Western Michigan University - Brown and Gold Yearbook (Kalamazoo, MI)

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SPEECH Westlof College Hill, adjacentafto' the- new highway, lie two wooden' build- 1 ings, the Playhouse, and the Barracks. Together they house our Speech Depart- ment, and herein is dispensed the the- ory and practice which puts speech well toward the front in Western's advanc- ing program. Dr. Van Hiper has delved deeply into Speech Correction and is responsible for the expanding interest in this field. Mr. Lahman and Mr. Garneau have been honored recently with Ph. D. and M. A. degrees respectively. In the Playhouse, Miss Shaw holds forth as director of dramatics. Z INDUSTRIAL ARTS Although slow in coming into its own in schools and colleges, the Industrial Arts Department is now recognized as one of the most beneficial to the stu- dents. A series of linotype courses were intro- duced last semester, directed by Lau- rence Brink of Western. The course has proven very popular. The popularity and importance of In- dustrial Arts is seen in the rapid growth of this department. Well may Western be proud of its splendid shops and class- roomsyfor few colleges have a more up-to-date and well equipped depart- ment. MEN 'S PHYSICAL EDUCATION Western has a reputation for preparing successful coaches and directors of physical education. All students, for curricula leading to degrees, must take ten semester hours of physical educa- tion courses. Those so desiring may participate in intramural or intercolle- giate athletics. Increasing facilities and a growing in- tensification of courses point to an even finer Physical Education Department in the future. Laura Shaw Albert Becker Dorothy Eccles Wallace Garneau Carroll Lahman Anna Lindblom Marion Sherwood Iohn Feier Fred Huff Charles Nichols Donald Pullin Mitchell Gary Iohn Gill Iames MacDonald Charles Maher Herbert Read I. Towner Smith

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John Everett Hugh Ackley Grover Bartoo Harold Blair William Cain Pearl Ford Harper Maybee George Amos Leoti Britton H. Glenn Henderson Dorothea Snyder Harry Greenwall Eunice Kraft Frances Noble, Mathilde Steckelberg Marion Tamin Myrtlg Windsor MATHEMATICS The Department of Mathematics gives opportunity for a varied study of the subject. Besides the Algebra, Geom- etry, calculus, and commercial courses, there is a new course, Mathematics of Buying and Investment. In keeping with the trend toward consumer educa- tion, the department plans to offer field work in mathematics and investments. Several members received recognition for special publications: Mr. Ackley presented a paper at the Mathematics Association, while Mr. Bartoo is the co- author of a geometry text. MUSIC Music, our universal language! It is through the skillful and patient direc- tion of Mr. Maybee, Mrs. Snyder, and Mr. Amos that Western's Choir, Glee Clubs and Band have become outstand- ing, and known far and wide. Mrs. Britton and Miss Doty are respon- sible for much of the music which teach- es the children throughout the state, taught by graduates of the department. This year a novel and charming pro- gram was arranged, combining the tal- ents of the Women's Glee Club and the Modern Dance Club in the presentation of Tschaikowsky's Nutcracker Suite. FCREIGN LANGUAGE The Foreign Language Department of- fers courses in Latin, French, German, and Spanish. They are designed to give: the background in reading and speak- ing, a study of the classics of a national literature, and special courses in con- versation and composition. The department is headed by Elizabeth T. Zimmerman and employs an excep- tionally well-traveled faculty. Most of its members have done graduate study abroad. Miss Zimmerman and Miss Steckelberq have studied at several universities in Germany, Miss Tamin was reared in France, Miss Hoebeke and Miss Kraft have attended the Amer- ican Academy at Rome, and Mr. Green- wall has pursued academic work, not Of11'Y ifl E1lfO1Oe, but in lapan and Hawaii as well. Each year the French government gives an award to the student excelling in French, and the Carl Schurz Memorial Award honors the student excelling in German.

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Crystal Worner Mary Bottje Isabel Crane Elizabeth Gardner Doris Hussey Helen Merson Dorothy Vestal Ellis I. Walker Wallace Borgman Esmergkjq Tuthqnq Francetta Peters WOMEN'S PHYSICAL EDUCATIQN Health, physical skill, appreciation of sports and rhythm-these are the quali- ties which required physical education for women attempts to develop in West- ern's Women students. Fifty-seven girls are majoring in the de- partment this year. History, theory, and organization of athletics prepare them for the teaching of physical edu- cation. Social dancing classes have been or- ganized in addition to the ballroom dancing classes. They are open to all students who desire to learn to dance. That the students appreciate this oppor- tunity is undoubtedg near capacity classes all year bear proof to this. HEALTH With the completion of the Health and Personnel Building, came the enlarge- ment of Westerns Health Service Staff. This staff is increasingly efficient now. New equipment, laboratory technicians and excellent facilities for the mainten- ance of student health are at the dis- posal of not only the students of the college but also of the training school. Working in close connection with the Deans, the Psycho-Educational Clinic and the Physical Education depart- ments, the Health Service rounds out an expertly functioning personnel. I