Castle On The Hill
1926 NSTC Yearbook - Northwestern State Teachers' College

1926 Castle on the Hill Yearbook – Department of English

U. J. Griffith, A.B., A.M. (photo on the left) – A man more versatile than professor Griffith would be hard to find.  He held his A.B. and A.M. from the University of Indiana and was an instructor in the N.S.N. in the early years, returning to his present position in 1919.

Mariam Bowman, Ph. B. – Miss Bowman headed the Expression Department.  She held a Ph. B. from the University of Chicago and had special training in coaching at Harvard.  She was a member of Beta Iota, honorary dramatics and Delta Sigma, University of Chicago.

The English Department...

Three fold was the aim of the English Department.  Perhaps first was the purpose to foster an appreciation of the principles of truth fundamental to true literature, this in turn equipted the student with thoughts and aids him in acquiring the ability to express himself clearly, effectively and correctly.  Finally the teaching of specific ideas and skills which would enable the English Teacher to be of real practical value and appreciated as such.