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

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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

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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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FACULTY GriTiurv D. Ivy B.S., MA lUkn Thrush B.l-.A , MA l-hz.ihitli l.istrow PhD Ndin.i H.iidin , B.A., h.S., M.A M.icy K Williams B.S.. M.A » liihn li. Courtney B.S., MA Susan B.uksdale B.A., M.A. Uun Luubson A.B., M.A Bl.iir Smith Certificate Marlyvunnt Dehoney B.F.A On leave for the academic year 1949-50, BIOLOGY Helen Ingraham Inez Coldwell B.S., M.S B.A B.A., Ph.D Maude Williams . B.A., M.S., Ph.D I.ila Belle Love B.A., MS Albert F. Thiel B.A,, M.A.. Ph.D Virginia Gangstad B A.. MA, PhD Hilda T. Harpster B A , M.A,, Ph D Charlotte Dawlev , B,A,, MS, PhD Holl.s I. Rogers , B,S,, MS,, PhD Laura Andcrton , , B,A., M.S lanL C. Frost B.A,, NLA BUSINESS EDUCATION AND SECRETARIAL ADMINISTRATION Vance T. Littk-juhn B.A B,S,, M,Ed,, PhD Patty Spruill , B.S., B.A., M.A Maude L. Adams B.A., M.A Mathilda Hardavi ' ay . . . B.B.A., MBA Rowena Wellman B.A.. M.A,, Ph.D Lvelyn Fowler B.A.. MS Louise V. Whitcock B.S., M.S Mary Giles B.S.S.A CHEMISTRY Florence L. Schaeffer B.A., M.A. Flva E. Barrow B.A., M.S. Guita Marble B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Elizabeth Adams B.A., M.A., Ph.D. CLASSICAL CIVILIZATION Frank A. Lame B.A., PhD Myrtle Soles , BA,, M.A COMMERCE George M. Joyce ,, B.S M.S. Mary Harrell B.S., B.S. MA Margaret C. DeVinny , .. B.S MS Marvelle Weaver . . . B.S.S.A. NLirgaret Lesesne . B.A. M.A. ECONOMICS Albert S, Keister B.A , M.A., PhD Vance T. Littlejohn . . . . B.A., B.S., M.Ed, PhD. V. E. Lindsay . B.A MA Evelyn Fowler . . B A MS Walter C. Neale . B.A. M A Eleanor Craig B.A. M.A. EDUCATION Oliver P Clutts B S M A Ruth Fitzgerald . . BS M A Franklin H. McNutt . . B.A., M.A , PhD., II n Charles E. Prall B.A M.A., PhD Marie B. Denneen .... . B A. M A Eugenia Mclver Hunte .... B.A. M.A, PhD Herbert Kimmel B.A., Ph.N L, PhD Ruth Agnes Shaver . . . . B.A MA, lohn Aaron Smith . . . . B.Ed MS, Herh.rt E. Vaughan, J . . B.S. M.A. Alma Browning B.S., M.A. Mary Fitzgerald B.A., M.A. Ruth Gunter B.A.. M.A. Anna M. Kreimeier Ph.B., M.A. Harriett Mehaffie Ph.B., M.A. lessie Peden B.A., M.A. Anna Reger A.A., B.S., M.S. Mai ion M Watson B,A„ M,A. Rosemary Barse B.A. Mary Hobbs B.S. Mary Alford Hunter B.A., M.A. l-r.inces D. Lael B.S., M.A. Herbert E, Park Walter K, Roberts B.S., M.A. Wilma Sears B.S. Frank W. Szabo BS. Charlotte Van Knoppen White B.A. Willie Dee Robbins B.A., B.S. ENGLISH Leonard B. Hurley B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Alonzo C. Hall B.A., MA, William Raymond Taylor B,A„ MA. James Arthur Dunn B.A,, ALA George P. Wilson BA , MA lane Summerell BA,, M.A, James W. Painter B.A., M.A, Marc Friedlaender B.A., M.A., PhD, Mildred R. Gould B,S,, MA, Abigail E. Rowley B.S., M.A. Nettie Sue Tillett B.A., M.A. John E. Bridgers B.A., M.A,, Ph D, R.indall Jarrell B.A,, MA, May Duianey Bush B.A., M.A,, PhD Gaynell C, Spivey B.A., M.A., Ph D Kathryn McA. England B.A.. M.A. Wayne Bowman