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

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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

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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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Harold S. Palmer Willard Wileon Hubert E. Brown Allan F. Sounder Kathorino B. Gruello Willard H. Eller Yukuo Uyehara Robert V . Hiatt Dr. Floyd Hartman, acting chairman of the department of bacteriology, is a lover of sports, especially swimming. His pet peeve is people who think they must go to the mainland to re- ceive an education. One time dean of women and now chairman of the department of chemistry is Dr. Leonora Bilger. She was general chairman of the For- tieth Anniversary celebration whose theme was The Pacific Era and Higher Education. She is looking forward to the construction of more chemistry laboratories. Dr. Ernest C. Webster, chairman of the engi- neering department and professor of math and engineering, was formerly dean of student per sonnel. He is always seen smoking his pipe. He likes good rare steaks and swimming. Dr. Harold Palmer, on leave of absence dur- ing the second semester is chairman of the department of geology. He went to visit friends and relatives on the mainland and to attend the Field Conference of the Geological Society of America at Bighorn Basin, Wyoming. Dr. Willard Wilson, associate professor of English and head of the English department, sings ballads to his English 150 class. He does professional writing, and his pageant, Ke Kula Nui was presented at the Fourtieth Anniver- sary celebration. Mrs. Katherine Bazore Gruelle, assistant pro- fessor of home economics and acting chairman of the department of home economics, likes all kinds of food and swimming. Professor of zoology and chairman of the department of zoology. Dr. Robert W. Hiatt, spends most of his free hours on the beach. He likes spear fishing and diving. Amiable Dr. Allan Saunders, head of the government department, claims he likes aloha shirts and to go “holo holo during his spare time. He has participated in many school activ- ities and has won many friends among students in spite of his stiff examinations. You'll find Dr. Willard Henry Eller, chair- man of the physics department, busy working on his stamp collection or indulging in archery whenever he gets away lrom the physics labo- ratory. He has been here for the past 19 years.