American University - Talon / Aucola Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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SENIOR CLASS Mt. Ranier, Md. JOHN P. ABBADESSA Business Administration Escapader and funster who knows how to forget his troubles which are mainly women . . . the most continuously moving man on campus. Class Honors, I, 2, 3, 4; Pi Gamma Mu; Student Comptroller. 4; College Council, 3; Stu- dent Life Committee, 3; Social Board, 3; Orientation Board, I; Class Treasurer, 2; Junior Prom Chairman; Class Dance Chairman, I; Freshman Rules Committee, 2; Dramat, 2, 3, 4; Eagle, 3 (Business Manager ' 1 4); Orchestra, I, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals, I, 2, 4 (Manager, 3); Alpha Kappa Pi (Treasurer, 2, 3; President, 4); Interfraternity Council (President, 4). History-Political Science BETTY JEANNE ADAMS Washington, D. C. Tall, darlc, blue-eyed . . . energetic student . . . helped out by a photographic memory . . . veteran alto chorister . . . engaged to an out-of-towner . . . amaz- ingly capable. Class Honors, I, 2; Class Secretary, 3; Aucola. 2 (Business Manager, 3); Chorus, I, 2, 3, 4; Debate, 3; Eagle, I, 2; Fund Drive Committee, 2, 3; Glee Club, I, 2, 3, 4; International Relations Club, I, 2 (President, 3); Student Christian Fellowship, I; Delta Gamma (Cor- responding Secretary, 3). RICHARD BEAN Washington, D. C. Biology Short, efficient, serious . . . Ed ' s constant companion . . . always found In the lab or on the south steps with a weed — and that awful white (?) coat . . . bears a dislike for catty girls . . . enjoys hunting, fishing — and girls ... a biological blessing to doomed freshmen . . . destined to be a teaching man. eta Beta (Tr 4); Social Board (Chairman, 4); Intr Kappa Pi (Secretary, 3). 2, 3, 4; Alpha BETTIE BLUMENTHAL Melrose Parle, Pa. Psychology All great people are small . . . enthusiastic participant in all sports . . . always seen taking someone for a ride in Youngster . . . ardent lover of music . . . has a definite preference for men — not mice . . . avoids chronic gripers and dull individuals. ' A Club, 3, 4; Aucola, 1 3, 4; El Grupo Pan-An 3; League of Women Voters, 3

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WALTER L. BARKDULL Washington, Flat-top . ... a pipe holds an opin editor, photograph ing pants and a ca n every subject — and History -, debater nera . . . xpresses it. CI He I, 2, 3, icron Delta Kappa president. 4); Pi Gamma Mu (Secretary 4)- Delta Sigma Rho (Vice-President. 4) : Pi Delta Epsilon (Secretary, 4); Class President. 4; Constitution Committee, 4; Camera Club, I, 2 3- Debate I 2. 3, 4; Dramat, 2, 3, 4; Eagle, I, 2 (Editor-in- Chief, 3: Managing Editor. 4); Handbook Editor 2; Speakers ' Bureau, I, 2, 4; Intramurals I 2 3 ' 4; Alpha Kappa Pi (Secretary, 4). CARL BYHAM Kane, Pa. Mather natics Bing . . . tall, blond, man-about-town a voice that makes the girls ' hearts beat in rap- tures ... a cracker-jack on the basketball . . . prefers whipped cream to everything, ir iclud- ing blondes and brunettes . . . always has ' a smile for everyone. Omicron Delta Kappa; Student Government Presi- dent, 4; Athletic Board 3; Arbor Day Chai rman 3; Chorus, 1. 2, 3, 4; Dramat, 3; El Grupo Pan- Americano (Vice-President, 3; President 4)- Glee Club, 1. 2. 3 (Manager, 4); Basketbail 1 2 3 (Captain, 4); Football, 1. 