Millersville University - Touchstone Yearbook (Millersville, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1937 volume:

I 'I ! ' TOUCHSTONE 1 9 3 7DEDICATION It is as befitting as it is significant that Millersville's first all-college TOUCHSTONE should be dedicated to A silent man whose actions are hit own best speech.19 3 7 TOU H S TON E ANNUAL PUBLICATION OF THE STUDENTS of the STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE MILLERSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA LIBRARY STATE TEACHERS GOLLBBfi BfUfKWUf. Pn-:.J IFive hundred and fifty copies of the 1937 TOUCHSTONE have been printed of which your copy is Number The bookplate for the 1937 TOUCHSTONE is the work of Gardiner C. Criswell. Copyright by LEAH E. BURG JOSEPH L. PENNINGTON 1937 Printed in the United Stotes of Americo sa344ADMINISTRATION DEAN OF INSTRUCTION HOMER F. DILWORTH DEAN OF WOMEN ELISABETH H. CONARD DEAN OF MEN JOHN PUCILLOCLASS DEANS SENIOR CLASS DEANS AURORA MAY WICKEY SAMUEL B. STAYER JUNIOR CLASS DEANS % MILDRED C. SIMERSON DEAN DUTCHER SOPHOMORE CLASS DEANS ELIZABETH R. GRESS G. FREDERICK BECKMYER FRESHMAN CLASS DEANS ELBERTA COUCILMAN HARRY M. BASSLERFACULTY MARGARET SWIFT MAY ADAMS DOROTHY T. HUGHES DAISY E. HOFFMEIER MATILDA B. DAVIS, R. N. LEE E. BOYER LESTER R UHRICH LYNWOOD S. LINGENFELTER EDWIN ELLIOTT HOWARD BURL N. OSBURN MARK E. STINE HELEN A. GANSER MARION C. TERRY ESTHER E. LENHARDT MELZER R. PORTER TALBOT A HOOVER JANE KREIDER ROTHEFACULTY WILLIAM O. DUCK MAE G HAVERSTICK EMILY H. SNYDER CORA L. FREY SANDERS p McCOMSEY H. MARION SPENCER ETHEL J. POWELL EDA M CATON GAIGE CAROLYN HOWARD ARTHUR R GERHART JOE£ B. THOMAS S. JUNE SMITHTHEMESENIORS JOHN C. APPEL Kinzer Bond; Chopel Choir; Olympian Council; Y. M. C. A. Secretory, 2 RICHARD W. BISHOP Millersville Phi Sigmo Pi Treasurer, 4; Basketboll Captain, 3, 4; Baseball; Varsity Club President, 4 JULIA C. BOWMAN Harrisburg Roddy; English Club; Normol J. RALPH BRIMMER Lancaster Choir; Olympian Council ANNA JANE BRUBAKER Lancaster English Club; Citamord; Olympian Council; Women's Commuting Association CHARLES W. BUCKLEY Philadelphia Industrial Arts Theotrc Club President, 4; Men's Community Association President, 4; Industrial Arts Society; Basketboll Managerr J SENIORS LEAH E. BURG York Touchstone Editor, 4; Snopper Associote Editor, 3; Chopel Choir Accomponist, 3, 4; Primory Club CAROLINE L. BUSCH Wyomissing Travel Club Trcosurer, 4; Citamard; Senior Ploy MARIE G. CARR Brookvllle Y. W. C. A. President, 3; Women's Community Association; Library Science Club; Book Club KATHRYN B. CARY Lancaster Travel Club; Women's Commuting Association; Page JANET C. CASE Lancaster Women's Commuting Associotion Secretary, 3, President, 4; Citamard Secretory, 3; Primary Club; Poge Secretary, 3 ALICE V. CASHMAN York Y W C. A Secretory, 4; Trovcl Club President, 3, Vice-President, 4; Book Club Vice-president, 2; Women's Community AssociationSENIORS ADELLA A. CURRY East McKeesport Women's Community Associotion Treasurer, 3, President, 4; Class Secretary, 3; Library Science Club; Normal Critic, 4 ETHEL G. CUSTER Indiana Women's Community Association Secretary, 3, Vice-president, 4; Citomard; Travel Club; Primory Club CHARLES O. DAVIES Slatington Phi Sigma Pi; lota Lambda Sigma; Normal President, 4; Industrial Arts Society Vice-president, 4 EMILIE M. DeLONG Lancaster Primary Club; Roddy; Women's Commuting Association; Page ELVIN W. DIEHL Lancaster lota Lambda Sigma Vice-president, 4; Industrial Arts Society; Roddy President, 3; Pogc MARGARET L. DIERWECHTER Sheridan Primary Club; Tumbling Club; Y. W. C. A.; Chopel ChoirSENIORS N. RICHARD DILLER • Lancaster phi Sigma Pi; Roddy President, 3; Closs President, 2; Poge President, 2 RUTH E. DISSINGER Lititz Citomord President, 4; Women's Commuting Asso-ciotion Vice-president, 4; Chopel Choir; Snopper KENNETH G FRANTZ Fullerton Chopel Choir; Orchestro: Bond; Industriol Arts Theotre Club HAZEL I. GARNER Primory Club; English Club Lancaster ELWOOD K. GERLITZKI Lancaster Phi Sigmo Pi; Varsity Club Vice-president. 4; Football; Poge Curotor, 3 IRENE L. GIRVIN Lancaster Chopel Choir; Women's Commuting Association; Primory Club; Touchstone 11 'IX V‘ll I( SENIORS MARY E. GREBINGER Millersville Roddy; Librory Science Club; English Club; Women's Commuting Associotion ALICE B. GROFF Lancaster Citomord; Olympian Council Secretary-Treasurer, 4; English Club; Women's Commuting Association CLARK E. HAND Muir Roddy; Men's Community Association; Football; Boscball LILLIAN M. HEIDLER Columbia Rurol Club; Primary Club; Roddy MARGARET E. HERR Millersville Primary Club Treasurer, 2, President, 4; Women's Commuting Associotion; Girls' Glee Club; Page Critic, 3 MARY KATHRYN HERR Lancaster Citamard Treasurer, 3, 4; Tumbling Club; Chapel Choir; Women's Commuting Association SENIORS IRENE D. HESS Lancaster Tumbling Club; Women's Commuting Association DOREATHA M. HOFFMAN Lancaster Roddy Secretory-Treasurer, 4; Citamord; Senior Ploy; Senior Social Committee JANET J. HOOVER Lancaster Chapel Choir; Trovel Club; Tumbling Club; Women's Commuting Association W. BARTON JOHNSON Wayne loto Lombdo Sigma President, 4; Closs President, 4; Men's Community Association President, 3; Industrial Arts