McKendree University - McKendrean Yearbook (Lebanon, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1946 volume:

Holman Library McKendree Collegd Lebanon. IL 62254 ' 1 bv Swain i ZiLe 1946 c end y ean -f5 ' : ri In thy majestic splendor As thou reachest to the sky We laud and look to thee O symbol of McKendree WJco me It is to those sons of our Alma Mater who have so courageously gone forth to defend the liberties of all free men everywhere — to those who have given most and asked least in return — was written as the dedi- cation for the 1943 McKENDREAN. That was a war-time dedication to those whom we appreciated most! Now, in peace-time, with fellow- students back who have doffed the khaki and have donned the gown, we build the theme of the 1946 McKENDREAN. c end ree 6 So n6 As before, McKendree is watching her proteges put aside those imple- ments of war to pick up their school books. The Christian education and love of country for which our Alma Mater has stood, regardless of any civil and world strife, is again welcoming back her sons to prepare them for Christian and democratic living. The youth, who have returned, will find McKendree understanding and appreciative. She, too, sent her sons, who whole-heartedly fought, that vic- tory for the ideals upon which our country was founded might be secured. In the note of welcome, however, there is some sadness. There are those who have gone out from these portals whose lives were exchanged for the realization of America ' s ideals. They cannot be forgotten for they are part of McKendree and her heritage. BERNARD LOGAN (Navy) HAROLD AFFSPRUNG (Army) ELMER ROULAND (Army) LESLIE PURDY (Army) KENNETH WALTERS (Marines) JOHN KRUMEICH (Army) JAMES L. LOY (Navy) SAMUEL SIMPSON (Army) DALE HUFF (Army) EDGAR THILMAN (Army) CECIL ALBRIGHT (Army) DON BENITONE (Army) ft o 1k A ' ' ' , IS. DALE BAILEY (Army Air Corps) JOHN HEISER (Navy) THOMAS HEMMER (Army Paratroops) THOMAS SOWERS (Navy) VETERANS WITHOUT PICTURES ROBERT DANNENBRINK (Navy) EDWARD CAVINS I Army ; MILO WADSWORTH (Army) RICHARD HOWE (Army) MARION OFFICER (Army) MYRL HERMAN (Army) JOHN FIZZELL (Army) ROBERT LANGENWALTER (Army) WADE GEE (Army) _ 9 yJur L c ayyiDu6 p McKENDREAN STAFF Peter Notaras ----------- Editor Gene Winterrowd ----- Business Manager Elizabeth Crisp - - Assistant Business Manager Louise Karraker - - - - Advertising Manager Wilma Bonney - Assistant Advertising Manager Rebecca Giles ------- Make-up Editor Barbara Bailey -------- Class Editor Joanne Bare ------ Organizations Editor David Brink ------ Circulation Manager Doris Phillips - - Assistant Circulation Manager Robert Stadge -------- Feature Editor Arthur Kleinschmidt ------ Sports Editor Mrs. H. C. Gutekunst - - - - Faculty Advisor VOLUME XIV New Series I ' ictuies by Spietli Studio. Ceiitralia, an Foster- Flannery Bros. Studio. Belleville Engraving by Central Engraving Co.. St. Louis Printing by Roling Printing Co., Inc.. St. Louis Covers by Becktold, St. Louis c e a a e r The 1946 McKENDREAN Staff proudly dedicates this book to our youthful president, Dr. Carl Cluster Bracy. Dr. Bracy, who started his admin- istration last fall, has already won the hearts of both faculty and entire student body. During his school days here at McKendree he was known as a campus leader — he still holds that title today. Our president ' s enthusiasm has acted as an incentive for McKendree ' s progress, and has had a stimulating effect on all those who have come in contact with him. His versatility, sense of humor, friendliness, and judgment make us confident that the right man has been chosen to guide McKendree ' s destiny. a c VI It Eliza J. Donaldson, B.S., A.M. Comptroller Charles Jacob Stowell, Dean, B.S., A.M., Ph.D. Mathematics and Economics Helmut C. Gutekunst. B.S., M.S. Chemistry and Physics Edwin Percy Baker. Dean Emeritus, , A.B., A.M., LLD. German Beatrice Attey Godwin, A.B. Librarian Reinhold Barrett Hohn, A.B., A.M. Registrar Education and Psychology H. P. K. Agersborg, B.S., M.S., A.B., Ph.D. Biology Frederick C. Stelzriede. A.B., B.D. Speech and Dramatics Gracemary Gee, A.B., Assistant in Social Science William Clarence Walton, A.B., A.M., Ph.D., D.D. Greek and Latin ac u it Blanche Hertenstein Dietitian Dorothy West Hohn, B.S., A.M., Ph.D. English Lewis Winterrowd, A.B. Carnegie Hall Proctor Nell Griswold Oppitz, A.B., A.M. History and Sociology Bertha Ward Gutekunst, A.B. French, Spanish and Journalism Oliver Henry Kleinschmidt, A.A.G.O. Piano, Theory, Organ Roland Preston