Western Illinois University - Sequel Yearbook (Macomb, IL)

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English came a member of the department in 1925, taking charge of the practice teaching division of the de- partment and directing the Academy classes. Ruth Zenor, who teaches the lower class college work, came to Western in 1930. Miss Zenor is also in charge of the Academy dramatics. The Emersonian and Platonian Literary So- cieties first appeared at Western in the opening year, 1902. After serving a valuable purpose for a great many years, these groups were permitted to die a natural death during the war decade. It was not until Dr. Garwood reorganized the department that the old literary societies were recalled to life. At present they meet fortnightly, with the clubs presenting programs alternately, on such subjects as Mid-Western writers, literature and music, and original work. The social life of the club has been enriched by the hospitality of Dr. and Mrs. Gar- wood. Mrs. Garwood has endeared herself to the host of students who have been guests in the home and in the delightful Forest of Arden. The work of the literary societies reached a climax this year in the annual literary contest, held on March 28, and won by the Emersonian group. The Emersonians have been so fortunate, since the reorganization of the society eleven years ago by Dr. Garwood, as to have been nine times the winners of the contest. EMERSONIAN CHARTER MEMBERS E271 9 CORBIN HOOVER Myron Armstrong Ruthanne Barclay Eleanor Carnahan Doris Carrison Irene Cofield Ruth Conger Myreta Eshom jimmae Fisher James Foster Louise Glick Martha Grigg Louise Grigsby Lucile Hannam Winifred Hayes Dorothy Johnson Betty Johnson Treva Leftridge Virginia Leighty Helen McMillan Maxine Miller ZENOR EMERSONIANS Dorothy Mae Ponte Margaret Rainey Doris Reynolds Vivian Reynolds Martha Roark Susan Shepherd Angeline Stuckman Pearl Swanson Wayne Thompson Mariana Trickey Sue Jean Hermetet Helen Sherman Caroline Clayton Ruth Speer Kathryn Fullmer Marguerite Thompson Freda Weaver Wilma Warner Louise Wilsonf. Ruth Schwartz

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GARWOOD MYERS SCHORY VAWTER PLATONIANS Elizabeth Barron Harriet Birdsall jane Bridges Alcia Brown Carol Brown Harriette Cason Joyce Clark Anna Coats Ina Cox Grace Dodds Mildred Dye Gretchen Eichelsdoerfer Florence Everett Lois Gentle Jean Hedman Mary Hofferbert Ida Louise Jenkins Evelyn Leigh Dorris Lindsay Lucille McClelland Pauline Mathias Merle Medhurst Rose Mary Moore Charles Mullin Helen Norton Frances Oldknow Elvira Sargent Dorothy Schoemaker Annabel Soper Dorothy Stickle Myrna Stotts Inez Talkemeyer Harry Todd Leona Tuttle Francis Wells Eleanor Zeis English The English department was organized when the school opened in 1902. Samuel B. Hursh Was the first, and at that time the only teacher. Dur- ing the first few years English classes assembled in the room now used by Dean Currens and the exam- iner and recorders. Later when the Library was placed in this room, the English classes met on the third floor, in the room now used by Dr. Garwood, who came to Western as department head in 1921. Gther than the Department of Education there are more students who major in English than in any other subject. The public speaking work is conducted Within the department, with Harold F. Schory as director of all public speaking and dramatic activities. Mr. Schory is coach of the men's debate teams, and Women's debate teams, When such are organized, and also is sponsor of the Green Door. The Work in journalism is handled Within the department. Bessie Myers teaches the classes in journalism and is the faculty advisor for the Western Courier, the college's Weekly newspaper. Miss Mabel L. Corbin is the senior member of the English faculty, coming to Western in 1910. Gladys O. Vawter has been a teacher in the depart- ment since 1923, with several terms devoted to ad- vanced Work at the University. Isabel Hoover be- DR. AND MRS. GARWOOD E261

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SCHUPPERT SEAL S McALLISTER HOWARD HISTORY CLUB Laird Swagert Joe Hoffman Martha Bennett George McDill Susan Shepherd Clyde Young Cleta Roberts Louis McAllister Alice Irish Dick Baumgartner Harold Machen LeRoy Bennett Evelyn Hurlbutt William Gordon Marjorie Tink C. B. Tolbert Marguerite Penman Ruth Young Charlotte Hornbaker Loy Pickrel Marguerite Markham Eleanor Zeis Donald Stroh Floyd Lower Edward Rodgers Mr. Schuppert Mr. Seal W. A. McAllister Miss Watters Miss Howard Walt Switzer F. Wall Naomi Miller Alice Thompson Morton Evans . Doris Griffiths 1 l 1 l i l I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 History p The History Department was one of the nine original departments organized by President Hen- ninger in 1901. James C. Burns was made head of the new department. In 1906 O. M. Dickerson came to the head of the History Department for eight years. Alfred Strome followed Professor Dickerson as head of the History School. Upon Mr. Strome's untimely death W. L. Schuppert came to Western. In 1919 H. C. Seal came to as- sist in the History Department. Mr. McAllister came in 1929, and Miss Howard came in 1932. Miss Watters has been in charge of the history practice teaching, and has taught history in the Academy for the last two years. The first history club was organized in 1925 in order to encourage interest and familiarity in the events of the day. There have been some interest- ing programs this year, Which have consisted of ad- dresses by outside speakers, debates, short plays and dramatizations of historic interest. The club is ex- tremely proud of some of its past presidents who have made good in the Held. Among these past executives are George O. Main, Superintendent of Schools at Williamsville, Illinois, Dr. Harry New- burn, Principal of the U. High School of Iowa, and also Bernard Landuyt, who is now teaching in the Philippine Islands. The present club offi- cers are: President, Joe Hoffman, Vice-President, Donald Metzger, Secretary-Treasurer, Susan Shepherd. 31 I 1