Park University - Narva Yearbook (Parkville, MO)

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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

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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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A Park Prof. Says: Good institutions do not necessarily make good men. If society is to be improved it will have to be done by first changing the hearts and purposes of men. R. V. M. Listen for your neighbors, if you can t hear them, you re singing too loudly. —-C. L. G. As you have heard me say before, and you shall probably hear me say again and again and again, the way to learn Lrench is to prepare each day s lesson. ” M. E. W. If anyone thinks the assignment is too hard, we 11 double it. H. E. C. Now in the last analysis, -You boys here at Park are the finest group of boys I ve ever seen on a college campus. c. w. c. Professor M. E. Lorimer Always immaculate and dis¬ tinguished in appearance. Home economics students may learn many of the important details of this field and find in this teach¬ er a competent guide. She is also always willing to give in¬ dividual advise to her students. Professor H. G. Parker Chairman of the Chemistry department, humorous and not at all lacking in personality, he commands the respect and ad¬ miration of the Park chemists. Popular as a chapel speaker, his talks on Science and Religion are favorites. Professor M. E. Wilson Students find French litera¬ ture interesting and clearly in¬ terpreted under her supervision. She is never at a loss for pep and is a delightf ul hostess. As assistant Dean of Women her poise and friendliness have serv¬ ed her well. Professor C. Rader Violin and orchestral students find in this slim, attractive man a guide to considerable merit. The band and orchestra are under his direction. 1 he only lamentable item is that he plays his violin for us so seldom.