Rocky Mountain College - Yellowstone / Poly Yearbook (Billings, MT)

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'IETF Dcubfwlp THE' 1934 POLY X English Mr. Lincoln J. Aikins, as head of the English department, is assisted by Mrs. Eva Mackenzie and Mrs. Wayne Snow. Mr. Aikins graduated from Bates College in 1919. Previous to coming here in 1928. he was principal of the high school at Ifezar Falls. Maine, where he taught his- tory and science. Tdie contract systeni of assnyinients is used in this department. This system fllows individuals to progress as rapidly as they choose. and also aids in compre- c hensive grouping of material. The LINCOLN J. AIKINS English department offers a straight for- ward study of English composition, business letter Writing, good grammar, and the mechanics of literature. All of the regular college students are required to take courses in English composition and English grammar dur- ing their first year in the college curriculum. Those who want more English can supplement the elementary college courses with courses in English lit- erature during their second year. Special courses are devoted to a study of the short story and general literature. Individual instruction is given to any student enrolled in the English courses. This special instruction is supplemented by class recitation to clear up difficult problems, and aid backward students. Courses in American History and Survey of Civilization were also taught by Mr. Aikins. These courses were planned to give students a back- ground in the fundamental principles of history. :RH NEEDED nty-two 'Ei

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THE 1934 POLY W. T. BIAXVHINNEY Dean of Vocations ' Acting Dean of the Polytcclzzzic Dean Bliihvllllllliff came here from v?+ff+ Flint, Michigan, last fall, where he had been employed by the General Motors School of Technology since 1927. Be-A . sides holding the otlice of Dean of Yoca- K , f 1-vii tions, and teaching economics during the past school year, he has acted in is ,L the capacity of dean of the Polytechnic. to His manifold duties rfnged from keep- ' ing :grades and records to planning . QNX i ee is B' is ,bg M N L4 lvrf h ij ff 11, ,f ,. If ,xv- 1 .3155 ff Ya uw ' 75 L fi 1213- i ill? . 1 Ar A. S ' MW courses for next year. '- f ' 'X . , Ui , LI 4 'ug V DVM f,' D 6' 9 , . X si-'EQ U 'iv 'l 51: Qi W 9' , Q, ' ,, il A V, r H Q. it i -2 , - 1 11 ,Q .p , .L IDA A. GREEN i A , ,, 1- V I illlln f Dean of U Omen W . l so Miss Green has been adviser, friend, 'W i ul l, f- I and guardian of the girls in Kimball . 'FUI 1 A V - 1 -- 'll ' fl, Hall during the ,ist two years. bhe gflar 1 Q . . h ir , , . is came here from Buda. Illinois, where ff7r3:1 ':r 1 li she was pastor of the Congregationa.l , ,. . :iii T church lor several years. thot In recent years Miss Green has W33355 tiaveled extensively in Europe and EDU333 I 5 V. R . . ' . I A 1 X N AlllGllCZ1. Besides acting in her present Ummm ,4 capacity as Dean of VS omen, she IS also I y pastor ot the Community-- . 7, - pe at C ,es , , in , 2--a Q' s by , Billings. 53322 5 3 in V s if Q - - If-' 1 ii t ' i ' ,mggimln m a . rg . , ',.,,,2, , , I fwfr., .A fiqfgg Il, .,., LQ 1' . it - - .. '-i.1 iiqbl '1,la!ii -' Page Twenty YV 6 'f -my i - e-'Tan i i sir .gl 1 'f.L--f rf -- - t , 1 ' 0 a v 'Q t 3 ull' B ' 's ' .fini y , , ' .. - i M Q., , -syg'!' 1+ I 'L V ii 1-N J? V xv.i.l,:, -- V . xi1f lr A I - 1 f ,Q-7' . ' --Qlfi ,.'ff-'asc :ff ' ' i -- -fsf V' fs----.Eg-1:----..-ig.:

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THE 1934 POLY Social Sciences Arthur W. Seebart. head of the Social Science department during the past year. has been at the Polytechnic for four years. Previous to coming here in 1930. he took graduate work at the University of North- ern Californiz and was pastor of a number ot churches. Mr. Seebart's classes in social science were designed to give students a back- ground of present living conditions and an explanation of such social divisions as in- ARTHUR W' SEEBART dividuals. groups communities. and na- tionsg to explain the full significance and import of our present livesg a.nd to give a practical solution to problems now confronting the human race. Courses in psychology, sociology, philosophy, religion, and social problems conform well with these objectives. Students who have 2 course in social science go out into life with a basic understanding of what life is about, and a keen appreciation of what constitutes citizenship. and the abilityto exercise and utilize their personal iQQER Q. is , gdfj--r pg: . ' 'Cyp 'T -. it if i 1 V t L 1, l l ti tl l , -It t it li it srl 5 it 1' qt tx l ul i lllqrivinf e and social talents toward the building of a better World. Courses in social science are well aligned with the educational objectives of the Polytechnic. In addition to his courses in social science, Mr. Seebart also teaches debating and public speaking. These courses are designed to teach students confidence. tiuency, and originality in using the English language. mmunnnnm r1mL'U f9M Page 331-51323: J 395337 3520211 l if i Z l x gal