McKendree University - McKendrean Yearbook (Lebanon, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1949 volume:

Lebanon, IL 62254 The 3te Kendrean 1949 M COLLEGE grows as the result of someone ' s dreams and plans. McKendree has •■ ■ plans and dreams for expansion in the future including several new buildings. Some dreams of a better McKendree began to be realized this year as several projects were completed. The library was redecorated and a new lighting system was installed. The business offices were redecorated and refurnished, and extensive improvements were made in the heating system. Largest single improvement was the redecoration and re- furnishing of the dining hall, the installation of new lights, and the addition of a new piano and I lammond organ there. Two new buildings have been proposed and sketches and blueprints have been drawn up. These are the new science hall and the gymnasium-auditorium. Bevond these there are dreams of more new buildings to follow a long range expansion plan that will once more make McKendree the best in the Middle West . McKENDREAN STAFF Jerry Podesva - - - Editor Jack Floro - - - - Assistant Editor flowARD Hursey Business Manager Paul Purdy - - - Assistant Business Manager Pat Ladas Advertising Manager Richard Walton - - Assistant Advertising Manager Arleen Arter ______ Activities Editor Bill Togias - - - Assistant Activities Editor Mabel Cozart -------- Class Editor Mason Holmes Sports Editor Robert Nelson Feature Editor Don Brown - - Make-up Editor Burnell Heinecke Assistant Make-up Editor Robert Steen --------- Art Editor Dorothy Hinson Circulation Manager Mrs. H. C. G utekunst - - Faculty Adviser VOLUME XVII New Series Pictures by Spieth ' s Studio, Centralia, III. Engraving by Central Engraving Co., St. Louis, Mo. Printing by Record Printing Co., Belleville, III. Covers by Becktold, St. Louis, Mo. Drawings by Robert Steen Mrs. Florence ThomU u To the lady in the apron, to the Fine Christian woman who listens to our troubles, lends us money, gives us advice, keeps us well Fed; to the Fine Friend of McKendree who gives untiringly oF her time and energy For the Forwarding oF our school— we, the 1949 McKendrean StafF, proudly dedicate this hook to you, Mrs. Thornley. administration and staff As McKendree slowly assumes the New Look , we must not forget that the man responsible for most of the transformation is President Carl C. Bracy. Since his arrival here four years ago, he has become well known by, and endeared to the hearts of, all the students. That he has worked diligently and untiringly for the betterment of the school is evidenced by the progress made. With such an able leader the future cannot help but he more rich and full than the past has been glorious. Ml those who have come into contact with Dean Lewis B. Van Winkle, who is also our registrar, have found him to be a just and wise man. Although many students do not fully understand the functions ot his office, it is one of importance in the administration of the college. It is .1 position filled with conflicts that only students can create. Since coming to McKendree Dean Van Winkle has introduced many progressive ideas. Carl C. Bracy, A.B., Th.M., D.D. President Lewis B. VanWinkle, A.B., B.I). M.A. Dean and Registrar staff BUSINESS Eliza J. Donaldson, B.S., A.M. Comptroller, Business Law William C. Walton, A.B., A.M., Ph.D., D.D. Treasurer, Greek and Latin PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION Meredith Eller, A. B., S. T. B., Ph. D. SOCIAL SCIENCE James B. Jennings, B.Sc.Ed., M.Se. Ed. Economics and Political Science Nell G. Oppitz, A.B., A.M. History and Sociology SPEECH AND DRAMATICS Elizabeth W. Parks, A.B., M.A. Radio Speaking and Journalism Carol Caldwell, B.A., B. Ed. Speech Dean of Women LIBRARY Gertrude C. Bos, Ph.B., Lib. Cert. Librarian PSYCHOLOGY EDUCATION R. C. Sayre, B.S., A.B., A.M. Practice Teaching Earl Dawes, B. Ed., A.M. Psychology and Education Dean of Men KITCHEN Florence Thornley Lillian Toles HOUSEMOTHERS Marjorie Warner Carnegie Hall Blanche Hertenstein Clark Hall staff ENGLISH • Dede Ann Shull, A.B., M.A. Lelah Allison, B. Ed., A.M. MODERN LANGUAGES Bertha W. Gutekunst, A.B French and Spanish Edwin P. Baker, A.B., A.M., LL.D. German Dean Hmeritus PROCTOR Lewis A. Winterrowd, A.B. Carnegie Hall SCIENCE AND MATI IEMATICS Burton Goldstein, A.B. Physics Fred Fleming, B.S., A.M. Biology FIelmut C. Gutekunst, B.S., M.S. Chemistry Charles J. Stowell, B.S., M.A., Ph. D. ' Mathematics PHYSICAL EDUCATION Ralph E. Barclay, B. Ed., M.A. Football and Track Bill Mauzy, B.S., A.M. Basketball and Baseball Janelle Kleinschmidt, A.B. Women ' s Physical Education MUSIC Oliver H. Kleinschmidt, A.A.G.O. Piano, Theory, Organ (Not in picture) Gerald Nielsen, Mus. B., Mus. M. Public School Music Chester Bagg, B.M., M.M. Voice and Chorus OFFICE Fern Lamb Secretary to the President Jeanne Floro Secretary to the Dean MAINTENANCE John Massie Superintendent Buildings and ( i rounds elass officers SENIOR Mason Holmes president Dorothy Hinson secretary-treasurer Kenneth Walters vice president JUNIOR Richard Walton vice-president Alice Bollinger secretary-treasurer Eugene Briggs president SOPHOMORE Dean Cox vice-president Brainard Miller president 1 Ielen OI Iaka secretary-treasure) FRESHMAN Emerial Owen president Evelyn Beats vice-president Ruth Althoff secretary treasurer Dreams of More Classrooms Take Shape classes seniors Ed Cockrel, Pocahontas, A.B. Religion, Kappa Chi ' 46- ' 49 . . . Melvin Crouch, Moran, Kansas, A.B. History, Public Affairs Forum, Review Staff, Ex-G.l. Club . . . Masaichi Katayama, Unity, A.B. Philos ophv and Religion, Basketball ' 46- ' 47; Philo, President ' 48; Kappa Chi ' 47- ' 49; S.C.A.. President ' 47 ' 48; Student Faculty Council ' 48 ' 49; President, Student Association, ' 48- ' 49; M Club ' 47 . . . Marion Farm- er. Maplewood, A.B. Philosoph) and Religion; Kappa Chi ' 46- ' 49; Ex-G.I. Club. Katayama Adams Lagow Victor Donaldson, Shobonier, A.B. Mathematics, Intramural Softball ' 46- ' 49; President, Carnegie I [all ' 49; Plato; Ex-G.I. Club ' 46 ' 48; President, M Club, ' 48 ' 49 ; Basketball ' 43, ' 46- ' 49 . . . Edward Adams. ( entralia, A.B. Fnglish . . . Ed Kimmle, O ' Fallon, A.B. Economics, Managing Editor, McKendree Review ' 46 ' 47; Public Affairs Forum; Editor, McKendree Review, ' 47 ' 48 . . . Cleason Lagow, luka. A.B. Philosophy and Religion, S.C.A. ' 46- ' 49; Kappa Chi ' 46- ' 49; Plato ' 44- ' 46; Basketball ' 44 ' 46; M ' Club ' 44 ' 46; Y.M.C.A. ' 44- ' 45; Chorus ' 45. sentors Frances Eckert, O ' Fallon, A.B. English . . . Robert Lamb, Lebanon, A.B. Philosophy and Re l. ' gion, Kappa Chi: Secretary General, Public Affairs Forum; Which is the Way to Boston, Assistant Director . . . Dorothy Hinson, Madison, A.B. Eng- lish, Y.W.C.A. ' 45; S.C.A. ' 46- ' 49; W.A.A. ' 45- ' 49; Clio ' 46- ' 49, President, ' 48; Secretary-treasurer, Chor- us ' 48; Cheerleader ' 46- ' 47; Brother Goose ' 48; Presi- dent, Clark Hall, ' 47, Summer ' 48; Secretary, Student Association, ' 46; Secretary-treasurer, Sophomore Class, Secretary-treasurer, Senior