University of Wisconsin Stevens Point - Horizon / Iris Yearbook (Stevens Point, WI)

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Prof Spindier. THE I RIS '08 19 Overflowing with the fullness of his subject, with a firm belief that this life is made to live, not exist, his good nature and pleasure-loving disposition, without a trace of care or worry, sets him apart from all others in our minds. An hour spent In his classroom is always a delight and an inspiration. Miss Kaps. Always sweet and amiable, replete with devices to make her work more Interesting and effective for the little ones, kindly yet firm, she starts them on their educational career. Miss Whitman. Unfailing good temper and patience, a warm, loving protection for the beginners in school life are her gifts. She possesses a genius for guiding their little fingers, as well as their senses and minds. Miss Braband. By smiles, encouraging words and friendly advice, by her quick sympathy and large heart she has won a place among us which none other can All. Miss Savage. Strong-minded, noble-souled, socially and intellectually she is without peer. By her combined sweetness and mental strength she has won the love and esteem of all. Prof. Lusk. Thoroughly versed In science, with keen power of Judgment, a feeling of fellowship towards all. and cheery good will. Mr. Lusk is all right.” Miss Searing. Her tali, graceful, dignified figure, her neatness and accuracy in all things make her peculiarly fitted for her gymnastic work. Miss Porter. Our work in the musical line has been made an important feature of the school under her skillful guidance. Her unflagging efforts and untiring zeal, her unabated energy in a subject difficult to handle, have proven her a teacher of rare ability. Prof. Hyer. He has keen Intellectual perception and great force of character, is devoted to the profession of teaching, and is a bold thinker and a man of marked originality. He makes the welfare and progress of his pupils an affair of intense personal interest. His physical energy he puts unsparingly to his services as a teacher.

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18 THE IRIS ’OS Our Faculty Just a few words to characterize each, though to do Justice to the theme whole volumes might be filled. President Sims. First and foremost In our minds and hearts is Pres. Sims. His sunny, genial disposition throws a ray of brightest light into our gloomier hours. His eloquent and uplifting words ever spur us on to higher efTort. He is ever ready to sympathize with us in our trials, as well as rejoice heartily with us in our good fortune. His noble personal character fits him to influence us in all good ways by what he is. Prof. Sanford. Humor beams from his eyes and a thorough understanding of the student combined with his high scholarship wins for him the respect and confidence of all. Miss Gillfillan. What grace and charm, what sweet dignity and refinement she breathes forth in her every word and act. Prof. Olson. His excellent methods of presenting his subject, his clear explanations of topics obscure in our minds, his force, his thoroughness, the highest efforts which he expects of us. make him one of the best teachers in our country. Prof. Bacon. True to his famous namesakes, his historical and literary abilities are marked. He Is an ideal chaperon, a cool business manager and has a keen appreciation for wit. Miss Peake. A perfect lady, her influence is as a magnet drawing forth our best thot's and feelings. She Is in every respect a highly educated, broad-minded, fun-loving little body. Miss Fitzgerald. She has a deep interest in all the details of the work of practice teachers, requires a high standard of effort and is ever ready to give helpful suggestions.

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20 THE IRIS 08 Prof. Culver. His most marked trait Is the sympathetic fairness and manly tolerance with which he meets the students, his delicate and kindly attitude, his unfailing sweet temper and fine manner. He is a man of high scientific attainments and wide, critical intelligence. Prof. Collins. He is a man of intellectual alertness, lucidity of thought and expression. His sense of humor, his friendly spirit to all makes him the friend of all who come in contact with him. Miss Phelps. Her manner is gentle and kind and her efforts are directed toward aiding us to appreciate, as well as create, the beautiful. She Is ever willing to lend her artistic spirit to any line of work not connected with her department. Prof. Sechrist. The twinkle in his eye tells of his keen appreciation of the humorous. He is an enthusiast in his chosen line of literary work and his character is marked by through culture and wide sympathies. Miss Swenson. Though with us but a short time the great efficiency and fidelity with which she has filled her position, her untiring zeal in finding material for students in the library have made her services invaluable. Miss Dunegan. She is faithful in requiring promptness, neatness, and conformance to rules from all impartially. Her attitude is friendly and sympathetic. Miss Gray. Kindly, courteous, learned, she Is an interesting speaker. She requires prompt and cheerful obedience, thoroughness in preparing lessons. so that work with her proves congenial and stimulating. Miss Hatch. Her uniform courtesy and kindly manner, her effort to serve all members of the school, her energy and zeal have secured for her the hearty esteem and co-operation of all. Miss Me Millan. Coming into our school to fill the position vacated by Miss Hodge, whom we all loved and admired, she has readily proven herself worthy of our respect and admiration by her efficient management of the Domestic Science department.