As outlined by Professor B. F. Rhodes, Harding's Department of History is planned "to assist young people to appreciate the background of todoy's problems and to help them formulate their own place in present day situations ,lI All who have studied under him cherish the nome of "Poppy" Rhodes . He retains what he reads and can begin at almost any point of history and sketch the subsequent events. Since 1905 he has been teaching in Christian schools and devoting much time to evangelistic work. Among the memories he fondly recalls is the fact that George S. Ben - son was once a student under him. Leon Manley, associate professor in the Social Science and English Departments and superintendent of Godden Hall, was Harding's newest faculty member until his departure to become an instructor in noval aviation for notional defense. Popular with his students, he stimulated thought and discussion by his searching ques - tions and critical analyses. Noted for his "Hello, fellows" he was one of the first persons the new student met as he started life in Godden Hall. His interests were varied, but he found time to coach the college debate teams to second place in the State Tournament . Every spare moment from his work he spent riding horses.
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