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

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Calvin ryan miriam drake a.b., ed.m. b.l. language language is recongized as the basic tool subject, and literature as one of the essen- tials of cultural and broadening experiences, the english and language departments aim to prepare students to become efficient teachers in the public schools, and to con- tribute the necessary speech, language, and literature background for the enrichment of their own lives. harry hoffman a.b., a.m., ed.d. helen istas a.b., m.a., ph.d. clara johnson a.b., m.a. dorothy klein a.b., a.m. mr. ryan, head of the english de- partment, reads an essay written by lyle mcmindes, one of his english 410 students. Page 25

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fine arts courses in the division of fine arts are de- signed to provide all teachers with the knowledge and skills needed in each field for successful teaching, to give the neces- sary training for those who wish to special- ize in art, music, and speech, and to offer an opportunity for those who wish to enrich their experiences in order to make their living more meaningful. harold ahrendts leroy bauer a.b., m.a. b.s., m.ed., m.music angelo cucci doris gallemore b.s., m.s., ed.d. b.s., m.a. william king a.b., m.a. william lynn b.m., m.m. john mcgee leora mundell richard welsbacher george whitfield b.s., m.a. a.b., a.m., ph.d. b.a., m.a. b.m., m.m. Page 24

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biology fundamental training in the study of plants and animals is the aim of the biology de- partment. both cultural and scientific aspects of the subjects are stressed, and an emphasis is placed on the phases of conservation in which plants and animals are involved, another aim is to assist the students in answering biological questions common to general life situations. w. bruner b.s., a.m., ph.d. john bliese b.a., m.a., ph.d. harvey cole a.b., m.a. mildred hansen a.b. certain aspects of the Christmas cactus are of interest to dr. bruner, biology department head, and don nelson.