Southwestern College - Moundbuilder Yearbook (Winfield, KS)

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DR. ELEANOR HOAG, chairman of the Division of Languages and Literature, emphasizes the communications skills of reading, writing, speaking, and-that's right-listening in her classes. Also associate professor of English, she holds a doctor of education de- gree from the Colorado State College of Education. IHNBHHHI HNII IIIIHHIHHI C. I. VINSONHALER, associate profes- sor of Latin, German, and English, is the philosopher-sage who, in his own words, really enjoys teaching. In the years since 1927 when he first became a part of Southwestern, he has accumulated a retinue of admiring students. He holds a master's degree from the University of Kansas. Merci beaucoup to ETHEL COL- BRUNN, assistant professor of modern languages, who teaches her students how to read the French and Spanish classics and how to order a steak in Paris. The color slides she took in Europe last sum- mer have been viewed enviously by many clubs this year. She holds a master's de- gree from Ohio State. ALICE GORDON WILSON, associate professor of speech and English, joined the faculty in October. Under her di- rection, the annual Southwestern College debate tournament was held at Kansas State Teachers College, Emporia. She holds a master's degree from the Uni- versity of Michigan. Under the direction of HELEN GI HAM, associate professor of express and dramatics, fledgling freshmen come the accomplished Campus Playf Grease paint, lights, and action are special domain. In addition to holding master's degree from Northwestern L versity, she has studied under lead dramatic coaches. ALLEN R. STOWELL, librarian and sistant professor of library science, cl fully helps students find the answer such questions as Who set fire to White House in the War of 1812? invaluable friend at term paper time also sees that the incoming books n tain a balance between the textbook and the books with which one can rm In addition to his degree in library sci from the University of Illinois, he holds theological degrees. latecomer, MARCELLA ROBE replaced john C. Merrill in Nove: when he was recalled to service. In tion to her duties as instructor in jou ism and English, she has served as rector of Publicity for the college. also has been adviser to both the Colle and the Moundbuilder. She holds a journalism from the University

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SHIIIHI SIIIINIII DR. BLAINE NOLAN, chairman of the Division of Social Science and professor of education, has also served as the motivating force in working out a program this year with the State Training school for the training of teachers of exceptional children. Dr. Nolan holds a doctor's degree from the University of Missouri and a law degree from Cornell university. DR. ARTHUR W. Y. CHENN professor of sociology, en- livens his classes with pantomimes and impersonations which help to make his points. In these times of tense Far Eastern situations, Dr. Chen has brought understanding of the Chinese people. He is a graduate of St. john's, the University of Chicago, and holds a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California. ROBERT MYERS, new to the faculty this year, is instruc- tor in history and political science. He is an ex-infantry officer and holds a master's degree from the University of Iowa. In his office back in the recesses of the library, he has devised tests which make his students plead, Please, Mr. Myers, a true-false test is easier to write! JERRY M. HIGHFILL, assistant professor of accounting, is seen in his most natural habitat at his desk in the business office where he carries on his additional job of school accountant. He holds a master's degree from Colorado State College. REV. FRANKLYN L. EDWARDS passes on to students the fine points of New and Old Testament history. He is also familiar to students as pastor of Grace Methodist church. He has a master's degree in theology from the Iliff Graduate School of Theology in Denver. WILLIAM N. GRANDY is assistant professor of philosophy and director of religious education. Religious Emphasis Week was the product of his planning. He is a familiar figure in a black robe at Wednesday chapels. His master's degree is from Northwestern University and he has completed his work for the doctor's degree there also. MURREL K. SNYDER, associate professor of economics and business administration, discusses the law of supply and demand and the ups and downs of the business cycles. His master's degree is from the University of Kansas. M. LLOYD EDWARDS, instructor of commercial science and business administration, doesn't spend his time doodling. That's shorthand! Edwards holds degrees from Kansas State Teachers College, Emporia, and the University of Colorado.

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MR. AND MRS. ORCENITH SMITH select a number for the repertoire of the a cappella choir for next year. MISS LAURA N. FORD looks on approvingly. Mr. Smith, chairman of the Division of Fine Arts and associate professor of voice, is director of the famed Purple Robed choir. He has appeared many times this year as concert soloist and has been invited to judge and direct choral groups at music festivals in Kansas and surrounding states. He completed work on his sacred music doctorate this spring at Columbia University. Miss Ford, associate professor of voice, is director of Opera Workshop whose pro- ductions this year included Broadway favorites. She also directs the choral ensemble and the chapel choir which was heard each Wednesday morning at chapel services. She holds a master's degree from Eastman School of Music and has done special work with several noted vocal coaches. The piano faculty poses, aptly enough, at the concert grand. Standing are MISS GRACE SELLERS and MISS E. MARIE BURDETTE. Seated are GLADWIN CHAFFIN and MISS FERN DIELMANN. Miss Sellers, assistant professor, holds a master's degree in music from Michigan State College and has done other special work. Miss Burdette, instructor, has studied with many well-known artists and has done special work in Kansas City and Chicago. Chaffin, assistant professor, has studied in Europe and holds a master's degree from Columbia University. Miss Dielmann, instructor, has studied at the Universities of Colorado and Kansas, and has also studied abroad. ROSS WILLIAMS and CRESTON KLINCMAN hold the instruments symbolic of their work in orchestra and band. Williams, an associate professor, holds a master's degree from the University of Michigan and has done special work with authorities in the vocal and instrumental fields. Klingman, an assistant professor, holds a master's degree from the University of Michigan and also has studied with well-known artists.