Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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Seated: C»l. Tutwiler, Col. Dilliird, Lt. Col. Hclig Standing: Mr. Proctor, Capt. Pearce, Mr. Ford, Mr Turner, Ma.i. Gentry, Maj. Byers, Maj. Joliii.so Not Pictured: Lt. Col. Roth, Maj. Pence, Mr. Truesdale DEPARTMENT ENGLISH OF R, .ECOGNIZING the need for an ability to understand and .solve the probleni.s in which human beings are involved, the English major curriculum rec|uires a foundation in the natural sciences, the core of humanistic learning in literature, foreign languages, and the arts recjuired of civilized society. With this ])reparation, the graduate English major may present himself in the fields of business, journalism, diplomatic service, and the armed forces. He is also cjualified to enter graduate schools of law, fine arts, teaching, and literary or professional writing schools. ( ' iiLU.NEL DlLLAlU) Head, Department of English

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,SV« i. II ((.1 Diuiiiiij, ( ol Bniok,, Col. FulliT, Lt. Col. Morrisnii StandniQ Mr right, Maj Gilliam, Maj. Goolrick, Mr. Conner, Mr. Thompson Not Pictured Maj Wilson, Maj Hunter DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND ECONOMICS Ti HE cailft who graduates from the history curriculum is a man educated in the responsibilities of citizenship and not a narrow specialist in the field of history. Consequently, he is prepared to enter any occupation where a mastery of issues and affairs is required. By the same token, he has met the require- ments which will enable him to enter sradnate schools of law and business administration. ' I ' he understanding of dcvelopmcnis is stressed in the history curriculum rather than ])ure memori ation of facts. For this reason, the student is able to understand and ajijireciate the fields where human beings work together. CuLO.NEL FCLLEU Head, Department of History