Samford University - Entre Nous Yearbook (Birmingham, AL)

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Home Econornlcs not only prepares young ladies to be better housewives and mothers, but it also helps prepare young ladies to go into the fields of professional home economics. Through actual experience the students learn the techniques of home economics and also work in the nursery to obtain credit in home management. Mrs. Dorothy Funderburke holds down the po- sition as head of the department with the title of Instructor in Foods and Nutrition. Mrs. Funder- burke received her B.S. and M.S. from the University of Alabama. Mathematics helps fill the ever increasing need for this work in the fields of technical industry. At Howard the student can receive the basic courses of math that are necessary for everyday business life, or the student can go further in advanced courses. Dr. Ruric E. Wheeler heads the department. Edu- cated in Kentucky, he received his A.B. from Western Kentucky State College, and his Masters and Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Kentucky. ...x , i MJ at Howard was fortunate this year in having James H. Couey, assistant managing editor of the Birmingham NEWS, to serve as professor of Journalism. With the demands of the public for accurate and adequate information many students seek maiors in this field. Mr. Albert T. Scoggins serves as head of the department, but he is on leave studying at the Uni- versity of Missouri. Pictured is Mr. James Couey. He received his degree in iournalism from the University of Georgia. ,l .4 s '-.. -- l29l

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Foreign Languages mark the drffe.. ence between a Bachelor of Science degree and a Bachelor of Arts. Covering the fields of French, German, and Spanish, the languages use modern means for educating the student. Phonographs, movies, newspapers, and laboratory periods are all used in the learning of a language. Dr. Hul-cee M. Acton sits at the head of the de- partment. He received his A.B. from Georgetown College, and his A.M. and Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin. l 2 Engllsh is that necessary evil for every student before they can graduate from Howard. English is both a training in technique and a study of ma- terial. lt considers grammar and the accepted for- malities of the language, as well as thought and logic. Dean P. P. Burns heads this department. He received his A.B. from Howard, his A.M. from Har- vard, and his Litt.D. from Mercer University. This year a cup was given to the graduating senior English Major with the highest average. This cup was named the P. P. Burns Cup and went to Edward Gibbons. ,.1' History at Howard is the theme of this year's book and also it serves as one of the largest de- partments at Howard. The History Department boasts of four professors and four Doctors of Philos- ophy. The fields of American history, political science, and European history are all adequately covered. Dr. George V. Irons serves as head of the de- partment. Dr. Irons received his A.B. and M.A. from the University of.Alabama, and his Ph.D. from Duke University. l

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Phclrrnacy at Howard holds the unique honor of being the only such department in Southern Bap- tist schools. Included in this field are courses in Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Phamaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Administration which lead to the degree of Bachelor of Science in that field. Dr. Woodrow R. Byrum serves as head of the department. He received his B.S. in Pharmacy from the Medical College of Virginia and his Ph.D. from Ohio State University. 'ff - 5 Q ' '2- 's MUSIC at Howard has been recognized through- out the state. With the A Capella Choir serving as a publicity agent for the school, Howard is best known in some sections for its excellent department of music. lt is possible for a student to receive a Bachelor of Music. Mr. George W. Koski served as head of the de- partment. If there were ever a loyal Howard sup- porter, Mr. Koski is that one. Not only does he direct the choirs, but he serves as director of the band. He received his A.B. and A.M. from Birming- ham-Southern, though, ironically. Physical Education forms the back- bone for the intercollegiate sports at Howard as the school has teams in football, basketball, baseball, track, tennis, and initiated a golf team this Year. This department also has an excellent program of intramural sports that includes all of those students who are not able to participate in varsity sports. Mr. James Edwards Sharman heads this depart- from George Peabody College. 1 3 A nl.. iss... i ' f ...Q ' ii ,X 4' 21: ,f y -'A 9-M if ment with his A.B. from Howard and his Masters N Y 3, Ffa.. -sc'.2 :'!' F. . N ug ' A25 '-is .. X 5 S ,.'iXi5 3 l 30 l