Rowan College - Oak Yearbook (Glassboro, NJ)

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SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT Mr. Bunce, Mr. Peacock, Dr. Wright, Dr. Wilson, Head oi the Department, Dean Witchell, Mr. Creamer. SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Mr. Mancuso, Mr. Sangree, Dr. Mc- Cobb, Dr. Haupt, Head of the Depart- ment. Social Studies In a Glassboro education there is the lack of a barrier between subjects — sometimes annoylngly overlapping but mostly correlated. The Social Studies Department concerns itself with man — his achievements, his limitations, and his potential capacities. This is accomplished by the study of history, geography, economics, and sociology. From this study of society, we can establish convictions, judgments, and decisions to contribute in social debates; for teachers are expected to be active in community life. In an educator ' s phrase knowledge does not keep any better than fish; each must find his cue to use this knowledge to be legitimately called, the educated man. Dr. Wilson, the Head of the Department, with his ref- erences to the Jersey Shore; Mr. Peacock with multi-subjects a la economics; Mr. Creamer with Water Is conserva- tive; Dr. Wright with We ' ll outline this chapter for to- morrow; Dean Witchell with Post hoc, ergo propter hoc; and Mr. Bunce with Cleopatra — oh, what a woman, help- ed us to form ideas about what is desirable or undesirable. Science We, the Seniors discovered that the scientist isn ' t a mad genuis with long locks of hair, but rather a man who gets his hair cut just as often as the next fellow and who is always ready to delve into new knowledge, hie tries outrageous things and codifies them into laws. When we are presented with the textbooks, tests, and exams, we are disappointed because we can see that we are not growing in wisdom but merely collecting a repertoire of facts. These facts are already known, but we want to enjoy a sense of conquering facts which leads to real under- standing. The Science Department gives us the opportunity to ex- plore and theorize for understanding and growth in wisdom. It also gives us facts which provide for an Intellectual back- ground. Dr. Haupt, with his unsatlable search for truth; Mr. San- gree with his collection of things of nature; Mr. Mancuso w ith his ruthless delight in logic and needs; and Dr. McCobb with his love of accuracy, have shown us This is Science. Ten

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DEANS Last fall we welcomed Dr. Dorothy Mierzwa to fill a new role on campus, Dean of Student Activities. The organization of the counseling and guidance program and the coordination of student activities and organiza- tions Is her official role. Dean Mierzwa has contributed invaluable guidance with her warmth and sincere Interest In the welfare of the students! As Dean of Women the realm of Evelyn M. Reade ' s direction Includes arranging housing accomodations, lead- ing Dormitory council, and guiding all phases of student life on campus. We shall remember those special late permissions, and even more, her concern for our safety and happiness. The college deans dedicate their efforts to help. . . . Does anyone ever have a problem concerning courses, examinations, placements, graduate work? If so, how does he solve it? See Robert Bole, Dean of Instruction. With that familiar grimace and rub of the forehead he considers the question and reassuringly comes to our aid. Those unforgetable Latin phrases endeared us to Sam- uel Witchell, Dean of Men. To men on campus, he Is the guiding light for selective service problems and housing. Nine

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Music Music we found to be both systematic and Imaginative; a subject powerful for practical uses and delightful as a means of recreation. We re- alized that Music was not just a required subject but one that has depth and complexity, with such branches as harmony, muslcology, and composition. And of course none of us will forget during our study of terminology the cycle of fifths and our purchase of the pitch pipe. Mrs. Boyd, Head of the Department, with her philosophical poems on the front left board, Mr. Pfleeger with his musical contortions, employing tables and chairs have tried tirelessly to make us nightingales — musicians or non-musicians. MUSIC DEPARTMENT Mrs. Boyd, Head of the Department, Mr. Pfleeger. Mr. Carey, Miss ART DEPARTMENT Vandermaric, Head of the Department, Miss Carlson. Industrial and Fine Arts A wierd creation In clay, being carried down the hall by a student after Its completion in the Art Room brings snickers from passing lay students; yet that same creation was admired or In some cases tolerated in Art Class by the instructor and classmates. For that creation symbolizes the oppor- tunity to select expression most suited to that person ' s creative needs and abilities. For art com- petence Is gained through experimentation with ex- perience in art materials and techniques. These experiences are provided by the courses; art, home economics, and Industlal arts. The artist at Glassboro must be familiar with all materials and try his hand at them. By this process he usually reaches an awareness of the stark reality that one can ' t be master of all materials. The real- ized potentialities are then elaborated upon. Miss Vandermark, hHead of the Department, with Very interesting; Miss Carlson of FHome Econom- ics with, Don ' t let your tresses gravitate toward the equipment; Mr. Carey with Nobody gets low- er than a C, have convinced us that creativity should be stimulated, a fact well worth remember- ing in our future influences. Eleven