Simpson College - Zenith Yearbook (Indianola, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 140 of the 1946 volume:

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Pexj, 1hampAan fiacre 91 SanosutieS OnxtefLetulettt Otojani Mo+ui GhapteA Seven, jbanna OdtoAn pacje 119 Siufunesi School {LGXfe 5 1 Alice etlill fuuje 19 7 e Red and Qold Game, cue will diny tayethen Once mane the ninyiny deny, A dtnain that the coming cladded Itnceadinyly dhall pAolauy, 'lite ftAaide of oust alma maten. 3) eon SinupAon, thy dand do laid Will chenidh thy necollection And dwean by the lied and Qold. Itauyh in tlte yeand befane ud Jlifei dhied ynoca dull and ynay, 7he fniendd of aun youth one dcattened We jaunney aun lonely way, Sweet memanied aft will linyen Of thode dean dayd of old When beneath the whiAspeniny mapled We flaunted the Red and Qold. 9n MesHOAtGun fyo . P'lofeMan, Brnmotti. A friendly way he had, and kindly eyes That twinkled in amusement with his smile; His face, alight with pleasure or surprise Expressed his mild good humor all the while. He was a scholar with a mind so keen No problem conquered or discouraged him; His judgments stood in justice, sure and clean, And held respect through every passing whim. The beauty of his soul was rich and wide: Deep understanding he was quick to lend; His patience never failed, though often tried, And quiet care made him a cherished friend. He lives forever in the love and praise Of all whose lives he touched along the ways. —Beryl E. Hoyt 7 4c Annual eafiloo-ti a( SimpAon College PuJUiAlted iuf, the £nti ie Student Pody and Cdited tuf. tlte Senior Gtail ZditoJi,..........................ViKjinia JleauA HuAineAA. Manacle . . jjean Pu isuuuA. VieuM. tyaadtif, Simp Ian of the fyutuA-e. The blueprints have been unrolled and out of the intricate drawings on the page slowly and steadily the new buildings have been constructed. You see, I graduated in ’43 and I haven’t been back since to the campus that I know so well. Just south of the library I noticed a new building with the same architectural lines of the Administration building and over the entrance of the door on a large bronze plate it says, “George Washington Carver, Hall of Science.” Hut the red leaves of the maples shining in the autumn sun are whispering excitedly about something else. I walked across the campus to a dormitory group with a large building in the middle of the three which is the commons and college dining hall. On the left side is the men’s dorm and on the right is the women’s dormitory all of which are overlooking Buxton Park. Fach unit seems to lx? accommodating between 60 and 75 students. Nothing looked quite the same to me as it had a few years ago when I was a student on the campus, and so I strolled over toward the gym thinking at first that here was one familiar landmark that had not changed. But I soon saw that attached to the gym on the west by a causeway was Simpson’s new swimming pool that 1 had heard so much about. I noticed that the shadows were beginning to steal across the campus and the chimes of the new chapel building peeled out with a melody that seemed to lend an air of inspiration to the whole campus. I walked into the darkened, hushed building and to my surprise found a chapel large enough to seat 600 or 700 students and also seating for the full choir in the chancel. I went from the chapel proper into the left wing of the building and found the Y. M. and Y. W. rooms. Yes, the greater Simpson that you and I had heard so much about, and had read and seen so many drawings of actually has been shaped into a reality that even we dared not to dream about. “For today and tomorrow she is being made secure for a service of leadership in a progressive world.” “A little learning is a dangerous thing, Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring. —Alexander Pope “Our hearts, our hope, our prayers, our tears, Our faith triumphant o'er our fears. —Henry W. Longfellow “Tis he whose law is reason ” —William Wordsworth —Who, if he rises to station of command, rises by open mouth” —William Wordsworth “IVhen all the world is young, lad, and all the trees are green. —Charles Kingsley “Tis education forms the common mind; Just as the twig is bent, the tree's inclined.” —Pope’s Moral Essays AdnuKld uUixy fyaculLf, Council Baker, Burrows, Watson, Casey, VoiRt. Emmons Edwin Edgar Voigt, B.D., A.M., Ph.D., D.D. President B.S., Northwestern University, 1917; B.D., Garrett Biblical Institute. 1921; A.M., Northwestern University, 1922; Ph.D., Yale University, 1924; D.D., Garrett Biblical Institute, 1942; Thayer Fellow, American Schools of Oriental Research. Jerusalem, 1922-23; Fellow, National Council of Religion in Higher Education. (1941) JtssE Allen Baker, Ph.D. Chairman of the Division of Science Denison University, 1908; Ph.D., University of Iowa, 1926; Graduate Student. University of Iowa, Sum- mers, 1937, 1939. (1908-1917, 1920) Charles N. Burrows, Ph.D. Chairman of the Division of Political and Social Science A.B., Missouri Wesleyan College. 1918; S.T.B.. Boston University School of Theology, 1921: A.M., Harvard University, 1927: Ph.D., University of Iowa, 1930. (1923) Harold Francis Watson, Ph.D. Chairman of the Division of Language and Literature A.B.. New York University, 1918; A.M., New York University, 1920; Ph.D., Columbia University, 1931. (1924) Francis L. Casey, A.M. Chairman of the Division of Religion, Phil- osophy, and Education A.B., Lombard College, 1920; A.M., University of Michigan. 1933: Graduate Student. University of Michigan. Summers. 1938, 1939; Springfield College, Summers. 1940, 1941. (1935) ♦Clyde Wilbur Emmons, A.M. Registrar A.B., Albion College, 1903: A.M., University of Illinois. 1909: Graduate Student. University of Illinois, 1909-10: Graduate Student. University of Iowa, Summers. 1921-23, 1932. (1910) Deceased 18 PteAident Voi jt One of the most thrilling experiences of a Simpson student is a visit with President Edwin Edgar Voigt. As the student enters his office, President Voigt rises from his chair, extends a cordial greeting and invites the student to be seated. In this quiet, sincere and friendly atmosphere, Dr. Voigt asks the student his interests and plans and proceeds to give enlightening views on them. The student, without doubt, is proud to know that he can visit and talk things over with President Voigt. At the end of these inspiring words, Dr. Voigt rises, wishes the student success, and shakes hands. Yes, he lias actually filled you with a new desire to strive ahead! Not only is President Voigt’s friendly and sincere per- sonality extended to students, but his whole-hearted smile greets everyone he meets. He is indeed a loyal booster and an out- standing contributor to Simpson, and we as students and friends consider it a privilege to know him. He is a man who has entered many fields and has demon- strated his keen abilities. These are the reasons it is a thrilling experience to meet and to know President Voigt. Forrest D. Brown, Ph.D. Protestor ol Education and Psych- ology; Dean ol the College B.S.. Fort Hayes Kansas State Col- lege. 1029; M.S.. Fort Hayes Knnsut State College. 1930; Ph.D.. University of Cincinnati. 1933; Graduate Work, University of Chicago. 1939. Mona Casey, A.B. Acting Instructor in Physical Edu- cation A.B.. Buena Vista College, 1932. (1944) Carlton A. Chaffee, A.M. Associate Prolessor ol Music B.S., Mansfield State Teachers Col- lege. 1935; A.M., New York Univer- sity. 1940. Hiram Smoots Doty. M.S. Prolessor ol Biology B.S.. Iowa State College. 1912; M.S., Io.va State College, 1915; Mc- Bride Lakeside Laboratory. Summer, 1912; Graduate Student. University of Chicago. Summers 1913-16. 1922-23, 1925-27. (1919) Nina HohanshelT Brown, A.M. Instructor in Education A.B., Simpson College. 1903; A.M., University of Iowa, 1910; Graduate Student; University of California. Ice- land Stanford University, University of Southern California. University of Ore- gon, Somerville College, Oxford Uni- versity. England. (1919) Charles N. Burrows, Ph.D. See Faculty Council Pane Francis L. Casey, A.M. See Faculty Council Page Hadley R. Crawford, Mus.M. Associate Prolessor ol Music B.M., Simpson College, 1933; M.M., Northwestern University. 1941; Gradu- ate Work. Concordia Seminary, part time 1941-44; Union Theological Semi- nary. 1944; Jullinrd School of Music, 1945. Donald II. Ocroyd, A.M. Instructor ol Speech Arkansas City Junior College, 1942; A.B.. University of Iowa. 1944; A.M.. University of Iowa, 1945. 20 Nina Mitchell Goltry, A.M. Instructor in Education B.S. in Education. De� Moines Uni- versity. 1926; A.M., University of low.). 1928; Graduate Student, Uni- versity el Iowa. Summers. 1933, 1934, 1940. 11928) Lou Hazelwood, Ph.B. Instructor in Leadership Trainin } Ph.B., University of Chicago, 1923; Graduate Study. University of Chicago, 1926; Northwestern University School of Education. 1929; University of Washington. 1927; University of Den- ver. 1944. (1945) James Henry Inman, Ph.D. Professor of Education Ph.B., Baker University. 1907; B.S.. University of Missouri. 1914; A.M.. University of Iowa, 1926; Ph.D.. University of Iowa, 1927; Graduate Student, University of Iowa, Summer, 1941. (1929) Howard P. Lego, A.M. Professor of Bible, Philosophy, and Psychology A.B., Wesleyan University. 1904; B.D., Drew Theological Seminary. 1907; Graduate Student. Clark Uni- versity. 1912; A.M.. Boston University. 1925; M.R.E., Boston University. 1925. (1936) Helen M. Malone, B.M. Instructor of Piano B.M., Simpson College, 1945. Ralph W. Graham, D.D. Associate Professor of Socioloffy and Religious Life Counsellor A.B.. DePauw University, 1921; Harvard University. 1922-23; S.T.B., Boston University, 1925; A.M.. Butler University. 1934; D.D., DePauw Uni- versity, 1940. Beryl F. Hoyt, A.M. Librarian •A.B., Simpson College, 1936; S.B. in Library Science. University of Illi- nois, 1937; A.M.. Northwestern Uni- versity, 1942; Diploma, Chicago Train- ing School. 1942. (1944) Ruth M. Jackson, A.M. Instructor in En fUsh. Dean of Women A.B., Simpson College. 1918; A.M., University of Chicago, 1922; Grnduate Student, University of Alberta, Sum- mer, 1919; Graduate Student, Univer- sity of Chicago. Summer. 1923, 1926- 27, 1928-29. 1929-30, 1935-36. (1923- 1926, 1936) Sven Lekblrg, Mus.M. Chair nan of the Division ol Music Mu B.. Northwestern University, 1923; Schola Cantorum. 1923-24; Pupil of Vincent d’ Indy and Paul Braud; Ecole Normale, 1930-31; Pupil of Paul Dukas. Alfred Cortot, and Lucien Wurmser; Mus.M.. Eastman School of Music. 1939. (1940) Francis I. Moats, Ph.D. Professor of History and Political Science A.B., Si mi ► ' College. 1913; A.M.. Northwestern University. 1915; Ph.D.. University of Iowa. 1926; Graduate Student. University of Chicago, Sum- ner, 1938. (1921) 21 Robert Moats, B.S. B.S., Iowa State College, 1943. Milton A. Reili.y, A.M. Assistant Prolessor in Accounting and Business Administration B.S., Peabody College. 1935; M.A.. Graduate Peabody College, 1940; Louisiana State University, 1944. Marian Shook, M.M. Instructor ot Violin B.M., MacPhnil College of Music. 1943; M.M.. MacPhail College of Music, 1944; Julliard School of Music. Summer, 1940. Harold Francis Watson, Ph.D. See Faculty Council Page Roberta Myrtle Riegel, Ph.D. Assistant Prolessor ol Foreign Languages A.B.. Central College, Missouri. 191S; AM.. University of Chicago, 1926; Alliance-Francaise. Paris. France, Summer, 1928; Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1936; Graduate Student. Uni- versity of Mexico, Summer. 1941. (1941) Helen Spence Schooley, A.M. Instructor in Home Economics A.B.. University of Iowa, 1930; A.M.. University of Iowa, 1935. (1944) Grace Virginia Watkins, A.M. Instructor in Secretarial Science A.B., Jamestown College. 1926; A.M., State University of Iowa, 1927; Graduate Study, State University of Iowa. University of Colorado. New York University, North Dakota State College. University of Minnesota, Concordia College. (1942) Edna Dean Miller, A.B. Registrar Floyd M. Garrett, A.B. Field Representative Wendell Tutt, B.S.B.A.. A.M. Business Manager Senio-te fJusuosiA. £ jxlia no.n, tf-n ilunesi Dear Diary: It was a wonderful year, that first year. Of course, they’ve all been wonderful since, hut somehow a beginning like that can never be forgotten. The very first day, Byer Farnham, as student body president, told us that Simpson was a friendly school, and it seems that friendliness has been the keynote ever since. Byer told us a lot about Simpson tradi- tions that day, but we really got the Simpson spirit when Tom Hopley started teaching us the college songs and yells. If we’d been shy before, the Booster song took care of it. The Ys helped in getting acquainted, too, what with the picnic that first Monday night. It did rain and we had to go to the gym, but the picnic got results because we began to recognize each other. From then on, the week was a confused jumble of tests, open house, meeting people, lines of extended hands, free shows, and teas. But somehow we came out of all this with no ill effects, and after awhile we could settle down to studying. This was the year before the war dras- tically affected Simpson’s male population, and so there was the full number of parties and formals. We attended them just like we went out for Pep Club, choir, orchestra, and all the other organizations. We felt at home, and the red and gold freshman caps even couldn’t keep us from feeling as if we fit in. We got rid of the caps at Homecoming time, thanks to the winning football team, and from then on, we felt a part of Simpson. The first taste of the war’s manpower needs came in that February. A lot of our friends, in our class and upper classes, were called into active service by the Army Air Forces. I don’t think that we fully realized just what was to happen. We went on enjoying every part of school life and we shed the usual tears at graduation day. Then the next year we thought we knew what total war meant; we didn’t really, but we had been spoiled the year before, and such a change was abrupt and hard to take. That was the year that the all-college parties were held in the Union instead of in the gym. Even at that we weren’t crowded. In spite of the small number of students, Homecoming that year was outstanding. Quite a few of the preceding year’s students were back, in uniform of course, and the celebration lived up to its name. The spirit was wonderful; I guess everyone was re- solved to make up for the small enrollment by an abundance of enthusiasm. The Christmas party, the Beauty Ball, Campus Day—all were on the calendar. And Simpson beat Drake that year, too. Last year, our junior year, our own class was still small, but enrollment for the whole increased. It was evidenced by many things; the return of the parade to the Homecoming festivities; the Homecoming Dance and the Beauty Ball in the gym; the organization of a college dance band; a string of victories for the teams; and the return of baseball to the schedule. When fall came we began to see a lot more familiar faces; but we couldn’t get used to the fact that they were usually two classes behind us. We realized how fortu- nate we were. A lot of new people joined our class, too, and the second semester brought more than at any time since our freshman year. We early gave up trying to maintain senior dignity, after all, weren’t some of the freshmen older than we? We felt almost like freshmen ourselves the second semester when we saw all the unfamiliar faces. This was the year we all started to check our credits and grades. And then the word “comprehensives” came into our vocabulary. This was one exclusive senior right we would have been glad to give up. However the trustees didn’t agree, so in May we tried to put our four year’s accumulation of knowledge into four hours of recitation and writing. If last year’s graduation affected us, imagine how we’ll act at our own. For four years Simpson has been more of a home than our own town—we spend more time here, and we’re certainly more in contact with our classmates. It’s been wonderful— disappointing times, sure! But gee! we’ll hate to leave. Maybe next Homecoming—. 24 An Exhausted Senior (m So fH OMoUt F C SH f « oeniobl ClaAA. o{ 1946 President Vice-president Secretary-treasurer O FF1CEKS Kenneth Rankin Jane Deheck Dale Dykstka Doris Bever Andrews Adel Music Aeolian Club 1. 2: Choir I, 2. 3. 4; Choir Accompanist 2. 3. 4; Bend 1, 2. 3, 4, Pres. 4: Swing Band 3, 4. Pres. 4; College Quartette 2. 3; Ensemble 2, 3; Theta Upsilon. Chap. 2. Sec. 3. Vice-pres. 4; May Queen Attendant 2; Mu Phi Epsilon 3, 4, Chap. 4; Brass Sextette 3. 4; Pep Club 3. 4; Panhel- lenic Council 3; Orchestra 4; College Trio 4. Russell Ridlaok Manilla English Sigma Tau Delta 3; Alpha Psi Omega 3; Play Casts; Army '41-'46. Lois Katiia Bowles Indianola Home Economics Y. W. C. A. Sec. 2; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet 2, 3; Panhellenic Council 4; Pi Beta Phi. Pres. 4. Vice-pres. 3; Home Ec. Club 1. 2. 3, 4. Pres. 3; Zenith Staff; May Queen Attendant 2. 3. John Beebout Columbia English Kletzing College 1.2; Parliament Liter- ary Society 1. 2; Religious Life Council 3, 4; Kappa Chi 3. 4, Pres. 4; Pi Kappa Delta 3. 4. Pres. 4; Y. M. C. A., Vice-pres. 4; Who's Who 4; Stu- dent Congress Vice-pres. 4; Band 3; Student Minister 1. 2, 3. 4. Merlyn Boughton Hartford Economics Alpha Tau Omega 2. 3. 4; Student Congress 2; Class Pres. 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Letter; Basketbnll; Baseball; Air Corps 43- 45. George Wesley Buchanan St. Charles Enolish Choir; Kappa Chi; Tabor College. Helen Lavina Cramer SenixMA. Dks Moinks Music Mu Phi Epsilon 2, 3, 4, Vicc-pres. 3. Pres. 4; Acoliun Pres. 1. '2; Chapel Organist 2, 3. 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; Choir Ensemble 3; Band 1. 2, 3; Orchestra 4; O. C. C. 1, 2; Independent Women 3, 4; Student Fellowship Cab. 2; Stu- dent Congress 3; Y. W. C. A. Jane Anne Deheck Prole Biology Who’s Who 4; W. R. A., Honor Society 1, 2. Pres. 3, 4; Delta Delta Delta. Sec. 3, Pres. 4; Panhellenic Council Pres. 4; Religious Life Council 4; Homecoming Princess 2; Attendant All-College Sweetheart 3; Pep Club 3. 