Taylor University - Ilium / Gem Yearbook (Upland, IN)

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PEARL ALEXANDER JOHN BUNISH THEODORA BOTHWELL CLINTON J. BUSHEY ESTHER BRADFORD HAZEL BUTZ acultif Supporting the standards of Taylor in a Christian manner through their teaching is the faculty, the most vital and necessary part of Taylor life. Miss Pearl Alexander, who comes from Union City, Indiana, is assistant professor of English and Latin. Her A.B. and A.M. de- grees were both granted from Indiana Uni- versity. Starting her twenty-sixth year at Taylor, Miss Theodora Bo+hwell has served as profes- sor of piano to many students who were eager to learn her techniques. She holds a master of music degree and was a pupil of Mme. Julie Rive-King. Serving as school nurse and part-time in- structor of home economics is Miss Esther Bradford, who is a registered nurse and holds a degree from Taylor University. In charge of band and orchestra is Mr. John Bunish, who holds a bachelor of science degree from Marion College and who was a student at Arthur Jordan Conservatory of Music in Indianapolis. An alumnus of Taylor and former minister and missionary. Dr. Clinton J. Bushey has a rich background of preparation for the po- sition which he has held this year. hHis vari- ous degrees include A.M., B.D., and Th.D. Miss Hazel Butz, assistant professor of Eng- lish, is also an alumna of Taylor. Her masters degree was granted at Indiana University. A native of South Dakota, Miss Butz has taught in Fort Wayne Bible Institute as well as in public schools of her home state. [ 16 ]

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SHERMAN W. SPEAR ALICE K. HOLCOMBE WILLIS J. DUNN An efficient young lady who has v on the hearts of Taylor students is Miss Ruth Young, Registrar and Director of Admissions. Miss Young holds a B.S. in Education from Marion College. While maintaining an office on the cam- pus as Executive Secretary of the Alumni As- sociation, Mr. Sherman Spear, who has an A.B. from Taylor and a M.S. in Education de- gree from Indiana University, served as in- structor in English and had charge of part of the public relations work. Serving as Librarian was Miss Alice Hol- combe, who holds a B.A. degree in Library Science from the University of Michigan. Mr. Willis J. Dunn, who is head of the Pub- lic Relations Department, took leave of ab- sence this year in order to complete work toward his doctorate degree. He holds an A.B. degree from Atbury College and aiji A.M. degree from Michigan State College. Every phase of business management in Taylor University is supervised by a group of fifteen men who compose the Board of Di- rectors of the William Taylor Foundation. First row: Captain Charles W. Shilling, Dr. Herbert M. Lyon, Dr. Clyde W. Mere- dith, Mr, D. M. Lochner, Dr. P. J. Fisher, Rev. J. F. Stephenson. Second row: Mr. W. H. Polhemus, Dr. G. Harlowe Evans, Mr. Frances Davis, Mr. Theodore W. Engstrom, Mr. J. Irvin Schultz.

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JAMES CHARBONNIER CARMEN C. DECKER KENNETH L. CROSE OLIVE MAY DRAPER HILDRETH M. CROSS FLORENCE M, A. HILBISH Dr. James Charbonnier has been serving on the faculty as professor of language and re- ligious education, hfe has taught at Taylor since 1934 and holds an A.B. degree from Geneva University College, an A.M. degree from Yale University, and a B.D. from Drew Theological Seminary. Mr. Kenneth L. Crose, who recently re- turned from Egypt after engaging in mission- ary work, was instructor in religious education and served as assistant counselor in charge of foreign students. He has a B.A. from Ander- son College and an A.M. from Kennedy School of Missions, Hartford, Connecticut. Teaching in the division of education and psychology was Dr. Hildreth M. Cross; her bachelors degree was earned at Asbury Col- lege; her masters degree was received at the University of Michigan, and her doctorate at the University of Iowa. Three years in the chaplaincy, a successful series of pastorates, and several years on the mission field have given Mr. Carmen C. Dec- ker a background for duties in the counseling program of Taylor University. He also head- ed the Sociology Department. Serving on the Taylor staff since 1914, Miss Olive May Draper has devoted much of her time and effort to the Department of Science. Professor of mathematics and astronomy. Miss Draper holds an A.B. degree from Taylor Uni- versity, and an A.M. from the University of Michigan. Completing three years on the Tavlor staff is Dr. Florence M. A, Hllbish, professor of English and chairman of the Division of Lan- guage and Literature. Awarded the Nathan C. Schaeffer Memorial Scholarship, she ac- quired her doctorate in English at the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania. 17