Society JOSEPHINE M. JURY Millersburg Y. W. C. A.; English Club Treasurer, 4; Trovel Club; Women's Community Association JOHN A. KARSNITZ Myerstown lota Lombdo Sigma Historian, 4; Industrial Arts Society; Industrial Arts Theatre Club; BandSENIORS J. STANLEY LANDIS Paradise Industriol Arts Society EDWIN C. McCASLIN Lancaster Football; English Club; Moth Club; Poge C. LEON MARKLEY Lancaster Men's Commuting Association President, 4; Vigilance Committee; Bosketboll; Page DOROTHY E. MILLER New Oxford Roddy; Citamard; Primory Club; Women's Community Association MERVIN H. MILLER Millersburg Phi Sigma Pi; Roddy President, 4;" Varsity Club; Normal President, 3 MILDRED M. MOONEY Lancaster Primory Club; Roddy; Women's Commuting Association; Page Secretory, 3SENIORS MINDA L. MORRISON Williamsport Y. W. C. A President, 4; Library Science Club Vice-president, 4; Chapel Choir; Touchstone BERTHA K. NEFF Millersville Bond; Chapel Choir; Primary Club Secretory, 4; Trovel Club RALPH S. PADEN Ca loto Lombdo Sigmo Secretory, 4, Trcosurer, 4 Senior Football Manager; Varsity Club; Page Vice-president, 2 JOSEPH L. PENNINGTON Drumore Phi Sigma Pi; Roddy President, 2; Class President, 3; Touchstone Business Manager, 4 LLOYD E. POTTER Media loto Lombdo Sigmo; Indusfriol Arts Society; Cit-omord; Page Curotor, 3 i w “i SENIORS JANET K. RINEER Lancaster Citomard; Trovel Oub; English Club; Class Treasurer, 4 ANNE L. RISSE Lancaster Citamard; Senior Play; Junior Sociol Committee; Closs Secretory, 4 ROBERT H. ROSS Lancaster Roddy; Senior Ploy; Poge DOROTHY H. RUSSELL Reading Trovel Club President, 4; Y. W. C. A. Cobinet; Roddy; Women's Community Associotion ADELAIDE B. RYAN Millersville Library Science Club President, 4; English Club President, 4; Women's Commuting Associotion MARGARET H. SAVAGE Lancaster Chapel Choir; Library Science Club Secretary, 3; Tumbling Club; Women's Commuting AssociationSENIORS MARY SCHUBERTH Lancaster Citomard; Primary Club; Girls' Glee Club; Women's Commuting Association MARIE K. SHEARER Huntingdon Trovel Club; Rural Club; Primary Club; Y W. C. A. STEVE SHEETZ Shamokin lota Lombdo Sigmo; Industrial Arts Society; Roddy; Normol M. RAYMOND SHINGLER Altoona Roddy; Footboll; Vorsity Club; Pogc J. HENSEL SHIRK Quarryville Roddy; Men's Commuting Associotion; Vigilance Committee; Page ROBERT C. SHOFF Millersville Phi Sigma Pi President, 4; Roddy; Touchstone; Page President, 4i r SENIORS STANLEY L. SHORB Hanover Football; Baseball Captain, 3; Vorsity Club; Roddy DOROTHEA M. SMITH Lancaster Olympion Council Secrotory-Treosurer, 3; English Club; Citomord; Y. W C. A. ELVA K. SNYDER Denver Y. W. C. A. Treasurer, 4; Chape! Choir; Rural Club; Women's Community Association JESTINA STAHL Lancaster Chapel Choir; Primory Club; Roddy; Page M. IRENE STAUFFER Paradise English Club; Library Science Club; Roddy N. ARTHUR TEMPEST Cheltenham Industrial Arts Society; Chapel Choir; Operetta; Normal .SENIORS GRACE E. WALKER Lancaster Citomord; Travel Club; Chopel Choir; Women's Community Association Treasurer, 4 DOROTHY R. WEAVER Lancaster Girls' Glee Club; Primory Club PAUL W. WEIKEL Gowen City Industrial Arts Society President, 4; Men’s Community Association President, 3; Varsity Club; Page President, 4 NORMAN W. WINTERMYER Columbia V M. C. A.; Rural Club; Normal JANE E. WITMER Lancaster Primary Club; Roddy; Girls' Glee Club 1 i VARIATIONS -r r ap:fi£ FA PftFffl r_E£ trzrf L .b MM M " ( ' Ml __ a- "1-|  iS - ' ORDS and pictures are thin media with which to attempt the portrayal of a year's life and activity at any college. Yet every yearbook staff undertakes the job of doing that very thing. The following pages are the result of the effort put forth by the 1937 TOUCHSTONE staff to give permanent form to the color and movement of a year at Millersville. However, as is often the case, events of greatest importance may defy classification. The history of Millersville for the year 1936-37 includes at least one event which may be termed "of greatest importance." A program of building improvement was inaugurated during the second semester. This work had been under way only a short time when the state department announced that appropriations for three new buildings had been approved by the proper authorities. The architects were appointed, and the problem of locating the buildings was worked out. Thanks to this action, a modern gym, a much-needed education building, and a new power plant will be erected on our campus in the near future. Thus the year 1936-37 has seen the making of real Millersville history and the beginning of the crystallization of vague hope into tangible actuality. JUNIOR CLASS SECONDARY GROUPJUNIOR CLASS ELEMENTARY GROUP When a class has furnished many of the campus organizations with capable leaders, and through not only its school spirit and elaborate social affairs but also through its intellectual pursuits has commanded attention as it progressed through three years, is it not justified in being proud of its organization? The class of 1938 looks with satisfaction upon its accomplishments and has high ambitions for a glorious senior year. OFFICERS: President: Williom H. Bolger Secretory: Jane B. Wilkinson Vice-President: Henry Walker Treasurer: Paul