Western Michigan University - Brown and Gold Yearbook (Kalamazoo, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 338 of the 1954 volume:

666666666666666c f954 KU4m oict editor-in-chief ed vard f. dickerson business manager ed¥¥ard h. ste vart business manager edivard h. ste vart B H f fJr 9 ' -l ' ' ■i ' -J wmrmfff mm tmm i mmmm DR. WYNAND WICKERS III dedication Dr. Wynand Wichers came to Western Michigan College as vice-president in 1945, after having served from 1931 to 1945 as president of Hope College, Holland, Michigan. For many years he has been prominent in educational and religious affairs in Michigan and the nation, having served two years on the state board of education and during 1937 and 1938 as president of the General Synod of the Reformed Church. He received his AB degree from Hope College in 1909 and took his MA degree at the University of Michigan in 1918. From 1909 to 1925 he taught in the history department at Hope, leaving that position to become executive vice-president of the First State Bank of Holland. He returned to the campus in 1931 to become president. His educational standing has been recognized by four honorary degrees, receiving LL.D. and D.Ed, degrees from Hope College, a L itt.D. from Rutgers University and an L.H.D. degree from Central (Iowa) College. Educational posts to which he has been elected include two years as president of the Michigan College Association, heading the Michigan Association of Church Related Colleges and as a member of the North Central Association Commission on Higher Education. Because of these achievements, and more so because of his splendid leadership as chairman of the Semi-Centennial Committtee for the past two years, which makes him largely responsible for the success of same, the staff of the 1954 Brown and Gold dedicate this book to him. Conteitts History. . . . . Activities 19 Administration. . . 43 Faculty .... Classes . • . . Atliletics 115 Organizations. . . 165 Dormitories .... 243 Greei s 259 Advertising .... 293 Index ........ 294 Ralph Waldo Emerson ' s observation that An institution is the lengthened shadow of one man does not apply to Western Michigan College. In an unusual degree this institution, celebrating its Semi-Centennial, is the product of the efforts of two men. In its half century of existence there have been but two presidents: Dwight B. Waldo and Paul V. Sangren. In assaying each personality, it is logical to attach the term Path- finder to the first president. His restless inquisitive spirit always was seeking new ways. It is in his memory that the dome of the old Administration building is lighlted every night, for this building was where his campus activities were centered, and where his ashes lie in the cornerstone. We can best describe the current president by designating him as a Pioneer. Picking up the torch from the hands of his predecessor, he not only brought to, successful completion major projects already begun, but he pioneered in many others. His leadership has been posi- tive — never faltering. In continuing recognition of these numerous significant achievements and accomplishments of the second president, and especially in honor of his efforts in build- ing Western ' s new campus, the tower of the Chapel is illuminated every night. A college is more than buildings, students, instructors, books and equipment . . . A History by Winston Wessels One Tivo Three Four Five In the Beginning Material Growth Growth of Curricula College Services Western ' s Students A college is more than buildings, students, instructors, books and equipment. It is more than courses offered, grades recorded and diplomas granted. All of these may be seen, but what is not seen is just o« important, perhaps even more so. What is not seen is the past and the future, the tradition and the change. These are the things that give a purpose and direction to a college beyond the immediate efforts of the students and faculty and administration. The fiftieth anniversary of Western is a good time to look at the college and see what it has been, to better understand what Western is today, and what it will be in the future. Western has been most for- tunate in having Dr. James O. Knauss compile both the 25th and 50th anniversary histories of the col- lege, for in both instances Dr. Knauss gathered much information that would have been lost other wise and wrote it into very readable and informative books. Anyone who wishes to learn about Western must begin with Dr. Knauss ' book, The First Fifty Years 1903-1953. The material for this article has been drawn from that book. v46out 1905. One By 1900, the state of Michigan had teacher training schools at Ypsilanti, Mt. Pleasant, and Marquette. These schools served the eastern, cen ' tral, and northern parts of the state, but there was no teacher training school in the western part of the state, which had about oncfifth of the popu ' lation at that time. A bill was passed by the legis- lature to estabhsh such a school, but it was vetoed by the governor. Another bill was passed, and this one was signed by the governor on May 27, 1903, estabhshing Western State Normal School. The location of the school was not specified. It was therefore left to the State Board of Educa- tion to select the town. A large number of com ' munities wanted the new school, but Kalamazoo was quick to organi2;e an active campaign to secure it. The city offered the State Board of Education a free building site, $40,000 for building, and of ' fered to pay half of the salaries of the training ' school teachers for five years. Kalamazoo was a transportation center for Western Michigan, and in addition to its geogra ' phical advantages, the offer of the city was most attractive. The State Board voted August 28, 1903, to select Kalamazoo. Work was then begun to establish the new school. Several places in the city were considered as building sites, and in Nov ember, Prospect Hill was selected. It took until In the Beginning March of 1904 to secure a clear title to the land, so it was not until May that the actual work began on the hill. The school was s cheduled to open on June 27, 1904. Before that time a president and faculty had to be found, also a building for classes to meet in until the new school on Prospect Hill was ready. The first position to be filled was that of the principal. On April 1, 1904, the State Board named Dwight Bryant Waldo to that office. Waldo had been principal of Northern State Nor- mal School at Marquette (from its opening). Be- fore that he had taught all levels of school, from, the ungraded rural schools to college classes. He was an excellent man for the job. Even though he had less than three months before the opening of school, he went to work carefully. The school would teach the same subjects as the other state normal schools, but the choice of personnel was important, and a multitude of de- tails had to be studied. Waldo sa w that the chief function of the school would be to prepare teach- ers for the rural schools. Consequently, he asked the State Board to create a rural school depart- ment at the new school. On May 19, 1904, the Kalamazoo newspaper carried a statement by Waldo, which read in part: In creating a rural school department the new normal will become The old Administration nearing completion during the summer of 1905. unique among normal schools of the country. No other normal school has such a department, al ' though the idea is endorsed by welhknown men . . . Our plan will be different from that of any other normal school. To head this new and im ' portant department, Waldo appointed Ernest Burnham, who was to be a valuable teacher at Western until his retirement in 1940. Waldo secured other faculty members, some of them on a temporary basis, and on June 27, 1904, Western became a functioning institution. There were eleven faculty members and 117 students, coming from thirteen Michigan counties, enrolled for the six week session. The students were pleased with the new school and with the cordiality of the staff. After the summer school closed, there were still plenty of problems to be solved. The most urgent was that of finding buildings. Then came the selection of qualified teachers for several of the first appointments had been for the summer only. Rooms were found in four different buildings, including the city high school, the Methodist Church House, the Y.M.C.A., and in the old Kalamazoo College building between Lovell and South streets. The latter housed most of the classes, and all of the administration, which con ' sisted of Waldo and one secretary. Seven new teachers were hired, and the first fall term of the school opened on Monday, September 26, 1904, with an enrollment of 107 students. This was the time when the school really began, for the six week summer session did net include many of the usual things associated with a regular normal school. Numerous faculty committees were appointed to handle questions concerning the course of study, the year book, the bulletin, athletics, a teachers bureau, lectures, entertainments, and students ' ac ' commodations. That fall the school colors, brown and gold, were selected by a committee, and an- other one offered five dollars for the best school song written to the tune of the Heidleberg Stein Song. School spirit was evidenced in various ways, especially when the classes got into a bitter and open war over which of the class colors should fly over the building. The Juniors gave the Seniors a reception when the argument was over, and thus the first Junior ' Senior dinner dance might be said to have taken place. There were only twenty men enrolled in the 10 The old Playhouse — home of the Western Players in 1921. The Temporary building lasted from 1918 to 1953. fall term, but they formed an athletic association early in October. Only six students had ever play- ed football, but they were enthusiastic about get ' ting up a game with the High School. Waldo had a strong interest in athletics and he backed the group, promising them a paid football coach as soon as funds were available. No schedules were entered into, but occasional football, basketball and baseball games were played and some track events held. The students organized two literary groups, one for men and one for women. These were the fore- runners of the social fraternities and sororities that came years later. The Rural Sociology Seminar was founded, and under another name is the oldest student group in the college today. A Young Womens Christian Association was also begun at this time. At the end of the term, plans were made for the commencement week, which began on Sunday with a baccalaureate sermon. Class day exercises and a school picnic were held Tuesday. The fac- ulty held a reception for the seniors on Wednes- day evening. On Thursday morning in the city ' s new public school on Vine Street, life certificates were given to four women and four others re- ceived three year rural certificates. The first grad- uating class then left Western State Normal School. From these beginnings. Western grew. The building on top of Prospect Hill was under con- struction beginning in the summer of 1904. It was finished by the fall of 1905. The administrative offices moved in on September 1, and Western had its own home. The same year the state, con- XlVO Material Growth stantly prodded by Waldo, appropriated $60,000 for a gym and $12,000 for additional class rooms. These additions were built onto the main building, and all three were joined together. They were first opened for use in the spring of 1908. At this time a railroad was built up Prospect Hill to serve The Library, finished in 1925 and Walwood Union, 1938. ' '  £ f - ' ' ..a C T iis uias tAe campus. the students and visitors. It should be remembered that there were no dormitories, all students lived in rooming houses at the foot of the hill, and thus, had to climb it daily. The Normal Railroad was used for years and was famous until after World War II, when it was discontinued. The next building that was needed was a train ' ing school. The city schools were used from the beginning, but this arrangement was due to expire by 1909. Therefore, Waldo got $60,000 from the state to build the training school, which was opened in 1909. After this, nothing was built until 1913 when funds of $7 ' 5 ' ,000, for a science building and $10,000, for its equipment were appropriated. A central heating plant was needed, and $40,000 was marked for its construction. Both buildings were completed in the spring of 1915. That year the legislature voted $480,000 for permanent improve ' ments at Western, but the war interfered, and the ambitious program was not carried out. During the war, the U.S. government built barracks to house the Student Army Training Corps, but the end of the war, in 1918, came before the barracks were used. It was converted into classrooms, and irony named the building Temporary but neces ' sity forced it to be used until torn down in 1953. The fall of 1921 saw the opening of the Manual Trades building, and that year the legislature ap ' propriated another $480,000 for a library and a men ' s gym. The library was finished in 1925 ' and dedicated in June. The men ' s gym had been started after the library, but was finished at the same time, and dedicated with the h ' brary. As the number of buildings grew, so did the size of the campus. Starting with twenty acres, land was acquired in several directions so that eventually the campus included fiftyseven acres before Wab do retired. No further building or acquisition of land took place for some time after 1925. The college con- tinued to grow in other ways, as will be told later, but it was not until the retirement of president Waldo in 1936, and the appointment of Paul V. Sangren to that position, that the building prO ' gram started again. The depression had caused a drop in enrollment and the money available from the state was curtailed. Indeed, the college was almost closed by the state, but this short sighted economy move was blocked. In December of 1936, the State Board approved the construction of a football field and stadium, which was estimated to cost $196,000. Of this sum, the Federal government provided $162,000 and the college sold some land to the State High ' way Department for $36,000. A baseball field and grandstands were added. This completed the ath ' letic plant in 1939. Very few colleges the size of Western, either at that time or the present, have outdoor athletic faciHties of this size. Western still had no dormitories, so it was de ' cided to build a combination Union building and girls ' dormitory, wthich Vv as finished by the fall of 1938 and named Walwood Hall. A men ' s dormi ' tory, Vandercook Hall, was also built plus a stu ' dent health and personnel building. Both of these were partly built with Federal money as P.W.A. projects. Another women ' s dormitory was plan ' ned and built by the end of 1940 — Spindler Hall. During 1940, two more buildings were started. A gift of $60,000 from the Upjohn Unemploy ' ment Trust was used to construct the Mechanical Trades Building. The Theater was completed in 1942, and the old mill (which stood by the side of the temporary building) was torn down. The mill had been used as a theater for some time. Early in 1944, the college was given $50,000 by Mrs. Anna C. Kanley, widow of a Kalamazoo business man, for the purchase of land lying west of the railroad tracks. President Sangren took 12 Waldo Stadium, built in 1936. this opportunity to secure the needed room for expansion that the postwar growth of the college would bring about. Accordingly, he asked the legislature for additional money, and received $75,000, which with the $50,000 given by Mrs. Kanley, went to buy all of the land in the triangle formed by the railroad. West Michigan avenue, and VandeGiessen road. Later, the Gateway Golf course was bought from the city of Kalama2;oo, thus extending the campus beyond VandeGiessen road. There was then enough land for the future growth of Western. The college bought about 40 acres on the other side of West Michigan ave ' nue, across from the Administration building, during 1953 ' 54, and this will provide room for even further expansion. The total acreage of the campus is now about 300 acres. The building program at Western started again after the war, and the Maintenance building was the first to be completed in 1947. Two faculty apartment houses were built on West Michigan avenue in 1948. The training school and the ad ' ministration building were connected by con ' struction of offices for the training school in 1948. Also, in 1948, Arcadia Club House was remodeled and enlarged into a cafeteria. More dormitories were needed, as there was room for only about 200 men and 300 women. Facilities for 1000 more students were planned. The first two units to be finished were Ernest Burnham and Smith Burnham Halls, in 1948 ' 49 and 1949 ' 50. The two units of the women ' s dorm, Draper Hall and Siedschlag Hall, were finished in February and September of 1950. A bequest from the estate of William Kanley helped build a chapel, construction of which start- ed in 1949 and which was finished in 1951. Ad ' ditional classroom space being needed, McCracken Hall was completed in the summer of 1949, and Maybee Hall was finished in September. McCrack en Hall provides outstanding facilities for science and the arts. Maybee Hall is one of the best music buildings belonging to any college of Western ' s si2;e in the country. The new administration building was completed in the summer of 1952, providing room for all of the administrative offices and twentyfour class- rooms, as well as a campus store, a branch library and a college post office. After the war, a number of veteran ' s housing units and numerous trailers were placed at the col- lege by the government. The trailers were taken away over a period of time, with the last being removed in 1953. At that time, construction of a new women ' s dormitory and of apartments for married students caused the removal of a number of the hutments. The apartment buildings have been finished and occupied since the spring semes ' ter of 1954. The land on which the trailers were parked is being cleared in readiness for construe ' tion of the new physical education buildings and fieldhouse. IJ 1 ' ' ? ' 1 «i The interior of the Chapel finished in 1951. Three Growth of Curricula We have traced the material growth of West- ern during its first fifty years, but the story of a college is not written in buildings and land, for it is the classes offered and the educational policy behind those classes that shape a college. We have seen how Western was established as a part of the Michigan teacher training system, and how Dwight Waldo as one of his first acts established the first rural education department in the normal schools of the United States. The story of West ' ern is largely told in two areas: the requirements for teaching and how Western was affected by them; also the preparation of students for other fields than teaching. At the beginning, Western offered three cours- es: A life certificate course, a three year course, and a rural school course. Of these the Hfe cer- tificate was to be the most important course. The requirements for entering students are significant : for the life certificate course, two years of high school, to be followed by four years at Western, or four years of high school to be followed by two years at Western. The three year course required four years of high school, but only took one year and one summer at Western. The rural course was open to anyone who completed the eighth grade, and took seven terms at Western to com- plete. The growth of Western was dependent upon the laws governing teacher certification, and these laws gradually made the requirements higher and higher. The changes were meant to secure better teachers, but better teachers meant more professional training than the normal schools of- fered. In 1917 the curricula were overhauled exten- sively, and the requirements were made stiffer. In addition, the normal schools of Michigan were authorized to offer a third year of work beyond the customary two years leading to the life cer- tificate. This was not required, but was made so within the next decade, especially in light of what happened next. In 1918 the State Board authorized the teacher training schools to draw up curricula leading to the bachelors degree. Students could begin work- ing for this degree in 1919. In 1920 it was no longer possible to enter Western without gradua- tion from high school, for in that year the rural Course II was ended. Also, no more certificates were granted by means of extension work. All students now had to attend classes on the campus for a certain time. In 1924 the first bachelor of science degrees were offered, in manual arts and in physical education for women. No languages were required for the BS degree, as were required for the BA. In 192? it was possible to get a teachers life certificate by attending Western for tw o years. In 193? the minimum requirement was four years. This change had been urged by President Waldo for many years, and in 1923 he published an 14 article in the national Education Review en- titled Should the Two Year Normal Schools Become Four Year Teachers Colleges? Why? He offered 14 reasons why they should, and ar- gued his case well. The stature of Western was rising. In 1927 the legislature changed the name of the school to Western State Teachers College. The state continued to tighten up certification requirements, thus automatically forcing the ad- vancement of Western as a college. On April 27, 1934, the State Board of Education gave the state colleges of education the right to grant general degrees of bachelor of arts and bachelor of science to students who had taken four years of approved work even though they had no courses in pro- fessional education. science, and education, ended with a wide variety of courses in education from kindergarten to high school, many courses in pre-professional two and three year curricula as well as a few four year, nonteaching degree courses. In 1904 twelve departments offered seventy- eight courses. In 1936 twenty-three departments offered about 580 courses. The faculty mcreased accordingly, and today Western has more than 300 faculty members in 29 departments that offer more than a thousand courses. When Paul Sangren was appointed president in 1936, the standards previously mentioned were beginning to change the college. In 1938 the University of Michigan began graduate divisions in each of the colleges of education, and the mas- ■  te =s ai «!Bjii-} Jlir, - A recent air view of the new campus. Upon this ruling the future development of the college rested. Western started in 1904 by en- rolhng students who had gone through the eighth grade, and after seven terms it graduated them as rural teachers. In 1936 it enrolled no one but high school graduates, and could offer them both education courses and non-education courses. The first four year non-teaching curriculum was social work. In thirty years Western had seen professional education standards raised to a high level, and finally, the beginning of the granting of non- teaching degrees. In both of these areas the col- lege enlarged the number of subjects taught. As a result this thirty year period which began with rudimentary courses in drawing, music, natural ters degree in education could be worked for at Western. In September of 1952 graduate work was entirely separated from the University, and Western granted its own masters degrees. In the field of undergraduate education curri- cula the greatest change came in the business edu- cation, music, home economics, and the special education areas. The most important changes were in the non-teaching curricula. In 1936 there were only two four-year courses, social work and the general degree. Pre-professional curricula were offered in medicine, business administration, den- tistry, engineering, forestry, journalism, law, and pharmacy. Today the non-teaching curricula are divided into two groups — those which prepare the student to go to other schools for professional IS SIS- T ie neu) married student apartments. training, and those which are terminal, and pre pare the student for his life work in a special area. The prc ' professional courses have changed little, but have been lengthened to three years, with the exception of business administration. The terminal curricula have grown rapidly. In addition to the general degree, there are twenty four courses offered, half of which are four year and half two year. The four year courses lead to a bachelors degree and the two year terminal cours- es to a certificate. Many of the veterans who came to college after the war sought courses that had the practical advantage of giving them skills to work with, and increasingly high school graduates look to the college for short courses. The variety of courses offered at Western is in keeping with the motto of the school, adopted in 1944: That all may learn. But in addition to specialized courses there is a serious need for per ' sons who have a broad general background of in- formation. That reali2;ation was the reason why a series of general education courses was instituted at Western. These are inter-departmental, and stress the individual ' s relationship to the world. Foundations of western civili2,ation, offered by the history department, shows the past history of man and how it has contributed to the modern world. Introduction to contemporary society, offered by the departments of economics, poHtical science, and sociology, consideres the world about us to- day and its meaning. The science departments offer an interdepartmental course in physical science. The general education movement will un- doubtedly increase in the future. Jb OUF College Services Besides providing buildings, teachers, and equip- ment for the students, the college also provides a number of services that are of great value. The service that all students come in contact with is the guidance program, which assists the entering student in making his decisions about what to take. Until 1918 undoubtedly the guidance of students was done by all of the faculty members, but in that year the first candidates for the bach ' elors degree were advised by the head of the Eng- lish department, George Sprau. With the larger number of courses offered, Lavina Spindler be- came a freshman counselor in 1928. From 1932, all entering students have been given the Ohio State University psychological tests. In 1941 the division of Student Personnel and Guidance was established, and it has continued to provide spec- ialized counselors for all students. The Health Service began in 1927, but since all students lived in boarding houses, the nurses 16 m Model oj the latest Western addition, Davis Hall. visited the students who were sick. This became quite an operation, reaching a climax for the Waldo era in 1931 ' 32, when the total number of calls amounted to 3933 and the home visits to 1046. The building of the health and personnel building in 1939 was the beginning of a real clinic at Western, which occupies the whole second floor of that building. The Psycho ' Educational clinic began in the fall of 1931, with the aim of providing psychological service for maladjusted children and adults, both students and non-students. The clinic helps num- erous college students who have problems with slow reading or faulty study habits, and its ser- vices are available for tests to supplement the counseling program. The Speech Correction clinic is very famous at Western, both in aiding those with speech de- fects and in training special education students in speech correction techniques. Western has always encouraged foreign stu ' dents to attend, and since the end of the war an increasing number have done so. To advise and assist them the college has provided a special for- eign student advisor. The library is the oldest service to the students, and has been a most important factor in the growth of the college. Its value to the whole stU ' dent body and to the faculty is great, and the his- tory of the library is one of steady growth. It will mark the semi-centennial by the accession of the 100,000th volume. The campus store began in 1912 and has since served the college in many ways other than selling text books. The invaluable one, to many of the students (and faculty) is .the mid-morning and afternoon snack! Five Western ' s Students Turning from services to the students, we shall now consider that part of the college which is the most important of all the things that we have mentioned before. The foundation of the college, the buildings, the classes and the services all were aimed at one thing — the students. Western was established for the purpose of providing trained teachers, but as we have seen it soon evolved into a college whose purpose was preparing educated people for all walks of life. The student body and its activities is the subject with which we shall close this commentary upon 17 Western ' s history, for it is with this group that the college is centered about — that all may learn. The student body is one of the hardest things to capture in description. Easy to count — we have statistics. Readily observable — they are easy to watch. Students are the most apparent thing about a campus, but when it comes time to set down the history they are the hardest to write about. They defy generali2,ation and invite it at the same time. They change with the wind and they are conserv ative as only the young can be. In short they are what make the college go, and they are the spirit that cannot be confined by des- cription. However, something can be done to show how Western students have changed in the past fifty years. We must remember that the majority of the early students were women, and it was only with the increase in teacher ' s pay and the addition of non ' teaching courses that men were attracted in large numbers. In fact, nothing indicates that b etter than what happened on November 4, 1913. On that day Western defeated Albion College m a football game by the resounding score of 20 to 3 This so enthused the students that they held a parade from the campus to the business district, tying up all traffic and causing general pandc monium. As an after thought of the parade they crashed the gates of a movie theater. The whole affair caused such a furore among the conservative citizenry that Waldo was submerged by com- plaints. He called a mass meeting of the women students, who outnumbered the men, and endeav- ored to find out what caused them to devastate the countryside. Out of this meeting the Assoc- iated Women Students developed. To anyone reading the old yearbooks and vol- umes of the school newspaper the impression is very strong that the students of yesteryear were uncomplicated and unsophisticated. Whether these are virtues or not is another matter. The point is that years ago Western in many ways resembled what we think of today as a rural con- solidated high school. Perhaps what this process of sophistication amounts to is the relationship between a grade school, a high school, and a col- lege, imagined as steps on a ladder. Forty to fifty years ago — and even much later — Western was one place on this ladder, today it is another. The sophistication process has affected all of the schools — even the first graders watch television. When we think of the students of Western ' s early days we must think of them as simpler and less sophisticated than those of today. Another factor affecting the character of col- lege students is the size of the college. Western began with an enrollment of 107. It did not reach 1000 until 1921-22 (not counting the one war year 1918-19). There were not 2000 students until 1924-25; for seven years during the depression and after it until 1938-39 the enrollment dropped below 2000. In 1945-46 the enrollment was 1,840. The next year it shot to 4,034, which is only slightly under the current enrollment. Now it Vv ' ill be seen that while Western since the was has become a college with an enrollment of about 4500 students, for many years it was a college between 1000 and 2000 students. The difference was very great in the character of the student body, in subtle ways that are difficult to record. A small college is not so much a matter of number of students as of atmosphere. Western was a small college — or at least a different col- lege — before the war. A third factor, that for most of these fifty years Western was a teacher training institute, meant that there was a homogenity of interests and abilities at Western. This tended to set it apart from the more diversified college that re- sulted from the introduction of the general degree in non-teaching fields. And finally, since a college mirrors that world that is about it, Western students have changed because the world has changed. To best understand the students at Western for this fifty year period, turn to the Herald and the Brown and Gold. There you will see them as they saw themselves. Beyond this is almost impossible, for the million odd memories that are stored away in four years cannot be remembered by anyone. The smell of fresh paint in a new building can come across the years from 1904- or 1954. The faces of the girls and the fellows are flashes in the mind ' s eye as you think back about them. A sum- mer ' s afternoon during exam week is the same in 1924 as in 1954 — but for the person that remem- bers it, the experience cannot be separated from the whole. It is part of a much larger thing — his life. Western ' s history is carried in the memories of those who leave it, for to them this college has meant something that only they can know. The student can see the past about him at Western. Prospect Hill still surveys the Kalamazoo valley. The old administration building is still there, and so are the remains of the cable car. And if the present day student looks more deeply he can trace the development of the school, as we have done here. The history of fifty years of service to edu- cation cannot delineate what that service is. If those who leave Western today do so with a clearer understanding of themselves and the world they live in than when they entered Western, then this fifty years may be understood; for that is the goal that this institution has been striving for — the understanding from which all else derives. 