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

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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

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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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EDUCATION Committee, and President of the Association of Wisconsin Teachers’ Colleges, is one of the busiest men in school. In spite of his many professional duties he fines time for fishing, reading, and cabinetmaking. He taught manual training for five years, and is quite a handy man around the house. He does a vast amount of reading, mostly professional books and all periodicals. Once in a while he finds time to read a story. He likes traveling and driving, in fact, in his various trips, business and otherwise, he has covered over 200,000 miles. He has a joke on tap to illustrate any of his theories or ideas. Mr. Chester Matravers has hobbies and varied interests that we have never suspected. He does not only dabble, but actually accomplishes surprising things in gardening and landscaping. He raises all sorts of fruits and flowers and adds each year to the variety of his experiments. He enjoys swimming, golfing, and yachting on Lake Michigan. He didn’t mention his family in particular when we talked with him, but he has every reason to be proud of three such girls as his daughters. A more recent hobby includes oil painting. Mr. Joseph Mott of the black derby is a familiar figure to all the college students. His main interests are walking, archery, traveling and human beings. He has traveled through most of the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. He went fishing once, but all he caught was a catfish and a mudturtle so he gave it up. He feels that psychology helps one to understand and control behavior— To get folks to do what you want them to do. Humanist, zealous educationist, and humorist, Dr. Nixon imparts his knowledge of mathematics in such a subtly, capricious fashion as to precipitate howls of laughter among his classes. He has taught practically everywhere, is associated with the United States Department of Justice, and has been Director of Education of the Ohio State Prisons. He reads most of the new mathematics books. His one idiosyncrasy causes broad grins to spread over his students faces (ask them how he puts on his glasses). The girls like him a lot, and the fellows think he’s a reg lar guy. TEACHERS CONVENTION AT WAUSAU SO NO SCHOOL . . . BORED U S s r 1 ? F P 9« 21