Westminster College - Argo Yearbook (New Wilmington, PA)

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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

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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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Cansler. I.eff indwell . Cialbredih Business and Economics Department — The Economics and Business department, under the direction of Captain William McKce, A.B., A.M., has carried out a two-fold program of economics in business and economic geography. The schedule of the Army Specialized Training Program necessitated the intioduction of a course in economic geography; further- more, this course was made available to college students. Most of the army classes and all of the college classes in this course were taught by Frank M. Brettholle, B.B.A., M B A. Upperclassmcn interested in business are familiar with Professor Herbert C. Graebner, B.B.A., M.B.A., who had charge of accounting clashes. Although Mr. Ross Ellis, B.S., M.B.A., is recognized largely for his work as business manager, he, too, lectures to a few advanced classes. The cooperation of the Economics department with leading businessmen brought about the organization of the Economic and Business Founda- tion. These men discussed present and post-war economy at periodic forums in Youngstown. Education and Psychology — Every student has been aided at one time or another by the Education and Psychology de- partment. By the use of vocational aptitude and intelligence tests, this department has helped the individual student dis- cover his abilities and talents. It is also in charge of training prospective teachers, and supervises the practice teaching, dreaded by seniors. The department is headed by Mr. Carroll Leeds, A.B., M.A., with two years toward Ph.D. at the University of Min- nesota. Mr. Leeds is interested in instrumental music, but has little time now to pursue his hobby. Assisting Mr. Leeds is Miss Eva Goodenough, B.S., M.S., a newcomer to the de- partment. Mr. Harold J. Brennan of the Art Department, A.B., M.A., also assisted the department as Junior education instructor during the first semester. English Department — Every day students wander in and out of the English offices on second floor. Old Main, where Dr. Mary Purdy, A.B., A.M., Ph.D., head of the department, cautions freshmen to remember Kierzik ' s rule P2b on comma splices. The student coming in fcr his advanced composition notebook finds Dr. Virginia Everett, A.B., A.M., Ph.D., talk ing about my boys ' , the army cadets whom she instructed He reads her snappy comments on themes, and laughs at her fitting snatches from Chaucer and Thoreau. Mrs. Mary McConagha, A.B., A.M., holds conferences with those freshmen having trouble with topic sentences and faulty outlines. While waiting for Mr. J,Tmes Baker, A.B., A.M., to return to the conference room, an English lit student munches on a pretzel from the brightly painted Russian bowl on the tablr near the book cases, while another reads the latest copy o ' Atlantic Monthly . New instructor in the English department is Miss Leila McNeill, of Scotland. Miss McNeill t.iught several classes ot army cadets, and helped relieve congestion in freshmen English courses. History Department — History department head Dr. Leon Marshall, A.B., A.M., Ph.D., specializes in English history, and also teaches ancient history to freshmen. He finds time, too. for his favorite, a course in current history, and in Thursda morning chapel programs reviews news events of the pas: week, interpreting them for easy understanding. Mr. Neil McNall, B.S., M.A., conducts American history and sociology classes. American government is taught by Mr. Thomas V. Mansell, New Wilmington practicing lawyer. Newest addition to the department, Mr. Irvin C. Wyllie, A.B , A.M., teaches American and world history. While the ASTP unit was on campus, the department was busy teaching American history to the cadets. Now that thi army has left, professors can devote more time to thesis writing seniors and other majors in the department. 14