Park University - Narva Yearbook (Parkville, MO)

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1936 11 Since his retirement in 1934, Mr. Beers has been professor emeritus in speech. He now has charge of the college print shop. His poise and good humor win for him many friends among the boys whose work he supervises. Miss Barrett, dean of women, may often be seen on the athletic field instruct¬ ing the women’s physical education classes. She teaches child care and physical edu¬ cation, and is trained in home economics. Miss Lorimer has made the courses in home economics so attractive that several of the men have enrolled in cook¬ ing classes this past year. She is sponsor of Alpha Theta Pi, the home economics club. Freshmen chemistry students enjoy Mr. Parker’s lectures, for through his graphic treatment, valences, reactions and structural formulas become significant realities. The upper division courses in chemistry have been Walter Frederick Sanders, A.B.. A.M. Dean augmented this year since the newly com¬ pleted fourth floor of science hall houses new laboratories for advanced students. To Miss Wilson, aspiring French students owe their instruction. She is acting-chairman of the modern language division. The French club, “Le Cercle Francais claims her as its sponsor. Mr. Rader is a musician. He has studied Professor M. C. Findlay Department of Biology Professor D. M. Knight Business Manager; Secretary of the Board of Trustees Professor of Business Law and Accounting Professor R. V. Magers Department of History Professor Mary R. Harrison Department of Education Professor W. A. Cook Department of Philosophy Professor F, W. Beers Professor Emeritus of Speech

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10 FACULTY Around Our Friendly Pedagogues the Wheel of Campus Life Revolves By MERLE McCUNE The department of na¬ tural science was organized by Mr. M. C. Findlay. This department, located in Mac- kay basement, started with very poor equipment. Now it occupies the Wakefield Science Hall. The equip¬ ment and building are valued at about $150,000. Mr. Magers, head of the Frederick William Hawley, A.M., D.D. President dents for whom he has made college educa¬ tion possible. Through his efforts, he has been largely responsible for many additions to the college campus, of which the new gymnasium history department, is him¬ self a graduate of Park Col¬ lege. He has written several of the college songs, and often leads the singing at “pep” meetings. He is an authority on local history, and has written articles which were recently pub¬ lished by the Missouri Historical Review. In December, 1935, Dr. F. W. Hawley finished his twentieth year as President of Park College. Affable and unpretentious, he holds the respect and admiration of the stu- Dean Sanders has published two monographs analyzing the results of Honors Courses at Park. He is responsible for making compre¬ hensive examinations a requirement for graduation. A new venture which he has inaugurated during the past year is the presentation of a course in municipal government to prepare students for their duties as citizens. is the latest monument to his endeavor. For his achievements in developing church schools, the Presbyterian Board of Christian Education awarded him in 1935 the Dis¬ tinguished Service Medal. Mrs. Hawley, who is interested in the College tradition, often writes the Park College Record, which in¬ forms alumni and friends of current activities. In addition to his administrative duties, Dean W. F. Sanders teaches courses in general literature and in the history of education. He was instrumental in establishing the Honors Course at Park College in 1928. Under this plan, advanced students may receive guidance for independent study in their major field. Mr. Cook has returned after a leave of absence to teach philosophy. His subtle humor appeals to the students, and he is al¬ ways in demand as a chapel speaker. Mr. D. M. Knight, business manager of Park College, is never occupied too deeply to greet students cordially and to aid them with their personal problems. His hobby is artistic photography, and he has made outstanding photographs of many college buildings. Miss Harrison has been successful in the training of high school teachers. In spite of her persistent activity in finding positions for the practice teachers, she is able to devote some of her time as sponsor of the Y.W.C.A.

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12 Dean Margaret L. Barrett Dean of Women; Director of Physical Education for Women violin with Thompson and Bach in Brussels. He is the author of several music texts, among them the Orchestral Training Series and the Piano Chord Book. Mr. Barnes, head of the speech department, has coached many winning debate teams. He is adviser for the Park College Chapter of Pi Kappa Delta, na tional honorary forensic fraternity. Mr. Barnes serves on the board of publications. Mr. Griffith, head of the division of fine arts, has been able through his influence, to give Park men the opportunity to usher for the Fritschy Artist concerts and for the performances of the Kansas City Philhar¬ monic orchestra. He is church organist and director of the college choirs which present oratorios every Christmas and Easter. This year the choirs sang the Easter Oratorio at three Kansas City churches. Mr. Bila makes himself the friend of all his students, and this might be called his J hobby. He teaches German, Spanish, and Greek, and has studied about a dozen lan¬ guages. A native of Roumania, he has traveled extensively, and studied at Universities of Paris and Chicago. Mr. Keeler is the head of the newly-estab¬ lished department of Business Administra¬ tion. He teaches courses in accounting, mar¬ keting, money and banking, and business management. Mr. Robbins, the mathematics professor, is also athletic coach. College athletes are indebted to him for the inauguration of inter¬ collegiate games. Professor Margaret E. Lorimer Department of Home Economics Professor Orwell Claude Rader Professor of Music (Violin and Stringed Instruments ); Director of Band and Orchestra Professor Harry G. Parker Department of Chemistry Professor Miriam E. Wilson Professor of French Professor John Barnes Department of Speech Professor Charles L. Griffith Chairman of Department of Fine Arts