18 r9 ' 19 In the beginning HI II nil there iva§i the Ad building, long linei§ and giant golden eardis. Remember ivhen? 21 Soon it ¥a§i transportation, beanie eourtis The past still lingers . The Educational Service Li- brary is an integral part of the education plant at Western. The library has served well since 1922 when it had its start as a curriculum bureau in con- nection with the education department. It is one of the nation ' s foremost in its field. Here i as The branch library in the Ad Building served the pulp and paper department as well as many others in the science field. Way back when . . . learning, living and lei§iure Not long ago . 25 ROTC 1 jk m 1 y . , iN -1 -■ WW- --4 it ; Row 1 : Mrs. Bernice Denison, M Sgt. John Sullivan, SFC John Baker, Lt. Col. Comet Gibson, M Sgt. Clarence Hodden, Mrs. Sue Re.x, Mr. Arthur Krueger. Row 2: Capt. Donald Carson, Major E. L. Chipley, SFC Robert Smith, Capt. Eugene Bierer, M Sgt. James Duncanson, Major Robert Crowe, M Sgt. Robert Young, Capt. L. O. Coggin, M Sgt. Kenneth McClure. We At Comissioning exercises at the end of the first semester the following men made the grade : Row 1 : Robert Chant, David Petersen, Robert Van Overloop, Joe f an A ' pss. Row 2: Donn Kithey. John Cristy, Gary Hogarth, Allen Fritchie, David McQuaig. At the final review The Reserve Officers ' Training Corps is a means of procuring future Army Officers, for the Regular Army and the Army Reserve. In turn, the pro- gram offers an opportunity to prepare for service v ' ith the Armed Forces. The ROTC Unit has continued to expand, and was the largest Quartermaster unit in the United States this year. Lt. Colonel Comet Gibson as- sumed the duty as Professor of Military Science and Tactics in July of 1953, replacing Lt. Colonel Emil Mosheim who is attending the Command and General Staff College. This year will include the first graduates who have completed their four years of ROTC study at Western, since the program was initiated in the Fall of 1950. An outstanding accomplishment of Western ' s ROTC Unit is that they have won the rifle marks- manship award for three consecutive years at the Fort Lee, Virginia, Summer Camp. prepared ounselvesi for the i a §; of man. The honorary Cadet Colonel, Miss Barbara Mensing and her court: Carol States, Janean McEiving, Jackie And- rus, and Jackie Slaughter, were elected by the Cadet Corps and were an- nounced at the Military Ball on April 10. 27 ROTC Mr. C. B. MacDonald, representing the college, risked summer camp at the invitation of the Camp Command- er to observe training of WMC cadets. Training in using the minimum essen- tials at the disposal of the soldier in the field was a part of the Summer training program. The Rifle Team has received notice, their sup- remacy has been challenged by the newly formed Coeds Rifle Team. Interest is high among the co ' eds, and their Rifle Team is expected to bring added distinction to the campus from competition with other schools. One of the outstanding events of the season was the Military Ball, on 10 April, at which the Hon- orary Cadet Colonel and her attendants were an- nounced. At Comissioning Exercises, on 11 June, Western made final delivery to the Armed Forces of a highly qualified group of Second Lieutenants, and we know each of them will serve our country well. With continued emphasis on the higher stand- ards required of ROTC cadets, the unit may be expected to remain relatively stable in size. We are proud of the exceptionally fine achievements of the Western ROTC Unit! Not all Blood, Sneat and Tears! A cooling off period during training to beat the 100° heat. Norman Cousins 1 IIP l! | W 01 ff ? -i We learned from man teachers; Charles Laughton 29 We celebrated our 50th MYRA BRIEVE Homecoming Queen 30 cycle with fantasy and fire: 5fr « A ,, The queen ' s court: Jackie Andrus, Mar- celle Gillespie, Pearl Trestrail and Jackie Slaughter, looking on as President San- gren croicns the queen. 31 Campus Couple and J-Hop And we danced, A Spinster Spin and Heartbeat. 32 Winter Whirl and Carnation Ball. The Cotillion. .V. feJkli ' J We prepared ourselves in the vays of the spirit. One of many student religious clubs Dr. Albert Becker spoke to the student body during Religious Emphasis If eek. 34 it; I3MW S-- VMCR OuF oi n radiois kept u§i in contact. ¥IDR JS Hkb ff 1 —. u J . w ' -A ' ' __ ' - a tW - t m i K lC.v i ' s At Goodbye My Fancy the president kisses the congresswoman. We And here ' s the cast and crew. 36 The directors. Dr. Zack York and Dr. Jack Murphy play stage-hands. On the set oj Angel Street. ' acted in coined and tragedy in the TForld of Letsi pretend vi HWUMMjlU;. The Inspector has it figured. And acted again th no pretense. And i e i¥orked our ii ' ay. 38 Carnation Ball queen. Dee Lee. We iseleeted our moist popular. Cotillion King, Ken Hansen. Topsy Turvy queen, Pat Dopple. 39 S r ' . Moon on the Bayou. And saiv our moist talented. The 1953 Brown and Gold Fantasies was a de- parture from the comedy theme that has generally prevailed. Philip Faustman authored a serious and moody musical, Moon on the Bayou. One of the highlights of the show was the second scene which was done completely to music — opera-like. For the first time, there were two complete casts each of which played two nights of the four night run at the Civic Auditorium. The 1954 show, Goodness and Lite is also double cast. It returns to the comedy theme again with an undercurrent of philosophy developed by the main characters. This year marks the first time that the Fantasies came back to the Little Theater. As a result, there will be six performances instead of last year ' s four. For next year the Student Council is offering a prize of $50.00 for the best script submitted for the 1955 Brown and Gold Fantasies. The winner will also see his show produced. 40 Jean Artesani, ass ' t director; Dave Holcomb, script writer; and Jan Rii ard, director. Row 1 : Georgene Meyer, Grace Murphy, Donna Shaft, Carol Lubke, June Chapin. Row 2: Dai ' e Ethridge, Elwin Northrop, Dave Gillette, Ralph Merritt, Bob Burns, Gordon Verduin, Ken Keppin, Don Wank, Ray Cooley. 41 The greeks; had their reign . . . Ends and heginning . . . the e ele goes; on. 42 43 DR. PAUL V. SANGREN President 44 Dr. Sangren and the First Lady of Western relax near their home. A meisisage from our President The theme of the 1954 Brown and Gold, deaHng with the observance of the fiftieth anniversary of Western Michigan College is, of course, both timely and uplifting. This fiftieth year of the growth of Western marks a significant mile post in its development. This is a time for self -appraisal and thrilling discovery. We are anxious to know how well we are doing, and we are always pleased to discover an assurance that we are better than we dared to hope. The readers of the Brown and Gold can also well afford to make this a time for appraisal of their own mental and spiritual advances. Their accomplishments, their shortcomings, and their ambitions should pass in review. We have learned some things this year which are well worth re- membering. We have learned that accomplishment means patience and continued effort over a long period of time. We have learned that the greatest success results from cooperation with interested and capable people. We have learned that the greatest joy in achievements results from apprecia- tion by and encouragement of one ' s friends. We have learned that mistakes will be made but that, if we are humble, we will not feel ashamed to acknowledge and correct our shortcomings. I hope that the numerous readers of the 1954 Brown and Gold — faculty, students, alumni, and friends — will find in its pages that inspiration which accompanies sincerity and truthfulness. ' i y o ■l- . 4S DR. WYNAND WICKERS Vice-President JOHN C. HOEKJE Dean of Administration 4A DR. ELIZABETH LICHTY Dpan of If omen TOWNER SMITH Dean of Men CORNELIUS MACDONALD Comptroller DR. JAMES GRIGGS Director oj Teacher Education CLAYTON MAUS Assistant Registrar 4S Adminiistratioii DR. GEORGE E. KOHRMAN Director of Vocational Education DR. ELMER H. WILDS Director of Graduate Division and Summer Sessions 49 Adminiistratioii ■Hp!??JPT, ' ■P rtlrv ' k sL _a p«3i H[ |{ ' s H HMiMl DR. GEORGE H. BILLIARD Director oj Student Personnel and Guidance VERN E. MABIE Director of Placement and Alumni Relations OTTO YNTEMA Director of Adult Education and Extension 50 2 r 3j 51 Fine Arts music Seated: Mrs. Marcella Faiisttitan, Mrs. Dorothea Snyder, Miss Ada Berkey, Mrs. Margaret Beloof. Standing: Dr. George Bradley, Mr. Owen Berger, Dr. Elmer Beloof, Mr. Angela La Mariana, Mr. Jack Frey, Mr. Daniel Kyser, Mr. Samuel Adams, Mr. Julius Stulberg, Miss Ethel Green, Mr. Russel Brown, Mr. Leonard Meretta, Dr. Elwyn Carter. art Row 1: Miss Elizabeth Smutz, Miss Elaine Stev- enson, Miss Harriet Kil- roe. Row 2 : Mr. John Kemper, Mr. Harry Hef- ner, Mr. Stanley Phil- lips, Miss Lydia Sied- schlag. Mrs. Jane Thomas, Miss Lois Hamlin, Miss Marion Spear, Miss Rosalia Kiss. occupational therapy Language Literature Row 1 : Miss Anna Lindbloom, Dr. Albert Becker, Mr. Bernard Jackson, Dr. Jack Murphy. Row 2: Dr. Zack York, Mrs. Deldie Herman, Dr. Charles Brown, Miss Elizabeth Caugh- ran. Dr. Charles Van Riper, Miss Clara Bush, Mr. Wallace Garneau. speech language Miss Myrtle Windsor, Miss Marion Tamin, Dr. Use Wels Rothfuss, Miss Mathilde Steckelberg, Dr. Francis Noble, Miss Eunice Kraft, Miss Elizabeth Giednian, Mr. Herb Jones. english Row 1 : Dr. William Brown, Mr. Joseph McKee, Mr. Fred Rogers. Row 2: Mr. Frank Householder, Mr. Dale Lancaster, Mrs. Jean Malmstrom, Mr. Joseph Torok, Dr. Robert Limpus. Row 3 : Dr. Ralph Miller, Miss Helen Master, Miss Ruth VanHorn, Miss Georgianna Burge, Miss Edith Eicher, Miss Dezena Loutzenhiser, Miss Lorena Gary, Miss Lucille Nobbs, Miss Louise Walker, Mrs. Dorothy Os- born. Miss Thelma Anton, Mrs. Bernadine Carlson, Miss Helen Sellers. S3 Military Science -t m M. • t t i f t f i| t -•■ t rl .-, rote Row 1 : M Sgt. B illitim Sullivan, Captain Donald Carson, SFC John Baker, Lt. Colonel Comet Gibson, M Sgt. Clarence Rodden, M Sgt. Kenneth McClure. Row 2: Major Ehrlich Chipley, SFC Robert Smith, Captain Eugene Bierer, M Sgt. James Duncanson, Major Robert Crowe, M Sgt. Robert Young, Captain LaDeitrich Coggin. Physical Education Miss Mary Botje, Miss Doris Hussey, Miss Mar- garet Large, Miss Joette Hainks, Miss Isabel Crane, Miss Crystal W ' orner, Miss Eleanor Douglass. women men Row 1 : Mr. Charles Maker, Mr. Howard Dunham, Mr. Mitchell Gary, Mr. John Gill, Mr. Edward Gabel. Row 2: Mr. Roy Wietz, Mr. Donald Bovin, Mr. Thomas Slaughter, Mr. Raymond Soren- son, Mr. Roger Chiaverini, Mr. Joseph Hoy , Mr. Jack Petoskey, Mr. George Dales. 54 . Social Science economics Row 1 : Dr. Floyd Moore, Dr. Robert Bowers, Mr. Sherwood Eck, Mrs. Marguerite Patton. Row 2: Dr. Theodore Carlson, Mr. Howard Big- elow. political science Dr. Leo Stine, Dr. Samuel Clark, Dr. William W eber. Dr. Jack Piano, Dr. EUsivorth Woods. sociology Row 1 : Dr. Leonard Kercher, Dr. Jerome Manis. Row 2: Mr. Paul Horton, Miss Nellie Reid. Row 1 : Dr. Margaret Macmillan, Dr. James Knauss, Dr. Edythe Mange. Row 2: Dr. Robert Russell, Dr. Rob- ert Friedman, Mr. Hotvard Mowen. Row 3 : Dr. Willis Dunbar, Dr. Russell sell Seibert, Mr. Charles Starring. history philosophy 55 Science Mathematics . Mr. Edwin Fox, Mr. Grover Baker, Dr. Paul Rood, Mr. Walter Marbiirger, Mr. George Bradley. physics Row 1 : Miss Myrtle Powers, Mrs. Betty Barnes, Miss Anne Fuller, Mr. Merrill Wiseman. Row 2 : Dr. Edwin Steen, Mr. Ediiard Reynolds, Dr. Harriette Bartoo, Mr. Frank Hinds, Mr. Roy Joyce, Dr. W . C. Van Deventer. biology Row 1 : Dr. Stanley Kuffel, Mrs. Charlotte Suniney, Miss Dorothy McGinnis, Mr. Homer Carter. Row 2 : Dr. Frank Fatzinger, Dr. George Matlinson. psychology 56 geography Dr. William Berry, Miss Marguerite Logan, Dr. Cyril Stout. mathematics Mr. Conway Sams, Mr. Herbert Hannon, Mr. William Cain, Miss Pearl Ford, Mr. Joseph Peterson, Dr. Fred Beeler, Dr. Charles Butler, Mr. Patrick Doyle. Row 1 : Dr. Gerald Osborn, Dr. Lillian Meyer, Dr. Alfred Nad- elman. Row 2 : Mr. Robert Elias, Mr. Robert Eldridge, Mr. James Boynton, Dr. L. G. Knowlton, Mr. Louri Osterberg. chemistry 57 Teacher Education education Row 1 : Dr. Clara Chiara, Dr. Arthur Manske, Mrs. Winifred MacFee, Dr. Sara Sivickard, Dr. George Mall- inson. Dr. John Biielke, Miss Esther Schroeder. Row 2: Mr. D. B. Leonardelli, Dr. A. L. Sebaly, Mr. Carl Snoiv, Dr. Morris McClure, Dr. Louis Govatos, Dr. Orie Frederick, Dr. Manley Ellis, Dr. James Griggs, Dr. Roy Brian, Mr. Carl Cooper, Dr. George Kohrman. librariansliip Miss Mate Hunt, Miss Jean Lotvrie, Miss Alice Le Fevre, Mrs. Rosalie Eraser. 58 Vocational Education Row 1 : Mrs. Lois Ferver, Mrs. Myrtle MacDonald, Mrs. Edna Kir- by. Miss Agnes Anderson, Mr. Thomas Nidi. Row 2: Mr. Emil Sokolowski, Dr. Arnold Schneider, Mr. Glen Rice, Mr. John Healy, Mrs. Marguerite Patton. Row 3: Mr. Russel Poivell, Mr. George Kirby, Mr. Holon Matthews, Dr. William Burdick, Mr. Lester Lind- quist, Mr. Robert Dalman, Mr. Robert Wetnight, Mr. Thomas Trader. business studies home economics Miss Eulalia Toms, Miss Opal Stamm, Dr. Lilyan Galbraith, Miss Rachel Acree, Mrs. Gladys Roue, Miss Betty Taylor, Miss Reva Valle. Dr. John Feirer, Mr. Lawrence Brink, Mr. Neil Schoenhals, Mr. Charles Nichols, Mr. Elmer W eaver, Mr. Henry Beukema, Mr. Fred Huff, Mr. John Plough, Mr. Don Pullin, Mr. Linsay Farnan. industrial arts Row 1 : Mr. William Weeks, Mr. Will- iam Schrieber, Mr. Andrew Luff, Mr. Donald Nantz, Mr. Henry Beukema, Dr. J. W. Giachino. Row 2 : Mr. Robert Etlinger, Mr. Donald Black, Mr. Rob- ert Ring, Mr. William Wickers, Mr. Lawrence Brink. vocational education 59 Training Schools state high Row 1 : Miss Golda Crisman, Miss Grace Gish, Mrs. Lois Monroe, Miss Beth Giedeman, Miss Eunice Kraft, Miss Jean Loivrie, Miss Bernyce Cleveland, Mrs. Katharine Rogers, Mrs. Gladys Rowe, Miss Cora Ebert, Mrs. Virginia Jarman. Row 2 : Mr. Clarence Hackney, Mr. Roy Deny. Mr. Ernest Weber, Mr. illiam Jerse, Dr. W endell Hunt, Mr. William Sack, Mr. Gene Rex, Mr. Carl Engels, Mr. Neil Schoenhals, Mr. Robert Taylor, Mr. ]ack Frey, Mr. El- mer Betoof, Dr. Roy Bryan. oaiiipus school Row 1 : Miss Betty Johnson, Mrs. Catherine Bauner, Miss Harriet Kilroe, Mrs. Ruth Walker, Miss Ethel Shimmel. Row 2: Dr. Roy Bryan, Mrs. Beatrice Chait, Miss Emeline McGoiven, Miss Stephanie Prychitko, Mrs. Josephine Hackney, Miss Elsie Bender. Row 1 : Mrs. Rosalie Fraser, Miss Marion Spaulding, Miss Josephine Nicolette, Mrs. Geraldine Ortaggio. Row 2: Miss Gwendolyn Freer, Mrs. Hilda Oster, Miss Jean Vis, Mrs. Maude Arthur, Mr. Vincent McGugan. Row 3: Mr. Bryan Emmert, Mrs. Maxine Gosline, Mrs. Ruth Smythe, Mrs. Louise Myers, Mr. Edwin Vaughn, Mr. Stanley Phillips. Row 4: Mrs. Laura VanDyke, Miss Marguerite Kriesel, Miss Ruth Kirhy, Miss Marcia Shane, Miss Laura Jones, Miss Ruth Boot. Row 5: Mr. Maurice Gillender, Mr. Carl Lindeman, Mr. Robert Mc Ember, Mr. Wayne Falan, Mr. Hugh .Archer, Mr. William Campbell. Row 6 : Mrs. Margaret Ford, Miss Elizabeth McQuigg, Mr. Arthur Michmerhuizen, Mr. Robert Lundy, Mr. Reynold Oas, Mrs. Edith Beats. paiv paitv 60 Rural Life Mr. Hoiiard Corbiis, Miss lona Loyd, Dr. William Rob- inson, Miss Lucille Sanders, Dr. James Ansel. rural education Student Services Row 1 : Miss Edna Hirsch, Mr. Leivis Crawford, Mr. Adrian Trinip e, Mr. Glen Rice, Miss Alice Le Fevre, Dr. George Hilliard, Dr. Paul Sangren, Dr. Joseph Giachino, Mr. Thomas Null. Row 2: Mr. Lester Lindquist, Dr. John Healy, Dr. John Feirer, Miss Evelyn Steketee, Dr. William Robin- son, Dr. Elwyn Carter, Dr. Lilyan Galbraith, Miss Marion Spear, Mrs. Isabel Heeler, Mrs. Elizabeth House- holder, Dr. Manley Ellis, Mr. Harry Lawson, Mr. Carl Cooper. student personnel guidance Mrs. Winifred MacFee director, education service library 61 Student Services Seated : Mrs. Hazel Sage, Miss Hazel DeMeyer, Miss Katharine Stokes, Miss Ada Berkey. Standing: Mr. Paul Randall, Miss Edith Clark, Miss Gertrude VanZee, Mrs. Francis Al- len, Miss Phoebe Lumaree. library staff health service Row 1 : Miss Joyce Phares, Dr. John Kreager, Miss Elizabeth Gibbons, Dr. Ir- vin Martens, Mrs. Gladys Shepard. Row 2: Dr. Donald May, Miss Gayle Pond, Mrs. Katharine Beldon, Mrs. Dorothy Niemi. Row 3: Dr. M. B. Sofen, Dr. William Scott. 62 63 Janet Abbott Kalamazoo B.S., Social Work V. X r Diane Adams Newaygo B.S., Occupational Therapy OT Club John Alley Elk Rapids B.S., Secondary Ed S E, A n Herald Brown and Gold Philosophy Forum Nadine Armstrong Kalamazoo B.S., Elementary Ed Axn K An Band Joyce Bailey Petoskey B.A., Elementary Ed AZ Student Activities Committee Elementary Club Future Teachers Dale Balke Battle Creek B.S., Business Ad Sky Broncos Saber and Key Russell Abel Stitrgis B.A., Business Herald Ad John Adams Kalamazoo B.A., Secondary Ed Joanne Amann Battle Creek B.S., Elementary Ed Future Teachers Elementary Club Student Fellowship John Bachman Niles B.S., Retailing Philip Bailey Adrian B.S., Secondary Ed W Club Industrial Arts Club Track Football Eugene Baragar Muskegon B.A., Secondary Ed Jean Acuna Kalamazoo B.A., Secondary Ed e n A, K A II Ecos Espanoles Newman Club Band Beverly Allen Detroit B.A., Librarianship Colophon Club George Anderson Grant B.S., Vocational Ed Jane Bailey Kalamazoo B.S., Secondary Ed Players Newman Club AWS Cabinet Sue Balgooyen Muskegon B.A., Elementary Ed AZ Elementary Club Future Teachers Norman Barikmo Garden City B.S., Air Mechanics 3 A A Seniors Prgf Fi fc F- i L I  M J v TOM LINCK, President Carolyn Barker Lorna Barrett Marvin Baxter Win Bayer Nancy Behr Nonnajean Bennett Bellevue Muskegon Jackson Kalamazoo Grand Beach Niles B.A., Elementary Ed B.S., Occupational B.S., Business Ad B.S„ Business Ad B.S., Occupational B.S., Occupational Therapy Therapy Therapy OT Club 2;k OT Club Art Club OT Club Newman Club Herald Ski Club Inter-Church Student Fellowship William Benson Flint B.S., Business Ad Joyce Berger Kalamazoo B.S., Occupational Therapy Modern Dance Club OT Club Wayne Berger Kalamazoo B.S., Business Ad S AA Angelo Bernardini Muskegon B.A., Secondary Ed Newman Club Brenda Bertelsen Hartford B.A., Elementary Ed enA Colophon Club Edward Birch Leonidas B.S., General Degree 65 SenioFiS BILL HACKETT, Vice-President awrence Bird Madge Bissell Kay Blodgett Bernard Blue Woodland Bay City Kalamazoo Comstock .S., Secondary Ed B.S., Business Ad B.A., Special Ed B.M., Music Future Teachers S2xr t MA Herald Band Elementary Club Orchestra Richard Bobian Litdington B.A., Secondary Ed Reba Bodary Flint B.S., Vocational Ed Ts ' ai Lun nxr Eugene Bodnar Muskegon Heights B.S., Secondary Ed Newman Club Nancy Bosenkoff Detroit B.A., Elementary Ed Elementary Club Future Teachers Herald Ski Club Joyce Boske East Detroit B.S., Elementary Ed ■V V V Elementary Club Future Teachers red Boughner Charles Bourdon Nerval Bovee New Buffalo Muskegon Jerome .S., Vocational Ed B.S., Business Ed B.S., Elementary Ed 66 Phillip Boyce Martin B.S., Secondary Ed Art Club Marshall Boynton Kalamazoo B.S., Air Mechanics EAT :s AT Sky Broncos Patricia Boynton Indianapolis, Ind. B.S., Elementary Ed KAII TA Elementary Club Margaret Brabb Imlay City B.S., Physical Ed Charles Bradshaw Spring Lake B.S., Business Ad Sam Brady South Haven B.S., Secondary Ed Larry Braendle Andre Breton Charles Brill Roberta Brink William Brisky Ford Broman Portland Rouen, France Paw Paw Grand Rapids Mattawan Grand Haven B.S., Secondary Ed B.S., Pulp and Paper B.M., Music B.A., General Degree B.S., Secondary Ed B.S., Business Ad Le Cercle Francais t MA Philosophy Forum Ai; Foreign Students Club Band Stratford Club Student Council Ts ' ai Lun Orchestra Herald Jim Bromley Bay City B.A., Secondary Ed Baseball Patricia Brown Wayne B.S., Physical Ed ! E WMCAHPER Margaret Brozovich Grand Rapids B.A., Secondary Ed A on, KAn Newman Club Future Teachers Richard Brush Three Oaks B.B.A., Business Ad Z A E Robert Browning Iron Mountain B.S., Secondary Ed Marilyn Bryant Battle Creek B.M., Music K A II, S A I Arista Orchestra Band 67 . v i — o« Kenneth Buck Kalamazoo B.A., Business Ad TKE Inter - Church Student Fellowship Barbara Bues Jackson B.S., General Degree Shirley Bundy Benton Harbor B.A., Secondary Ed Future Teachers Stratford Club Barbara Burgess Galesbiirg B.S., General Degree Nerval Burgett Flint B.A., Business Ed Basketball Shirley Camp Marshall B.S., Homemaking Home Economics Club Doris Carr N. Plainfield, N. J. B.S., Elementary Ed Patricia Carson Niagara Falls, N. Y. B.S., Occupational Therapy OT Club Robert Case Belleriie B.B.A., Business Ad Z TX Philosophy Forum Ecos Espanoles Richard Cavanaugh Grand Rapids B.S., Vocational Ed Stephanie Ccsokas Paul Paul B.S., Occupational Therapy OT Club Hugh Cheeseman Clarkston B.S., Secondary Ed ■ Bt I h h HjBi; ■ H Bx i JHHJI H . Kl. RICKY DALPORTO, Secretary 68 Senioris Vilma Ching John Christie Joseph Clark Nelson Clark Donn Clarkson Patricia Collins Honolulu Kalamazoo Chicago, 111. Muskegon Flint B.S., Occupational B.B.A., Business Ad B.B.A., Business Ad B.A., General Degree B.B.A., Business Ad B.S,, Elementary Ed Therapy i XH SE Canterbury Club STX OT Club Axn Robert Collins Madelon Colthurst George Compton Allen Corn Peggy Corradini Evelyn Correll StuTgis Grand Rapids Chicago, III. Dearborn Gobies Battle Creek B.S., Business Ad B.A., Secondary Ed B.S., Business Ad B.S., Industrial Ed B.S., Secondary Ed B.S., Rural Ed AS Inter Varsity Industrial Arts STX Country Life Club Student Council Future Teachers Student Christian Forum enA Association EHT Future Teachers William Cowan Mary Cox Barbara Crabtree Norma Crane Harold Creal Barbara Crim Berkley Grand Rapids Holland FennviUe Constantine Benton Harbor B.S., Business Ad B.S., Occupational Therapy OT Club Inter-Church Student Fellowship B.A., Elementary Ed KAn B.S., Elementary Ed Elementary Club Arista Future Teachers :s K, KAn B.B.A., Business Ad B.A., Elementary E Joseph Crossley Flint B.B.A., Business Ad Rifle Team I.F.C. 2 AA Paul Crossley Flint B.B.A,, Business Quartermaster Association 2 AA Ad William Dagg W ashington, D. C. B.A., Secondary Ed WMCAHPER Lyle Daley Niles B.B.A., Secondary Ed Lois Danneberg Branson B.S., Speech Correction Wesley Danneffel Arista W ' atervliet Herald B.S., General Degree A.W.S. Louise Darkey Battle Creek B.S., Homemaking Home Economics Club Marilyn Darrow Eaton Rapids B.A,, Elementary eil A, K All, Panhellenic Elementary Club Ed Don Davis Kokomo, Indiana B.S., Secondary Ed Alice Cubbon Marshall B.A., Elementary Ed K A n, S K Elementary Club Spanish Club Ricky Dalporto Cicero, Illinois B.A., Secondary Ed AZ Future Teachers Newman Club Mary Dansard Monroe B.A., General Degree Newman Club Panhellenic Council A.W.S. Arista Axn William Delano Chicago, 111. B.A., General Degree Mariellen Delong W est Lafayette, Ind. B.S., Occupational Therapy OT Club Student Fellowship William David Kalamazoo B.S., Speech Correction Pf ggy Davidson Muskegon B.A., Secondary Ed Arista A.W.S. Judicial Board Debate AXU, TKA Maribeth Day Constantine B.A., Elementary Ed Elementary Club Future Teachers Delia DeMaso Battle Creek B.A., Elementary Ed Ecos Espanoles Elementary Club Y.W.C.A. Future Teachers Seniors JANET FELBER, Treasurer Douglas Derhammer Kent Dickerman Edward Dickerson John Dobbs Douglas Dolbee Pat Doppel Marshall Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. South Haven Detroit Battle Creek Ferndale B.S., Business Ad B.S., Pulp and Paper B.S., Secondary Ed B.A., Secondary Ed B.S., General Degree B.S., Occupational S AA Ts ' ai Lun Art Club Fantasies I.F.C. 2 E Therapy Canterbury Club Dramatics Glee Club KA - OT Club 2AA Student Council I.F.C. College Choir Varsity Choir Brown and Gold Editor K A n, rr Newman Club Brown and Gold ASA Lyle Doman Clinton Drummond Roger Duncombe Robert Dunham Robert Duin Joan Dygert Grand Rapids Kalamazoo Hartford Kalamazoo Grand Rapids Belleville B.S., Business Ad B.S., Vocational Arts B.B.A., Business Ad B.B.A., Business Ad B.A., General Degree B.A., Secondary Ed I.F.C. President Band STX TKE Players TKE Saber and Key R.O.T.C. Band Quartermaster Association Philosophy Forum Student Fellowship Religious Council KAn 71 Edward Dylejko South Bend, Ind. B.S., Business Ad James Ecclcs Kalamazoo B.S., Aviation Mechanics Sky Broncos 2 AT L.ivon Eldred Litchfield B.S., Elementary Ed Bernard Ellinger Kalamazoo B.B.A., Business Ad ZTX Harold Edington Kalamazoo B.A., Business Ad Charles Elliot Battle Creek B.S., Pulp and Paper Laurine Elsie Marshall B.A., Elementary Ed Claire Elton Elementary Club Detroit r - B.A., Elementary Ed Meredith Ely Ludington B.S., Elementary Ed Elementary Club Future Teachers Fantasies Seniors George Emmert Lorraine Erickson Fred Esslair Judy Evans Elmer Evink William Fahl Kalamazoo Doicners Grove, III. Grand Iiui)ids Hartford Grand Rapids Kalamazoo B.S., Business Ad B.S., Librarianship B.A., Pre-Law B.A., Homemaking B.S., Business Ad B.S., Vocational Ed Colophon Club Home Economics Club Future Teachers AHB 2 A A Track Newman Club 72 Leon Fahling Grand Rapids B.S., Industrial Supervision Richard Farris Caro B.S., Secondary Ed Band A2 Raymond Fausel Chicago, III. B.S., Vocational Future Teachers EHT Ed Philip Faustman Bellevue B.A., Secondary Ed KAn Fantasies Marshall Field Jr. Evanston, III. B.S., General Degree Student Council Football Junior Class President Pat Fitzgerald Sank Ste. Marie B.S., Secondary Ed Z AE Cleora Fletcher Kalamazoo B.A., Secondary Ed Aon KAn Colophon Club Amelia Fox Muskegon B.A., Elementary Ed Future Te achers Hillel Janet Felber Milwaukee, Wis. B.S., Homemaking AZ Home Economics Club Raymond Fifer Three Rivers B.S., Vocational Band Ed Sondra Flagg Covert B.S., Homemaking Future Teachers Home Economics Club Ecos Espanoles 2 T X, A 2 Virginia Flugrath St. Joseph B.S., Homemaking Home Economics Club r A Jerrold French Kalamazoo B.S., B.M., Music Fantasies ' I ' MA College Choir Jack Fennell South Haven B.A., Business Ad College Choir Glee Club Varsity Choir DTT Betty Finch Wyandotte B.S., Elementary Ed ■V V v Future Teachers Richard Fleming Detroit B.S., Secondary Ed Men ' s Union Student Council KAn, A 2 Freshman Basketball Football Kathleen Folks Horton B.S., Elementary Ed Auxiliary Choir Inter-Church Student Fellowship KAn, AIIB Frances Frey Kalamazoo B.A,, Elementary Ed KAn nxT A.W.S. Barbara Friend Grand Rapids B.S., Occupational Therapy OT Club AOn George Gaffke Wayne B.S., Special Education Donald Garratt Batlle Creek B.B.A., Business Ad Z AE Richard Gauss Marshall B.S., Business Ad Gita Gertsons Kalamazoo B.S., Physical Ed Modern Dance Foreign Students ' ! K Marcelle Gillespie Hastings B.M., Music College Choir Glee