the 1947 zenith • the annua! yearbook of simpson college, published by the student body and edited by the senior class editor...................avis show business manager . tarry ficke! 1947 ZENITH To the returned (J. I., the 1!)47 Zenith is respectfully and thankfully dedicated. We watched you leave the classrooms back in '4.'! and ’44; we followed your movements in training camps in the U. S., on the beachheads of the Pacific, in the African Campaign, on up through Sicily and Italy; we followed you as you left your bases in Kngland and flew through flak and anti-aircraft to reach your objective. Some of you didn’t return. To you we cannot express our true feelings. To those who have returned, we say, “Hi, fellows. Clad to see you back.” Our welcome is sincere; we are glad, though there may be tears in our eyes as we watch you walking again under the “Whispering Maples.” contents administration honoraries classes summer school activities athletics organizations administration • faculty • student congress • junior class officers senior class officers President Voigt Edwin Edgar Voigt, President of Simpson College A richly decorated office; depth of spirit and personality; quiet efficiency; a big shiny desk; a friendly handclasp and a kind word for all; an interest in the personal welfare of his students; an anxiety to make Simpson’s physical appearance as attractive as its academic standards are high; and a willingness to work' hard to attain this goal. 8 Impressions of our Prtxit faculty council Standing: Bnker, Lckberc Seated: Moats, Watson. Robbins, Brown, VoiRt 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., Vale University, 1924; I).I)., Garrett Biblical Institute. 1942: Thayer Eellow, American Schools of Oriental Research, Jerusalem, 1922-23; Fellow. National Council of Religion in Higher Education Forrest D. Brown, Ph.D. Dean of the College; Professor of Education and Psychology B.S., Fort Hayes Kansas State College, 1929: M.S., Fort Hayes Kansas State College. 1930: Ph.D.. University of Cincin- nati. 1933: Graduate Student, University of Chicago, Summer, 1939 Jesse Allen Baker, Ph.D. Professor of Chemistry; Chairman of the Division of Science Denison University, 1908: Ph.D.. University of Iowa. 1926: Graduate Student, Univer- sity of Iowa, Summers, 1937, 1939 Francis I. Moats, Ph.D. Professor of History and Political Science; Chairman of the Division of History. Sociology, and Business Administration A.B., Simpson College, 1913; A.M., North- western University, 1915: Ph.D., University of Iowa, 1926; Graduate Student, University of Chicago, Summer, 1938 Harold Francis Watson, Ph.D. Professor of English; Chairman of the Division of Language and Literature A. B., New York University. 1918: A.M., New York University, 1920; Ph.D.. Colum- bia University, 1931 Sven Lf.kberg, Mus.M. Professor of Piano, Organ, and Theory; Chairman of the Division of Music Mus.B., Northwestern University. 1923: Schola Cantorum. 1923-24: Pupil of Vincent d'lndy and Paul Braud: Ecole Normale, 1930-31; Pupil of Paul Dukas. Alfred Cortot, and l.ucien Wurmser; Mus.M., Eastman School of Music. 1939 Glaydon D. Robbins, M.A. Professor of Education; Chairman of the Division of Religion, Philosophy, Education, and Psychology B. S., University of Minnesota, 1929; M.A., University of Minnesota, 1937; Graduate Student, University of Minnesota, 1946 9 Ethel I). Anderson, M.E. Assistant Prolessor ol Home Economics B.S.. Central Missouri State Teacher College, 1936; M.E.. Missouri Uni- versity, 1944 I; or re; st D. Brown, Ph.D. Dean of the Collette: Professor ol Education and Psychology B.S., Fort Hayes Kansas State Col- lege. 1929; M.S.. Fort Hayes Kansas State College. 1930; Ph.D.. University of Cincinnati, 1933; Graduate Student, University of Chicago, Summer, 1939 Helen Capell, B.M. Instructor in Piano B.M.. Simpson College. 1945 Francis L. Casey, A.M. Prolessor ol Physical Education A.B.. Lombard College. 1920; AM.. University of Michigan. 1935; Gradu- ate Student. University of Michigan, Summers 1938. 1939; Springfield Col- lege, Summers, 1940, 1941 Carlton A. Chaffee, A.M. Associate Prolessor Band Instru- ments and Public Music Education B.S.. Mansfield State Teacher Col- lege. 1935; A.M.. New York University. 1940 Hadley R. Crawford, Mus.M. Associate Professor ol Music Missouri Wesleyan College, 1928; Uni- versity of Oregon. 1931; B.M., Simpson College, 1932; St. Louis University, 1935-1939; M.M.. Northwestern Uni- versity. 1941; Concordia Seminary, part time 1941-44; Union Theological Seminary, Summer, 1944; Julliard School of Music, Summer, 1945 Jesse Allen Baker, Ph.D Professor ol Chemistry; Chairman ol the Division of Science Denison University. 1908; Ph.D., Uni- versity of Iowa. 1926; Graduate Student, University of Iowa, Summers 1937. 1939 Nina Hoiianshelt Brown, A.M. Instructor in Education A.B.. Simpson College. 1903. AM.. University of Iowa, 1910; Graduate Student. University of California, Summers. 1931, 1924. 1925. 1927; Graduate Student. Leland Stanford University. Summer 1923: Graduate Student. University of Wyoming. Sum- mer. 1926; Graduate Student, Univer- sity of Southern California, Summers. 1929. 1930. Graduate Student. Uni- versity of Oregon. Summer. 1936; Graduate Student. Somerville College. Oxford University. England, Summer. 1938 Gene Carter, M.A. Instructor in Sociolo ty B.A.. Simpson College. 1943; B.D., Garrett Biblical Institute, 1946; M.A., Northwestern University. 1946 Mona Casey, A.B. Actint} Instructor in Physical Education A.B.. Buena Vista College. 1932 Uritii Copeland, B.S. Instructor in Home Economics A. A.. Christian College. Missouri. 1940; B. S., University of Missouri, 1942 Hiram Smoots Doty, M.S. Professor ol Biolo ty B.S.. Iowa State College. 1912: M S.. Iowa State College. 1914; McBride Lakeside Laboratory. Summer 1912; Graduate Student, University of Chi- cago, Summers. 1913-16, 1922-23, 1925-27 10 Donald II. Ecroyd, A.M. Instructor in Speech Arkansas City Junior College. 1042; A.B.. University of Iown. 1044; A.M.. University of Iowa. 1045; Graduate Student. Cornell University. 1046 Nina Mitchell Goltry. A.M. Instructor in Education B.S.E.. Des Moines University, 1026; A.M . University of Iown. 1028: Graduate Student. University of Iowa. Summers. 1033. 1034. 1040 Grover C. Hawk, M.S. Assistant Professor ol Biology B.A.. Penn College, 1000; M.S., Uni- versity of Chicago. 1010 Kutii M. Jackson. A.M. Assistant Professor ol English; Dean ol Women A.B.. Simpson College. 1018; A.M., University of Chicago. 1022; Graduate Student, University of Alberta. Sum- mer, 1010; Graduate Student. Univer- sity of Chicago. Summer. 1023, 1026- 27. 1028-20; 1020-30. 1035-36 Howard P. Legg. A.M. Prolessor Emeritus ol Bible, Phi- losophy. and Psychology A.B., Wesleyan University. 1004; B.D.. Drew Theological Seminary. 1007; Graduate Student. Clark University. 1012; A.M.. Boston University, 1025; M.R.E., Boston University, 1025 Francis I. Moats, Ph.D. Prolessor ol History and Political Science; Chairman ol the Division ol History. Sociology, and Busi- ness Administration A.B.. Simpson College. 1013; A.M.. Northwestern University, 1015; Ph.D., University of Iowa, 1026; Graduate Student, University of Chicago. Sum- mer, 1038 Virginia Wayt Prank. B.A. Assistant in EnAlish Composition B.A., Simpson College. 1046; Graduate Student. University ol Nebraska. Sum- mer, 1046 Victor Gunn, B.A. Instructor in Mathematics B.A., Simpson College. 1041; Universi- ty of Chicago Meteorology School. 1042 Roy Lester Horn, B.A. Instructor in Physics B.A.. Baker University, 1042; Gradu- ate Student. Iowa State College. 1046; University of Chicago Institute of Meteorology. 1043 Kwang-Won Kim, Ph.D. Assistant Prolessor ol Bible and Religion A.B.. Anderson College. 1030; Th.B.. Anderson College, 1030; B.D.. Garrett Biblical Institute. 1041; Ph.D.. Uni- versity of Chicago Divinity School. 1046; Tokyo Biblical Institute. 1028- 20; Seoul Biblical Institute. Korea. 1032 Helen Malone, B.M. Instructor in Piano B.M.. Simpson College, 1045 Chester A. Morgan, M.A. Associate Prolessor ol Economics Parsons College, 1034; B.A.. State University of Iowa. 1036; M.A.. State University of Iowa, 1045 11 Roberta Myrtle Riegel, Ph.D. Assistant Professor ol Foreign Lan uaHes A.B., Central College, Missouri, 1915; A.M.. University of ChicriRO. 1926; Al- lianec-Francaisc, Paris, France, Summer. 1928; Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1936; Graduate Student, University of Mexico, Summer, 1941 Robert J. Samson, M.B.A. Associate Professor of Business Administration A.B.. Simpson College, 1936; M.B.A., Harvard Graduate School of Business. 1938; Graduate Student, Drnke Uni- versity. 1942; Navy Supply Corps School. 1944 Marian Shook, M.M. Instructor in Violin B.M., MacPhail College of Music, 1943; M.M.. MacPhail College of Music, 1944; Julliard School of Music, Summer, 1940 Robert W. Twyman, M.A. Assistant Professor of History A.B.. Indiana University, 1940; M.A.. University of Chicago, 1942; Graduate Student. University of Chicago, 1943- 44, 194S-46 Harold Francis Watson, Ph.D. Professor of English; Chairman of the Division ol Lan a e and Literature A.B.. New York University. 1918; A.M., New York University, 1920; Ph.D., Columbia University, 1931 Livingston N. Witten, B.D. Associate Prolessor ol Philosophy and Religion B.A.. Central College. Missouri. 1938; B.D., Southern Methodist University. 1941; Graduate Student, University of Chicago. 1943 Glaydon D. Robbins, M.A. Professor of Education; Chairman ol the Division ol Reli lion, Phi- losophy. Education, and Psychology B.S., University of Minnesota, 1929; M.A.. University of Minnesota, 1937; Graduate Student, University of Min- nesota, 1946 Gerard Schultz, M.A. Assistant Prolessor ol Sociology A.B.. Knox College, 1925; M.A.. Uni- versity of Minnesota. 1928; Graduate Student. Washington University, St. Louis. Summer, 1926: Graduate Stu- dent. University of Missouri. 1946 Kenneth Tannatt, A.B. Instructor in Physical Education A.B.. Sim| son College, 1942; Drake University, 1937; Graduate Student. State University of Iowa. Summer, 1946 Grace van den Heurk, M.A. Instructor in Dramatics B.A.. University of Missouri, 1928; Graduate Student. Memphis Art In- stitute. 1930-31; M.F.A.. University of Oklahoma, 1942; Graduate Student. Yale University, 1943; Graduate Stu- dent. University of Texas, 1944 Elizabeth White, M.A. Instructor in English Composition A.B., Simpson College, 1930; Graduate Student. Northwestern University. 1929; M.A., University of Colorado, 1942 Sven Lekberg, Mus.M. (not pictured) Prolessor ol Piano. Or Han. and Theory; Chairman ol the Division ol Music Mus.B.. Northwestern University. 1923: Schola Cantorum, 1923-24; Pupil of Vincent d'lndy and Paul Braud; Ecole Normale. 1930-31; Pupil of Paul Dukas; Alfred Cortot, and Lucicn Wurmser; Mus.M.. Eastman School of Music. 1939 12 senior class officers Wright, Konishi. Darby, Fickel President Pice President Secretary Treasurcr William Wright Larry Fickel Marion Konisiii Donald Darby junior class officers President .... Rodman Kabrick Vice President Betty Dettman Secretary-Treasurer . . Madeline Miller 13 Miller, Dcttmnn, Kabrick to promote our wishes Back Row: Shaw. Dcnhart. Millicnn. R. Grant, Joslin, Huhcr, Higbcc, Mahlon Collins Second Row: Duckett. Winney. Jackson. Shearer, Dettmnn. Dean Jackson, Dean Brown Front Row: Morris, Willits, Konishi, Blohm, Clemmensen OFFICERS President First Semester . . . Sumner Morris Second Semester . Duane Van Patten Vice President Marion Konishi “The best type of student government is that which reflects in its activities the needs and desires of the various functional groups on our campus, that which promotes the interest of the college, that which assumes the responsibility for student discipline, and that which tends to promote closer coopera- tion between the faculty and student body.” Preamble to the Constitution of the Simpson College Student Congress Secretary Avis Shaw T reasurcr First Semester . . . Ronald Huber Second Semester .... Ray Mills obstacles, but they deserve our thanks for the work they’ve done this year. Outstanding events of ’46-’47 which were sponsored by Student Congress included Homecoming, Miniature Orpheum, Campus Day, annual Mothers’ Day observance, and the selection of Toby Reynolds as Simpson’s candidate for Drake Relays Queen. It’s been a good year, and much of its success can be attributed to the efficient way in which “Van” took over leadership during the second semester. For these things, our Student Congress strives. They hit bumps and jump over 14 honoraries • epsilon sigma • who's who • alpha psi omega • black friars • debate • pi kappa delta • mu phi epsilon • phi mu a pha-sinfonia • s dub • w. r. a. honor society • sigma tau delta • pi gamma mu • kappa chi the student body honors epsilon sigma Ruticll Bidlnrk. Mnrion Konishi, Avis Shaw, Richard Smith Epsilon Sigma is an honorary scholastic society, the highest honor that can l e bestowed on a graduating student. It is a local organi- zation and was founded in 1924. At the time of graduation ten per cent of each class may he elected. A student is eligible for nomination into Epsilon Sigma if he has a 3.0 average or higher, and has taken at least sixty hours of work at Simpson. The nominations, made by a faculty committee, are sent to the heads of the instructional departments to be ranked. Se- lection is based on scholastic standing and faculty appraisal. The students selected for membership from the graduating class of 1947 are: Russell Ridlack, Marion Konishi, Avis Shaw, and Richard Smith. It is the custom for the faculty members of the organization to elect an additional ten per cent of each class from the alumni. This election occurs fifteen years after graduation. Faculty and staff members are Dr. Voigt, Dean Brown, Dr. Moats, Dr. Watson, Dr. Baker, Dr. Riegel, Prof. Legg, Miss Jackson, Mrs. Nina Brown, and Mrs. Virginia Frank. 16 its members elected to Who's Who A motif Students in American Universities and Colleges Brown Boyles Grant Joslin Konishi Liggett Morris Osborn Shaw Kabrick Simpkins The idea of creating one national basis of recognition for students, devoid of politics, initiation fees, and dues, was conceived more than twelve years ago. The purpose of this project has been two-fold: First, to serve as an outstanding honor in which a deserving student, after displaying merit in college and accomplishing his goals, would be given recognition without having to pay some fee — Second, to establish a reference volume of authoritative information on the great body of America’s leading college students. To Ik included in WHO’S WHO AMONG STUDKNTS IN AMHRICAN UNIVER- SITIES AND COLLEGES is the appropri- ate climax of a student’s career, summing up all the other honors, scholastic or social, that he has attained. The publishers of the volume. WHO’S WHO AMONG STUDENTS IN. AMERI- CAN UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES, offer a placement service without charge, which is used by 500 personnel directors of progressive firms. This feature has provided an increasingly important bridge between college and the world of business. From the basic idea, then. WHO’S WHO AMONG STUDENTS IN AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES has developed into an integral part of college and business life, functioning in several vital capacities: As an incentive for students to get the best results from their college experience. As a means of compensation to students for what they have already achieved. As a standard of measurement for students comparable to other recognized scholastic and service organizations. As a recommendation of success- ful students to the business world. Elected for inclusion this year in this publication were Evelyn Bloomquist Brown, Mary Lou Boyles, Richard Grant, Scott Joslin, Rodman Kabrick, Marion Konishi, Jo Ann Liggett. Sumner Morris, Donna Osborn, Avis Shaw, and Warren Simpkins. 17 alpha psi omega National Honorary Dramatic Fraternity ZETA GAMMA CHAPTER ESTABLISHED AT SIMPSON, 1935 COLORS: Amber and Moonlight Blue StnndirifJ. Allen. Bidlack. Wntson Sealed: Van den Heurk. P. Rhoades, Welton, Darby PUBLICATION: “Playbill” FLOWER: Violet O I- F I C E R S Fred Rhoads..........President Jae Allen . . Secretary amt Treasurer C A S T Don Darby Jeanne Welton Russell Bidlack FACULTY Mrs. Van den Heurk Dr. Watson Alpha Psi Omega with the pledge group. Black friars, sponsors two plays each year, one in the fall and one in the spring. This year’s productions were “Angel Street” and The Imaginary Invalid.” These plays were under the direction of Mrs. Grace Van den Heurk. BEFORE THE SPOTLIGHT The fall play, “Angel Street,” was a big dramatic hit in the Campus Theatre. Under the guise of kindliness, handsome Mr. Man- ningham (I'red Rhoads) was torturing his wife (Joy Redfield) into insanity. He ac- cused her of petty aberrations that he had arranged himself; and since her mother died of insanity, she was more than half con- vinced that she too was going out of her mind. While her husband was out of the house, a benign police inspector (John Wilkins and Dale McDowell) visits her and ultimately proves to her that her husband was suspected of a crime years ago in the same house, and that he was preparing to dispose of her. This started the game of trying to uncover the necessary evidence. It was a thrilling and exciting melodramatic game, with the help of the maids (Virginia McCrory, Genevieve Pilmcr, and Pat Blohm) and proved to be a very successful production. The spring play, “The Imaginary Invalid,” was the story of a middle-aged man (Richard Grant) who was in good health in spite of the ministrations of his physician. He re- garded everything in relation to his own well-being. Under the influence of his young wife (Joan Slaker and Barbara Van Patten) who was after his money, he treated his two daughters (Ruth Clemmensen, Bonny Twom- bley, and Ramona Brown) harshly. His impish servant (Joy Redfield) saw the situ- ation and it is eventually through her efforts that he saw his mistakes. It is she who led him out of his imaginary ailments. BEHIND THE SCENES There is much work going on that one does not realize such as that of Alice Hill, head of Publicity, running all around town distributing posters to different business con- 18 blackfriars O F F I C E R S C A S T FIRST SEMESTER Virginia McCrory.....................President Bonny Twombley....................Vice President Alice Hill...............Secretary and Treasurer SECOND SEMESTER Bonny Twombley.........................President Alice Hill...............Secretary and Treasurer Irene Annan Mary Lou Boyle Ruth Clemmemen Max Collin Marilyn Davitt Donald Ecroyd Mary Ecroyd Jerry Cunningham Huber Ellingsworth Karl Hayes Morris Hester Anna Jean Jensen Beverly Kennedy Mary Leitch Dorothy May Donna Osborn Joy Rcdfield Toby Reynolds PfRKy Thompson John Wilken Leona Wilken Bill Wright Betsy Yeates cerns. Ticket sales, under the direction of a Blackfriars member, with headquarters in the Public Relations office, try to arouse the students’ and public’s interest in attending the plays. Jeanne Welton, Jac Allen, and Jerry Cunningham, assistant directors, re- ceived a few gray hairs worrying that everything would go smoothly and that the crew heads would get their work done on time. Those cute programs that were handed to you at the door were designed by Beverly Kennedy. Betsy Yeates was busy getting her cue on the lights. Anna Jean Jensen was called to the rescue of Joy Redfield between scenes to sew up her skirt. You people in the audience don’t know how old that dress was. Marilyn Davitt, doing make-up backstage, did make Fred Rhoads’ mustache look good but it didn’t feel good to Virginia McCrory when he kissed her and left a few whiskers. Genelle Grant worked diligently getting every prop- erty in place between scenes. Though Don Darby has not been on any crews this year he is known as “Old Faithful’’ around Campus Theatre. Remember last semester when we saw students running around in anything from a prison garb to a Santa Claus suit? It was only for a day but they all remember it well, as it was the beginning of their life in Blackfriars and as hopeful future Alpha Psis. Initiation followed by a dinner took place at Shannon’s Cafe. StandinU: Cunningham. Hes- ter. Ecroyd. Osborn. Redfield