Southern Nazarene University - Arrow Yearbook (Bethany, OK)

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FACULTY The mathematical mind and the teacher of problem students is PROFESSOR E. V. GREER. In 1934 the University of Illinois conferred on him the M.A. degree, and he is continuing his graduate work there. Besides ex- pounding daily on the intricacies of college geometr, ' , trig, algebra, and calculus, he manages to find time for a five-hour course in zoology each semester. Strangely enough. Prof ' s secondar - interest, aside from playing pranks, is music. He is an accomplished pianist, a violinist, and a member of the church choir and men ' s octet. Since Prof is a member of the Bethany Fire Depart- ment, his classes may expect him to disappear suddenly, even in the middle of a sentence, if the fire alarm blows during class. MRS. MARGARET DUNN ... a Kansan. and proud of it ... a Republican, because her father is ... a collector of elephants; she has over one hundred to date. Although being a house-wife is her main interest, Mrs. Dunn finds time to devote to her favorite subject, music. Her duties on the campus are teaching private piano les- sons and pla ing for special religious services. She says that her most enjoyable experiences are those in which she accompanies her husband in evangelistic meetings. Mrs. Dunn ' s teaching experience has been varied. In 1940 and ' 41 she directed the Junior Choir in the local church; from 1942 to ' 43 she taught music at the high school, and since 1942 she has added her bit to the college fine arts department. w ITie Athletic Director of B.P.C. is PROFESSOR VERNON A. SNOWBARGER. His untiring efforts in promoting the sports program and in building the pres- tige of the Redskins have greatly emphasized the import- ance of physical development on the campus. He also teaches courses in Social Science and Mathematics. An active member of the church, he is General Presi- dent of the Bethany N.Y.P.S. Prof. Snowbarger ' s ability to keep up with all of these activities may be credited to his quick actions and brisk walk. We agree with Mrs. Snowbarger wheQ-,,she savs, He ' s a wojiderful man! ZiJ, jAvi 29 W -

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k . - dJEt 099 , ff FACULTY Professor BOYD shannon, chemists instruc- tor, was the first to receive an A.B. degree in Chemistry at B.P.C. Following his graduation in 1932, he had a very successful career as a commercial chemist. As a result of a definite call to Christian scr ice received two years ago, Mr. Shannon resigned his position as General Superintend- ent of the Rock Island Refiner} ' in Indianapolis, Indiana, and came to the campus as professor in the fall of 1945. Wliile teaching at Mangum, Oklahoma, he received distinction by coaching the girls ' basketball team, which won the State Championship. Sunday School work is his hobby. He preached his first sermon at a Youth for Christ rally in Indianapolis. Early in the morning or late at night are the most ideal times for practice according to the opinion of MISS IVALEE BOLERJACK. piano instructor. Although of- fered a scholarship to the Kansas Cit - Conservator, ' of Music while in her senior year of high school. Miss Boler- jack preferred to make B.P.C. her Alma Mater, and she received her B.F.A. degree in 1943. She received her Master ' s Degree in piano, with a minor in organ, from the University of Oklahoma in the spring of 1945. Miss Bolerjack ' s extra-curricular interests include the strenuous activities of bicycling, playing tennis, and row- ing, as well as the more quiet pastimes of crocheting and reading. One of the most interesting characters on the campus is PROFESSOR WAYNE SPALDING, Chairman of the Piano Department. Following two years study in France and Germany, Prof gave recitals in Munich and Paris. Returning to America, he received Master degrees in both music and language. Prof. Spalding is one of the faculty favorites. His superb playing has gained recognition through Ins ap- pearances with the Oklahoma Symphony Orchestra and his solo work on the campus. X ' olumcs of applause greet his everv ap] earancc. W ' licn anv one needs some one to tickle the ivories Prof. Sjjalding is the man. Not only is he an ardent follower of music, but Prof. Spalding is an enthusiastic sports fan. His a])prcciation of c|uality in all fields is an inspiration to his many adnnrers. 28

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l FACULTY I- have come to tell you ... Yes, meet DR. C. B. STRANG . . . college pastor. Post Chaplain of the Put- nam City American Legion, member of the General Board of the Church of the Nazarene, Trustee of B.P.C. lie is also listed in Who ' s Who. Nazarenes everywhere know him as the author of Meeting Life ' s Situations and the editor of the Young People ' s Department of the Sunday School Quarterlies. But the people of Bethany appreciate him particularly for his rich messages. On the campus and in his classes of Major Prophets and The Life of Paul, his sense of humor, his friendliness and optimism make all students feel that he is their own individual parson. m 4 MISS RUTH FESS. Acting Chairman of the English Department, graduated from college as valedictorian of her class, with majors in both English and Greek. There is ne er a dull moment in any of her classes, because she has a new method for each session, making it novel and colorful. When visiting in the cozy apartment of Miss Fess. one is introduced to Hansel, Gretel, Aunt Phoebe, and The Bookworm which are a few of her rare collection of pictures. She adds lustre to campus banquets and dinners with her decorations of beautiful Old English lettering. The Honor Society expressed its respect for her in- terest in high scholarship, by choosing her as sponsor for the year. MEDIC CAPTAIN LESTER DUNN rejoined the B.P.C. faculty in Februan, ' after three years of service with the Army Medical Corps, thirteen months of which was .spent overseas. Having been attached to the 99th regiment as com- manding officer of a collecting company. Captain Dunn participated in the Battle of the Bulge. Tlie last six months of his overseas service was spent in the vicinity of the world-famed city of NurenlxTg. where he studied voice four months with Alex Miltschinoff, leading Ger- man Opera singer. Before entering the armed service, Mr. Dunn was principal of Bethan high school and also a professor of voice here in the college. When you think of Dunn, you think of the army, singing, and sports. 1 30