Rice. B.A., S.T.B., S.T.D. Philosophy and Religion Eula R. Smith. Ph.M., B.M., M.A. Voice and Public School Music TOP ROW (left to right): Hertenstien, Mrs Gut. kiin t Mr ' Hnhn Kleinschmidt BOTTOM ROW; Winterrowd, Rice, Oppitz, Smith. s. e n L o r s te PETER NOTARAS A.B. DuQuoin English Editor 19 C McKcndrean; Who ' s Who ' 46; Plato President ' 45- ' 46; Y.MC.A. President ' 44- ' 45; Cast Director of Alpha Psi Omega ' 44- ' 45; Organizations Editor ' 44 McKendrean, Feature Editor ' 45 McKendrean; Review Feature Editor ' 44- ' 46, Sigma Tau Delta ' 45- ' 46; Kappa Chi ' 44- ' 46; Student-Faculty Council ' 45- ' 46, Vice- President of Carnegie Hall ' 45; M Club ' 44- ' 46; l.S.S. ' 43- ' 46; Student Christian Council ' 45- ' 46; Drums of Death ' 43. VIRGINIA CHILDRESS A.B. Golden Gate Sociology l.S.S. ' 43- ' 46, President ' 45- ' 46; Y.W.CA. ' 43- ' 46, Secretary-Treasurer ' 45- ' 46; Clio ' 44- ' 46, President ' 45; Clark Hall, President ' 45- ' 46; WA.A. ' 44- ' 46, Secretary-Treasurer ' 45- ' 46; Student Christian Council ' 45- ' 46; May Queen ' 46. GENEVIEVE REISNER A.B. Hidalgo History President Senior Class, Y.W.CA,, and Clio ' 45- ' 46; Sigma Tau Delta ' 45- ' 46; l.S.S. ' 43- ' 46; W.A.A. ' 44- ' 46; McKendrean Staff ' 44- ' 45; Review Staff ' 44- ' 45; Glee Club ' 43- ' 45; Christ- mas at Home ' 44; Who ' s Who ' 45- ' 46; Presi- dent Student Christian Council ' 45- ' 46. ARTHUR KLEINSCHMIDT A.B. Lebanon History ISS. ' 45- ' 46; Glee Club ' 44- ' 45; Chapel Choir 44- ' 45; Student-Faculty Council ' 44- ' 45; Re- view ' 45- ' 46; Sports Editor ' 46 McKendrean; M Club ' 44- ' 46, President ' 45. ROBERT STADGE A.B. Albion English PfLSidcnt Plato, Vice-President YMCA. ' 44- ' 45; President Kappa Chi ' 45- ' 46; Student- Faculty Council ' 44- ' 46; President Carnegie Hall ' 45; President Student Association ' 45- ' 46; l.S.S. ' 44- ' 46; Review Staff ' 45- ' 46, Business Manager ' 43- ' 44; Student Christian Council ' 45- ' 46; Feature Editor McKendrean ' 46; Glee Club ' 45; Drums of Death ' 43; Crazy House ' 44, Home for Christmas ' 45; Who ' s Who. WARREN CLARK A.B. Chester History MCA, Program Chairman ' 45, Social Chair- man ' 46, Plato President ' 45-46; Student-Fac- ulty Council Representative from Carnegie HaK ' 46; Music Committee ' 45- ' 46; Business Man- ager of Review Staff ' 45- ' 46. e nl o r d FRANK HARRIS A.B. East St. Louis Philosophy and Religion M Club ' 43- ' 46, President ' 45; Basketball M4- ' 46; Football ' 42; Plato. CYRIL JACKSON A.B. Odin Religion YMCA ' 42- ' 43; Sigma Beta Rho ' 42; Philo ' 43- ' 46; Kappa Chi, Marshall ' 44-45, Vice- President ' 45- ' 46. GRANT HARTMAN A.B. Freeburg English Philo ' 43- ' 46, President ' 45; Biology Club ' 44- ' 45 ' McKendrean Staff ' 45; Review Staff ' 44- ' 45; Glee Club ' 45- ' 46; Y.M.C.A. ' 45-46. A. J. SHIELDS A.B. Mascoutah Religion Philo ' 44- ' 46; Biology Club ' 44-45. ROLAND FOLKERTS A.B. Troy Religion Plato ' 44- ' 46; YMCA, ' 44- ' 46, Treasurer ' 45, GENE WINTERROWD A.B. Louisville English Cheerleader ' 43- ' 45; WAA, ' 44- ' 45; I.S.S. ' 43- ' 46; Review ' 43- ' 46, News Editor ' 45- ' 46; Mc- Kendrean ' 43- ' 46, Business Manager ' 45- ' 46, Y.W.CA. ' 43- ' 46; Glee Club ' 43- ' 44, ' 45; Clio ' 43- ' 46 President ' 45; Secretary-Treasurer Sen- ior Class; Who ' s Who. J VI n I o r d MIRIAM MICHELS BETTY LOUISE FORD East St. Louis JOANNE BARE Jonesboro WADE GEE Lawrencevillc LOUISE KARRAKER Pocahontas DOROTHY LEE FAULKNER Granite City FRANCES SHAFFER Murphysboro WYVONA LUMAN (1st Semstcr Scniot Wood River REBECCA GILES ( 1st Semester Senior) Galesburg BONNY STELZRIEDE Lebanon O op k o p m o r e WILMA BONNEY (1st Semester Junior) Breese FERN KLOPMEYER (1st Semester Junior) Freeburg BILLY GENE HAHS Freeburg LOUIS PURCELL Venice THELMA YOUNG (1st Semester Junior) Lawrenceville MARVIN FRIESNER Patoka CLYDE FUNKHOUSER Caseyviiie EUNICE HANBAUM Benton DONNA JANE SANKER Pacitic, Missouri VIRGINIA DRENNAN East St. Louis HARRY OLIN (1st Semester Junior) Worden DON BROADWAY East Alton GLEASON LAGOW luka ELIZABETH CRISP University City, Missouri y e d k men BARBARA BAILEY LOUIS WALKER MARIE SCHENKER EDWARD SOUDERS Okawville Mst Semester Sophomore) Vandalia ' 1st Semester Sophomore) Belleville Beaver Creek DAVID BRINK JANELLE KLEINSCHMIDT HAROLD E. AFFSPRUNG FRANCES COVER Freeburg (1st Semester Sophomore) Lebanon Wood River Centralia MARY RUTH HILTON JULIA MERY EDWARD COCKREL GEORGE TROUTT K._ 1 1 Trenton Sorento Mt. Vernon r e 6 k men DORIS PHILLIPS East St. Louis JERRY MAHLANDT Brcese MARY WOOLARD ELMER ROULAND Mst