Elmhurst College - Elms Yearbook (Elmhurst, IL)

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tra, which is composed of both students and community residents. Both of these organi- zations were well supported and a co-operative spirit developed, which, coupled with the patient direction of the conductor, and with Mrs. Richter ' s untiring assistance as vocal coach, enabled them to accomplish outstand- ing results. The thirty-two members of the Chapel Choir faithfully attended rehearsals twice a week and under the direction of Mr. Lester A. Champion provided music for the chapel ser- vice on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The choir sang in St. Peter ' s Church on Homecoming Sunday, for several Lenten services and for the Baccalaureate and Commencement ser- vices. The Men ' s Quartet, composed of Harry Horst, Paul Daussman, Robert Bizer, and Eugene Smith, represented the college at a Navy Pier program, as well as at several large churches in Chicago. This year has seen a decided increase in the enrollment of credit students in the various departments of the applied division of the School of Music. All these things are definite signs that music at MEN ' S QUARTET— Eugene Smith, Harry Horst, Robert Bizer, Paul Daussman. Elmhurst College is rapidly becoming an in- tegral part of student life. COMMUNITY CHORUS— Back Row: J. Davison, H. Miller, N. Poulos, H. Krieger, H. Seeker, F. Woelke, M. Oesterle, Nicolai Malko, Director. Fourth Row: M. Kross, J. Mowers, E. Vonder Ohe, A. Klemme, G. Yarns, D. Burkhalter, R. Richter, R. Kolze, President R. Kalter, Vocal Coach U. Richter, Accompanist, G. Lund. Third Row: M. Larson, V. Freitag, R. Ernst, A. Overkamp, L. Oberdoerster, M. Fisher, M. Strahl, D. Boldt, D. Dickman, P. Albrecht, H. Davis. Second Row: J. Wentzer, D. Gabler, M. Hoefer, E. Klick, H. Brosmer, B. Gilpin, M. Engelsdorfer, H. Lillo, M. Meier, A. Dureau, J. Davis, R. Lammers. Front Row: H. Loew, C. Kamphenkel, M. Engstrom, L. Welch, W. Sigler, L Stott, L Bodnar, L. Schlozer, L. Hoewing, D. Halvorson. n ' a. 29

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The Elmhurst College School of Music has always been a vital part of the College pro- gram by supplying its musical needs and endeavoring to offer adequate individual in- struction to those students who desire it. Such organizations as the Chapel Choir, the Mixed Chorus, the Band, and the Orchestra have always been a definite part of many students ' extra-curricular activities. Because ot the war, some of these activities have been modified; but in spite of this modification, our School of Music is laying plans for the future. It was realized that the music school must obtain a deeper and wider conception of the purpose of music in the lives of the students of Elmhurst College. With this thought in mind, the music school began this year, in spite of difficulties, to lay foundations for a broader scope of activities. Mr. Remi Gass- mann is the newly appointed director ot the School of Music. He is a member of the faculty of music at the University of Chicago, a composer, a lecturer, and a concert pianist. Mr. Gassmann formulated for the students his idea of what a music school in a liberal arts college should be. It should provide an aca- demic background for all students, it should offer music as a major for pre-professional students, and it should present music as an extra-curricular subject. A fourth point might be added, that a music school should be a contributing unit of a community. In connection with this last point, several significant changes have taken place. Elm- hurst College has sponsored four community concerts at York High School. Our Mixed Chorus of last year has expanded into the Elmhurst College Community Chorus. Every Tuesday evening from September u ntil June, a large group of student and community members niet under the expert direction of Mr. Nicolai Malko. The chorus presented the Homecoming Concert, the Christmas Candle- light Service, the Spring Concert, and in March presented the third of the community concerts. Mr. Malko also directed the Orches- CHAPEL CHOIR-Back Row: E. Hoefer, D. Burkhalter, H. Krieger, President H. Seeker, F. Woelke, R. Richter, A. S TA. H Ssmer, H. Loew, C. Kamphenkel, B. Orn sbee, B. Ahlf, H. Ernst, Secretary E. Klick, D. George, M. froflRow: D. Gabler, W. Sigler, V. Freitag, M. Hoefer, B. Zimmermann, M. Engelsdorfer, L. Schlozer, D. Dickman. 28 4

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Officers of the E club assume the pose that refreshes. , • c u u Back Row: President, Robert Mansell; Adviser, Coach Langhorst; Secretary, Calvin Vhumacher. Front Row: Sergeant-at-arms, Himeo Tsumori; Treasurer, Paul Daussman. Cheerleaders George Yarns, Ruth Lammers, Dorothea George, and Elizabeth Klick hold a session on strategy. I aiii in to Our C oic One of the most exclusive clubs on the cam- pus is the E club. Membership in this or- ganization is attained upon the earning ot an athletic letter. The twenty-three boys who now comprise the club are entitled to wear an E pin and a school sweater. A business meeting is held the first Monday of each month, at which time plans are made for any future social activities, among which are hay-rides, informals, tournaments, and other events. Coach Pete Langhorst, who heads the E Club, is instrumental in getting guest speakers and movies for the meetings. The present organization is led by its cab- inet, which includes: Robert Mansell, presi- dent; Adolf Friz, vice-president; Calvin Schu- macher, secretary; Paul Daussman, treasurer, and Himeo Tsumori, sergeant-at-arms. Meet- ing together to further their athletic interests is the purpose ot the club. Pri(jr to most athletic events, pep raUies were held, at which the enthusiastic partici- pation of the student body spurred the teams on to fight for victory in the following game. An opening stunt, the familiar college yells, and the Fight Song comprised the program for these rallies. Behind the curtains are the cheerleaders who make the pep rallies possible. Along with the teams, they go through many hours ot practice getting in condition for the big game or pep rally. Stiff joints and sore muscles were a weekly occurrence at the beginning ot the year. The three girls who won their E sweaters this year after two years of active cheering are Dorothea George, Elizabeth Klick, and Ruth Lammers. To these three little blondes and to George Varns, goes a vote of thanks for their faithful leadership. 30