J. Keiper CLASS DEANS Miss Mildred C. Simerson Dr. Dean DutcherSOPHOMORE CLASS SECONDARY GROUP wm INDUSTRIAL ARTS GROUPSOPHOMORE CLASS ELEMENTARY GROUP The class of 1939 returned to the campus in September of 1936 filled with enthusiasm for their sophomore year. The class has directed its attention to many fields of activity during the year. It has loaned its talent to numerous dramatic, literary, and artistic organizations. It has contributed a number of stellar athletes to the several teams, and. above all, the class of 39 has maintained a fine interest in scholarship. OFFICERS: President: Mark R. Herr Secretary: Nancy S. Herr Vice-President: Robert N. Grove Treasurer: Elwood Schreffler CLASS DEANS Miss Elizobeth R. Gress Mr. G. Frederick Beckmyer FRESHMAN CLASS ELEMENTARY GROUP ELEMENTARY GROUPFRESHMAN CLASS INDUSTRIAL ARTS GROUP September found the campus littered with an unusually large group of boys sporting gold dinks and girls wearing green head-bands. Within a few weeks these marks of "freshmanship" had disappeared, many new acquaintances were made, and new friendships were rooted. The historical Butchers' Broadcast gave the newcomers a chance to exhibit their talents. The former wearers of the gold and green have already gone far towards proving their worth in recitation hall, on the athletic field, and in the social life of Millersville. OFFICERS: President: Mervin Sneath Vice-president: Horry Brunton Treasurer: Jack Scholl Secretary: Marian Ebersole Historian: Elizobeth Brock CLASS DEANS Mrs. Elberta Councilman Mr. Horry M, BossierBROADCASTS VARSITY QUARTET In spite of static, transportation problems, and "mike" fright, the Millersville radio programs came over the ether waves regularly every week from Lancaster's WGAL and bi-weekly from WORK in York. Campus clubs and other organizations are to be congratulated on the varied and interesting broadcasts they provided from both stations. Student announcers carried on in the best Milton J. Cross manner. Thanks to Dr. Tanger, Mr. S. P. McComsey, and the tyro announcers, Millersville can feel proud of a successful radio season. jtf3BROADCASTS PRINCIPALS, “CHIMES OF NORMANDY" HE college choir with its sixty-four voices is the only choral organiza-| tion of the college. Within the past year, the members have submitted themselves to rigid training in order to reach their goal of better performances and larger audiences. Under the direction of Melzer R. Porter the choir presented THE MESSIAH by George F. Handel, on Sunday, December 13, in celebration of the Christmas season. Saturday, April 10, saw the choir members variously disguised for their roles in the charming light opera by Robert Planquette. THE CHIMES of NORMANDY. Both of these major performances were presented with orchestral accompaniment. Aside from the monthly vesper services, the organization also sang for the Lancaster County school directors and presented a concert in the Capitol Theatre, Lancaster. BAND With the blore of trumpets, the trill of reeds, and the rottle of drums, Millersvillc's "bigger and better" band ushered In the home stand of our Black and Gold fighting eleven. Under the oblc baton of Melzer R. Porter ond glorified by the presence of our colorful drum-major, Paul Bechord, this organization was foremost in stimulating a new spirit among the students. Pep meetings in chopel, Fridoy-night rallies, Home-Coming Doy, and other festivities were enlivened by the music of this ever-populor aggregation. The bond also made a fine appearance on foreign soil when it accompanied the team to Shippensburg. Local popularity wos agoin acknowledged by on appearonce in Lancaster's Welfare parade. The lotter part of the college year sow the members of Millersville's bond in concert roles.ORCHESTRA COLLEGE ORCHESTRA Dramatic evenings at Millersville would doubtless lack a certain air of grace were it not for the orchestra. Although it is small and not fully orchestrated, this ensemble of young musicians deserves more commendation than it usually receives. "The play’s the thing," but intermissions always pass more pleasantly when Mr. Porter's orchestra is present to set them to music. The personnel: Violins Anefto Miller Boyard Grosh John Reith Kenneth G. Frantz Violo Poul V. Helm Cello Anne Gramme Contrabass Albert S. Ebbert Flute Anna Ronck Trumpet Hess Wilson Piano Jane B. Wilkinson Clarinets Jock L. Shatter Charles E. Burner French Horn Miriom Stuckey T rombonc Robert F. Williams Drums Edward Ditzler Marimba Elizabeth Brock SNAPPER THE STAFF MARTLY attired and evincing a zestful spirit, a rejuvenated Snapper made its bow September 17. Making a complete break with our college papers of the past, this new journalistic effort was met with both approval and disapproval. However, as the college year neared termination, it was noticed that the students awaited with interest each issue of the paper. The editor and his staff feel justly proud to have instilled into the student body such a fine interest in school activities. Miss Marion Spencer has continued as advisor. STAFF Editor-in-Chief: John C. Ursprung Assistant Editor: Eugene P. Bable Business Manager: Robert V. DuffeyTOUCHSTONE THE TOUCHSTONE COMMITTEE With the appearance of the 