West Virginia Wesleyan College - Murmurmontis Yearbook (Buckhannon, WV)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1955 volume:

:♦ i ' 2 ; WW i. ' .c I ■T- - ' if- A 5i.W - £i.. S8«il S: t -: ftr-c-- - : ' y:; , ■ .- • w HiriJiiiia 1 1 i: i I 1 Jgir J l ' )35 ML ' RMURMOXTIS West irgiiiia -sk ' y;in Co1K l;i- lUickliauuon. West ' ir :inia DEDICATION We, the editors and staff, respectfully dedicate the 1955 Mur- murmontis to the Physical Education Department of West Virginia Wesleyan College. It is our belief that no other department has been more of an influence for general good in the lives of Wesleyan students than this one. This department has had as its dual task the development of the mind and body, alike. Athletics are a vital segment of education through which a sound mind and a sound body are attained — and through instruction and physical participation in physical education classes, intramural programs and varsity sports, this department has nobly fulfilled its purpose. Athletics were first officially recognized by Wesleyan Septem- ber 11, 1902; although an athletic program was in existence as early as 1898. It was on Thanksgiving Day in this year that Wesleyan ' s first football team took the field. Wesleyan ' s colors were instituted during this game as Colonel Frank M. Thompson, our first full- back, from Pinehurst, N. C, wore an orange and black turtleneck sweater he had had at Princeton. Two of America ' s greatest college football stars won their spurs at Wesleyan in the persons of Greasy Neale and Cliff Battles. Taking the West Virginia Inter-Collegiate Tournament side of basketball, which began in 1935, Wesleyan has taken two cham- pionships and been runner-up team three times. This is the twelfth straight season that the tournament has been held in Buckhannon, and since 1940 Wesleyan has placed thirieen men on the All-Tour- nament Team. Baseball saw such outstanding players as Robert Meyers, Jeriy DeMarco and Mat Kuhn. In tennis, Wesleyan had two fine players in David Grey and Joe Oldaker. Track saw Joe Oldaker again and Ed Sullivan, who was never beaten in the two-mile race. No history of Wesleyan could ever be mentioned, however, without placing Cebe Ross, Mr. Wesleyan himself, at the top of the list of great athletic leaders. Cebe both played and coached at Wesleyan. It was his coaching (1925-41 and 1946-53) which proved his greatness. The rugged schedules he endured will not be forgotten, nor will his never-ending efforts to develop the individual through physical education. Turning now to the present era, it is significant to note the great expansion of the physical education program which has been planned so that it now reaches out to more students than ever before. Within the last three years there has been a great acceleration in the intramural program; football, after a two-year rest, has been re-established; cross-country and spring track teams have re- appeared; we now have a competing tennis team; more and newer facilities have been added in the gymnasium; and basketball and baseball are more popular than ever. Our sincere congratulations and commendations go to the Phys- ical Education Department of West Virginia Wesleyan College. PRESENTING The 1955 MURMURMONTIS, West Virginia Wesleyan Col- lege ' s pictorial and written history of the collegiate year 1954-1955, sponsored by the Publications Committee of the Community Council, whose members are: GREGORY LESSIG DR. MARY C. BRILL WALTER COLLINS PROF. E. KIDD LOCKARD BARBARA MAXWELL PROF. JUANITA PARKER MR. JAMES STANSBURY DAVID TRADER DEAN NELLIE WILSON PRESENTINq ALSO... THE 1955 MURMURMONTIS STAFF EDITOR-IX-CHIEF EVELYN CUCINOTTA BUSINESS MANAGER PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR DAVID CUCINOTTA RICHARD E ANS Ani ' ERTISING ART EDITOR BOBBY JO WUERZ KDML:ND BUTLER. JR. LITERARY EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR MARILYN ' WICKERHAM GREGORY LESSIG ADllSOR MRS. CAROL ANN MARSHALL 41 042. V J. SCARBOROUGH, President M GO TO PROVE MY SOUL I go to prove my soul ! I see my way as birds their trackless way. I shall arrive : what time, what circuit first, 1 ask not : but unless God send his hail Or blinding fireballs, sleet or stifling snow, In some time, his good time, I shall arrive : He guides me and the bird. In his good time ! Robert Browning: Paracelsus In the days of ancient Greece when hberal arts education was just beginning, the pedagogue was the slave who took the young scholar by the hand and led him to school. Ever since the days of our earliest education, we have found those who act to guide and assist us in our educational training and preparation. In a real sense, our professors at West Virginia Wesleyan have provided the last guidance which education can give to those who graduate in 1955. From this point on their educational pathways will be made by their own efforts. If, as we hope it is true, liberal arts education is a lifelong process, those who graduate will continue to walk in discovery of truth and understanding of the world about them. To those who are leaving Wesleyan we say hail and farewell. May your journey be prosperous and successful. Remember the pedagogues who tauglji you to walk in the way of learning. A. A. SCHOOLCRAFT. Pcan PATHWAYS of WE5LEYAN The pathways of Wesleyan are as nu- merous as the ever-increasing host of students who come hither, over hill and dale, over land and sea, and over the long stretches of the years; who live, and labor, and learn together, on this campus beau- tiful, and wholesome, and enlightening; and then go hence to domiciles, and duties, and destinies as different as their points of origin, and as they themselves. Of these converging, and intertwining, and diverging pathways, made, and in the making, and to be made, many have seg- ments in common, while each has parts utterly unique. In this brief sketch, it will be possible to do no more than highlight some of the common-to-many segments, and spotlight some of the unique parts. The pathways that converge on Wes- leyan bridge a period (1890-1955) unpar- alleled in all time for perpetual, penetrat- ing, and piofound change. They come from the Victorian era, in which life was un- complicated by autos, movies, aeroplanes, radios, television, and Communism, and from the ambiguous Atomic age, that may either usher in the true Golden Age of unprecedented peace and prosperity and progress, or sink humanity with all its achievements and aspirations, all its pos- sibilities and promi.se, in eternal extinction — exceeding in a matter of minutes the cumulative folly, and tragedy, and carnage of the centuries. Geographically, the pathways of Wes- leyan come from the ends of the earth — from primitive South Sea islands, and from pastoral West Virginia hills; from Greece, where ancient civilization reached its Continued on page 117 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES The OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT serves as the main spoke in the Weslevan wheel. MISS MARGARET DEAN, secretary, shares many of the duties of this office. Scheduling chapel and as.sem- bly programs is only one of the many responsibilities. All daytime telephone calls are handled through the switch- board operated by MRS. BUNNY MARRS. After a hasty registration and attend- ing several classes, a number of students find their way to the OFFICE OF THE DEAN and Dean Schoolcraft to change their courses of study. All appointments to see the dean are arranged by MISS SHIRLEY HYMES, secretary to the dean. JO ANN WILLIAMS, secretary, assists in recording grade reports and keeping the permanent record files. Soon after arrival on Wesleyan ' s cam- pus, students find occasion to visit MR. HEYWARD WILLIAMS, trea.surer. who is always willing to accept their pavment of fees for the school vear in the TREASURER ' S OFFICE. MISS REGINA KENNEY, assistant to the treasurer, issues receipts for the pay- ment of bills and issues activities cards. MR. WILLIAM HICKS, business man- ager, has the responsibility of controlling the expendituies of the college. MRS. SHIRLEY DEAN is .secietary to this office. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES The purpose of ADMISSIONS OF- FICE is to solicit prospective Wesleyan students. Students conduct their first business with Wesleyan through MR. GEORGE SCHUM, director of admis- sions, who receives and checks applica- tions for admission. With the assistance of MR. WILLIAM NEELEY, direc- tor of public relations; MISS ELLEN ROUSH, admissions counselor; and MISS JACKIE CAMPBELL, secre- tary; this office has the responsibility of selecting a student body that will make for a better Wesleyan community. The function of the VICE PRESI- DENT ' S OFFICE, under the direction of MR. JAMES LING, is to rai.se funds for college improvement. At the present time, money is being rai.sed for the build- ing program with the hope that some more new buildings will be constructed on the campus in the near future. MISS JANE MARPLE, secretary, records all college requests and endowments. The responsibility of the ALUMNI OFFICE is to keep all alumni informed of the most recent Wesleyan news. From this office the College Bulletin is pub- lished monthly and sent to all alumni to keep their interest stimulated in their Alma Mater. MR. JAMES STANS- BURY, director of alumni affairs, helps to promote good alumni relationship. All news of alumni ' s whereabouts is recorded in the files kept by Mrs. June Flowers, .secretary. FACULTY Top Icjt: DK. JAMES C. BAY. A.B., Oberlin College: M.A., Columliia University; Ph.D.. New York University. Top right: DR. MARY C. BRILL, A.B., Syra- cuse University: NL. .. Ph.D.. Cornell Uni- versity. Bottom left: DR. RALPH C. BROWN, A.B., West ' irginia Wesleyan College: S.T.B., Bos- ton University : D.D., West N ' irginia Vesleyan College. Bottom right: DR. LEWIS H. CHRISMAN. Ph.B., A.M., Litt.D., Dickinson College: L.H.D., West ' irginia Wesleyan College. Top Icjt: DR. LEWIS B. CLARK. A.B., M.A.. L ' niversity of Maine: Ed.D.. Rutgers L ' niver- sity. Top right: PROF. SIDNEY T. DANIS, A.B.. West ' irginia Wesleyan College ; S.T.B., Bos- ton L ' niversity: Ed.M., L niversity of Pitts- burgh. Bottom lejt: PROF. DONALD L. FLYNN. A.B., West X ' irginia Wesleyan College ; B.D., Duke University: -A.M.. Scarritt College for Christian Workers. Bottom nght: DR. JOSE A. FRANOUIZ. A.B.. Colgate L ' niversity : S.T.B.. Ph.D.. Boston Universitv. ...FACULTY Top left: DR. GEORGE L. GLAUXER, A.B., Otterbein College; A.M., Syracuse Univer- sity ; Ph.D., Ohio State University. Tof right: DR. JAMES L. HUPP, B.S., Ohio University; A.M., Columbia University; Ph.D., Ohio State University. Bottom left: PROF. E. KIDD LOCKARD, A.B., Glenville State College ; M.A., West ' irginia University. Bottom right: PROF. JUAMTA B. PARKER. B.S., West X ' irginia Institute of Technology ; . 1.A.. Marshall College. Top lejt: DR. FLORENCE W. SCHAPER, B.S., M.A., University of Missouri; Ph.D., New York University. Top right: PROF. JOHN D. SHAVER, B.S., Northeast Missouri State Teachers College ; M.A., State University of Iowa. Bottom Icjt: DR. SAMUEL A. SMALL. A.B.. University of Tennessee; M..- ., Ph.D.. Johns Hopkins University. Bottom rii lit: PROF. NELLIE G. WILSON. A.B., DoPauw Universitv. GUIDANCE AND COUNSELINQ An air of friendliness and informality prevails in the office of DEAN NELLIE WILSON. Working to promote the best interests of Wesleyan women, she welcomes visits from faculty, parents, alumni, students and guests. DR. FLORENCE SCHAPER DEAN JOHN D. SHAVER is head of men ' s housing and counseling. His congenial personality is a definite draw- ing card for students with all types of problems, and his understanding and encouragement at trying times has proven valuable to many men students. DEAN NELLIE WILSON DR. FLORENCE SCHAPER, coun- seling director, welcomes aU students to her office. She is always ready and will- ing to give help in study techniques, course planning and personal problems. Dr. Schaper acts as coordinator between the Dean of Women and the Dean of Men. DEAN lOHN D. SHA ' ER 10 ■A SENIOR CLASS Roic i: B. HAMRICK, vice-president: M. SHAW, secretary. Row 2: L. JONES, president : H. FISHER, treasurer. ••■•afi! f 12 After four short years of dances, activities and study, the senior class leaves Wesleyan carrying with them many memories. Through four years of hard work, the once-bewildered freshmen are receiving their last good-bys and finally that long-sought goal, a diploma. With each diploma, each certificate of knowledge, is given something more — the spirit, loyalty, and enduiing friend- ships which are West Virginia Wesleyan College. Senior class president, LEROY JONES hails from Millsboro, Delaware, and has participated in many organizations. Being president of the Methodist Student Movement, vice-president of Community Council, also in the Theta Chi fraternity, basketball and baseball teams, has kept him busy. Vice-president BEVERLY HAMRICK from Lanett, Ala- bama, was president of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority, vice-presi- dent of Haught Literary Society and a member of the Conduct Committee of Community Council, Benzene Ring and Inter- national Relations Club. She was Homecoming queen her senior year. MARGARET EDITH SHAW, senior class secretary, be- longs to F.T.A., choir, band, M.S.M., and Fellowship Teams. She was senior house board representative, chairman of Wesleyantics Committee and a member of the Cultural Enrichment Committee. Our star track runner, HARRY FISHER is from Pitts- burgh, Pennsylvania. He is a member of the a capella choir and cross-country track team. Harry plans to enter seminary after graduation from college. William Adams Bachelor oj Arts Mae ' eafe Ala ' ilima Bachelor oj Science Jean Allen Bachelor oj Science Newton Anderson Bachelor oj Science Barbara Ashby Bachelor oj Arts Robert Bargeloli Bachelor oj Science Snsan Bragger Bachelor oj Arts Margaret Brooke Bachelor oj .-Irts James Brown Bachelor oj Arts Lois Bullock Bachelor oj Science Helen Canterbury Bachelor oj Arts F atricia Chan Bachelor oj Arts Han Hyimg Chey Bachelor oj Arts Robert Coker Bachelor oj Science Audrey Jean Cross Bachelor oj Science Keith Cutright Bachelor oj Science X ' ina Daludado Bachelor oj Arts Gerald Daniel Bachelor oj Science 13 T Leonard Davis Bachelor oj Arts Rymer Davis Bachelor oj Arts Bar1)ara Dawson Bachelor oj Science Robert Dessent Bachelor oj Science Nancy Fasanelli Bachelor oj Science Harry Fisher II Bachelor oj Arts 14 Frank Floyd Bachelor oj Arts Carrie Lou Green Bachelor of Science Lowell Hackett Bachelor oj Arts Lynn Hampton Bachelor oj .-Irts Beverly Hamrick Bachelor oj Science JoAnne Harvey Bachelor oj Arts Kdward Hood Bachelor oj Science LeRoy Jones Bachelor of Arts Shirley Kessler Bachelor oj Science M(irt(in Kramer Bachelor oj Science Daniel Kruh Bachelor oj Science Charles Langford Bachelor oj Science David Lee Bachelor oj Science Richard Marrs Bachelor oj Science Shinako Masui Bachelor oj Science Lois Ann McWhorter Bachelor oj Arts Ann Moss Bachelor oj Arts Robert Odenheimer Bachelor oj Science Michael O ' Toole Bachelor oj Science Joseph Patterson Bachelor oj Science Mary Joan Patterson Bachelor oj Arts Ralph Pettie Bachelor of Arts John Pitcher Bachelor oj Scienc Ovid Queen Bachelor oj Arts Joan Ranise) ' Bachelor oj Science John Reabe Bachelor oj Science liugene Roach Bachelor oj Arts Corena Scott Bachelor oj Music Education Margaret Kdith Shaw Bachelor oj Music Education Robert Smyth Bachelor oj .Irts O 11 15 o i ii Earl Snyder Bachelor of Arts David Sterling Bachelor of Science Joseph Talbott Bachelor of Science Ralph Thompson, Jr. Bachelor of Arts Peter Tobing Bachelor of Science Marcus Trough Bachelor of Arts Stanton Walker Bachelor of Science Louis Weisberg Bachelor of Science Marilyn W ' ickerhani Bachelor of Science 16 Mmerson Wood Bachelor of Arts Ellen Wright Bachelor of Science James Zornes Bachelor of Science Tiy -- !t.  ::. m i ;♦ ?l l '  : Standing: P. WRIGHT, I ' icc-fresident : lary: D. CUCINOTTA, president. P. HILLMAN, sccre- 18 JUNIOR CLASS It ' s three down and one to go for the class of ' 56. In a world increasing in meaning and value, the junior class found itself launched on a year of many new activities. No longer burdened with many preliminary requirements, these upperclassmen turned their attention to their respective fields of interest. Many became affiliated with honoraries; others edited the publications or held student government positions. DAVID CUCINOTTA, as president of the junior class repre- sented the class ' s fine interest in activities. As chairman of the educational affairs committee, business manager of this year ' s Murmurmontis and editor of the ' 53 student directory he was in- deed a hard person to find at home. Vice-president was PEGGY WRIGHT. Being very active, her activities included secretary of Delta Psi Kappa and Women ' s Recreational Association, Activities Committee and librarian of Alpha Gamma Delta. PHYLLIS HILLMAN held the position of secretary for the class. As women ' s houseboard secretary, she was also active in Haught Literary Society, Alpha Gamma Delta sorority, freshmen coimselor and Panhellenic as representative for Alpha Gamma Delta. The ' money-man ' of the junior class is ED BUTLER from Stamford, Connecticut. Ed was art editor of the ' 55 Murmur- montis, vice-president of the Student Art Guild, member of the SCOW committee. Kappa Alpha fraternity and track team. Charlotte Agey Lillian Alfred John Arnold Rohert Hanm ' .-irtni-r Denny Boggs Arlene Brooks Samuel Butcher Charles Cadle Rohert Call Walter Collins Irene Cone Rohert Crane I ' -velyn Cucinotta David Cucinotta Diane Dietenhofer Katrina Farrar Shirley Flyn n Charles Goodin Martha Hainrick Don Hancock, jr. W ' innifred Heavner Phyllis Hillnmn John Hitchens Charles Johnson Xaonn Judy Bernice King dregorv l.essig Carolyn Lewis Kent Lighthall Elizabeth Lindsay Dcwayne Lowther Harrv Marhofter liiigene Marteney I ' arbara Maxwell Hijan Melany Xyla McCullongli James McCoy Thomas Merrill Julius Metroka Elsie Miller Aubrey Morrow Edward Newton George Overton Robert Post Mary Lou Pruett Arthur Riba John Rollo. Jr. Thomas Rutherford William Schenck Martin Snyder Caron Sue Spencer Louise Tannehill Robert W ' hitescarver I ' carl Vim Tonimie Yost J 1 ' I SOPHOMORE CLASS The sophomores, now lost in college glory, have found recog- nition on campus. The second year of college having roUed around meant more familiar faces on campus, a final decision on a major, and a certain feeling of confidence and ease which had been absent during the first year. One more note on the keyboard of coUege life has been sti-uck. Leading the parade of sophomores, now well acquainted with campus life, was DAVE TRADER from Vienna, Maryland. A member of the Benzene Ring, M.S.M., basketball team and pub- lications committee, Dave also was editor of the student directory this year. RAY MILLER from Arnold, Pennsylvania, took the role of vice-president. He was kept quite busy with M.S.M. council, chapel and assembly committee, choir and Phi Sigma Epsilon fra- ternity. Giving occasional wise words of wisdom was NANCY WAL- TON, secretary, from Oak Hill, West Virginia. Nancy ' s major field of study is religious education. Her activities include Alpha Gamma Delta sorority, Delta Psi Kappa, M.S.M. , Fellowship Team leader and advertising on the Pharos. She was homecoming queen attendant for the sophomore class. The millions of the sophomore class were in the hands of MARJORIE McCULLOUGH, treasurer, from Bronx, New York. Having a library workship, Marjorie also finds time for being an M.S.M. council member. Fellowship Team leader and member of Playshop and Alpha Psi Omega. Standing: M. McCULLOUGH, tmuinrr : . W ' ALTOX, secre- tary; R. MILLER, vicc-f rcsidciit: D. TRAI)I ' :R, president. 