Second Row : Ellingsworth, Thompson, Kennedy. Boyles. Clemmenscn Front Row: Hayes. Jensen. Hill. Twombley, Reynolds, Leitch. Yeates 19 debaters have pi kappa delta - debate Back Row: Wcitinger. Ehrcnbrrg. Ecroyd, Ewing. White, Watson, Miller. Mills. Caldwell. Haye . R. Smith. Gosc Middle Row : Millhone, Swagler, Winnie. Osborn, Greenwood. Redfield, Hnrpin, Kemj e Front Row: W. Hawn. McMullin. Morris, Nelson. Ellingsworth OFFIC President Vice President Secretary-Treasu rer . Corresponding Secretary Active Pi Kappa Donna Osborn Evelyn Kempc Karl 11 ayes Huber Ellingsworth Dick Smith Dick McMullin ERS Dick Smith . Dick McMullin Donna Osborn Evelyn Kempe Delta Members F. N. Garrett Edna Dean Miller H. F. Watson Livingstone Witten Don Ecroyd Dear Fellow Debaters, Remember ? September-October ? We worked hard on debate cases, and eagerly looked forward to the days when the tun would begin the tournaments, that is. November ? We began the debate season by having a debate clinic on our own campus. Through hectic preparation and diligent trials, we played host to Central, Penn, and Boone Junior College. Active Jerry Ehrenberg Bob Wcisinger Dick McMullin Dick Smith Huber Ellingsworth Karl 1 layes Ed Nelson Wayne Hawn Arvid Gose Debaters Donna Osborn Evelyn Kempe Juanita Harpin Joy Redfield Shirley Stephen Diane Swagler Ruth Greenwood Martha Millhone I )eccmber ? The Iowa City trip. The whole gang par- ticipated in discussion and debate. Huber really rated, lie came home with a superior in after-dinner speaking. The rest began to feel like excess baggage .... The holiday season took forethought, but we were duly forewarned to have active preparation and study during our vacation. This from 20 biggest year Professor Ecroyd as he scanned the results of the Iowa City trip. January? Time out for recuperation, and to plan an active program for raising funds to enable more of us to attend a greater number of tournaments. Recuperation was bad for our morale, because studying would have helped more at this time. February ? The fine success of our Magic Show. Prof, worried over whom to send where. Then the spurt of tournaments began with the Lincoln trip. Shirley Stephen came back with a superior in discussion, with several others receiving excellent in discussion, extemp, and debate. March ? Oklahoma, here we come! Just a week after Lincoln. More fun switching colleagues because Old Man Flu accompanied us. What a trip! The mountains were pretty, though. Prof, felt right at home down south. March did double duty, for a week later came the state tournament at Cedar Rapids. Cousin Muscles did a good job, because his program was so scheduled that none of his debaters had time to get into trouble. Efforts weren’t wasted. The gang returned with four superiors: after-dinner speaking — Huber; discussion Dick Smith, Donna, and Huber. And then, the freshman trip to Boone, and our evening at the Veteran’s Hospital in Knoxville. April ? The seniority crosses its fingers as it pre- pares for the National Tournament at Bowl- ing Green, Ohio. If all goes well, the car stands up under the dexterity of Prof. Kcroyd’s driving, the recognitions which they hope to attain cannot be presented here for we won’t get back in time to make the press. May? We hope you remember, because you who are to carry on next year will be initi- ated into the honor society of Pi Kappa Delta with joint participation of Central. Good work, and good luck! US’NS mu phi epsilon National Professional Music Sorority Standing: Boyles. Andrews, McLennan, Bcroyd, Malone. Duclcett. Henderson Seated: Frame, Harper, Liggett, Mrs. Lekbcrg, Capcll, Warner Ol l i CERS President Vice President Corresponding Secretary Recording Secretary Treasurer Historian Adviser . . . JEAN LIGGETT . . BELVA HARPER JEANNE WARNER LEONA REICH WILKEN MRS. RAV HUGHES MRS. HELEN SMITH MRS. SVEN LEKBERG M E M B E R S Mary Lou Boyles Gwendoline Frame I lelcn Capell Doris Bever Andrews Mrs. I lelen Malone Mary Ecroyd Shirley Duckett Ruth McLennan Dorothy Henderson Clara Beck 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, “The Triangle.” passed a national test, and who have been approved by the chapter and adviser. We started the year with our annual tea to which we invite all those who are in some music activity. The high sjK)t of the year is when we go Christmas caroling and after- wards go to Lekbergs where we all sit around the floor, sing more carols, and eat. Each fall Mu Phi Epsilon sponsors an art exhibit. This year we obtained paintings from New York City which were hung in the Con. We gave a tea and invited the college students and townspeople to come. Two more activities were the chapel program we presented and the picnic at the end of the school year. The Phi Mu’s and Mu Phi’s sponsored the picnic for all music students. It was held at the lodge at Lake Ahquabi; everyone had a wonderful time. Mu Phi Epsilon is a national professional music sorority. Those eligible are music majors who have attained second semester standing, fulfilled the grade requirement, Mu Phi Epsilon is rapidly becoming one of the strongest non-social organizations on the campus. Mu Phi looks forward to more and greater accomplishments in the future. 22 phi mu alpha sinfonia Men's National Honorary Music Fraternity O F F I C E R S President......................Ed Shepherd Vice President .... Warren Simpkins Secretary and Treasurer . Charles Britsch Historian.....................Eudean Jones Warden..................Vernon Bourncr Supreme Councilman . . . Sven Lekberg Active Members Mahlon Collins Max Collins Jerald Cunningham Roger Hansen Norman Hollen Eduardo Ostria Donald Price Faculty Members Carlton Chaffee Hadley Crawford Donald Ecroyd Victor Gunn Chapter Honorary I)r. Voigt Pledge Ralph Henery Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia was founded October 6, 1898, at New England Conser- vatory in Boston. The purpose of this fra- ternity. of which there arc seventy-five active chapters, is to promote and advance the cause of American music. Membership is not confined to professional musicians. Anyone showing a love of music may become a member. Pi Chapter at Simpson was founded March 2, 1917. However, this chapter became in- active in 1943 due to the effects of the war, and continued that way until the spring of 1946 when it became active again with the pledging and initiation of Ed Shepherd, Warren Simpkins, Charles Britsch, Eudean Jones, Vernon Bourner, Donald Price, and Professor Donald Ecroyd. President Voigt became a chapter honorary member at the same time. In June, 1946, Mahlon and Max Collins, who were members before going into the service, rejoined the group, and in January of 1947, Roger Hansen, Eduardo Ostria, Norman Hollen, and Jerald Cunningham were initiated. Back Row: Hansen. Henery. Jones, Mux Collins. Mahlon Collins. Shepherd. VoiRt, Ostria, Cunningham) Front Row: Chaffee, Bourner. Hollen. Britseh, Price, Simpkins, Crawford Piano: Lekherg 23 Corse Scott Black Hatton Fox Kuchnn Frazier Carper Leuthauser Buzzard Adams Merritt Dcnhnrt Dyer Stanley Nielsen Sturm Weinman Zimmerman Strom Corey Hoffman Butler Wilken Kermit Tnnnntt Sinn LiRRCtt Williams Tilford Keith Tannntt Miles Graham Hurst Maitrc Coe Fullmer J. Hoyinan Cooper J. Reed Robinson SaRcr Ellis Day Miller w. r. a. honor society Honorary Recognition in Women's Recreation St.mdinU: Hoyt. Lcitch. Van Vliet. Birlinemnir. Ycnlcs, Dimirk. Miller Seated: Jo M. Roberts. Reynold . Hip.bec, Farley Many of you do not know the significance of an “S” sweater worn by a Simpson girl. A girl owning a letter sweater has been recognized as an outstanding athlete, not in one sport, but in all sports sponsored by the W. R. A. These sports this year included hockey, aerial darts, volleyball, badminton, ping pong, and softball. Besides her athletic ability she has been selected on the basis of leadership, sportsmanship, participation, and skill. President Secretary and Treasurer Jo Mary Roberts Gwen Dimick Betsey Yeates Toby Reynolds OFFICERS Members Mary Leitch Priscilla Higbcc B. J. Farley Meri Van Vliet Spring Initiates Included Toby Reynolds Meri Van Vliet Bonnie Hoyt Roberta Birlingmair Madeline Miller Jo Ann Roberts Avis Shaw Jo Ann McCoy Vera Pratt Patricia Blohm Patricia Allen Ruth Lockwood 25 sigma tau delta National Honorary Professional English Fraternity M embers Russell Bidlack Evelyn Kempc Joan Liggett Avis Shaw Faculty Dean Jackson Beryl Hoyt Virginia Frank Elizabeth White Dr. Watson Standing-. Hoyt. Jackson, Frank Seated: Shaw. Liggett, Kempc, Bidlack pi gamma mu National Honorary Social Sciences Fraternity O F FICERS President........................................Evelyn Kempc Vice President....................................Betty Dettman Secretary-Treasurer..............................Eduardo Ostria Members Betty Dettman Anna Jean Jensen Evelyn Kempe Eduardo Ostria Kay Swick Florine Wright Faculty Virginia Frank Merrill Ewing Prof. Lcgg Dr. Moats Standing: Ewing. Frank. Moats, Legg Seated: Jensen, Ostria, Kempe, Dettman, Swick, Wright 26 kappa chi Honorary Ministerial Fraternity Standing: Lester Moore, Hankins, Andrews, Leroy Moore. W. Miller. Bys. Mills. W. Grant. Whitworth. Moody Sealed: Alexander. G. Moore. Honnold, Mir. Weber. Sparks. B. Armstrong. Marj. Weber, Greenwood President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Howard Adams Dorothy Alexander Byron Andrews John Borg, III Robert Carothers, Jr. Fern Carter Mozelle Carter Phyllis Crews Frank Cross OFFICERS M E M B E R S Rae Dannatt Willis Grant Ruth Greenwood Ray Hankins Joan Honnold Mae E. Jackson John Latta Waunita McConnell James McKean Ivan C. Bys Ray Crews James Moody Ray Mills William Miller Gay Moore Leroy Moore Lester Moore Roberta Starry Marjorie Weber Miriam Weber Milford Whitworth Shirley Williams 27 the zenith of 1947 presents the all college sweetheart maty leitch attended by Miss Joan Huitstodt Miss Diane Sanders 29 Miss Toby Reynolds Miss Natalie Skogsbergh . . . and the 10 most eligible bachelors 30 Jack Blake Lambda Chi Alpha Maiilon Collins Lambda Chi Alpha Paul Farniiam Alpha Tan Omega Lloyd Grant hidependcut Richard Grant Kappa Theta Psi Robert Hoy man Alpha Tan Omega Glenn Mason Alpha Tan Omega Locke Mills Lambda Chi Alpha Phil Patrick Independent Arnie Reed Lambda Chi Alpha miniature orpheum, beauty ball representative women Bonnie Hoyt For being a lender in her sorority, for her good work in W. R. A. and W. R. A. Honor Society, for her activity as a member of the Student Union Board, and especially for her smiling friendliness. Avis Shaw For heing editor of this year's Zenith, president of her class as a sophomore, for being active in choir. Pep Club, and W. R. A., and for her high scholarship. Marion Konishi For her quiet efficiency in everything she undertnkes. for her work as Vice President of the Student Body, for being chosen May Queen, and for her enviable scholarship record. Kathryn Swick For her activity in Y. W. and Student Fellowship, for being abbess of the Little Chapel, for election into Pi Gamma Mu. for her work as President of Spanish Club, and for her ability to do everything well. “Toby” Reynolds For leadership in athletics, for being Sweetheart Attendant, for being Indian Princess in 1944, President of Pep Club last year, for her faithful work in choir, nnd most of all for just being Toby.” Florine Wright For scholarship, for her work on the Student Union Board, for election to Pi Gamma Mu. for being Secretary of the Bizad Club, and for being chosen Indian Princess for Homecoming this year. 32 FOR THESE THINGS representative men Gilbert Caldwell For being Secretary-Treasurer of I. R. C., for his activity in Biza I Club, for his friendliness, nnd for that unbeatable four point grade average. Larry Fickel For his participation in choir before the war. for being active in the Bizad Club, for being Business Manager of this year's Zenith. and for his hearty personality. Maiilon Collins For being an ‘‘Eligible B ache loras president of Lambda Chi Alpha, for his outstanding work as President of the Interfraternity Council, and for his activity in band, orchestra, choir, and Phi Mu. Richard Grant For his leadership in his fraternity, for his membership in choir and efficiency as president, and for his activity in drnmatics. James Comer For his faithful service on the Student Union Board, for scholarship, for his willingness to work, for his efficient hand- ling of the less glorified aspects of athletics. Warren Simpkins For his work in choir and Sinfonia. for his musical lead- ership in this year’s chapel programs, and for that contagious smile with which he greets us all. 33 WE HONOR YOU The Little Chape! Abbess— Kath ryx Sw ick A place for personal meditation and devotion classes • seniors • juniors • sophomores • freshmen JoAnn Liggett Hollywood, III. English Ohm Officer 3: Pep Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Cheerleader 1. 2, 3; Pi Beta Phi. Vice Pres. 3; W. R. A. 1, 2, 3; Simpsonian Editor 4; Choir 1. 2, 3; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet 3; Blnck- friars 3; Sigma Tan Delta 3. 4 Richard Grant Indinnola Chemistry Choir I, Pre . 4; Kappa Theta Psi Pres. 4; Berkeley Square , The Imaginary Inva- lid ; Eligible Bachelor 1. 4; Who’s Who. Representative Man, Student Congress 4; Interfra- ternity Council 4. Betty Jean Farley Grand Junction Physical Education Alpha Chi Omega; W. R. A. Board 1, 2. 3. 4; Honor Society 1. 2, 3. 4; Choir 1. 2; Pep Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Y. W. C. A. I, 2, 3; Simpsonian I. 2 Scott Joslin Madrid BktloHy Kappa Theta Psi; Beta Beta Beta; Choir 1, 2, 3; Bizad Club 4; Psych. Club 4; Honor Roll 4; Who's Who; Student Congress 4; Chin. Mnrried Vets 4; I. R. C. Pres. 4 Jean Flood Hughes Wintcrset History Alpha Chi Omega; Y. W. C. A. 1. 2; W. R. A. 1. 2; Pep Club I, 2. 3, 4; Zenith Staff 3; Simpsonian 3; F. T. A. 4 Keith Tannatt Greenfield Physical Education Kappa Theta Psi; F. T. A. Pres. 4 Orville Frazier Martensdalc Physical Education Baseball 1. 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 1. 2. 3. 4; Alpha Tau Omega Donna Osborn Woodbine Mathematics Who's Who, Student Con- gress 4; Pi Kappa Delta I, 2, 3. Sec.-Treas. 4; O. C. C. I. 2. 3, V. Pres. 4; S. I. S. Sec. 4; Social Life Committee 1, 2; Class Officer 4; Summer School Pres. 3, Summer Zenith Editor 4; Simpsonian 4; Black- friars 3, 4; I. R. C. 1; Delta Epsilon 1; F. T. A. I. V. Pres. 2; W. R. A. I. 2, 3, 4 Robert McGee Osceoln Business Administration Kappa Theta Psi, Treas. 3, 4; Eligible Bnchclor 3 Lois Gwen Dimick Audubon Sociology Pi Beta Phi; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; W. R. A. Board 3, 4; Honor Society 2, 3, 4; Piny Crews 1. 2; Y. W. C. A. I. 2; Student Congress 4; Zenith Staff 3 Harold Kent Indinnola Business Administration Alpha Tau Omega; Bizad Club 4 Dorothy May Columbia Sociology Delta Delta Delta, V. Pres. 2, 3, Pres. 4; Home Ec. Club 2, 3. 4; A. C. E. 1. 2. Sec. 3; F. T. A. 4; Blackfrinrs 4; Choir I; Vesper Choir 4 Sumner Morris Kellogg Sociolo ly Lambda Chi Alphn, Pres. 4; Interfratemity Council Pres. 4; Student Body Pres. 4; Student Fellowship 1. 2; Y. M. C. A. 1. 2, 3 Meri Van Vliet Indinnoln English Delta Delta Delta, Hist. 2, Treas. 3: All-College Sweetheart 2; Track Queen Attendant 3; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Ensemble 2; W. R. A. 1. Board 2. 3. 4. Honor Society 3, 4; F. T. A. 4; Sigma Tnu Delta 4; Y. W. C. A. 1. 2 Eduardo Ostria Tnrijn, Bolivia Mathematics Lambda Chi Alphn; Pi Gamma Mu 2. 3; Choir 2, 3 Marion Konisiii Cleveland, Ohio Biology Independent; Honor Roll J, 2. 3, 4; Who's Who: Represen- tative Womnn; Student Congress 3. V. Pres. 4; W. R. A. 3, 4; Y. W. C. A. 1. 2; Epsilon Sigma; Pres. Mary Berry 4; May Queen 4 Larry Fickel Indinnoln Social Science Alpha Tau Omega; Choir I, 2, 3; Class Officer 4; Student Congress 4; Representative Mun; Bus. Mgr. Zenith 4 Bon ny Twombley Indinnoln Speech Delta Delta Delta; Black- friars 1, 2, 3; Alpha Psi Omega 4; Pep Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Home Ec. Club 2, 3. 4; F. T. A. 4; Imaginary Invalid ; Play Crews 2. 3, 4 Laura Ann Reynolds Furnhnmville Physical Education Pi Beta Phi. Pres. 4; W. R. A. Board 2, 3. 4; Honor Society 1. 2. 3. 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; Vocal Ensemble 2; Spanish Club 1. 2; Blackfriars 2. 3. 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 4, Pres. 3; Indian Princess 2; Attendant to May Queen I, 2, 3; Sweetheart At- tendant 2. 4; Track Queen Attendant 3, Track Queen 4; Representative Woman Max Collins Grand Junction Music Phi Mu Alpha 1, 2. 3, 4; Lambda Chi Alpha; Choir 1, 2, 3: Band 1. 2. 3; Alphn Psi Omega 2. 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; S Club 1. 2. 3 Avis Shaw Indianoln Psychology Delta Delta Dcltn, Sec. 4; W. R. A. Board 1. 2. 3. 4; Honor Society 4; Pep Club 1. 2. 3. Pres. 4; Choir 1. 2. Sec. 4; Ensemble 2; Zenith Stnff 2, Editor 4; Psych. Club 4; Student Congress Sec. 4; Who's Who. Represe n t a t i v c Woman; Sigma Tau Delta 3, 4; Honor Roll 1. 2; Y. W. C. A 1. 2. 3; Class Pres. 2; Spanish Club 1, Treas. 4; Epsilon Sigmn Lawrence Fox Menomonee Falls, Wis. Psychology Psychology Club 4; Alpha Tau Omega Irene Annan Clarinda Sociology Pi Beta Phi Max Higbee Indianoln Psychology Lambda Chi Alpha, V. Pres. 3; Psych. Club 4 Belva Harper Panora Music Choir 1, 2. 3, 4; Simpsonian 2; W. R. A. 1. 2. 3; Mu Phi E[ ilon 2. See.. V. Pres. 4; Aeolian 1. 2; Independents 1; O. C. C. 2; S. I. S. 2. 3. 4; Student Fellowship 3. 4 Charles Kuchan Melehcr Physical Education Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Foot- ball 1. Track 1. 2. 3. 4; S Club 4; Student Union Board 3. 4 Mary Jean Blair Boone Sociology Y. W. C. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; W. R. A. 1. 2, 3. 4; Spanish Club 1; Pep Club 2. 3. 4; Pi Gamma Mu 4; Alpha Chi Omega 1, 2. 3. Pres. 4; Pan- hellenic Council Pres. 4; F. T. A. 4 James Moody Holland, Mich. English Madeline Miller Fontancllc Home Economic W. R. A. 1. 2. Board 3. 4. Honor Society 3, 4; Class Officer 3; Home Ec. Club 1. 2. 3. Pres. 4; Spanish Club 1, May Queen Attendant 3; F. T. A. 3 Keith Campbell Des Moines Sociology Y. M. C. A. 1. 2. Treas. 3. Pres. 4; Cheerleader 1. 4; Pep Club 2. 3. 4; Religious Life Council 3; Zenith 3; Student Fellowship 4 Warren Simpkins Oskaloosa Music Phi Mu Alphn 1. 2. 3. V. Pres. 4; Who'i Who; Y. M. C.A. 3; Choir 1. 2, 3, Pres. 4; Band 1. 2; Lambda Chi Alpha; Chapel Committee 4; Represen- tative Man Florine Wright Thurman Economics Y. W. C. A. I. 2. 3. 4; Choir I; Student Congress 1. 2. 3; W. R. A. I. 2. 3. 4; S. I. S. 4; Spanish Club 1; Pi Gamma Mu 4; Student Union Board 4; Indian Princess 4; Representa- tive Woman John O’Mara Cambridge Psychology Psychology Club 4 Jo Mary Roberts Milo Physical Education W. R. A. Board 1. 2. V. Pres. 3. Pres. 4; Honor Society 1. 2, 3, 4; Theta Upsilon Vice Pres. 4 Donald Darby Albia English Lambda Chi Alpha; Alpha Psi Omega 4; Sigma Tau Delta 4 Gwendoline Frame Melrose Music Mu Phi Epsilon 3, 4 Russell Bidlack Manilla English Sigma Tmu Delta 3. 4; Epsilon Sigmu; Alpha Psi Omega 3, 4 Jean Welton Berkeley, Calif. Soc'tolo iy Pi Beta Phi: F. T. A. 4; Alpha Psi Omega 4 Dick Waters Minhurn Biology Football 1. 2: Track 3, 4; S Club Pres. 4 LlNDY WlLKKN Esthervillc Music Delta Delta Delta; Choir 1. 2, 3: Ensemble 1, 2; Trio 2, 3; Pep Club 1. 2. 3 Gilbert Caldwell Humeston History Alpha Tau Omega; Represen- tative Man; Honor Roll 4; I. R. C. Treas. 4 Jose de la Cruz Paredes, Jr. Panama City BMoHy 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; I. R. C. 2, 3. 4; O. C. M. 3; Beta Beta Beta 3, 4; Choir 4 Evelyn Bloomquist Brown Corning Sociology Alpha Chi Omega; Y. W. C. A. Cab. 3. Pres. 4; Who's Who; W. R. A. 1. 2. 3; Choir 3. 4 Dick Hobbs Chariton Physical Education S Club 3. 4; Track 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 3; Alpha Tau Omega Dana Brown Hamburg Education Alpha Chi Omega. Pres. 4; Y. W. C. A. 3, 4; Panheltenic Council Pres. 4 Max Andrews Adel Business Administration Mary Lou Boyles Waukegan, III. Music Pep Club 1.2.3. V. Pres. 4; Cheerleader 1. 2. 3; Mu Phi E| ilon 2. 3, 4; Choir I. 2. 3. 4; Ensemble 2; Pi Beta Phi; Who's Who: Represen t a t i v c Woman; Blackfriars 3. 4; Stu- dent Fellowship Treas. 3 Lois Lillie Beech Sociology Alpha Chi Omega Evelyn Kkmpe Casey History Indtjicndtnt 1. 