Semester Sophomore) Granite City East St. Louis TOMMY LUSCH Odin JEAN SMITH Vandalia SIDNEY BAKER LLOYD BOLLINGER East St. Louis Frceburg | DORIS RUTH GODDARD CARMEN FIFE Hutsonville West Frankfort GLENN FREINER MARY LOU PUMMIL MASON HOLMES Belleville Vandalia East St. Louis SIGMA TAU DELTA FIRST ROW (left to right): E. Hanbaum, L Sttlznede, G. Reisner, Dr. Bracy, P. Notaras. Karraktr SECOND ROW: Mrs. Hohn, R. Giles, W. Luman, M, Michels, President, B. SIGMA TAU DELTA Sigma Tau Delta is a national honorary English fra- ternity. The purpose of this society is to foster creative writing and stimulate an appreciation of good literature. The lota Delta chapter was organized in McKendree in 1936. In most of the meetings this past year, the members read their original compositions. Monthly meetings were held and each member served as host during one of the sessions. Sigma Tau Delta received five pledges into membership this past year. ALPHA PSI OMEGA The Alpha Theta cast of Alpha Psi Omega is the na- tional honorary fraternity for dramatics on the campus. Its purpose is to develop and promote dramatic interests in the student body. Since there were two members at the beginning of the year, little was accomplished the first semester. Three pledges v ere taken into the fraternity. These pledges were: Joanne Bare, Mary Ellen Glotfelty and MyrI Herman. In the group ' s list of activities is included the spon- soring of the spring play. ALPHA PSI OMEGA SEATED (left to righti: Mrs Welch, P. Notaras STANDING: Mr. Stelzriede, J. Bare, B. Stelzriede, Dr. Bracy. SIGMA Z ET A to right: Dr, H. P. K Agersborg, Dr C J Stowtll, Prof H C. Gufekunst. SIGMA ZETA The Sigma Zeta, honorary science society, is a national organization whose purpose is to encourage scientific study and to recognize students of high scholarship in the national sciences and mathematics. The Beta chapter at McKendree College was organized in 1926. Officers for 1945- ' 46: president, first semester, no election; second semester, James Loy; recorder-tearsurer. Dean C. J. Stowell, Other members are Dr. H, P. K. Agersborg, Prof. H C, Gutekunst, Prof S M McClure and Dr. E. R. Spencer. I. s. s. The third year of the society with its planned pro- grams and activities has proved both successful and stimulating for its members. Again its membership has been limited to those students who have had at least one year of a foreign language Correspondence with foreign students is encouraged. An all-school party was sponsored by the society on March 22. Officers: President, Virginia Childress; Vice-President, Genevieve Reisner; Secretary-Treasurer, Gene Winterrowd; Sponsor, Mrs. H. C. Gutekunst. I . s. s SEATED (left to right W. Luman, P. Notaras G. Winterrowd, V. Childress, G Reisner. STANDING . Stelzriede, F. Shaffer, Mrs Gutekunst, D. Faulkner J. Bare, F. Klopmeyer, D. SanI i CLIO SEATED (kft to right): G, Wintcrrowd, W. Lurnan, L. Karrakcr, G- Reisncr, R. Giles, D. FaulLi Crisp, M. Michels, T. Young, J. Kleinschmidt, V, Childress, F, Saffer, W. Bonney, E. Hanbaum, CLIO The girls ' literary society has again proved its worth and traditional prestige to the campus. Loyalty and co- operation have inspired the members not only to keep the society ' s standards high but to seek future glory for Clio. Improvements have been made in the hall and in the form of the weekly program. The central themes of the meetings have taken on greater seriousness of thought. This society has also helped its members to achieve a well-balanced personality. PLATO Monday evening is associated with the Platonian Lit- erary Society meeting. This year Plato began its meet- ings with six old members. Plato ' s influence has been felt on the campus this past year in his members taking the lead in campus affairs. During one of the meetings, designated as open-session, a theater party was held instead of the usual formal session. Plato is also proud of his men whom were sent out to extinguish the fires of hatred in World War II. PLATO FIRST F ' OW (left to iight L. Walk.r, A, Kleinschmidt R Stadgc, G Troutt, D. Broadway, F. Harris, P. Notaras. H, Affsprung, E. Rouland. SECOND ROW: R, Folkcrts, W. Clark, P H I L Left to right; W. Gee, G. Hartman, President L; E. Soudcrs, C. Jackson, M Fncsner PHILO Philo, the oldest literary society on the campus, is now in its 108th year. Meetings are held each Wednesday. Although many Philosophians are in the service, those who are left still carry on the traditions. One of these is the McCormick Oratorical Contest held in Philo