Longwood College - Virginian Yearbook (Farmville, VA)

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Installation Service for Dr. Lanxaster

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At the treasurer ' s office we paid our fees for the year. The Treasurer ' s office was also known as The Bank since we deposited our money there to be kept safely and withdrew it as it was needed. Probably one of the most popular spots on camp ' us was the Post Office, where Mrs. Cox, our post- mistress, was constantly beseiged with students begging for more letters or a larger package. The Tea Room was managed by Mrs. Tabb assisted by Mrs. Dugger. The dehcious meals there have brought a major debate of the day — Resolved: Cherry Roll is better than Caramel Pie. Languages Our Language Department gives courses in Latin and in the more modern languages — Spanish and French. Dr. Thompson taught Latin here and at Hampden ' Sydney; Miss Helen Draper taught French; Miss Emily Barksdale and Miss Draper taught Spanish. Not only were there courses in Spanish and French composition and grammar for beginners, but there were more advanced classes in Spanish and French literature. In Latin, one could take Virgil, Cicero, Horace, and other interesting courses, as well as classes in composition. A native Spanish student and a native French student assisted in teaching the classes to drill the students in correct pronunciation and oral uses of the language. The student assistants this year were Julia Perez; from Puerto Rico and Annette Vincent ' Viry from France. Teacher Training The administration and direction of teacher training for college students in the elementary school were operated jointly by local school au- thorities and the college. Preceding their actual practice teaching, stu- dents observed the methods and management as demonstrated by the training school faculty. Stu- dents conducted their practice teaching in the Ele- mentary School under the supervision of the train- ing school faculty. Frequent conferences with the supervisor, Miss Sibyl Henry, and the Director of Teacher Training, Dr. J. P. Wynne, were held. Principles and procedures to be used by the stu- dent teachers were discussed. In as far as possible, the student teachers were given a choice of the grade which they preferred to teach. Business Education The Department of Business Education was or- gani2;ed in the school year 1930-3 L It has rapidly grown into one of the largest departments of the college, with Mr. Merle L. Landrum at the head of the teaching staff, assisted by Mrs. J. P. Wynne, Miss Ottie Craddock, Mrs. Zita B. Hanford, Mr. Norman O. Myers, and Mr. Christy Snead. The courses offered covered every aspect of busi- ness, such as advertising, marketing, merchandis- ing, accounting, insurance, the use of office ma- chines, and practice in filing, office and personnel management, social security and payroll, business law, business organisation, and methods of teach- ing, in addition to the fundamental shorthand and typing. Girls receiving a degree in Business Educa- tion will be prepared not only for high school com- mercial teaching positions, but also for higher posi- tions in business administration. Diplomas are given to girls who complete a two-year course in business education. Education and Philosophy In all teachers colleges, the courses offered in education are of great importance. The Depart- ment of Education in our college is an outstanding department. Dr. John P. Wynne, a widely known educator, served as director of teacher education with six other teachers and professors teaching in this field: Mr. Coyner, Mr. Holton, Miss Camper, Miss Carter, Dr. Johnson, and Dr. Swertfeger. The courses of the Department of Education were grouped under four heads: education, phil- osophy, psychology and directed teaching. The freshman year was taken up with a variety of courses such as mathematics, science, history, and English, with the psychology courses fitting into the curriculum in the sophomore year. Courses in elementary and secondary education were of- fered in the junior year, and the philosophy courses and student teaching in the senior year.

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Mr. W. W. Savage Dean of the College Dr. J. L. Jarman President Emeritus Left to right: Misses Dabney, Barlow, Her, Kauzlarich, of the Department of Physical Education Messrs. French, Brumfield, Jeffers, Higginbotham, McCorkle, Miss Burger, of the Department of Science