Pittsburg State University - Kanza Yearbook (Pittsburg, KS)

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Department of Public Speaking J. R. PBLSMA, B. S., Ph. M., M. I . Art is man’s effort to bring into manifestation his understanding of God, to effect a concrete expression of his ideals. One form of such self-expression, the most practical and universal, is speech. The translation of the best thoughts of the race back to life through the media of voice and action, and the ability to express one’s own thoughts and emotions purposefully, distinctly, gracefully, and ef- fectively, both in private conversation and in public address, are of the greatest ethical value and an open sesame to leadership in the struggle for supremacy in the economic world. This department through class drills, private instructions, dramatic productions, and in debate, oratorical and declamation contests provides each student an opportunity to become an intelligent reader and an ef- fective speaker. It aids him to systematize, to correlate, and to express his knowledge gained through study and experience; it encourages con- centration, stimulates logical thinking, and creates occasions for self-ex- pression. It teaches control of thought, emotion, and action which is the acme of all education.

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Department of Commerce At its present stage, commercial education as it stands today represents a degree of progress in educational development of which we may well be proud. Of far great- er significance, however, are the indications on every hand that it is not to remain static while business reorganization and expansion loudly calls for new types of busi- ness training. Among the encouraging signs of a forward movement are the numer- ous studies, investigations, and reports that are being made by associations of teach- ers, Federal and State educational departments, and individuals. There is apparent cor fusion as to the meaning of commercial education. This is a broad one and must cover more than one type of training for business. There are those who would have us believe that it can be applied only to the orthodox training for bookkeeping or stenographic positions: others contend that it applies only to training for executive positions. Some of us believe that it is applicable to any suitable training for commercial occupations. While we all agree that it is filling a long felt need In our educational system. The Business Department of the Institution is awake to this progress and is offer- ing some strong courses iu teacher training and office preparation, with a very strong faculty in charge. W. S. Lyerlff has charge of the bookkeeping, penmanship and law work; L. C. Guffy, the English, mathematics and typewriting; and E. F. Sholtz, the office practice, shorthand and correspondence.

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MARGARET COVEXTV. A. B. Chemistry E. W. JONES, B. S. Physical Science GEORGE V. EMERY, A. B. Physical Science G. E. ABERNATHY. M. E. Physical Science FRANK J. DOBROYOLNY. A.B. Chemistry W1 ELI A M H. M ATTI I EVYS. A. B. Physical Science