Class; Kittycuhs ' 47- ' 49; McKendrean ' 48- ' 49; May Queen Court ' 49; Student Faculty Council ' 49 . . . Worden W. Mann, East St. Louis, A.B. History, S.C.A. Hinson Mann Carl L. Dillow, Tanims, A.B. Physical Educa- tion . . . Louise Beaty, Centralia, A.B. English, Stage Manager, Alpha Psi Omega Cast, ' 48- ' 49; Presi- dent, Clark I fall ' 48; First Place, Amanda Glenn Con- test, ' 48; W.A.A. ' 43- ' 48; S.C.A. ' 48- ' 49; Y.W.C.A. Chaplain ' 43; Kittyeubs ' 43, ' 48 ' 49; Our Town ' 43; What A Life ' 44; Clio ' 48- ' 49, Alumni Secretary; Director, Which Is The Way to Boston ' 48: Chorus ' 43, ' 48; Secretary-treasurer, Little Theater, ' 43; May Queen . . . Leslie Alrus, Trenton, A.B. English Journalism, Assistant Editor, Student Handbook, ' 48; Bradley Speech Tournament; Editor, McKendree Re- view, ' 49; Dorris Oratorical . . . Glenn Freiner, Belleville, A.B. Voice, Chorus ' 46- ' 49; Chapel Choir, ' 47 ' 48; S.C.A. ' 47; Y. M. C. A.; Philo ' 47- ' 49; Who ' s Who ' 49; Organist, Friday Chapel ' 47- ' 49; Sextette Accompanist ' 46- ' 47; Piano Quartette ' 47- ' 49. 11 sentors Frederick Rutherman, Olmsted, A.B. Mathe matics, University of The South ' 40- ' 46; Public Affair Forum ' 48- ' 49 . . . Floyd Seibert, East St. Louis A.B. Economics, I ransferred from Missouri School o Mines . . . Harm Smith, Lebanon, A.B. Sociology, Philo . . . Kenneth Wai rERS, East St. Louis, A.B. Biology. Seibert Sleeper Podesva Clark Mary Ruth Sleeper, St. Louis, Mo., A.B. Piano, Chorus Accompanist ' 46- ' 47; Clio ' 46- ' 48; Sextette ' 47; Vice-President Sophomore Class; Piano Duo ' 47- ' 49; Piano Quartette ' 47; President junior Class; I lomc coming Attendant ' 48; l.S.S. ' 48; May Queen C ourt . . . Richard C. Townsend, Anna, A.B. I listorv, Philo ' 46- ' 49, Recording Secretary ' 47, Vice-President ' 47- ' 48; Sigma I au Helta ' 47- ' 49, Secretary-treasurer ' 48; Ex-G.I. Club ' 46- ' 47, Secretar) ' 46; Chorus ' 46 . . . Jerome Podesva, Lebanon, A.B. History, Plato ' 4( ; • ' Here Come, Charlie ' 47; McKendrean ' 47 ' 4 ( , Editor ' 4 ' ); Alpha Psi Omega; l.S.S. ' 47- ' 49, President ' 48- ' 49; Student Faculty Council ' 47 ' 48; Public Al lairs Forum ' 48 . . . Herbert Ci auk. Marissa, A. 11. Philosophj and Religion, Kappa Chi. seniors Ralph Mason Holmes, East St. Louis, B.S. Chem istry, Sigma Zeta, President ' 48- ' 49; Student Faculty Council ' 47- ' 48,- ' 49; President Senior Class, President Student Association ' 49; Philo President ' 48; Football ' 46- ' 48, Captain ' 48. All Conference ' 48, Most Valu- able Player ' 48; Basketball ' 46- ' 49; M Club; Sports Editor, McKcndrcv.n ' 48, - ' 49; Who ' s Who ' 48- ' 49 . . . Holmes Markarian Anthony Markarian, Oak Park, B.S. Chemistry . . • Charles Ceorge Davis, East St. Louis, A.B. Philos- ophy and Religion, Kappa Chi . . . Jean Smith, Van- Mia, A.B. Voice, Chorus ' 46- ' 49; W.A.A. ' 46- ' 47; Sextette ' 46- ' 48; Chapel Choir ' 47- ' 49; Clio ' 47- ' 49; Homecoming Attendant ' 48; Trio ' 48; Amanda Glenn Contest; Mixed Quartette ' 48. Davis Smith Arleen Arter, Mattoon, A.B. English, Clio ' 46- ' 49, President ' 49; W.A.A. ' 46- ' 49; Sigma Tau Delta ' 46- ' 49, Vice-President ' 48- ' 49; McKendrean ' 47- ' 49; I.S.S. ' 48 ' 49; Secretary-treasurer, Junior Class; May Queen Court; Amanda Glenn Contest ' 47- ' 49, Second Prize ' 49; Night of January 16th . . . Jack Floro, Lebanon, A.B. History, University of Illinois ' 46; Sig- ma Phi Delta ' 44; Kappa Chi ' 47; Public Affairs For- um ' 47 ' 48; I.S.S. ' 48; Assistant Editor McKendrean ' 48; James Clav Dollev Award ' 48; Religion Assistant ' 47- ' 48; Who ' s Who ' 48 ' 49 . . . Alice Runkwitz Dunn, Lebanon, A.B. Voice, Clio Sextette ' 23- ' 24; Glee Club ' 24- ' 25; Illinois Weslevan University, Sum- mer; Chorus ' 48- ' 49; Chapel Choir ' 48- ' 49; General Chairman Homecoming ' 48; Clio, Treasurer ' 48; Clio President ' 49; Student Faculty Council ' 48- ' 49 . . . Samuel W. Simpson, Centerville Station, B.S. Chemistry. 13 1- fe v Francis Fisher Marshall Koebel Harkins Togias Pitts Meyer juniors Charles Francis - - - - Caseyville James Marshall - Carlinville William Togias - East St. Louis Dona) Fisher ebanon Delmai koebel Lebanon William Pitts Freeburg Lowell Grissom Belleville Ralph Harkins West Frankfort George Meyer - - Kinmundy Elvis Rosenberger ( ' entralia Alfred Dalrymple Bridgeport Donald Zimmerlee East St. I ouis Eugene Scruggs DuQuoin John Ditterline - - Lebanon Richard Walton Vernon Marion Ruth Trenton Dean Eisenmayer Trenton John Curtis --------- Ridgway 14 juniors Donald Brown Sumner Robert Berry Beaver (reck Richard Ashal - - Lebanon Nelson Bunnage Albion Eugene Black Freeburg Lavem Ballard Caseyville Oliver Voelkel Belleville Paul Beaty - - Centralia Barbara Bailey Okawvillc Ancel Arnold Alma Mabel Cozart Harrisburg Kenneth Young Sorento Kenneth Austin Evansville Arthur Werle East St. Louis Marite Zareotf Trenton James Weiss Shobonier Roy Katayama --------- Unity Alice Bollinger Millersville, Mo. brown Bunnage Voelkel Berry Black Beaty Ashal Ballard Bailey Arnold Austin Weiss Cozart Werle Katayama Young Zarcoff Bollinger Freisner Strain 3 ttn i or s Robert Brann William Nagel Burnell Heinecke Granville Anderson Benjamin Andersoi Harold Hinckley Clair Clark Richard Pittenger Harvard Lebanon Freeburg Hillsboro Lust St. Louis East St. Louis ' enice Vandalia Frank Finkbiner Robert Nelson Marvin Freisnei Darrell Sample Palestine Lebanon Patoku 1 ebanon William Gregory Lebanon I ee Strain Collinsville Joseph Harrelson Eldorado Elizabeth Phillips Olney b juniors Robert Reizer Caseyville Dennis Ramsey - - - - Ellery Kathryn Ruth Trenton Harvey Ritchie Springfield Newnam Thompson ------ Collinsville Harold Oppitz - - - - - - Lebanon Bill Russell ---------- Lebanon Delores Nubv -------- Pocahontas Monty Hull Champaign Robert Egan East St. Louis Pat Ladas -------- East St. Louis Eugene McCormack - - - Harrisburg Howard Hursey - - East St. Louis Robert Steen ------- East St. Louis Orville Schanz -------- Smithton Reizer Ritchie Ramsey Thompson Ruth Oppitz Hull McCormack Egan Hursey Ladas Steen CJHi ft (ft ft ft Nuby 17 Cox Curtis Johnston Childress Brown Krousz Kaufman Austin Davis Maddox Leiber Leckrone Seng Miller Worley sophontores I heodore Cox Edmund Childress John Kaufman Olucv Goldengate junction l,„. I ,.,!,! ' ,• |ol Leibei I ' ,|„,... Mill,., 1 ioih it , 1 1 nei Stanley Johnston ayne ( ity - - Suletii Edward Maddox West Frankfort Wilmer Krausz - - - New Baden Charles Seng St. Louis, Mo. Clyde Davis Edwardsville i I ' ll caret Curtis - p.j William Leckrone Granite ( it) niagu m Robert Brown Sumner Donald Worley Breese Nathan Austin Norwich, ( onn. 18 intt Sheets Austin Barton Sanders Rhodes Ray Cox ---------- Lebanon Zelma Britt Granite City Eloise Barton OTallov Virginia Smith - - - - Worden Gerald Weiss - - Mwphysboro Melvin Byrd - - Centralia Leota Sheets -------- Granite City Robert Sanders -------- Centralia sophomores Allan Kean East St. Louis Joyce Crews --------- Fairfield Roy Baugh East St. Louis Len Austin - - - - - - Collinsville William Rhodes Granite City Rose Ellen Townsend - - - Anna Mary Cox ---------- Lebanon Purdy Widdows Pitt Walker Seibert Weber sophomores Paul Purdy Joppa Donald Widdows Granite City Allied Crays Dieterich Raymond Sackett East St. Louis John Crutcher Millstadi I [arvey Pitt Mascoutah Janus Walker - - - - Madison Gerald Warton Chicago Crays Warton Miller Sackett Lemons Richars Crutcher Williams Wooden Lynn Lemons Mound City Lodean Williams West Frankfort Ronald Seibert Ashley William Weber - - East St. I ouis Brainard Miller Metropolis Duane Richars Flora Natalie Wooden Mi. Vernon 20 Helen O ' Hara St. Louis, Mo. Dorothy Lowe East St. Louis Stanley Meador Vernon Bettv Moore - Caseyville Peggy Perkins - Lebanon Carlos Kersh Ml. Vernon Moore Perkins Ord Brown len sophomores Dorris Lagow - Lebanon Ina Mitchell Ellery Charles Orel - - Trenton George Brown - Lebanon Dean Cox ....... Lebanon Conrad Allen - Wayne City 21 £f©i Evelyn Beaty Bernadine Springe Richard Oglesby Anna Richardson Patricia Ensley Harold Davis Joseph Dickerson Robert Cates Elsie Crisp John Courtney Harold Sheets freshmvn Hail to thee, our dear old McKenclree, Mar we always loyal be; It ' s a sons, of praise we ' ll raise to thee. Alma Mater, dear old MC. Mar we ever hold thee true and wise and right, Honor Purple and the White, And for Victory we ' ll always fight Til we win for old McK. June Render Melvin Phillips Bob Obermiller Hazel Moore Paul Martin Joy Luman Ruth Johnston Diane Houseman Marigem Steven: Dinah Tanner Patsy Tedder Lois Hockett Herbert Hertenstein Paul Brown Calvin Vandiver Mary Wotherspoon A College mid plains is standing. Standing there from olden days: A pioneer of learning; First in untrodden ways. For service and Christian culture, For efficiency she stands; Her suns and daughters praise hei With voices, hearts, and hands. Irvshmni 2 s David Davis Robert Burg Allen Vancil Jennie Stein Earl Stover Leonard Smith Harold Zeeb Fred Widicus James Townsend Paul Dove Daphene Coston Jane Pownoll Emerial Owen Merle LeFevre Paul Vise Carol Hess freshmen Hail to thee, our dear old McKendree, hn we always loyal be; It ' s a song of praise we ' ll raise to thee, Alma Mater, dear old Mc. Ma) we ever hold thee true and wise and right, Honor Purple and the White, And for Victor) we ' ll always fight Id we win for old McK. ■j O. C) .O Pi flf pi c C . James Hamilton Lester Dewhirst Robert Schubert Wi.liam Powell Ronald Herrin Delores Crouch Ruth Althoff Marvin Rull Leroy George William Chaney Melvin Rull Betty Brammeier Donald Cassidy Samuel Carlton Edward Opperman Delmar Sample freshmen Enduring and strong she stands there. Stands upon our College Hill: Tho ' others may outnumber, She holds the first place still. For beauty, truth, and knowledge. And for service without hound; Then let us raise our voices Until the plains resound. 25 students whose pictures do not uppvav in this annual seniors Gene Genres Jack Holt 1 larold Wisnewski I larvey Hoover Robert Watson juniors Eugene Briggs Richard Butler Louis Crouch Ronald Driggers Roberto 1 lcrnan lack Larson Dale Hirsch Robert McCabe Ennis McGee Eugene Sanders Edgar Schaerer Milo Wadsworth William Wright 8 itphomorvs Robert Anderson Edward Bogard John Bridick Marvin Crowe Marjorie Dawes Robert Gilcrest Charles Launcr Jo McGraw Robert McKinney Joseph Naglich Warren Peters John Rainbolt Robert Rogier Arlyn Schaake Robert Yarber ti ' 1 ' shnn ' it I larold Berrv Clifford Brothers Don F. Brown Kenneth Rurchett Cloyce Burns Elsie Corday Jess Dawson Glen Fisher Jack Frosl Carl Golf Arthur l lartman Art ! lessler Robert I lout George King David Mayes Audrey Maze William McRaven Janus Midyette Ray Molitor Pat Nagel Richard Packard Roosevelt Randolph Roger Schoen |n Ann Simpson La Vem Smith Robert Sweeney Todd Wendler 26 Dreams of A JJttle Theater As An Activities Center activities FIRST ROW Heft to right! : L. Austin, D. Brown, D. Cox, J. Marshall, E. Bogard. SECOND ROW: F. Fink- biner, T. Cox, R. Brown, E. McCormack, R. Sanders, D. Richars, J. Crutcher, P. Beaty, G. Brown. THIRD ROW. W Krausz, H. Hursey, N. Austin, A. Dalrymple. plato Plato, founded in 1849, is one of the most active organizations on the campus. For the past one hun- dred years, it has had a very colorful and eventful history- It aims to advance the knowledge of literary ideas, and to promote good fellowship among its mem- bers. This, its centennial year, has been one ol the best years in the organization ' s history. philo In its one-hundred and twelfth year Philo con- tinued as an outstanding organization. A number of open sessions, as well as the Glenn McCormack ora- torical contest, were the features of this year ' s activ- ities. Philo, with the promotion of fellowship and literary skill as its aim. looks forward to a bright future. FIRST ROW (left to right! : B. Heinecke, N. Bunnage, F. Rutherman, G. Freiner, M. Byrd. SECOND ROW • W. Rhodes, R. Townsend, H. Oppitz, J. Curtis, J. Kaufman, E. Rosenberger, R. Walton. THIRD ROW: R. Ka- tayama, M. Katayama, C. Seng, D. Ramsey, M. Holmes, L. Lemons, D. Sample, D. Worlsy, S. Johnston, B. Miller, H. Smith. FIRST ROW (left to right) : D. Hinson, B. Gutekunst, A. Artsr, M. Cozart. SECOND ROW: J. Podesva, Heinecke, R. Nelson, H. Hursey, M. Holmes, J. Floro, R. Walton, P. Ladas, R. Stesn, D. Brown. mv k endrean staff All finished for another year! This is the thought that brings a look of contentment to the eyes of the McKendrean staff. 1 he publishing of this yearbook has seemed a nightmare to some, a lark to others, but to all it has definitely been a challenge to ac- complish something that at times seemed utterly im- possible. clio The only women ' s literary organization on the campus, Clio, was founded in 1869. Clio aims to develop in its members, through cultural and intel- lectual training, a poise that will carry them through any situation. Open sessions, including the annual Sadie Hawkins Day open session and the Amanda Glenn Declamation contest, are special highlights on the Clionian calendar. FIRST ROW (left to right) ROW: Z. Britt, E. Phillips, E. L. Beaty, D. Lagow. R Townsend, D. Hinson, J. Smith, A. Dunn, A. Arter 3arton, J. Crews, D. Lowe, A. Bollinger, H. O ' Hara, L. M. Cozart. SECOND Williams, I. Mitchell, 29 FIRST ROW Heft to right): Z. Britt, R. Townsend, H. O ' Hara, D. Lowe, ROW: E. Parks. J. Crews, R. Brown, W. Togios, R. Townsend, N. Austin, E Ladas, R. Steen, N. Bunnage, D. Lagow. . Mitchell, A. Arter. SECOND Heinecke, D. Eisenmayer, P. sigma tau delta Enlarged bv the admission of new members, the Iota Delta Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta sponsored a literary supplement to the McKendree Review. An- other attempt to encourage creative writing on the campus was made in the spring when a creative writing workshop was sponsored by the society. sigma zvla Sigma Zeta is a national honorary science society whose purpose is to encourage scientific study and to recognize students of high scholarship in the natu- ral sciences and mathematics. The Beta Chapter at McKendree College was organized in 1926. Officers for the year were: R. Mason Holmes, president: Dr. C. J. Stowell, recorder-treasurer. FIRST ROW Heft to right i : H. Gutekunst, C. Stowell, M. Holmes, F. Fleming. SECOND ROW: R. Mc- Cabe, R. Nelson, R. Egan, R. Walton, R. Reizer, B. Anderson, D. Fisher, A. Markarian. 