Monmouth College - Ravelings Yearbook (Monmouth, IL)

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Paced by Tommy Whelan, all-conference, triple-threat halfback, who was ably assisted by a fine collection of blockers and other ball car- riers, the Scot backfield performed in notable style throughout the sason — a fact that is well proven by a glance at the top-heavy scores that the Red and White machine rolled up against its opponents. Being trained to the Woll-style of backfield play and possessing a world of speed and drive, the Scot backs outgained their opponents in every game and it was freely admitted by rival coaches that Monmouth had one of the toughest, smartest, and most unstoppable arrays of back- field aces in the conferences. Although an all-conference back will be lost by graduation, he is the only backfield letter man who will not be present when the Scots take the field next year to defend their laurels. This being the case. Scot fans can well be assured of seeing the same style of smoothly functioning backfield play in action for the Scots next year. P€€TI3ALL Season 1 93 (5 Pasre Twenty-eisrht

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The Class Cf 19 3 9 September the sixteenth — the dramatic pro- duction entitled ' The Freshman Class ' — opened its highly successful run of thirty-six weeks. The setting — Monmouth College, the year 1935 — the characters, the Freshmen. The curtain rose on the freshman mixer — followed immediately by the all-school walk- out , enabling frightened freshmen to become acquainted with urbane upper classmen. Elec- tion of class officers — the comforting tutelage of Big Sisters and the helpful advice of faculty and friends enabled the class of 1939 to start its long journey toward graduation. The next scene — feminine players cleverly costumed in huge plaid tams — their male es- corts scowling defiantly from beneath over-seas caps of the same material. The famous fresh- man hat scene — so oft repeated and so well re- membered. The next few scenes — stage director familiar- ly known as L ' Administration — Presented short sketches of fraternity parties — freshman open houses — Y. W. and Y. M. — Pep Club members accepted — Band and Orchestra try- outs — quavering do-re-mi ' s and Lend me thine ears as dauntless freshies looked for new fields to conquer in the musical world. Teas for the women — rush parties for the men. Final decisions by men and fraternity pledging. At last — after days of false rumors and eager anticipation — sophomore colors lowered as the freshmen emerged battered but victorious from the Pole Scrap. Rain — cold and dismal — fell steadily. The next scene — Homecoming. Innovation of fresh- man stunt — Sunnyside proud winner of first place in house decorations. Later — mid-semester grades. Quick recovery, resultant appearance of pledge pins in feminine realm. Formal party for pledges and Y. W. Big Sisters. Mob scene presented. Freshman football players — stars from Missouri. Pennsylvania, Illinois — victorious over Knox first year team — defeated by Bradley. Twenty-nine numeral sweaters awarded — good prospects for next year ' s varsity. Thanksgiving Day — turkey dinners — be- loved freshman hats laid aside forever. Short intermission — Christmas holidays. The production marches on. Study hour at fraternity house and dormitory. Two boys — grim, unshaven — fiercely pulling their hair. Two girls — fevered, muttering, haggard-eyed, staring hopelessly at their littered desks. Exams! Second semester opens. Four men — Frederick Foster, Dean Keach, Eldon Stevenson, George Ziegler — initiated into Phi Eta Mu — National scholastic fraternity. Twelve freshmen make honor roll — entertained at banquet by Sigma Omicron Mu. The attention of audience drawn to portray- al of various other activities of Freshman Class — Crimson Masque try-outs. Eleven selected as performers — one as technician. Next, in rapid succession — Priscilla Harney, member of varsity debate squad — Janet Murray, beauty queen of the class — Frank Hamilton, student council member — Betty Rubino, President of Sunny- side — Charles Skinner, handball champion of Monmouth College and swimming star extraor- dinary — Bittner, Kilgore, Humphrey, Howe — football satellites — Bernie Bolon and Dick Moody, basketball stand-outs. Harrcld and Bur- gess, track phenomena — Walter Nelson, base- ball luminary. Scene also shows prominent part played by freshmen in intramural athletics — freshman girls participating in Water Carni- val and May Fete. In conclusion — highlights in freshman dramatics — excellent cast portray- ing Gun Shy. Athletic scene returns. Basketball — tragedy of the production — team failed to live up to ex- ample set by football machine — defeated in four starts — twelve sweaters awarded. Spring sports — baseball, track, swimming, tennis — take their quota of frehman men. Hockey, swimming, tennis — taken up by women. Most impressive scene of all concludes produc- tion. A familiar figure appears on the platform. Perhaps this Freshman Class is no better than any of the others — yet it is distinguished be- cause it is the last to enter under the guiding hand of President McMichael. May this — the last class — ever progress — realizing that the su- preme honor bestowed upon it should never be betrayed. Page Twenty-seven

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a Little Nineteen Ctiampiens This year ' s edition of the Fighting Scot football team was known for its scoring punch and in no small way was the fast charging Red and White line responsible for this reputation. Although usually out- weighed by its opponents, the Hart-schooled forward wall opened holes through its heavier opponents, making way for the long gains of the ball carriers. The best example of this is the Augustana and Bradley games. In both instances the opposing lines would compare favorably in weight with many Big Ten teams, but the Scot line, blessed with plenty of power and drive in the middle and flanked by some of the best ends in the conference, continually hurled its heavier rivals back toward the Scot objective. As a reward for his outstanding play throughout the season, Paul Barnes was given an end position on the All-Little Nineteen Conference team. By virtue of losing only four letter men by graduation, this sturdy bunch of warriors, strengthened by graduates from the freshman ranks, can well be counted to exhibit the same pile-driving tactics when the call comes to further the Fighting Scot football cause next year.