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

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Sitting down to a traditional United Nations dinner in the home economics de- partment are, clockwise from the left foreground, Julia Bays, Ramona Dennis, Shirley Cahalen, Mrs. Eva Wood, Bea White, and Judith Greer. Home Economics Cooking and sewing are major parts of the home economics curriculum, but study in the department is much more extensive than simply that. Work also is designed to make home life more pleasant, to assist in understanding and dealing sensibly with various family problems, and to raise standards for greater enjoyment of life. Home economics students can prepare themselves for teaching or for entering one of many professions re- lated to the field. Diana Doctor and Joye Perry add a final touch to a dish pre- pared for a home economics department luncheon. MRS. EVA WOOD MRS. NORMA JEAN SMITH Associate Professor Assistant Professor of Home Economics of Home Economics In the Home Economics Club’s annual style show, Julia Bays models a suit she made, as classmates Joye Perry, Betty Means, and Karen Ehrlich enjoy fair-time treats in the background. The show was called “Carousel of Fashion.” 29

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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,

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DR. KATHRINE C. MIRES KEITH D. COVEY THOMAS E. IKARD ROLAND E. MEYER Professor of Mathematics Instructor of Mathematics Instructor of Mathematics Instructor of Mathematics and Basketball Coach Mathematics Mathematics is the oldest and one of the most basic fields of science. It also is one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing professions, with mathematical ideals and their practical application being broadened greatly. These facts help to explain the sharp increase in the number of students enrolling for mathematics study at Northwestern in recent years. To keep pace with the demand, the department staff has been in- creased, and larger, modernized quarters have been provided in Carter Hall. Courses in that field not only are taken by mathematics majors, but also by students in other fields and many doing pre-professional work. A National Science Foundation institute for secondary school teachers of mathe- matics has been conducted at Northwestern for the past three summers. Some of the participants work together here in one of the department’s new class- rooms in Carter Hall. Bunny Bowman, a student assistant in the department, ex- plains a mathematical concept shown on the chalkboard. 30