Wofford College - Bohemian Yearbook (Spartanburg, SC)

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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

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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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Samuel Robert Moyer A.B., A.M. Maurice E. Blevins M.E., B.S., Ph.D. William Alonzo Parker A.B., M.A. MUSIC AND ART APPRECIATION DEPARTMENT. Mr. Sam Moyer, the department, makes his lectures both interesting and informative through a vivid presentation of the subject- matter, and therefore enjoys a wide spread popularity on the campus. Music is the story of his life, and coupled with his keen appreciation for art he offers a sound philosophy to those who listen. Professor Moyer . . . Glee Club and the band . . . Sam . . . you must be educated to appreciate music . . . extremely popular . . . Hold that Tiger at football games . . . The Creation . . . concerts . . . tours . . . excellent M. C. . . . an institution. PHYSICS DEPARTMENT. Under the chairmanship of Dr. Blevins, the Physics Department has moved into its new home in the Milliken Science Hall. Not only has the student the opportunity of studying the fundamentals such as heat, wave motion, electricity and magnetism, but with the new equipment in his advanced courses, it will be possible for him to carry on research using low temperature obtainable with the new helium the FACULTY.. liquifier and various phases of nuclear studies. Dr. Blevins . . . new ideas . . . different and odd problems and quizzes . . . experimenting . . . with large equipment . . . and students . . . humorous, but with purpose in mind. Prof. Parker . . . knows his students . . . interested in the school ' s activities . . . assigns many problems . . . new courses . . . new fields. PHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENT. Under the chairmanship of a relative newcomer. Professor Pieter van Nuis, the Philosophy Department stresses that to be educated, the student must have a knowledge of the fundamental principles of philosophy and that education in itself, can be philosophy. Dr. CoUoms . . . long time at Wofford . . . discussion questions . . . laughter that is contagious . . . wide ranging class discussions ... a Wofford man at heart. Prof, van Nuis . . . young . . . parallel reading . . . coffee and cigarettes . . . sharpe at billiards . . . active and passive experiences . . . walks fast ... an education for the serious student . . . admired. 26