Northwest Missouri State University - Tower Yearbook (Maryville, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 176 of the 1926 volume:

: ee PR CC a T= | AN ! : he G VI YY, ke Z A) Z Qnnual Publication of the Northwest Missouri State Teachers’ College, Marpbille — Wolume Six Yas F oveword To commemorate the twen- tieth annibersarp of our school’s existence, To transmit unchanged her ideals and traditions, Go anticipate for her a glorious future, This is the purpose of the sixth bolume of The aX Mevication To ©. B. Cook In recognition of his manp pears of faithful serb- ice to our college, Jn appreciation of his sin- ceritp, idealism, and kindly spmpathp, This 1926 Tower is re- spectfullp dedicated. =a | 4) Ag Let pour voices loudlp ringing, Echo far and near; Songs of praise thy chil- dren singing, To thy mem’cp dear. Alma Mater, Alma Mater, Tender, fair and true; Grateful sons with lobe unfailing All their bows renew. Wears map dim our recol- lection Time its change map ring; Still thy name in fond affection, Evermore we sing. [10] (12 ] {13] hiay My HE if H [14] rae [15] OWER WL ahe 1926 [16] [18] =| Dhe TOWER f= = Looking Back OLUME One, Number One of the Bulletin of the Fifth District Normal School of Missouri contains the following statement: “For more than a quarter of a century it has been the dream of some of the most conscientious and far seeing teachers of Northwest Missouri that some- time, somewhere in that magnificient quarter of our great state, another State Normal School should be established to give to the teachers of that region an opportunity to meet the ever-increasing demands for a better preparation. What for many years was but a ‘schoolmaster’s dream’ has at last found realization. On the twenty-fifth day of March, 1905, Governor Joseph W. Folk attached his signa- ture to the bill creating out of nineteen counties hitherto belonging to the First District, the new Normal School District Number Five. “Some weeks later a commission consisting of C. C. Fogle of Lancaster, Edmund McWilliams of Plattsburg, C. A. Calvird of Clinton, J. W. Fox of Monroe City, and J. C. Jones of Columbia was appointed by the Governor to select a location for the proposed school. This commission, after visiting a num- ber of competing points, reported in favor of Maryville, and announced the tender on the part of Maryville and Nodaway County of eighty-six acres of land and $58,000 in cash. Shortly afterward a Board of Regents was appointed for the new school. This board met in Maryville, September 12, and effected an organization. At a meeting held in St. Joseph, January 4, 1906, Professor Frank Deerwester of the State Normal School, Warrensburg, Missouri, was chosen first president of the institution. A few weeks later the new executive entered upon the duties of his office and began the work of organization. The faculty was chosen March 13, 1906.” This, then, was the beginning of our college. The same bulletin goes on to say: “The aim in selecting the faculty was to secure men and women of recognized merit in their respective fields, who possess scholarly attainments, and at the same time are good, practical teachers, who are in touch with public school conditions and public school needs, who are already in sympathy with the purpose and method of the normal school, who are vigorous, alert and enthusiastic and able to inspire in students a love for study, who are strong in heart as well as in mind and body; in short, men and women who exemplify the most exalted conception of that honorable term teacher, to whose keeping parents will gladly entrust their sons and daughters, and in whose companionship young people will delight. That the Board was chosen wisely, it is confidently believed that the years will show.” PE AC UIE Ty! FRANK DEERWESTER, A.B., Pd.M., President J. A. Wuirerorp, B.Pe., Lecturer on Pedagogy Eupora Matrurr, Supervisor of Training Class Tuomas B. Forp, B.Pe., English Literature and Pedagogy W. W. Gacvaner, A.B., Rhetoric and Pedagogy Georce H. Cocpert, A.M., Mathematics Jesse Lewis, A.B., History Bennett Merriman StTIGatr, B.S., Science James R. Hate, B.Pe., Latin B. F. Duncan, A.M., Civics and Latin Apu Bictey, B.Pe., Drawing and Manual Training P. O. Lannon, Music Homer Martien Cook, A.M., Physical Culture Kare M'CLEMENT, Elementary Branches Martrua B. Crarke, Librarian J. H. Fevr, Architect School opened on the thirteenth day of June, 1906. The summer session was held in the old Central School Building and some three hundred students were in attendance. It was necessary that the new school establish itself in more permanent headquarters, so that fall the regular session began in the old “Seminary Building.” The Seminary Building was too small to adequately serve the student body, so the school library was housed in the basement of the Carnegie Library, which had just been completed, and some of the classes were held in vacant rooms over down- town stores. During this time, plans were being drawn up for a new building. The land which the new school had acquired, had been used for many years as a nursery. It was covered with orchard trees, shade trees and vines. Most of the fruit trees were cleared away, and the foundation of the new building was commenced. The building of the foundation was financed by means of money contributed to the school by citizens of the town and county. After more or less delay, the State Legislature appropriated $225,000 for the building. Since the sum appropriated was not enough to cover the cost of the building as it was originally planned, the plans were therefore considerably altered, and the work on the superstructure of the building was begun. The laying of the cornerstone took place on October 12, 1907. This day was in truth a gala day for Northwest Missouri. Some ten thousand persons witnessed the ceremony. The ceremonies were conducted by the Masons, and Governor Folk was the speaker of the day. Work on the new building was more or less irregular, but finally in October, 1910, the school moved into its new home. Even at that time the east section of the building was the only portion ready for use. It was some time before the auditorium, the gymnasiums and the rooms in the west half of the building were completed. . Along with the construction of the building, was the development of the campus and the rebuilding of the President’s residence. The home of Captain Gaunt, owner of the nursery, was considerably altered and new additions were made to it. This beautiful house has served since then as the President’s residence. That part of the campus between the President’s house and the building, having been cleared, was plowed, and the entire tract was planted in onions. The following year, corn was substituted for the onions. The next year, following the corn, the campus was sown with grass seed and shade trees were planted. Frank Deerwester, the first president, was succeeded in 1907 by Homer Martien Cook. President Cook served until 1910, when he was succeeded by H. K. Taylor. In 1913, Ira Richardson assumed the duties of the President’s office. He remained as President until 1921, when he was succeeded by Uel W. Lamkin. “Northwest Normal” began as a two-year normal school. During the first few years of its existence a majority of the students were of high school rank, but as the years passed the school acquired more and more of a collegiate atmos- phere. June 22, 1916, will be remembered as a red letter day in the history of Northwest Missouri Normal. Upon that day, a committee, composed of the State Superintendent of Schools, the President of the University of Missouri, and the five Normal School Presidents, adopted a resolution making this a standard four- year college. Completion of the four years of work entitled the student to a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Again in the spring of 1921 a resolution was passed, empowering the school to grant the standard degr ee of Bachelor of Arts. The name of the school was changed from ‘Northwest Missouri State Normal School” to ‘Northwest Missouri State Teachers’ College.” [i qs: —— i] 1920 FL ——— eee (20) a During all of these years there was a steady growth of the school, both in the faculty and in the student body. Whereas the first summer school numbered some three hundred students, the last few summers have averaged from twelve to fifteen hundred students. The attendance during the regular school year has increased from two hundred to nine hundred. There were about one hundred and seve nty-five students in school, during the regular school year of 1906-1907. As the years passed, this number steadily increased. In the year 1916 the attendance figures were noticeably increased. Again in 1920 and 1921 the school experienced a sudden growth. During the past five years, the increase in the number of students has been remarkable, and at present time the enrollment averages between eight and nine hundred students for the regular school year. The first faculty consisted of fifteen members. The present faculty consists of about sixty members, not counting the student assistants. The growth of the college was accompanied by a development of the “extra- curricular” activities. Almost with the beginning of the school, there came the student organizations. The Y. M. C. A. and the Y. W. C. A. were among the first organizations to be established. Certain literary societies were in existence as early as 1907. From then on the organizations grew and developed. Some were discontinued while others were formed to replace them. As the needs of the student body changed, the organizations changed. The changes have, for the most part, been constructive, and now the college has a number of different organizations all working for the best interests of the students. Athletics in the college have experienced a steady growth. The first sports were baseball, tennis and basketball. Football commenced in 1908 and continued for several years. After it had been discontinued, it was not taken up again until 1917. Since 1917 the football team has developed, often against overwhelming difficulties, and today it may rightly be said that the Bearcats are second to none in the state. The Bearcats have always been strong in basketball, and for several years have had one of the strongest teams in the state. About 1915 the college adopted a new policy as to the development of the campus. Previous to that time, only the more permanent and consequently the slower growing trees had been planted on the campus. As a result, the campus was a rather barren piece of land, covered with small trees. Since then, the faster growing trees have been planted extensivly on the campus. These trees which are now of a fair size, along with the large pines already on the campus, and the extensive flower beds and shrubbery, have made the campus one of the beauty spots of Northwest Missouri. An effort is being made to have on the campus at least one representative of every type of tree that will grow in this climate. In the fall of 1918 a Student Army Training Corps unit was established at the college. The fourth floor was converted into barracks, and men began to prepare for the great game of war. The S. A. T. C. never had an opportunity to function to any great extent, for in November the Armistice was signed and the corps was disbanded. In the spring of 1921 the State Legislature appropriated $200,000 to be spent on a women’s dormitory. The building was completed in 1923. Then in 1924, $125,000 was released for a new gymnasium. The gymnasium was completed in the summer of 1925 and it is now serving the needs of the student body. The school is at present adding an implement house to the group of farm buildings. So the campus is continually growing and improving. But the growth has not, by any means, been entirely material. With the great increase in the student body and the expansion of the building program, there has been a marked growth in the standards of the school. The school is continually improving its standards, and this, above all, is the correct measure of the school’s growth. For no school is bigger than its standards. =—— = — —== | vw he “| O W LE 12 Mike He came, as do all tramps, out of the gray mysterious past closed to every- body but himself. He looked the situation over, and, contrary to all of the set rules of trampdom, he decided to settle down. He fell into the company of M. S. Boase, secretary to the President of the College, and through the kindness of Mr. Boase, or rather through the workings of his doggy instincts which directed him to follow where he was not intended to follow, he was introduced to the college. He liked college life and the students liked him, so he soon became to be recognized as an integral and indispensable part of the institution. Every morning as constantly as the sun, and much more so than the students and professors, would he report for the morning classes. Every evening he would choose the particular instructor with whom he wished to pass the evening, and to that lucky instructor’s home would he proceed as the guest of honor. Much to the delight of those involved, and possibly to the chagrin of others, he had his favorites, namely, Mr. Boase, the Dean of Faculty, the President, Mr. Ricken- brode and Mr. Hawkins. Tf the day was warm, he would spénd his time on the campus, chasing rabbits, digging for ground squirrels and superintending the work about’ the grounds. He was, in fact, the only being (for dogs are beings), who ever dared to dispute the authority of Mr. Brink. He would dig holes in the tulip beds and in the soft turf of the campus, and the holes would be filled in and new flowers planted. If the day was cold and blustery, he would visit the various classes. He behaved with profound dignity, occupying the place of honor under the instructor’s desk, like Buddha under a canopy, a little fuzzy, dirty gray Buddha, with wistful brown eyes that spoke of a sagacity far beyond the scope of human understanding. And the games! Of course he was there, with his green and white blanket with the white “M” on either side. What matter if he did drink out of the water pail on the sidelines? What matter if he did walk across the court? He was Lord-High-Chancellor, and he knew it. The Agriculture Class was spraying trees with lead arsenate. The day was warm and Mike had been chasing an impudent rabbit. The white spray resembled milk—and he was so thirsty! The efforts of the students and of the veterinary were of no avail. A little box bearing the inscription, “For the Love of Mike,” was placed in the hall. Pennies, nickels, dimes, and a few quarters, and possibly a half dollar or two rained into the box. Today, near the east entrance of the Administration Building, unheeded and unnoticed by the present generation of preoccupied college students, is the little marble block. “MIKE To the Memory of our Dog Died, May 15, 1917.” i = 1926 ww ——___— = [22] pom on gw ay —— THAT 0 SIT nN 18 amin a aim in selecting the faculty was 0 Secure men and i SLES ognized Limerit 1n their respective fialds whe Hest) possess scholarly staaaine , wand at De sone me are good’ practical teachers Beet 110L Ve aUCesgAEEIDTDCIADE CMTAPEINTUED, OUCUCEU EDUCA AGUS CUL AUAEELUCEU SUNG ITAA CSCC EPPOT OCCUPA ROLLA POULT UL TPC LEM UCLA BPSD LS RE LETS BALES TTT UU UEL ET TTY LTTE TTT ey PRESIDENT UEL W. LAMKIN, L.L.D. The faculty, the student body and the State of Missouri are fortunate in the character of the student body of the Northwest Missouri Teachers’ College. May I express to all the students the wish that the year 1925-26 may be a red letter year—and that the hard work, the many pleasures, the fine acquaintance that has been their lot may help to bring out and develop the best in them throughout many years of useful citizenship. User W. Lamain. [23] — Vhe TOWER ff Board of Regents HONORABLE CHARLES A. LEE, Ex-Officio State Superintendent of Schools Jefferson City B. G. VOORELEES Term Expires 1027 St. Joseph GEORGE H. STEVENSON Term Expires 1927 Tarkio W. F. PHARES Term Expires 1929 Maryville HOMER FEURT Term Expires 1929 Gallatin TRUE, D, PARR Term Expires 1931 Hamilton MISS LAURA SCHMITZ Term Expires 1931 Chillicothe OFFICERS OF THE BOARD AVE PIINRES@ ee) ox © tana oof residenl E.G. Vooriess @ = « os = � PicePresident AY, (A. RucxeSimoti . . 5.) ee a SCCECIEFY ALAS, HANETON « . 