Miami University - Recensio Yearbook (Oxford, OH)

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The experienced seniors hold the lofty positions, for they are looked up to by other classes. Holding presidencies of organiza- tions, directing the activities of ODK and Mortar Boai ' d, and enjoying their last year in the sheltered Oxford environment are some of the active pursuits of the class. Two positions of greatest importance that seniors hold are Editor and Business Manager of The Miami Student. Bvit the seniors ' reign is short- lived, and they must think about leaving a definite contribution to the school. President Bob Garrett is the popular leader of this year ' s class. An able adviser is Harold Gefsky who serves as vice-president. Song-bird Frances Snyder becomes practical and fulfills the position of secretary-treasurer. I94U SE IUKH W iH Vj ' r I % ' T Pnijr Eujhtprv

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sonally directed the elementary education of his own and his neigh- bors ' children. He studied the children ' s reactions to different educa- tional methods, tested the lessons for his Little Readers, and observ- ed the difficulties which the youngsters encountered in learning. Thus McGuffey drew the material for his famous readers. The McGuffey Eclectic Readers had a profound influence on American education during the little red school house period. Not only did they open tlie gates of literature to a full generation of the American population, but through their homely maxims and precepts, they imbued a whole- some philosophy in the youth of the country which is remembered to this day. Though his fame rests upon the success of his readers, Wil- liam McGuffey was also influential as a thorough teacher and a de- voted minister of the gospel in the early days of Miami ' s history. .• .C ' -i ' Mn.i -—■■- Pnric Seventeen

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F ieilLTY Holding two responsible offices on the campus, tiiosc of Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and head of the Department of English. Dr. William E. Alderman has a thorough knowledge of student problems. Because of his versatile interests, he has won many friends among the students. Originally the source of classical knowledge for the scholars of Old Miami, the College of Liberal Arts has shifted its emphasis to include a broader education. Today, the college offers pre- professional training and electives necessary for in- telligent leadership. COL ROW AT RIGHT I left to right): Arthur T. Evans, professsor of botany H. C. Brill, professor of chemistry: W. H. Shideler. professor of geology FIRST ROW BELOW: Charles H. Handschin. profe.ssor of Germnn Burton L. French, associate professor of government; Frank L. Clark professor of Greek and art; William E. Smith, professor of historv J. D. Schonwald. medical director; F. Stuart Crawford. as.si.stant pro. fessor of Latin; Edgar W. King, professor of library science; W E. Anderson, professor of mathematics. SECOND ROW BELOW: W. W Spencer, professor of philosophy; George L. Rider, professor of phy; cal education; Ray L. Edwards, professor of physics; Arthur C. Wick enden. professor of religion; Leon P. Irvin. professor of Roi languages; Read Bain, professor of sociology; A. Loren Gates, pro ' ' ' ---• Williams, professor of zoolog.y. fessor of speech; Stephe