University of North Texas - Yucca Yearbook (Denton, TX)

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DEPARTMENTAL HEADS.. A The mystery of the log of one-half a diameter that is formed by the hypotenuse of a right triangle squared is no mystery at all to North Texas mathematicians who are able to enlist the aid of AMOS BARKSDALE, head of the mathematics department, or of his assistants, Miss Myrtle Brown and William Beeman. The three offer courses in every branch of math, rang- ing from beginner's college algebra to advanced calculus and analytics. , Personal interest in each of his students is probably the chief characteristic of DR. S. A. BLACKBURN, head of the department of industrial arts. This department has become increasingly popular as ex-servicemen return to the campus, seeking a practical vocation before returning to civilian life. Other instructors in this department include Earl Blanton, C. C. Davis, and J. D. Hall. Back on the campus after serving nearly 18 months as a lieutenant in the Army Air Corps, DR. A. M. SAMPLEY transferred from the English department to become head of the library service department. Other members of the library staff include Misses Dorothy Thomas, Hazel Self, Lottie Brashears, Bobbie Horns and Roberta Moss and Mmes. Mary Swindle, Fran- ces Henderson, Louis Knox and Maydell Potter.

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As fighting Yanks scatter to every corner of the globe, making history as they go, DR. L. W. NEWTON, head of the history department, is confronted with the task of giving North Texans a clear conception oficurrent events through an intelligent analysis of the past. His co-workers in the historical field include Dr. J. L. Kingsbury, curator of the museum, Dr. Anna Powell and Miss Cora Belle Wilson. K ..DEPARTMENTAL HEADS As much a part of the traditions of North Texas as the post office or the fountain, is Dad Pender-known only in college bulletins as J. W. PENDER. During his years on the campus, he has served in every capacity from P. E. instructor to band leader, but he is now head of his specialized field, the government department. Dad is assisted by Dr. Sam McAlister and Dr. C. A. Bridges. Despite an increasing number of women in wartime positions, Woman's place is still in the home, and the home economics department, directed by DR. FLORENCE SCOULAR, is attempting to instill into Texas women the fundamental principles for building sound American homes. Working with Dr. Scoular are Misses Marjorie Ache- son, Jessie Acker, Hilma Davis, Mary Louise Johnson, Margaret Middleton, Margaret Louise Owen, Murial Wil- liams, Mrs. Sara F. Dappen and Dr. Edith Luecke.

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Physical fitness during the past three years has become one of the most important phases of modern education and North Texas has activated a well-rounded program of compulsory physical training for every student. T. J. FOUTS is head of the P. E. department. P. E. instructors include Misses Donnie Cotteral, Beulah Harriss, Edith Kubeck, Thursa Steed and Faye Thompson and Fred Cobb, H. G. Shands, W. A. Cooper and Fred Slack. .DEPARTMENTAL HEADS Jive or classics-there's a full menu of melody for every taste in the North Texas school of music, directed by DR. W. C. BAIN. Other instructors in the music department are Misses Mary Anderson, Estelle Best, Mary McCormic, and Eleanor Welch, Mmes. Nadine Flinders, Esther Kerr and Inga Morgan, Drs. L. W. Chidester, Helen Hewitt, Walter Hodgson and Hugh Miller, and Ralph Ewing, Floyd Graham, joseph Kirshbaum, Walter Robert, Silvio Scionti, Dick Smittle and Myron Taylor. The fundamental and major part of most branches of engineering and a definite requirement of pre-dental and pre-medical training, the physics department, headed by L. L. MILLER, is performing an important spot in education for both war and peace. In addition to the phases of physics usually taken up in this department, N. T. has installed a modern pho- tography studio where students receive practical training. Ira C. Roberts is the other instructor.