Pepperdine University - Promenade Yearbook (Malibu, CA)

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The department of Natural Sciences, headed by Dr. R. R. Coons, seeks to help the student investigate the various phenomena in chemistry, physics, and biology The students in this department gam interesting information about the material universe and are helped to establish for themselves a sound philosophy of living. In a more practical sense, the students are prepared for leadership in commercial, industrial, and scientific pursuits. Long, toilsome hours spent mixing elements in test tubes, magnetizing metals, or dissecting dogfish are outstanding memories. (A U u 2 u M u (A Dr. Coons is highly respected by all his classes for his wide knowledge of the subject and for his sympathetic interest in students. He demands hard work and gets it A's are few Mr Gravelle is one of the campus bachelors. He is remembered for ties, and lengthy, yet interesting, lectures He is a firm believer in the power of repetition to make an impression on student minds. DR. COONS. Prolesr.or oi Natural Scionce MR. GRAVELLE. Instructor in Natural Science 4 H! K S3 H B! 2 Pago Tv onty-ntno

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LIBRARIAN Mr. Otis Kelly librarian—is a true scholar, and his analytical mind and power oi organization have made our library a genuine aid to students and faculty alike He sees that the latest and most complete books, magazines, and pamphlets are available. Exhibits of historical interest are often on display. An International Relations shelf for latest books is also a chief interest of our librarian DINING HALL Miss Brewer dietician—is a newcomer on the campus, but already her energetic, diminutive figure hurrying about her tasks is a familiar sight to the students. The task of planning appetizing, nutritious meals in the face of point rationing and supply scarcity has been a difficult one, but our dietician has done an admirable job Well-liked and capable, Miss Brewer is a valuable addition to our dining hall and campus personnel Page Twenly-ojght

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z o u ■d u cs The general purposes oi the department oi Religion are to give Biblical instruction to every student and to prepare those desiring to be church leaders and ministers The department is closely connected with other departments in an attempt to unity all studies and mold them into one wholesome philosophy of lite. Dr West, who became head of the department in 1942, insists upon thorough scholarship He is a conservative student, but impresses his classes as being alive to the problems and trends of the hour He has great interest in his books and scholarly journals. Dr Nichol, Lecturer in Religion, also preaches to many college students at Vermont Avenue Church of Christ. An orator of the old school, he speaks conclusively and drives his points home with fiery determination. For recreation he enjoys his flower garden and the golf links One oi the busiest men on the campus, Mr White, instructor in Religion, yet finds time to keep well informed on current events and recent thought. He lectures in an unassuming. free style and is especially insistent upon his students being fair and open-minded His special hobby is collecting ancient manuscripts and relics. ■ Page Thirty DR. NICHOL, Lecturer in Roligion DR. WEST. Professor ©I Roligion MR. WHITE. Instructor in Religion