Club Madrigals Collegiate Trio Fantasies Al, K A ri Adrian Fryling Grand Rapids B.S., Industrial Supervision Nina Gaffke Detroit B.A., Elementary Ed Arista AZ, KAn Helen Garrett Delton B.M., Secondary Ed Band Orchestra Junior Symphony John Gellick Kalamazoo B.S., General Degree ret Edwin Gibbs Ranburne, Ala. B.S., Secondary Ed n ni K All Glee Club Betty Gloor Kalamazoo B.S., Business Ad Newman Club N ■V V Ellen Fulton Toronto, Canada Advanced Standing, Occupational Therapy Norma Gage Mishaivaka, Ind. B.B.S.. STX Business Ad Jerrine Gatherer Grand Rapids B.S., Elementary Ed Art Club Future Teachers Elementary Club AXfl Julane George Kalamazoo B.A., Secondary Ed Arista K An, i: 2 2 Shirley Gibbs Bay City B.M., Music 2 AI Choir Mary Godette Chicago, III. B.S., Occupational Therapy OT Club Newman Club Richard Gonder Traverse City B.B.A., General Degree Judy Goodrich Kalamazoo B.S., Elementary Ed Glenn Gould Future Teachers Battle Creek nxr B.M., Music M A Band Orchestra LeRoy Gow St. Joseph B.S., Air Transportation Richard Graham Decatur, Ind. B.S., Air Transportation Sky Broncos Mary Graliker Decatur, Ind. B.A., General Degree Newman Club Seniors Gilbert Green Welfred Greenwood Janice Gregerson Jane Griessel William Griessel Seema Gross Kalamazoo Muskegon Heights Battle Creek Tekonsha Detroit B.A., Elementary Ed B.A., Business Ad B.B.A., Business Ad B.A., Business Ad B.A., Secondary Ed B.S., Business Ad Brown and Gold I.F.C. A.W.S. Western Wives Hillel 2TX ASA Elementary Club Z AE 2TX Future Teachers Stratford Club Gretchen Guck William Hackett Ronald Hagenbarth Melvin Hall Mary Hallenbeck Douglas Halverson Sault Ste. Marie Monroe Benton Harbor Muskegon Mason Three Rivers B.S., Special Ed B.S., Secondary Ed B.B.A., Business Ad B.A., Secondary Ed B.A., Secondary Ed B.S., Social Work Newman Club Freshman Tennis Student Council A2 Newman Club SE AS Spanish Club Canterbury Club Axa Ronald Hamilton Marleen Hanunon Ken Hansen David Harbaugh Paul Harding Almeta Harper Kalamazoo Otsego Detroit Kalamazoo Plymouth Sparta B.S., Pulp and Paper B.S., Physical Ed B.M., Music B.S., Air Mechanics B.S., Air Mechanics B.A., Elementary Ed Ts ' ai Lun Men ' s Union Fantasies A S ! , M A, K A n Ai; A2 I.F.C. Track Elementary Club Robert Harner Joanne Hartz Jean Harvey Wayne Hastings Neil Havens Ronald Heaviland Benton Harbor Flint Romeo Lansing Kalamazoo Detroit B.B.A., Business Ad B.A., Lihrarianship B.A.. Special Ed B.S., Physical Ed B.S., Vocational Ed B.S., Physical Ed ISE Colophon Elementary Club Baseball W Club 2AI WMCAHPER Football Student Fellowship Baseball Seniors Jack Hill Kalamazoo B.S., Business Ad Golf Lary Hill Cleveland, Ohio B.S., Secondary Ed ' ! X H James Hoekje Kalamazoo B.S., Secondary Ed Herald Business Mgr. ' f ' X H Fantasies David Holcomb 1 Buttle Creek B.S., Secondary Ed Robert Holmer W ' ' ' Art Club Herald Marshall w rj Brown and Gold B.S„ Business Ad Harold Holtzer r Fantasies Kalamazoo B.A., Pre-Law TKE K } ( A 76 Joseph Horafc Cassopolis B.S., Secondary Ed A i n Industrial Arts Association Valerie Horon Bridgman B.A., Elementary Ed Elementary Club Newman Club KAn Marland Howard Dexter B.S., Physical Ed WMCAHPER Track David Howes Battle Creek B.S., General Degree A t«n Lawrence Hovey Muskegon B.5., Pre-Professional Donald Huff Allegan B.A., General Degree Norman Huff Flint B.S., General Degree ZAE Rifle Team Eugene Hutchins Jr. Kalamazoo B.A., General Degree Ann Jablon ski Muskegon B.A., Elementary Ed Future Teachers Curtis Jacobson Muskegon B.BA., Business Ad Quartermaster Association Joan Jacobson Battle Creek B.S., Elementary Ed Elementary Club Future Teachers Axn Richard Jakolat Grand Rapids B.S., Vocational Ed Ted Jewson Otsego B.S., Pulp and Paper Ta ' ai Lun Kent Johns Cadillac B.S., Secondary Industrial Arts Association Physical Ed Club Ed Dorothy Johnson Plainwell B.A., Elementary Ed Dorothy A. Johnson Muskegon BA., Elementary Ed Elementary Club Future Teachers Duane Johnson Berrien Springs BA., Secondary Ed Der Deutsche Verein Stratford Club Future Teachers Elwood Johnson Muskegon B.S., Secondary Ed m - M Howard Johnson South Haven B.S., Secondary Ed Industrial Arts Association Z AE Robert Johnson Mancelona B.S., Secondary Ed Industrial Arts Association E n T. A i; Seniors Marvin Johnson Battle Creek B.B.A., Business Ad i; TX B A2 Jack Johnston Kalamazoo B.A., Secondary Ed Philip Johnson Detroit B.S., Business Ad A2 Burt Jones Constantine B.S., General Degree Track W Club KPZ Wanda Jubb Nunica B.S., Physical Ed AS A WMCAHPER Karin Kalisch Alpena B.S., Occupational Therapy OT Club r A Marlene Karas Berivyn, III. B.A., Elementary Ed Stratford Club AOn Ruth Kauffman Sturgis B.S., Secretarial Training Barbara Kay Detroit B.A., Elementary Ed Band Elementary Club Stratford Club Future Teachers Mary Keirnan South Haven B.S., Occupational Therapy OT Club AIIB Doris Keith Donald Kelly Jean Kenny Wanda Kietzer Barbara Kilburn Barbara Klahn Stanton Auburn, Ind. Manistee Watervliet Livonia Lake Odessa B.S., Physical Ed B.S., Business Ad B.S., Elementary Ed B.M., Music B.S., Secondary Ed B.S., Occupational + E, A 2; A ■■W Club Elementary Club Band Arista Therapy WMCAHPER Golf Newman Club College Choir Future Teachers Aon Water Sprites Student Council Glee Club A.W.S. Pan Hellenic AZ OHA ZK, KP2, KAn Homecoming Queen SAI 78 Robert Klusendorf Grand Rapids B.S., Business Ad Phil Knapp TKE Hartford B.S., Business Ad Janet Knight Lincoln Park B.S., Occupational Therapy OT Club Newman Club Carolyn Koonmen Grosse lie B.S., Physical Ed Water Sprites I E Mary Kriger Kent City B.S., Physical WMCAHPER E Ed Roy Lakanen Muskegon B.S., Business ns2n Ed David Langeland Kalamazoo B.S., Business Ad Jackie Koonmen Grosse He B.S., Airline Hostess Gladys Kuehn Port Huron B.A., Elementary Ed Elementary Club Marcia Lackman Coopersville B.S., Business Ed Roy Ladd KAn Flint TA B.M., Music nnn Band Orchestra i ' MA Janet Lake Lake City B. A., Secondary Ed Future Teachers 222 Pat Lass Caledonia B.A., Secondary Ed Chester Kowalczyk Kalamazoo B.S., General Degree EAT Newman Club Connie Kull East Grand Rapids B.A., Secondary Ed Stratford Club Dorothy LaDuke Lawrence B.S., Business Ed Newman Club Student Council Future Teachers 2 K, 2 T X Jerrold Landstra Grand Rapids B.A., Business Ad A 2 John Laurent Cadillac B.S., Vocational Industrial Arts Association A2 I Ed Philip Laven Jerry Leiand William Lett Georgiana Lewis Gloria Lewis Thomas Lewis Grand RapiJs Ypsilanti Battle Creek Chicago, III. Detroit Kalamazoo B.S., Vocational Ed B.S., Vocational Ed B.S., General Degree B.S., Physical Ed B.S., Librarianship B.A., Business Ed AZ i; K A2 e i;Tr W Club AWS Cabinet Colophon Club Ski Club Track Newman Club Crosscountry Modern Dance Club Student Council Tennis Dick Liddicoatt Tom Linck Howard Linders Jacque Lint James Loree Martha Lott Fowlerville Ravenna Kalamazoo Sturgis Lansing Three Rivers B.S., B ' .isiness Ad B.S., Business Ad B.S., General Degree B.S., Business Ad B.S., Secondary Ed B.A., General Degree i; E Ai KPS i; AA Der Deutsche Verein Aon Freshman Baseball Newman Club Track Cross Country Art Club iL 3 1 Archie Lytic Grand Rapids B.A., Secondary Ed Grace Macdonald A l £2 Otsego Future Teachers B.A., Rural Ed Donald MadFayden Water Sprites Dearborn Modern Dance Club B.S., Secondary Ed James Mandrill Battle Creek B.S., Secondary Ed Wayne Mann i; A A Buchanan B.A., Rural Ed Barbara Martin Country Life Club Kalamazoo B.S., Occupational Therapy OT Club 80 Jean Mattimore Kalamazoo B.S., Elementary Ed French Club Newman Club June May Jonesville B.S., Occupational Therapy OT Club Naomi Mazer Decatur B.M., Music Z AI Glee Club Orchestra Mary McAvoy Dowagiac B.A., Elementary Ed nxr Newman Club Future Teachers Jack McCarthy Three Rivers B.A., Secondary Ed Brown and Gold Art Club Newman Club William McCaul Kalainozoo B.A., Secondary Ed i; Tr Der Deutsche Verein Le Cercle Francais Shirley McCloy Saginaw B.S., Special Ed Rita McClumpha Perry B.A., Elementary Ed 2 K, TA, K An Arista Elementary Club Delores McGuire Kalainozoo B.S., General Degree Newman Club Nancy Mclntyre Dearborn B.S., Elementary Ed AX £2 KAn Elementary Club Richard McKee Chicago Heights, III. B.S., General Degree W Club Football David McKenzie Millington B.S., Secondary Ed Industrial Arts Association Seniors; Edward McKenzie Wayne B.S., Music TKE Glee Club College Choir Donald Meitz Grand Rapids B.S., Business Ad 2 AA Everil Meloche Siittons Bay B.S., Elementary Ed ■ v V Newman Club Future Teachers Elementary Club Harrison Mercer Battle Creek B.A., Pre-Professional Pre-Med Club Ralph Merritt Grand Ledge B.M., Music I MA Inter ' Church Student Fellowship College Choir Glee Club Madrigal Singers Georgene Meyer Vicksburg B.M., Music ■s XI v Choir Band Future Teachers Robert Michael Dowagiac B.S., Social Work Claire Miche halaniozoo B.A., Librarianship Colophon Club Eugene Miller Pau ' Paw B.S., General Degree James Miller Interfraternity Council Benton Harbor ' - E B. A., Secondary Ed William Milnes Coldwater B.B.A., Business Ad Men ' s Union I.F.C. Leo Miner Muskegon B.S., Elementary Ed Jack Mochamer Auburn, Ind. B.S., Business Ad William Morris Marcellus B.S., Businedd Ad i:TX Band Rex Millsap Birmingham B.S., Business Ad 2 E Thomas Mitchell Kalamozoo B.S., General Degree Philosophy Forum K A Marilyn Morren Cressey B. S., Business Ed 2 T X, S2 X r Howard Morrison Kalamozoo B.S., General Degree TKE Philosophy Forum Thomas Moss Grand Rapids B.A., Secondary Ed Firmin Murakami Kalamozoo B.A., Secondary Ed Robert Nickels Grand Rapids B.A., Secondary Ed Pat Munro Elk Rapids B.A., Librarianship Colophon Club Richard Newsome Kalamozoo B.S., Secondary Ed Newman Club Religious Council Helen Niederstadt Saginaiv B.A., Elementary Ed KAII Water Sprites Elementary Club Future Teachers 82 Roland Nocera Chicago, III. B.S., Business Ad Carole Oclz Benton Harbor B.A., Elementary Ed AZ Brown and Gold Elementary Club Future Teachers Elwin Northrup Fennville B.A., Secondary Ed Stratford Cl ub Julia Olson Muskegon B.A., Elementary Ed Colophon Future Teachers Elementary Club Jerome Nowinski Cleveland, Ohio B.S., Business Ad AS Men ' s Union Basketball Clarence Oranje Kalamazoo Industrial Supervision Seniors Margaret Oren Midland B.S., Elementary Ed AHB Ski Club Elementary Club Canterbury Club Janice Osborn William Owel Battle Creek Kalamazoo Advance Standing, B.S., Business Ad Occupational Therapy T X Leo Packard Walkeriille B.S., Air Mechanics Sky Broncos Donald Palczynski South Haven B.S., Air Mechanics Saber and Key Barbara Parham Three Rivers B.A.. General Degree An B Players Cheerleader Don Parrish Beverley Partington Ted Pasma Fred Payne Nolan Payne Vernon Peachey Reed City Muskegon Grand Rapids Flint Plainwell Kalamazoo B.M., Music B.A., Elementary Ed B.M., Music B.S., Business Ed B.S., Pre Professional B.S., Rural Ed Band KAn College Choir EAT Country Life Club Orchestra Players A.W.S. Judicial Board Exploration Faith Inter-Church Student Fellowship Glee Club Christian Student Forum Herald Editor 83 Doris Percy Kalamazoo B.A., Elementary Ed Elementary Cluh Religious Council Inter-Church Student Fellowship Stratford Club Margaret Perry Cambridge, Maryland B.A., Librarianship Brown and Gold Le Cercle Francais Colophon Club Orchestra Claudine Pier Jackson B.A., Elementary Ed ASA KAn Joan Pierson Lawton B.S., Librarianship Newman Club Colophon Club Dixie Pike Shelhyville B.S., Elementary Ed Elementary Club Future Teachers Home Economics Club Ronald Piper Romulus B.S., General Degree Eugene Plummer Grand Rai)ids B.S., Special Ed. Paul Pope Cleveland, Ohio B.A., Pre-Professional Kathleen Piket Kalamazoo B.A., Librarianship Colophon Club Newman Club on A Christine Platsis Battle Creek B.A., Elementary Future Teachers A.W.S. Ed Ruta Pokornijis Kalamazoo B.S., General Degree kp:s Der Deutsche Verein Foreign Students Club Patricia Powell Wyandotte B.A., Elementary Ed :s K Newman Club Elementary Club Future Teachers Gerald Peterson Interlochen B.S., Pre Professional Xil Janet Piggott Benton Harbor B.A., Elementary Ed en A Donald Piper Romulus B. S., General Degree i;Tr Max Plumhoff Muskegon B.A., Business A4 i2 Dramatics Ad Marie Poma Grand Rapids B.S., Elementary Ed ■s ' V v Newman Club Future Teachers Elementary Club Sheila Powell Kalamazoo B.S., General Degree Gretta Pryer Charlotte B.S., Elementary Ed 2 2 2 Future Teachers Elementary Club Stratford Club Jean Quick Berrien Springs B.S., Elementary Ed John Ramm Detroit B.S., Physical Ed Ingrid Rampoldt Niles B.A,, Elementary Ed Future Teachers Prayao Ranc ' sicuta Bangkok, Thailand Elementary Ed Frances Rauth Oak Park, III. B.S., Special Ed Modern Dance Future Teachers Joan Reed Grand Rapids B.S., Business Ad Home Economics Club Norman Reidel Benton Harbor B.S., Special Ed Caroline Reynolds Kalamazoo B.A., Elementary Ed A on, KAn Art Club Modern Dance Club Future Teachers David Reynolds Coloma B.S., Secondary WMCAHPER William Rice Kingsford Ed B.S., Secondary Ed Z AE Baseball Arlen e Richards Beriiyn, III. B.A., Secondary Ed Aon Art Club Senioris Raymond Riley Flint B.S., Vocational Ed Miriam Roeder Wyandotte B.S., Secondary Ed Aon Art Club Future Teachers Panhellenic Council Marjory Ritsema Kalamazoo B.S., Elementary nxr Future Teachers Elementary Club Ed William Rockhold Battle Creek B.A,, General Degree 2E Ethlynn Roegner St. Clair B.S., Physical Ed i E WMCAHPER Suzanne Rogers Ann Arbor B.S., Elementary Aon Stratford Club Elementary Club Ed Donna Rudness Escanaba B.S., Diatetics Band Orchestra Home Economics Club Inter-Church Student Fellowship Jean Ruess Kalamazoo B.A., Elementary Ed Elementary Club Future Teachers KAn Donald Russeau La Salle B.M., Music Band Orchestra Newman Club I M A Pat Ryan Dearborn B.A., Elementary Ed A.W.S. Judicial Board Cheerleader Edwin Sagan Muskegon B.A., Business Ad 2 AA Edward Salisbury Ferndale B.S., Secondary Ed Nancy Savage Locota B.S., Special Ed AXn Herald Erich Schacht Battle Creek B.B.S., Business Shirley Schrieber Grand Rapids Ad • B.S., Secondary Ed Stratford Club AOn Carolyn Schultz Albion B.A., Elementary Ed Elementary Club William Schulz Benton Harbor B.S., Aircraft Mechanics Lou Schobey Hastings B.S., Elementary Ed KAn, rex Future Teachers Elementary Club Burns Seeley Paw Paw B.S., Secondary Ed Marie Seifert College Choir Niles Saber and Key B.M., Music Clifford Seppala College Choir Muskegon Heights Glee Club B.S., Business Ed Fantasies Collegiate Trio 2AI, KAn 2K Robert Seuss Edivardsburg B.S., Secondary Ed James Seward Industrial Arts Liidington Association B.S., Air Transportation Charles Sherwood E II T )i-„;i.„o£-„ B.A., Secondary Ed Herald Editor A ! S2, KAn Science Club Der Deutsche Verein Jeanne Sherwood Taylor Center Taylor Center B.A., Elementary Ed KAII Western Wives Home Economics Club Minda Sherzer Detroit B.A., Airline Hostess Le Cercle Francais AXi2 Richard Shorr Detroit B.A., Business Ad AS Men ' s Union Board Betty Sietsema Muskegon B.S., Physical Ed i E Modern Dance Ellen Shine South Haven B.A., Elementary Ed A.W.S. Future Teachers Bernard Sikkema Grand Rapids B.S., Secondary Ed Future Teachers Seniors Robert Simmons Ausma Skerbele Glen Skippers Susan Skolnick Jackie Slaughter Marilyn Slentz Coldwater Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Newark, New Jersey Kalamazoo Elmer, New Jersey B.A., Pulp and Paper B.S., General Degree B.S., Industrial B.S., Occupational B.A., Elementary Ed B.A., Elementary Ed KFZ Supervision Therapy Arista Elementary Club Foreign Students Hillel KAn Future Teachers CT Club Modern Dance AXn Gary Smith Battle Creek Joyce Smith Martha Smith Nancy Smith Mary Snyder Evelyn Sowers Detroit Eaton Rapids Battle Creek Battle Creek Scotts B.S., Industrial B.S., Occupational B.M., Music B.A., Elementary Ed B.S., Secondary Ed B.M., Music Supervision EAT Therapy Arista Elementary Club Art Club Glee Club Aon Choir Future Teachers Student Council S A I, KAn or Club Glee Club A.W.S. AZ Future Teachers SAT KAn Axn KAn Choir Helen Spaulding Ionia B.S., Airline Hostess AZ Gordon Spencer Saginaiv B.S., Secondary Ed Track W Club WMCAHPER Richard Spigelmyer Kalamazoo B.A., Business Ad Saber and Key Fay Splitstone Fremont B.A., Elementary Ed Inter-Church Student Fellowship Future Teachers Paul Stack Paw Paw B.S., General Degree Richard Stampfler Battle Creek B.S., Pre-Professional ZTr Pre-Med Club Llarraine Starkey Mt. Clemens B.A., Elementary Ed Elementary Club Eevlyn Stegenga Portland B.A., Elementary Ed Future Teachers Elementary Club 2K Jacqueline Steward Washington, D. C. B.S., General Degree Pre-Med Club Inter-Church Student Fellowship John Stewart Ann Arbor B.S., Business Ad Gene Stiles Coopersville B.A., Secondary Ed Future Teachers Floyd Stollsteimer Ann Arbor R.S., Vocational Ed Football W Club 88 Seniors Gerald Stowell Kalamazoo B.S., Occupational Therapy OT Club Glee Club Choir Inter-Church Student Fellowship Paul Sullivan Detroit B.S., Pre-Professional Edith Strebeck South Haven B.S., Elementary Ed Elementary Club Naomi Stucky Lawrence B.A., Secondary Ed Louise Sundstrom Allen B.S., Secondary Ed A Z, K A 11 Water Sprites Larry Symons Fennville B.S., Business Ad Z AE Donald Tapert Sauk Ste. Marie B.S., Secondary Ed Ski Club Men ' s Union Board A2 Madge Tappenden Coldwater B.M., Music Band Orchestra Joyce Taylor LaMar Taylor Mendon Branson B.S., Home Economics B.S., Aircraft Mechanics Home Economics Club 2 E Marilyn Taylor Romeo B.S., Elementary Ed Band Robert Taylor Leslie B.S., Secondary Ed Baseball WMCAHPER Industrial Arts Association Ruth Terpstra W ' ayland B.S., Homemaking Home Economics Club Robert Tess Chicago, III. B.S., General Degree Ts ' ai Lun AS Alice Teugh Kalamazoo B.A., Secondary Ed nxr, KAn Le Cercle Francais Joyce Thayer Kalamazoo B.B.A., Business Ad Donald Thornton Kalamazoo B.S., Pulp and Paper Delores Thorson Sparta B.A., Secondary Ed Ecos Espanoles n X r, K A n James ToUens Mishawaka, Ind. B.S., Business Ad Newman Club AS Ilga Upmanis Kalamazoo B.S., Occupational Therapy OT Club Foreign Students Der Deutsche Verein Elizabeth Tomchak Albion B.M., Music College Choir Future Teachers 2 A I, KAn Glee Club Albert Vandak Muskegon Heights B.S., Secondary Ed Beverly Troyer Kalamazoo B.S., Occupational Therapy n X r, OT Club Student Fellowship Richard Vandish Chicago, III. B.S., Aircraft Sky Broncos SAT Kenneth Tucker Flint B.S., Business Ed Baseball W Club Garrett VanGiessen Kalamazoo B.S., General Degree Saber and Key Lillian Tucker Detroit B.S., Occupational Therapy Bob VanSchelven Grand Haven B.S., Business Ad SE Bernard Ulrich Bay City B.S., Physical Ed WMCAHPER Ingerid VanStratton Kalamazoo B.S., Secondary Ed Band Barbara Viergever Grand Rapids B.A., Elementary Ed Elementary Club Future Teachers Richard Wagner Kalamazoo B.B.A., Business Ad Don Walbridge Battle Creek B.A., Business Ad Robert Walker Petoskey B.S., Pulp and Paper Ts ' ai Lun Jule Walmer Kalamazoo B.A., Elementary Ed Colophon Donald Wank South Haven B.S., Business Ad I.F.C. College Choir Glee Club Varsity Choir 2Tr Beth Ward Muskegon B.S., Librarianship Brown and Gold Colophon Club Don Wargo Dearborn B.S., General Degree Lee Waters Fremont B.S., Pre-Professional Pre-Med Club STr Thomas Weeda Grand Rapids B.A., Secondary Ed Track Cross Country Margaret Weideman Garrett, Ind. B.S., General Degree Ronald Weirick Indian Lake B.S., General Degr ee Seniorsi Edward Weisbond Union Peir B.S., General Degree Sociology Club EAT i; AA Arthur West Kalamazoo B.S., Vocational Ed Band Carol Welser Marine City B.A., Elementary Ed Elementary Club Future Teachers Harold Whitlock Oak Park, III. B.B.A,, Business Ad i; TX Track Herald Winston Wessels Richland B.A., Secondary Ed nrM Philosophy Forum Western Herald WIDR William Wilcox Dundee B.A., Secondary Ed Industrial Arts Association David Wild Lansing B.S., Pre-Professional Band Orchestra Pre-Med Club Canterbury Club ' I ' M A Dorothy Williams Battle Creek B.A., Secondary Ed Future Teachers Stratford Club A.W.S. AHB UNESCO Mary Woodard Battle Creek B.A., Elementary Ed Elementary Club Herald A2 A Edwin Wooley Jackson B.B.A., Business Ad AK Robert Wright Grand Rapids B.S., Physical Ed W Club Football James Zagehneyer Bay City B.A., Business Ad Herald, Business Mgr. rex Myrl Wilkinson Battle Creek B.A., Pre-Professional TKE Lois Williams Tollman B.S., Special Ed Ruth Woodruff Grosse Pointe B.S., General Degree Brown and Gold Art Club Dorothy Wright Plymouth B.S., Occupational Therapy OT Club A2 A Barbara Youdell Kalamazoo B.A., Elementary Ed Elementary Club Future Teachers A.W.S. Chris Zales Chicago, III. B.S., Secondary Ed Charles Williams Lowell B.S., General Degree Inter-Church Student Fellowship Phylis WiUman Cadillac B.S., Elementary Ed Elementary Club Catherine Woodworth Walkerville B.S., Homemaking Home Economics Club Marjorie Wright Hastings B.S., Elementary Ed Future Teachers Elementary Club ■V -v V J-i AJ Mary Young Niles B.A., Elementary Ed Le Cercle Francais Stratford Club Elementary Club 2K Louise Ziff Royal Oak B.A., General Degree Hillel X n p, s 2 s Exploration Faith Rehgious Council Donna Ackerman, Clio Bernice Anderson, Chicago Jack Anderson, KualUike King Ayres, Detroit Jacqueline Baas, Gobies Lavonne Babb, Clawson Mary Bailey, kaUimazoo Bob Bailey, Valparaiso, Ind. Darlene Ball, Royal Oak Norman Barea, Detroit Daryl Bathrick, Union City Hal Beattie. Detroit Jane Bennetts, Muskegon Patricia Bergh, Grand Rapids Mildre-! Bergmans, Grand Rapids Laurence Biehl, Detroit KING AYERS, President DOLORES LEE, Secretary MARGE BROADBENT, Vice President DOROTHY KELDERHOUSE, Treasurer Juniors Sally Bissell, Greenville Mary Blandford, Grand Rapids Arthur Boerma, South Haven Marilyn Boemers, Muskegon Heights Dean Boot, Jackson Jane Bowen, Jackson 92 Ruth Bowker, Big Rapids Louise Boyce, Ann Arbor Robert Braamse, Benton Harbor William Bradford, Hastings Richard Bradley, Battle Creek Sterling Breed, Paw Paw Kathy Briggs, Scottsville John Brillhart, Battle Creek Coral Briney, Bridgman Marjorie Broadbent, Midland Doris Brockway, Ann Arbor Henry Brown, Battle Creek Janet Brown, Cadillac Sarah Brown, Tecumseh Verna Brown, Lansing Nita Brumm, Holland Ojars Bruveris, Kalamazoo Dick Bryck, Manistee Lee Bulmon, Hillsdale Katherine Burk, Battle Creek Robert Burns, Garden City Jackie Campbell, Grand Rapids George Carpenter, Flint Dolores Carney, Monroe Duncan Carter, Kalamazoo James Casey, Kent City Martha Chambers, Kalamazoo Carolyn Chapin, Traverse City June Chapin, Chicago Wesley Christenson, Ionia Gene Chute, Saginaw Georgann Coffeen, St. Joseph Stephen Colby, Chicago Sally Connelly, Benton Harbor Jean Conor, Galesbiirg Jean Crabtree, Mendon Ivan Crawford, Flint Ann Crispin, Grand Rapids Lavonne Dalrimple, Mattoon, HI. John DeLiefde, Grand Rapids 93 Ken Dennis, Kalamazoo Elaine De Vrles, St. Joseph Carolyn Dill, Grosse Pointe Barry Dilsworth, Flint Bob Dion, Dowagiac Kay Dobbs, Plymouth Sue Dorman, Cedar Springs Arlene Dowling, Plymouth Gail Drosendahl, Kenmore, N. Y. Benjamin Ebling, Grand Rapids Bonnie Edmonds, Mason Katherine Egnatuck, Homer Shirley Emerson, Battle Creek Marcia Enyeart, Michigan City David Ethridge, Rantoid, III. Nancy Fair, Bronson Charles Farley, Breedsville Norma Jean Fick, Grand Rapids Fielding Finch, St. Johns Dolores Firnsin, Berivyn, III. Robert Fitch, Detroit Richard Fitzgerald, Kalamazoo Edward Flanagan, Battle Creek James Fleser, Flint William Fondow, Appleton, W is. David Forsman, Rhinelander, Wis. Ed Foster, A ' (7es Dwight Fonts, Roann, Ind. Joan Fox, Kalamazoo Joyce Frey, Schoolcraft John Frick, Benton Harbor Charles Gancer, Paw Paw Helen Garmon, Lansing Ray Galinski, hudington Silver Garske, Kalamazoo Shirley Gary, Kalamazoo Glen Gcarhart, Charlotte Edward Gerber, Dearborn David Gillett, Evurt Jane Goldwood, Plainwell Juiiioris Marylyn Hain, Muskegon Lola Hammond, Berwyn, III. Dolores Harris, Muskegon Joanne Haslam, Riverside, Out. Ava Hathaway, Kalamazoo Edmund Hawkins, Kalamazoo Robert Hawley, Battle Creek Joseph Heller, Flint Pat Hemphill, Ann Arbor Nancy Henderson, Springfield Donald Heslet, Detroit William Hessel, Utrecht, Netherlands Jane Higley, Charlotte Hubert Hilferink, Grand Rapids Harold Hill, Des Plaines, III. Carole Hinckley, Kalamazoo Dorothy Hodges, Eaton Rapids Marjory Hoefcsema, Kalamazoo George Hoekstra, Kalamazoo Charles Hoey, East Grand Rapids Leonard Holmes, Battle Creek Ann Holtz, Neiv Troy Jeanne Houdek, Berwyn, III. Robert Hughes, Kalamazoo James Hunt, Marcellus Peggy Hutchinson, Chicago Margy Hylkema, Big Rapids Nancielu Inman, Muskegon Monique Jako, Lille, France Hugh Janes, Fremont Diana Janson, Kalamazoo Jean Jeffers, Three Rivers Donna Jeffries, Kalamazoo Irving Johnson, South Haven Suzanne Johnson, A ' eit; Troy Ed Kahn, Chicago Pauline Karling, Kalamazoo RoUand Kaule, Muskegon Barbara Kennene, Kalamazoo Mary Ann Keyser, Kalamazoo Herm Kiewiet, Kalamazoo Dick King, Marshall Marjorie King, Royal Oak Lois Klenk, Sparta Dora Kohn, Buchanan Pat Kortfelt, Trenton Eva Krugh, St. Joseph Dorothy Kruse, Kirkwood, Mo. Elizabeth Lawliss, Ann Arbor Thomas Lennon, Kalamazoo Carole Longnecker, Kalamazoo Bud Loomis, Charlotte Doris Lower, Grand Rapids Norma Loye, Brimley Don Lynch, South Bend, Ind. Maurice MacCartny, Marcellus Carol Machata, Cicero, III. Rita Mahder, Grand Haven Marilyn Maier, Lansing Frances Malloy, Chicago Mary Maltby, Kalamazoo Forrest Manigold, Traverse City Carl Mansfield, Muskegon Max Matson, Newago Patricia Matthews, Battle Creek Harrison McGee, Flint Edward McLaughlin, Flint Alex McLelland, Detroit Joan McMurtry, Grand Rapids Moyra McNeill, Muskegon Kaye Meeder, Fotterville Martha Mesick, Kalamazoo Charlotte Meuser, Elgin, III. Richard Milne, Saginaw Alfred Mishall, Kalamazoo Roger Mitchell, Three Rivers Geraldine Moore, Dearborn Jack Moore, Marshall Donna Moran, Battle Creek Helen Morsink, Grand Rapids  rMai) . . ' ii-iirifiai-ivii iii Jiiniorsi (iM£k ML £m Jim Moutsatson, Midland Gene Neibaur, Eaton Rapids Charlotte Nelson, Detroit Robert Nelson, Galien Barbara Nisley, Livonia Carol Nixon, Detroit William Nixon, South Haven William Nolan, South Haven Frank Nugent, Cincinnati, Ohio Harrison Orr, Bedford, Ohio Howard Osterhouse, Kalamazoo Mary Overhuel, South Haven Walter Owens, Detroit Mary Palm, Grand Rapids Frank Paniccia, Albion Floyd Parks, Ann Arbor Charles Parrott, Benton Harbor Clair Patnode, Kalamazoo Ruth Patterson, Detroit Robert Payne, Battle Creek Thomas Peck, Grand Rapids Nanci Perry, Lincoln Park Geraldine Pitman, Kalamazoo Barbara Place, Yale George Polites, Battle Creek Carolyn Pound, Traverse City Sharon Potter, Osseo Dave Powell, Detroit Shirley Prabin, Grand Haven James Preussel, Mt. Clemens Frances Purser, Battle Creek James Ralph, Bay City Jean Randall, Reed City Jim Reeber, Dearborn Marcia Reed, Brooklyn Kathryn Reid, Battle Creek Marie Reum, Niles Kathlyne Renter, Hudson Edwin Retzke, Stevensville Fred Richardson, Battle Creek Robert Riddle, Kalamazoo Jack Ridley, Flint Jack Riegle, Bronson Janice Rivard, Pontiac John Roberts, Kalamazoo Joyce Robinson, Port Huron William Rock, Port Huron Carole Rolfe, Muskegon Bonnie Romence, Kalamazoo Sandrena Rooks, Spring Lake David Rose, Hartford Elaine Schantz, Dearborn Lou Schepers, Jackson Arlene Schroeder, LaGrange, HI. Aileen Schultz, Fennville Roland Schwab, Battle Creek James Schwertfeger, Harbor Springs Beverly Selden, Detroit Janet Shaffer, Kendallville, Ind. Ambrose Sikorski, Bronson Lorna Simonsen, Grand Rapids Ronald Simon, Grand Ledge Ann Smith, Battle Creek Joan Smith, Crown Pointe, Ind. Lawton Smith, Neenah, Wis. Shirley Smith, Marine City Sylvia Smith, Algonac Gerald Soergel, South Haven David Spayde, Paw Paw Charles Stedron, A ' etf Buffalo Dale Steeby, Kalamazoo Barbara Stewart, Monroe Ed Stewart, Detroit Vera Stiles, Grand Rapids Ralph Stocker, Battle Creek Carol Stocks, Springfield, III. Don Stoughton, Paw Paw Ruth Strand, Otsego Charles Stroup, Brethren Barbara Sutton, Coopersville Jiinioris Nancy Swartz, Grand Rapids Mary Taylor, Dearborn James Tesfce, South Haven Mary Thatcher, Ravenna Mathilde Tilenius, Toledo, Ohio Ronald Tompkins, Kalamazoo Philip Trapp, Fennville Normunds Treijs, Kalamazoo Pearl Trestrail, Battle Creek Louis Trudcll, Harbert Dorothy Tucker, Kalamazoo Alice Twining, Midland Lois Udell, Grand Rapids Florence Van Buren, Three Oaks Keith Vandercook, Grand Rapids Mary Vande Visse, Grand Rapids Ross Van Ness, Constantine Fred Van Lente, Holland James Van Westrienen, Kalamazoo Joan Villwock, Benton Harbor Linda Waggoner, Dexter Rondel Waldo, Grand Ledge Jack Warner, Wayland Marie Warner, Shelbyville Joy Watson, Greenville Jack Wattles, South Bend, Ind. Cozee Weaver, Niles Donna Welch, Bridgman Marilyn Wentzloff, Shelby Carlene Wertz, Battle Creek Edward West, White Pigeon Marilyn Williams, Fenton Virginia Williams, Ortonville Nancy Willnow, Clark Lake Mary Woodworth, Schoolcraft William Worra, Bangor Donald Wurthner, Hart Susan Young, Elk Rapids Marlene Zeitter, Grand Rapids Lorna Zubris, Detroit Sophomoreis ANN CARTER, Treasurer Daniel Acosta, Kalamazoo Charles Adams, Sturgis Judith Adkins, Battle Creek Phyllis Alspach, Akron, Ohio Zoe Ames, Mishawaka, Ind. Barbara Anderson, Greevill Edward Anderson, Crosse Pointe Jackie Andrus, Kalamazoo Jean Artesani, Mishawaka, Ind. David Ashcraft, Three Oaks Eva Aube, Kalamazoo Kay Bachor, Rochester James Bailey, Sod us Lawrence Baker, Hanover Nancy Baker, Holly Susan Barnhill, Wayne Shirley Barringer, Coldwater Marcia Battjes, Kalamazoo 100 Fred Beane, Irons Sandra Beaver, Battle Creek Richard Beebe, South Bend, Ind. Mary Bell, East Lans ing Bonnie Benkleman, Cass City Mearia Bird, Cadillac Peggy Birkhold, Centreville Kenneth Blayden, Rockford Richard Blett, Schoolcraft Dave Bly, St. Joseph Lillian Bobcih, Charlotte Jonathon Bochnowski, Garden City, III. James Bowen, Kalamazoo Patricia Boykin, Kalamazoo Pat Braden, Flint Mary Braman, Grand Rapids Maribeth Branch, Battle Creek Bud Breed, Paw Paw De Wane Brenner, Otsego Myra Brieve, Holland Bill Brink, Kalamazoo Harold Brinks, South Haven Barbara Brinkert, Grand Haven Janet Broman, Petoskey Ann Brooks, Pontiac Barbara Brye, Ludington William Buck, Detroit John Bugenske, Saginaw Don Burklund, Milford Barbara Burns, Garden City Robert Burns, Mt. Clemens Frank Burris, Bloomingdale Gwen Burwell, Kalamazoo Jackie Burwell, Kalamazoo Edward Butcher, Kalamazoo Donald Button, Grosse Pointe Fred Buys, Kalamazoo Shirley Calender, Battle Creek Catherine Campbell, Hesperia Marjorie Carey, Kalamazoo Patsy Carlson, Battle Creek Robert Carlson, Ludington Elizabeth Carpenter, Muskegon Heights Ruth Carpenter, Kalamazoo Laura Carrington, Paw Paw ktmmM§ 3 ' hJL_ ..