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

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Miss Gsrlsten, true to her profession, dotes on taking art tours, her most interesting being an art tour of Europe. She enjoys taking her students on art pilgrimages to the large cities. Last year they went to Chicago. Some of Miss Carlsten's own paintings have been exhibited in that city. Besides sketching and painting, she loves the out-of-doors (she swings a mean fish pole), she collects Swedish teapots, and is proud of her driving—note men, she’s never had an accident. At school she has some fine exhibits and her part in the decorations for the annual Christmas concert constructs a scene which is long cherished for its mood and beauty. Miss Davis is known not only to the many students of her French classes, but to others she has contacted through numerous worthwhile trips to plays, operas, and recitals at Milwaukee and Madison. Miss Davis is an enthusiastic supporter to all those ventures which tend to widen the cultural scope of thejstudents. She is interested, too, in speech correction, a field in which she worked previous to her employment here. Sketching is her hobby—might easily have been her profession from the evidence shown by the volumes of sketches and drawings she has made. They are truly professional. She collects Spode and Wedgewood china and loves to travel. She has been to Europe where she spent quite a bit of time in France. Since Mr. Michelsen arrived here nine years ago he has built from the bottom, a musical department which ranks with the foremost in the state. He is a recognized authority in the musical world, having been a member of the American Bandmasters’ Association since 1932—has studied under such masters as Grieg—played as flutist in the National Band and Orchestra of Norway—has judged state band tournaments in several surrounding states—came to this country in 1909—his anecdotes are unlimited—his accent charming—is a graduate of Vander-Cook School of Music in Chicago—the proud possessor of a lovely new home here—the Treble Clef House—one of most popular faculty on the campus— once judged best-dressed man on the campus. NEW GALS WITH INFORMAL GET-TOGETHER ... WE GET DOWN TO THE REAL PaSe 19

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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

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LIBRARY Did you know that the latest accession number in the library is nearly 40,000? That means that with the possible discard of worn-out books over a number of years our library can boast a circulation of over 35,000 books, a circulation exceeding that of any other teacher’s college in the state. Mr. George Allez, on leave of absence to the University of Wisconsin, is largely responsible for the fine library facilities which we have at C.S.T.C. He originated the divided catalog as it is used here—subject reference in one and author and title in the other. It has been the meticulous work of our librarians for years which we are able to enjoy today. In Mr. Allez's absence, Miss Lulu Mansur is acting librarian, assisted by Miss Syble Mason and Mr. John Herling. They are people well worth knowing and certainly to be appreciated. Besides the 101 course in library science, there is a very interesting and worthwhile course in preparatory techniques for eligibility to hold a librarian’s license—the Teacher's Library Training Course. Miss Mansur has been unfailing in her attentions to bewildered students in the library. Her aid is offered with a smile and a twinkle. She is popular with students and faculty alike. The faculty loves to gather in the library office for a little chat or to gain permission to be first to take a new book that has arrived. There’s always a happy and a busy atmosphere around her. During Christmas vacation Miss Mansur and Miss Allen took a trip to sunny Florida. They were thrilled and have a wealth of stories to tell about it. Our librarian frequently refers to herself in the third person that is, as Miss Mansur. She has a lovely little home on Strongs Avenue and frequently knits for enjoyment. She sees the best movies, too. Miss Mason’s hobby is embroidering. She is in charge of the Training School Library as well as responsible for many duties at the college. Mr. Herling says he’d be a fisherman if he had time. We know, though, that he likes to philosophize and usually very philosophically -reads a great deal, thinks about all the problems of the world before he goes to sleep at night, easily a runner-upper for the dignified position of best-dressed man on the campus. In a school where education is the element of first consideration as prerequisite to teaching majors and minors, the faculty of the education department should be of primary interest. Each member is known to each student before he graduates. They deal in matters that are much too deep for most of us and seem to know our inner-most thoughts. They are a menace to those of us who never think,” but grand people when you really know them. Here’s the dope: Dr. Reppen, Chairman of the Education Department, on the Committee of Advanced Standing, Chairman of the N.Y. A. BIZNESS OF COLLEGE . . . DARN! . . . LOCAL LADDIES CLEAN UP ON STOUT Page! 20