hall each year. The officers are Grant Hartman, president; Clyde Funkhouser, vice-president and janitor; Marvin Friesner, first critic; Wade Gee, second critic; and Edward Souders, secretary and treasurer. STUDENT-FACULTY COUNCIL Democratic principles are upheld and practiced on McKendree ' s campus. The Student-Faculty Council is the means used to promote democratic liv.ng on the campus. Student representatives meet with the appointed faculty members. In these meetings, students and faculty mem- bers discuss the requests brought to them. They, then, pass them on to the rest of the faculty and student body. Members of the Council consist of six faculty mem- bers and six studen ts. Chairman, Dr. Carl C. Bracy, secretaries, Stadge (1) and Fizzell (2) STUDENT-FACULTY COUNCIL SEATED (left to right) Baker, Dr. Bracy, Hohn. P. Notaras, R. Stadge, A. Kleinschmidt, W Clark, L Karraker STANDING: Mrs. Godwin, Stelzriede, Dean Y W C A SEATED Uetr to nghn: J. Bare, i Hertenstein, F. Klopmeyer, E. Crisp, I Sreizrieae, M. Michels, G. Reisner, President, V. Chiidress, E. Hanbaum. STANDING: Mrs. D. Sanker, J. Kleinschmidt, J. Mery, J. Smith, F. Shaffer, R. Giles, G. Winterrowd. YWCA This year the YWCA coofxiratca with the YMCA in forming a Student Christian Council to plan campus social and religious activities. They sent delegates to the Methodist Student Conven- tion at Champaign-Urbana, and provided programs for Sunday services m many of the churches within the con- ference. The special project of the year was the study of the black and yellow races in an effort towards better racial understanding. YMCA The YMCA met each vVeanesaay evening and held devotional services for the men on the campus It united with the YWCA in the study of etiquette. The organiza- tion combined its efforts with the YWCA and Kappa Chi in giving inspirational services at churches throughout Southern I Illinois. The Reverend F. C. Stelzriede was the faculty spon- sor. The officers were; Gleason Lagow, president; George Troutt, vice-president; Warren Clark, social chairman; Peter Notaras, program chairman; and Robert Stadge, chaplain. YMCA SEATiiD iift to right I ; P. Notaras, Presiaen Stelzried:, - . Hartman, W. Clark, Dr. Rice. rrcutt, H. Affsprung, G. Lagow, President I. STANDING: R Folkerts, Mr. GLEE CLUB FIRST ROW (left to right i ; J, Bare, B. Stelzriede, F. Shaffer, L Karraker, E. Crisp, G. Winterrowd, M. Hilton, E. Hanbaum. SECOND ROW; D. Phillips, W. Bonney, M. Michels, J Mery, J. Smith, D Faulkner, B. Ford. THIRD ROW; T, Young, President; J. Kleinschmidt, G. Troutt, E. Rouland, J. Mahlandt, G. Hartman, D. Broadway, G. Lagow, F. Cover. GLEE CLUB The McKendree College Glee Club has had another successful year under the direction of Miss Eula R. Smith. The return of veterans helped to rebuild the male section and lift the Glee Club to pre-war standards. Some of the highlights of the season were; The Christmas program. President ' s inauguration, and the spring musical program. The Glee Club also appeared at different churches during the second semester. Officers were; Thelma Young, president; Miriam Michels, vice-president; and Wilma Bonney, secretary- treasurer. SEXTETTE Each year the girls ' sextette is chosen from the chrous. This group sings at various churches and high schools throughout Southern Illinois. Six interesting per- sonalities blend their voices to make this year ' s sextette one of which to be proud. Mary Ruth Hilton substituted during the second semes- ter for Miriam Michels, who had to drop sextette because of illness. The sextette sang at Carlyle, Herrin, Signal Hill, Mascoutah, and in many other places SEXTETTE Left to right: T. Young, M. Michels, E. Hanbaum, L. Karraker, J. Mery, J. Bare, W. A. A FIRST ROW (left to nghn; E Hanbaum, M Michels, D Faulkne Childress, J Mery, Mrs. Hohn, J. Kleinschmidt, J. Smith, F. Shaffer. President, E. Crisp, R. Giles. SECOND ROW; G. Reisner, V. W. A. A. The Women ' s Athletic Association started this fall with eleven members. Several new members joined the second semester. The purpose of this organization was to en- courage healthful living, good will, and fellowship among the students. Letters were given out to several members at the W. A. A. annual banquet at the end of the year. The W. A. A. was a co-sponsor of an all-school party during the second semester. CHEER LEADERS The cheer leaders, in their purple and white, ably led McKendree ' s cheering section through the basketball sea- son. Win or lose, they were always on the job to spur the