Ripon College - Crimson Yearbook (Ripon, WI)

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5bea+i QfuUiam a tA bea t 7©fcW Of all the faculty, perhaps the man most aware of the problems of the stu- dents is Dean J. Clark Graham. And surely no other is more vitally interested than he in righting these problems in the most equitable and efficient manner possi- ble. Especially during the past year, when we all were confronted with sudden decisions and changes to be made, it was heartening to seek the advice of the Dean. His understanding, too. and handling ot the freshman compromise of this year has been appreciated by all concerned. As a teacher. Dean Graham has been for all of us the guide and open door to the finest reading in the English language. Being head of the English Department, he leads classes in the study of Chaucer, the classics, and Shakespeare. A lover of verse himself, he has shown to all who would listen and heed the magic and lyric beauty of the works of great authors. At classes in literary composition, the Dean develops hidden interests or frequent tal- ent of young collegiate writers. He has shown the right way to many of us. al- ways with just criticism and constructive. None among us has found it difficult to discuss with the Dean problems of academic or personal nature. A man who has proven himself among the best in his profession, who has won recognition in our country for his study in the field of philosophy as well as English literature, he has by his consistently good and fair judgment earned the respect of every Ripon student. For her understanding and kind consideration. Dean Isabelle Terrill will long be remem- bered by the students of Ripon College. No problem was ever too difficult or too trivial to merit her sympathetic attention. As adviser of the Women's Self-Government Association. Dean Terrill worked with representatives of the women on the campus in formulating rules governing members of the women's dormitories. And it was largely due to her untiring efforts in the guidance of the Intersorority Council that the rushing and pledging activities of the last two years have been conducted with such a great deal of intersorority cooperation. Under Miss Terrill's supervision as faculty adviser, the social committee successfully carried out a revised and improved program of social events. No one who attended the last vesper service of the year will ever forget the thrill of her excep- tionally brilliant performance as a violinist. Her distinctly original technique made it the outstand- ing vespers of the year. Credit for the splendid variety of talent se- cured for student entertainment in connection with this year’s Artist Course series must also be given to Miss Terrill. Her successful efforts in this respect were appreciated by the student body because they were an answer to the appeals for such a series. 8

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Oun. faculty at Wan. . . . Col. Russell J. Pom Prof. Lawrence Childs Miss Mildred Thiet Things have been happen- ing in the faculty circle since December 7, 1941. Changes in personnel have been no- ticeable to the extent of los- ing some endeared ‘profs.” and gaining some new faces. It isn’t only the student on the campus who concerns himself with the war, though wc may like to think so. As an example of the extra-cur- ricular activities for war aid our faculty is doing, we should certainly cite. Dean Isabelle Terrill, on leave oi absence from her position as head of the Latin department and Dean of Women, who has taken over the direction of one of the housiny units for government employees in Washington. D. C. Also on leave of absence since last year is Dr. A. L. Barker, chemistry head, who has traded our “lab' for one of the Army’s. He is serving in chemical warfare where they call him Major, instead of “Doc. Dr. R. Trytten is keeping the flame in the bun sen burner until the “Major’’ wins the war. Under the heading of the “Army's shift- ing population. we bid “Au revoir to Col. R. J. Potts last fall. Col. George A. San- ford took over the ROTC unit, and we've found the empty shoe a perfect fit for him. Capt. Floyd Johnson was transferred to Ft. Benning leaving Lieut. James Kuehn. ’41, to load his guns. Ripon College waved a sad good-bye also to Lawrence D. Childs of the mathe- matics department last fall. Now he's with the Detroit Rubber Company. His vacancy was filled by Mrs. Marion Regan, who has proved herself an added attraction to the college faculty. Mildred Thiel, 25, former musical theory instructor on leave of ab- sence, is organizing and teaching Red Cross First Aid Courses ir Eau Claire Coun- ty- Two of our staff members have made applications for commissions in the armed services. Bruno E. Jacob 22. debate coach, has applied for an army commission, and Coach Carl H. Doehling. di- rector of athletics, wants to help the navy “score against the Axis. While “Coach” is waiting he is doing his part at home in carrying out the physical fitness course given to college men previous to entrance into the services. In every war there is also a home front. President Evans up until the time he was ill. carried a heavy program of wartime activities. He is a member of the State Defense and the Educational Defense boards. The latter being a board of mid- west colleges concerning itself with the de- fense program for educational institutions. “Prcxy has done a great deal on the cam- pus and on other platforms making speeches pertaining to war and education. Dean Graham has been an armed service repre- sentative since the United States' entrance into the war for Ripon College. Professor W. H. Barber is a member of the Disaster and Preparedness Committee for the city of Ripon, while Professor Har old Chamberlain helps the local defense program by acting as a block warden. Called upon several times to inspect dairy herds and plants for disease. Dr. J. F. Groves is advising farmers in the vicinity as to the best way to combat diseases. And upon several occasions Dr. Groves has given Red Cross lectures. Maj. August Bxrxer 7

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Oun 9ndsiucto'iA, and ty Uendi HARRIS MERRILL BARBOUR. M.A. Professor of Philosophy Yes. yes. that's exactly svhat Kant said. GEORGE J. DUDYCHA. Ph.D. Professor of Psychology Don’t try to bluff, he has you analyzed. E. I. KOHL. Ph.D. Instructor in Education The teacher's teacher. MARY EVA WEBSTER. M.A. Instructor in Sociology After 18 years of retirement she returns for double duty. LEONE OYSTER. M.A. Assistant Professor of Chemistry Lest tubes, skiis. and broken legs. EDWIN WHITE WEBSTER. Ph.D. Professor of I Iistory Of course, you all remember your Greek. 9