B.A., M.A. Peter Taylor B.A. Lettie H. Rogers B.A. Kathleen S. Painter B.A. Sanchia Thayer B.A. M.A, Mackie R. Jarrell B.A., M.A, Edward C Fitzpatrick B.A. Mary Elizabeth Barwick BA, On leave of Absence 1949-50. GEOGRAPHY Edna Arundel BA,, ALA,, PhD. Coy T. Phillips B.A., MA. Ph D GERMAN William R. Barrett BA,, M,A„ Ph,D MEDICAL DIVISION Ruth M. Collings B A., MB Joyce Sandison N,B,, Ch,B, Robert Garrard A,B,, B,S„ M.S.. M.D. HEALTH Alice Schriver B,A„ MA. Ruth Clements BA,, ALA, Mildred Harris BA,. ALA, Anne Shamburger Ruth Dalrymple B S , ALN On leave, HOME ECONOMICS Margaret AL Edwards B,S., ALA. Mabel N. Swanson B,S„ ALS, Hllen Penn BS., ALA, losephine Kremer B.A., Ph.D Pauline Keeney B.S., ALS., Ph.D. Viva AL Piayfoot B.S., ALA. Agnes N. Coxe B.L.. BS.. ALA. ALidcline B. Street B.S., ALA. Hess N Rosa B.S., ALA. Evelyn L, Howell BS., M.S. Elizabeth Hathaway B.S,, ALA. Cathryne B. Kehoe B.S.. ALS. Helen K. Staley B.S., ALA. Helen K. Surratt B.S. Louise Lowe B.S.. ALS. Evelyn Cox B.S., ALS. Josephine Betts B.S., M.S. Emeve Singletary B.S. HISTORY C. D. Johns B.A.. ALA ALignhilde Gullander B.A.. ALA, Eugene E. Pfaff B.A.. ALA., Ph.D. Vera Largent B.A., ALA. Bernice E, Draper B.A., ALA. b.uise B. Alexander B.A. Josephine Hcgc B A., M.A Richard Bardolph Robert G. Hociccr B.A.. M.A , PhD. B A., A}.A Lenorc OBoylc B.A.. M.A , Ph.D A. H. McLeod B.A.. M.A MATHEMATICS Helen Barton . B.A , Al A . Ph.D Emily Holmes Waikins ... B.A., ALA B A., ALS., Ph D lone H. Grogan B.A., ALA Lila Peck Walker B A . M.A MUSIC H Hugh Altvater B A., ALMus George AL Thompson . . B.Afus., ALMus Alleine R Alinor Birdie H, Holloway .... B.S.B., M.S.M Will, am C, DeVeny B.A.. B.Mus George W. Dickieson . . B.Alus.. ALAlus Elizabeth Cowling . B.A., Al A , Al Af Elliott Wcisgarber B.AL, MAI Duane P. Kline B S., M.A Jean Schneck B.Al Phillip Alorgan B.M.. ALA! Robert A, Darnell B.M.. MM Claire H. Atkisson B.Al Frances A. AIcBane B.S.M Jane AL Wharton B.S.M Inga B. Alorgan B.M., MM B D.. Ph.D A MS A., ALA A MS S, MA S MA .s. ALA PHILOSOPHY Warren Ashby B A . PHYSICAL EDUCATION Ethel L. Alartus Dorothy Davis Jeannette Potter Alarjorie Leonard Ellen Griffin Virginia Moomaw Rita Burdett B.S., Al.A, Alargaret Greene B.S. Frances Bleick B.S., ALA Atartha Moore B.A., Al.A, Afarian Falloon B.S, Wilma Sears B.S, Alary Elizabeth Van Dyke B.S., Al.S PHYSICS Anna Joyce Reardon B.A., ALS., Ph.D. Elsie J. Cox R.N Anne W. Schuler B.A PSYCHOLOGY James Albert Highsmith B.A., Al.A., Ph.D Elizabeth Duffy B.A., ALA., Ph.D Emma McCloy Layman B.A.. ALA., Ph.D Alary K. Huse B.A C. Franklin Eicher B.A,, BSc.Ed,, B.D., ALA.. Ph.D Alice B, Zimmerman B.A., ALA John A, Hornaday B.A.. ALA ROMANCE LANGUAGES Winfield S, Barney B.A.. ALA.. Ph.D Alalcolm K. Hexjke B.A., D.de ILniv Ateta H. Aliller B.A.. ALA., Ph.D Augustine LaRochelle B.A.. ALA Rene Hardre Prof, des E.N Alice K. Abbott Virginia Farinholt Helen Frances Cutting . . Annie Beam Funderburk William N. Felt Josefina Escajeda Ligia D. Hunt B.A.. ALA , ALA Ph.D , ALA , ALA , ALA , ALA . B.A SOCIOLOGY Glenn R. Johnson B A ALA Lyda Gordon Shivers . . B.A., LL.B. M.A.. Alereb E. Alossman B.A. ALA Sara E. Smith . B.S. ALA Alargaret Woodson . B.A , Al.S