boys on with their snappy yells and unusual, original Louise Karraker replaced George Troutt after nine weeks. the first CHEER LEADERS Left to right: D. Faulkner, G. Troutt, D. Phillips. WL ' . WL ' Gene Winterrowd Peter Notaras Robert Stadge Genevieve Reisner WHO ' S WHO AMONG STUDENTS IN AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES is a standard directory and index of information containing biographies of distinguished students throughout America. Selection of stu- dents to be recognized in Who ' s Who is made devoid of politics, fees, and dues. It is based wholly upon the outstanding ability of the student. This is the highest honor any student can attain in his college career. McKENDREAN-REV I EW STAFF SEATED Meft to nghti; G. Winterrowd, P. Notaras, Mrs Gutekunst, R. Giles, L. Bare, D. Brink, W. Bonney, A. Kleinschmidt, W. Clark, D, Phillips. Karraker, STANDING: R. Stadge, E, Crisp, J. McKENDREAN-REVIEW STAFF Even though visions of our editors tearing their hair when deadlines were not met are clearly stamped in our memory, we still look back on our days of being on the McKendrean and Review staff as very pleasant ones in- deed. The main events of the year were the annual Leaf Raking Day and High School Day, sponsored by these two organizations Gene Winterrowd, Rebecca Giles, Peter Notaras, Louise Karraker and Mrs. Gutekunst attended the Illinois Col- lege Press Association Convention in Jacksonville, Illinois, in the fall. The members of the Review staff participated in the round table discussions concerning the college newspaper. THE REVIEW STAFF Editor ----------- Rebecca Giles Copy Editor --------- Louise Karraker Assistant Copy Editor ------ Doris Phillips News Editor -------- Gene Winterrowd Assistant News Editor ------ Elizabeth Crisp News Writer --------- Joanne Bare Feature Editor -------- Peter Notaras Assistant Feature Editor ----- Robert Stadge Feature Writer - Wilma Bonney Business Manager ------- Warren Clark Circulation Manager ------- Dave Brink Assistant Circulation Manager - - - Wilma Bonney Make-up Editor -------- Barbara Bailey Sponsor -------- Mrs, H. C. Gutekunst G. I . CLUB FIRST kOvV ,ui iu ngni- J Lu), m Ail.i_,rung, S Simpson. SECOND ROW: E Thilman, Rculand THIRD ROW: J. Kmmeich, J. Fizzell, L Purdy, C, Albright, K Walters, D, Bailey. Logan, McKENDREE G. I. CLUB At 6:30 p m on February 6, 1946, m Room 2 of Carnegie Hall, the ex-servicemen of the campus met and formed a new club to be known thenceforth as the McKendree G. I. Club. Cecil R. Albright was elected president, and Elmer Rouland, secretary-treasurer. Prior to that meeting, the GIs on the campus wandered about leaderless, like lost sheep, and met overwhelming diffi- culties in orienting themselves to the newly found cam- pus life. Now they have a fold where they can go to obtain fellowship, instruction, and assistance in their seemingly complex problems. The primary purpose of this club is to help orient in- coming GIs, to assist them in matters concerning the G. I, Bill of Rights, to provide a liaison with the County Veterans ' Administration, and to build a McKendree G. I. Club that will be helpful and attractive to prospective Gl students. The secondary purpose of this club is to provide a medium whereby the GIs can meet and hash ove?r old times and to sponsor social activities on the campus for the entire student body. In order that this club be acclaimed by the faculty and be respected by the student body, it will endeavor to maintain a high scholastic average among its members. Such initiative will be stimulated by the purchase of an honorary cup which will be presented at the end of the semester to the club member who has the highest scho- lastic average for that semester. That student will have his name engraved on the base of the cup and will re- tain it until the end of the following semester, at which time it will be handed down to another industrious stu- dent. ASKETBALL TOP ROW ' left to right): G. Troutt, G. Lagow, L. Walker. MIDDLE ROW: A. Klemschmidt, T. Lusch, D. Broadway. BOTTOM ROW: F. Harris, E. Rouland, J. Mahlandt. SCHEDULE McK. 0pp. Scott Field Officers ------ 31 50 Greenville ---------- 30 65 Shurtleff ---------- 24 21 Greenville ---------- 26 31 Harris Teachers (St. Louis) - - - - 42 35 Harris Teachers -------- 53 44 Scott Field Barracks ' Team - - - - 36 53 Shurtleff ---------- 26 44 Parks Air College ------- 41 43 Leon Church. A.B. Director of Athletics ' M CLUB The M Club has gained a few members this year, and hopes to be in full swing again