Southern Illinois University - Obelisk Yearbook (Carbondale, IL)

Page 18 text:

Page 19 text:

Melvin Applebctum, president; Carl McIntire, vice-president; Blcmche Cox, secretary,- Vin- cent Pcmtctleo, treasurer. During the four years of their story Cit Southern the members of the Class of '41 have given to the life of the college as well as gained from it. The contributions of CI number of Seniors have been worthy enough to bring about their election to the Sphinx Club. As c1 lasting gift to the college the Seniors are presenting c1 scoreboard tor the gymnasium. This year the Senior Class furnished two successive presidents, Walter Heinz ctnd Henry Mannle, to the Student Council. Other Senior Council members were Wesley Reynolds, elected to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. Heinz's Withdrawal from school, Kate Bunting, and Betty Gum. Numerous accomplished Seniors are leaders in the activities of athletics, debate, dramatics, journalism, music, and in the many specialized clubs and professional organizations on the campus. The editor of the Egyptian, Wilbur Rice, and of the Scarab, Melvin Applebaum, are Seniors. Many members of the class of '41 have received honors for scholarship during their careers at S.I.N.U. A number of them are receiving graduate fellowships or assistantships. Alby Shurknas was voted by the faculty as the student to receive the fellowship given each year to an outstanding Senior by the University of Illinois. The award is given on CI basis of scholarship, personality, and qualifications which promise success in the field of research. As leaders for their final year at this college, the class chose the following officers: President, Melvin Applebczum; Vice-President, Carl McIntire; Secre- tary, Blanche Cox; and Treasurer, Vincent Pantaleo. The sixty-sixth Annual Commencement will conclude ct profitable and happy period in the lives of the members of the class of '41.