2, 3, 4; Track, ' l ; Phi Sigma Kappa. ROBERT KENNETH FOX Hughesville, Pa. Economics Kenny . . . blond, brawny and straightforward ... a man of sincerity and conviction . . . terror on the gridiron and at freshman meetings . . . never too busy to be thoughtful. Class Honors, 4; Varsity Club, 2, 3 (President 4)- Junior Prom Committee: Freshman Rules Commit tee (Chairman. 3); Chorus, I. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club I. 2, 3, 4; Football. I. 2. 3 (Captain 4)- Track ' 2; Phi Sigma Kappa (Pledge Master 2 3- Presi- dent. 4); Interfraternity Council ' 4. VIRGINIA GOODWIN sda, Md. History and English ny ... a born executive ... the ability anage and lead ... a prospective journal- . . always willing to take on a thankless . . . versatile, sincere, considerate, sym- pathetic. Honors. I, 2, 4; Cap and Gown (Secretary i Gamma Mu; Pi Delta Epsilon; Publications ), 2 (Secretary, 3, 4); Assembly Committee ass Secretary, 4; Aucola, I. 2 (Associate r, 3, 4); Eagle, I, 2. 3 (Copy Editor 4)- lational Relations Club, I 2- League of en Voters, 2 (Secretary, 3; President, 4); Le e Francais. I 2; Independent Women 2 (Vice-President, 3). JACQUELINE WALDRON ishington, D. C. Biology ackie ... A. U. ' s most versatile coed . . . talents from drawing board to gym floor. ss Honors, I, 2, 3, 4; Cap and Gown (Presi- ™t, 4]; Beta Beta Beta (Treasurer 3); A Club 2, 4 (President. 3); English Prize I; Wood ' s le Scholarship, 3; Assembly Chairman, 4- Di- tor of Cheerleaders, 4; Class Vice-President 2 4; Aucola, 4 (Art Editor, 2; Activities Editor Dramat, 2. 3; Eagle, I. 2; League of Women ■ers, 2; Omicron Epsilon Pi (Vice-President 2); dent Christian Fellowship, 2 4 (President, 3): iketball, I. 2. 3. 4; Hockey. 1.2 3 4; Sigma Delta (President, A); Panhellenic Council (Sec- retary i

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RUTH COOLEY, R.N. Cherokee, Iowa Psychology Most ticklish individual in captivity . . . loyal and sym- pathetic . . . much interested in the students . . . unquenchable desire for Convict cake ... a square jaw ... a quick and ever-ready smile . . . clean, white uniform and starched cap ... a comforter for the sick — our college nurse for five years. CHARLES L. DOOLITTLE Woodmont, Conn. Business Administration Chuck . . . Voo-Doolittle ... six feet, five, two hundred and forty on his way to the shower . . . shy but with a booming voice . . . likes tennis, sleep, food, sports, tennis and food ... his pet aversions are exams and glamourish specs . . . spends his spare time being friendly. Junior College of Commerce, New Haven, Conn., I, 2; Pi Gamma Mu; Chorus, 3, 4; Dramat, 3 (Vice-President, 4); Glee Club, 3, 4; Tennis, 3, 4; Radio Plays, 3; Intramurals, 3, 4; Junior Varsity Basketball, 3; Alpha Theta Phi (Treasurer, ' 4)! ILSE PAULINE ENGEL Washington, D. C. German and French Trained mind, active interest in all languages . . . efficient and sincere . . . consistent and altruistic . . . a competent assistant in the French office . . . always willing to help a worried frosh. College Honor Society; El Grupo Pan-Americano, 3, 4; Ger- man Club (President, 2, 3, 4); Le Cercle Franca ' is, 3 (Presi- dent, 2, 4); Independent Women (President, 2, 3, 4). CORNELIA ENNIS Savannah, Tenn. Education Studious, quiet and very serene . . . often found on Hurst Hall ' s south steps smoking a fag . . . listens intently to student chatter but seldom voices her own opinions . . . goes in for swimming, bridge and reading. Brenau, Gainesville, Ga., I; University of Tennessee, Knox- ville, Tenn.. 2. 3. 19 4 2