Longwood College - Virginian Yearbook (Farmville, VA)

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Mary E. Peck, B. S., M. S., Asso- ciate Professor of History and Social Sciences, using up - to - date methods, gives students a background of past history on which to base their judg- ment of present-day events. M. Boyd Coyner, B. A., M. A., Professor of Education, besides teach- mg classroom psychology, finds time to be an excellent Junior class adviser. Loved by Imle children and popula with all students, Alice E. Carte, B. S., M. A., Supervisor of Gramma Grades, Campus Training School, ha gained friendships by her amiable per sonality. With an extensive knowledg ences, Edith Stevens, M. A., Ph. D., Associate Professor of Biology, teaches her classes in such an interesting way that she gains the whole-hearted atten- tion of her students. With an artistic temperament and sweetness of character, Lucile Jennings, B. S., M. S., Associate Professor of English, gives time and talent to her classes and to the Farmvillc Quarterly RevieJv. Products of the keen mind of Fran- cis B. Simkins, B. A., M. A., Ph. D.. Associate Professor of History and Social Sciences, are South Carolina during Reconstruction, ' The Tillman Movement in South Carolina, and The Women of the Confederacy. Bessie H. Jeter, B. S., M. A., Asso- ciate Professor of Home Economics, gives to students an excellent practical background on which to base their studies here, their teaching of the sub- ject, or further research in dietetics. Willie R. McKee, R. N., Resident Nurse, always in spotless white, effi- ciently attends to her duties with a brisk and stimulating manner. Tirelessly, Maud K. Talia- ferro. Postmistress, has served this school many years and has taken a definite and personal in- terest in every one of us. Otiie Craddock, B. A., Assis- tant Professor of Fine and Ap- plied Arts, is responsible for the expansion of FarmviUe ' s com- mercial department and gives thorough instruction in the art of penmanship. Adviser of The Virginian, manager of college activities from making schedules to mak- ing commencement lines, T. A. McCorkle, B. A., M. S., Pro- fessor of Chemistry and Phys- ics, never seems too hurried to help anyone or to be an expert science teacher. An authority on student teach- ing, Bessie Gordon Jones, B. S., M. A., Supervisor, Rice Rural Training School, has the won- derful quality of inspiring a student to do her best work. Our newest faculty member. Elizabeth Hutt, B. S., M. A., Assistant Professor of Modern Languages, has already made for herself a place in our col- lege.

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Estelle Smithey, B. A., Professor of Modern Languages, imparted to her students a clearer and broader outlook on living and was never without the cheery Bon jour, mademoiselle, so characlerislic of her life. G. W. Jeffers, B. S., M. A.. Pn fessor of Biology, makes every cla keenly inte resting by his quick w sense of humor, and understanding pe sonality. Georgiana E. Stephenson, B. S,. M. A., Supervisor, Worsham Rural Training School, gives unsparingly of lime and effort to every phase of the leacher-traming work. Grace E. Mix, B. S., M. A.. Assis- tant Principal Campus Training School. Supervisor of Kindergarten, finds the utmost enjoyment in her companionship with little children, her sympathetic understanding of child life winning the love of all. WinnI, = V. Hiner, Treasurer, corn- Mr ;. Annie F. Shelton, Dietitian, Leon E. Bell, B. A., M. A., Asso- bines her capable management of funds has a fondness for doing ni :e things to ciate Professor of Education, a scholar with a li ively interest in college activ- make folks happy, and for answering of the old type, has, since his arrival in ities. our wi ishes. Farmville, made his chief hobby Greek philosophy. Grace B. Moran, B. S., M. A., As- )ciate Professor of Geography, is wide wake to all life, from international roblems to the minutiae of nature. Katherine Tupper, B. S., M. A., Professor of Home Ec- onomics, is characterized by her immaculateness and style. Her charming manner of getting things done thoroughly and well has given impetus to the rising success of Farmville ' s Home Ec. Department. •Died Marrli 1, 1033. Mary Nichols, B. S., M. S., Assistant Professor of EnglisS, with a twinkle of humor and a dash of spontaneity, finds time to add much to the Alumnae Association as its president. J. M. Grainger. B.A.,IVI.A.. Professor of English, has a true appreciation for literature and fine arts and is invaluable as a faculty adviser of the Farmville Quarterly Review. Mary Clay Hiner. B. S., M. A.. Professor of English, is known for the shii of her character tributed endless go lege during her here. img sweetness ind has con- ad to the col- loval service Sybil Henry. B. A.. M. A., Supervisor. Second Grade. Cam- pus Training School, with her open frankness and practical manner, helps student teachers to get at the vital quirks and problems of teaching.

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Records of students, new and old, in her care, Virgllia I. Bugg, Registrar, with a pleasing, but methodical way of going about her many duties, has be- come an Integral part of the college. Alfred H Stuck Piofessor of Mu sic, combining a vast knowledge of hi art with an unusual ability in train others, has brought the College Ch and Choral Club to their present height of success. Possessing a wealth of knowledge as well as an understanding of her pupils, ing Stella B. Taylor, B. A., M. A., Assis- tant Professor of English, is a beloved and respected member of the faculty. unexc and her led de. Car ry B. H ling ad knowledge of child sympathetic manner be- sition has brought un- s Supervisor of First Traming School, to B. S.. M. A. Hers is a spirit fired with vitality — giving much of time and energy as coach and adviser of the Dramatic Club, Leola Wheeler, B. A., M. A., Professor of Reading and Dramatics, has brought this organization into state- wide prominence. A familiar fr Samuel M. H. Associate Professor become a friend of are constantly amuj fire sense of humor :]uenter of the campus. ton, B. A., M. A., ior of Education, has lany students, who d by his rapid- Undeviating loyalty and service char- acterizes Lila London, B. S., M. A., Professor of Mathematics. A wealth of wisdom colored by a bright tone of friendliness has brought Wilhelmina London, B. S.. M. A., popularity as Associate Professor of English. Beloved by students old and new is Raymond Holliday French, B. S., M. S., Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Physics — friend of every stu- dent, classman preeminent! Unexcelled patience and un- derstanding of her pupils have won respect and admiration from members of the student body for Assistant Professor of English Nancy Foster, B. A., M. A. A warm smile for everyone characterizes the charming cor- diality of Lisabeth Purdom, B. Mus., Assistant Professor of Music. .A brisk efficiency together with a sincerity of purpose and depth of understanding gives to Carolyn Cogbill. B. S., M. .A., Principal of Campus Traimng School, those qualities indispen- sable to a true leader in educa- tion. Mary Barlow. B. S., M. A., Professor of Physical and Health Education, has, by years of unselfish and loyal service, given to the college an invalu- able contribution in her improve- ments of the Physical Educa- tion Department.