1 1 7 • f •Sk 22 M 1 Andrew Arendas Margaret Austin Marilyn Aveyard Thomas Avlestnck Diane ISassel Barbara Heecrolt Carolyn Holing Carolyn Hooker Shirley Hrinknian William Rrundre Clifford I ' .uell Cecil Hvrd h ' velyn Callaghan Joan Carder George Chappell David Cliilcote Walter Clark III Herbert Costolo, Jr Lorna Cox Dorothy Crew Richard Dunn, Jr. Harbara Kay Evan Ronald Feldman Peter Fink 1 Mary Lee Foster Arline F ' ranquiz Jane Gaston Xancy Gatherum Hillie Gatrell i William Cjaiint Walter Graham Roliert Giie Audrey Gwennap Barbara Hagenian Maureen Hannah Bryce Hatch Roberta Hiehle James Hill Charlotte Hinkle David Houston Friscilla Howard Ralph Jordan, Jr. Shirley Kincaid Barbara Leece Barbara Lefler Margaret Long ' irginia Lovvther Douglas Maider Franklvn Malm. Jr. Marjorie McCullough Mary McNutt D. June Mearns Howard Miller J. Raymond Miller Martha Moore Judy Murray Philip Nicholson .Malcolm Parker Claire Pauley Kay Post Shirley Post Beverlv Preset Robert Reed Carol Rough Helen Sarounie Norman Schanck Beverly Scherliaum Xeil Shay Donald Shearer Helen Simmons Eileen Snyder Joseph Strong Sidley Sutton Kenneth Symes Kay Lou Thacker David Trader Delphia Trowhridge N ' ancv Walton I ' llenc Ward Ralph Ward Seymour Weber Daniel Weeks John Whitehall David Whitescarver Annamary Wilson James Wimer Richard Wiseman UNPICTURED SENIORS UNPICTURED JUNIORS Anderson, Geraldine N. Berry, William L. Bonnell, Gerry C. Chatfield, Robert J. Cvetnick, Rudy Danenburg, Elsa A. Dickenson, Paul H. Ellifritz, Howard N. Holbert, John L. Hupp, Luella E. Martin, Paul S. Osbum, EUit W., Jr. Ours, John R. Peterson, Paul E. Rice, Harvey W. Schnur, William H. Shawn, Gladys M. Spencer, Charon S. Teets, Charles E. Wuerz, Barbara J. Anderson, John D. Bass, Stuart M. Benson, William C. Berg, William H. Bolean, Ella E. Butler, Edmund J., Jr. Ducharme, Francis F. Earl, Francis F. Greathouse, Rosamund H. Hamrick, Martha Herrick, Kirk H. Hoomans, Jurgen J. McKita, James D. Newman, Frederick D. Park, Samuel South, John P. Taylor, MoUie B. Wanless, Howard W. UNPICTURED SOPHOMORES Anderick, John L. Bachman, Barbara A. Bond, Mary L. Buttafuoco, Santo J. Colacino, Joseph A. Cotsoradis, Stephen Crane, Doris A. DeMertgis, George S. Dye, Thomas Elmer, James E. Franklin, Leslie D. Harper, Lola W. Harrison, Howard W. Henderson, Roy A. Hennessy, Edward P. Hinkle, Elmer G. Hirsh, Herbert L Horton, Robert L. Houdashelt, John E. Jablonski, Robert R. Johnson, Marshall S. Lamperti, Richard S. Leonard, William F. Martin, Patricia T. McDermott, Arthur L. McEldowny, James H. McMurdo, Laura J. McNicol, James T. Miller, Roy M. Muller, Max P. Murray, Charles Newman, Alice J. Oliver, Howard G. Paisley, David M. Palombo, Vincent Powell, James A., Jr. Rinehart, Beverly R. Rollins, Clifford E. Schimmenti, Dolf Sheasley, G. Calvin, Jr. Sicilian, Louis U. Simon, Allen Smith, James R. Snyder, Orvil J. WestfaU, Shiriey E. Weston, Daniel J. Wilfong, Donald B. Williams, Joan Wilt, Patricia Zinnaich, Samuel 26 ri w 0r ' Standing: O. STRIEBY, vice-president: R. WAL- TON, secretary; J. RAWSON. treasurer: R. TALK- INGTON, president. FRESHMAN CLASS The yearling freshmen that swarmed into Wesleyan last September have now won their battle ribbons and are proud of a successful first year of study, social participation, study, fun, and more study. They now have their roots firmly set in the Wesleyan spirit and tradition and are eagerly looking forward to their next year. The freshman class Replica of the Wesleyan Pharos placed second in the float parade voting at Homecoming. The class was active all during the year and held their own in scholastic achieve- ment. RONNIE TALKINGTON, freshman class president, haUs from Clarksburg where he graduated from Washington- Irving High School, was active on Fel- lowship Teams, and played guard on the junior varsity basketball team. Ronnie is a pre-ministerial student but Ls unde- cided as to his major field of study. He is also a waiter in the men ' s dining hall. OSCAR STRIEBY, vice-president, comes from Okonoko. He is a hard-work- ing veteran of World War II, and as yet is undecided as to future work. The class secretary, ROSIE WAL- TON, of Oak Hill, is a physical educa- tion major and is active on Fellowship Teams, and is a member of the Bobkit- tens and Women ' s Recreation Associa- tion. The keeper of the class millions, JEAN RAWSON, is a member of Alpha Gamma sorority and Women ' s Recrea- tion Association. She is a major in busi- ness and education. In February she was chosen as K.A. ' s Belle of the Ball. Her home is in Parkersburg. 28 Jack Adkins William Altnian. Ir. Frank Ardito l-xhvard Aslaniaii Judith Atkinson W ' illiani Austin Harriet Aveyard |()hn Axelrod Betty Jo Bailey David Baker Louis Barail Artis Baxa I. aura Piays Janet Belcher Ralph Bergdoll Ted Berliner Floy Black Margaret Black Paul Bodurtha (lerard Boe Alfred Boegc Delores Boggs l ' 2velyn Bone George Bone Jose Bou(|uet Bryan Bouve Helen Boyer Reefl I ' radford W j i I Tk Albert Broadnieyer, Jr Ronald Brooks Michael Broumberg Thomas Brundrett Harold Bullock John Burnett Kenneth Burton Mary Burton Margaret Carper Arthur Carter Phyllis Caruso William Chanev Ming Yu Chen Rhea Chenoweth George Cherlong Clarence Clark Robert Coates John Coats Joann Collins Louis Colombo Donald Cooke Clyde Crites Joyce Cutlip Lois Cutright Frank Cvetnick Charles Daniels Albert Dasburg James Davisson Kiissell Dean Georfjetta Decker Xancy Derry U radtnrd I )e kexere David Dorffman Dcmald Douglas jdliii Dulaney Georsie Duncan Xncl Kduard-. William lufcrt Ona Epler Jess Euliank Richard livans Theodore l vcrtsen Lola Fernandez Louis Filosa Roger Fischer Boyd Fitzgerald Jo I ' llen Flagg I )avid Flovd Carole Frazier Xadine Glass Thomas Goheen Kent Goff Allen (rioklen Richard Gollnick Mary Gower Paul Gramlich l o1)ert (jreenblatt Harold Greeiiwav X. S. Gregory Knth Grose Merle Haddock I ' tichard Hamilton l ' rank Hamrick land Harris Harriet Hedrick Shirley Helmick Joseph Henr ' I ' atricia Heiirv Kohert Hetz Harry Hickle I ' .dgar Hodsdon Phyllis Hogsett Sue Holm John Holt Donald Hoy (,eor! ' e Huhliell. |r. Kohert Hum])hre ■ Kenneth Jap| Roger Jones Warren Ionian Cliffnril Jud Ted Jungas Joseph Kane William Kama ' irginia Kedward John Kfnned - William Kershaw luditli Kerwood Dolores Keyser David Kill}; Jack Kissel Stephen Koshn l hilip Krevitt Robert LaFalce Fred Lanting Phelps Laszlo Liinvddd l.athrop Martha Law Ilia Jean l awsoii Frederick 1 .enu m Xoel Lemon Robert Levine Maude Linger I ' .ric Lipetz Margaret Lipscomb Richard Lijistein James Lockart Stanley Lunn I ' atricia M alone Jefferson Manser Annabelle Marteney (ohn Mason Q , ! rj George McCasliii John McCalloiigh Glenda McDiniald Richard Mcllvainc ThomaN McKinney James McMillan Suzanne McNutt John McTheny Donald McX ' itty irHliaiii Mead James Medley lohn Mever Glenn Morris Peggy Morton David Muchnick Annabelle Mnse Frank Naskey Frank Neuner Joseph Xevin (eanne Newton Peggy Xicholas George North Stuart Oleson Robert Ours Richard Pagnillo Roliert Palatiello John Parks, Jr. Linda Perry William Petry Thomas Posteraro Kenneth Powers Ann Oueen lerry Rabinowitz [ean Rawson Kay Rider Klsie Rosenberger Alexander Ross Robert Rosen Robert Rubin Betty Rupert Frederick Sarchet Linda Saxton Frederick Schillini; Edward Seaver Gustave Semrow Marvin Shapiro David Sheppard 1- Iaine Sheppard John Shirley Marilyn Smith William Souder, Jr. Linda Sowers David Stahl Charles Stobart Oscar Strieby Ronald Talkington I  David Tanner Janieh Tatem, Ji William Tetrick Ronald Thomas John Tissot William Tockerman William Trenihath Richard von Hoorn Mary Wadleigh James Walker Marv Ann Walker Rose Walton Janet Wart ' el William Watson Richard Weiser Paid Wells Jane Wharton Donald White Roger Wieland Mattliew Wieser Charles Wilhurn William Will, Jr. Kay Williams Richard Williams Rohert Wills Carol Ann Wilson Randall Wingert (leorge Winters UNPICTURED FRESHMEN Andrews, Donald J. Angellotti, Carmine Collins, Jarvis L. Cooperman, Ted I. Budding, John F. Fisher, Frank E., Jr. Fosnaugh, Robert G. Griffith, Julie A. Hall, Drew D. Hartman, Janet S. Hawkins, Darrell G. Hinzman, Parker L. Hoculi, Thomas F. Holian, William A. Homis, William J. Jarvis, Nester L., H Jeziemy, Thomas J. Jones, Elizabeth E. Jordan, Arthur W. Koehler, Daniel M. Koon, James G. Kristofik, Edmund A. Lantz, Nelson H. Lee, Owen M. Lewis, Thomas R. Light, Richard J. Lundell, Sharon J. Maretzo, Richard J. Margolies, Alvin M. Mclntire, Paul W., Jr. Miller, Shirley W. Moison, Richard W. Montgomery, James J. Mundy, Freddie E. Murphy, Hugh Myers, Hilbum T. Newlon, Phillip M. Norman, Michael A. Pancirov, Roy J. Passarelli, Edmund F. Post, Robert R. Putich, William M. Reiter, William E. Richmond, Robert A. Rollins, Ralph H., Jr. Scharlett, Harold Schultz, Howard F. Smith, HoUen G. Stagon, Leonard A. Taylor, Clair J. Turney, Ernest E. Udoff, Nancy L. Vita, Anthony J. Wentz, Gary L. West, Jenny L. Young, Marianna Zinnanti, Joseph N. 37 HOMECOMING Dave Rcctnsnydcr crmctis Beverly Hamrick, Queen. The sky was overcast and winter weather seemed td be approaching Buckhannon for this long-awaited weekend. Regardless of the weather, on Friday afternoon, Octoher 29, 1954, Wes- leyan ' s campus was flooded with guests — new to some, hut not to all. Yes, alumni, visitors, and friends were returning for the annual Homecom- ing celebrations. Once again, the friendly atmos- lAere of our cam])us prevailed. Lovely Beverly Hamrick began her role as queen over the Homecoming festivities as she re- ceived her crown from Coach Dave Reemsnyder on Friday evening before Wesleyantics. In the charming court aiding the queen were Corena Scott, senior attendant ; Barbara Maxwell, junior attendant ; Nancy Walton, sophomore attendant ; and Kay Rider, freshman attendant. Practically all campus organizations participated in Wes- leyantics with the exception of the sororities and fraternities. This was the first year that Wes- leyantics was not competitive. . new event was introduced this year during the weekend. Mrs. McAllester and the home eco- nomics girls sponsored a breakfast Saturday morning for all alumnae home economics majors and minors in the Home Ec. Cottage. Queen and her eourl : Kay Rider, Nancy IValton, Beverly Hamriek. Barbara Maxi -ell, and Corena Scott. 38 Hoinccowtntj Parade Barhcquc i Ihc ! .V i. ll ' cslcyantics Sliina and Finh Wiiiinnn filial — .-ilpha Ganinta Delta. In spite of the light snow on Saturday morn- ing, the gala parade moved on. Alpha Gamma Delta sorority won first prize in the float parade using as the theme of their float, Ar Gyles ' ll Sock Em. Second place was won by the fresh- man class who used a reiilica of the Wesleyan Pharos. Following the parade, the annual barbecue was held in the gymnasium. It was served by faculty members and girls from the home econo mics de- ])artment. That afternoon, the I ' obcats played host to Uridgewater college from ' irginia in their spirited Homecoming tilt which was fought to a 6-6 tie. The climax of the weekend was the . utumn Leaves formal Homecoming Dance. Another Homecoming was over too soon, but the fond memories linked with it still remain. JiiDcJk.  n Frcc=i}ui at the Hnmccominii Game. 39 MEANWHILE BACK AT the RANCH HOUSE And the battle ' s on! Variety ' s the spice oj lijc Who teaelies lliat ' There are those on campus who know where the above phrase originates; and a few who know where the phrase can actually be seen. Tliose who know are the fellows who live way down yonder in the college units. These men are mostly all sophomores, juniors, and seniors, and many of them have workships in the two dining halls on cam- pus. This is the first year that single men have been housed in these units which were con- structed by Federal Housing for the use of married veterans after World War II. Be- cause of Wesleyan ' s ever-increasing enroll- ment, part of these units have been given over to housing for men while the remaining units are still for the use of married students. The single men here have made order out of chaos and on the whole they are to be com- mended for their work in creating a homey atmosphere in their respective units. They enjoy living in the units, and, what is more important, they find the home atmosphere very conducive to sei ' ious studying. 40 C 0 o a Seated: B. MAXWELL, C. SCOTT, H. CANTERBURY, B. J. WUERZ, A. CRAN ' E, P. HILLMAN. PANHELLENIC COUNCIL Panhellenic Council is the organiza- tion of actives and pledges of the na- tional sororities on campus. This council strives to encourage sororities to work together as one group. Co-operation is a must. Panhellenic is composed of two representatives from each sorority, the senior members being officers. Serving as president was Helen Canterbui-y; vice-president. Bobbie Jo Wuerz; and secretary-treasurer, Corena Scott. Jun- ior Panhellenic representatives were Anne Crane, Phyllis Hillman, and Bar- bara Maxwell. Panhellenic prescribes all procedures for rushing. During the year, they spon- sor two teas, opening both first and second semester rushing. In November, all the girls attended the Panhellenic workshop, where various problems con- cerning all groups were discussed and analysed. December found the girls Christmas caroling. The Panhellenic Creed is as follows: We, the fraternity undergraduate mem- bers, stand for good scholarship, for guarding of good health, for whole- hearted co-operation with our college ' s ideals for student life, for maintenance of fine social standards, and for the serving, to the best of our ability, of our college community. Good college citizenship as a preparation for good citizenship in the larger world of alum- nae days is the ideal that shall guide our chapter activities. We, the frater- nity women of America, stand for prepa- ration for service through the character building inspired in the close contact and deep friendship of fraternity life. To us, fraternity life ; ■ not the enjoy- ment of special privileges, but an op- portunity to prepare for wide and wise human service. The purposes of the West Virginia Wesleyan College Panhellenic Council are: To maintain on a high plane frater- nity life and interfratemity relations within our college. To further fine in- tellectual accomplishments and sound scholarehip. To co-operate with the col- lege administration in the maintenance of high social standards. To be a forum for the discussion of questions of inter- est to the college and fraternity world. 42 INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL The Interfraternity Council was first founded on Wesleyan ' s campus in the fall of 1953 under the auspices of the Community Council. Bob CaU was the chairman of the constitutional com- mittee. The original council was made up of one representative from each fraternity. According to the preamble to the constitution, the purpose of IFC is to set policies for fraternity rushing and pledging, to act as a governing board to settle interfraternity policies, and to plan interfraternity social functions — with its ultimate purpose being the unification of interfraternity relationships. The Interfraternity Council for this year consists of the presi- dent and a representative from each fraternity on campus. The establishment of definite pledging and rushing rules for all fraterni- ties was one of the council ' s major accomplishments for this year. The outstanding activity for the IFC was the planning and carrying out of the Interfraternity Dance in November. Each of the four fraternities pitched in to make this one of the biggest dances of the year. Music was furnished by the Collegians. Future plans for IFC include more interfraternity social func- tions and the ultimate goal of creating a more homogeneous atti- tude among the fraternities on campus. Seated: D. ANDREWS, F. FLOYD, H. M.A.RHOFFER, L. HACKETT, J. ANDERSON. 