6s es ee� drensurér 4 A126 a , I fat) GEORGE H. COLBERT Dean of Faculty and Mathematics B.S., B.A., M.A., National Normal University, Ohio Graduate Work, University of Chicago EDITH A. BARNARD Dean of Women and Education B.A., University of Michigan M.A., Columbia University R. A. KINNAIRD C. C. LEESON Animal Husbandry Biology B.S., M.A., University of Missouri B.A., Albion College, “Michigan M.S., University of Michigan Graduate Work, University of Minnesota BERT COOPER CLARENCE W. ROGERS Vitalised Agriculture Comunerce Ped.B., Northwest Missouri State B.S., Kansas State Teachers’ College, Teachers’ College Hays ; ; Student, University of Missouri and M.A., University of Chicago, School of University of Chicago Commerce and Administration [ 26 ] LAURIS M. EEK Commerce B.S., Northwestern University Special Teachers’ Diploma, Gregg School, Chicago BURT W. LOOMIS Education B.S., and Graduate Work, University of Missouri M.A., Teachers’ College, Columbia University MINNIE B. JAMES | Commerce B.S., Northwest Missouri State Teachers’ | College | Graduate Work, Columbia University i] HOMER T. PHILLIPS Education | B.S., Central Missouri State Teachers’ College M.A., Teachers’ College, Columbia University |] GRACE M. SHEPHERD Education Graduate, Kansas State Normal and Hastings College Post Graduate Work, University of Chicago M.A., Teachers’ College, Columbia University | MARGARET FRANKEN aie Education B.S. and Graduate Work, University of Missouri FRED KELLER Education B.A., Arkansas University B.J., University of Missouri Pd.M., Pd.D., New York University KATHERINE FRANKEN Education B.S. and Life Certificate, University of Missouri HI M.A., Teachers’ College, Columbia ett University Diploma for Director of Rural Education, i Teachers’ College, New York Graduate Work, University of Chicago DORA B. SMITH RUTH JEAN SOUTER Btdcate Education é Mea: fon B.A., Iowa State Teachers’ College een Missouri State Teachers M.A., Columbia University ‘ Ph.B., University of Chicago Special Graduate Work, Lehigh University ANNA M. PAINTER MATTIE M. DYKES English English ba B.A., Earlham College B.S., Northwest Missouri State Teachers’ ] M.A., Columbia University College } Graduate Student, University of Cali- M.A., University of Chicago | tome and University of Sorbonne, Graduate Work, University of London i aris ESTELLE BOWMAN English B.A., Washburn Graduate Work—University of Kansas, University of Colorado, University of Wisconsin and Columbia University. | LA VETA McCLANAHAN | Dramatics e B.A., Drake University Dramatic Certificate, Drake University Graduate Work, Curry School of Expression Student of Ella W. Smith, Chicago { 30 ] RUTH LOWERY English B.A., Colorado State Teachers’ College M.A., University of Chicago OLIVE S. DELUCE Fine Arts B.S., M.A., Columbia University Bachelor’s Diploma in Supervision and Elementary Education, College, New York. Teachers’ CARRIE HOPKINS Fine Arts and English Pd.B., State Teachers’ College, Colorado Student, Drake University E. W. GLENN Manual Arts B.S., College of Education, Illinois Op Architectural Engineering, College of al! Engineering, Illinois Y Graduate Work, Iowa State College s —— eet Fr MARY M. FISHER Industrial Arts B.S., University of Missouri Graduate Work, Teachers’ College, New York, and University of Missouri C. A. HAWKINS Latin Student, Stanberry Normal School and Drake University BLANCHE DQW Dramatics and French B.S., Smith M.A., Columbia University Diploma, School of Expression, Boston HETTIE M. ANTHONY Home Economics B.A., University of Missouri M.A., Columbia University Bachelor’s Diploma in Home Economics, Teachers’ College, New York Graduate Work toward Ph.D., Columbia University MARY TERHUNE French and Spanish B.A., The Western College for Women M.A., Columbia University Certificate from the Spanish School of Middleburg Graduate Work, Universite de Grenolhle, France DAISY LEORA COUNTRYMAN Home Economics A.B., B.S., Iowa State Teachers’ College M.A., Columbia University = ——— oo he | O W ER Pu ——— a] } | | KATHERINE HELWIG H. F. LAWRENCE Mathematics Physical Education A.A,, University of Chicago , B.S., Missouri Wesleyan Student, University of Missouri Graduate Work, University of Illinois | | if m PAUL R. JONES, JR. HELEN MANLEY ft ue Physical Education Physical Education LA LL.B., Kansas University B.A., Wellesley College Special Work, University of Wisconsin S. LENORE FOX Physical Education A.B., University of Kansas Graduate Work, University of Wisconsin J. W. HAKE Physics B.S., Central Wesleyan B.A., University of Illinois M.A., Northwestern University M. W. WILSON Chemistry B.A., Olivet College M.S., University of Chicago A. J. CAUFFIELD Geography Life Diploma, Ypsilanti State Normal College B.A., Northern University, Ohio B.S.. University of Chicago M.A., University of Wisconsin } HENRY A. FOSTER History B.A., Yale M.A., University of Chicago TH COOK History B.S., Stanberry Normal School, Missouri JAMES R. WALLIN Economics and Sociology LL.B., B.S. in Education, University of Washington M.A. and Graduate Work towards Ph.D., University of Wisconsin G. C: JAMES Bible M.A., Taylor University D.D., Marionville College S. P. ALLISON : C. E. WELLS ; Bible Librarian, History and Spanish A.B., College of Wooster B.A., M.A., Park College Graduate McCormick Theologoical Seminary B.D., McCormick Theological Seminary W. A. RICKENBRODE NELL HUDSON = Registrar Secretary to President g M. Accts., Avalon College, Missouri B.S., Northwest Missouri State Teachers’ i ut Graduate, Cedar Rapids Business College College My ia Student, Chicago School of Physical Wi ! Education Hi £ CHARLES R. GARDNER Director of Music B. Mus., Cincinnati Conservatory Graduate, American Institute, Chicago Pupil of Douglas Powell, New York, and of L. Drew Mosher, Cincinnati B.A., Northwest Missouri S. T. C. BERNHARDT BRONSON Voice Studied with Henry C. Post, Hugo Kaun, Francis Campbell, Chicago; Oscar Sanger, George E. O'Shea, New York THOMAS H. ANNETT Piano Graduate, Northwestern School of Music Studied with Percy Grainger, Victor Gar- wood, Chicago, and E. Robert Schmitz B.S., N.aW.. M.S. s..G. HELEN DVORAK Stringed Instruments B. Mus., American Conservatory, Chicago Studied with Herbert Butler, Leon Same- tini and Ottakar Sevcik H. O. HICKERNELL Wind Instruments Studied with Giedo Baumbach, W. Paris Chambers, Charles Thetford, New York Dana Musical Institute, Warren, Ohio GLADYS ANDREWS Piano A.A. and Artist Graduate in Piano, Howard-Payne College Studied with Mary Wood Chase, Chicago, and Maudellan Littlefield, Kansas City ANNE E. STOWELL House Director of Residence Hall B.S., James Millikan University M.A., Columbia University ANNE MATHER Social Director of Residence Hall A.B., Eastern College MRS. A. R. PERRIN Assistant to the Dean of Women CHOLE E. MILLIKAN Demonstration School Supervisor B.S., Central Missouri State Teachers’ College Graduate Work, University of Chicago MARY KEITH Demonstration School Supervisor B.S., University of Missouri FRANCES HOLLIDAY Demonstration School Supervisor B.S., Northwest Missouri State Teachers’ College jensen FRANCES CARR Demonstration School Supervisor B.S., University of Missouri HARRY A. MILLER CHARLES H. WITHINGTON Reading and Public Speaking Agriculture and Horticulture Ph.B., Franklin College, Indiana B.S., M.S., Kansas State Agricultural College Life Diploma, Indiana State Normal School M.A., Kansas University Graduate Work, University of Chicago MRS. F. R. MARCELL Home Economics B. Ped., Warrensburg State Teachers’ College B.S., Northwest Missouri State Teachers’ College M.A., Columbia University [40] (. a] She TOWER FE i The Student Council ah well. The Council forms the connecting link between the Administration and the students, and deals with all problems of student welfare. This vear it has had better cooperation than ever before, both from the Administration and from the students at large. Ray Bromrietp . . . . President of the Student Body IROBERT Y COOKS, Sy ee cla «gs Wn Be manic“ residant DAV DENA) 4 Ss fs 2 Br ke OGeretarNe Lreasirer HE Student Council, as a representative body of the students, has functioned The new Constitution, adopted last spring, has proved satisfactory in every respect and thus far no amendments have been made. With the adoption of the Constitution several changes came about. The President and Vice-President of the Council are now chosen from the student body at large by general election: freshmen are not represented except through the President of the Council; and a Judiciary Committee has been formed which is composed of the President of the Council, two other members, and two members of the Welfare Committee. The Student Council has had the interests of the school and the student body i at heart, and in all of its actions has attempted to use wisdom to that end. May the Council members of future years sense even hetter the needs of the scho ol, and serve more efficiently the students whom they represent. =33 = — } L920 [41] - Zhe TOWNER (——— = MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL Nep Coczerr, Junior, Winter ’24, Spring ’25, Fall ’25, Spring ’26. Daviv Nicuorson, Philomathean, Spring ’25, Fall ’25, Winter ’25. Eucene H. Dixon, Senior, Fall ’25, Winter ’25, Spring ’26. Doy Carr, Junior, Fall ’25, Winter ’25, Spring ‘26. Witterta Topp, Sophomore, Winter ’24, Spring ’25, Fall ’25. Mitprep New, Sophomore, Winter ’25, Spring ’26. Mervin McNutry, Junior, Winter ’25, Spring ’26. Fern Attey, Sophomore, Fall ’25, Winter ’25, Spring °26. Ciro Wyman, Sophomore, Spring ‘26. Sam EncLanp, Senior, Spring ’26. Zona Mat Hoyt, Excelsior, Spring '25, Fall ‘25, Winter ‘25. C. E. Ristnc, Eurekan, Spring ’25, Fall ‘25, Winter ’25. — ee J | ee vm { 42] | the school secks to giw an dl-around at Bier beyora tho students mind that the knowledge 6 recewes must become that 1s dom which he 1s enabled to impart truly anot aes Bulletin 1908. SPSL UL TPAC EEE TTR TT ARE etek 7 ik AIAN UGTA AHMU TREE a AU AVA EAA RUE TTA RPE LAT Ta Re GRACE GRAVES, B.S Fair Grace is grace despite all controversy. Senior Class lresident Eurekan Dramatie Club Chorus Residence Hall Board DAVID P. MAX, A.B., B.S. Re els happy as the day is long. Vice-President Senior Class Philomathean Dramatics Social Science Club Student Council Bronze Letter Club Good nature is an asset, so he'll never be broke. Secretary Senior Class Social Science Club M. Club Basketball, ’24 LOUISE J}. FREEMAN, B.S. EP Which not cven critics criticise | Treasurer Senior Class Philomathean 1 QT, Green and White Courier {| 4) 1996 : Ses [44] ax ysendale DONALD U. GIBSON, B.S. New Hampton ‘Trenton GRACE FOSTER, LS. Maryville Vor is the wide world ignorant of her work, Philomathean Bronze Letter Club JOHN PAUL STONE, B.S., Ridgeway You who were bred as a scholar can say it in elegant language. Lronze Letter Club Excelsior M. Club Football, ’22, °23, ’24, '25 Orator, ’25, ’26 Debate, ’26 Y NISSAN: T. M. WALTON, B.S. Pickering Ie loved the fellow for his honest way. Excelsior ¥, Mi Ce As | AMBER L. STONER, B.S. Ridgeway She is a scholar, exceeding wise, fair spoken. Girls’ Pep Squad Residence Hall Board MARY TOLIN, B.S. Saint Joseph Of all the words of longue or pen She likes best the little word “men” KO? RICHARD BAKER, B.S, Maryville I’m told you write in: public print, If true, It’s natural you should know a thing or two, Eurekan Bronze Letter Club Extemporaneous Speaker, ’26 J. A. HOUSMAN, B.S. Faucett ’Tis not for man to trifle, Life is brief. MARTHA JANE POPE, B.S. Parnell There is a silence that I carry about ye with me always. Whe TOWER = VIRGINIA ROBINSON, A.B. Maryville She talked of politics or prayers, Of Southey's prose or Wordsworth’s sonnets, Philomathean Social Science Club ¥. W, GC, A. Dramatics MARY CURNUITT, B.S. Maryville Still to be powdered, still perfumed. DAVID NICHOLSON, B.S. — Hopkins A Daniel come to judgment, Vea, a Daniel! Philomathean Social Science Club Bronze Letter Club Dramatics Debate, ’25 Student Council MAE SHUNK, B.S. Maryville Of good, sound sense life’s current coin ts made, Excelsior ALYCE E. ALLEN, B.S. Maryville For all that is fair, is by nature good! Eurekan Ye Wi GC. AR Chorus MRS. FERD L. MASTERS, B.S. Independence Studies serve for delight, for orna- ment, and for ability. VERA MACLEOD, B.S. Tyrone, Okla. I ought to have my own way in evervthing, and what's more 1 will, too! Eastern Star FERD L. MASTERS, B.S. Independence Common sense is a most uncommon thing. LETHA WILSON, B.S. Jamesport The noblest mind the best contentment has. Philomathean BLANCHE ANDERSON, B.S. Maryville Where music dwells. Philomathean Chorus GRACE DIETZ, B.S. Maryville A little maid with a pleasant smile, Wai CLARENCE EARL RISING, B.S. a Saint Joseph And bears his blushing honors thick upon him. Eurekan Student Council. RAY BLOMFIELD, B.S. Maryville Stately and tall he moves in the hall, The chief of a thousand for grace. President of the Student Body M. Club Basketball, ’23, ’24, °25, ’26 KATHERINE KOLB RISING, B.S. Saint Joseph Let us have more like her, friendly and sincere. Eurekan Social Science Club ETHEL BLOMFIELD, B.S. Maryville Mrs. Abie. W. A. A. MAUDE KIBBE, B.S. Grant City Forever let there be the silver din of music’s many instruments. Philomathean Chorus Orchestra. (ee Qh TOWER [ ————— || MARY LOIS CURL, B.S. Pratt, Kan. i} Ind Guy and 1 Philomathean Chorus i AILEEN E. VANZAXT, 6.5, Eagleville | lt real brimette, KO? || RUTH RAMSBOTTOM, A.B., B.S. Breckenridge Vet scattered here and there I some behold, Who can discern the tinsel from the gold, | Eurekan | Neo WEEE. aX, Dramatics {| EUGENE DIXON, B.S. Fairfax Tl put a girdle rowid the earth in | forty minutes, Social Science Cluh M. Club Student Council | MYRTLE BELL ARGO, L.S. Skidmore Good nature and good sense must ever join. DOROTHY NEWSOME, B.S. Lock Springs Her air, her manners, all who saw admired, Eurekan Dramatics AWS A A. VERNON GOSLEE, B.S. Skidmore Fain would I, but I dare not, I dare, and yet J may not. FAYE TOWNSEND, B.S. Savannah Notice the diamond on the finger. | Philomathean Dramatics Residence Hall Board koe | it 5 d |. im vom { c —— — — ) i—— —— — = Eanes | I} | | ¢ a 3 SS IZ ie I ¥e) — “dl | } CLAUDE PIERPOINT, B.S. Maryville els a lawyer for himself he won the case. M. Club SYLVIA MOORE, B.S. Plattsburg Then to Sylvia let us sing, That Sylvia is excelling. Philomathean Social Science Club Chorus WO MARTHA KENNEDY, B.S. Bolckow When night has set her silver lamp on high, then is the time for study. Dramatics Chorus Girls’ Pep Squad RUSSELL D. HAMILTON, B.S. Trenton None ever lowed but at first sight they loved. Philomathean M. Club Foothall, ’24, °25 FLOYD COOK, A.B., B.S. Maryville Well, then! 1 now do plainly see This busy world and I shall ne'er agree. Debate, 726 Yt MM. IGAY Social Science Club JULIA HANKINS, B.S. Osborn Tf she does it, it is well done. Nuc We CoA: Dramatics KOOP MAYME GREEN, B.S. Oregon To take life as it comes is her creed. Philomathean Chorus IVA M. DUKE, B:S. Stanberry I oset the air with music bravely ringing. Excelsior aed When | Gana: Chorus Dramatics == OMAR L. BUZARD, B.S. Cameron Life is my friend. WH OM: ‘Gs A. GEORGIA KEPLAR, B.S. Pattonsburg I go my way complacently, as self- respecting persons should, ALICE THOMPSON, B.S. Guilford Listen to the mocking bird. Excelsior Y. W. C. A. Chorus Octette Social Science Club HAROLD STAFFORD, B.S. Maryville Distinguished by his brilliant flashes of silence in the class room, Yoo. CipA: BLANCHE PIERPOINT, B.S. Maryville Blanche doesn’t speak often, but when she does it counts. W. A. A. Chorus ELSIE G. BROWN, B.S. Savannah Merrily, merrily shall I live now. Philomathean Social Science Club Dramatics TOT MYRLE HANKINS, B.S. Osborn And then she danced! Oh, Heaven, her dancing. Bronze Letter Club Ye WaeGs tA, Dramatics Green and white Courier HOWELL ENGLAND, B.S. Maryville The brilliant French student. M. Club Football, ’24, ’25 ———2hke TOWER a SAM ENGLAND, B.S. Maryville A bold, bad man! M. Club Football, ‘22, '23, '24 Capt., ’25 MADELYN MORRIS, B.S. Stanberry Happy am I, from care I’m free. Excelsior ¥. WiC. As Chorus EVELYN R. MAPEL, B.S. Maryville If half this world had half her pep, Oh, what a world 't would be. YOWaG. A. W. AL A, Kittycats, '23, '24, '25 ,26 CLEO SHINABARGER, B.S. Maryville Hawaii—my Hawaii! IRENE PENCE, B.C. Clearmont You don’t need a microscope to see her sense of humor. Philomathean Social Science Club Dramatics Chorus VERONICA BERG, B.S. Conception Junction Conversation is the laboratory in which she works. Newman Club Philomathean Chorus Orchestra RUSSEL ALLAN, B.S. Maryville Out upon it, 1 have loved Three whole days toyether! Chorus M. Club Football, ’23 ZONA MAE HOYT, B.S. Quitman But in my spirit I will dwell, and dream my dream and hold it true. Excelsior NeW, AS Mathematics Club Student Council Dramatics THELMA E, KNECHT, B.S, Mound City Her intentions are the best, I. FLORINE POLLARD TOMPKINS, B.S. Maryville etn enthusiastic Philo. Philomathean Ve WWE C.. A, sronze Letter Club Chorus HELEN M. FERGUSON, B.S. Elmo Black hair, black eyes, Clever clothes, very wise. Chorus MABEL M. HALE, B.S, of most willing and earnest person. Mathematics Club EUGENE F. ALLISON, B.S. Gower The virtue, temper, understanding, taste, that let’s him fall just in the niche he was ordained ta fill. Eurekan Social Science Club LORENE BRUCKNER, B.S. Agency Though she sleeps in the class room, she wakes up in the gymnasium, W,. A. A. Girls’ Pep Squad Kittycats, ’23, °24, °25, '26 Residence Hall Board ('RESSA HOUSE, B.S. Galt Thou hast no sorrow in’ thy song, No winter in thy year. ROBERTA COOk, B.S. Maryville O, these athletic girls! Student Council W. A. A, Girls’ Pep Squad Wittyeats, 24, 25, 25 eq — i! si - i= WLOohe TOWER [ a | LUCILLE i, BEST, B.S, Bogard | Al bit hard to get acquainted with, but well worth the effort. KOOP SARAH THOMAS, B.S. Dawn So unaffected, so composed a mind. Social Science Club HAROLD NEAL, B.S. Maryville Ah! There's a nice youngster 0} ex- cellent pith. Social Science Club Wo MIG RAS SYLVIA GAVTEEJOHN, BS. Saint Joseph A fluent tongue, a ready smile, A willing hand, a girl worth while. DEMA FITZMAURICE, B.S. Fairfax Is she not passing fair? Social Science Club BESSIE FAYE PATTON, B.S. Saint Joseph An excellent mind, an artistic taste. Philomathean Dramatics Chorus Ya Wie Gora: RUTH E. MILLER, B.S. Hopkins Hers is a smiling greeting. Dramatics KOe® EARL R. PEOPLES, B.S. Skidmore Aiman he seems of cheerful yester- days and confident tomorrows. Cheer Leader Senior Social Calendar HE Senior Class began its social year by