McKendree University - McKendrean Yearbook (Lebanon, IL)

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IMC KENDREE :: : ,,.;. .:.. •cniors Kenneth Rippel, A. B. Moherly, Missour, Who could keep from laughing, when this witty and peppy Missourian was around? He could sing, too, for he was a member of the McKendree Quartette. Possessing a happy-go-luckv dispo- sition, his clever conversation made him a genuine humorist. This ability classified him as an able and interesting entertainer. On the stage he could take anv role and perform successfully, as can be noted by the many appearances he made. All McKen- dreans will remember how gallantly he played in As You Like It. PRESIDENT GLEE CLUB; PRESIDENT PLATO; SONG LEADER; McKEN- DREE QUARTETTE; -GYPSY ROVER; MARTHA; LASS O ' LIM- ERICK TOWN, TAMING OF THE SHRE ' ; AN ECONOMICAL BOOMERANG; AS YOU LIKE IT; SECRETARYTREASURER STU- DENT ASSOCIATION. Eugene Smith, A. B. East St. Lou.s, llhncns If he were the direct descendant of the highest nobility. Gene could not conduct himself in a more gentlemanly way, nor walk with a more portly and graceful stride. Tall and straight as a reed, he is as stately as any prince. But hidden within him there is a cordial and warm personality with plenty of response for affection. As a scholar, he ranks well; as a debater, he is hard to refute. Verdie Correll, B. S. Lebanon, Illinois Verdie s large, dark, and mysterious eyes attract one ' s attention immediately. She must be a juggler and a magician, because of the apparent ease with which she accomplishes strange tricks with figures. As an impersonator, she soars beyond the ordinary, for did she not interpret the part of Adam in As You Like It, with unusual success? We sometimes wonder, Verdie, just what you are think- ing, when your eyes get that far away look, because we know you aren ' t thinking of mathematical figures then. Viola Ragland, A. B. Greenville. Illinois Viola was with us for one, brief semester, yet she made many friends during this time. She came to us from Greenville College, where she was in school for three and one-half years. Viola is musically inclined, as is evidenced by her ability to play the piano. Indeed she was an excellent student for, her name never failed to appear on the honor roll. She is a real friend to those with whom she is associated. GREENVILLE COLLEGE, as- ' 16. ' 27- (it -.Nine

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MC KEND REE ' s:? ; - . . § ' cntors Irwin R. Nelson, A. B. Williamsnlle, Missouri With a heart as big as he is tall and robust, Irwin is the type of man who inspires confidence and affection in everyone he meets. One would have to be as strong and efficient as Irwin to handle several classes besides participating in extra-curricular and schol- astic activities. With sterling character, consistent working methods and with a radiantly, pleasant disposition, this big, old boy can accomplish much in the teaching profession, which he chose as his life ' s work. Leonard Metcalf, A. B. Case ill«, Illinois Leonard is one of the few fortunate men who go to college to obtain an education, but in the process form an entangling alliance with the opposite sex and get a wife, too. He settled down early in his college career. As a result, Leonard is one of the most earnest, conscientious and hard-working students in everything he does. With his native ability coupled with that of his life-mate, success to him seems to be just around the corner. PHILO: OXFORD CLUB. Marion Kirkbride, A. B. Cdiro, Illinois Troubles befall all, and this blue-eyed Egyptian from Cairo has not been exempted. All through her senior year Marion has been under a terrific mental strain. The two vital questions of her life, to which the answers have not as vet been found, are To let her hair grow or not to let it grow, and To diet or not to diet. As for the former, we will say forget it, for gentlemen prefer blondes, regardless of whether or not they have bobbed hair, but for the latter, nobody loves a fat . ■LASS O- Lt.MERlCK TOWN; ' Helen Metcalf, A. B. Collmst ' illf, Illinois We remember Helen as a prominent member of the McKendree Concert Company. This noted company entertained Southern Illinois in the summer of ' 17. Now Helen has a husband to entertain and she is proving her- self to be a capable minister ' s wife. Her sweet disposition, accom- panied by perseverance and pluck, cause McKendree to be proud to claim her as a daughter. 1ARTHA; MCKENDREE CONCERT COM ' Tu -ntv-E.ght

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Seniors Emmery H. Martin, B. S. Sumner, [llmois tellar McKendrean athlete, invincible ports. IS characterized by a generous still waters run deep, and when it which he believes, then his True to his type, this on the field of collegiate amount of reserve. But, comes to a matter of principles strong character is truly revealed. However, his reserve did not keep his thoughts from lightly turning to love. It would not at all be surprising if he soon lent his ears to the Heavenly strains from Lohengrin. PHILO; BACHELORS; TRACK. ' 16. ' 2-. ' 28, FOOTBALL, ' 28; BASEB. LL. •17; CLASS PRESIDENT, ' 27; MATHEMATICS CLUB; M CLUB; BUS- INESS MANAGER REVIEW; PURPLE M, ' ' 27, iS; B. ' HSKETBALL. t, 28. Philip Glotfelty, A. B. Granite City, Illniois When a man goes out for football practice every day for four consecutive seasons without earning a letter, he certainly must be a man overflowing with the spirit of self-sacrifice, abounding with persistence, and especially fond of hard knocks. That introduces Rocky. Diminutive in size, Rocky played an inconspicuous, but heroic, role in athletics. But the honors he lost in football he gained as the custodian of our most beloved pet bear. Rocky wisely chose a field of service — the ministry. PLATO; Y. M. C. A.; CHEER LEADER, ■2;. ■26. -27. Helen Douglas, A. B. Oblong, llmois Doug is McKendree ' s most famous man-hater. All but John Hall have given up hopes of ever obtaining her coveted smile. He still pursues her steadily, furiously, yea — even vigorously, but Helen will have none of him. Leap Year dates cause her to lose no sleep, for she knows John ' s persistence will urge him to ask for just one date. Alas, alack! Doug, we wish you joy! McKENDREE REVIEW STAFF. -26. ' 27; W SECRETARY-TREASURER JUNIOR CLASS. cKENDREAN STAFF. Lela Sites, A. B. Salem, Illinois Lela is small and peppy, and one of her chief delights is a mid- night feast. Last year she distinguished herself as a member of the Eternal Triangle, and has proved to be the survival of the fittest. She IS not thinking in terms proportionate to her advancement in the field of mathematics, as this year she is thinking in fewer numbers. Having linguistic possibilities, she is especially interested in the romance languages. CLIO PRESIDENT; MATH CLUB SECRETARY.