Phoenix College - Sandprints Yearbook (Phoenix, AZ)

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FACULTY The engineering field holds many and varied interests for college stud- ents. One of the most difficult college courses, engineering, offers many good fields of work upon graduation. ffm-4. i Bel? fu. fl . xrxflfi ti w .. Engineering instructors are, from left to right, Joseph R. Nokes, Amos H. Hoff, Head of the Department, and Joe R. Brundage. Perhaps the most important of all academic studies is English. Speaking and writing the English language correctly are specific phases given the greatest emphasis. lt is in English that many Freshmen first become acquaint- ed with the procedure used in writing a term paper. English is not all grammar and composition. Western World and English Literature classes hold the interest of those who prefer poetry and prose. English instructors are, from left to right, Wayne Edland, Walter Seifert, Edna Evans, M. R. Hagarty, Jr., Virginia Botsford, Department Head, John F. Prince, Lyman L. Bump, and Ray Emery. If we are to live together in one world, it is necessary for us to be friends with our neighbors. One of the best ways to understand them is to understand their language, The PC language department offers to its stud- ents Spanish, French, and German. The five instructors in the Foreign Language Department are, from left to right, Marshall W. Monroe, Head of the Department, Elizabeth Campbell, Jean G. Hunter, Dr. Gertrude Helff, and Dr. lra M. Gish.

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FACULTY The business department of Phoenix College prepares many students for future jobs. Actual sit- uations are viewed and worked out in such subjects as accounting, money and banking, typing, and shorthand. The office machines and filing classes are beneficial to those stud- ents preparing for office work. Teaching business subjects at Phoenix College are Clair D. Cocanower, Department Head, Sam L. Bobo, Ralph C. Asmus, Dr. Kenneth Dale, Jean Hanna, Hal F. Holt, and Carl J. Newnam. For those preparing to go into the scientific field the Chemistry Depart- ment is well qualified. Lecture classes present technical knowledge and the use of formulas. This knowledge is put to practical use in the chemical lab- oratories. im it . Q ,. X 1 Cecil Kersten, left, Head of the Drama and Speech Department, is shown with John Paul, the other drama and speech instructor. Instructors in the Chemistry department are, from left to right, Edwin J. Hammer, Dr. R. J. Hemphill, Birt Allison, Jr., J. S. Decker, and Arthur L. Phelps, Head of the Department. Drama and speech play a major part of school activities at Phoenix College. Mr. Paul and Mr. Kersten each direct two plays every semester. Speech and debate students practice good speaking habits while learning to be at ease before a group. This year the PC debate team enjoyed competing with the team from Arizona State College at Tempe.

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FACULTY Many young women at PC feel that pre- paring to be good homemakers is as important as a career in the business world. Excellent training along this line is offered in the PC Home Economics Department. Courses in Child Guidance are offered each semester under the direction of Dr. Bessie McNeil. The nursery school is also in operation to help students become better acquainted with the habits of children. Home Economics teachers relaxing for a moment are, from left to right, Ethel Radulescu, Edith Stevens, Head of the Department, and Ruth L. Daum. lNot in picture, Dr. Bessie McNeil.7 Mathematics assumes greater importance in the business world day by day. PC is fortun- ate in having a capable math department which offers a large variety of courses. Shown in front of the H. E. Building is Major G. B. Jordan, Head of the Mili- tary Department. Mathematics department. Standing, Louis Lerthold and Dr Fred Bedford, Head of the Department. Seated, William W Mitchell Jr The Military Department of Phoenix Col- :ge prepares men to become better citizens. t also prepares them for careers in the United fates armed forces after graduation.