West Chester University - Serpentine Yearbook (West Chester, PA)

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The College Library Eight

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How often as we walk into the outer office do we see the Dean in this characteristic pose! In grateful recognition of his never-failing assistance to our class an 1 our college, of his fine cooperation and community spirit, and of his true friendship for all students, we honor Mr. Winfield V. Menhennett, Dean of Instruction and Registrar. Today, more than ever before, we are fighting for our ideals: for those ideals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness that we have guarded so long. We feel that Dean Menhennett is a truly fine representative of the American tradition. As an expression of our admiration, we, the Class of 1943, dedicate our SERPENTINE to Dean Winfield W. Menhennett with the hope that the many virtues displayed by him be nurtured always by our Alma Mater and be forever reflected in the lives and deeds of her sons and daughters. Typical also is this scene showing the Dean as he wishes one ot the students well A.v

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WE ARE PROUD OF OUR LIBRARY A liUrarv period in the Ju ■enile Room for the Demonstration School pupils. Silence reigns in the quest lor Uno ledge. Memories — myriads of them — links connecting college days with life as an independent adult. Memories of friends, teachers, courses, social life, and academic life. Memories of time spent in the Dormitory, in the Education Building, in Chapel, and in the never-to-be-fortotten Library. Most of us will remember the Library with mi.xed feelings of agony and joy, though always with admiration and respect. Without the Library as an eyer constant friend and aid, our knowledge gained in college would be reduced to half its present status. Eyer ready to assist are our three capable librarians. Miss Russell, Miss Sauer, and iMiss Collicott. A his tory of the Scotch-Irish in PennsyKania? You might try Characteristics of the pre-school child? Look in section 200 in the Reference Room. Untiring, eyer pleasant — they serye. Firm? At times, seyere? Yes, but silence in considera- tion for others is necessary where such concentrated study goes on. Perhaps more than the underclassmen, our senior class really appreciates the full value of this campus facility. For two years we had to make do the makeshift liljrary in what is now Recreation Hall. Poor lighting, crowded conditions, and the ineyitable, I ' m sorry, that book is stored ... In contrast, is the sunny spaciousness of our present library ' . Reference books m two rooms, numerous and accessible. The rather simple-to-learn Dewey Deci- mal System to facilitate finding books by subject, author, or title. The cozy atmosphere of the Juyenile Room, with its colorful shelves filled with everything from fairy tales to elementary science. The pride of the Library! Adjoining this is the life-saver of student teachers— the Curriculum laboratory. And too. the yery complete periodical room is a joy to all who have used its many materials. Whether to read the homo town newspaper or to find an article on Ethics of Secondary Teaching for Dr. Chatterton— it is always a pleasure to work there. In this present emergency, the Library, too, has done its part. The latest venture is the collection of Victory Books for the men in service; with the cooperation of the student body, the librarians have been very successful. Then, too, they invariably call the students ' attention to new books on the market — by displa3-ing them in conspicuous places. Yes, books are really man ' s best friends, and our library at West Chester provides a multitude of friends for every member of the facultv ' and the student body. . 7