Longwood College - Virginian Yearbook (Farmville, VA)

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grouped under four heads: Education, Philosophy, Psychology, and Directed Teaching. The Education courses involve a study of the historical background of current principles and practices in the schools, both elementary and secondary; teaching as a profession, including professional ethics; and observation in the college training schools. A special course is offered in audio ' visual education, in which the students learn to manipulate moving picture machines. Classes in philosophy are concerned primarily with the types of philosophic thought, the history of philosophy from the age of the Greeks to modern times, and the philosophy of education with special emphasis on the historical evolution of modern theories of education. A psychological outlook is promoted with courses in principles and methods em ' ployed in this field, application of psychol ' ogy to problems in business and industry as well as the professions, and modern psycho- logical theories. Teaching under competent supervision in one of the training schools provides valu ' able experience for the future student mem- bers of the teaching profession. HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE ii ' N all history and social science classes conscious attention was given to the fact that we not only are fight ' a global war, but are hving in a global world. Constant emphasis was placed on the understanding of the obligations that go with the privileges of democracy. ReaHzing the importance of history in war time. Dr. James E. Walmsley, head, assisted by Dr. Gordon Moss, Dr. Frances Simkins, Miss Mary Peck, and Miss Florence Stubbs, of ' fered numerous courses of timely interest. For the freshmen was required a survey preparation in the History of Western civi ' li2;ation; for the sophomores, the survey course in American history was required. Two subjects, America at War and Cur ' rent History, came under the direction of Dr. Walmsley. To those especially inter ' ested in Southern history were offered Civil War and Reconstruction, general Southern history, and Advanced Virginia history. Special courses on Latin America, the Brit ' ish Empire, and the Far East were given as electives, especially to history majors. A seminar class for those showing evidence of ability to do research work was offered one quarter by the head of the department. Economics and government come under the title of Social Science. American gov ernment, state government, and compara ' tive governments were especially empha- sized. Also included were courses in soci ' ology under Miss Stubbs. Problems asso ' ciated with the Negro, child welfare, and marriage were studied and discussed fully. To supplement the war program, a new course in the social problems in war and post ' war planning was added. SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS i .HE Department of Science includes courses in chemistry, physics, sci ' ence, and biology. Chemistry and physics are headed by Mr. T. A. McCorkle with Mr. Raymond H. French as assistant pro ' fessor. Two courses in general chemistry 16

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c OUR PRESIDENT ,OMPLETING his forty second year as president of our college, Dr. J. L. Jarman hf)lds the respect and love of his girls. ' ' No celebration was complete without the familiar song, What ' s the matter with Jarman? He ' s all right. We were always pleased by his smile of ap- proval and gentlemanly nod. Active in all our school traditions, it was he who presided at senior capping and placed the tasseled cap on each senior ' s head. His friendly handclasp for the newly tapped girls at the conclusion of the Alpha Kappa Gamma service gave them a rcassur- ing sense of pride. In cap and gown, Dr. Jarman directed graduation exercises and presented to each graduate that last link between college and life — the degree. His part in daily activities were equally as important. Chapel exercises would never have been complete without his assistance. Certain passages from the Bible that he often read will inspire us long after we have left this college. Thus abideth faith, hope, and charity, these three, but the greatest of these is charity and Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good, two favorite verses, adequately summarize his philosophy, one of purposeful giving. Pleasant memories of his beautiful gar ' den, love of red roses and choice cigars help to present his personahty. Throughout the years. Dr. Jarman has always required and, almost without exception, obtained the best that is in this student body to give. THE DEAN OF WOMEN oA. -LTHOUGH she is new at our college, Dr. Martha Smith Smith, Dean of Women, has served an excellent year. Always willing to help us with our prrjblems, she has endeavored to make our schfjol life happy as well as profitable. Dean Smith is also Assfjciate Professrjr of Eng ' lish, having received her drxrtf rate in Edu ' cational Psychology and Measurements at the University of Nebraska in 1935. Hold ' ing numerous certificates in French, she is the author of a Beginners French course published and used by the University of Nebraska. Before crjming to Farmville she was a member of Psi Chi, a national honrjr- ary Psychological fraternity, and several National Associations for University Women and Professors; she has recently become a member of Kappa Delta Pi, a Na ' tional honor society in Education. Her name appears in Who ' s Who in American Education, Who ' s Who Among Women, Woman ' s Who ' s Who. Her first interest is the well ' being of the Farmville girl. Dean Smith ' s record thus far includes many improvements for each student. EDUCATION AND PHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENT i TTH Dr. John P. W Tine as the director of the Philosophy and Edu ' cation Department, ample opportunit ' is provided to become well versed in all the aspects of this field. Assisting him are .liss PauHne Camper, Miss Alice Carter, Mr. Boyd Coyner, Miss Sybil Henr ' , Mr. Sam- uel Holton, Dr. Edgar Johnson, and Dr. Floyd Swertfeger. The courses of the De- partment of Education and Philosophy are

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are offered — one, a course tor beginners in ' eluding the history, preparation, and pnjp- erties of the more impcjrtant elements and their compounds; another, a course for ad ' vanced students. Organic and physiologi ' cal chemistry and quantitative and quali ' tative analysis also come under the general head of chemistry. Two courses in physics are taught — one, for beginners and the other for more advanced students. A course in household physics based on the needs of students of home economics is also offered. Miss Elizabeth Burger is an assistant of all courses in general science. Beside the general science course, a course in the teaching of high school science, which is a study of the aims and methods of teaching secondary school science, and a course in science for the elementary teacher includ ' ing the interrelationships of the sciences, are offered. Miss Edith Stevens is acting professor of biology while Mr. George W. Jeffers is on a leave of absence. Mr. Paul Davisson is an assistant professor in this department. There are courses for beginners in general biology, which is a course in the general principles of biology, a survey of the animal kingdom, the human body, and the plant kingdom, and one for advanced students in general biology. The subjects, botany, z,ool ' ogy, human physiology and genetics, are also offered. A full course is offered in mathematics, which includes algebra, trigonometry, plane, analytical, solid geometry, and cal ' cuius. These subjects are taught under the direction of Miss Carrie B. Taliaferro. In cooperation with the commercial depart- ment Miss Lila London teaches a course in commercial arithmetic as well as a course in elementary mathematics for the students majoring in elementary education. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Wh, -EAD of the Physical Education Department, Miss Mary Barlow teaches all classes for corrective exercises and those in health education. Under her direction is the class in elementary physical education required in the training of ele- mentary teachers. Miss Olive T. Her, associate professor, is in charge of all seasonal sports — hockey, basketball, volley ball, badminton, tennis, and archery. Those preparing to teach in the high school are required to take the class in the teaching of Physical Education in the Secondary Schools. Under the super- vision of Miss Emily Kauzlaurich are all classes in rhythm and dance. Students are offered tap dancing, fundamentals of mod- ern dance, and composition. Social dance is also included in the schedule. Escorts are obtained from the Hampden-Sydney V-12 unit. In addition. Miss Kauzlaurich teaches freshman physical education and classes in body mechanics. A newcomer in this de- partment is Miss Mary Dabney, who is in charge of all swimming classes. BUSINESS EDUCATION ORGANIZED in the school year 1939-40, the Business Education De- partment has grown rapidly. Indication of its growth is evident in the size of the teach- ing staff, headed by Mr. I lerle L. Lan-