West Virginia Wesleyan College - Murmurmontis Yearbook (Buckhannon, WV)

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DEAN OF WOMEN Miss Nellie G. Wilson, in her capacity as Dean of Women, has as her main goal that of cooperating with the admin- istration to promote the objectives of Wesleyan. This she accomplishes by her guidance in the areas of women ' s housing, student aid, orientation program for freshmen, counseling and conduct. Under her supervision the Women ' s House Governing Board is able to operate efficiently. In the surrounding community of Buckhannon Miss Wilson is active in both the Woman ' s Club and in the Women ' s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church. NELLIE WILSON DEAN OF MEN Between coaching students in the latest interpretation of a fine point in Robert ' s Rules of Order and quelling panty raids on the women ' s dorms, Dean of Men John D. Shaver is one of the more versatile personalities on Wesleyan ' s campus. Letters written to students informing them they are overcut in class or chapel attendance are signed by Mr. Shaver in his position as coordinator of the attendance com- mittee. JOHN SHAVER CREEL S. CORNWELL PUBLICITY DIRECTOR The principal duty of the director of publicity is to keep the public informed about Wesleyan. This is done through the release of information, articles, pictures ' , and moving pictures to newspapers, magazines, periodicals, radio and television stations. Creel S. Cornwell started these chores at Wesleyan the day before Groundhog Day, 1960. It was his first venture into the publicity field after 21 years of work on eight news- papers ranging in size from the Wetzel Republican to the Baltimore Evening Sun. After a fare of covering murders, births of two-headed calves, personals such as Aunt Fanny ' s visit to the Big Town, highway homicide and suicide, and those temples of double talk— city hall and the courthouse- he finds working here a bit of a change in pace. He would settle for an understanding typewriter that could spell, and the scalp of the guy who invented the memo. 20

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Mr. William B. Hicks, Jr. Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, is responsible for the maintenance, operation, protection, and security of the college plant and property belonging to the college. He supervises the operation of the Service Center, food service, and all other aux- iliary enterprises of the college. While new build- ings are being constructed, Mr. Hicks serves as a contact between the architect and the contrac- tors. Mr. Hicks graduated from Wesleyan in the class of 1939. When he has a chance to slip away from official duties, he spends his free time at his camp beside the Buckhannon River. Selecting Wesleyan ' s new students each year and processing their applications for admissions is the main responsibility of Mr. Raymond Kiser, Director of Admissions. With the help of his of- fice staff, information about Wesleyan is sent to students throughout the eastern United States. His office keeps in constant contact with min- isters, alumni, friends of the college and other key people who talk with prospective students about the opportunities at Wesleyan. His office welcomes inquiries, and each request is promptly handled. He is assisted in his work by Mrs. Thelma King Kessler, assistant director of admissions. SUPERINTENDENT OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS WILLIAM B. HICKS RAYMOND KISER 19

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CALVIN BUELL AGEY, B.M., M.M., Ph.D. Music IRMA HELEN COLLINS, B.A., B.S.M., M.M. Music JACKLYN J. HENDRICKS, B.F.A., M.F.A. Art GEORGE B. KEESTER, B.A., AA.A. Art BOBBY H. LOFTIS, B.M., M.M Music ROBERT EVERETT SHAFER, B.M., B.M.E., M.M Music OWEN L. WEST, B.M., M.M.Ed. Music DIVISION OF ART AND MUSIC Objectives of the Division of Art and Music embrace the cultivation and enrichment of the students ' insight into the cultural heritage of the ages, increases enjoyment and use- fulness in interpreting and expressing the individual ' s ex- perience effectively, and the development of vocational ap- titudes within the scope of the division. Chairman of Division I is Dr. C. Buell Agey. The 1960 touring choir, directed by Mrs. Walter Collins, presented several selections from its repertoire in a television performance in the early fall. The Wesleyan choir and or- chestra combined talents in the presentation of Bach ' s Christ- mas Oratorio. Early spring found the choir on their annual multi-state tour and music majors presenting their senior recital. Monthly exhibits of contemporary works are presented by the art department. Senior exhibits are displayed in the spring. Scenery for campus productions and other activities is designed and built by students in the art department. Mr. George Keester exerted considerable influence in the establishment of the national art honorary on Wesleyan ' s campus. Dr. Agey devotes much time to the revision of old German manuscripts and has had several of these published.