Presbyterian College - Pac Sac Yearbook (Clinton, SC)

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C U L T Y 1909, Dr. Bfimm has taught practically every subject in the present college curriculurn . . . formerly taught in Columbia Theological Seminary, Catawba Military Academy , . . recognized as outstand- ing Biblical scholar in Southern Presbyterian Church . . . prolific reader, author of merit, respected scholar . . . familiar sight walking across carnpus un-b ' ;il3 under his arm. followed by his faithful dog. • HAROLD SOMERS FISH, Professor of Biology, A.B., Bowdoin College; Ph.D., Harvard University. Dr. Fish came to P. C. from the far reaches of Maine . . . formerly taught in Colby and Harvard . . . comes in for his amount of ribbing because of the appropriate- ness of his name to his profession . . . commanding stature mates him easily visible in all faculty gatherings ... his accent readily stamps him as a Yankee. • STEPHEN McQUEEN HUNTLEy, Pro- fessor of French, A.B., A.M., University of South Carolina; Doctor d ' Universite, University of Toulouse. Descended from one of South Carolina s oldest and most distinguished families . . . gassed during World War on Htndenburg Offensive . . . organist of considerable ability . . . formerly coached basketball and taught in Louisiana schools . . . has sold school supplies, managed teachers ' agency, given calisthenics In the Richmond Y. M, C. A. . . . he has traveled In twenty-two foreign countries. • NEILL GORDON WHITELAW, Professor of Physics, A.B., Miami University; A.M., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin. Considered one of P. C. ' s most capable professors . . . member Sigma Xi, Gamma Alpha . . . instructor in and director of C. A. A. ground school program . . . was at one time a weather observer in Wisconsin . . . has served on faculty since 1935, coming from research positicr at Wisconsin . . . present at all campus ath- letic events. • BERNARD HENRY BOYD, Professor of Bible, A.B., Presbyterian College; Th.B., Princeton Theological Seminary; A.M., Princeton University. Known as best dressed faculty member . . . completing his fourth year as a pedagogue . . . better known as Bunny . . . member of Blue Key . . . has distinguished himself widely as an eloquent preacher and speaker . . . leader in personnel guid- ance movement on the campus . . . most popular chapel speaker or campus . . . directs speech classes as well as Btbie. • JAMES BOYD KENNEDY. Professor of Economics, A.B., A.M., Ersklne Col- lege; Ph. D., Johns Hopkins University. Best known for his famous farm In York County . . . Dr. Kennedy probably teaches more stu- dents than any other professor in school ... his popularity can be estimated through the number that sign up for his courses . . . member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon . . . bachelor . . . has taught at P. C. since 1913 . . . came here from Union College in New York state. • JOHN UHL NIXON, Assistant Athletic Coach, B.S. in C.E., Georgia School of Technology. In two years he has commanded respect and admiration of every student , . . football line coach and freshman baseball mentor . . . also instructs In mathematics . . . member of Alpha Tau Omega. Om cron Delta Kaopa . . . bosses N. Y. A. crew. • STAFF SERGEANT STERLIN YOUNG,

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1 L F A Presbyterian Church in Clinton before coming to P. C. in 1920 . . . regularly supplies two churches, serves on staff of state training school in addition to teaching duties. • KENNETH NORTON BAKER, Professor of Commerce, A.B., A.M., University of South Carolina. First head of commefce dcpartrntrnt when it was organ- ized in 1936 . . . has experience as teacher, insurance salesman, public accountant, insolvent bank receiver, cost accountant, and office manager . . . can out-talk any three professors . . . member of Kappa Alpha . . . head of college forum program . . . expert type- writer mechanic . . . popular because of his complete humanity, frankness, directness. • HERBERT EARL SPENCER, Professor of Mathematics, B.S., University of Rochester; M.S., Ph.D., Cornell University. A native Canadian. Dr. Sp -Tccr 15 ' cunair out his fau ' tri year at P. C. . . . member of Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Xi . . . graduated from college with honors in chemistry, mathe- matics, engineering . . . taught in New York state public schools and Cornell before coming South . . . can hold his own with the best chess plavers on the campus. • MAJOR LAWRENCE JOHN FERGUSON, Assistant Professor of Military Science, Marshall Col- lege, West Virginia University, United States Infantry School. In his second year as assistant to the commandant . . . close follower of rifle team, rewarding bullseyes with lead pencils . . . member of Scabbard and Blade . . . has done foreign service in Hawaii and Philippines, R. O. T. C. service at University of California . . . great conversationalist, close adherent to detail, scholar and student. • KURT WEBER, Associate Professor of English, A.B., Williams Col- lege; B.A.Lit., Oxford University ( Brascnose College); A.M., Ph.D., Columbia University. Master of Innumerable languages, Dr. Weber has done much study in Europe . . . author of no mean ability, he is now working on a biography , . . travels widely throughout entire world during summer months . . . retiring in manner, thorough in every task, diligent in his scholarship . . . famous for his cnsp British accent and perfect oral expression. • BOTHWELL GRAHAM, JR., Professor of German and Spanish, A.B., University of Georgia; A.M., Harvard University. M.imber of faculty ever since 1903 . . . came to P. C. frcm Martha Berry School, where he was principal . . . member of Delta Tau Delta, Phi Kappa Phi . . . has studied in Heidelberg and Rome several summers . . . keen student of ancient history . . , Interesting class K-. tu-.-r , , . rnr-; ' -.alant. lenient, popular among his students. • JOHN GLENN BARDEN, Professor of Edu- cation, A.B., University of North Carolina; A.M., Columbia University. Newest member of the college family, completing his first year . . . accomplished musician, directing college glee club . . . served for ten years as missionary to Africa . . . member of Phi Delta Kappa . . . came to P. C. from Dulce University, where he was ' nstfuctof . . . member of Prcsbvterian Church choir. • DANIEL JOHNSON BRIMM, Professor of Bible, A.B., Southwestern Presbyterian University; A.M., Presbyterian College; D,D., Davidson College. Serving since

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.M Assistant in Military Science and Tactics. In nine years he has itirvca unacf tnrce commanaants, many assistants . . . coaches rifle team . . . active in Baptist church and Sunday School. • LONNIE SEXTON McMILLlAN, Coach of Tracic and Basketball, A.B., Presbyterian College. Lonmc Mac came all the way from Arkansas to play football for P. C. . . . has been on the athletic staff since 1922 . . . known widely for his unemotional visage, ever present cigar, consistently good teams . . . member of Pi Kappa Phi . . . served as Naval Ensign in great war. • CLARENCE ED- WARD GALLOWAy, Coach of Baseball, Presbyterian College. Chick Galloway is a well-known name in professional baseball . . . was once voted greatest shortstop in the world . . . handles duties with freshman football as well as baseball . . . humorous, loves to win, close follower of the fine points of the game. • WILLIAM CHAPELLE LUFLER, Coach of Tennis. Admittedly one of the fore- most pros ' in the entire South . . . coaches Junior Davis Cup Teams for Atlanta and the two Carolines . . . brought tennis out of the doldrums at P. C. and developed three State champs. • MRS. MYRTLE HUNTER, Dietitian. Has been feeding P. C. boys ever since 1920 . . . gracious under fire of criticism, even-tempered, a good manager . . . probably hears more suggestions for changes than any other person connected with the college. • MRS. DRUCIE CROMER McSWAiN, Infirmary Matron. Mother Mac heads up the infirmary staff . . . has no pity for goldbricks . . . kind and considerate when boys arc really sick . . . comes in contact with as many students as any other staff member. JL FACULTY