1937 edition of the TOUCHSTONE, Millersville has its first all-college yearbook. The idea of an all-school book was first set forth by Mr. Burl N. Osburn in the spring of '36. In the fall, a committee headed by Mr. S. B. Stayer drew up a plan for publishing this type of book. The two provisions of this plan are: first, the TOUCHSTONE shall be financed by the four classes through the Student Activities fund; second, the classes shall elect annually a TOUCHSTONE committee, consisting of four seniors, three juniors, two sophomores, and one freshman. The classes adopted the plan. In the absence of Dr. Tanger, Mr. Dilworth named Dr. Dean Dutcher editorial advisor, Mr. Talbot A. Hoover as business overseer, and Mr. Osburn as technical expert. The committee of ten was elected A staff made up of members of the entire student body was chosen to work with this committee. Special credit is due Harvey Rettew and James Adams for the art work in the 1937 TOUCHSTONE, and to Kenneth Greenfield for photography. The TOUCHSTONE committee: seniors, Leah E. Burg (editor-in-chief), Joseph L. Pennington (business manager), Minda L. Morrison, Paul W. Weikel; juniors, Anna Kritscher, Robert V. Duffey, Robert F. Williams; sophomores, Anna Mary Smith, Mark R. Herr; freshman, Harry Lines.NORMAL LITERARY SOCIETY OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY ORMAL Literary society inaugurated a busy year with an informal reception for the freshmen. Chapel programs and interesting presentations at regular meetings engaged her talent throughout the year. The many new books presented to the college library by this society have contributed much to the enjoyment of the students' reading this year and, Normal hopes, for many years to come. Normal celebrated her 79th anniversary on October 23. Hope LeBar Roberts, a keen commentator on current world affairs and a well-known poet, was the guest speaker of the evening. Albert S. Ebbert, '38. also entertained with several fine vocal numbers. President: Vice-president: Secretory: Treasurer: Critic: OFFICERS: First Semester Second Semester Charles O. Davies John A. Karsnitz Jane B. Wilkinson Mervin H. Miller Adella A. Curry Harry Mason Ward S Yorks R. Hilda Keeports Mervin H. Miller Ethel G. CusterPAGE LITERARY SOCIETY OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY Page swung into action early in 1936-37 to uphold her reputation as an active literary society. After she had captured the laurels in the campaign for new members, Page set a fast pace for providing entertainment throughout the year. Outstanding on Page's schedule of events were the Freshman reception, the fall tennis tournament, the Anniversary program, the Lincoln's Birthday chapel program, the art contest, and the joint Christmas meeting with Normal. Sanders P. McComsey is the faculty advisor to whom goes more than a considerable share of credit for another successful Page year. President: Vice-president: Secretary: Treasurer: Critic: OFFICERS: First Semester Robert F. Williams John F. Rees Mary K. Graybill Mary S. Rohrer Anna Jane Brubaker Second Semester Robert C. Shoff Joseph H. Wileman Jean H. Snyder Mary S. Rohrer Anna Jane BrubakerWOMEN'S COMMUNITY AND WOMEN S COMMUTING ASSOCIATIONS SCENE IN WOMEN'S DAY STUDENT QUARTERS Semi-monthly our college life is made more gracious by the teas which the Women’s Community and the Women's Commuting Associations hold in the Girls' Reception Hall. A carnival and a spring fashion show were high-lights of a busy year for the day-student women. The room contest and the rummage sale will long be remembered by the dormitory co-eds. 1936-37 has seen the granting of two long-desired privileges to the boarding students. Through the fine cooperation of the administration and the men’s and women's dormitory governments, Millersville's dorm residents have continuous light circuit and are permitted to have radios in their rooms. These are the things that go far towards making dormitory life more home-like. Certainly boarding students of years to come will be as appreciative of them as we (remembering the days of 10:30 •’lights") have been. Officers of the Women's Officers of the Women's Community Associotion: Commuting Associotion: President: Vice-president: Secretory: Treosurer: Adello A. Curry Ethel G. Custer Cothorinc Liggett Mary Alice Breuningor Jonet C. Cose Ruth E. Dissinger Alto Slough Grace E. WalkerMEN'S COMMUNITY AND MEN'S DAY STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS HOW THE OTHER HALF LIVES RECOVERY BETWEEN CLASSES Both of the men's governing bodies of Millersville spent much time and money this year on fitting up more adequate living and recreation rooms. Ping pong tables, radios, chess, and checker boards have been added to the equipment of the rooms and have attracted much attention. Such activities are especially appreciated by the dormitory men. The Men’s Community Association is also collaborating with the Y. M. C. A. in furnishing a reception room in the men's dormitory. A social high-light on the 1936-37 calendar was the Day Students' Frolic which the men and women commuters joined forces to put across. The men day-students also sponsored their annual wrestling show and dance with traditional