University of Wisconsin Superior - Gitche Gumee Yearbook (Superior, WI)

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 lira man. Schliep, Curlis, Whelan. Unibank. Rebnstfand They Practice What They Teach Volney E. Braman—instructor of Industrial arts since 1912—obtained diplomas from two New York normal schools: Oswego State in 1904 and Rockport in 1895—chief among his hobbies is working in the shop after the students have gone—another hobby is the breeding of bird dogs. Irene Curtis—came to this faculty as music instructor in 1912—directs the Girls' Glee Clubs—graduated from Teachers College. Columbia University, in 1926, with a B. S. degree, and received an M. A. degree from the same institution in 1930—wrote Music for Youth, in collaboration with Professor E. B. Gordon of the University of Wisconsin—lives for her music—says directing glee clubs is enough of a hobby for any teacher. Jane Rehnstrand—art teacher—appointed in 1922—has attended many schools, including Superior State, Chicago Art Institute, Columbia University, Minneapolis School of Art. and This isn’t an advertisement picturing the roominoss of a certain low-priced automobile —these folks came in several cars. Handicraft Guild of Minneapolis. Lewis and Art Institutes of Chicago, Stanford University, and Milwaukee Art Institute —student of Pedro J. de Lemos, Ernest Batchelder, and Hans Hoffman—contributing editor for School Arts Magazine—to be special editor of the February, 1936, issue of that publication—appointed to Council of Western Arts Association for 1936. William F. Schliep—director of instrumental music since 1932—graduate student. Eastman School of Music. 1932 —got his B. S. degree at the University of Minnesota in 1929—his hobby is a good (?) game of bridge (question mark inserted by Langley)—enjoys tobogganing, when the bump at the end of the slide is not too abrupt. Gertrude Unthank—Art critic—appointed to faculty in 1923—got her M. A. from the University of Chicago last year, and her A. B. degree from the University of Nebraska in 1904— studied at the New York School of Fine and Applied Arts (Parsons) in 1913, and at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music in 1920 and 1924—the summer of 1923 she spent in Chicago studying at the Applied Arts School and Art Institute—a pupil of Bundy, Heldner, Erickson, Mitchell, Rosencranz, Orthon Frieze, and Eric Scott. Lillian B. Whelan—critic at the Training School—came here in 1922—received her B. S. degree from the University of Minnesota in 1925—will get her M. A. degree from Columbia University in July. 1935, after doing graduate work there in the summers of 1930 and 1934—is very active in Campfire work, having served as president of the Superior Guardian's Association, now guardian of the McCaskill Agaming Campfire group—is an ardent nature study enthusiast.

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Pcnnlc, Loth, Hcnlon. Harney, Soroka, Walilc Six Women — Only One Likes To Keep House Grace E. Barney—appointed to the College faculty to teach French in 1921 —was awarded her A. B. degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1920 and her M. A. degree from the University of Minnesota in 1926—did graduate work at Dijon University, France, in 1923, at Sorbonne University in 1930 and 1931, and at the University of Minnesota summer sessions of 1933 and 1934—is a very friendly person, and always greets you in French (quite bewildering to the un-linguistic individual). Bessie A. Benton—began teaching German at Superior in 1925—received her A. B. and M. A. degrees from the University of Minnesota in the years 1914 and 1928, respectively—was a graduate student at the University of Munich, Germany, in 1931, and at the University of Washington during the summer of 1934—she has become the friend of many students—her hobby is photography—not only does she take interesting, snappy action pictures, but she also develops and prints them herself—the thing she likes best to do is to keep house. Helen E. Loth—came to Superior as a teacher of Latin and German in 1924 —has been a graduate student intermittently at the University of Ch’cago since 1920—her A. B. degree was obtained at Valparaiso College in 1905— she was awarded her Ph. B. degree in 1918 and her M. A. degree in 1920, both from the University of Chicago— took leave of absence the second semester to work at that university. Lois M. Pennie—fifth grade critic —appointed to the College faculty in 1928—was awarded her B. Ed. degree from Moorhead (Minnesota) State Teachers College in 1928—attended the University of Iowa as a graduate student in 1931—teaches penmanship- does beautiful lettering—for an example, consult some Senior's diploma— she prints them all—she is an expert at all types of writing and lettering (the learned call it engrossing). Zelda Soroka—appointed textbook librarian in 1935—before that time she had been faculty secretary in the Administrative Office since 1931—attended Superior State, 1930, and part of 1931—took leave this semester because of ill health—a friend of every student. Florence H. Waldo—assistant librarian since 1924—received a B. Ed. degree from Superior State in 1928—did graduate work at the University of Iowa during the second semester and summer session of 1929 and the summer session of 1930—her hobby (when she can afford it) is collecting beautifully bound books. Tho Librarian and his assistant take time off to pose for the cameraman. No studonts ere pictured—they wore waiting around the corner for the 3:15 bell.