4; W. R. A.. Board 1. 2. Pres. 3. 4; Student Union Board 3. Pres. 4; Class Officer, Sec.-treas. 3, Vice-pres. 4. James Dickens Des Moinks Biology Robert Dale Dykstra Grinnell Chemistry Student Congress 3; Basketball Letter 3, 4; Track 3. 4; Class Sec.-treas. 4; Baseball 1, 3. 4; Independent Men 1, 2; O. C. M. 3, 4; Army Engineers ’43. Darece Fritz Grand Junction History Delta Delta Delta; W. R. A.. Board 1. 2. 3. 4. Honor Society 1. 2. 3. 4; Choir 4; Student Fellowship Cab. 4; International Relations Club 4; Pi Gamma Mu 4; Zenith Bus. Man. 2; Pep Club 4; Y. W. C. A. Mary Virginia Groomes Menlo Music Y. W. C. A.. Cab. 3. 4; Youth Fellow- ship I, 2, 3. Pres. 4; Ensemble 3; Choir 1. 2, 3. 4. Librarian 4; Aeolian I, 2; Mu Phi Epsilon. Sec. 3, Vice- pres. 4; Alpha Chi Omega, Sec. 3; Religious Life Council 4; Student Con- gress 1; Play Casts. Eugenia D. Howard Dks Moines Physical Education Delta Delta Delta. Rush Capt. 2; Choir 1. 2. 8. 4; Pep Club 1. 2. 3. 4. Sec.-treas. 2; Student Congress 2; Youth Fellowship 1, 2. 3, Vice-pres. 3; Y. W. C. A. Cab. 2. 3. 4; Representa- tive Woman 3; Student Union Board 3. 4; Panhellenic 2; W. R. A.. Board 1, 2, 3, 4. Vice-pres. 3, Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Ensemble 3; Home Ec. Club 3, 4; Class Officer, Sec. 1; Sweetheart Candidate 2. Lois G. Dimick Audubon Sociology Pi Beta Phi; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; W. R. A.. Board 3. 4, Honor Society 1. 2, 3. 4; Play Crews 1. 2; Y. W. C. A. 1, 2; Student Congress 4; Zenith Staff 3. Merrill Ewing Indianola Y. M. C. A.. Treas. 3: Pep Club 1. 2. 3. Sec.-Treas. 2; Pi Kappa Delta 2. Pres. 3; Pi Gamma Mu 3: Class Pres. 3; Student Congress 3; Bus. Man. Zenith 3: Lambda Chi Alpha. Treas. 2. 3. Tiiaine Green Promise City Economics Bend I. 4; Pep Band 1. 4; Choir 3.4. Glenn Francis Hunerdosse Lacona Mathematics Krville Fae Kempton Randolph Music Y. W. C. A.: Student Fellowship 3, 4. Sec. 4; Alpha Chi Omega, Rec. Sec. 2. Vice-pres. 3. 4; Mu Phi Epsilon 2. 3. 4, Pres. 3; Pep Club 4; Student Con- gress 3; Choir 1. 2, 3, 4, Librarian 3, 4; Ensemble 2, 3; Aeolian 1. 2; Swing Band 3, 4; Quartette 2. 3; Trio 4. Senioni Walter La Follette Indianola Physical Education Lambda Chi Alpha; Football 1, 2. 3, 4, Letter 2. 3. 4; Track 1, 2. 3. 4, Letter 2; Basketball Mgr. 2, 3, 4; Zenith Bus. Man. 3; Representative Man 2; Who’s Who 4; Student Con- gress 2; Class Vicc-pres. 2, 3; Y. M. C. A.. Pres. 2. Treat. 3; Religious Life Council 2; Student Fellowship Treas. 2. Bonnie J. Leitch Indianola Homs Economics Y. W. C. A. Cab. 2. 3; Pi Beta Phi; Home Ec. Club 1. 2. 3. 4, Vicc-pres. 4. Sec. 3; Pep Club 2. 3. 4; Zenith 4. De Verne Ljddicoat Chariton Physical Education Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 1, 2. 3. 4; Football I, 2, 3, 4; Navy ’42-’45. Jean Zimmerman Matthews Hollywood, III. Businkss Ad. Gerald Mitchell Indianola Mathematics Ames 1, 2, 3; Baseball 4. Naoma Perrin Woodward Sociology Blackfriars 2, 3. 4. Pres. 4; Religious Life Council 2,3.4, Pres. 3.4; Abbess of Little Chapel 3, 4; International Relations Club 3, 4; Pres. 3; W. R. A., Board 2. 3. 4, Honor Society 2. 3. 4. Vice-prcs.: Choir 2, 3; Bund 2; Who's Who 4; Student Fellowship Cab. 2. 3; Iowa U. 1; Simpsonian Staff 2. 3; Zenith Staff 4; Pep Club 3. 4; Stu- dent Congress 3; Pi Bctn Phi. Sec. 3. 4; Y. W. C. A. 2; Social Life Com- mittec 2. 3. « Gerald La Motte Mklchkr Sociology Student Minister 2, 3. 4; Pi Kappa Delta 3. 4; Y. M. C. A.; Student Union Treat. 3. 4; Kappa Chi, Vice-pres. 3, Treat. 4; Basketball 2; O. C. M. Pres. 3. Virginia Lewis West Des Moines Speech Alpha Chi Omega. Rush Chm. 1, 2. treat. 3. Pres. 4; Alpha Psi Omega 3, 4; Blackfriars 2. 3, Sec. 4; Pnn- hellenic 2, Sec.-treas. 4; Jr. Panhcl- lcnic Pres. 1; Home Ec. 1; Pep Club I. 2. 3. 4; Y. W. C. A.. Cab. 2; Stu- dent Congress 3; International Rein- � ions 3; Play Casts and Crew; Sigma Tau Delta 3, 4; Representative Woman 3; Who's Who; Simpsonian Staff; Zenith 3. Editor 4; W. R. A. 1, 2; Friday Chnpcl Chrm. 3, 4. Isabelle Macklin Pender, Ned. Music Mu Phi Epsilon 2. Treat. 3. 4; Inde- pendent 1. Pres. 2; SIS 3, 4; Band I. 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1. 2, 3, 4; Swing Band 3, 4; Choir 3; Glee Club Pres. 4; Religious Life Council 2; Aeolian 1. 2. Virginia Lou Miller LArAYETTE, IND. ENGLISH Jose de la Cruz Parades, Jr. Panama City Biology Lambda Chi Alpha Pledge; Football 2. 3; Basketball 2: Track 2. 3. 4; S. O. S. Club 2; Y. M. C. A. 2. 3; Spanish Club 2. 3, 4; International Relations Club 2. 3. 4; O. C. M 3: Beta Beta Beta 3, 4; O. C. M. Choir 4. Kenneth Rankin Knoxville Education Class Pres. 4; Elementary Club 2; Lost Horizon” Cast 2; Vice-pret. Choir 4; Chrm. Y. M. C. A. 4; Delta Epsilon 2; Military Service ’42-’45. SenioM- Vivian Reedholm Nevada Sociology Jean Ross Boonk Sociology Mason City Jr. College 1. 2; Who’s Who 4; Theta Upsilon. Pres. 4; Stu- dent Body Pres. 4; Religious Life Council 4; Student Union Board 4; Pi Gamma Mu 3, 4; Sigma Tau Delta 3. 4; Blackfriars 3. 4; Orchestra 4; Panhellenic Council 4; W. R. A. 3, 4; Y. W. C. A.: Simpsonian 3; Internation- al Relations Club 3, 4. Carol Simmons Indianola Chemistry Kenneth Takeiiara Chicago. III. Biology Basketball 1; Y. M. C. A. 1. 2. 4; Pep Club 1, 2; Independent Men, Pres. 2. Vice-pres. 3; Student Congress 2: Military Service ’43-’45. Virginia VVayt Shenandoah English Sigma Tau Delta 2. 3. Pres. 4; Pi Gamma Mu 3, Sec.-trens. 4; Delta Delta Delta. Pres. 3; Treas. 4; Pan- heltenic; Zenith 3; Y. W. C. A.. Treas. 3, Cabinet 4; Student Fellowship Cab. 3; All-College Sweetheart 2; Pep Club 2. 3. 4; Choir 1. 2. 3. 4; Spanish Club 2. 3. 4; International Relations Club 4; Aeolian 3. Donald Howard Price Storm Lake Music Phi Mu Alpha 4; Band 4; Orchestra 4; Swing Band 4; Choir Pres. 4; Quartette 4; Buena Vista 1, 2. 3; Air Corps ’43-'45. Picture not taken. Mildred Romedaiil Madkid English Sigma Tau Deltn 2. 3. 4. Sec.-treas.; Delta Delta Delta; Junior Panhellenic; Zenith 1. 2. Editor 3; Simpsonian 1. 2. 3. Editor 4; Religious Life Council 4; Blackfriars 4; Y. W. C. A.. Cab. 1. 2. 3. 4. Pres. 4; Student Fellowship. Cab. 2. State Treas. 3. Stnte Pres. 4; Pep Club 4; Choir I. 2. 3. 4; Aeolian 2. 3; A. C. E.. Pres. 2. Vice-pres. 3. Adviser 4; Class Sec. 2: One-Act Play 1; Motive Editorial Board 4; Natl. Council of U. S. C. C. Marilyn McGraw Perry Home Economics Class Sec. 1; Editor Password 3; W. R. A. I. 2. 3. 4; Home Ec. Club 1. 2, 3, Pres. 4; Panhellenic 3; Delta Delta Delta; Pep Club 2, 3. 4. Pete G. Stavros Peoria, III. Physical Education Carthage College I, 2, 3; Theta Tau Sigmn; Marine Reserves '42-'43. Norman Earl Tucker Panora Business Ad. Basketball 1; Football 1; O. C. M. 1. 2, 4; Honor Roll 1. 3. 4; Pi Gamma Mu 3, 4; International Relations Club 3, Pres. 4; Band 4; Adam's Evening” Cast 3; Blackfriars; Mr. Pirn Passes By” Stage Manager 4; Epsilon Sigma. Merrill J. YViiitlatcii Knoxville Education Choir 2, 3, 4; Independent Men; Summer Student I; Y. M. C. A. 2, 3; Miniature Orpheum 3; U. S. Army Infantry ’41-'45. Barbara Wilcox Grinnkll Music Band I, 2. 3, 4; Orchestra 3. 4; Mu Phi Epsilon 3, 4; Alpha Chi Omega 1. 2. 3. 4; Brass Sextet 3. Dear Diary: SEPTEMBER: Back for the third year on dear ol’ Simpson’s campus .... never thot I’d make it! ! ! ! Good to see the gang again .... and the returning vets .... What a mess the room was in . . ugh! Didn’t mind scrub- bing the floor but “oh,” those dirty windows. After the white curtains were hung every- thing was ready for the hurried week of rushing .... panhcllenic tea ... . one hour parties .... preference dinner .... fol- lowed by the impressive pledging ceremony. Football season opened with the Redmen vs. Central .... The freshmen donned the traditional “freshie” caps of red and gold . . . . most familiar phrase on campus was “Button, Freshie” ! ! ! OCTOBER: The second month of school was busy with preparations for homecoming . . . . good skits in the Varsity Show .... snake dance .... parade. Mary Berry won first prize on their float. Princess Betty Funk, Brave Jim Comer, and Chief Faucett were presented in chapel and presided over the football game. Cornell won and as a result the freshmen wore their caps ’til Thanks- giving. Dr. Bacon was the guest speaker for Religious Emphasis Week observed from the twenty-first through the twenty-sixth. NOVEMBER: Weather was perfect for those Kappa Park picnics .... mid-semester exams were plenty “ruff!” . . All sororities were cram- ming for the grade cup .... Thanksgiving brought the first snow and the entire campus was white as the Simpsonites packed their suitcases and went home for that needy vacation .... My wardrobe now had to include those tiresome boots, kerchiefs, mit- tens, fur coats, etc.Winter had arrived! DECEMBER: SNOW .... SLEET_______WIND RAIN and seven-thirty classes! ! ! ! On December sixteenth the «Simpson choir and chorus presented the Messiah .... the Christmas spirit was in the cold air . . . . the Union had the traditional tree beautifully decorated and a party was held the night before vacation for the weary students. VACATION .... two weeks of perfect freedom from those books .... ! ! JANUARY: HAPPY NEW YEAR .... 1946 was ushered in as a year of peace .... and after final exams were over everyone settled down for a promising second semester . . . . Rush week .... Panhellenic tea . . the main attraction of the month was the journey to Drake for the basketball game. FEBRUARY: Fair weather .... Valentine party at the union . . Good month for basketball games . . . . The Simpson Redmen downed both Hamlin and Drake .... finished season as second in conference .... six week tests . . . ugh! Miniature Orpheum practices . . . Initiation .... Spring should be just around the corner. MARCH: Zenith final .... the Beauty Ball was a success, everyone had a wonderful time . . . . “Marty” Kreidler was chosen all-campus sweetheart .... Miniature Orpheum was held at the high school .... excellent skits . . . . presentation of beauties and represen- tative men and women .... SPRING . . . . followed by a four day recess . . . . ! APRIL: More tests .... ))))((((( school would be much more fun if it weren’t for the books and professors .... week ends are enjoyed far better than week days . . . . Easter arrived and we all attended church in the new seasonal finery .... One more month of school! ! ! ! MAY: VACATION coming .... final exams again .... Alumni Day .... Baccalaureate on May twenty-sixth .... seventy-ninth commencement .... school’s over . . . . HALLALUH! ! ! ! 30 A Tired Junior fjusuxMA President OFFICERS Elwyn Jacobs Vice-president Jo Ann .Hunter Secretary • William Wright Treasurer .... Charles Kuchan Juan Abad Irene Annan Helen Bane Mary Jean Blair Evelyn Bloomquist Margaret Boylan Mary l.ou Boyles Dana Brown Emily Brown Jean Burrows Curtis Cbisman Burdene Cunningham Elaine DeLon Mary Ecroyd Betty Jean Earley lean Flood Gwendoline Frame Orville Frasier Betty Lou Funk Sue Hargis fJu+tiOAA, Helva Harper Max lligbee Alice Hill Jo Ann Hunter FAwyn Jacobi Lloyd Johnson livelyn Kempe Ruth Kennedy Marion Konishi Charles Kuchan Shirley Langdon Jean Liggett Lois Lillie Richard McMullin Dorothy May Ruby Miller James Moody Sumner Morris John Niles Laura Ann Reynolds Betty Ricks Jo Mary Roberts Walter Robinson Randall Shannon Avis Shaw Warren Simpkins livelyn Swagel Darrel Swan Margaret Thompson Bonnie Twombley Meri Van Vliet Bonnie Wilder Leona Wilken Dorothy Jane Wilson Florine Wright William Wright 33 Dear Diary: In the first week of September, 1944, a little over a hundred freshmen descended upon Simpson to register for college. With us, we brought hopes, ambitions, dreams, and a lot of high school memories. Talk flew thick and fast: “What’s your major?”; “Say, I met a girl who says she stays at Park Hall, where is that?”; “I just know I’ll get stage fright in Speech class”; these were the main topics of conversation. The freshman hats for the class of ’48 arrived and the words “button, freshman” sounded over and over again like a broken record. The boys moaned and groaned about the exercises in football practice; a girl lost her voice trying to reach high C; but we struggled on, trying very hard to look like dignified college men and women. The thrill of our first college football game was grand. Homecoming came and we struggled with varsity skits and tried to stuff napkins in floats. Our boys defeated the Dutch and freshmen chests went out because most of the team were freshmen. The big week end was climaxed by the Homecoming dance. Comments at the dance ran like this .... “Where did Hill get that good looking girl?” .... “So he’s the reason I can’t date her.” .... “Aren’t the decora- tions beautiful?” We got to take off our horrid caps and we all felt that we had passed a milestone in our college career. College became routine now, some of us were even getting used to 7:30 classes, others were not. Thanksgiving vacation came and it was good to get home, but it was good to get back to school too. Basketball season came and our boys certainly looked good. The first snow came; we attended our first lecture. We had to spit out our gum in Dr. Baker’s class; we got sore muscles from physical education and gave speeches to convince; gradually we lost our fear of college. Christmas vacation came and we had 17 days in which to try and impress our parents with our intelligence by commenting on who the fifth Calif of Madagascar was and by stating that “Ontogeny recapitulates Phylo- geny.” Vacation ended in a rush of packing new Christmas clothes and it was back to school. Semester exams were ready for us before we were ready for them. Freshmen were heard to mumble, “Washington discovered the Delaware in 1942, no, it was 1492. Anyway the midsemester dance was something to look forward to. Simpson’s basketball team was invited to Kansas City to play in the National tourna- ment, but Eastern Kentucky proved to be too much for our Redmen. Winter turned into spring. We worked on the Miniature Orpheum skits and deco- rated for the Beauty Ball. The boys worked out for track and the girls could be heard practicing for their recitals. Semester exams again came before we were ready for them. Our freshman year ended with packing, tears in some cases, relief in others, and regret in general. In September, 1945, we descended on Simpson as upperclassmen. We were big time Sophomores. We were the ones that said, “Button, Freshie.” Our ranks were thinned, some lost in the draft, others married, but most of our old class was back. We were in the organizations now, some of us officers. The boys went out for sports and the girls for choir and dramatics, and we all got acquainted with the new professors. College wasn’t as hard to get accustomed to and we stepped into the swing of things. Homecoming came and it was a glorious week end. At the dance we found that it did not take us long to make friendships this year. Maybe it was “us”. Most of us had selected our majors and college took on a somewhat deeper meaning. Boys joined our class almost every day for the first few weeks. They returned from all over the globe to renew their college work. This time when we went home we did not try to impress the folks with our know- ledge because we found that there was so much we didn’t know that what, we did know wasn’t worth talking about. Second semester arrived before we knew it and another rung on our college ladder had been reached. Many new students joined our ranks, some old faces, some new. Spring brought extra curricular activities of all sorts, which we took in our stride as upperclassmen. A Forelorn Sophomore 34 GIgAA. c 1948 President O F FI C E R S Gordon Smith Vice-president Claude Mora in Secretary . Martha Kreidler Ocfavio A bad Josie Ac kelson Keith Allen Betty Lou Allen Phyllis Andrew Mauro Ba;an Janet Berka Roberta Birlingmair Charles Black Elizabeth Blakewell Charles Britsch Ivan Bys Jane Campbell Fern Carter Shirley Dee Carter Joan Clausen Ruth Clemmensen James Comer Virginia Cooper Joanne Criss 36 SofdtotnosieA. Bessey Cruise Marilyn Davitt Shirley Day Betty Dettman Shirley Duckett Kollin Dyer Frances Fates Esther Fox Herbert Frank Emma Maedean Garrett Helen Goligbtly Ruby Guernsey Vera Gustason Dorothy Henderson John Hendricks Roberta Herd man Richard Hobbs George Hoffman Bonnie Hoyt Anna Jean Jensen Glen Johnson Ada Mae Johnston Mary Johnston Eudean Jones Doris Kabrick Annabelle Kim ey Martha Kreidler Margaret Lee Marynetta Leitcb Max Liggett I la Mae Lundquist Marjorie McCormick Ivan McKirgan Ruth McLennan Margaret McLeod SofJta nan.eA. Frances Mabr Shelia Mayberry Flora May Metier Lois Miller Madeline Miller Jean Mitchell Marjorie Mitchell Claude Morain Jean Neifert Gwenetb Newman F.duardo Ostria Priscilla Pratt Fred Rhoads Lois Rogers Boyd Sager A gusta Sc baa f Thomas Scott Rex Shaffer Marilyn Shearer Fdgar Shepherd Doris Siglin Gordon Smith Lyle Smith Charles Spain Kathryn Swick Kermit Tannat t Betty Taylor Beverly Thurlow feanne Warner Corrine Watson feanne Welt on Myrtle Whitehead John Wilken Robert Williams A nna Wood Betsey Yeates 38 Studenti CnAoii 194-6 Because the enrollment second semester was much larger, and because a great many G. I.s enrolled late, it was impossible to have all of their pictures taken in time to put them in the Zenith. The staff regrets this very much because we feel the yearbook isn’t quite complete. If any other pictures were omitted, it was purely unintentional, but we did the best we could to include everyone. ★ ★ Freshmen Vernon Ashford Osia Chestnore Tom English Wendell Fetters I.owe II Fullmer Frank Geyer Kenneth Horne George Lesnet Robert McCormick Ernest McDowell Gail Massey Betty Miller Ames Mroz Max Perdue John Rasko Howard Spain Arnold Tucker James Van Syoc Sophomores Dean Bistline Dick Lamb Virgin ia McCrory Arnold Nelson John O’Mara Duane Van Patten Juniors Keith Campbell Richard Wafers 39 % Dear Diary: Gee, this year has been such an eventful one that I have neglected you terribly. Rut, really, I'm sorry, and now I'm going to try to remember all the countless happenings