2, 3. 4; Pi Kappn Delta 3. Corres. Sec. 4; Sigma Tau Delta 2. 3, 4; Pi Gamma Mu 3, Pres. 4; W. R. A. 1; I. R. C. 2. 3. 4; F. T. A. 4; Y. W. C. A. 1, 2. 3, 4 Guy McCarty Promise City History Mozelle Carter Indianola Psychology O. C. C. Sec. 3; Delta Epsi- lon Sec. 1. 2. 3; Y. W. C. A. Sec. 2. 3 Elwyn Jacobs Klcmme Physical Education Football 1. 2. 3; Basketball I. 2. 3: Track 1; Baseball 1. 2; Class Pres. 3 Charlotte Johnson Chariton Education Curtis Chism an Blnkesburg Business Administration Alpha Tau Omep.a Pres. 4: Basketball 1; Football 1; Bizad Pres. 4 Charles 15kitsch Ida Grove Music Choir 3, 4; Phi Mu Epsilon 3, Trcas. 4 Marilyn Shearer Peru Economics Alpha Chi Omega: Choir 2.3; Bizad 3; W. R A. 1. 2. 3 Harold Hall Rcdfield English Kappa Theta Psi. Treas. 2; Student Congress 2; Zenith 2; Simpsonian 2; Choir 1,2; Sigma Tau Delta 2 Ruth Kennedy Indianola Business Administration Theta Upsilon; Bizad Club 4 Clarence I)enhart Des Moines Business Administration Kappa Theta Psi: Bizad Club 4; Football 1. 2, 3, 4 Paul Farnham Webster City Sociolo ly Track 1. 2. 3. 4; S Club 2; Honor Roll 4; Alpha Tau Omega: Eligible Bachelor 4 Richard Smith Des Moines Chemistry Lambda Chi Alpha. Sec. 2; Pi Kappa Delta 2, 3. Pres. 4; Football 1, 3; Boxing 3; Epsi- lon Sigma Alice Hill Corning Business Administration Alpha Chi Omega, Treas. 3; Y. W. C. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Stu- dent Fellowship 1. 2. 3: Bizad Club 4 Willard Buzzard Russell Physics Track 1. 2; Independent Men 1. 2. 4; S Club I. 2, 4 Marc;aret 'I'hompson Wolsey, S. D. Physical Education Alpha Chi Omega: Pep Club 1. 2. 3, 4; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4: W. R. A.. Board 4. Honor Society 3. 4; Blnckfriars 2. 3. 4; Simpsonian 3: Zenith 3; Y. W. C. A. 1, 2, 3; F. T. A. 4 William Wright Indianoln Sociology Lambda Chi Alpha; Y. M. C. A.. V. Pres. 2; Indian Brave 2; Simpsonian 2; Black- friars 3. 4. V. Pres. 3; Class Officer 3; Class Pres. 4 Ivan Bys Amana Sociology Kappa Chi 3; Pres. 4 Jean Liggett Mount Ayr Music Delta Delta Delta, Treas. 4; Mu Phi Epsilon 2, 3. Pres. 4; Choir 2. 3. 4 Donald Price Storm Lake English Choir 3, 4; Phi Mu Alpha 3, 4; Sigma Tau Delta 4 Anna Jean Jensen Harlan Business Administration Alpha Chi Omega; Bizad Club 4 Dean Bistline Grand Junction History Baseball 1; Pi Gamma Mu 4 Duane Van Patten Indianola Business Administration Lambda Chi Alpha, Treas. 4; Student Congress President 4; Pi Gamma Mu 4; Bizad Club 4 Richard McMullin St. Louis. Mo. History Debate 1, 2, 3, 4; Pi Kappa Delta 1. 2. 3. Pres. 4; I. R. C. 3, 4; Simpsonian Staff 2; Edi- tor 4; Independent Men 2, 3, Pres. 4; Student Congress 4; Kappa Chi 1. 2; Band 1, 2; Y. M. C. A. 3 Ralph Van Syoc Indianola Sociology Lambda Chi Alpha Helen Bane Walter Robinson Manilla Sociololly Dcj Moines Business Administration Alpha Tau OmeRa Seniors whose pictures are not shown are: Mary Bell Craig Hartford EnAlish James La Follette Indianola Physical Education Leslie Deaton Carlisle Physical Education William Schooler Carlisle Business Administration Weston Sharp Indianola Physics 42 You Are Simpson In cap and gown he stood, Trembling with exultation and accomplishment, Holding his head high, and swallowing hard . . . . . . present the candidates . . . ... confer upon you the degree . . . And then the tassel of his cap was hanging over his left eye, And his hands were clutching a red and gold folder. In earnestness that familiar voice became an orade: We shall follow your progress with anxiety and eagerness, Because, in success, or failure, How YOU are Simpson . . . Nostalgia touched the old melody — ... sing together once more . . . Sweet memories . . . . . . Red and Gold . . . And then all was over; The congratulations, the handclasps, the faces of classmates were memories; Only the challenge remained; Now YOU are Simpson.11 Beryl Hoyt, ‘36 juniors Hetty Allen Jae Allen Byron Andrew Phyllis Andrew Richard Andrew Shirley Benedict Roberta Rirlingmair Bernard Brennan Franklin Brown Shirley Day Hunch Carl Hums Richard Butler Jane Campbell Eldon Carper Fern Carter Herb Carter Patricia Champagne Ruth Clcmmenscn 44 Jerry Coe Mahlon Collins James Comer John Cooper Lawrence Davenport John Davis Marilyn Davitt Betty Dettman Shirley Duckett Rollin Dyer Wayne Ex ley Walter Fiorilo Richard Frank Frankie Geyer Alden Godwin Evelyn Godwin Charles Hawn Dorothy Henderson 45 46 Ralph Henery Morris Hester George Hoffman Robert Hoyman Ronnie Hoyt Eudean Jones Rodman Kabriclc Annabelle Kimzey Martha Krcidler Marynetta Leitch I la Mae Lundquist Virginia McCrorv Ruth McLennan Ray Mills Arnold Neilsen Fred Rhoads Paul Ralston Virginia Robbins Lois Rogers Boyd Sager Rex Shaffer Edgar Shepherd Corrine Watson Stamper Kathryn Swick Kermit Tannatt Betty Taylor Beverly Thurlow Olmedo Varela Jeanne Warner Ollic Weigel James Weinman Milford Whitworth John Wilken Ann Wood Betsey Yeates Victor Zike Neil Zimmerman 47 sophomores I toward Adams Patricia Allen Phyllis Anderson Betty Jean Arney Pat Ashing Marilee Bane Virginia Barnes Clara Beck Dorothy Berry Kenneth Billings William Billingsley Keith Bishop Robert Blend Patricia Blohm Vernon Bourner Eugene Brocker Howard Brown Merrill Brown I Iclger Bruland Betty Buffington Doris Bunten Herbert Burnett Wayne Carse Diogenes Cedeno Muriel Cedeno .Mary Christian Eileen Cook Geraldine Cook Tomas Correa Rose Marie Courtney Bet tie Cox Kathryn Crandall Bessey Cruise Jerald Cunningham Kae Dannatt 48 Walter Christensen Robert Day Verna Doolittle Warren Duckett Carl Dunshee Cleo Eason Huber Ellingsworth Evan Ellis Tom English Eugene Evans Jeanne Ewing Wendell Tetters James Eocht Robert Garlock John Gibbens Arvid Gose Jack Graham Lloyd Grant Ruth Greenwood Robert Grove William Hall Ray I lankins Roger Hansen John C. Harvey William Hatton Karl Hayes Lloyd Hoffman Norman I lollen Rachel Hollingsworth Kenneth Horn James Hoy man Norma Hulsebus Louis Hurst Edward Kelly Beverly Kennedy 49 Phillip Killam Wilda Kramer Sula Laird John l.atta George l.esnet James Lewiston Ruth Lockwood Russell Long Larry Love Alfred Lundhigh Wendall McCartney William McCoy Hr nest McDowell Verlyn McGraw Mary McMullin Dwight Mail re Glenn Mason William Matthews James Matters Daryl Mayberry Harley Merritt Robert Miles Betty Miller Tom Miller Martha Millhone Gerald Millican 'l orn Morgan Ames Mroz Alvin Munson Hdward Nelson Drusilla Nemecek Sidney Nolte Lowell O'Dell Ray Olson Jack Patterson 50 Charlotte Parker Fern Payne Caro! Pettcrsen Betty Phillips Jean Piffer Genevieve Pilmer Vera Pratt Joy Red field John Reed Margaret Reinier Russell Reinier Warren Roberts Dean Roe Guido Roncal Ruth Rush Keith Sargent Patricia Saur James Sinn Roy Sle .ak Arthur Smith Maxine Smith I toward Spain Leo Srite Donald Stanley Herman Strom Phillip Sturm Diane Swagler Robert Tilford John Tipton James Tyler I toward Van Syoc James Van Syoc 1:11a May Walston Robert Willhitc Dayre Williams Joan Willits Doris Jean Wilson 51 Marjorie Winney Zola Zietlow freshmen Wayne Akes Jerry Aldinger Dorothy Alexander Joe Allen Mary Alston Bruce Annear Robert Arbogast Barbara Armstrong Robert Armstrong Duane Baker Edwin Barker Marcene Becker Prank Bel key Stanley Bishop Jack Blake Arnold Blunk Evan Bolt Gordon B x k Mollis Booth John Borg LaDeane Bramer Harry Bredensteiner Marvin Brindle Dorothy Jean Brown Joy Brown Mildred Brown Ramona Brown Ruthe Buchanan Peggy Bullis Ira Burchett Doris Burkey Robert Burns Brenton Campbell John Capell Jack Capper I.eland Carper Richard Carroll Maxine Chandler 52 Robert Chew James Clark Mary J. Clausen David Clayton I loward Clendenen Barbara Cockrum Lila Hubbard Coe Don Coffin Joseph Comp Rose Conger Ramona Cook Kenneth Cooney Rosalene Corbus Bob Corey Gerald Corey Manuel Coria Phyllis Crews Ray Crews Roger Dagel Kenneth Davis Loy Dean Davis Vern Davis Leonard Del loet Feme Demory Millie Derauf Gerald Devine Kathleen DeVoss Russell Dickey Donald Donaghy Charles Doolittle Peggy Dougherty Robert Dunshee Charles Durey llershel Durham Jerome Hhrenberg Marvin Hlmore Murray Elmore James Estey 53 Wendall Farrow Frank Farson Kenneth Finck Robert Fitz Janice Focht Frank Ford Richard Gardner I Men Garlock Wayne Gentry Edward Gerson Beverly Girard Genelle Grant Willis Grant Corrine Griffith Garth Griffith Maxine Gunn Alice Helen Mansell Darlene Nansen Juanita llarpin Willis Hawk Patricia Hawkins June Hawn Wayne Hawn Robert Head James Hickman Walter Higbee Jane Hoffman Byron Hofmeister Dave Honeck Joan Honnold Roland Horn William I lowed Betty Hubbard Roland Huber Joan lluffstodt John Humphrey Marian I lunt Rosario Iannelli 54 Ilaroldean Isley Mae Elizabeth Jackson Bonnie Johns Richard Jones Roland J unkins Betty Kading Martha Karlson Margie Kawasaki Read Keeler Edward Kennedy Loyce Kennedy Phyllis Kennedy Don Kenney Carolyn Killam Mary Lou Kirk Lucile Klein Ava Jean Kline Louis Kruse Harold Kurnrn Elaine Lampros Howard Larimer William Lee June Lester Maxine Light foot Richard Little Betty Lueck Mary Lee McBride Wauneita McConnell Joan McCoy Dale McDowell James McKean Eudene McLin Carolyn Manley Susan Manson Elizabeth Marsh Marilyn Marsh Mearl Martin John Mills 55 Locke Mills Norma Mills Loren Miner Jeffrey Mitchell William Moats George Moffatt Marjorie Moles Gay Moore Leroy Moore Lester Moore Rachel Morris James Moser Ruth Myers Dean Newman Karl Noah Robert Notz John Nutting Beverly Nyswonger Rosemary Osborne John Overmeyer Juanita Owen Corrine Parker George Parker Louise Patch Alfred Patrick Dean Patrick Phillip Patrick Shirley Payne Charley Pederson Eileen Pegram Theodore Pennington Kendall Peterson Nelson Peterson Robert Phillips Ruth Pirn Phyllis Plath Vernon Pooley Parnell Proctor 56 Norman Proffitt Arnold Reed Jack Reed Don Rhoads Kellam Rigler William Roberts Donald Roberts Jo Anne Roberts Donald Roland Eva Roland Eldon Ross Helen Roush Carvle Rowe Ramona Rowe Barbara Rowley Richard Rushing Max Sanders Diane Sanders Roger Sandin John Sawyer Ronald Schippers Patricia Schooler Robert Schooler Barbara Scott Noel Seney Robert Severns William Shafer Gilbert Shaver Clarice Shawhan Richard Silbaugh Natalie Skogsbergh Joan Slaker Earl Smith Marvin Soudcr Frances Sparks Robert Spidle Harry Stamper Brooks Stanley 57 Roberta Starry Don Stephen Shirley Stephen Glenn Stevenson Edwin Stone Janett Stout Barbara Strong Lester Swart slander Tom Teale Beverly Thiessen Ruth Thomas I.aura Thompson Robert Thorson Ruth Torine Robert Trevethan Charles Tucker Maria Vancenbrock Barbara Van Patten Jack Vestal Margaret Vetterick Bonita Wald Roland Walter Leonard Walters Marjorie Weber Miriam Weber William Weeks Robert Weisinger Shirley Williams Paul Williamson Burton Wilson Darrell Wilson Maurice Wilson Patricia Winslow Norman Wittrup Charles Wood Sarah Wyler 58 summer school • administration • awards • students faculty Standing: Somton. Wntton, Moats, Inman, Casey, Voigt, Brown. Elmore, Doty. Carr. Bsker, Whipple Seated: Brown, Hoyt. Sehultx, Mrs. Inman, Goltry, Jackson Not Pictured: Lekhcrg, Crawford, Mrs. Casey, Mrs. Miller. Tutt, Mrs. Lckbcrg. Robert Moats. Reilly, Davis Dear Fellow Simpsonites, Do you hate doing nothing during the hot summer months? Would you rather take a vacation during the summer and walk across a velvety campus under leafy maple trees? Then come to Simpson’s Summer School. No doubt you have heard that school during summer is difficult plus added dis- comfort of hot weather. What school terms aren’t rough and also unseasonable? At summer school, there is found everything that regular school terms have, with some- thing more — a tie of friendship and Spirit not found in the regular terms. You may wonder what Simpson has to offer during the summer. There are intel- lectual hard work, good social get togethers, and some swell speakers. This summer we had wonderful speakers on our campus from all parts of the world. There was Dr. Hachirio Yuasa of Kyoto, Japan. Dr. Yuasa seemed at home here at Simpson since his wife, Kiyo Ukai, who was a Simpson grad of 1922, had spoken about Simpson so much. Dr. Yuasa talked to us on Japan and the problems that lay ahead for his nation. Dr. Yuasa plans to return to his homeland soon and become the presi- dent of a college at Kyoto. Good luck to you, Dr. Yuasa. From the other part of our hemisphere we had Donald Grant, a native of England. He gave us the inside story of the present English governmental system. He stated that the atomic bomb story covered up another great story which is just as import- ant in history as the explosion was. This story was of the defeat of Churchill in England on July 5, 1945, and the victory of the labor party in England. He also believed in the internationalization of the Dardenelles and of the Suez Canal Zone. Mr. Schultz, a Simpson graduate and the former Personnel Manager for the O. P. A. in Des Moines, gave us some valuable infor- mation about the Civil Service system that exists in the United States today. 60 officers President .... Warren Simpkins Vice President Max Whitlock Secretary-Treasurer . Jeanne Wilson Lesnet Simpkins, Lcsnct. Whitlock Then we had a report by Robert Katz- meyer on the Russian situation. He gave us information about Russia, its philosophy, size, wealth, fear, government and religion. Another program was presented by the State Health Service. Commencement exercises, August 2. ended our fine summer term. Mr. VVayland W. Osborn, Executive Secretary of the State Board of Educational Examiners, was the speaker. Good luck, grads, in your work. YVe did not have to study or listen to lectures all of the time. The Physical Edu- cation Department, headed by our super Coach Casey, was the sponsor of a variety of entertainment during the summer session. Various classes in the department promoted the programs. Four all-college parties were held, two in each session of the summer term. The first party was held in the chapel and consisted of a varied program of music and readings. Following the program, everyone was invited to the Union for dancing. The second party took place in the gym- nasium. College talent was again displayed, the numbers being conducted as a radio program. Games and dancing followed. During the last term, another party was held in the chapel. As part of their com- prehensive examination prior to graduation, De Verne Liddicoat and Lloyd Johnson were sponsors. Mr. Liddicoat acted as Master of Ceremonies, presenting a program of music, readings, and concluded with everyone en- joying the Scottish songs and dancing of Peter Ross. Interest in all the programs was displayed by an average attendance of nearly two hundred students at each of the four parties. Though many of those on the programs were known by few, and though the student body changed considerably each term, there was an excellent turn-out for the programs. They were enjoyed immensely and showed promise of being one of the highlights of Simpson College summer sessions of the future. We also should mention the pleasurable picnics at Lake Ahquabi. To all of those who helped in any way to assemble this section of the Zenith, thanks a million. May we look forward to next summer to go over the three hundred mark in attend- ance. to continue to recreate the Spirit of Simpson, and to build the Simpson that we desire. Your editor, Ray Mills 61 they graduated Brosnahan Carlson Dyer Greene Johnson Liddicoat McGraw Martin Pine Pope joy Schnelle T rotter DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS Ann Catherine Brosnahan Lloyd Johnson Arthur Godwin De Verne Liddicoat Charles Godwin Lulu B. Pierson DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Thaine Shirley Green Leland C. McGraw DIPLOMA FROM THE COURSE IN PRIMARY EDUCATION Doris Oliver Popejoy Ethel Trotter Louise McGuire Ross DIPLOMA FROM THE COURSE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Thelma Haven Carlson Frances Mahr Dyer Evelyn J. Martin 62 Mildred Juanita Pine Walter Schnelle summer school Helen Adams Betty Allen Martha Allen Shirley Archer Pat Ashing Lei a Bannister Lydia Jean Bernard Juanita Bel c Thomas Clara Beck Pauline Beem Mervajean Beers Clara Bcnbow Dorothy Berry Virginia Bethards Geraldine Biddle Kunicc Bingaman Grace Blackford Robert Blend Nina Boswell 1 Iarry Bouknight Betty Lou Bowen Ruth Braby Charles Britsch Beverly Brown Charles Brown Cora Brown Dana Brown Marianne L. Brown Merrill Brown George Buchanan Helen Burchett Irma Burgus Herbert Burnett Ester Burt Archie Busick Veronica Cain Bernard Carter Diogenes Cedeno Marjorie Chiles Curtis Chisinau Mae Clark Margaret Clark Joan Clausen Alice Coles Mahlon Collins Max Collins Mamie Cook Thomas Correa 64 Charity Cottingham Jeanie Couchman Mary Courtney Munson Rose Courtney Don Nell Crawford Virginia Crawford Donald Crow Ruie Curtis Ray Davis Mary Delk Clarence Denhart Zula Downey Opal Duncan Norma Jean Emerson Thomas English Leila Essington Walter Fiorilo Lois Fitzpatrick Jean Flood Hughes James Focht Leota Foglesong Bernadine Frame I )oris Fredrick Lowell Fullmer 65 IT! Cleo Gardner Robert Oarlock Eva Garrett Justin Gartin Claribel Gehringer Lela George Frankie Geyer Kathryn Geyer Bessie E. Gillespie Shirley Godlove Alden Godwin Evelyn Godwin Helen Golightly Jean Goltry Dorothy Gordon 1 rene Gotta Grace C. Green Irene Green Wilma Griffin Theodosia Gripp Doris Groen Dolores Haltom Mildred Haltom Ray E. Hankins John C. Harvey Kathryn Heemstra Ralph Henery John 1 Iendricks Morris Hester Max Higbee Alice Hill Lillian Holden Betty Hollingshead Maurinc Holmstedt Kathryn Hommcr June Honnold Merna Hughes John Humphrey Helen Hutchinson Gweneth I Iylton Dale Jef fryes Anna Jean Jensen Charlotte Johnson Glen Johnson I .avonne Johnson Mildred Jones Alice Kaufman Klla Kearney 67 Edna King Lewis Knose VVilcla Kramer Lois Lal'arre Evelyn Laird Elva Langford Patricia Larkin Delores Lathrum John Latta George Lesnet Albert Leuthauser Tone Liddicoat Maxine Loupce Wayne Lovely Ava Mae Lundy Pauline McCarty Treva McCoy Darlene McDonnell Violet McDonnell Ernest McDowell Robert McGee Margaret McGlynn Loveeda McIntyre Doyle McLaughlin Ruth McLennan 68 Richard McMulIin Norma Mace May Mackey Clarice Mains Evelyn Marckmann Fern Marckmann Dwight Marsengill Nora Marsh Cecile Marshall Violet Marshall James Matters Harley Merritt, Jr. Gretchen Miller Helen Miller Ray Mills Mildred Moore Elizabeth Morris Gardie Morton Ames Mroz Lcola Mundell Alvin Munson. Jr. Minnie Neifert Drusilla Nemccek Heleen Nielsen Maxine Nilan Amy Norris Marjorie Nutting Mary Oiler Betty Jean Olmstead Lois Olsen John O’Mara Celia Orr Eduardo Ostria Cleone Overholtzer Jose Paredes, Jr. Jack Patterson I Ielen Post LaVonne Powell Priscilla Pratt Higbec Avis Price Donald Price Ruth Price Frances Rasmussen John Reed Margaret Rcinier Russell Reinier Jean Rctland Lois Rice Dorothy Richardson Patricia Richey Dean Roe Lucille Roe Edith Rork Esther Rork Dorothy Sanborn Keith Sargent Evelyn Sauche Doris Se vert son Avis Shaw Marilyn Shearer Minnie May Sheibley Duane Sheldahl Wilma Shelton Edgar Shepherd Helen Shepherd Warren Simpkins Roy Slezak, Jr. Evelyn Smith Frances Smith Mary Eda Smith Helen Jo Snodgrass Jeannette Sowdcr Howard Spain Leo Srite ;_____ Beverly Jean Stakcr 71 Charlene Statler Maybelle Stone Velma Stone I -CO Stuart Bertha Suer Evelyn Swagel Roberta Tallman Keith Tannatt Ruth Taylor Merna Thomas Pearl Thomas George Thompson John Tipton Bonny Twombley Irma VanderLinden Meri Van Vliet Ncvalee Vaughn Gloria Walker Virginia Wallace 72 Rlla Mae Walston Mavis Warren Robert Watsabaugh Ollic Weigel Jeanne Welton Blanche Weltry Max Whitlock Robert Willhitc Day re Williams Mrs. Darrell Wilson Dorothy Jane Wilson Jeanne Wilson I.esnet Alice Wilson Bette Jane Wittmer Ethel Woods Hazel Worral Florinc Wright Kermit Zimmerman Ina Marie Dunn 73 it wasn't all classes activities • bizad dub • international relations • future teachers of • home economics dub • band and orchestra • choir • pep dub • student fellowship • y. w. c. a. • simpsonian • zenith • student union • homecoming • campus day the bizad dub Standing: Paredes, K. Horn. Knosc, Caruthers, Godwin, Denhnrt, Joslin, Cnldwcll, R. Andrews. Samson, Morgan, Fiekcl. Weinman, Billings, Hester, Kent, Whitworth Seated, Second Row: Hollingsworth, Rogers. Dettmnn, Hill, R. Kennedy, D. J. Wilson, Maxine Smith, Pilmer. Betty Miller. F. Wright. Shearer. Saur. Jensen First Row: R. Garlock, Hollcn, McGee. Nielsen, Twombley. Black, Peterson, W. McCoy O P I I C I: R S President Arnold Nielsen Vice President Charles Black Secretary Plorine Wright Treasurer Curtis Chisman Charter Members Richard Andrews Annabelle Kimsey Bernice Bedford Lewis Knose Kenneth Billings Russell Long Joe Birt William McCoy Charles Black Robert McGee Gilbert Caldwell Daryl Mayberry Bernard Carter Betty Miller Curtis Chisman Arnold Nielsen Clarence Denhart • Jose Paredes, Jr. Betty Dettmann Charles Peters Larry Picket Genevieve Pilmer Robert Garlock Edward Reinier A Idea Godwin Walter Robinson Evelyn Godwin Lois Rogers Morris 1 lester Patricia Saur Alice Hill Marilyn Shearer Norman Hollen Maxine Smith Rachel Hollingsworth Leo Srite Kenneth Horn Bonny Twombley Robert Hoyman Duane Van Patten Ann Jensen James, Weinman Scott Joslin Milford Whitworth Beverly Kennedy Doris Jean Wilson Ruth Kennedy Plorine Wright Harold Kent Other Members Jim Tyler Ed Nelson Last fall the business administration stu- dents got together under the energetic lead- ership of Professors Samson and Morgan and organized the Bizad Club. The purpose of the Bizad Club is to promote the interest of students in the business world and to serve as a medium of contact for alumni in business and students. In addition to the two regular monthly meetings, the Bizad Club has sponsored sev- eral other events and projects. The first of these was the big Home- coming luncheon. We debated a long time before we definitely decided upon the nature of our get-together. But according to the results we could not have made a better choice. The highlight of the luncheon was the after-dinner address by Ken Karr. Another big event of the year was the Joe Meek meeting in February. We had all heard of Joe often and could hardly wait for his appearance. What a fellow! Not a dull moment when he is in command. We’ll all remember how he kept Dr. Moats on his toes. Ever since the club was organized we hoped some day to publish a directory of business alumni. We knew this would require a lot of hard work and we kept pushing the job back to some later date. But Christmas was coming and we wanted to do something for our alumni, so the directory was it. It was published before Christmas vacation. 