success. Officers of M. C. A.: Officers of M. D. S. A.: President: Vice-president: Secretory: Treosurer: Giorles W. Buckley Howord Stouffer Paul J. Keiper Horold W. Ripley William H. Bolger Horry G. Reiff Frank Shannon Anthony R. Yuknovich Leon C. Morkley Joseph L. Pennington John C. Ursprung Robert V. DuffeyY. W. C. A. AND Y. M. C. A. CAST OF "GASOLINE GYPSIES" For the boarding students, the Y. W. C. A. and the Y. M. C. A. offer a variety of activities. Both groups cooperate in arranging the Sunday evening vespers, while the Y. W. holds mid-week devotional services every Wednesday evening. The annual fellowship banquet was a colorful and enjoyable affair. This year the Mothers' Weekend play was GASOLINE GYPSIES. This production was a fine example of the type of cooperation which exists between the two "Y's.” The two organizations also sponsored the early-morning carol service at Christmas time. The citizens of Millersville have come to regard this service as traditional and appreciate the Christmas spirit which this custom helps to spread abroad. President: Vice-president: Secretary: Treasurer: Officers of Y. W. C. A.: Mindo L. Morrison Marie G. Corr Alice V. Coshmon Elva K. Snyder Officers of Y. M. C. A.: Word S. Yorks Gilbert Johnson Somuel Riegel Harry MosonRURAL CLUB BUSINESS MEETING OF RURAL CLUB FFILIATION with the American Country Life Association designates the Rural club as one of the up-and-coming organizations on the campus. The Rural club has for its purpose the understanding of rural problems. It aims to promote interest in rural education and supplements the rural course. Last year the club sent a delegate to the convention of the American Country Life Association at Kalamazoo, Michigan. The data which this delegate brought back to the Rural club was extremely valuable. This year the fourteenth annual Rural Conference was held on March 20, in the college chapel. Carl C. Taylor, advisor in rural sociology and economics to the National Department of Agriculture, was the guest speaker. Raymond Hovis, supervisor of the rural school in the training school, is the faculty advisor of the organization. officers President: Vice-president: Secretory: Treasurer: First Semester Robert N. Grove Clair R. Grim Maebelle Yeager Somuel P. Wolloce Second Semester Clair R. Gr. m Betty L. Jones Betty S. Stokes June M. Hortranft Samuel P. WalloceCITAMARD PLAYERS THE "WALK-THROUGH" DRESS REHEARSAL IGHTS! Places! Curtain! The 1936-37 Citamard season opened at Millersville with an evening's entertainment at which newcomers to the boards displayed their special abilities. Such an array of talent was uncovered that a new system of one-act play production was inaugurated. Volunteer directors chose their own casts. Each had complete charge of his own play. The result was that the club enjoyed a variety of well-produced shows throughout the season.CITAMARD PLAYERS The production of BERKELEY SQUARE came as a climax to this one-act play work. Citamard presented this delicate piece in the college chapel on February 20. Robert Williams handled the role of Peter Standish very commendably. The three feminine leads, Ruth Dissinger, Mary Joan Clodfelter, and Louise Gibble were satisfactory in their varied type portrayals. The entire cast, chosen by the try-out system, did a fine piece of work with a play that called for a delicate touch and a fine understanding. CAST FOR "BERKELEY SQUARE" Moid..................................................... Tom Pettigrew............................................ Kote Pettigrew........................................... Lody Anne Pettigrew...................................... Mr. Throstle............................................. Helen Pettigrew.......................................... The Ambossodor........................................... Mrs. Berwick............................................. Peter Standish........................................... Marjorie Front.................’......................... Major Clinton............................................ Miss Barrymore........................................... Duchess of Devonshire.................................... Lord Stanley............................................. Duke of Cumberland ...................................... .....Francis E. Boir , . . .John C. Ursprung .Mary Joan Clodfelter . . . . Grace E. Walker . . . . N. Richord Oilier . . . .Ruth E. Dissinger .... Albert S. Ebbert .......Alice B. Groff ..Robert F. Williams ......E. Louise Gibble Joseph L. Pennington ..........Jane Moyer ..Dorothea M. Smith ......Clair R. Grim . . . J. Lester Charles OFFICERS: President: Ruth E. Dissinger Secretory: Izora Whiskman Vice-president: Robert F. Willioms Treasurer: Mory Kothryn HerrPHI SIGMA PI Sigma Chapter of Phi Sigma Pi, national honorary educational fraternity, odded twelve new members to its ranks this year. Tuesday chapel programs were taken over each week by o fraternity member This service has been appreciated by the entire school. OFFICERS: President: Robert C. Shoff Vice-president: Mcrvln H. Miller Treasurer: Richard W. Bishop Secretary: Chorles O. Dovies Historian: John C. UrsprunQ FACULTY MEMBERS: Dr Landis Tonoer, honorary member