Humboldt State University - Sempervirens Yearbook (Arcata, CA)

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O uxU-ol MISS DAVIES—Petite and very efficient, Miss Davies fills the exacting position of secretary to the President. Between working hours she finds time to get acquainted with students and to enjoy movies, athletic events, and her tea. MR. HICKLIN—Referred to as the Major, he of the polite how-do-you-do and the police dog, is—you're right, Dean Hicklin. Besides being Professor of English and Dean of the Lower Division, Mr. Hicklin is acknowledged by campus wits to be Humboldt's Master Punster. MR. GRAVES- -Librarian, photographer, and author of several books; his color films of college activities are favorites with the Student Body. Every spare moment finds him waxing skies or shooting sunsets. MRS. WOODCOCK -Behind the scenes in every college activity, from football games to formal dances, Mrs. Woodcock ably handles the school finances and directs the preparations necessary for every successful event—a real help to any student executive. MR. G. B. WILSON—A super-athlete (ping-pong champion, horseback rider, and sun-lamp tan), Mr. Wilson has the ability of drawing and holding large Speech classes and coaching ALL dramatic productions to success.

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c Dr. Homer P. Balabanis. Student Bcxiy ad-f viser and economist, has added to his long list of accomplishments the titles of architect and carpenter. On school days, even an appointment may fail to get a student into his £ office, due to the many students already I yym there, but on Saturday or Sunday an inf or-mal conference is easy while he spades in the yard around his new house. Under his A i guidance, economics classes have steadily JIjPAjIJCVj jVIJI gained in attendance, although they have r W come to be known as tough. Memorable among his teachings are his statements that ladies do not smoke in cigarette ads, and that even the best gasoline cannot help his Chevrolet. I

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t I A tnUniAtsicdUi i MRS. CARSTENS—One of the sAool trouble-shooters, a sympathetic listener in tra registrar's office. Mrs. Carstens is a fairy god mother to prospective teachers by way of her handling of the placement service. MR. SCHUSSMAN—It's a long hike down to the Training School to attend Mr. Schussman's classes, but his informal, rambling lectures and ever-ready stories compensate for the discomfort encountered in getting I up and down the hill. MISS CRAIG—In her gym classes, college men and women play grammar school games and like it. Despite Humboldt's weather. Miss Craig has succeeded in arousing interest in golf, hockey, and women's interclass tournaments. , a MISS BALLEW—Texas born, but no languid South- « emer is she who has charmed Humboldt with her slight southern accent and her remarkable command of English. Brimful of energy and new ideas. Miss Ballew is the mother of all the Dorm girls. DR. JENKINS—Be it a broken leg or a sore throat, Doc is always on hand, ready to administer relief. Remember how many times he cheerfully sprinted down out of the bleachers to help some football hero who got punched in the stomach? I