since the day college opened and tell you all. After orientation week with all its picnics, parties, faculty receptions and stuff, everyone settled down to enjoy what was to come. What comes to my mind first is Homecoming in all its splendor. Friday night found everyone laughing hilariously over the skits of Varsity Show. We sure ran up light bills that night getting house decorations made and slaving over the floats for the big parade the next morning. Saturday dawned bright and shining like all Homecoming days should, and Simpsonites—new and old—flocked to the field for the football game. I began to feel pretty sorry for our victim. Rut alas and alack, Diary, dear, the mighty team from Cornell beat our hard fighting Redmen. The dance in the gym that night banished our sorrow, though, and once more glorious Homecoming came to an end. So many perfectly swell dances and things followed to break the monotony that we were all sorry in a way when the Christmas dance rolled around. Two weeks’ rest free from slaving over books seemed great though, and we came back to school rejuvenated—only to be confronted by a ghastly evil—semester exams! One of the good old parties in the Union helped, and amongst the old familiar faces that night were scads of new ones. Happily for the gals practically all wefe men—and some of them weren’t married! Gee, with the return of these former Simp- sonites the “ole” Alma Mater gave out with long-waited-for pep and ambition. Basketball games drew gym-packing crowds that cheered our totem-pole team on to victory after victory. The return of all the G. I.s also saw the reappearance of a formal Reauty Ball, and a bigger 'n better 'n ever Mini Orph. Once more the midnight oil burned as every organi- zation beat their brains out getting skits for Mini Orph worked up. Genius was sure running strong as each one of the skits was really great. The Beauty Queen and her four delectable attendants were a huge success too. Gosh, I didn’t think so many gals could look so beautiful, nor so many fellas so darn good looking. It was strictly a “hubba- hubba” affair. Next, dear Diary, came Campus Day and what a riot that was. A lot of profs saw themselves for the first time in the eyes of the students when they were imitated in Mock Chapel by the talented ones who had observed their mannerisms for so many long months. Even the cleaning up of the campus was fun, and the picnic that followed was jam-packed full of food and laughs. Once again we arose in the middle of the night to attend the Dawn Dance. I just loved arising at such an un-godly hour for the Dawn Dance, and was it ever fun to look at all the half-awake faces. Once again Commencement rolled around and took a lot of great kids away from Simpson. Rut I know they’ve all left some part of themselves behind here with us just as they have taken part of Simpson with them. I’m glad I’ll be back to enjoy next year’s fun, though, and I sure hope it measures up to this year’s. So until next fall, dear Diary, when once again the Whispering Maples beckon---- Re seeing you. A Bewildered Freshman fyn ihnie+t President OFFICERS Evan Ellis Vice-president Richard Frank Secretary Pat Blohm Treasurer . John Rekd Betty Ackley Esther Allen Patricia Allen Phyllis A nderson Richard Andrew Byron Andrews Betty Jean Arney Patricia Ashing Marilee Bane Virginia Barnes Catherine Barton Clara Louise Beck Kenneth Billings Keith Bishop Patricia Blohm Donald Blootnquist Geraldine Blunt Lawrence Boston Vernon Bourner Cora Mae Brown fytie lunen Howard Brown Eve Bruland H el gar Bruland Betty fane Buffington Peggy Bullis Milo Burnham Wayne Carse Muriel Case Diogenes Cedeno Max Cbatfield Mary Christian Wayne Clore Joan Cochran Eileen Cook Gfraldine Cook Gerald Corey Tomas Correa Betty Cox Robert Dal;iel Arthur Davis Edwin Davis . . Day Myron Denham Margaret Denhart Verna Doolittle Del mar Dowd Warren Duckett Donna l.ea Duncan Carl Dunshee Cleo Eason Darrell Edic Huber Ellingsworth Evan Ellis Eugene Evans Walter Eiorilo 43 Joel Fiser Bonnie Fouch Richard Frank Clyde Gaines Robert Garlock Clark Geddes Alvin Godwin Evelyn Godwin Arvid Gose Robert Grove Donna Gutschmidt Roscoe llallam Cecil Hamilton Tomy-Jim Hannah Roger Hansen Marian Harvey Harold Hayes Karl Hayes William Hearron Marilyn Herkelman Mildred High Marjorie Hirsch Norman Hollen Rachel Hollingsworth Robert Hoyman Norma Hulsebus Dwaine Johnson Doris Jones Rodman Kabrick Ivah Kapbengast Evelyn Kast Ed Kelly Beverly Kennedy Sula Laird Sarah Joanne Landis 44 fyn ilunesi James Lewiston Duane Little Ruth Lockwood Larry Love Verlyn McGrow Dwight M ait re Glen Mason William Mathews Daryl Mayberry Harley Merritt iMverne Miers Elisabeth Miller Thomas Miller Gerald Mill icon Ray Mills James Mock Robert Mock Tom Morgan Kenneth Moses Alvin Munson Effie Lee Narigon Drusilla Nemecek Lowell O'Dell Benjamin Otto Cleone Overhalt er Fern Payne Carol Petterson Evelyn Phelps Betty Phillips Genevieve Pilmer Marilyn Potts LaVonne Powell Vera Pratt David Pullman John Reed 45 tf-tiejdunen. Corlys Rees Gene Reddish Marian Reynold son Warren Roberts Guido Roncal Mildred Rueter Ruth Rush Keith Sargent Patricia Saur Derr old Seley Duane Sheldahl jantes Sinn Roy Slovak Donald Smith Maxine Smith Donald Stanley George Thompson James Tyler Merrill Van Patten Mary Wade Franklin Warner Robert Watsabaugh OUie Weigel James Weinman Robert Wilhite Joan Willits Doris Jeane Wilson Jean Wilson Leila Marjorie Winney Bonnie Wood 4G Dorothy Zarr Zola Zietlow 4 ✓ o4a neco.+ni+tCf. Miniatule OljxUeu+n Beauty Bali GauvpAJ-i. Snap.4. PHD OF LORNELL Top Row: Nice Royalty, Huh? Middle Row: Mary Berry Show Off Latt Row: Action Vanity, Remember. I That Sheriff Johnton? What a Float, Fella ? After the Game i Over! (letnemlxeA. Homecoming was started off to a grand success with the annual all-college varsity show held in the chapel. With peppy numbers by the band, peppy cheers led by Simpson’s live, snappy yell leaders, and peppy skits presented by the various campus organizations, the 1945 Varsity Show was a “howling” success. Presented at intermission were the Indian Royalty: Hetty Lou Funk, Indian princess; Mr. Faucett, the Big Chief; and Jim Comer, the Brave. Jim was also master of ceremonies. “Victory” was chosen the best in a skit presented by the S. I. S. Miss Simpson be- came the bride of Cornell and they had a child. Victory. But after several unhappy years the miserable bride and Victory re- turned to Mother Simpson. Coach Casey and five of his trustiest men, aboard “The Good Ship Redmen,” stormed first the Island of Crete, and were in sight of the Island of Cornell, with the outcome depending upon tomorrow’s game. O. C. M. Pi Phi interpreted the Booster Song, giving everyone a new slant on its true meaning. (Red and Gold, pep and laughter, swell in- spiration for everyone). Sparked by “Mac” and Don Bloomquist, the Center House Boys gave us a big laugh with their “side show”. Alpha Chi Omega gave us a quick look into the future of our successful 1945 foot- ball team. Delta Delta Delta had Simpson sailing merrily to a 19-14 “victory” over Cornell. Lambda Chi boys brought out a lion— conquered by mighty Simpson—hey—we like that idea. Theta Upsilon rang down the curtain with a take-off on the “Curfew Shall Not Ring Tonight.” (A very serious “drammer”, girls, but we all got a good laugh, too). Climaxing the evening, in a still peppy manner, was the huge bonfire and snake dance with plenty of Simpson Spirit. Our holiday festivities were ended by the traditional Homecoming dance where we saw all of the alumni, students and faculty. 49 1946 fiesutlt PneAo+tti the. . . . Gamputi Sweeth Vit Miss “Marty” Kreidler Aiie ndcatti . . 51 Elaine DeLon Evelyn Kast Sheila Mayberry Beverly Kennedy (le Ae-ienicUioe Meti Merlyn Bouchton Senior Alpha Tau Omega 2, 3, 4; Student Congreti 2; Class President 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4, (letter). Basketball (letter). Baseball (letter) 1, 2, 3; Air Corps February '43-October '45. Sumner Morris Junior Who's Who 3; Pi Kappa Delta, Vice-Presi- dent 3; Lambda Chi Alpha 1, 2, 3; Religious Life Council 3; Y. M. Cabinet 1, 2. Vice-President 3; Student Fellowship 2, President 3; International Relations Club 3; Student Union Board 2; Indian Brave 3; Army Air Corps February ’43 to January '46. John Beebout Senior Who's Who 4; Pi Kappa Delta 3. President 4; Student Congress Vice-president 4; Religious Life Council 3, 4; Kappa Chi 3, President 4; Y.M.C.A. Cabinet 3, Vice-president 4; Band 3; International Relations Club 3; Kletzing College 1, 2. Dale Dykstra Senior Student Congress 3; Basketball Letter 3; Track 3; Senior Secretary-Treasurer; “Taming of the Shrew . 52 (I ep-n Aeniatiae 1l o ne i Virginia Wayt Senior Sigma Tau Delta 2, 3. President 4: Pi Gamma Mu 3. Secretary-Treasurer 4; Delta Delta Delta 1, 2, Pre ident 3, Treasurer 4; Panhellenic Secretary-Treasurer 3; Zenith 3; YW. Treasurer 3. Cabinet 4; Student Fellowship Cabinet 3; All- College Sweetheart 2; Pep Club 2. 3, 4: Choir 1. 2. 3. 4; .Spanish Club 2. 3. 4; International Relations Club Vice-President 4: Aeolean 3; Honor Roll 1. 2. 3. 4. Jean Ross Senior Who's Who 4; Pi Gamma Mu 3, Vice- president 4; Sigma Tau Delta 3, 4; Theta Upsilon 3. President 4; Panhellenic Council 4: Student Congress President 4; Simpsonian 3; Religious Life Council Secretary 4; Pep Club 3. 4; Or- chestra 4; International Relations Club 4; Student Union Board 4; Blackfriars 3, 4; Nine Girls ; Mason City Jr. College 1, 2. Virginia Groomes Senior Mu Phi Epsilon Secretary 3. Vice-president 4; Alpha Chi Omega 1, 2, 3. Corresponding Secre- tary 3. Pledge Adviser 4; Student Congress 1; Religious Life Council 4; Y. W. Cabinet 3, 4; Student Fellowship President 4; Choir 1. 2, 3, 4, Ensemble 3. Aeolean 1. Vice-president 2: For Distinguished Service 1. Mary Lou Boyles Junior Mu Phi Epsilon 3; Pi Beta Phi 1. 2. Recording Secretary 3; Junior Panhellenic 1; Zenith 1, 2. 3; Simpsonian 1; Religious Life Council 1; Student Fellowship Cabinet 2, Treasurer 3: Pep Club 1, 2, 3. Cheerleader 2. 3; Choir I, 2, 3; Under- tones 1; Ensemble 2; Blackfriars 3; International Relations Club 2. Matf. 2.uee t Wnrd Trucblood. Johnson, DcLon, Bowles. Pcmblc. Berry, Reynolds, Frederick, Jan Foltz Beneath the whispering maples and a warm mid-afternoon sun, the May Queen, Miss Ruth Pemble, was crowned by Dr. Voigt. She wore a white gown and carried a bouquet of red roses. Her six attendants were Mary Johnson, Elaine DeLon, Lois Bowles, Betty Ruth Berry, Toby Reynolds and Marjorie Frederick. The attendants carried a bouquet of snap-dragons. Ward Trucblood sprinkled the path from the Chapel with flowers and Jan Foltz carried the crown on a satin pillow. Late in the afternoon the Mothers, as special guests, and other campus visitors were entertained at a tea at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Voigt. The climax of the occasion was a lovely banquet given in honor of the Mothers in the Church School Building. There were approximately one hundred mothers who gathered on Simpson Campus for the Mother’s Day week end and the special May Day festivities. 56 otfa+iasi AciiaUieA. ZpAila+t Stigma m rWlu ,4, 'll lto | Top: Jean Rots. Jane Dcheck. Naoma Perrin Bottom: John Beebout, Virginia Lewis. Walt I LaFollette Wayt Tucker Bowles Fritz One of the highest honors that can be bestowed on a graduating senior of Simpson College is that of being elected to Epsilon Sigma. This local organization was founded in 1924 for the purpose of promoting scholarship. Students arc nominated for this honor by the faculty members who are in this organization and are elected by the heads of the various departments. To be eligible for nomination for Epsilon Sigma, one is required to have a scholastic standing of 2.0 or higher for the past three and one-half years, sixty hours of which must have been completed at Simpson, and must show leadership in campus activities. Alumni of Simpson College arc eligible for Epsilon Sigma, fifteen years after their graduation. On the basis of outstanding achievement in their respective fields they are elected by faculty members of the organization. Members of the faculty and staff who have been previously elected to Epsilon Sigma include: Dr. Voigt. Dean Brown. Dr. Moats, Dr. Watson, Dr. Baker. Prof. Doty, Prof. Legg. Miss Jackson. Miss Hoyt, Mrs. Nina Brown, and Dr. Inman, this year’s president of the' organization. This year the honor of being elected to Epsilon Sigma goes to Virginia Wayt, Norman Tucker, Lois Bowles, and Darece Fritz. 59 Kofijxa Glu OFFICERS President . John Beebout Vice-president Claude Moraine Secretary . Ray Mills Treasurer Gerald L.a Motte Sponsor Prof. Howard E. Legg From Row: Dowd, Milii. F. J. Hannah, La Motte. Becbout Back Row: Legg, Ellingsworth, Pullman, Smith 9nt inatiancd Relation . Club OFFICERS President............... . Norman Tucker Vice-president . . . . Virginia Wayt Secretary-Treasurer . . . . . . Darece Fritz Front Row: Prof. Moat . Tucker. Wnyt, Frit . Romednhl, Ross. Burrows Back Row: DeLon. Gose. Chisman. Moraine. Carter, Ellingsworth. Smith, Kcmpe, Hayes GO CltCMJl Front Row: Price. Smith. Bloomquist. Kempton. Harper. Funk. Andrew� . Boyle . Ellingsworth. Paredes Second Row: Hannah. Henderson, Wnyt. Howard. LicK-tt. McLennan. Reynolds, Wilken. Pullman Third Row: Rankin. Andrews. Cooper. Saur, Campbell. Hunter. Ackley. Hollen. Ostrin Fourth Row: Whitlatch. Hansen, Romednhl, Wilken. Fritz. Warren. Mitchell. Cramer. Carter For the first time in three years the ringing sound of male voices in the Simpson College Choir was heard this year. Mixed chorus supplanted the girls’ choir, necessitated by war for two years. With the return of men came also the traditional tour. In preparation for such an undertaking, many public appearances were made. As usual the choir also furnished the music on Sundays for the Methodist Church. This undoubtedly gave the members a feeling of ease before an audience and such a feeling was heightened by the joint concert with the college orchestra on November 18. At this program the selections were mostly of modern nature. The next choir project, with the aid of interested town people and students, was the presentation of Handel’s Messiah on Decem- ber 16. Once again the orchestra provided accompaniment. The Messiah was another feature that had been omitted the two years previous, and its return was greeted by a well-filled auditorium. December 19. the choir made its initial air appearance with a program of Christmas carols and Christmas readings by the speech class over radio station KRNT. After this the choir settled down to hard work ©n music for the tour. One interrup- tion was allowed—that to sing school songs for the Simpson Guild’s presentation of the history of these songs. After these weeks of preparation, the choir was ready to take its two types of programs out on the road. Friday night, March 22, the group traveled by cars to Osceola where they gave a church concert. Sunday morning their travels began in reality; this time all transportation was by means of chartered bus. The formal concerts were given at night in Red Oak, Nevada, and Atlantic, except for a vespers concert Sunday in Shenandoah. These programs were of the more sedate kind, including four groups: one of religious nature; one of Russian music; one of negro spirituals; and the last of modem temperament. During the daytime, the choir sang in high schools; Red Oak, Villisca, Madrid, Boone, Jefferson, Carroll, Avoca, and Harlan. The concert for them was not as lengthy and included selections by the male quartette as well as the piano and voice soloists. All concerts closed with the Fred Waring ar- rangement of ‘‘The Scalp Song” and ‘‘The Red and Gold.” The choir completed the tour March 28, and. following spring vacation, began pre- paring for the Warren County Music Festival April 12 and, more important, the spring concert. This concert was, held April 28 in Indian- ola and represented the last formal appear- ance of the first post-war choir of Simpson College. Hand Ondt ibia Clarinets Isabelle Macklin, Maxine Smith, Norman Tucker. Evelyn Swagel, Elizabeth Miller Saxophone Shirley Duckett French Horns Barbara Wilcox. Clara Beck. Alden Godwin. Beverly Keller . Anna Mae Sternquist Cornets Ruth McLennan. Frank Geyer, Huber Ellings- worth, Marion Reynold- son Baritone Vera Pratt Basses Don Price. Robert Tur- nipseed . Phyllis Green- law Trombones Doris Andrews. Ed Shep- herd. Bob Dalziel Drums and Bells Pat Saur, Warren Rob- erts, Virginia Cooper Majorettes Joan Clausen. Beverly rhurlow, Sheila May- berry Director Professor Chaffee Thtie member� are from Indianola High School Violins Marian Shook. Geraldine Cook. Joanna Crawford. Barbara Kennedy, Mar- jorie Winney, Christine Graham. Betty White- head. Carolyn Malone. Frances Fales. Connie Ogan. Marilyn Higens. Ortha Whitehead, Shirley Duckett, and Esther Ogan Violas Janie ‘Godwin and Caro- lyn Whitehead String Bass Don Price and Joan Clausen ’Cello Myrtle Whitehead Flute Corlys Rees Oboe Nancy Dietrich Clarinets Isabelle Macklin. Maxine Smith. and Barbara Launspach French Horns Barbara Wilcox and Clara Beck Cornets Ruth McLennan and Frank Geyer Trombones Doris Andrews and Ed Shepherd Drums Warren Roberts Timpani Elsie Britsch Piano Gwendoline l-'rame 62 Sienna 7 U 2 elta OFFICERS President . . . Virginia Wayt Vice-president . Mildred Romedahl Front Row: Hoyt. Jackson. Wayt, Romedahl Back Row: Lewis. Ross, Watson, Hunter. Kempe OFFICERS President . Virginia Groomes Vice-president . . Rollin Dyer Secretary . . Erville Kempton Treasurer . . Mary Lou Boyles Worship .... Kay Swick Music .... Belva Harper Ruth McLennan Pood .... Madeline Miller Darece Fritz Posters............Fran Mahr Roberta Herdman Flora Mae Metier Evelyn Kast Publicity . . . Dave Pullman Roberta Burlingmair Advisers Prof, and Mrs. Don Ecroyd Front Row: Romedahl. Kempton, Groomes. Frit . Swick Second Row: Mahr. Pullman, Herdman, Burlingmair, Metier. McLennan, Miller. Harper, Boyles Student tyeluMAtbUifi 63 - - - - Adorn'd. Coe U tCf,JJ a+td The house lights are dimming, the curtain is going up, and zingo! We’re off on another Campus