Dr. Mork E. Stine Mr. S. P. McComsey Dr. Dean Dutcher Mr. S. B. StayerIOTA LAMBDA SIGMA CWAPTE.R Recognition of superiority in professional skill and scholarship is given to advanced students of the industrial arts course through membership in lota Lambda Sigma, national industrial education fraternity. Millersville's branch was established in 1935. The primory aim of the organization is to give industrial arts men an opportunity to grow professionally through the bonds of fraternolism. lota Lambda Sigma played a big part in the Industrial Arts conference which was held on the campus on April 10. SL President W Barton Johnson Vice-president: Elvin W. Diehl OFFICERS: Secretary-treasurer: Rolph S. Padon Historian: John A. KarsnltxINDUSTRIAL ARTS SOCIETY FRESHMEN ELECTRICIANS HE Industrial Arts society is an active organization made up of men enrolled in the industrial arts course. It engages in carrying out professional programs and projects, sponsoring social events, and rendering campus services in the interest of the college. At its monthly meetings, topics pertinent to industrial arts and related subjects are discussed. From time to time, guest speakers bring their viewpoints to the members' attention. This practice tends to broaden the industrial arts student's perspective of his field and of its work. The society benefited greatly this year through a revision of its constitution. This action was the result of a desire for improvement in the procedure of the business meetings. OFFICERS: President: Paul W. Weikel Vice-president: Charles 0. Dovics Secretory: Anthony R. Yuknavich Treasurer: William J. WornerINDUSTRIAL ARTS THEATRE CLUB The Industrial Arts Theatre Club is one of the most active organizations on the campus. This group has an important share in the production of the various plays given throughout the year. The club had its "big moment" in the staging of the annual senior class play. THE ADMIRABLE CRICHTON. Other creditable staging and lighting effects were achieved in the Citamard player's BERKELEY SQUARE and the operetta, THE CHIMES OF NORMANDY. In order to get a conception of how modern, well-equipped theatres work, the club made an inspection trip to the Hershey Theatre at Hershey, Pennsylvania. It was decided that the set-up there was about "tops.'" Gcnerol monoger; Charles W. Buckley Assistant manogcr; Emory Edmunds Head electrician: Chorles O. Davies Assistant electricion: Anthony R. YuknavichRODDY SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY THE PRESIDENT AT WORK TERRARIARODDY SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY EVERYDAY RODDYITES ODDY Scientific Society may be proud of its record for the school year just past because it ably upheld its reputation for varied and fascinating programs along scientific lines. Its semi-monthly meetings offered numbers featuring both college and outside talent. Under the leadership of Harvey Rettew, the first semester program committee arranged a highly successful initiation meeting, talks, lectures, and demonstrations of scientific phenomena. During the second semester, Irving Shelley guided the committee whose prize accomplishment was a mock trial staged at the February meeting, Oxygen successfully sued Hydrogen for divorce. A bird contest was held each semester. The winners were awarded an outing to Perry's Point to see the migrating birds.ENGLISH CLUB CREATIVE MOMENT NGUSH grammar and literature are the subjects of study of the English club. The group set two aims for itself this year. Frrst, emphasis was placed on personal development in the use of the language. Written, oral, and conversational English were the fields of endeavor. Each month a prize was awarded for the best piece of creative writing. The second aim was professional education. Programs built on this theme brought to the club speakers who told of the problems encountered in actual schoolroom practice. To aid members in the selection of fine books, the English club has two librarians, who present a list of outstanding books each month. At the close of the year a prize is awarded to the member who has done I he most reading. A new activity this year was the presentation of programs in county high schools. These programs were first approved by Sanders P. McComsey, the club's faculty advisor, and then by the members of the group. OFFICERS: President: Adeloide B. Ryon Secretory: Mary S. Rohrer Vice-president: Vivian L. Hoffman Treasurer: Josephine M. JuryTRAVEL CLUB TRAVEL CLUB AT HOME At home and abroad the members of Travel Club have wandered, learning about strange lands and peoples. Most of these trips were imaginary ones, but a field trip was also a part of the organization's activities during the year 1936-37. Mrs. Tanger presented one of the most enjoyable programs of the year which included an illustrated talk on her recent visit to Germany. Most certainly the members of the M. S. T. C. Travel Club will be able to travel more intelligently and derive more benefits from their journeyings than would otherwise have been the case because of the information gained in this club. Miss Wickey is Travel Club's official guide. OFFICERS: President: Dorothy H. Russell Secretory: Louise S. Welch