Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Oak Yearbook / INSTANO Yearbook (Indiana, PA)

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?i Science The Science Department, well aware of the increasing importance of science as it contributes to the security. economic well being, and health of the nation is preparing teachers to impart a basic knowledge of this vital field to future generations. Seated: Sollberger, Bell, Dr. Smyth, Head of Department, Dimit, Brenneman. Standing: lams, Hitchcock, Emmert. Physical Education The Physical Education Depart- ment offers a wide scope of activities to the students of ISTC. Basketball, volleyball, softball, football, soccer, swimming, wrestling, tennis, and field hockey are all available to those men and women who do not compete in varsity sports. Seated: Rumley, Ober, Ellenberger, Hamlv len. Standing: Mr. Miller. Head of Depart- ment. Timmons. Shaeffer. Library With Indiana ' s increased enroll- ment, the Library has really been kept busy. The increased circulation of magazines and the constant addition of new books to the stacks helps to meet the needs of both students and faculty. Pignani. Littlefield, Ridenour, Dr. Ritter, Head of Department.

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English and Speech The Department offers basic courses in composition, speech and literature. English and Speech electives are designed to meet the needs of spec- ialists preparing to teach as well as to those students merely seeking personal improvement or enjoyment. Seated: Macdonald. Perkins. Norton . Boardman. Standing: Jones. Ensley. Dr. Stab- ley. Head of Department, Meconnahey, Cook. Language The primary object of the Lan- guage Department, preparing teachers of Spanish and French, is supplemented with the imparting of a knowledge of the customs and habits native to the peoples from whence these languages have come. Dr. Edward Beighler, Head of Department. Geography Firm in the belief that wars are born in the minds of men and that ... in the minds of men those ideas which foster peace through understand- ing of each others ways must be planted, the Geography Department strives to impart this understanding to students in the fields of Elementary, Business, and Secondary Education. Zink. Mr. L. C. Davi.s, Head of Department.

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Mathematics Students in the Mathematics De- partment receive complete familiariza- tion with subject matter and methods of teaching mathematics, as well as a study of prospective pupils through observation in the laboratory school, projects with child groups, and visits to the local Teen Age Club. Schncll, Miss Mahachek, Head of Department. Education The Education Department sup- plements its courses in education and psychology with a testing and guid- ance program as its part in the prepa- ration of students for the teaching profession. Seated: Chew, Mr. Beard, Head of De- partment, Camp. Standing: Risheberger, J. Davis, Strong. G. P. Davis. Social Studies The Social Studies, having taken on a new importance in the post-war world, are a source of increased inter- est. This department, which reaches every student, emphasises the evolution of human progress and stresses the im- portance of current events. Hall. John.son. Beldcn, Mr. Whitmyrc Head of Department. Wallace.