Theatre production! Nightly rehearsals and numberless hours of crew work came to a head when “Adam's Evening” by Katherine Kavanaugh was presented be- fore a packed house each night of its four- night run, November 14, 15, 16, and 17. A three-act farcical comedy, “Adam’s Evening,” is an adaption of the broadway hit, “His Night Out”, starring Edward Everett Horton. A sure cure for the “melancholic”, “Adam’s Evening” concerns a man who has an eye for beauty, a trusting wife, and a definitely vicious mother-in-law. Adam, our hero (in one sense of the word), gets himself all mixed up with a beautiful femme fatale on wifie’s night out. takes a rip-roaring ride with a taxi-driver who’s strictly off the beam and with bad habits like trying to kill himself, and finally, at four in the morning, after running out of gas in an unappropriate part of the “fair country-side” sneaks in the back door with shoes in hand. Adam, being born under the wrong sign, encounters dear wife, back too soon, with extra re-enforce- ments in the shape of mother. The truth is so preposterous (ain’t it though!) that Adam resorts to the old game of juggling together a story to fit the situation which shapes up something like this—he was involved in a terrible automobile accident with a business associate, who was killed instantly, poor man. His name (he’s got to have a name) was Mr. Cokes, but how could Adam possibly have known there was actually a Mr. Cokes. So Mrs. Bean, mother-in-law, who does have a kind spot in her heart somewhere or other, sends the unfortunate widow a wreath. The climatic scene, when the corpse walks in with the wreath around his neck, is riotous—and pardon us, folks, but from now on Adam is strictly on his own, because anybody that can fight his way out of this mess ought to get a purple heart for bravery in the face of almost certain extermination! Front Row: Ruby Miller, Jo Hunter. Betty Lou Funk. Peggy Thompson Second Row: Ruby Guernsey. Ruth Clemmensen. Betsy Yeates, Jean Ross. Ginny Lewis. Naoma Perrin. Toby Reynolds Back Row: Mary Lou Boyles. Sue Hargis. Bill Wright. John Wilken. Lindy Wilken. Fred Rhoades. Don Ecroyd, Marilyn Davitt. Alice Hill 64 Mn,. Pirn PalteA fey THE CAST Casper..........................Don Bloomquist Adam .... Bill Wright and Karl Hayes Gertie . Joanne Criss and Doris Kabrick Rosita .... Sue Hargis and Jean Neifert Anna . Toby Reynolds and Marian Reynoldson Mrs. Bean Naoma Perrin and Margaret Denhart Mrs. Cokes . . . Ruby Guernsey and Jane Campbell Mr. Cokes .... Fred Rhoades and Bob Dal .iel Ulmer .... Hugh Ellingsworth and Bob Dalziel Dr. Pragoni . . Norman Tucker and Warren Roberts Director—Donald H. Ecroyd Assistant Director—Virginia Lewis To climax a most interesting and successful year, “Mr. Pirn Passes By,” by A. A. Milne, was produced May 1, 2, 3, and 4 as the major spring production. Imagine an absent-minded Englishman poking his cane and his nose into the calm business of an ultra-conservative British home, turning the entire household into turmoil because of his reminiscences of a “Mr. Telworthy—uh—or was it Potwittle— Henry Potwittle—or was it Ernest Potwittle —no, Henry.” Seeking a letter of introduction, “Carrawav Pirn” succeeds in making a tangled mess of the lives of George and Olivia Marden, who had thought they had been happily married for five years. The setting of this English type comedy is the old Marden House in Buckinghamshire, whose style and furnishings have remained unchanged since 1829. Olivia longs to brighten the place up, but knows what George’s reaction would be to too much change all at once. Instead, she chooses the feminine method, and starts the change in a small way, by a flashy pair of curtains to frame the French doors, but even that small change is too much for conservative George and he rebels. Eventually, however, because of his love for Olivia, George succumbs to her feminine tastes and has to admit that he “rahtha likes the new curtains, after all.” THE CAST Anne...............................Cleo Eason Carraway Pim........................Bob Dalziel Dinah..............................Jean Neifert Brian Strange....................Morris Hester Olivia Marden .... Virginia McCrory George Marden, J. P. . . Fred Rhoades Lady Marden.........................Ruby Guernsey Director: Donald H. Ecroyd Assistant Director: Sue Hargis ALPHA PSI OMEGA Virginia Lewis Sue Hargis BLACKFRIARS OFFICERS President .... Naoma Perrin Vice-president . . . William Wright Secretary-Treasurer . . Ruby Miller HONORARY MEMBERS Don Ecroyd Mary Ecroyd 63 Student 'Idnian feoafud From Row: Jean Rom. Wendell Tutt, Jane Deheck. Ruth Jackson, Jo Hunter Bock Row: Eugenia Howard. Jerry LaMottc, Jo Mary Roberts OFFICERS Jane Deheck....................President Jo Ann Hunter .... Secretary Gerald LaMottc .... Treasurer Eugenia Howard.................... Chairman of the House Committee The familiar “Meet you at the UNION” has come to symbolize the important part which the STUDENT UNION plays in the lives of Simpson students. It has become the congregating spot of those who love to dance, of those who enjoy partaking of that late snack, of those who wield a wicked ping-pong racquet, and of those who just drop in to see who else is there. The UNION is one of the newest institu- tions at Simpson. Not so long ago it was still a dream in the minds of a group of hopeful students. Their plans, struggles, and accomplishments were just the beginnings of a program of expansion which will culminate eventually in the building of a brand new STUDENT UNION building. The Student Union Board was organized to manage the many affairs of the UNION. These include: hiring employees for the refectory and hostesses for the lounge, determining the intake and output of the commissary, being in charge of the general upkeep of the different rooms and furnish- ings, purchasing records, ping-pong equip- ment and other needed items, and planning various soc;al parties throughout the year. The Board’s membership consists of the President of the College, Dean of Women, Business Manager of the College, two faculty representatives, three senior and three junior students; all of whom are elected to the Board their sophomore year; and the Presi- dent of Student Congress who serves as an ex-officio member. The Student Union Board meets the first Wednesday of each month and the executive committee meets each Thursday morning. GUe.eA.Leade.nA Boyles. Thompson. Hunter. Edic Not in picture. Mayberry Pep. GLuL Front Row: Lewis. Harris, Funk. Edic. Thompson. Hunter. Boyles Second Row: Kempton. Andrews. Henderson. Davitt. Kreidlcr, Ross. Lillie, Petterson. Wnyt. Kennedy, Guernsey Third Row: Flood. Criswell. Wilkcn, Fritz. Allen. Mitchell. Miller. Blair. Dcnhart. Dimick, Perrin. Herdmnn, Reynolds. Deheck. Leitch. Miller. Cooper. Romednhl Fourth Row: Hoyt. Burlinsmair. DeLon, Hownrd, Willits. Yeates, Dettmnn. Leitch Your pep! Your pep! You've got it, now keep it. doggone ya, don't lose it!!!” IT’S THE PEP CLUB! Cheering Simpson on to victory; displaying with gusto the Simpson Spirit; Hacking ihe team through thick and thin: IT'S THE PEP CLUB! Sponsoring the hilarious Homecoming Varsity Show; dancing around the bonfire and through town; ringing the chapel bell after a victory; IT'S THE PEP CLUB! A section of red and gold at every game; The scream behind the team ; IT'S IHE PEP CLUB! As long as Simpson lives — so will live the honorary organization which symbolizes the fervent spirit of Simpson: IT’S THE PEP CLUB! President......................Toby Reynolds Vice-president..........................Jo Hunter Secretary-Treasurer . . . Marge Mitchell 67 £wi Uf Baud Clarinet— Isabelle Macklin, Maxine Smith, Betty Miller Cornet— Prank Geyer. Ruth McLennan, Huber Pllingsworth Trombone— Doris Andrews, Bob Dalziel String Bass— Don Price Piano— Erville Kempton Drums— Roy Slezak ☆ ☆ ☆ Front Row: Prof. Monts, Ross. Burrows, Wsyt Back Row: Tucker, Prof. Reilly, Frit Pi Qaoutta Mu OFFI President Vice-president Secretary-treasurer Faculty Advisers M E M Norman Tucker Darece Fritz Merrill Ewing Evelyn Kempc Kenneth Takehara :ers Jean Burrows Jean Ross Virginia Wayt Francis I. Moats Milton A. Reilly Grace Watkins ERS Jane Deheck Naoma Perrin Vivian Reedholm Jean Matthews John Beebout 68 fiettUlt £tcv(l We hope this year’s Zenith will help you recall vividly all the memories of Simpson. This 1946 Zenith was made possible because of the cooperation of the students and the faculty. The editor and the business manager would like to thank everyone who made the Zenith possible. y. w. e. a From Row: Hcrdman. Wild- er, LiRgett, R. Miller Second Row: G r o o m e s, Romedahl, Bloom- quist. Swick. BirlinRinnir. Wayt. Wood Back Row: V. Cooper, Car- ter, Hunter, Howard OFFICERS President Mildred Romedahl Vice-president Evelyn Bloomquist Secretary Kay Swick Treasurer Roberta Birlingmair CABINET Program Chairmen Virginia Cooper Evelyn Bloomquist Publicity Chairman Roberta Herdman Finance Chairman Bonnie Wilder Service Chairman Fern Carter Personnel Chairman Virginia Wayt Worship Chairmen . . Ann Wood Ruby Miller Fellowship Chairman Virginia Groomes Social Chairman Jo Ann Hunter Music Chairman Jean Liggett Faculty Adviser Dr. Roberta Riegel This year the members of the YWCA have tried to take a stand in this business of everyday Christian living on a Christian campus. 1. We stand for CLEAN LIVING—in our speech, in our thoughts, in our actions; everyday and always. 2. We stand for CLEAR THINKING— open-mindedness, honesty with others and ourselves; knowing that no one else can ever think for us. 3. We stand for COOPERATION—with our roommates, classmates, and college authorities; in whatever we may do. 4. We stand for LOYALTY—to our friends, to the college, to the college traditions; to all it is due. 5. We. stand for HIGH PURPOSE—in ideals, in the constant doing of our best, in our constant aim to reach for the highest and best that we know. 70 y. m. e. a, The Y. M. C. A. begins its activities every fall by working with the Y. W. C. A. to orient the Freshmen. We sponsor the Fresh- man Picnic and the Open House tour and direct the new students through their regis- tration. The purpose of the Y. M. C. A. is on the membership card: We see God's will for all life through worship. We use our minds to study accumulated knowledge and search for solutions to problems. We act upon convictions gained through worship and study to bring our common life more nearly under the domination of God’s way. After a slow start, we soon got in full swing after Ray and Herb attended the Fall Y. M. and Y. W. Conference at Boone. Clem Elliott, our district secretary, came down and started us on a membership drive. A new cabinet was announced and “the ball started rolling.” Our program was based on the N. I. C. C. circle of Christian faith and included topics such as Christian Heritage, Growth of Person, World Relatedness, Social Responsi- bility, and Growth of Persons. The beginning of the new semester brought a new adviser, Dr. Graham, a new vet, into our somewhat depleted ranks, and lots of new ideas. Ken Rankin’s film on race relations, “A Negro Soldier in a Democracy”, was really good. We invited the Y. W. C. A. and the turn-out was very good. In April we chose our new president and cabinet. Summer work in the Y. M. camps was discussed, the spring district conference was attended and the next year’s program outlined. This was a swell year for the Y. M. C. A. on the Simpson Campus. Left to Ri ht: Pullman. Moraine, Carter, Beebout, Mr. Tutt. Mills, Rankin. LaMotte 71 beJuiteM. Huber Ellingsworth Ray Mills Don Smith Lyle Smith Karl Haves Kay Swick Jean Burrows Evelyn Kempe Naoma Perrin Sue Hargis Virginia McCrory Sumner Morris Dick McMullin Marjorie Winney Other Pi Kappa Delta Members Rod Kabrick Gerald LaMotte ('laude Morain John Beebout Merrill Ewing Pi Kappa Delta Front Row: Hayes, Hargis, D. Smith, Perrin, Ellingsworth Back Row: Burrows. L. Smith, Ecroyd. Mills, Swick. Beebout a. e. c. Front Row: Buffington, Miller, Mrs. Goltry, Brown. Lundquist, Newman, May, Romedahl Back Row: Schaaf. Shenrer, Mayberry, Campbell. Herkleman, Golightly, Boylan, Anderson, Ashing OFFICERS President . . . Dana Brown Vice-president .... . . I la Mae Lundquist Secretary—First Semester . . . . . Gweneth Newman Secretary—Second Semester Esther Fox Treasurer .... Lois Miller Program Chairman . . . . . . Dorothy May Senior Adviser .... . . Mildred Romedahl Adviser .... Mrs. Goltry 72 ZctMiXMfUcA. Gluh Front Row: Blohm. Ndfert, Perrin. Kennedy. Guernsey Second Row: Miller. Schooley, McGrow, Leiteh, DeLon. Bowles Third Row: Narigon, Wood, Wade, Miller. May, Howard, Ncmecek, Wilson, Kreidler, Christian, Allen, Andrew OFFICERS President .... Marilyn Scheib Vice-president . . Bonnie Leiteh Secretary.....................Betty Allen Treasurer .... Elaine DeLon Finance Chairman . . Madeline Miller News Reporter . . . Naoma Perrin The Home Economics House often bustles internally with fascinating activity carried on by equally fascinated and ambitious girls. One project executed by the girls is the making of sandwiches to sell at the Union on Tuesday and Thursday. The girls take turns making the sandwiches and it is not at all uncommon to see one of them braving the elements at 6:00 in the morning on her way to the Home Ec. Cottage. It is not all work, however. One of the fun nights of the year was the slumber party at Christmas. Everyone brought her own blanket and pillow and made her bed on the floor in the upstairs. Later in the evening we all gathered around on the floor and enjoyed hot chocolate, sweet rolls, peanuts, candy, and other delicacies. Each girl brought a small gift for the grab-bag and these were opened by candlelight. After snacks, we cleaned the kitchen, which is a part of every party. At one meeting we designed various animals in oilcloth, stuffed them with cotton and sewed them with bright colored yarns. These animals were sold by the Simpson Guild. The profits were put in the Home Economics account for refreshments at our meetings and for any improvements that are to be made. 73 6)-uiun. ecuUteAA of America President . . Frances Mahr Vice-president . Joan Clausen Secretary . Ada Mae Johnston Treasurer . . Josie Ackleson Sponsor . . Nina H. Brown Front Row: McCormick. Johnston, Mahr. Clausen, Ackctson Back Row: Gustafson, Metier, Swagel. Wilson. Lockwood, Powell, Garrett, Wilson (lelUfiouA. lifje Council Front Row: Ruby, Rome- dahl, Perrin, Ross Back Row: Carter, Beebout, Deheck, Groomes OFFICERS President.................Naoma Perrin Secretary...................Jean Ross M EMBERS John Beebout................Kappa Chi Herb Carter .... President YMCA Delmar Dowd . President Men's Dorm Eudean Jones.......................OCM Virginia Groomes President Student Fellowship Jane Deheck . President Panhellenic Naoma Perrin . . . Abess of Little Chapel Jean Ross . . . President Student Congress Ruby Miller .... President Independents Mildred Romedahl . . . President YWCA Doris Kabrick.........................Vespers Dr. E. E. Voigt 74 7he JUttle Gltapel Abbess—Naoma Perrin The Religious Life Council, working with Mr. Stanley Martin, decided to make the project of 1943-1944 the creation of a little chapel for Simpson College. By means of the “Little Chapel Bonds” and a grant from the Day of Compassion of- fering. they raised almost $1,300 for the enterprise. The “Little Chapel” is a place for per- sonal meditation and devotion. It is lo- cated in the room north of the regular chapel assembly room and will not be used for meetings as such, but rather as a place where students can retire, individu- ally or in small groups, in order to elevate their spirits and get a new grip on them- selves. Mr. Martin and members of the Relig- ious Committee made all the designs and did much of the work for the I attic Chapel. The Chancel arch and casscl curtain of lovely deep red velvet block out the window that was in the cast end of the room. Marjorie Martin, ’45, designed the window in the rear. Student Ga+uyie4.4. First Row: Rost, Hunter. Dimick, Krcidler, Miller. Thurlow Second Row: Newman, Schaaf, Roberts, Swick, Liggett Third Row: Dyer, Jacobs, Stanley, Price, Beebout OFFICERS President .... Jean Ross Secretary . . Agusta Schaaf Vice-president . John Beebout Treasurer . . . Jean Liggett REPRESENTATIVES Agusta Schaaf Alpha Chi Omega Gweneth Newman Jean Liggett Delta Delta Delta Kay Swick Martha Kreidlcr Pi Beta Phi Gwen Dimmick Jo Mary Roberts Theta Upsilon Madeline Miller Mary Berry Hall Beverly Thurlow Park Hall Corrine Watson . . . . S.I.S. Bob Dalziel Center House Don Stanley Men's Dorm Rollin Dyer . . Off-Campus Men Ehvyn Jacobs Don Price Delegate-at-large Second Semester Jo Hunter..........................Pi Beta Phi Doris Jones . . . Mary Berry Hall Marion Konishi Florine Wright .... Park Hall Ray Mills .... Center House The duties of the Student Congress are many and varied. It is a truly representative group. It begins its work in the fall with the distribution of Freshman caps and winds up the year with plans for the annual Mother’s Day observance. Other major events it sponsors arc: Homecoming, Miniature Or- pheum, and Campus Day with mock chapel. All problems of student government are brought to Student Congress, and it works in close cooperation with the faculty in adminis- tering student affairs. 