University of North Carolina Greensboro - Pine Needles Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

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IEADS...1950 OR. CHARLHS t. FRALL EJucMion Dcparlmail B.A., 1912 (University of Iowa) ; M.A., 1926 (University of Chicago) ; Ph.D., 1928 (University of Iowa). This is Dr. Prall ' s first year as head of the School of Education at W. C. He is Chairman of the American Hos- pital Association on the training of dietitian ' s assistants and has authored numerous books; among them, Teacher rJiHMion in Service with C. L. Cushman and Problems oj Hospital Administration. Dr. Prall ' s interests lie in .ijniinistration in all fields of training for women ' s occupations and adult education. English Depjiiitieiil OR. LEONARD B. HURLEY B.A., 1913, M.A., 1916 (Duke) ; Ph.D., 1932 (North Carolina). Always concerned with adjusting his department to his students ' needs. Dr. Hurley has gained the respect of his students. Not only is he a thorough administrator of one of the largest departments on campus, but also an active participant on numerous committees, among them: the Administrative Council of the University of North Caro- lina, the Dramatic Activities Board of Directors, the Arts Forum Committee, and Chairman of the Curriculum Committee. DR. EDNA ARUNDEL Geography Depavlintfiil B.A., 1921 (Ohio University) ; M.A., 1929 (Columbia) ; Ph.D., 1942 (Yale). Heading the Geography Department is Dr. Edna Arundel, author of the essay, Earth and Man. which has ap- peared in several publications. Active in the American Association of University Women, Dr. Arundel has served on many campus committees, including the Advisory, Academic and Personnel, and Curriculum Com- mittees. In 1941, she devoted much of her time to the Senior Class as their esteemed Chairman. DR. WILLIAM R. BARRETT Gerimm Deparlwenl B.A., 1939 (Citadel); M.A.. 1940 (Duke); Ph.D., 1948 (North Carohna); (University of Michigan). German is a language of a thousand endings, and it is said to confuse en equal number of students. But at W. C. there is always Dr. Barrett to make them less confusing and more pleasing. The author of the monograph. The Germanic Aorisl-Presenl ii-ierbs. Dr. Barrett is a member of numerous language societies; but he always finds some spare time during the hunting and fishing seasons. DR. RUTH COLLINGS Health Department B.A., 1919 (Pomona); M.D., 1923 (Pennsylvania). One of the first members of the staflf to meet us and one of the last to see us go. Dr. Collings capably administers medical care to the students at W. C. A member of many college, state, and national committees, she has done outstanding work in adjusting the Health Curricula for Public Schools, plus being a frequent contributor to North Carolina publications. On campus she is a membLT of the Academic and Personnel, Curriculum, and Re- viewing Committees. MR. C. D. JOHNS History Department B.S., 1908 (Randolph-Macon) ; M.A., 19)1 (Chicago); (Harvard); (Chicago). 1776, 1812, the Reconstruction era, the Constitution, and long hours in the library bring to mind only one subject — History. The department runs quietly (until Social Science Forum time) and efficiently — some traits borrowed from its department head, Mr. C. D. Johns. His classes leave wondering how so much was accom- plished with a minimum of time and friction. Mr. Johns i.; a member of the Social Science Forum Committee. MISS MARGARET M. EDWARDS Home Economics Department B.S., 1912 (Montana State) ; M. A. ,1920 (Columbia); (Cornell); (Chicago). Miss Edwards not only efficiently runs the Home Economics Department, but devotes much of her time to many state and national associations. Her membership in such groups as the American Home Economic Association, the American Vocational Association, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science are definite indications of her abilities. In her leisure time Miss Edwards collects old cook books and rugs. DR ARUNDEL DR. COLLINGS

