University of Hawaii Honolulu - Ka Palapala Yearbook (Honolulu, HI)

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I I Directors DR. JOHN H. 3EAUMONT is director oi the Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Sta- tion, which contributes actively to the pro- duction of food in this war period He is also a professor of horticulture. He is fond of the islands, and the tan he wears comes from joyful hours surfing Howry H. Warner, director of the Agricul- tural Extension Service, plays an important part in the procurement of staple foods for the civilian population of the territory. For a pastime he likes to bask in the sun on the beach. He also likes kodachromc photogra- phy. While doing his probationary work for the Illinois prison. Dr. Ferris F. Laune con- tacted the famous Leopold-Loeb duo. He is the Director of the School of Social Work Training and also the Executive Secretary of the Honolulu Council of Social Agencies. Dr. Stanley D. Porteus, Director of the Psy- chological and Psychopathic Clinic, has done outstanding research work and is interna- tionally known for the Porteus maze tests. He is also author of Psychology of the Primi- tive People.” Clockwise John H. Beaumont Howry H Warner Stanley D. Porteus Ferris F. Laune 15

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Deans DR BENJAMIN O. WIST is Dean of Teach ers College and Professor of Education. He has prepared hundreds of teachers for the public schools of the territory. He has written an interesting book, A Century of Public Education in Hawaii.-' He would like to indulge in many activities, especially golf- ing and recreational reading, but does not find enough time However, future teachers find him easy to talk to and very friendly. He is known to remember even the first names of his pedagogues. Dr. Thayne M. Livesay did not know that he has the reputation of being the best dressed man on the campus. The students, especially the girls, say that for immaculate and impeccable choice of apparel, Dr. Live- say stands pre-eminent. Dr. Livesay is Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and Pro- fessor of Psychology. He likes the academic and personal freedom allowed the faculty. He is an ardent follower of university sports, and seldom misses a university game. He likes football, and is also fond of basketball. At one time, he coached a high school girls' basketball team. When former President Dr. David L. Craw- ford left our school, Dean Arthur R Keller assumed the office of acting president of the University of Hawaii until the appointment of Mr. Sinclair, July 1, 1942. Dean Keller, besides being Dean of the College of Applied Sciences, is Vice Presi dent of the University of Hav aii and Pro- fessor of Engineering. His hair is fast turn- ing silvery but dees not bespeak his age, for he is one of the busiest men on the cam pus and is untiringly active. He finds great pleasure in walking. Although he seems somewhat reticent, he never fails to smile and greet students. Top to bottom Benjamin O. Wis! Thayno M. Livesay Arthur R. Keller

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! AN INSPIRATION to prc medical majors is Dr. Hainre, chairman ol the biological science department. His seriousness and enthusiasm lor work are contagious. The Man Who Came to Dinner . remem her? That is Dr. Ernst He now occupies po- sition as secretary of the English department. If you meet a man with a Van Dyke beard who looks like an artist, he's Professor Lu- quiens. An accomplished linguist is Professor Pecker, who has charge of the department of modern languages. Noted for his Survey quizzes is Dr Palmer. Geologist and Chairman of the Physical Science Department Dr. Bachman of the Graduate Committee is known to his students for his subtle humor as well as for his contributions in political science. Counter-clockwise: Christopher J. Hamrc. Earl E. Ern:;t. Huc-M Luquie:;::. Irving Pockor, Harold S. Palmer. Paul S. Bachman Department Heads o.