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

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MR. LESLIE A. LAWRENCE Assistant Professor of English B.A., Montana State University, 1952; M.A., 1956. Mr. Lawrence first coached debate at Havre High for two and a half years, his team winning the state championship two years in a row. He subsequently taught and coached debate at Western Montana College before coming to Montana State in 1957. He became debate coach here in addition to teaching composition, communications and literature. He is active in Pi Kappa Delta Forensics Honorary, serving two years as province governor, four years as associate editor of the honorary’s national magazine, “Forensic,” and is currently editor of the magazine. He is also a member of the Pi Kappa Delta National Council. He is a member of the Coordinating Committee of the Western Speech Association, the Montana English Council and the American Forensics Association. He is listed in the Directory of American Scholars and locally is vice president of the Sons and Daughters of Montana Piiv-neers, Gallatin County Chapter. Coach Lawrence has achieved his success as a coach through long hours of hard, patient work by believing in the potential of any hard working student. His positive attitude, genuine enthusiasm, and intellectual ability are invaluable assets to his students and the college. MR. EARL FELLBAUM Professor of Education B.A., Montana State University, 1933; University of Minnesota, 1937. Perhaps one of the finest lecturers and public speakers to be found on campus, Earl Fellbaum has averaged two public appearances a week since coming to MSC. He has had twenty-eight years experience in Montana schools, the last twenty-five in administration. He is a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Delta Kappa, the American Association of School Administrators, a past president of the Montana Association of School Administrators and is affiliated with the National and Montana Education Associations. The faculty sponsor of the REW Committee for next year, he is also active on the Faculty Policy Advisory Committee and the Faculty Service Committee. Although he has a packed schedule, Mr. Fellbaum always finds time to work with his own students and others who need help. Their favorable reaction to him is almost unanimous. He reaches graduate courses principally, but his concern for his undergraduate advisees and his sound advice have gained him the reputation of “The man to sec” when serious problems develop. 28

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MRS. MARJORIE PAISLEY Associate Professor Home Economics B.S., Montana State College, 1941; M.S., 1942. Students have always found Mrs. Paisley available for counseling and outside help. Her concern for the college and students of the college is a vital, motivating force in her life and teaching. She has gained a wealth of experience in home economics through her many travels and study trips to the University of Hawaii, the Merrill-Palmer Institute, the University of California, Berkeley, and the Family Relations Instiutc in Los Angeles. Travelling twice to Mexico, she assisted in the Montana Project and in programming the second phase of a service training program. She worked two years in Peru for the State Department advising home economics and rural school teachers. Mrs. Paisley is a member of the Campus Development Committee, the Museum Committee, and is Peace Corps coordinator for Home Economics. She also works on the Study Committee of the International Cooperation Center. Innumerable students have sought her help in finding part-time work. Students returning to the campus for a visit find that her home is open to them while they arc here, and feel that it is their home. Warm interest in her students and in their problems have made Mrs. Paisley an invaluable asset to MSC. MR. CYRIL H. CONRAD Professor of Art B.S., Montana State College, 1934; M.F.A., University of Oregon, 1942. Mr. Conrad has earned the reputation of being one of the outstanding art teachers in the nation. While attending the University of Oregon, he was awarded two Carnegie Scholarships and has increased his effectiveness by doing advanced study in Europe and the Orient. He has taught at MSC since 1945 and is now head of the Art Department. He is a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Delta Phi Delta, Kappa Kappa Psi, a founding member of the Montana Institute of Art, and the Montana Art Education Association, serving for some years on the advisory board. 1 le also belongs to the National Art Education and the Pacific Arts Association. Locally, he has maintained an interest in his fraternity, Kappa Sigma, is advisor to the Inter-Church Council, REW, and is on the Religious Advisory Board. The class advisor for all art majors, he is instrumental in teaching MSC’s art education graduates. He teaches both elementary and secondary methods courses. Many students have come to know Mr. Conrad while enrolled in History of Art. Under Mr. Conrad’s leadership, the Art Department has increased threefold — both in sire and reputation in the nation. 27

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MR. HARRISON CREECH REYNOLDS Associate Professor of Music B.F.A., Oklahoma A M College, 1941; M.M., Eastman School of Music, 1942 Creech Reynolds first taught at Central State College in Edmond, Oklahoma before coming to Montana State in 1955. A past member of the All American Youth Orchestra, the Rochester Civic and Philharmonic Orchestra and past assistant concert master of the Oklahoma City Symphony, he is an accomplished professional musician. Although teaching musical education and stringed instrument classes are his major job, he has found time to conduct the MSC Symphonette, the Civic Symphony, and the Chamber Orchestra. He is a graduate advisor to Mu Sigma Alpha, on the High School Week Commitee and Board of Musical Affairs. At various times he has served as guest conductor of orchestras in Montana and Wyoming. A widely read and thorough student of music and orchestra technique, an excellent student and researcher in musical literature, he is able to put across musical ideas well, and with a kind, warm, and friendly manner. His work is all hand-tailored to the individual student in strings and orchestra. DR. HARRY E. HAUSSER Professor of Philosophy A.B., Duke University, 193S; M.A., 1939; Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1955. Before coming to Montana State in 1957, Dr. Hausser taught at the University of Texas, the University of Chicago, Colorado State University, and the University of Puerto Rico. He is currently the only teacher of philosophy on campus. He has worked with the Department of State on the Cultural Institute Program in Paraguay and served as an editorial assistant of the Encyclopedia Britannica for two years. A member of the Library Committee and the Faculty Policy Advisory Committee, he is also faculty advisor to the Organi:ation for the Advancement of Cultural Understanding (OACU). Dr. Hausser deals with a difficult area of instruction, teaching Introduction to Philosophy, Logic, Ethics, and Aesthetics. Students have not only enjoyed his courses but have learned valuable lessons for their future lives. His teaching ability is enhanced by a warm humor, friendliness, and above average interest in his students and subject matter. 29