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Here Today And Gone Tomorrow Every academic year linds one or more of the College faculty taking leave of absence to study abroad. And this year it was true. too. with four regular members of the staff doing out-of-town studying: Miss Berenice Cooper at the University of Chicago; Professor William F. Schliep, Eastman School of Music; Miss Ida W. Flogstad, University of Michigan; and Miss Helen E. Loth, University of Chicago. Of course, these vacancies had to be filled with substitutes, and it is about them that we write now. We give space to those faculty members v ho have left us for positions elsewhere, also. Valeda Brockway — substitute for Berenice Cooper the first semester of the school year—obtained her B. A. degree from the State College of Washington in 1923, and her M. A. from the same place two years after—Radcliffe College awarded her a Ph. D. degree in '28—enjoys reading and out-of-door activities. Lenore H. Geweke—appointed in February to teach Latin and German in place of Helen E. Loth on leave—secured her B. A. degree from Northwestern College, Watertown, Wisconsin, in 1928—got her M. A. and Ph. D. degrees from the University of Wisconsin in 1930 and 1932, respectively — enjoys teaching languages—but her real interest is Roman history—is joint author, with Professor A. D. Winsper, of the University of Wisconsin, of a book entitled Augustus and the Reconstruction of Government and Society—is now working on another book. Emperor Hadrian. Herbert Hendricks — appointed for autumn, 1934-'35, vice, William F. Schliep on leave—graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1924 with an A. B. degree—did graduate work at Akron University. 1926-’27; University of Chicago, summer of 1928, and University of Minnesota, summer 1930—directed the orchestra in its first concert of the season. William H. Kirchner, Jr.—came here in February to replace Valeda Brockway, who was substituting for Berenice Cooper—has done all of his work at the University of Minnesota—received his A. B. in 1922, and his M. A. in 1928— has done graduate work there since then—is interested in journalism—once worked on the Minneapolis Tribune— advised the Peptomist this semester— his doctor's thesis is Thoreau as a Social Critic”. Edwin N. Oberg—appointed for second semester vice, Ida W. Flogstad on leave—another all University of Minnesota man—got his B. A. degree in 1930 and his M. A. in 1932 from there— is fond of sports of all kinds, especially football, boxing, and hiking—the thing he likes best to do is to hunt pheasants. Paul Royalty—taught English from 1933 to 1935—resigned in the middle of the year to take a position in Illinois— received his Ph. D. degree from the University of Michigan in 1933, his M. A. from Indiana University in 1926, and his A. B. from Oakland City College in 1924—revived the Alpha Psi Omega cast—likes sports, basketball being his favorite—his hobby is waiting for the hunting season”. Isabel McDunnough Shaw—former textbook librarian, from 1930 until 1935 —resigned after first semester — an alumna of S. T. C., Class of T9—was a student at the University of Wisconsin during the summers of '24 and '26—her hobby is collecting beautiful bottles and sculpturing—enjoys all sorts of art work.