76 Mu Plti dpAilau Front Row: Boyle . Kempton. Macklin, Cramer, Harper, Andrews Back Row: Middleswart, Malone, Wilcox, Groomes. Wilken, Liggett, Shook ACTIVE MEMBERS Orville Kempton Myrtle Whitehead Virginia Groomes Gwendoline Frame Isabelle Macklin Helen Smith Belva Harper Helen Malone Barbara Wilcox Marjorie Christenson 1 lelen Cramer Alice Palmer Doris Andrews Laura Hughes Jean Liggett Harriett Middleswart Leona Wilken Mildred I.ekberg Mary Lou Boyles Jeanne Warner Marion Shook Pledge Betty Ricks O F E I C E R S President . . . . Vice-president Virginia Groomes Recording Secretary Barbara Wilcox Corresponding Secretary Belva Harper Treasurer Isabelle Macklin Historian . . . . Helen Smith Chaplain .... Warden .... Laura Hughes Mu Alpha Chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon was established at Simpson in 1917. The colors are purple and white; the flower, the violet; and the publication is “The Triangle”. Mu Phi Epsilon is a national musical sorority for women and a member of the National Panhellenic. Members may be elected from the upper fifth of the sopho- more and the upper fourth of the junior and senior women taking music subjects. They shall have a “B” average in both music and academic subjects and shall have proficiency in their music major. Two meetings are held each month; one, a business meeting, and the other a social, with musical enter- tainment. Mrs. Sven I.ekberg is the adviser of Mu Alpha Chapter. Our annual art exhibit was held in March and featured an exhibit of paintings from the art department at the University of Iowa. At this time we had “open house” at the Music Hall and a tea for all college students, as well as for townspeople. This summer, for the first time since the war. Mu Phi is holding its convention in New York City. Mu Alpha Chapter is to have a business delegate. The outstanding event of the year was on April tenth when our national president, Ava Comin Case, presented a piano recital. 77 The Simpsonian SINCE � 870 VOLUME XLVII___________________INDIAMOLA , IOWA, TUESDAY. JANUARY 29, I94S NO. I; Gt yton and Mcpfeehan To Return KAZMAYER SPEAKS ON WORLD PEACE « Vv w a w « «4 Kww- rv- Wvr« wt • � � « VKV W OTTVJ V WV V '■ � «M 1 -4� r T«'x� w - v«- a V. MM fWA fM« VWM Enrollment SoarsTo A High of 330 — — %•••• •■� I J'liM •� ■■ RMoats toTeach Mathematic. Editor . . . . . Mildred Romedahl Business Manager .... Bill Wright The Weekly Newspaper Published by the Students at Simpson « I Fe gfous F nphdsis iVeeJfFeA i-7 ft� . ft W . Wo-AAv W� ’ % fft I � .. .1 . . VM ■ � � — 'SX' A � MM • � • • • V mJAmm « . VM� � S� v � • « wawa. IftUiM. VmJS ' IWM � � v MJ.UI� � Ve VW « UA ,« Vt Front Row: Flood. E. Miller. Blohm Second Row: Hunter. Andrews. Allen, Romednhl. Clemmcnsen, McCormick Back Row: Swick, Kennedy. Nemecek. Kreidler. Ross. Roberts. Dettman. Birlingmnir. Oavitt. Jensen. Thompson K WA- WA v 4MiWM «. � - ■ V sm t l-Mn Wi «V� � UV' t� � � W � .V VWW.VM Lower Picture: Hayes. Reedholm, Wright tyootball 'rJ'iacJz BoA-ketLcdl g euL In an ordinary year on the Simpson College campus, the “S” Club would be in full swing, including in its membership candidates who had won a letter sweater in one of the major sports in inter-collegiate competition. These members would have gone through a probation period in order to de- termine whether or not they had the sportsmanship r e - quired of all initiates. All members would wear the “S” Club pin and would participate in regular meetings and other activities. This year there were very few former members on the campus and conse- quently there is no active “SM Club. However, all men who have won letters this year would be eligible for membership. These men are Sager, Carse, Abad, McKirgan, Liggett, Kuchan, Liddicoat, Miller, Stavros, Wil- liams, Hobbs, Lamb, Simm, Waters, Bourner, Merritt, Dykstra, Jacobs, Seley, Swan, Houghton, Ellis, Robinson, Fullmer, Nelson, Frazier, Bishop, Corey, Tannatt, Warner, Dyer, LaFollette, Wilken, Allen, Galeazzi, Mock, Gaines, Stanley, G. Johnson, Maitre. 80 AtldeticA Simfiian'd. fyootball SeaAo+t Central 12—Simpson 6 The Redmen opened their season with Central of Pella. The Redmen went down to defeat 12 to 6 after leading at the half- time intermission 6-0. The Redmen played good hall but the breaks were not theirs. Simpson 26—Doane 14 Travelling to Crete, Nebraska, Simpson returned victorious 26-14. The Tigers led the Simpson men at the half 14-13 but Simpson came back the second half to score three touchdowns while holding Doane scoreless. Cornell 19—Simpson 0 Cornell’s passing combination of Pat Rega to Schmidt spoiled the Simpson Homecoming 19-0. The Redmen fought the heavier Cornell line but they had no defense for the Rega to Schmidt duo. Central 26—Simpson 6 Central, the conference champions, defeated Simpson at the Dutchmen Homecoming 26-6. Outmanned and outweighed Simpson fought the Dutchmen fairly even for the first half but Central's superior weight was too much the second half. Cornell 13—Simpson 0 After a bus breakdown the ball game was played on Monday. Simpson forced Cornell to the utmost. The score is not an indication of the ball game. The Redmen outgained the Hilltoppers, who were looking ahead to Indiana University, but Simpson could not Simpson 25—Wart bury 0 Showing the most speed and best form of the season, Simpson downed the YVartburg Knights 25-0 in the sixth game of the season. Scoring both through the air and on the ground Simpson was too much for the slower Knights. Doane 13—Simpson 6 Simpson fell to the Doane Tigers 13-6 on the Redmen’s home field. Little All-American Rosealaskii proved too much for the Redmen the second half. Simpson led at the half 6-0 1 ut in the second half Rosealaskii scored once himself and set up another touchdown to defeat the Redmen. score. 82 Walt LaFollette—Lettered two years as a quarterback, was converted into a guard this year, played his best game against Central there. Hob Williams—returning letterman from Atlantic. Brilliant passes and broken field running. Bobby has two years of competition left. John Wilke ns—another Atlantic, Iowa, boy who lettered as a fullback. John still has two years of competition. Red Boughton—Senior quarterback who returned to Simpson after two years in the Army Air Corps. Played the game for every ounce that was in him. Lawrence Boston — scrappy substitute guard from Keokuk, Iowa. Another converted back field man. I:ranklyn Warner—An Adair boy who became a good defensive lineman, who played tackle and end. Dick Hobbs—Returned letterman of 1941. Dick played his best game at Cornell there. Scrag Sager—A second year letterman from Seymour, Iowa. Scrag played both end and tackle. Max Liggett—Was selected for honor- able mention for little All-American. He called defensive signals for Simp- son, good defensive line backer. Red Mock—Another lineman developed by Coach Casey who was selected for honorable mention for little All-Ameri- can. Good blocker. Tough on defense. Pinky Johnson—The most hard working member of the squad. As the season progressed he earned himself a position in the starting line up. Orville Frasier—Filled in at Center when Liggett was lost to the squad because of illness. His passes from center could always be relied upon. Keith Allen—A left faded passer from Indianola, Iowa, a speedy over field runner who spirited twenty yards around Wartburg end for a touchdown. Dwight Maitre — 175-pound offensive fullback, good hard driving ' line plunger. Rollin Dyer—Playing his second year for Simpson. He was tough on both offensive and defensive. Galessi—Played regularly at end until he was forced to drop out of school because of illness. Clyde Gaines—A fast and shifty half- back from Atlantic. Good open field runner, played his best game against Central here. SinupAon 9n Action 83 ficuihetkcuU First Row: Merritt, Willinms, Jacobs, Kuchnn, Dykstra, Swan, Scley, Hobbs, Robinson Second Row: Coach Casey, Evans. Johnson, Shaeffer, Frazier, McKirgnn, Maitre, Mock, Milligan Back Row: Comer, Stanley, Caise, Burnham, Tannatt, MeGraw, Slcznk. Corey, LaFollcttc Is there any wonder that the Hopper Gymnasium was quiet after the 1945-46 Basketball season? During the season the Rcdmen Cagers played a hard schedule of twenty-four games winning all but eight. During the season the Conference play being stiffer than it has been during the last three years, Simpson College came through second in the conference. Team play, floor work, marksmanship and expert guidance from Coach Casey are reasons enough for Simpson's winning tradition to continue. Definite highlights of the season were the victories over Drake and Hamline. For those who saw the home games, not only were the victories thrilling and exciting but the defeats were fought in determination to the end. Congratulations go to Coach Casey and his boys who kept alive Simpson’s winning tradition. 84 Top Row: Williams Kuchan Second Row: Sclcy Dykstrn Third Row: Swan Jacobs Merritt Bob Williams—Bob always played a good floor game. Specialized in interesting passes. Dale Dykstra—Playing his last year for Simpson. His specialty was driving out rebounds, also a good defensive player. Chuck Kuchan—Playing his third year for Simpson. Chuck could always be relied upon for points. Darrell Swan—A returned veteran from Osceola. Played his best game against Drake and Hamline here. Darrel Seley—A good ball handler who knows how to shoot. Hap Merritt—A very fast forward playing his first year for Simpson. Merritt should be tough next year. Elwyn Jacobs—Playing his third year at guard. Jake was a good defensive man. Simpson 36 . Simpson 43 . Simpson 52 . Simpson 64 . Simpson 74 . Simpson 66 . Simpson 49 . Simpson 69 . Simpson 39 . Simpson 63 . Simpson 49 . Simpson 37 . Simpson 47 . Simpson 71 Simpson 45 . Simpson 44 . Simpson 47 . Simpson 49 . Simpson 47 . Simpson 76 . Simpson 57 . Simpson 63 . Simpson 63 . Simpson 76 . . Globe Trotters ... 34 . Hamline.............51 . Ottumwa Sea Hawks 66 . Buena Vista .... 22 . Parsons.............44 . Kirksville S. T. . . 45 . Loras...............54 . Wartburg............48 . Iowa Teachers ... 61 . St. Ambrose . . . . 23 . Central.............37 . Drake...............38 . Ottumwa Sea Hawks 54 . Penn................40 . Kirksville S. T. . . 37 . Iowa Teachers ... 52 . Central.............54 . St. Ambrose .... 43 . Loras...............64 Parsons . . . , . . . 33 Hamline . . . . . 52 Drake . . . . . . 52 Penn .... . . 39 Wartburg . . . . . 33 HaAeJuUl SecUan Back Row: Black, Frazier, Morgan, Fullmer. William , Tannatt Second Row: Ellit, Bishop. Robinson, Boughton. Dykstra, Ca ey Front Row: Comer, Andrew, Mitchell. Milligan Simpson’s baseball team opened its 1946 season with Central College at Pella. Col- lecting 24 hits from three Central College pitchers, Simpson’s Redmen romped to a 26-9 victory. Continuing their winning streak, the Red- men squeezed by Wartburg 4-3 in the first game of a doubleheader and continued 7-4 in the nightcap. The games were played in Indianola. The first loss of the season came at the hands of the Panthers of Iowa State Teachers at Cedar Falls. Frazier of Simpson limited the Panthers to three hits and two runs but the Redmen could not bunch their hits together to score. The score was 2-0 in favor of the Teachers’ club. The Redmen romped over Parsons on April 25 to the score of 18-0. Four Parsons pitchers were used in an attempt to stop the onslaught. Dykstra and Mitchell pitched for Simpson. Iowa Wesleyan, on May 1, was defeated by the Redmen in a tight ball game 2-1. The game, played in damp drizzly weather, re- sulted in a pitcher dual between a Wesleyan southpaw, Bittle, and Frazier of Simpson. On the 7th day of May the Redmen suf- fered their second loss of the season and their first conference set-down by losing to Wartburg 7-0 in the first game of a double- header. In the night cap, however, the Redmen came back to win 4-3. The Redmen again defeated Parsons for their seventh conference victory 17-3 on May 9. The squad has two more games before completing its schedule, May 13, Iowa Wes- leyan at Mt. Pleasant, and then closing the season with Central at Indianola May 15. 86 . . . 1946 Back Row: Stavros. Merritt. LiRgctt, Casey Second Row: LaFollette. Corea, Dyer. McKirRnn, Paredes. Abaci. Miller Front Row: Bourner, SaRcr, Carsc. Liddicoat, Hobbs. Lamb. Water Simpson’s 1946 track season started with a dual meet at home with Central. Taking firsts in 12 of 15 events Simpson over- whelmed the Dutchmen 100 points to 30. One new record was established and that when Bob Williams of Simpson jumped 20 ft. 7% in. to a new record. On April 20. the Redmen participated in the Iowa State Teachers’ Relays. Among Iowa State, Wheaton, Coe, Iowa State Teachers, Simpson captured its share of the glory. Dick Lamb captured first place in the javelin for Simpson’s only first of the afternoon. At the Drake Relays, Simpson’s 880-yard relay team and mile relay team both finished fourth in their respective events. Simpson on May 6 captured a quadrangu- lar meet held at Central College. Winning six of the events and scoring points in all of the events, Simpson won easily. Scores: Simpson ----- 81 Central ----- 43 Wartburg - - - - 25 Iowa Wesleyan - - - 15 The climax to the very successful season was the Iowa Conference meet at which Simpson was the host school. Simpson took first place in four field events, the javelin, high jump, pole vault, and broad jump. The runners on the squad brought in two more firsts, one in the 220 lows and the other in the mile relay. Scores: Simpson - • ■ - - - 64 Luther - - - - - 421 � Buena Vista - - - 26 Dubuque - - - 24 Wartburg - - - - 14 Central - - - - - 8 M Loras - - - 7 St. Ambrose - - - - I 87 W. R. A. From Row: Frit . Roberts. Reynolds. Deheck. Perrin Second Row: Miller. Dimick. Criswell. Howard. Yeates W. R. A. HONOR SOCIETY The Honor Society of the Women’s Recreation Association was founded on October 29, 1941. To date thirty-three members have been elected to this honor. Its members are selected on the basis of their leadership, participation and skill in W. R. A. activities. They can be identified by a gold key with a raised gold leaf and W. R. A. on a background and also by the familiar gold “S” sweater. Officers for the school year 1945-46 arc: The first week in September W. R. A. sponsored a picnic at Kappa Park for all college girls. Good fall weather brought forth a long hockey season. For the first time in several years the upperclassmen rallied to defeat the freshman girls two games straight, and thus were able to break the monopoly of freshman victories. The Tri Delts came out the undefeated champions in the volleyball by defeating the Pi Phis in a well played game. President . . . . Jo Mary Roberts Vice-president . . Naoma Perrin Secretary and Treasurer . Ruby Miller M E M B E R S Jo Mary Roberts Naoma Perrin Ruby Miller Jane Deheck Eugenia Howard Darece Fritz Gwen Dimick Mary Criswell Betsy Yeates Toby Reynolds Mary Johnston Criswell did not return to school the second semester, but two other members, B. J. Earley and Priscilla Pratt, did. In December, the members of the W. R. A. Board were dinner guests at the home of Mrs. Casey. At the close of each activity the W. R. A. Board chooses an honor team for that activity. The girls are chosen, not only on individual athletic ability, but also on a basis of sportsmanship, cooperation and teamwork. HONOR TEAM Softball: Jo Mary Roberts, Marjorie Mitch- ell, Betsy Yeates, Jane Dehcck, Roberta Birlingniair, B. J. Farley, Ruby Miller, Bonnie Hoyt, Jean Lyddon and Marilyn Davitt. 88 Front Row: Schnnf. Mitchell, Criswell, Howard, Reynolds, Fritz. Perrin. Mrs. Casey. Dehcck, Ycates, Dimick, Roberts, Miller. Smith, Hunter. Laird. Pcttcrson. Payne Second Row: Burton, Dettman. Wade, Lundquist, McGraw, Wayt. Doolittle. Rogers, Hoyt. Mitchell. Welton. Kreidler. Hargis. DcLon, Miller. Funk. Blohm. Powell Third Row: M. Miller. Shearer. Pratt, Bloomquist. Ackley. Birlingmair, Herdman. Brown. Siglin, Anderson. Newman, Ashing, Metier, Boylan. Lockwood. Narigon Fourth Row: Lillie, Langdon, Zietlow, Neifert, Guernsey. Kennedy. Henderson, B. Allen, Mny, Day. Swagel, Willits, P. Allen. Mayberry, Thompson. Flood, Hulsebus Hockey: Pat Allen, Betsy Ycates, Marynetta Leitch, Jo Mary Roberts, Roberta Birling- mair, Jane Dehcck, Ruth Lockwood, Toby Reynolds, Mary Johnston. Marjorie Mitchell and Joan Willits. Volleyball: Bonnie Hoyt, Jane Deheck, Mary Criswell, Toby Reynolds, Darece Fritz, Roberta Birlingmair, Eugenia Howard, Betsy Ycates and Marynetta Leitch. The aim of W. R. A. is to give an oppor- tunity for those who wish to participate in recreational activities to do so; and at the same time, set before them examples of good social conduct and good sportsmanship. Any girl who is interested in athletics is eligible to take part in and to become a member of W. R. A. O F 1' I C E R S President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer Jane Deheck Jo Mary Roberts Mary Johnston Criswell Darece Fritz SPORTS CHAIRMEN Hockey.....................Ruby Miller Volleyball .... Toby Reynolds Basketball.............Bonnie Hoyt Softball .... Marjorie Mitchell Publicity . . . Roberta Birlingmair 'Tennis and Ping Pong . . Sue Hargis Badminton......................Betsy Yeates Archery.........................Gwen Dimick Social . . Eugenia Jenkins Howard Mary Criswell did not return to school the second semester, so Bonnie Hoyt was elected to fill the vacancy. Agusta Schaaf was chosen to be the assistant basketball chairman. Front Row: Fritz. Robert . Schaaf. Reynold . Dehcck. Perrin Second Row: Birlingmair. Hoyt. Mitchell. Dimick, Hargii, CrUwell. Howard. Yeate . Miller 89 t'lementb i Adam’s livening Windy Day Hill Hilly Courtship Just Married Back View Legs Homecoming Lamb-Prof. Ecroyd Mail Time Alfilta Glii Front Row: CInuscn. Bloomquist, Blnir. Buffington, Burton, Cox. V. Pratt Second Row: Jensen. Lillie. Thompson. Kcmpton. Mother Graves. Lewis. Hutscbus. Hill Third Row: Newman, Snur, Flood. Oettmnn, McLennan, Schnnf, Groomes. Lundquist, Hirsch, Wilcox. Shearer. Wndc President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer Class of ’46 Dana Brown Virginia Groomes Erville Kempton Virginia Lewis Barbara Wilcox Class of '47 Mary Jean Blair Evelyn Bloomquist Jean Flood Alice Hill MU CHAPTER Flower: RED CARNATION Publication: “LYRE Colors: SCARLET AND OLIVE GREEN OFFICERS MEMBERS Lois Lillie Peggy Thompson Class of ’48 Joan Clausen Betty Dettman Anna Jean Jensen Ruth McLennan Gwen Newman I la Mae Lundquist Priscilla Pratt Agusta Schaaf 92 Virginia Lewis Erville Kempton Barbara Wilcox Alice IIill Marilyn Shearer Betty Jean Farley Class of '49 Catherine Barton Betty Buffington Betty Cox Marjorie Hirsch Norma Hulsebus Betty Miller Vera Pratt Patricia Saur Mary Wade Back early for deep concentration on rush week plans. House knee-deep in dirt------------ Consequences .... deep concentration on knees - - - painting, scrubbing, waxing, and all. Result .... a shining house from chapter room to dorm. All the girls back— discussing their summer—wasn’t it fun? Jean's vacation at Okoboji; Dana, Marilyn, and Annie at summer school. Then there were Pat L. and Breezy working in Des Moines; Ginny L. going “back” to Virginia, and Ginny G. telling of her camp experiences in New York. Joan C. joined our ranks again and that made twenty girls in our happy family. Oh yes! “Mom” Graves returning from a vacation in Chicago to resume her duties as housemother. Open house .... rush week . . . .