- i.. r „.A . i:, _ Donald Carson, Lincoln Park Charles Carter, Drayton Plains Thomas Gates, Augusta Barbara Childs, Muskegon Jack Christian, Hart Richard Churches, Grand Blanc Duncan Clarkson, Kalamazoo Phyliss Clearwater, Kalamazoo Dorothy Conklin, Lawton Peter Cooper, Kalamazoo Joy Corbat, Kalamazoo Cathy Crawford, Buchanan Mary Crawford, Kalamazoo Evelyn Cripe, Niles John Croak, Flint Coleen Crooks, Grand Rapids Adena Davis, Battle Creek Sally Davis, Grand Rapids Dennis Dawe, Fremont Harriet Day, Constantine Martin Decker, Waukegan Jean De Haan, Kalamazoo Ruth De Haan, Kalamazoo Evelyn De Kockkoek, Kalamazoo Sarah De Mink, Kalamazoo Carolyn Dignan, Kalamazoo Reva Dixon, Bay City Richard Dolbee, Battle Creek Paul Donnell, Grand Junction Norman Drenten, New Buffalo Donna Drumm, Marshall Bud Duncan, Kalamazoo Patricia Duncan, Wyandotte Robert Duncan, Lincoln Park Joyce Edmondson, Hammond, Ind. Kenneth Edwardsen, Ludington John Eister, Grand Rapids Tom Euberler, Cicero, III. Betty Evans, Chicago Patricia Falls, Port Sanilac Robert Faske, Allegan Conan Fisher, Gladstone Joyce Fleming, Shelby Betty Foley, Albion George Frerichs, Dolton, III. Jack Fritz, South Haven Maurice Garson, Ozan, Algeria Frances Gay, New Carlisle, Ind. Marjorie Gerke, Port Huron Robert Geuder, Ironwood Carole Giennan, Lake Odessa Betty Godfrey, Shelby Sally Gowen, Flint William Grgurich, Lawton 102 Sophomoreis Fred Grindol, Battle Creek Richard Gyllstrom, Marcellus Charles Haase, Grand Rapids Cynthia Hale, South Bend, Ind. David Hallgren, Norway Mary Hamilton, Kalamazoo Roy Hamilton, Pickford Charlie Hanson, Delton Kay Harger, Detroit Ronald Hassing, Kalamazoo Lorna Hays, Fremont Paul Heath, Sparta Judy Henderson, Albion Paul Henderson, Flint Effie Hendricks, Bloomingdale Dave Henry, Otsego William Henson, Evans Victor Hickman, Midland Elaine Higgins, Trenton Audrey Hill, Holland Carol HiUard, Hillsdale Lois Hodges, Hart Nancy Hoeft, Rogers City Zardis Hoffman, Hickory Corners Alice Holmes, Flint Ardelle Holmes, Traverse City Beverly Holt, A iZes Barbara Hovey, Muskegon Beverly Howell, Detroit William Howell, Sherwood Mary Hubacker, Erie Lois Huey, Paw Paw Lyle Huggett, Battle Creek Esther Huitema, Grand Rapids Gloria Hungerink, Holland Clayton Hursh, Middletown Sandra Hurst, St. Joseph Don Jackson, Kalamazoo Janice Jaqua, Kalamazoo Donald Jennings, Paw Paw Carol Jensen, Detroit Betty Johnson, Dowagiac Henry Johnson, Kalamazoo Jurien Johnson, East Lansing Norma Jones, Niles Saralynne Jones, Battle Creek Andy Jurczak, Lawrence Elsie Kaku Keauhou, Kona, Hawaii Patricia Kelly, Dearborn Phyllis Kelsey, Goshen Beverly Kendrick, Detroit Karl Kerber, Fenton Richard Kinney, Hillsdale Joanne Knapp, Hartford Mary Knooihuigen Holland Shirley Koning, Jenison Jean Koshi, Captain Cook, Hawaii Pat Kramer, Three Oaks Carolyn Krekling, Rochester Barbara Kronlein, Ludington Robert Kuhl, Galien Leonard Kuish, Detroit Bela Lahner, Kalamazoo James La Huis, Otsego Barbara Lamb, Saginaw Janet La Plante, Kalamazoo Kay Larsen, Holland Richard Laver, Dearborn Vannie Lawniczak, Sturgis Nancy Lay, Detroit John Leitch, Otsego Jane Lesnick, Detroit James Lewis, Kalamazoo Kay Lewis, Dearborn Julianne Lind, Coldwater Mary Litsenberger, Northville Pat Lloyd, Kalamazoo Martha Lownsbury, Huntington W oods Jean Lucas, Pontiac Mari Alice Lugar, Kalamazoo Richard MacDonald, Kalamazoo Mary Mader, Logansport, Ind. Nancy Mahan, Allegan Margaret Mannix, Niles Rafael Marchena Barranquilla, Columbia, S. A Carlene Marker, Fort Wayne, Ind. Joan Mast, Dexter Jackie McCaffrey, Wacousta Joanne McConnachie, Deckerville Donna Mclntyre, Bronson Thelma McKnight, Paiv Paw Carolyn McMullen, Bad Axe Barbara Mensing, Grosse Pointe Betty Messinger, Fremont Oletha Meyer, Davison Nancy Meyers, Battle Creek Nadine Michael, Colon Diane Miller, Sturgis Mary Miller, Escanaba 104 Sophomoreis Nancy Miller, Battle Creek Douglas Millhouse, St. Joseph Richard Mills, Buchanan Steve Mitchell, Muskegon Bruce Monica, Delton Jim Montgomery, Dearborn Vera Morris, Monroe Grace Murphy, St. Joseph Carolyn Muth, Grand Rapids Paul Nagelson, Cincinnati, Ohio Janet Nelson, Bay City Barbara Noble, Grand Ledge James Noggle, Kalamazoo Carolyn Nordwall, Coopersville Joyce Norton, Marshall Frank Ocvirek, Kalamazoo Myrna Olsen, West Olive Fred Osmer, Owosso Mary Oswald, ISiles Carole Owen, Lake Orion Jack Owen, Battle Creek Joseph Parker, Pontiac Sammie Pas, Holland Nancy Paul, Coldwater Sallie Paxson, Kalamazoo Beverly Peck, Bloomingdale Duane Peelen, Grand Rapids Eric Peterson, Kalamazoo Gwendolyn Phillips, Plymouth Jacqueline Phillips Kalamazoo Jean Pike, Big Rapids Vera Pobutsky, Eau Claire Bernie Porter, Chicago David Potter, Kalamazoo Van Proper, Saginaw Joanne Proud, Buchanan Coralee Proudfoot, Detroit Jo Prybylski, Wyandotte Dorothy Puotinen, .4llegan Joanne Purigraski, Richland Lois Radenbaugh, Saginatv Beverly Reed, Brooklyn Sallie Reid, Lawton Elaine Reinhardt, Hastings Ellen Reinhardt, Hastings 105 Marilyn Rice, Beulah Rosemary Riddering, Grand Rapids Sam Rieder, Parma Janet Riley, Rockford Marjorie Rogers, Royal Oak James Root, Mattawan Rita Ratziln, Buchanan Honora Rudowski, Allegan Don Rummery, Allegan Ena Rush, Kalamazoo Stuart Rutz, Marcelliis Robert Ryan, Gobies Cecelia Sager, Kalamazoo Richard Sandel, Benton Harbor Sue Sawyer, Kalamazoo Joyce Schafer, Marshall Dennis Scheer, Three Oaks Ann Scheffer, Mio Doris Schmidt, Menominee Ann Schoolmaster, Sparta Jerome Schust, Cleveland, Ohio Felicia Serafinski, Chicago Georgia Sheldon, Kalamazoo Pauline Shook, Three Rivers Richard Shumar, Kalamazoo Patsy Sibson, Kalamazoo Ralph Siegel, Kalamazoo Marvin Signeski, Bronson Nancy Simmons, Benton Harbor Judy Skillman, Vicksbiirg Mary Smith, Shelby- Richard Smith, Bay City Anne Sobesky, Battle Creek Ann Solomon, Kalamazoo Clem Spillane, W ' areham, Mass. Robert Stanley, Lansing James Starkel, Vassar Ellsworth Starring, Richland Gwen Steele, Birmingham Carol Stein, Port Huron James Strand, Otsego Carol Stribley, North Muskegon Faith Strong, Grand Junction John Strong, Grand Junction Alan Suess, Otsego Margaret Suter, Kalamazoo Sharon Sutherby, Lincoln Park Verne Sutherland, Neiv Buffalo Elizabeth Svec, Traverse City Rod Swedberg, Des Plaines, HI. Dick Swem, Buchanan Richard Swinsick, Mansfield, Pa. Betty Sykes, Detroit Carol Tassie, St. Clair Km T -Ti T ..Try Sophomoresi Tom Taube, Benton Harbor Layd Thomas, Three Rivers Geraldine Thompson, Grand Rapids Margie Thompson, Manistee Robert Timms, Petoskey Robert Todd, Monroe Addie Tolhurst, Kalamazoo Norma Toogood, Big Rapids Frank Troesch, Bloomingdale Budd Udell, Grand Rapids Lois Umbenhaur, Niles Marilee Urch, South Haven Peter Van Dyken, Kalamazoo Mona Van Horn, Bloomingdale Dave Van Pelt, Cadillac Mary Vegors, Ft. Wayne, Ind. Julian Visser, South Haven Alfred Voelker, Albion Shirley Waid, Grand Rapids Valerie Walker, Grand Rapids Pat Walther, Chicago Sally Wanenmacher, Fremont David Wank, Kalamazoo Joyce Watkins, Millington Prentiss Ware, Ann Arbor Barbara Waterson, Flint Robert Wathen, Milford Joyce Watkins, Three Oaks Carol Webb, Richland Audrey Weed, Pontiac Norma Weitzel, Bad Axe Paul Welch, Detroit Edward Welling, Galesburg Carol Westenhiser, Kalamazoo Mary Western, Watervliet Harold Whipple, Saugatuck Jerry Wigren, Ludington Doris Wilderman, St. Joseph Phyllis Wilkins, Plymouth Helen Wilkinson, Spring Lake Ann Williamson, Milford Sally Williamson, Monroe Carol Wrench, Kalamazoo Charles Yoder, Allen Park Joyce Yund, Lawrence jww«rw  ;.i - . ' ,-- ,y-.-a(|| 107 Freishmeii Mary Abrar, Battle Creek Nancy Alberda, Grand Rapids Carol Allen, Detroit Phyllis Anderson, Negaunee Shirley Andrews, Kalamazoo Francis Apotheker, Kalamazoo Tom Arbanas, Mattawan Nina Armstrong, Edwardsburg Stanley Armstrong, Allegan Arlene Arndt, Coloma DICK CRAWFORD, President VIRGINIA VAN NOCKER, Vice-President MADAH MACK, Secretary JANET HATHORN, Treasurer Patricia Arnold, Belleville Rosamond Bairas, Plymouth Robert Baribeau, Grand Rapids Barbara Barnes, Battle Creek Robert Barrett, Royal Oak Janyce Baugh, Watervliet Daneen Bauserman, Detroit Harvey Beach, Rochester Elizabeth Beck, Elkhart, Ind. Ronald Beery, Plainwell Jone Beimers, Grandville Beverly Bellrose, Harbor Springs Gerald Benford, Detroit Estella Bennett, Fremont Carlene Benson, Gobies Darrell Best, Schoolcraft Carol Black, Fenivick Richard Bloomfield, Royal Oak Irene Bodley, Stitrgis Freda Bosker, Traverse City Patricia Boyce, Holland Audrey Boyd, Marshall Peggy Brant, Benton Harbor Virginia Brant, Benton Harbor Margaret Briney, Bridgeman Marion Brissand, Dowagiac Gwenyth Brown, Iron Mountain Harold Brown, Bloomingdale 108 Norma Brown Plainwell Sandra Brown, Dridgman Rachel Bruggema, Evart Grace Busscher, South Haven Patricia Byrnes, Belding Barbara Cannell, Detroit Jo Carey, Monroe Patricia Carpenter, Battle Creek Emma Carter, Drayton Plains June Chapin, Traverse City Lane Chase, Kalamazoo Kent Claire, Edwardsburg Gwen Clunie, Saginaw Irene Cook, Detroit Wallace Cook, Ionia Patricia Copeland, Camden Carol Corey, Stephenson Gary Cruce, Highland Park Sherie Dallard, Benton Harbor Rosemary Davis, Battle Creek Roger DenBraber, Rockford Judy DePriester, Hickory Corners Corbin Detgen, Buchanan Virginia Detwiler, St. Louis Carol Diedrick, Lapeer Rosanne Dietrich, East Lansing Betty Dilman, Detroit Barbara Donaldson, Detroit Kathleen Dowling, Plymouth Suzanne Dowsett, Dowagiac Virginia Dunlap, Pittsford Kathy Dvorak, Elmivood Park, HI. Kathleen East, Benton Harbor Jem Edwards, Monroe Shirley Eriksson, Iron Mountain Jeralee Euper, Woodland Pat Fagan, Mt. Clemens Elsa Farrington, South Bend, Ind. Phyllis Faunce, Detroit Lois Feenstra, Byron Center Ann Fenning, Grosse Pointe Park Nancy Fleming, Battle Creek Joan Foertsch, Grand Junction Nancy Foster, East Lansing Joanne Frederick, Bay City Margaret Freeman, Grand Rapids Helen Freimund, Cassopolis Franklin Friedman, Kalamazoo Frances Fuller, Three Rivers Margaret Gadson, White Pigeon Judith Garver, Shelby Joyce Gault, Battle Creek Janice Geike, Baroda Ingrid Geisler, Kalamazoo J. C. Gills, Lake Charles, La. Mary Griffin, Petoskey Ellen Gruner, Coldwater Tom Gunn, Royal Oak Beverly Hacker, Bad Axe Joanne Hall, Lake Odessa Judy Hall, Springport Joan Hamilton, Charlotte Clifford Harrington, South Haven Marguerite Harris, Mattawan Jane Harrison, Escanaba Joy Hartwein, Benton Harbor Linda Herder, Hickory Corners Gary Hershoren, Grand Ledge Shirley Hierholzer, Grand Haven Tanya Hoeft, Rogers City Shirley Hoffman, W ayne Will Hoida, Stephenson Nancy Holmes, Battle Creek Shirley Hoppe, Detroit Barbara Houston, Grosse Pointe Lujean Howe, Paiv Paw Mary Howe, Charlotte Kathleen Hugett, Marshall Maxine Hurt, Pontiac Joyce Johnson, Newberry Judy Johnson, Hastings Nancy Johnson, South Bend Maureen Jones, Constantine Shirley Judd, Battle Creek Janece Julian, Osseo Joyce Julian, Pittsjord Iva Kahrl, Plymouth Kenneth Katz, Battle Creek Phyllis Keane, Holland John Kesler, Midland Joan Kilburn, Livonia Suzanne Kislig, Battle Creek Nina Kist, Grand Rapids Margaret Klesner, Grand Rapids Anita Kritchsgau, Battle Creek Jane Kube, Grand Haven Virginia Large, Detroit Jean Lemble, Petoskey Barbara Lemieux, Menominee Fresihrnen Wayne LeNeave, Detroit Colleen Leonard, Grosse Pointe Dick Lindeman, Manistee Sally Lockwood, South Haven Fred Longner, Benton Harbor Patricia Lowman, Latvian Elaine Lutri, Stephenson Marlene Lutzke, Albion David Lyon, Hart Madah Mack, Pontiac Gretchen Mall, Dearborn Marilyn Maloch, Wyandotte Lester Mankowski, Chicago, III. Janice Markle, Paw Paiv Leslie Markle, Newberry Betty Mason, Battle Creek Hugh Matson, Newaygo Joan McClaran, Grand Rapids Jane McCosh, Three Rivers Patricia McKinney, Jackson Barbara McLean, Dtroit Frances McMullen, Jefferson Evelyn Mehery, Dearborn Carol Middlebush, Byron Center Aaron Middleton, Pontiac Carol Miller, Berwyn, HI. John Miller, Kalamazoo Nancy Miller, Sparta Patricia Miller, Bloomingdale Jayne Milliman, Battle Creek Jerrold Minier, Grand Rapids Peg Montgomery, Muskegon Joan Moore, Battle Creek Sandra Morrill, Traverse City Tom Morris, Valparaiso, Ind. Richard Mosier, Bay City Louise Munn, Vicksburg Thomas Murwin, Menominee Jane Nadeau, Fremont Merla Neeb, Hastings Elaine Nelson, Farmington Janet Nichols, Kalamazoo Gale Noel, Scottville Frances Nolan, South Haven Carolyn Nordstrom, Jackson ' 0 f fl f.M£ p% ' Robert Packer, Lawton Carole Pamall, Grosse Pointe Darlene Paulsen, Lawton Helen Paxson, Benton Harbor Nancy Payne, Plainwell Catherine Peacock, Lake Odessa Carolyn Pedelty, Ferrysburg Dawn Pendleton, Three Rivers Dave Percy, Kalamazoo Kay Peterson, Elkhart Ind. Carol Phelps, Bridgman Lois Pickitt, Allegan Ronald Pinch, Battle Creek Patricia Pomeroy, Paiv Paw Anne Powell, Wyandotte Beverly Powell, Rockjord Dan Premo, Muskegon Marilyn Press, Grand Rapids Marilyn Purdy, Battle Creek William Purdy, Hart William Quigley, Chicago Doris Rauthe, Albion Josephine Reader, Scottville Donald Reyman, Garden City Allan Rich, Kalamazoo Richard Richter, Traverse City Marilyn Ritchie, Dearborn Shirley Rollins, Marshall Forrest Roosa, Rockjord Pearl Roossinck, Reeman Betty Rowden, Lapeer Gloria Rudolph, Trenton Robert Rutten, South Haven Frieda Sawdy, Howell Barbara Scharf, Decatur Marianne Schau, Kalamazoo Wilma Sease, IT oodland Donna Shaft, Fremont Louise Shapley, Battle Creek Anne Sheffield, Hastings Carol Shelton, Chicago Rachel Shelton, Shelbyville, 111. Sally Sherratt, Battle Creek Sylvia Simon, Grand Ledge David Sinclair, Battle Creek Jackie Smalley, Kalamazoo Gloria Smith, Manistee Jane Smith, Fremont Jewel Smith, Dearborn Nola Smith, Ionia Patricia Smith, Jonesville Sharon Smith, Ludington Kenneth Spaulding, North Muskegon Janet Spoon, Coldwater Fre§ihineii Shirley Stadel, Lake Odessa Gloria Stanik, Detroit James Stannard, Woodland Stan Stewart, Monroe John Stickler, Three Rivers Mary Stinson, Bay City Joan Stent, Kalamazoo Lura Sullivan, Dearborn Sylvia Supritz, Kalamazoo William Sutton, Clarkston Sandra Swem, Galien Dona TerBush, Pontine Evelyn Thomas, Grand Junction Veryln Tipton, Battle Creek Elaine Tomehak, Albion Sandra Troutman, Coldwater William Tuggle, Midland Barbara Tunis, Saginaw Shirley Valentine, Hastings Shirley Vandenburg, Berrien Springs Frank Van Deventer, Kalamazoo Harold Vann, Dayton, Ohio Duane Varner, Midland Gordon Verduin, Grand Haven Jack Ver Duin, Grand Rapids Kathleen Vincent, Lacota Beverly Waller, South Haven Raymond Wallis, Romulus Patricia Washburn, Kalamazoo Colette Waterman, Elkhart, Ind. Ann West, Mt. Clemens Joan West, Sturgis Dale Whetstone, Berrien Springs Darlene Wieland, Freeport Marie Willand, Lowell Nancy Williams, Battle Creek Jo Ann Wilson, Battle Creek Nancy Winkels, Leeland Carole Wittkop, Monroe Ray Wolownih, Lawton Carol Wolverton, Ionia Diane Yonkers, Grand Rapids Patricia Zasadny, Wyandotte Dick Zimmerman, Manistee Frederick Zweering, Three Rivers 114 115 Athletic Board Mike Gary, Charles Smith, John C. Hoekje, William Berry, Cornelius MacDonaM. Carmen Seats, Jim Stevenson, Dave Newsome. Directing Western ' s intercollegiate athletic activ- ities and policies this past year was the eight man Athletic Board of Control. This group was prim- arily concerned with schedule and eligibility prob- lems, and the issuing of awards. As usual, the Board was composed of five fac- ulty members and three students. The athletic de- partment was represented by Mike Gary. Cornelius MacDonald, William Berry and Charles Smith sat in for the faculty. The student members were Carmen Seats, Dave Newsome and Jim Stevenson. Chairman of the Board was Dean John C. Hoekje. 116 Athletic Department Top left of W: Joe Hoy, basketball; Homer Dunham, publicity; Roger Chiaverini, assistant football; Don Boven, assistant basketball; Jack Petoskey, football; John Gill associate director; George Dales, track; Charles Maher, baseball; Ed Gabel, head trainer; Tom Slaughter, freshman coach; Mike Gary, director; Ray Sorensen, tennis; Roy Weitz, golf, assistant football. After the wholesale staff changes of last year, most of the Athletic Department was getting a good chance to settle into their job routines, to more deeply entrench their systems. Jack Petoskey was the only new-comer to the coach ' s circle. Don Boven, former Bronco great in basketball, football, and baseball, returned to Western for graduate work. He assisted Coach Joseph Hoy with the basketball team, and a hard-working, val- uable assistant he was. Boven left the professional basketball Milwaukee Hawks just before coming to Western. Ill Physical Education Departitieot Western ' s physical education department directs the instructional program for those seeking majors or minors in physical education. Potential coaches can take technical courses in baseball, basketball, football, track and a comprehensive study of minor sports. George Dales. Ed Cabel, Charles Maker, Roger Chiaverini, Tom Slaughter, Mike Gary, Don Boven, Hay Sorensen. Joe Hoy, Jack Petoskey, John Gill, Roy W eitz. Western ' s Physical Education staff conducts the general physical education program — a program from which Western men (except ROTC mem ' bers) are required to earn four semester hours of credit. The department also sponsors a very pop- ular intramural program. 118 119 Row 1 -.Jack Kelder, Jim Stevenson, Charles Metzcus, Al Marine, Floyd StoUsteimer, Norman Barea, Don Finnefrock, Charles Nidiffer, George Heydlauff, Bruce Bosma. Row 2: Ass ' t line coach Roy Weitz, John Isom, Louis Fierens, Dick Hanschu, Harold Anderson, Leslie Koster, Jerry Austin, Duane Gebben, Jack Runyan, John Smith, Phil Bailey, Head coach Jack Petoskey. Row 3: Ass ' t coach John Gill, Mgr. Robert Faske, Keith Tracy, Bernard Porter, Jim Devine, Jerry Ganzel, Dick Bryck, Edward Anderson, Jim Montgomery, Prentiss Ware, Ass ' t coach Roger Chiaverini. SEASON RESULTS Western - - CENTRAL MICHIGAN f 21 WESTERN 20 - — Illinois Wesleyan 7 Western 6 - - MIAMI 52 Western 7 - - TOLEDO 19 Western 7 - - WASHINGTON 18 Western 12 - - OHIO UNIVERSITY 67 WESTERN 14 - - WESTERN RESERVE 14 Western - - KENT STATE 40 120 Varsity Football FLOYD STOLLSTEIMER, Captain The ' 53 Broncos learned that the Mid America Conference is not a sophomore league. The con- ference was loaded with power this season, and a young Western outfit found the going too rough. However, the Broncos did stay out of last place, and, in spots, looked good. No one knew quite what to expect when the season opened. It was a young team — almost half of those on the starting lineup were sophomores — 121 Bronco ' s captain Stollsteimer, getting way up to grab one against Washington. INDIVIDUAL SCORING TD ' s Conversions Total Points Bruce Bosma - 18 Bernie Porter - 12 Tom Hughes ' 6 Jack Kelder ' 6 Bill Morris ' 6 Chuck Neideffer ' 6 Keith Tracy- ' 6 Harold Anderson ' 5 5 George Heydlauff - 1 . 1 Total 10 6 66 with a new coach and a new system. But it was apparent after the first game that Western would suffer because of its collective inexperience. West ' em was beaten in the season opener by Central Michigan. This was only Western ' s third loss to Central in 28 games. Things brightened a bit the next week when the Broncos beat a perennially outclassed Illinois Wesleyan. But the Wesleyan waltz, was to be Western ' s only victory in 1953. Five of the six games remaining after the Wes- leyan contest were against conference opponents. 122 Varsity Football Floyd Stolhteimer receiving recognition as team captain at Football dinner. Leslie Kosters, Western ' s most valuable player, looks on. Western lost four straight after their lone win. Included in that forlorn string was a prodigious 52-6 clobbering from Miami and the classic Ohio U debacle, a 62-12 affair. Washington U, a team that had never given the Broncos much trouble, also beat the Broncos. That defeat was all the more galling because Washington, also under a new coach, (Carl Snavely of North Carolina fame) turned the trick at Western ' s homecoming. But on November in the mud at Cleveland the Broncos hit a peak. The whole team played in- spired football as it came from behind to earn a surprising 14-14 tie with Western Reserve. In this one the Broncos were down 14-0 at the end of the first quarter and the game was beginning to look like another massacre. But early in the second period, the Broncos climaxed a 34 yard push when Bosma scored on a short plunge. A few plays later, a Westerner grabbed a Reserve fumble on the Bobcat ' s 11. From there, Finnefrock slashed to the one and, on the next play, Bosma went over tackle for his second TD of the period. The extra Western ' s Tracy made this tackle, but too late to prevent a Washington score. 123 One of those delectable moments when a coach wishes time would stand still. point was made, the score was tied and the game ended that way. Most of the second half was played in the quagmire of midfield, though West ' ern had carried to the Reserve 10 when time ran out. This game proved to be quite crucial for the Broncos. Since Bowling Green lost all four of its conference games, this tie was enough to keep Western out of the league cellar. The season ' s few bright spots were provided by such players as Leslie Koster. Koster, a tackle, Tracy, all alone in the flat, grabbing a short one from Feirens. 124 Varsiit Football tFestern ' s Porter featured in the Ballet of the Intercepted Pass. was chosen the teams most valuable player and was elected next year ' s captain. Koster was tops in line play, something that cannot be expressed statisti- cally. But, among Western ' s leaders in the facts and figures department was the team ' s top scorer, Bruce Bosma. Bosma racked up 18 points on three touchdowns. Jack Kelder, running from the full- back slot, gained the most yardage on the ground with 220 yards in 66 carries. That ' s a very decent 3.3 yard per try average. Best among the passers was Lou Fierens who completed 9 out of 30. End Bernie Porter was on the receiving end of most of those tosses. He grabbed 9 altogether, one for a TD, gaining 190 yards in the process. Porter also returned a punt for a score. It is these three men who will comprise the nucleus of the ' 54 Bronco team. This season was certainly among Western ' s poorest. But with most of the better players re- turning next year and with some support promised from a good freshman team, prospects for next year aren ' t too dismal. Porter zigged when he should have and got away for a TD against Washington in the Homecoming game. ' I. k 125 Varsiit Football MID AMERICAN CONFERENCE FINAL STANDING Team Won Lost Tied OHIO 5 1 MIAMI 3 1 KENT 3 1 TOLEDO 2 T WESTERN RESERVE 1 2 1 WESTERN MICHIGAN 4 1 BOWLING GREEN 4 MARSHALL Didn ' t play enough conference games to be eligible for the conference title. Ohio U. stopped short of TD by Jerry Ganzel. Stevenson 67 , Calloway (88), Ohio U. ball carrier, and a little mayhem. 126 Fresihitian Football Row l:LaVerne Baxter, Leland David, Kenneth Sorongen, Patrick Stanley, WilliaTn Buck, Jack VerDuin, Ronald Kopicko, Warren Rugghes. Row 2: Norman DeVecht, James Shedd, Jack Van Schelven, Clyde Minor, Anthony Fregetto, Lewis Secory, Robert King, James Velis, James E. Anderson, Jerry Wilson, David Lillie, Tom Czyz, Robert Shores, Larry Stovall, Richard Lindman. Row 3: Chuck Higgins, Ass ' t Coach; Robert Wright, Ass ' t Coach; Gerald McGregor, Donald Cook, John Berryman, William Baxter, Kenneth Biith, James Walker, Elias Vlisides, James Roberts, Joseph Biondo, Paul Powers, Robert Bolthouse, Robert Marshall, Michael F eichtenbiner , Thomas Slaughter, Coach. Row 4: Jerry Kulow, Mgr.; John Kunkel, Richard Zimmelman, Webb Hagadone, Donald Thorson, Thomas Silbert, Fred Lemly, Bryron Pierce, William Jensen, James Geige, Bob VandenHeede, Robert Soderman, Fernan Feenstra, Eugene Leffel, Robert Shields, Richard Rich- ter, Mgr. Coach Tom Slaughter again came up with a first rate outfit. The Ponies won three out of four, losing only a tough 1442 decision to Detroit. In that lone loss Western outgained the junior Tians, topped them 9-6 in first downs, but just didn ' t make those crucial conversions. At that, Detroit ' s winning score was set up on an intercepted pass. It ' s quite impossible to single out one or two stars from this year ' s edition of the grid Ponies. To mention the really promising players on the squad would require a rather long list. But the list would include backs Laverne Baxter, Jim Shedd, Bill Bernard, Leland David; ends Lew Secory, and Jim Roberts; and, in the line, Fred Bolthouse, Don Cook, Jim Walker, Lee Villisades and Honorary captain Robert Soderman. The success of West- ern ' s ' 54 Varsity depends largely on how complete- ly these people realize the potentialities they indi- cated during the past season. 1953 RECORD WESTERN 20 - - Ionia Reformatory 7 Western 12 - - DETROIT 14 WESTERN 26 - - Ionia Reformatory WESTERN 31 - - Grand Rapids JC 127 Cross Country Kow 1 : John Loach, James Shee- han, Thomas Taiibe, Thomas Coyne. Row 2 : Robert Bailey, Carl Kamsay, Vol Eichenlaub, James Arnold, Coach George Dales. RECORD WESTERN 44 — Central Michigan 61 WESTERN 23 — Wayne 33 Western 40 — MIAMI 15 WESTERN 20 — Butler 42 Western 29 — MICHIGAN NORMAL 28 WESTERN 24 — Marquette 31 MIAMI— 15 MAC RE SULTS WESTERN— 45 BOWLING GREEN— 69 CCC RESULTS WESTERN— 47 NOTRE DAME— 50 WHEATON— 50 MARQUETTE— 72 Western was eleventh in the NCAA Championship Meet. 128 22 minutes and 15 seconds after the starting shot, Marquette ' s Bob Allen rounded a clump of bushes and sprinted the last 150 yards to break the tape. 30 seconds later Western ' s Tom Coyne crossed the finish line. Close behind Coyne was another Marquette runner. But then in rapid suc- cession four gold-shirted Westerners finished to give the Broncos a decisive victory. This was about the way the Broncos had been doing it all year; taking no place higher than second or third, but bunching four or five runners among the top seven. And the formula paid off. Without a really oustanding man on the squad. Western won four of six dual meets, captured the Central Collegiate Conference title, finished second in the MAC and 11th in the nation. The high point of the year was the CCC victory. Western edged Notre Dame 47 ' 51 to win that one. Again it was a case of great team balance over- coming outfits with one or two exceptional runners and not much else. Western ' s top finisher, Jim Arnold was a mere eighth, but his teammates took the important tenth and eleventh spots and West- ern was in. This victory, won on a beautiful mid- November day at Chicago ' s Washington Park, was especially appreciated by the Broncos. Pre-meet articles in Chicago papers predicted a battle be- tween Notre Dame and Wheaton for first place and didn ' t mention Western. As has often been the case, Miami proved more than troublesome. The Redskins shut out Western in a dual, 15-45, and beat the Bronco ' s 15-45 in the Mid-American Conference Meet. Bowling Green was the only other entrant and so was an automatic third. Miami, built about a nucleus of talented Sophomores, provided the meet ' s individual win- ner, Dave Woods, also a second year man. Western ' s other defeat, a 28-29 affair, came at the hands of Michigan Normal in the annual homecoming meet. Normal, as well as Michigan State, also outscored Western in the Michigan AAU run. Next year ' s team shows promise of being even better. Jim Arnold, Carl Ramsay, Jim Sheehan and John Leitch, all Sophomores and team mainstays, should have improved with a year ' s experience. The other regulars, Tom Coyne, Val Eichenlaub and Bob Bailey are Juniors. Tom Taube, Western ' s eighth man, ran consistently under 23 minutes, which, though not quite good enough to win a letter, would have placed him among the top five on most teams. Ramsay at the finish nf a grueling race. 129 Freshman Crosis Country Row 1 : Byron Skinner, Michael Dorgan, Don Koch, Don Richards, William Koch. Row 2 : Jim DeGraff, Lyn Mailand, Richard Teugh, William Pyle, and Coach George Dales. There was little in the way of performance differences to distinguish Western ' s ' 53 frosh cross country team from the varsity. Bill Pyle, Byron Skinner, Dick Teugh, Jim De Graff and Lynn Mailand; all were on a par with Western ' s senior harriers. The ponies ran two meets against other frosh teams. They shut out Bowling Green, but were beaten by Miami. Their true ability was best in- dicated when they outran Wayne University ' s var- sity in an early season, non-official meeting. 130 131 Row 1 : Roger Eggers, Don Coleman, Capt. Ronald Jackson, Jerry Nowinski, Alan Barkeley. Row 2 : Don Bovin, ass ' t coach ; Ray Galinski, mgr. ; Robert Bivans, Dick Shenenburger, Novall Burgett, Coach Joe Hoy, Edward Gabal, trainer. 132 Varsity Basiketball If basketball teams had personalities, Western ' s ' ' 53 ' 54 outfit would be said to have a split person- ality. On different nights, the team, though con- sisting of the same individuals, didn ' t look like the same organism. MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE STANDINGS Won Lost Toledo - - 10 2 Bowling Green 10 3 Miami 7 5 Marshall -.. 6 7 Western Michigan 4 5 Ohio 5 7 Kent State 3 9 Western Reserve 2 9 133 The strange Jekyll-Hyde nature of the Broncos became apparent early. In the season ' s third game. Western lost to a Western Reserve team that went on to finish last in the conference and was one of the really poor teams in this part of the country. But a few nights later Hoy ' s boys astonished everyone by knocking off extra-rugged Bowling Green. At the time Bowling Green was ranked among the nation ' s ten best college teams and at season ' s end was invited to the National Invitational £34 Varsity Basketball Ohio Unh ' ersity with a perfect rebounding triangle and a re- bound. Tournament. But that night at Kalamazoo they were just another loser. During the first half, the Broncos played with the abandon of a team that didn ' t think it had a chance to win, but still want- ed to enjoy the game. They tried the improbable and the spectacular and found that everything they did worked. By hitting on more than 50% of its shots. Western, at the game ' s midway point, had a 45 ' 30 lead; a lead that was held more conserva- tively through the game ' s second half. Western Reserve ' s Howard about to lose the ball to sneaky Nowinski. 