Wofford College - Bohemian Yearbook (Spartanburg, SC)

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Madame Gagarine . . . Scholar from Rus- sia . . . escaped before Communism . . . first and only woman professor at Wof- ford . . . mute friendly . . . I rof. Salmon . . . Spanish prof . . . knows French and German . . . always a willing chaperone . . . loves Wolford and Woflord loves liim . . . long years at the college ... a brief ease . . . and a friendly word . . . and a gentleman . . . Dr. Adams . . . also a Ijrief ease . . . coffee and conversation . . . debate team coach . . . easy Southern manner . . . Columbia is liome . . . family man . . . friendly man . . . Spanish and French. GOVERNMENT DEI ARTMENT. With a newcomer, Professor Legrand J. Weller, at the head of the department, the Gov- ernment Department is making a step forward. If one is to become a good citizen, then it is imperative that one at least sliouid be acquainted with the . the FACULTY Mrs. Marie Gagarine Graduate Tagantseu Gimnayya, Rayeu Historica-Philologica John Leonard Salmon A.B., A.M. theory l eliind his own government. Good, i)est, Weller . . . It is only 1500 pages long . . . Seminar course in theory . . . Big coat, httle coat, Aristotle . . . great traveler in the north . . . expert at getting snow-bound . . . takes any side of the argument . . . fond of open discussion and reports. HISTORY DEPARTMENT. Headed for many years by the outstanding historian Dr. D. D. Wallace, the History Depart- ment is now under the chairmanship of Dr. C. E. Cauthen. By offering reciuired and a wide variety of elective courses, the department provides the student with an understanding of American and West- ern Civilization tradition plus the back- ground of our political and social heritage. Prof. Cadson . . . young . . . sharp dresser . . . from the North . . . has an interest in students . . . extremely inter- esting lectures filled with details . . . medieval and English history . . . hard exams . . . discussion (questions . . . look out, freshmen ... Dr. Cauthen . . . expert on South Carolina history . . . term papers . . . suppers in his home . . . hand in pocket . . . always willing to talk in his office . . . Dr. Jones ... a tie clip . . . and electric trains . . . family man . . dry wit . . . Publications Board mainstay . . . knows what is happening on campus . . . humorous lectures . . . comprehensive ciuizzes . . . wide reader . . . Dean Logan . . . freshman history . . . filled with pops . . . too busy . . . hut still loves teaching . . . interest in students . . . bridge ... a house on campus and a dog named Chic . . . Professor Seoggins . . . also too busy . . . freshman history . . . knows students . . . and grades . . . and cuts . . . and history ... a pipe . . . and glasses. Legrand J. Weller B.S., A.M. Charles Edward Cauthen A.B., A.M., Ph.D. Ahvid John Carlson A.B., A.M. Lewis Pinckney Jones A.B., A.M., Ph.D. 24

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grammar and details . . . teaches Shake- speare . . . Yes, Mr. Student, yes . . . pohte and always speaks . . . Furman Krad . . . always in class . . . which means no free cuts . . . Prof. Coates . . . without a doubt, the student ' s friend . . . a walking cane . . . and a jolly smile . . . loves his grandson . . . many long years at Wollord . . . American and Rus- sian Lit. . . . The Bear and The Scar- let Letter . . . always willing to talk to a student . . . Dr. Greene . . . degrees and more degrees . . . vocabulary . . . teaches Public Speaking among other courses . . . can talk on any subject . . . a man from the South . . . friendly . . . Dr. McCoy . . . our man from Winthrop A.B., BoYLESTON Greene M.A., Ph.D., D.Litt., LL.D. Samuel Jessi Xh ( A.B., M.A., Ph.D. the FACULTY Vincent Earl Miller B.A., Ph.D. George C. S. Adams A.B., A.M., Ph.D. Joseph Secondi A.B., M.A. William Raymond Bourne A.B., A.M. . . . popular with the students . . . chats in office or in his home . . . wide knowl- edge of languages . . . tall and partially bald ... a gentleman . . . Dr. Miller . . . sharp . . . neat dresser . . . What do you say, Joe? . . . contemporary Litera- ture . . . and contemporary drama . . . papers and notes on papers . . . makes the students think . . . and give his own opinion . . . real class discussions . . . few As . . . but many satisfied students . . . friendly . . . Prof. Secondi . . . back to Wofford after a year ' s absence . . . John Donne and the Metaphysical Poets . . . and teaches Latin, also ... a smile for all. FOREIGN LANGUAGES DEPART- MENT. With Dr. G. C. S. Adams as chairman, the language department offers elementary, intermediate, and advanced courses in German, French, Russian, Latin, Spanish, and Greek. The knowl- edge which tlie student receives in his language gives this department a noted reputation. And, of course, Wofford is proud to be able to offer the study of Russian. Prof. Bourne . . . Look to your right and your left . . . education is simple, to hear him talk . . . gentle rib- bing for mistakes . . . exercises at the board . . . never enter his class unprepared . . . tremendous range of knowledge ... a most influential professor . . . long re- membered and greatly admired . . . 23

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Samuel Frank Logan A.B., A.M. Bates Lupo Scoggins A.B., A.M. Fred E. Glenn B.E. APPLIED MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT. The Applied Matliematics Department is planned to correlate the courses vvitli the basic sciences and mathematics in order to give the student a general background in the fields of mechanical engi- neering, surveying, and drafting. The instruction is composed of both lectures and laboratory practices under the instruction of Professor Glenn . . . one man department . . . knows liis field . . . interested in the Woftord student . . . assisted by Stokes . . . both in the field and in the drawing room . . . drawing techni(jue . . . and surveying abilities. MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT. Under the direction of Professor Hill, the Math Department introduces the freshman the FACULTY to an election of required courses designed to help form a clearer and more logical trend of thought early in the college career, and, of course, the department continues this training through the more difficult advance course. Graduates of this department have a thorough knowledge of mathematics and are eagerly sought after by graduate schools. Prof. Hill . . . Rhodes Scholar . . . everything looks so easy when he explains . . . subtle liumor . . . always willing to talk . . . slow and easy going . . . Prof. Pegram . . . those Quizzes!!! . . . bow tics . . . likes coffee . . . astronomy . . . will always stop for a chat . . . Prof. Hancock . . . well-Hked . . . young . . . flier . . . golfer . . . sharp dresser . . . interest in students . . . loves math ... a saxophone . . . way out . . . modern math. John Victor Hancock |oiin (,). Hill Howard McIver Pegram B.S., M.A. iVS.. B.A., M.A. (Oxon) A, P., AM 25