Washington University Saint Louis - Hatchet Yearbook (St Louis, MO)

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Professor Lawrence E. Stout, head of the Chemical Engineering De- partment since its inauguration in '40, still finds time for his photogra- phic interests and musical talent. A church organist at heart, he once played the largest organ in the state of Ohio. Professor Joseph W. Kennedy, who leads the Chemistry Department, was recently head chemist of the atom bomb experiments in Los Ala- mos, New Mexico. Will graduate soon from Faculty Row to the campus apartment building. Is an excellent tennis player. Dr. Wenzil Dolva came here from the University of Denver two years ago to head the Retailing Depart- ment. His present plans include, first, making retailing the most ac- tive department in the college and, second, watching Washingtorfs foot- ball team in action. He has great hopes for both. epartmen ts Dr. Fred O. Nolte, top man in the German Department, also is a liter- ary critic and author of books and articles on drama and European lit- erature. Spends summers fishing at Cape Cod. George Mylonas, head of the Archeology Department, c o ll e c t s coins and rare embroideries as a hobby. Is writing this year on the mystery religions in which he is deeply interested. Is highly pleased with the graduating senior class which he believes one of the best. Professor Raymond R. Tucker, who heads the Department of Me- chanical Engineering, likes to play golf when not too busy working on the smoke problems of St. Louis and other cities. Former Smoke Com- missioner of St. Louis, he is a mem- ber of Tau Beta Pi and Sigma Xi. Prof. Raymond R. Tucker Dr. Walter Leighton, Jr., who heads the Mathematics Department, takes time off from his Work of building the best math department in the middle west, to participate in active sports. For a more quiet pas- time, he enjoys a stiff game of bridge. Dr. W. Roy Mackenzie, top man in the English Department, is doing some writing on Shakespearian top- ics. Spends his summers in Nova Scotia swimming, reading and gar- dening. Studies folk ballads, cos- ttunes, and lore in spare time. Dr. W. Roy Mackenzie Dr. Walter Leighton, Jr. Prof. Lawrence E. Stout 4 sam HZ ms an aw E Hass s is an ss Prof. Joseph W. Kennedy Dr. Wenzil Dolva George Mylonas Dr. Fred 0. Nolte

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Prof. Lawrence Hill Dr. Victor Hamburger Dr. John P. Nafe Dr. Frank W. Bubb Dr. Charles Cory Dr. A. Gwendolyn Drew Dr. A. Gwendolyn Drew, head of Women's Physical Education, plans a broad intramural sports program and more W.A.A. sponsored individ- ual sports. Her interests include the theater, two pet dogs, and her favor- ite sports, badminton and swimming. Dr. John P. Nafe, head of the Psy- chology Department, claims his hob- by is teaching school. Spends spare time motoring about the country. Likes to visit Mexico City where he attended a convention last summer. Dr. Frank W. Bubb, top man in the Department of Applied Mechan- ics, looks forward to an enlarged re- search program. Aside from his en- thusiasm for music - of the push- button variety, that is - he enjoys fishing and swimming in his rare leisure time. Dr. Roland G. Usher Dr. Roland G. Usher, head of the History Department, also reviews current affairs on a national radio network. Regrets that he finds no time for golf. In spare time he en- joys a good bridge game or a thrill- ing detective story. glCCZCZl.S' O Dr. Charles Cory, Department of Philosophy head, is also an excellent golfer. Likes to spend summers in the mountains. Claims the most in- terest-ing thing about him is his wife, an M.D. Professor Lawrence Hill, head of the School of Architecture, has been a member of the Washington Uni- versity family for over thirty-six years. Is a former president of the St. Louis Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and a member of the Association of University Pro- fessors. Dr. Victor Hamburger, Depart- ment of Zoology chief, spent last summer as visiting professor at the University of Chicago. Is the recipi- ent of a special Research Fellowship at the National Institute of Health. Has little opportunity to pursue his favorite hobbies, hiking and skiing, but finds time for reading and traveling.

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Before. I Freshman Court. What goes up must come down. After. offege of The College of Liberal Arts, often referred to as the College or L, A., may be thought of as the nucleus of the university upon which vari- ous schools of specialization are built. The Col- lege collaborates with each school on campus to provide all potential engineers, doctors and law- yers with fundamental and practical courses. Under the direction of Dean Stuart A. Queen, HL. A. proudly boasts the development of a new basic college program. In September eighty-five freshmen and seventy-five sophomores enrolled in this program of new type courses. The basic college staff of fifteen members has been experi- menting Withi these classes, endeavoring to tie them closely together. The purpose of the basic college program is to offer courses useful to stu- dents not intending to specialize in any particular field. ' Visiting dignitry.