University of Pittsburgh - Owl Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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from sparkling repartee, at which he can't be beaten, to dry wit that flashes forth sharply in guotable bits like his comparison, Dumb, dumber, tenor. Mr. Finney's outside interests are as extensive as his campus duties, he finds relaxation in remodeling furni-- ture in his completely-equipped wood- shop, playing with his two fox terriers, Nip and Tuck, and working on his Somerset County farm. Our list would not be complete without Mr. Theodore Finney, who through his interest in art and in men has taught us how to look for beauty. DR. IAMES D. HEARD When white-haired Dr. lames Heard enters a lecture hall, the future doc- tors of our hill campus rise to show their respect for the grand old man of medicine who studied under Sir William Osler. He wisely realizes the value of knowledge made pleasant, and students long remember his vivid lectures. His dignity is tempered by a vein of wit and a flair for acting, the med students look forward to his classes, where they find fun in learn- ing. The tedious technicalities of medical tomes take on life and mean- ing under Dr. Heard's skilled presenta- tion. He dramatizes symptoms, mimics characteristic gaitsp now his voice is quiet and even, now it booms through the hall for emphasis. Despite the de- mands of his practice, Dr. Heard still manages to find time to encourage his students. Memorable as a man, a scientist, and as a teacher, Dr. lames Heard undisputably belongs in this Faculty Hall of Fame. MISS EMILY HOLMQUIST Nursing School is a closely-knit unit where faculty and students alike share the burden of the long hours and hard work of their chosen profession. Typ- ical of the staff there is soft-spoken, H. C. Carlson Florence Teaqcxrden Theodore Finney t 19

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18 FACULTY HALL OF FAME Going to college is the best way we know of preparing for the future. We've discovered that it's really learn- ing through living-the vital, exciting kind of learning that you absorb from lectures that challenge, from knowing those same lecturers as distinct per- sonalities, as friendly, sincere people whose wisdom is seasoned with a re- assuring humanness and humor. Our relationship with our professors ex- tends beyond the classroom, we're all working and relaxing together, part of that great Pitt family that it's so much fun to belong to. We're here to help you, our professors emphasize, and we love their genuineness and turn to them for encouragement. We drop in to their offices for ten-minute chats that somehow stretch into hours, we swap jokes at teas and dinners, we invite them to join our sports dis- cussions over cokes in the Tuck Shops, we pause in the halls for a friendly, l-lello there, how was your Vacation? This Faculty l-lall of Fame is our way of saying Thanks a million to these men and women for wanting to know us, for taking the time and energy to be our friends, and for letting us know them. And, above all, it's a thanks for patiently guiding us to look upward with the Cathedral arches, to see be- yond the immediate pressure of the war and to fashion a clear-sighted perspective for our future. DR. H. CLIFFORD CARLSON Candid, cherub-faced Doc Carl- son is a Pitt tradition, known by all of us for his pixy sense of humor and his hearty grin. lndefatigable, he does double duty here-as Director of Men's l-lealth Service, he kids the boys out of feeling sick, while as our basket- ball coach he drills near-champion guintets. Author of several books on his favorite sport, Doc Carlson ardently supports his special Fatigue Theory, stating that emotional trauma is more severe upon the health of coaches than exhausting play is upon the bodies of the competitors. An extro- vert, he enjoys clowning at pep rallies and basketball games. Students love to tell of the time when, sent from the floor by a referee, Doc tied a babushka around his white hair and cheered from the sidelines for the rest of the game. Week-ends find him transplant- ing his favorite hemlock and blue spruce on Sunday Farm at Ligonier. DR. FLORENCE TEAGARDEN Recognized as an expert in the field of child psychology, red- headed Dr. Teagarden is popular with her students for her informal method of conducting classes, clarifying complex theories by a host of amusing anec- dotes. l-ler lectures sparkle with a warmly personal tone rising from her genuine interest in the students, they sense that she is talking with them, not at them. Graduates find that her memory is amazing, she never forgets those who have been in her classes. We consider it a privilege to be able to include in this list Dr. Florence Teagar- den, who prepares us for life by gener- ously sharing with us her vast under- standing of human nature. MR. THEODORE FINNEY Pop Finney's nickname speaks for itselfp his students keep up their friendship with the twinkle-eyed pro- fessor of music appreciation long after graduation. Members of the l-leinz Chapel Choir can tell you that he's one of those rarities, a real artist with deep sensitivity and an even temper. The richness of their singing is a tribute to his skill as a conductor and a proof of their responsiveness to his personality. Pop's well-developed sense of humor ranges all the way

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earnest Miss Emily l-lolmguist, who enjoys working with the girls. A recent Pitt graduate, she appreciates the stu- dents' viewpoint and firmly believes in their right to voice opinions demo- cratically. At the same time, she agrees that they should learn to use their freedom wisely. The present shortage of nurses has increased the responsibilities of the facultyg they are now geared to intense wartime ac- celeration, which leaves them very little spare time. Miss l-lolmguist spends her infrequent free moments in relaxing with music or the theater. Selflessly devoted to a vital cause, she guides Pitt students to look beyond themselves, to expand their horizons and aim skyward. DR. FRANK MCGINNIS 'Way over in Pharmacy School, stu- dents all like the free-and-easy spirit of camaraderie in Dr. Prank McGinnis' classes. Most pharmaceutical lectures have all the glamor of a stack of pre- scriptionsg Dr. McGinnis spikes the factual part of his material with a smooth flow of jokes to keep his stu- dents chuckling as they jot down pages of complicated formulae. l-le has an extensive knowledge of his subject and the enviable knack of turning out scores of students with a thorough grounding in pharmacy. Easy to talk to, he's fond of chatting with his pupils during class intermis- sions, while they in turn enjoy the chance to know their professor as a man. We're pleased to add Dr. Prank McGinnis as Pharmacy Schools repre- sentative to our Pitt Faculty Hall of Fameg he merits recognition as one who is secure enough in his innate dignity to command respect even when he puts himself on an informal basis with his students. Iumes D. Heard Emily Holmquist Frank McGinnis