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DEPARTMENT MR. GREGORY IVY Art Department B.S.. 1928 (Central Missouri State) ; M.A., 1932 (Columbia). A foremost exponent of modern art, Mr. Ivy is President of the Southeastern College Art Conference. Recognized a,s one of the three outstanding watercolorists in the U. S., his most recent one-man shows were held at Montgomery. Alabama, and Salem. Oregon. Mr. Ivy, a most progressive thinker on campus, is active on the Advisory, Curriculum, Creative Arts Program, and Art, Forum Committees. His sideline — color-breeding of pigeons ! MISS HELEN INGRAHAM Biology Department B.S., 1918 (Knox College) ; M.S., 1921 (University of Chicago) ; (Bryn Mawr). Newly chosen as acting head of the Biology Department, Miss Ingraham has done a tine job in maintaining the department ' s high standard of work. Well-liked by her students, she is admired for the incentive and guidance she has given them. Some of her activities include the Steering Committee of the Curriculum Committee, the chairmanship of the Library Committee, and faculty advisor of the Golden Chain. DR. VANCE T. LITTLEJOHN Business Edinalion Department B.A., B.S., 1931 (Bowling Green College of Commerce) ; M.Ed., 1935, Ph.D., 1948 (Pittsburgh). Well known as an author among business education circles. Dr. Littlejohn is an active member of many national business associations, among them the Executive Board of the National Association of Business Teacher Training Institutes, as well as a member of the Curriculum, Advisory, Graduate, and Schedule Coordinating Committees at W. C. He is beloved by his students for his sincere interest and personal guidance. MISS FLORENCE SCHAEFFER Chemistry Deparlmeiil B.A., 1920 (Barnard) ; M A., 1922 (Mount Holyoke) ; (University of Chicago) ; (Yale). A staunch believer in putting knowledge to work. Miss Schaeffer is interested in the improvement of educational values and the revision of chemistry course outlines. As a member of the Steering Committee of the American Chemistry Society, she is more than well-informed as to the advancements in this field. On campus Miss Schaeffer participates on the Curriculum and Honors Work-Committee DR. FRANK A. LAINE Classical Ciiilizalion Department B.A., 1939 (Memphis State) ; Ph.D., 1949 (Vanderbilt). One of our newer department heads. Dr. Laine brings a sound background and an aliveness to one of the older subjects. Classical Civilization. He is a member of the Classical Association of the Mid-West and the South, and has interests which vary from cabinet making to classical music. Having a sincere appreciation for the latter, he is the owner of an excellent record collection. MR. GEORGE M. JOYCE Commerce Department B.S., 1930 (Indiana State Teachers) ; M.S., 1935 (Indiana) ; (Pittsburgh). After a year under the able tutelage of Mr. Joyce, the Woman ' s College Commercial student is thoroughly ac- quainted with the technology of commercial practices. Besides being a visiting professor to several universities, Mr. Joyce is the past president of the Southern Business Education Association and is auditor at W. C. As a sideline, he takes a great deal of pleasure in raising pri ze gladiola. DR. ALBERT S. KEISTER Economics Department B A., 1910 (Otterbein) ; M.A., 1911 (Columbia) ; Ph.D., 1927 (University of Chicago). An alert, liberal thinker. Dr. Keister has instilled in his students an awareness of current problems. A member of Finance Board, Curriculum Committee, and the Greater University Administrative Council, Dr. Keister also participates on the State Arbitration Panel and acts as one of the Arbitrators for the American Arbitration As- sociation and the U. S. Conciliation Service. In 1930 his book Our Finjnci.il S um w.is publishL-d MISS SCHAEFFER