30 FIRST ROW (left to right): I. Mitchell, P. Tedde Katayama, M. Eller, M. Katayama, N. Bunnage. E. Scruggs, D. Lagow. SECOND ROW: G. Meyer, R. . •. a. Organized in 1946 as a result of the merger of the YMCA and the YWCA the Student Christian Asso- ciation meets eaeh Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. 1 he purpose of the organization is to promote Christ- ian life among the students. kappa chi Kappa Chi is a national honorary society for the purpose of enlisting members who are entering full- time Christian work. The Eta Chapter of Kappa Chi was organized in 1944 on the McKendree College campus. Since the time of its organization the fellow- ship has been active in sponsoring improvement pro- jects. It has had charge of assembly and chapel pro- grams as well as other religious activities of the college. FIRST ROW (left to right) : G. Lagow, D. Nuby, N. Wooden, A. Richardson, J. Curtis, M. Eller, E. Cockrel, D. Coston, A. Maze, L Sheets, R. Berry. SECOND ROW: N. Bunnage, E. Owen, E. Scruggs, R. Katayama, C. Davis, E. Black, D. Zimmerlee, T. Cox, R. Seibert, H. Clark, J. Townsend, M. Katayama, M. Farmer, J. Walker, M. Friesner, E. Stover. THIRD ROW: M. Byrd, G. Meyer, D. Sample, P. Brown, A. Dalrymple, R. Lamb, C. Clark, A. Arnold. 31 FIRST ROW Heft to right). J. Podesvo, B. Gutekunst, A. Arter, P. Ladas. SECOND ROW: R. Nelson, Heinecke, J. Floro, R. Hernandez. I. .V. s. The International Student Society, no longer an infant, now holds a place or honor and distinction among the older organizations on the campus. Since its introduction six years ago, it has gone a long way, through the efforts of its members, toward promoting international good will and friendship between the United States and foreign countries. alpha psi omega The Alpha Theta Chapter of Alpha Psi Omega, a national honorary fraternity, is on this campus to encourage dramatics. It elects as members those who distinguish themselves in college dramatics. FIRST ROW (left to right): H. O ' Horo, L. Beaty, L. Allison. SECOND ROW: J. Podesva, D. Eisenmayer, Heinecke. 32 FIRST ROW (left to right) : E. Donaldson, E. Parks, A. Dunn. SECOND ROW: M. Katayama, D. Sample, M. Holmes, B. Miller, B. Heinecke. student f acuity council public affairs forum The Student-Faculty Council was organized in or- der to provide an opportunity for discussion of interests common to both the student body and the faculty. It initiates and develops projects growing out of the general college program. The council also serves as a clearing house for problems, ideas, and promotion of social and extra-curricular activities. FIRST ROW (left to right) : J. Jennings, N. Oppitz, Podesva, R. Lamb, B. Heinecke, J. Floro, D. Fisher, J. The McKendree College Public Affairs Forum, now in its second year on the campus, was organized For the purpose of bringing speakers on important current topics to the campus and promoting an interest in international relations. The Forum is an accredited member of the International Relations Clubs of Amer- ica, and has been represented at the district meetings at Lindenwood College and Webster College. Mrs. Nell G. Oppitz, Dr. Meredith F. Eller, and Prof. James W. Jennings are the faculty sponsors. M. Eller. SECOND ROW: N. Bunnage, D. Brown, J. Harrelson, M. Crouch, F. Rutherman, G. Lagow. fit? I I i 33 Left to right: L. Hockett, J. Render, J. Simpson, E. Bsaty, J. Pownall, E. Crisp, E. Barton. irimn ii s sextette I he Women ' s Sextette is a group of young women singers chosen from the Mekentlrec chorus. I he pur- pose of the sextette is to sing at school functions and out of town programs where such an ensemble is suitable. mvn ' s quartvtiv he Men ' s Quartette has in the past played an im- portant part on the Mekendree campus. This year ' s quartette was no exception and again fulfilled its purpose of acquainting the public with McKendree and its music department. Left to right: M. Rull, C. Brothers, E. Childress, R. Seibert. FIRST ROW (left to right) : A. Dunn, R. Althoff, J. Luman, B. Springer, J. Smith, E. Barton. SECOND ROW: C. Brothers, M. Rull, O. Schanz, T. Cox, E. Childress, R. Seibert. SEATED: G. Freiner. the chapel choir ie Chapel Choir, composed of twelve voices under capable leadership of Prof. Chester Bagg, fur- id responsive and special music for the Friday ing chapel services throughout the school year. the chorus One of the most outstanding groups on the campus is the chorus which meets thrice weekly under the direction of Prof. Chester Bagg. An extensive season, including the presentation of the Messiah at Christ- mas and a concert tour in the spring in addition to numerous appearances in the St. Louis area, was carried through by the members of the group and their leader. FIRST ROW (left to right) : L. Hockett, P. Tedder, J. Render, J. Luman, M. Stevens, A. Dunn, R. Alt- hoff, B. Springer, J. Smith, D. Coston, E. Barton, D. Tanner, D. Hinson. SECOND ROW: M. Cox, P. Perkins, D. Houseman, L. Williams, I. Mitchell, J. Simpson, M. Cozart, E. Beaty, J. Stein, E. Crisp, A. Richardson, L. Beaty, J. Pownall, G. Freinsr. THIRD ROW: N. Bunnage, W. Rhodes, J. Curtis, R. Seibert, C. Brothers, L. Dewhirst, T. Cox, ' D. Ramsey, M. Phillips, E. Childress, E. Adams, C. Bagg. FOURTH ROW: O. Schanz, M. Rull, J. Townsend, B. Miller, D. Sample, D. Cox, R. Brann, R. Baugh, G. Brown, L George, L. Smith. FIRST ROW (left to right) : P. Perkins, E. Parks, E. Phillips, M. Cozart, P. Ladas. SECOND ROW: B. Hein- ecke, M. Crowe, C. Francis, D. Sample, H. Hursey, O. Voelkel, R. Yarber, L. Albus, D. Eisenmayer, M. Crouch, L. Ballard. i - hendree review staff I he McKendree Review, awarded the first prize for the best newspaper in Class 3 Division A in 1947-48, published Fifteen issues this year, eight of which were six page editions. Visions of the editors tearing their hair over deadlines not met, compete with pleas- ant memories of those rare times when everything went perfectly, 1 he Review Stall is proud oi the progress made in the past, and is looking forward to future achievement with ar .nticip; REVIEW STAFF First Semester Burnell Heinecke Darrell Sample Ennis McGee Pat Ladas Leslie Albus Marvin Crowe Mabel Cozart Donald Brown David Davis Elizabeth White Parks Editor Managing Editor Feature Editor Sports Editor Assistant Managing Editor Assistant Feature Editor Business Manager Staff Photographers Adviser Second Semester Leslie Albus Darrell Sample Enms McGee Burnell Heinecke Mabel Cozart Dean Eisenmayer Mabel Cozart Donald Brown David Davis Elizabeth White Parks 1 he reporters and feature writers were Peggy Perkins, Robert Yarber, Dean Eisen- mayer, Laveme Ballard. Melvm Crouch, Elizabeth Phillips. Barbara Bailey. Oliver Voel- kel, Charles Francis, J. Ditterline, and Howard Hursey. 