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

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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

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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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DR. CHARLES C. BRADLEY Dean of Letters and Science and Professor of Geology Ph.B., University of Wisconsin, 1935; Ph.M., 1947, Ph.D., 1950. After receiving his bachelor’s degree, Dr. Bradley worked for six years as a profess sional photographer. He then joined the Army as a private and finished as a captain. He resumed his education, finished his doctorate and came to MSC in 1950 as the first instructor in geology. Made Dean of Letters and Science in 1957, he has continued to teach classes in geology. His chief interests have been petrology, water, and water problems. He is currently working on a project keeping track of ground water levels in the Gallatin Valley. He plans to deliver a research paper this spring on avalanche and snowpack history. He is the official advisor to the general studies program and was on the committee for developing the Master Plan of the Greater University System. Combining high scholastic and research achievements with keen administrative ability, he has been instrumental in contributing to the growth and development of the college. An educator’s effectiveness is often measured by the student’s reaction to him. Dr. Bradley has been enthusiastically received by those students he has taught and those who have come to him for help with scholastic or personal problems. DR. JOHN L. FISCHER Professor and Head, De xirtment of Economics and Sociology; Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology. B.S., Oklahoma State University, 1947; M.S., 1948; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 1955. An interesting life history rich with experience has enabled Dr. Fischer to make a significant contribution to his professional field and to his students. After serving in the United States Army for three years, earning a battlefield commission in Belgium, he ranched part-time and attended college during the winters. Since his graduation, he has taught at Oklahoma State University, the University of Tennessee, Michigan State University, and the University of Nevada. He has been head of his department here since arriving in 195S. A member of the American Farm Economics Association, the International Association of Agricultural Economists, the Western Economics Association, The Rural Sociological Society, the Agricultural History Society of America, Alpha Zeta, Pi Gamma Mu, Phi Kappa Phi, he is also active in the Lion’s International. He serves as vice-chairman of the Western Economic Research Council. On campus he is a member of the Graduate Council, the Honorary Degree Committee, the International Cooperation Center Advisory Committee, a past member of Lectures and Concerts Committee, and is on numerous graduate committees. An extremely able individual, Dr. Fischer is a dynamic lecturer, thoroughly interested in the academic growth of his students. He provides strong background for his undergraduates and great depth for graduate students, a difficult but very valuable achievement for any teacher. 30