by next fall. However, with many returning veterans and members the second semester, the group became active. While it is one of the more conservative organizations on the campus, the M Club proudly sponsored the crowning of the Home-coming Queen in a most elaborate and successful manner. The officers for the year were: Arthur Kleinschmidt, president; Frank Harris, vice-president; and Peter Notaras, secretary-treasurer. :i FIRST ROW (left to right); A. Kleinschmidt, G. Lagow SECOND ROW: P. Notaras, D. Broadway, F, Harris. HOME-COMING HOME-COMING QUEEN A talented freshman was chosen Home-coming Queen of 1945. The striking beauty and radiant personality of Janelle Kleinschmidt soon won the hearts of the student body. Janelle gives freely of her splendid musical talent for the betterment of the school. McKendree can expect much from Janelle without danger of being disappointed. HOME-COMING PROGRAM December 6, 7 ;30 p m, - - - - - - - Pep Session December 7, 1 1 :20 a.m. Hobo Day Program 7:30 p.m. - Home-coming Queen Coronation 8:00 pm. - - - Formal Freshman Program 9:30 p.m. - Formal Open House and Reception Decembers, 9:30a.m. ------- Flag Raising 10:30 a.m. ----- Memorial Service t2:30p.m. ------ Alumni Dinner 2:30p.m. ----- Basketball Game MAY QUEEN McKendree ' s May Queen for 1946 was Virginia Childress of Golden Gate, Illinois. McKendree has found that Virginia possesses much of the same quality that is in the name of her home town. Virginia ' s clever wit and capability as a leader has won for her the admiration of the faculty and students. Virginia ' s beautiful smile will long be remembered at McKendree. SENIOR CHAPEL PROGRAM (May 24. 1946) Organ Prelude - - - - Robert Stadge Invocation ------ A. J. Shields Hymn Scripture ----- Genevieve Reisner Vocal Solo- ----- Joseph Fizzell Class History - - - Virginia Childress Piano Solo - - Joyce Ann Dannenbrink Class Will - - - - Gene Winterrowd Vocal Solo - - - Arthur Kleinschmidt Class Prophecy - - - - Peter Notaras Quartette Presentation of Gavel - Genevieve Reisncr Response ----- Louise Karraker Presentation of Gift - Genevieve Reisner Hymn Alma Mater TREE DEDICATION Invocation ------ Robert Stadge Music ------- Girls ' Sextette Remarks - - - - Professor R. B. Hohn Presentation of Tree - Genevieve Reisner Response - - - - Dr Carl C Bracy Alma Mater MILDRED JOSEPH O ' Fallon A.B Biology ROBERT DANNENBRINK Mt. Vernon SENIORS HAVING NO PICTURES ROBERT LANGENWALTER A.B. Lebanon Chemistry B.S. JOYCE ANN DANNENBRINK Chemistry Mt. Vernon IRA THETFORD A.B. Herrin Philosophy and Religion A.B. English THE CLASS OF ' 46 OST of the members of this class were freshmen in 1943, although a few of us started in ' 42. Almost all of our college life was spent during the strain and stress of wartime; some of our fellows went into service, some of the girls have left us to become nurses, several of our number have gone for as many different reasons. Those of us who are left, the combine classes of ' 42 and ' 43, are the first peace-time class to graduate since the close of World War II. To prove how green we really were, we trespassed on government property for our freshman picnic, but despite the backing of the government, the aid of the U. S. Army, and the benefits of the clergy, the upper classmen found us before we could untie the clapper and ring the bell. We were the last class to undergo the lipstick paint, the moonlight walks, the scum of Lake Beautiful, and all the other honors of initiation. Our class claims the honor of being the first to start the tradition of High School Day, senior communion, and the all-college leaf raking. We saw the administration of Dr. Yost draw to a close; and though our hearts were filled with sadness at the loss of our beloved president, we have found a true friend in Dr. Bracy. We have enjoyed working with him this past year and are proud to be his first graduating class. Two of our graduating members placed in the Dorris last year, Peter Notaras winning first, and A. J. Shields winning third. Myrl Herman, John Fizzell and Robert Langenwalter have returned from several years in the service to be graduated this year. Our class has done its bit to feed the students, the hordes of Instituters who swarm over our campus, and the preachers who regularly leave their parishes behind and, relaxing, become boys again. We have furnished numerous waitresses, waiters, cooks, and dish room workers to add to the chaos in the kitchen. Other memories of summer school include frequent visits to the swimming pool and