University of Missouri - Savitar Yearbook (Columbia, MO)

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A 'VW I JESSE WRENCH Professor of history and pursuer of colorful things and events, Jesse Wrench has become one of Missouri's best loved institutions. Strictly a corduroy pants, roll-your-own sort of a man, Jesse Wrench is truly known as the friend of the students at the U. of Mo. MAURICES MEHL In the Geology department can be found the world's largest collection of iish teeth. There is something about this that sounds extremely dull, but toiknow Dr. Mehl, the possessor of this collection, is a repudiation of anything dull. Talented, Hamboyant, Dr. Mehl is also a fine teacher. WILLIS MOORE One of the most popular faculty members is Dr. Moore. One of his favorite pastimes is reading detective thrillers, which might account for some of the brain-teasing quizzes that he is known for. His logic course is highly recommended as evidenced by his popularity. Page Z2

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ARTS AND SCIENCE . 1551297 Qian.: ' 1 1 Z ' 1 il E: Wintcrton C. Curtis, Deen Just as the underclassman college of Arts and Science lays a basis for future education, the upper- classman college prepares students for professional practice in advanced study and research in such fields as music, chemistry, art, public welfare, creative writing, and geology. The resources of the college are very broad, thus training for leadership in any of the lines that may be followed after a student leaves school. For those students who complete four years in Arts and Science, an A. B. degree is given. Students Page 21 who wish ultimately to become trained investigators or to teach their specialties in colleges and univer- sities should secure the A. B. degree as a preparation for graduate work. The Dean of the upperclassman college of Arts and Science is Winterton Conway Curtis, who holds an A. B. and an M. A. degree from Williams College, a Ph. D. from John Hopkins, and a Sc. D. degree from Williams College. Dean Curtis has held his present position since 1934.

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BOB BRIGHAM Boldly fighting for liberal policies, Bob Brigham is cheered on by his masses of followers. Accentuating the positive is apparently the Brigham philosophy, and it works very successfully. His understanding manner in the class- room, has made it possible for even Beowulf to come to life. To that, we can only add, he must be a miracle man. FRED MCKINNEY ELLIOT SCHEER Perhaps the most popular Spanish instructor on the campus is Dr. Scheer. His friendly manner can make even the most backward student sit up and take a little mental nourishment. He says that he spends most of his time cutting the grass at his home, and he further contends that he can see it growing behind him, which is extremely dis- couraging. Page 23 Recently returned from service with the Army volatile Fred Mc Kinney is once more proving himself to be one of the most sought after men on the faculty. Vitally interested in personality makeup of students he gets much firsthand information from his close association with student affairs. We extend a hearty Welcome back'