‘getting acquainted-----it kept all of us busy. There was a super crop of rushees---------Chis were in there pitchin’ ... or pickin’. The end of rush week brought six swell new pledges . . . Betty B., Norma, Pat S., Bettie C, Joan C, and Marge. Following pledging we had initiation, and Gwen breezed out with the lyre. Eve Bruland, a latecomer, moved into the house .... seemed good to have her back. Chis are out there pushin’. Peg leads the cheers-----Jo C. and Pat S. twirl batons. Oh yes! Pat waves the flags, too. Band and choir members arc also out there doing their part. Six Chis go on the spring choir tour— lots of fun, they report. Ginny L. edits the Zenith—helped by lots of her sisters. Girls work on the Simpsonian . . . from gossip to editorials. Pep Club, W. R. A., Student Congress, Blackfriars, Mu Phi, and A. C. E. take lots of time. Dana is president of A. C. E.; Evelyn is vice-president of YWCA; Ginny G. is Student Fellowship president. Ginny L. helps direct “Adam’s Evening”--------- other Chis help. Good play! Sixtieth Anniversary - - Homecoming - - fine time. Alums return - - old friends meet. Floats and house decorations appear. Re- member Gussie as Coach Casey in the Varsity skit ? Banquet for Alums - - Dance that night kept girls stepping. More pledges—Mary, Kitty, Vera—all good gals. Thanksgiving arrives and with it a short vacation. U-m-m-m-m! ! FUEDS, FROLIC; FUN Winter is here, Christmas spirit in the air. House decorations------holly, bright colored lights, and mistletoe—’nuff said. Parties arc in style - - Alums, mothers, pledges, fel- lows. And in the rush “Mom” Graves’ daughter returns from overseas . . . Every- body enjoys her visit here. Finally we get home for vacation—ten days of relaxation— we’re back again. Some girls rested and some not so rested. Same old grind---------- books, term papers, ten o’clock hours. We dust the cobwebs from our brains—Semesters . . . What a week! What’s this — mid-winter house cleaning? Nope, Mrs. Drew, province president, arrives —lovely person. Old methods talked over; new ideas in the making. Quiet Chis? Well, for four days anyhow. B. J. comes back—same grand personality. We’re glad to have her here again. Betty M. becomes a pledge. Braves return---dates, parties, Union lab. Just like old times—at least, that’s what the older girls say. Hobo Season! That means the Hay Mow party------it was a big success. Impromptu parties are fun too . . . pop corn, cokes, dancing. Gunga Din?????? What a nightmare!!!!! For the pledges!!!!! Fun though. Probation Week — Seven tough days on those six 93 pledges. No dates, paddles, shoe-shining keep probates busy. Worth the experience, though. Initiation .... Six shiny lyres, six happy initiates. CUPID CAPTURES COED Sweetheart song echoes through the Chi house walls. Ginny G., Joan Clausen, and Marge H. joined the ranks of the “third finger, left handers”. More five-pound par- ties—back to bread and water diets. Eve Bruland and Joan Cochran took the fatal step during the winter months. Congratula- tions to Darrell and Lyle. Ginny L. and Gussie in the clouds—those men are home again. SPRING IS HERE Grass is grab-and-a-half high. Lengthy telephone conversations, picnics in the park, Campus Day Frolic .... a bad case of spring fever. March brings Hera Day and we sent help for the children in China. Miniature Or- pheum—those musical Chis present their skit ---“Ah-ah-ah, Don’t Turn That Dial!” Representative Woman—Ginny G. Beauty Ball—formal once more. Wasn’t it nice? The annual Dawn Dance found us all out early. Some were only half awake, but it was fun. Mother’s Day—it’s in honor of “her” but the dads are welcome, too. Our annual Spring Formal back again after the war . . . Wakonda Club . . . swishy formats . . . flowers . . . pleasant memories. What’s this? Rushing again? Yes, but this time it’s fraternity rushing .... ATO, Lambda Chi, and Kappa—they’re all back with us again. We learn the fraternity songs . ... all of them are beautiful! ! It’s Commencement time already . . . the year is over . . . farewell to the Seniors— Ginny G., Erville, Barbie, Ginny L., and Gussie leave our ranks . . . it’s been a won- derful year . . . See you all next year. 94 Soti iittf. Pictun i Top Row: A Glance ct the Social Side Middle Row: The Athletk Type Bottom Row: Chis' Pride and Joy 95 Evening Snack Agiin, Hm. Getting Studious? Dressed to Go Placet %zlta jbelta Sbetta Front Row: Payne, Neifert. Laird, Petterton. Henderson, Willits, Christian Second Row: Mitchell. Fritz. McGraw, Warner. May, Mother Blake, Dehcck, Wnyt, Romcdahl, Campbell, Smith Third Row: Pilmer. Andrews, B. Allen, Wilson, Blukewcll, Howard, Wilken, DeLon. P. Allen, Liggett, Swick, Cooper President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer DELTA CHAPTER Flower: PANSY Publication: “TRIDENT” Colors: SILVER, GOLD, AND BLUE OFFICERS Jane Deheck Dorothy May Jean Warner Virginia Wayt Class of ’46 Jane Deheck Darece Fritz Eugenia Jenkins Howard Mildred Romcdahl Marilyn Schcib McGraw Virginia Wayt Class of ’47 Elaine DeLon Dorothy May Avis Shaw M EMBERS Bonnie Twombley Meri Van Vliet Leona Wilken Class of ’48 Betty Allen Phyllis Andrews Jane Campbell Virginia Cooper Dorothy Henderson Jean Liggett Frances Mahr Marjorie Mitchell Jean Neifert Katherine Swick Norma Jean Warner Class of ’49 Pat Allen Virginia Barnes Mary Christian Sula Laird Carol Petterson Genevieve Pilmer Maxine Smith loan Willits Doris Jean Wilson 96 INTEROFFICE COMMUNICATION TO: Jupiter, Father of the Gods. FROM: Poseidon, Ruler of the Sea. SUBJECT: Delta Chapter, Delta Delta Delta, Year 1945-46. On date of February 1, present year, I received communication regarding report to be made, concerning activities of Greek letter fraternity of which I am a symbol. Not knowing exactly what was wanted, I chose to go into the future. I chose the school year of 1945 and 1946, A. D., and the Tri Delta chapter at Simpson College. Arriving at Indianola in the month, Sep- tember, I found that twenty Delta girls, wearing my symbol, the trident, had returned to Simpson. 'That’s a goodly number under one roof, but it didn’t scare me out of com- pleting my job. I could go into a lengthy treatise as to the astonishing differences be- tween these young women of the distant future and our Grecian women, but that, as I see it, is not what I have been asked to do. Suffice it to say there arc differences. At the beginning of the year, the girls’ attentions seemed to be focused primarily on two things: numerous former warriors re- turning to their studies, and numerous young freshmen girls thinking of joining sororities. Carol, Pat, Jo, Janie, Gen, Sula, Fern, and Maxine chose Tri Delta. A later pledging brought Doris Jean and Mary into the chapter. All through the year, I noticed that one girl was particularly busy running here and there all the time. Jane Deheck, the chapter president, is also Panhellcnic president, presi- dent of Student Union Board and W. R. A. Board, and also Vice-president of the senior class. I gave up following her around and concentrated on chapter doings. Homecoming came with lots of alums back for the festivities: house decorations, varsity show, the game and the homecoming dance. The float the girls fixed brought back good memories to the alums, memories of past homecomings, beauty balls, and May days. The great event of engagements is always welcome. In addition to last year’s sparklers worn by Eugenia and Marnie. Lindy re- ceived her ring during the summer. She and John Wilken took the final vows on Christ- mas Day. Fran and Jean also announced engagements. The girls had loads of fun pulling taffy when they had their party in the lodge at Lake Ahquabi. That was after Fritzie started wearing the official badge of Tri Delta. I’m told that Tri Delta was founded on Thanksgiving Eve, and for that reason all girls put on formals to entertain the alums and Mother’s Club just before Thanksgiving vacation. There was an all-college play called “Adam’s Evening” for which Jane C. and Jean N. spent many of their evenings practicing. Around Christmas time there is always a myriad of things to be done. The girls were hurrying to this and hustling to that. The Messiah, in which most of the girls participated, was presented on Sunday. It rather set the spirit for the rest of the time until vacation. The Delts had their party and gift ex- change at the house. Again the alums and Mothers’ Club were there and the singing sounded unusually harmonious as it floated out over the snow. The night before vacation, the final volley- ball game was played between the Pi Phi girls and the Tri Delts, both teams having been previously undefeated. The Tri Delts won, 46 to 25. As the end of the semester drew near the girls began to collect their thoughts to bring the term to a close. The winning of the grade cup last year was an incentive to study hard for these tests. However the activities continued as usual. Fritzie was initiated into Pi Gamma Mu, of which Jinni was already a member. Mamie, as president of Home Economics Club, was busily plan- ning programs, Jean Lig was treasurer of Student Congress and Jane, Eugenia,' Marj, Avis, Fritzie and Van represented us on the W. R. A. board. Of course, Millie was as busy as ever being editor of the Simpsonian and president of Y. W. C. A. The beginning of a new semester brought Bonny, Van, and Avis back to Simpson and Delta chapter. It also brought another rush week and the pledging of Jinny Barnes. Always with the beginning of a new year, thoughts arc turned toward the annual Valentine Formal. Decorations, music, crepe paper, strings of hearts, cookies and punch are in order. Evcryono helps make ready for this gala occasion. When the hour arrives, the swish of formal skirts and the faint odor of gardenias and carnations’bring the festivities to a climax and make everyone in the mood for gaiety and laughter as well as tranquility. Another of our important traditions is that of the Pansy Breakfast which is given in honor of the senior girls who will be leaving the chapter. Speeches arc made in honor of the departing sisters and many smiles as well as tears are seen on girls’ faces. Ideal week is the week preceding initiation and one to which pledges always look for- ward. It was a happy group of initiates and sponsors which launched ideal week with dinner in Des Moines as a treat from the actives. It is with calm anticipation that we look forward to the yearly beauty ball—wondering who will be the Campus Sweetheart. Basketball practices are suddenly the topic of conversation—with bruises and scratches, but in the final analysis “the fun was worth it.” All of the girls are worried, but in victory or defeat, they’ll play good ball. Leaving Simpson College on date of May 26, 1946, I am happy to report the passing of a successful collegiate year. Returning to the ruling of the sea, it seems proper to state here my conclusions of said Greek letter fraternity; life on Simpson campus is amply exciting and at much greater pace than in former centuries. The much-talked-of atomic age makes heaven, earth, and sea no longer symbols of creation and development, but one wide expanse which is cause for chaos. Great astonishment has been mine through two terms on Simpson campus. This ruler, namely Poseidon, while duly gratified upon thought of Greek activities, plans a speedy return to the richer life. 98 Sowuttf. QU+tupA L Top Row: Hurry Up. Jane Breakfast With the Delts Second Row: Talking It Over Time To Rite and Shine Last Row: Studious, Eh, What Leaving (or Classes 99 Pi Peitz Phi Front Row: Welt on, Berkn, Kreidler. Wood, Yeates, Blohm. Nemecek Second Row: Denhart, Miller, Boyles, Davitt. Hunter, Mother Stoner, Bowles. Perrin, Herdman. Kennedy Third Row: Reedholm, Hargis. B. Leitch, M. Leitch, Kabrick, Reynolds, Annan, Funk, Criswell. Clemmensen, Dimick IOWA BETA CHAPTER Flower: WINE CARNATION Publication: “THE ARROW” Colors: WINE AND SILVER BLUE President Vice-president Secretary T reasurer . Class of '46 Lois Bowles Gwen Dimick Bonnie Leitch Class of '47 Irene Annan Mary I-ou Boyles Jean Burrows Mary Ecroyd Sue Hargis O 1«' F I C E R S M E M B E R S Jo Ann Hunter Laura Ann Reynolds Class of '48 Ruth Clemmensen Marilyn Davitt Shirley Day Roberta Herdman Doris Kabrick Martha Kreidler Shirley Langdon Marynetta Leitch Lois Miller Lois Bowles Jo Ann Hunter Sue Hargis Jean Burrows Jean Mitchell Virginia McCrory Jean Welton Betsy Yeates Class of '49 Pat Ashing Pat Blohm Donna Lea Duncan Cleo Eason Beverly Kennedy Driicilla Nemecek Bonnie Wood 100 The fall of 1945 . . . gee, but that vas a wonderful time. Once again there was peace and hope over the whole world. For the first time in three years fellas and gals like you and me could return to their respective college campuses with lighter hearts and with a new enthusiasm to make the most of the opportunities offered them. Yes, it was going to be a great year for the universities and small colleges .... colleges like Simp- son ; where, in spite of the war, the true spirit of the fighting Rcdmen lived on, and where the students gave their hearts and souls toward keeping alive the traditions of the Red and Gold. They succeeded, too, as all of you know who were enrolled at Simp- son the year there were only twenty-seven men left by Spring; the year the football team played a schedule of only four games; and the year that all the girls went stag to the Beauty Ball . . . But we had fun during that time. We laughed, cried, and played together .... and even studied once in a while. We weren’t too disheartened because we knew that someday the boys would be back. And they did come back .... that fall and winter of ’45 and ’46, by the scores, and the enrollment soared towards four hun- dred and everybody was hilariously happy about it all. Yes, it was a marvelous time to be young, to be in college, and most of all to be at Simpson. There were sixteen of us who moved into the Pi Phi House that September. Clem, Betsey, B. Lou, and Jo had the middle room. I remember that there was never any place to sit down thanks to the piles of clothes and stacks of books that made even walking across the floor a precarious venture. Toby, Mary Lou, Doris, and Suzie took over the Blue Room, and their small army of cologne bottles added a charming note to the beauty of the front window. Across the hall, Viv, Nam, Johnny, and Jan kept the neatest, most spotless nook to be found. But that was to be expected of two seniors. Third floor, and I might add, the fire escape, was held down by Queenie, Lois, Marilyn, and Gwennie. We all had arrived in Indianola a week ahead of Freshman Registration. We hunted up all the dustmops, brooms, rags, scouring powder, floor wax, furniture polish, paint cans, paint brushes; not to mention several hundred gallons of hot water and a couple of cartons of soap; took a deep breath and dived into the vast quantities of dust and dirt that flourished on all sides of us. In a flash the house glistened proudly, and we sighed wearily over a job well done and began to get ready for rush week . . . And rush it was, for days and days . . . Open House, Panhellenic Tea, and all those parties. We sang and sang until we were blue in the face; talked until we were fairly hoarse; shook so many hands that we began to do it in our sleep; grinned so many smiles that we felt like “Chcssy Cats”. But it was worth it and confidentially I think we had a much better time than any of the rushees. The day of pledging was a happy one because Drudy, Bev. and Jean chose to wear the Pi Phi Dart. The next thing we knew was that Home- coming was before us and our whole chapter was cooperating 100 per cent in making it the best celebration ever. With Toby at the head of Pep Club, Mary Lou and Jo yelling their lungs out, and the majority of the girls sporting the red and gold sweaters of Pep Club, we were bound to have “pep”. How we slaved on our float and house decorations. Our theme. “Simpson Reigns With Cornell Behind The Eight-ball”, and the appropriate color scheme of Suzie’s red hair and gold formal, brought us third prize. Our con- trasting figures of rugged football heroes and admiring coeds, with the huge editions of newspapers of twenty and forty-five years ago as compared with today’s; together with the red and gold arrows, archway, and streamers presented a gorgeous pageant of the Simpson Redmcn, past and present. The Indian Princess was our Betty Lou, who looked like a true Indian maiden riding on that handsome spotted horse in the parade. Another highlight of October was our open house for the fellows after the night football game, with hamburgers, potato chips, and cokes featured on the bill of fare and dancing under blue lights to our record-player on third. The Hockey tournament was also under way by this time with Toby, Betsy, Betty Lou, Jo, Mary, and Johnny playing on the upperclassmen team. Later Toby, Betsy, Mary, and Johnny were chosen for the honorary team. 101 The greatest event of the month was our pledging of Marty, Pat, Bonnie, and Margaret. The Pi Phi volleyball team proved to be a fighting outfit with Toby, Mary, Marilyn. Betsy, Betty Lou, Pat, Gwen, Bertie, and Johnny winning all but the final game for us. Toby, Johnny, Betsy, and Mary again made the honorary team. Then one night after hours we found out it was a “match” and Mary and Cris had announced their engagement to the tune of “On A Pi Phi Honeymoon”. The weather had turned colder. Everyone was back in classes a bit plumper but lots more contented, after a scrumptious Thanks- giving dinner at home. The