the opera, and nine o ' clock dates to the Highway for the inevitable hamburger and malt; and the softball game, girls vs. preachers. Our class embraces many different types of personalities: we shall never forget the touch of Texas that lived among us for two and one-half years or the Plymouth rock that sent two of our boys to the jail. In fact, we shall remember the entire freshman comp class under the tutelage of the Dean from whom we coaxed late pers. Climaxing our second year came the all-sophomore outing. By the latest bright-colored spring picnic apparel one would think it was an Easter parade, but, it was only we who were running to catch the departing bus. As we flopped exhaustedly into the seats, various coke cases, wood and foods occupied our thoughts and laps. As we merrily bounced along, relaxing, distant thunder claps, and darkened skies failed to dampen our spirits. After leaving the bus at the overhead there was a frantic search for shelter in the picnic area, as the increasing rain soaked our clothing. Even with the odds against us, we persisted in building the fire, roasting our wieners, and consuming the rest of the delectables. Shelter was then sought in the little green buildings with the Gothic arches. We then caught the bus back to town. After this the members of the class enjoyed a retreat to the Alamo. Early in our senior year, we sponsored an all-school hayride. Many different kinds of recreation were enjoyed — star-gazing, singing, and gabbing. Those who will long remember the hayride are the dateless ones. Under the capable leadership of Genevieve Reisner, the president of our senior class, we believe ourselves to have fulfilled most of the McKen- dree traditions. We believe that our fond and sad memories of the incidents making up our four years on the hill will spur us on to lofty ambitions and high ideals. Our class has suffered, as have others, the results of decreased enrollments; but it is with gladdened hearts we welcome the prospective of a peace-time McKendree. We will never forget what we have learned, which is, most of all, how to live and gain the fullest thereof. THE CLASS OF ' 47 ' E REGISTERED at McKendree College, as the class of ' 47, one bright, sunny morning in September, 1943— as green and scared as all col- lege freshmen. The upper classmen gave us a hearty welcome and we soon felt at home on the Old Hill. There were twenty-five in our class when we started but we have dwindled down to six from, our original class. Uncle Sam took some, others dropped out and four are graduating seniors because of the accelerated program. With the students who have come back from the various corners of the earth to continue their college education, our class of ' 47 is thirteen in number. Our freshman picnic proved to be the usual failure. And, oh— how can we forget initiation! The girls, in their sleeping attire and painted faces, were led across campus and golf course to a secluded spot in Lebanon only to be detected by the upper classmen; then to find their own way home. To be truthful, we enjoyed initiation and tipping our green caps to seniors. Our class was the last class to be initiated but the wearing of green caps is still traditional. We displayed our ability and talent at the annual formal freshman chapel program. As sophomores, we had a wiener roast and theater party to end two wonderful years at McKendree. Our traditional skating party at the beginning of the year was quite successful. We leave these three years of fun and hard work behind with many unforgettable memories. We are proud of McKendree and we will always honor her wherever we go. THE CLASS OF ' 48 We, the class of ' 48, have lost many members during our sophomore year, but we continue to uphold the traditions and customs of McKendree. Although, as freshmen, none of us had our rooms painted green or took a swim in Lake Beautiful, we did submit to green caps and respectful gestures to upper classm.en, after our unsuccessful all-night vigil. Last year our all- freshman basketball team starred in an undefeated season. We took our part in all the school affairs, even the flowing tears at graduation time. As sophomores, we have helped to keep the school rolling along. In January we sponsored a skating party as a welcome for the second semester freshmen. Our officers for the year were: Thelma Young, president; Eliza- beth Crisp, vice-president; Eunice Hanbaum, secretary-treasurer. We have our serious moments as well as our silly ones. We want to do our best for our