36 Dreams of A New Gymnasium Materialize sports cheerleaders Great enthusiasm was shown by six vivacious cheerleaders during the football and basketball seasons under the capable leadership of Gene Scruggs. Working with Gene were Deena Lee Tanner, Pat Tedder, Mel Britt, Junie Render, and Roving Reporter Heinecke. The time spent in preparation prior to each game was evidenced by the teamwork shown among them. The large attendance at the games and the cooperation with the cheerleaders helped to make these seasons the greatest that McKendree has experienced in manv years. The McKendree students proved their pep bv welcoming the victorious football team at four o ' clock in the morning. The great send-off by the band, cheerleaders, and students which was given the squad when they left for Chillicothe prior to that victory will long be remembered by all. In the hearts of all will always remain a great Hurrah for our cheerleaders. FIRST ROW: B. Heinecke, E. Scruggs. SECOND ROW: J. Render, Z. Britt, P. Tedder, D. Tanner. S football Kenneth Austin Evansville Junior Tackle - 190 lbs. T hree letterman Captain Mason I lolmes East St. Louis Senior Center - 200 lbs. Three letterman First Team All-Conference Roy Katayama Unity junior Guard - 180 lbs. Two letterman I lonorable Mention All-Conference Gene Briggs Granite City junior Halfback - 170 lbs. I hree letterman Bill Nagel Lebanon Junior Quarterback - 168 lbs. Three letterman Dick Pittenger Vanda Junior Guard - 185 lbs. 1 hree letterman Ehis Rosenberger Centralia junior Halfback - 155 lbs. Three letterman Bob McCabe Juniot Tackle - 195 lb Two letterman Oak Park 44 football Bill Wright Junior Tackle - 202 lbs Lebanon Ed Maddox West Frankfort Sophomore Fullback - 175 lbs. Two letterman Charles Orel Sophomore Guard - 190 lbs. Two letterman Summerfield Lebanon Ed Schaefer Junior Halfback - 155 lbs. 1 lonorable Mention All-Conference John Crutcher Sophomore End - 170 lbs Two letterman Millstadr St. Louis Charles Seng Freshman Guard - 180 lbs. I lonorable Mention All-Conference Paul Beatv Centralia junior End - 170 lbs. 1 lonorable Mention All-Conference Ray Sackett East St. Louis Junior End - 180 lbs. 40 football Marino Garcia East St. Louis Freshman Guard — 177 lbs. Al Dalrymple Bridgeport Junior Tackle - 263 lbs. Bob Hout Freshman Guard - 175 lbs. Flora Ron Herrin Bridgeport Freshman Fullback - 185 lbs. Calvin Vandiver Wood River Freshman Quarterback — 160 lbs. Harold Berry Roxan; Freshman Halfback - 150 lbs. Harold Davis Effingham Freshman Halfback - 175 lbs. Monty Hull }un or End - 170 lbs. Champaign 41 FIRST ROW (left to right) : M. Garcia, K. Austin, M. Holmes, E. Rosenberger, J. Crutcher, M. Hull, R. Ka- tayama P Beaty, E. Maddox, R. Pittenger, R. McCabe, C. Ord, W. Wright, G. Briggs, E. Schaefer, W. Nagel, C Seng SECOND ROW: Coach Barclay, N. Austin, L. George, R. Hout, C. Vandiver, G. Warton, R. Bough, D. Richars, R. Sackett, A. Dalrymple, R. Herrm, D. Sample, E. Stover, H. Berry, H. Davis, J. Dawson, R. Har- kins, J. Curtis (manager), D. Brown (assistant manager). club football I he M Club is an organization which has as its purpose the promotion of good sportsmanship and athletic Fellowship. The club has been active on the campus and sponsored the festivities which accom- panied the election and crowning of the football queen. The club organized and supervised the intramural basketball and Softball leagi dents on the campus. the nun Sept 24 Rose Polv Oct. 2 Quincv Oct. 9 Principia Oct. 16 Anderson Oct. 23 Scott Field Oct. 30 Chillicothe Nov 6 Shurtleff Nov 13 Eureka pp. McK. 12 C 53 17 80 (.0 18 7 6 33 12 19 FIRST ROW (left to right) : R. McCabe, R. Katayama, V. Donaldson, E. Maddox, E. Rosenberger. SECOND ROW: G. Briggs, J. Curtiss, H. Hursev, L. Lemons, W. Gregory, M. Holmes, R. Pittenger, D. Richars, J. Crutcher, K. Austin. ' basketball Bill Gregory Lebanon Junior Three letterman 6 ' 3 200 lbs. Mason Holmes East St. Loins Senior Four letterman 6 ' 3 195 lbs. Paul Beaty Centralia junior 6 ' 1 168 lbs. Honorary Captain Most Valuable Player Ed Maddox Sophomore 5 ' 10- VVest Frankfort Two letterman 175 lbs. Ed Schaefer Sophomore 6 ' 1 Ralph Harkins Junior 6 ' 2 Lebanon 155 West Frankfort 195 lbs. 43 hasLvlball l)c we) Hi chars Flora So pho mort 1 wo lettermnn 6 ' r 175 lbs. I larold Sheets Freshman 5 ' 9 Bob Miller Freshman 5 ' 6 Ron Herrin Freshman 5 ' 1 I Lebanon Wayne City 140 lbs. Bridgeport I ,ynn Lemons Mounds Sophomore Two letterman 5 ' 11 160 lbs. not pivturvd |nn Hamilton McLeansboro Freshman 6 ' 4 [60 lbs. John Curtis 5 ' 9 Ridgway 165 lbs. Junior Three letterman Left to right: H. Sheets, E. Maddox, L. Lemons, P. Beaty, W. Gregory, M. Holmes, R. Harkins, E. Schaefer, D. Richars, R. Hernn, R. Miller. Center: B. Mauzy. basketball schedule Central - 69 McKendree - - 40 Shurtleff - - 40 A IcKendrec - - 39 Eden Seminary - 48 McKendree - 71 Quincy 67 McKendree - 54 Eureka - - - 74 McKendree - - 51 Blackburn - - 47 McKendree - - 54 Belleville J. C. - 45 McKendree - 44 Principia 57 McKendree - - 55 Quincy - - - 34 McKendree - - 29 Shurtleff - - 67 McKendree - - 51 Scott Air Base - 45 McKendree - - 48 Scott Air Base 45 McKendree - - 54 Belleville J. C. - 41 McKendree - - 64 Eden Seminary - 46 McKendree - - 62 Central - 56 McKendree - - 38 Ccntralia J. C. - 58 McKendree - - 60 Principia - - - 53 McKendree - 52 Blackburn 53 McKendree - - 51 Centra lia J. C. - 58 McKendree - - 60 Eureka 50 McKendree - - 47 FIRST ROW (left to right): H. Sheets, R. Miller, E. Maddox, M. Holmes, R. Harkins. SECOND ROW: P. Beaty, D. Richars, E. Schaefer, L. Lemons, W. Gregory, R. Herrin. THIRD ROW: V. Donaldson, H. Zeeb, J. Curtis, J. Hamilton, J. Crutcher, R. Obermiller, R. Pittenger, R. Packard. FOURTH ROW: G. Warton, B. Mauzy, R. Barclay. .... Ylfc. -aw « 45 FIRST ROW ' left to right): E. Phillips, D. Hinson, I. Mitchell, D. Lowe, R. Townsend, Z. Bntt. SECOND ROW: B. Moore, D. Tanner, H. O ' Hara, P. Perkins, L. Beaty, E. Beaty, H. Moore, E. Crisp, J. Crews, M. Cozart. •• a. . The Women ' s Athletic Association began with a small representation, hut soon grew to a larger number. I he purpose of this organization is to encourage healthful living, goodwill, and fellowship among the women. Among its many activities was an all-school skating party. Letters are awarded lor participation in various ath- letic activities. Manx girls earned letters which were presented at the annual banquet held at the close ol the year. kittyeubs The roughest basketball team at Mckendree Col- lege was organized and called the Kittycubs. Under the capable leadership of Coach Klein- schmidt the team played seven games, winning several. The flashy speed of the forwards, and the determi- nation of the guards, plus many practices, led to a scrapping, victorious team. With the experience that the underclass girls have received this year, we are anticipating a perfect record next year. FIRST ROW: D. Hi nson, Z. Bntt, B. Moore, J. Crews , D. Lowe , H. Moore, D. Crouch, P. Per kin s, J. Klein- schmidt. SECOND ROW: D. Tanner, M. Weiss, L. Bea ty, B. Brammeier, 1. Mitchell , E. Beaty, R. Townsend, t. Phillips. A jj iiirw m I l|| vj « v ■ 1 BL ieffy I [,• -- - JE T |i ■ m j f tep f W J )f Sjj. Wk : • i ! W 1 J M - ii B, y 4 ' tm kl H V m ■rtf J 4n A Student ' s Dream Of A Student Union features 19411 hitmvviiming queen Reigning over the Homecoming festivities of 1948 was Miss Helen O ' Hara, a lovely and gracious sophomore student at MeKendree. Escorted to the throne by Mason Holmes, captain of the football team. Miss O ' Hara was crowned queen by the retiring queen of 1947, Miss Ella Ruth Jones. This ceremony on Friday evening, Noycmber 12, officially opened the celebrations of the Homecoming weekend. An active member of many ol the organizations on the campus, including the Ch onian Literary Society, Alpha Psi Omega, Sigma Tau Delta and the Women ' s Athletu Association, Miss O ' Hara was also secretary-treasurer of the sophomore class. 