Slippery Rock University - Saxigena Yearbook (Slippery Rock, PA)

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Miss Harner Miss Lois Harner has served in the capacity of Dean of Women for ten years after working in Alexandria, Pennsylvania, and at the Laboratory School. Miss Harner obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Juniata College and her Master's in Education from Pennsylvania State University. She belongs to Pi Lambda Theta and Delta Kappa Gamma, educational fraternities for women. She is also the State President of the Pennsylvania Association of Women Deans and Counselors and serves on the state committee in charge of the Pennsylvania State Education Association. We arc proud of the 1960 graduates. May you all be proud to teach—proud of the Alma Mater you arc leaving, proud of the profession you are entering, proud of the training you have received, proud of the accomplishments you may have gained.” Mrs. Cheeseman The new position of House Mother for South Hall is held by Mrs. Cheeseman. She has been trained in practical nursing and has done work in private homes. Mrs. Cheeseman has held offices in the Daughters of America and Dames of Malta. She spends much of her time in reading, crocheting, and collecting unique items. Mrs. Cheeseman feels that with the training Slippery Rock provides for its students, the graduating classes will make excellent teachers. Her philosophy of life, which she would like to pass on to the seniors, is. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. She believes that if they live by this motto and apply it to their everyday life, problems will be fewer, difficulties will lessen and life will be happier and more complete.

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Mr. Smiley After thirteen years as an instructor at Slippery Rock, Mr. Robert G. Smiley now holds the position of Acting Director of Student Teaching and Placement. Mr. Smiley received a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Education at Slippery Rock and Masters in Education degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He also attended the Universities of Wisconsin and Colorado. “It has been my privilege as Acting Director of Student Teaching and Placement to become better acquainted with all the members of the class of 1959-1960. My wish for you. as you start your teaching careers, is a sense of security, a feeling of recognition, and above all. a feeling of affection that comes only to those who have a deep sense of responsibility to their students and fellow teachers.” Mr. Dodds Mr. Archie Dodds, Director of Student Teaching and Placement, was gone from school this year on leave. He attended Springfield College where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education. He also received a Master’s degree from Pennsylvania State University. In his thirty years at Slippery Rock. Mr. Dodds has served as: Dean of Men, Head of the Health and Physical Education Department, and Athletic Director. t 9

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Mr. Evans Mr. Raymond Evans, resident Dean of Men in the newly constructed Patterson Hall, is in his fourth year at Slippery Rock. Mr. Evans graduated from Slippery Rock in 1949 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. He received a Masters degree from the University of Pittsburgh and is at present engaged in work toward a Doctorate at the same university. Besides carrying out the many duties of Dean of Men, Mr. Evans also teaches biology and botany. “You are about to take your place in complex society. Your main function. I believe, will be to encourage youngsters to seek knowledge. You’ll need intelligence, vigor, and courage to do this task adequately. Don't ever underestimate yourself or your profession. Best of luck to all of you.” Mr. Godlasky Mr. Charles A. Godlasky serves as Slippery Rock’s football coach and new Assistant Dean of Men for Patterson Hall. He obtained his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees at Pennsylvania State University where he received the R.O.T.C. honor of a Distinguished Military Student and a reserved Commission as an officer on his admittance into the Air Force. He was also awarded the honor of being in “Who’s Who at Penn State” for his scholastic and athletic achievements. Mr. Godlasky taught in Altoona. Pennsylvania, and at Juniata College before coming to Slippery Rock. “Life is full of disappointments and joys; however, no problem is so difficult that it cannot be faced with enthusiasm. Let’s make our world a better world in which to live. Best wishes!” II