Westminster College - Argo Yearbook (New Wilmington, PA)

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16 The 1916 Argo Mrs. R. M. Smith, A.M. Instructor in English ' It is almost impossible to give a true sketch of Mrs. Smith without Bobbie. They came to us together, they work together, they entertain and chap together, and they are generally spoken of collectively rather than individually. It IS a difficult matter to attempt a correct estimate of the life of one without the other. Mrs. Smith is charming in her class room, her manner is quiet and calm and her personality delightful. Her ability as a teacher is exceeded only by her charm as a hostess. Nowhere is Mrs. Smith more at- tractive than in her home, a home dominated by a distinctly Smithsonian atmosphere. Mrs. Alice McClure Instructor in Bible A temper under perfect control, a heart sub- dued into tenderness and patience, a voice cheer- ful with hope and ringing with consecrated trust, and a countenance radiant with love and kind- ness — these are the qualities which we can at- tribute to Mrs. Alice McClure, late missionary to India and present Bible Instructor in West- minster College. Her life has been full of deepest experiences both of joy and of sorrow but it has been refined and shaped into one of rarest beauty, sweetness, and strength. To know her is to love her. Miss Catherine Fraser MacLaggan, A.B. Instructor in Modern Languages Miss MacLaggan came to us last year from the University of Chicago, and has proven a valuable addition to our modern language de- partment. Travel and study in Europe has given her a first-hand knowledge that makes her classes interesting. Miss MacLaggan is rapidly gaining the reputation of being a strict disciplinarian, rivalling Professor Shaffer in that respect. Be- cause of her ability to leave work locked up in her desk, and to enter into our good times with a spirit of fun. Miss MacLaggan is much in demand as a chaperon.

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Westminster College 15 William W. Troup, A.M. Professor of Ancient Languages Troupie came to New Wilmington in 1 907, and p ' oceeded to tell doubting students of the beauty of Latin and Greek literature. That his work has been successful is proven by the fact that some students really enjoy his recitations. For the Latin taught by Professor Troup is not a dead language by any means! Professor Troup has two hobbies: getting new students for the College, and teaching the Men s Bible Class. His knowledge and ability make him a valuable member of our faculty. Miss Luella E. Kiekhoeffer, Ph.M. Professor of French and German Miss Kiekhoeffer may be addressed as either Fr iulein or Mademoiselle for she is professor of both German and French. Not neutrality, but friendliness to both is her policy, and Der Deut- sche Verein and Le Cercle Fran ais are sources of equal interest to her. She has traveled a great deal in Europe, and studied in many of the larger cities. As head of the modern language department. Miss Kiekhoeffer has proved very capable and her success in the work is due to her personal interest. Robert Metcalf Smith, Ph.D. Professor of English Space forbids us to say all that could be said in praise of our class director, Bobbie Smith. He and the class of ' 16 date their arrival in this institution from the same day, and we venture to say that Westminster has never enjoyed a more momentous one. Upon entering the class room the first thing a student notices is Professor Smith ' s informal way of curling himself around the desk. Next the student is impressed by his marked ability, interesting personality, and marvelous in- tellect. All of his classes are live and interesting.

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Westminster College 17 Miss Margaret Earla Mitchell, A.B. Librarian Miss Mitchell may be found every day during school hours sitting at her desk in the library, ready to give information on any subject from The Rights of Women to The Me Within Thee-Blind. To her the freshman looks for knowledge for his first theme; from her the Senior seeks material for his valedictory. All classes meet on equal footing in the library. Miss Mitchell IS kind to all, but has a confirmed dis- like to the use of the library as a meeting place for the co-educationally inclined, — all such soon hear her warning bell. F. L. Tinkham, B.S. Athletic Coach and Physical Director Full particulars concerning Tink ' s history and ability as a coach may be found in the sport- ing pages any Sunday morning during football season. Suffice to say that he has a system of his own that has given Westminster the two best teams in the history of the school. Off the field Coach is a regular fellow, with a heart and countenance as open as his little domicile on New Castle Street. Tink prepared for Princeton Seminary at Coe College, Iowa; — doubtless his co-education has been a wonderful help to him at Westminster.