76 international relations dub Standm l: Gibbcns. S. D. Carter, McGee, Gosc, Fullmer, Hayes, J. Reed. EllinKsworth, Cunningham, Blend, McMullin Sealed. Middle Row: Davenport, Mills. Twymnn, Joslin. Caldwell, Ashing. Boyles. S. Stephen First Row: E. Cook, Kcmpc, M. McMullin, P. Anderson. Manson, Lurck, Fales President O F F I C E R S Secretary-Treasurer Gilbert Caldwell Faculty Sponsors Robert W. Twyman Phyllis Anderson M EM B E R S Frances Fales Dr. F. I. Moats Dr. Kim Richard McMullin Patricia Ashing Lowell Fullmer Mary McMullin Dorothy Berry John Gibbcns Susan Manson Robert Blend Arvid Gose Ray Mills Mary Lou Boyles Kaj Hayes William Moats Herb Carter Robert Hoy man Charlotte Parker Gilbert Caldwell Joan Hut fstadt John Reed Eileen Cook Scott Joslin Shirley Stephen Jerald Cunningham Evelyn Kempe Jeanne Welton Larry Davenport Betty Lueck Bob Wei singer Huber Ellingsworth Robert McGee Victor Zikc 77 future teachers of america Fourth Row: Hulscbus, Griffith, P. Thompson. J. Hughes. Christian. F. Payne. Twombley. H. Bane. Kimzey. L. Kennedy. Spr.rks. P. Anderson. Vnncenbroek. Buffington Third Row: Lockwood, Wold, C. Johnson. Nelson, Crandall, Pcgram, Bunten, Charlotte Porker, Carter, L. 'Klein. Kcmpe, Jackson, Blair. Darby Second Row: May. J. Campbell. Swick, Mrs. Brown, H. Garlock, Keith Tannalt. Nyswonger. Corrine Parker, M. Miller. Clemmenscn, Van Vlict, Dyer First Row: Shearer. Wood. Taylor, Eason. Lightfoot. A. Kline, Hunt. Derauf. K. Campbell OFFICE R S President Keith Tannatt Vice President .... Mary Blair Secretary Kathryn Crandall Treasurer Kathryn Swick Sponsor Mjs. Nina Brown Members Phyllis Anderson Sula Laird 1 lelen Bane Jean Liggett Dana Brown Maxine Light foot Betty Buffington Ruth Lockwood Doris Bunten Dorothy May Jane Campbell Madeline Miller Keith Campbell Ruth Myers Fern Carter Beverly Nyswonger Mary Christian Charlotte Parker Ruth Clemmensen Corrine Parker James Comer Fern Payne Donald Darby Eileen Pegram Millie Derauf Caryle Rowe Frances Fales Marilyn Shearer 1 lelen Garlock Frances Sparks Corrine Griffith Betty Taylor Jean Hughes Peg Thompson Norma Hulsebus Bonny Twombley Mae Elizabeth Jackson Maria Vancenbrock Charlotte Johnson Bonita Wald Evelyn Kempe Dick Waters Loyce Kennedy Shirley Williams Lucille Klein Ann Wood Ava Jean Kline The Future Teachers’ Association has enlarged its ranks to 51 this year. The organization is made up of students interested in teaching as a profession. This was the first year the students training for secondary teaching were included with the ele- mentary and primary students in the organization. The group has had several interesting speakers during the year. These included Miss Jessie Parker. Superintendent of Public Instruction, Mr. W. h. Spear. Field Representative of the Iowa State Teachers’ Association, and N. 1). McCombs. Super- intendent of Schools of Des Moines. A discussion panel was the outstanding project of the year. Jim Comer was chairman of the group. Other participants were Keith Campbell. Ruth Clemmensen, Ruth Lockwood and Keith Tannalt. This panel gave their discussion at the Indianola Rotary Club, before college chapel, before the Knoxville High School and over the radio at Ames sponsored by the Iowa Educational Associa- tion. The purpose of the discussion was to create more interest in teaching as a profession. IMay third was the red letter day for F. T. A. members at Simpson. At the Annual Regional meeting held in the chapel. Jim Comer was elected president. Other colleges and junior colleges repre- sented at this meeting were Drake. Ames. Clarinda, Graceland. and Iowa State. The three speakers of the day were Wayland V. Osborn. Executive Sec- retary. Board of Educational Examiners and Di- rector of Certification: J. W. Harold. Superintend- ent of Hartley Schools, and Kenneth Johnson. Director of Professional Relations, Iowa State Edu- cation Association. 78 home economics dub Stnndin i: Thomas. Berry, May. Wilson. M. Banc. Roush Second Row: Twombley, Anderson. M. Miller. P. Andrew. Copeland, Kreidlcr, Torine First Row: Christian, Phillips. Taylor, Wood, Kawasaki OFFICERS President.......................Madeline Miller Vice President...................Phyllis Andrew Secretary..........................Betty Allen Treasurer.........................Ruth Torine Historian........................Marilee Bane The Home Economics house was a scene of much activity this year. The first meeting of the club was held September 18. naming cooperation and teamwork as its two main objectives. A few days later, old and new members alike rolled up their sleeves and canned four hundred quarts of fruits and vegetables for the college dormitories. The fifty dollars profit boosted the bankroll so that the club was able to help purchase a new living room suite and floor lamp for the Home Ec. house. These furnishings helped to lend a more homelike atmosphere to the entire house. “Too many cooks spoil the broth,” but the eighteen club girls cooperated in serving three delicious dinners to various organizations on the Campus. The girls also helped with the Homecoming Reception and the Mothers’ Day tea. Christmas was an especially delightful time this year with the initiation of ten new members. Later in the evening, we all gath- ered around the Christmas tree in the living room for a gift exchange and party. The holiday season ended with an “At Home” for the faculty members. Our social welfare project for the year was the making of bright-colored baby dresses to send to India. We were sorry to see such an enjoyable year draw to a close, but we are looking forward to another year which we hope will bring still more achievement to the club as well as to its members. 79 simpson college band MARTHA MILLHONE, Oboe SHIRLEY BENEDICT, Flute BRENTON CAMPBELL, Clarinet DENNIS DAVIS, Clarinet MARVIN ELMORE, Clarinet BETTY MILLER, Clarinet BEVERLY NYSWONGER, Clarinet MAXINE SMITH, Clarinet BONNIE WALD, Clarinet SHIRLEY DUCKETT, Saxophone JANE HOFFMAN, Saxophone MIRIAM WEBER, Saxophone CLARA BECK, Horn ALDEN GODWIN, Horn MEARL MARTIN, Horn CORINNE PARKER, Horn DIANE SANDERS, Horn MERRILL BROWN, Comet JAMES CLARK, Cornet DON COFFIN, Cornet DARLENE HANSEN, Cornet ROBERT HEAD, Cornet RUTH McLennan, Cornet MARVIN BRIN DLL. Trombone M AI II -ON COLLI NS, Trombone GARTH GRIFFITH, Trombone JOAN HONNALD, Trombone ED SHEPHERD, Trombone DAVE CLAYTON, Baritone JOE COMP, Baritone VERA PRATT, Baritone MURRAY ELMORE. Bass Horn WILLIS GRANT, Drum CARYLE ROWE, Drum simpson college orchestra CLARA BECK, Horn SHIRLEY BENEDICT, Elute MERRILL BROWN, Trumpet ♦RAYMOND BURCHETT, Violin PAT CHAMPAGNE, Cello MAHLON COLLINS, Bass SHIRLEY DUCKETT, Violin GARTH GRIFFITH, Trombone BOB HEAD, Trumpet ♦MARILYN HIGENS, Violin JANE HOFFMAN, Saxophone ♦BARBARA KENNEDY, Violin RUTH MCLENNAN, Trumpet BETTY MILLER, Clarinet TOM MILLER, Cello GAY MOORE, Violin CARYLE ROWE, Tympani DIANE SANDERS, Horn EDGAR SHEPHERD. Bass MAXINE SMITH. Clarinet MIRIAM WEBER, Saxophone CAROLYN WHITEHEAD, Viola BETTY WHITEHEAD, Violin ORTHA WHITEHEAD, Violin MARJORIE WINNEY, Violin ALDEN GODWIN, Viola High School 81 choir Back Row: Hansen. Sinn. R. Grant, Cunningham. Mahlon Collins. Ostria, Ianelli, Henri. Price. M. Brown, E. Jones, Ellingsworth. Miner, Burnett. Shepherd Second Row: Simpkins, Vondracek, Shearer, Conger, Campbell. Dnvitt, Nemecek, Van Vliet. Ecroyd, Marsh, McLennan, Benedict, Hollen, Britsch, Bourner First Row: E. Brown, Harper, Becker. Buffington, Henderson, P. Andrew, Liggett, Shaw, Snur, Warner, Mildred Brown, Boyles. Pettersen, Champagne First Soprano Phyllis Andrews Marcene Becker Betty Buffington Marilyn Davitt Dorothy Henderson Drusilla Nemecek Second Soprano Evelyn B. Brown Rose Marie Conger Mary Ecroyd Belva I larper Marilyn Marsh Meri Van Vliet First Tenor Jerald Cunningham Richard Grant Rosario 1 annelli Warren Simpkins Jim Sinn Second Tenor Mahlon Collins Roger I lansen Eduardo Ostria Donald Price Ben Vondracek First Alto Jane Campbell Patricia Champagne Jean l.iggett Ruth McLennan Toby Reynolds Marilyn Shearer Second Alto Shirley Benedict Mary Lou Boyles Carol Pettersen Patricia Saur Avis Shaw Jeanne Warner Baritones Charles Britsch I lerb Carter Robert Head Norman I lollen Loren Miner Edgar Shepherd Hass Vernon Bourner Merrill Brown Herbert Burnett Eudean Jones George Moffatt OFF President Vice President Secretary Librarian Kobe Master Accompanist I C E R S ' Warren Simpkins Richard Grant Avis Shaw Jeanne Warner Roger Hansen Doris Andrews 82 pep dub Back Row: Pim, Pratt. Boyle . Pcttci en, F. Payne. Laird. Campbell, May. Christian, Wilson. McBride. N. Mills. P. Allen, Shaw Third Row: McCoy. Huffstodt. Lueck. Slaker. Honsell, G. Grant, Lightfoot, Dcttman. Twombley. M. Smith. P. Andrew, Pilmer, B. Scott. B. Van Patten, Willits. Cockrum Second Row: Kimzey, Harper. F. Wright, Lillie. C. Griffith. Blair. Hulsebus. Cox. Blohm. Clemmensen. Redfield, Wei ton, Kennedy. Thompson Firnt Row: R. Brown. Dougherty, Rogers. J. M. Roberts, Hoyt, Birlingmair, Yeatcs, Leitch, Reynolds. Dimick, Van Vlict, Farley OFFICERS President.......................Avis Shaw Vice President .... Mary Lou Boyles Secretary-Treasurer . . Drusilla Nemecek Our biggest project of the year was plan- ning the Varsity Show and Snake Dance which are a vital part of Homecoming. Bonny Twombley, Jo Slaker. and Genelle beat their heads against the chapel seats until they came up with a revue that went over big with the students who were piled three deep in the chapel. Basketball season saw us out in full force at all the games. With a team like that, no one could stay home. Besides, who wanted to miss seeing Ed and Rog with their pa- triotic sox and ties? Next year, new uni- forms for the cheer leaders, new sweaters for Pep Club members, and more PEP from the student body. student fellowship Standing: Gibbens, Gardner, K. Campbell, R. Mills, Gosc Scalrd: Hollingsworth. Dernuf, Swick, Charlotte Purkcr, Alexander, Starry, Harper President OFFICERS Recreation Chairman First Semester . . Ray Mills First Semester Second Semester Keith Campbell Second Semester Vice President Keith Campbell Pood Chairman Secretary Belva Harper Finance Chairman Treasurer Kay Swick Christian Activities Chairman Worship Chairman Roberta Starry Fellowship Paper Chairman Membership Chairman Rachel 1 lollingsworth Advertising Chairman Dorothy Alexander Arvid Gose Charlotte Parker John Gibbens Dick Gardner Beverly Thurlow Millie Derauf In the fall of ’46, Student Fellowship car- ried on a variety of activities. During the first few weeks of school, we had the Rever- end Mr. Frohardt. President Voigt, Dean Brown, and Dr. Kim as guest speakers. hollowing this series of educational pro- grams, we held a series of N. C. C. J. pro- grams. N. C. C. J. stands for the National Conference of Christians and Jews. On different Sunday evenings we had as our speakers, a Rabbi, a Catholic Priest, and a Protestant Minister from a church other than the Methodist. Following these three fine evening services, we toured Des Moines on a Sunday after- noon to visit different places of worship. We visited the St. Ambrose Cathedral, St. John’s Lutheran Church, and a Jewish Synagogue. The five week program was concluded with a N. C. C. J. Banquet which other col- lege groups were invited to attend. At the banquet, laymen from the three faiths pre- sented an interesting and enlightening panel discussion. Another fall activity of the Student Fel- lowship group was playing host to the Iowa Methodist Student Movement. We planned a week-end camp at Lake Ahquabi, and ten other schools sent delegates. We welcomed the opportunity to have them and enjoyed good fellowship together. Other highlights of the year included a scries of programs presented by Indianola businessmen, student discussions, and student- led dramatic services. Through the Student Fellowship Organiza- tion, spiritual and social needs were filled. The cooperation of the cabinet, the good participation, and the fellowship enjoyed by all made Student Fellowship an active and worthwhile organization. 84 y. iv. c. a. Third Row: Rowley, J. Campbell, F. Carter, Zietlow, WriRht Second Row: Lundquist. Birlinc- mair, E. Brown. Mr . Frank, Welton Fir t Row: Barnes, R e d f i e I d. Dernuf. Buffington OFFICERS President ... Evelyn Bloomquist Brown Vice President..............................Kay Swick Secretary ...... Roberta Birlingmair Treasurer..........................Maxine Smith Faculty Adviser .... Mrs. Virginia Frank CABINET Program Chairman .... Florine Wright Social Chairman.................Jane Campbell Publicity Chairmen Corrine Stamper Ann Wood Music Chairman................................Zola Zietlow Service Chairmen...................Barbara Rowley Millie Derauf Fellowship Chairman . . Jean Welton Finance Chairman...............................Joy Redfield Personnel Chairman....................Fern Carter Worship Chairmen .... Betty Buffington Virginia Barnes Members Dorothy Alexander Barbara Armstrong Marcene Becker Mary Jean Blair Dana Brown Mildred Brown Ramona Brown Mary Christian Mary Clausen Ruthe Clemmcnsen Barbara Cockrum Lila Hubbard Coe Rose Conger Geraldine Cook Ramona Cook Rosalene Corbus Betty Cox Betty Dettman Kathleen DeVoss Verna Doolittle Geo Eason Frances bales lanice Focht ) lelen Garlock Mrs. Nina Goltry Corrine Griffith Juanita I larpin Patricia Hawkins Alice Hill Joan lluffstodt Bonnie Johns Charlotte Johnson Martha Karlson Evelyn Kempe Loyce Kennedy Lucille Klein Ava Jean Kline Martha Krcidler June Lester lean Liggett Elaine Lampros Maxine Lightfoot Lois Lillie I la Mae Lundquist Ruth McLennan Carolyn Manley Elizabeth Marsh Dorothy May Jo Ann McCoy Gay Moore Rachel Morris Beverly Nyswongcr 85 Charlotte Parker Fern Payne Shirley Payne Carol Pettersen Pat Pratt Vera Pratt I lelen Roush Eve Roland Diane Sanders Clarice Shawhan Natalie Skogsbergh loan Slaker Roberta Starry Barbara Strong Beverly Thiesscn Ruth Thomas Ruth Torinc Margaret Vetterick lean Warner Marjorie Weber Miriam Weber Shirley Williams Doris Jean Wilson Sara Linn Wyler Kathryn Crandall the simpsonian Standing: O'Dell. Hay«. Miss White, Ellingtworth Standing: Focht. Clcmmcnsen. M. McMullin. DeVo . KnrUon. Dettmnn, Kirk. Nyawongcr. Rogers Seated: Slakcr. McMullin. Knbrick, Lampros Seated: Thiessen, Cramer. Shearer. Jensen Editor-in-Chief First Semester . Second Semester Associate Business Manager Managing Editor News Editor . Feature Editor Society Editor . Sports Editor . Jo Hunter Liggett Dick McMullin . Lowell O’Dell Rod Kabrick Norm Wittrup llul)cr Ellingsworth Joan Slakcr Elaine Lampros Hclger Bruland as you read the latest issue. But if the work hadn’t been done, therc’d be no “SIMP”, so we’d like to say congrats, as well as to the editorial staff, to the reporters, the typists, the writers, rewriters, and proof readers. A new trend in the “SIMP” this year was the addition of several columns, among them “Deacon’s Weekly Dealings”, “As We Sec it”, and Digger’s “Daily Dirt”. Editorials on current campus activities attracted atten- tion of faculty and students alike. One of the oldest traditions of Simpson is the “SIMP” which was started way back in 1870. Published weekly and edited under the supervision of students, the “SIMP” strives to cover all news events of the year and express student opinion on subjects of interest to the college. It takes a lot of work to put out a publi- cation once a week and still go to classes. Behind the editorial staff, there are always a host of others, working hard, but seldom recognized because the work they do is the routine stuff, nothing which strikes your eye As always, the annual Campus Day issue of the “SIMP” was greeted with shouts of laughter at the witticisms of our campus humourists, the clever but well-meaning jibes at our favorite profs, and the occasional up- side down lines. It all added to the fun of the day and helped to warm us up after we stood for an hour in that freezing wind, waiting for Mock Chapel to begin. And congrats, too, to Dick, for the way he picked up the job of Editor in the middle of the year, and kept the “SIMP” coming regularly. 86 the zenith Memo To Staff of 1948 Zenith: There's a lovely sunlit room ‘way up on top of Dr. Baker’s Science Hall, complete with air conditioning in the winter and auto- matic heat in the summer, sprinkler system during damp weather, and oftentimes, friend- ly little sparrows flitting around to cheer a lonely editor or staff worker. The same sky- light which furnishes ideal light on sunny days, intensifies the heat of the late summer (if one starts working ahead of schedule) or of the early summer (if one is for some reason still doing Zenith work after com- mencement time.) At least the three or four flights of steps leading to the Zenith Office insure solitude for one who really wants to work. Even your best friend wouldn’t come to see you here. There’s something about that old room, with the worn out furniture from all the other campus buildings stored there. After you sit there for a few afternoons sorting pictures or typing and wrapping prints to send to the engravers, you become accus- tomed to the musty smell, and the dust, and the dirt, and the creaks and groans which escape from the rickety old building when- ever the wind blows. In fact, we might even go so far as to state that you yourself begin to get musty, and dusty, and you’ve become so used to climbing all those steps that you creak and groan when you walk on a level - - even when the wind isn’t blowing. After all this has started, then before long you stop talking to people. You’ve become so accustomed to the language of the sparrows that it becomes natural to you. When you find that you almost automatically start to follow them when they fly from the window over there on the north side of the room, that’s the time to pull yourself together, walk slowly and methodically down the stairs and go out and sell a few ads. The fresh air, however, only makes it more difficult to re- adjust when you must once more return to the lofty office. It’s all included in putting out a yearbook. Once in a while you can take time to go out and see people, but they don’t talk to you. You can decide to go home for a few hours but your mother, wife, or husband, which- ever it may l)e. won’t allow you to track all the penthouse dirt into your apartment. So, you trek the long way back to the Science Hall, and you climb - - past I)r. Baker’s domain, and you climb - - past Prof. Doty’s rooms, and you climb, and climb, and climb..