Vice-president: Alice V. Coshmon Treosurer; Corolinc L. BuschOLYMPIAN COUNCIL THE OLYMPIAN COUNCIL CONVENES LYMPIAN Council, the classical club on the campus, is distinctly Roman |in atmosphere. The members devote most of their time to the study of Roman life in an endeavor to gain more knowledge of classical times fhan that obtained in regular class-room work. Such supplementary material will certainly be useful in making language classes more interesting. A banquet in the best Roman tradition was a unique feature of the April convention of the Council. Miss Emily Snyder is the advisor of the Olympian Council. OFFICERS: President: Robert D. Slough Vice-president: John Buckwoltcr Secretory-treasurer: Alice B. GroffPRIMARY CLUB A get-acquainted party was the Primary Club's first social event in a busy year. Other programs were planned so as to be professionally valuable. They included a demonstration of Monkey Blocks; a talk by Dr. Cecelia Stuart, of the State Department of Public Instruction; a health program with talks by a child specialist, a nurse, and a physical education instructor; the observance of the Kindergarten Centennial; and the presentation of Marguerite de Angeli, author of HENNER'S LYDIA, in cooperation with Library Science club. The annual banquet was enthusiastically attended by members and alumnae of the club. OFFICERS: President: Morgoret E. Hen-Vice-president: Cothorinc Liggitt Secretory: Bertho K. Neff Treasurer: Mary E. ButtsMATH CLUB THE MATHEMATICIANS IN SESSION Early in the second semester of the 1936-37 term, the Mathematics Club made its debut on the Millersville campus. This group was organized not as a requirement. It came into existence as the result of a spontaneous desire on the part of the math students who saw in it an opportunity for leadership training and a means of broadening their knowledge in their major field. Interest in the formation of a math club was first evidenced in the math methods class. From idea to action was a short step. With Mr. Boyer, mathematics instructor as factulty advisor, the group met for the purpose of organization. A tentative constitution was adopted. Howard Stauffer was elected to the presidency, and Elwood Schreffler was chosen to keep the records. It was decided to make the society honorary since keys will be presented to members who have faithfully met the requirements. There are thirty charter members. Math Club’s semi-monthly meetings are in charge of various members of the group. On April 29, the club sponsored a program by the magician, William Whitenight. The advancement of the interests of mathematics may well be the slogan of Millersville s youngest organization.library science club ■PiHi.HnH ANNUAL INVENTORY Promotion of a professional attitude among the students of the library science course is the chief aim of the Library Science club. New methods, better library service, and professional aids are brought to the members' attention. During the first week in November, the group celebrated Children's Book Week with a radio program about new children's books and a meeting at which new juvenile books in the Training School library were discussed. Miss Ganser sponsors the Library Science club. OFFICERS: President: Adeloide B. Ryon Secretory: Fronces E. 8oir Vice-president: Morie A. McGinnis Treasurer: M. Irene Stauffervarsity club THE LETTER MEN To promote interest in athletics, to encourage sportsmanship, and to give due recognition to outstanding athletes is the triple function of the Varsity club. When a man has won a letter in one of the four major sports, football, baseball, basketball, or tennis, he automatically becomes a member of the club. Varsity club keys are given to all men who have been in the club one year. Sweaters are presented by the club to those men who have earned two letters, but the athlete must be a sophomore to receive this honor. Gold awards are given to senior members of the club. Funds are obtained by selling tags, pennants, and programs during the football season. Varsity club sponsors two social affairs during the year. They are the football dance and the Varsity "Drag." The Varsity sweethearts this year were Minda L. Morrison, Doreatha M. Hoffman, Estella V. Kurkowski, and Jane B. Wilkinson.BASEBALL WORKING OUT THE KINKS SCHEDULE: Millersville Bloomsburg Kutrtown Shippensburg Millersville West Chester Millersville Alumni ot Trenton ot Millersville ot Millersville ot Millersville at Kutrtown ot Millersville at Shippensburg ot Millersville Spring, 1937, found coach Pucillo guiding the destinies of Millersville's baseball nine. Bill Palmer, former Millersville baseball star, helped build up a squad that gave all indications of a winning season. Cooch: John Pucillo Assistont Cooch: Bill Palmer Managers: Charles O. Davies Paul W. Weikel Wilford BucherFOOTBALL SPRING TRAINING ITH the addition of Mr. Intreri and Mr. Haller to our coaching staff, the determined Millersville Eleven opened their season with a victory over Bloomsburg. Under Captain "Pop" Warner's gallant leadership the team surpassed last year's record by scoring three victories out of seven hard games. A record game was played by the team against the Shippensburg machine. Although the fray ended in a defeat for our team. Millersville had the distinct honor of being the first foe to score on our undefeated opponents. The season ended before a large Home Coming Day crowd, when our gridders met a stronger and faster Kutztown eleven. Two varsity men will be lost to the team by graduation this year: Elwood Gerlitzki and Ray Shingler. These two men have given unstintingly of their time and energy during their four years at Millersville. Their loss will be keenly felt. However, early spring work-outs have already given evidence of the fact that probably a snappy team will be "in there" fighting next fall when Ihe first whistle blows.FOOTBALL ACTION! 