43 A2 Alpha Chapter Yale Chapters 75 Campus Chapter Beta Nu Members 14 Founded 1804 Colors - Cardinal and Stone Grey OFFICERS Seated: V. FLOYD. Standing: J. ME- TROKA. R. CHATFIELD, D. AN- DREWS. ALPHA SIGMA PHI Of the 75 chapters of Alpha Sigma Phi scattered over the na- tion from Maine to California, and Florida to Washington, Beta Nu chapter at West Virginia Wesleyan College ranks 54th in size. It was installed here on the campus in 1933. In previous years it was known as the football fraternity, because so many of Wes- leyan ' s football greats were Alpha Sigs. Recently, however, the fraternity has been plagued by ex- tremely hard luck. The Korean War saw many of the brothers in the service all over the world, many of whom will return to Wes- leyan. Though small in number, they are a closely knit group, and are trying with renewed effort to reorganize. Seated: R. McILXAXE, D. FLOYD. F. FLOYD, R, MAKETZO, A. BOEGE. Standing: J. METROKA, R. CHATFIELD, D. ANDREWS. That ' s a float f This year Beta Nu chapter pledged eight men and partici- pated in the Homecoming parade. It is sincerely hoped that the strong, loyal members now active, can bring the fraternity back to full active participation on the campus. Their primary interest at present is getting a new house, which they are attempting to do. The boys are planning for a big future and are working earnestly to insure it. The Alpha Sigs made it almost a weekly ritual of visiting other Alpha Sigma Phi chapters on other campuses. The boys got to- gether most every weekend and made trips to West Virginia Uni- versity, Davis and Elkins College, Penn State, Columbia Univer- sity, and American University. Since most of the Alpha Sigs hail from New York and surrounding areas, a farewell dance and party in Payeoli, Pennsylvania is planned for around May 30. Alpha Sigma Phi ' s officers were: president, Frank Floyd of Buckhannon; vice-president, Bob Chatfield of Bloomington, In- diana; secretary, Don Andrews of Brooklyn, New York; and treas- urer, Jules Metroka of New York, New York. Pitcher and Mascot Inter-jratcrnalize! f) 0 Row i: H. AX ' EVARD, C. BOYER, C. LEWIS. Roie ?: N. JUDY, P. WILT. B. KING, B. MAXWELL. C. SCOTT, K. EVANS, M. HANNAH. X. Mc- CULLOUGH. Rozi ' 3: A. MUSE, M. BURTON, I. J. LAWSON, B. 15EE- CROFT, H. SAROUNIE, C. A. TLSON, P. J. MORTON, P. AUSTIN. J. Harvey, N. glass, J. L. west, E. WRIGHT. G. decker. .Vo Pic- tured : C. AGEY. ALPHA DELTA PI Remember the time the Alpha Delta Pi ' s and Theta Chi ' s scheduled a wiener roast the same night early in September? Then in October, the Alpha Delts held their informal party at the Scow and the girls journeyed to The Black Diamond Night Club for their formal rush party. The A D Pi ' s were very proud of their fourteen new pledges: Nadine Glass, Marianna Young, Mary Bur- ton, Ina Jean Lawson, Georgetta Decker, Charlotte Agey, Carolyn Lewis, Carol Boyer, Harriet Aveyard, Jenny Lynn West, Peggy Jo Morton, Annabelle Muse, Peggy Austin, and Carol Ann Wilson. OFFICERS Seated: C. SCOTT. Standing: E. WRIGHT, J. HAR EY, B. MAXWELL. Alpha Chapter Wesleyan Female College Chapters 82 Campus Chapter Gamma Kappa Members 26 Founded 1851 Colors Blue and White A I) I ' i Howcfdiitiiu Beauties On the stairzi ' ay to .1 D Pi Bring on the entertainment i Think of the fun the girls had redecorating and refurnishing their sorority room. By Homecoming, the room was completed and to celebrate, an open house followed the big game. Alpha Delta Pi well represented the Homecoming Queen ' s Court with Corena Scott as senior attendant and Barbara Maxwell as junior attendant. In December, the Alpha Delts held a Christmas party in their new sorority room at which time they wrapped presents for or- phans. Then there was the time actives and pledges attended a basketball game together to help cheer the team to victory. Also in this month, the girls initiated two new patronesses and held a Benefit Party. It was a big day when the A D Pi ' s initiated all fourteen of their pledges. The banquet and the February dance created quite a bit of enthusiasm. Also on their social calendar was the pledge dance, Retreat, and the big Black and White Diamond for- mal, constituting their spring formal. The girls of Alpha Delta Pi have had a very progressive and profitable year they will never forget. A D Pi (joes modern Thai ajter serenade tjlow: ' - A i j. - Alpha Chapter . Washington and Lee Univ. Chapters 76 Campus Chapter Beta Chi Members 20 Foimded 1865 Colors Crimson and Old Gold OFFICERS J. ANDERSON, H. MARHOFFER, J. PATTERSON. KAPPA ALPHA Kappa Alpha began the school year by redecorating the in- terior of their new house. Every room was repainted and four new rooms were added to accommodate the twenty-one boys living in the house. With the house ship-shape, KA turned their concen- tration towards extra-curricular activities. Three excellent teams were entered in the intramural football contest. Pledging was uppermost in the minds of the KA ' s during Octo- ber. They received nineteen new pledges and their total was boosted to twenty-six pledges and sixteen actives. Homecoming was the big event of the month and Kappa Alpha copped fir prize for house decorations. NEELEY, P. VAUGHAN, J. ZORNES, T. HOCHULI, H. MAR- Kow 2: J. ANDERSON. W. GRAHAM, W. BURKE, M. MUL- LER, S. MURRAY, S. BASS, E. BUTLER, P. NICHOLSON. Roiv 3: R. HORTON, J. PATTERSON, R. JORDAN, K. HERRICK, A. CUTRIGHT. H. HARRISON, D. WESTON, A. ARENDAS, P. TURNEY. Rozu I : W HOFFER. Are you jrom Dixie? Rebels on the imireh ! All activities were cancelled chiritig the month of November becanse of the untimely death of pledge William Mead in an automobile accident. A combined Dixie Ball-Twenty-fifth Anniversary Dance was held over the weekend of December 3, 4, and 5. The weekend began with a house party on Fri- day night, and continued with a parade on Saturday and the dance on Saturday night. A tea was held Sunday afternoon in honor of the Belle of the Ball, Miss Jean Rawson. According to tradition, the KA ' s serenaded the girls ' dormitories and the houses of the alumni in town with Christmas carols. The KA Rebels won the intramural volleyball crown in January with an outstanding record of nine wins and no losses. The KA ' s ceased all activities for the rest of the month due to final e.xaminations. On the fourth of February, a party was held celebrating the first anniversary of the KA ' s in their new house. A second semester ru.sh party was held and the fraternity pledged many new boys. March elections were held and the new officers assumed their duties. Ka])])a Alpha held a house party with the theme of St. Patrick ' s Day, and as usual, the party was a huge success. April found the boys making great preparatit)ns for their annual .Sweetheart dance. The new sweetheart was elected and Helen Canterbury, last year ' s sweet- heart, passed on the KA pin to the new elect. Kappa Alpha entered in the May Day sing and many of the boys ' parents arrived for the festivities. Kappa Alpha lost John Anderson, vice-|)resident, and Joseph Patterson, secretary, bv wav of graduation. 0 c 1954 PLEDGE CLASS Sealed: L. SICILIAN, V. WAT- SON, J. MONTGOMERY, D. WES- TON, V. REITER, F. ARDITO. Slandiiuj: R. PANCEROV, M. MULLER, R. JORDAN, J. MAN- SER, I. WALKER. 49 ■r of or o nfV! h ' ozv i: I. ALLEN, M. SHAW, 15. HAMKICK, J. RAMSKY, X. FASA- NELLL ' Row j: E. DANENHERG, A. FRANOUIZ, M. WICKERHAM, K. WILLLAMS, L. TANNEHILL, S. HRIXK tAN, P. WRIGHT, J. RAW- SOX. Rozv _?: L. A. McWHORTER, M. BROOKE, M. BLACK. M.L. PRU- ITT, J. KERWOOD, L. PERRY, A. GVVENNAP, N. WALTON, L. AL- FRED, P. HILL LAN, S. KESSLER, E. SHEPPARD, M. CARPER, M. L. FOSTER. B. J. WUERZ, M. J. PATTERSON, R. KEDWARD, H. DAW- SON. ALPHA QAMMA DELTA The annual Alpha Gam hayride — with hay! — started ' 54 off with a bang. Refreshments at Jackson ' s Grove concluded a ter- rific evening. Early in September, three new actives were initiated: Nancy Walton, Audrey Gwennap and Mary Lee Foster. The Card Party was the theme of the informal rush party, while the girls spent an Evening in Paris during the formal rush party. Eight OFFICERS Scaled: N. FASANELLI, B. HAMRICK, J. RAAIS1 ' :Y. Standing: M. SHAW, J. ALLEN. MA Alpha Chapter Syracuse Univ. Chapters 47 Campus Chapter Alpha Omicron Members 32 Founded 1904 Colors Red, Buff, and Green ' Hernando ' s Hidc-a-wa Got ' cr for a garter! Stntttiii ' on don ' ii! terrific gals were pledged: Ruth Kedward, Judy Kerwood, Linda Perry, Margaret Black, Margaret Carper, Jean Rawson, Kay Wil- liams, and Elaine Sheppard. In spite of the approaching Old Man Winter, an outing at Vaught ' s Mar- Ru- Woods honored the new pledges. How proud the Alpha Gams were of their own Beverly Ham- rick as Homecoming Queen and Nancy Walton as Sophomore At- tendant! The float, Ar-gyle ' s ' il Sock ' em, took first place in the parade. On November 30, they were awarded the Panhellenic scholarship trophy. December brought the annual Christmas party at the Scow. The girls and their dates visited Hernando ' s Hide-a- way in January, where they danced to the music of the Collegians. Februaiy breezed in, giving them three new pledges: Ruth Grose, Jeanette Hedrick, and Phyllis Hogsett. Back to School the alums, patronesses, actives, and pledges went to a get-together at the Baptist church. Initiation and the Feast of Roses high- lighted the year. April showers brought May flower ' s and also the annual spring formal. International reunion day completed the rainy month. Having participated in the May Day Sing and find- ing the year drawing to a close, the alumnae breakfast and initia- tion constituted the final activity of the year. An eventful and exciting year! Hcniuidas arc here to stay Prexy Bev and finnee ll ' e can can ' EE Alpha Chapter Local Members 28 Founded 1952 Colors Green and White PHI SIQMA EP5ILON UF FILERS Seated: J. HILL. L. HACKF.TT. J. STAXSBURY. Staiidiug: H. MILLER. D. HOUSTOX. R. MILLER, RRYCE H.ATCH. The brothers of Phi Sigma Epsilon returned to the campus this fall to find themselves proud owners of the highest scholastic rating of all fraternities. They began the year by initiating Ken Symes, Al Simon, and Peter Tobing. The Phi Sig quartet, com- posed of Cal Sheasley, Herb Costolo, Bryce Hatch and Ken Symes, provided entertainment for the i-ush party. The twenty-one pledges constituted the largest pledge class in Phi Sig history. The Phi Sigs entered the Homecoming activities with a float Our Eleven RoUs Again. Participation in intramurals included basketball, volleyball, and softball. Row i: S. LUXX, R. WIXTERS, R. FISCHER, W. JORD.AX, M. ALA ' IL- IMA, Row 2: H. COSTOLO. J. TATUM, T. JUXGAS, I. STAXSBURY, J. KISSEL, J. COLACINO, R. JOXES. Row ?: J. RABINOWITZ, R. COATS, C. SHEASLEY, A. SIMOX, B. HATCH, J. HILL, R. MILLER, L. HACK- ETT, H. MILLER, D. HOUSTOX, C. BYRD, R. EVAXS, F. SCHILLIXG, W. TREMBATH, P. TOBIXG. I ' lu Sicj float — going up! Dreamer ' s Holiday Levi Miller spoke to them during Christian Emphasis Week and was thoroughly enjoyed. The fraternity acquired its first trophy at the Sadie Hawkins Day event with it ' s entry, Dog- patch Armory. The December Christmas dance at the Elks Club proved a success, with the Collegians Jiroviding the music. The pledge party at Mr. and Mrs. McAUester ' s home, provided loads of fun. In February, the Phi Sigs initiated fifteen new men bringing the active membership to the highest since its founding. Among the newly initiated members was James Stansbury, also Faculty Advisor. New fraternity pins were approved and the first jeweled pins were worn by Lowell Hackett and Howie Miller. The spring dance highlighted the month of April. The Phi Sigs once again participated in the May Day Sing. Phi Sigma Epsilon has had an active and progressive year. The Winner! The Keivard! 53 ooo o Seated: A. CRANE, H. CANTERBURY, C. L. GREEN, A. MOSS, B. PRE- SET, P. HOWARD, M. L. BOND. Staiidiiit : P. MARTIN, C. BOLING, R. HIEHLE, G, McDonald, J. GREER, M. LONG, J. GASTON, A. QUEEN, K. POST, L. BAYS, S. KINCAID ALPHA XI DELTA The Alpha Xi ' s are proud of their newly decorated room in the music box, after spending toilsome hours of interior decorat- ing. The girls and their dates enjoyed the open-air truck ride to Audra State Park for a wiener roast in September. The informal rush party in September and the traditional wedding of the rushee and the active, constituting the formal rush party, kept the girls busy in October. As a result, they were extremely proud of their five pledges: Laura Bays, Jean Greer, Martha Law, Glenda Mac- Donald, and Ann Queen. Wesleyan Plays a Winning Hand was entered in the Home- coming float parade. Dogpatch Dairy aroused laughter at the OFFICERS C. GREEN, B. PRESET, A. MOSS, P. HOWARD, r r Alpha Chapter Lombard College Chapters 55 Campus Chapter Beta Sigma Members 18 Founded 1893 Colors -Double Blue and Gold Left: Check these pledges! Center: A I ' isit from St. Nick. Right: Rush I ' arty Sadie Hawkins Sock Hop. Something different but fun was the turnabout movie in November. How proud the Alpha Xi ' s were of Helen Canterbury as Sweetheart of Kappa Alpha fraternity dur- ing their Old South weekend celebrations! The Christmas party for underprivileged children highlighted December activities. ' Midst decorations of valentines, hearts, and cupids, Alpha Xi ' s and their dates had a wonderful time at the Sweetheart Dance in February. At this affair, Big Sisters surprised their Little Sisters. Province President Mrs. Harold E. Harkins visited for guidance and counseling. Climaxing the year ' s activities was the Rose Formal, THE dance of the year, when couples danced under colored lights to orchestral music. Thus, a wonderful year, which they shall never forget, came to an end. o .i I.ejt : .llfha Xi Dairv. Center: The Biij Three. Rir lit: I ' ienic at .-liijra. OFFICERS G. LESSIG, W. SCHENCK, W BERRY, S. BUTTAFUOCO. Alpha Chapter Norwich Univ. Chaptei-s 117 Campus Chapter Delta Gamma Members 29 Founded 1856 Colors Red and White THETA CHI September brought the Alpha Delta Pi-Theta Chi picnic at Vaught ' s camp. A highlight of this month was the 98th Conven- tion in Atlanta, held on the Georgia Tech campus. Fifty-two fel- lows were pledged in October. Ko ' a ' i: D. KIXG, E. ASL. NIA , J. BURNETT, M. SNYDER, B. HUM- PHREY, G. LESSIG. Ro ' a 3: M. NORMAN, B. BARGELOH, B. SCHENCK, H. HICKLE, J. BOE, D. CHILCOTE. Ro-w ?: R. BERGDOLL, J. TAL- BOTT. J. BROWN, E. ROACH, L. DAVIS, B. CALL, D. COOKE, D. MAIDER. Kozv 4: B, COKER, P. GREMLICH, D. MOISAN, D. PAISLEY. J. MEDLEY. J. KENNEDY, F. LANTING, G. MARTENY, K. GOFF, R. PAGNILLO, J. WHITEHALL. Ro-.. ' 5: S. BUTTAFUOCO, G. OVERTON, W. COLLINS, D. HOY, R. BRADFORD, I. ROLLO, T. POSTERARO, D. LAMPERTI. Rou ' 6: T. .McKINNEY, P. KENYON, J. HITCHENS, B. BERRY, D. HANCOCK, F. FISHER. L. jOXES, S. CADLE, R. SMYTH. I ' lacc ' iir i ' cts ' Knack u i that eagle Delta Gamma Chapter entered The Eagles are for the Birds in the Homecoming parade. Having donned jeans and plaid shirts Theta Chi ' s and their dates enjoyed the Circle Bar-X Ranch costume party. The engagement of Joe Talbott to Barbara Max- well constituted the first serenade of the year. Theta Chi ' s intramural football team did well this year and earned second place. Sadie Hawkins Day found none other than Don Hancock as L ' il Abner. Leonard Davis having pirmed Claire Pauley, the Theta Chi ' s again found themselves singing at Agnes Howard Hall. Highlighting first semester ' s activities was the Monte Carlo Party, December ' s party-of-the-month. The ground covered with a blanket of snow, Shockey Cadle and the boys serenaded Shirley Kessler. The fifth anniversary ball, Paris- ian Nights, comprised January ' s social event. February brought a surprise birthday party for their beloved Ma. The Theta Chi ' s just couldn ' t complete their year without a serenade in the rain! And this for an alum, Pat Spiegel, who pinned Phyllis HiUman. Initiation and spring rushing were well under way. The serenade for Jane Peters, pinned to Dick Moisan, was named the Eskimo Serenade. With the winds of March, a costume party and spring vacation in Florida blew in. All enjoyed the annual spring formal in April. Having entered in the May Day Sing, the Theta Chi ' s drew a busy and exciting year to a close. Harlcs Jo ' s Barlnnir Sopc — shave only 2 c! S7 •i. • - Kiirning the midnight oil! MEN ' S DORM LIFE The fellows who live in the men ' s dorm find their living quarters almost as pleasant and comfortable as the rooms they left at home. By the time they have unpacked their belongings and added their own ingenious touches of interior decoration, each room has acquired a definite individualistic atmos- phere. If we were to sit in one of the rooms for a short time we might suddenly hear someone bellow you clown! And stepping into the hall we would see some reluctant individual being dragged toward the showers. This us- ually happens to those who step off the dock and get themselves pinned or engaged. And if we were to look into another room we ' d find a group of fellows sprawled on the furniture having a red-hot bull session. In the next room the radio is blaring and the owner is slumped over a book open on the desk, a frown creasing his brow. In the evening some of the boys get to- gether for an impressive and inspiring prayer group in one of the rooms. It is with a feel- ing of inner peace and good will that they finally crawl beneath the covers and close their eyes on another day at Wesleyan. Harr : Been trying tu get you for an hour. 58 A ivouiau ' s zvork is nd ' cr done ... ... and parlies keep us up past one. ' WOMEN ' S DORM LIFE Life in a unmen ' s residence hall was not the most peaceful existence on campus. One could flee to her room to seek a haven from the noisy activities of a part) ' , only to find the party was in her room. Corridor pals were always running in to visit. There were certain hours that were known as ' quiet hours ' when it was possible for a gal to re- tire to her room for study without the blare of a radio. But these hours did not prevail twenty- four hours a day, and ' noisy hours ' were spent eating, gabbing, ' ])artying, ' socializing and eating. Through idle chatter, however, many new friends were made. When the dinner-bell rang, all the girls dashed to the drawing room and exchanged the happen- ings and news of the day before going to the din- ing hall. Even with the duties of dorm life such as laun- dering with the automatic washers, struggling to find an ironing board or trying to keep their rooms presentable, every ' esleyan woman has had many happy times living in the dorm. She will cherish her memories of dorm life forever. i Carole: Sorry honey. Marilyn just had a long-distance caltr 59 Miss Nellie G. Wilson Mrs. Julia Harold Mrs. Jesse ll ' olvcrton HOUSING STAFF Keeping the girls mentally happy is one of the many responsi- bilities of MISS NELLIE WILSON, head resident of Agnes How- ard Hall. Gracious, poised, charming and thoughtful can only par- tially express the character personified in our head resident of Agnes Howard Hall. Miss Wilson is a perfect hostess to many visi- tors and guests. Through her friendliness and cordiality aU girls are made to feel ' at home away from home. ' Vim, vigor and vitality explain the effervescent personality of MRS. JULIA HAROLD, house mother of Agnes Howard Hall. To most of the girls she is better known as Mom, and is an effi- cient ' mother ' to all her girls in the dorm. Her duties as a house mother are manifold, such as being a combination nurse, handy- man and comforter. MRS. JESSE WOLVERTON is the new head resident of the girls ' dorm at 68 College Avenue. She has given much of her time and experiences in making 68 a much finer and more complete dorm in itself. Striving to develop better womanhood and citizen- ship within the girls, Mrs. Wolverton listens to all the girls ' prob- lems and can usually find a solution worth trying. V ' . r ., I ' CONNOISSEURS OF FOOD: Mrs. Bodkin. Mrs. ii ' oods, Mrs. Lowe, Mrs. Stalnaker, Mrs. Buzzard. 60 Mrs. Maryarct Giissler Mrs. Julia Hereford HOUSE STAFF With the poise and dignity befitting MRS. MARGARET GUSSLER, all the fellows in the Men ' s Residence Hall find a pleas- ant, cheerful head resident. With her jovial personality she believes that in order to appreciate life to the utmost you should live it to the fullest. Mrs. Gussler takes great pride in all her boys who make her life happier in many respects. She adds a social and inspira- tional atmosphere to varied and interesting incidents which oc- casionally occur. The personal stimulation gained through associations with MRS. JULIA HEREFORD, head resident of 49 Florida Street, aids the fellows in fostering a greater appreciation and pride in their dormitory. To encourage cooperation and friendship among the boys is one of the many responsibilities of Mi-s. Hereford. Many exciting and interesting experiences make life in this small men ' s dorm complete. ,i CULINARY EXPERTS: . rs. .Mathncs. Mrs. Tcn- ncy. Mrs. Brake. Mrs. Skin- ner. Mrs. Williams. Mrs. Fallon. HOUSEKEEPERS : Mrs. Berry. .Urs. Riffle. 61 HOUSE BOARD Seated: M. HANNAH, M. SHAW. J. CROSS, M. AXRYARD, P. HENRY. Standimj: H. WUERZ. P. HILLMAN. B. MAXWELL, G. SHAWN. The House Governing Board of Agnes Howard Hall consists of nine members: president, Jean Cross; vice-president, Bobbie Jo Wuerz; secretary, Phyllis Hillman; treasurer, Marilyn Aveyard; and five representatives. These repre- sentatives include a girl from each class plus one from 68 College Avenue. Row i: S. MASUI, M. AVEYARD. Row 2: A. MOSS, B. PRESET, J. CROSS. Rou ' 3: P. HILLMAN, B. MAXWELL. Every semester, house dues are paid by each woman living in the dorms. House Board uses this fund to finance their expenses resulting from the pur- chase of Homecoming and Christmas decorations, the provision of magazines for the reading room, and the furnish- ing of an ample supply of food for dorm parties. The functions of the House Board are numerous, but its main purpose is to bring harmony to the halls of Agnes Howard and 68 College Avenue. FRESHMEN COUNSELLORS Each spring seven or eight upperclassmen are chosen by Miss Nellie Wilson to act as counsellors or aids to the incoming freshmen girls. The purpose of the counsellors is to help the new students to become orientated to their new college situation. 