Northwestern Oklahoma State University - Ranger Yearbook (Alva, OK)

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Library Science In addition to providing reading, reference, and research fa- cilities for the entire college, the library is the center of a depart- ment that trains professional workers for libraries in schools, in- dustries, government, and wherever else such services are maintained. This is a field that is growing in opportunity, significance, and appeal, and the Northwestern library science department equips stu- dents to enter it thoroughly prepared. MISS FRANCES DU VALL MISS EDITH GORMAN Associate Professor of Library Associate Professor Science and Librarian of Library Science and Reference Librarian Shirley Rose, assistant librarian, takes some material from the reserved-book section of the library. Anne Campbell and Jerrianne Hada, two of the students who work in the library, catalog newly received books for addi- tion to the stacks. 27

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DR. MILTON W. LEHR DR. RICHARD CAPLE Professor of Education Associate Professor of Education and Dean of Students MRS. VERA CULLISON MISS ANNA DICKSON Assistant Professor Instructor of Education of Education and Dean of Women DR. JOE G. DOLLINS DR. FRED R. LAWSON Professor of Education Assistant Professor of Education DR. SILAS S. STAMPER DR. WILBUR H. TANNER Associate Professor Professor of Education of Education Education And Psychology The department of education and psychology serves a multi-purpose role in the overall program of the college. In addition to having primary responsibility for the training of elementary teachers, the profes- sional training of secondary teachers also is provided. It acts in a number of areas as a service agency to other parts of the college. Since a large majority of the Students earn degrees in education, this is the largest department of the college. Student teaching is regarded by many as the most important phase of the education curriculum. At work in classrooms here during the professional semester are Margaret Stephenson, James Akers, Bill Hester, and Myrna Zook.

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OSCAR STOVER MISS BARBARA BENEFIEL MISS RUTH MARIE Associate Professor Instructor of Music GENUIT of Music Associate Professor of Music Music Music instruction is based on a recognition of the importance of music as a medium of self-expres- sion, as a source of inspiration and entertainment, and as a means for attaining a richer appreciation of life. The music program seeks to satisfy the needs of those who plan to teach in that field and those planning other careers in music. Opportunities for musical experiences are numerous through vari- ous vocal and instrumental organization. ee eeu ee Bud Lamke was one of the musi- Connie Hagen and John Sheffield were soloists for the choir in its spring concert. cians who entertained at the President’s Reception at the end of the term. Band Director Oscar Stover leads his musicians through its spring concert program. The band played two concerts this year, in addition to numerous accompanied by Bruce Geis, sang at the President’s Reception. Members are Melva Hunter, Janet Decker, DeAnna Stauffer, Sipe, Suzy Augustynick, Connie Hagen, Mary VanKirk, Jana Holl- other appearances. s Scott. The Rangerettes,