Valparaiso University - Beacon / Record Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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: T. L. HYTTINEN For the past two years Mr. Hyttinen has been Professor of manual training in Valparaiso University. He came from far away Finland, the home of manual training. Prior to his coming to Valparaiso, he was superintendent of one of the largest furniture manufactories in Chi- cago. The rapidity and accuracy of his work always insures the con- fidence of his pupils. His sunny disposition always enlivens the grind of the shop and the class room. May his tribe increase. 28

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WILLIAM F. ELLIS Professor William F. Ellis, Pg. M., Professor of Pedagogy and His- tory of Education. His mind is stored with the facts, methods and names of the old Masters of Education. He mentally goes with them through their struggles for the advancement of education. Froebel, Rousseau, and Herbert are constant companions of his and their work is indelibly printed on the minds of his students. When all is said and done, we can honestly say of him, He was a man. ' '

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TSaaaaagr HELEN AXE BROWN Her popularity among the students is due in large part to the fact that she reflects the democratic spirit of her father, H. B. Brown. Every one is her friend and none so lowly as not to receive her warm recognition. Her pop- ularity as a musician however is based on her thorough training and finished education in h?r chosen work. After completing the course of music in Valparaiso University under Harold Butler, she studied extensively under Karleton Hackett of th? American Conservatory of Music, Chicago; Madame Esparanza Garrique and Isadore Luckstone in New York City; and William Woods of London. Her experience as a soloist has ranged from the Baptist Temple, Los Angeles, to assistant Artist with the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra. Yet we all call her Hslen. HARRIET BRUCE-ROE Piano, Voice, and Organ Teachers: Wm. Castle, Mrs. Fenno-Adler, Mr. Borowski, Sr. Alfiero, Mr. Ruilfrok, Dr. Falk, and others. Graduate m2dal course at Valparaiso University Conservatory of Music; diploma course at the Chicago Music College. Mrs. Roe is in her fourteenth year as taacher in this University and has done much in placing the Music D?partment in its splendid preemi- nence. For several years she had charge of the staging of operas and appeared in many in different roles, both here and in Chicago. Among these might be mentioned Tne Mikado, Faust, Sleeping Queen, etc., etc. Her ex- cellent reputation as a teacher is due to her musicianship, her sympathy for her students, and above all to her refinement and absolute sincerity. •J! I