Longwood College - Virginian Yearbook (Farmville, VA)

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Edgar Johnson B. S., B. D. Assistant Professor of Education Merle Landrum B. S., M. A. Professor of Business Education Edna Bolick B. S. Instructor in Hom Economics Carolyn Cogbill B. S., M. A. Associate Professor of Education and Principal of Elcnentarv School Sibyl Henry B. A., M. A. Supen ' isor of Second Grade Elemenlarn School Mary B. Haynes B. S., M. A. Supervisor of First Grade Elementarv School Alice E. Carter B. S., M. A. Supervisor of Sixth Grade Elementarv School Georgie Norris B. S., M. A. Supervisor of Fourth Grade Elementary School member Mr. Barnes and all those references? We loved ever y class with Dr. Walmsley, and especially the philosophical advice that v ' ent with them. The ten rules for living he gave us as freshmen have been inspiring and practical. Mrs. Martin, with her char- acteristic hurry and bustle, has helped us speed along in English grammar, or in Spanish declensions. The French Department welcomed Miss Draper, who re- turned after two years ' study in France. We ' ve spent many an afternoon in the out-of-doors with Miss Moran, absorbed in nature study, and then learned from Miss Waters the principles of climates and weather-belts. We ' ve long since learned to re- spect and value Miss Iler ' s lessons in sportsmanship, her invaluable advice, and her inspiration toward a greater school spirit.

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ture, and caused the reading of it to be as pleasant as (in the case of some of us) it used to be dreadful. We ' ve browsed through English literature with Miss Nichols, and enjoyed the wit and vivacity of her teaching, while Miss Jennings, when we finally got down to work, really made the American Clas- sics live for us. As freshmen, we labored painfully with Miss Foster over the rules of grammar, and then came back to enjoy and appreciate the novel course. Miss Hiner ' s warm smile has encouraged us in many an English class. All that we know about the Roosevelt adminis- tration, the old South, or the most recent bill before the House, we owe to Dr. Simpkins. His has been a liberalizing influence. Miss Peck saw us through the History of Western Civilization admirably; re- Mary Barlow B. S., M. A. Professor of Physical and Health Education Louise Robertson FiTZPATRICK B. S., M. A. Assistant Professor of Ph ' sical Education Leola Wheeler B. A., M. A. Professor of Reading and Dramatics Carrie B. Taliaferro B. S., M. A. Professor of Mathematics Alfred H. Strick Professor of Music LiSABETH PuRDOM B. Mus. Assistant Professor of Music Ottie Craddock B. A. Assistant Professor of Fine and Applied Arts Leon E. Bell B. A., M. A. Associate Professor of Education

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Mary Clay Hiner B. A., M. A. Professor of English Nancy Foster B. A., M. A. Assistanl Professor of English Miss J eter, the mainstay of the home ec. majors, overlooked our clumsy attempts at apple pie, and managed to rectify our mistakes. Frequent trips to Richmond have furnished Miss Tupper adequate suggestions and advice for us. In the field of music, our year has been successful, with an impressive re- cital in March by our choirs, under the direction of Annie F. Shelton Dietitian Willie R. McKee, R.N. Resident Nurse Mr. Strick. Mrs. Fitzpatrick, with tireless energy and initiative, has assisted with numerous programs, particularly that for May Day. Miss Wheeler taught us to be on our toes mentally and physically, in class and on stage. No one knows better than we what that shout of My darling child! means. In January, 1940, occurred an event unprece- Jean M. Martin M. D. Resident Physician