62 EXAM BLUES Everyone has heard of the 3 R ' s — readin ' , ritin ' , and ' rith- metic. But equally important are the 3 N ' s — nerves, no-doz, and notes. These three N ' s seem to mysteriously spring up at the end of each semester. The first signs of the 3-N season are half- closed eyes and nodding heads during classes. The next sign is the appearance of lights shining forth from all dorm windows into the wee hours of the morning. How many students make the resolu- tion — This semester I ' m going to study every night so I won ' t have to cram at the end. Famous last words! Next comes out the neatly typed sheets of paper stating the times of the exams — and such remarks as these can be heard float- ing around; Oh, heavens, I have three tests on Saturday! or Did you see what that awful Professor So-and-So did — put our test at 8:00 in the morning! Many of the students feel exactly like one anonymous person who once expressed his thoughts thusly — School examinations are formidable even to the best prepared; for the greatest fool may ask more than the wisest man can answer. The next sign of the 3-N sea.son are the 3 N ' s themselves, which appear during the last week. Suddenly you ' re in the midst of tests, and just as suddenly you find yourself through. Now for relaxation. But just a minute! Did you realize that there are only 126 days until this starts all over again? Oh, well — where did you hide the no-nod pills? I 63 THE SNOWBALL DANCE Soft lights — szveet music — a night long remembered ! Festive touches of sparkle and glitter made the Snowball for- mal a land of enchantment. The doorway was covered with green- ery and bright red poinsettias. Individual yuletide centerpieces on the tables cast a shadowy haze on the room making it look Uke a dreamer ' s paradise. The main point of interest was the huge Christmas tree with its bright lights and gay decorations in the center of the dance floor. Vincent Moats and his orchestra were seated on a bandstand backed by a huge piece of sheet music scin- tillating with the musical notes of White Christmas. Santa Claus visited the dance early in the evening, leaving for each girl a carnation corsage. We girls really looked like belles of the ball then. As the couples swayed to the enchanting music, colorful streamers were strewn toward the tree to the strains of Auld Lang Syne. Then two huge bell s, which were hidden by the false ceil- ing until the appointed time, opened and let their precious cargo of balloons float down to the eager hands below. The evening of enchantment is gone, but the pressed corsages, programs, and memory are ours to keep. 64 CHRISTMAS Christmas is here. The spirit of Christmas unrolled a panorama of gala events. The Christmas spirit engulfed everyone as if by magic they heard the familiar Merry Christmas echoing in the cold December air. Formal dances and holiday parties contributed their share to the festivities. The clear voices of several groups of carolers could be heard in the stillness of the evening as they resounded across the campus. The choir presented The Messiah followed by the tra- ditional tree-lighting ceremony in Agnes Howard Hall. As vacation time drew nearer, the undertone of expectation intensified and students began making plans for their homeward journey. As the peace of Christmas fell upon Buckhanncn, a few echoing good-byes could be heard, and then Wesleyan was quiet. ' Comjort VI ' Illy people. See what SaiUa brought us! 65 MASTERS of the ARTS Top left: DR. C. BUELL AGEY, B.M., M.M., College nf Music of Cincinnati ; Ph.D., Florida State University. Tof center: PROF. JOAK BROWN, B.S., M.S., Julliard School of Music. Tof right: PROF. FRED L. MESSERSMITH, B.F.A., M,. ., Ohio Wesleyan University. Bottow left: PROF. JANET GUESS, B.M., Eastman School of Music; M.A., Columbia University. Bottom right: PROF. B.M., B.M.E., M.M., sity. ROBERT SHAFER, Northwestern Univer- 66 STUDENT ART QUILD Row i: F, M ESSERSMITH, J. ALLEN, A. FRANQUIZ, K. EVAXS, M. J. PATTERSON, P. CHAN. Rozv 2: E. BUTLER, R. McILVANE, R. FOS- NAUGH, M. MULLER, J. LOCKHART. Roiv ?: F. FLOYD, J. McCOY R. rORDAN, D. SOUDER. When a group of budding young art- ists — or students just interested in this phase of cultural enrichment — gather in Loar Hall on Wednesday evenings, a regular meeting of the Student Art Guild takes place. Guided by Prof. Fred Messei-smith, Jean Allen as president, Ed Butler as vice-president, and Kay Evans as secretary-treasurer, the group this year carried out many projects. Some of these were trips, painting the benches wicker-brown in the art room, backdrops for the Snowball and May Day dances, aind the annual spring art exhibit honoring the graduating seniors. Many a bare wall became part of a homey room away from home as a re- sult of the SAG picture rental cam- paign. At the beginning of the fii-st and second semesters, prints of famous paint- ings were hung in the Ad Building prior to the rental. Remember those strange contraptions that were found hanging from the ceil- ing of the second floor hallway of the Administration Building one morning? They were not Marsian lie-detectors or omemiental electric eyes used to direct couples to class rooms before the hourly bell rang — but mobiles. These colorful and artistic creations were Masterpieces of the Week constructed by two Art Guild members. At eveiy meeting the students chose an outstanding work of an art student worthy of being placed in the case in the Ad Building. To get that favorite painting in was quite an honor. In October the Art Guild members were hosts to George B. Keester, a watercolor artist from ArmapoUs, Mary- land. Following an exhibition of his work in Loar Hall, he was honored with a reception in the Memorial Room by SAG students. Remember the class in Art Deprecia- tion taught at Wesleyantics? This was an example of realism, or was it human- ism? Art Guild members portrayed weU- knovm paintings. The Beaux Arts Ball stands out as the big activity of the Student Art Guild. Who can forget those weird, fan- tastic costumes and decorations that accented the only masquerade ball of the year? 67 BAND Koxt ' i: R. EVERTSEX, B. SCHERBAUM. M. BURTON. B. RUPERT P. FINK, P. HOGSETT, J. HEDRICK, A. ROSS, R. VON HOORN, m! LONG. Row 2: A. MUSE. N. GLASS, R. HENDERSON F. SARCHET P. HENRL M. BLACK. DR. AGEY, W. HEAXNER. T. GOHEEN d ' FLOYD, P. MALONE, JL PARKER, I. ALANSER, R. WISE. L N. Ron- ?: R. BERGDOLL, H. OLIVER. R. FELDMAN, M. SNYDER . L. SAXTON K. RYDER, G. McDONALD, J. BELCHER, N. DERRY. D. KEYSER. This year was a good year for the Wesleyan band. Under the capable di- rection of Dr. C. Buell Agey, and with the help of drum major Evertsen, there were performances at games and an as- sembly concert in November. The band participated at most of the home foot- ball and basketball games and really added a lot to school spirit. The beginning of the school year found the band practicing hard to pre- pare for football season and the Home- coming weekend. At Homecoming the band marched in the parade making a very nice picture of orange and black uniforms and shining instruments. At the game that afternoon the band pre- sented a well executed half-time show in spite of the snow and mud on the field. There were approximately thirty-five playing members in the band th is year. During basketball season Dr. Agey or- ganized a group to play for some of the home games. He also helped to organize our well-known dance band, The Col- legians. The band members surely had fun working together and were rather dis- appointed that the plans for going to some away games didn ' t work out. It seemed that inclement weather always interfered with the plans. Well, maybe next time t A i Mi H Q ft The high strutters of the IVes- leyan Band zferc : K. RIDER, G. McDONALD. D. KEYSER, R. E ' ERTSEN. I. BELCHER, N. DERRY. 68 CHOIR The West Virginia Wesleyan A Cappella Choir, consisting of fifty-three members, was selected through audition by the director. Prof. Robert E. Shafer, and the choir officers: Robert Coker, Rob- ert Call, Ralph Pettie, and Maureen Hannah. A tour choir of thir- ty-eight voices was selected from the regular choir in the fall. This tour group traversed the Charleston route for three days, giving eleven performances. In the spring, this tour choir covered the Beckley area, giving ten programs in four days. On tour the choir sang at Methodist churches throughout the local conference and at high schools where the choir had an oppor- tunity to sing secular as well as sacred numbers. Special groups and talented individuals were featured, including a marimba play- er, a girls ' trio, an octet, and a chorus of waiters made up of choir members who were actually waiters in the college dining hall. The choir also sang regularly at the Tuesday morning chapel services, for special events such as Christian Emphasis Week and Baccalaureate. The Christmas portion of Handel ' s Messiah was presented at the traditional Christmas choir program, and Faure ' s Requiem was performed with Wesleyan ' s orchestra on Good Fri- day. The last big event for the school was a choir party given in honor of the director and the graduating seniors. Row i: J. SOUTH, B. . SHBY, N. DERRY, R. COKER. C. SCOTT, R. SHAFER, K. RIDER. C. GOODIX. B. SCHERB.- UM, S. MASUI, D. CHIL- COTE. Ro ' .v 2- F. FISHER, S. BRIXKMAN. C. BOYER, L. DAVIS, M. SH.WV, H. COSTOLO, L. TAXXEHILL, B. HATCH. B. DA VSOX, W. RUPERT, J. ROLLO. Ro-.i ' .? : C. TAYLOR, M. McXUTT, J. ALLEX, C. SHEASI.EY, G. McDOXALD, L. A. McWHORTER, E. HODSDOX, M. BL. CK, B. HAMRICK. R. CUE, C. WILSOX, S. McXUTT, R. CALL. Roiv r- H. OLIVER, D. DIETEXHOFER, J. BELCHER, T. GOHEEX, P. HOWARD, A. GWEXXAP, R. -AX HOORX. M. LAW, A. BROOKS, R. PETTIE. C. PAULEY. A. WILSOX. R. FISCHER. Ron- 5: I. HITCHEXS. !!=.■= ( Z± , ■ ? ' Z-r:r r z OSi 3 n Interlocking hands iii the symbol of the iinioi of the Methodist church. BISHOP JOHN M. MOORE, BISHOP JAMES H. STRAUGHX, and BISHOP EDWIX H. HUGHES arc realistically def ' ictcd in the bronce [•laque zchich is built into the zt ' all of the lower hallzvav. % 5 INSIDE THE LIBRARY The worth of any institution of higher learning may be measured in terms of its library. Wesleyan has reason to be proud of its modem and well-equipped Annie Memer Pfeiffer Libraiy, which now contains more than 41,000 volumes. The ever-increasing circulation of books and periodicals among the students is proof enough of its value to our campus. Outstanding in the history of our new li- brary was this year ' s Founders ' Day dedica- tion of portraits of past presidents of Wes- leyan. These portraits now hang in Kresge Foundation Reference Room. Above: PROF. HELEN STOCKERT, A.B., West Virginia Wesleyan College: B.S. in L.S., Columbia University. Bclozc: PROF. FAYE FOLLOWELL, A.B., Wheaton College: B.S. in L.S., Louisiana State University; A.M., University of Illinois. 70 STUDENT CENTER of WESLEVAN Looking for a place to release your tense and pent-up emotions? No doubt you found the answer to this need more than once in the relaxing and informal atmosphere of the SCOW where you enjoyed a social chat with your friends and supplemented your regular dorm diet with a Coke and potato chips. With your hunger satisfied and your ten- sions relaxed, you probably remembered that your professor told you to get a new book for his course. The clerk in the book store was eager to wait on you, but there were so many students in line that a game of ping pong sounded more interesting. What could be a better way to spend your rare moments of free time? Enthusiasm built up during football and basketball games was further expelled at the SCOW, especially when the famous Colle- gians were being featured for after-game dancing. It was difficult trying to work your way through the noisy crowd to reach the snack bar — but that just made it all the more fun. The SCOW committee for this year de- serves a lot of recognition for making all these activities available to the student body. The committee was also in charge of the ar- rangements for most of the all-campus functions. 72 Every business needs a man- ager, and the SCOW is no ex- ception. This position is capa- bly fiUed by MRS. ETHEL VAUGHN. Little do we realize the tremendous responsibility of managing and maintaining such conveniences as the book store and the snack bar. Mrs. Vaughn has kept things running smoothly through an- other successful year for the Student Center of Wesleyan. If anyone has an ache or a cold, MRS. MADGE MAR- TIN, our college nurse, can al- ways find a remedy. The nurse ' s office might well be called a stockroom of cold pills and nose drops — for which there always seems to be an increased demand in the spring. DR. ROBERT CHAMBER- LAIN, director of the Student Health Service, makes certain that Wesleyan students are healthy students. Each year, physical examinations are con- ducted for all upperclassmen. Seriously ill patients are al- ways assured of receiving prompt medical attention from our campus doctor. 73 I -«6 ' .t;J • ' % 74 Seated: A. A. SCHOOLCRAFT. B. SCHENCK, W. J. SCARBOROUGH, J. SHAVER, D. STERLING, A. MOSS, L. JONES, J. WARFEL, N. WILSON. Not pictured: L. TANNEHILL, N. FASANELLI. I. C. BAY, A. McDERMOTT. D. WESTON, H. MARHOFFER. COMMUNITY COUNCIL As our constitution states: We, the members of the campus community of West Virginia Wesleyan College, recognizing the need for an inclusive and efficient form of college government wherein students, faculty, and administration work side by side, do institute this constitution and dedicate ourselves to the real- ization of the objectives of our college through its faithful exe- cution. The council consists of three seniors, three juniors, two soph- omores, and two freshmen representing the student body. There are representatives from the faculty, the college president, the dean of college and the deans of students. The community council has charge of all activities during the Homecoming and May Day weekend celebrations. The council functions through committees in charge of the various areas of campus life. These areas are: 1— Awards, 2 — Conduct, 3 — Cultur- al Enrichment, 4 — Fraternities, 5 — House Government, 6 — Pub- lications, 7 — Religious Activities, 8 — Social Activities, 9 — Student Center, 10 — N.S.A. Campus Committee, and 11 — Educational Affairs. The officers of the present Community Council are: president, David Sterling; vice-president, Leroy Jones; secretary, Ann Moss. COMMUNITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES CONDUCT ' Ifi RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES PUBLICATIONS CULTURAL ENRICHMENT 75 COMMUNITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES WORLD UNIVERSITY SERVICE SOCIAL AFFAIRS EDUCATIONAL AFFAIRS STUDENT CENTER 76 CULTURAL ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE ENQAQES SUPERB ENTERTAINMENT Right: DR. FRANZ J. POLGAR. mental wizard, who appeared in Atkin- son Chapel November 5. Probably the outstanding attraction, and certainly one of the most interesting programs of the year, was presented on Novem- ber 5, when the Cultural Enrichment Committee brought to Wes- leyan ' s stage Dr. Franz J. Polgar, nationally and internationally known hypnotist and mentalist. Dr. Polgar ' s program, Miracles of the Mind, featured telepathy, memory feats, and hypnosis, his basic theory being that the mind can be developed like the muscles of the body. He held his audience spell-bound throughout the two and one-half hour performance. Music lovers had a special treat in March, when the Artists and Symphony Assemblies Division of the Virginia Symphony Or- chestra presented to Wesleyan students its Harp Trio, consisting of a harp, a flute, and a cello. It cannot be denied that the music of the masters, such as was heard in this program, is an essential part of every cultural enrichment program. Another March attraction was the address in world affairs as given by Dr. S. E. Gerard Priestly, a leader in the field of interna- tional education and distinguished authority on international and human relations. In addition Dr. Priestly is an author, historian, lecturer and world traveler from 1948 to 1953. Carl Holty, noted lecturer of the Fine Arts, was presented by the Cultural Enrichment Committee for a two-day program April 18 and 19. 77 Seated: U. A. WALKER. A, MLSl-:, I. Hi;i)klLK, l. . HOLING, S. KIN- CAID, B. KING, A. MOSS, V. COLLINS, H. CANTKKBURY. Standing: C. A. MARSHALL, W. RUPERT, J. ROLLO, J. GREER. J. ZORNES, D. E ' ANS, G. LESSIG, |. KERW ' OOD. Note-book and pencil, never-ending questions, a that deadline — it all adds hard-working reporter for Pharos. Editor. HELEN CANTERBURY Business Manager. JIM ZORNES a barrage of rush to meet up to make a the Wesleyan THE PHAROS Under the leadership of Carol Ann Marshall, advisor; Helen Canterbury, editor; and Jim Zomes and Jack Rollo, business managers, the staff has worked hard this year to make the PHAROS a better representative of the students. Serving as advertising manager was Nancy Walton; news editor, Judy Ker- wood; feature editor, Greg Lessig; and circulation manager, Mary Ann Walker. For Homecoming, the PHAROS kept in tune with the rest of the campus by. going special with a two-color, eight- page issue. An historical review of Wes- leyan was told in features and pictures, along with current Homecoming and activity news. Many new-type features were also initiated during the year. Gridiron Greg and Rebounds, by Greg Lessig, led in column interest, keeping Bobcat fans informed in Wes- leyan ' s sports world. Bringing many chuckles to everyone was our friend Gerry the Germ, Bill Trembath. Oth- er columns of special interest were Wesleyanswers, by Jean Greer, and Greek News and Club News, both con- tributed by the organizations. 