sponsoring Walkout Day on October twenty-first. Eugene Dixon was chairman of the committee. At the signal of the trumpets, the students deserted their classrooms and proceeded to take a holiday. Because of bad weather it was impossible to have a picnic in the woods this year, but the students enjoyed the day as much as in former years. A cafeteria luncheon was served in the corridor of first floor and the principal features of the day's entertainment were dancing and games in the east gymnasium. For the November party the east gymnasium was gaily decorated with green and white. It was a dancing and card party under the direction of Lucille Best. The December event was the annual Kid Party, held at Residence Hall on the eighteenth. The Seniors came in rompers and pinafores and whiled away the hours with kid games and a program of child- hood songs and readings. Faye Townsend receivea a prize for being the cutest little girl present. As a climax for the evenings fun, Old Santa came with a gift for each one of the children. Julia Hankins was chairman of the committee. On January twenty-seventh the Seniors enjoyed a banquet at the Roach Cafe. There was an unusually large number of Seniors present and the evening's program was made up of music, readings, and toasts. The chairman of the January committee was David Max. The February social committee, with David Nicholson as chair- man, entertained the Seniors with a theatre party to see “Little Annie Rooney” on the evening of February twenty-sixth. After the picture they enjoyed a two-course luncheon in the dining room of Residence Hall. Lolly-pops attired as Annie Rooney were the favors. The parties of the year have thus far been well attended. Plans are under way for the other three parties, the last of which will be the annual May Breakfast during Commencement Week. So life for the Seniors has not been made up entirely of study. It has been a year of whole-hearted co-operation and of good times for every member of the class. Z rR lDhe TOWER R— = Junior Class Officers BURDETTE YEO Maryville The gentleman is learned and a most rare speaker. Junior Class President Social Science Club Eurekan Debate, ’25, ’26 FRED STREET Maryville All orators are dumb when beauty speaks. Junior Class Vice-President Business Manager of Tower Eurekan Social Science Club Chorus Dramatics Debate, ‘26 JEWELL GOSI Trenton She smiled on many just for fun, 1 knew that there was nothing in it. Junior Class Secretary Tower Staff Furekan PeaNNG oN. WILSON H. CRAIG Maryville Sincere and studious, a seemingly model man. Junior Class Treasurer Philomathean eas GLAS Bronze letter Club 56 ] ee 1920 FR | HELEN M. DRAGOO Maryville Why don’t the men propose, mamma, Why don’t the men propose? ROBERT MOUNTJOY Skidmore O, Katherina! Eurekan THELMA MAE BROWN Maryville Looks capable, and really is. Excelsior RUTH CLAYTON Pickering My library was dukedom large enough, LEWIS SCHNABEL Tonia, Ia. He sketched; the vale, the wood, the beach, Grew lovlier from his pencil’s shad- ing. CLEO HOLT Maryville A permanent fixture in the Commerce Derartinent. Social Science Club TT 2 1 HAZEL HAWKINS Osborn IWhen she spoke her every word was MUSIC. Philomathean Chorus Dramatics Ye WIC A: IRVIN GUBSER Hamburg, Ta He wakes and carols with the dawn. Dramatics Chorus Eurekan ne Che. RAYMOND ARTHUR — Clarinda, Ia. Talk not to me, for I’ll not speak a word, CLEO G. HARRIS Jameson You couldn't know her long without being her friend. Yi WG. Ax. Dramatics LILLIAN RAMSBOTTOM Gallatin She hath a gift beyond the reach of art—that of being eloquently silent. Dramatics Social Science Club ¥. Wz. GC, A. LOIS BALDOCK Albany “And Tred said—— MAYSEL LAUGHLIN Guilford Modest and shy as a nun is she. Tower Staff Excelsior NELLE CASTLE Oregon The Scotch are a great race. GERTRUDE GARRETT Maryville Let the morrow take care of itself. Chorus ALICE BULLA King City Give mea look, give me a face, That makes simplicity a grace. Social Science Club WOOOWG.G. A WILMA ROBBINS Pattonsburg Anything that is worth doing is worth domy well, Chorus KO HOMER NEEDELS Parnell Determined to succeed. Excelsior Social Science Club Chorus Nis Me Ge 1A. FLOYD BILLINGSLEY burlington Jct. Oh sleep, it is a gentle thing. BELLE k1GGS Weatherby Until 1 see with my own exes, I will not believe. Social Science Club Chorus Dramatics YW QU EUGYFAELEN Maryville Star in the field of athletics. W. A. A. DOTTIE DAVIS Maryville A great little fiddler is she. Philomathean Orchestra Chorus VOIRA BOOZE Hopkins If she has a fault we have not found ut. EARL E. DUFFEY Pattonsburg He is known by the spectacles and the seise expression, [RA ee 199G | oad ( 60} TL ERR WILMA COOK Maitland A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance. Philomathean Eastern Star Chorus GORDON ROACH Maryville He is a talker and necds no question- ing before he speaks. Ten J. E. PIERPOINT Skidmore Every why hath a wherefore. M. Club Basketball, ’25 MARY DICKERSON Pattonsburg Her voice is ever soft, gentle and low. GLADYS A. BROWN Skidmore Good looking and thoroughly likable. ELLEN B. SHELEY Hopkins Divinely tall, And most divinely fair. LEONA MYRLE LYLE Maryville I have heard and have seen All the news that has been. Excelsior Chorus Mathematics Club CLARENCE L. BUSH Cainsville The man that hails you Tom or Jack, “nd proves by thumping on your back. Philomathean Tower Staff Dramatics Social Science Club Debate, ‘25, ’26 oP h é JOHN HATHAWAY Grant City I’m not a politician and my other habits are good. 1 Oat SARA DONALDSON Maryville Quict and reserved, but always ready to help. RUTH M. FINNEY Cainsville Gladly would she learn, and gladly teach. Dramatics Chorus Yow GaAs; RUTH LAWRENCE Mound City There is no wisdom like frankness. Chorus Octette } WILBUR COX Parnell | Look! He comes. How tall he is! | M. Club Football, ’25 | FRANCES DORREL Savannah } She goes her way untroubled and | serene. MARIE CHANDLER Maryville | Then there was small-talk ready ! when required. i Flirtation—but decorous | Tower Staff W. A. A. JOHN WILLIAM SMITH Maryville Being nimble-footed he hath outrun US. M. Club Track, '24, ’25 ee h | I TOWER R———— 1926 fie { 61, —— th ELIZABETH MILLS Grant City Beware of an argument, especially with Elisabeth. Editor of 1926 Tower Philomathean Bronze Letter Cluh Chorus Octette Y¥; W.G, A MYRTLE BENNIT T Gallatin She reads much, she is a ureat observer. Chorus Social Science JOHN H. KING Pickering My only books were women’s looks, And folly’s all they've taught me. Green and White Courier CLARA HOLLAR Hardin A credit to the institution, HOPE MOORE Maryville | Modest, sweet and shy. Eurekan ] HARRY CLAYTON Maryville ol thinker, not a talker. HAROLD McCLURG Rea al oman is already great when he knows the proper use of time. Social Science Club MARY HANSELL Maysville Let it be said that she surely can cook, Eurekan Ne We Ge os = KO ® es] | Dhe TOV ER eT She TOWNER CO ———_ FF NED COLBERT Maryville He came to school to yet an educa- tion, but hasn't had time for that yet. Tower Staff Eurekan Student Council, ‘24, '25 Mathematics Club CLETA McCOY Fairfax What her heart thinks her tongue speaks, Eureakan KO® YW. GC, A. Chorus Dramatics LULA MAE CURFMAN Maryville A fair exterior is a silent recom- mendation. LOUIE YOUNGMAN Bethany Life is a sertous business. Bronze Letter Club Excelsior Social Science Club Mathematics Club THEODORE SEARCH Whitehall, Ill. So daring in love and so dauntless in war. Have ye eer heard of gallant like young Lochinvar? Football, ’25 ZELMA CAMPBELL Trenton There's a lurking devil in her eye. ESTHER L. GILE Maryville Fond of athletics and athletes. W. A. A. Chorus Dramatics HOMER D. WILLIAMS Barnard When in doubt, ask me. $$ p—______—_ Il [ 63 } MARGARET McMURRY Maryville I may be little but I will be heard. W. A. A. Eurekan X¥;. Ws. Ge A, JOHN HARVEY Savannah Associate professor of campisology. Philomathean LOUISE ATWOOD Darlington To love and be loved is the greatest happiness of existence. Residence Hall Board LOTA CLAIRE LANDFATHER Maryville Infinite riches in a little room. Eurekan LOLA O’DAY Maryville An abridgement of all that is pleas- ant in woman. OLIN WAKLEY Graham Men of few words are the best of men, M. Club Track, ’24, ’25 MERLIN WAREHIME Ravenwood The hours I spent with thee, dear heart, Are asa string of pearls lo me. Tower Staff ROSELLA FROMAN Maryville Today whatever may annoy, The world for me is simply joy. W. A. A. Eastern Star Dramatics Chorus Tower Staff — —F]|Dhe JOSEPH GRAVES Maryville Whence is thy learning, hath thy toil O’er books consumed the midnight oil? Newman Club Mathematics Club MARGARET MILLS Grant City She makes sweet music with th enamell’d stones. Philomathean Bronze Letter Club Chorus Orchestra Y.-W, G, As ZELMA NEAL Maryville Her smile is sweetened by her gravity. Philomathean Art Club Bronze Letter Club MAE GANNON Maryville True, she has a heart, and, they say, a sweetheart. W. A. A. LULA MAY MASSIE Maryville A most petite, brown-eyed maid. Social Science Club Views CoA. R. J. McCLAIN Skidmore Almost to all things could he turn his hand. Yoo GAs EARL W. JONES Hopkins I do admire Of women kind but one. YY. MoC. As Dramatics Club BERNICE B. HOWARD Maryville Steadfast, sagacious and serene. Mathematics Club Chorus TOWER | NG eG. [66] G. MERVIN MeNULTY Tarkio Cupid knocked me out, Tower Staff Student Council Eurekan Mathematics Club LORETTA JONES Maryville Life without laughter w oa dreadful blank. Eurekan VEUVWE GC, A. Chorus W. A. A. DOROTHY ENGLAND Maryville Ihatever sky's above me Here’s a heart for any fate. Eurekan Dramatics YW GC. A. HETTIE MAE WOODWARD Maryville Be what you seem—she really is. Eurekan Eastern Star Chorus Noe MEG A® MARY ESTHER MURPH O'BANION Maryville IVhat’s ina name? Eurekan Wee Wi. G. An GLADYS ADKINS Rosendale Learning by study must be won. ¥. WiC. A. Chorus Dramatics MRS. ELIZABETH SIMMS Maryville She has ambition to do, to attain. DOY H. CARR Sheridan Another wearer of the “ball and chain.” Tower Staff Philomathean Debate, 725 Bronze Letter Cluh Social Science Club Student Council CARRIE BEAN Ford City Rich in the saving grace of common SONS, OPAL WILSON Sheridan Smiles of geod fellowship light her face. Excelsior Dramatics rt Club ANNA MARIE WILSON Princeton By diligence alone we rise to better things. CORA SMITH Martinsville Act well your part, there all the honor lies. Chorus MARIE CLOUD Maryville i| Fark, Hark, the lark! Eurekan Bronze Letter Club Chorus Dramatics ARTHUR REED Jameson IWisely, I say, | am a bachelor. Social Science Club Dramatics Excelsior. LALAH BEST Pattonsburg You will know her by her smile } eInd the twinkle in her eve. Basketball, ’26 | . CATHERINE HOLT Quitman | She does her duty, day by day, In an efficient, quiet way. o Excelsior GEORGE NEWMAN Maryville I saw and loved. Bronze Letter Club Eurekan ¥.. M...G, A; ALICE DODDS Bolckow Doesn't let studics interfere with her | education, Tower Staff EVERETT WRIGHT Oregon Thou whose locks outshine the sun. Philomathean Social Science Club Tower Staff Dramatics MILDRED WERRE Edwardsville, III. Higher education, always Search! Hattie Mae Stanton, lillmore; Vernon Barrett, Skidmore; Vera Gresham, Bigelow; Fern Murray, Maryville; Howard Dennis, Bethany; Jennie McMillan, Blanchard, Ia. Orval Adams, Sheridan; Miriam Geyer, Pickering; Mariam Catterson, Maryville; Frank Potts, Breckenridge; Gladys Painter, Mound City; Julia Caldwell, Trenton. Ollie Horn, Rushville; Gladys Hornbuckle, Clearmont; J. Harold Holt, Maryville; Clytie Miller, Burlington Junction; Clement Rickman, Clearmont; Ruth Hughes, Marvville. Byron Beavers, Allendale; Katherine Gray, Maryville; Merle B. Shreve, Richmond: Herbert Wood, Trenton; Mildred M. Sawyer, Ravenwood; Lenore Le Van, Savannah. Elnora Glenn, Holton, Kan.; Bettie F. Thomas, Ravenwood; Willeta Todd, Trenton; Mary Walker. Maryville; Mildred Omer, Bethany; Dean R. Gillis, Maitland. 2 Al 1926 me — { 70) Alice Yiarr, Graham; Rebecea Briggs, Maryville; Dean D. Johnson, Ridgeway; Marie Brunsterman, Augusta, Ga.; Josephine Price, Bolckow; Genevive Todd, Maryville. Opal Hantze, Maryville; Robert Jackson, Skidmore; Beryl Blauvelt, Barnard; Marvin I. Westfall, Maryville; Avyce Lair, Ridgeway; Susie Doebbeling, Craig. Opal Stevenson, Skidmore; John Mountjoy, Skidmore; Ella Lee Decker, Maryville; Neville Hartman, Maryville; Pauline Manchester, Skidmore; Carroll Adair, Hatfield. John S. Urban, Maryville; Hester E. Bunker, Fortescue; Joe Hathaway. Grant City; Edith McMillan, Blanchard, Ja.; Esther Claire Peoples, Fairfax; Helen Pauline Jones, Eagleville. Elenor Buren, Princeton; Delman Roelofson, Barnard; Martha Haas, Bethany; Lloyd Hollar. Hardin; Roberta Best, Bogard; Electa Bailey, Stanberry. ay 1920; A {71 Glola Eckles, Graham; Evadne Batt, Parnell; Eula Marie McDonald, Wilcox; Oakley Caton, Mound City; Mary A. Green, Craig; G. E. Andrews, Hopkins. Gladys Pfander, Clarinda, Iowa; Wilma M. Schmidt, Graham; Mrs, Mary IF. Grubb, Fillmore; Mary Kautz, Hamilton; William Gaugh, Maryville; Grace Leach, Stanberry. Mildred New, Maryville; Hazel Sullivan, Maryville; Theodore Baldwin, Hopkins; Dona Lower, Mound City; Eliot J. Lister, Bradyville, lowa; Katherine Kibbe, Grant City. Alice Adair, Hatfield; J. Dorr Ewing, Grant City; Verlea James, Maryville; Gladys Blessing, King City; Donna Kinman, Elmo; Ethel M. Estes, Jameson. Arney Simpson, Trimble; Leona Pfander, Clarinda, lowa; Margaret Strickler, Skidmore; Morris H. Chick, Maryville; Lois Roper, Altamont; Jesse Michaelson, Maryville. a w A SSSILS AAD TATE LL LESSSISESEL SRLS LA JA Y Hf, q Ce Gladys Reynolds, Agency; Crystall Hall, Maryville; John Curfman, Maryville: Opal Mallory, Gallatin; Mildred Estep, Maysville; Marjorie L. Wilson, DeKalb. Bulah June West, Ravenwood; Duley Snyder, Braddyville, Iowa; Lettye Wagenblast, Cosby; Dorothy Lee White, Skidmore; Helen Clevenger, Rockport; Helen Young, Quitman, Matilda McMillen, Hopkins; Eva Hoskins, Hamilton; Mary Wray, Guilford: Lucile Sturm, Maryville; Robert L. Brock, Trenton; Mrs. Emerald Tibbets, Craig. Grace Lancy, Savannah; Helen Gomel, Craig; Dorothy Dow, Maryville; Dolly Rea Logan, Skidmore; Thelma Hodgin, Oregon; Edward Tindall, Maryville. Doris Shuler, Trenton; Kenneth L. Fouts, Trenton; Georgia Poy nter, Bigelow: Fern Alley, Cainsville; R. Clair Slonecker, Trenton; Christine Graeff, Oshorn. ———2 TOWER f—$—$ $9 John Tucker, Sheridan; Minnie Evans, Maryville; Blanche T°. Jones, Chula; Albert Hector, Maryville; Inez Pierpoint, Grant City; Alice Hastings, Maryville. Mary Elizabeth Jones, Maryville; Lela Jane McDowell, Atchison, Kan.; Francis Clark Edwards, Maitland; Clyda Shields, Burlington Junction; Vodre Willoughby, Maryville; Audrey Stiwalt, Maryville. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Morris Cuick President Dorr Ewinc Vice-President DororuHy Dow. Secretary-Treasures CLAIR SLONECKER Publicity Fern ALLey Student Council Mirprep New Student Council Mr. Loomis Business Advisor Miss MANLEY A Social Advisor Z = RK o ra m Lillie Thomas, Carrollton; Roy Fisher, Maryville; Callie Fisher, Bolckow; Elsie Carr, Sheridan; Edward Brush, Stanberry; Nellie Murphy, Maryville. Wilda Jones, Burlington Junction; Mildred Allen, Skidmore; Elsie Rogers, Maryville; Stella Pettigrew, Maryville; Alice Cranor, Norborne; Clara Lee Rone, Cowgill. Mrs. Opal Liebig, Parnell; Orville Hedges, Conception Junction; Gertrude Mix, Osborn; Esther Batt, Parnell; Arthur Warford, Pattonsburg; Dorothy Busby, Maryville. Mildred Crain, Villa Ridge; Ruby Shores, Union Star; Gladys Croy, Pickering; Marguerite Riley, Hamilton; Margaret Broyles, Clearmont; Margaret Sells, Savannah. Mildred Haun, Fairfax; Baublitz Wright, Maryville; Mary Clevenger. Rockport: Vera Smith, Blythedale; Lawrence Schaffer, Cowgill; Mildred I. Trullinger, Mt. Ayr, Towa. John Kurtz, Maryville; Dawn McCombs, Burlington Junction: Alta Moore, Parnell; Dolores Hulett, Union Star; Emmett Meek, Elmo; Agnes Hall, Rockport. Elouise Littel, Fairfax; Bula Jane Holt, Quitman; Felix RK. Brown, Maryville; Goldia Bogue, Ravenwood; Fern L. Bennum, Coffey; Mabel Albright, Mclall. Ruth Dragoo, Maryville; Samuel Edmunds, Independence; Dorothy McCord, Omaha, Nebr.; John H. Sewell, Maryville; Ila Fay England, Breckenridge; Alfred Cochran, Mary- ville. Mildred Long, Grant City; Nellie Harold, Cainsville; Margaret Snyder, St. Joseph; Flossie Mareun, Oregon; Wayne Hazlett, Graham; Josephine Haynes, Avalon Roine Young, Tromberg, Mont.; Mildred Cauffman, Cowgill; Willa McLaughlin, Sheridan: Harvey Martin, Hatfield; Laura E. Gaebler, Gravity; Marguerite Hindman, Tarkio, L926 {77] ee ANTPTTPIDILEVDA TOPLESS ST PLAL DEEL A Harley Pierce, Gallatin; Josephine Berry, Maysville; Leslie R. Dowd Maryville; i Bindsley, Mound City; Roy Dickman, Chula; Kathryn Gstrein, a, aS ee Roma McGinnis, Maryville; Paschal Monk, Burlington Junction; Dorothy Litt Lock Springs; Herold K. Twaddle, Tarkio; Frieda Crouse, Mound City; William J. McMillan Blanchard. ; Doyle Thomas, Maryville; Zepha Long, Skidmore; LeRoy Elam, McFall; Martha Yar- brough, Coffey; D. P. Moore, Jr., Hatfield; Lilburn James, Albany. Frankie Wilson, Pattonsburg; Charley Carr, Maryville; Winifred Ward, McFall: Horace Jones, Parnell; Louisa Anne Enyart, Stanberry ; Clum Wilson, Clearmont. : Carl S. Gray, McFall; Gladys I. Brown, Craig; Olin Teasley, Grant City; Thelma Ruth Mickle, Bedford, Iowa; Ernest Stalling, Barnard; Alice Sewell, Graham. — o- ——— = = J h e i | O YJ E R | — Miriam A. Horning, Burlington Junction; Mildred Hardwick, King City; Harold