Elmhurst College - Elms Yearbook (Elmhurst, IL)

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Id Though this year its population was greatly decreased, South Hall, the residence for men on the Elmhurst College campus, still pro- vided an important part of college life for the male students. In spite of numerous vacant rooms, the men ' s dormitory was by no means a dead or even a quiet place. The frequent pleas, Quiet please, I ' m writing a thesis! , heard from the seniors, were enforced by Roy Chesney, the dormitory president, whenever the less studious underclassmen became too iDoisterous in the frequent bull sessions that characterize life in South Hall. The dorm- itory, however, was notably quiet during the devotions which took place every evening in the lounge. The residents of South Hall furnish their double rooms with ingenious ar- rangements of remarkable and novel pieces of furniture. The result is a comfortable home suitable for study, rest, or fun. Mail-hungry males storm Bucky in South Hall. One of those South Hall bull-sessions. c V, c V, 23

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J ome lAJad l ever rjCiLe li 16 From a freshman ' s first midnight spread to a senior ' s last reluctant farewell to her room- mate, Irion Hall is home to the co-eds of the Elmhurst College campus. From early morn- ing until late at night, Irion Hall hums with activity. Under the patient and watchful eye of Dean Staudt, the girls live harmoniously together, observing quiet hours, sharing boxes from home, housecleaning on Saturdays, and burning the midnight oil during exam week. The girls have graciously accepted the neces- sity of three in a room this year, without many mishaps. Each room in the dorm is a vivid exemplification ot the personalities of its tenants. Bedspreads and draperies, bulletin boards and pictures, covered orange crates,, and bookshelves— all are distinctively different. The mail room is invaded three times a day when the letters from home and elsewhere are greeted with joyful cries. Irion Hall Lounge is the scene of friendly gatherings and a place where each girl may be proud to entertain her guests. Eds and co-eds gather around the piano for a sing in Irion Hall lounge. 22

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uclentd The student body of Elmhurst College governs itself to a large degree through the agency of the Student Union. Every student on the campus is a member of this group and is entitled to a share in the planning and carry- ing out of its policies. As its constitution states,- the Union is organized to regulate all matters pertaining to student lite; to unify all students of Elmhurst College; to provide means for student expression. The dwindling enrollment and the acceler- ated basis on which Elmhurst now operates have not affected the normal functioning of the Student Union. Among its projects are the operation of the Student Union store and recreation room in the basement of Old Main and the creation of a Student Problem Com- mittee to co-operate with Mr. Ted Krohne of the Public Relations department in bring- ing to the administration suggestions and crit- icisms for possible improvement of the college. The cabinet of the Student Union was headed at the beginning of the school year by Craig Reed, who later resigned and was replaced by George Sonneborn. Herbert Muenstermann was vice-president of men; Virginia Rodgers, vice-president of women; Eleanor Dillon, sec- retary; and Bob Mansell, treasurer. Robert Jacobs was chairman of the athletic committee the first semester, and upon his graduation was replaced by Adolph Friz. This committee represented the Student Union in all competitive athletic undertakings during the year. A vacancy was likewise created on the publications committee by the withdrawal of Barbara Plesscher. Marilyn Bielefeldt was elected to fill the position. The supervision of the publication of the Elms and the Elm Bark is the responsibility of this committee. The library committee, whose aim is to maintain the library ' s quiet atmosphere and orderly management through co-operation be- tween students and librarians, was headed by Verona Warskow. Calvin Schumacher had charge of chapel services. Marie Strahl, as chairman of the Social Life Committee, directed the social activities on the campus. ■A