78 Ain m. 4 t- B Edilor. FA ' KLYN CUCINOTTA Bitsincss Manager. DAX ' E CUCIXOTTA THE MURMURMONTIS Creating a yearbook that everyone will appreciate and admire, and which, at the same time, has been paid for in full, is no easy task — ask anyone who ' s actually worked on one. Two people you might ask and who certainly should know, are Ev and Dave Cucinotta, the editor-in-chief and business man- ager of the 1955 MURMURMONTIS. Ev ' s task was to see that everything was done as planned and to check and double-check all the work done. Dave is the man who carried the business con- tracts and took after every man with a dollar in his pocket. Two persons who did outstanding work for this MURMUR- MONTIS, and who put in many hours of work, were Marilyn Wickerham, literary editor, and Carol Ann Marshall, the publi- cations advisor. The start of the MURMURMONTIS was delayed consid- erably by the lack of dark room facilities for our campus photog- rapher, Dick Evans. Progress, however, will not be denied, and it is hoped that the MURMURMONTIS at which you are look- ing will rank high with respect to all previous yearbooks. Seated: C. A. MARSHALL. D. EVANS. G. LESSIG, M. WICKERHAM E CUCINOTTA, D. CUCINOTTA. Standi,,,,. B. J. WUERZ, X . DALU- DADO. P. HILLMAN, T. YOST, W. RUPERT, ' J. E. FLAGG M A ' ALKF,R, A. MUSE. 79 METHODIST STUDENT MOVEMENT Rozv i: }. VVARFEL, H. AVEYARD, C. BOYER, R. GROSS, S. McNUTT, B. KING, K. WILLIAMS, P. HENRY, M. WICKERHAM. Row 2: S, KIN- CAID, B. LINDSAY, N. WALTON, P. HOGSETT, M. ALA ' ILIMA, M. WADLEIGH, A. QUEEN, L. SOWER. Row 3: L. DAVIS, C. PAULEY, A. BROOKS, D. DIETENHOFER, M. McCULLOUGH, S. KESSLER, J. KISSEL, T. JUNGAS, A. MORROW, P. TOBING. Row 4: R. MILLER, R. WINTERS, D. HAMILTON, D. EVANS, P. BODURTHA, B. HATCH, R. CALL, D. TRADER, N. SCHANCK, L. JONES. The Methodist Student Movement, operating under a new constitutional plan, has carried on the entire religious program at Wesleyan this year. The Movement is headed by an execu- tive council of 13 members and is com- posed of eight standing committees — fellowship teams, life service fellowship, morning programs, evening programs, vespers. Christian Emphasis Week, serv- ice projects, and recreation. The first special event on the M.S.M. calendar was the Oak Grove vesper serv- M. S. M. Executive Council ice given for freshmen during orientation week. One of the most important under- takings of the Methodist Student Move- ment is Christian Emphasis Week, which has come to mean a great deal to the religious life of Wesleyan stu- dents. Bishop Fred P. Corson, resident Bishop of the Philadelphia area, was the main speaker of this year ' s event and headed a list of fine resource per- sons. Social activities included the annual Hobo Party, a Christmas party for underprivileged children, and a get-to- gether for prospective students who come to our campus for the spring scholarship tests. Davis and Elkins Student Christian Association visited the Wesleyan group February 20 and an exchange program was held. A supper, prepared in foreign style, was served to the combined groups. Although this year has been an ex- perimental one for the organization, the programs have proved very successful. 80 FELLOWSHIP TEAMS The name of this organization con- notes the main objective it desires to obtain, that being fellowship with the youth with which the teams come in contact. As a team you are working together and this closer association fosters the spirit of fellowship within the group — which, in turn, projects to the youth you are endeavoring to help. A team is composed of five Wesleyan college students who attend surrounding rural churches in the Buckhannon area every Sunday night. The only pre- requisite for being a team member is that you must be a Christian in all your activities in school, home, and church. The greater the diversity in future goals among the team members, the more appeal the team has. Your responsibility to the church is great, and with sincerity in your work, coupled with a desire to learn as well as teach, success is im- minent. This year has been a very active one in fellowship teamwork. The success of these teams could not have been realized if the members had not sacrificed their time, efforts, and energy to meet the challenges that the different churches offered. Under the able guidance of Rev. Donald Flynn, faculty advisor, the teams have functioned smoothly as a unit working for a common goal. We have seen order triumph over chaos, and we have seen the true value of preparation. To see a strong Metho- dist Youth Fellowship materialize as a result of our earnest efforts is indeed an exciting experience, and it is the greatest satisfaction that a team member can experience. All of us who have been team members this year have worked hard to strengthen and unite our Chris- tian ties, and in doing thLs, we have strengthened our own personal affilia- tions with God. Roie i: N. WALTON, M. WICKERHAM, L. SOWERS K WIIII MS M, McCULLOUGH, B. LINDSAY, M. SHAW, P. HOGSETT. Rozv - s ' McNUTT, B. KING, H. AVEYARD, P. HENRY, J. WARFEL, R. GROSS C. BOYER, A. QUEEN. Roiv _ • T. JUNGAS, A. MORROW R CALl ' D. HAMILTON, D. EVANS, R. MILLER, P. BODURTHA N SCHANCk ' J. KISSEL. 81 RELIGIOUS EMPHASIS WEEK They lived in tlie dormitories with the students and were very cooperative in aiding the students in any way possible. The resource leaders this year were: Mrs. Leonard Hoover, wife of Dr. Leonard Hoover, pastor of the Asbury Church, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ; Mr. Levi Miller, ex- ecutive secretary of the Washington Conference of the Methodist Church : Rev. Ross Evans, pastor of the Methodist Church in Spenser, West ' ir- ginia, and Rev. Charles Godwin, assistant pastor at the First Methodist Church in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Some of our own faculty who also helped with our week as resource leaders were : Mrs. Parker, Mrs. McAUester, and Rev. and Mrs. Sidney Davis. Topic discussions were on marriage, world af- fairs, and the segregation problem. Informal dis- cussion groups were held each evening in the dormitories where many thoughts were e.xchanged among the students. Religious Emphasis Week was brought to an impressive close with a communion service on Thursday evening at the First Methodist Church. Religion is a very vital part in every student ' s life. Each year a week is devoted for special emphasis on religion. Although we have many religious activities during the year, this week offered a time for the crystallization of our thoughts and made us more aware of the need of Christianity in our world today. Religious 1-lniphasis Week this year was No- vember 8-11. The theme for the week was, How . bout Tomorrow. Bishop Fred P. Corson from the Philadelphia Conference was the guest speaker. He contributed many enlightening thoughts dur- ing the chapel periods and during informal dis- cussion groups. Several resource leaders were in- vited who acted as aides to the main speaker. GUEST SPEAKER: BISHOP FRED P. CORSOX CHURCHES of BUCKHANNON FIRST METHODIST CENTRAL METHODIST EVANGELICAL UNITED BRETHREN ST. JOSEPH ' S 83 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCHES of BUCKHANNON EPISCOPAL FIRST PRESBYTERIAN SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST -ENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD Seated: E. DANENBURG, A. MOSS, H. HAMRICK, J. A. RAMSEY, H. CANTERBURY, C. SCOTT, K. E ANS. Standing: S. MASUI, M. VVl ' cK- ERHAM, B. MAXWELL, S. KESSLER. I. COXE. t HILLMAX, L. A. McWHORTER, V. DULADADO, J. CROSS. HAUQHT LITERARY SOCIETY Founded in 1924 in honor of Dr. Thomas Haught, Dean Em- eritus of the College, the puipose of the Haught Literary Society is to promote interest in the literary arts on campus. At a formal candlelighting service held in the drawing room of Agnes Howard Hall, twelve girls pledged themselves to this purpose. The next week these same twelve girls participated in an in- formal initiation and could be seen wearing a quotation on their backs carrying a bag of Haught kisses for the old members. Membership in the organization is limited to sixteen girls who have shown an active interest in literature. Each spring new mem- bers are elected to replace graduating seniors. Each member is responsible for one program during the year. This program may consist of the study and works of one or many authors, a study of literature on a particular subject or a guest speaker, movie, etc., that the girl may choose to present. At each weekly meeting each member must answer the roll call with a quo- tation on the particular subject which is to be presented that day. In years past, Haught Literary Society has published an an- thology of poetry and prose written by the students and faculty of West Virginia Wesleyan College. Since this had to be discon- tinued because of insufficient funds, the organization works each year on a project to raise money for the express purpose of build- ing up a reserve so that it may again realize this objective. It is a tradition of Haught Literary Society to hold a banquet each spring to which a special speaker is invited. This is the cli- maxing event of the year. 85 FUTURE TEACHERS of AMERICA The students who are interested in teaching have been or- ganized for several years as the Morris P. Shawkey chapter of Fu- ture Teachers of America. Fialph Pettie is president of the organi- zation. Other officers are: Nancy FasaneUi, vice-president; Shina Masui, secretary; and Barbara Dawson, treasurer. This year three representatives were sent to the state conclave at Jackson ' s Mill. In the state election, Janet Belcher, one of our representatives, was elected firet vice-president. The National Educational Association Journal and the West Virginia Educational Journal provide printed sources for all the members. A student panel discussion and an address by Mr. Brown Tussler, Upshur County Superintendent of Schools, have high- hghted our programs this year. Such programs as these are de- signed to help the students become more familiar with the teach- ing profession and educational systems of the United States. Row i: N. FAS. XELLI, R. PETTIE, S. MASUI. B. D.A.WSOX. Row j: J. RAMSEY, E. ROSENBERGER, T. YOST, J. BELCHER, B. KING, J. HED- RICK. Rows: E. MILLER, M. BROOKE, M. J. PATTERSON, T. GOHEEN, C. L. GRFEN, M. L. PRUETT, A. MOSS.. 86 Row i: M. L. PRUITT, J S( )Lril, 1 1, IHKTENHOFER. Row 2: L. BAYS, M. HAMRICK, A. GRIFFITH, B. RUPERT, M. McCULLOUGH, S. KIN- CAID, J. KERWOOD, M. BLACK, E. CALLAHAN. Roiv 3: J. WARFEL, C. WILSON, M. L. FOSTER, R. WINGERT, R. PETTIE, V. PALOMBA, R. FELDMAN, T. GOHFFX, S. KESSLER, M. WICKERHAM . PLAYSHOP As the curtain opened on Playshop last fall it revealed a loyal, hard-work- ing cast of potential actors with John South, Diane Dietenhof er and Mary Lou Pruett playing the leading roles. A new group of understudies opened the year by making their debuts before a college audience in three one-act plays. The plays were under student direction with Shirley Kessler directing Barrie ' s The Twelve Pound Look; John South, Trifles; and Ralph Pettie, The Scenes jrow Strangest Feeling. The major fall production was The Brother, by Wilson, with Mary Lou Pruett and Ralph Pettie imder the spot- lights. This was the Christian Emphasis Week production. Several other one-act plays were pre- sented which included Philosopher of Butterbiggins, directed by Marilyn Wickerham — The Dear Departed, di- rected by Ralph Pettie — and Dear Little Wife, directed by John South. ' The Brother Seated: M. WICKERHAM, R. PETTIK, S. KESSLER. Standing: J. SOUTH, M. McCULLOUGH. M. L. PRUITT, I) DIKTEXHOFFER. ALPHA P5I OMEQA Alpha Psi Omega, national honorary dramatics fraternity, has had a busy year. The Brother, a three-act religious drama, was produced for Christian Emphasis Week and later taken to Elkins for a repeat performance. Members have both directed and participated in one-act plays presented by Playshop. Two new members initiated during the first semester were Marjorie McCullough and Diane Dietenhofer. In order to meet the quahfications for membei-ship in Alpha Psi Omega, an indi- vidual must show advanced ability in staging, acting, and other techniques of play production. Another initiation was held in the spring for those deserving membership. Alpha Rho cast of Alpha Psi Omega officers were: Ralph Pet- tie, president; Marilyn Wickerham, vice-president; and Shirley Kessler, secretary-treasurer. 88 Scaled: P. WRIGHT, V. DALUDADO, B. J. WUERZ, P. HILLMAN, L. TANNEHILL. Standing: B. CALL, M. MOORE, S. BRAG- GER, S. FLYNN, E. CUCINOTTA, J. HAR- VEY, E. SNYDER, L. HAMPTON, S. BUTCHER. SOCIOLOQY CLUB One of the newer groups on campus, The Sociology Club, resumed activities again this year under the guidance of Dr. Glorence Schaper, advisor, who gave much time, interest, and free samples of her cooking to further inspiration. The club is open to aU junior and senior sociology majors who wish to so- cialize — in an intellectually sociological manner, of course! Regular Monday meetings, held monthly, were pleasant and stimulating times when we fre- quently discussed, listened, and always ate. During the year, the club had as a project the carrying out of a survey not- ing the increase of birth rate with re gard to the number of children born into each Wesleyan graduate ' s family. (Note: babies are on the increase!) The group also enjoyed both a field trip in the spring and our guest speaker who gave us such a thorough and inter- esting picture of the field of social work in West Virginia. Aside from our regular activities, the club kept a special file with material on graduate schools in the field of the so- cial sciences and information on voca- tional opportunities for college grad- uates in the area of sociology. PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS CLUB The Photographic Arts Club is one of the younger organizations on cam- pus. The club was formed by a small group of camera fans, and, under the guidance of Dr. J. E. Judson, advisor, the number of members is steadily in- creasing. Membership is not restricted only to the experienced photographers, but is open to beginners who have an earnest desire to learn about photog- raphy. The purposes of the club are to pro- vide basic photographic instructions to beginners, and to make facilities for de- veloping and printing available to ad- vanced amateurs. Through close asso- ciation with fellow fans, the members seek to develop and improve their skill in taking pictures, developing and print- ing them. Facilities available to the club include a darkroom and a meeting room, both located in the Science Hall. The dark- room is not elaborate, but it is adequate for the present time. At the bi-monthly meetings, there are lectures on different phases of photography and constructive criticism of work done by the individual members. Plans for the future include a photographic exhibition. Seated: P. BODURTHA, D. E A S, D. BAKER, F. MEYER. Standing: X. ED- WARDS, B TREMBATH, D. OXHOORN, P. FIXK. 89 BETTY LAMP CLUB Left: MRS. ESTHER T. McALLESTER, A.B., North Central College : M.S., Cornell Uni- versity. The Betty Lamp, symbol of- homemaking, is the seal and name of our home economics club. The Betty Lamp club accepts as members interested students who are majoring or minoring in home economics. In regular meetings this year, club members have learned how to do many things to be utilized in their homes of the future as well as in careers based on home economics. Wrapping Christ- mas gifts, listening to records on careers in home economics and a freezing demonstration are a few of the many programs the members have enjoyed. Many of these programs were in the home economics cottage which added a homey atmosphere. The barbecue at Homecoming is always a big event of the club. A new undertaking this year, imder the supervision of Mrs. Esther McAllester, advisor, was a breakfast in the home ec. cottage for all alumnae home economics majors and minors as well as un- dergraduate students. Through the work of the executive council composed of Mar- ilyn Wickerham, president; Jean Allen, vice-president; Carolyn Boling, secretary-treasurer; Arline Franquiz, social chairman; and Kay Williams, publicity chairman; the club is striving for a national honorary home economics fraternity on Wesleyan ' s cam- pus. 90 Row i: M. H.AMRICK. H. H.- G1 .M.AX. H. HIEHLE. A. FR.- XOl ' lZ, X. JUDY. Row . ' . n. SCHERRAUM, M. L. FOSTER. E. MrAIJ.ESTER. J. ALLEX, C. BOLIXG. M. WICKERHAM, A. OUEEX LIFE In the HOME EC HOUSE Girls who are majoring or minoring in home economics are required to live in the home management house for a period of six weeks which is usually in their senior year. It gives the girls an excellent opportunity to learn all the duties of managing a home. In the midst of classes and activities, one may wonder how these girls can find time to keep house. It is one of the best ex- periences a girl can have in view of her life in the future. Many exciting episodes occur along with all the heartaches of a well- cooked meal. Each year the girls living in the house welcome many guests and visitors. This year the house of Jemarlebet entertained many faculty members and students. In spite of all the hard work they really enjoy learning what it is to have a home their own. A rare iiwiiicnt of relaxation! Future housewives! 91 SADIE HAWKINS DAY Measure of man — breaks Marryin ' Sam After a long and bitter struggle Sadie Hawkins got her man, like many other fair young lassies, as Wesleyan ' s campus witnessed another Sadie Hawkins Day celebration on Saturday, November 20, 1954. Unpleasant weather forced the cancellation of many of the day ' s events, and drove the builders of Dogpatch Village inside the gym. Spirits remained high, however, as six of the campus, organizations kumstrukted their buildings. The men of Phi Sigma Epsilon fraternity captured the prize with their Dogpatch Armory. Marryin ' Sam Smyth was the busiest preacher in town as the lassies dragged their lads from hither and yon to be tied by the ' everlastin ' knot. The Dogpatch Sock Hop with the CoUege Dance Band in the spotlight, was a great success. After much discussion, Shirley Brinkman and Don Hancock won the Daisy Mae and Lil ' Ab- ner honors, and Ruth Grose received the prize for making her man the purtiest corsage. 92 • 4 PHYSICAL EDUCATORS Top: PROF. FRANKLIN C. ELLIS, B.S., West X ' irginia Wesleyan College : M.S., West Virginia L ' niversity. Center: PROF. CHARLOTTE B. KNEP- SHIELD, B.S., M.A., George Peabody Col- lege for Teachers. Bottom: PROF. DAVID E. REEMSNYDER, B.S., West X ' irginia Wesleyan College: A.M., Ohio State University. 94 Rozv i: A. FLYNX. M. WRIGHT, K. WRIGHT, J. CKUSS, A. MOSS, B. DAWSON, S. MASUI, S. BRAGGER. Ro-w j: L. TANXEHILL. P. HOW- ARD, M. FOSTER, J. GASTOX, X. WALTOX, M. BOND, P. WTLT, K. POST. DELTA P5I KAPPA Delta Psi Kappa is a national honorary fraternity for women who are majoring or minoring in physical education. The organi- zation was founded in 1916 at the Normal College of the Ameri- can Gymnastic Union. A charter was issued to the group in 1917, thus giving the right to found sister chapters in other schools. Alpha Eta chapter here at Wesleyan is one of the most active groups on campus. Miss Charlotte Knepshield, professor of physi- cal education, is the faculty sponsor. The group sponsors a project every year for the betterment of some phase of activity on the campus. For these projects, the girls make money by selling pro- grams at the West Virginia Intercollegiate Conference Tourna- ment, checking coats at all the basketball games and usually spon- soring a professional meeting at which some phase of physical edu- cation is stressed. Last year, the Wesleyan chapter of Delta Psi Kappa served as a co-hostess at the national convention at New York City. Barbara Dawson was sent as the official delegate and nine other girls attended. The officers of Alpha Eta chapter are: president, Barbara Maxwell; vice-president, Ann Moss; secretary, Peggy Wright; treasurer, Jean Cross; chaplain, Barbara Dawson; historian, Su- san Bragger; sergeant-at-arms, Shina Masui; and publicity chair- man, Ellen Wright. 