F. Rhodes, Bolekow; Esther Roseberry, Maryville; Dean Dorman, Maryville; irginia Dean, Maryville. Beulah Shelman, Hopkins; Herbert Stevens, Allendale; Dorothy Russell, Elmo; Helen Slaughter, Pattonsburg; Beryle Baker, Cainsville; Bernice Cox, Parnell. Susie Hankins, Osborn; Audrey Boatwright, Ravenwood; Taylor C. Minnick, Richmond ; Minnie Stadler, Oregon; Maxine Nicholas, Quitman; Mary Violet Yeisley, Barnard. Carl Prather, McFall; Dorothy Reynolds, Plattsburg; Iola Dowden, Maryville; Donald Tye, Lock Springs; Mildred Wygal, Ravenwood; Dorris Walker, Maryville. Marie Woods, Maryville; Ernest Butler, Maryville; Nettie Price, Santa Rosa; Elizabeth Stimson, Sheridan; Inez Price, Helena; Lawrence V. Thompson, Maryville. Lucile Qualls, Maryville; Lelia Boone, Fairfax; Ray Snipes, Martinsville; Lois Barlow, Westhoro; Hazel Brown, King City; Glenn Minnick, Lock Springs. Helen Pixler, Laredo; Mildred Russell, Elmo; Paul E. Burks, Pickering; Mary Maxine Miller, Graham; Clifford Evans, Jameson; Frances Barnett. Robert Warford, Pattonsburg; Mary Collison, Maitland; Martha I. Collins, Smith- ville; Elizabeth M. Moore, Weston; Raymond Eckles, Maryville; Pauline Otto, Kingston. Ruby Doak, Osborn; Gladys Ferguson, Bolckow; Harold Sipes, Graham; Rena F. Parks, Converse; Wanda Hinton, Pickering; Gordon Sweaney, Pattonsburg. Irma Geyer, Skidmore; Rudolph Flentje, Chula; Mary Seat, Denver; Velma Dew, Clearmont; Ora Mullenax, Coffey; Virginia Hill, Grant City. | { 80) Mildred Montgomery, St. Joseph; Roy W. Smith, Ridgeway; Ruby Grady, Maysville; Mary Frances Eads, Lock Springs; Jewell Creeson, Polo; Bertha Saville, Redding, lowa. Laura E. Belt, Maryville; Blanche McMillan, Maryville; Wilma Galbreath, Bolckow; Clarence Godbey, Maryville; Madge Proctor, Bedford, la.; Lucile Knecht, Jameson. Nellie Cochran, Maryville; Ward Barnes, Trenton; Nina Danner, Maryville; Sylvia Waugh, Redding, Iowa; Vance E. Geiger, Redding, lowa; Bowdry Beavers, Allendale. Mary Pistole, Pickering; Marguerite Dowling, Hopkins; Maurine Aeby, Mound City; Effie Cramer, Norborne; Edith Jones, Burlington Junction; Jessie Roach, Bedison. Dorothy Busby, Maryville; John Curnutt, Barnard; Edna Sturm, Maryville: Roberta Young, Quitman; Leroy Wood, Maryville; Virginia White, Maryville. _ — _Dhe TOWER f [STEEN Ethel Graves, Burlington Junction; Helen L. Owens, Chula; Bernice Pettigrew, Bolckow; Clyde R. Stitt, Pattonsburg; Alta Bunker, Fortescue; Della Behm, Hopkins. Daisy Jenkins, Sheridan; Adaline Bennett, Elmo; Verla McGinniss, Quitman; Margaret Alt, Norborne; Glenn Cain, Cainsville; Lucile Cole, Barnard. Orville Pugsley, Maryville; Hildred Cook, Maitland; Jessie Bennet, King City; Harold Miller, Maryville; Vinita Adams, King City; Irene Smith, Blythedale. Eudora Medsker, Graham; Marjorie Wier, Plattsburg; Lois Brown, Maitland; Harry Yeisley, Barnard; Marjorie Maris, Savannah; Marsh Reynolds, Guilford. Norris Brown, Skidmore; Josephine James, Worth; Kenneth Livengood, Elmo; Margaret Quinlin, Gilman City; Dorothy McGinty, Elmo; Crystal Holbrook, Clearmont. { $2} _y 4 ELE L LLL LLL LLL, Mrs. Gordon Roach, Maryville; Oakley Moore, Graham; Ella Smith, Bolckow; Hazel Moore, Worth; Manferd Leeper, Saline; Juanita Breeden, Jameson. Virgil Zook, Pickering; Harold O’Banion, Maryville; Edith Martin, Eagleville; Loren Ewing, Mt. Ayr, lowa; Mildred McCully, Mound City; Voris Brown, Jameson. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS TD NVIDENLOORE Mn ue a os . Ss Presidzit ISTHEELGRAVES = 90.) ). .. « | Mice=President Suse Hankins . . . . . . . . Secretary-Treasurer Mr. Ketter . ...... . . . Business Advisor Miss KarHertne FRANKEN . . 3... Social Advisor i926 Re | BA | 7|Qhe TOWER fe ——— p == |Dhe TOWER In HMlemoriam In memory of Vae McDowell, a member of the Freshman Class, who dicd Novem- ber seventh, nineteen hundred twenty-five = 1926 A - Ae { ¥l ne | ONE SPECIAL STUDENTS Dewey E. Burch, Maryville; Ethel Ramsbottom, Breckenridge; Guy Canady, Stanberry ; Floyd Moore, Burlington Junction; Imogene Lowder, Chula; Eugene Clark, Rea. High School Department HE College maintains a high school department which offers as complete dies course as any high school in the state. This year has seen an unusually large enrollment in the department. There are seventy-five students enrolled, eighteen of whom are Seniors. A probable reason why so many students choose to take their high school work here is that unusual advantages are offered to them. They have the opportunity of belonging to the High School Orchestra, the College Chorus, and have access to the college library, laboratories and gymnasium. The teaching in the department is done by college students who are in their Junior and Senior years. The teaching is done in the student's major subject and is under careful supervision. ‘This insures a good presentation of the work. The high school is organized into a Student Activity Group, of which Lois May Dakan is president and Pauline Hall secretary. The weekly meetings of the group are of literary and musical character. This year’s debating team is composed of Lois May Dakan, Pauline Hall, Marion Clark and Bill Lamkin. There have been several jolly parties in the high school this year. The Seniors welcomed the Freshmen with a party at the beginning of the fall quarter. The Juniors enjoyed a theate r party to “Little Annie Rooney.” Other social events as well have helped to create in the department a spirit of loyalty and good fellowship. A Junior-Senior party and a Senior banquet are being planned for the spring quarter. The baccalaureate sermon, class play and commencement exer- cises are planned for May 16, 18 and 19 respectively. 1926 A [85 } Lois Dakan, Russell Ruhl, Roberta Willhoyte, Marie Farnam, Paul Whitelaw, Verna Owens, Charles Hery ford. Kenneth Leeson, Juanita Grubb, Paul Neal, Hazel Carr, Ruby Norris, John B. Cheshire, Opal Ashford. Mildred Williams, Lester Hall, Helen Stanton, Junior Shackleford, Thelma Thompkins, Eldon Sallee, Thelma Jackson. Lucile Duncan, Lola Bell Sutterlin, Marshall A. Ford, Lora Belle Pitzenbarger, J. Milan Shell, Marion Clark, Frances Shell. Ella M. Shell, Helen Holt, Nettie Mae Rogers, Robert Ruhl, Pauline Hall, Mabel Ruth Erickson, Iona Maud Carr. Eudora Nichols, Ruth Hinton, Thomas Lawrence, Lumeda Nelson, Ona Mae Clevenger, Floyd Wyman, Velma White, Augusta Vert. [ 86} RCANIZATIONS ooo east artery eee i| Florine Tompkins Doy Carr Paul Stone Marie Cloud | Zelma Neal Myrle Hankins Elizabeth Mills Louie Youngman David Nicholson Margaret Mills ALE Bronze Letter Club is an honorary society whose membership is composed ae of winners in the annual Inter-Society contests. The names of the winners each year are engraved on a bronze plate near the entrance to the auditorium, and the people so honored automatically become members of the club. | The purposes of the club are: 1. To encourage more people to take part in the literary society work. 2. To encourage creative literary effort. 3. To further a spirit of good sportmanship in literary contests. 4. To stimulate more interest in the literary activities of S. T. C. and to raise them to a higher plane. C. Rickman, M. Mills, C. Bush, S. Moore, ID. Nicholson, B. Patton, D. Roelofson. V. Barrett, R. Flentje. D. McCord, J. Michaelson, M. Haas, G. Canaday, H. Hawkins, E. Wright, J. Hankins. Z. Neal, D. Max, C. Miller, B. Cox, O. Anderson, R. Dickman, W. Cook. F. Tompkins, J. Mountjoy, F. Townsend, M. Hankins, M. Green, W. Craig, E. Mills. B. Anderson, V. Robinson, D. Davis, D. Carr, T. Pence, S. Thomas, G. Brown. RE | SJ7 Se he TOWE Philomathean Literary Society Motto—To be rather than to seem. HE Philomathean Literary Society has just completed another year of suc- cessful work. Since its organization the society has held a high position in all the literary activities of the college, and this year has seen the mainte- nance of former interest and standards. The organization now has fifty active mem- bers, but that does not represent the entire number, for “Once a Philo, always a Philo” is a motto as old as the society itself. Each quarter new life is added. and every new member promptly shoulders the task of keeping up the standards set by former members. There are certain invisible bonds which link together all Philos wherever they may be. There is the annual Homecoming Day, when former members return and meet with the present generation of Philos to discuss the happenings of past years and offer suggestions for bettering the society. Many who cannot be present send letters to be read to the group. Two social events have become traditional in the calendar of each year’s events, the picnic every fall, and the annual initiation, which is an affair no Philo will ever forget. This winter the society got in touch with many friends and members through the medium of a radio program from station KMA. The many congratulatory messages received indicate the close bond of fellowship existing between all Philomatheans. The aim of the organization has always been to seek talent among the students, then to aid in the development and expression of that talent in the regular meetings and in the annual inter-society contests. It is the hope of the society that every member may become a better teacher and citizen because of the literary training there received. OFFICERS Miss Dyxes and Mr. LeEson, Sponsors Fall Quarter Winter Quarter IWILSONS CRAIG aL a er eCSiUCii@e ean me.) CLEMENT RICKMAN GUYEGANADA Van. 9a Mn I GICCo ler CSidCiitmr'ee 1.6... . DAVID Max Fave TowNSEND ... . . . Secretary . . . . BLANCHE ANDERSON Joun Mountjoy .... . . Treasurer . . . . . Jesstt MiIcHAELSON Davip NicHotson . . . . Sergeant-at-Arms . . . . WernNon BARRETT CLYTIEQMILLERT |S ee-Dn eee ME IOIStEe een ss .)|6|CUMARTHA Haas Grace Foster .. . . . Courier Reporter . . .. . Mayme Green Spring Quarter Guy CaNnaDay 55 Wy ob pete . President Fave TOWNSEND ... .. .. . . Vice-President FLoRINE TOMPKINS. . . . + ... . « Secretary MIARGARETAMILi:SS ee eee ce se Treasurer Eart WyMAN . . . . « «© © « © Sergeant-at-Arms ELIZABETH MILES@ ment taste =. a. se Ptanist —$$____1%p;p—___f [89] ' i D. Newsome, I. Moore, K. Gray, M. Russell, B. Yeo, D. England L, Baldock, L. M. Curfman, H. Jones, L. Jones R. Mountjoy, H. M. Woodward, R. Froman, M. Cloud, R. Ramsbottom, A. Allen L. Brock, L. C. Landfather, M. Kautz, M. McMillan, M. E. M. O’Banion, M. McNulty M. McMillan, N. Colbert, H. Moore, J. Gose, I . Street, L. Wagenblast J. Gubser, E. Hoskins, R. Lawrence, C. Ross, G. Graves, M. E. Jones, E. Tindall (90 } $$ $$] ake TOWER P———— Eurekan Literary Society HE Eurekan Literary Society has long been considered one of the best literary societies at the State Teachers’ College. This year has fulfilled all expectations, and the society has made itself felt among the students as a dominant force for sportsmanship, talent, scholarship, ideals and loyalty to S. T. C. and her activities. The members of the Eurekan Literary Society are noted for their pep and vigor. These characteristics are evident in all their meetings. The programs this year have been principally on music and literary subjects, such as modern essays, American novels and contemporary poetry. The Eurekans upheld their standards in the spring inter-society contests in 1925. They did not win the contest, but were a very close second. Their score of winnings in the contests include the following: Laura Margaret Raines—first in Sight Reading ; Margaret Dietz, first in Declamation; Richard Baker and George Newman, first in Debate; Girls’ Quartette, composed of Katherine Gray, Neri Robertson, Christine Goff and Lota Claire Landfather, second in Music. And so the Eurekans have gone on proving that they are living up to their name— 'Eureka’’—“I have found it.” OFFICERS Fall Quarter Winter Quarter DIRSSURISING= :. . Satya. ca. ieresidcit 9 ..5 «.. Dorotus Newsoxe FRED STREET . � . . . = « . Mscee-President . . . . Rure RaMssBoTTroM DOROTHY ENGESNDIC ehh swe MO CCTCHOnV 30 4 4 Pe ve, Gey: @ LELEN JONES DORGEHVSEGNGLANDS ©. 0... . dncasurer: .. 8: . Dorormy ENGLAND Spring Quarter Mary O’Banion . President RIGHARDBDAKERME- Et Lene) fae. | Vice-President CHILTON ROSSEEE -te Ee) yn) Sccretary STECEASREL.IGRE ge aa Meese Me me ee eh COSIENCT: MEMBERS Ruth Ramsbottom Helen Jones Chilton Ross Grace Graves Edward Tindall Byron Beavers Thelma Roberts Mercier Fred Street Richard Baker Dorothy Russell Ned Colbert Floyd Moore Mildred Russell Jewell Gose C. E. Rising Lula Mae Curfman Dorothy Newsome Robert Mountjoy Ruth Lawrence Lois Roper Mary Esther M. Esther Roseberry Marie Cloud O’Banion Stella Pettigrew Eugene Allison Loretta Jones Dorothy England George Newman Eva Hoskins Alyce E. Allen Lois Baldock Katherine Gray ry Willie Belle Walters Matilda McMillen Lettye Wagenblast mn il! Lucile Qualls Mary Elizabeth Jones = Cleta McCoy ll a Burdette Yeo Elizabeth Greeson Lorena Gault int Mrs. C. E. Rising | =f ALY U poverty) =e [91] Alice Thompson Zona Mae Hoyt Orville Pugsley Paul Stone Myrle Lyle Vera Smith Louie Youngman Mae Shunk Samuel Urban Grace Lancey Hazel Brown { 92] Alice Barr Hattie Stanton Maysel Laughlin . Lg a =——_— ea — i Zhe Excelsior Literary Society HE name, Excelsior, needs no elaboration in order to express the true spirit lee the society. Striving step by step for a yet higher goal, it is a charac- teristic of its members which enabled them to achieve the distinction of ranking higher in scholarship than any organization in the college during the past fall term. The society fosters all literary activities which lead to a wholesome expansion and enlargement of the mind. Its members enjoy meeting difficulties, and, though they sometimes fail to reach their high goals, they believe, with Robert Browning, that x ok TOWER ———— — Or what’s a heaven for?” Fall Quarter Paut Stone Grace Lancy MEY REESICVGE MEMS cbs os MYREEREYEE RE EEE, Lovie YOUNGMAN CLiFForRD Evans GLapys FERGUSON Grapys FERGUSON Brown, Hazel Evans, Clifford Ewing, Dorr Ferguson, Gladys Horn, Ollie Hoyt, Zona Lancy, Grace Laughlin, Maysel Lowder, Imogene Lyle, Myrle Martin, Maude Youngman, Louie —— —E —— jC eS OFFICERS President Vice-President . Secretary . Treasurer Spring Quarter SX MEMBERS = 1926 RH [93 } a man’s reach should exceed his grasp, Winter Quarter Myre Lyte Loutt YouNGMAN Grace Lancy Grace Lancy . President Vice-President . Secretary Treasurer Needles, Homer Pugsley, Orville Reed, Arthur Schmidt, Wilma Shunk, May Smith, Vera Stone, Paul Urban, Samuel Walton, T. M. Fe West, Bulah Jane HH Wilson, Opal wy a ul Y f Mn: 0 Alyce Allen, President; Julia Hankins, Vice-President; Florine Tompkins, Secretary ; Rebecca Briggs, Treasurer; Mildred New, Under-Graduate Representative. Dorothy England, Program; Myrle Hankins, Publicity. Margaret Mills, Bible Study; Merle Shreve, Rest Room; Dorothy Dow, Social Service; M. E. M. O'Banion, Social; Ruth Ramsbottom, World [ellowship. WO weeks after the close of the summer quarter four girls left for the Y. W. camp at Estes Park to prepare themselves for the coming year’s work. While these four were in the Rockies, the girls at home were sending and receiving letters from prospective students to whom they were to be ‘‘big sisters.” One phase of this sisterly movement was the all-girls’ party on the evening of registration day. That marked the beginning of a series of worthwhile programs and endless fun, for the Y. W. C. A. strives to inspire, instruct, entertain, and recreate the girls with whom it comes in contact. ay —- K. Swisher, Vice-President; P. Stone, President; G. Newman, Secretary W. Craig, Treasurer Vernon Barrett, Pianist M. Westfall, Membership; R. McClain, Chorister the physical, the social, the mental, and the spiritual. With this in view, weekly meetings are held, all members are urged to take part in the weekly programs and discussions, athletic teams are organized, and a Gospel Team carries the spirit to other communities. lees Y. M. C. A. believes in the harmonious development of all sides of man, The “Y” is responsible for a boys’ rest room where quiet and comfort can be found. Chairs, tables, books and magazines, all invite men to spend a few leisure moments there. This organization belongs to all college men. If you are interested in a well- rounded life, you should join at the first opportunity. David Nicholson, Mary Dickerson, Guy Canaday, Alice Bulla, Myrtle Bennitt, Kenneth Fouts Trene Pence, Eugene Dixon B. Yeo, B. Riggs, F. Street, E. Hoskins, O. Adams, B. J. West M. Kennedy, C. Bush, V. Robinson, J. Housman, G. Keplar, D. Max D. Carr, E. Brown, B. Beavers, S. Moore, D. Gibson, L. Youngman I. Lowder, H. Needles, C. Holt, K. Swisher, L. Ramshottom, A. Thompson ; o6 | 1Dhe TOWER RP Social Science Club HE Social Science Club is one of the most important and most interesting organizations in the college. Its membership is made up of those students who are majoring or minoring in the Social Sciences. For its field of activity the club has the study of the important social problems of the day. These problems are of the most vital importance, for they are the problems of life—and real life is dynamic, not static. In the presentation and discussion of these problems and their probable solutions, the members receive a better understanding of the world of today and a keener sense of their responsibility to society. A well-rounded knowledge of the social sciences is the best equipment for future usefulness. The heart of youth is daring and craves adventure. To induce and stimulate its