Hastings College - Bronco Yearbook (Hastings, NE)

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Division of Languages DR. C I A R A AI.TMAN, ' (o rwm- of Curiiiiin — Pro- iniiic. tlic college radio pro- grams, proves her versatility bv tcachint; in fields other than her own — this year psvcholoi y, sociology, and so- cial science. MISS JANIiT L. CARPF.N- n-R, Professor of Eiii;Us — Books, keys, gradebook, as- signments, and white hand- kerchief are as characteristic as her apt remarks, which arc alwavs followed by a sly wink and a chuckle. Miss Car- penter favors Army regula- tions which require soldiers to sit upright with both feet on floor. DR. JOSEPH A. DREPS, Professor of French a u d Sfianish — Is fond of yellow neckties held in place by a daisy tie pin, admonishes stu- dents for fuzzy thinking, told chapel-goers about the St. Bernard monastery. MI.SS i:i.lZABi;i ' ll BOWEN, Asso( iii e Professor of l:ii lisb — Teaches Shakespeare so that students love it, loyally sup- ports Bronco athletic contests, encourages students to express their own opinions about things thev read. MLSS EUNICE CHAPMAN, Associate Professor of Eivj lisl) — Rides her victory bicycle, keeps house with her sister, collects chinaware, enjoys be- ing a friend of college girls. War emergencies added an Army English class and a po- sition in the CAA office to her duties, which already in- cluded being Bronco advisor. MR. DAVID M. GRANT, Assistant Professor of Speech — Maintains a calm and lei- surelv manner despite a busy schedule, delights in the ex- ploits of small daughter Ciracie, coaches winning de- bate teams. 9 —

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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.

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Division of Mathematics and Science OR. VERNON B. FLE- I I ARTY, Professor of Chem- istry — Helps prepare students for vital war positions by le.icliing them basic truths in chemistry, pedals a red bi- cycle to and from his home, always has a story to tell ac- (luaintances. DR. E. H. HADLOCK, Asso- ■iatc Professor of Matheinalirs — Interrupts explanations of involved mathematical prob- lems with a drawled Is that clear? always speaks softly, and when worried wears a distressed frown. MR. JOHN M. MOULTON, Associate Professor of Bioloy y — Teaches geography to the Air Crew men, shows the nurses and pre-medics how to operate on the earthworm, dogfish, and cats. Mr. Moul- ton scared students in a chap- el talk telling how to build up resistance against Spanish intlucnza. MISS l-UNICE CHRISTEN- SON, liistriictor in Home I ' .coiioiiiirs — As conscientious house mother of Taylor girls. Miss Christenson saw her flock increase when girls were moved to her dormitory from Alexander Hall. As home economics instructor she teaches girls the art of home- making. DR. HARRY R. JAMES, Professor of Physics — Can readily be listed among the busiest men on the campus, served as CPT coordinator, has so many physics students that he had to enlarge the physics laboratory. MR. R. M. McDILL, Profes- sor of Mathematics — Teaches regular students and Air Crew men the fundamentals of mathematics, with a little philosophy thrown in; takes pride in the work math alum- ni are doing. MR. WALTER J. KENT, Professor of Bioloi y and Gc- o oijv — Supplies local ammu- nition depot with daily weather report, is forbidden by government to print local weather reports, enjoys work- ing in the museum. MISS ANGELINE WOOD. Professor of Home Economics — Is a constant worker for the Red Cross, teaches first aid classes, acts as chief air raid warden for the campus, helps prospective homemakers and home economics teachers work out balanced diets des- pite rationing. — 10 —