-., and sink in despair into a handy box of old copy left over from last year. But don’t give up. 'Flic Zenith WILE come out. People WILL start speaking to you again. You WILL come down those steps for the last time some day. And you can always be sure that things can get no worse. Luck to You! 87 student union board Standing: Jackson. Tutt. Copeland Seated: Comer. Hoyt. Wriuht. Jo Mary Robert . Kuchan OFFICERS Jo Ann Hunter ...... President {First Semester) Chuck Kuchan...................................Vice President {Both Semesters) Florine A. Wright.............................Secretary {First Semester) Acting Chairman of the Board {Second Semester) Jo Mary Roberts................................Treasurer {Both Semesters) Jim Comer..................................Business Manager {Both Semesters) Bonnie Hoyt . . House Committee Chairman {Both Semesters) Acting Secretary {Second Semester) The Student Union is one of the newest institutions at Simpson. Not 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. This year the Board sponsored a contest to name the union. The winning names were announced at the Homecoming Birthday sponsored by the Board. 88 The names chosen were “Wigwam” for what was known before as the “Refectory” or “Snack Bar”. 'Flic ping pong room in the basement is now known as “Redmen’s Den”. The college made quite a few transitions and changes in the union this year. The book store was moved from the Wigwam into the old ping pong room. They dug out part of the basement under the Wigwam to make room for “Redmen’s Den.” The Student Union Board has a great many duties. These include: hiring employees for the Wigwam 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 furnishings, purchasing records, ping pong equip- ment and other needed items, and planning various social 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, and the President of the 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 Wednesday. 89 homecoming The largest crowd in several years at- tended Homecoming. The week-end festivities began Friday evening when the chapel was filled to capacity by the students trying to get a glimpse of the Varsity Show. There wasn't even standing room when the show, in the form of an old-time revue, got under way. Spirits were high and response to the cheerleaders was the best ever. Then came the huge bonfire down on the practice field, followed by the traditional snake dance. Saturday morning, wc were all up early to put the finishing touches on house decorations and floats. It was swell to see the fraterni- ties in the competition again after three years’ absence. Lambda Chi Alpha received top honors among campus organizations. Sat- urday evening at the dance, they were awarded a trophy for placing first on their float in the parade. Possession of the tradi- tional tomahawk was given to the Lambda Cliis for the following year, due to display- ing the best all around Homecoming spirit. The tomahawk, which has not been awarded since 1942, has been in their possession since that time. Alpha Tan Omega won first place on their house decorations. They, too, were awarded a trophy at the dance. Alumni from near and far were here for the game - - from Chicago, California, West Virginia, and Washington. I). C. The score? Yes, we did lose the game, in spite of perfect weather and high spirits. Simpson’s touch- downs came as results of pass plays, one from John Mills to Bob Williams and the second on a pass from Williams to Mills. At the half, the score stood at 7-6. The third quarter saw Simpson leading 14-6. The rest of the game was devoted to the scoring of two Parsons touchdowns. The first of these came on a quarterback sneak from the one- yard line, and the winning touchdown came almost at the end of the game with the Wild- cats scoring on a line plunge. Though the game ended with Parsons leading 20-14, which is always a disappointment at Home- coming, there was a large crowd at Hopper Gym that night, to dance, to greet old friends, and to sec awards made. Another successful Homecoming. 90 'ft f athletics • men's • women's football Third Row: Ca cy. Ken Tnnnntt, Hall. Parker. Pcdcrion, Week . D. Robert , Maitrc. Zimmerman, Petcrton, Devine, Morgan. Book. Exley, Focht, Strom, Comer Second Row: La Follctte, Cooper. Shupc, Hickman, Dyer. Wilkcn. Hobbs, Lcuthauser. Sturm, Kerm Tannatt, Denhnrt, William , Hurst, Sager First Row: De Hoet, Smith. Roe, Mile . Tcale, Squires, Merritt. D. Mason. Liggett, K. Allen, Rom, J. Wright Football practice started Monday after- noon, September 2, with 60 men reporting to Coach Casey and Ken Tannatt, a new addi- tion to the staff of the athletic department. There was none of your easy going, first practice, light limbering up stuff this year. Registration week saw the fellows out there starting right off with full equipment- Simpson 14 — Doane 0 After some grueling practices, the Redmen opened the 1946 season by trimming Doane College 14-0 on September 20. For the first game, the team looked good. The play of the ends, Little and Kerm Tannatt, was ex- cellent and several times these men dropped Doane ball carriers for large losses. Dyer, Liggett, and Reed played a tough game in the middle of the line, and very few plays were made going through this spot. The back field showed itself to be composed of hard driving backs in the persons of Mills and Sager with the former consistently getting four to five yards. Merritt tossed to Williams for the first score, and Rob raced 38 yards for the second score. Big Moose Zimmerman converted after both touchdowns. Simpson 6 — Nebraska Wesleyan 6 On September 27, some 4,000 fans braved near freezing weather to see this game which marked the dedication of Wesleyan's new Memorial Stadium. The Plainsmen's lone score came in the second quarter when a sub- stitute full-back intercepted a Simpson pass 94 on the latter’s 24-yard line. Simpson chalked up its talley in the third period on a 74-yard drive, all but 11 yards of which were gained through the air. John Mills was outstanding for Simpson in this game. Simpson 6 Missouri Valley 34 Scoring in every quarter, Missouri Valley College of Marshall. Missouri, took Simpson to its first loss of the season, on October 4. through the efforts of a hard hitting line and a quartet of fast, hard hitting backs. Simp- son’s lone score was made in the second quarter. The Redmcn took the ball on the Missourian’s 41 and scored on three passes by Williams, the first to Anderson, the re- maining two to Hurst. The hard running of Hap Merritt and the tackling of Hobbs and Dyer were outstanding for Simpson. Simpson 0 — Cornell 27 With several out due to injuries, Simpson took a trouncing from Cornell. Fair in the first half, the Indians came back much im- proved the second half- They came very near scoring, carrying the ball to the 9-yard line, and might have been unscored upon in that last half if it hadn’t been for a couple of penalties. One thing can be said, however: Simpson fought every inch of the way. Simpson 14 Parsons 20 The claws of the Parsons Wildcats scratched deep into the Simpson Redmen and drew blood in the form of a 20-14 victory over the home team. The game was played under ideal conditions and before a capacity Homecoming crowd. Simpson's touchdowns both came as a result of pass plays, one from J. P. Mills to Williams, the second from Williams to Mills. Simpson 20—Wartburg 8 Back in the groove again after three suc- cessive defeats, Simpson’s Redmen hammered consistently the fighting Wartburg outfit to emerge on the top half of a 20-8 score. It was the fine teamwork, the better tackling, and the stalwart line play that gained our boys their first conference victory in such a decisive manner. Simpson 6 — Central 21 The Flying Dutchmen of Central College cinched their sixth straight Iowa Conference victory November 2 in near freezing weather, as they downed the Simpson eleven 21-6 on the winner’s Homecoming feature. The game was not nearly so one sided as the score would indicate, for, although the Dutchmen outgained the Redmen on the ground, Simp- son held a distinct advantage in the air. Simpson 0—Luther 7 Luther came out on the high end of the score in this nip and tuck battle during the first half of which the ball travelled back and forth with neither team having an ad- vantage. The single score of the game was in the third quarter. Luther picked up a Simpson punt on their own 35. One run straight up the field, took the runner virtual- ly untouched over the goal line. Simpson 13 — Iowa Wesleyan 12 Seeming to feel the suitability of a victory with which to end the season, Simpson’s Redmen, scoring through the air and on the ground, fought their way through to topping Iowa Wesleyan 13-12 in the last game. Bob Williams figured in both touchdown plays, with John Reed booting the point that gave us the game. 95 basketball Third Row: Strom. L. Grnnt, Lee. L. Mills, Burchett. Focht, Newman. Jones, Shaffer. Evans. Weeks Second Row: Comer, J. Mills, Finck. English, Rowe. Morgan. Coe. Xsley, Squires, Parker, Hofmeistcr, Ken Tnnnutt First Row: Casey, Howell. Merritt, Butler. Blake, Carse, Denton. Kuckan, Williams. G. Corey. Anderson, Rickert, Armstrong In taking fourth in the conference with a 10-5 record behind Dubuque’s 10-1, Loras’s 6-2 and Central’s 10-4 records, we set four new conference records and took several firsts for the year. The records were: 1. Total points for one season—961 in 15 games to surpass the official record of 793 we set last year in 13 games. (Central was second with 717). 2. Total points for one game—110 points against Penn to pass Loras’s record of 101 in 1946. 3. Total points for one game (both teams) 165 points in the Penn game, also beating the 142 points of Wartburg and Loras last year. In this game we set a field goal total at 69. We got 48 and Penn 21. 4. Field goals one season—398 in 15 games to erase the record we set in 1942 at 337 in 14 games. Our first were: 1. 64 point game average for 15 games. (The record is 68, set by Loras last year in 10 games). 2. Individual total points—Chuck Kuchan collected 216 points for a 14.4 game average for second in that department behind Marty with 16.3 in 6 games. Lcs Deaton got 210 points with a 14 point game average for second in scoring and fourth in average per game. 96 It’s some what a coincidence that Chuck iead Lcs by 6 points in the conference and also the total points for the entire season 350- 344, the next nearest man was Le Rettc of Penn with 170 in 14 games. Blake ranked fifth with 163 and Williams, 133, got thir- teenth. In all we had 10 men to score twenty points or over in conference games. Butler had 55 points in 14, Anderson—48 in 12, Merritt—39 in 14. Carse—26 in 7. Howell— 24 in 13 and Corey had 20 in 12. 3. Total points for one game: Les Deaton collected 31 against Wartburg for first in that department. The official score is 35. 4- Field goals for one season: Kuchan has 93 for this honor. The official record is 108 by Sjecklochi in 1943. 5. Field goals for one game: Deaton got i2 in the Wartburg game, which is only 2 short of the record. 6. Free throws for one season: Deaton again, he had 56. The record is 67. 7. Margin scores: Simpson tied with Du- buque for this one with 13.7. In 22 years there have been six undefeated teams in conference play. St. Ambrose and Loras both did it twice. Central and Dubuque were the other two. In a table released by Coach Casey, the scoring records of each man are as follows: Kuchan leads with 350, followed by Deaton— 344, Blake—212, Williams—204, Butler- 107, Merritt—70. Anderson—66, Corey—39, How- ell—36 to complete the first ten. Game averages of the first five are: Kuchan with 14 for 25 games. Deaton with 13.8 in 25, Blake with 10.6 in 20. Williams with 8.2 in 25 games and Butler with 4.3 in 25 games. Of course, scoring is not the only mark of a team. It is easier to show and most people look for that, but it takes guarding, ball handling and many other things to make up a team. Les Deaton “Pete” Butler “Hap” Merritt Chuck Kuchan Bob Williams Jack Blake 97 baseball Back Row: Black, Frazier, Morgan, Fullmer, William , Tannatt Second Row: Ellis, Bishop. Robinson. Boughton. Dykstra, Casey 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 36-9 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 Red- men 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. 98 track Back Row: Stavrot, Merritt, Liggett. Casey Second Row: LaFollette, Corea, Dyer. McKirgan, Paredes. Abad. Miller Front Row: Bourner, Sager, Carse, Liddicoat, Hobbs. Lamb. Waters 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 Hob Williams of Simpson jumped 20 ft. 7% in. in a new record. On April 20, the Redmcn 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 - - - - 42' 2 Buena Vista - - - 26 Dubuque - - - 24 Wartburg - - - 14 Central - - - 8« 2 I .oras - - - - - - 7 St. Ambrose - - - - 1 99 women's recreational association Fourth Row: Wald. Karlton, Kirk. Chandler, Hansen. Pluth, Pim. Pat Pratt. Sinker. Moles. F. Payne. May. Christian, M. Smith. McBride. N. Mills, Winslow, J. A. Roberts. D. Osborn, H. Garlock Third Row: Crandall. Vetterick. S. Payne. Nelson. J. McCoy. Huffstodt. Lueck, Hansell. G. Grant. Lightfoot, Dettmnn, R. Cook. Hunt. A. Kline. Scott, Van Patten. Willits, Shawhan, R. Lockwood Second Row: Corbus. Wyler. Patch. R. Rowe. Bunten. Dannatt, G. Moore, F. Wright, Lillie, C. Griffith, Blnir, Lundquist. Blohm. B. Kennedy. Konishi. V. Pratt. Thompson, Shearer First Row: Lam pros, Nyswonger, Kawasaki. Roland, Bramer. Thiessen. R. Brown. Dougherty. Rogers, J. M. Roberts, Hoyt, Birlingmair, Yeates, Leitch. Reynolds. Dimick, Von Vliet. Farley. P. Allen, Shaw OFFICERS President..................Jo Mary Roberts Vice President .... Toby Reynolds Secretary....................Bonnie Hoyt Treasurer....................Mary Leitch SPORTS CHAIRMEN Hockey......................Priscilla Higbee Volleyball .... Roberta Birlingmair Aerial Tennis .... Madeline Miller Basketball.....................B. J. Farley Ping Pong.....................Meri Van Vliet Badminton......................Peg Thompson Softball..........................Pat Allen Paddle Tennis, Tennis . . Betsy Yeates Publicity........................Avis Shaw Social........................Toby Reynolds Concessions...................Gwen Dimick The purpose of W. R. A. is to give an op- portunity for those who wish to participate in recreational «activities, and at the same time, to set up standards of good social conduct and to develop the qualities of good sports- manship. The W. R. A. Board plans and promotes the program for the Women’s Recreational Society. This board consists of its officers and ten sports chairmen who aid them in carrying out the program. Mrs. Casey is the faculty adviser and meets regularly with the Board. This year the Board awarded trophies to the winners of each major s| ort. Now the girls really have something to work for but this does not mean they cannot be good losers, too. In the early fall came the familiar chatter of the girls shouting, “Ground, sticks; ground, sticks.” The hockey tournament was on its way. The games were well played and the newcomers did pretty well, but the upper- classmen came out ahead, defeating the two freshman teams. 100 Standing: P. Highcc, P. Alien, Farley, Van Vlict. Shaw. Birlinc- mair, P. Thompson, M. Miller Swilfrf: Lcitch. Hoyt. Reynolds. Jo M. Roberts, Yeatcs. Dimick What's this? Something different in our program line up—aerial tennis: This com- bination of paddle tennis and badminton turned out to be quite a success. There was such an interest in this new sjx rt that each organization produced two teams. The Pi Phis proved too much for everyone else, however, and both their A and B teams walked away with the trophies. Next on the program was the volleyball tournament, always one of the most interest- ing and exciting of the W. R. A. program. Again the Pi Phis came out on top, but the Chis were a close second. “Coach, may we borrow a basketball ?” We had to chase the boys off the floor once in a while in order to squeeze in a few prac- tices. The games were made more exciting by that new rule which gives the gals two minutes of play with no holds barred, well almost, anyway. The good steady play of the Tri Delt sextet, led by Ruth Lockwood, gave them the title after five straight victories. Hustle, bustle. There seem to be lots of things going on in the spring program. Bad- minton came first and it was the same old story. Betsy and Marynctta won the doubles title, defeating Van and Avis in the finals. Betsy and Mary came up against each other in the single finals, with Betsy taking the honors. Separate, they’re really badminton players, and together they seem to be un- beatable. The ping pong tournaments were taking place at the same time, but Betsy saved enough energy to steal last year's title from Meri Van in the singles. A new combination came to the fore in doubles, when Madeline Miller and Ruth Lockwood won the cham- pionship. Last on the year’s program came the soft- ball tournament. We were crowded for time but the Alpha Chi's dropped their books dur- ing test week and went all out to take the trophy, 'l'he Independent team came through in undisputed second place. This year has been the busiest for the W. R. A. organization. With the boys anxious for a full intramural tournament, there was some competition for practice time, but over a hundred girls were able to take part in the well organized program of sports. We’re looking forward to another year, just as suc- cessful, with Bonnie Hoyt as our new presi- dent. 101 V ALENTI NE FORMAL Hayloft Party S. O. S. Formal 102 Inter-Frat Formal Inter-Frat Formal Organizations • panhellenic • interfraternity council • alpha chi omega • delta delta delta • pi beta phi • theta upsilon • sis • alpha tau omega • kappa theta psi • lambda chi alpha panhe tenic council President .... Second Semester . Secretary-Treasurer . Adviser .... OFFICERS . Dana Brown Mary Jean Blair Bonnie Hoyt . Dean Jackson Alpha Chi Omega Delta Delta Delta Pi Beta Phi Theta Upsilon . MEMBERS ..................Dana Brown. Mary Blair Jean I'lood Hughes ...............................Dorothy May Patricia Allen ...........................Toby Reynolds Martha Kreidler ..............................Bonnie Hoyt Shirley Duckett OFFICERS President . . . Corrine Griffith Secretary-Treasurer Annabelle Kimzey MEMBERS Alpha Chi Omega Corrine Griffith Barbara Cockrum Delta Delta Delta . Alice Mansell Peggy Dougherty Pi Beta Phi . . . Genelle Grant Martha Millhone Theta Upsilon . . Annabelle Kimzey Mary Lou Kirk StarnlinA: Millhone. Grant. Hansel). Kirk Seated: C. Griffith. Cockrum. Kimzey, Dougherty. Dean Jackson junior panheiienic council interfraternity council Standing: Cooper, Van Patten Seated: Chisman, R. Grant, S. Morris, R. Hoymnn, Brown President Secretary-Treasurer Adviser OFFICERS First Semester . Sumner Morris . Robert Hoyman . Dean Brown Second Semester Mahlon Collins James Weinman Dean Brown M E M First Semester Duane Van Patten John Cooper Richard Grant Curtis Chisman B E R S Second Semester Ralph I lenery Victor Zike Robert McGee Curtis Chisman The Interfraternity Council consists of two representatives from each of the three fraternities and an adviser from the faculty. The president of each fraternity is automatically a member. The purpose of the organization is to promote good will between the fraternities, and between the organizations and the entire college. Its regular business is to take care of all inter fraternity affairs and to discuss other problems of general campus interest. This year, the council supported the intramural sports program, awarding trophies to winners of each tournament. One of the finest dances of the year, the Interfraternity Formal, was also sponsored by this organization on March 8. 