Westminster College - Argo Yearbook (New Wilmington, PA)

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Dr. R .h,ri r. C.ilbrcalh ★ Is Proxy speaking in Chapel tonight? We forget all those little things awaiting us if Prexy is speaking, for who would miss a chance to hear Dr. Cialbreath speak to us in our own language about something that concerns us in particular. Dr. Robert I crguson Galbreath, President of West- minster College, furnishes that understanding, quiet and inspiring part of college that will lie a little deeper in our memories of Westminster. Taking personal interest in all, he writes countless letters to the ever-increasing list of Westminster service men. not to mention the letter published in the Holcad every week going out to all our service men, reminding them that Westminster will always be waiting to welcome them back. Dc.in Mary E. Turner Ur. Harold L. Black Dean Mary E. Turner, who resigned this spring, dealt with the problems of college women. Dean Turner has boon with Westminster twelve years, since 1932, and was a wcll-kncwn, well-loved figure on campus. Helpful and friendly, she was always in her office, re.ady to talk over the troubles of any who wished advice, and as an understanding dean of women has reserved a place in our memories of Westminster, Dr. Harold L. Black, Acting Dean, has done a splendid job m tackling the many problems that arise in connection with the ASTP, Navy, and civilian life on campus during the year. Endowed with a strong sense of understanding, he is always willing and eager to help students who go to him with their problems. 12

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Nealc, Chrisly. Orr Bcbcrifh, Sicw.irt. Wiley Ancient Language Department — Omnia Gallia est divida in tres partes, can be heard in the third floor of Old Main as the Latin students try to absorb Caesar. The professor of Latin, also Greek, and ancient Greek and Roman history, is Dr. Gilbert H. Taylor, A.B., Ph.D. Dr. Taylor, head of ancient language department since 1925, had a two year fellowship to the American Academy at Rome, and a Johnston fellowship in Latin at Johns Hopkins LJniversity. He became an honorary member of Kappa Phi Lambda fraternity last year. As an added job during the war time school curriculum. Dr. Taylor taught math to the army. . rt Department — The Art department of Westminster College IS in charge of Professor Harold J. Brennan, A.B., A.M., Carnegie Institute of Technology, LJniversity of Paris. Among the many art courses offered by the department are the history of art, costumes, and home decoration, the study of Renaissance, Mcdern, American, and contemporary art. art technics, designing, drawing, painting, craftwork, and the study of art and commerce. In the spring of the year, students from art laboratory are seen all over campus sketching trees, buildings, birds, and wild life. Students sometimes serve as models for sketches made by art students under Professor Brennan ' s direction. Bible Department — The Bible department is familiar to every Westminster co ed and collegiate. The head of the de- partment. Dr. John Orr. A.B., M.A., B.D., Ph.D., assisted by Dr. Ralph Neale. A.B.. B.D.. D.D., of the local United Presbyterian Church and Mr. Wayne Christy. A.B., Th.B., A.M., welcome the green freshmen and aid the thesis-writing juniors. This year s ninty-five percent feminine classes were guided through the missionary journeys of Paul, and the family troubles of the Old Testament. They learned the books of the Bible while Juniors struggled through the numerous and complex ethical theories. Few Westminster grads will forget the last minute rush to complete the questions of the syllabus or the heated dis- cussions which sometimes arose in bull sessions over some controversial point. It is one of the essential parts of West- minster and one we will all remember. L crflt. Purd . Radock. Bilker McConapha. McNeill Moorehead. Matchcws, Swindler. Orr. Hofjer 13