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

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SCIENCE CHARACTERS Mr. Evans, the expounder of know-thyself-physiologically, is known to the students of C.S.T.C. not only as an interesting instructor but as a cheerful friend. He has made himself a part of the tradition of the college by fostering the annual Homecoming Parade. Besides his teaching activities, Mr. Evans has collected a large number of unusual stamps and fills his spare hours painting in oils, pounding at amateur carpentry, hunting, fishing, and keeping abreast with the many developments in the field of medical science. A man of astonishing diversified interests and talents is Dr. Nestor Flodin, who came directly from Chicago University to test his abilities against the students of C.S.T.C. Chemistry is thrilling to him and he has proved himself a master in teaching it. He is also an authority in the fields of music, drama, and student psychology. As one of the youngest faculty members on the campus he has made himself popular by his considerate advice and help to students both in class work and personal problems. Miss Jesse Jones has devoted herself to the study of plant life, to the flora of Wisconsin, and to nature study. Her chief objective has been to train biology teachers for the high schools of the state and to work out a course to fit the interests and abilities of high school people. At the end of the first semester Miss Jones surrendered her plans and duties to other members of the biology staff in order to take leave of absence because of illness. At her home in the city she has found the radio and Chinese checkers enjoyable recreation between callers. Dr. Pierson of the Science Department has a mystifying reputation. His difficult tests have been known to cause many a headache; he has ruined many an appetite and yet he is one of the institution's most popular instructors and advisers. His exact and efficient manner, his sympathetic attitude toward the students and his willingness to give individual help to them, are outstanding factors which have made him a success as a teacher. His non-curricular interests are in minor sports, especially in ping-pong, badminton, and bowling and he usually comes out the Victor in any of these. FACULTY RECEPTION . . . ALL PARADE FOR THE INSPECTION OF ALL OTHERS Pase 17

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ADVANCED STANDING ball, too. By and large, she is probably the most active feminine member of our faculty. Miss Colman’s greatest pleasure comes from driving about in her car, “Suzabella III” (What happened to the other two7). Mr. Raymond M. Rightsell, Director of the High School Department, and faculty adviser to The Pointer, has been a professor of physics for more than a quarter of a century. He has taught in California, Arizona, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Mr. Rightsell has seen his long-cherished boyhood dream come true—he has his own miniature railroad, steam engine and all, for which he built the parts. He also has another hobby, that of photomicrography, and has a Leica camera and other wonderful equipment. The glass case in his office is full of the results of his work in this field. Mr. Rightsell delights in fooling his friends with photomicrographs of match-heads and pin-points. He has been active this year in creating a course in aeronautics and putting the forum on its feet. Dr. Arthur S. Lyness has confessed that this summer he hopes to continue his interests as a naturalist, to hike and collect plants. However, his duties as Director of the Summer Session are a serious threat. He has a beautiful collection of ferns. In his odd moments he works crossword puzzles. Dr. Lyness’ musical inclinations have drawn him into choral work. He sang for a number of years as a member of the University of Wisconsin’s Mixed Chorus. Dr. Lyness becomes so engrossed in his own lectures that he sometimes keeps his classes overtime. Mr. Thomas A. Rogers, like Dr. Lyness, has been teaching for 29 years, and recently applied his knowledge of Chemistry to an industrial use when he improved the taste and quality of Fox Valley Canning Company’s peas. At the same time he began his experiments with soy beans, which he helped develop into an edible vegetable food. Mr. Roger s classes are a model of industry and interest because he's a good listener as well as lecturer and has a twinkling sense of humor. In his spare time he putteis about in his beautiful Rower garden. He’s a philatelist and a coin-collector, too. As administrator of student activities and adviser to the Iris he contacts many non-chemistry students. AND VOTED S U C C E S S . . . P R A C T I C E TEACHERS HEADACHES BEGIN... Page 16

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NEW DEAL Miss Hanson, returning from a leave of absence, brought many new ideas to Central State. As her chief interest lies in radio, it was to that field that she turned to bring improvements and in which to instruct the student body. In addition to her radio work and her duties as geography instructor Miss Hanson is in charge of a fifth grade geography program, This Land of Ours, broadcast from Madison weekly. She is an enthusiastic antique and music-box collector, has found hiking a pleasant sport, and now plans to travel in the Western Hemisphere, especially through the Latin American countries. Mr. J. D. Colby, an alumnus of C.S.T.C., is doing much to make radio one of the most fascinating parts of this institution. It is his aim, by means of experimental production, to make radio an art within itself, not merely a substitute by which adapted stage plays and similar programs may be presented. He believes radio should appeal directly to the audio-sense of the listener, substituting voices for character, music and sound for lights and scenery. Music shouldn't be used merely to show lapse of time but through change of tempo, create mood and emotional attitudes corresponding to the varying movements of the program. Mr. Colby designed the radio studios within the college and took active part in laying plans for the rebuilding and lighting of our stage. Photography also absorbs some of his time. It is not an uncommon sight to see the first-floor trio, Messrs. Watson, Steiner, and Schmeeckle, with their heads together in a pleasant, private conference. As members of the Athletic Board they have much in common. Mr. Schmeeckle is an instructor of various sciences among which his principal interest lies in conservation. He spends hours planning for forest conservation and the beautifying of the landscape; his own home is proof. The tree planting pilgrimages he takes his conservation classes on are further evidence of this. His night school and summer school conservation classes invariably fill the assembly. He and Mr. Watson alike join the great trek to the Northwoods for the deer season. However, Mr. Watson’s first love is in athletics. He played football and coached at Springfield, Missouri. Since coming to Stevens Point he has kept up his interest in all of the school’s athletic events. At C.S.T.C. he is head of the Intermediate and Junior High School Division. His position is one of dignity and service. Everyone was plenty glad to see him back last year after his absence. 64 REPORT FOR GRID P R A C T I C E . . . N E L S O N HALL NELLIES WELCOME Pas e 18