Huntington College - Mnemosyne Yearbook (Huntington, IN)

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y W C sa. INTRAMURAL SPORTS PROGRAM FEATURED Soon after returning to the campus last fall the Young Men's Chris- tian Association became busily engaged in co-sponsoring the Y Mixer with Y. W. Late in November the Thanksgiving Banquet became the object of much planning and preparation as the Y organizations again combined forces for one of their outstanding events of the year. High lighting the program for the banquet was the address delivered by a former member of Y.M. and a recent graduate of H. C., Mr. Carl Zurcher. Shortly after the new calendar year had thrust itself upon our pres- ence, the Y organizations collaborated once again in a joint-meeting to hear debate teams from Huntington Township High School present the arguments pro and con on the national high school debate topic, Re- solved: That the United Nations now should be revised to a Federal World Government. Throughout the year the association has fostered intramural sports for men. During the winter months the program centered for the most part on basketball. However, competition was aroused in other sports as well. Of course no school year could possibly end satisfactorily with- out the Y Retreat which is always enjoyed by those who spend the ap- pointed day at the chosen spot. The fellows placed the responsibilities of leadership in the capable hands of Elwin McCreery, president, Dick Osberg, vice-president, and Howard Hamblin, secretary-treasurer. Offering suggestions and advising them throughout the year's work was Prof. Donald Covey. 21

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ywcua GIRL'S LOUNGE ACQUIRES NEW LOOK The Young Women's Christian Association started its activity at the very beginning of the school year when it cooperated with the men's Y organization to sponsor and arrange the Y Mixer to help the students learn to know each other better and get acquainted with the new faculty members. In addition to this event, the Y.W. has arranged for each new Freshman girl to have a Big Sister who is to help the new- comer to the campus become acquainted with college life and activity. The annual Thanksgiving Banquet, which is restricted to members of the two Y organizations and their guests, was held at the LaFontaine Country Club amid decorations appropriate to the season. This year the association looked to Doris Woodcock as their able president. Jean Gruver was elected to assist Doris as vice-president, and Julia Dury was entrusted with the job of keeping the records and guard- ing the treasury. Dr. Helen F, Brooks showed her interest in the pro- gram ofthe year as faculty adviser. During the vacation between semes- ters the group redecorated the girl's lounge on the second floor of the Administration Building, which was in need of attention. To top oft the year's activity they joined with Y,M. in the sponsoring of the Y Re- treat late in the spring. This was a day filled with inspiration and re- laxation supplemented with good food. 20

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wipe! Mfunfeera OPPORTUNITY FOR PRACTICAL SERVICE OFFERED By for the largest organization on the campus, Gospel Volunteers is a group of active Christians who have enjoyed many blessed hours of fellowship and service. This enthusiastic group has been interested in promoting the religious life on the campus. Membership with this group has given opportunity for practical Christian work such as the deputation teams which have been actively engaged in providing programs for churches and other religious gatherings. The bi-weekly meetings have been inspirational with missionaries and church leaders as guest speak- ers. Devotional thoughts presented by the students as well as the song services enjoyed by all were an important part of these gatherings. The Saturday night Singspirations and the memorable I-likespiration were sponsored by this organization. The daily noon prayer meetings have been a welcome pause in the day's activity for this group to gain spiritual strength and guidance. As in past years, members of the Volunteers have carried the message of the Gospel to those persons confined in the county jail. Officers for the first semester were Earl Thomas, presidentg AI Day, vice-presidentj Dorothy Stermer, secretary-treasurer. At the beginning of the second semester a reorganization election placed Dick Osberg, presidentg Lauren Flick, vice-presidentg and Faye Statsick, secretary- treasurer. Miss Irene Bergdall, faculty adviser, was ever present and willing to counsel this active group. 22