Park University - Narva Yearbook (Parkville, MO)

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Professor M. C. Findlay Park is greatly indebted to him for the science department she has today, and for the fine standards he has set before his classes in his lectures. His in¬ teresting discussions will long be remembered by his students. Professor R. V. Magers Head of the History depart¬ ment to which he has contrib¬ uted so much, Professor Magers is beloved and respected by his students. Possessor of a fine voice, he formerly led the Park Men s Glee Club. Professor M. H. Wilson Round, and round, Professor Wilson’s psychology leads you a dizzy pace! Always full of interesting discussions, frequent¬ ly startling lectures, numerous anecdotes. Faculty . . . It is the faculty who grasp the true meaning of college life, and as far as may be, transmit that inner significance to the students. From them the students receive inspira¬ tions, and are challenged to lay foundations for the devel¬ opment of their capacities. To our Park faculty we pay tribute: their patience , sincerety, understanding, and help¬ fulness aid us in attaining a broader, higher plane of living. They h ave been and are faithful supporters of the activities and social life of the campus, thus gripping a firmer hold on the ideals of Park. Professor W. A. Cook Now retired to his home in California, Dr. Cook, Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, is re¬ membered by most upper class- men for his dry wit and as an extra- ordinarily entertaining chapel speaker. Professor E. E. Lyon Her kindness, her gracious dignity, her well organized lec¬ tures, and thorough study of the field of English literature, combine to make her a favorite teacher and an inspiration. She opens to her students the beau¬ ties and depths of English lit¬ erature. 28

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MACE RICHARDS JONES RAMEY HEACOCK SCHRADER student council and administration has taken a step forward. Early in the year the Student Council organized the Lounge Project Committee which has functioned very effectively this year to raise money to furnish the lower-dining hall so that it would be more of a lounge. The students have enjoyed immensely such produc¬ tions as Mr. Esquire and the Varsity Show, ’ and at the same time in attending these performances they have contributed to the furnishing of the lounge. In order to promote a more equalized distribution of activities among the students, a committee functioning under the auspices of the Student Council drew up a point system for extra-curricular activities. Whether or not it will meet with the approval of the student body is yet to be seen, but it is a stride forward in attempting to represent every student on the campus. The Council this year has attempted to promote still further the attitude which was adopted last year. This was an attitude of students plus administration rather than students vs. administration. Undeniably there have been times when certainly these two groups were not in harmony, but for the most part the spirit of the two groups has been very commendable. So to the people of the future who will assume their positions, the Council members offer their accomplishments and their failures, hoping that future groups may profit by both. Only in this way will our student government ever make any significant strides.

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Professor J. W. Teener His Bible classes are helpful to students of all creeds. Broad¬ minded and generous, Prof Teener gives much of his time to advising students on personal problems. He is especially in¬ terested in breaking down race prejudice. Professor H. L. Williams Deeply interested in the behavior of man. Professor Williams teaches sociology. He has made many studies of sociological problems, and his classes are frequently given over to student solutions of such. His hobby is gardening — and keeping Homer L. in photographic supplies! A Park Prof. Says: Now yon see girls, we have to uphold the stan¬ dards of social conduct on our campus. R. H. The i nvention of the can-opener caused wom¬ en suffrage. H. L. W. Professor M. R. Harrison The charming Dean of Women is personally interested in the welfare of every girl and she is ever ready to be of ser vice. Her other task is to see that students in education are fully equipped for their pro¬ fession. Professor F. W. Beers Dr. Beers, although now retired from active service, is beloved by those students who know him for his timely advice and kindly atti¬ tude. He enlivens many conversa¬ tions with his recollections of by¬ gone Park debaters and orators. Professor R. A. Rogers He works in the realm of physics. His classes, in which complicated details must figure prominently, are made doubly fascinating by his interesting lectures which show much orig¬ inal thinking and study on the part of the instructor. 2 9