105 alpha chi omega MU CHAPTER Founded—DePAUW UNIVERSITY, 1885 Colors—SCARLET AND OLIVE GREEN Flower—RED CARNATION Publication—“THE LYRE” OFFICERS President ....... Dana Brown, First Semester Mary Jean Blair, Second Semester Vice President . Mary Jean Blair Secretary . Lois Lillie Treasurer M E M B E R S Betty Dettman Marcene Becker Corrine Griffith Waneta Owen Mary Jean Blair Jean Flood Hughes Priscilla Pratt Higbee Evelyn Bloomquist Brown Beverly Girard Vera Pratt La Deane Bramer Alice Hill Patricia Pratt Dana Brown Norma Hulsebus Eva Roland Mildred Brown Anna Jean Jensen Barbara Rowley Betty Buffington Phyllis Kennedy Diane Sanders Barbara Cockrum Elaine Lampros Marilyn Shearer Lila Coe Maxine Light foot Natalie Skogsbergh Kay Corbus Lois Lillie Patricia Saur Betty Cox I la Mae Lundquist Peggy Thompson Betty Dettman Ruth McLennan Bonita Wald Betty Jean Farley Betty Miller Beverly Nyswonger Sarah Linn Wyler 106 Third Row: Buffington, E. Brown. B. Miller. Owen. Becker. Put Pratt. Wyler, Fnrlcy, Skogsbergh, Lundquist, McLennan. E. Roland, Lnmpros, L. Coe. Shearer Second Row: Hill. Saur. Lillie. Sunders. Dettman. M. Thompson, Mother Graves, Blair, Lightfoot, V. Pratt. Hulsebus, Nyswonger First Row: Griffith. Jensen, Corbus. Bramcr. Cockrum, P. Kennedy, Girard. M. Brown, Rowley. Wald The memories of 1946 and '47 will not be forgotten when our college days are o’er. We won’t forget the sisters we loved in the days of yore .... And may we never fart from the high ideals and aims implanted in each heart. TIME ON OUR HANDS Throughout the year, The Cliis ac- tively participated in the many campus activities. Marilyn Shearer and Betty Dettmann were our Student Congress representatives. Betty Dettman held the office of Junior Vice President. In the choir, we find six girls, Pat Saur, Betty Buffington, Marilyn Shearer, Ruth Mc- Lennan, Evelyn Bloomquist Brown and Marcene Becker. On the “Simp” and ZENITH staff are Anna Jean Jensen, Marilyn Shearer, and Betty Dettman. Anna Jean Jensen, Peg Thompson, and Alice are Blackfriars members. In the W. R. A. Honor Society are B. J. Farley and Priscilla Pratt Higbee, who is presi- dent of the organization. Mu Phi Epsilon finds us represented by Ruth McLennan. We were well represented with seven in the Pep Club and four cheer leaders,— Priscilla Pratt Higbee, Diane Sanders, Peg Thompson, and Natalie Skogsbergh. The newly organized Phycli. Club initi- ated Bet tie Cox as their secretary-treas- urer, and vice president of the F. T. A. was Mary Jean Blair. Two girls, Betty Dettman and Ann Jensen, were initiated into Pi Gamma Mu. As results of three rush weeks we found ourselves with twenty new Chi’s saying “Alpha Chi, That’s for Me”. The first week found us in one turmoil of excitement and suspense, hut this whirl- wind of teas, parties, and hull sessions ended and we had ten girls: Mildred, Eva, Maxine, Barbara, Corrine, Sarah Linn, Bonita, Kay, Beverly, and Elaine, for Peg Thompson, pledge adviser, to guide through pledge period. Monday night found them eating dinner at the house and doing last minute cramming for their pledge lesson. Second pledge week came in the last of October and five more girls were pledged: Lila, Na- talie, Diane, Phyllis, Marcene. The third pledge week came in the second semes- 107 tor, and five more girls joined our or- ganization. They were: Barbara Rowley, La Deane, Pat, Beverly Girard, Waneta. THEY SAY IT’S WONDERFUL During the year, six girls announced their engagements with “five pound parties.” Each chose an original method and time for the announcement, from giving the “fire” cry in the wee hours of the morning to sorority-fraternity parties. These lucky girls were: Ann Jensen, Bet tie Cox, Lila Hubbard, Pris- cilla Pratt, Peg Thompson, Jean Flood. AMONG MY SOUVENIRS When it comes to the various souve- nirs of our parties, we find all kinds and shapes. What about the “Night Club Party” held in the fall. The living room was transformed into the Chi Blue Room and the basement into the Chioga Room. The colored lights, floor show, and soft music all made the surroundings ideal. The house received the best cleaning of the year on Saturday, Nov. 9. Rea- sons were obvious - - - - the pledges skipped meeting, stole the dessert for the evening and enjoyed themselves at a sneak party with the Pi Phi pledges and the ATO pledges from Drake at Lake Ahquabi. Then there was the time the pledges came over after hours and serenaded us ----- the hamburgers, potato chips and pop made an ideal midnight snack. The Christmas Fireside with the gaily decorated Christmas tree and clean, resinous odors of pine and spruce mingling with the smoky charm of the fireplace provided an appropriate at- mosphere for the arrival of Santa with his pack. Very much in contrast to these parties, we found ourselves bumming our way to the haymow party. My sym- pathy is with all of those who had hay fever. One major calamity occurred - - the front door was locked and the key misplaced. But noone seemed to mind using the fire escape entrance. The food was distributed in bushel baskets and beaten-up paper sacks. You bet your life we had a good time! The Alpha Chi formal was the last main party of the year. Last, but not least, it proved to be an affair that was long remembered. I’VE NEVER FORGOTTEN Besides the main events of the year, there are those minor occurrences which will linger in our minds. Each Chi girl is an individual and has her own per- 108 sonal characteristics which make her who she is. But whether in a group or as individuals - - there is always that pep, cooperation, and friendly attitude which makes them strong as an organi- zation. Basketball, volleyball, aerial ten- nis, hockey, Coach Farley did a good job of turning out the teams and every- one involved, whether in the cheering section or on the team, enjoyed the games. Our record player made a big hit with all! We can’t forget the smoke- Bomb. Tn ease of fire always keep calm, cool, and collected—and don’t forget to save all valuables such as fur coats! The Y. W. C.A. Carnival was a big success and we found ourselves with two candi- dates for “Campus Cutie”, Barb Rowley and Betty Dettman. Natalie Skogsbergh, Peggy Thompson, Diane Sanders, Nor- ma llulsebus were candidates for Red and Gold Sweetheart; and also for Beau- ty Ball Queen candidates, Natalie and Diane represented us. We can’t forget Gunghi Din night. - - - By strange coincidence all of the pledges slept (!) at the house that night. Breezy was mistress of ceremonies at tin Panhellenie banquet this year. What about the night our pledges imitated the actives! A chance for revenge. It wasn’t difficult to decide who was imitating whom, especially since they even wore our clothes. The Faculty Tea found all of us unusually quiet and reserved; don’t get us wrong, we weren’t scared, but just trying to make an impression. Besides all of this everything was as always; six nights out of seven the cry came from the dorm, “Who’s been mess- ing around with these beds?” Of course it was never any one of us that did it so the case remained a mystery! We all got a bang out of the practice teachers tell- ing of their experiences or listening to George practicing the songs for her class. Studying (of course) occupied most of our time but we always found time for fun on the side. We always were glad to welcome all the alums at any- time and no matter how full the house, it seemed like we always managed to find room for one more. Graduation found us losing many girls. Wow! That year went fast. We dislike seeing all the seniors being sent out into tin cold world but with diploma in hand, we are sure there will be a place for them and a wonderful future ahead of them. - - - To all of them we wish the best of luck.- And until next vear remember - - -I’LL BK SEEING YOU. 109 delta delta delta DELTA CHAPTER Founded—BOSTON UNIVERSITY, THANKSGIVING EVE, 1888 Colors—SILVER, GOLD, AND BLUE Flower—PA NS Y Publication—TRI DENT President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Patricia Allen Phyllis Andrew Marilec Bane Virginia Barnes Dorothy Brown Joy Brown Jane Campbell Patricia Champagne Mary Christian Peggy Dougherty Maxine Gunn Alice Hansell Patricia Hawkins OFFICERS M E M B E R S Dorothy Henderson Jean Liggett Ruth Lockwood Mary McBride Carolyn Manley Dorothy May Norma Mills Marjorie Moles Ruth Myers Corrine Parker Fern Payne Shirley Payne Carol Pettersen Dorothy May Jeanne Warner Avis Shaw Jean Liggett Genevieve Pilmcr Barbara Scott Avis Shaw Clarice Shawhan Maxine Smith Barbara Strong Kay Swick Bonny Twombley Barbara Van Patten Meri Van Vliet Jeanne Warner Joan Willits Doris Jeanc Wilson 110 Fourth Row: Christian, Corrinc Parker, M. Smith. J. Campbell. D. J. Wilson, F. Payne, Laird, P. Andrew, Moles. S. Payne Third Row: M. Banc, Pilmer, P. Allen, Willits, B. Scott. Barnes, Hnnsell, B. Allen, J. Brown. Manley Second Row: Shaw. J. Liggett, Van Vliet, May, Mother Blake, Warner, Swick, Henderson. Twombley First Row: Myers, N. Milts. McBride, B. Von Patten, Dougherty, Pettersen, Gunn “Hello, operator. Long distance, please.” “This is long distance.” “Oh, I wish to speak with Debbie Delta at 1945 Alliance Street; Silver, Gold and Blue Bay, U. S. A.” “Your number, please.” “820.” “Here’s your party - - go ahead.” “Hi, Debbie! Now that exams are over, I’ve decided to call you and answer all those questions you asked in that letter last fall. Well - - - “Rush week was its usual nightmare that ended in a glorious awakening with the pledging of Joy, Peggy, Maxine, Alice Helen, Carolyn, Mary Lee, Nornie, Marjorie, Ruthie, Corrine, Shirley, Barb, and Barbara Jean, and an addition four weeks later of Marilee. Twenty of us old gals were back so our first picnic in the back yard turned out to be quite a gath- ering. “We thought when rushing was over everything would settle but there have been firesides and hour dances, hallgames and parties, Bonny carrying 19 hours, and Avis going to some 15 committee meetings a week. Incidental- ly, we’ve got a burden; Avis is Zenith editor and one girl every night stays up to keep the coffee pot filled for her. “Golly . . wish you could have been here homecoming weekend, D e b b i e. There were about three dozen alums here homecoming week end, Debbie. Ill acquainted over one of Mother Blake’s delicious dinners. We didn’t get a tro- phy, but someone told me just the other day we got a first in spirit and the homecoming issue of the “Simp” in- formed us that we had won the grade cup for the previous semester. Thanks for your help, Debbie. “It’s really something special again this year. There are A. T. 0., Kappa, and Lambda Chi pins floating around the house on sweaters. “Our fall party found us on a rainy night at Ahquabi Lodge. T had a good time and T’m sure everyone else did the same. “Over Thanksgiving recess, we lost eight girls who went with the college choir over Southwestern Iowa . . . and oh, yes, they mention Missouri and Ne- braska. Quite a painful experience---- you know, wearing hose everyday. “One Friday night we were all thrown out of bed by young faces. The pledges fed and entertained us. “Ya know - - Founder’s Day comes around every year. We gave a program for the Des Moines Alliance. Was pretty good, too! “Xornie brought honors to Tri Delta in December, first by being nominated as a candidate for the sweetheart of the Red and Gold and then by being chosen by Earl Carroll as the winner. We felt pretty big about that. “Everybody was at our Xmas Party. We were all looking very sophisticated in hose, heels, and tight skirts . . . . and sitting on the floor. The chairs were occupied by older sisters. Everybody ex- changed gifts - - remember, Mother- daughter stuff - - except me. I’m both m otherless and daughterless so I wrapped up a tube of toothpaste and gave it to myself. Lost my old one in Missouri . . . choir trip, you know. “Wow! and then we had it! New Year’s Eve, Semester exams, and an- 112 other rush week all in tlie course of a month. T retire. But it was successful. We lived through New Year’s Eve; we lived through exam week; and we col- lapsed after pledging Dotty, Barbara, Pat C., Pat II., Ruthie, and Clarice. Nothing personal, just fatigue. “A party always Calls for innumera- ble committee meetings. Well, we had ’em, come St. Valentine’s Day. Every- body came out in long dresses, flowers, and something new done to their hair. I love trying to figure out who everyone is at those parties. “The same month called for morn- ing, noon and night practices of the “Minnie Orpli” skit which we should have started months before. But, we planned it, we learned it, we gave it, and we’re glad. Same night, Avis and Kay were presented as Representative Wom- en, and Ruthie L., Nornie, and Avis as candidates for All College Sweetheart. “Our traditional Pansy Breakfast was given with tears for our fine seniors - - Dot, Dig, Avis, Bonny, and Van; and the two-year graduates, Fern, Janie, Ruth- ie, and Mary. Don’t know how we’ll get along without ’em next year. “Our final party was another formal in Des Moines. We looked at our treas- urer’s book to find our debits and with the excess over the balance, we blew. Ya know - - sorta a last fling. Few cars got stuck in the mud on the way home - - hmm? Yes, it’s still paved. “Tomorrow’s commencement. We get a sheepskin; we sing Red and Cold; we blow into our handkerchiefs; and, we go home. “I’m still on an allowance, Debbie, so, bye bye.” 113 pi beta phi IOWA BETA CHAPTER Founded—MONMOUTH COLLEGE, MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS, 1867 Colors—WINE AND SILVER BLUE Flower—WIN E CAR NAT ION Publication—THE ARROW Laura Ann Reynolds Gwen Dimick Irene Annan First Semester, Marilyn Davitt Second Semester, Pat Blohm President Vice President Recording Secretary Treasurer Jae Allen Irene Annan Patricia Ashing Shirley Benedict Pat Blohm Mary Lou Boyles Ramona Brown Shirley Bunch Ruth Clcmmenscn Rose Conger Marilyn Davitt Gwen Dimick O F F I C i : R S M E M P E R S Cleo Eason Mary Ecroyd Helen Garlock Genelle Grant Joan Huffstodt Martha Karlson Martha Kreidler Mary Leitch Betty Lueck JoAnn Liggett Jo Ann McCoy Virginia McCrory Martha Millhonc Drusilla Nemecek Jean Piffer Ruth Pirn Joy Red field Laura Ann Reynolds Joan Slaker Shirley Stephen Diane Swagler Beverly Thiessen Jean Wei ton Betsy Ycates 114 Fourth Row: Conger. KarWon. Davitt. Sinker. Ycate . Bunch. Benedict. Swaglcr Third Row: H. Gnrlock. G. Grant. McCrory, Kreidler, Welton. Ecroyd. Nemecek, J. Allen, Leitch, Millhone Second Row: Redfield, Annnn, Boyles, Dimick, Mother Johnson. Reynolds. Blohm. Clemmensen. J. McCoy Fir t Row: Huffstodt. Thiessen, R. Brown. Ashing. Pilfer. J ueek “Here come the Pi Phi Girls . . .” hack from a wonderful summer vacation but anxious to get back into the pattern of college life. A week before registra- tion found eighteen girls dashing madly around cleaning and scrubbing until every room in the Pi Phi house sparkled like a Bon Ami ad. In the middle room were Mary Lou and Toby with their knitting, and Pat Ashing and Marilyn with their never-ending pep and devil- ment. Qeo and Arkansas moved into the room next door with an army of stuffed animals and a big fat cookie jar which turned out to be full most of the time. In the blue room three seniors, Gwenie, Queenie, and Jo, and one poor sopho- more, I)ru, resided amongst a maze of pledge paddles. Across the hall Clem, Pat Blohm, and Jeannie Piffer decided they would give Jae Allen, who had re- turned to the roost from Beloit, Wiscon- sin, the honor of living with them. Betsy, Jean Welton and Marty and Joy chose to live in the solitude of third. Open House and Rush Week were only a few days ahead, and there was so much to be done. We made it, though, and the night of Open House we realized what hermits we’d been, for we had no idea that Simpson had registered so many freshmen! They kept coming and coming, and our hands and arms grew limp, our feet began to ache, and we couldn’t have stopped smiling if we’d wanted to. But somehow or other we managed to go on a tour of the frat houses ourselves. “For We Are Pi Phis ...” and after the excitement and rushing of Rush Week we proudly found that Bev, Marty K., Ruthie, Rosie, Marty M., Shirley, Monie, Diane, Betty, Jo McCoy, Genelle, .Jo Huffstodt, and .Jo Slaker had chosen to sing with us. “Sweetheart of the Wine and Blue . . .” was Marty and Ginny as they sprouted out with brand new frat pins chained to their arrows. With the open- ing of the football season we began to think of Homecoming. With the frats back we knew we were going to have a 115 tough time winning the trophies for float and house decorations. But Pi Phi spirit is never squelched, and Friday night found us up until the wee hours of the morning working. It was worth it though, for we managed to capture third place with our float despite the frats! With the excitement of Homecom- ing all over we settled down to study, but still found time to have our fun. One cold dark night we revived the tradition of serenades, and with lighted candles formed a Pi Phi arrow on the front lawns of the frat houses and sang. Hour dances with the frats helped to occupy our time too, and we realized we were confronted for the first time in many years with an organized group of fellas. Billy Oarlock decided to be a “Pi Phi Sweetheart.” “Who Makes My Heart Hun Races . . . .” was the theme song of the girls who walked off with two trophies for the aeriel darts tournament. Six of the eight girls made the honor teams: Betsy, Toby, Mary, Pat B., Genelle and Dru. We were strong in Volleyball, too, and one night came home and put another brand new trophy on the mantel. Betsy, Mary, Toby, and Pat Blolun found them- selves elected to the Volleyball honor team. “My Pi Phi Debutante” .... was Jo Huffstodt the night she was pre- sented as the second-place winner for the Red and Gold Sweetheart contest which was judged by Earl Carrol. “Come We Will Sing Together was Toby, Mary Lou, Marilyn, Rosie, Mary Ecroyd, Shirley and Dru as they gaily left with the choir for a 10-dav tour of numerous Iowa towns, and “Home Sweet Home ...” was their song when they arrived home at mid- night of the twelfth night. Diane surprised us with a diamond from Ralph, and do and Cleo . . “Our Little Pi Phi Wanderers ...” left us - - do for matrimony. Jean Welton and Jae were initiated into Alpha Psi Omega - - Mary Ecroyd into Mu Phi Epsilon. One night the pledges came trotting up the fire escape singing “Bum Bum ...” and surprised us with a wonder- ful spread, and when we finally got to sleep we nestled down amongst crumbs of french fries, hamburgers, and a few other things. We proudly discovered that Jo ami Mary Lou were elected to Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities. The play, “Angel Street,” was given and Jae, Joy, Pat Blohm, Marilyn, Ginny, Betsy, and Jean Welton all had a bij? hand in its production. Joy, Pat and Virginia had important roles. Christmastime found old St. Nick unloading a big sack of gifts on the Pi Phi steps. We had fun receiving our special telegrams, and Mother Johnson’s poem to the girls was voted the best. Bev Th iessen and Marty Karl son’s mother, our wonderful cooks, and Toby all sent cookies, candy and nuts which we ate and ate until we were nearly ill. With the Christmas season also came the Messiah, and practically all the girls participating in it. Daisy took advan- tage of the holidays to become Mrs. Harold Bunch. Christmas vacation was over. - -Cleo came back happily wearing a diamond from her Duane, and Pi Phis began slaving for semester exams. The big, brick Pi Phi House was like a morgue during that week and the one following which we used to recuperate. The annual winter formal was held February 1st at the Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines, and “On a Pi Phi Honey- moon . . . .” was Jean Welton’s and (Jinny’s song that night as they handed out announcements of their engage- ments. The election for the candidates for the All-College Sweetheart was held in March, and we discovered that the Simp- son fellas had voted for four “Pi Phi Debutantes Toby, Mary Leitch, Betsy, and Jo Huffstodt. P.S. Mary was it! “Who Can Still Hit Her Stuff For an A ... .” was the theme song of the Pi Phis as they were informed at the an- nual Panhel banquet that we had earned the highest grade average for the first semester. We were so thrilled and ex- cited that the long hours of study began to seem well worth while. Shirley Steph- en entered our fold second semester, and on February 22, twelve pledges were initiated and “Put On The Golden Ar- row . . .”