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. DEPARTMENT HEADS MISS MARTUS u DR. HELEN BARTON AUtheniMcs Departmeiil B.A., 1913 (Goucher) ; M.A., 1922, Ph.D., 1926 (Johns Hopkins). Dr. Barton is exacting in her efforts to make Math appear less of an enigma to her students — and is quite successful. The author of many articles for magazines and professional journals, she is alert to the new concept of her field. At W. C. Dr. Barton is active on the Advisory Committee and is nationally on the American Association of University Women for Standards and Recognition of Colleges. DR. WARREN ASHBY Philosophy Deparlmenl A.B., 1939 (Maryville) ; B.D., 1942, Ph.D.. 1949 (Yale). W. C. again has a Philosophy Department, and thanks to Dr. Warren Ashby. a growing interest has rapidly been developed. Dr. Ashby came to W. C. from U. N. C, and prior to that was a Methodist minister. Well prepared to teach all the disciplines of Philosophy, he finds special interest m ethics. He has a keen understanding not only of the philosophers, but also of his students who admire him for his friendliness and fairness. MISS ETHEL L. MARTUS Physical Ediicatwii Department A.B., 1929 (Pembroke College, Brown University) ; M.S., 1931 (Wellesley). Miss Martus ' motto may well be Variety is the spice of life. Her interests and accomplishments are diversi- fied and extensive. Primarily recognized for the excellence of her department, she is a member of numerous committees and associations — ranging from the Committee on Graduate Creative Arts to the Chairmanship of the Faculty Advisory Committee of the Athletic Federation of College Women — as well as a fine photographer and painter. DR. ANNA JOYCE REARDON Physics Departmeiil B.A., 1930 (College of St. Teresa) ; M.S., 1933, Ph.D., 1937 (St. Louis). That complicated subject. Physics, loses a great deal of its complexity with friendly, patient Dr. Reardon ' s aid. Dr. Reardon is well-known on campus for her popular photography courses. Closely connected with the Motion Picture Committee on campus, she is also a member of the Mendenhall Scholarship Committee, the Screening Committee for the Fulbright Scholarship, and the Curriculum and the Arts Forum Committees. DR. JAMES ALBERT HIGHSMITH Psychology Department B.A., 1910, M.A., 1915 (North Carolina) ; Ph.D., 1923 (George Peabody). Huge classes, Kuder, Rorschach, white rats — the Psychology Department — headed by Dr. Highsmith. The high caliber of this department is quite natural, for Dr. Highsmith takes great interest in this field. He is a frequent contributor to magazines and professional journals — Selecting Musical Talent to The Journal of Applied Pnehology. and in conjunction with Dorothea Sorcnson of the Mayo Clinic, A Tentative Weight-Prediction Formula, The American Physical Education Review. DR. WINFIELD S. BARNEY Romance Language Department B.A., 1905 (Dartmouth) ; M.A., 1911 (Hobart) ; Ph.D., 1916 (Syracuse). Dr. Barney, head of W. C. ' s Romance Language Department, has done outstanding work on the National Foreign Language Committee. He is now serving as President of the South Atlantic Modern Language Association and is Cli.iirni.in of the permanent Committee on Pedagogical Problems. In 1940 his book, Practical French Review Or. IK II.-: ' , was published, and more recently he has edited Merimee ' s Colomba and Dandet ' s Le Petit Chose. DEAN H. HUGH ALTVATER School of Music B.A., 1920, Mus.M., 1929 (Michigan) ; Mus.M., 1925 (Southwestern). Dean Altvater is W. C.s closest connection with old world charm. The Dean is a familiar figure to the music majors, whether in the office of the music building or leading the orchestra. After the school day, he busies himself with conducting the Greensboro Orchestra and Community Choir, presiding over the Greensboro Civic Music Association, or making plans for the State Music-Contest Festivals. MR. GLENN R. JOHNSON Sociology Department B.S., 1915 (Reed) ; M.A., 1916 (Columbia). Deeply concerned with all the different facets of Sociology, Mr. Johnson heads one of the most popular depart- ments on campus. He applies his interest not only to teaching, but also to his work on the Guilford County Inter-Racial Commission, the North Carolina Conference of Social Service, and the American Sociological Society. In his leisure time, Mr. Johnson finds enjoyment in fishing and camping. DR. HIGHSMITH DR. BARNEY MR. ALTVATER MR. JOHNSON