Marion University - Marionette Yearbook (Marion, IN)

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MARY C. DODD Professor of English Language and Literature As long as the study of English is an important requirement in every college curriculum there will be English professors who are more inspiring to their students than the literature they teach. Such a teacher is Miss Dodd. She has an A. B. degree from Marion College, and an A. M. from the University of Wisconsin, has taught at John Fletcher College and has studied at Harvard University. However, her success as a teacher is due to far more than knowledge alone. Students gain from her not only an acquaintance with English and American literature, but an appreciation of fine poetry and prose in any language. Along with this appreciation for the beautiful in literature, everyone who leaves her class carries with him the conviction that a clean, courageous life is greater than any piece of literature. The gen¬ uine affection with which Miss Dodd is regarded by her students is seldom expressed. What can one say in the presence of true nobility? What could be better preparation for a teacher of French than a period of study in a French University and life in a French home? Miss McMichael, in addition to work at Indiana Central College, where she received an A. B. degree; and Indiana Univer¬ sity, where she was awarded an A. M. degree, spent one summer in study at Universite de Grenoble, France. Before coming to Marion College, she taught in Indiana high schools and in Wes¬ leyan College, Central, South Carolina. To make the study of foreign language pleasant, Miss McMichael delights French stu¬ dents with accounts of personal experiences in France; she sus- • tains interest in Spanish by attention to current events in the T many Spanish-speaking countries. Both in the classroom and ; outside it, this teacher of Modern Fanguage is most admired for i her sincerity of purpose, her friendly interest in students, and her willingness to be of service to anyone at anytime. V 4 NELLIE McMICHAEL Associate Professor of Modern Languages ' L - n yf 0 iAy6 FREDERICK EBNER Assistant Professor of Latin and German We feel indeed fortunate to have as our professor of German and Latin a man who is not teaching a foreign language, but his own native tongue, and who, although he has been in our country only nine years, is a master of English as well. Professor Ebner began his higher education in the gymnasium of his own home town, Offenburg, in the Black Forest region of southern Ger¬ many; stifdied Latin in the Masio monastery in Italy; received his A. B. gegree from Houghton College; and taught in the High School at Houghton. As critic for the Amphictyon Literary Society and as sponsor of the Sophomore class he has shown a ke rjSnterest in student activities and a spirit of ready coopera- n. We sincerely hope he will find in America all the ad¬ venture” he came seeking, and in addition new inspirations and higher ideals for whatever goal he may have before him.

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HERMAN BAKER Director of the School of Music Marion College? Why, that is the school where ev¬ eryone knows how to sing!” Yes, it is, and the person largely responsible for the musical reputation which Marion College has established is the Director of the School of Music, Professor Herman Baker. The first requisite for a director of music—a thorough knowledge of music and the principles of directing—Professor Baker gained in study at Marion College and at Northwestern University, where he earned a B. Mus. in Education degree. As choir member, or director, and as a teacher of music in Houghton College, he became still better equipped for his present position, to which he came in 1930. However, his knowledge of music alone could not make him the successful director that he is. A genuine love for music, the ability to create in others the love of singing, a cheerful personality, untiring energy—all these have their part in his success. The church choir, the Community Chorus which annually pre¬ sents two programs, and the popular Men’s Glee Club are under his direction. But the man who directs all these organizations, trains individual singers, and teaches classes besides, might easily become so busy that he would lose himself and his personality in his work. Let him tell you how he prevents that. A task without a vision is drudgery; a vision without a task is a dream; but a task with a vision is the hope of the world.” Professor Baker is a for¬ tunate man. He has both the vision and the task. ( -A T i One of the busiest and happiest persons on the campus of Marion College is Miss Shugart, who is Principal of the Academy and teacher of Education and Expression. That is quite enough to keep her busy. She is happy because she has many friends and because she knows that her life is a helpful one. Her ready smile, her cheerful disposition and her friendliness have won for her the affection of her students. Miss Shugart is well qualified for her position. In addi¬ tion to the work which brought her a B. S. in Education from Marion College, she has pursued graduate studies at Indiana State Teacher’s College and has had special training in Expression. Before becoming a member of the Marion College faculty, she spent two years as a private teacher of Expression and was also head of the Expression department of Frankfort Pilgrim College two years. The success of the Marion College Academy in recent years has been large¬ ly due to the untiring efforts of Miss Shugart. She has also contributed great¬ ly to the growth and improvement of the Expression Department of the school, presenting her students at various times in chapel programs and studio recit¬ als, and training students for dramatic reading contests. The encourage¬ ment, interest, and training which she has given have restored the confidence of many students in their abilities. Miss Shugart’s guiding, unselfish life among the students has had a lasting and inspirational influence on many young lives. NELLIE B. SHUGART Principal of Academy, Assistant Professor of Education and Expression

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Even though history is a vital subject, the study of it some¬ times becomes dull and painful. However, Professor Bowman succeeds in making it intensely interesting. He has received an A. B. degree from Huntington College, an A. M. from the Uni¬ versity of Michigan, and has done graduate work at the Univer¬ sity of Michigan. Before coming to Marion College, he served for six years as professor of History and Political Science at Huntington College. Believing that history repeats itself, or at least that human nature does not change fundamentally, he guides his students to a knowledge of history which will be of value to them as they aid in solving present day problems. In¬ tellectual courage, freedom from bias, a comprehensive knowledge of his subject, make him an outstanding teacher; a sense of humor, a spirit of friendliness, and a belief in the worth of every individual make him an inspiring leader for youth. ALLEN BOWMAN Associate Professor of History and Social Sciences THOMAS T. SMITH Assistant Professor of Historical Theology and Comparative Religion, Dean of Men Many Marion College students retain vivid memories of Fresh¬ man Greek, but perhaps none of them can recall more classes in that subject than Professor Smith who has been exposing Fresh¬ men to its mysteries since 1927. In addition to teaching, Professor Smith has his duties as Dean of Men, which includes among other offices, that of writing weekly the notice, Have you reported church attendance?” on the bulletin board. Mr. Smith also plays a large part in the religious activities of the school. He began his Bible course at the Fairmount Bible School, but received his Bachelor of Theology degree from Marion College in 1924, after which he did graduate work in the Marion College of Theology, the McCormick Theological Seminary, the Garret Biblical Insti¬ tute and the Winona Lake School of Theology. He received his Bachelor of Divinity degree in 1927 from McCormick Theologi¬ cal Seminary. Va v W Professor J. O. Baker has enjoyed a long and varied career as a teacher and religious leader in Indiana. He has taught in public schools of Indiana and in ministerial institutes, has held pastorates under the Indiana Conference of the Wesleyan Methodist church for fourteen years, and has acted as President of the Fairmount Bible School fourteen years. He holds a B. S. degree from Muncie Normal College and a B. D. degree from Marion College. Since 1920 he has held his present position as a member of the faculty of the Divinity School of Marion College. At the present time, Pro¬ fessor Baker renders service as pastor of the George Street Wes¬ leyan Methodist Church in Marion in addition to his many duties and responsibilities as a highly respected member of the Marion College faculty. J. O. BAKER Associate Professor of Bible and Theology