95 WOMEN ' S RECREATION ASSOCIATION The first activity of the Women ' s Recreation Association was a wiener roast in September. Miss Charlotte Knepshield, advisor, held the spotlight with her swat-fly game. The freshmen were introduced to the sport of snipe hunting by their wise upperclass- men. The scavenger hunt ended with a real treasure of Spudnuts for those who worked hard on the float. The Christmas party was held at the SCOW. The girls brought gifts and put them under the Christmas tree for Santa to deliver to needy children on Christmas Eve. After playing games and having refreshments, the party ended with a Christmas stoiy. The big event of the year was the Valentine Sweetheart Dance with the Collegians playing. Cupid was the guest of honor. The carnival, with its gaiety, streamers, and booths made it fun to collect money for the World University Service. The ham- burger fry at the park in May was the finishing touch to a year full of activities. Row i: M. L. PRUETT, M. WICKERHAM, B. RUPERT. T. YOST, K. EVANS, P. WRIGHT. E. WRIGHT, P. HOWARD, R. GROSS, B. KING, C. LEWIS, A, QUEEN, K. RIDER. Rou ' j: M. BROOKE, J. KERWOOD, N. WALTON, B. SCHERBAUM, J. HEDRICK, B. PRESET, A. GWENNAP, B. HAGEMAN, C. BOYER, P. HOGSETT, J. E. FLAGG, L, BAYS. J. RAW- SON. Row j: M. McNUTT, L. FERNANDEZ, P. CARUSO, L. TANNE- HILL, L. SOWERS, 1. GASTON, M. L. FOSTER, S. BRAGGER, A. MOSS, f. CROSS, S. MASLT. S. BRINKMAN, C. A. WILSON, P. MORTON, R. KEDWARD. Ro7v . B. DAWSON, R. WALTON. P. WILT, M. McCUL- LOUGH, B. BEECROFT. S. KINCAID. CHEERLEADERS Standing: M. BROOKE. A. MOSS, D. HANCOCK, P. HOWARD, N. FASA- NELLI. Another great year has passed and been recorded in Wesley- an ' s athletic history book. But the ever-energetic cheerleaders, the unsung heroes, have no recorded histoiy. They practice, give their valuable time, holler and hoot, get hoarse and recover, but there ' s no written record about that. Marg Brooke, a senior from Lumberport, West Virginia, was head cheerleader for the first part of the year; while Ann Moss, also a senior, from Cowen, held down the lead spot for the re- mainder of the season. The other three regular cheerleaders were Priscilla Howard, a sophomore from Cowen, West Virginia; Nancy Fasanelli, a senior from Dunbar, West Virginia; and Don Han- cock, a junior from Scarsdale, New York, the only male member of the group, and also its chauffeur. Two new cheerleaders were chosen in the persons of Elaine Sheppard and Margaret Carper. Elaine hails from Petersburg, West Virginia, and Marg from Athens, West Virginia. Both are freshmen. This energetic team travelled to many of the away games as well as inspiring the crowd at all the home games. The cheerlead- ers play a very important part in the athletic program by creat- ing spirit and enthusiasm in Wesleyan fans. This year ' s group did a fine job in fulfilling this purpose. 97 FOOTBALL 1954 DAVID REEMSNYDER Head Coach JACK KILVHK Tackle Senior Pittsburgh, Pa. GENE ROACH Halfback Senior Clarksburg, W. Va. Row i: W. POWELL, F. C ' ETMCK, C. CADLE, S. ZINIACH, A. McDER- MOTT, F. NEWMAN, G. ROACH, J. McELDOWNEY. Row . ' : C. lUDY, J. REABE, W. POST, C. STOBART, F. ARDITO, W. HOMIS, W. RETRY, W, WILL. Rows: J. HENRY, E. HOUDASHELT, P. HENNESSY, P. NEW- LON, J. COATS, R. WEISER, M. NORMAN, L. STAGON. Ro-w 4: COACH H. ELLIS, G. WENTZ, D. SOUDER, W. REITER, T, BERLINER. W. CHANEY, A. LEE, J. EUBANK, D. REEMSNYDER. Row 5: C. WILBURN, C. TAYLOR, H. HICKLE, G. MORRIS, J. DUDDING, K. BURTON, J. TAL- BOT. 3UMa 98 HANK ELLIS Assistant Football Coach Head Coach of Basketball JOE TALBOT Fullback Senior Webster Springs, W. ' a. West Virginia Wesleyan College under Coaches Dave Reemsnyder and Hank Ellis had a fair season. Winning two games, tying one and losing four, the Bobcat football team gained needed experience for next season. Losing only Jack Reabe, Gene Roach, and Joe Tal- bott via graduation, the team will have a strong nucleus to build a winning team next year. W. Va. W. C. Opponents 6 33— Bethany 12 6 — Fairmont 14— Salem 12 27— Glenville 6 6 — Bridgewater 20— Potomac State 13 6— West Liberty Goi ' iii (io-.t ' ii 99 ' ' — ... ' V . rrs,! ' THE BOBKITTEN5 Standing: R. WALTON, L. SOWERS, P. HOWARD, G. SHAWX, B. DAW- SON, E. WRIGHT, B. MAXWELL, E. DANENBERG, P. WILT, E. ROSEN- BERGER, K. POST, K. RIDER, C. LEWIS. B. SHERBAUM, A. FLYNN, J. CROSS, C. BOYER, S. MASUI. The Wesleyan field hockey team is the only intercollegiate sport for girls sponsored at West Virginia Wesleyan. The team has been nicknamed The Bobkittens. For the past two years, the Bobkittens have been imdefeated. The girls, coached by Miss Charlotte Knepshield, started the season off by defeating Davis and Elkins College with a score of 5-0. In plaving four other games, the scores stood as follows: West Virginia University 1 Davis and Elkins College West Virginia University 1 Bethanv College Wesleyan 7 Wesleyan 44 Wesleyan 8 Weslevan 5 100 Homecoming weekend, the Wesleyan Bobkittens played •the Pittsburgh Professional Team in an exhibition game. The final score ended in a tie of 3-3. The scoring of the Bobkittens in the 1954 season was led by Patty Wilt, sophomore, who scored 12 points. In order as fol- lows are the goals made by the other line members: Jean Cross — 8, Beverly Sherbaum — 3, Linda Sowe.3 — 2 Jane Gaston — 1, Shina Masui— 1. The positions played by the girls on the team are listed below. Center — Jean Cross. Inners — Patt y Wilt. Beverly Sherbaum. Ends — Shina Masui, Jane Gaston, Linda Sowers. Kay Rider. Elsie Rosenberger. Center Back — Kay Post, Carolyn Lewis. Half Back — Barbara Dawson, Barbara Maxwell, Pris- cilla Howard, Toni Flynn. Full Back — Elsa Danenberg, Beanie Shawn. Goalie — Rosie Walton, Ellen Wright. 00-° c o ' . ■ 7?o7i ' . H. COSTOLO, H. FISHER, t,. DL XCAN. Rou ' j: CUACH F. MFS- SERSMITH. J. WALKER. E. HOOD, J. TISSOT, R. WISEMAN, R. WIE- LAXD. Row .: G. LESSIG, J. BROWN, H. FISHER, W. COLLINS, D. WEEKS, P. NICHOLSON, S. DYKEMA. H. COSTOLO. Row i: E. BUTLER. B. SCHENCK, B. KEPPLE, L. WILSON, A. ARENDAS, R. THOMAS, H. MILLER, R. FAUST. ?ow 3: COACH F. MESSERSMITH, H. LEFFARD, J. REABE, R. MILLER, D. TRADER, .]. PITCHER. E. HOOD, G. DYER, K. SANDBANK. W. RICE (MGRi. r r 1 f f f f .-. K ' . i ID rr.r— J ' 1  5-V ' - 1 -:: 101 BASKETBALL TRADER. Starting the season with plenty of bench strength, the West Vir- ginia Wesleyan basketball team ended up a strong third in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Conference. Probably the two outstanding games of the season were wins over W. Va. Tech and Glenville, each by two points. Roiv i: L. JONES, D. TRADKK, I;. LliUXARD, 11. IIOUD, M. O ' TOOLE, T. RUTHERFORD, R, MILLER. Row 2: R. TALKINGTON, B. CHANEY, E. KRISTOFIK,B. CHATFIELD, J. PICHER, J. SMITH, J. MANSER, D. DOUGLAS. Row .?. B. SMYTH, J. COLACINO, J. HOLT R. WILLIAMS, J. ATKINSON, f. McCULLOUGH, A. GOLDEN, I. POWELL, COACH H. ELLIS. 102 MIKE O ' TOOLE Co-Captain. Guard Senior Munhall, Pa. ED HOOD Co-Captain. Guard Senior Homestead. Pa. JOHX PITCHER Center Senior Martins Ferry. Ohio LEROY JONES Forward Senior Millsboro, Del. 103 ACTION ON the COURT «.o or WcsUyonr O ' an, C,ct yoii ' ' mf m f ■ ' ■ ' ' ' ' ■ fra. •• ' ' ato 104 BASKETBALL THRILLS The saiv trophy is ours again! Don ' t joii! iiic cap! 105 ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM Seated: C. HARTMAN, Alderson-Broad- dus: C. SNriTH. Morris Harvey; J, VAN- DELL, Morris Har -«y: T. SURRETT, Alderson-Broaddus. Standing: D. MIK- USH, Concord; M. OTOOLE, Wesleyan ; J. MILLER, Alderson-Broaddus, Not Pic- tured. ]. CHARLTON, Fairmont. W V I c The 1955 WVIAC was brought to a close by the playing of the annual tournament in Buckhannon, W. Va. It was a tourney of thrills and upsets as many records fell. West Virginia Wesleyan set three new tourney records by beating Shepherd State in the first game. Alderson-Broaddus and Morris Harvey clashed in the final game with Mor- ris Hai-vey victor by three points in an over- time. Harp O ' Toole was the only Wesleyan player to place on the all-tournament team. Aim Moss was named one of the all-tourna- ment cheerleaders. 76 A. B. 107 A. B. 95 (Overtime) A. B. 86 Potomac St. 71 84 Fairmont 81 ' eslevan 83 117 Weslevan Morris Harvey 89 (Overtime) Shepherd 87 Fairmont 88 104 Concord 62 Glenville Glenville 68 Becl ley 7S Concord 71 Morris Harvev 70 Salem Morris Harvev 99 Concord 7 ' ' Morris Harvev 86 W. Libertv 67 Morris Harvey 74 y. a. Tech 81 W. V ' a. Tech 90 D. E. 79 106 TOURNAMENT MORRIS HARVEY 1955 WVIC Tournament Champions Ilartman breaks through ! Coach Pvlcs of Aldcrson-Broaddus accepts Runner-up Trophy. 107 standiiifi. SJA.MslK. R. FAUST. R. MILLER. B. SCHEXCK. D. KEISTER TENNI5-1954 Opponents Fairleigh Dickenson 6 Davis and Elkins... 1 Fairmont 5 Salem 7 Fairmont Salem 7 WVIAC — We tied for third place in the state tourney which was held at Oglebav Park, Wheeling, W. Va. This year ' s team has two returning veterans. With the help of some new material. Coach Dave Reemsnyder hopes to have a more successful season. 108 BASEBALL With the aid of twelve returning lettermen and probably the addi- tion of some new freshmen, Coach Hank Ellis looks forward to a prom- ising season in the WVIAC base- ball race. Scheduling nineteen games for the spring sport, Hank Ellis has slated twelve conference games and seven non-conference games. There will be nine home games, and the remaining ten will be played on the opponents ' field. 1955 BASEBALL SCHEDULE April 2 Marietta — Away 4 W. Va. University — Away 7 Alderson-Broaddus — Home 11 Alderson-Broaddus — Away 14 Salem — Home 16 Marshall — Away 20 Glenville— Home 22 West Virginia Tech— Home 23 Morris Harvey — Away 25 Davis and Elkins — Home 28 Glenville — Away 29 Fairmont — Away May 2 Davis and Elkins — Away 3 W. Va. University — Home 6 Marietta — Home 12 Fairmont — Home 13 Salem — Away 21 Morris Harvey — Home Row i: P. HENNESSY, E. HOOD, E. HOUDASHELT, F. D ' ANNOLFO, T. RUTHERFORD, H. LEFFARD, B. JABLONSKY. Row j: L. JONES, S. ZINIACH, T. JEZIERNY,.C. MAKRES, C. BURTON, D. WESTON, J. KELLEY, COACH H. ELLIS. Row 3: B. SMYTH (MGR.), G. DEMERT- GIS, D. WISEMAN. H. HIRSCH, B. FRIES, D. CUCINOTTA, L. FRANK- LIN. «..« m I ia _ w r . I K ' : ( ,? - — - . -m 4 109 U ' atch that girl drhv in there! All able-bodied young women with a com- posite of interest, time and enthusiasm can find a recreational outlet in Wesleyan ' s In- tramural Program for Girls. Teams are organized on a class basis, and each team ' s captain is appointed by Miss Knepshield. With the abundance of ener- getic freshmen this year, there were fre- quently several freshman teams to provide competition for the seasoned upper class- men. Throughout the entire school year the girls participated in at least one main sea- sonal sport. WOMEN ' S INTRAMURAL5 What are you all looking for The play-offs of the autumn hockey games had barely been completed before winter sent the girls inside to compete in volley- ball and basketball. Before returning to the outdoors again, special tournaments in shuf- fleboard and ping-pong were completed. A new arrangement of an old game entered the Intramurals program this year — coed badminton! With the coming of spring, the girls once again returned to the outer world to seek the wirming girls ' softbaU team. Get that hall, girl! 110 MEN ' S INTRAMURAL5 Don ' t hip me, George!! The intramurals are for men who can not participate in the varsity sports due to lack of time. There are all kinds of games start- ing with football and ending with softball. Basketball, volleyball, table tennis and hand- ball are other sports the men can take part in. The Intramurals of ' 55, for both men and women, were under the supervision of the Physical Education Department and under the immediate direction of student assistants, Jean Cross and Shockey Cadle, whose guid- ance and encouragement helped to make it a year of fun and good sportsmanship. Ill What are you guys looking at? Jump nice jellows! HAZEL PASSED BY 112 MEN of SCIENCE Top left: DR. ARTHUR B. GOULD, B.S., West Virginia Wesleyan College; M.S., Ph.D., Cor- nell University. Top right: DR. NICHOLAS HYMA, A.B., Kalamazoo College; LS., University of Chi- cago; Sc.D., West X ' irginia Wesleyan College. Bottom left: PROF. WILLL ' M A. HALLAM, B.S., Washington and Jefferson College ; A.M., Johns Hopkins University. Bottom rUjhl: DR. J. E. JUDSON, B.S., Uni- versity of Illinois; M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin. 113 BETA BETA BETA After two years or dormancy, Beta Mu chapter of Beta Beta Beta has again become active under the guidance of Dr. J. E. Judson, head of the biology depart- ment. On November 28, Dr. Judson and sev- eral alumni from Buckhannon initiated twelve prospective biologists into active membership and four into provisional membership. The purpose of this honorary biolog- ical fraternity is to bring greater unity to biology majors and minors on cam- pus, place them in contact with biol- ogists and prospective biologists all over the world, and bring them current news and programs of interest from off- campus sources. The fraternity plans to bring to the campus programs that will be of interest to the general public. Programs for this year included movies, talks by Senator G. O. Young and Dr. F. M. Famsworth, On the verge of discovery! and a banquet featuring Dr. R. B. Weimer, national president of Beta Beta Beta. Making name plates for the trees on campus was one of this year ' s projects. In April several members were priv- ' ileged to attend a regional meeting of the fraternity at Bethany College. A few of these members were called upon to present research papers at this meeting. It is hoped that membership in this fraternity will result in a larger contri- bution to the world of biology. Row i: B. DAWSON, M. McXUTT. L. BULLOCK. Roii ' s: H. HIRSCH. L. COX, J. RAMSEY, K. POST, P. TOBING. Rozv 3: M. ALA ' ILnL , J- HITCHEXS, [. E. TUDSOX. D. STERLING, H. RICE,. 114 BENZENE RING Roic i: B. DESSENT, T. COOPERMAN, H. RICE, P. TOBING, T. LEWIS, D. KRUH, M. ALA ' ILIMA, S. LUNDELL, K. POST, J. GASTON, B. HAM- RICK, N. HYMA. Row 2: G. OVERTON, A. ARENDAS, S. BUTTAFUCCO, D. PAISLEY, D. TRADER, R. ANDERSON, H. HIRSCH, L. ALFRED, D. STERLING. As we gaze into our mystic, magic washbottle in the year of 1921, we see the Benzene Ring was not a result of spontaneous combustion, but of much thought and planning by Dr. Nicholas Hyma and his quantitative class. An exact formula was visualized — Work + Loyalty = Good Society + Success. Now the mist parts and we see the year 1954-55 with Chief Element Bob Dessent creating a nucleus of officers with Joe Talbott, vice-president; Newt Anderson, treasurer; Lillian Alfred, sec- retary; and Kirk Herrick, sergeant-at- arms. More current — more yield! As we turn our unusual washbottle we see that the concentration of this effervescent group has changed from 11 present at the beginning of the reaction to 33 at the last observation. New elements were absorbed into the Ring with an exploding, colorful reac- tion — the external indicator being green limbs and apron-ed necks. The Benzene Ring, in recognizing the importance of fun combined with diges- tion (not Kjeldahl), has held Strawberry Breakfasts for the past five years. This event is highlighted with the crowning of the Camphor King. His Highness, Fred Long, took the honors last ye ar for producing the most camphor in Or- ganic Lab. Guess we ' d better put away our wash- bottle, along with our dreams of a dance and a blood-drive, until another day! 115 Seated: B. SCHERBAUM, H. RICE. G. L. GLAUXER, A. RIBA, P. TOBIXG. Standing: P. CHAX, P. YIM, ' . DALUDADO, J. BOUQUET. L. FERXAX- DEZ, M. ALATLIMA. J. McCOY. T. YOST, M. WADLEIGH. M. CHEN, H. CHEY. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB To facilitate world understanding, the International Relations Club came into existence in 1914. Gradually they spread untU they now number more than 700 in the United States and Can- ada. Prior to 1948 there was no formal national organization of the clubs. In that .year, however, representatives of several clubs came together to fonn the Association of International Relations Clubs. This organization, in turn, then cooperated with the Carnegie Endow- ment for International Peace. Since July 1, 1954, the Association of International Relations Clubs has been officially affiliated with the For- eign Policy Association in the same manner with which it has, since its beginning, worked with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. On our campus. International Rela- tions Club was reorganized in January, 1954, with Dr. Mai-vin DowTiey as ad- visor. Dr. Downey, on leave-of-absence from Wesleyan, is now in Iraq serving as professor of political science and fur- thering his education in the same field of study. Dr. G. L. Glauner, professor of history, is now serving as advisor to the organization. Two delegates from the local club were sent to the International Relations Club convention in New York City in April of last year. At Wesleyan, the aim of the Interna- tional Relations Club is embodied in the preface to its constitution: We, the members of the Interna- tional Relations Club of West Virginia Wesleyan College, in order that we our- selves and our fellow students and as- sociates may better understand the peoples of the world and the problems which confront them, have pledged our- selves to study and interpret pertinent issues of international concern unbiased- ly, and to submit these studies and re- ports to all persons interested in world peace and the removal of barriers which hamper it. 116 PATHWAYS of WESLEYAN ' continued ' highest point, and from New York City, the commercial capital of the modern world, and the No. 1 target in the first and last atomic war. They come from backgrounds of peace and war — bringing the coed who takes off at the sight of a mouse, and the veteran who has bested formidable foes in hand to hand combat in bloody trenches. They come from Protestant churches, Catholic cathedrals, Jewish synagogues, Buddhist temples, Moslem mosques, and the barrens of atheism. They come from the plateaus of moral rectitude, and from the miasmic swamps of moral compromise. They come from the diverse cultural backgrounds of racial groups called black, and brown, and white, and yellow — to Wesleyan, where, thank God, discrimina- tion and segregation were at last ended, prior to the historic United States Su- preme Court decision of May 17, 1954 — ended by vigorous Christian conviction, and devotion to democracy, reminiscent of Jesus and Lincoln. In short, the pathways that converge on Wesleyan come from almost every- where; and they come because people everywhere are attracted by the ideal values of truth, beauty, and goodness that are concentrated in maximum and mag- netic measure in a Christian college. Having reached Wesleyan, these multi- tudinous pathways from almost every- where merge into several well-travelled main pathways, with a disconcerting num- ber of bypaths and detours and dead-end trails, most of which, however ingenious the deception in the markers, lead deeply into the Black Forest of procrastination, rationalization, frustration, and despera- tion. Such bypaths and detours often