Phillips University - Phillipian Yearbook (Enid, OK)

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SOCI L CIE CE DI ISIO A new face on the campus this year is Gene Acuff, who joined the staff last fall to teach sociology. He did his undergraduate work at Manhattan Bible College, receiving an M.S. from Kansas State Uni- -versity. He has done additional graduate work at the University of Missouri. A Phillipian, Ton DeVos, teaches political science. Since completing a B.A. at Phillips he has received an M.A. from the University of Minnesota and has done additional graduate work at Phillips and the University of Oklahoma. A native of the Netherlands, he is active in Central Christian Church and has taught here since 1957. Francis Gilmore, who holds two degrees from Wil- mington College and an M.A. from Miami Univer- sity, teaches social science and history classes. He joined the Phillips faculty in 1959 and spends his spare time studying ornithology and collecting his- torical items. Lloyd A. Taylor, a fisherman at heart, teaches social science and sociology courses and sponsors the senior class. He holds an A.B. from Manhattan Bible Col- lege, B.D. from Phillips, and M.S. from Kansas State University. He joined the Phillips faculty in 1957. Gene Acuff Ton DeVos Francis Gilmore Edward Jorden Bill Snodgrass Lloyd Taylor Edward R. .lorden teaches psychology classes at Phillips. He holds a B.A. and an M.A. from the University of Nebraska and has done graduate work at Oklahoma University. Also new to Phillips this year is Bill Snodgrass who teaches history, social science, and government. He holds a B.A. degree from Phillips and an M.A. from Oklahoma University, where he has done graduate work. He is Camelot sponsor and enjoys teaching a Sunday School class. PEECII SCIE CE DIVISION Dr. Thayne Hedges George Y. Herndon 26 Dr. Thayne A. Hedges teaches speech and hearing therapy classes. He holds two degree-s from the University of Wichita and a Ph.D. from. Ohio State University. Tennis, bowling, and reading are his special interests. George Herndon, who joined the Phillips faculty in 1959, also teaches in the Speech and Hearing Clinic and handles cases there. He holds a B.A. from Louisiana College and an M.A. from the State University of Iowa.

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me Arts, .fled and S 3 f Illinois, iS a local lces each 'hillips in ation with ps and a ite lessons and voice, from the teacher in He has a 5 graduate :ime prac- W J Morris Poaster, director of the chorus, has degrees from Eastman and Juilliard Schools of Music. He has been at Phillips since 1946 and also gives voice lessons. Known all over the southwest for his unique paintings, John Randolph is also a golfer. His degrees are from Oklahoma University and he has been at Phillips since 1948. While in the Army, he studied at an Eng- lish college. Morris Poaster Francis Stephens, who came to Phillips in 1957, received his B.F.A. from Oklahoma University. When not teaching art classes, he likes to golf. His original wire and jewelry designs have won national acclaim. Dr. Eugene Ulrich, organ, theory, and piano instructor, has won acclaim in many circles for his original compositions. He came to Phillips in 1949, after receiving degrees from Southern Illinois University and the University of Illinois. Eastman School of Music awarded him his Ph.D. in 1955. Presently a candidate for his doctorate from the University of Kansas, Walter Wehner is director of the Enid-Phillips Symphony Orchestra and teaches other music classes. He sponsors Phi Mu Alpha and pursues music-related hobbies in his spare time. John Randolph Francis Stephen Dr. Eugene Ulrich Walter Wehner EDUCATIO DIVISION Mrs. Allyenne Dugger, professor of elementary education classes, has degrees from Butler University and has done graduate work at Oklahoma University. Her children and reading occupy her spare hours. Remodeling his home has been Deane Riggs' recent activity. He has degrees from Phillips and George Peabody College and began teaching here in 1959. Dr. Raymond Semones, who teaches secondary education classes, is also rebuilding his home and enjoys faculty volleyball, tennis, and chess. His degrees are from Phillips and Oklahoma University. He sponsors Gridiron, the sophomore class, and S.N.E.A. ' Dr. Ben Weaver, University Provost, teaches education classes, and spends spare hours relaxing. He has three degrees from the University of Alabama. Allyenne Dugger Deane Riggs Dr. Raymond P. Semones Ben Weaver

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me Acuff l0l0gy- :tan State 3 Work at al Science, HS received Iii and has 'S and the letherlands, ll alld has from Wil. .mi Univer- zlasses. He Spends his 1CCt1Ilg aches social s the senior i Bible Col- lansas State lty in 1957. eraPY and a '- aiding are his in 3120 :S Cases thtjlie LA' f1'0lfl CIE CE DIVISIO Vernon Baker Alta Blakey Domer Dougherty D011 DUHII Lysle Mason Dr. J. Clifford Shirley Dr. Victor Wellman Dr. Cecil Williams Vernon R. Baker, who joined the Phillips faculty in 1946, teaches geology. He received A.B. and B.S. degrees from Phillips and an lVI.S. from the University of Colorado. He spends his summers at the Phillips Science Camp in Colorado. Preparing young women for the role of homemaker is the assign- ment of Mrs. Alta Blakey, who teaches home economics. She received both her B.A. and M.A. from the University of Oklahoma before joining the staff here in 1949. Domer V. Dougherty, who joined the faculty in 1950 to teach physical science and math, is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma where he received both a B.S. in electrical engineering and an M.Ed. He spends his leisure time with the Science Press and collecting books and stamps. He also sponsors Varsity Club. Don J. Dunn, who teaches biology and chemistry, lists as his hobbies golf and other sports. He received a B.S. from North- western State College and an M.S. from Oklahoma State Uni- versity. He came to Phillips in 1958 and sponsors the freshman class and Varsity Club. Lysle C. Mason teaches math at Phillips. He received a B.S. from Kansas State and an M.S. from the University of Michigan. He came here in 1942, and spends his spare time watching athletic events. Dr. 1. Clifford Shirley, who teaches biology, botany, and freshman Personal Health, retired as Dean of the Arts and Science College last year. He spends his spare hours at his little ranch, a few blocks from campus. Editor of the 1923 Phillipian, Dr. Victor Wellman teaches chem- istry at Phillips. Besides his Phillips degrees, he has degrees from the University of Washington. His beard has created com- ment on campus this year and he says about it, Every child ought to have a grandfather with a beard, and I have a new grandchildf' Dr. Cecil Williams, who teaches pre-med courses, has been at Phillips since 1945. He has degrees from Phillips, the University of Wisconsin, and the University of Oklahoma. He can often be found in the Science Building basement, among the rats and flies he uses for genetics experiments.