members to venture into the field of social research, the club offers the Mrs. Charles T. Bell Social Science Prizes for research work. These awards are: irSt@erizeMete ts, «© « © + ca « = = oixty Dollars SecondePrizemeys-)-; + � + « «. Lwenty-five. Dollars sihird@erizemememe en. ws fs 6). Re fteen Dollars All members of the club are eligible to compete for these prizes. The efforts of all cannot be rewarded by prizes, but the society will benefit by research work done by any of its members. The Social Science Club is of great value to every student who intends to teach any of the social sciences. Through the work of the organization he may attain that greater measure of social adjustment which youthful pedagogues seek to pass on to the rising generation. OFFICERS Fall Quarter Winter Quarter Spring Quarter President . . .Davip Nicworson . Davin Nicitotson . Marry. KENNEDY Vice-President . EuGENE H. Dixon . Eucene H. Dixon . Eucene H. Dixon Secretary . . .Etsie G. Brown. . Erste G. Brown . . Mrs. Risine Treasurer. . . CLARENCE Busttr . Byron Beavers . Byron BEAVERS Sponsors. . J. R. Warrin, C. E. Wetrs, A. J. Caurrieip, Henry A. Foster, T. H. Cook MEMBERS Orval Adams Kenneth Fouts Harold Neal Melvin Akars Veva Neill George Homer Needles Eugene F. Allison Donald U. Gibson David Nicholson Byron Beavers Cleo Holt Irene Pence Elsie G. Brown Eva Hoskins Lillian Ramsbottom Gladys Brown J. A. Housman Katherine Kolb Rising Myrtle Bennett Georgia Keplar Virginia C. Robinson Alice Bulla Martha Kennedy Fred Street Clarence L. Bush John King Sarah Thomas Guy Canaday Imogene Lowder Alice Thompson Doy Carr Matilda McMillan Nellie Wood Floyd Cook Mrs. Maud Martin Everett Wright Mary Dickerson Lula M. Massie Burdette Yeo Eugene H. Dixon David Max Louie Youngman Dorr Ewing Sylvia Moore Mrs. Dema Fitzmaurice Harold McClurg $$$ 16 p_— { 97 ] j iii | bw Louise Freeman, President; C. W. Rogers, Sponsor; Minnie b. James, Sponsor; Eek, Sponsor; Cleo Holt, Treasurer. Grace Deitz; John Curfman, Vice-President. Gordon Roach, Historian; Ruth Hughes, Paul Robey, Elsie G. Brown, Secretary; George Newman, Reporter; Sylvia Moore, Corresponding Secretary. The aim of the Pi Omega Pi is to create, encourage and extend interest and scholarship in Commerce. Alpha Chapter Beta Chapter . Gamma Chapter Kirksville, Missouri . Maryville, Missouri, Organized 1924 Cedar Falls, Iowa PLEDGES Mariam Catterson Mary Clevenger Forrest Froman Mrs. Mary Grubbs John Hathaway Helen Pauline Jones Margaret McMurry Homer Needles Lola O'Day Belle Riggs Merea Williams Le M. Geneveive Todd Wilma Robbins Mary Tolin Mary Hansell Julia Hankins faye Townsend Lucille Best Dorothy Dow Cleta McCoy Aileen Vanzant The purpose of Kappa Omicron Phi is to further the interests of ome Economics in four-year colleges. The aim is to develop women with higher ideals of sane living, with deeper appreciation of the sanctity of the American home, with broader social, intellectual, and cultural attainments. Active Members Ruth Miller Julia Hankins Wilma Robbins Josephine Price Mary Hansell Faye Townsend Aileen Vanzant Lucille Best Associate Members Mayme Grems Cleta McCoy Dorothy Dow Geneveive Todd Lorena Gault Pauline Eckert Pledges Mary Kautz Susie Doebbeling Cleo Harris Tola Dowden Gladys Adkins Mrs. Mary Summers Grace Lowry Grace Lancey | 99] Edith McMillan Helen Pixler Bernice Cox Louisa Ann Enyart Alice Hastings Ellen Sheley Helen Clevenger 3 a —— —. ty ane iz . s a town or city is judged by its newspapers, so is a college judged, to a large extent, by its publica- tions. With this fact con- stantly in mind, the staff of the Green and White Courier has striven to pub- lish a paper worthy of the institution which sponsors its publication. The Courier statf works constantly to reflect accu- rately and in an interesting style the activities of its college. The staff realizes its responsibility to the students of the college, to the college as an institution, to alumni and former students, and to the educational field of Northwest Missouri. The Green and White Courier is a standard weekly newspaper and holds a creditable position among the weekly papers of the state. It is a member of the Northwest Missouri and the Missouri Press Associations. The paper is published by a staff composed of students in the Journalism Class who are interested in the publication of school papers and desirous of knowing something of school publicity. The circulation of the Courier runs from two thousand to four thousand issues throughout the school year. Mr. Selecman is managing editor and class instructor, and Miss Dykes acts as advisory counsel. 100 | — Ml —— Pen) 996 fep gs i a] She TOWER PF 4 Fred O. Street, Business Manager; Elizabeth Mills, Editor-in-Chief; Ned Colbert, Assistant Editor. Everett Wright, Jewell Gose, Smokestack Editors; Dorothy England, G. Mervin McNulty, Organizations. , L Doy Carr, Maysel Laughlin, Classes; Rosella Froman, Clarence Bush, Athletics. ee Marie Chandler, Merlin Warehime, Activities; Alice Dodds, Art Editor. ii Ruth Hughes, Sophomore Editor. ul i | SEE 1926 a ill Grace Graves Faye “‘Lownsend Lorene Bruckner Hazel Brown Anne Stowell, House Director Anne Mather, Social Director Amber Stoner Louise Atwood Pauline Manchester Lucille Cole Residence Hall, the home of more than one hundred girls during the school year, is governed by the House Organization. The power of the organization is exercised by a Board of Control of ten members. The board makes rules concerning quiet hours, order in the house, and all matters of general conduct. Although this plan of self-government is new, it has proved quite successful and promises to be more so in following years. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AMES LOWNSENDE sea. ©) f8 a Soa + a a vo resident LorENE Bruckner .... . . . . Vice-President HAZEL ROW N seme. ees, BALMER 5 ieee se sae SCELENCIA, GRACESGRAVES ca .8 . Gl sie wm fe fe Lreasitres JANIBER STONER@s er Senior Representative ER Louise Arwoop. . . . . . . Junior Representative | PAuLINE MANcneEsTER . . . Sophomore Representative et Lucttte Core . . . . . . Freshinan Representative | i opi tet ee = { 102 | Vera MacLeod Burt W. Loomis Wilma Cook Hettie Mae Woodward Nellie Harold Gladys B. Andrews Mary Green Rosella Froman Lois Roper Woot: SUING) Res 5 a BH A o 5S Uren aoeReastiian Mr. and Mrs. Burr W. Loomis. . . . . . Sponsors The college has had an Eastern Star Club since November, 1921. Its purpose is to foster a closer spirit of friendship among Eastern Stars of the faculty and student body. Any girl who is a member of the Eastern Star is eligible to mem- bership in the club. During the five years since its organization the club has been interested in all the activities of the school. [ 103 | have ¢ L. Bruckner M. Shreve D. Dow R. Cook G. Poynter E. Blomfield M. Yarbrough, V. Gresham, V. MacLeod, D. Newsome, L. Best, M. McMurry P. Manchester, G. Todd, L. Sturm, V. Hill, W. McLaughlin, R. Froman W. Todd, H. Pixler, E. Gile, L. Wagenblast, M. Gannon, D. White K. Gstrein, G. Keplar, D. Logan, A. Stoner, P. Otto, F. Bennum Se ee le ny ee iL [ 104} “M” Club TRIVING for tradition, for prestige, for companionship, and loyalty, the letter men of the college have banded together to form the “ M” Club. The aims of the club are to attain the highest scholastic standing, to command respect for the large white “AL” that adorns the green sweater, to gain state-wide recognition of the membership card, to band together all letter men in school or out, and to promote better athletics. During the Northwest Missouri High School Tournament and Track Meet the members of the M” Club may be found mingling freely among the high school athletes. trying to gain the friendship of every participant and to interest him in our college. By encouraging the higher type of high school athletes to become students here, the °“M’” Club reaps its reward. With the opening of the new gymnasium the club reached one of its goals. Due to the efforts of Mr. Uel W. Lamkin, president of the college, the “M Club now has one room in the gymnasium set aside exclusively for the letter men of the college. As a meeting place for the club, and as a place where visiting athletes are made welcome, the “MM” Club room has proved of inestimable value to the letter men. The club has no truer honorary member than President Lamkin. Teach year, as annual affairs, two banquets are given by the club. The first, usually held at the close of the basketball season, is for the purpose of formally initiating into the club those men who have become eligible to membership by winning a varsity letter in the lately past athletic seasons. The second banquet is held on the evening following the Annual Northwest Missouri Track Meet, for the purpose of electing officers for the coming year. Al letter men, whether in school or not, are invited to this affair. [ 105 | TDhe T O W E 7 | She TONER SC e—————_FF Mathematics and Science Club The Mathematics and Science Club is the newest organization in school, but it is already filling a definite place among the departmental clubs of the college. This new club has a two-fold purpose: To prove through practical application that mathematics and science are live and interesting subjects. To encourage the efforts of students along these lines in broader fields of study than are offered in the regular courses. The qualifications for membership are: First, the student must be interested in mathematics or science. Second, he must have five hours credit in mathematics or in physical science. Third, he must have an M standing in all college work. It is the intention of the club to meet three times each quarter for a varied program touching all lines of scientific study. Phases of the work which are taken up by the members include: History of the sciences. Reports of modern research and recent discoveries. Study of the lives and works of great scientists and mathematicians. OFFICERS DEANZGOLRERT, Pe Sef 2 Faculty Sponsor JOSEPREGRAVESO, Sahin . ce ap ae a yn) of eresidgitt NED, GOLBERTiass Grease ac sl wae! « M ice-lresident LEONA MYRLE LYce toy 5. © «5 Seeretary-Treasurer MEMBERS | Claire Adair Neville Hartman Gladys Reynolds | Blanche Anderson Miriam Horning Harold Rhodes Beryl Blauvelt Bernice Howard C. E. Rising | James W. Calkins Zona Mae Hoyt Lois Roper Eugene Clark Verlea James Merle Belle Shreve | Harry Clayton Blanche Jones Ruth Strasser | Wilbur Cox Lucile Knecht Edward Tindell Ned Colbert Leona Myrle Lyle Bettie F. Thomas Howard Dennis G. Mervin McNulty Samuel Urban } Rudolph Flentje Jessie Michaelson Cleo Wyman i Joseph Graves Nora Parr Louie Youngman ! Mabel Hale Bernice Pettigrew ON = CCAS CRC ECC LOO A TO a | anitable entertainments, both ae lite ra musical or ia! ovide [ePaet the students a be ng the Year. | Bulletin 1107. NUDE SUUREAAREN UU PRCHUEUCUET TUN MSRTEEUSTAUGET Cee PAMEDATOOUUEGUUE! PATS BECUD VENRUREUORSLOM OOTOTUOTOOUCSTOR SSUES EFRUTD DMD A ood TUS m2 TARTANA TTT TT LHABLP Oy ‘ Ser Toll ta) i Chosen by the Senior Class 1 108 ) fy t —s i) yy i) sw = i] ch % ed “hs Chosen by Chosen by the Sophomore Class Chosen by the Freshman Class GRACE FOSTER Scholarship Honor Grace Foster has the honor of ranking first in scholarship in the Senior Class. She has a total of 121.5 hours of college credit and 317.5 honor points, making an average of 2.61 honor points for each hour of credit. Her major subject is Mathematics and her minor is English, but she has equally as high standing in other departments as in these. Besides leading her class in scholarship, Grace has been active in all phases of literary work, She is a member of the Philoma- thean Literary Society, and served on the Student Council last year. Her splendid work as Editor-in-Chief of the 1925 Tower deserves recognition. — JOHN PAUL STONE To John Paul Stone goes the honor of being the most versatile man in school, an honor which is certainly merited by the record he has established. He is superior in scholarship, having an average of 2.24 honor points for each hour of credit. He is a member of the Excelsior Literary Society, and won his place in the Bronze Letter Club by winning the inter-society oration in 1925. Twice he has repre- sented the college in debate and oratory. This year his oration, ‘A World State.” placed him first in the state oratorical contest. He is President of the Y. M. C. A. and of the College Class of the Christian Church. For four years he has been a dependable member of the football team. Last year he was awarded the “AL” Club Post of Honor; this year he was placed as guard on the All-State team. A superior student, a literary man, a Christian leader, an outstanding athlete, Paul Stone is without question the most versatile man in school. 1112) 9. ——— | he LOVER | | L J Events of the Year SEPTEMBER President’s reception for faculty. Faculty reception for students. OCTOBER Highland vs. Bearcats. Won, 14-0. Y. W. C. A. Tally-Ho Party. Peru vs. Bearcats. Won, 3-0. 14-17, District Teachers’ Association. SINT ND 17-19 Inter- Society Contests. Home-Coming Party. Kirksville vs. Bearcats. Walkout Day. Everyone had a good time. Omaha University Game. Won, 33-0. NOVEMBER Warrensburg vs. Bearcats. Won, 10-7. Senior Party. Springfield vs. Bearcats. Tied, 3-3. Junior Kid Party. DECEMBER Victory Dance. Residence Hall Revue, “The College Scrap-Bag.” Newman Club Party. Christmas Party. JANUARY Dedication of New Gymnasium. K. C. A. C. vs. Bearcats. Lost, 32-18. Hillyards vs. Bearcats. Lost, 33-26, All-school Dancing Party. Junior Dinner at Residence Hall. Kirksville vs. Bearcats. Lost, 32-14. Osteopaths vs. Bearcats. Won, 35-32. Senior Supper at Roach Cafe. Cape Girardeau vs. Bearcats. Won, 3-0. FEBRUARY Kirksville vs. Bearcats. Won, 34-21. Kappa Omicron Phi Party. Cape Girardeau vs. Bearcats. Won, 26-23. Springfield vs. Bearcats. Won. Miss Barnard’s Tea for the Seniors. Tarkio vs. Bearcats. Won, 52-24. Lorado Taft. Lecture. Warrensburg vs. Bearcats. Won, 47-21. Colonial Party. Missouri Wesleyan vs. Kittycats. Won, 38-23. Ivanhoe vs. Bearcats. Lost, 29-20. Springfield vs. Bearcats. Won, 28-22. MARCH Warrensburg vs. Bearcats. Won, 27-22. Schooleys vs. Bearcats. Won, 29-17. The College entertains the Freshmen. 30-31. Lectures by William Ellsworth. 20. APRIL Junior Play, benefit of Tower. 29-May 7. Music Week. 7 23. 24. 25, 26. MAY Madame Shumann-Heink. Baccalaureate Sermon. Senior Reception. Senior Breakfast. Commencement, 10:00 a. m. = $2 iF 1 ) 26 ip —= Victory for Philomatheans. Won, 12-3. a | || ee ey tr = ban TIRE | | | | | . Se || Whe CV i= Be —= — The Annual All-School Parties THE MAY FETE The May-Day party in the spring of 1925 was one of the most beautifully staged events ever presented on the campus. The theme of the fete dealt with a court tournament in the time of Robin Hood. The Queen's knights and ladies presented their dances first, then Robin Hood and his merry men emerged from Sherwood Forest and presented a pageant which rivaled that of the courtiers in beauty. The principal characters were: sshei@uccn@rmeemememese-) . - |. «Cs |e Ora Mae Condon hessquircmemrmeameemr. . . : . . Merle Selecman NMaideNatangemrme i. . . � � « Lucille LaMar Robinthiood@ememrmrne- . . . - � � � Rolf Raynor WALK-OUT DAY The morning of October 20 shone bright and clear, after several days of intermittent showers. Soon after eight o’clock the bugle pealed; books were dropped, and everyone was ready for a day of festivities. But alas! the ground was too damp for a picnic. Not long to be daunted, the students marched to town for a pep meeting and then returned to the college. Both gymnasiums were thrown open, and the day passed quickly with dancing and all sorts of games. THE HALLOWEEN PARTY On October 30, the Y. W. C. A., Y. M. C. A., and the Newman Club enter- tained the student body. The guests were first taken to the west gymnasium where a grand march, bobbing contests, and fortune telling were in order. Next they were conducted through long and dismal passages well barricaded with bed springs and other such articles and made horrible by the shrieks and moans of the tormented. The se¢ond part of the evening was spent in the auditorium, where the juniors and freshmen entertained the guests with two “Meller-Drammers.” Prizes for costumes were awarded to Marvin Westfall, a pirate of old, and to Mayme Grems and Joe Phipps. Joe was a haughty young lady, for whom Mayme was the proud escort. Refreshments of doughnuts and cider were served, and the last half hour was used for dancing in the east gymnasium. THE CHRISTMAS PARTY The annual Christmas Party, sponsored by the junior and freshmen classes, was held this year on December 21. It is the intention that this party shall be an evening filled with the Christmas spirit. Carols are sung, gifts are distributed, and an appropriate program given. THE COLONIAL PARTY Two hundred guests were entertained at Residence Hall on February 19 by the seniors and sophomores. During the early part of the evening the guests were entertained by a short musical program. The remainder of the evening was spent in dancing. Prizes for the cleverest costumes were awarded to Dorothy England and Marvin Westfall. t {117 ] { 118] $$$] dhe TOWER — j Annual Inter-Society Contests N March 17, 18 and 19 were held the twelfth annual Inter- O Society Contests. The Philomatheans won a sweeping victory with six first places and one tie; the Eurekans were second with one first and a tie; and the Excelsiors won one