University of Nebraska Kearney - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Kearney, NE)

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Word wizard . . . head of the language depart- ment. CALVIN T. RYAN. A.B., Washington Col- lege; Ed.M.; Harvard University; Graduate Stu- dent, University of Wyoming. Popular profs . . . English instructors, PAUL L. EVETT, A.B., A.M., Colorado State College of Education . . . B. F. STUTHE1T, B.S., A.M., Uni- versity of Nebraska. Linguistic lady foreign Language instructor, HELEN ISTAS. A.B., A M.. University of Nebraska; Graduate Student. University of Indiana not pictured, Latin instructor, ALICE M. ROBINSON. A.B., Nebraska State Teachers College at Kear- ney; A.M., University of California; Graduate Student, Columbia University, University of Ne- braska, Syracuse University; Student Abroad, American Classical League, B.U.T. COMMUNICATING... Foreign language students who served overseas know that their knowledge of different tongues was an invaluable aid in their contact with the natives of other countries. The ability to speak and understand several languages is a com- ing thing in the world, A nation can no longer remain aloof but essentially plays an integral part in the world as a whole. Working together means that, although the war is over, men and women of America will continue to find their knowl- edge of foreign languages an asset in any walk of life. The basis for foreign tongues is the initial mastery of one’s own language. The college's English department empha- sizes the importance of knowing the English language well and of being able to use it proficiently in expressing oneself in both speaking and writing. Page 26

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Director of drama . . . head of the fine arts department. ROBERTSON STRAWN. A.B., Kansas State Teachers College at Pittsburg; ft. M.. University of Kansas; Ph.D., University of Michigan. The fine arts are universal in their appeal and ability to reach the senses. They are the common language among all people. American GI Joes saw them abused. They saw great pieces of art ruined and famous music halls destroyed. They were the victors over countries where the art of speaking for freedom's sake was not cultivated but suppressed. Successful peace in the postwar world depends greatly on the rebuilding of the fine arts as a basis of mutual apprecia- tion among the countries. Nations united from a creative standpoint represent one step toward union in all respects. Kearney college's fine arts department carried through the war in admirable fashion. Art students took their drawing boards out on the campus on warm days and continued their study of the buildings and statues which were being destroyed in the theatres of war. Speech-makers kept winning honors and stressing the im- portance of self-expression in a democ- racy. The mixed chorus turned into a girls' choir and presented concerts of its usual fine quality. Lack of personnel necessitated the temporary disbandment of band and orchestra, but with this year's increased enrollment and the re- turn of Mr. Cerny from his leave of ab- sence, the two groups were reorganized and instrumental music again became a vital part of college life. Drama, too, came into its own again with the return of Dr. Strawn from the navy. Well-informed ... art instructor, MINNIE E. LARSON, A.B., Nebraska State Teachers College at Kearney; Graduate Student, Chicago Academy of Fine Arts; A.M., University of Chicago . . . speech instructor. HAROLD L. AHRENDTS, A.B., Nebraska Wesleyan University; A.M., University of Michigan. Master musicians . . . vocal instructor, ELEANOR V. DORRUM, A.B., Luther College; A.M., University of Iowa; Graduate Student, Julliard Institute of Music Art, New York City; voice study under William S. Brady, New York City . . . instrumental instructor, HAROLD E. CERNY, A.B., A.M., Graduate Student, University of Iowa; Winner, Concert-meister scholarship. 1929, 1933; member of Denver Symphony, Fort Worth Symphony; violin study under graduates of Columbia School of Music, and Frank Estes Kendrie and Scipione Guidi . . . piano and organ instructor, GAVIN L. DOUGHTY, A.A., St. Joseph Junior College; B.M., M.M., Kansas State University; advanced training in piano under Rudolph Ganz. Page 25

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DISCOVERING... With the atomic discoveries of the war period came a new era in physical sci- ence. Kearney college, as a modern school concerned with changing times, did not underestimate the critical signifi- cance of the great scientific achievement. Information gained in the physical sci- ence department during the first postwar year was not limited to the laboratories but was transmitted to the entire faculty and student body. Lectures and dis- cussions impressed upon the minds of NSTCers the possibilities of atomic en- ergy for constructive purposes. A revo- lutionary instrument of war, it was stressed as an equally powerful force in a world at peace. The college's physical science depart- ment is equipped to explore all the mysterious and dynamic discoveries that occur in the ever-broadening field of science. Recent progress makes it more essential than ever that young Americans enter society informed on timely subjects. Formula finder . . . head of the physical science department, DONALD E. FOX, A.B., M.S., Ph.D., University of Iowa; Graduate Student, University of Nebraska. Brain busters . . . mathematics instructor, EMMA E. HANTHORN, A.B., University of Nebraska; Graduate Student, Columbia University; A.M., University of Southern California . . . chemistry instructor, MARY L. MORSE, B.S., M.S., Univer- sity of Michigan; Ph.D., University of Minnesota; Graduate Student, Pennsylvania State College. Physics find . . . new member of. the faculty. HARRY AUCHTER, A.A., Harris Teachers College, St. Louis; A.B., South- eastern Missouri State Teachers College, Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Page 27