Morehead State University - Raconteur Yearbook (Morehead, KY)

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I've always enjoyed math and working with figures, but it was when I was working as a tutor in the math department that I decided to become a teacher. -Tammy Hillerman The Department of Mathematical Sci- ences has something to offer everyone, from those who are just interested in taking a few classes in math, to those hoping to major in it, minor in statistics, major in math education or receive a degree in math and computer programming. The department has several seIf-paced math classes where the students work at their own pace, directed by a teacher. Steve Klump, a junior math major from Crestview, finds the math program at MSU is offered in Something for everyone math department challenging, but personal. hi transferred here from Northern where I was in classes with sometimes a hundred other students. It was impossible to get to know your pro- fessor. Steve found the classes at More- head better suited to his needs. til have some classes with only 5 or 6 other stu- dents. You get a lot of individual attention and feel comfortable speaking out in class. Several math majors work in the Math Department on workstudies, grading pa- pers, filing, tutoring and general work in the office. Tammy Hillerman is one such worker. She is a junior from Pike County, majoring in math education. uVve always enjoyed math and working with figures, but it was when l PROFESSOR'S WILLINGNESS to help students individ- ually is common at MSU where the classes are smaller. Many students see that as a major plus in learning. was working as a tutor in the math depart- ment that i decided to become a teacher. Vicky Simmons and Michelle Dilier are both freshmen majoring in Math Education. Michelle is from South Shore, and decided to combine her love of math and children for her future career. Vicky is from Johns Creek, and gave similar reasons for choos- ing MSU to pursue her degree. ul heard that this school has an excellent Math Depart- ment, she said. The Department of Mathematical Sci- ences offers many career options for the interested student as well as challenging classes and one-on-one professor instruc- tion. BY JOAN ALTMAN AND TERESA HILL 2 Students in this math class receive personal attention from the professor during Class. PHOTO BY TIM CONN.

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There's a real bond between English ma- jors. Everyone takes such a personal inter- est in each other. -Claire Esham Claire Esham, a senior English major, was treated to a pleasant surprise when she en- T rolled at Morehead. The one-on-one atten- tion given to her made a lasting impression. Small classes allowed her to become ac- quainted with her professors and fellow English majors on a personal level. Claire has put her interest back into the department. She participates on the staff and submits to the campus literary maga- zine, Inscape. The magazine has given Claire the opportunity to pursue her love of writing and provided hands-on-experience in the world of publishing and the pressure of being published. Claire is also an active member in the newly formed English fraternity, Epsilon Lambda Sigma. As the president and co- founder of the organization, the integral workings stay under her scrutiny. It has brought English majors together in several activities like llMovie Nights and the Mur- der-Mystery Game. Ms. Nancy Goldy is quickly becoming a master of languages with her major in Eng- lish and her minor in Spanish. Since both areas are in the same department, she is 54 EFLP, Math gives student a One-on-One Attention lasting impression getting the best her department has to of- fer. llThe professors that I've encountered in both programs excel in their fields. She also credits the instructors for taking a per- sonal interest in their students - inciting them to give that little bit more. As a member of the English fraternity, ELS, Nancy hopes to change the stereotype of English majors. llOften we are viewed as a bunch of stuffed shirts, but this just isn't the case. The fraternity is throwing spice into the department by sponsoring several so- cial functions. I would say that most English majors are very broad-minded due to the vast amount of material they are exposed to. Nancy feels that Mrs. Joyce Lemaster and Dr. Charles Pelphrey have had a positive influence on her. llThey have opened my eyes on a lot of different subjects - I guess you could say that they have been my eyes. They made me view life from a perspective I'd never considered. BY STEVEN KOUNS ? CLASS INTERACTION and discussion give students from different areas a chance to state their opinions. Mike Sch wab makes his point in Social Ethics class. The class content includes a discussion on the values of society and raises conflicts between many students. PHOTO BY SAUNDRA STIVERS. STUDENTSATMOREHEAD learn more from their pro- fessors than anyone else. Professors of all types are needed to give students a well-rounded experience in more than academics. Dr. Betty Curley, a Philosophy professor, gives her students more than just another boring class. PHOTO BY SAUNDRA STIVERS.

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x6 PEP BAND MEANS a lot to the football and basketball teams morale as well as the fans'. To be ready for the games, the band puts in a lot of practice time. Wayne Vaughan, a junior Music Ed. major, puts in his spare time to practice. PHOTO BY TRESA ROBERTS. MUSIC I5 DEFINITELY a part of most college students leisure time, but some students take it more seriously than others K eith Nance, Ir., a music major from Ports- mouth, OH, and George Felton III, a sophomore from Flatwoods, take their drumming very seriously. PHOTO BY ANGELA CARTER. 56