first place. The contests were the most successful held in years. Better attendance and enthusiasm marked every program and each num- ber showed much thought and preparation. By virtue of their victories the winners of each contest will have their names inscribed on the bronze plates in the second floor corridor. This. entitles them to membership in the Bronze Letter Club, an organization made up of the winners in the Inter-Society Contests. The events of each evening and the winners are: iVednesday Evening, March 17 Debate: Resolved that Congress should provide for a Depart- ment of Education with a Secretary in the President's Cabinet. Paul Stone and Dorr Ewing, Excelsiors. Declamation: “Midshipman Easy,’ Hazel Hawkins, Philoma- thean. Sight Reading: Tie—Mary Esther Murphy O’Banion, Eurekan: Dorothy McCord, Philomathean. Thursday Evening, March 18 Debate: Resolved that the Constitution should be amended to give Congress power to regulate Child Labor. Clarence Bush and Keith Swisher, Philomatheans. Music: “Home to Our Mountains,” Faye Townsend and Ver- } non Barrett, Philomatheans. Friday Evening, March 19 Debate: Resolved that Student Government in this college is justified. Irene Pence and Callie Fisher, Philomatheans. Oration: “The New Society.” David Nicholson, Philomathean. Essay: ‘“‘The Philippine Question,’ Ernest Stalling, Philoma- thean. Byron Beavers Paul Stone Burdette Yeo Richard Baker Floyd Cook Clarence Bush Fred Street David Max Keith Swisher With greater interest in other activities has come a heartier participation m inter-collegiate forensics. Paul Stone, with his oration “A World State,” won first place and will represent the teachers’ colleges of Missouri at the inter-state contest to be held at Macomb, Illinois, on April 30. At the same time Richard Baker won third in extemporaneous speaking. DEBATE SCHEDULE May 7—Subject: Resolved that Congress should provide for a Department of Education with a secretary in the President’s Cabinet. Burdette Yeo and Byron Beavers, affirmative ; with Warrensburg at Springfield. Floyd Cook and Paul Stone, negative; with Cape Girardeau at Kirksville. Subject: Resolved that the Constitution of the United States should be amended to give Congress power to regulate Child Labor. March 24—David Max and Fred Street, affirmative; with Peru at Maryville. April 2—David Max and Fred Street, affirmative; with Central College at Fayette. April 7—Clarence Bush and Keith Swisher, negative; with Park College at Maryville. April 13—Clarence Bush and Keith Swisher, negative; with Tarkio at Tarkio. C$ 2he TOWER SF The Dramatic Club HE Dramatic Club is one of the most active organizations in college. It T meets every two weeks for an evening spent in the study and production of plays under the direction of Miss Dow and Miss McClanahan. This year the plays have been of the highest type and have been well presented. A partial list of the plays follows: SlnpthesWarknessi® wots) os fn be ory Ae « at ee JDant Lotheroh “NOUEStVsee tm ete ob es es Ho gs fo as « Paul Hervieti Slhe DiabolicalpGircle? 4. 200 5 2 a = es « « = «| Betilah Bornstead ‘Westerdavaee meee 0 SM oy gh oa ss 6, Kolin ‘Campbell Cléments, ‘ OhesMandarint@oatue, a: eet ie wot fo. os - . atlice C.D eRiley “Nivea ygS nlencede o. csMMamaccas (5) ce ts) oy 2s eel Le edward Knoblock SUraciiOnar a eae a cac ee. wo. . tee. . SGeorge Middleton se hesbloriseohopwaier s -.9eeses © .. i-. 2 £ Winttred Hawkridge ERosalindae ny aRaern tte els See ey Mees «of ey eM Barrie guheghipensika Var mesa ewe Oo as. CO Ge yeu Laroaret@@ame� non uCinderellawNlanricd Ai tgscl kius a Gas 262 Soe Os 3x Rachel® Lyman Field waVVisdom@lcethvarmr mamta ober ee fa yo : Rachel tyman Field wASHESEOL@ROSCSEMU EE Ma -wEee.) -) (uae ee Constance D'Arcy Mackay For the closing assembly of each term the program was given by the Dramatic Club. From the above list of plays five were chosen for presentation at these assembly hours: ail valeacl yicd hace ma une BE Mme 0 ts Gas spleey. ocward Knoblock gbhesDiabolicalg@irclesameeet ete : Pe 4... 7. . Beulah Bornstead wVLOCCSt Via CEs. Scueenete Aeo get cs es ae cage ty of 8. Pauly Llerviett mV CStCLOL Mee rn i ee Me ears os eau 6 Colin GampbellClements aGincercllagNialricd Mae? oer kee he. ky © kachel! Lyman biel On April 20 the annual Junior Play was given, The parts were taken by members of the Dramatic Club, and the play was directed by Miss Dow and Miss McClanahan. Following is the cast: “Tue Wrole Town’s Tatkinc’—John Emerson, Anita Loos Henry Simmons, a manufacturer Fred King Harriet Simmons, his wife . . . . . . . . Mary Esther Murphy O’Banion Ethel Simmons, their daughter... .. .. =... =. =. . Mildred Omer Chester Binney, Simmons’ partner . 2. 1. . 2... . . . « . Orville Adams Letty Lythe, a motion picture star. . . . 5 . - . .. . « Julia Caldwell Donald Swift, a motion picture director . . . . . . . . . . Morris Chick Rogerashieldssagyounpy@hicagorblogd) ... . 3 . =. . � � . . Pred Street Lila Wilson )... : {Georgia Poynter Sallie Otis reales Otecthel¥ mes Aetes Sie hte V Elsen Miller Anictainia( a ata Ser. WR git t « . . « Hazel Mawisiiis SadicelOOn ae wa T R e. .f ees =: =. a ee Rebecca. Briggs haxi@Driver=———— en on Cl. CC «C) 6CBurrdette: Yeo I ee 1920 FR + [ 122] Scene from “The Diabolical Circle” Scene from “Cinderella Married” [ 123 | “My Lady's Lace” Scene from “The Mandarin Coat” Scene from [ 124 ] The College Chorus HE college chorus is a credit group which meets twice a week. The chorus ale numbers 200 students. The time is spent studying “The Messiah” and other famous choral works. There are two public appearances during the year, at Christmas and during Music Week. On Christmas eve the Chorus sang carols outside the churches of the town; on Wednesday, May 5, the group, assisted by soloists, sang “The Messiah’ as an outstanding number on the Music Week program. The chorus is directed by Mr. Gardner. THE, COLLEGE: ORCHESTRA The college orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Hickernell, has completed a very successful year’s work. On Sunday, March 20, the orchestra gave a concert in the college auditorium. sponsored by the college. The program follows: Overture, “Der Freischutz” . Suite, Ballet “Sylvia” a—Valse Lente. b—Pizzicato Polka. c—March and Procession of Bacchus. “March des petits Soldats de Plomb” Patrol, “The Crack Regiment” . . .... Concerto, “F Sharp Minor” (First Movement) . . Miss Helen Dvorak Descriptive Fantasia “In the Clock Store” . The personnel of the orchestra is as follows: Cellos— L. Wray W. Mutz Martha Haas Bass Violin— V iolins— Helen Dvorak Maude Kibbe Harold Holt Audrey Stiwalt H. Braun — Paul Neal Dottie Davis eeroreman C. Reimer : Beatrice Hansen Flute— V. Moore William Gaugh Margaret Mills Mary Yeisley Tola Dowden Clarinets— J. Roach Donald Goforth Thelma Mickle Clarence Godhey H. Miller Delman Roelofson Violas— Cornets— Laura Belt Marvin Westfall C. Dawson Vernon Barrett This was the last of a series of four Sunday concerts . C. M. Von Weber Leo Deliebes Gabriel Pierne | Theo. Moses—Tobani | | . Vieuxtemps . Orth Horns— H. Warner R. J. McClain Bassoon— D. Moore Trombone— H. Hudson Piano— Hettie Mae Woodward Druims— Michael Toomay +4 Tym pani— Le, i i C. Fisher } Spring Music Festival HE outstanding music event of Northwest Missouri is the festival of music held in Maryville each spring. This spring marked the fifth year of the annual festivals. Undoubtedly the program this year was the best ever presented at the college. The feature number was a concert, Friday, May 7, by Madame Ernestine Schumann-Heink. The complete program follows: Thursday, April 29—High School Music Clubs. High School band, orchestra, chorus, and glee clubs. Friday, April 30—College Orchestra and Conservatory Graduates. Mr. Hickernell—Director of the Orchestra. Maude Kibbe—Violinist. Mrs. Clytie Miller—Pianist. Sunday, May 2—Children’s Chorus and Conservatory Faculty. C. R. Gardner—Director of Children’s Chorus. Helen Dvorak— Violinist. Bernhardt Bronson—Baritone. Thomas H. Annett—Pianist. Monday, May 3—Comic Opera, “The Bells of Corneville.” Conservatory Students. Bernhardt Bronson—Director. Tuesday, May 4—Artist Concert. Edna Swanson Ver Haar—Contralto. Howard E. Preston—Baritone. College Chorus and soloists. C. R. Gardner—Conductor. Thursday, fay 6—Duo-Piano Recital. Manual and Williamson. iVednesday, May 5—' Messiah,” Handel. Friday, May 7—Madame Ernestine Schumann-Heink. MANUSCRIPTS Malatetstenat sl -—-= — Vhe TOWER [——, =} Late Autumn IN. COLLEGE PARK Mellow redhaws burn the ground Last echo of the season’s pageant flame. Brown butterflies cling pendant | To bare boughs Like leaves returned | From covering violets— | Or sleepily, | A hundred try the breeze With grace of drowsy fairies On the wing. The sunlight spins a subtle magic here That holds the dreaming truant | From his books To listen to late autumn’s haunting song When not a single bird voice Wakes the woods. —Vircinia Rosinson, ’26. (128 ] 2 The True Born American HE True Born American stood, half-fearfully, in the deep twilight of the a8 forest and peered intently towards the sunrise. Over the rainbow waters glistened three white sails, coming nearer and nearer like messengers bring- ing news of a new era. The True Born American stood on the ridge of the Alleghenies and saw the dark green forests replaced by light green fields. A thin, long line of white and red houses skirted the edge of the sea. He lurked in the black unknown of Kentucky, ready to work destruction on the hairy-faced invader. He lay on the river bluffs, and with consternation he saw the white boats push up and down the stream. He rode fleet ponies across the prairies, like the spirit of fire, sweeping along with incredible swiftness and destroying everything in his path. He sought out hiding places in the massive jumble of granite called “The Rockies,” from which to swoop down upon the white noble. Finally, his fierce spirit broken, he took refuge in the bizarre desert. Was he the True Born American? Centuries before, the bear and the fox had lain on the ledges of the Arctic mountains, and had watched the Red-Man cross the northern land-bridge into his new home. —Nep Corpert, ’27. — Violets HEN I was a small boy herding cows along the roadside, I found a flower kingdom of my own. A small swamp lay along the roadway and in the center of this swamp was a little knoll located in such a manner that the “line fence” divided the knoll in halves. The part of the knoll on the inside of the fence was a place unexcelled for violets. In the early morning as the cows were quietly feeding on the plants that grew by the roadside and when the sun was still using its intense heat in a sparing manner, I would part the tall weeds in the fence-row and enter my flower kingdom with its one kind of flowers. I remember the coolness and mellowness of the violets as I plucked them. I can still smell the fragrance and dampness of the morning, and I rememnper my deep breathing as I stood on the knoll with a fistful of violets. I can still feel the velvety touch and smell the delicate odor and see that knoll that was once covered with that solid hue of violet. —ErnNest STALLING, ‘29. SSS he LOVER Getting Ready to Go Home LL authorities such as mothers, grandmothers, and maiden aunts agree that A packing should be made a rite. “The Getting Ready to go Home Ceremony,” to be performed properly, should begin a week before the end of the term. The sacred slogan should be, “Do your packing early and avoid the rush.” Each time I breathlessly deposit myself and baggage on the homeward bound train, I solemnly swear to be the complete and correct packer, next time. Regularly 1 forget my vow, and go blithely on my way until the end of the next quarter. | remember one time in particular when the wild scramble of getting ready to depart was even more wild than usual. I threw clothes out of my wardrobe to my long-suffering room mate, who stuffed them unceremoniously into a suitcase. After we had finally succeeded in fastening the case, I found that | had left out a bottle of shampoo. This I carried tenderly home in my arms. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that the bottle contained, not shampoo, but gasoline for typewriter and shoe-cleaning purposes. On these occasions my traveling costume consists of those more or less mis- cellaneous articles of wearing apparel which happen to have been left out. One time I was forced to wear a semi-evening affair composed chiefly of silk and lace. Galoshes are always difficult. It does look foolish to wear them when there is no snow or rain, but even that is better than wearing them around the neck. Alas, I fear I shall never be the dignified, correctly clad traveler. Much confusion and worry could be avoided if some enterprising soul would invent a flexible trunk. Doubtless the unusual exercise of bouncing up and down on trunk lids is killing thousands of girls annually. The enterprising flexible trunk inventor has not yet appeared. 1f he does render such a service, I shall be perfectly willing to erect a monument in his memory. He will have helped wonderfully in dignifying “The Getting Ready to go Home Ceremony.” —JEwELL Gose, 727. CINQUAIN Alas! The sun has sunk Behind the darkening clouds, And just the after glow comes back To me. —MArce!ENE Cioos, ‘29. —— FF, 1926 FR [130 } (= el | 22 hes [- OW ER JS t= = a = SS a times before their death.” I really hesitate to admit it, but I am afraid I am a coward, or let me say, used to be a coward, when a dose of medicine was to be taken. This was particularly true when the old standby, the cure of all cures, the one indispensable member of the household medicine cabinet, castor oil, was involved. I have stood on the back door step with a gallon tablespoon filled to overflowing with the poison (to the taste) above mentioned in one hand and my | Cue very truthfully said in “Julius Cesar,” “Cowards die many My Pet Antipathy nose in the other, and have “died the death of a coward” a hundred times. At some time during the castor oil’s history, some well meaning soul con- ceived the invaluable idea of coloring it red, to represent strawberry pop, [ suppose. But he died before he had tasted the result of his efforts. I know he did, because he could not have gone through life with the guilty conscience of knowing that he had infamously ruined the sweet disposition of thousands of children by | | putting such a product on the market for parents to buy. Another attempt at the improvement of the taste of castor oil resulted in a product that tastes like a certain “Cinco” library paste smells, only worse. I feel certain that the would-be discoverer of this product never tasted it before it was put on the market. As I bring back memories of childhood, I find that the taste of castor oil still lingers in my mouth, Well do I remember that at the first sign of any ailment. Mother would march boldly and fearlessly toward the medicine cabinet, and I would slink meekly and fearfully in an opposite direction. To go away availed me nothing, for I knew well that I was to come when I was called. Senator Jim Reed has never argued as violently against a bill as I would then argue about taking castor oil. I would plead, reason, protest, offer suggestions, deny being ill, and use every method of entreaty known to man to try to have my sentence changed, but always with the same result: I took the medicine. The taste of the oil was not so displeasing in itself, but the odor! And stand on my head if I would, or suffocate myself, or perform both actions at once, I found the result the same—I inhaled the heavenly perfume of castor oil. Even the taste and smell combined are not unbearable, but add to them the feel of cool grease, cylinder oil, salad oil, harness oil, or any kind of oil, and any child would rather go to jail than to see the stuff. I am thankful that I am older now and can pick my own beverages. The first one I strike off my list and always will as long as I live is castor oil! —Pascuat Monk, 729. ——— |Dhe TOWER ——— The Holiday My heart and I ran away today Away from the city’s lies, And there far out on the long, long way Looked deep in a pair of eyes. My heart was light, And the sun shone bright On the lake where the heron flies; The eyes were as true And deep and blue As the hue of the summer skies. I came back to the town tonight But my heart is in paradise. On Wisdom I would that I were wise, so very wise | That I might know why robins sing at morn, Why glistening dewdrops sparkle on the corn, What géves yon mountain peak its massive size; I would I knew why filmy mists arise O’er swamps at evening, why great trees are torn Asunder by the mighty power borne On wings of thundering fury from the skies. But every morn I see the dewdrops cling To quivering blades; the soft white mist I see At evening, and the truant breezes bring Sweet harmonies to rustle every tree. So just to know I hear the robins sing Is wisdom, wisdom quite enough for me. —EuizasetH MIrts, ’27. Sita Si 5 q $$. —— | peer Reh a ee eo qT 1920 ff (132 ] ail alt Uacgreacs' ome gt tn nw ny that of Pimropers i physical e al toda, Bulletin 1913 CTA TTT CT TT TO TTT A TTT TTT AVMRSACOLUCELGEUSRUUALE LUCCA LACARUTANAND DGC AUT UTE PULAU NT TRATES TEP = hse ACE TOURETTE TALENT qi BEARTAES Lie TOW By And This Knight Went Forth and Won the Title “Champion” NCE upon a time a queen called her most valiant knights before her and said, “You have all served me well. Each year you have gone forth and brought glory to my empire. Now I wish to bestow upon one of you the highest honor. You must decide among yourselves, by knightly contest, which is most worthy of the title I have to bestow. Therefore, I bid you go joust among yourselves, Let the victor present himself to me at the termination of the melee, and him will I honor more than all the rest.” So the knights went out to joust. They decided that each should meet the others in two types of contests. There was the Knight of Warren. His was a black and red plume, and right boastfully did it wave in the breezes. And the Knight of Kirk, with his purple and white shield, rode his charger up and down the tourney place, impatient that the contest be on. Sir Cape was there, a brilliant red and black pennant dangling from his long lance ; a resolute look in his eye. There was the Knight of the Spring, larger perhaps than all his fellows. His helmet boasted no plume, but a flaming maroon blanket covered the sleek sides of his magnificent white mount. And last was the Unknown Knight. He seemed younger than the rest. He was a slender lad. His breastplate fit him snugly, and the green and white plume on his helmet reflected a thousand times on his shining shield, bare but for the motto it bore: “The Truth Shall Make You Free.” Just before the starting of the melee he galloped to the reviewing stand where he halted in a cloud of dust and romantically saluted the Maid Mary, who was seated there. And so they met—and after several hours of jousting it was seen that the Unknown Knight, although he had lost one contest to the Knight of Kirk, had evened the count and was winning from all his fellows. Thrice he sent Sir Cape reeling from the saddle. The Knight of Warren was no match for him. At last he met the giant Knight of the Spring. Three times they charged into one another to no avail. Each selected a new lance. They charged again. This time they were both unseated. The Unknown Knight was up in a flash, but Sir Spring could not rise. Heedless of the thunderous applause, the Unknown Knight rode straight to the reviewing stand. Maid Mary was on her feet. Leaning far out of the saddle, the Unknown Knight clasped her hand, and lightly she sprang into the saddle behind him. Then to his Queen he rode, the flush of victory upon his cheek. The Queen rose. “You have rightly won—and valiantly, too. Therefore, I bestow upon you the title of ‘Champion.’ May you ever honor it.” “Sir Champion Knight, you are unknown. You have come from some- where—yet nowhere. You have brought your lady fair with you. Because I will need you in my realm, I give you yon castle and grounds. It is yours. Name pn A it for your love, and may the Champion always live in the castle of Maryville.” I —By Wittiam L. Maret, 4 Maryville Democrat-Forum. | i é | = —= — ——— | 1926 0) SEES ——— —— { i] it] fist) $$] 2he TOWER P————— H. F. LAWRENCE PAUL RUJONIES, TR. Here are the men who trained the Championship Bearcats. Not content with one championship, they have piloted the Bearcats through both a football championship and a basketball champion- ship. “Shorty” Lawrence has been the Bearcat coach for three years. and the physical education department has improved steadily since his coming. “Pete” Jones joined the faculty in 1924, and has done much toward putting the Bearcats on the map. To these men belongs a large measure of credit for the championship. CONFERENCE STANDING Basketball Football Maryville. . 2 .O 9: Maryvillel. J . ts; � 1.000 Springheld. = 7% 714 Springfield . . . . 667 Kirksvillesy fone cm | O00 Warrensburg . . . .333 Warrensburg . . . 250 Cape Girardeau... 333 Cape Girardeau. . . .143 Kirksville . . . . . 000 1926 [135 } | — ———— Dhe TOWER ft ie serine Conscientious training and efficient coaching are the first requisites of a team, but the best of training cannot assure victories without support from the side-lines. This season the enthusiasm of the students was gratifying to the team and the coaches. Two pep squads made their appearance early in the fall, and the cheer leaders put forth their best efforts to arouse the fighting spirit of the rooters. Every student rose to his feet the minute the Bearcats came on the field, and then after the game, whether the outcome was victory or defeat, the entire studert body stood reverently for the “Alma Mater.” That sort of spirit wins victories. SAM ENGLAND, Captain DAVID EADS, “Ikey,” Captain-elect (Second All-State), Tackle (Captain All-State), Halfback THE HIGHLAND GAME, OCTOBER 2 Coach Lawrence and his entire squad loaded into busses on the morning of the second of October and crossed the state line into Kansas to meet the Highland team. This was the opening game of the season. From the first the Bearcats were met with a running attack and forward passes but the Highlanders were soon stopped in their tracks. Only a flash of brilliant playing now and then was evident in the future champions. The Bearcats were woefully weak in offensive strength but managed to chalk up two touchdowns, the margin of victory. { 137] —— 1926 i PAU ERS LONE eae, Beles mip “ep Sen gees: i © aot aa, Ge CAl-Statey Guard HAROLD MILLER, “Bunk? « %% iS GS sq e8usts - sn o «ws « Elid DONAEDIBERST i Red sas, wert ae tote 3 Oe a. at ss CAUEState): End ILBUR, COX SCG les stypewea ies s Sosa « a Bose s. « 2 XGaned THE PERU GAME, OCTOBER 9 In 1924 no game was scheduled with the Bobcats, but last fall the giant Buettzenbaugh led his team mates to invade the camp of the Bearcats. It was the first home game for the local boys. Students and townspeople were anxiously awaiting the outcome. The Bobcats were big and fast; they hit hard and always came back for more. The Learcats, still lacking in offensive playing, finally won a three point victory, the credit going to.the accurate kicking of Halfback O’Banion. THEODORE SEARCH ... . . (Captain Second All-State) Quarterback MEERINEREM OF NEMAN@ eM onticuecnn men ence en... ee Lackle ORENEMAS LER SSOrnicum me a me an neee ee. ort. aw Dullback CHARLES GRAHAM, “Chuck” . . . . . . . . (AM-State Guard) Center THE KIRKSVILLE GAME, OCTOBER 16 This game was the homecoming for the Bearcats. The Bulldogs, champions of the year before, in a tie with Maryville, had proclaimed loud and long the playing ability of their purple clad cohorts. The Bearcats went on the field, a group of eleven determined fighting men. Their playing throughout the first three quarters showed a decided improvement over the previous exhibitions. The offense of the Bearcat eleven was stimulated to a sudden flerce attack after the Bulldog Streeter kicked a perfect goal from the thirty-yard line. Two Bearcat touchdowns followed in rapid succession and the Bulldogs were completely bewildered. The final whistle sounded a victory of twelve to three for the Bearcats. Joyful celebrations of old grads and students continued far into the night. See] Fy Ghee TOWERS EEONARD EERWIS) Fat? ss? 3% 3h. = « «1. . €Second All-State) Guard RUSSER HAMILTON? Hamiy «rts 5 es sos «@ = « % s Bullback VODRE WILLOUGHBY, “Wienie™ . . . . . (Second All-State) Halfback ALE URS AR GNCAN: Happy aces ich ae is ste ww wm 6S Lackle THE OMAHA UNIVERSITY GAME, OCTOBER 23 The Bearcat meat on this date proved to be largely dessert. Coach Lawrence started the game with his first string, who alternately played and loafed until finally withdrawn. The entire squad of thirty-five men was used. The final result was 33-0. THE CAPE GIRARDEAU GAME, OCTOBER 29 The long trip to Cape coupled with the fact that the team was naturally in- clined to underestimate the strength of the Indians, came very near wrecking the championship hopes of the Bearcats. Long gains were made against the Courleaux Indians, but penalties and other factors prevented scoring. Finally the educated toe of Ikey Eads booted the oval over the crossbar, and this proved to be the margin of victory. J 7 EUGENELWILSON S:Sheenieg es 0 tatu omen ete ee eee. s,) Halfbacle ENG ADM Se IO LOMeS), eR yay op sa ne ce Ss A ened eq Gag) ome VE Ta THE WARRENSBURG GAME, NOVEMBER 6 This game was the most critical of the season, but the Bearcats, knowing that a victory was necessary in order to win the championship, rose nobly to the occasion. In the first quarter Eads kicked from the twenty-yard line; in the second quarter a pass, Eads to Berst, put the ball on the one-yard line and Willoughby slipped around end for a touchdown, Eads kicked goal. The playing throughout the remainder of the game was desperate on both sides. An aerial attack of the Mules finally netted them a touchdown in the last quarter. Then came the climax! A freak pass, Whiteman to Johnson, left the runner with a perfect four-man interference and only Eads to be reckoned with. How- ever, Ikey, playing the greatest game of his life, overtook his man and the game was ours! (141) 8 S926 ae el gr i] i | | } The Reserves Gordon Joy Roy Smith Alfred Cochran Morris Chick Orville Hedges Ora Mullenax Harold O'Banion THE SPRINGFIELD GAME, NOVEMBER 13 Maryville was now only one game from the championship. The entire town turned out en masse to witness the contest. It was a defensive game from the initial whistle to the final gun. Renaud, star back for the Bears, kicked three points late in the game after a Springfield player had intercepted a Maryville pass. At the last moment what seemed to be certain defeat was turned into victory. An aerial attack brought the Bearcats within kicking distance. and Eads tied the score. For the first time in the history of the school the Fightin’ Bearcats had brought a championship to Maryville. THE TARKIO GAME, THANKSGIVING DAY Against their traditional rivals, the Tarks, the Bearcats started off well, but at certain periods during the game they grew careless and allowed their opponents to score two touchdowns against them. Six touchdowns were scored by the Bearcats and each time the accurate toe of Eads added the extra point. The team played a brilliant game. Hamilton and Stone playing their last game for the school performed in a stellar manner, while Captain England, also playing his last game, led his team as only a Captain should. All of the Bearcat squad got into action and several of the substitutes who had never played before showed that they would have to reckoned with next year. The final score was 42-15. 112 R eee Le OW ER Scores of the Season FOOTBALL Maryville 12 Highland, Kan. Maryville 3 Peru, Neb. . Maryville 12 Kirksville Maryville 33 Omaha University Maryville 3 Cape Girardeau Maryville 10 Warrensburg . Maryville 3 Springfield Maryville 45 Tarkio BASKETBALL Maryville 18 KC. A, CG. Maryville 26 Hillyards Maryville 14 Kirksville ea Maryville 37 Kirksville Osteopaths Maryville . . . 35 Cape Girardeau Maryville, Reserves . 57 Trenton Junior College . Maryville 34 Kirksville Maryville 26 Cape Girardeau Maryville 30 Springfield Maryville 47 Warrensburg Maryville 52 Tarkio me Maryville 20 Ivanhoe De Molay . Maryville 18 Belton Raymore A. C, Maryville 28 Springfield Maryville 47 Warrensburg Maryville 20 Pittsburg, Kan. Maryville 29 Schooleys abe Maryville 41 San Francisco Y. M.1I . Maryville 23 Schooleys INDIVIDUAL SCORES Burks 126 points Ungles i15 points Hedges 112 points Berst 105 points Joy 65 points Aldrich 41 points Bloomfield 23 points Chick 9 points Ferguson 8 points Davison 6 points i Baldwin 8 points 1a) { 143 ] Mw sIO OW OO —_ ‘Toul 2 NOBEEVALCDRIGH, Captaiuany 2 s..2 ae et) fale ls + o Forward GORDON JOY, Captain-Elect . . (All-State Guard) Guard RAY BLOOMFIELD, “Abie” (Second All-State Center) Guard DONALD BERST, “Red” . . (All-State Guard) Center THE BASKETBALL SEASON Elated because of a victorious football season, the Bearcats started the 1926 basketball season with a rush. The first game of the season and incidentally the dedication game of the new gymnasium was with the fast K.-C. A. C. five. This game resulted in a 32-18 victory for Kansas City. The next Saturday the Hillyard quintet from St. Joseph, who later won the National Tournament, invaded the Bearcat lair. The game was, with the exception of a few minutes of the first half, a whirlwind affair. The Hillyards finally emerged victors by a 33-26 score. Then the Bearcats went on their first road trip. They were overconfident because of their recent shawing, and through inexperience they suffered a 32-14 defeat at the hands of the Kirksville Teachers. The next night, however, they won from the Osteopaths in an extra period game. Then they took the measure of the Cape Indians and the Maryville standing in the Conference showed a fifty- fifty basis. [ 144] ee a om | ORMIEEESHED GE Sign an nt at mt ae en ry ae Norwvard HAR OEDEO:B ANION: Bitlaeneen gn cae een ee, Oe Guard PAUL BURKS. eee 6s 2s sen oe a CAMFState Forward)-Forward BEONSUNGEES Sas Sn st sees eG ee ww 6 OEE While they were on this trip the Reserves walloped Trenton Junior College 57-6 at Maryville. Kirksville was the first home conference game. Revenge was sweet. Kirks- ville went home with the short end of a 34-21 score. For a while the winning of the championship seemed to be a matter of chance. The Bearcats played well one night and were off the next, but they showed up well in conference games. After winning from Cape in a slow game, the Bearcats came ‘back the next night and decisively defeated Springfield, until then the leaders of the conference. Again the Bearcats went on a road trip. The first night against Warrensburg was an easy game. The next night the Belton Raymore A. C. beat the Reserves 32-18. Numerous other games were played at home, but everything pointed towards the Springfield game to be played there. Excitement ran high. The TOWER f[4—— RIBEXEDANISONS ance fuk seme «sk fe. o. x 9 9 Porward ThHEODORESBAL DIAG fey et en Gee Oa es a: Ses 2 Guard ERANGISSEDWARDS SS 3 sh feels es Go aa alu. caw (Guard MORRISMGHICISS® oWeatry stot wld «ort wc Fos, a � = 2, hOTwand RAG? FERGUSON 2). Sep cauck 5. TOP MLE aca ek ris, ne) a op Potward The gymnasium at Springfield was filled to overhowing, while the court house at Maryville was full, since the game was being received play by play. With this setting the Bearcats brought home the bacon in one of the hardest fought games ever seen in this conference. The next night they played the strong Pittsburg five of Pittsburg, Kan., but the strain was too great and they lost 58-20. On Saturday night after the winter quarters closed the Bearcats played their last home game for this season. They met the Schooleys. a reputably strong team, who were easy meat for the Bearcats. Then came the National Tournament. Maryville drew the Young Men’s In- stitute of San Francisco, Cal. Again the Bearcats rose to the occasion and went to the second round by defeating the Y. M. J. 41-23. They were then .matched against the Schooleys. There was much speculation as to the outcome of this game, as Maryville had defeated them two weeks before. But Lady Luck was with the Schooleys that night and the Bearcats lost 28-23. ——1Ohe TOWNER SF Track Squad 1925 Paul R. Jones, Coach; Lloyd Hollar: Frank Crane; Denton Peoples; George Smith, Captain; H. . Lawrence, Coach. Olin Wakely; John Smith; Donald Davenport; Paul Robey. TRACK SEASON 1925 On the whole the 1925 track season was very successful. The squad par- ticipated in three dual meets and the State meet held at Kirksville. Maryville lost at Missouri Wesleyan in the first dual meet of the season. Later they defeated Tarkio at Maryville and Graceland College at Lamoni, Ia. In the State meet at Kirksville the Bearcats placed third. Springfield won the meet and Kirksville placed second over Maryville by a bare margin of one point. Seven new records were made at this meet, Maryville setting three of them. (Ewomnilemineia. 4. 9.) .elolin Smith”. 2� ; . +� 10 miny:27 3 5 sec: S80ivd ees =a +... Donald{Davenport. . . . 2 min. 4.2 ‘sec. Half mile relay . G. Smith. Davenport. Robey, Crane 1 min, 33.6 — sec. The Bearcats were entered in the Medley Relay at Drake University, placing fourth. In 1924 they set the record in this race at Drake. They also entered the Kansas Relays in the same event, placing fifth. With six letter men here this year and a number of promising high school stars on the squad, Captain Joy and his men have a bright outlook for the 1926 season. The Bearcats will enter the State meet to be held at Springfield: besides, a triangular meet with Kirksville and Warrensburg at Kirksville has been scheduled. Jt is planned to have two dual meets and another triangular meet scheduled. 7 er he TO WE a ala Intramural Basketball OMETHING new was offered S. T. C. students during this year’s basketball season when a basketball league was organ- ized by various clubs and groups, and a series of games played under the direction of Coach Jones. The Intramural Basketball League was made up of eight teams, namely: Shooting Stars . . . Raymond “Red” Houston, Captain. B. Zs... . . . . managed by Billingsly and Zook. HK Sista G .). 