Elmhurst College - Elms Yearbook (Elmhurst, IL)

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' oments ol i f editation It is in the College Chapel that the students of Elmhurst receive daily inspiration for lead- ing the life of a true Christian. This period of quiet meditation provides respite in the pursuit of the day ' s activities. In the wor- shipful atmosphere of the Chapel, the college family gathers to participate in devotions led by students, faculty, alumni, and ministers of every denomination. Worship through music is provided by the Chap el Choir which sings twice a week under the direction of Mr. L. A. Champion. The anthems and hymns of the choir, sung in praise ot God and for the inspiration of the student con- gregation, add much to the beauty of the Chapel services. A spirit of reverence and solemnity is imparted by the simple beauty of the Chapel and its inspiring stained glass windows. Daily pilgrimage to Chapel. The early morning sunlight through the chapel window diffuses a soft glow over the assembled students. 20

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President Lehmann giving the tribute to the Elmhurst servicemen between halves ot the Homecoming game, as the queen and her court await their presentation by M. C. Kenneth Wentzel. The co-eds are, from left to right: Elizabeth Klick, Eleanor Dillon, Queen June Mulvey, Shirley Haas, Lois Witt, Peggy Albrecht, and Ruth Lammers. The game was replete with thrills, but the Elmhurst fans were broken hearted as a story-book touchdown by the Blue Jays was declared illegal. The grads were shown, never- theless, that the spirit of Elmhurst still re- mains. The final score gave our boys twelve and North Central thirteen. At half-time an impressive ceremony was given, honoring the graduates and the under- graduates of Elmhurst who are now serving their country in the armed forces. June Mul- vey, the E-Day queen, and her court were also honored at this time. That evening the alumni and student-body donned their Sunday-best and went to the traditional Homecoming dance. The decora- tions were novel and the music of a remin- iscent nature. With the end of the evening, which came all too soon, the second day faded into oblivion. As on the previous Homecoming Sundays, the alumni arose early, walked spiritedly through Wilder Park to St. Peter ' s Church, where the annual Homecoming service was held. The Chapel Choir sang, and an alumnus, Rev. B. J. Siemsen, delivered the sermon. The final day of the week-end drew to a close as the Community Chorus under the direction of Nicolai Malko gave a special concert. As the last notes of Carmencita drifted away, the 1944 Homecoming disappeared, to remain nowhere but in our memories. The grads quietly returned to their rooms and packed their bags. They bade farewell to the undergraduates, wishing that they were the ones who were staying, picked up their grips, and started on their way. They were last seen strolling down Prospect Street toward the railroad station, vowing to reappear from that direction in time for next year ' s Home- coming. 19

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Reading clockwise, this panel shows guests being received at the door of the Lehmann ' s home, joining lustily in the singing, serving themselves at the tea table, and enjoying conversations over their tea cups. eutime a rJHell munn J Every Wednesday afternoon from three to five o ' clock during the pre-Christmas season, the faculty, students, and alumni of Elmhurst College were received at tea by President and Mrs. Lehmann in their home. The decorations were very simple and effec- tive, in keeping with the season and occasion. Mrs. Lehmann was assisted at the teas by faculty members, faculty wives, and, this year, by the sophomore girls. The theme of the last pre-Christmas tea was Sing Your Way Home. Faculty mem- bers and students alike stood around the piano in the Lehmann ' s friendly living room and enjoyed singing old and new Christmas carols and songs in both German and English. Mrs. Lehmann ' s teas give us an opportunity that might not otherwise present itself for friendly, intimate conversations with our in- structors and professors. Here, in a gracious, friendly, almost like home atmosphere, we find a welcome interlude in a week of busy activity. Wherever we go after we leave Elmhurst College, we shall always remember with pleas- ure the afternoons of good fellowship and warm hospitality at the home of our presi- dent and his wife. 21