Memphis State University - DeSoto Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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? ' WA onor PRESIDENT JONES President Richard C. Jones, in his endless pre- occupations about the campus, is never too busy to cultivate the friendship of the students and to take a personal interest in their problems. Through his untiring efforts, a new type of war program was brought to Memphis State — that of pre-flight for Army Air Force Cadets. Because of his added responsibilities, the President ' s familiar figure has been absent from many of our functions; but an appreciation of his valient war efforts has compensated for the lack of his friendly assistance. Heading the faculty reception line are Mrs. John Oldham, Dean Oldham, Mrs. Richard C. Jones, President Jones.

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D M ! MIRATION Dr. Nellie Angel Smith and Dean John N. Oldham. One of the busiest of persons is Dean of Women, Dr. Nellie Angel Smith. She teaches Latin, is head oi the Language Department, and has charge l the Women ' s Dormitory. Furthermore, she is very active in all phases ol social lile on the campus, serving as advisor to the Pan-Hellenic and the All Students Clubs Counc il. Bursar Bill, Mr. R. M. Robison, who handles (he business affairs ol die college, is head of both the Pub- lications Board and the Athletic Committee. His as- sistant (his year, Mr. Dennis Elliott, the head book- keeper, established himself immediately as a Memphis Stater by his genial manner and courteous attention to our needs and wants. Though beset by harassed students at every turn, Dean John N. Oldham never loses his friendly smile or his quick wit. He guides students in their choice of cur- riculum, finds jobs lor them, and assists in solving their personal difficulties. This year, in addition to his other duties, he has had the responsibility of arranging cadet schedules and helping with their individual problems. im R. M. Robison, Bursar The busy secretaries and assistants to the Adminis- tration, who help to keep the offices functioning smooth- ly are: Mrs. Anne Lawo, secretary to President (ones; versatile Miss Helen Parker, popular with the students both as secretary to Dean Oldham and as a member of the Memphis State trio; and the Misses Edabeth Frank- lin, Charlotte Watkins, and Kitty Pitchford, assistants in the Bursar ' s office. Dennis Elliott, Bookkeeper Page Tivrlve

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C ducation at rvL2 L includes G U A G E S Languages becoming increasingly important, the English Department and the Foreign Language De- partment were combined this year. Dr. Nellie Angel Smith became head of the department, teaching ad- vanced English and Latin. Mrs. Lucy E. Hauser, Freshman and Sophomore English instructor, served as advisor for the student publications. Dr. H. B. Evans, formerly of Bethel College, came to MSC last fall to teach advanced courses in English. Pro- fessor C. A. Ranous, from University of Tennessee, directed Dramatics and sponsored the Sock and Buskin Club. Mrs. Velma Heatherly taught four years of college French; and Miss Mary Heiskell, sponsor of Los Picaros, instructed the all-important Spanish classes. Smith Hauser Heiskell Evans Ranous Heatherly ...SCIENCES The capable Science Department is headed by Pro- fessor G. H. Hayden, who conducts Civilian Defense classes and sponsors Phi Beta Chi. Dr. C. P. Freeman and Dr. C. E. Moore both teach biology and zoology. Dr. M. F. Moose, instructor in physics and chemistry, is conducting science classes for AAF students. Profes- sor Snyder teaches chemistry and geography. Health instructor, Mr. La- mar Newport, is head of the C.P.T. ground school. Coach Leo Davis, health teacher, is assistant football and basketball coa ch. . swm I i Moore Moose Snyder Newport Davis Hayden Freeman