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

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Thomas Nickorson Barbara M. Clark lotoph M. Skorpon Phillip B. Lolilch Gdminishatioe Kolon 3. Mac Noil K C Uobrlck Carl G. Slrovon Edmund F. Spallacy The Fortieth Anniversary Celebration kept Mr. Thomas Nickerson, manager of the office of publications very busy this year. He former- ly owned a bookstore downtown and is an avid reader, writes poetry, and is partial toward sea food for his diet. Gardening and carpentry are Mr. Joseph M. Skorpen's hobbies. He handles the finances of the University, and was with the Depart ment of Public Instruction before joining the administrative staff here. Registering and re-registering students and scheduling exams occupied most of the time of Miss Helen B. MacNeil, registrar. When she first came here in 1922, there were only 300 students compared to today's 300. Dr. Carl Stroven, librarian and professor of English, goes fishing whenever he finds time. He takes charge of the library with its 164,000 bound and 381,000 unbound volumes. A malihini, Miss Barbara Clark, women's counselor, has won many friends among stu- denst by her understanding and helpful nature. She likes to read and go horseback riding. Mr. Philip B. Lottich, men's counselor, re- signed during the second semester and went for a visit to Australia. Veterans' adviser Karl C. Leebrick had the important job of aiding and advising veterans on the campus regarding their legal rights un- der the GI Bill of Rights. He is also professor of government and takes active part in the activi- ties of the Institute of Pacific Relations. Dr. Edmund F. Spollacy. professor of govern- ment, was acting director of the Legislative Reference Bureau and acting dean of the Col- lege of Arts and Sciences during Dean Livesay's absence.

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Dilectete Horticulturist John H. Beaumont, director of the Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Station, visited the Philippine Islands last summer as an agricultural specialist for the United States Government. He surveyed the land and gave advice in agricultural problems in setting up an efficient agricultural organization in the Philip- pines. Mr. Howry H. Warner, director of the Agri- cultural Extension Service, likes color photog raphy and sun tanning at the beach. He was in Washington during the war and worked for the government. He returned to the campus last year. An associate professor of social work and director of the School of Social Work is Mrs. Gladys Whitney Goettling. She has always been interested in social work and believes that there is a great need for v orkers in every field of social work now, especially since World War II. Dr. Eric A. Fennel, graduate of the Univer- sity of Cincinnati, received his certification from the American Beard of Pathology. He is the first to head the Medical Technology program here. Dr. Colin J. Herrick, associate psychologist and acting director of the psychological and psychopathic clinic, spends his Sunday after- neons playing cribbage. He claims he used to be a good chess player too. He likes East coast oysters and prefers fresh water swimming. Mr. Albert J. McKinney, assistant professor of education and acting director of the Univer- sity Extension Division, says he has no free time for hobbies. His work takes up all his time and he believes that he is underpaid. Howry H Warner Colin I Horhttk John H Bccutsont Eric A. Fennol Alberi J. McKinney Gladys W Goettling

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A strong advocate of agricultural develop- ments in Hawaii is Dr. Harold A. Wadsworth, professor of agriculture and chairman of the department of agriculture. He claims he likes to do most anything during his spare time. Acting head of the art department is profes- sor Ben Norris, v ell known artist in Honolulu circles. He was one of the judges of the Ka Palapala beauty contest last year. Dr. Harold St. John, chairman o! the depart- ment of botany, is a recognized authority in systemic botany. During the Christmas holi- days he led a botanical expedition to Hcwaii and collected specimens from Kilauea, Kona, and Kapoho districts to do further research on Hawaiian plants Floyd W. Hartmar. Andrew W. Lind Harold Si. Iohn Emost C Wobotor A newcomer to the campus was Mr. Norman Rian, chairman of the department of music. He is responsible for the organization of the UH band and A Capella choir which made excel- lent showings at football games, rallies, and assemblies. Professor Rian says he likes the Hawaiian sunshine, but misses skiing v hich is his favorite sport. Eminent sociologist, Dr. Andrew Lind, has written several books on sociological studies. His latest publication is Hawaii's Japanese, an Experiment in Democracy. Professor Lind hopes that someday his classes in sociology 151 will be smaller so that informal discussions can be held. Bon Norrtt Norman D. Rian Loonora N. Bilgor Haro’.d A Wadsworth