48 194B homce0nning THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Bonfire, Snake Dance, 8:30 p.m. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Hobo Day, 7:40 a.m. Hobo Day Convention 1 1 :20 a.m. Crowning of the Homecoming Queen, 8:00 p.m. Formal Freshman Program, 8:15 p.m. Open House, Carnegie and Clark Hall, 9:15 p. Reception in Clark Hall, 9:30 p.m. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Football Game, McKendree vs. Eureka, 2:00 p. Football recognition-Alumni Banquet, 6:00 p.rr Homecoming Plays, 8:15 p.m. 49 MISS LOUISE BEATY iiliU may quvvn Reigning over the Maytime Festivities this year of 1944, Miss Louise Beaty, was crowned queen by her Maid of Honor, Mrs. Mary Ruth Sleeper. During her years here on the Old Hill, Louise has been an active member of many organizations on the campus. Included in these organizations are Alpha Psi Omega, Clio, and the W.A.A. Miss Beaty, who was president of Clark Hal) during the First semester, also bad one of the lead parts as Karen in the performance of the play production class The Nighf of January 16th. 50 senior chapel program Organ Prelude Glenn Freiner Invocation - Masaichi Katayama Hymn Scripture Lesson Herbert Clark Vocal Solo Glenn Freiner Class History --------- Dorothy Hinson Piano Solo - - - Mary Ruth Sleeper Class Will ---------- - - Louise Beaty Vocal Solo J can Smith Class Prophecy Leslie Alhus Piano Solo - - Alil - ' L ' Dunn Presentation of Gavel Mason Holmes Response Gene Bri 8 Presentation of Gift Victor Donaldson Hymn Alma Mater Benediction Marion Farmer Postlude --------- Glenn Freiner tree dedication ( ,„„-„„„, Masaichi Katayama Invocation Harr Y Smith Miisia ---------------- Men ' s Quartet Remarks Prof. Earl Dawes Presentation of Tree ------------ Robert Lamb Response - - - Dr. Carl C. Bracy Alma Mater 51 1 rm i J 1 jj i Left to right: M. Katayama, G. Freiner, L. Beaty, M. Holmes, J. Floro. trho ' s ff ' Ao We are justly proud to add to the list of distinguished students in Who ' s Who the names of five outstanding McKendreans. Not only have they shown themselves to be exeeptional students in their particular fields of endeavor, hut they have proved to rank high in citizenship, extra-curricular activities, and leadership. Their lives and services are evidence that a future of constructive living lies ahead ol them. Who ' s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges is a standard directory and index of information containing biographies of distinguished students through out America. The students are selected from approximately six hundred colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. 52 patrom Maxine Ball Litchfield, Illinois Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Pfeffer Lebanon, Illinois F. A. Behymer Lebanon, Illinois T. B. Sowers Mt. Vernon, Illinois Ruth Koerber Ra ' ' Arizona II. P. Barnes I Iarrisburg, Illinois Gehl Devore Westmont, Illinois Man Ellen Glotfelty Ra Y Arizonl Jean Hams Evanston, Illinois E. C. Phillips Flo ™ Illinois O. F. Whitloek - Harrisburg, Illinois H. G. Hurley - - - Lebanon, Illinois Peter Notaras DuQuoin, Illinois Dr. and Mrs. A. L. Weber Upland, California Warren Clark St. Louis, Missouri David Brink Freeburg, Illinois Ralph Grote Ro Y al Iowa William D. Sanders - Crossville, Illinois Ralph and Helen Whitson Caseyville, Illinois Elizabeth Crisp University City, Missouri Frances Eckert O ' Fallon, Illinois Dr. R. C. Berry Livingston, Illinois Dorothy Faulkner Vandalia, Illinois Mr. and Mrs. Newell Davis Nashville, Tennessee Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dannenbrink State College, Pennsvlvania Grant Hartman Freeburg, Illinois Dr. Frank Harris Lebanon. Illinois Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hursey East St. Louis, Illinois Miss Helen June Hursey East St. Louis, Illinois Mr. and Mrs. C. Howard Hursey East St. Louis, Illinois Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Werle East St. Louis, Illinois L. B. Winter ----- ' Batavia, Illinois Margaret Harshbarger Fairfield, Illinois N. C. Henderson Lawrenceville, Illinois Lewis Winterrowd Lebanon, Illinois Clyde Funkhouser Caseyville. Illinois Laverne Book Carlyle, Illinois 53 dramatifs McKendree this past year revived the traditional Homecoming and Spring plays. Three one act plays were presented to climax the Homecoming activities. •WHO GETS THE CAR TONIGHT? Characters: Mr. Jones, the rather Nelson Bunnage Mrs. Jones, the mother Patti Ann Ensley Paul Jones, the son David Davis Mary Jones, the daughter Dinah Tannei Jack, her boy friend Lester Dewhirsl WHICH IS THE WAY TO BOSTON? Characters: John Harvey, a retired New England farmer Edward Adams Martha Harvey, his wife - June Rendei Chris Harvey, his nephew James Townsend Mary Harvey, Chris ' s wife ------ - - - Zeh ia Britt CURSE YOU, JACK DAI ION ' ' Characters: Mrs. Donna Dalton, an aristocratic matron Lois Hockett Eloise Dalton, her daughter Margaret Curtis Jack Dalton, our manly hero - - - Edward B. Opperniaini Anna Alvarado, who has a heart of granite Bernadine Springer Egbert Van Horn, a deep-eyed villain - - - Joseph D. Dickerson Bertha Blair, poor but honest Betty Brammeiei Richard Blair, her brother La Verne Ballard THE NIGHT OF JANUARY 16111 ' Characters: Prison Matron Judge Heath District Attorney Flint Defense Attorney Stevens Clerk of Court Karen Andree JoAnn Simpson Richard Townsend John Crutcher Eugene Scruggs David Davis Louise Beaty Dr. Kirkland Stanley Johnston Mrs. John Hutchins Lois Hockett I Iomer Van Fleet - - - Elmer Sweeney Nancy Lee Faulkner Magda Svenson John Graham Whitfield Edward Ojrpermann Xelma Britt Arleen Arter Edward Adams Robert Krause Jane Chandler Patricia Ensley Sigurd Jungquist Roy Bough Larry Regan Burnett Heinecke Roberta Van Rensselaer Peggy Perkins Court Stenographer Dinah I anna The Spring play 4 This Too Was Once Only A Dream histories history of class of ' 1U I he first group ol freshmen to enter school i n peacetime was the group oi 1945. World ar II had ended and we were launching into a new era. We were all eager for a college education combined with a little tun to make our studying a little mure in- teresting. With our coming, a new president. Dr. C. C. Bracy, came. We began our social lite with the Y mixer which proved to be quite a success, although there were several who had sore arms from shaking hands. Let us turn the pages ol ' our memory book to the night of October 8, 1945 at the stroke of midnight. The freshman class successfully and tactfully accomplished the tra- ditional feat of ringing the famous old chapel bell. This was accomplished in spite of guards posted behind each tree, and one freshman captured as a hostage. You ask about the Homecoming? Of course, we participated. We presented our beautiful freshman program in honor of a member of our class, Tanelle Klcinschmidt, who was queen. The next day. Shurtleff and McKendrce played the Homecoming basket- ball game which McKendree won in the last five seconds by a free throw made by I omim Lusch, a member ol our class. During this year, there are many memories for the students to recall, such as Virginia Drennan ' s Oh, no! as she toppled off her chair and the platform during the presentation of the Messiah. We had our regular trips uptown for irregular meals. We were initiated into bull sessions, and many other traditions of college life. 