135 Varsity Basketball It was like that throughout the season. The locals swamped Valporaiso by 30 points, but in a return match the Hoosiers edged Western. The same happened in the Loyola series. And Western eventually split the home series with already men ' tioned Bowling Green and Western Reserve. Considering everything, it was a better than Western ' s ten win - 1 1 loss record indicates. This edition of the Broncos set an all-time Western scoring mark, when they riddled the nets for 103 points against Valporaiso. Big Ron Jackson picked up a couple of individual school records. Jackson Bivens going under and up for two points. Western ' s Barkley demonstrates there is still a place in basketball for the old fashioned lay up. 136 Barkley tossing one in, in loss to Loyola. picked up 414 points for one of his marks, and tied the single game scoring record when he tossed in 33 against Valporaiso. Jackson carried most of the team ' s offensive load for the entire season. But from time to time after losing streaks and after especially dismal perform- ances, when it seemed as if the Broncos were wash- ed up, someone would come off the bench, play really inspired basketball for several games and the team would look like world beaters again. Nor- Ed Foster scoring with a big assist from Jackson. 137 vail Burgett, always a good floor man, began to score and became very tough on defense to spark the team early in the year. Later it was Jerry Nowinski and then Bob Bivins who buoyed the Broncos. Less spectacular, but doggedly consistent was Don Coleman, who never really hit his scoring stride, was nevertheless invaluable for his rebounding. Jackson hits the floor after a loose ball in the Reserve game. 13S Varsity Basketball Western ' s Don Coleman with rebound, already looking for the first pass out, to start a fast break against W estern Reserve. Western 73 53 64 85 80 75 52 77 103 71 67 55 61 59 56 63 88 79 62 88 62 SEASON RECORD Opponent Central Michigan 65 Northwestern 69 Western Reserve 78 Bowhng Green 78 Loyola 68 Ball State 57 Washington 88 Western Reserve 69 Valporaiso 70 Cincinnati 102 Kent State 53 Washington 53 Marshall 70 Ohio 67 Loyola 79 Cincinnati 92 Marshall 90 Ohio 72 Valporaiso 63 Buffalo 79 Bowling Green 95 ng Freshman Basketball Row 1 : Larry Pediacine, Roger Newman, honorary capt., Cyler Miller, Robert Smith, Lee Schoenherr. Row 2 : Dale Blasser, mgr., Tom Czyz, Rodney Beck, Robert Varshull, Larry Richlack, Ray Arndt, Tom Horn, Coach Tom Slaughter. As has been usual for the last few years, West- ern ' s frosh hoopsters were very tough. Led by top scorers Larry Pedracine and Jack Smith, each with a 12.5 point average, the Ponies won all but two of their contests. Their only losses were tight affairs that could have gone either way. At the start of the second semester, Western yearlings Fred Corbus, Fred Heiser and Herb GoU moved up to the varsity and at season ' s end were giving good accounts of themselves. It seems quite probable that others of this year ' s freshman team v ill do as well when they move up. SEASON ' S RECORD WESTERN 75 Western 76 WESTERN 80 WESTERN 78 WESTERN 94 WESTERN 58 Western 75 WESTERN 83 WESTERN 96 Calvin J V 66 DETROIT 80 Hope J V 57 ' Valporaiso 60 Hope J V 65 Calvin J V 55 VALPORAISO 79 Fred ' s Coffee 61 Bowling Green 71 140 V --■- ' -. O -= A- ' r% 141 Row 1 : Ron Davies, Albert Horn, Bud Brotebeck, Ron Heaieland, Al Nagal. Row 2: Charles Maker, Robert Klingenfiis, Ed Tucker, Gary Graham, Roy Eggers, Ass ' t coach Joe Hoy, Ed Gabel, trainer. Row 3 : Juane Emaar, Bill Hayes, Roy Gottchalk, Ron Jackson, Jim Stevenson, W illiam Lajoie, Robert Urda, Duane Emaar, Elvert Lee. Western ' s baseball team continued its tradition of being one of the best in the conference. Win- ning 8 of 10 games played against Big Ten teams gave Western the prestige of having a better record than most of the big ten schools. A rained out game stood between Western and the conference championship. Ohio finished the season with a 9-1 record for the championship and Western was second with 8-1. This rained out game prevented the Broncos from being named to the N.C.A.A. district play-offs. Michigan and Ohio were named over Western. Michigan took district honors and then v ion the national cham- pionship at Omaha. Dave Gottschalk was named to the second AU- American team, to the All-district, and All MAC 142 19 J 3 Baseball Ron Heaviland safe at third as Broncos bomb Michigan 5 to 1. teams, a second time for each team. This is a record for any Bronco ballplayer. Duane Emaar was named to the All-Conference first team, while Ron Jackson and Bud Brotebeck were named to the second team. The fine pitching of Ron Davies made him the number one hurler with a 6-0 record. Graham posted a 4-1 record and was followed by Urda who split with a 3-3 record. Tucker contributed two games without losing any, with Eggers and Emaar posting 1-0 records. The slugging of Ron Jackson, Ron Heaveland and Duane Emaar led the way to many of the Westernite ' s victories. Jackson hit a very respect- able .435 average which was f ollowed closely by Heaveland ' s .404 average. But most surprising of all was Duane Emaar ' s incredible .688 season av- erage. Coach Charlie Maher has in a host of returning veterans and sophomores, the material to make Western again in 54, a strong threat in the MAC race. Western ' s Al Horn cutting doivn a Bowling Green runner at the plate. 143 Western ' s ivinningest pitcher, Ron Davies, gets in on a put out against Iowa. 1953 Baseball All-American Dave Gottschalk in the middle slot on a double play in the Ohio game. 144 MID-AMERICAN STANDINGS, 1953 Won Lost Ohio 8 1 Western Michigan 7 1 Bowling Green 4 4 Cincinnati 3 4 Kent State 4 7 Toledo 3 6 Miami 2 4 Western R.eserve 2 4 Marshall 2 4 1953 Baiieball Runners were having a rough time around 2nd base in the Western-U of M game. 145 1953 Baseball Jf iM •5? BASEBALL SEASON RECORD estern Opponent 2 Ohio State University 1 4 Ohio State University 1 5 Iowa 6 2 Iowa 6 8 Marshall 7 4 Marshall 3 5 University of Michigan 1 4 University of Michigan 5 1 Ohio 8 8 Ohio 10 Bowling Green 7 15 Bowling Green 3 5 Notre Dame 3 9 Kent State 2 7 Kent State 3 7 Wisconsin 2 12 Wisconsin 6 9 Notre Dame 10 8 Michigan State 5 9 Michigan State 3 16 Glenview 2 146 1953 Freshman Baseball Row 1 : Laivrence Martin, Sam Rider, Dick Clements, Jerry Ganzel, Jerry O ' Connell, Mike Giiza. Row 2 : Coach John Gill, Norb Krings, Jerry Schiist, William Stuiffbergen, captain ; Paul Nagelson, Clement Spill- ane, Charles Link. Row 3 : Ass ' t coach Browski, Ed Foiichey, Al Barkeley, Dick Bennett, Dick Erickson, Ronald Anderson, Dan Dobbek, Ass ' t coach Ron Smith. Western ' s frosh baseball team showed plenty of sparkle as they went through a seven game season without a loss. The fine pitching of Jerry Sposito, Ed Louchey, Paul Nagelson, Larry Martin, Ron Kenniston and Mike Schwartzcoff proved to be a great determining factor in the team ' s perfect season. Coach John Gill was able to substitute pitchers freely, and no one pitcher had to throw for an entire game. Western ' s pitching power was well complement- ed by the clubbing of Stuifbergen, Kiengs and Dobbeck. In six games, Dobbeck knocked in 16 runs, to lead the way among the sluggers. FRESHMAN BASEBALL RECORD Western Opponent 11 Percy Jones 1 12 Percy Jones 4 17 Grand Rapids J. C. 1 8 Jackson J. C. 8 Hope 3 11 Hope 147 1934 Baseball As the start of the ' 54 season drew near, coach Maher was faced with the problem of finding replacements for four of last year ' s departed reg ' ulars. The loss of Dave Gottschalk, a Western in ' stitution at second base, will be especially hard to remedy. But the absence of Bud Brotebeck, Al Horn and Western ' s top hurler for 1953, Ron Davies, certainly won ' t further Maher ' s campaign to regain the conference title. April 8 April 9 April 13 April 16 April 17 April 20 April 23 April 24 April 29 April 30 May 1 May 7 May 8 May 14 May 15 May 21 May 22 May 28 May 29 June 1 June 2 June 5 Home 1954 SCHEDULE I — Iowa — Iowa — Michigan — Michigan — Ohio State (2 games) — Ohio State — Ohio University — Ohio University — Bowling Green — Bowling Green — Notre Dame — Kent State — Kent State — Miami — Miami — Toledo — Toledo — Wisconsin — Wisconsin — Michigan State — Notre Dame — Michigan State Games. 148 149 1953 Track K  u 1 ; Gordtm Sf}fiicf ' r, Hurt JofH ' . . Rtm Ctile, Robert Azkoiil, Albert Renick. Row 2: Coach Dales, Russell Henderson, Richard Lamb, Gordon Hope, Albert Manne, Robert Bailey, Robert Wag- ner, and Tom Coyne. Bailey scores. Western ' s 1953 track team, though extremely weak in certain spots, compiled a fine 4 win-ll loss record. In one triangular and four dual meets. Western lost only to Miami, a fate shared by many a good team in the last five years. Miami again, in the MAC Meet, was the only team to outscore second place Western. Contributing most to the success of the past season was Western ' s great hurdling duo of Albert Renick and Russel Henderson. Between them Renick and Henderson won both hurdle events at every meet, as well as most runner-up spots. Ren- ick ' s best in the high hurdles, a blazing 14.5, was good enough to rank among the 10 best college times of the year. He has also ripped off a 23.8 in the 220 lows, and, going slightly afield, turned in a 9.9 100 yard dash. Renick ' s speed was fully dis ' played in the conference meet in which he won the 220 lows, finished second in the highs, and fourth in the hundred. Henderson, running the highs with remarkable consistency, hit 14,7 on three dif- ferent occasions and took the conference title in the event. Sophomore Bob Bailey continued his outstanding running in the half-mile. His times were consistent- ly around two minutes and he ran a 1.57.5 to win the conference title. In addition Bailey ran excel- 150 lently as anchor man on Western ' s strong mile relay team. In his role as anchor man in the last event in the Central Michigan meet, Bailey came from behind to give Western victory in the relay and the meet when it looked as if Central would earn a tie. Another Westernite prominent in the 440 was Bob Azkoul who finished second in the conference. He usually covered the distance in about 50 sec- onds. Azkoul also ran the 220 and ran it well enough to earn a fifth in the conference. Western ' s best in the field events was Al Manne who scored heavily in the shot put with lofts of about 45 feet and in the discus with throws of between 120 and 130 feet. In three meets he won both the shot put and the discus. Other steady scorers for Western, included Burt Jones and Don Johnson in the sprints and Gordon Spencer in the hurdles and 440. But all was not points and victories for Western. During the entire season the Broncos didn ' t cap- ture a single first in the high jump, broad jump, or in the mile and two mile runs. Though Tom Coyne invariably scored in the two and several times ran close to 9:50, he couldn ' t quite eke out a win. Coyne did come back in the conference meet to place fourth in a good field. Gordon Hope and Bob Wagner scored often with jumps of about six feet and they participated in a four way tie for second through fifth place in the conference meet by clearing 6 ' 2 . Mace Clark, also victoryless, got a fourth in the broad jump. But there were no consoling performances in the mile. It was West- ern ' s big give-away all season, as none of the var- ied assortment of half-milers and two-milers that ran it, found it to their liking. That Western had such a successful season is really surprising when it is pointed out that such front-line competitors as team captain Ron Cole, pole vaulter; Frank Nugent, Val Eichenlaub and Don Lynch, middle distance men; sprinter Burt Jones, and high jumper Gordon Hope either sat out the entire season or were severly handicapped be- cause of injuries. The MAC meet held at Kalamazoo, was, to no one ' s great surprise, an all-Miami affair. Nearly conference meet score, points to Western ' s 46. duplicating their 1952 Miami rolled up 89V Bowling Green finished a feeble third with 241 2 points. At the Drake Relays Western was equal to a fourth. In the less renowned Bowling Green Re- lays the Broncos fared better. Western walked off with most of the ' honors in competition with a field that included Wayne, Baldwin Wallace and the host team. 151 1953 TRACK RECORD WESTERN 7lVs Central Michigan 64% WESTERN 66 5 6 Cincinnati 37 1 6 Butler 55 Western 50 MIAMI 77 WESTERN 73 Wayne 45 Western was first in the Bowling Green Relays, out- scoring second place Bowling Green 451 4 to 431 4. Top three teams in the Mid ' American Conference Meet: Miami 89I 2 Western 46 Bowling Green 241 2 Western was fourth in a field of eight in the Central Collegiate Conference Meet. 1953 Freishman Track Row 1 : Dick Mills, Jerry Wolfe, John Hudson, Bruce Monica, Dick Barr, Verne Southerland, Fred Beane, John Leitch, Dave Balcom. Row 2 : Coach Dales, Charles Wentz, Ron Kasher, Wendell Leist, Len Eason, John Spoelman, Richard Parkman, Jim Shepan. The 1953 edition of Western ' s frosh track team was the best ever. Undefeated in a four meet season that included runnings against Wayne and Bowling Green, the Pony tracksters breezed to the conference freshman track title and thoroughly dominated the second annual Grand Rapids Junior College Relays. At Grand Rapids, Western cap ' tured 12 of a possible 17 firsts. Outstanding individual performances were plenti- ful. All-time school frosh records were broken or tied by Fred Bean who ran the hundred in 9.9; Len Eason ' s 45 ' 6 shot put; Will Wright ' s 12 ' pole vault; a broad jump of 21 ' III 2 by Fred Beane; Richard Parkman who covered the low hurdles in 24.5; and Wright and Parkman who both topped the highs in 15.3. New freshman meet records were broken more often than not. Great things are expected of this crop of freshmen and it ' s not hard to see why. 152 1954 Track Western ' s track team in its second season with George Dales as mentor racked up two victories against two defeats on the indoor ovals. Uphold ' ing the tradition of never losing to Central Mich- igan, the trackmen edged the Chips by winning the mile relay to prevent a tie. In the Bronco ' s only home meet they swamped Albion 851 3 to 14%. The team placed fourth in the Central Collegiate conference closed meet, which was won by the host, Notre Dame. The sparkling performances of Bob Bailey, Russ Henderson, Ira Murchison and John Hudson were the highlights of the season. These runners did a good job of representing Western by placing high in the Michigan State Relays, Milwaukee Journal, Chicago Daily News, Michigan A.A.U., and the Cleveland Knights of Columbus meets. Ira Murchison. Western.-.42; UNIVERSITY OF CHICAG0....62 WESTERN....85I 3; Albion.... 14% WESTERN....58; Central Michigan....48 UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN....65%; Michigan Normal.. ..351 3; Western....l82 3 1954 OUTDOOR TRACK SCHEDULE April 10 — Central Michigan April 17 — Ohio State Relays April 23 — Drake Relays May 1 — Triangular, Michigan, Marquette, Western May 8 — Miami May 14 Triangular, Cincinnati, Bowling Green, Western May 22 — Mid ' American Meet May 29 — Western Michigan Invitational June 1 — Michigan AAU June 5 — Central CoUegiates June 11 — National CoUegiates June 25 — National AAU Home Meets 153 1953 Tennis Jack Vredevelt, Richard Hendershoit, Robert Nuding, and Richard Laurent. 1953 RECORD istet n Oppon ent 7 Southwestern 2 Tulane 9 Vanderbilt 9 2 Tennessee 7 3 Michigan 6 8 Cincinnati 1 7 Alumni 4 Purdue 9 9 Ohio 9 Toledo Michigan State 9 1 Notre Dame 8 CONFERENCE Miami 2 3 Western 17 Cincinnati 12 Toledo 8 154 Since Ray Sorenson assumed the coaching duties in 1950, Western has been a potent tennis power in the MAC. In 1950 and ' 52 Western won the conference title and in ' 51 they were second. This year they again finished in the runner-up slot. Prior to the conference tournament, the Broncos ran amuck through league opponents, shutting out Toledo and Ohio University, and smashing Cin- cinnati 8 to 1. But the ambitious locals had it much rougher outside of the conference. In eight non-league encounters against some of the toughest collegiate outfits in the country Western won only once. Half of those matches, however, were played on Western ' s early-season southern tour, before the Broncos had played enough outdoor tennis to be sufficiently sharp. In their outing against Tulane, Sorenson and company got a shot at the great Ham Richardson, a challenging, though futile ex- perience. In the conference tourney, though Miami won the team title, Western ' s number one player, Jack Vredevelt, came through as the individual champ. In the decision match, Vredevelt rallied to down Miami ' s Dick Klitch 3-6, 6-1, 6-1. Vredevelt also had the top record on the team with 10 wins in 16 matches. Dick Hendershott, number two man, won 6 out of 15 and on occasion played much better than that record would seem to indicate. Bob Nuding with 7 in 16 and George Church, who won 9 while losing 7 were other Western top rankers. 155 1954 Tennis George Carpenter, Charles Donnelly, Max Allen, Jack Vredeveh, Vernon Johnson, Dick Nor- ton, Jim Farrell, Ed Foster. Western ' s tennis prospects have never seemed brighter than as the team readied for the coming year ' s competition. This season ' s team will in ' elude present conference single titlist Jack Vrede- velt; Ed Foster, a leading member of the ' 52 league championship team; and a flock of good sophomores, veterans of last year ' s really tough freshmen team. The Broncos stand a sreal threats to regain the title they held in IQ. ' iO and in 1932. 1954 TENNIS SCHEDULE April 19 — Southwestern April 20 — Vanderbilt April 21 — University of the South April 22 — Tennessee April 23 — Cincinnati April 28 — Bowling Green April 29 — Toledo May 1 — Alumni May 4 — Michigan May 6 — Michigan State May 7 — Wayne May 8 — Notre Dame May 1 1 — Detroit May 1 5 — Iowa May 20, 22 — Mid American Tourney June 22-26 — NCAA Tourney Home Matches 156 1953 Freshman Tennis Edward Knuth, Richard Norton, Jim Farrell, Vernon Johnson, Max Allen, and Charles Don- nelly. The ' 53 frosh tennis team was probably the best from among the crop of outstanding yearhng out ' fits on campus. Not only did they romp over Grand Rapids Junior College twice, but were good enough to beat the varsity quite often in practice matches. The ' 54 varsity should be strengthened by such top notch tennis freshmen as Jim Farrell. who was nationally recognized as a junior; Max Allen, state Class B titlist; and Bud Donnely, one of the better players to come out of Michigan high schools. 157 Golf Row 1 : James Carlson, Donald Kelly. Row 2: Coach Roy Wietz, Joe VanNess, Bill Bradford. Western ' s golfers, led by conference medalist Don Kelly, compiled a fine record of 1 3 wins and 5 losses. The team took second place in the M.A.C. conference with a 618 score. Ohio posted a 605 to win their third straight conference title. Team balance was the secret of the successful season. No one man occupied the number one spot throughout the season. Western ' s success in the extra heavy 18 -match season gave hint to a team that should attain be a conference power in 1954. Western Oppone 7 Wayne 11 16 Central Michigan 2 16 Bowling Green 2 91 2 Valporaiso 8 1 2 111 2 Toledo 6I 2 101 2 Bowling Green 71 2 11 Central Michigan 7 16 Indiana 2 2 Evansville 16 151 2 Evansville 21 2 41 2 Hanover 121 2 41 2 Louisville 7 Wz Miami 8 1 2 13 Michigan State 23 13 Loyola 5 91 2 Wayne 8 1 2 141 2 Valporaiso 31 2 11 2 Detroit I6I 2 158 Intramuralis Sigma Tail Gamma ' s Softball team in practice. i Western ' s intramural program bubbled along more energetically than usual this year. As well as the customary season-long basketball, baseball and football competition, there were golf, tennis, and handball tournaments. The turkey run, a two mile race across the west campus was held again Zeta Delta Epsilon ' s champion- ship football game. 159 Intramurals The tt Club intramural basket- ball championship team s members: Row 1 : Floyd Stolsteimer, Don Fin- nifrock, Bruce Bosma. Row 2: Bill Hayes, Dick Bryck, John Keld- er, Charles Metzcus, Phil Bailey. this year. Don Richards, now on Western ' s track team, took home the winner ' s turkey. The W Club was tops in basketball after a season involving 46 teams and during which over 350 games were played. The ZDE ' s captured the campus football crown, and unbeaten GDI dom- inated in softball. 160 Women is Ph isical Education Down, two, three, four! Up, two, three, four! Hit that ball! Foul! These are words often heard coming from the women ' s gymnasium, activity room of the Physical Education Department. Stu- dents are supphed with information which they will use in planning a physical education program 161 Women s Physical Education Row 1 : Mary Gave, Gloria Myer. Row 2 : Miss Douglass, Georgiana Lewis, Gloria Spring, Sis Roeg- ner, Ava Hathaway, Jean Rood, Peggy Brahh, manager. for children whom they will teach. Ample pro- vision is made for a variety of activities in which the girls can participate with pleasure and profit. The health, educational, and recreational aspects of physical education are all considered in provid ' ing instruction in all types of sports — both individ ' ual and team, all kinds of dance, corrective pos ' ture classes, and swimming. The Modern Dance 162 Club and the Water Sprites interest those students wishing further work in the dance and in swim- ming. Department members were Miss Isabel Crane, directing this program Miss Mary Bottje, Miss Crystal Worner, Miss Margaret Large, Miss Doris Hussey, Miss Joette Hainks, Miss Eleanor Douglass, and Mrs. Helen Brown. 163 Cheerleaders Bruce Crowley, Barbara Farham, Judy Henderson, Jo Wahlstrom, Lois Umbenhaur. One, two, three — let ' s gor-yeWed the energetic five who comprised last year ' s cheerleaders. Ah ways present at the games — in snow and in sun- shine — these four gals and a guy led sports viewers in the ' hip, hip, hoorah ' yells that are such a part of college football and basketball games. Assisting captain Barbara Parham were Bruce Crowley, Joan Wahlstrom, Judy Henderson and Lois Umbenhaur. Next year ' s cheerleaders were elected in the late spring. 164 165 Student Council . DAVE NEWSOME, President Freshman week dance . . . WIDR . . . Christmas dance . . . Fantasies . . . K-College-Western dance . . . were just the annual student council social functions for students. They managed dates for all social affairs, and directed the writing of the Bronco Book, Directory, and Etiquette book. Student Council sponsored numerous activities: Emergency Relief Fund . . . student mimeographing service . . . and maintained a $1500 scholarship fund. Aimed to integrate student-facultyalumni cooperation. Student Council also gave a helping hand to the Community Chest, Salvation Army, and to the blood bank program. Elected students from different offices comprised the membership of the Council. The seven officers in the lead for this year were David Newsome, president; Betts Snyder, vice-president; Dorothy LaDuke, secretary; Jean Shantz, recording secre- tary; Bob Dion, treasurer; Robert Collins, auditor; Carl Hauser, publicity director. At a Sli(dent Council sponsored Freshman Mixer. iT 166 Row 1 : Dorothy LaDuke, secretary ; Betts Snyder, vice-president; Jean Schantz, cor- responding secretary. Row 2: Carl Hauser, publicity director; Dave Newsome, president ; Chuck Briggs, parliamentarian; Bob Deon, treasurer. Row 1 : Jean Kinney, Bev Partington, Nanci Perry, Barb Place, Pat Casey. Row 2: Jack Christian, Ford Broman, Frank Peterson, hen Holmes, Joan Kilburn, Joan Yntema, Maxine Hurt, Jan Drennan, Pat Ankney, Barb Wilkinson. Row 1 : Virginia Van Nocker, Gloria Hung- erink, Georgianna Lewis. Row 2 : King Ayres, Dick Fleming, Tom Linck. 167 Men ' s ITnioii . DICK FLEMING, President BILL MILNES, Secretary JERRY NOWINSKI, Treasurer KEN HANSEN, publicity director GORDON WALLACE, vice-president The Open House dances promoted by the Men ' s Union seemed to have taken the fancy of many here. These week-night dances cover only a part of the Union ' s social functions. Their activities were felt by the young and old alike, for they also sponsored the Frosh-Soph games and a Dad ' s Day coffee. The Union tries to cover every phase of collge social life and ended the year with the an- nual Cotillion Ball. The band that played was chosen from dance bands of renown. Last year, for instance, the fellas and girls danced to the music of Stan Kenton. Off the purely social side of the calendar, the Men ' s Union dedicated a war memorial at Kanley Chapel May 20th. This was only one of their efforts to bear out their aim of developing campus leadership. And in sponsoring their social activi- ties the Union hopes it has provided wholesome recreation for students. 168 Men ' s Union, through the medium of appointed committee-heads: Dick Hanschu, Ed Kahn, Irv Hamilton, Gary Hershoren, Boh Dion, and Bruce Crowley and the respective committees, expanded the member- ship and effectiveness by 40 (members) to 5. Advisors: Charles Starring, Donald Scott, ]. Towner Smith. Stan the Man played at the ' 53 Cotillion. 169 GEORGIANA LEWIS president PEG DAVIDSON, vice-president MARYLYN HAIN, secretary MARY BLANDFORD, treasurer Sponsors: Dr. Elizabeth Lichty, Mrs. Helen Inman, Mrs. Marguerite Patton, Miss Sara Swickard. JAN RIVARD, publicity director 170 Aisisoeiated Women Students Row 1 : Sandra Beaver, Sandra Brown, Lois Danneberg, Harriet Day, Fran Frey, Joyce Frey, Lola Hammond. Row 2 : Joanne Hartz, Joanne Haslam, Barbara Kilbiirn, Barbara Kronlein, Janet Lake, Moyra McNeil, Beverly Partington. Row 3: Ruth Patterson, Gwendolyn Phillips, Janet Piggott, Jean Randall, Pat Ryan, Sue Sowyer, Aileen Schultz, Row 4: Ellen Shine, Martha Smith, Mary Smith, Nancy Smith, Marie Warner, Carlene Wertz, Dorothy Williams. Aside from governing the female students, AWS had a whirl of social activities. The school year savv; new students receiving helpful hints of every sort from their Senior Sisters. But that wasn ' t all. Even the bashful girls asked fellows for a date when AWS sponsored the Twirp season dances. And right at the opening of the fall semester there was an all-student carnival with the true atmos ' phere of festivity and revelry. During the season of good cheer AWS provided a Christmas Chocolate for the girls and the fac ' ulty women. Spring activities included a marriage conference and a Mother ' s Day Tea. Traditionally, AWS terminated its year with the June Breakfast which honored outstanding stu- dents. The Daisy Chain, consisting of honor freshmen, led the procession of women to the Union where prominent junior women were tap- ped for Artista. This occasion rounded out the year for the Women ' s governing, and social or- ganization. 171 Herald Pete Cooper, Editor; Pauline Kar- ling. Associate Editor; Bob Cop- ping, Business Manager; Semester 2. Student-Faculty Paper of Western Michigan College VOLU1.IE xxxvm KALAJiAZOO. MICHIGAN, APRIL 2, 1954 Convocation Marks High Holmes Elected Bv Wide Marain Frank VunDeventer, Managing Editor; Nolan L. Payne, Editor; Semester 1. Kay Cochran, Jo Reader, Nancy Bozenkoff, Pat Duncan. 172 Row 1 : John Bochnowski, Marilyn Franklin, Pat Mastej, News Ed.; Joan McGray. Row 2: Robert Barber, Stephen Colby, Bud Dahlman, Charles Can- cer, Kay Yost. Row 1 : Robert Ryan, Feature Ed. ; Carmen Seats, Semester 2 Sports Ed.; Lois Danneberg, Semester 1 Circulation Manager. Row 2 : Katie Briggs, Semester 1 Society Ed. ; Mary Woodard, Semester 2 Society Ed. ; Harry Evans, Semester 1 Sports Ed.; Lois Cappiello, Semester 2 Circulation Manager. Friday morning classes suffered, as always, this year, and many a frustrated professor pu2,2,led over the appeal of that Herald thing, in contrast to his chosen textbook. For out of what must be des- cribed as the most incredibly disorganized jumble of papers and personnel west of Washington came the weekly Western Herald with an expanded feature department and broad coverage and com- ment on all angles and aspects of campus activity. Showing steady improvement throughout this major year in the history of the college, the Herald recorded such significant events as Homecoming, the Borely case, the Harrsen Radiothon, major changes in administration and student government, the Fiftieth Anniversary Festival, Greek Week, assemblies, elections, and all the collegiate etceteras. During the first semester the front-office con- sisted of Nolan L. Payne, editor; Frank VanDeven- ter, managing editor; and James E. Zagelmeyer, business manager. Stepping into the top jobs for Semester II were Pete Cooper, editor; Pauline Karling, associate editor; and Robert Copping, business manager. About sixty other students lent their efforts directly to the production of the student-faculty newspaper in Western ' s fiftieth year. 173 TED DICKERSON, Editor-in-chief Margaret Perry, Literary Editor: Jack McCarthy, Art Editor; Dave Eth- ridge. Photography Ed- itor. ED STEWART, Business Manager The ingredients? Merely take $16,000; get a staff of over 40 persons; work them a total of about 7,000 hours; add a dozen students who are not on the staff, but help anyway; and sprinkle well with fun and good nature. Out of this conflagration come 4,000 servings of the 1954 Brown and Gold — larger than we ' re used to, and complete with a history of Western, as well as our depiction of the 1953-54 school year ' s most significant events. Out of the red, gray and black office of the editor came such unheard of things as the limiting of ALL organizations to two pages and including Carl [ianisay. Sports Editor: John Leitch, Assistant Sports Editor: Ellsiiorth Starring, Associate Editor. 174 Bi o ¥ii and Gold Pat Braden, photographer. Bob Hughes, darkroom technician. the pictures of all of Western ' s faculty in the book. And out of his office come heaps of thanks to the staff and friends that worked so hard, and, each in their own way, made it possible to publish the best of all Western yearbooks. Thanks especially to the typists who never get the credit deserved; to Gene Clysdale, last year ' s editor, who was most helpful during the doldrums and deadlines of the first semester; to Carl Ramsay, who unflinchingly wrote (and rewrote) the sports copy, and to Jack McCarthy, who struggled with the cover, division and title page pendulums. Lois Feenst ra and Sallie Reid, Business Assistants. Literary Staff: Lavonne Babb, Mary Jean Overhuel, John Bochnowski, Beth Ward, Ruth Patterson, Sylvia Superits. Carolyn Szalay, Mary Hubacker. Giner Woodruff, Assistant Art Editor, Peg Rickman, typist. Jo Purigraski. 