Pepperdine University - Promenade Yearbook (Malibu, CA)

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Our department of languages offers French, German. Greek, and Spanish, and recently has been expanded to include Russian. Conversational ability and practical use oi foreign languages are stressed, as well as proficiency in reading and writing Educated on the Continent, Dr. Navall, head of the department, speaks fluently over a dozen languages. His charming accent, his zest for living, and his exciting tales of personal adventure have endeared him to his students. He is noted for his perpetual exuberance and for his fine military carriage. His dramatic portrayals oi textbook stories make French. German, and Russian very understandable Mr Derrick, professor of Spanish, stresses Spanish history and literature and teaches his students to speak readily His classes, always fresh and interesting, include classroom skits for practice in use of everyday Spanish expressions, and poems and songs to cultivate accurate pronunciation Mr Derrick's winning smile and spontaneous humor make him a campus favorite and a popular after-dinner speaker Dr West attempts to inspire in his students his own love for Greek He secures competence in his classes by his long assignments and demand lor accuracy of declension and conjugation. DR. NAVALL. Prolessor of French and German MR. DERRICK. Assistant Profossor oi Spanish DR. WEST. Professor of Greek U H! P P 2 B! •d Pago Thirty-one

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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

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 u H B! s In these days of special emphasis on mathematics, navigation, and similar subjects, the mathematic department takes on added importance and responsibility. Mrs. Hinds, professor of Mathematics. has an efficient and well planned method of presentation, tempered by her good disposition and sense of humor Her pupils repay her with unfailing promptness and attention. M S H H! One of the foremost authorities in the field of mathematics and an interesting and forceful lecturer. Dr Duncan is greatly admired by his students. Precise in his habits as in his calculations. Dr Duncan prides himself on never having missed a class. MRS. HINDS. Assistant Professor ol Mathematics DR. DUNCAN. Lecturer in Mathematics Page Thirty two