. In quick succession came the Intcr- frat formal, Mini Orpli, Beauty Ball, Campus Day, the faculty breakfast and our spring formal at the country club, and another choir tour. Finally more exams, commencement, and summer va- cation beckoned. The “Sisters in the Wine and Blue_____” left with eager ex- pectations for next year, knowing that with the departure of our six seniors we would still sing...... “The joy we find in loving you, Will last our whole life through.” 117 theta upsiton IOTA CHAPTER Founded—UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, 1914 Colors—RAINBOW TINTS Flower—IRIS Publication—THE DIAL O F F I C E R S President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Roberta Birlingmair Verna Doolittle Shirley Duckett Kvclyn Godwin Bonnie Hoyt M E M B E R S Ruth Kennedy Annabelle Kimzcy Mary Lou Kirk Rose Mary Osborne Louise Patch Bonnie Hoyt Jo Mary Roberts Ruth Kennedy Roberta Birlingmair Jo Ann Roberts Jo Mary Roberts Lois Rogers Ramona Rowe Ruth Rush 118 Third Row: E. Godwin. Kirk. R. Rowe, V. Doolittle, S. Duckett. Roger . R. O borne Second Row: Kimzey. Jo M. Robert . Mother Miller. Hoyt. Birlingmair. Ru h First Row: Hollingsworth, Jo A. Roberts, R. Kennedy, Patch September 19 — Gee, I’m tired! We’ve been having rush parties every afternoon and evening all this week, and then we pledged this afternoon. Let’s see - - we pledged six girls. There’s Mary Lou, Annabelle, Hose Mary, Eve- lyn, Ramona, and Rachel. Pretty good haul! My, how their little faces lit up when their mothers pinned on their sil- ver fleur de lis pledge pins. September 28—I see that we have another name on our Honor Roll placque —Lois Rogers. She made our highest average last semester, but Bonnie and Ruth K. made the college honor roll, too, and are not far behind. October 11—More pledges! This was our second rush week and we pledged Jo Ann and Louise. Glad to have you with us, kids. October 19 — Doggone! Lost the homecoming game! But we had a lot of fun making house decorations and crawling out in the wee hours to finish our float. Jo Annie really went to work on the Parsons Wildcat when she pulled the tail off. Bert and Rose Mary looked like they had fun leading that goat around the field this afternoon, too. The alumnae really turned out for the dinner at the house tonight. November 9—Do my feet hurt to- night, or rather this morning! We had our annual “Sweater Swing” tonight. Decorated all afternoon and danced all evening. Those sandwiches were really good. Jack Holmquist of Fort Dodge, Bonnie’s date, was named the Theta U “Sweater Boy of 1946”. Had a wonder- ful time. December 2 — Things surely are perking up around here. Tonight Ruthie Kennedy turned up with a sparkler and announced her engagement to Bernard Williamson of Percival. Wish things like that would happen more often - - the five pounds of candy disappeared like magic. Best wishes, Ruthie! 119 December 8—Shirley was initiated into Mu Phi Epsilon today, flood work, Shirley, you’ll be a second Fritz Kreis- ler yet. December 13—W. R. A. tournaments over for a while. Despite our small num- ber, we wound up with several on honor teams. Jo Mary, Bonnie, and Bert made it for hockey; Bonnie for aerial darts; and Jo Mary, Bonnie, and Bert for vol- leyball. Nice going, kids! December 1G — Christmas is just around the corner. Fact is, it seems like Santa has already visited the Theta U house by the looks of the living room - - Christmas wrappings and gifts from one end to the other. We bad our annual Christmas party and entertained the Mothers’ Club tonight. The ladies more than repaid us by serving a delicious lunch. January 1G—Theta U’s bad chapel program this morning. I’ll never forget Mary Lou in that “form-fitting” World War T style dress, or Bonnie in her backless “evening gown.” I hardly think they’ll start any new fads, though. Wonder where Jo Mary and Annabelle got their “smooching” experience, or where Lois learned to ride a scooter so expertly. January 20 — Life at tin Theta U house will never he the same again! The pledges moved in today - - Mary Lou, Hose Mary, and Annabelle. There was some semblance of order here up until today, hut I’ve a feeling that “it’s all over now.” Never thought three people could think up so much devilment with which to plague the actives. January 25—The big “Winter Won- derland” dance turned out swell to- night. Whose big idea was it to hang popcorn halls from the ceiling for snow- balls? There for a while I was afraid someone might get a chance to sue us for a skull fracture. Worked out very nicely, though, and was really pretty. Don’t know when I’ve enjoyed dancing so much. Prof. Gunn really cuts a mean rug. February 11—There’s Bonnie and Lois correcting freshman cliem papers again. Seems like Dr. Baker really keeps his two assistants busy correcting papers and mixing chemicals. Gee! There’re several Theta U’s working in the science building. Besides Bonnie and Lois, there is Bert up on second assisting Professor Doty in biology lab, and Rachel down on first acting as secretary to Dr. Baker. And every time you go into the Wig- wam, there are those two “soda jerks”, Jo Mary and Jo Ann. We’re pretty well represented around the campus. Come to think of it, Jo Mary is assistant to Mrs. Casey, too. February 19 — Yippee! More darn fun! Couldn’t he anything but probation week. I almost feel sorry for the pledges, but not quite. Nothing but a life of ease for the actives, I always say. Keeps us busy thinking up stuff for the pledges to do that they can’t wiggle out of. Now just which of the fiat houses should we send Mary Lou to? Could be she’ll get sent to the one she wants to go to hut hates to admit it! March 15—“Four hands down the middle and everybody swing!” T just can’t seem to get those square dance calls off my mind since the barn dance tonight. We really had the Count ry Club decorated authentically with bales of straw and harness. Those bales made good places to sit out dances, too, didn’t they, kids? Of course, there were those who couldn’t take their eyes off their partners long enough and got their wieners over done. How about that, Bonnie? March 22—Don’t know when I’ve laughed so hard for so long. “Miniature Orpheum” gets better every year. Rare- ly do imaginations flower so beautifully as they do at this time of the year. I really hadn’t realized that the Theta U’s had so much potential acting ma- terial. I was really proud of Bonnie, too, when she went out before the spot- lights as one of Simpson’s six Repre- sentative Women. April 26—Theta U’s stepped out in high society tonight when we held our Spring Formal in Des Moines. A regu- lar fashion parade—that black formal of Bert’s is really nifty! The ballroom was lovely tonight and the orchestra was one of the best I’ve heard. I could have danced all night hut there are those things called hours, darn it. May 23—Tests over, hags packed. The last day of school is finally here. Bert’s already making big plans to go west to work this summer. Watch out for those dude cowboys, Bert! If every- one accomplishes what she’s planned, this summer should be a busy and in- teresting one for all of the Theta U’s. The only one of us who doesn’t seem to take much joy in leaving Indianola is Lois. Do you know any good reason for that, Alden? Oh, oh. Here comes the bus. See you next fall, kids! s. i. s. Third Row: Harper. Crew . Dnnnatt. Alston. Thompson. Marsh. Honnold, PcRrom, Hnrpin, Focht, Lester Second Row: G. Cook. Clausen, P. Anderson, Bunten, Wood, Cnrter, Dcrnuf, Osborn, Cook, Hansen First Row: Stout, C. Rowe, Starry, F. Wright, Cline, Burkcy, Hunt First Semester OFFICERS Second Semester President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Publicity Chairman Sponsor Fern Carter Coe Watson Donna Osborn Ruth Lockwood Evelyn Kempe rs. Hadley Crawford President Secretary Treasurer Publicity Chairman Sponsor Ann Wood Donna Osborn Doris Bunten Millie Derailf Mrs. Hadley Crawford Last fall there were a number of non- affiliated girls on the campos. They needed some organization for represen- tation and social activities, but what would it be? S. T. S. (Strictly Independ- ent Simpsonettes) provided the answer and the organization. Its energetic offi- cers were on the beam and as soon as Rush Week was over a meeting was called and formulated plans for the cur- rent semester were revealed. The re- sponse was very good and the result was an organization of over (50 members. S. I. S. was open to any non-affiliated girl who desired the group relationship of other college girls and an opportunity for organization representation in col- lege activities. Any girl was free to withdraw from the organization if she chose to pledge a sorority. Meetings were held every Monday evening in the Administration Building. In order to allow for expression of in- dividuality and the development of skills and interests, the plans provided for the division of the membership into the three following groups: (1) Drama- tics (2) Social (3) Handicrafts. The re- sults were dramatic - - Thurlow in her white sheet reciting words of Hamlet, remember those drops of blood ?; artistic - - personalized Christmas cards, draw- 122 ings, and knitting; social - - hour dance with S. C. T. M. 6., and etiquette. The Halloween party with the S. C. I. M. O. out at the country club was really the big event of the first semester. Cos- tumes, dancing, doughnuts, apples, cokes, and music! Tf T remember right T believe a few people got acquainted at that party, too! Remember the rides out and hack in the station wagon? - - now T know how a sardine feels! The first eighteen weeks were so packed with organization activities, studies, holiday vacations, social life, etc. ( ?) that semester tests and a new se- mester were here before we were ready for them. This meant we had to elect new cabinet members. That called for some deep concentration - - who could we get to fill the places of our capable lead- ers? Luck was with us when vivacious Ann Wood accepted the nomination for presidency. She and the other newly elected, capable and enthusiastic mem- bers of the cabinet wasted no time ami quickly drew up plans for the new se- mester. Since most of the activities and interests of the girls seemed to fall into the two groups of dramatics and handi- crafts, these two groups were organized. The dramatics group was under the leadership of Fern Carter, Rae Dannatt, and Juanita Harpin. Helen Roush was the Secretary-Treasurer. Millie Derauf was the leader of the handicrafts group and Phyllis Crews was the Secretary- Treasurer. At the beginning of the second se- mester Mrs. Crawford offered her home to us for a meeting place. How wonder- ful and thoughtful of her! The atmos- phere of a beautiful home can add a great deal to the spirit of a group of girls after a long day of classes and those hard, straight-hack chairs. Thanks millions, Mrs. Crawford! Spring in the air! Everyone else hav- ing formal dances! We thought we could have a formal too. After gazing at the college activities calendar till all dates looked blurred with p r e-s c h e d u 1 e d events, we finally chose March 15 for better or worse. And of course you all remember, none could have been better. Throughout the year S. T. S. was rep- resented in such activities as WRA, YWCA, Youth Fellowship, music de- partment activities, Simp, staff, Bizad Club, and in such honor societies as Mu Phi Epsilon, Pi Kappa Delta, Black- friars, and Pi Gamma Mu. The girls did their part in keeping up the school spirit and participated in all school activities. 123 alpha tau omega IOWA BETA ALPHA CHAPTER Founded—VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE, 1865 Colors—BLUE AND GOLD Flower—WHITE TEA ROSE Publication—TH E PALM Wor thy Master Worthy Chaplain Worthy Scribe Worthy Keeper Exchecker Worthy Usher Worthy Sentinel Palm Reporter Keeper Annals Richard Andrew Ken Billings Gilbert Caldwell Curtis Chisman Larry Davenport Robert Day Carl Dunshee Rollin Dyer Evan Ellis Paul Farnham Bruce Anncar Carl Burns Richard Butler Robert Chew James Comer Frank Ford Charles Durey Jack Graham OFFICERS First Semester Curtis Chi sman Dick Andrew Harley Merritt Jim Weinman Tom Miller Richard Frank Arvid Gosc Morris Hester ACTIVES Larry Fickcl Larry Fox Richard Frank Orville Frazier Arvid Gose Morris Hester Robert Hoyman Keith Hughes Harold Kent Harley Merritt PLED G E S Garth Griffith Mart Heerema James Hoyman Harold Kumm Russell Long Dean Newman John Overmyer Verne Pooley Second Semester Jim Weinman Dick Andrew Larry Davenport Harold Kent Carl Dunshee Richard Frank Bob Day Morris Hester Glenn Mason Boyd McCartney Bob Miles Tom Miller Gerald Millican Sidney Nolte Walter Robinson Roy Slezak Looic Strom James Weinman Jack Reed Robert Reed Don Stephens Phil Sturm Robert Thorson Roland Walters Jerry Coe Fourth Ron-: Butler. Durey, J. Reed. Fickcl Kent, Caldwell. Davenport. Kunim, Thorton. J. Hoyman. Sturm, Strom, Farnham. B. Reed Third Row: Hughe , Dyer, Slezak. Ell , Long, Chew, Walter , Billing , Nolle, Burns. Weinman. Mn on. McCarthy. G. Griffith, Heerema Second Row: R. Hoyman. He ter. Merritt. R. Andrew, Chismnn, Ford, Mother Henry. T. Miller. C. Dunshee, Frank. Gose First Row: Overmyer. Poolcy, Miles. Day. Stephen. Fox, Comer. Annear, Graham, Millican Pm getting to be one of the older ones on the campus, and T “ain't” as nice looking as I used to be. My appear- ance is a little weather-beaten and my walls groan with pain; my stairs creak with age and the cracks in my floor hold a little more dirt than they used to ten years ago; but since that one addition, that one little piece of jewelry that bangs over the entrance on the front porch, T feel like a young spring chick- en again. You ought to drop around some night and see it shining so bright. I’m not hard to find - - my telephone is 231, and I’m located at 800 North Bux- ton. That little piece of jewelry, which makes me swell up with pride, it shines out in the night in a pretty blue and gold light - - ATO. Yup, I’m a “frat” house now, and I’m back to real living again. For years, I’ve been listening to the pit ter pat of feminine feet treading up my stairway, and the silly giggle of girls echoing from my balls; but this Septem- ber, I once again felt the thrill of heavy tramping and stamping down my stair- way, and I heard the loud boisterous laughter coming from within. Since September so many exciting things have happened that my history book for the year 1946-47 is almost filled. 1 vet’s take a glance back over these months when the frats were just begin- ning, and I was welcoming back the vets after a long absence from school. September saw the old actives take the reins of the new post-war Frat, and under the leadership of Curtis Chisman it started to roll. During the first couple of weeks seven new boys were pledged - - Jerry Coe, Larry Davenport, Bob Day, Harold Kent, Bob Miles, Sidney Nolte, and Looie Strom were the new pledges to live under my roof. With the pledges 125 camo new moans of transportation with Bob Day’s flashy station wagon and Sid Nolte’s colorful Model T. Football was in the air, and from my location T watched the boys practice in Buxton Bowl for the intramural season. One of our early casualties was Tom Miller, when a broken ankle at a strenu- ous work out made him inactive for the season. For the varsity squad of the Bed and Gold, Hap Merritt, Boh Miles, Phil Sturm, Rollin Dyer, and Max Ligget turned out. October With the leaves of the campus turn- ing all sorts of autumn colors, I was getting cleaned from top to bottom pre- paring for the Bed and Gold homecom- ing. My front yard was full of Indians chasing Parsons, and my porch was decorated in Bed and Gold streamers. For this bit of decoration we received first place on the campus. Of my boys, Paul Farnham was elected the Indian brave of the big affair. In the evening I was filled to capacity with the gath- ering of alums of many years ago filling my rooms with cigar smoke and gay ATO songs. The intramural football season was brought to a close with three wins and two losses. “Andy” Andrew’s educated toe gave us one victory in the closing seconds of our last game. At the close of the month the pledges gave the actives a Halloween party at the Country Club. 1 heard them later tell of the wild goose chase they went on in a scavenger hunt and the good time they had. November November for me was a restful month. We had a few hour dances and a few exchange dinners with the sorori- ties. Two new boys were made pledges, Phil Sturm and Buss Long; and two boys were made actives, Glen Mason and Boy Slezak. One of the highlights was the mar- riage of one of our boys, Max Liggett, to Jo Hunter during Thanksgiving va- cation. Map Merritt, Boh Miles, Orville Fra- zier, and Richard Butler reported for varsity basketball practice. December This was the Christmas month, and I knew the boys were eagerly awaiting that two weeks vacation. The hour dance with the Delts was a grand success. From my living room ceiling hung the long lost Delt sign, which had been liberated early in the 126 year. At the close of the dance it was returned to its rightful owners. For the Christmas party the hoys drew names and the Monday before va- cation they gathered about the tree and exchanged gifts. The Friday night before vacation Prof. Vic. Gunn directed the hoys as they serenaded the sororities ami the girl’s dorms with Christmas carols. Marriage seemed to be catching, for Uollin Dyer, another of our boys, and Fran Main took the vows during Christ- mas vacation. January The new year found me as busy as a heaver with lights burning all hours, as the hoys prepared for the semester finals. After exams, intramural basketball began, and the A TO entered a strong A and B team under the coaching of Hap Merritt. Three more Frat brothers marched down the aisle “for better and for worse”. Keith Hughes, Dick Frank, and Jerry Coe started off the New Year wit Ii responsihi 1 ities. With the beginning of the new se- mester, twenty boys were pledged into ATO. February During the first week of February, eight pledges passed through “hell” week and were made actives: Boh Day, Larry Davenport, Orville Frazier, Evan Ellis, Sidney Nolte, Harold Kent, Boh Miles, and Looie Strom. Hell week found Evan Ellis rushing through the uptown theater shouting, “Open the door, Rich- ard,” and Sidney Nolte over in the pool hall collecting dimes for the “March of Dimes.” New elections were made and Jim Weinman became the new Worthy Master. This is about all I have up to date; Of course 1 have secrets that cannot escape beyond my walls, but I can pre- dict that new and exciting events have yet to come. The spring formal is just around the corner; the finish of the in- tramural basketball season; soft ball and track will be under way in a month; graduation will see Curtis Chisman, Paul Farnham, Gilbert Caldwell and Larry Fickel leave the house. Oh yes, I should mention Mother Henry, who keeps my kitchen in good shape and sees that all the boys are well fed. All in all, it’s been a grand year for me, here at 800 N. Buxton. 127 Third Row: Hall, H. Brown, Joslin, Kcrm Tannntt, G. Corey, Leuthnuser. Brocker, Englith, Little, Lewiston. Reed. Moore. Denhart, G. Hoffman. Kelly. E. Carper, Morgan Second Row: Zimmerman, McGee. Otto, Cooper, Mother Powers, R. Grant, Mayberry, K. Bishop. Keith Tnnnntt First Row: Lundhigh. McCormick. Hurst, Carse, D. Stanley, Duckett kappa theta psi Founded—SIMPSON COLLEGE, NOVEMBER 12. 