University at Albany - Pedagogue Yearbook (Albany, NY)

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Dr. D. V. Smith . . . con- structing the social studies shall never forget Mr. Hardy's witticisms and likewise those of his colleague, Mr. Jones. They're almost as famous as their Macbeth skit-the one they gave at Soph banquet back in '37, I was taking Law at the time from Mr. Terwilliger. I remember how I held my breath when he checked my schedule on registration day-wondering if I had passed 'everything and had all my gym credit, etc. It was fun having different gym instructors- of course I never had Coach Hatfield for anything, but he seemed swell on the basketball court. No one could forget Croasie or Doc Dorwaldt-they were the high spots in all of our Freshman years-I mean the Freshman years of all of us. I passed Dr. Smith in the hall when I was back CD. VJ and he spoke to meg he's always so busy, but always has time for a hello. ' Professor York, the King of Third Floor Draper, stopped and chatted with me. Seems he was on his way to an important meeting of Finance Board of which he is chair- man. He informed me that Mr. Hidley, as treasurer of the Board, would also be at the meeting. Wished I could have seen him-I'll never forget his history classes! Speaking of history reminds me that I saw Professor Risley in the Co-op looking at some very important appearing books. I wondered if they were source books or maybe historic quota tions-Dr. Rienow, they tell me, is the political scientist of the College- 10

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Dignity . . . Charm . . . Mr. Bulger advises . . . The princ1pal man Soph1'st1'cat1'on . . . at Milne . . . Dean Moreland Dr. john Sayles ladies of both sexes Creferring to men dancing minuetsj, and Dr. Hicks' amazed look when Prof. Decker's class used to burst into song next door. Then at the other end of the hall was good old Room 20-which brings memories of history lectures, French exams and Professor Wa1ker's Irish jokes. French always reminds me of Mr. Mahar's famous quote do it for the sake of euphonyf' That sounds like something from Oral English. I I Th' ' d f Another X Y z Affair? S225 fvgfkgr a

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Regret that I never had the opportunity to have him as instructor. His classes are said to be wide awake and lively-Guess he knows how to put things over. I was thinking today about Miss Wheeling and how she got locked out of class one morning at 8:10. Then there was Miss Kilpatrick, also of the English department, and the day the pencil flew out of her hand right smack in the middle of the class and hit a girl accidentally! And the early morning science lectures by Dr. Clausen-they'll always be remembered. Here and there among the faculty certain ones cannot be overlooked- Mr. Bergin with his slow gait and his easy classroom manner, and Dr. Lester of the math department, who was not only competent in her work, but was much fun at parties. And speaking of parties, I will never forget the way the Fredericks joined in the fun at Christmas formal one year, or the dinners Dr. Green used to give for members of the faculty. ' I started out to record my visit back to State, but I was waylaid with my reminis- cences about the faculty. Where was I? Oh, over in Mr. Bulger's office. Well, I saw Miss Hayes calmly interviewing a young Milnite as I was coming out, which made me think of case studies and practice teaching. Then, after a greeting to Mr. Kinsella, I returned to State proper. Miss Futterer was busy in the auditorium with a new play-so I didn't stop to see her. I was awfully lucky in meeting Dr. Hastings on the stairs in Richardson- smiling and nodding just as he always did. I have rambled I know, but I can't help reminiscing about the faculty. I shall always remember them for their sympathetic understanding, friendly spirit, and student interest. Miss Wallace and Miss johnson agree that all What about Horace Glad We CKlNeW York roads lead to Rome Mann, Dr. French? 11 gl. i