Midland University - Warrior Yearbook (Fremont, NE)

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CtfucaticH ChriAtianitif fit loft. Chaplain Baughman browses in the Bible Library, fibovo. Dr. Hickman supervises a student test. Having served as chaplain in the armed services, the Rev. A. G. Baughman assumed the duties of college chaplain this year. A new member of the faculty last fall, he served as instructor in Christianity and sociology, as well as director of chapel programs and sponsor of the Campus Christian Fellowship and Oxford Fellowship. Professor George H. Hart wig included Eng- lish literature, English Bible, Christianity and philosophy in his teaching curriculum. Under his leadership the Midland Library of Biblical Literature has been growing steadily. Preem- inently known in the field of English research, he is the author of several magazine articles. some of which have had a world-wide circu- lation. G. E. Hickman returned to Midland last fall with the title of Doctor which he obtained in the field of education at the University of Oregon. In addition to his teaching in edu- cation and psychology, he also serves as direc- tor of the Summer Session, the Teacher Place- ment Bureau and the college's vocational guidance program. Professor of elementary education and fresh- man English is the title of Mrs. Lydia Peterson, a member of the faculty since 1942. This year she also sponsored Midland's chapter of Car- dinal Key. Pago 2C HICKMAN

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GILL TILLERY Lyle B. Gill, Fremont attorney, acted as debate coach the first semester and served as guest instructor in Russian history the second semester. In addition to teaching classes in speech and dramatics, Mrs. Sara Hawkinson was coach of debate and forensics the second semester, co-sponsor of Midland Players and co-director of the play, Dear Brutus.” The newly organ- ized Midland chapters of Pi Kappa Delta and Alpha Psi Omega will have Mrs. Hawkinson as sponsor. An alumna of Midland, Miss Mabel Tillery served as instructor in speech and dramatics and produced three major plays this year. She also sponsors with Mrs. Hawkinson the Mid- land Players and Alpha Psi Omega. Director of public relations and instructor in journalism is John G. Van Riper, now in his first year as a member of the Midland faculty. Other duties included sponsorship of The Mid- land and the Warrior, for which he served as photographer. Assisting in the journalism department is Miss Mary Reynolds, another Midland alumna. Serving as adviser for The Midland and War- rior and sponsoring Tri Phi sorority helped to round out her schedule of activities. Speech HAWKINSON Jcurhattim VAN RIPER Backstage, Miss Tillery directs Midland Players in 'The Little Foxes. Page 19

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Htitcm and cciclcgij BURKHOLDER NEWSOM The faculty member with the longest record of service to Midland is Professor C. K. Burk- holder. His teaching duties include professor of economics and sociology and veterans coun- sellor. The diroctor of student affairs. Professor Prauner, records grados in his office. TAIT Mrs. Adda G. Newsom, one of the most untiring workers for Midland, again held the position of professor of Latin and history. Noted for her painstaking thoroughness, she is also a member of several civic organizations in Fremont. Dr. John W. Tait, as a first-year member of the faculty, taught classes in history and politi- cal science. Faculty sponsorship of the Inter- national Relations Club was also included in his sphere of interests. fiuAiheM Another Midland almunus is Edwin E. Prauner, professor of business and English. He also serves as director of student affairs and sponsor of the Student Council and freshman class. Head of the business department. Miss Mil- dred B. Kies teaches classes in business and directs the Business Placement Bureau. She also sponsors Alpha Pi Epsilon, national hon- orary commercial fraternity. Serving on the Midland faculty for the first year has been Miss Gertrude Gilbert, who instructs classes in the business department. GILBERT KIES PRAUNER Pago 21