Montana State University Bozeman - Montanan Yearbook (Bozeman, MT)

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may ISC ICQ ISS T l s D Iessie F. Con 53394 4 3 J e ohn lV. Blanlcenhom Olga Ross Hannon Mrs. Olga Ross Hannon as head of Applied Art very successfully manages one of the most interesting and cultural courses on the Hill. An artist in her own right, she has had many pictures exhibited and is considered one of the outstanding contem- porary Montana artists. Mrs. Hannon is also national president of Delta Phi Delta, national art honorary. For five consecutive years this department has been the recipient of one of the Frank Alva Parson's Memorial Scholarships, entitling an art graduate to a year's study in Paris. Through Mrs. Hannon's efforts and with the cooperation of the American Federation of Art, several exhibits are arranged during the year for the benefit of the student body. As a newcomer to the faculty, Professor Blankenhorn took his place as head of the Secretarial Department. Mr. Blankenhorn is a graduate from the University of Washington and received his lVlaster's Degree from the same institution. His experi- ences previous to this have been more of a practical nature, and this has been helpful in giving secretarial students a better preparation for the business world. Through the V efforts of this man, the Secretarial Club has become more active and a concerted drive is now being made to give the students a more applicable knowledge of modern business. In the death of Miss Jessie F. Connell on June 16, 1938, Montana State College lost one of the finest members of its faculty. A thorough scholar in her chosen field, that of Secretarial Science, Miss Connell was an active member of numerous professional and honorary societies. dents she was an advisor with understanding and patienceg ' l 'udgmentg her loyalty to the her colleagues knew her ' ' 'on she served was unwavering. ' ' r and tolerance interests of the mstxtutl ' ' ' ' h brought a rich fund of sincerity, humo , tionship in life s e nell ' fliffrfmwlj Twenty-five To her stu . for her impartia J ' To every rela-

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. n Gladys B Den Dr. Jessie Richardson, working under the super- vision of the Experiment Station, has completed many interesting research problems. During this last year she assisted in completing a part of the Regional Project concerning the Vita- min C metabolism of college students. This project included the states of lVIontana, Oregon, Utah and VVashington and freshmen girls were used in the experiment. Vitamin C is important in repairing broken tissue and is used up particularly under abnormal condi- tions. Therefore it is essential that the college girl should have an adequate supply of this vitamin which is found chiefly in citrous fruits, tomatoes and cabbage. Dr. Richardson is assisted by Mrs. Helen lklay- field, who does a great many experiments with the rats in the animal laboratory in Herrick Hall. To those students who are not acquainted with this building the animal room in the basement is one of unique interest, - - - ask the dietetics students if you're not convinced. 1 n g zxlwlea DIVISIUN ATTRACTS MAJURITY UF GIRLS Dean Gladys Branegan, who this year returned after a year's trip around the globe, heads the Division of Household and Industrial Arts. Under her direction is found the majority of girls enrolled in the college. The Home Economics Department, which she supervises, combines the skills of weaving and sewing with those of menu planning and how to cook for five or fifty. After a dose of chemistry, physics, Zoology, sewing, art and house planning, graduates of this curriculum take their place in the world as teachers, dietitians, dress design- ers and interior decorators. One of the most interesting places con- nected with this department is the Home lVIanagement House where each senior girl spends six weeks and puts into practice the knowledge she has gained in her three years previous. A baby is temporarily adopted each year and the girls have the experience of managing a home and taking care of the baby. wk X Dr. Jessie Richardson Twenty four

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..- ' 591 Kkxgxe Dew 9' Bi SCIENCE EUURSE5 BASIC TU MANY FIELDS Basic to many of our major fields, is our Division of Science. Headed by Dean D. B. Swingle it is composed of the division of Applied Science, Botany and Bacteriol- ogy, and Chemistry. Also included in this division are the departments of Industrial Chemistry, Entomology, Physical Education for men and women, Pre-medical work, Nursing and Zoology. This department has long realized that the success of many stu- dents in other fields is largely dependent upon the thoroughness in fundamental sci- ences. Building the department around this idea, Dean Swingle has done much toward making it outstanding. The many place- ments available to the graduates had un- doubtedly stimulated the keen in-terest shown in this division. Such courses are basic to the natural every day life, our laws of science, the utilization of forces, and the enrichment of human life, and all lie within these subjects. Handling such a large job in such fine shape is indeed a credit to Dean Swingle and his associates. One of the finest organized departments is that of Chemistry. YVith Dr. Sheppard at its head, special stress has been placed on the preparation of students for technical activities in commercial laboratories, government service and also laying a foundation in many other majors. Not to be overlooked are the basic subjects of Botany and Bacteriology under the direction of Dr. F. B. Cotner. As a basis for many of the agricultural studies, this is a very important division of science. 'We owe much to our Athletic Department under the supervision of lVIr. Dyche. From it has sprung real athletic training in coaching athletics. Through his efforts our intramural program is made possible. . .,,... . 3 ,Frei- -42 Qheppard CUTUPI' Dyche Twenty-six