McKendree University - McKendrean Yearbook (Lebanon, IL)

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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

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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

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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.