first snow had fallen and all of us began looking forward to Christmas and the enchantment that comes with the Holiday Season. December 8th was our annual formal at the Masonic Hall featuring the college dance band. That was a night to remember. The girls looked as if they’d stepped out of a dream and the fellows looked like a million dollars. The blue and white streamers, sparkling snow- covered bandstand, glittering Christmas tree, and the ceiling of silver stars, provided a setting of magic for a romantical evening. Toby surprised us by flashing a beauty of a “sparkler”, and the band honored her and Ferrall with “Always”. The week before vacation the Mothers Club gave us the nicest party, a delicious dinner plus oodles of canned goods and hand- made dish towels as gifts. Santa Claus himself didn't forget us either for he rapped boldly at the front door the night of the chapter Christmas dinner, just in time to distribute the piles of packages under the tree. Christmas came and went all too soon . . . And there most of us were, with some re- search papers to write; books to read; a dozen or so overdue reports to write up . . . and only a week left before finals . . . How some of us ever pulled through was a miracle. While we were still recovering, the pledges gave a surprise breakfast for the actives one Sunday morning. Our souvenir of the oc- casion was a clever little newspaper head- lining the engagement of Jan and “Dud”. Soon the excitement started. Our pledges moved into the house and everything went topsy-turvy. In fact it was a regular mix-up with a complete shuffling of rooms and roommates. The main problem was finding enough beds. Finally we put all the pledges out on the sub-zero sleeping porch and the rest of us purred our satisfaction at snoozing in the pleasant climate of the third floor dorm. We also welcomed Spike and Arkansas back to the old gang second semester. The final pledging of the year was held February 1st. Mary Ecroyd, Pat Ashing, Cleo, Jean Mitchell, Donna Lee, and Shirley boosted our chapter membership to thirty-two. Mary and Cris were married at the Seymour Methodist Church February 3rd. Nine of us went down for the wedding; Nam and Sue poured the coffee and Bonnie served the cake. Eleven Pi Phis attended the Black friars initiation banquet at Blackburns Cafe . . . it was steak, too, and, boy, was it delicious. Our new members were Clem, Mary Lou, Queenie, Doris, Marilyn, and Jean Welton. Nam presided as the newly elected president. March was the busiest month. It started off with a roar as ten of our pledges were initiated. Jeannic B. attended the International Relations Conference at Emporia, Kansas. Our l)eauty candidates, Bev, Jo, and Marty took a day off to have dinner at Younkers in Des Moines. We hope our “Cindy” skit brought a few laughs the night of Minnie Orph. The Pi Phi basketball team: Betsy, Pat, Bonnie, Mary, Bertie, Marilyn and Lois tied for the championship. Toby, Mary Lou, . Jo, and Mary Ecroyd were gone for a week with the choir, on tour. Before we knew it the campus had turned a velvety green; the trees had burst forth in bloom; and all of us had developed a bad case of spring fever. There were picnics at the Lake, the Dawn Dance, Campus Day, and then it was Commencement, and every- one was saying goodbye for the summer. But those of us who weren’t graduating were already looking forward to next fall when we would lx strolling beneath the whispering maples once again. SanarUtq. QUttupAeA. Top Row: Let's Get to Work Second Row: Mail Call Third Row: Spread 103 Special Occasion Song Practice Conference 7'Ueta IdpAilan Front Row: Duckett. Robert� . Kennedy. Birlingmair Second Row: Cate. Andrew� . Mother Miller. Rots. Hoyt Third Row: Doolittle. Metier. Ackley. Swagcl, Roger� , Wilder IOTA CHAPTER Flower: IRIS Publication: “DIAL” Colors: RAINBOW TINTS President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer O FFICERS Jean Ross Doris Andrews Lois Rogers Lois Birlingmair Class of ’46 Doris Andrews Virginia Lou Miller Jean Ross Class of ’47 Jo Mary Roberts M E M B E R S Class of ’48 Roberta Birlingmair Shirley Duckett Bonnie Hoyt Ruth Kennedy Lois Rogers Evelyn Swagel Bonnie Wilder Class of ’49 Betty Ackley Muriel Case Verna Doolittle Ruth Rush 104 Theta Upsilon was founded at the Univer- sity of California, January 1. 1914, under the name of the Mekatina Club. In 1921, this club sought national affiliation, and on April 24, it became Alpha Chapter of Tljeta Upsilon. In 1928, the fraternity, with 15 chapters, was admitted to full membership in the National Panhellenic Congress. At present, there arc 33 chapters. Iota Chapter began its year with seven girls living in the house, and four girls living in town. At the end of the formal rush period, Muriel Case and Verna Doolittle, both of Indianola, became Theta U pledges. Four weeks later, Betty Ackley of Indianola joined our ranks. The hockey season ended in a flurry of sticks, with Jo Mary Roberts, Bonnie Hoyt, and Roberta Birlingmair playing on the vic- torious upperclassman team, and Betty Ackley participating with the Freshman team. To Mary and Roberta were chosen for the honor hockey team. Jo Mary served as vice- president of the W. R. A. Board, Roberta was publicity chairman, and Bonnie served as basketball chairman. Four of our girls spent much of their time in various departments as assistants to the professors. Doris Andrews worked with Mr. Crawford in the Conservatory, Bonnie Hoyt with Dr. Baker in the Chemistry department, Roberta Birlingmair with Professor Doty in Biology, and Jo Mary Roberts with Mrs. Casey in the Physical Education department. Homecoming brought Varsity Show, and the girls had a lot of fun doing the old-time “mellerdramcr”, “Curfew Must Not Ring Tonight”. It also brought a lot of Theta Us back to the campus, and we had a grand time at the Buffet Dinner at the house. November 10, we donned our best sweaters to swing out with our best beaus at our annual Sweater Swing at the chapter house. We introduced our Theta U skit which was a take-off on current radio programs—even singing commercials. The volleyball tournament got under way just before Christmas, and we defeated the S. I. S. and the Independents, but bowed to the Greek letter girls. Roberta and Bonnie Hoyt made the honor volleyball team. Christmas vacation was a welcome rest for all the girls after a busy time. Betty Ackley and Doris Andrews were members of the choir. Pep Club members were: Roberta Birlingmair, Lois Rogers, Doris Andrews, Jo Mary Roberts, Jean Ross, and Bonnie Hoyt. Bonnie Wilder spent most of her spare time working on the Zenith and on the two college plays, having charge of ticket sales for the first one, and being Business Manager for the second one. Jo Mary Roberts was our representative in Student Congress, and she was also presi- dent of the W. R. A. Honor Society. In the spring, Bonnie Hoyt and Roberta Birling- mair were also elected to the Honor Society. Flora May Metier and Evelyn Swagel were both members of F. T. A., and they also did practice teaching. Shirley Duckett played in the Orchestra. Ruth Kennedy was active on the staff of the Simpsonian, as was Jo Mary Roberts, and she was also a member of the Y. W. C. A. Bonnie Wilder and Roberta Birlingmair were active members of the Y. W. C. A. cabinet. Jean Ross had a busy year, serving as president of Student Congress, president of Theta Upsilon, vice-president of Pi Gamma Mu, a member of Sigma Tau Delta, a member of Blackfriars, and she and Bonnie Hoyt were members of the Panhellenic Council. Jean was chosen as one of six students for WHO’S WHO AMONG STU- DENTS IN AMERICAN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES', and she was also one of Simpson’s Representative Women. She played in the orchestra and served on the Religious Life Council and the Student Union Hoard. Second Semester rush week brought us Ruth Rush of West Des Moines and Virginia Lou Miller of LaFayette, Indiana. At this time, our town girls, Bonnie Wilder, Ruth Kennedy and Roberta Birlingmair, moved into the house for a week. February 9, we donned hose and heels for our annual dress-up Snowball party. We used a valentine theme, and the house looked lovely. February 17 marked the beginning of probation week for three of our pledges. Betty Ackley and Verna Doolittle moved into the house and spent the week jumping at the call of the actives. February 24 they were initiated and stepped off to church with beaming faces above their active pins and corsages. We entered the W. R. A. Basketball Tour- nament with Bonnie Hoyt, Roberta Birling- mair, Jo Mary Roberts, Flora May Metier, Betty Ackley, Jean Ross and Ruth Rush up- holding the honor of Theta U. Bonnie made the Basketball honor team. March 8 was the annual Miniature Orph- eum, and we hauled out the “Swinging Doors”, dusted them off, and went into business again. March 9 we spent most of the day in the gym decorating for the Beauty Ball. The girls at the dance were fore- runners of spring with their pastel formals, ribbons, and frills. March 14 we entertained the other sorori- ties at a Panhellenic Tea at the chapter house. Spring vacation was a welcome break in a hard semester, and we came back with re- newed energy April 2. That same night we went to Des Moines for a meeting with our City Association. We had a nice time, and got acquainted with some of our alumnae. We all turned out in our “very best” for- mals for our Spring Party. The orchestra, the balloons, and the beautiful weather made it a huge success. The Panhellenic Dinner, two nights later, again brought out our formals, and everyone looked her nicest. Doris Bever Andrews gave her Senior piano recital, and we all turned out formal again. Other recitals were: Shirley Duckett, violin; Betty Ackley, voice; and Doris Andrews, voice. The end of school brought Family Day, with its heaping tables of food and lots of people. All the Moms and Dads came to pack their daughters home for the summer, and Commencement brought a tear or two to the eyes of the graduating seniors. We closed the doors of the house until fall, looking back over a busy and happy year. 106 Sosvo-lity Qluvtfi'LeA. Top Row: Cramming Second Row: Talking it Over Third Row: Raiding the Icebox 107 Ready to Go Correspondence Let’s All Sing Panltelleeuc Gau+uul Front Row: Thompson, Bowlr� , Lewis, Hoyt, Ross Back Row: Dr Lon, Criswell Seated at De� k: Deheck OFFICERS President..............................Jane Deheck Secretary-Treasurer .... Virginia Lewis Adviser...................Dean Ruth Jackson M H M B E R S The Council sponsors a tea at the beginning of formal rush week for all sorority women and freshman girls. The tea is held at the house of the president of the Council. Rushing rules are agreed on and enforced by the Council. Alpha Chi Omega Virginia Lewis Margaret Thompson Ida Miller Pi lleta Phi Jo Ann Hunter Mary Leitch Mrs. J. D. Cox Delta Delta Delta Jane Deheck Elaine DeLon Mrs. Lewis Kimer Theta Upsilon Jean Ross Bonnie Hoyt Mrs. Guy Hornaday At the beginning of the second semester the system of open rushing that has been followed for the past several years was dropped. In the new system there is no pledging except at the close of a formal rush week held at the beginning of each semester. The Simpson College Panhellenic is affili- ated with the National Panhellenic Congress and its purpose is to foster loyal and earnest work for the realization of fraternity stand- ards. Loyal service to chapter, college, and community is the ideal that guides our activi- ties. Problems are discussed and settled by cooperation. The Panhellenic Council is composed of the president, rush chairman, and alumni adviser of each sorority, and Dean Ruth Jackson serves as adviser. The offices of president and secretary-treasurer of the council pass on in rotation and come to each sorority every foqr years. Activities this year have been afternoon teas held at the sorority houses, and the Annual Panhellenic Banquet. The banquet was held April 22 at the Methodist Parish Hall. The program consisted of sorority songs and the roll call of the members of the N. P. C. The guest speaker was Mrs. Leon Wood of Des Moines. The Panhellenic Council promotes scholar- ship by maintaining a grade cup which is presented to the group having the highest grade point for a semester. The sorority that wins the cup three semesters in succes- sion is entitled to permanent possession of the trophy. {Junion Panlteilenic Council President . . . Jane Campbell Secretary-Treasurer . Betty Jane Buffington Sponsor .... Miss Jackson Pledge Panhellenic Council is the actual meaning of Junior Panhellenic. Its purpose is to promote better understanding and friendship among all the pledges of the sororities. Meetings were held each month after a Senior Panhellenic meeting to discuss problems and make plans to achieve its purpose. All of the pledges (no actives allowed) came in their most festive mood to the Pi Beta Phi house for a Valentine party. Each sorority pledge class serenaded the group with sorority songs, games were played, and refreshments were served. A strong climax of the year’s activities came April 22 when the Panhellenic Banquet was held. Junior Panhellenic worked in co-operation with Senior Panhellenic in planning the banquet. Junior Panhellenic’s membership is com- posed of the presidents and one representative of each organization, with Miss Jackson as sponsor. The presidency of the council rotates, coming to each sorority every four years. Representatives in Junior Panhellenic were: Betty .Jane Buffington and Betty Cox of Alpha Chi Omega. Drue ilia Nemecek and Beverly Kennedy of Pi Beta Phi, Verna Doolittle and Murial Case of Theta Upsilon, and Pat Allen and Jane Campbell of Delta Delta Delta. Front Row: Kennedy, P. Allen, Cox, Buffington, Dean Juckion, Campbell Back Row: Doolittle, Case, Nemecek 109 Mcvuf. Besi uf. Qinii First Row: Cox, Hulaebus, M. Miller. V. Miller, Pilmer Second Row: Herdman, Hirsch, Kempe, Jone . Mother Montgomery. M. Bane. Bullis, Rees, Siglin, Powell, Potts. Herkelman Third Row: Welton. Cook, Ov;rholtxer. D. J. Wilson, Zietlow, Anderson. Hamilton, Fouch First Row: B. Wood. Krcidler, Guernsey, Blohm, Kennedy, Pettcrsen, Laird Second Row: Payne. Buffington. H. Bane, Konishi, Mother Montgomery, Denhart, Johnston, Fates, Winncy, Camp- bell, Christian Third Row: E. Miller. Taylor, A. Wood, Wade, Smith, Nemecek, Allen. J. Wilson. Phillips. Reynoldson. Narigon. Cunningham Hi, Marj! You know I’m homesick for the dear old times we had during our first year at col- lege, and school has only been out a short while. Do you remember the Sunday we moved into the dorm? It was raining; our room was a mess; and our belongings were scat- tered everywhere. Gee, it took a long time to get into the groove; but we made it. About the first frolic at Mary Berry was Open House. How we worked! I never worked so hard in my life! ’Twasn’t long after that that we had Homecoming either. I still think our red and gold float was prettiest in the whole parade. Not just lie- cause we won. either. Speaking of winning —’twas a shame we had to lose the Home- coming football game. The Thanksgiving and Christmas parties were heavenly and, boy. I’ll never forget those first semester exams. Were they ter- rific! We all came through with flying colors, though, and it was a real treat to be home for a little while between semesters. Do you remember the awful silence after the Pi Phis moved out? Then second semes- ter started in full swing. The valentine dinner was the first big event and then came the Beauty Ball with everyone rushing around getting the beauties ready. They really looked like queens when we finished, didn’t they. I found those poems I wrote for Doris Jones’ shower. Gee, they’re corny. I had to laugh when I remembered Janie and Pat singing “Chloe” in those flannel gowns. What was it we called ourselves? “The Sisters of the Single-Blessedness ?” I finally had my umbrella fixed last week, Marj. It was broken at the party we had for the college fellows just before Paster. I didn’t realize college kids could have so much fun in one evening, did you? That spring shower idea for decorations was really clever. And then before we knew it Easter was gone; exams were over, and we were packing to go home. We vowed never to put another picture on the ceiling as long as we lived— by the way, I’ve some swell ones saved for next year. Yes, Marj, I’d really like to be back with the old gang; so I’m anxiously waiting for September to roll around. I’ll be seeing you soon. Your most obnoxious roommate, Jinny 110 S. 9. £, Firtf Row: M. Banc. Rcc . Jonc . Taylor. Wood, G. Cook. E. Miller, Pale . Mitchell, Siglin. H. Bane Second Row: Bulli . Hamilton. Golightly. McCormick, Lcndis, Brown, Watson, R. Miller, M. Miller. Kimiey, Macklin, Ackelton. Allen, Carter Third Row: Fouch. Rueter, Overholtrer. E. Cook, Garrett. Kempe. Winney, Reynoldson. Zietlow, Phelps, Guitason, Thurlow, Lockwood. Powell, Knphengst. Harper, Hollingsworth. Boylan OFFICERS First Semester President.............................Ruby Miller Vice-president....................Cork ini. Watson Secretary........................Madelaine Miller Treasurer............................Emily Brown Publicity Chairman Annabelle Kimzey Second Semester President........................Beverly Tiiurlow Vice-president.......................Betty Taylor Secretary.....................................Ann Wood Treasurer.........................Marii.ee Bane Publicity Chairman .... Prances Pales Adviser..............................Miss Watkins Patroness .... Mrs. I Iadley Crawford One of the new and thriving organizations on the campus this year is the SIS (Strictly Independent Simpsoncttes) with over sixty members. Activities of the year include varsity show, WRA intramural sports, miniature orpheum, organization parties, and is climaxed by the annual formal spring banquet. You’ll see SIS members active in the music department, in WRA, on the Simp staff, and such honor societies as Mu Phi Epsilon, Pi Kappa Delta, and Black friars. SIS is a social organization whose mem- bers