Southern Nazarene University - Arrow Yearbook (Bethany, OK)

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FACULTY After having ser cd the CJliurch of the Nazarene as nilssionan, ' to Japan; Assistant General Secrctar ' , Depart- ment of Church Schools, and Director of Leadership Training; as missionary to Peru; and as pastor, REV. C. H. WIMAN returned to Bethany to become registrar of our College. Last year he received recognition in Who ' s Who of Religion for his outstanding service. Professor Wiman, connoisseur of Spanish foods, mixes a dry humor, hot pepper, tortillas, American cheerfulness, and Peruvian hand-work to make manv delightful enter- tainments for students and friends. His home reflects a Japanese neatness, a South American friendliness, and an all-American hospitality. Having started her public career at the age of twelve by playing the piano for a revival meeting in San Antonio, Texas, MRS. WILLO MAY BERESFORD is continuing her interest in music by completing her sixth ear as music instructor at B.P.C. When she does not have the op- portunity to play the works of Chopin and Beethoven, she prefers to work crossword puzzles. In 1938 she climaxed a very successful romance by correspondence by marrying a B.P.C. alumnus, Dan Beres- ford, who entered the Navy in 1942. When the duties of taking care of her young son, Kenneth Wayne, decrease, she plans to start a collection of recordings. PROFESSOR RAYMOND McCLUNG won the hearts of the Frosh, whom he sponsors, on initiation day by participating in all of the unpleasantries dished out by the important sophomores. His teaching duties are divid- ed between the English and Speech Departments. Wliile attending B.P.C. in his undergraduate days, Prof. McClung worked in the library and edited the ARROW. His favorite sports are hunting, fishing, and tennis. He is an ordained minister, and previous to returning to his Alma Mater, he served as pastor of the First Church of the Nazarene in Fort Worth, Texas. On Sundays he takes opportunity to preach in neighboring churches and directs the Navigators Society in Bethany. 26

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.-xiiei ' FACULTY REV. W. D. McGRAW. JR., Business Manager and Christian gentleman, is known best on the campus for his pleasanat smile and graceful knack of saying, Money please! Following a number of years in the ministry of the Church of the Nazarene as both pastor and district super- intendent, Rev. McGraw was elected to his present position in February of 1945 . The Senior Class has expressed its sincere regard for the man of ten thousand jokes by electing him as its sponsor. It has found in him one who is kind and con- siderate and an inspiration in all of the varying activities of a graduating class. MRS. MARY FLICK, a home-town girl who made good, teaches in the piano department, likes to feed people — especially her husband—, enjoys gardening, prefers to play duets with Willis, and appreciates an opportunity to take care of little kiddies. Following her graduation from B.P.C. with a B.F.A. degree in 1940, Mrs. Flick taught music in the public schools in Spencer and Ringling, Oklahoma, for four years. In 1945, during the commencement season, she was married to Mr. Willis Flick, who at that time was an orchestra leader in the Na y. Mrs. Flick started taking piano lessons when she was only seven years old. Her interest in music increased to the extent that many times her mother would have to make her stop practicing. Having been influenced bv his older sister to follow a musical career, PROFESSOR DUANE SMITH began studying do, re, me, fa, sol, in high school. Later he was privileged to study voice under the private tutorage of three outstanding men: George A. Murphy, noted author and opera singer in Grand Rapids, Michigan; D. A. Clippinger, author of numerous textbooks and former President of the Chicago Council of Teachers of Singing; and Stanley Baughman, dean of Michigan organists. Following ten years of voice teaching in Grand Rapids, concert and radio work (he was a research engineer dur- ing the war), Mr. Smith came to B.P.C. last fall to super- vise the men ' s singing groups and give private lessons. 25

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FACULTY Last September MRS. MARY WATSON LaDUE came to our campus and immediately won a place in the hearts of her students with her bright, sincere smile. The members of the Sophomore Sunday School Class, of which Mrs. LaDue is co-teacher with her husband, are always thrilled to be invited to the LaDue home for an evening of culture. One who knocks on her door at opportune moments sees the entire LaDue family studying around the table; or sees Mrs. LaDue on another of those dates with Dr. LaDue— having candle-light tea in old English style. Mrs. LaDue knows how to make the common happenings of life surprisingly colorful events. PROFESSOR WAYNE THORNE, the new band in- structor and the highly esteemed sponsor of the 1946 ARROW, rightfully deserves his title, The King of the Trombone. Early in life his musical talents became evident, and in high school he directed the school band. However, Prof is not a one-talent man. Preaching is one of his main interests. Churches over the Educational Zone have learned to love and appreciate his ministry in week-end meetings and youth conventions. Singspira- tions are his specialty. His vibrant personality and con- secrated life have endeared him to all who know him. The Class of ' 45 is honored to have one of its number, MISS GOLDIE PHILLIPS, on the faculty this year. After receiving her A.B. degree from Southwestern Louis- iana Institute— with honors, she came to B.P.C. where she received her Th. B. last summer— with honors. Besides her duties of teaching the special students English, history, and theol-ogy, she has served as a member of the Faculty Committee on Social and Extra-Curricular activities. It seems that she has threatened several times to start a column in a newspaper giving advice on love affairs. Although she is generally very modest, she likes to have her picture taken. Her only aversion is having to live on the third story of a building. 27