cello and Music Theory — Instructor in ' cello, Mrs. Vaught shares with her husband a love for playing in string quartets, shuddered when shoe rationing curtailed her bming of new shoes. MRS HELEN TILDFN, In- structor in Art — wins awards annually for her leadership in Nebraska art, delights in col- lecting posters from the armed forces ' recruiting cen- ters, and gives in when Ring- land boys ask for them to re- decorate their rooms.