are friendly, cooperative and good boosters of Simpson’s activities. Ill GestteJi JiouAe First Row: Shcldahl, D. Johnson, Kuchan, Davit, Mother Tally, Slezalc, G. Johnson, Dalziel Second Row: Herron, Duckett. Caite, Day, Mills, Clore, Boston 'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was in bed, not even the house mother. That’s easy to understand! Ah, those at Center House. I’ll never forget the first night when Bill Herron and Bloomquist got locked in the bathtub, I mean the bathroom. Also, the night when Boston went to bed and missed his trunk that was usually sitting close by. He jumped up, ran the length of the dorm and plunged downstairs. Soon I heard a terrible noise in the hall below. The dorm door opened and Boston came up the stairs, tugging his trunk behind him, the loose end thumping viciously on each step. (When I said none was asleep, I meant it.) Toward the last of the first semester Kuchan was house president, but one night the other members of the house were sadly amused, or rather abused, when he had to spend a night at his home in Melcher. It was about midnight and everything was com- paratively quiet, when Bloomquist decided he couldn’t sleep, so-o-o-o, the rest of the fel- lows in the dorm were treated to the old Clem routine. For the first two hours no one minded, then it gradually grew obnoxious. Someone suggested that with a little physical persausion it might be stopped. Bloomquist was bodily thrown downstanrs. Nothing daunted, he climbed back, this time his bed followed him down. After a few such in- stances, he remained down, with his bed. After locking the dorm door he went to bed. Next morning about six of the neighbors would have been shocked to see Center House inmates going down the fire escape clad in little short of nothing. Ah, well! At the first of the year all you heard a few minutes after 10:00 p. m. was, Did you see that beautiful blonde I was with?” or Let’s go down and get something to eat.” 112 I guess now is as good as any time to com- ment on the studious nature of the boys. It was not practical to call anyone to the phone between the hours of eight and ten. because the chances were that you would interrupt study. And as far as money matter went there was always at least one fellow equal to a touch. At the first of the second semester we lost four fellows and gained two. H. J. Day enlisted in the Navy and Hill Herron became an Infantry man. Kuchan and Ed Davis just couldn’t stand it anymore (orsomething) and moved into a private home. These fellows were replaced by George Lcsnet and A1 Munson. Mother Beck and Mother Henry took over the duties of house mother after the resigna- tion of Mother Talley. To this date, Duckett has been the most successful in love. Clore, who has been in love with all the girls on the campus at one time or another, is running Warren a close second. Trying to put the group into categories almost defies me, but I’ll try: The Casanovas—Clore. Duckett, Sheldahl and -McCormick The Most Studious—Mills. Lesnet, Carsc, Munson and Bloomquist (?) The Dignitaries—Jones, Mills, Slezak General Characters—Mac (Dal .icl), Swede (Johnson), Boston and Bloomquist Serving on the G. H. Q. Staff with Kuchan the first semester were Carse as Vice-presi- dent and Slezak as Secretary and Treasurer. Last semester the officers were Jones, Presi- dent; Sheldahl. Vice-president; and Boston, Secretary and Treasurer. (We felt that the trunk would serve as a suitable substitute for a safe.) That, dear reader, should serve to intro- duce to you Center House during its first year as a boys’ dorm. Perhaps, next year there will be a more lively group. Things seemed a bit dead this year. Yak, Yak. See you then. Time (or Choir You've Talked Long Enough, Bud S O'Clock Shadow 113 ntt o. e. m. First Row: Shannon, Rhoades, Jacob . Tucker, Smith Second Row: Stravos, Frazier, Hayes. Wright, Millienn, William . Gaines Third Row: LaMottc, Chisman, Davis. Morain, Hendrick , Bcebout, EUingsworth With the fraternities still inactive, 1945-46 found the Off-Campus Men the largest group of organized fellows at Simpson. The first problem which faced us last fall (not considering the collection of dues) was the construction of a float for the home- coming parade. Instead of lacking ideas for the float, we found that we had far too many. Since it was impossible to secure a majority vote for any one suggestion, we decided to incorporate them all and hope for the best. Our active ingredients included a tractor, three hay racks, a manure spreader, one cow, one goat, and Karl Hayes, who was very active when we dumped him into a tank of cold water to carry out one of our themes. We didn’t win first place, but we set an unofficial record for length and variety in floats. There was a large increase in enrollment the second semester, but most of the would- be new members were frightened away by the threat of dues collection. Remembering how successful our skit about the persecuted maiden had been last year, we dusted if off, recast it, and pre- sented it again for miniature orpheum. We received a great deal of favorable comment, many people remarking that they were now familiar enough with the play to do it from memory. We weren’t, but we did a very skillful job of adlibbing. The delightful spring weather found us longing to give a picnic, but wondering des- perately how to finance it. We looked eagerly ahead to more members with more money in 1946. 114 — Vocalizing A Little Bit of Social Life 115 Mesi'l ba'un Fir t Row: Rcncnl, Cedeno, Correa. Hansen Second Row: Edic, Stanley. J. Abnd. Mother Powers. Fiorilo. Hollen. O. A had. Bazan. Evans Third Row: Ostria. Willhite. Pulln an. Rol erts. Burnham. Denham. Seley. Love. Warner. Dowd This is a place where gloom is not to be found and excitement is just around the corner. (If you don’t believe me stick your nose around one and find out!) We started this memorable year off with a big hayride and Halloween party. We still wonder why Rex, “Scragg”, and Max L. chose the rear wagon for themselves. Of course one good guess would probably get the answer. After the hayride there was dancing to very dim lights in the basement and a table full of hamburgers and cokes. The next party was at Christmas when we had an exchange. Pullman and Willhite got very useful gifts, they’re still hanging up in Edic’s room. There was lots of excitement between parties too. You have probably heard of short sheeting and tricks like that in other places but not in Men’s Dorm. You were lucky if you could find a bed to short sheet! It was quite a mystery how those beds got up in the rafters! Then, of course, there was the customary shower which everyone received on going to bed. Tommy finally solved this problem by wearing his raincoat to bed. Acrobats also furnished entertainment the first part of the year. We didn’t mind the noise as much as having our beds caved in. The practical jokers were always busy with auto bombs but they had to be dis- continued because they scared the girls in Mary Berry. Our next “whing-ding” was a party in which the guests were shown through our newly decorated house. Everything was backward at this party, guests climbed up a ladder to the dormitory to arrive at the party. Refreshments were served first and then games and dancing. The rest of the time was spent finishing up a very successful year even if the grades didn’t show it. I’m sure none of us will regret the year spent at Men’s Dorm in which many new and lasting friendships were made. 116 Do-Re-Mi Tastes Good. Isn’t It. Fellas? We Shall Have Music Wherever We Go 117 (lemetnhesi . . . Cappy and Gwen Chis Between Classes Park Hall Pi Phi Shampoo Parade-Homecoming 118 Sweethearts Hmm? Donna Ginny Miller Summer School Franc Doty Darccc Frits Dorothy Sanborn SUMMER SCI President .... Vice-president Secretary-Treasurer Dear Fellow-students: At last you have begun to find your real place on the Simpson Campus. You’ve taken the first step of becoming an integral part of the whole—you have stepped out into your own ZENITH section. As I look back over the summer of ’45 I see an advancement for us. We’ve grown and adopted netv members to our group. We’ve developed a little each summer and we’ll continue to expand socially, intellectually and spiritually. Let’s take for example our first all-college party. We were forewarned to wear old clothes and come prepared for a lot of fun. We were well repaid by an evening of splen- did entertainment: relays, circle games, folk songs, singing and eats! Yes, our social committee headed by Jo Mary Roberts began functioning that evening in a superb fashion and gave us a taste of what to expect for a summer of jolly hours and pleasant get-to- gethers. It was a rare treat, and I only . OFFICERS FRANCES DOTY DARECE FRITZ DOROTHY SANBORN wished I’d had my camera functioning that evening. Social, yes, and friendly—friends I’d never met before and hoped always to remember. Intellectual, well, that came earlier in the day. That morning we heard Dr. Jerome Davis, news correspondent and world traveler. lie teas an excellent speaker and gave us a chance to get the correct perspective of Russia. He commended Russia on her edu- cational system and her development. May 31. remember? We got to meet all the faculty and their wives. A lovely op- portunity for our summer terms were short and we were limited to the number we could meet in the classroom and this gave us a wonderful chance to meet others. Mr. Lekberg presented a musical program that was enjoyed by all; another of the gatherings several had wished afterwards that they had attended. Friday, June 8, we heard Dr. Kenneth Colgrove, head of the history department of Northwestern University. Dr. Colgrovc spoke of the San Francisco conference and empha- sized the fact that the ratification of the San Francisco treaty was not a sure sign of peace, and we could help our country’s attitude by writing to our senators and urging them to secure just and honest principles. He also brought out the fact he thought the Constitution as it now stands was a menace to world peace. Not all summer school was lectures and parties though. We had a wide choice of subjects to select from and each found something he needed. Then we had the velvety carpet of green grass in which we settled under the shade of the famous Whispering Maples. Pure delight and the soft June breezes might have interrupted our study to some extent, but we always managed to return to the pages of chemistry, history or drama. We had a chance to learn some of the talents our classmates had. Matty were surprised and delighted when they saw “Lesty” Davis tap with an agility and grace that teas a joy to see. Vocal sextettes and trios, the marimba solo were other selections. One of the rare events that we shall not forget was the relating of the teaching experiences of Charles W. Cobb, a former teacher in Japan for thirty years. Mr. Cobb asserted there would be no lasting peace with Japan unless revolutionary controlled methods were adopted. We mustn’t overlook the “Knock-Outs”. It really was that. Everybody turned out and danced the shag, boogie-woogie or the waltz, and if you were there, as you should have been, you will remember we had all varieties including the rhumba. On June 20, the group singing of the College songs was led by one from the minority group—men. Our hats are off to Max• Whitlock and his splendid help. At first we were timid, but we soon sang with gusto when we swooped into the “Scalp Song”. We concluded by singing the “Red and Gold” as we left the assembly and passed to our classes. We had the privilege of seeing the pros- pects of what the Audio-Visual school machine would do in the field of education. Those comics were an extra feature, but we had more difficulty getting a good viezv of them than some of the other materials. Remember, too, those announcements your ZENITH editor used to make. We still didn’t succeed in getting all the necessary pictures but we hoped that in the summer of ’46 the students would sec how much they enjoyed the reminiscence of their friends they met and studied with through the lazy summer days, as they paged through the summer section and would make it 100 per cent next time. Picnics, especially the one Mr. and Mrs. Casey helped with and sponsored for us, lectures, parties, and those evenings we entertained ourselves at the Student Union. It was a lovely summer, cool and pleasant, gay and happy, friendly study hours with a social gathering later. Then there was commencement. We lis- tened as Rev. Walter Telfer told us we were wise to attend a Church college. It taught us to live because zee had a purpose in life. And as President Voigt concluded the summer school session by saying, “To you zuho are alumni of Simpson our good zvishes and heartfelt solicitude go out and follozv you. From nozv on you are Simpson.” The thought embodied all of us as we accepted and believed this, and as zve filed out of the church zve were content with the feeling zve zvould forever remember the Whispering Maples. Your editor, DONNA OSBORN 122 Helen Adams Leta Agan Nellie Akes Betty Allen Martha Allen Naomi Allen Beverly Ansley Mabel Ashford Marguarite Barrickman Dorothy Barry Bessie Beam Clenna Beebout Mcrva Beers Ruby Beltz Marjorie Bly Nina Boswell Betty Bowen Margaret Boylan Hazel Bricker Cora Bridges Ann Brosnahan Beverly Brown Dana Brown Iantha Bucklew Irma Burgus Leona Burgus Vivian Burrell Est£r Burt Georgia Bussanmus Veronica Cain 123 Jean Campbell Thelma Carlson Ida Carson Alice Clark Mac Clarke Beula Clawson Dorothy Cleair Virginia Collins Mary Courtney Kathryn Crandall Pauline Crandall Don Nell Crawford Doris Crawford • Virginia Crawford Helen Creveling 124 Edith Cupp Dell Daniels Lesty Davis Ruby Davis Geneva De Long Ernestine Deputy Reva Dixon Frances Doty Zula Downey Marie Du ffield Julia Dunmire Elizabeth Dyer Dale Dykstra Lois Edwards Louise Edwards 125 Dorothy Fairly Frances Fales Glee Fetters Walter Fiorili Naomi Flemmig Dprothy Foster Lois Frank Darece Fritz Kathryn Frost Cleo Gardner Eva Garrett Ruth Gear Elizabeth Gcrickc Hilda Goettsch Helen Golightly 126 Dorothy Gordon Margie Gordon Altha Greene Irene Greenlee Mildred Grccson Kathryn Griffith Birtie Haahr Ruth Halls Grace Hargis John Hendricks Martha Henry Gloria Ilermon Betty Hollingshcad Mary Hollingshcad Mildred Holt 127 Juno Honnold Evelyn Hopkin Bonnie Huey Anna Jean Jensen Charlotte Johnson Glen Johnson Mary Johnston Betty Jones Mildred Jones Lela Kimer Edna King Beth Knutson Dorothy Laird Sula Laird Clarice Lane 128 Pat Larkin Jean Liggett Elsie Little Lorene Lovell Wayne Lovely Betty Luckinbill Mildred McAllister Mona McConnell Ella McDonald Helen McDonough Virginia McKeeman Mable McLaughlin Dorothy McMorris Georgia McMorris Clarice Mains 129 Luella Manly Esther Mapes Evelyn Marckmann Fern Marckmann Dwight Marsengill Evelyn Martin Elizabeth Methson Marjorie Meyer Lela Meyers Margaret Miller Jean Molln Elizabeth Morris Leola Mundell Minnie Neifcrt Gene Nielsen 130 Amy Norris � Marjorie Nutting Belva O’Neal Donna Osborn Atha Palmer Ermal Palmer Ruth Palmer Amelia Panzeco Edith Peery Naoma Perrin Evelyn Peterson Leona Peterson Lucille Peterson Ethel Picken Mildred Pine 131 Mary Powers Donald Price Jean Purdy Anna Rainthorpe Lucilc Ramsey Martha Rasmus Frances Rasmussen Susie Relph Margaret Repplinger Doris Reynolds Ethlean Reynolds Ethel Richardson s Margaret Richardson Mildred Risinger 132 Jo Mary Roberts Louise Roberts Lorraine Roff Louise Ross Dorothy Sanborn Velva Scholl Shirley Sellers Marilyn Shearer Clarence Sheldon Wilma Shelton Maxine Showalter Nellie Simmons Frances Smith Gladys Smith Jeannette Sowder Norma Staley 133 Frances Stemm Velma Stone Marion Stradling Betty Strunk Charlotte Super Evelyn Swagel Helen Teter Louise Thomas Mary Lou Thorpe Norman Tucker Elsie Upfield Harriett Wade Louise Wagner Virginia Wallace Wilma Walthall 134 Robert Watson Lucille Weeks Marylyn Whalen Martha Whaley Zola Wheatly Helen White Nadine Wickett Dorothy Wilcoxson Myrtle Williams Ruth Wilsey Anna Wilson Beulah Wilson Edna Wilson Jean Wilson Madge Woodard � 135 Norma Woods Lorna Woodson Hazel Worrall THOSE WHO ATTENDED SUMMER SCHOOL WHOSE PICTURES ARE NOT SHOWN Octavio Abaci Irene Annan Frances Burgus Charles Burkey Helen Capcll Lucille Clough Nellie Davitt Frances Dentlcr Philip Elgin Ella Faust Endyn Fouch Harry Grange Allegra Hainey Vivian Hall Blanche. Hamilton Irma Hamilton Mary Hollingsworth Evelyn Johnson Flora Koble Louise Kuhula Virginia Lewis May Lynch Edith Mclnnis Edna Miller Madeline Miller John O’Mara Ruth Pemble Lula Pierson Vivian Reedholm Emma Roberts Betty Ryder Zona Taylor Wilma Vickroy Nancy Voigt Naomi Wallace Lorraine Walton Nclle Williams Marjorie Zavitz 136 Ruth Killam Simpson College TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1945 8:00 P. M. FIRST METHODIST CHURCH PROCESSIONAL “March in D” Clemens Professor Sven Lekberg INVOCATION ...... The Reverend Edwin W. Frohardt VOCAL SOLO “Standchen” Schubert Donald Price ADDRESS........................The Reverend Walter A. Telfer A.B. Simpson, 1933, S.T.B. Harvard Univ., 1936 “Our Christian Heritage” PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES . . . Professor C. N. Burrows For the Diploma from the Course in Primary Education Birtie Amanda Haahr Dorothy Alice McMorris Patricia A. Larkin Georgia Lee Ann McMorris Naomi Hadley Wallace For the Diploma from the Course in Intermediate Education Naomi A. Allen Mildred Grace Holt Dorothy E. Sanborn Frances M. Doty Charlotte Marie Johnson Helen V. Teter Lois V. Frank Edith May Richardson Norma Phillips Woods For the Degree of Bachelor of Arts Robert B. Asquith Mary Helen McDonough Donna Louise Osborn Elizabeth Ann Gericke Robert V. McKibban Clarence Mott Pickard GRANTING OF DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES............................... ..................................President Edwin Edgar Voigt “AMERICA” RECESSIONAL “Improvisations” Lekberg Professor Sven Lekberg Diploma to be granted upon completion of work Degree to be granted upon completion of work 137 Summe School GanuoctUion 138