175 Alpha Phi Omega Row 1: Joe Horak, Mr. Sherwood Eck, advisor; Jack Seacord, Max Phiinhoff, Bill Breyjogle, Arch Lytle. Row 2 : Ron Hartman, Jay Brown, Earl Penno, Warren Renner, Stan Briggx. Row 3 : Doug DeGrow, Jim Noggle, Steve Colby, Dick Bradley, Carl Mansfield. You might have gotten ill and spent a few days at the Health Service, but at least you had a radio which the Alpha Phi Omega boys installed this year. Not only did they provide radios but they also had an errand service available for the patients. Some of the more familiar jobs this national service fraternity did were to usher at assemblies, to build the homecoming bonfire pile, and to paint the keep off sign on campus. During the Christ- mas season the fellows joined with the YMCA girls and went caroling. Not very often do men want to admit whether they ' re ugly or not, but this year a group of cam- pus men were trying for the title of ugly man. This was a new Alpha Phi project which was all in fun and worthwhile too, for the money raised from this contest aided one of their projects. The Alpha Phi membership has only one re- quirement; that the fellows wishing to join have previously been Boy Scouts. Toward the end of the school season three members took a rest from work and went on a picnic. Officers last fall were: Max Plumhoff, president; Jack Seacord, vice-president and pledgemaster; Arch Lytle, recording secretary; Joe Horak, cor- responding secretary; and Bill Breyfogle, treasurer. 176 Marilyn Bryant Arista ARisri Norma Crane Lois Danneberg When junior women are elected to Arista in June, it ' s not only because they have high scholar- ship. The importance of leadership and service to Western are also uppermost in the minds of the old members who choose new recipients. Each year, since 1940, the new members have been tapped at the A. W. S. June Breakfast. The Aristonians are continuing work on affiliation with Mortarboard, the national honorary society for senior women. These gals really carried on an active year. They made cookies for the A.W.S. Christmas Chocolate, ushered at the mid-year graduation, filed class cards for student Council, had a homecoming breakfast, honor chocolate for Sophomores, and entertained a foreign student at their Christmas Party. Jackie Slaughter, president, led the year ' s activi- ties. Julane George served as vice-president; Rita McClumpha, secretary; Katie Reid, treasurer; Bar- bara Kilburn, A. W. S. representative; Martha Smith, historian; and Elizabeth Snyder as publicity director. Mary Dansard Peggy Davidson Nina Gaffke Julane George Barbara Kilburn Jackie Slaughter Rita McClumpha Martha Smith 177 Row 1: Naomi Stucky, Jean Conor, Jean Acuna, Madelon Colthurst. Row 2: Marilyn Dorroiv, Cleora Fletcher, Shirley Schriber, Ingrid Rampoldt, Nancy Mclntyre, Nadine Armstrong, Evelyn Stegenga, Marcia Lachmann, Kathleen Folks, Mary Blandford, Rita Mahder, Margaret Brozovich. Row 3: Aileen Schidtz, Barbara Youdell, Alice Teiigh, Sally Bissell, Sandra Anderson, Carolyn Chapin, Barbara Nisley, Norma Crane, Helen Garrett, Madge Tappenden, Marcia Reed, Coral Briney, Jackie Campbell, Barbara Stewart, Katherine Burk. Row 4: Ed Schten, Wayne Mann, George Polites, Jack Riegle, W illiam W orra, Norman Barnes, Charles Farley, Ross Van Ness, Dave Lowe, Doug Teller, Dr. William Robinson. With the need for capable teachers still preva ' lent, one of Western ' s organizations is attempting to do its share of furthering an interest in the teaching field. Kappa Delta Pi, an honorary society in education, encourages high professional, intellec- ual, and personal standards. They also have a goal to recognize outstanding contributions to education. The Beta Iota chapter recently initiated sixty nine new members. At the banquet following in- itiation, Dr. James O. Knauss spoke on Fifty Years of Service to Education. These future educators also have had movies, speakers, and a Chocolate honoring freshman honor students. Their annual national convocation was held this March at Pur- due University. The officers for the year were: Frances Frey, president; Katie Reid, vice-president; Jackie Slaugh- ter, secretary; Alice Cubbons, treasurer; and Kath- leen Folks, historian-recorder. Dr. William Robin- son served as sponsor. Kappa Delta Pi At the national convocation. Row 1 : Monique Jako, Caro- line Reynolds, Valerie Hor- on, Alice Cubbon, Norma Lore, Gretchen Guck, Ann Kablonski, Ruth Strand, Helene Fanberg, Beverly Tail. Row 2 : Pearl Tres- trail, Brenda Berlelson, Jean Riiess, Joan Pierson, Erna Kienbaum, Amelia Fox, Grace Burgess, Joan De Glopper, Frances Frey, Jackie Slaughter. Row 3: Max Mat- son, James Bromley, Ken Hansen. 179 Kappa Rho Sigma Row 1 : Barh Kilburn, Betty Briede, Dorothy Borden, Ruta Polornijis, Ausma Skerbele, Lois Cook, Larry Park, Howard Linders. Row 2: Mr. Herbert Hannon, llene Searl, Mary Ross, John Carter, Joe Kin- caid. Bill Liibke, Burt Jones, Sam Brady. For a science of mathematics student to wear a Kappa Rho Sigma Key is a great honor. This means the wearer has been selected by the Faculty Science club as an outstanding student in both fields. At the annual initiation banquet in the spring the new members were honored. The permanent secretary is Mr. Herbert Hannon of the Math- ematics department. 180 Sigma Alpha Tau It ' s a bird, it ' s a plane, no — it ' s a member of Sigma Alpha Tau, an honorary fraternity. It was organized in December of 1950 to promote air transportation in schools and industry, as well as to develop high moral character, integrity, and leadership. This year, many of the members attended a banquet at the national headquarters at Purdue University. Marshall Boynton was president; Theodore Hol- man, secretary; James Eccles, treasurer. Mr. Will- iam Wichers and Mr. Robert Ring served as their advisors. Row 1 : Theodore Holman, Marshall Boynton, Richard Graham, William Schulz, Van Proper. Row 2 : LeRoy Gow, Richard Vandish, Robert Payne. Row 3: Robert Ring, Leo Packard, James Eccles, William Wichers, Phillip Anthony. w Sigma Alpha Iota Row 1 : Janet Nelson, Marcia Reed, Judy Adkins, Martha Smith, Carol Upton, Pat Weishaupt, Marie Seifert. Row 2 : Jacqueline Campbell, Jacqueline Worthington, Carolyn Chapin, Shirley Gibbs, Mrs. A. La Mariana, Mrs. P. Faustman, If anda Kietzer, Elaine Reinhardt, Jane Goldwood, Joanne Hartz. Row 1 : Elizabeth Tomchak, Mary Ann Keyser, Evelyn Sowers. Row 2: Janet Shaffer, Betsy West, Naomi Mazer, Barbara Nisley, Coral Lee Briney. Row 3: Marilyn Bryant, Gretchen Dorn, Marcelle Gillespie, Miss E. Green, Lor- raine Kracko, Madge Tappenden, Ann Scheffer. 182 A little refreshment on meeting night. It ' s been five years since this chapter made its national affiliation and one of the functions they have initiated here is the Sorority Sing. For their members, SAI held monthly musicales, including the traditional Rose Musicale performed by the pledges. And not forgetting the alumni, they cele- brated homecoming with a breakfast. In the spirit of their aims to further American music and to raise their own productive standards, the SAFs collaborated with Phi Mu Alpha to present an American Musicale m the spring. The SAFs were led this year by Martha Smith, president; Marcelle Gillespie, vice-president; Eliza- beth Tomchak, recording secretary; Marie Seifert, corresponding secretary; Carolyn Chapin, treasurer; Evelyn Sowers, chaplain; Mary Ann Keyser, editor. Sponsors included Miss Ethel Green, Mrs. Philip Faustman; and Mrs. Angelo LaMariana. This is their meat. 18? Row l:]anice Gregerson, Gil Green, Barbara Place, HaviH Forsman, Donna Curtiss, Hay- mond Eddy. Row 2:CharIene Dusterwinkle, Robert Copping, Jean Schantz, Charles Stroup, Peggy Corradini, Marlene Gilbert. Row i -.Robert Case, John Hoives, Dot La- Duke, Marilyn Hamilton, John Christie, John Gillespie. Records show that Sig Tau Chi is one of the largest co-educational organizations on campus. It is composed of students enrolled in any one of the business curriculums. The meetings are both social and educational. Several prominent business men and women of Kalamazoo were invited to speak to the club dur- ing the year. As well as making trips to local con- cerns, a field trip to Chicago was taken in the spring. Their activities terminated with a formal banquet this May. The officers directing these activities have been: Doug DeGrow, president; Dorothy Hodges, vice- president; Norma Loye, secretary; Barbara Curtois, treasurer; Nadine Michael, statistican; and Anne Sobesky, alumni secretary. The club sponsors were Mrs. George Kirby and Mr. Lester Lindquist. Row 1 : Nancy Fleming, Dorothy Hodges. Row 2: Mrs. Kirby, Norma Loye. Row 3: Dr. Lindquist, Anne Sobesky, Douglas DeGraw, Barbara Courtois. 184 Sigma Tau Chi Row 1 : Dorothy Kelderhouse, ISorma Gage, Joanne Knapp, Bill Morris, Carol Westenhiser, Joe Clark. Row 2 : Joan DeGlopper, Joanne McConnachie, Julianne Lind, Ed Butcher, William Owel. Row 3 : Richard Spigelmyer, Janice Jaqua, Lorna Hays, Jane Lesnick, Sally Wanen- macher, Marie Vallentgoed. Row 1 : Char Fessenden, Janet Broman, Daryl Mathrick, Reba Bodary, June Chapin, Frank Paniccia. Row 2: Curtis Jacobson, Pat Pomeroy, Ruth Kauffman, Doris Schmidt, Dorothy Galloway, Harold Whitlock. Row 3 : Ed McLaughlin, Clair Patnode, Fred Payne, Ken Tucker, Bill Benson, Rudie Hanson, 185 Gamma Theta ITpsilon If anyone was interested in travel — via geogra ' phy films — they had an opportunity to do so by joining Gamma Theta Upsilon. Every month this type of film, supplemented by travel talks and field trips, was on the agenda for members of this group. Gamma Thetas also held a homecoming coffee for the alumni and ended the activities this June with an annual picnic. Leading Gamma Theta for the first semester were: Jane Hughes, president; James Zugelmeyer, Vice-president; Richmond Kingman, corresponding secretary; Lou Scobey, recording secretary; and Doreen Dethmers, treasurer. Dr. Berry, Dr. Stout, and Miss Logan were the sponsors. Row 1 : W illiani Hi ' sscl, Dr. U illiam J. Berry, Jane Hughes, Jean Conor, Dorien Dethmers. Row 2: Gene Chute, Daniel Beggs, James Zagelmeyer, Kenneth Keppen, Miss Marguerite Logan, Paul Stick, Dr. Cyril L. Stout. 186 Country Life The name of this club is misleading. Don ' t en- vision a group of nature -lovers who take cross- country hikes, hold fish-fries and who, in general, revert back to the comfortable arms of Mother Nature. Country Life is an organization of students who have an educational purpose which is to pro- mote a better understanding of rural life. Members are interested in matters concerning the character of rural communities so that they can better adapt their teaching programs to the educational needs of rural students. Established in the same year that Western was founded, the members expressed much pride in the club as they jointly celebrated the fiftieth anniver- sary. Early in the fall, delegates represented the club at an annual conference of rural youth of the U.S.A. at Camp Bloomington, 111. A workshop was conducted at Christmas time in which toys were either made or repaired and given to families selected through the Council of Social Agencies. Among several other time-consuming activities, members of the club sponsored the annual Rural Retreat. Because social enjoyment is an important consideration of the group, a club choir was estab- lished last year. Officers for the fall semester were: Audry Hill, president; Mary Hamilton, vice-president; Diana Springett, secretary; and Joyce Julian, treasurer. Spring semester officers were: Peggy Birkhold, president; Ginger Dunlop, vice-president; Carol Middlebush, secretary; and Marie Wieland, treas- urer. The sponsor of the club was Dr. James Ansel and Dr. William Robinson was club advisor. Row 1 : Shirley Koning, Geneva Smith, Carolyn Nordwall, Mary Miller, Diana Spring- ett, Carol Corey. Row 2 : Betty Yeager, Doris Radtke, Rita Rotzien, Evelyn Mead, Darlene Paulsen, Graceann Walter, Miss Lucille Sanders. Row 3: Shirley Vanden- burg, Pat Simpson, Beverly Powell, Dr. Ansel, Pauline Blanchard, Audrey Hill, Jackie McCaffrey, Rosanne Bogart, Pearl Raak, Carolyn Muth, Laura Carrington, Marie Wieland, Kathleen Walter, Barbara Noble, Dr. Robinson, Joanne Frederick, Alice Miller, Eva Aube, Peggy Birkhold. 187 Seated: Don Russeaii, Glen Gould, Date Gillett, Dick Swin- sick, Mr. Sam Adams, Dave Wild, Jim Van W estrienen, Dave Lowe, Roy Ladd. Slaiidiiif: Ed Smith, Fred Richardson, Bernard Blue, Ralph Merritt, Charles Farley, Harry Orr, Budd Udell, Phil Steen, Bill W orra. Ken Hansen, Zardie Hoffman, Phil Mason, Victor Hickman, Ross Van Ness, Charles Brill, Jerry French. For music that was really hot. folks listened to a Jazz Concert given by the Phi Mu boys in March. They also sponsored the Fraternity Sing, an all-student dance, American Musicale, Music Education Symposium, and Alumni Day Social. The purposes which united these music majors since December, 1946 are to advance the cause of music in America, to foster the mutual welfare and Some of the hoys that make up the popular Jazz Concert, held in March. Phi Mu Alpha The Phi Mu choir. brotherhood of students of music, to develop the truest fraternal spirit among its members, and to encourage loyalty to the Alma Mater. The leaders of the Phi Mu ' s were: Jerrold French, president; Budd Udell, vice-president; Ross Van Ness, secretary; Ralph Merritt, treasurer; David Lowe, historian; Edward Smith, alumni sec ' retary; and Charles Brill, warden. Sam Adams served as sponsor. 189 Campbell Club To give one a feeling of spiritual growth and to study and grow in the Christian way of life are the aims of the Campbell Club. In providing this fel- lowship, the Campbell Club through its affiliation with the Central Christian Church and the Kal- amazoo Christian Church has had a series of studies on different religions, visited other churches, had a wiener roast, went to Lake Michigan for a retreat, and honored their National Youth Worker with a special dinner meeting. The group, founded at Western in 1953, had for their officers: Dora Lee Kohn, president; Phyl- lis Chapman, vice-president; Beth Ward, secretary- treasurer; John Adams, worship chairman; Grace Burgess, Religious Council representative; Ruth Randall, recreation chairman; and Kenneth Storey, publicity chairman. Mr. Kenneth Seeley and Mr. Al Watterworth were sponsors. Row 1 : Dora Lee Kohn, Pat Rollyson, Marjorie Carey, Beth Ward, Ruth Randall, Grace Burgess. Row 2 : Lois Hoyt Williams, Mrs. Frank Duane, Lorna Hays, Miss Mate Hunt, Mrs. E. C. Watterworth, Mrs. Kenneth Seeley. Row 3: Mr. Paul Randall, Jerry Lamphear, W all ace Cook, John Adams, Wayne Mann, Kenneth Storey, Rev. E. C. W atterworth. Rev. Kenneth Seeley. 190 Canterbury Club Row 1 : David Wild, Janet Nelson, Marilyn Taylor, Gerald Post, Coleman Riggs, Bonnie Perenson, Fr. Cottrell, Marcia Lachmann, Dan French, Mary Anne Hallenbeck, Howard Bigelow. Row 3 : Richard Reed, Larry Lancas- ter, David Harrington. In 1948, the Canterbury Club was founded on Western ' s campus. Since then, the club has taken trips to Three Rivers to the Priory, had picnics, informal meetings at which they have had marriage series with a doctor, minister, home maker, and economist. The Club is open for membership to all Episco ' pal students and faculty, as well as those interested in learning about the Episcopal Church. This group has had Sunday meetings and small groups meet for study and service projects. Dave Wild has been president; Don French sec- retary; Gerry Post, treasurer; and Mr. Howard Bigelow, faculty sponsor. Rev. John Cottrell served as chaplain. 191 Gaitima Delta Row 1 : Donna Lilge, Kathryn James, Jean Henderson, Carole Wittkop, Joyce JiiUian, Patricia Boynton, Doris Wilderman, Janece Julian, Rita Mahder. Row 2: Kathryn Lahr, Shirley Lilge, Cleantha Rehklaii, Ingred Geisler, Doris Radtke, Jane Kiibe, Nancy Hay, Laurine Elsie, Lois Udell, Katherine Heiden- reich, Charlotte Meiiser. Row 3: Dr. Arthur Manske, Bruce Arney, Don Phillips, Bernard Ulrich, Charles Link, Don Spitzer, Ron Lange, Al Voelker, Curt Theis, Don Fink, Tom Eubeler, Ken Dennis, Vicar Carl Wagner, David Ruiter, Del Thussius. With Western ' s celebration of its Fiftieth Birth- day, Gamma Delta celebrated it tenth year of Luth- eran student work at a special service at Kanley Chapel. The year ' s activities included an annual fall initiation banquet, Christmas caroling, Sunday school canvasing for Zion Lutheran Church, Tues- day evening Bible study at Kanley Chapel, and Regional winter camp at St. Mary ' s Lake. President Patricia Boynton has lead the Lutheran students to find Christian knowledge, Christian service, and Christian socialibility. Those lending assistance were: Rita Mahder, vice-president; Gretchen Dorn, secretary, Bruce Arney, treasurer; Lorene Elsie, representative to Religious Council, Pastor Louis W. Grother and Dr. Arthur J. Manske were sponsors and Del Thussius was student w(3rker. 192 Hillel Row 1 : Amelia Fox, Arlene Lando, Louise Ziff, Sue Skolnick, Seema Gross. Row 2 : Franklin Friedman, Robert Rutten, Robert Graff, Rabbi Grossman, Morris Richman, Dr. Manis, Ed Stewart. It ' s a small but determined group of people who comprise Hillel. In 1945 it became affiliated with the National Hillel Foundation which is sponsored by B ' nai B ' rith, the National Jewish Fraternal or- ganization. Since its location on our campus, Hillel has furthered the knowledge of the Jewish religion, provided an opportunity for informal social activi ' ties for its members, and worked with the other religious groups here at Western and K College. On the social calendar, the Hillelites have held potato pancake parties, movies on Modern Israel, and discussions on different religious culture sub- jects. The group was headed by Edward Stewart, president; Seema Gross, vice-president; Louise Ziff, secretary-treasurer. The Faculty advisors were Dr. Jerome Manis and Mr. Julius Stulberg; Rabbi Her- man Grossman was their religious advisor. 193 Inter-Chureh Student Felloi jsliip The Christian Student and the University ' ' was one of the many topics studied by the many members of Western, K College, and Bronson nurses. Through the sponsorship of the First Bap- tist, First Congregational, First Methodist, and First Presbyterian Churches, the ICSF members have u nited Christians of all faiths and denominations in study, work, and play. Besides regular Sunday evening programs, re- treats, workcamps, faculty fireside gatherings, and their big project of a pancake supper to raise money for a yearly project, the Student-Fellowshipers pub- lish nine issues of AGAPE, a newspaper of Stu- dent Christian opinion. With Phyllis Alspach serving as president, Joan Dygert as vice-president, Barbara Avery secretary, and Arvalea Bunning as treasurer, the Rev. Will- iam Rogers participated as student director for the group. Row :Linda Crondall, Peggy Rfister, Lois Wheeler, Gloria Smith, Barbara Garrett, Ed- ward Hart, Lorrie Brakeman, Joan Dygert. Row 2: Lois Kriieger, Mari Alice Liigar, Barbara Lamb, Helen Amann, Given Steele, Alice Woodruff, Margaret Ann Sherman, Kathleen Folks, Bev Partington, Bill Rogers, Joan Aston. Row 3 : Bill Rogers, Carl Fless- ner, Louis Brakeman, Andy McCollough, Jim Noggle, Dericin Motyer, Stephen Colby, Chuck Williams, Joseph Horak, Dave Lowe. 194 . Inter- Varsity Christian Fello ship Every ' one is welcome — for in this organiza ' tion all students at Western have the opportunity of fellowship with others who adhere to a conserva ' tive christian faith. Through Bible study, prayer, and daily prayer meetings, members of this group try to achieve their goal of a fuller Christian life. President Mildred Bergmans, Vice-President Bar- bara Anderson, Secretary Joyce Norton, Treasurer Katherine Egnatuk, and Mr. Herbert Hannan, sponsor, believe that social activities can lead them to their goal, too! Toboggan parties at Echo Val- ley, Christmas caroling, spring retreats, and a Feb- ruary conferette with the chapters of all colleges in Michigan were the main activities for the I-V.C.F. members this past year. Row 1 : Katie Egnatuk, Judy Hall, Marilyn Kiepma, Barbara Anderson, Jeanne Houdek, Millie Bergmans, Marilyn Reed, Grace Wikman, Bonnie Mclntyre, Doris Carr. Row 2 : Madelon Colthurst, Marian Davis, Roberta Reiley, sponsor, Mr. Herbert Hannon, sponsor, Hans Mollenkott, Ken McKensie, Jerrold Minier, Ron Pinch, Marie Willand, Kathy Wentzel, Janet Brown. 195 Nevrman Club Row 1 : Carol Nixon, Jean Acuna, Phyllis Wilkins, Darlene Ryor, Marge Brozovich, Jack McCarthy, Jo Haslam, Dr. Kiiffel, Fr. Taylor, Joyce Johnson. Row 2 : Ange- la Bernardini, Sally Brinker, Pat Wilkins, Jo Prybylski, Jane Schnorbach, Marlene Boyle, Kay Harger, Dorothy LaDuke, Ann Solomon, Mary Godette, Margaret Mannix, Georgiana Lewis, Marianne Mc- Manns, Hohn Ryor, Steve Janus. Row 3 : Edwin Sagan, Carol Wrench, Louise Boyce, Paul Welch, Alan Suess, Robin Campbell, Dave Newsome, Maurice Met- zelaar, Larry Lulri, Dick Newsome, Pat Flynn, John Roberts, Dr. Sam Clark. Newmanites Host to Ohio Valley Province Convention In November, representatives from noD ' secular colleges and universities from five states met in Kalamazoo for their convention. Here they dis ' cussed the aims of the organization, the promotion of religious, social, and intellectual programs for Catholic students, as well as having various social activities. 196 Newman Club members have the Washington Bears up a goal post at Homecoming time. Our Western Newmanites had Retreats, Com ' munion Breakfasts, a Christmas party, a Spring party, and general business meetings. Each year they have sponsored the Mardi Gras Costume Ball. During this, their eighth year on campus, they were headed by Jack McCarthy, president; Mar ' garet Brozevich, vicc ' president; Joanne Haslem, recording secretary; Sally Wines, corresponding secretary; Darlene Ryor, treasurer; and Dr. Stan ' ley Kuffel, Fr. James O ' Meara, sponsors. The Newmanites have some pure social pleasure. 197 Pre-Ministerial Donald Fitzgerald, Audrey Campbell, Gloria Smith, Keith Palmerton, Marilyn Mumford, Hartley Beach, Ed- ward Hart, Barbara Crabtree, Mr. Bill Rogers, advisor, Julie Keiley, Neviv Smith. Through Faith comes a deeper, and richer un- derstanding of hfe! This behef is held by the members of the Pre-Ministerial Club who are pre- paring themselves for full time Christian service. When, in 1952, the club was organized it was decided to have its programs include speakers from various fields of service along with discussions on the Bible and religious problems in the world today. Leading its members were Don Fitzgerald, pres ' ident; Audrey Campbell, vice-president; and Julia Keiley, secretary. 198 YWCA Oldest religious club on campus it the distinc- tion held by the Young Women ' s Christian AssO ' ciation. The YWCA first came to Western in 1906 and since that time it has tried to help the com- munity as well as its individual members. Through the methods of worship, study, and action, they seek to find God ' s purpose for all areas in the individual and common life. Sow 1 : Evelyn Cripe, Shirley Vandenburg, Iva K ahrl, Dora Kohn, June Chapin, Jean Pike, Mary ilice Smith, Marie Reum. Row 2: Joyce Fleming, Diana Springett, Helen Beckwith, Jackie Baas, ihirley Koning, Aileen Schultz. Service projects, such as parties for orphan ' s homes, Christmas baskets, ushering at Chapel Ser- vices, Christmas caroling, retreats, and a monthly newspaper are some of the functions that are im- portant to any Y member. Sponsors were Mrs. George Bradley, Mrs. Rus- sell Seibert, and Miss Myrtle Powers. Jean Ran- dall served as president, Jacqueline Baas is vice- president, Barbara Sutton is secretary, and Diana Springett served as treasurer. 199 Epsiloo Delta Gamma This was the fourth year that Epsilon Delta Gamma gave its services to Western in the miUtary matters. In stressing their aims of achieving ef- ficiency and representing Western at various funC ' tions, members of the drill team participated in many civic parades — Memorial Day, Armistice Day, and Armed Forces day functions. During homecoming the queen and the court received the attention of Epsilon Delta Gamma escorts. And last — only too familiar to many students — mem- bers of Epsilon Delta Gamma took part in the flag raising ceremony at the football games. Taking care of the command first semester were: Frank Nugent, president; Eric Peterson, secretary; Richard MacDonald, treasurer; Marshal Boynton, drill team commander; and Chester Kowalczyk, as- sistant drill team CO. Sponsors who served last year were Capt. Eugene Bierer and SFC John Baker. Row 1: Lmvrence U ridge, Donald Houseworth, Robert Barber, Gerald Potter, Robert Jackson, Gerald Benjord, Harold Vann, Dale Thompson, Jerry W olf, Carroll Jensen. Row 2 : Donald Heslet, Frank Nugent, Chester Koivalczyk, SFC John Baker, Captain Eugene Bierer, Marshall Boynton, Donald Vrobel, Norman Berea. Row 3 : Joseph Beier, Robert W ' athen, Eric Peterson, Stanley Steuart, Roger Schemenaur, John Haickins, Richard MacDonald, James Sheasley, Walter W underlin. Lester Mankotvski, Fred Bradford, Aaron Middleton, Russell Bergner, Dale Stegskal. 200 . Phi Chi Eta John Cristie, Jack U ultles. Major E. L. Chipley, Jim Bell, Don Wagner, Larry Hill, Rondel Waldo, Jim Hoekje, Jerry Petersen, Bob Duncan, Captain Eugene Bierer, Frank Watts, Doug Wakefield, Ron Schwab, Fred Traver, Lou Rizzolo, Ron Schivaz. The Phi Chi Eta men, bedecked in their full dress uniforms, stood at attention as the homecom ' ing court — followed by the queen — made its entry into the crowded gymnasium. This was one of the more familiar functions of this national quarter- master ' s fraternity. Organized three years ago, Phi Chi Eta attempts to promote an interest among the cadets in the ROTC program and to improve their professional knowledge. Last fall these boys wore a button to indicate their willingness to sell Life and Time sub ' scription franchises to students. This was one of the newer projects for the school season. Along with this, Phi Chi Eta members participated in standard activities such as homecoming, besides holding parties, movies, and hearing guest speakers. Officers were: James Hoejke, president; Donald Wayne, secretary; and John Cristie, treasurer. Major E. L. Chipley was the 1953-54 sponsor. 201 Saber K A very young organization is the Saber and Key society, a military honor fraternity. Membership is by invitation and members are chosen from ad ' vanced ROTC cadets with a 2.0 ratio in ROTC and a 1.0 ratio in their other courses. The specific purposes of the group are to promote mihtary events on the campus and also to improve, through discussions, their military ability. An important annual award which ROTC mem- bers look forward to possibly receiving is the Col. Varner Military Appearance Award, which is presented to the best dressed cadet. Socially, they sponsored the Witches Windup dance in the fall, second is the Military Ball in April. Saber and Key took charge of the banquet preceding the ball. The group elected for its officers: Frank Spitters, president; John Adams, vice-president; Burns See- ley, recording secretary; Don Paloynski, corres- ponding secretary; Gar Van Geissen, treasurer; and Tom Holdship, sergeant-at-arms. Sponsors were: Colonel Comet Gibson, Major Robert Crowe, and Sergeant Kenneth McClure. Row 1 : Burns Seeley, Garrett VanGiessen, Frank Spitters, Don Palczinski, Tom Hold- ship. Row 2 : Clinton Drurn- mond, Dick Spigelmyer, Charles Gancer, Lt. Jesse Looney, Lt. Col. Comet Gib- son, M Sgt. Kenneth McClure, Bill Breyfogle, Ojars Bruveris, Jerry Neil, Mike Schact. 202 Rifle Team Row 1 : Donald Gordon, Gene Rantz, Roy Hamilton, Richard Shiimar, Rich- ard Kremer. Row 2 : Russell Bergner, Allan Rich, Norman Huff, Jf ' illiam Jenson, Donald Shumar. Row 1 : Ramon Boi ' ee. Row 2 : James Lewis, John If agner, Wayne Van Remortel, Charles Burkett. Ever since ROTC was established at Western there has been a rifle team which has participated in different competitions throughout the years. This year the team competed in the Intercollegiate, Interscholastic and William Randolph Hearst matches. Special targets from these matches were sent to the Fifth army headquarters for examina- tion and placement. Then, the fellows sent, and received, challenges from different college rifle teams for their other competitive activities. This group was supervised by M Sgt. William Sullivan for the 1953 ' 54 season. 203 The animals become an important part of the Art Department each year. Mr. John Kemper, our Modern Santa Clans. 204 Art Club Row 1 : Georgann Coffeen, Arlene Richards, Ruth Strand, Martha Lott, Susan KisHg. Row 2: Phil Boyce, Mariellen DeLong, Richard Fitzgerald, Gene Chute, Rosemary Riddering, Barbara Childs, Marianne Hoggatt, Jack Young, Loren Stafford, Merla Neeb, Paul Wench, Louise Boyce. Row 3: Marilyn Stevens, John McCarthy, Kay Burk, Louis Rizzolo, Douglas Teller, Dave Holcomb, Ted Dick- erson, Larry Taylor, Nancy Miller, Carol Stein. Perhaps Western ' s Art Club isn ' t molding poten ' tial Michelangelos but it is helping to broaden the student ' s art experience. This is accomplished by giving the members contact with art through lec- tures, gallery tours, and trips to art centers. Social feeling among these students is promoted by various methods. The annual banquet was pre- sented again this year for the faculty, who in turn treated the club to a picnic. Many a busy hour was spent constructing a float for the homecoming parade and preparing the Christmas sale. Other activities included the Chat ' n Chew for home- coming alumni, the annual Christmas party, and the art exhibit which was given in connection with the Student Festival of Arts. Chosen to lead this little band of future talent were: Douglas Teller, president; Katherine Burk, vice-president; Barbara Childs, secretary; Georgann Coffeen, treasurer; Jack McCarthy, publicity direc- tor; Arlene Richards and Gene Chute, group lead- ers. The sponsors were Lydia Siedschlag and Harry Hefner. 205 Bronson Nurses At Branson ' s Winter Whirl dance. They worked day and night, these girls in white — and attempted to symboHze competence. The Bronson School of Nursing is affiliated with Wes- tern on a five-year plan which leads to a B.S. de- gree. The three year students also take much of their academic work the first year on the campus at Western. The student nurse receives practical clinical ex- perience and advanced theoretical knowledge from the doctors and nurses at Bronson Methodist Hos- pital. Affiliations in psychiatric and rural commun- ity nursing give added experience. 