Southwestern College - Moundbuilder Yearbook (Winfield, KS)

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Mr. XV. J. Poundstone, Registrar of the college, labors over veterans' business FRIE D TO THE VETE S There will be a meeting of all veterans after assem- blyf' This announcement by Prof. W. Poundstone is a part of almost every Saturday assembly. In addition to the duties usually expected of a college registrar. Professor Poundstone has undertaken the enormous task of understanding and interpreting the various rules and forms that must be observed if a veteran is to receive his tuition and books through the G.I. Bill of Rights. Authorization papers, insurance benefits, educa- tional allowance certificates, and statements of earnings are only a few of the multitude of papers that must be kept on each veteran. As secretary of the alumni association, Professor Poundstone compiles and sends out the monthly Alfmmi News. His position as secretary of the athletic commit- tee has led him to consistent effort in behalf of a good athletic program at Southwestern College. Being also director of the summer session and a member of the Central Kansas Conference Board of Education, Professor Poundstone has an exceedingly busy life. Page 27

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FRIE D TO THE GIRLS Another newcomer to Southwestern's campus is Mrs. Mildred Skinner, counselor of women and assistant pro- fessor of home economics. Mrs. Skinner taught in Fort Scott High School and junior College for twelve years before coming to Southwesterng she acted as girls' adviser there also. She is a graduate of Kansas State College at Manhattan with a bachelor of science and a master of science degree in home economics. The problem of dormitories, both in quantity and in administration, is a difficult one on every college campus now, but Mrs. Skinner has skillfully supervised South- western's four girls' dorms with their ninety girls. She firmly believes in being a real friend to her girls and always chats from an easy chair with an ease of manner which has surprised and pleased the girls who come to her. She is willing and able to smooth many of those wrinkles which girls encounter on the face of college life. In the Counsellor of Woxnen's pleasant office, Mrs. Mildred Skinner presides at her desk Pa P26

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GATEWAYS The division of languages and literature this year had a new chairman, Dr. Mildred Silver. A talk with her reveals her deep sympathy for her students and their progress, and her fearless, refreshing hon- esty of self-expression. As professor of English she is striving to impress upon freshman students the importance of spelling, grammar, and sentence struc- ture, not only in English classes, but as a tool in all college courses and all phases of life, after college days have been relegated to scrapbooks and pleasant memories. Literature appreciation is also stressed in freshman courses, but receives emphasis in advanced work in English and American literature. Future plans embrace increased specialized work in litera- ture for the benefit of English majors who may wish to pursue their work in graduate schools. Foreign languages, as well as some English litera- ture, are the responsibility of C. l. Vinsonhaler and Miss Carol Sandy. German and Latin students encounter Mr. Vinsonhaler's exacting but fair insis- tence on promptness on the first' day. Professor Vin- D1 Nlildied Silwti head of the department of language sonhaler, our t'Mr. Chips, is a delightful story- teller and he frequently embellishes his courses with personal opinions about life in general. Mr. Vinson- haler's phenomenal store of great poetry, which he recites beautifully to illustrate any point of conver- sation or lecture, is a constant source of wonder and admiration. Noted for her ever-ready explanations of grammatical details, emphasizing accuracy and pronunciation with great care, Miss Sandy has her own particular brand of humor for the classroom and takes delight in Spanish puns. Even when trying to make a deadline or giving hints on construction of a headline, Miss Margaret Miller remains efhcient and conscientious about her work. These problems come to her in her capacity as faculty adviser of the Collegitw. and much of the credit for the Cffllegimzki' consistently high rating is hers. Sincere, friendly, and sympathetic, Miss Miller is a favorite among students and tries to instill in them her liking for concise, clear writing and for literature. and literature in her office where student problems are Miss Carol ,l. Sandy, French and Spanish teacher. and Prof. I.. I. Yin always welcome and English department policy is settled lialer, German, Latin, and literature teacher, discuss the vagaries of studs nts