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 waitresses, cooks, and many dish-room workers to add to the chaos in the kitchen. Our second year at McKendree saw an increase in our ranks. With more students came more activities, such as the trip to the Showboat, The Golden Rod , in St. Louis. We revived Hobo Day with George Troutt reigning as the King of the Hoboes timing his next two years. Will the organ ever be the same after Little Joe fell into it. breaking one of the pipes? Ibis year again our choice for Homecoming Queen, Doris Phillips Brown, won the election. I here were not many ol us left to begin our junior year, but we managed to forge ahead. The college chorus once more began presenting concerts at churches in Southern Illinois, lo add to the daily concert trips a ten day tour of Southern Illinois churches was suggested and accomplished. This tour was to help the Million Dollar Campaign toward its goal. The junior class, as tradition has it, presented the senior class with a banquet the evening of May Day. Now we are seniors and. looking back, we see the years slipping bv as the sand in . 1 1 o . an hour glass. The improvements at the college have been many. We have seen the re- decorating of the reception halls in both dormitories, Clark and Carnegie Halls; the complete renovation of the dining hall. Pearsons Hall; the cleaning up of Benson Wood Library; the redecorating of the Chapel. In time we hope all of the buildings on the campus may be redecorated, and the new proposed buildings erected to make McKendree a bigger and better college. Our class has been the first graduating class since 1942 to witness a victor) on the football field. Our team won from Chillicothe and when the players returned to the campus at lour o ' clock in the morning they were met and greeted by the college hand, cheerleaders, and .ill students present that week-end. There was a feed and eel ebration in the dining hall. On leaf-raking day, an astonished young fellow. Dewey Richars, was carried b force I rean his snug bed and dumped into a huge pile of leaves bv some fellows who didn ' t believe in sleeping late on that memorable day. Our class officers for the senior year were: Mason Holmes, president; Kenneth Walters, vice-president; Dorothy Llinson, secretary-treasurer. As we look back on our journey through McKendree. these and many more mem- ories crowd into our minds. As we venture forth into the future, we hone that the years will be as eventful, interesting, and well spent as those here at McKendree. 5b our classes vhiss of 50 With only a year to complete before graduation, we have come to realize fully the responsibility of our positions. The rank of seniorship and of authority has been justly earned by our group. Many of our original group have left us— proceeded to higher education more rap- idly. We do claim the distinction of having a few members with the diligence to remain throughout the tribulations as well as the joyous happenings. We are completely realistic in our outlook for the future as we are in the view of the past. Our accomplishments have not been outstanding, but we have matured into seniorship with a record as rich as any previous junior class. As freshmen, we rang the chapel bell and were very proud to be victorious in that age old tradition. When we were sophomores our pride was inflated just a bit more when Ella, our candidate, was chosen Queen. We have no doubt as to our new position. The previous three years experience will be added to the varied abilities of the group to bring prestige and renown to our numbers. elans of 9 5t Time has a way of escaping us. Our second year at McKendree fled by us faster than the first, if possible. As ' gay voung sophomores ' we etched new memories into the sands of time. Our class was not as strong in membership as it had been the previous year; but among .those who remained and those we gained, the bonds of friendship strengthened. Our members took part in all campus activities, sports, societies, and dramatics. The highlight of the year was the election of our candidate, Helen O ' Hara, as football queen. Dewey ' s Ride now replaces that of Paul Revere in our minds and the barbershop melody of Sweet Helen O ' Hara climaxed our campaign. The queen reigned over one of the finest Homecomings the school has seen. The halfway point has been reached in our stay at McKendree. We have had a great many wonderful days here and are looking forward to many more. With hopes of the past and the promise of the future we shall continue our higher education. class of 9 52 When the class of ' 52 set foot on the Old Hill, new life was added to the college. The freshman class has, by its scholastic records and participation in campus organiza- tions and sports, proved to be outstanding. For days the talk of the campus was the secluded picnic (minus all upperclassmen, by the way) which we held. By successfully evading the upper classes and returning to the campus victorious, we proved our mentality did not correlate with our green hats. The tolling of the old chapel bell announced a successful climax to our party. Another highlight of the year was the Formal Freshman Program held in the chapel at Homecoming time. The plaudits of the audience revealed their appreciation and ap- proval of the talent displayed in our program. In the coronation of the Queen, which preceded the formal program. Miss Ruth Althoff, first maid of honor, represented the freshman class. Another item worthy of mention is that a number of freshmen are members of the college chorus. In the presentation of Handel ' s Messiah, Ruth Althoff was one of the leading vocal soloists. Miss June Render, another freshman, presented a superb inter- pretation of the Pastoral Symphony on the violin. Like all underclassmen, we are looking to the future with great enthusiasm, antici- pating the day when we will occupy the seats of the mighty upperclassmen. 57 the year SEPTEMBER I he little town of Lebanon, Illinois, goes along day bv day Following very nearly the same old routine. The same familiar ears are parked along the main street, the same Faces are seen here and there and— but wait!