206 Row 1: Nancy Case, Ada Johnson, Sunet Mclver, lii ' tly ' SoK Nightingale), Phyllis Lichty, Dorothy Shepard, Annette Nelson Yoiiker, Clarice Harper, Shirley Mattson, Susan VanDeLester, Row 3: Jeannette Guisinger, Ruth Labadie, Bonnie Abramson, Krieger, Nancy Schott, Sally Damson, Barbara Sterkey, Evelyn raine Adams, Ethelyn McChire, Mercy Revesz, Eleanor Paul, Virginia Engle. Row 5: Joanne Gschwindt, Mary Ann Halstead, hams, Margery Trapp, Sally Rose, Joan Jolley, Betsy Hanna, icari ' , Carole Munson (senior president representing Florence Marion Brauer. Row 2: Nancy Thomas, Helen Meaker, Sandra Beverly Richter, Nancy Barr, Virginia Culver, Shirley Marks, Katherine Shoemaker, Dorothy Rogers, Melva Fritts, Joyce Wright. Row 4: Nancy Shier, Minnie Penning, Lois Hoyt, Lor- Marilyn Asbury, Helen Dietz, Betty Marr, Suzanne Graeher, Connie Rolje, Doris Dockter, Beverly Stokes, Joanne VTood- Janie Fenwick. A student association, class organizations, month- ly parties and dances, including two formal dances a year gave the student nurse a well rounded pro- gram for extra curricular activities. Bronson ' s choir has been a tradition of the nursing school for many years, approximately half of the school ' s enrollment being choir members. This year a song festival was held at Western ' s theater, with choruses from Mercy at Benton Har- bor and Borgess and Bronson Schools of Nursing, Kalamazoo, participating. In the fall the school will celebrate its Sesqui- Centennial with the alumnae having an important part in planning the program. Lauretta Fleming, senior student, feeding Robert Davies in the premie nursery. 207 Colophon Club Beverly Allen, vice-president; Bill Hessel, treas- urer; Joan Pierson, president; Lorraine Erick- son, secretary. Colophon — an interesting word isn ' t it? Wes ' tern ' s library club has taken its name from this Greek word which is the inscription or emblem placed on the title page or at the end of a book or manuscript. Colophon is a social and educational club for students majoring and minoring in librarianship. It is a relatively new organization, being founded in 1947. Heading the list of various social activities was the homecoming chocolate for the alumni, a spring picnic, and a Christmas party at the home of Miss Alice Louise LeFevre. The speakers chosen for the year were Mrs. Frances Clarks Sayers, author of children ' s books, and Miss Lucille Nobbs, a member of the English Department as Western Michigan College. Miss Mate Gray Hunt and Miss Alice Louise LeFevre were sponsors for the group. Row 1 : Mrs. Gloria Lewis, Lou Ann Schepers, Marilyn Wentzlojj, Lorna Zubris, Pat Munro. Row 2: Beverly Allen, Jean Lowrie, Lorraine Erickson, Joan Pierson, Claire Michi, Kathleen Piket, Bob Seger, Paul Thompson. Row 3: Bernice Anderson, Joan Hamilton, Charlotte Meuser, Nancy Hoeft, Mrs. Lucille Brenner. Row 4: William Hessel, Miss .Alice Louise LeFevre, Judy W ' almer, Josie Hartz, Jo .4nn Lennin, Margaret Puly, Norma Toogood, Nancy Vanstuen, Doren Dethmeyers, Ruth Kulcojf, Lilian Riddle, Mildred Boyce, Mrs. Elizabeth Patterson, Marilyn Williams, Lois Williams. 208 le cercle firaneais Row 1 -.Joan Hamilton, Berniece Anderson, Janet La Plante, Minda Sherzer, Sylvia Superits, Moyra McNeill, Mary Young, Dorothy Kelderhouse. Row 2: Ruth DeSmit, Jacqueline DeGroat, Monique Jako, Rafael Marchena, Evelyne Garson, Janet Rielly, Katie Egnatuk, Marjorie Souffrou. Row 3 : Andre Breton, Micheline Bauduin, Leontine Garson, Maurice Garson, William Hessel, Carl Hauser, Christopher Light, Robert Geiter, Benjamin Ebling, Patricia Hemphill, It has been said that a language in the classroom grows as dusty as a discarded textbook, unless it is kept in use. So, in the congenial atmosphere of la table rounde , where only French is spoken, a hesitant Frenchman attempts to become nearly as fluent as a native. Le Cercle Francais, Western ' s local French club, is one of the oldest clubs on campus. It was found- ed in 1914. Here, persons interested in the French language and culture enjoy films and lectures and benefit by a deeper appreciation of the spirit of the colorful French. The unity of the group is ex- pressed in the title of its semester publication, Entre Nous. This year the club won second prize for its Homecoming float, Moulin Rouge. In Lansing, the group heard a famous band from Paris. Early in the school year Joseph Torak, Western instruc- tor, spoke on his teaching year in Nantes. In the spring, the annual French play was produced. This year ' s officers included: Margaret Perry, president; Jack Hopkins, vice-president; Alice Teugh, recording secretary; Katherine Howard, corresponding secretary; Lynn Osen, treasurer. Sponsors for the club were Dr. Frances Noble and Miss Marion Tamin. Row l-.Miss Marion Tamin and Dr. Frances Noble, Sponsors. Row 2: Lynn Osen, Treasurer; Alice Teugh, Recording Secretary; Margaret Perry, President; Katherine Howard, Corresponding Sec- retary; Jack Hopkins, Vice President. 209 Der Deutsche Verein . Mrs. Llse Rothfuss, Sue Dutil, llga Upmanis, Anna Klungsts, Miss Mathilde Steckelberg, Ansma Skerbele, John Jepkema, Audrey Jepkma, Don Lynch, Max Allen, John McClure. Row 1 : llilliam Hessel, James Loree, Duane Johnson. Row 2 : Ruta Pokornijs, Marjorie Gerke. Row 3 : Erna Kienhaum, Gerhard Pause, Nancy Hoejt, Dr. Hermann Rothfuss, Carl Ramsay. World War II brought us into closer contact with foreign countries, and Americans as well as foreign people learned that an understanding and tolerance for the ways of others are essential for peace. Western students try to make this know ledge a working principle. The German club, Der Deutsche Verein, has long been established to further a better insight into the mind of the Ger- man people, their language and country. The nature of the club is social as well as educational. As a German student sits beside a fellow American class ' mate discussing Nazism of the meaning of democracy, differences diminish, a friendship flourishes, and a nationality becomes a human being. Leading the club ' s activities this year were: Will ' iam Hessel, president; Carl Ramsey, vice-president; Nancy Hoeft, secretary; and Max Allen, treasurer. Miss Mathilde Steckelberg and Dr. Hermann Rothfuss were the sponsors. 210 Eeois Espanoles From Don Quixote to Don Juan, Ecos Espanoles is the Spanish club where interested students ex- plore the many facets which comprise the Spanish nation. An increased knowledge of Spanish cuh ture and general practice in the spoken language are educational profits of the club. Members of Ecos Espanoles will remember such activities as the fall and spring banquet, the home- coming coffee, and the annual Christmas party. The group took a trip to Ann Arbor to see a play in Spanish and heard several guest speakers. After collaborating with UNESCO and Foreign Students, students from Mexico were entertained. Education and fun were interwoven into all the club ' s projects. Delores Thorson was this year ' s president. Other officers were: Delia DeMaso, vice-president; Mary y nn Hallenbeck, secretary; Doris Grant, treasurer. Miss Windsor and Mr. Jones were sponsors for the club. Row 1 : Mary Lynn Thatcher, Patricia Hemphill, Marilyn Press, Suzanne Johnson, Marie Reum, Jeanne Williams, Norma Jones, Marilyn Taylor. Row 2: Bernadine Daley, Doris Grant, Shirley Andrews, Monique Jako, Judy Skillman, Carole Gierman, Olga Cantu, Jacqueline DeGroat. Row 3 : Miss Myrtle Windsor, Jean Acuna, Rafael Marchena, Dan Premo, Gordon Verduin, Jose Fernandez, William Baker, Jim Riley, Carlos Marchena, Jean DeHaan, Dolores Thorsen, Mr. Herb Jones. 211 Foreign Students . With a membership of fifty ' six students, the Foreign Students ' Club represents nineteen differ ' ent nationalities, including displaced persons and American citizens from overseas. Entertainment for the Foreign Students furnished by the Rotary Club of Kalamazoo was among the activities on this year ' s agenda. During regular meetings members presented programs pertaining to their own regional and cultural background. An active group, members gave various and numerous speeches and participated in programs for organizations both on and off campus. Executive powers for the year were carried out by: Isam Taji, president; Karmena Lubavs, vice- president; Erika Klungsts, secretary; Rafael March- ena, treasurer. Dr. and Mrs. Fred A, Beeler and Dr. and Mrs. George E. Bradley were sponsors. Oscar Uribe, Micheline Bauduin, Maurice Jarson. Carlos Marchena, Colombia ; Luis Piedrahita, Colombia; Gerhard Pause, German y ; Gita Gertsons, Latvia; Celia Arias, Paraguay; Mrs. Isabel Beeler, Sponsor; Dr. Fred Beeler, Sponsor; Skaidrite Ozols, Latvia; Gunta Turks, Latvia; Rafael Marchena, Colombia; Jose Fernandez, Columbia; Karmena Lubavs, Latvia ; Andre Breton, France ; Ruta Pokornijs, Latvia, Isam Taji, Jordan. Row l:Les Gruber, Canada; Kimon Softas, Greece; II ga Upmanis, Latvia; Monique Jako, France. Row 2: Ausna Sperbele, Latvia; Ellen Fulton, Can- ada; Ingrid Geisler, Germany; Mrs. Jean Bradley, Sponsor. Row 3 : Ojars Bruveris, Latvia; Erika Klungsts, Lat- via; Karlis Riskevics, Latvia ; Bohumil Samal, Czechoslovakia; Uldis Riek- stins, Latvia; Bela Lahner, Hungary; Dr. George Bradley, Sponsor; William Hessel, Netherlands. 212 Forensiieis Between car accidents and engine trouble, the Men ' s Debate Team had time to participate in 57 debates, both decision and non ' decision. No tourn- ament championships were won, but at The Navy Pier, Chicago Tournament, Richard Howe was awarded a certificate for excellence in debating. At the Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League Tournament, awards of excellent in debating were presented to Harold Whipple, Karl Flessner, Ed- ward Gavney, and Fred Mathis. The Debaters also had time to play host to the National Tau Kappa Alpha Forensic Conference on campus this year, comprised of over 200 stu- dents from all parts of the nation. men ' s debate Row 1 : Jack Christian, Richard Howe, Kenneth Edwardson, Fred Mathis. Row 2: Edward Browning, Bud Whipple, Karl Flessner, Dr. Jack Murphy, Ronald Dewey, Edward Gavney, John Stickler. extempore speaking Row 1 : Sylvia Superits, Pat Carpenter, Myra Brieve. Row 2 : Myrl Wilkinson, Dave Holcomh, Dr. Albert Becker. Seven students represented Western in inter- collegiate contests in oratory and extempore speak- ing this year. On February 13, Western was host to the Mich- igan Peace Speech Associataion, at which tim.e Myra Brieve spoke on Hearths Aglow or the World Aflame in the oratory contest; Pat Car- penter and Ed Gavney spoke in the Extempore speaking contest, each winning third place and a check for ten dollars. In the M.I.S.L. contests in extempore speaking, held at Alma, Sylvia Superits and Myrl Wilkinson were our speakers. When they were held at Hope College on March 5th, Western was represented by Bobby Parham and Dave Holcomb. Speaking on Number One Menace, Bobby placed in the preliminaries and obtained 2nd ' place in the finals. Dave entered the finals with his speech on The Third Kitchen War. 213 Miss Emeline McGowen, Carole Oelz, Miss Sara Swickard, Norma Crane, Pat Powell, Mary Woodard, Maribeth Day, Mary Ann Keyser. Carolyn Dill, Joanne Hall, Roberta Parks, Judy Goodrich, Marge Ritse- ma, Pat Boynton, Doris Percy, Ann Solomon, Aileen Schultz. 214 Asiisoeiatioit of Education With the need for capable teachers as demand- ing as ever, the Elementary Club is considered by many to be one of the most beneficial clubs on campus to prospective teachers. Members of this group are brought together by a common interest in the education of children. It was founded as re- cently as 1925 and became affiliated in 1953 with the Association of Childhood Education. At this time it adopted the new name of The Association of Childhood Education of Western Michigan Col ' lege. Projects which kept members very active this year included the ball toss booth at the Carnival, the Three Bears homecoming float and the Get- Acquainted party. In December a Christmas party was given for local school students. A workshop in areas of music, art, and dramatization for class- room use was initiated, and in the following months, an art workshop under the direction of Mr. Hefner and a program on aviation composed many hours of interesting work. May climaxed the club ' s active year with the Annual Banquet and in- stallation of newly elected officers. Miss Emeline McGowan and Dr. Sara Swickard were sponsors this year, and officers were: Norma Crane, president; Carol Oelz, vice-president; Mary Ann Keyser, recording secretary; Maribeth Day, corresponding secretary; Mary Woodard, treasur- er; and Patricia Powell, publicity. Gladys Kuehn, Ellen Taylor, Jane Tenney, Nadine Armstrong, Carol Welser, Sally Connelly, Jean Kenny, Jean Harvey, Helen Beckwith. Harlean Bond, Sandy Beaver, Barb Hovey, Fran Fuller, Joy Corbat, Sallie Paxson, Nancy Swartz, Dee Lee, Pat Kelly, Barb Rice. 215 Row 1: Pat Weishaupt, Marge Ritsema, Vera Stiles, Shirley Eriksson, Ingrid Ramphold, Shirley Schriber, Gretta Pryor, Pat Powell. Row 2: Loretta Ellis, Mary Alice Howe, Ann ]ablinski, Erie Stegenga, Sandy Rooks, Carol W ' elser, Peggy Corradini, Amelia Fox, Madge Bissell, Sylvia Anderson. Row 3: Robert Nickels, Joyce Boske, Virginia Williams, Lavonne Babb, Janet Lake, Jane Bowen, Pat Mattheics, Harlean Bond. Row 4: Mary JFoodard, Norma Crane, Bernard Sekkenia, Judy Goodrich, Archie Lytle, Deane Jardine. Some of Kalamazoo ' s underprivileged chil- dren had a real party — thanks to the Future Teachers. W ' m n ■Itt 9 i|U mm w T fl fi Vp _ i il J i 1 ' O S S m Wt ■i n yi 216 Future Teachers The Future Teachers are those that someday hope to possess skill in guiding our children as we have been guided through the year. Aware that a teacher must have a ready well- spring of knowledge at his command and that travel is educational, the club plans a trip to inter- esting cities every year. This year, the end of the day ' s journey found members of F.T.A. in Wash- ington, D. C. and New York City. Do as well as know appears to be a motto of this group for some of their other activities included radio broad- casts and dramatic skits which were related to the interests of the club, organizing high school F.T.A. clubs, and participating with other college chapters of F.T.A. A highlight of this year which was thought to be very worthwhile and rewarding to members was a Christmas party for a group of underprivileged children of Kalamazoo. Mr. Carl Cooper and Mr. Carl Snow sponsored the club. Officers for 1953-1954 were: Gretta Pryor, president; Shirley Smith, vice-president; Shirley Schriber, secretary; and Ingrid Rampoldt, treasurer. Row 1 : Caroline Reynolds, Christine Platsis, Donna Drumm. Row 2 : Sally Brinker, Kay Harger, Margaret Brozovich, Sallie Paxson, Joy Corbat, Janet Felber. Row 3 : Ricky Dalporto, Sue Balgooyen, Almeta Harper, Jean Ruess, Laurine Elsie, Gloria Hungerink, Barbara Viergever. Row 4: Catherine Briggs, Shirley Bundy, Carolyn McMullen, Jane Tenney, Ingerid Van Stratton. Row 5 : Dave Wank, Dave Lowe, Gene Stiles, Doug Wakefield, Don Parrish. 217 Epsilon Pi Tau . Row 1 : John Koenig, Russell Adams, Duane Brooks, Don Nantz, Chester Berg, James Liith, Richard Steele, Gilbert Hatchings. Row 2; G. G. Dales, A. C. Liigg, Ambrose Sikorski, Robert Seiiss, Lyle Hiilbert, Sylvester Szytnczak, Neil Schoenhals, Lindsay Farnan, Robert Ring, Robert Moon. Row 3: Spencer VanValkenbiirgh, Carl Lindeman, Richard Patterson, J. W. Giachino, Claud Bosivorth, Vaughn Best, Weaker Cotner, Henry Beukema, Glen Phillips, John Plough, Herbert Ellinger, Ray Fausel. Row 4 : Harvey Laman, Harry Brown, S. W. Ritchie, Don Burk- lund, Allen Corn, John Feirer, Ray Brown, George Kohrman, Claire Floutz, Fred Harrsen, Ron Dewey, Richard Janke, Ray Galinske, L. J. Brink. 1948 brought to Western, Epsilon Pi Tau, which is a chapter of Alpha Kappa, national industrial arts fraternity. The purpose which unites these men is the pro- motion of scholarships, research, and skill. One of their main interests has been helping to finance and instruct in the arts and crafts shop at the Hegee Myrthl Community Center in Kalamazoo. Mr. Fred Stickler, from the National Association of Manufacturers was a guest speaker at a dinner meeting at the Hotel Harris. The other activities of the year included movies, two formal initiatio n dinners, and speakers who are leaders in the field of industrial arts and education. John Koenig led the group as president; Robert Seuss, vice-president; Dan Stevens, secretary; Will- iam Wilcox, treasurer; and Mr. Lawrence Brink and Dr. John Feirer were sponsors. 218 Industrial Arts; Between the regular professional meetings, mem- bers of the Association took field trips, participated in the homecoming activities, and held on Open House for alumni. The highlight of the season was this May 1, when the fellows donned their dress clothes for the annual Industrial Arts dinner-dance. In the lead for the year were: Phil Bailey, pres- ident; Conrad Fisher, vice-president; and Alan Seuss, secretary-treasurer. Sponsors who aided the group were Mr. Lindsey Farnan and Mr. John Feirer. Row 1 : Mr. John Plough, Fernon Feenstra, William Gar- zelloni, Norman DeVecht, Richard Strudgeon, Ron Piper, Don Piper, Hoivard Gilmore, Mr. Linsay Farnan. Row 2 : Grant Macdonald, Paul Collins, Jack Bond, Alan Suess, Don Burklund, Ron Dewey, Jim Webber, Bob Carlson, George Kohrman, Walter Cotner, Hohn Koenig, Donald Richard. 219 220 Row 1 : Dorothy Puotinen, Ruth Haines, Ellen Gruner, Claudia Childs, Margaret Disbrow. Row 2 : Gail Aim, Sally Durren, Pat Baker, Shirley Rollins, Oma Whal, Nancy Andrews, Frances Sawdey. Row 3 : Kathryn Reid, Margery Gunn, Judy Hall, Phyllis Rendell. Row 4: Sue Barnhill, Mary Wood, Catherine Crawford, Nancy Foster, Jean Briney. Row 5 : Nancy Willnow, Suzanne Sawyer, Margaret Gadson, Wilma Sease, Rosamond Bairas. Home Eeonomieis If a cake-mix isn ' t handy, these girls will still not be at a loss! They have a ready knowledge of the intricacies of home-making. As members of the Home Economics Club, these girls have learned to do many things that will be utili2;ed in their homes of the future, as well as in their professional careers. The year ' s activities, which have included Career Day, Christmas Bazaar and the Style Show, gave the girls exper- ience in developing leadership in their chosen field. An important aim of the club, which was to stimu- late greater interest in the State and National Home Economics Association, was successfully achieved, members felt. Officers for the year were: Nita Brumm, pres- ident; Joan Fox, vice-president; Merlyn Mott, sec- retary; Ahce Holmes, treasurer. Miss O. Stamm and Dr. L. Galbraith were the sponsors of the Home Economics Club. t Row 1 : Judy Evans, Merelyn Mott, Alice Holmes, Miss Rachel Acree, Nita Brumm. Row 2: Dr. Lilyan Gal- braith, Shirley Camp, Coralee Proudfoot, Margaret Sher- man, Miss Opal Stamm, Georgia Sheldon. Row 3 : Joan Koster, Donna Eisenhauer, June Abnet, Elaine Nasson, Kay Burke, Ellen Reinhart. Row 4: Alice Mac Arthur, Louise Darkey, Sondra Flagg, Lois Crouch, Reva Dixon, Harriet Day, Donna Rudness. Row 5 : Dixie Pike, Beth Tomkins, Marie Warner, Joyce Taylor, Janice Morton, Helene Fanberg, Yvonne Hamilton, Joyce Norton. Nita Brumm, club president, does the honors. A pause in their daily chores 111 Modern Dance Western students who went to the AWS Christ ' mas Chocolate and the Spring Festival of Arts saw the finished products of the Modern Dance Club. Professional planning and abihty were demonstrat- ed by the performances of its members. Emotional expression and creativeness were outstanding feat ' ures of the art which these girls presented to their audiences. Modern Dance Club officers were: Pearl Tres ' trail, president; Mary Jane Vegors, secretary; Jackie Slaughter, treasurer; Dot Allers, AWS representa ' tive; Gita Gertsons, costume committee. Mrs. Helen Brown was sponsor. Kneeling: Georgiana Lewis, Mary Vegors, Jackie Slaugh- ter, Dorothy Allers, Pearl Trestrail, Gita Gertzons. Standing: Caroline Reynolds, Peggy Hutchinson, Bev O ' Ban- non, Mary Stinson, Althea Phillips, Ann West, Donna Mclntyre. ni Pre-Med Club Row 1 : Carol Weber, Jacqueline Steward, Jeanne Houdek. Row 2 : Lee Waters, Roger Hawkins, John DeLiefde, Don Worden, Joe Ramho, Harrison Mercer, Mr. Roy Joyce, Mr. Harry Laivson, Dave Wild, Dave Potter, Joe Parker, Ted Olsen, DeWane Brenner, Walter Briney, Gerald Gerondale, Sue Weber. Row 3 : Konrad Lubavs, Ralph Stacker, Henry Brown. ' ' It wasn ' t the most pleasant sight, said one of the Pre-Med members, but it was so different from anything I ' ve ever witnessed, that I found it fascinating. This was one opinion about the autopsy the club saw during last year. The club also watched an operation and had films in the spring. Doctors from different medical fields spoke to the group on the various aspects of medicine. The club was organized in 1941 to further stu- dent interest and understanding of medicine and its closely related areas. With a look to graduate school days, the club has as one of its aims the preparation of students for the transition between undergraduate and graduate study. Officers were: Lee Waters, president; Roger Hawkins, vice-president; John De Liefde, treasurer; and John Worden, secretary. Mr. Roy Joyce of the Biology Department and Harry Lawson, Stu- dent Personnel Counselor, were the sponsors. 225 O T Club . Row 1 : Miss Rosalia Kiss, LaVonne Dalrymple, Miss Marion Spear. Row 2 : Carlene Wertz, Bonnie Romeunce, Vilma Ching, Mary Braman, Jane McClusky. O.T. students enjoyed the friendships in the circle of the Occupational Therapy Club. Often, a difficult knot in a trick of the trade is unravelled as these students participated in the club ' s activi ' ties. Useful knowledge was obtained from pro- grams and discussions connected with this field of interest. Students who had been out on their af ' filiations often rendered helpful information and know ' how to students on campus. Social activities which took place included the homecoming coffee, making stockings for children at the cerebral palsy clinic for Christmas time, and the spring picnic. Mariellen DeLong served as president for the group and Vilma Ching was vice-president. Others serving as officers were: Jane McClusky, secretary; Mary Braman, treasurer; Bonnie Romeunce, social chairman; Carlene Wertz, program chairman; and Janet Knight, and Bonnie Benkelman pooled efforts as publicity chairmen. Miss Rosalie Kiss, O.T.R., and Miss Marion R. Spear, O.T.R. were club sponsors. 224 Row 1 : Chesterine Oszustowicz, Mary Bell, Dorothy Wright, Bonnie Benkleman. Row 2 : Mary Ann Allen, Nancy Behr, Dorothy Kruse, Nancy Henderson, Zoe Ames, Nancy Klan, Mary Lee Keirman. Row 1 : Rosie Perron, Miss Marion Spear, Grace Murphy. Row 2 : Gtven Steele, Norma Cissna, Vilma Ching, Patricia Rollyson, Pat Van Demark, Mary Jane Cox, Mary Braman, Jane McClusky, Jeanne Fryman, Barbara Packard. Gail Diosendahl, Elaine DeVries, Mary Tay- lor, Lois Udell, Virginia Van Nocker, Diana Janson, Rachel Shelton, Frances McMullen, Delores Carney, Betty Godfrey, Mariellen Delong. Annetta Knox, Barbara Friend, Beverly Troyer, Delores Honomata, Jacqueline O ' Shaughnessy, Normajean Bennett, Cynthia Hale, Nancy Johnson, Barbara Martin, Miss Rosalie Kiss, Mary Godette, LaVonne Dal- rynple. 225 Phi Episilon Row 1: Margaret Klesner, Phyllis Faunce, Doris Keith, Peg Brabh. Row 2: Mavis Berry, Mary Kriger, Carolyn Koonrnen, Gerrie Thompson. Row 3: Pat Brown, Ann If est. Sis Roegner, Joan Stout, Pat Lahman. Friendship and understanding are among the values of good sportsmanship. The girls of the physical education department believe inso they have joined together in the Phi Epsilon group where they might strive toward a better social relationship among themselves. Another quality which Phi Eps strive to empha- size is loyalty to one ' s own team. This group is one of Western ' s biggest boosters to keep alumni interested in our campus sports life. Their programs this year have included outside speakers from the physical education field, and persons who have demonstrated special activities for them. Week-end camp-outs and tournaments were among their activities. Officers were: Patricia Brown, president; Caro- lyn Koonman, vice-president; Mavis Berry, secre- tary; and Gerri Thompson, treasurer. 226 Philosophy Forum To be a philosopher is not merely to have subtle thoughts, nor even to found a school, but to love wisdom as to live, according to its dictates, a life of simplicity, independence, magnanimity, and trust. — Thoreau The Philosophy Forum is composed of students who are interested in this age old pursuit of knowledge and wisdom. Essentially an informal discussion group, the Forum has been treated to a number of outside speakers who have contributed by posing new problems and by giving new in- sights into old ones. In order to become more familiar with the philosophers and their various approaches to philosophical problems the Forum called upon Dr. Hemmes of Kalamazoo College who spoke on the philosophy of Santayana; Dr. D. C. Van Deventer of the biology department whose topic was The Basic Assumptions of Science, and Dr. Sam Clark of the political science depart ' ment who spoke on The Scholastic Philosopher ' s Proofs of God. The climax of the Forum ' s activi ' ties was the Intercollegiate Philosophy Convention between Western Michigan College, Kalamazoo College, and Nazareth. The topic for this dis ' cussion was Philosophy Looks at Culture. Officers of the seven year old Forum were: Howard Morrison, President; Janet Schaus, sec- retary (1st sem.); Dan Borley (2nd sem.); and Winston Wessels, publicity manager. Row 1 : Janet Schaus, Gordon Hope, Roberta Brink, Gloria Brocato. Row 2 : Bernard Femeau, Dr. Sam Clark, Dr. Robert Friedmann, Wendell Leist, Charles Rector, Win- ston Wessels, John McLure. Row 3: John Alley, Robert Ryan, Tom Moran, Howard Morrison, 227 Ski Broncos A new coeducational club was organized on Western ' s campus this year under the title of Ski Broncos. But don ' t let the title fool you. Not only did these members ski, they organized other varied activities for their members in water skiing, Softball, fishing, and skating. Besides these numerous activities the club socially sponsored and held private dances, had hayrides, and picnics. With their purpose in mind — to create an active interest in skiing — the group tried to carry this out by teaching and improving the ability of mem ' bers through special movies and lessons for begin- ners and experts. Trips to Boyne Mountain and Cadillac gave the skiers a chance to try and exhibit their skills. Another important feature of the group was the constant cooperation between the Ski Broncos and the Kalamazoo Ski Club. This new group elected for its first officers: Lawton Smith, president; Fred Osner, vice-pres- ident; Kaye Meeder, secretary; Dave Forsman, treasurer; Marie Warner, publicity. Sponsors for the group were: Mr. Paul Newton and Captain and Mrs. Donald Carson. Row 1: Dorothy Galloway, Joyce Robinson, Lawton Smith, Dorothy Puotinen, Marie W arner. Row 2 : Marty Decker, John Gillespie, Hal Beattie, Jerry Tronhrodge, Dave Foresman, Garth Halloday, Capt. Donald Carson, 228 Tis ai Lun Row 1 : Robert Walker, Valerie Walker, Dr. A. H. Nadelman, Gene Anderson, William Fondow, Ronald Hamilton. Row 2: Lester Beeman, Andre Breton, Ted Jewson, James Leicis, Curt Thies, David Forsman, Dr. J. ]. Harrison, Richard Shumar, R. T. Elias, Kent Dickerman, Jake Van Giessen. A club whose name has a very interesting origin is Ts ' ai Lun. It seems this group, whose members are interested in papermaking, has taken for its own the name of the Chinese royal court servant who invented paper in 105 B.C. Papermaking courses at Western are fairly new and so is Ts ' ai Lun, which began in 1951. The specific purpose of the group is to help the members develop and extend their knowledge of the art and science of papermaking in our present day society. To acquire this knowledge the or- ganization invited the executives of several paper companies to speak, observed in Western ' s pulp and paper department, and took an inspection tour through the Panelyte Division of the St. Regis Paper Company. It wasn ' t all work and no play though. Socially the group held a picnic in the fall and a spring banquet to honor graduating senior students. These future papermakers chose for its officers: Ron Hamilton, president; William Fondow, vice- president; Curt Thies, secretary; David Forsman, treasurer; Robert Walker, alumni secretary. Spon- sors for the group were Dr. Alfred Nadelman and Robert Elias. 219 66 W Club Since 1920 the lettermen of Western ' s campus have tried to bolster the school spirit and also be of service to the school. As an organization ther ' re known as the W Club. The club, this year, has continued many annual events and also undertaken several new projects. The traditional W Club vs. Faculty baskeball game found a capacity crowd viewing a purely entertaining game in which the faculty triumph- ed with a score of 28-25. Proceeds from this and the sock hop, held before the first home football game, for the most part went for the W Club Scholarship Fund. A new project this year, rings for the seniors in Row 1 : Jack Vredevelt, Richard Laurent, Al Nagel, Ditane Emaar, Don Finnefrock, Bill Lajoie, Bruce Bosma, Roger Eggers, George Carpenter. Row 2: Jerry Leland, Ed Foster, Charles Metzcus, Phil Bailey, Jim Stevenson, Ron Heaviland, Don Kelly, Burt Jones, Gordon Spencer, Mr. Edward Gabel. Row li : Leslie Koster, Dick Hanschu, George Hargreaves, Ken Tucker, Frank Nugent, Gary Graham, Ron Jackson, Harold Stacy, Jack Kelder, Max Matson, George Herolaufj, Dick Bryck, Juane Emaar, Jack Petoskey. 230 the club, required a few extra dollars in the treas- ury. To obtain these funds the club sponsored all games broadcasted on WKMI and accepted adver- tising of dances and other social events from any clubs or organizations on campus. They also sold programs at the football and basketball games. Socially the lettermen held their annual W Club dinner dance in the spring. These numerous activities were managed this year by the following officers: Jim Stevenson, president; Ron Heaviland, vice-president; Don Kelly, secretary; Bob Bailey, corresponding secre- tary; Charles Metzcus, treasurer. Sponsors were Ed Gabel and Jack Petoskey. The annual dinner dance. At the faculty W Club basketball game. 231 Water Sprites; Janet Spoon, Darlene Ball, Miss Margaret Large, Lola Hammond, Peggy Rickman, Helen ISiederstadt, Louise Sundstrom, Shirley White, Bonnie Wheeler, Diane Yonkers, Warren Renner. Right away, the water sprites members started work on their spring show. The new members were chosen in the fall. Collegiate Capers was the title chosen for the spring show in March. A medley of numbers de- picting campus life were the scenes of activity they presented. Leaders for the year were: Helen Niederstadt, president; Lola Hammond, vicc ' president; Darlene Ball, secretary; and Louise Sundstrom, treasurer. Miss Margaret Large was the sponsor for the group. 