Mary Washington College - Battlefield Yearbook (Fredericksburg, VA)

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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 -

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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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--W «v Mrs. J. Bkawner Bolling Chairman First Row: Mrs. Blessing, Dr Rivera, I)r .1. Mcliitosli, Mrs. de Amador, Mrs. Hofmann, Miss Herman. Second Rmi Dr. Jletti, Dr Hoge, Dr. H. Luntz, Mrs. Boiling, Mr. deBussy, Dr. C. Mcintosh. Third Row: Mr. Bruckner, Mr. Bozicevic, Dr. E. Jones, Dr. Cabrera, Dr. Antony. Not Pictured: Mr. Manolis, Dr. Stephenson The Modern Foreign Language Department, under the direction of Mrs. Mildred BoUing, introduced several new members to Mary Washing- ton this fall. Those joining the department were Mr. John INIanolis, ]Miss Huguette Moreau, and Mr. John Bruckner. Returning from a leave of absence in Paris was Mrs. James H. Bless- ing. Absent on leave were Dr. Lia Beretta and Dr. ] Iarion Green, who is in Paris with a group of girls sponsored by Sweet Briar College. MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGE In January Dr. George Luntz, chairman of the Music Department, an- nounced that Mary Washington had been granted full membership in the National Association of Schools of Music. This is an agency accrediting approximately 290 junior and senior colleges. Membership is based on course offerings, quality of instruction, and the basic educational purpose of the member institutions. Each school must serve as an associate member before consideration can be given to an application for full standing. MUSIC Left to Right: Dr. Bulley, Mr. Farrar, Miss Chaliioux, Mr. L. Houston, Mrs. Ross, Mrs. Hamer, Mrs. Edson, Dr. G. Luntz. Not Pictured: Miss Chauncey, Mr. Marks Dr. George E. Luntz Chairman