University of Alaska Fairbanks - Denali Yearbook (Fairbanks, AK)

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FARTHEST-NORTH COLLEGIAN The Collegian, the University ' s monthly publication, has in former years devoted about half of its eight pages to student affairs, but because of de- creased enrollment the students have not been able to handle such a large share of the work for several years. Their contribution now consists of a one-page Student Section which contains articles concerning student ac- tivities and a monthly feature called the Beartrap. This column supposedly sees all, hears all. and knows all in the line of campus gossip. This year the Student Section was edited by Peggy Anne Tinker, who was aided by a staff of ten students. Most of the Collegian work is handled by President Bunnell, editor and business manager, and a faculty committee composed of Mr. Cashen, Miss Holverson, and Dr. Robe. The newspaper prints accounts of campus activi- ties, the alumni, and the Experimental Farm, and articles by various fac- ulty members on subjects of academic interest. The Collegian has a wide circulation and is sent all over Alaska and to the States. 34

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DENALI After much deliberation the A. S. U. A. decided that it was possible to publish the DENALI this year in spite of the seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Elizabeth Crites appointed Peggy Anne Tinker and Skip Mac- Kinnon to edit the yearbook, and the staff was soon chosen. Guided by Miss Holverson as faculty advisor, they plunged ahead. The main problem was that of financing the book, and Ruby Green and Neil Fenno were appointed business managers. It was decided that a greater than usual amount of advertising plus spirited advance book sales and a number of public dances would do the trick. Five dances were held exclu- sively to raise funds for the DENALI, and the whole student body lent a hand to make them a success. Photography was another big problem, but somehow film and paper were obtained; and after many discouraging setbacks the pictures were finally sent to the engraver. The credit goes to John Kowalak, Skip MacKinnon, Alan Stansbury, and Walter Rolfe. That left the articles up to the write-up staff, and in due time all was finished and the dummy was rushed to Seattle. Thanks to the cooperation of everyone, the 1945 DENALI is an actuality. 33

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GIRLS ' DORMITORY The Girls ' Dormitory Association, under the able leadership of Virginia Sparling, aided by Vice-President Lena Kaiser and Secretary-Treasurer Ruby Green, ranked among the most active of campus organizations this year. The Lounge of the Girls ' Dorm was the scene of many a long-remem- bered evening ' s fun. At the beginning of each semester the girls had an informal mixer so that the students could become better acquainted. A series of monthly Sun- day evening teas were held, and invitations were extended to all students, faculty members, and other campus residents. During the holidays the girls presented boxes of homemade Christmas candy to Dr. Bunnell, the Main Dorm, Unit V, and Phi Tau Gamma. They held a Christmas-tree decorating party at which gifts were exchanged. On New Year ' s Day the dorm held open house in conjunction with other cam- pus groups. As their contribution to the war effort the girls attended the USO once a month, attended various army dances, and were guests at Sunday teas given by the army hospital on the campus. Each Sunday afternoon during the ski season four or five girls helped the Red Cross serve coffee and doughnuts at the army ski hut. 35