1902 Colors—OLD GOLD AND BLACK Flower—A M E RI CAN BEAUTY ROSE Publication—TME DIA MONI) Grandmaster Vice Grandmaster Master of Records Master of Finance First Semester . Richard Grant . John Cooper . Harold Hall . Robert McGee Second Semester Victor Zike Duane Little Harold Hall Robert McGee 128 Standing: B. Campbell. Tcnle. Zikc. B. Stnnlcy. Sunders Sealed: S. Bishop. Focht. Mother Powers. McLin. Joe Allen Jot Allen Robert Armstrong Keith Bishop Stanley Bishop Joe Birt Eugene Brocker Howard Brown Brenton Campbell Eldon Carper Wayne Carse John Cooper Gerald Corey John Davis C. H. Denhart Thomas English M K M B E R S James Focht Lowell Fullmer Richard Grant Harold Hall George Hoffman Byron I loffmeister Louis Hurst Scott Joslin Edward Kelley Duane Little Albert I .euthauser James Lewiston Alfred Lundhigh Daryl Mayberry Robert McCormick Robert McGee Eudene McLin Rex Moore Tom Morgan Ames Mroz Ben Otto John Reed Max Sander John Shaw Brooks Stanley Donald Stanley Thomas Teale Keith Tannatt Kermit Tannatt Victor Zike Neil Zimmerman 129 The Kappa Theta Psi fraternity re- opened its doors at a new location Sep- tember 2, 1!)4( , with one of the largest chapters in its history. Fourteen active members, all veterans of World War II, and twenty-one pledges, who had pledged the previous Spring when the fraternities began to reorganize, were on hand to start the ball rolling on what showed promise of being not only a suc- cessful year for the Kappas but for Simpson College as well. Because the “Old Brick’’ had been sold during the war, the present gener- ation rented the house at 400 W. Ash- land from the college and moved in. Standing by the old athletic tradi- tion, the Kappas were very active in varsity sports. In intramurals they cap- tured the championship trophy in foot- ball in the Fall and then defeated an all-star team picked from all the other squads in the tournament. When the volleyball season rolled around, the Kappas repeated and ran away with the first-place cup in that tourney as well. Although the varsity gridiron eleven was beaten in the homecoming battle with Parsons college, the Kappas’ red hats helped to bolster the Simpson spirit on the campus. However, the other or- ganizations took the lead in house deco- rations and floats and the Kappas failed to place in the race for the traditional tomahawk. As in the past, one of the biggest events of the year was the annual “Bow- ery Ball”, Dec. 7. The house was deco- rated to suit the occasion and all who were present dressed accordingly. Miss Lorraine Lunt was crowned queen for 194(3 and ruled over the festivities for the evening. The ever-necessary cider and soft drinks bar was located in the kitchen and all customers were forced to enter by way of the basement. Another event, which took place in early November, was the ann u a 1 “Founders’ Day” dinner. Friends, alum- 130 ni and parents of Kappas packed into the house for a general get-together to celebrate the anniversary of the frater- nity. Two charter members, Loren Tal- bot and Herb Perry, both of Indianola, were present. Probably the most surprising aspect of the year was the way in which the Kappas took to the books. At almost any time of the day one of them could be found earning his education by the sweat of his brow in the library. This was a far cry from the years immediate- ly preceding the war and possibly was due to the stickler clause in the G. I. Bill of Rights which insisted that all veter- ans maintain satisfactory grades. When the grades for the first semester were finally handed out they proved that studying brings results. Rushing was limited to one week and to upper classmen only by the interfra- ternitv council during the first semes- ter. Three more men were pledged at that time and twelve more were added to the chapter roll at the beginning of the second semester when rushing was established again. When the second semester was barely under way, the Kappas began to lay plans for the events Spring would bring: the annual Spring Formal, Miniature Orpheum, Campus Day, the Beauty Ball, the Interfraternity Dance and many others including Commencement in May, which will mark the end of this school year and also be a good point at which to begin forming plans for the school year of 1947-48. Perhaps the Kappas have been more serious in their attitude toward edu- cation this year than in the past, largely because they are predominantly veter- ans; a fact that holds true for the entire student body. Nevertheless the same spirit was present and it could never be said that the Kappas of 1946-47 were too busy to enjoy life. 131 Third Row: Simpkins. R. Smith. Tyler, Love. Ewing, Mux Collins, Mahlon Collins, Boeck, Hnycs, W. Wright, Donaghy. D. Van Syoc, Shaffer. Holten Second Row: Hencry. LnPollette, Crawford, Bruland, D. Van Patten. Morris. Mother Stone, M. Higbce, Darby, Watson, L. Hoffman. T. Scott First Row: Hansen, Ostrin, Evans, Tilford, Nelson, Mock, A. Smith, Grove, Fetters lambda chi alpha THETA LAMBDA ZETA CHAPTER Founded—BOSTON UNIVERSITY, 1909 Colors—PURPLE, GREEN AND GOLD Flower—WHITE ROSE Publication—THE CROSS AND CRESCENT President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Rush Chairman OFFICERS First Semester . Sumner Morris . Max Higbce . Ralph Hencry . Duane Van Patten . Tom Scott Second Semester Mahlon Collins Lloyd Hoffman Bill Wright Eduardo Ostria Karl Hayes 132 Third Row: Vondrncek, Howell, Mont . E. Smith, Larimer. H. Carter. McQundc, Miner. Barker. Rushing, Estey. L. Mills. Blnkc, Brcdinsteiner. Ellingsworth. DeHoet. Kenny Second Row: Clendenen. Davis. G. Cnpell, Head, Weeks. M. Van Patten. L. Walters. Ross, Blend, J. Capcll. Gibbens. Boltz. Coria First Row: Shaver. Burns. Sawyer. Farrow. R. Dunshec. A. Reed, Devine, Hall M K M B E R S All crt Boeck Edwin Barker Jack Blake Bob Blend Arthur Boltz Harry Brcdensteiner Helge Bru land Robert Burns George Capcll John Capcll Herb Carter Howard Clendenen Mahlon Collins Max Collins Manuel Coria Don Darby Kenneth Davis Leonard De Iloct Gerald Devine Donald Donaghy Robert Dunshec Huber Ellingsworth James Estey Eugene Evans Wendall Farrow Wendell Fetters John Gibbens Bob Grove William Hall Roger Hansen Karl Hayes Bob Head Ralph Henery Lloyd Hoffman Norman Hollen Bill Howell Ronald Huber Don Kenny James La Follettc Howard Larimer Larry Love Tom McQuade John Mills Locke Mills Loren Miner William Moats Edward Nelson Robert Notz Lowell O’Dell Eduardo Ostria Arnie Reed Gordon Rickert Eldon Ross Richard Rushing Thomas Scott Rex Shaffer Weston Sharp Gilbert Shaver Blaine Shupe Warren Simpkins Arthur Smith Karl Smith Richard Smith Bob Til ford Jim Tyler Duane Van Patten Merril Van Patten Duane Van Syoc Ralph Van Syoc Benjamin Vondracek Leonard Walters Bill Weeks William Wright 133 “For every bit of darkness, there is a little bit of light.” The light of the Theta Lambda chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha once again sent its glowing rays over the campus as its doors were opened once more. With the strains of our Sweetheart Song filtering through the chapter house our open house party let some of our “Moonlight shine down on those we might like to be our brothers”. Starting the year with the smallest number of men in the history of the Theta Lambda Chapter did not loosen the bond of eter- nal brotherhood, but only knit the bond more closely, for at the beginning of the next semester we found our Chapter with the largest number of men in our history. “Reconversion” was on the lips of everyone in the country, and so it was at the Lambda Chi house. The results of the war scars on the furniture of the house meant it too must be given a new face, to start the first phase of recon- version. Of course the new face on the furniture meant that it must have shin- ing faces looking at it also, so up went the rugs and down went the curtains and the old elbow grease began its function of a good general cleanup. We just couldn’t be out done in our reconversion plans, so naturally we had to have a new House Mother, whose name is Helen Stone. She came to us from Indiana where she lived for a short period before becoming our housemoth- er. During the war years, Mother Stone served as Hostess for a group of Air Cadets on the Campus of Butler Uni- versity at Franklin, Indiana. She orgi- nally came from North Dakota. The individual interest she lias in each mem- ber of the Chapter, her constant sense of humor, and the cheerfulness make her the grand housemother she is. Fall, Football, and Floats! The fall- ing of Autumn’s leaves was the green light that started ideas pouring in for the Homecoming Float that brought Lambda Chi the gold trophy for the best float. Nails, hammers, and no sleep was the winning combination that brought Casey’s Wildcat Smasher out in first place. Kilroy was here! This is the space that is supposed to be devoted to intra- mural football. Lambda Chi put a team on the field, but it seemed as though most of the time that should have been 134 used in playing the games was spent in getting up from tlie ground. Anyone wanting to know the reason why just ask “Luke, he knows”. Lambda Chi still has some men in Uncle Sam’s Armed Forces. One man was hurriedly initiated before he left to serve with the Army and we have two men who are going to he called hack into the Navy to become Air Cadets. Yes, the war is over but not forgotten. When the last of Autumn’s leaves had fallen to the ground and flakes of snow began to appear, plans were started for our Winter party, ft was held at the Fort T)es Moines Service Club, in early December. A smartly decorated dance floor, a good hand, and Lambda Chi talent provided the entertainment for the evening. The first week of the second semes- ter, was the big gala rush session at Lambda Chi Alpha. The first semester’s rushing was confined to a certain num- ber of men, hut there were no restric- tions the second semester and our chap- ter went all out to get new men. The chapter house was a constant buzz of noise all week, and when Friday night rolled around, L a m b d a Chi A 1 p h a pledged forty-two new men. Tn March, it was conceived by the Tnterfraternity Council to have a big Interfraternity dance. The dance was held in the Hopper Gymasium. Tt was decorated with the colors of the three Fraternities, and was set off by candle light on each of the individual tables at one end of the gymnasium. Brightly colored formals added to the decorations, and the band’s mello strains of music put the finishing touches to a grand cve- ning. Old man winter began to fade away, and the results will be remembered by the pledges as they so diligently worked to get 0U1’ lawn back in shape for the summer months ahead. W h cn M a y tripped into our calendar, the social ice was broken and our Chapter’s spring party was held here in Indianola. It was a hard and long way to the rebuilding of the Theta Lambda Chap- ter again, but it was on this road that we started the wheels moving toward a new and better chapter. Old and new faces were seen, but it was all for one and one for all at the Lambda Chi House. 135 n Sweet memories oft will Unger Of those dear days of old When beneath the whispering maples We flaunted the Red and Gold. • we wish to express our gratitude to these whose names appear in the following section of the zenith of 1947 JAHN § OLLIER AGAIN” Tlie slogan that's backed by genuine goodness in quality and service, tlie result of 43 years successful experience in tlie yearbook field. We find real satisfaction in pleasing you, tlie year- book publisher, as well as your photographer and your printer. JAHN g OLLIER ENGRAVING CO. Makers of Fine Printing Plates for Black or Color Commercial Artists - Photographers 817 W. WASHINGTON BLVD., CHICAGO 7. ILL 138 FRIENDS OF SIMPSON COLLEGE SINCE 1884 BUILDING MATERIAL J. M. Harlan Lumber Co. INDIANOLA, IOWA WATSON COAL COMPANY Locally Owned and Operated Courtesy In Treatment QUALITY FUELS WAX TREATED WEST VIRGINIA ILLINOIS IOWA KENTUCKY SUPER-X STOKER COAL MECHANICAL UNLOADING EQUIPMENT 139 INDIANOLA LAUNDRY WET WASH ROUGH DRY FAMILY FINISH DELIVERY SERVICE Phone 161 WARREN COUNTY OIL CO. INDIANOLA, IOWA PHONE 105 CONGRATULATIONS GRADS! COME BACK AND MEET WITH STUDENTS AT Mac BE FIRST WITH R. M. HALE GARAGE INDIANOLA, IOWA FORD SALES SERVICE PHONE 313 I................................I ! a | j ‘‘Keeping Your Clothes Neat Is Our Business” I i i FOR ! EXPERT CLEANING I PHONE 167 j j | QUALITY CLEANERS | WEST SIDE SQUARE i j ! THE BARBERS THAT TRY TO PLEASE j I TWO CHAIRS CONKLIN’S SHOP West Side of the Square ------- a--- a-a-a-a-a-a-m{. We Have A Complete Line of DRUG NEEDS Now Carrying A NEW LINE of TOBACCO SUNDRIES LEATHER GOODS STATIONERY COSMETICS •f i. For Guys ’n Gals Ready To Help You With High Quality Merchandise 141 +■ . | AND GOOD LUCK 1947 GRADS TRIMMINGS INDIANOLA LOCKER I Also Feature SERVICE HOME-MADE PIES P. J. MINER, Mgr. I PHONE 717 INDIANOLA, IOWA i h i United Food Market THE STORE THAT HAS SERVED CUSTOMERS FOR 27 YEARS QUALITY GROCERIES AT A LOW PRICE + 142 Indianola Is a Good Place to Live Access to 600-acre state park and lake, with bathing and fishing. Golf club, city parks, and a picnic grounds are available. Cultural advantages of excellent public school system, library and many fine churches. Municipally owned light and water plants providing one of the lowest electric rates of its classification in the state. An ample supply of soft water which is the best drinking water in the state. No tax levy for street lighting or water pumping. With present improvements one of the finest municipal plants in the State of Iowa. Twelve miles of paved streets. A new municipal building to serve the city. CITY OF INDIANOLA DEPARTMENT OF MUNICIPAL UTILITIES FOR FRAME AND AXLE MACHINE COMPLETE CAR PAINTING BODY AND FENDER WORK GLASS REPLACEMENT WRECKER SERVICE TOUCH-UP WORK LOCK REPAIR PHONE 507 MIKE’S BODY SHOP A. J. (Mike) KANNENBERG 143 fr—— POWELL-WILLIAMS MOTOR CO. 1 ! 1 SALES SERVICE 1 CHEVROLET GARAGE INDIANOLA ! +•------- Officers and Directors Wm. Buxton III Carl Hirsch J. K. Browne Benj. R. Leitch Chas. E. Burkey J. H. Redman Will H. Eddy Guy Risinger John Greubel Raymond Sayre W. N. Grant L. V. Van Syoc W. T. Hamilton Vinton C. Watson j Trustee Simpson College Peoples Trust Savings Bank MILO INDIANOLA LACONA PLYMOUTH - DODGE - DESOTO Warren County’s SALES AND SERVICE i Leading HEMPHILL MOTORS Inc. FEED AND SEED j 126 East Salem Phone 434-W INDIANOLA, IOWA STORE i FEED SEED SALT BABY CHICKS FERTILIZERS SUPPLIES H. C. CRISWELL INDIANOLA, IOWA 144 WE SELL . . . Home Furnishings Electrical Supplies | Auto Accessories Hardware j Paint i i i ■ i i I E. DOOLEY, Owner INDIANOLA CREAMERY Pasteurized Dairy Products Milk - Butter - Ice Cream PHONE 107 Empress Theatre We Strive To Bring You The Best Pictures At Popular Prices Student Patronage Always Appreciated WILL H. EDDY, Manager 145 WE THINK YOU’LL FIND THE + Western Auto Associate Store THE PLACE TO BUY DUPONT PAINT TIRES AND BATTERIES LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED BY C. W. BOLTZ 1------------------------ i RADIO AND ELECTRIC SALES AND SERVICE + i i i ★ UTSLER AND GLASCOCK I + 146 For your GIFTS CHINA HARDWARE HOUSEHOLD NEEDS SEE THEM AT PEMBLE SON Phone 82 N. W. Corner Square r -----------1 ■ a Good-Bye, Grads I Good Luck To You All! i GREEN BAY i LUMBER CO. We look forward to your visiting us when back in town. HARRY L. TAGGART, Mgr. i I_________________________ ------------------------ • STUDENT SUPPLIES PARTY DECORATIONS VALUES THAT CANT BE BEAT R. M. HARRISON CO. 5c, 10c to $1.00 STORES I SHANNON I CAFE | ■ l ■ l i j EAST SIDE SQUARE I I I ■ 1 PHONE 4 i 147 ...................... Hyde's Service Store Where YOUR Dollar Really Does Its Duty FRESH MEATS ★ VEGETABLES GROCERIES Always A Booster For Simpson College PHONE 60 EAST SIDE SQUARE 148 tL Simhion °f yzitziday °f today °f tornoxxocv fox fis,x firm foundation fox n x cxsatios cfiaxactzx fox h i foxwaxd fiHanninq We dedicate this page of THE 1947 ZENITH THE RECORD AND TRIBUNE CO. PRINTERS BLAKE SHOE STORE SHOES - BAGS - HOSIERY EAST SIDE SQUARE PHONE 120 INDIANOLA IOWA HORNADAY HDWE. STORE and | HOME APPLIANCES J INDIANOLA PHONE 84 -------- ■ I FOR PROMPT SERVICE SHE BRINGS HER j CLOTHES TO US I CLEANING SNOOK CLEANERS Phone 241 210 W. Salem •-------------------------- i ! HESTER MOTOR PARTS i ■ i QUALITY AUTOMOTIVE PARTS INDIANOLA, IOWA Res. 402 PHONE Off. 303 | QusicUeit d WHERE GEMS AND GOLD ARE FAIRLY SOLD JEWELER AND WATCHMAKER EAST SIDE SQUARE BEST WISHES FROM THE A. P. STORES GROCERIES MEATS INDIANOLA, IOWA AMSBERRY j PAINT - GLASS - WALLPAPER i I SPORTING GOODS INDIANOLA IOWA j PHONE 282 I ---------:------------I COLLINGS | FOR THE LATEST IN MEN'S CLOTHING i JOHN SIVERS, Mgr. ______________________£ A GIFT FOR EVERY OCCASION LEE A. BEYMER JEWELER NORTH SIDE SQUARE 25 YEARS A SIMPSON BOOSTER ----------------------------- I ■ JONES SHOE STORE ! Portage — Gold Cross Peters — Wolverine • Ball Band Rubber Footwear Phoenix Hosiery EAST SIDE SQUARE ______________________ I THE FOOD IS . . . ★ DELICIOUS ★ DELIGHTFUL ★ DISTINGUISHED at CROUSE’S CAFE Phone 81 West Side Square ] _____________________________ I 151 HOTEL WARREN MODERN UPTOWN PHONE 5 E. L. PETERSON Druggist Good Luck Grads and wish you well. When back in town come in and see us on the THE BOOK GIFT SHOP SCHOOL SUPPLIES i GREETING CARDS FOUNTAIN PENS BOOKS AND GIFTS 1 NORTH SIDE SQUARE STATIONERY PHONE 18 ; MAGAZINES I INDIANOLA IOWA J IOWA POWER LIGHT CO. GAS SERVICE Heat and Cook with GAS Phone 103 Indianola BLACKBURN CAFE ON THE HIGHWAY JUST GOOD FOOD PHONE 374 INDIANOLA, IOWA 152 The Bank of Friendly and Confidential Service” You Are Always Welcome To Use Any of Our Services During Your “Simpson Days.” Warren County Bank AND Trust Company Southeast Corner of Square Indianola, Iowa Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 153 LAUNSPACH STUDIO THE PHOTOGRAPHER WHO PUTS YOU IN PRINT ★ ★ ★ Official Zenith Photographer For Eleven Years 154 West Side Square Phone 46 BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL r i i BROWNE SCHRIER •i MILBURN L. PALMER, D.D.S LOANS - INSURANCE 200 WEST ASHLAND AVENUE INDIANOLA. IOWA INDIANOLA. IOWA L. D. Weeks, d.d.s.. class of m G. A. Grant, d.d.s.. class of ‘17 DRS. WEEKS GRANT Office Phone 104 HARLAN BUILDING “T Dr. W. H. Crumbaugh registered optometrist eyes examined - - glasses fitted • For Better Vision” 1 South Side Square • Indianola. Iowa Phone 368 i • OFFICE PHONE 764 RESIDENCE PHONE 579 L. C. LANGDON ARCHITECT C. R. “CASEY WILLIAMS Harlan Building Your Insurance Man PHONE 954 NEXT DOOR TO POST OFFICE INDIANOLA. IOWA INDIANOLA. IOWA f ERNEST E. SHAW. M.D. - - RES. PH. 21 C. A. TRUE8LOOD. M. D. - RES. PH. 605 1 DRS. SHAW TRUEBLOOD PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS j INDIANOLA. IOWA OFFICE PHONE 55 4-------------------------------- T H h - f L. E. Hooper. M.D. . res. phone 429 J 1 ■ 1 S. F. YUGEND. M.D. - RES. PHONE 600 i ! I DRS. HOOPER YUGEND 1 i physicians and surgeons Office Phone 177 ! Harlan Building ! + INDIANOLA. IOWA — HOMER R. HORNADAY 'I HORNADAY INSURANCE AGENCY 201 West Salem INDIANOLA. IOWA Phone 112 h —■ .■ ■ ■ REAL ESTATE EXCHANGES | LAND SUPERVISOR WE CAN GET YOU j FARMS AND WHAT YOU WANT ! CITY PROPERTY C. H. FISHER INDIANOLA. IOWA 1 OFFICE HOUSE PHONE 144 PHONE 275-W j 156 • zenith calendar 1946 April . . . . . Ed. sees name on ballot, breathes sigh of relief when not elected. May . . . . . Elected Ed. goes home to Connecticut, vowing never to return. Elected Bus. Mgr. goes home. June . . . . . Ed. makes special trip to Connecticut, spends entire month trying to convince elected Ed. that putting out the Zenith is the greatest experience offered to an under- graduate student. (Noone was convinced.) July .... . Ed. returns (alone), tries to obtain Bus. Mgr. by bribe. Finds Simpson students are of the finer type who won’t be bribed. (At least not by offers of one nickel ice cream cone for every ten pages of ads sold.) August . . . . Larry Fickel appointed Bus. Mgr., accepts with under- standing that Ed. will fix fires and shovel sidewalks all winter at apartment house where both stay. September. . Staff is assigned a place to work. Find it is former office of former student, .John Niles. October . . . passes. November . . Bus. Mgr. sells space in Professional Directory .... to Ed. ’s father. December . . Bus. Mgr. sells ad . . . to his father-in-law. 1947 January . . . Unsuspecting freshman leaves Ed. in near fatal shock condition by having Zenith picture taken the day it is scheduled. February . . As a matter of self-protection, Ed. allows frat pictures to be retaken after pledging. March . . . . Zenith realizes profit from Beauty Ball. (Profit by mistakes, that is, no monetary-value.) April .... . Page of copy meets deadline. Writer makes history. May . Ed. and Bus. Mgr. visit fortune teller who makes no promises re publication of 1947 Zenith. Says that in future of Simpson College there will be one Zenith com- pleted by end of school year. We place our hope (and sympathies) with the future generations, knowing that even the impossible is sometimes accomplished. 157 158
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