The Man Behind the Pipe
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VARIOUS STUDEXTS
arc being puzzled by a
curious mystery. A pipe
has been observed on
clear mornings striding
briskly along the road
toward S. T. C. in com¬
pany with a lowered hat
brim and a turned-up
collar. Xo, kiddies,
Sherlock Holmes has not
taken up lodgings on old
York Road.
The Tower Light’s
committee on Rumor,
Termites, and Missing
Associate Editors, upon
investigation has un¬
earthed the rather inno¬
cent cause of all the ex¬
citement- definitely not a rumor, termite, or missing
Associate Editor, but one William H. Hartley, “Doc"
to his friends and a wonder to his students. For the
benefit of those Freshmen and near-sighted students
who have been startled by our early morning per¬
ambulator, we feel it our duty to unearth the man be¬
hind the pipe. Here are some of the facts!
William H. Hartley was born in the town of Lewis-
town, Pennsylvania, and it was here that he received
his elementary and high school education. He at¬
tended New York University and Springfield College
in Massachusetts where he obtained his B.S. degree.
It was at Teachers College, Columbia University,
where he continued his studies, that he received his
M.A. and Ed. D. degrees.
A vibrant teacher, Dr. Hartley has been on the
faculties of various schools. Ellis College in Penn¬
sylvania, the State Teachers College at Paterson. New
Jersey, the State College for teachers at Albany. Xew
York, and the summer sessions of Columbia University
have been fortunate to have him as an instructor.
Ever since 1942, Dr. Hartley and his pipe have been
a familiar pair on the S. T. C. scene. Dr. Hartley is
known for his vivid personality, and this fact coupled
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with his many interests have made him an extremely
popular person in the school. His classes in American
History, Political Science, and Methods in Social
Studies arc always informative as well as entertaining.
A job as Director of Educational Films for the Erpi
Classroom Films Company gave Fir. Hartley experi¬
ence in his special educational field — Audio-Visual
Aids. This interest, together with his hobby, photog¬
raphy, forms the basis for much of his outside activity.
Besides conducting state-wide classes in the use ol
audio-visual aids, he is a consultant for the educational
films now being made.
An instructor at the Johns Hopkins University, our
“Superman" has also managed to produce over fifty
articles for various educational journals since his ar¬
rival at S. T. C. Other writings include a junior high
school textbook, Conservation and Citizenship; a hand¬
book of educational films, Selected Films for American
History and Problems; thirteen articles for the
Encyclopedia of Modern Education; and a monthly
article for the “Social Education Magazine” of which
he is a departmental editor.
During the war, “Doc” was a Chief Petty Officer in
the ('oast Guard, and had the title of Expert Con¬
sultant to the Secretary of War. From his office in the
Pentagon Building, be helped prepare films for the
armed forces.
Despite his other important duties, Dr. Hartley has
always taken an enthusiastic interest in the affairs of
our college. As advisor to the Sophomore Glass, and
as a friend to both students and faculty, he is always
willing to use his talents in any way that will serve to
better S. T. C. He has slated that he likes best about
the school the friendly relationship between the faculty
and students. He, himself, has done much to promote
such feeling among his students.
The pretty girls on the campus rate favorably in
Dr. Hartley's opinion, as does the Tower Light,
though he thinks the latter would be a more potent
force in school affairs if it used more photographs.
Dr. Hartley is the man who claims he is ruled by three
females- his wife, his daughter, and his dog! Xo
wonder he must resort to walking to school to be
alone with his thoughts.
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