St Olaf College - Viking Yearbook (Northfield, MN)

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llllllfllllllES MR. CARLSON Mr. Clarence Carlson is an enthusiastic teacher, de- sirous of showing his students the truths of facts and principles. His classes are characterized by a liveliness and spontaneity which makes him a great favorite among his students. MR. ERICKSON Besides shouldering the burden of resident head of Ytterboe Hall, Mr. VVilhelm Erickson is an instructor in the expanded war program of mathematics. He ably handles the responsibility of starting hopeful Frosh along the path of knowledge of algebra and trigonometry. gels C -., I . W i in f W. ii MR. seniviior 1 Mr. P. G. Schmidt has also assumed new responsi- bilities in the field of mathematics. His ability is clearly indicated by the enthusiasm of his students. He has the faculty of making mathematics more human. HBONIB BAYs OPEN, bombs armed. Over objective Right -right-left, steady as you go-bombs awayf, Such might be the direction of a bombadier to his pilot who might be one of our own St. Olaf Vikings. Mathematics has jumped to the fore as a subject which must be mastered by our fighting men of today, specifically our potential officers. The United States needs oflicers, and n-eeds them badly. An accelerated program of mathematics is pushing its way into our college curriculum under forced draft. On the prac- tical mathematical knowledge of our college men, our future oflicers, rests the success or failure of this war. This study enters all th-e fields of combat. If it were not for a thorough knowledge of mathematics, navi- gators would never be able to direct bombers to their objectivesg battle-wagons would be unable to fire at targets sixty-five miles away. Likewise this knowledge is needed by submarine officers to ascertain positions of enemy ships. By the same token our battle fleets would be unable to cripple en-emy submarines. lt is practically impossible to overemphasize the importance of trigonometry, algebra, and geometry in times like these. To our instructors in the art of the compass and slide-rules should go all due credit for their excellent job in forging tools for our officers to work with in this struggle. Only by appreciating fully the mathematical principles can we realize the job before our professors.

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MR. NARVESON ,,Qx D. The manner in which i Professor Bert Narveson calmly unravels an intri- cate passage from Xene- phon or Caesar is sym- - bolic of the poise and --- acumen which one ac- . quires through the study of the classical languages. Life and these things go -. f Staff' . . -lux fn ' g ya 7 Q I Q ll 5 A K5 4 THE ADVANCED groups obtain a deeper conception of the language through its constant use in class recita- tion. In order to receive the maximum benefits from the cours-e, students are urged to participate in the functions of language clubs and continue their under- standing through outside reading. The p-eriod of reconstruction following this war will demonstrate the intricate value of foreign language study. Due to modern science and inventions, our world has gradually become more compact, until to- day, the interdependence of nations is an accepted axiom. We can never hope to attain a higher stand- ard of brotherhood with all nations until we have acquired the ability to understand their various lan- guages and to interpret their political doctrines. The study of language and the knowledge acquired from such study will be the mediator between the old and new worlds. MR. THOMPSON It is not easy to conduct a class made up of stu- dents who, before com- ing to St. Olaf, already championed a marked dialect: however Mr. lor- gen Thompson's genial Norwegian diolornacy has made possible rapid class advancement in grammar and Norwegian literature. hand in hand. A -if i , -Af, , I Q . 'l'f'4iii.iQ,fa ,pun 'Wh MISS GULBRANDSON Miss Esther Gulbrand- son's sphere of interest is centered in the teaching of Norwegian grammar and the great literature of Norway. She fosters in- terest in this language through her modern methods of group sing- ing and recitation. MISS HILLEBOE Perseverance and efficien- cy are two traits which make Miss Gertrude Hil- leboe a successful Latin teacher. Her knack of knowing what to explain and how to explain it makes her class a solid hour of enlightenment. DR. IORGENSON All of Norway speaks through Dr. Theodore Iorgenson. A deep voice and a profound mind coupled with a positive philosophy of life, leave a lasting impression on the minds and thoughts of all his students. 4 QD MISS TI-IYKESON Those who have studied Norwetian under Miss Anna Thykeson will nev- er forget the privilege of being a guest at one of her coffee hours. By her sincere sympathy her deep kindness and her Norwegian humor she has made herself a true friend of every student. 27 I

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PHYSICS MR. HETLE Mr. Eric Hetle's realistic presentation of facts and his wealth of experiences make the study of physics vital and important to his students. His popularity with students continues as his forty years of unselfish service indicates. Hopsan IN THE Science and Administration Building the physics department has served as a key for open- ing the fields of research, engineering, and teaching to many students. Here, too, students discover for themselves the value of laboratory experimentation and are familiarized with the art of using scientific in- struments. ln well-equipped laboratories, students ac- quire skills which will aid them in further develop- ment. Always an important Held, the war has brought to physics added importance. Young men and women realize that the war demands an added scientific knowledge. We must have youth trained in scientific methods in order to win this war. Realizing this need, the physics department has been enlarged to cope with the requirements of the army and navy. Our government has demanded that each man entering branches of selective service has at least a fundamen- tal knowledg-e of this subject. Because of this stipula- tion, more men are now taking physics than at any other tim-e in the history of the department. This field op-ens new horizons to young women as w-ell as men. Occupations such as nursing and di-etetics de- mand physics as a foundation for future study. Through the cooperation of the faculty and students, St. Olaf has been able to achieve a well-established physics department. MR. FOSSUM The quiet humor and helpful explanations of Mr. Peter Possum give added enioyment to the study of physics. His ready smile and warm personality en- courage many a hesitant student. MR. GLESNE Mr. Enoch Glesne returned to his Alma Mater this year to become instrumental in the work of both the mathematics and physics departments. He is well-known and liked by the freshman students for whom he is physics lab instructor.