Wheaton College - Nike Yearbook (Norton, MA)

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When we see Miss Vickery we start cor- recting our grammar and envying her her Aus- tin. Mixed in with grammar, journalism and poetry is a subtle humor which tests your wit as thoroughly as her exams do your knowledge. If you think that English professors have naught to do but read all day, you don’t know Miss Burton. Her name is on countless com- mittees and her lectures cover such wide areas that they assume the aspects of a travelogue. Interesting things always seem to happen to Miss Burton, and if they don’t come to her she runs out to find them, after which we go to her class for some vicarious living. Mr. Glasheen tries to live a quiet life on Howard Street with his wife and baby, but somehow things can never be too quiet for Mr. Glasheen. He thunderbolts his classes with amazing quotes and quips and his lectures have the tone and quality of an animated New Yorker, but we know very well that it was a little north of New York that he amassed all that learning. If you want to know about the past to pre- pare for the future go to the History Depart- ment, who are more than equipped to teach you all you want to know. Mr. Knapton, with his eternal pipe and Oxford charm, can give you an understanding of people and na- tions, along with a thorough history of the world. If it is America you are interested in Miss Clewes and Mr. Hidy can give you two different, but equally stimulating, aspects of our country. “Miss Clewes, renowned for her lovely hands and subtle sense of humor, gives you the cultural viewpoint of our history and our ancestors. She is always willing to discuss events past and present over a cup of her much needed coffee at Marty’s. Still retaining his Navy dash, Mr. Hidy expounds on the eco- nomic history of our country. Surrounded by innumerous maps and text- books, calm, ever smiling Miss Gulley fills her classes with interesting bits of information and a broad-minded viewpoint toward history and life. ‘The newest acquisition of the De- partment is Miss Sylva. Not long out of col- lege herself she verifies the theory that new professors expect perfection from their stu- dents. Although she doesn’t quite get it all from all of her students she gives it to her classes. If you have any questions about: government go to Miss Sylva. She knows all of the answers. Although they devote most of their time to their majors they manage to find a little to keep the rest of the community up on the news, with their interesting weekly lectures on current events. So if you want to know about life as well as history go to the History Department who, with their combined talents, can give you more than the price of a ticket of admission.