Butler Community College - Grizzly Growl Yearbook (El Dorado, KS)

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Pi Delta Theta — the Dramatics Club — has rung down the curtain on another successful year. Most of this suc- cess was due to the enthusiasm of Mr. Nixon, the sponsor, the energy of Gerald Abby, the president, and the capa- bility of the other officers — Jeanette Hughes, vice presi- dent; Kathleen Ash, secretary-treasurer,- and Max Jones, business manager, The quaint old custom of initiating ne,w members was observed again this year — much to the sorrow of said new members. However they are to be complimented on the spirit in which they participated in this affair, for they showed a great deai of stick-to-itivness especially while emerging from the molasses. Had Glenn Cunning- ham been there for the peanut race he would surely have lost his laurels— and [o a girl — -for Valoise just wouldn ' t let anyone pass her. The outstanding social event of the club this year was the tea given by Mr. and Mrs. Nixon. The Dramatic Club was very proud to present its fall plav, The Children of the Moon, by Martin Flavin. The persona ' dramatis were: Valoise Angle, Robert Thompson, Marjorie Claunch, Helen Bovd, Jack Thuma, Virqil Simpson, Allen Sheaffer, and Sidnev Austin. Children of the Moon was the tragic story of a family affected bv the full moon, and a selfish mother who drove her dauqhter to suicide by telling her of the curse on the family. Don Weidman was the stage mamnger, Bill Scott, Jean Fitzgerald and Kathleen Ash had charge of the properties. Gerald Abby, Bill Kelley, and O. J. Connell provided the sound effects, and Clarence Balwanz super- vised the lighting effects which were especially good. Skidding, a story of the complications in the lives of a middle-class western fdmily, was chosen for the spring play. The cast included: Virgil Simpson, Max Jones, Capitola Leap, Jeannetta Hughes, Allan Shaffer, George Shumway, Marjoriz Claunch, Valoise Angle, Josephine Bigelow, and Robert Thompson. — Dorothy Anne Brown Pi Delta Theta Page Nineteen

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: At the Rap of the Gavel— We of the Phi Rho Pi greet you — Faye Herbert,, presi- dent; Marjorie Claunch, vice-president; Helen Boyd, secretary,- Charles Cassel, Albert Bramble, and Willard Burch. Phi Rho Pi is in its early youth at E.J.C., but to be a member of this organization is worth the effort and time of any one interested in any phase of public speaking. May I introduce the debate team? The first speaker, Marjorie Claunch, with her convincing voice, fiery words, and English sense of humor, succeeded in changins many a judge ' s mind. The second speaker, Charles Cassel, ve,ry effectively used his knowledge of law and economics with his own unique ideas to prove his case. Their helper and alternate was Helen Boyd, who may well be called Mi s Loyalty. Marjorie and Charles enjoyed debating so much that they participated in twenty-two inter- collegiate debates and in one continuous debate with each other. Faye Herbert worked hard :n her declamation, The Shift of Fate, arid as a result placed among the ranking declajmers in the State Junior College Forensic Meet at Fort Scott. We expect more laurels for you next year, Faye Charles Cassel was not satisfied with argument alone so he was EJ.C s entrant in extemporaneous speaking. Need we add that he did very well? While Mr. Nixon was barred from the rostrum because he was a coach, he deserves credit as well as the contestants themselves. —Marjorie Claunch FROM the ROSTRUM Page E ' ohteen

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y. w. c. a. The feature of the year for the El Dorado Junior College Y.W.C.A. was the trip by bus to the annu- al conference held at Hutchinson, Oct. 20-22. Fif- teen representatives from the local club were dele- gates, and two of our girls, Anita Mess and Mary Grist appeared on the conference program. The days in Hutchinson were filled by devotions, dis- cussion groups, sings, luncheons, teas, and an inter- national banquet. Upon the return of the E.J.C. delegates a social was planned and the entire group of Y.W. girls hiked to King ' s ranch fora chili supper and listened to glowing reports of the con- ference. The efficient and interesting group of leaders and sponsors who planned and led the activities of the club were Sadie Crommett, president; Bernice Stricklin, Lucy Graves, Helen Boyd, Gladys Selvy, Betty Frank, Anita Moss, Sarah Youmans ; and Valoise Angle, with Miss Wrestler and Miss Milford as sponsors. The y. W. C, A. Con- tributes Inspiration, Fun and Even Food to Co-eds Covered dish suppers were favorites in social activities, a get-acquainted party, a tea, and a pie supper were popular diversions. Perhaps a rum- mage sale could hardly be classed as a social activity, but it was at least a financial success, and made possible other social events. A formal tea, held every spring, for the senior girls of the Butler County high schools, was the climax to the year ' s activities. — Clara Gamble Page Twenty