beloved college. We ' re proud of McKendree, and we hope she will be proud of us. THE CLASS OF ' 49 The year 1945 marked the end of World War II. This year will be a memorable one in the minds of people all over the world and particularly in the lives of twenty-one first-year McKendreans. Our entrance into this institution of higher learning, with a Christian atmosphere, has been as that of any other freshman class. We have had many new and varied experi- ences which constitute a surer basis for the preparation of our life ' s work. The spirit that dwells on this Old Hill has permeated into our very beings and will hold a place in our hearts and minds the rest of our lives. The events that have occurred in our lives during this year at McKendree will some day be treasured as sacred memories. On the night of October 8, at the stroke of midnight, the freshman class successfully and tactfully accomplished the traditional feat of ringing the chapel bell. This was the formal introduction of the freshies of 1945. Presentation of a fine musical program, the election of a lovely freshman maid as Home-coming Queen, and a freshman executing the winning point to win our Home-coming game are the highlights of many never-to-be-forgot- ten events. spoken for kids with sticks woo! woo! after lunch Prexy ' s jewels higher, please Queenie Roland and his Harem smiles Thelma cutie just a perfect friendship once upon a time typical Sister Hanbaum available silence autumn posing you guess sextette our college pride two old rakes glamor Smitty leaf raking oh! you kid ACTIVITIES FOR 1945-1946 SEPTEMBER 17 Registration, 8:00 A. M. Freshman Orientation Convocation, 1 :15 P. M. Vespers in Clark Hall, 8:00 P.M. 18 Registration continued, 8:00 A.M. Freshman Placement Test, 2:00 P. M, 19 Classes Organized. Opening Chapel, 9:30 AM. Freshman Library Orientation, 2:00 P.M. Picnic, 5:30 P M Informal Dormitory Party, 9:00 P.M. Y Mixer, 8:15 P.M. Psychological Test, 2:00 P.M. OCTOBER 13 Skating Party sponsored by Junior Class. 15 Clio Open Session. 22 Plato Open Session. 23 Youth Fellowship Retreat. 27 Hayride sponsored by Senior Class. 30 Hallowe ' en Party, 8:00 P.M. NOVEMBER 7 Leaf Raking Day. 16 Friday — Mid-semester Reports. 19 Thanksgiving Dinner and Informal Musical Program. 20 Tuesday, 4:10 P. M , Thanksgiving Recess Begins. 26 Monday, 7:40 A. M , Thanksgiving Recess Ends. DECEMBER 6 Pep Session, 7 :00 P. M. 7 Home-coming; Hobo Day, Formal Freshman Program, 7:00 P.M., Open House in Carnegie and Clark Halls, followed by a reception in Clark Hall, 8 Home-coming; Alumni Dinner, 12:30 P. M ; Shurtleff Game, here. 10 Clio Open Session. 13 Greenville Game, here. 18 Christmas Musical Program. 21 Friday, 4:10 P.M., Christmas Recess Begins. JANUARY 7 Monday, 7:40 A.M., Christmas Recess Ends. 14 President ' s Inauguration, 2:30 P.M. Plato Theater Party, 7:30 P.M. 15 Harris Game, here. 18 Shurtleff Game, there. 21-26 Exam Week. 28 Monday, Inter-semester Recess. 29 Tuesday, Registration. FEBRUARY 6 G. I. Club Organized. All-School Party sponsored by the Y. Heart-Sister Week Begins. 12 Parks Air College Game, here. 14 Heart-Sister Week Ends. Gift Exchange, 10:00 P.M. 15 Scott Field Game, there. 18 Clio Open Session, 27 Junior Class Party. MARCH 1 Parks Air College Game, there. 4-10 Religious Emphasis Week. 22 I. S. S. Party. 29 Mid-semester Reports. APRIL 5 High School Day, 12 Friday, 4:10 P.M., Easter Recess Begins. 22 Monday, 7:40 A.M., Easter Recess Ends. MAY 24 May Fete , Senior Class Day. 27 Exam Week. 30 Dorris Oratorical Contest, 8:00 P.M. 31 Plato-Clio-Philo Program, 8:00 P.M. JUNE 1 Music Recital, 8:00 P.M. 2 Senior Communion, 6:30 A.M. Baccalaureate Service, 10:30 AM. Oratorio, 8:00 P.M. 3 Meeting of the Joint Board, 9:00 A M. Alumni Dinner, 12:30 A.M. Commencement Exercises, 2:30 P.M. PATRONS ' LIST Mr. and Mrs. William T. Gordley - - - . Lebanon, Illinois Laverne Book ..----.-- Bluford, Illinois Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dannenbrink - - . - Mt. Vernon, Illinois Dorothy Hinson - - - . . . - . Madison, Illinois Dr. and Mrs. Roy N. Kean ----- Mt. Vernon, Illinois Dr. and Mrs. Clark R. Yost - - . - West Frankfort, Illinois Gwendolyn Yost Baker ------- Raleigh, Illinois Paul Wesley Yost ------ West Frankfort, Illinois Madeleine Yost Stubbs - ... - - Champaign, Illinois Mrs. G. E. Edwards ....-- East St. Louis, Illinois Ralph Bise - -------- Olmstead, Illinois Dr. and Mrs. Harry C. Brown - - - - East St. Louis, Illinois N. C. 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