1936-37 Millersville Opponents Bloomsburg 9 0 California 7 12 Montclair 16 7 Mansfield 0 6 Shippcnsburg 6 19 Wilson 34 7 Kutztown 7 19BASKETBALL Dotter Rannels Wileman Pincavage Rutherford Smith Edmiston BASKETBALL Captain Bishop THE MANAGERS Millersville Opponents Susquehonno University 57 29 Wilson 51 27 Shippensburg 43 36 Bloomsburg 21 32 Mansfield 43 40 Kutztown 54 41 Trenton 77 36 Wilson 78 16 Monsfield 46 11 Susquehanna University 63 30 Shippensburg 52 29 California 37 34 Indiano 26 23 At the close of a very successful season, the Black and Gold five lay claim to the mythical state teachers college championship. Thirteen victories out of fifteen contests is a record which admits of no argument as to the justice of that claim. In their fifteen games Coach Pucillo's men scored 732 points, or an average of 48.6 markers per contest, while their opponents were able to score only 455 counters, or an average of 30.3, a game. The same squad, with the exception of their great captain, Richard 'Max" Bishop, remain to bear the colors for Millersville next year. Heod Coach, John Pucillo Assistant Cooch, Marino Intreri Captain, Richord W. Bishop Managers, Charles W. Buckley J. Lester Charles F. Corl Wiesingcr Dick Brenner TENNIS COURT STARS, 1936-1937 Since tennis is now included as a major item on Millersville's sport calendar, more interest was shown in the tennis team during the spring of 37. With the return of such veterans as Captain Mervin Miller. John German, and Robert Duffey, and the addition of Henry Buckwalter, winner of the Page fall tournament. Coach Beckmyer had plenty of material with which to build a winning squad. April 16 1937 SCHEDULE: Eost Stroudsburg —Home April 17 Bloomsburg —Home April 24 Trenton —Awoy April 27 Elizobethtown —Awoy April 30 Kutztown —Home Moy 1 Shippensburg —Home Moy 4 Elizobethtown —Home Moy 7 Kutztown —Awoy Moy 12 West Chester —Home Moy 15 Shippensburg —AwoyARCHERY IN THE DELL With many bulls'-eyes, archery has returned to M. S. T. C.'s calendar of women's sports. Under the tutelage of Miss Wickey and Jeanne Barnes, student-expert of the bow and arrow from Lancaster, a goodly number of girls were seen on the campus aiming for the center ring. This club, which for a few years was missing from our activities, has again attracted many of the coeds. A good way to learn how to aim your darts, girls!VOLLEYBALL In early autumn, the girls' sport program began with the outdoor volleyball tournament Sixteen teams, all with eyes set on the championship, entered the lists. After an exciting series of rivalries, the Toppers, captained by Madalon Witmeyer, subdued Alta Slaugh’s Altonians with a 21-1 score. MEMBERS OF THE WINNING TEAM ARE Madalon Witmeyer Betty Weaver Ruth Jacobs Edith Carper Eileen Kehr Eleanor Worst LoVcrne Foutz Kathryn Hocker Dorothy Dick TUMBLING CLUB 1936 VOLLEYBALL CHAMPS — THE TOPPERS Gracefully curving through the air and o’er the mats, the Women's Tumbling clubs roll into action weekly at M. S. T. C. First there are the beginners who, after much hard work and practice may reach the advanced club standards. At joint meetings, both groups are taught the technique of modern dancing by Miss Wickey. By the way, the theme song of the tumblers is "Roll, roll, roll, yourself gently down the mat." JUST BEFORE THE TUMBLEHOCKEY THE VICTORIOUS BULLIES The most closely-contested tournament of the fall athletic season was on the new hockey field where fourteen interclass teams fought resolutely for one of the highly prized "M's." In the final elimination between two sophomore teams, the Bullies rampaged till dusk to conquer the Mysteries, 4-1, in a thrilling fray. BASKETBALL Girls' inter-class basketball came to an exciting climax this year when the lists had been narrowed to one sophomore and one freshman team. The play-off went in favor of Edith Carper's sophs. The freshman team showed a fine spirit and put up a plucky fight for the coveted letters.TOUCHSTONE ADVERTISERS HILL'S TEA ROOM, Millersville, Pa. FORD'S COLLEGE CORNER, Millersville, Pa. CENTRAL TEACHERS AGENCY, Harrisburg, Pa. GEIKLER BROS., Philadelphia, Pa. MIESSE'S, Lancaster, Pa. REAM'S, Lancaster, Pa. L. B. HERR Cr SON, Lancaster, Pa. FRED F. GROFF, Lancaster, Pa. LOREN MURCHINSON, Newark, N. J. MILLER Cr HARTMAN, Lancaster, Pa. SHENK BROS., Lancaster, Pa. WESTENBERGER, MALEY Cr MYERS, Lancaster, Pa. THE ROSERY, Lancaster, Pa. TEACHERS PROTECTIVE UNION, Lancaster, Pa. GERMAN VILLAGE, Lancaster, Pa. SAYRES, SCHEID Cr SWEETON, Lancaster, Pa. 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