8. es... = « Epsilon Kappa Signi, YAMMCrA: Dormitory Boys . Wilbur “Oley” Cox, Captain and Coach. Battery “C” . . . . Lieutenant Sam England, Manager. Training School. . . . . “Happy” Hartman, Captain. Orphan’s Home . . . . . “Sheenie” Wilson, Captain. Only nineteen of the scheduled twenty-eight games were played, but the Shooting Stars had virtually clinched the cham- pionship honors when playing was discontinued at the close of the winter quarter. The Shooting Star five was the only team re- maining undefeated. They won five games and lost none. The League was governed by a set of rules drawn up by Coaches Lawrence and Jones and agreed upon by the captains of the various teams. The purpose of the league was to create a greater interest in basketball and to give a large number of college men who were not able to play on the varsity squad an opportunity to meet in competitive games. The tournament was on the whole a success. It created much enthusiasm not only among the players on the various teams, but among a large group of students who attended the games regularly and watched with interest the progress of the tournament. It is the intention to make it an annual affair. | | | | Dhe TOWE The Program of Athletics for Women Ss. T. C. has had for years what is probably the best Girls’ Basketball team in Northwest Missouri. The Kittycats have won every game in the last five years by large scores, but the games were not all with colleges of equal rank. Since it was impossible to schedule games with other colleges. and in order that more girls might become interested in athletics, a new system has been evolved. There are seven sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Swim- ming, Baseball, Tennis, and Track. Class teams are chosen from the best of class material, and a tournament is played to de- termine the ranking of the classes. Then from these teams a varsity squad is chosen. Girls who make the class teams are given five points and numerals, while those chosen for the varsity in any sport receive letters and three additional points. Besides the points won in these various sports, each girl must have ten points in sports- manship and ten points in posture. These points are determined by the department. On May Day the ten girls having the highest number of points will receive sweaters from the college. This is an excellent system, and has been quite successful this year. It has promoted sports in all lines rather than in one, and has given every girl a chance to earn a numeral or letter from S. T. C. x 1926 _———————— [1501 $$$ 2 ke TOWER f—————————7 | Varsity Basketball | fl Pauline Manchester, Forward; Lorene Bruckner, Captain, Forward; Willetta Todd, Jump- if ing center. é iN Martha Kennedy, Guard; Evelyn Raines Mapel, Forward; Lalah Best, Running center. | Mildred New, Guard; Roberta Cook, Guard; Dorothy Dow, Forward. Senior Team: Blanche Pierpoint, Roberta Cook, Mae Shunk, Myrtle Argo, Martha Kennedy, Myrle Hankins, Amber Stoner, Evelyn Raines Mapel, Lorene Bruckner. Junior Team: Mae Gannon, Marie Chandler, Margaret McMurry, Bernice Howard, Lalah Best, Rosella Froman, Lucy Allen. Sophomore Team: Mildred New, Merle B. Shreve, Willetta Todd, Pauline Manchester, Dolly Rea Logan, Fern Murray, Donna Kinman, Dorothy Dow, Christine Graeff. Freshman Team: Mildred Hardwick, Rena Parks, Callie Fisher, Adaline Bennett, Fern Bennum, Virginia Dean, Maurine Aeby, Ella Smith. [ 152 ] Roberta Cook, Lalah Best, Merle Shreve, Lorene Bruckner, Willetta Todd Dorothy Dow, Marie Woods, Hazel Moore, Myrtle Argo, Marie Chandler, Margaret Quinlen. BASKETBALL The class tournament in Basketball was played on December 15. The seniors won the tournament. The ranking of the teams was: seniors, sophomores, juniors and freshmen. A varsity squad of nine was chosen and a squad of nine others to scrimmage with the team. It was possible to schedule games with only one college of our rank, Missouri Wesleyan at Cameron. The Kittycats met them at Cameron on January 20. It was a close game and well played. Several of last year’s stars were back in their places. The score was 38-20 in favor of the Kittycats. The return engagement was played here on February 20, resulting in another victory for S. T. C. It was a closer game than the Kittycats usually play and was a hard-fought contest throughout. Lorene Bruckner, playing her last game for the Kittycats. was in her usual form and played a brilliant game. She scored 26 of the 34 points. VOLLEYBALL The volleyball tournament was held February 22-23-24. The seniors ranked first, then juniors, sophomores, and freshmen. The teams were well matched and they played good volleyball. A varsity squad of eleven girls was chosen. [ 153 } Senior Team: Martha Kennedy, Lorene Bruckner, Evelyn Raines Mapel, Mable Hale, Mae Shunk, Myrtle Argo, Blanche Pierpoint, Roberta Cook. Junior Team: Zelma Campbell, Lalah Best, Rosella Froman, Bernice Howard, Mae Gannon, Marie Chandler, Margaret McMurry. Sophomore Team: Helen Gomel, Merle B. Shreve, Dolly Rea Logan, Willetta Todd, Opal Hantze, Mary Wray, Dorothy Dow, Virginia Reese, Christine Graeff. Freshman Team: Mildred Long, Hazel Moore, Virginia Dean, Margaret Quinlan, Josephine James, Marie Woods, Edna Sturm, Maurine Aeby, Miriam Horning. $$$] She TOWER f= Swunming Since the construction of the new gymnasium, swimming has been made an outstanding sport in S. T. C. The pool is of white tile with the exception of a stripe of black tile at every change of depth. The pool is twenty feet wide and sixty feet long, and ranges in depth from four and one-half feet to over nine feet. The pool has been in constant use since its first opening. The schedule is: Women’s classes in forenoon. Men's classes in afternoon. Townswomen’'s classes on Monday and Thursday afternoons. College students on Monday nights. On other week nights both college and townspeople are ad- mitted and a fee is charged. Each quarter, beginning and advanced classes are taught. The advanced class works for a Red Cross Life-saving emblem. Classes for high school students and children of the demon- stration school are now being conducted. rT 1926 [155] ; _ TW Ohe TOWER fi Tennis Students of S. T. C. have in the past few years become regular tennis fans. Last spring found more students on the courts than ever before. It seemed that everyone had bought racquet and ball and had started to learn the game. The courts were occupied almost every hour of the day, and there was much excitement over the two tournaments. The first tournament was sponsored by the W. A. A. Two classes, novice and advanced, were organized. The novice class was for those girls who did not already know how to play. By divid- ing the group in this manner, many who otherwise would not have been interested learned the game. Mary Busby won in the novice class and Lorene Bruckner in the advanced class. The winners were awarded silver trophies. The Tennis Club sponsored the second tournament. The two classes were men’s and women’s singles. John Allen DeMott and Lorene Bruckner were the winners. A Tennis Club for this season has already been organized for the further promotion of the sport. The club will schedule games with other colleges and will sponsor tournaments within the school and with other schools. Tennis Club Officers are: LOYD COOKS... 6 «ay: «4% President Marr—E CHANDLER . . . . Vice-President D. H. Dower. . . . . Secretary-Treasurer a _26 [ 156 } Nie sthe Tower Staff, antisipating an immediate ff} and awful annibilation upon the distri bution bof this book, do respectfully tender as our last gift te the world a miniature model year book — not Tho lowers but ono Squalld os significant an infinitely more useful — The Smoke stack —, COTTE TOT TTT TTT UT COAT CTT TT 0 “Tile Terraces” on the eastern side of the greenhouse lend an enchanting atmosphere to the campus. It is thought that with a refreshment booth, tables and chairs, awnings, et cetera, a delightful place for afternoon refreshments can be provided for the students. | “Implement Hall” is all that its name implies. A wonderful spot for those interested in machinery, the lumber and brick industry, and like subjects. The “Main Entrance” to Residence Hall, although overlooked by the average student is very well known to the hashslingers. All of the “chow” makes its way through this humble door. “Gymnasium Creek Canyon” is one of the many natural beauty spots on the campus. From the south rim of the canyon one may look northward and be thrilled by a wonderful view of the “Nubian Desert” and the great open spaces. The “Power House Garden” flourishes with many beautiful plants of the “box and can” variety. “Mechanical Arts Building” is one of the newer structures on the campus. It is a one story affair of a very distinctive type of architecture. An artistic lake (in wet weather) adds materially to the appearance of this structure. YOU’RE ALL FAMILIAR WITH THESE FACES (Editors’ Note—We know that this is a terrible looking bunch, but we thought that we might be able to drag down some E’s or S’s if we gave them a little publicity.) SUGGESTED STATUES TO BEAUTIFY OUR COLLEGE Hermes may be placed anywhere on the long walk. Cupid should supplant Honest Abe in front of the lover’s bench. The Dishes Thrower logically belongs at the entrance to the cafeteria The Thinker would make a lovely piece for the library Young Apollo would be most effective if placed at the Conservatory Entrance [159 J S. FT. C. PAIR TREE—Canis Amor Habitat—College campus, Maryville. Northwest Missouri, and environs. Method of Growth—This species flourishes the year round. More pairs are to be seen during the balmy spring days when a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of—you know the rest. Note the Wild Lemons (Podophyllum peltatuim) in the foreground. [ 160 } OFFICERS OF THE CLUB Floyd Cook . . . . Chief Engineer Gordon Roach . . . . Bell Ringer hnred@.strectaw meme oem (CALAN Clair Slonecker’ = 260.5 .1. (Oiler Burdette Yeo . . . . . Fireman D. P. Moore. . . . Assistant Oiler Paul Robey . . . . First Machinist Everett Peirpoint . . . . . Wiper Eugene Dixon . . Second Machinist Paschal Monk . . Assistant Wiper David Nicholson . . Whistle Blower Shike Snith ws . . ..Stran Boss This society. one of the most active and well known clubs of S. T. C., is organized for the express purpose of benefiting, furthering and upholding political activities among the students. The club, although rather inactive during the year, becomes very much in evidence about election time. Meetings are held in the corridors of the Administration Building and at various other strategic points about the campus. Heretofore all talking has been done from the floor, but it is hoped that next year the school will furnish several soap boxes for the use of the members. The club has already had a number of interesting social affairs, some of the most successful being the midnight campus frolic and the moonlight truckride. Other members are too numerous to list on this page. (161 j 162) Dhe TOWER [ —— 7 “And is it true that old Berst has married?” asked Ted of another at the Hasbeens’ club. “Yes, he is under entirely new management, poor Berst.” O. Masters: “What are those holes in that fence for?” Mr. Glenn: “Those are knot-holes.” O. Masters: “But I know better. They are holes.” Abie: “Who is that letter from?” Ethel: “ What do you want to know for?” Abie: There you go again. Honestly, you are the most inquisitive person I know of.” Jrate Parent: ‘‘T'll teach you to make love to my daughter, sir!” Curley Felton (would-be suitor): “All right. I wish you would. I don’t seem to be getting anywhere.” Jobey Goslee: “Don’t you think those open petting parties should be stopped ?”’ Bob Mountjoy: ‘Yes, it seems to me public sentiment is against sentiment in public.” Elsie Bindslev: “I thought Joe and Mayme were to have been married last spring. I heard she hoped to reform him.” Vera Gresham: “That was just it. He heard it too.” Inmate of “Orphans’ Home”: “Oh, Mrs. Grabb, you've made a mistake in my washing this week. You’ve kept my shirt and sent me half a dozen very old handkerchiefs instead.” Mrs. Grabb: ‘‘Lor’ bless yer, sir! Them ain't handkerchiefs; them is your shirt!” Jimmie Wells: “I want some of that medicine that reduces weight.” Druggist: “Anti-Fat?” Jimmie: “No, it’s fer my uncle.” | ’ - ae 1] Miss Barnard: ‘What! Are you going already, Mr. Rising? I am so sorry. | | And must you take your dear wife with you?” Mr. Rising: “I’m sorry to say I must.” Rosella Froman: “Say, kid, where has my vanishing cream disappeared to?” 4H a. ey . {|| Dorothy Dow: “Have you looked behind those invisible hairnets ?” i ea _j 1926 i | 1996 mi ai Lt¥20 fre Ask [ 163 } | 4) £16 Leaves from a Student’s Diary SEPTEMBER | 8—The long registration line calls forth sighs. 9—The usual few announcements in assembly. Miss Dvorak can certainly play! 10—Miss Terhune alarmed at Beginning Spanish classes. So are we. . 11—Hurrah! Just eleven more weeks of Trig. 15—Verdant caps and knee bending exercise indicate a bigger and better freshman class. 16—Assembly. Seniors take front seats. 21—And it shall rain forever and ever. 22—No, it stopped raining. It ain’t gonna rain no more! 23—Abie’s President—and I don’t mean maybe. 24—Christmas carols are popular in and out of season, as evidenced by Dorm serenaders. 28—Oxford Bags appear on “Street.” 29—Carnival. Sheenie rides the whip. OCTOBER 2—Bunk Miller has date with out of town girl. Properly chaperoned!!! 5—On this day the sun shone. 9—Bearcats played Peru. We were unable to see the game for Tubby’s hat. 12—This suspense is terrible! No more carnival dances. 13—Clair Slonecker tied his tie. 15-17—Teachers’ meeting. “Gee, kid, I can’t imagine you teaching school.” 19—A most exceedingly blue Monday. Mr. Foster gave a test in Citizenship. 20—Walkout Day. Everyone registered complete satisfaction; even Dean Dorman when he found out what it was all about. 22—It rained. 28—The universal mid-term Spanish test. Hablaste! 30—Ghosts, Pirates, Devils, Doughnuts, Cider, and slews of fun. NOVEMBER 2—Noses are funny things as noses run. Ask anybody. 6—We beat Warrensburg. 7—Was Sheenie’s leg really broken? Ask Ikey. 8—Bearcats are Champions. Bobby and Martha lost their voices at the game. Please return said voices to Residence Hall. 17—Juniors have an Apron and Overall party. Costumes indicate a Back-to-the- Farm Movement. 23—Exams. 24—Ditto. DECEMBER 2—Everyone highly resolves to make four E’s this quarter. 4—Informal dance for the Bearcats. 6—Margaret Alt receives a mysterious warning from the Fearful Six. 8—Tower Staff trims, soaks, and pastes pictures until sheer exhaustion overtakes them. 14—-Members of the Chorus heard Mr. Gardner advise Mr. Annett to turn to a Married Life (Merry Life). 17—Mr. Gardner tells the Chorus that he will be on top of the Court House at 7 o'clock Sunday evening. 20—Dick Baker tears his trousers. Se a —$— JF] 1926 p Sie a ee [ 166 } y a site ¥ ee rrp = St Pe EE 12k: TOWER JANUARY 5—-Santa brought a peck of diamonds to S. T. C. girls. 14—President Lamkin gives an informal party for the Tower Staff. 29—Junior Dinner. Miss Terhune lost her voice. FEBRUARY 6—Johnnie King had his second date with the same girl. 19—Colonial Party. 24—Bearcats beat the Bears 22-28. Telegram party at the Court House. 25—Was it a holiday? Mr. Wilson says it wasn't. 28—Freshman amendment defeated. MARCH 8—Freshmen enjoy themselves unmolested by the upper classmen. 9—The rest of us return. Registration as usual. 17-19—Inter-Society Contests. We wonder—are you still thinking of the little bronze tablet? 20—Chuck seems to be in love. 21—Pi Omega Pi banquet. Why do all the members ask, “How's your diaphragm ?” 23—Physiography class goes on a field trip. Climbing fences is the principal feature of the trip. 24—Hurrah! Paul Stone has shown the rest of Missouri how to orate. 25—Sheenie’s birthday. Fred and David debate Peru. APRIL 1—Did Fat and Martha go for a bicycle ride? 10—The Tower goes to press. Entire staff on the verge of brain fever. LITTLE MOMENTS WITH GREAT MEN A Day With Our Student President 7:00 A.M. Alarm clock. 7:05 A.M. Ditto. 7:10A.M. Ditto again. 7:15 A.M. Hit the deck. 7:30 A. M. Breakfast, cafeteria style—on the jump. 7:59 A.M. Out the door. 8:01 A.M. Opposite President Lamkin’s house. 8:03- 8:55 A.M. Telling Mr. Eek how to do it. (Office Management). 9:0714-9:59 A.M. Student Council, an object lesson in child psychology. 10:00-11:00 A.M. A pleasant hour with Mr. Foster. 11:01-12:13 P.M. Dispensation of “Oh Henry” bars to hungry Co-Eds. 1:23- 2:18 P.M. Typewriting. 2:27- 3:19P.M. Another round with Mr. Eek. 3:25- 6:00 P.M. Miscellaneous duties. Including one (1) conference with President Lamkin, two (2) heart to heart talks with Dean Barnard, two (2) arguments with Mr. Rickenbrode, four (4) debates with “Shorty” Lawrence. and a bout with friend wife. 6:00-11:00 P.M. Study ?—So ends another weary day. STATESMEN First Councilman (in Student Council meeting): “I move that we have ice cream at the party.” Second Ditto: “I second the nomination.” ———— 719260 [ 167 } an ——— L — —|Dhe TOWER ————— FF L’Envoi The publication of a yearbook is not an easy task. | At times it seems to the Staff as if the building ot the annual is an almost endless piece of work. Need- less to say, it is an enterprise that requires the great- est of co-operation and the least possible friction. For this reason, the Tower Staff, wishes to express its appreciation to all those who have aided in the publication of this book. The Staff is especially in- debted to Miss Painter, Miss DeLuce, Miss Dykes and Mr. Wilson for their advice and assistance in the publication of this year’s Tower. We offer this book to the students as the result of our best efforts. We have attempted to present an embodiment of student life at S. T. C., and if in a measure we have succeeded, we shall feel that our efforts are amply repaid. —TuHeE Starr. | | [ 168 J