attract the harebrained, who can not maintain the intellectual pace set on the main path- ways; the drifters on the sea of hfe, devoid of any high ambition or any noble purpose; the occasional pervert whom Mother Na- ture cursed with more sex than sense; and the youthful anti-intellectuals who agree with Pope that a little learning is a dan- gerous thing, who reason (?) that any deep draught of learning would, therefore, certainly be lethal, who love life (of a kind), and want to live (in a way), and who are, on general principles, or for lack of principles, allergic to learning. A favorite pastime among these addle- escent babes in the woods is fooling the professor, cheating on examinations, get- ting an unearned grade (pasting a false label on an empty can) — a performance comparable in intellectuahty to pouring prescribed penicillin down the drain to fool the physician. So much for comic relief. By contrast, the well-travelled main pathways at Wesleyan are all one-way, all steep and straight, all rugged and reward- ing — and are traversed by an increasing and unending procession of students, some as hungry-minded as Lincoln, and all, in varying degrees, philosophers (lovei-s of wisdom), human interrogation points, seeking truth, as heliophilous vines in tropical rain forests trail toward the tallest tree-tops, seeking the sun. Pursued with perseverance and patience, these main pathways at Wesleyan lead to levels of comprehension, and competence, and culture, and concern, and compassion, and Christian commitment, below which the life good to live is relatively impossible. They lead their youthful pilgrims and pundits, to mention a mundane matter 117 Continued on page 118 first, from the state of economic depend- ence, from being economic burdens to others, from their puerile procHvity to expect parents to give them everything, and professors to give them grades, to the state of economic independence, of being able to bear their own economic burden and help others bear theirs, of being. mirabile visas, willing taxpayers, and, so far as dame (sic) fortune and neopubli- cans permit, true philanthropists, who give generously and gladly to good causes, in general — cultural, and educational, and eleemosynary, and religious- — and to their Alma Mater, in particular. These well-travelled pathways at Wes- leyan lead those who follow them faithfully to discover life ' s rich deposits of learning — as a lanky lad named Lincoln found them in frequent fireside feasts on borrowed books, and as a precocious twelve-year-old from notorious Nazareth found them in the meeting of the theological faculty in the temple in Jerusalem. Lincoln became so absorbed in books that he forgot to go to bed. Jesus became so absorbed in what the professor had to say that he forgot to go home. (How incomprehensible to the alleged student, whose rule of life is never to study when he can sleep, and never to attend class or chapel if he can find, or fabricate, an excuse for another absence. ) Imagine young Lincoln in our library — always coming early and eagerly, and always leaving last and reluctantly. Imag- ine Jesus, at eighteen, in our classroom — always alert, always attentive, always ask- ing — a professor ' s dream come true (and a delightful change from his diurnal night- mares). To an encouraging degree, many who traverse the pathways of Wesleyan emulate the hungrymindedness and the highmindedness of Lincoln and Jesus. Example: A student recently complained, All my class periods are too short. The pathways at Wesleyan bring those who follow them faithfully under the influence of scholarly and exemplary teachers. Through association with such teachers, deeply devoted to learning, and to lofty living, and to selfless service, young wayfarers are informed and inspired, and have their ideals ennobled, and their sense of duty deepened, as men walking in the sun have their faces browned without knowing it. What is taught those who climb the pathways of Wesleyan is im- portant; but who teaches them is vastly more important. To study the Bible — in which one finds the greatest literature of all time, the Christian scriptures; the greatest character of all time, Jesus of Nazareth; and the greatest institution of all time, the Chris- tian church — is, under any circumstance, a rare opportimity; but to study the Bible under the direction of Dr. Ralph C. Brown is a unique privilege, second only to sit- ting at the feet of Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Jesus themselves. To study the great literary masterpieces of the world, from Homer to Hardy, is a richly rewarding experience anywhere; but to study them under the tutelage of Dr. Lewis H. Chrisman is to have the richness of the reward enhanced manyfold, and to feel that one has not missed too much by never meeting Dante, Shakespeare, Goethe, and Emerson face to face. In the manner of all truly great teachers. Dr. Chrisman makes Dante clearer than Dante made himself, etc. On occasion he brings home to the student who, like Peter, is following afar off, a vivid realization that not all the space in hell has been allotted to ancient and medieval miscreants. To study Chemistry, one of the vast new areas of scientific knowledge, might be a great intellectual adventure anywhere; but the study of Chemistry under Dr. Nicholas Hyma is an entrancing experience. His students love him, and wax enthusiastic about the subject he teaches — so much so Continued on page 119 118 that Wesleyan ranks 37th, in order of highest to lowest, among all the institu- tions of higher learning in the United States in the proportion of male graduates completing Ph.D. degrees in science. Did space permit, we could continue to call the roll of the Wesleyan faculty, and cite great teaching and great learning in area after area; but we must be content with this brief mention, in alphabetical order, of the three who have served longest on the Wesleyan faculty — a total of 103 y ears, with more to be added. The path- ways of Wesleyan are celebrated for the exceptional educational experiences to which they lead. As serious students pursue the pathways of Wesleyan, they achieve intellectual, moral, and religious maturity, and leave behind childish things. Having achieved such maturity, and having mastered a methodology for finding and testing truth. they are emancipated from the gullibility that too few ever outgrow, and from the tangled tentacles of tradition, and from a hellish heritage of prejudice; and are ar- mored against the omnipresent and insid- ious power of propaganda. This Ls liberal, and liberating, education. This is what Jesus was talking about when he said, Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Students thus freed, liberated, emanci- pated — by being educated — can, and will, subject contemporary and future life to rational, moral, and Christian criticism that will help transform this demon-domi- nated world into the Kingdom of God. That way, to the ends of the earth, and to the end of time, lead the paths from Wesleyan — paths to be trodden by an ever- increasing host of competent, cultured, Christian persons. Bon voyage! 119 i -y LYNCH-RAINE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING Coming from College Avenue, one ascends the Senior Walk that leads to the Administration Building. Here the student ' s life commences. He can arrange a conference with the president in his office, if he has not already had one. From the office of the dean he is kept informed as to whether or not he is making the grade. Occasionally he visits the treasurer ' s office, especially when the balance due notices appear. His intellectual curiosity is satisfied and broadened by the class lectures he attends in this building. And oh yes! — twice a week he goes to the chapel and assembly programs in Atkinson Chapel, which also serves as a concert hall or stage theater. On the third floor. Brown Chapel provides a place for individual meditation and also for M. S. M. Sunday discussions and vespers on Thursdays. Within this time-honored landmark center the .serious activ- ities of a busy college community. 120 AQNES HOWARD HALL A landmark to be remembered by nearly all fellows and girls is Agony Inn, the spot of many campus romances. Students, friends, visitors and guests keep the dorm a place of never-ending excitement and commotion. Although the building is old in structure, the furnishings are very modem — providing comfortable and convenient living quar- ters for the girls who reside within her walls. The memories and nightmares of dorm life at Agnes How- ard will linger on in the minds of all its family. T I PFEIFFER MEMORIAL LIBRARY Dedicated on March 13, 1953, the Library is a storehouse of voluminous knowledge. In the evening, brilliant lights illuminate this building, one of the newest and most picturesque buildings on campus. At all hours of the day or night, hopeful scholars industriously pour over their books. For these scholars, as weU as faculty mem- bers, the Library provides all the books and periodicals needed for reference, research or recreational reading. 122 GYMNASIUM During basketball season, intramurals and other indoor sports events, all Wesleyan walks lead to the gymnasium. Of no less importance is the college dining hall, located on the lower floor of the gym. Three times a day several hundred starving boys pass through its doors to a table of good and plenty. No one wiU forget the evenings when the atmosphere of the gymnasium was completely changed into an enchanted ballroom with soft music and festive decorations for the big college dances. The recollection of the gymnasium wiU bring forth a com- posite of cherished memories to many Wesleyan students. , i ' ivft- - rf . ' Ay OLD MUSIC BOX In spite of its recently acquired nickname, the Old Music Box will always command deferential respect from former stu- dents who received their instioiction in this building and who have gone on to achieve distinction in the world of music. As a result of the rapid expansion of the department of mu- sic, that department has been recently re-located in Loar Hall. The Old Music Box is still being of service on our campus in housing several administrative offices. The atmosphere of the building has been enlivened by the re- modeling of several rooms for the use of sorority girls. ■ I 124 LOAR HALL of MUSIC and FINE ARTS Developing into a larger and better art and music center, the Loar Memorial Hall is rapidly earning a traditional position as the cultural center of the campus. Young artists and musicians strive for perfection under the guidance of their fine instructors. Student recitals and receptions are held in the auditorium and Loar Memorial Room respectively. Although one may go into the Loar Room countless times, he will never tire of its ornate furnishings which always create a feeling of admiration. These students of today are the concert pianists and artists of tomorrow. 125 HI m i 5J • f 1 m 1 HAYMOND SCIENCE HALL Through many bleak Decembers and balmy Mays, the Sci- ence Hall, one of Wesleyan ' s oldest buildings, has triumphantly stood on the northern grounds of the campus. Haymond Science Hall will always bring nostalgic memories to the students who have practically lived within its walls doing their experiments and trying to solve the mysteries of chemicals in bottles and test tubes. A world-wide collection of animals in the Hudkins Museum is one of the outstanding features of this building. Through her doors have walked young scientists and biolo- gists, hopeful doctors and dentists. . ? i m ' ' ha t-iR 1-? A 126 RESIDENCE HALL for MEN A red-brick building, large front porch, green shutters and im- posing Greek columns are descriptive of one of the newest build- ings on campus, the Men ' s Residence Hall. It is mainly a freshman dorm, but also houses several upperclassmen who act as floor proc- tors and assistant hosts. Each of the forty-four spacious rooms are equipped with mod- ern furniture and ample closet room. The boys take great pride in keeping their rooms neat and clean for visitors and guests who wish to tour the new dormitoi-y. MAY DAY 1954 3M JOYCE PUSTIXGER, MARILYN AVEYARD. BARBARA BARRON, PEGGY WRIGHT. BE KRLY HAMRICK. The traditionally beautiful May Day ceremonies occupy a special page in every Wesleyan coed ' s scrapbook of me- mories. It is for the students, an event as eagerly awaited as Homecoming weekend. Students swarmed into Atkinson Chapel and silence fell over the crowd as May Queen Barbara Barron and her court, composed of Joyce Pustinger, senior attendant from Tarrington, Con- necticut; junior attendant Beverly Ham- rick, from Lanett, Alabama; sophomore attendant Peggy Wright, from Beckley, West Virginia; and Marilyn Aveyard, freshman attendant from Gardner, Massachusetts, awaited in the chapel doorway to descend the aisle to the familiar strains of Pomp and Circum- stance. After the coronation, Barbara and her court retired to give the over-anxious sororities, fraternities and independants an opportunity to display their vocal talent. An atmosphere of silent suspense reigned over the auditorium once more as the judges made that momentous decision. The second place trophy was awarded to the men ' s independant group. Screams of joy and laughter grew even louder as the women ' s inde- pendant group was given first place in the Sing. A perfect weekend was brought to a close with the annual May Day Dance. 128 S f ; •  ' • SENIORS-CLASS of 1955 Adams, William A. Walton, N ' .Y. Ala ' ilima, Maea ' eat ' e J. Pago Pago, Samoa Allt ' Ti. Jean L. Williamston Anderson, Geraldine . Webster Springs Anderson, Newton K. Huckhannon Ashby, Barbara A. Florence, Ala. Hargelob, Robert M. Mineral Wells Herrv. William L. Bnckhannon Bonnell, Jerry C. Weston Bragger, Susan Kearny. X.J. Brooke, Margaret L. Luniberport Brown, fames Troffard, Pa. Bullock, Lois L. Hermon, N.Y. Canterbury, Helen M. Wayne Chan, Patricia Medan, Indonesia Chatfield, Robert J. Bloomington, Ind. Chey, Han Hyung Seoul, Korea Coker, Robert C. Oyster Bay, N.Y. Cross, Jean Gassaway Ciitright, Glen K. Bnckhannon Cvetnick, Rud Clarksburg Daludado, ' ina M. Philippine Islands Danenburg, l--lsa A. Bridgeport, Conn, l. aniel, Gerald T. Kasson Davis, Leonard D. Xew Brighton, Pa. Oavis, Rymer D. Parkersburg Dawson, Barbara .A Rochester, Pa. Des.sent, Robert ' . Weston Dickenson. Paul H. Phillipi b llifritz. Howard X. Lorentz Fasanelli, X ' ancv L. Xitro Fisher, Harrv L., II Pittsburgh. ' Pa, Floyd, Frank Bnckhannon Green, Carrie L. Charleston Hackett, Lowell P. Bloomsburv, N.f. Hampton, Lynn J. Bnckhannon Hanirick, Beverly .A. Lanett, Ala. Harvey, J. Joanne Buckhannon Holbert, John L. Jane Lew- Hood, Edward J. Homestead, Pa. Hupp, Luella E. Buckhannon [ones, W. Lerov Millsboro, Del. Kessler, Shirley M. Rupert Kramer, Morton Brooklyn, X.Y. Kruh, Daniel Brooklyn, X.Y. Langford, Charles E. ' eston Lee, Alfred Y. New Rochelle. X.Y. Lee, David X-ew York, X.Y. Marrs, Richard E. Buckhannon Martin, Paul S. ' olga .Masui, Shinako Arlington, N.J. .McWhorter, Lois A. Weston Moss, G. Ann Cowen Odenheimer, Robert J East Paterson, X ' .|. Osburn. Ellit W., Jr. Tallmansville O ' Toole, Michael |. Munhall, Pa. t)urs, John R. Weston Patterson, loseph R. Oakland, Md. Patterson, Marv |. Oakland, Md ' Peterson, Paul E. Weston Pettie, Ralph P. Bangor, Me. Pitcher, John R. Martins F erry, Ohio Queen, Ovid G. Frenchton Ramsey, Joan . Dunbar Reabe, John F. Pittsburgh, Pa. Rice, Harvey ' . Long Island City, X.Y. Roach, Eugene W Clarksburg Schnur, ' illiam H. Xew York, N.Y. Scott, Corena Salem Shaw, Margaret E. .Monterville Shawn, Gladys M. Queenstown, Md. Smyth, Robert K. Palmyra, X.J. Snvder, Earl S. Cato, X.Y. Spencer, Charon S. I ' -llenlioro Sterling, David K. l- ' .ndicott, X.Y. Talbott, Joseph B. Webster Springs Teets. Charles E. Buckhannon Thompson. Ralph E., ]r. Bhiefield Tobing, Peter P. Medan, Indonesia Trough. Marcus L. Junior Walker, Stanton E. Buckhannon Weislierg, Louis G. Xew York, X.Y. Wickerham, Marilyn J. Monongahela, Pa. ood, Emerson . drian Wright, Ellen ISulfalo, X.Y. Wuerz, Barbara J. Old Greenwich, Conn. Zornes, James O. .Amherstvale 130 JUNIORS-CLASS of 1956 Agey, Charlotte Biickhannon Alfred, Lillian F. Weston Anderson, John D. Fairfield, Conn. Arnold, John P., II Weston Bass, Stuart M. Sinisbury, Conn. Benson, William C. Tallniansville Berg, William A. Thomaston, Conn. Boggs, Denny D. Weston Bolean, Flla E. Brooklyn, N.Y. Brooks, Arlene R. Niantic, Conn. Butcher, Samuel F, ' olga _ Butler, Kdmund ].. Jr. Stratford, Conn. Cadle, Charles O. Albans Call, Robert C. Fast Andover, N.H. Collins, Walter R. Wyoming, Pa. Cone, Irene M. Rochville, Conn. Crane. Robert D. Florham F ' ark, X.J. Cucinotta, David M. Fall River, Mass. Cucinotta, B. Evelyn Fall River, Mass. Dietenhofer, Diane E. Wethersfield, Conn. Ducharme, Francis J. Gardner, Mass. Earl, Francis F. McComas Farrar, Katrina F . Buckhannon Flynn, Shirley E. Buckhannon Goodin, Charles E. Wellsburg Greathouse. Rosamund H. Buckhannon Hamrick, Martha Burlington Hancock, Donald T. Scarsdale, X.V. Heavner, Winnifred I- Burnsville Herrick, Kirk H. Xew Britain, Comi. Hillman, Phvllis ]. P.eckley Hitchens, John T. Philadelphia, Pa. Hoomans, Jurgen J. Churchville, N.Y. Johnson. Charles W., Jr. Lewis Judy, N. Ruth Circleville King, Bernice R. Clarksburg Lessig, Gregory D. Pen Argyl, Pa. Lewis, Carolvn L. Oakland, Md. Lighthall, Kent A. Homer City, Pa. Lindsay, F ' lizabeth J. West Decatur, Pa. Lowther, Dewayne R. Wilsonburg Marhoffer, Harry A. Wilton, Conn. Marteney, Eugene R. Falls Church, ' a. Maxwell, Bartiara A. St. Mary ' s McCoy, James M. ew York, NY. .McCullough, Nyla J. Buckhannon .McKita. lames D. Charleroi, Pa. Melanv, Bijan New York, N.Y. Merrill, Thomas R. Poconioke City, Md. Metroka, Julius J. New York, N ' .Y. Miller, Elsie ' . Gormania Morrow, Aubrey R. Brownsville, Pa. Newman, Frederick D. Buckhannon Newton, Edward J. Danbury, Conn. Overton, George W., Jr. Patchoque, N.Y. Park, Samuel Seoul, Korea Post, Joseph W. Centurv Post, Robert M. Buckhannon I ' ruett, Mary L. Beaver Riba, Arthur J. Brooklyn, N.Y. Rollo, John, Jr. Buffalo, N.Y. Rutherford, Thomas M. Buckhannon Schenck, William R. Dunellen, N.J. Snvder, Martin St. Bethlehem, Pa. South. John P. Moundsville Tannehill, M. Louise Augusta, Ga. Taylor, Mollie B. Buckhannon Wanless, Howard W. Alexander Whitescarver, Robert D. Buckhannon W ' right, Margaret ]. Beckley Yim, Pearl C. Seoul, Korea Yost, Tommie R. Bluefiekl 131 SOPHOMORES-CLASS of 1957 Anderick, John L. Btickhaniion Areiuias, Andrew N. Passaic, N.J. Austin, Margaret R. Bennington, Vt. Aveyard, Marilyn J. Gardner, Mass. Aylestock, J. Thomas Bnckhannon Bachnian, Barbara A. Flushing, N.Y. Bassel, Diane Lost Creek Baunigartner, Robert J. Flushing, X.Y. Beecroft, Barbara f. Triadelphia Boling, Carolyn S. Charleston Bond, Marv L. Bluefield ' Booker. Carolyn S. Charleston Brinknian, Shirley L. Cumberland, Md. Brundrett, William Bnckhannon Fnrell, Clifford E. Kittanning, Pa. Buttafuoco, Santo f. Brooklyn, N.Y. Byrd, Cecil K. Huntington Callaghan, Evelyn K. Bethpage, N.Y. Carder, Addie J, X ' ienna, ' a. Chappell, George E. Fittsfield, Mass. Chilcote, David L. Dunbar Clark, Walter