Mary Washington College - Battlefield Yearbook (Fredericksburg, VA)

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GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY The Department of Geography aiul Geology had a very active year. Mr. Samuel Emory this year received his Ph.D. from the University of Maryland and also published two book reviews in the magazine Choice as well as an article in the Memorandum Folio. The second member of the department. Dr. Samuel Bird, is publishing a book on the classification and evolution of some coastal plain clams. Dk. S. muel T. Emory Chairman Left to Right: Dr. Bird, Dr. Emory HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE Dk. .Joseph C. Vance Chairman The Department of History and Political Science has as its new chairman Dr. Joseph C. Vance. Two members were added to the department this year — Mr. Andrew Buni and Mr. William H. Williams. Mr. Buni is working on his doctorate, which he hopes to receive this spring from the University of Virginia. Mr. Williams, also working on his doctorate, has come to Mary Washington after studying and teaching in France. Left to Right: Dr. RenzuUi, Mr. Buni, Mrs. Irby, Dr. Quenzel, Dr. Fickett, Dr. Vance. A ' ci( Pictured: Mr. Brashares, Dr. Lindsey, Mr. Nichols, Dr. R. Sumner, Mr. Williams 4 26

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EDUCATION Mr. A. Ray Merchent took a leave of ab- sence from the Education Department this year to study for his doctorate at the Univer- sity of Virginia. Replacing him was Mr. J. M. Dunnavant, who is also working on his doctor- ate from the University. Dr. Phillip Shew served as secretary of the Academic Counsel- ling and Guidance Committee and as president of the local chapter of the Virginia Education Association. Mrs. Catherine H. Hook, a mem- ber of the State Board of Education, was the local adviser for the Student Education Asso- ciation. Dh. Phillip Shew Acting Chairman Left to Right: Dr. Shew, Mrs. Hook, Mr. Dunnavant. Not Pictured: Dr. . lvey ENGLISH This year the English Department added three new members, Miss Suzanne Pharr, Miss Anne Case, and Mr. Robert Dilligan. Dr. Daniel H. Woodward took a leave of absence to do research in England. Mr. Norman Wishner also took a leave of absence to study for his doctorate from Columbia University. Mr. Donald E. Glover, earned his doctorate from the University of Virginia. First Row: Mr. Dilligan, Dr. Brown, Miss Sarvay, Miss Pharr, Miss Case. Second Row: Dr. Glover, Mrs. Early, Dr. Early, Dr. Griffith, Dr. Mitchell, Dr. Lowry. Third Row: Dr. Croushore, Dr. Whidden, Mrs. Mitchell, Dr. Kenvin, Dr. Kelly. Not Pictured: Mr. M. Houston, Dr. Simpson Dr. J. mes H. Croushore Chairman

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HOME ECONOMICS The Home Economics Department was kept busy this year assisting its students adjust to their prospective vocation. During the year Miss Mary H. Jones travelled to Old Point Comfort to attend the Future Homemakers of America con- ference. Mrs. Ruby C. Harris served on the Fredericksburg city school board. Miss Guenndolyx A. Bkeler Chairman L t to Right: Mrs. Harris, Miss Beeler, Mrs. Jamison, Miss Jones MATHEMATICS Dr. Hobart C. Carter Chairman The Mathematics Department this year welcomed one new member, Mr. Robert Sarchet, and saw much activity among its other members. Taking a leave of absence was Miss Lois Reed, who is working toward her doctorate from Duke. The chairman of the department. Dr. Hobart Carter, published his book, Modern Basic Mathematics. First Row: Mr. Armstrong, Dr. Shaw. Dr. H. Carter, Mr. L. Jones Second Rote: Miss Montgomery, Miss Harris, Mr. Sarcliet, -Sf 27 -