— say, isn ' t that a stranger over there standing in front of Doe ' s?— and look over there, across the street,— yes, sir, two more coming out or Bill ' s. Well, say, they ' re just everywhere— people we ' ve never seen before! What has hap- pened? Have we been invaded? Then it comes to us— of course, we ' ve been invaded— it ' s the first of September and these are McKendree College freshmen. However, if we look a little further, we see that all faces are not strange. Some are slightly familiar. Oh, yes, they were here last year. They ' re back as sophomores and juniors. Will you look at that proud gentleman?— Of course he ' s a SENIOR! The school term at McKendree starts with the usual, faculty meetings, freshman orien- tation, registration, and organization of classes. When classes start it ' s the same old story, rreshmen in the 7:40 classes, the upperclassmen in those which meet later. After all this come the important things, social events! First, Comes a pause in the day ' s occupation that is known as the woman ' s hour. Here they come— it ' s defintely one of the most unglamorous conglomerations ever seen for they ' re all be-decked in pajamas, face cream, and hair pins. However, when the whole thing is over each girl goes back to her room knowing more about the school and dorm life. Then, bang! Those poor fresh- man girls are dragged out of the dorm in the middle of the night and what rough treat- ment thev get! For further details on this subject ask any of the gals. Freshman impromptu is next and you may believe us when we say it really brought out hidden talents. Thank goodness they had enough sense to hide them! Events such as the all school get-together and the president ' s reception will Forevei hold fond memories for some. A new constitution was the next project to emerge and it held such clauses as the freshies wearing green beanies, how they must be ever so careful not to walk on the grass or Centennial Walk, and how the green hats must be tipped to the upperclassmen. Onlv one thought is predominant in the freshmen minds Wait ' till next year! OCT OBER Here comes October, which is filled with oh, so mam events. College Haze. the well known movie, directed and produced bv Brainard Miller, is made famous. A hay-ride comes along to end all hay-rides, and those incomparable freshmen pull one of the most amazing bell-ringing fetes ever seen bv McKendree. Since the rope was detached from the bell, a few freshmen muscle-men climbed to the belfry and triumphantly ended the freshmen picnic. Last, but not least, McKendree wins the first football game since 1941. WE DEFEAT CHILL1COTHE! ! ! ! NOVEMBER November breaks forth in all its splendor and the greatest event of the season is about to take place. November brings Homecoming— with the banquet, hobo daw sack lunch football game, and the crowning of a Football Queen. This year it is a lovely sophomore who leads I Iomecoming festivities. She is honored guest at the football game and reigns over the banquet, where we all honor both her and our fine football team who, although the game was lost, played a wonderful game for the school and their queen. The month draws to a halt as Thanksgiving holidays come along and are greeted with the usual enthusiasm. 58 in retrospect DECEMBER Next is December with the start of the basketball season, rehearsal of the Messiah and the gala atmosphere of Christmas. Soon all the school festivities are over and it is again time to leave McKendree and trudge homeward for the holidays. JANUARY January brings with it, not only a New Year, but, perish the thought— EXAMS! Everyone intended to study over the holidays, but just didn ' t get around to it. Conse- quently, the midnight oil burns for nights and nights. After it ' s all over and to the surprise of many, we find that all survived. January of 1949 also will live in our memories as the month the dearly beloved Owl passed away, rest his inquisitive soul. FEBRUARY February passes in a hurry with play practice, studying, and those inevitable nine to ten dates. Heart Sister Week and the end of the basketball season took place this month. MARCH Talent blooms on the Old Hill in March as the most brilliant play of the season is presented. In March, also, the Communications Workshop comes into being providing us with something different on the ed ucational side. March affords one more important attraction when our well known chorus goes on tour and they are greeted with enthusiasm at every stop. The first public music recital of the year was presented during this month. APRIL April starts us on the right foot with the presentation of this year ' s dynamic stunt show. Next comes another welcomed feature, Easter vacation, our last vacation until the end of school. High School Day comes along and, as usual, it proves interesting, especially for the unattached on the campus. MAY But here we are it ' s May and we finally realize how close we are to the end. The May Day and Senior Day activities are the first events to be held on the newly green clad campus. Then exams, baccalaureate, alumni dinner, and, finally, Commencement with all its glory. As we leave dear old McKendree it seems that she lifts a leafy branch to brush away a tear. The breezes cause her to sigh a sigh of pride— the pride she shows in her achieve- ment of her newly made graduates. But the sigh is one of relief, too, as she settles down comfortably for her short summer rest in the serenity of the Hill. 59 snaps of campus life booster club Carl C. Bracy Lewis Van Winkle Eliza Donaldson Gertrude C. Bos Elizabeth White Parks Meredith F. Eller Lelah Allison Bertha W. Gutekunst Helmut C. Gutekunst Carol Caldwell Marjorie Dawes Roy Katayama Arleen Arter Darrell D. Sample Gene Scruggs John R. Curtis, Jr. Mabel Cozart Jane Pownall Hazel Moore Jean Smith Mike Katayama Delores Nuby George Meyer Helen O ' Hara Marvin L. C rowe James Weiss Melvin Crouch O. M. Voelkel Florence Bailey Barbara Bailey Vern Ballard Luella Ballard Alice Dunn Minnie Niess Ellene Ogle Dede Ann Shull R. C. Sayre Edward L. Woods Aida Haverkamp Patti Ann Ensley Stanley Meador Donald Worley Victor Donaldson Jerry Weiss Stanley Johnston Delmar Sample Paul Dove Dennis Ramsey Nelson Bunnage Leonard Smith Edward Adams 1 larold Davis Marigem Stevens Mary Etta Hertenstein Harold I lertenstein Carl Brock Mrs. Carl Brock J. W. A. Kinison Flovd Seibert Mary Gerstnecker Dan lertenstein Lois Hockett Emerial Owen Jim Townsend Paul Brown Eugene Black Glen Fisher J. M. Ditterline. Jr. Margaret Ann Curtis Gerald Nielsen Edmund Childress Marvin Pull Lester Dewhirst Ina Lee Mitchell Joyce Crews Dorothy Lowe Earl Dawes Ralph Barclay Durothv 1 linson Kenneth Young Al Dalrvmple Gene McCormack Bill Gregory Ralph 1 larkins Nathan Austin Cliff Brothers Don Widdows Joe Naglich Bill Chancy Charles Seng Bettv Brammeier Marion Farmer 1). J. Zimmerlee Charles Davis Monty Hull Calvin Yandiver William W. Rhodes Robert E. Gates 62 our advertisers helped make the publication of this yearbook possible. 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