E. Orange, N.J. Costolo, Herbert L. Pittsburgh, Pa. Cotsoradis, Stephen Clarksburg Cox, Lorna M. Elkins Crane, Doris A. Meadville, Pa. Crew, Dorothy M. Parkersburg DeMertgis, George S. Forest Hills, N.Y. Dunn, Richard A., Jr. Madison, N.J. Dye, Thomas Frenchtovvn Elmer, James E. Jane Lew Evans, Barbara K. Beckley Feldman, Ronald J. White Plains, N.Y. Fink, Peter B. Jamaica, N.Y. Foster, Mary L. Hemlock Franklin, Leslie D. Stamford, Conn. Franquiz, Arline H. Bnckhannon Gaston, Jane Bnckhannon Gaston, Dorothy E. Buckhannon Gatherum, Nancy L. Richwood Gatrell, Billie R. Tallmansville Gaucher, Glendavere Ridgefield, Conn. Gaunt, Williaiu H. Buckhannon Grahaiu, Walter W. Oakland, Md. Gue, Robert L. Brownsville, Pa. Gwennap, Audrey M. Wheeling Hageman, Barbara A. Peapack, N.J. Hannah, R. iVlaureen Switzer Harper, Lola W. Buckhannon Harrison, Howard W. Olean, N.Y. Hatch, Bryce R. Hennikxr, N.H. Henderson, Roy A. Buckhannon Hennessy, Edward P. Pomerov, Ohio Hiehle, Roberta S. Vienna Hill, James K. Greenwood, S.C. H inkle, Charlotte J. Buckhannon Hinkle, Elmer G. Queens Hirsh, Herbert L Brooklyn, N.Y. Horton, Robert L. Fairfield, Conn. Houdashelt, J. Elmer Syracuse, Ohio Houston, David C. King.ston, N.Y. Howard, Priscilla ■ Cowen Jablnnski, Robert R. Bridgeijort. Conn. Johnson, Marshall S. Terre Alta Jordan, Ralph H., Jr. Pennsville, N.J. Kincaid, Shirley D. Kincaid Lamjierti, Richard S. North Plainfield, N.J. Leece, Barbara L Mt. Hope Lefler, Barbara L. Rainelle Leonard, William F. McKeesport, Pa. Long, Margaret E. University City. Mo. Lowther, Mary V. Wilsonburg Maider, Douglas E. Delmar, N.Y. Malm, Franklin A. Yonkers, N.Y. Martin, Patricia T. Mount Hope McCuIlough, Marjorie F Bron.x, N.Y. McDermott, Arthur L. West Haven, Conn. McEldowny, James H. Bridgeport McMurdo, Laura J. Centurv McNicol, ' James T. Clarkslnirg McNutt, Mary Salem Mearns, Dolores J. Clarksburg Miller, Howard E. Fairview, Pa. Miller, John R. Arnold, Pa. Miller, Roy M. Martins Ferry, Ohio Moore, Martha L. Elkins Muller, Ma.x P. Dover, N.J. Murray, Charles Simsbury, Conn. Murray, Judy Buckhannon Newman, Alice ]. Buckhannon 132 SOPHOMORES Nicholson, Phillip V.. Mineola, N.Y. Oliver, Howard G. Wheeling Paisley, David M. Bnckhannon Palombo, Vincent A. New York, N.Y. Parker, Malcolm M. liuckhannon Pauley, Claire Charleston Post, Kav A. West Milford Post, Shirley H. Huckhannon Powell, James A., Jr. Fairmont Preset, Beverly A. Greenslmrg, Pa. Reed, Robert L. Huckhannon Rinehart, Beverly R. Wayneslnirg Rollins, Clifford E. Bnckhannon Rough, Carol J. Weston Saronnie, Helen A. Woodside, N.Y. Schanck, Norman W. Millville, N.J. Scherbaiini. P everly A. Dunbar |r. Schimmenti, Dolf New York, N.Y. Shay, Neil T. Elkins Shearer, Donald L. ' eston .Sheasley, G. Calvin, nu(|uesne. Pa. Sicilian, Louis U. Bridgeport, Conn. Simmons, Anna H. Bnckhannon Simon, Allen New Rochelle, N.Y, Smith, James R. Bnckhannon Snyder, luleen C. Epperly Snyder, Orvi! J. Bnckhannon Strong, Joseph N. Bnckhannon Sutton, Sidley C. New York, N.Y. Svmes, Kenneth G. ' Watkins Glen, N.Y. Thacker, Kay L. French Creek Trader, C. David ienna, Md. Trowbridge, Delphia Manheim X ' aughan, Paul, Jr. Charleston Walton, Nancv K. Oak Hill Ward, Elene D. Memphis, Tenn. Ward. Ralph O. Lost Creek Jr. Weber, Seymour New York, N.Y. Weeks, Daniel P. Hackensack, N.J. Westfall, Shirley E. Lantz Weston, Dani el J. Granbv, Conn. Whitehail, John T. Shallington, Pa. Whitescarver, David 1, Bnckhannon Wilfong. Donald B. Lost Creek Williams, Joan Buckliannon Wilson, Annamary V ' .. Philippi Wilt, Patricia Bnckhannon Wimer, James H. Rock Cave Wiseman, Richard .M. Elizabeth, Pa. Zinnaich, Samuel Weirton 133 FRESHMEN-CLASS of 195S Adkins, Jack H. llanilin Altman, William G. Johnstown, Pa. Andrews. Donald J. Brooklyn, X.Y. Angellotti, Carniin« l ayville, X.J. Ardito, Frank C. N. Massapequa, N.Y. Aslanian. Edward New York. NY. .Atkinson, Judith S. Monroe, Conn. Austin, William H. Queens, N.Y. A.xelrod, John New Rochelle, N.Y. Aveyard. Harriet M. Gardner, Mass. Bailey, Betty J. Buckhannon Baker, David ' . Brooklyn, N. Y. Barail, Louis J. New York, N.Y. Ba.xa, Artis E. Buckhannon Bays, Laura E. Beckley Belcher, Janet R. Kimball Bergdoll, Ralph N. Paw Paw Berliner, Theodore Brooklyn, N.Y. Black, Fl ' oy F. Buckhannon Black, Margaret R. Crawlev Bodurtha Paul R. Rome, N.Y. Boe, Gerald P. Dunellen, N.J. Boege, Alfred New York, N.Y. Boggs, Delores J. Weston Bone, Evelyn H. North Arlington, N.J. Bone, George J. Hamden, Conn. Bouquet, Jose L. Caracas, ' enezuela Bouve, Bryan L. New Haven, Conn. Bover. H. Carol Wild wood, N.J. Bradford, John R. Manhasset, N.Y. Bradley, James R. ' ienna. Md. Broadmeyer, Albert . ., Jr. Norvvalk, Conn. Brooks, Ronald R. Davin Broumberg, Michael M. Bronx, N.Y. Brundrett, Thomas M. Buckhannon Bullock, Harold G. Hermon, N.Y. Burnett, John H. Dunellen, N.J. I ' urton, Kenneth W. Dunellen, N.J. Burton, Mary H. Romney Carper, Margaret T. Athens Carter, Arthur S. Raleigh Caruso, Phyllis J. Newark, N.J. Chancy, William F. Hamlin Chen, Ming Yu Seoul, Korea Chenoweth, Rhea L. Buckhannon Cherlong, George R. Hartford, Conn. Clark, Clarence R. Silver Lake, N.Y. Coates, Jack T. Charleston Coates, Robert E. New York, N.Y. Collins, Jarvis L. Buckhannon Collins, Joann M. Buckhannon Colombo, Louis F. Newark, N.J. Cooke, Donald N. Plainfield, N.J. Cooperman, Ted L New York, N.Y. Crites, Clyde S. Barbour Cutlip, Joyce L. Summersville Cutright, Lois D. Buckhannon Cvetnick, Frank Century Daniels, Charles L. Elkins Dasburg, Albert L Bloomfield, N.J. Davisson, James L Clarksburg Dean, Russell C. Buckhannon Decker, Georgetta E. Buckhannon DeRevere, Bradford F. Staten Island, X.Y. Derry, Xancy J. Millsboro, Pa. Dorffman, David -A. White Plains, X.Y. Douglas. Donald L. Clarksluirg Dudding, John F. Middleport, Ohio Dulaney, John T. Kanawha Head Duncan, George G- Brooklyn, N.Y. Edwards, Noel K. Bridgeport, Conn. Eifert, William D. tuckahoe, N.Y. Epler, Ana R. Kane, Pa. Eubank, Jess J. Buckhannon Evans. Richard L. Needham, Mass. Evertsen, Theodore A. Glenrock, X.J. Fernandez, Lola L Bogota, Colombia Filosa, Louis F. Flushing, N.Y. Fischer, Roger C. East Williston, N.Y. Fisher, Frank E., Jr. Pittsburgh, Pa. Fitzgerald. Boyd M. Canaan Flagg, Jo Ellen Charleston Floyd, David D. Buckhannon Fosnaugh, Robert G. Buckhannon Frazier, Carole A. Crown Point, Ind. Glass, Nadine M. Petersburg Goheen. Thomas P. Rupert Goff, Kent R. Croton, N.Y. Gokkn, Allen New York, X.Y. Golinick, Richard L. Kingston, N.Y. Gower, Mary L. Buckhaimon Gramlich, Paul W. Bellerose, N.Y. Greenblatt, Robert A. Flushing, N.Y. 134 FRESHMEN Greeiiuay, Harold li. Duquesne, Pa. Gregory, Noah S. Becklev Griffith, Julie A. Westport, Conn. Grose, Ruth A. Charleston Hall, Drew D. W ' e.stfield. N.j. Hamilton, Richard M. Fredericktown, Pa. Hamrick, Frank 15. Charleston Harris, Janet R. Bridgeport Hartman, Janet S. Bnckhannon Hawkins, Darrell G. Tallinansville Hedrick, Harriet J. Ronceverte Helmick, Shirley Y. Danese Henry, Joseph . Glendale Henry, Patricia Charleston Hetz, Robert L. Fairview, Pa. Hickle. Harry ' . Circleville, Pa. Hinznian. Parker I.. Tallmansville Hochuli, Thomas F. Garden City, N. Y. Hodsdon, lulgar W. Mamaroneck, N.Y. Hogsett, Phyllis .A. East Rainelle Holm, Oline S. Greatneck, N.Y. Holian, William .A. New York, N.Y. Holt, John M. Weston Homis. William I. Islip, N.Y. Hoy, Donald R. Bayside, N.Y. Hnbhell. George T. Milford, Conn. Huniphrevs, Robert I. New York, N.Y. Japp. Kenneth A. Amityville, N.Y. Jarvis, Nester L., 1 1 Ridge wood, N.J. Jezierny, Thomas J. Stratford, Conn. Jones, I ' .liy.abeth F.. Klizalieth. Pa. Jones, Roger L. i ' ' ast Ouoque, N.Y. Jordan. .Arthur W. Rahwav, N.f. Judy, Clifford ' ! ' . Clarksburg Jungas, Theodore W orcester, Mass. Kane, Joseph P. Mineola, N.Y. Kania. Joseph W. X ' alley Stream, N.Y. Kedward, Ruth ' . Moundsville Kennedy, John E. Malvenne, N.Y. Kershaw, William K. -Stratford, Conn. Kerwood, Judith . . Ripley Keyser. Delores R. Bridgeport King, David W. Worcester, Pa. Kissel, Jack Elmire, N.Y. Koehler. Daniel M. W estport, Conn. Koon, James G. Bnckhannon Koslin, Stephen Rego Park, N.Y. Krevitt, Phillip J. Brooklyn, N.Y. Kristofik, Edmund A. Munhall, Pa. LaFalce. Robert . - Hackensack, N.J. Panting, Fred L. Hawthorne, N.J. Lantz, Nelson H. Bnckhannon Laszlo, Phelps T. Southport, Conn. Lathrop, Linwood B. Norwich, Conn. Law, Martha .X. I ' iridgeport Lawson, Ina J. Bnckhannon Lee. Owen .M. Bnckhannon Lemon, h ' rederick D. Selbyvillem Lemon, Noel Iv Jane Lew Levine, Robert New York, N.Y. Lewis, Thomas R. ienna. Md. Light, Richard J. Bnckhannon Linger, Maude ' . Bnckhannon Lipetz, Eric D. Forest Hills, N.Y. Lipscomb, Margaret A. Holcomb Lipstein, Richard S. Trenton, N.J. Lockart, James O. .Spring City, Pa. Lundell, Sharon J. Bnckhannon Lunn, Stanley D. Irwin, Pa. Malone, Patricia A. Millburn, N.J. Manser, Jefferson W. Bnckhannon . Iaretzo, Richard J. Brooklyn, N.Y. Margolies, Alvin I L New York, N.Y. Marteney, . Xnnabelle L. Bnckhannon Mason, John A. Beverly McCallough, John J. Homestead, Pa. .McCaslin, George C. Floral Park, N.Y. McDonald. Glenda J. Bridgeport .Mdlvane, Richard Whitford, Pa. .Mclntire, Paul W., Jr. Kensington, Md. .McKinney, Thomas A. Staten island, N.Y. McMillan, James W. Pelham. N.Y. McNutt, Suzanne .Salem M cTheny, John M. i ' uckhannon . lc ' itty, Donald W. Mount ernon, N,Y. Medlev, lames L. BrooklVn, N.Y. Meyer, John F. Flushing, N.Y. Miller, .Shirley .A. Bnckhannon . loisan, Richard . Waterbury, Conn. .Montgomery. James J. Indianapolis, Ind. Morris, Glenn M. Caledonia, N.Y. Morton, Peggy J. 1 lamlin Muchnick. David I ' . Brooklvn, X.Y. 135 FRESHMEN Muiuiv, Freddie E. Philippi Murphy. Hugh P. Buckhannon Muse, Annalwlle New Martinsville Myers, Hilhurn T. Redlete Naskey, Frank E. Buckhannon Neuner, Frank I. Bloomfield, N. J. Nevin, Joseph B. Jamaica, N. Y. Nevvlon, Phillip M. Buckhannon Newton, Jeanne C. Danbury, Conn. Nicholas, Peggy [o Alloy Nnrman, Michael A. West Chester, Pa. North, George M. Woodbury, N. J. Oleson, Stuart F. Bogata, N. J- Ours, Robert ' M. Buckhannon Pagnillo, Richard J. Buckhannon Palatiello, Robert F. Bridgeport. Conn. Pancirov, Roy J. Arverne, N. Y. Parks. John H. Levvisburg Passarelli. Edmund F. Bronx, N. Y. Perrv, Linda E. Charleston Petrv, William H. HehiR-tta, N. J. Post, Robert R. Buckhannon Posteraro, Thomas J. Manhasseh, N. Y. Powers. Kenneth L. Buckhannon Putich, William M. W eirton Queen. Ann M. Bridgeport Rabinowitz, Jerry Brooklyn, N. Y. Rawson, Jean Parkersburg Reiter, William E. Dayton, Ohio Richmond, Robert A. Belleville, N. J. Rider, Kay A. .Sophia Rollins, Ralph H., Jr. Buckhannon Rosen, Robert M. Lawrence, N. Y. Kosenberger, Elsie T. Jersey, N. J. Ross, Alexander M. Buckhannon Rubin, Robert S. Brooklyn, N. Y. Rupert, Betty J. Charleston Sarchet, Frederick Fairfield, Conn. Saxton, Linda L. Dunbar Scharlatt. Harold New York. N. Y. Schilling, Frederick R. Packanack Lake, N. J. .Schultz, Howard E. Great Neck, N. Y. Seaver, Edward S. New York, N. Y. Semrow, Gustave C. Bristol, Conn. Shapiro, Marvin Bronx, N. Y. Sheppard, David L. Buckhannon Sheppard. Elaine D. Petersburg Shirley, John M. Harrison City, Pa. Smith. Hollen G. Buckhannon Smith, Marilyn Y. Nitro Souder, W. Donald. Jr. West Chester. Pa. .Sow ' ers, Linda K. Lebanon. Pa. Stagon, Leonard A. Munhall. Pa. Stahl. David Forest Hills. N. Y. Stobart. Charles R. Middleport, Ohio Strieby, Oscar N.. Jr. Okonoko Talkington, Ronald W. Clarksburg Tanner. David E. Great Neck. N. Y. Tatem. fames A.. Ir. Hillsdale, N. J. Taylor, Clair J. i atrobe. Pa. Tetrick. W. Russell Shinnston Thomas. Ronald A. Duque.sne. Pa. Tissot, John F. Flushing, N. Y. Tockernian. W. Howard Brooklyn, N. Y. Trembath, William J. Teaneck, N. J. Turney, Ernest E. Lake Park, Md. Udoff, Nancy L. Warwick, Va. ' ita, Anthony J. Bridgeport, Conn. X ' onHoorn, Richard P Trumbull, Conn. Wadleigh, Mary E. Concord, N. H. Walker, James L. Albans Walker, Mary A. Mount Airy, Md. Walton, Rose A. Oak Hill Warfel, Janet E. Bolivar, Pa. Watson, William E. Jane Lew Weiser, Richard J. New York, N. Y. Wells, Paul L. Port Jervis, N. Y. Wentz, Gary L. Buckhannon West. Jenny L. Buckhannon Wharton, Jane Lynn Parkersburg Whih!, Donald J. Easton, Conn. Wieland, Roger P. Bayside, N. Y. Wieser, Mathew L. New York, N. Y. Wilburn, Cha les E. Elkins Will. William A. Johnstown. Pa. Williams, Richard L. Lumberport Williams. Vivian K. Laurel, Mont. Wills, Robert G. ' olga Wilson, Carol A. Moundsville Wingert, Randall Elmira, N. Y. Winters. George R. Stoystown, Pa. Young, M arianna Buckhannon Zinnanti. Joseph N. X ' allev Stream, N. Y. 136 rr ' s 4H I •y THE CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK Central Bank Bldg., Buckhannon, W. Va. Courteous and Vrien4ly Service Night Depositing ami Banking hy Mail Safe Deposit Boxes Loans — Real Estate and Personal Installment Financing Large or Small WE INVITE BOTH CHECKING AND SAVINGS ACCOUNTS All Deposits Insured Up to S 10.000 with F.D.I.C Resources Approximately 51 2 Million Dollars Buckhannon A Complete Banking Service ' 420 THE CLARKSBURG CURTAIN SHOP, INC. 426 W. Main St. Clarksburg, W. Va. W ' e Specialize in Beautiful Things for Your Home MURPHYS FIVE and TEN Cent Store Buckhannon ' s Leading Store for College Apparel and Classroom Supplies THE HORNOR-GAYLORD COMPANY Wholesale Grocers 59 Years of Continued Service CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA POUNDSTONE DRUG COMPANY whitman ' s Chocolates Phone 432 2-i West Main St. Buckhannon 138 THOMPSON ' S PHARMACY DRUGS CANDIES COSMETICS Phone 123 Buckhannon, W. Va. the best in town Get your vitamins the natural way, Eat fresh fruits and Vegetables every day SHINGLETON BROTHERS . . . wholesale . . . Clarksburg, W. Va. HOME DAIRY of W. Va. Inc. Quality Milk Products Serving Central W. Va. Local — Friendly LEWIS JEWELERS Fine Gifts and Expert Watch Repairs All Watch Repairs Scientifically Tested PEOPLES GROCERY and MEAT MARKET Buckhannon ' s Food Shop Buckhannon, West Virginia STRADERS A Better Place to Buy Merchandise to meet your needs 139 NORMAN ' S STUDIO For distincthe portraits — but not expensive. A PERSON IS JUDGED by the com- pany he keeps — so is a store by the mer- chatidise it sells ... 56 E. Main Tel. 1525 Arrow shirts, Dobbs hats, Florsheim and Free- man shoes, McGregor and Rugby sportswear. Botany suits and topcoats, Interwoven hose. Swank jewelry, and tailoring. PERCE ROSS Men ' s Wear GASTON GROCERY CO. Wholesale Grocers Buckhannon, W. Va. GREEN ' S RESTAURANT Fine Foods Breakfast — Lunch — Din ner The place where your frietuis take you to eat Compliments of 1 S. Kanawha Buckhannon ' WILSON BAKING Commencement Announcements and Cards Class Rings and Emblems Engraved Wedding Stationery Newest Booklet Diplomas — Caps and Gowns Medals and Trophies —r J. X K. .fl. X COMPANY Clarksburg, West Virginia Engraved and Printed Lenerheads and Envelopes MERRELLS, INC. 111-115 Second Street Phone 3-0121 Clarksburg, West Virginia The School Atinouncemetit and Jenelry House 140 Compliments of WESLEY ANS STUDENT CENTER ACME BOOK STORE The place where you are always welcome Magazines Stationery and Sporting Goods Commodore Restaurant E. Main St. Home Our Only Competitor ' KANAWHA THEATRE There ' s Atore Fun at the Movies Always A Good Show 141 DAWSON FURNITURE SALES Complete Home Furnishings Phone 377 CURRY CHEVROLET COMPANY, INC. Retail and wholesale Distributors of — CHEVROLET PASSENGER CARS and TRUCKS Chevrolet Parts and Accessories 11 West Main Street Buckhannon, West Virginia BUCKHANNON MILLING COMPANY Feed and Flour Telephone 302 Buckhannon, W. Va. REED RADIO SERVICE Expert service on all makes of • Radios • Phonographs • Television Phone 251 18 W. Main Buckhannon Troyal i _Announcei the 1 Hnr Magic Tabulator. Op«ra ' 1 lUSK f ' ob with fing«f or palm 1 TUVlirOff without moving hondi from th« M— J gu d«k«r poiltlonti Compliments of UPSHUR MOTOR CO. Phone 467 South Florida Street Buckhannon. W. Va. Your Pontiac Dealer 142 GE SE T THE BEST GET lAlTEST GOTTFRIED ' S, INC. The Friendly Store Buckhannon, W. Va. Blenko glass, baby gifts, hose, lingerie, Kate Greenaway dresses MILLERS PHARMACY Phone 404 Buckhannon, W. Va. ( ea st J RIECK Phone ICE CREy Elkins, W. f M CO. Va. 45 SOUTHERN STATES Buckhannon Cooperative, Inc. Spring Street Buckhannon W. Va. , Farm Supplies Fertilizer Home Appliances Dick Young ' s RESTAURANT TASTY FOOD Dancing — Evenings Opposite Court House 1955 Murmurmontis Patrons: Claude E. Walls Herman E. Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Herbert P. Stalnaker Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Lewis MURMURMONTIS EDITORS and STAFF appreciate the cooperation received in preparing this year ' s book 143 144 SAYRE STUDIO School Photographers Clarksburg, W. Va. ■RAGLESS INSURANCE A. K. Brake Insurance Agency Phone 298 Buckhannon, W. Va. REPUBLICAN DELTA Your Twice-a-Week Newspaper WARDS Cleaners and Dyers Buckhannon ' s Leading Cleaners ADRIAN BUCKHANNON BANK Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation We do for you anything a good bank ought to do Continuous Service Since 1920 MEET THE CROWD at the RAINBOW RESTAURANT 145 146 INDEX Administrative Offices 6. 7 Advertising - 13S-I46 Alpha Delta Pi 46, 47 Alpha Gamma Delta 50, 51 Alpha Psi Omega 88 Alpha Sigma Phi 44, 45 Alpha Xi Delta 54, 55 Athletics 97-1 1 1 Hasehall 109 Basketball 102-105 Cheerleaders 97 Cross Countrv 101 Football ' 98, ' W Intraniurals 1 10, 111 Spring Track 101 Tennis ION The Bolikittens 100 WVIC Tonrnament 106, 107 Band 68 Beta Beta Beta 1 14 Benzene King 1 15 Betty Lamp Clnh 90 Bnildings 120-127 Agnes Howard Hall 121 Gymnasium 123 Haymond Science Hall 126 Loar Hall of Music 120 Lynch Raine Administration 125 Old Music I ' k.x 124 Pfeiffer Memorial Library 122 Residence Hall for Men 127 Choir 69 Christmas . 65 Churches of Buckhannon 83, 84 Commimity Council 74 Community Council Committees 75, 76 Cultural iMirichment Committee Engages Superb I ' jitertainment 77 Dedication - 2 Delta Psi Kappa 95 Kxani Blues 63 Faculty 8. 9 Fellowship Teams 81 Freshman Class 28-36 Freshman Counsellors 62 Future Teachers 86 Guidance and Counselling 10 Haught Literary -85 Hazel Passed By .- 112 Homecoming 38, 39 House Board 62 House Staff 60, 61 I Go to Prove My Soul 4 Inside the Library . .,70 Interfraternity Council 43 International Relations Club 1 16 lunior Class -- 18-20 Kappa Ali)ha 48, 49 Life in the Home Fc House 91 Masters of the Arts - 66 May Day— 1954. - - 12S Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch House... 40 Men ' s Dorm Life 58 Men of Science 113 Methodist Student Movement 80 Panhellenic Council 42 Pathways of Wesleyan 5, 117-119 Phi Sigma F.psilon 52. 53 Photographic Arts 89 Physical l- ' ducators 94 Playshop 87 Presenting 3 Religious I ' jnpbasis 82 Sadie Hawkins Day 92 Senior Class 12-16 Sociology Club 89 Sophomore Class 22-25 Student Roster 130-136 Freshmen— Class of 1958 134-1 36 Juniors— Class of 1956 131 Seniors— Class of 1955 .130 Sophomores— Class of 1 ' ' 57 132-133 Student Art Guild 67 Student Center of Wesleyan 72, 77 Theta Chi 56. 57 The Murmurmontis 79 The Pharos 7S The Snowball Dance 64 Unpictured Freshmen } 7 L ' npictured Upperclassmen 26 Women ' s Dorm Life — 59 Women ' . 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