University of Wisconsin Stout - Tower Yearbook (Menomonie, WI)

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Left to Right: Ellen Nelson, Thomas Fleming, Gertrud? Cailahan, Wauneta Hain, Barbara Lehr, Mar Erich English Department The duty of the English department is to instill a knowledge of grammar, the ability to write correctly, and a love of literature in the minds of a technically minded student body. The primary aim of the speech courses is to teach the stu- dents to speak well before any group. Requirements for graduation include thirteen credits of English courses. Many students also enter elective courses: drama, poetry and fiction, thus completing a minor in English. [ 20 ;i

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i-li i,. M,, t u A ' lliu. :, Bn-. j.. Artlitn Su I ■ I Ft. 0 |t ng Uaigf «1 M rp«t. DwijM Education Department The department of education deals with subjects related to the teaching skills, i vi! ' , to educate the prospective teacher in the science of understanding and Fulfilling their future students needs. It is this department that contributes a lint: in the teacher ' s background, by supplying him with subjects that arc vital to his r«- sourer;; as .» teacher. This department, along with the other departments of the school has helped to establish the name of The Stout Institute as a well known de- pendable teachers training institution. i i

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Left to-Right: Ray C. Johnson, June Miller, Keturah Antrim. Physical Education Department It was Mr. Stout ' s desire to build the bodies as well as the minds of the stu- dents. In accordance with his belief of healthy bodies as well as educated minds, most students participate in physical activities. In the spring and fall students may take part in outdoor activities such as golf, tennis, field hockey, archery, and base- ball. During the winter months the activities include swimming, badminton, bowling, volleyball, and basketball.