232 I want to be a friend of yours. This is a fam- iliar little tune to many of us, isn ' t it? It might very easily serve as a motto for this organization whose purpose is promotion of friendship among married Western students. Many members felt that two of the most excit ' ing events to members of the group were the recognition programs of January and June 1954. This was an honorary graduation service held in Kanley Chapel for the graduates ' wives. The first prize for the most humorous float in the homecoming parade was bestowed upon the organization. On December 22, the group went Christmas caroling at the Home for the Aged. A Thanksgiv- ing potluck dinner was held with Dr. Kuffel of the Psychology department as quest speaker. Nancy Case served as president; Marge Seppela, vice-president; Mary Tidwell, secretary; Audrey Whipple, treasurer; Betty Lakenen, social chair- man; Jackie DeLiefde, historian; and Miss Eliza- beth Lichty was the group ' s sponsor. Western Wives Row 1 : Marilyn Vleugel, Mae Preston, Jean Nieboer, Audrey Hedden, Betty Fennell, Annamae Evans, Gladys Young. Row 2 : Leta Weirick, Betty Cook, Ann Boyce, Joe- elyn Bovee, Barbara Phillips, Lois Schulz, Joan Koster, Nancy Dejange, Jean Nitz. Row 3 : Janie Elftmann, Bertha Ellinger, Isabel Marovich, Helen Lennon, Florence Eddington, Shirley Brown, Mary Center, Mary June Hursh, Harriet Schwertfeger. Row 1 : Shirley Carlsen, Jane Clements, Joyce Schafer, Peggy Bradford, Yvonne Fowler, Pauline Nelson. Row 2 : Johann LaFerney, Marilyn Molt, Jeanne Sherwood, Jackie DeLiefde, Marjorie Seppala, Nancy Case, Mary Tidivell, Bette Lakanen, Audrey Whipple, Ruth Howell. Row 3: Shirley Fir- lik, Mary Troff, Nelly Duin, Martha Weirick, Verna Ketchum, Joyce Laurent, Vi Triplett, Bonnie Wilcox, Eleanor Huff, Mary Hosner, Lottie Reidel, Joyce Michael, Toni Benson. 233 Womeii is Debate Diuni Seelpy, I ' utricia Zasadny, Barbara Millar, Nancy Hojjius, Karen Camhurn, Patricia Car- penter. Does discussing the different aspects of a ques- tion interest you? It interests Western ' s women debaters. Women ' s Intercollegiate Debate strives to de ' velop skill in logical thinking and analysis, research, critical listening, and evaluation. The speaker also learns how to communicate arguments effectively. Western was host of the 1954 National Confer ' ence of Tau Kappa Alpha. Incoming groups were welcomed as they arrived by train, bus, plane, and automobile. Mixers, various tours about Kalama ' zoo, and a play in the Campus Theatre composed a part of the entertainment program. One of the highlights of this annual conference was the an- nouncement of the Speaker-of-the-Year awards. Speakers were chosen in the fields of business and commerce, labor, religion, national affairs and edu- cation, and science and culture. Other events in a busy schedule included the Fifth annual H.S. Debate Clinic in September, the TKA Regional Conference in October, the MISL Novice Debate Tournaments in November and February, the Split-Team Debate Tournament, and the MISL Varsity Debate Tournament in February. J34 Band Stepping off at each home football game with fancy steps, figures, and lively music was Western ' s marching band and their twirlers, Dick Swinsick, Claine Higgins, Grace Murphy, and Ruth Rooks, and the drum major, Bob Bolthouse. Assisting Mr. Leonard V. Meretta with the marching band was Mr. Russell Brown, of the music faculty. The marching band also added spirit to all the pep rallies and the Semi-Centennial Homecoming Parade. A performance for the Toledo-Western game made a trip possible for the band members. Basketball games at home had music from two alternating pep bands. The main event for the one-hundred-piece Con- cert Band was the ninth annual winter band con- cert with Erik Kiedzen, nationally known composer and arranger, as guest conductor. Tours during the spring took the band to various high schools in southwestern Michigan for concert appearances. The band presented an outdoor con- cert in Kanley Court and for their final appearance the band played for the vesper service and June Commencement. Officers for the year were: Edward Smith, pres- ident; William Worra, vice-president; Richard Swinsick, secretary-treasurer. Row 1 : Harry Orr, Charles Farley, Donald Russeau, Budd Udell, Lewis Prestidge, Joan Walker, Joan Smith, Nancy Franks, Richard Swinsick. Row. 2 : Madge Tappendom, Janice Markle, Marshall Condra, Linda Herder, Kathleen East, Harold Gaut, Marilyn Zook, Jacqueline Worthington, Henry Rohs, Douglas W akefietd. Lane Chase, Pat Ankney, Helen Fuhrman, Barbara Bice, Janet Spoon, Ruth Rooks, Sandra Stvem. Row 3: Charles Haase, Jean DeHaan, Martha Ferguson, Carolyn Dignan, Nancy Payne, Joy Hartwein, Rosanne Bogart, Dale Gripman, Philip Meyer, Robert Baribeau, Barbara Bryem, Roger Dehn, Zardis Hoffman, James Van W estrienen, Clinton Drum- mond, Robert Duncan, Allen Johnson, Thomas Schenk, Pat Weishaupt. Row 4; Kenneth McKensie, Jerry Norton, Joann Frederick, Peter Klobucher, Merla Bird, Ted Lewis, Stanley Armstrong, David Percy, Barbara Nisley, William W orra, Robert Guettler, William Sutton, Samuel Campbell, William Ward, Larry Ansara, Peter Longjohn, Ross Van Ness, Glen Gould, Lyle Huggett, Nick Boyd, Beverly Reed, Davis Wank, Anna Ruden, Kenneth Spaulding, Martha Chambers, Jean Acuna. Row 5 : Donna Rudness, Virginia Cooley, Nancy Reading, Mary Gentry, Frieda Sawdy, Ronald Beery, Mr. Meretta, Dewey Hodjkinson, Allan Rich, Stephen McPherson, Robert Powell, Charles Brill, Fred Peryer, Lillian Bobcik, James Noggle, William Kelly, Katherine Wentzel, Janet Brown, Edward Smith, Robert Todd, Rolland Kaule, Charles Clarke, James Bowen, David Zielinski, Donald Parrish. 235 Oreheistra Row 1: Phil Mason, concertmaster ; Marilyn Bryant, Vic Hickman, Angela La Mariana, Dan Premo, Jackie Campbell. Row 2 : Madge Tappenden, Olive Pokes, Betsey West, Margaret Perry, Helene Carmen. Row 3 : Nancy Smith, Nancy Franks, Dick Swinsick. Row 4: Gretchen Dorn, Sharon Rogers, Nancy Williams, Irene Skurka, David Wank, Joan Walker, Bitdd Udell, Don Russeau, Harry Orr, Helen Garrett, Franklin Friedman, Pat Ankney, Estella Bennett, Donna Rudness. Row 5 : Olive Rolls, Jane Smith, Donna Moran, Carolyn Chapin, Bob Baribeau, Gerald Olson, Zardis Hoffman, Jim Van Westriener, Mickey Lockner, Diana Springett, Marguerite Harris, Judy Adkins. Row 6: Geritt Van Ravenswaay, Bernard Blue. Row 7: Bill Worra, Dewey Hodgkinson, Roy Ladd, David Zielinski, Ed Smith, Fred Peryer, Glen Gould, Ross Van Ness, Larry Ansara, Clark Den Bleyker, Charles Brill, Lewis Pres- tidge. Otto Wimler, Irving Johnson, Mr. Julius Stulberg, conductor. 236 Anyone who is interested in playing a diverse selection of classical music, not only for personal enjoyment but for concerts too, is welcomed into the Western Michigan College Orchestra. During some rehearsals Mr. Julius Stulberg, the director, handed the baton over to students of the conduct- ing class and gave them an opportunity to conduct the orchestra. These rehearsals held twice weekly, prepare the members for numerous concerts. The first was the traditional fall concert given at the Civic Auditorium. Selections for this program were chosen from Bach, Glinka, Liadov, and Dvrorak. Following the fall concert the orchestra participated in the annual Christmas program at Central High School. Spring brought another concert, the Fes- tival of Arts program, which this year, was very special. Because this year was Western ' s fiftieth anniversary, the orchestra was augmented by a number of alumni; the affair was held in the Cen- tral High auditorium. The orchestra had the honor of accompanying Alexander Schuster, cellist for the music department, in a Haydn cello concerto. The orchestra ended the year by playing at the Honors Convocation. Interspersing all these con- certs were visits to schools in outlaying areas, a trip to Cadillac in April, and social events among orchestra members. Presiding this year were: Marilyn Bryant, pres- ident; Ross VanNess, vice-president; and Irving Johnson, treasurer. Margaret Perry and Nancy Williams were librarians and Gerritt Van Ravens- waay and Glenn Gould equipment managers. At the Festival of Arts program put on by the over 100 piece orchestra made up of undergraduate and graduate members. The concert by far outclassed Kalamazoo ' s own Symphony Orchestra. 237 College Choir Row 1 : June Chapin, Jean Artesani, Marie Sivak, Kathleen Dvorak, Sue Hones, Ann Rush, David Gillett, Kenneth Spaulding, Charles Haase, Joan McMurtry, Lee Vaiight, W illiaTn Sutton, Jerry French, Kay Larsen, Sara- lynne Jones, Marjorie Carey, Evelyn Soivers, Norma Torrey, Jeannine Fair- man. Row 2: Mary King, Janet IXelson, Janet LaPlante, Pauline Shook, Marcia Reed, Marie Seifert, Daniel Beggs, Robert Carpp, Joy Robinson, Clark Charles, Dean W illiams, Roger Den Braber, Francis Helling, Mary- Ann Knoohuizen, Coleen Crooks, Lorna Hays, Carol Stocks, Carolyn McMul- len. Row 3 : Carol Broun, Nancy Dow, Arlene Arndt, Sammie J. Pas, Elaine Reinhart, Jane Goldivood, Thomas Peck, Robert Copping, Mollenkott Hans, Robert Zorn, Gerald Paquin, Nancy Ktan, Janet Schafjer, Mildred Week, Gail Renneker, Georgene Meyer, June Jackson. Row 4 : Janice Hoskin, Shirley Hierholzer, Margaret Burgess, Judy Hatfield, Marion Dissett, Naomi Mazer, Marcelle Gillespie, Gary Shirkey, Robert Timms, Donald Wank, Philip Steen, Edivard McKenzie, Arburl Shook, Janice Markle, Janet Spoon, Janice Gieke, Jill Johnston, Nina Kist. The College Choir at Western is one of the few organizations on campus that is almost as old as the school. This selected group of mixed voices re- ceives the opportunity to sing the finest music available and also gives prospective music teachers a chance to become acquainted with an excellent repertoire for future use. Senior music students, as in many other musical organizations on campus, were able to conduct the group. The choir also holds, as one of its aims, the desire to improve relations throughout southwestern Michigan and has made numerous trips to neighboring high schools to try to do this. The highlight of the fall activities was the choir ' s fourth performance with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra. The choir sang chorus parts and accompanied soloists from the New York Opera Company in Pagliacci. The annual Christ- mas program gave a presentation of HandeFs Messiah. In the spring the choir sang with the Auxilliary Choir and the two glee clubs, The Hymn of Praise for the Festival of Arts. Climaxing these numerous performances was a social event, the spring picnic, held with the Or- chestra during the last week in May. Officers for the group were: Dave Gillet, pres- ident; Jill Johnston, vice-president; Fred Richard- son, secretary-treasurer. 238 Madrigal Singers Row 1 : Pauline Shook, Janet Nelson, Marcia Reed, Jo Pryhylski, Marcelle Gillespie, Jill Johnston, Joan McMurtry, Martha Smith. Row 2: Ralph Merritt, Ken Hansen, Ted Pasma, Gerry Olson, Phil Steen, Lee Vaught. During the 16th century many lyric poems were set to music and they were called madrigals. The madrigals are part-songs and are sung without any instrumental accompaniment. These songs hold a certain fascination for a chosen group of singers here and they rightfully call themselves the Mad- rigal Singers. Mrs. Dorothea Snyder helped the group study and sing these songs. The Singers have presented programs this past year at the Christmas and Easter seasons, for churches, and other civic or- ganizations. The programs consisted mainly of madrigals but were interspersed with some modern songs. The Madrigal Singers have functioned, when- ever there was enough talent, for the past fifteen years. 239 Men ' s Glee Clnb The chance of serenading the girls ' dormitories, a tradition on Western ' s campus, went to a group of men who form the Men ' s Glee Club. The glee club is open to any male student at Western who is really interested in singing and is willing to sing not only for pleasure but for concerts too. The numerous engagements which Mr. Jack Frey, the director, accepted for the glee club included fall and spring programs for nearby high schools, con- certs for local churches and programs for, and participation in school activities. The Christmas season found the glee club taking part in the presentation of Mandel ' s Messiah, and spring brought the Festival of Arts in which the Men ' s Glee Club combined with the College Choir and Women ' s Glee Club to sing the Hymn of Praise. The annual event for the glee club was the banquet held in spring. Officers presiding were: Edward McKensie, president; Ted Pasma, secretary ' treasurer; Robert Azkoul, accompanist. Accompanist : Robert Azkoul. Row 1 : Edward Hart, Orris Betzer, John Weber, Charles Klevgard, Gerald Paquin, Gerald Olson, Bruce Caidkins, Maurice Walters, Raymond Cooley, Gary Hear- shoren. Row 2 : Paul Donnell, Harrison McGee, Ralph Merritt, Arthur Phillips, David Koth, Gerald Stowell, Ted Pasma, David Gillette, Roger DenBraber, Lee Vaught, Jack Riegle. Row 3 : Elwyn Northrup, Richard Smith, Keith Palmerton, Edmund Hawk- ins, Ronald Dewey, Earl Jekel, Edward McKensie, Edward Butcher, David Etheridge, Dan Beggs, John Northrup. Not in Picture: Lyle Buckingham, David W albridge, Don Rumery, James Beck, Victor Hickman. 240 Women ' s Glee Club Row 1 : Coral Briney, Sherie Dallard, Marie Seifert, Sandra Brown, Mildred W eck, Claudia Chads, Irene Skurka, Elaine Tomchak, Eileen Wells, Ann Smith, Judy Adkins, Kathy Dvorak. Row 2: Janet Drennan, Carol Lubke, Gail Renneker, Arlene Arndt, Barbara Lemieux, Aurelia Alaria, Helen Cummings, Marcia Reed, Grace Kerr, Sharon Giddings, Janet Nelson, Nancy Winkels, Alda Marie Seaver. Row 3: Janice Geike, Merla Neeb, Pauline Shook, Beth Tomp- kins, Joan McMurtry, Carol Stocks, Elizabeth Tomchak, Nan Klan, Nancy Wanamaker, Jane Goldwood, Elaine Reinhardt, Barbara Childs, Eleanor Fry, Sue Hones. Row 4: Lorraine Kracko, Nina Kist, Barbara Scharf, Nancy Meyers, Shirley Stadel, Marcelle Gillespie, Janet Brenner, Martha Smith, Shirley Eriksson, Lois Umbenhaur, Joyce Brenner, Judy Henderson, Nita Brumm, Wanda Kietzer, Jo Prybylski. Accompanist: Evelyn Sowers. A variety of performances and social events filled the calendar of the Women ' s Glee Club this year. This group of girls chosen by their director, Mrs. Dorothea Sage Snyder, began the year by presenting a program at the Parchment Old Timer ' s Party. Other engagements throughout the year included a program combining the Modern Dance Club with the Glee Club for the Christmas Choc ' olate, and trips to nearby high schools. Music for these and other programs was selected from a library of musical literature and was largely directed by senior members. In the line of social events the girls had an initiation banquet, a Christmas party, went caroling, and held a picnic in the spring. The Glee Club celebrated its fortieth an- niversary this year. Officiating for this anniversary year were: Elizabeth Tomchak, president; Jane Goldwood, vice-president; Wanda Kietzer, secre- tary; Janet Nelson, treasurer; Marie Seifert, pub- licity manager. 241 242 ?43 Erneist Burnham In the dimmed light, the knights and their ladies danced for hours at the Knights of Burnham Hall ball which is an annual feature of the dorm. At homecoming the boys set out, as lawn decoration, a villian to greet alumni (and for any members of the opposing team in case they ventured to walk nearby) . Exchange dinners with Draper-Siedschlag girls was a previous habit the boys continued this Row 1 : Dr. Jack Piano, Mr. James Boynton, Bill Tinney, Ken Tucker. Row 2 : Dave Walbridge, Dick Bryck, Bud Loomis. 244 Row 1 : Ron Waldo, Denny Pratt, Jack Riegle, Max Matson, Mike McCartin, Fred Longner, Frank Booth. Row 2 : Al Suess, Louis Rizzolo, John Strong, Hal Whit- lock, Ken Tucker, Dick Graham, Mike Feichtenbiner, Dick Bryck. year. But for boys only, there were smokers where the fellows could talk about everything under the sun. Officers for the dorm were: Ken Tucker, preS ' ident; Dick Bryck, vice-president; Max Matson, secretary -treasurer; and Mike McCartin, corres- ponding secretary. Directors were Mr. and Mrs. Emil Sokolowski. The boys fill up after what looks like a rough night. 245 Kalamazoo ' s popular weather. At homecoming time. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Potter and family. 246 Smith Burnham The fellows in the Smith faction of Burnham Halls are avid sportsmen. During the year they held dorm ping-pong tournaments and competed against other dorms in football. In conjunction with Ernest Burnham, the Smith boys presented the Knights of Burnham Hall dance in January. And not shunning their female neighbors, Burn- hamites had exchange dinners with Draper and Siedschlag girls. Officers were: Robert Browning, president; Paul Sullivan, vice-president-, Ray Eddy, secretary; and Larry Brendle, treasurer. Mr. Archie Potter is the director and is assisted by Mr. Herbert Jones from the language department. Row 1 : ]ay Daggett, Paul Sullivan, Robert Browning, Ray Eddy, Larry Braendle, Tom Taube, Floyd Stollsteimer. Row 2 : Thomas Coyne, Gerald Kortfelt, William Shearer, Phillip Williams, Archie Potter, Herb Jones, John Demeester, Bill Curtis, Jim Riley, Hubert Hilferink, John Rodis, Norb Krings. 247 Row 1 : Pauline Shook, Audrey W eed, I ' uU Kelly, Sandy Beaver. Row 2 : Lorrie Kracko, Ruth Patterson, Barb Barrows, Nancy Mc- Intyre, Bev Partington, Mrs. Helen Inman, Marilyn Morren, Peg Davidson, Marty Mes- ick. Row 3 : Norma Torrey, Carol Tassie, Moyra McNeil, Joan Tarr, Fran Gay, Marilyn Bryant, Jan Schaffer, Darlene Ryor, Mary Taylor, Betty Anderson, Jan Drennen, Gem Edwards, Carol Gierman. 248 Girls reported it was the usual Draper year with the rounds of exchange dinners with Burnham . . . open houses . . . Draper-Siedschlag formal . . . Christmas party . . . senior dinner . . . and all- round fun of living near friends. So, although nothing special happened, the Draper girls were kept busy with their annual activities which cover- ed the year ' s calendar. Holding the top positions were: Bev Partington, president; Janet Shaffer, first vice-president; Jean Tarr, second vice-president; Pat Kelly, secretary; Marilyn Bryant, treasurer. Mrs. Helen Inman and Marilyn Morren were the housemother and assist- ant housemother. Draper Here ' s Drapers homecoming offering. Not only the fellows play cards . . . 249 Siedisehlag Row 1 : Chesterine Oszustowicz, Shirley Smith, Barbara Evans, Marilyn Hamilton, Mary Dansard. Row 2: Jo Haslam, Elizabeth Beck, Louise Darkey, Katie Reid, Bar- bara Hauptli, Evelyn Stegenga, Frieda Basker, Carolyn Gardner. Row 3 : Carol Hillard, Joan McMurtry, Virginia Van Nocker, Barbara Place, Marylyn Hain, Mary Anne Allen, Carlene Wertz, Pat Miller, Mrs. Katherine Chapman. 250 The girls went Down Yonder when they gave their annual open house last year. And to start the year off there was a PJ party during the first week of school. Sharing in homecoming activities was continued as Siedschlag participated in the parade and lawn decorations. Special dinners such as the Christmas, Easter, and birthday meals were held. And, as customary, Siedschlag and Draper had their ask ' the-anan formal. In the officers roster were: Katie Reid, president; Marilyn Hain, first vice-president; Marilyn Hamil- ton, second vice-president; Barbara Place, secre- tary; Gretta Pryor, treasurer. Housemother and assistant director were Mrs. Katherine Chapman and Mrs. Virginia Carter respectively. They serve all sorts of items at Siedschlag ' s cafeteria. 25 X At one of Spindler ' s open bouses. Teas and PJ parties spotted the calendar for Spindler girls last year. They also put up lawn decorations and entered the parade during home- coming. The gals went On Top of OF Smokey for their open house. Strictly for Spindlerites was their closed formal of the year. And like many of the other dorms, Spindler set aside a time for 252 Spindler special meals like the Christmas and Easter break ' fasts to round out social activities. Spindlerites were led by: Lois Danneberg, pres- ident; Doris Keith, first vice-president; Miriam Roeder, second vice-president; Marjorie Rogers, secretary; Bonnie Edmunds, treasurer. House direc- tor, Mrs. Katherine Parsons, was aided by Mrs. Ruth Kerkoff. Row 1; Lull tun .s ic r •., litirbara Waterson, Nancy Smith, Loif, Dan- neberg, Bonnie Edmonds, Nancy Lowe. Row 2: Doris Keith, Betsy Squire, Marjorie Rogers, Miriam Roeder, Lois Udell, Carolyn Pound, Nadine Michael, Mary Smith, Betts Snyder, Marie Vallentgoed, Elaine Brockway. The inevitable beanie court. 253 Vandereook To keep in memory two favored house directors, the boys at Vandercook named one of their halls after Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Myers who terminated their directorship last year. During the homecoming festivities the residents set out their lawn decorations and took their place in the float parade. A Christmas party was held before the vacation and smokers were held at different times so that the fellows could get to- Row 1 : Jerry Kenyan, Don If ar go, James Boykin, Dick Bryant. Row 2 : Gene Plummer, Dean Boot, Bill Rockhotd, Jim Zagelmeyer, Carl Schaffer, Ed Sagan. Row 3 : Bill Piirdy, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bowers, John Spoelman, Don MacFayden, George Hoekstra, Earl Penno, Jack Sikkenga. 254 One of Western ' s little-publicized meeting places — stag men only. gether and sociali2,e informally. The social season was topped off with the Teepee Tango dance which was held in March. Vandercook officers were: James Zagelmeyer. president; William Rockfield, vice ' president; Dean Jardine, secretary; and Jack Sikkenga, treasurer. Directors were Dr. and Mrs. Robert Bowers. They were assisted by Charles Starring and Carl Schafer, counselors. And here they are! 255 Wal ¥ood One of the most exciting events to go down in the book of memories, expressed some Walwood girls, was the Open House which this year por ' trayed the gala scenes of the Mardi Gras. As a reward for ingenuity and hard work, the big white anniversary cake on the lawn took second place in lawn decorations during the homecoming celebra- tion. Joining together for the Thanksgiving dinner by candlelight was another Walwood special oc- casion. And then the girls celebrated Christmas and Easter with breakfast. Giving the family an opportunity to become familiar with the campus. fathers became better acquainted with Western on Dad ' s Day, and Mothers, had their turn during the Mother ' s Day week-end. At the close of the year seniors were honored by freshmen at the an- nual Senior Dinner affair. Everyone dressed in formals and each senior was accompanied by a freshman. Officers of the dorm were: Pat Ryan, president; Claudine Pier, first vice-president; Mary Lou Mad- er, secretary; Grace Burges, treasurer. Mrs. Mable Hinkle was again the housemother for the girls, and she was assisted by Miss Mary Reath. 256 Row 1 : Kathrine Briggs, Sue Bunto, Barbara Kronlien, Mary Lou Litzenberger. Row 2 : Morris Berry, Lois Klenk, Mary Lou Mader, Pat Ryan, Mrs. Mable Hinkle, Claudine Pier, Grace Burgess, Karla Stoeffler. Row 3 : Jane Kube, Pat Miller, Mary Riath, Barbara Sutton, Donna Shaft, Gretchen Guck, Ellen Shine. That Christmas spirit. 257 258 259 Alpha Chi Omega Row 1 : Mary Ann Hottenhvck, Beth i ompkina, Harbara Sleuurt, Vonnie Laivniczal, Vilma Ching, Joan Jacobson, Joan Yntema. Row 2: Marilyn Slentz, Nancy Mclntyre, Kay Cochran, Mary Ann Allen, Pat Miller, Moyra McNeill, Nadine Armstrong, Judy Skill- man. Row li : Marilyn Dixon, Sue Biemers, Barbara W right, Car- lene W ertz, Marilyn Hain, Peg Davidson, Aia Hathaway, Ruth Patterson, Mxrna Earnshair, Sue Barnhill, Qerri Gatherer, Diane Cummings, Dorothy Hodges, Jean Artesani. Row 4: Carolyn Gardner, Pat Pearsall, Marilyn Stevens, Mary Lou Woodivorth, Barbara Barroiv, Audrey W eed, Sandra Anderson, Minda Scherzer, Ellen Hheinehart, Janet Shaffer, Nancy Smith. 260 The open motto Together let us seek the heights ' expresses the desire of Alpha Chi Omega to seek the finer things in life and to promote sirholarship and leadership. They be- lieve a well-rounded social life should be an integral part of the college career and that meet- ing and getting along well with people is one of the finest qualities a woman can possess. Alpha Chi is the oldest sorority at Western, first known as Senate in 1916, and then nationally the Gamm;i, Xi chapter of Alpha Chi Omega in 1951. The Alpha Chi girls had the honor of being presented two trophies for scholarship — one for having the highest average scholastically of any sorority on Western ' s campus during the year 1952-53, and the second a national scholastic award. Gamma Xi had the highest average of the eighty chapters of Alpha Chi Omega. This year seemed especially good for awards and tro- phies for the girls took third place at the all- student carnival with a freak show and second place in the homecoming parade for original floats. Other activities included activities parties with Delta Sigma Phi and Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternities, a dance in the fall, teas ' with alumni, rushing, initiation, and a Mother ' s Day lunch- eon. The climax of the year was their annual house party in the spring. The Alpha Chi project is Cerebral Palsy aid and they help out at Western ' s C. P. clinic each week. The officers for the year were Moyra McNeill, president; Patricia Pearsall and Ava Hathaway, vice-presidents; Joan Yntema, corresponding secretary; Marilyn Slentz, recording secretary; and Nancy Mclntryre, treasurer. The sponsors were Miss Margaret Feather, Mrs. Roscoe Snyder, and Miss Dorothy Sedlacek. 261 Alpha Omieron Pi . Kdu 1 : Ciir il n llercii. Sue Johnson, Elizabeth Thomp- son, Kay Dohbs, Jean Conors. Row 2: Marie Reiim. Shirley Schriber, Ann Waldecker, Owen Philips, Mar- lene Karas, Cleora Fletcher, Miriam Roeder. Row 3 : Marine Brozatich, Audrey Campbell, Jean Schantz, Mar- garet Mannox, Patty Falls, Martha Lott. 262 Junior Campus Couple. Alpha Omicron Pi was organized as a local chapter in 1934, and was installed as Kappa Rho Chapter of its national affiliation in September, 1951. Its pur- poses are to develop strong character, dignity, and scholarship. Kappa Rho was awarded the McCausland Scholar ' ship Cup at the national convention held in Mem- phis, Tennessee. The first activity of the year was participation in the all ' Student carnival. In October they presented their annual dance, the Campus Couple Fling, where Ann Brooks and Jack Fricke were elected the campus couple. On Dad ' s Day Alpha Omicron Pi entertained their dads with a luncheon and then took them to the football game. During November they held their annual stuffed animal sale, the proceeds of which were contributed to their philanthropic project which is frontier nurs- ing in Kentucky. In this way. Alpha Omicron Pi tries to help the needy people and raise living standards wherever possible. Just before Christmas they joined the Panhellenic Caroling and then had a get-together in the Arcadia Brook Cafeteria. The major spring event was rushing, followed by the pledge formal and the customary rose banquet. During the Mother ' s Day week-end, they entertain- ed their mothers with a luncheon and tea. The crown- ing event of the year was the annual house party. Officers for the past year were: Miriam Roeder, president; Sue Johnson, vice-president; Cleora Fletch- er, recording secretary; Margaret Manny, correspond- ing secretary; and Kay Dobbs, treasurer. Sponsors were Mrs. Frank Hinds and Mrs. William Berry. Jack Fricke and Ann Brooks, Western ' s Campus Couple. 263 Alpha Pi Beta Row 1 : Helen Cummings, June Chapin, Carolyn McMullen, Katie Briggs. Row 2: Mrs. Paul V. Sangren, Dorothy Williams, Doris Pyte, Barb Parham, Judy Evans, Mrs. Robert W ' etnight. Row 3 : Jane Bennetts, Cecilia Sagar, Mary Coleman, Alice Holmes, Marg Oren, Charollete Meuser, Mari Alice Holmes. 264 The pledges. December 1951 saw the organization of Alpha Pi Beta on Western ' s campus, with the purposes and aims of promoting leadership, cooperation, and scholarship. First on the social agenda for the year was a hay- ride and hot dog roast. Next came Homecoming with the many hours building their float and giving a tea. The girls ' fathers were honored at a Dad ' s Day Banquet and shortly following Alpha Pi spon- sored an all-school dance. The Christmas season was celebrated with the annual party. Rushing and pledging was climaxed with a party in honor of the pledges and the annual banquet before the Pan- hellenic Ball. The Alpha Pi ' s entertained their mothers at a Mother ' s Day dinner in May and the year ended with the Memorial Day Houseparty and Senior dinner. Officers for the year were: Barbara Parham, president; Donna Moran, vice- president; MariAlice Lugar, secretary; Doris Pyle, treasurer; Cecelia Sagar, historian and chaplain; Dorothy Williams, corresponding secretary. 265 Alpha Sigma Alpha Row 1 : Mary Woodward, Ann Henderson, Jane Lesnick, Carol Grayling. Row 2: Donna Curtiss, Marilyn Main, Dorothy Wright, Doris Keith, Janice Gregerson. Row 3 : Barbara Wilkinson, Marilyn Hamilton, Mary Lou Litzenberger, Jean Lucas, Barbara Kosten, Joanne Haslam, Lou Ann Shepers. Row 4: Merlyn Mott, Wanda Jiibb, Sue Sawyer, Claudine Pier, Phyliss Alspach, Barbara Place, Jan Rivard, Ann Williamson. 266 ' ' c ' a x Iv? - ' I ■ iti ' ' ' . ' ' -■■■ April saw the completion of the first year for Alpha Sigma Alpha at Western. During this year they participated in activities such as homecoming, a closed formal dinner-dance, a Christmas party, fraternity parties, the Fireman ' s Ball in the spring. Sorority State Day in April at Central Michigan College, a Mother ' s Day lucheon, and their spring house party. The purpose of Alpha Sigma Alpha is to further the physical, intellectual and spiritual development of its members and to provide more social oppor ' tunities for them. The officers were Dorothy Wright, president; Doris Keith, vice-president; Donna Curtiss, secre- tary; Janice Gregerson, treasurer. The sponsors were Mrs. Towner Smith and Mrs. Lindsay Farnan, 267 Delta Zeta Row 1 : Mary Blandford, Joan Fox, Ann Carter, Janet Nelson. Row 2: Carlene Marker, Sylva Smith, Grace Murphy, Ricky Dalporto, Joyce Bailey, Mrs. Clayton Maus, Mrs. Elaine Wens- ley, Beverly Tail, Cynthia Hale, Pat Kelly. Row 3 : Nancy Moss, Sue Balgooyen, Cathy Crawford, Fran Helling, Doris Lower, Audrey Neidlinger, Mary Hofbauer, Janet Felber, Dee Lee, Therese Wynn, Sandy Beaver. Row 4: Judith Adkins, Rita Mahder, Sandy Rooks, Myra Brieve, Lois Udell, Nina Gaffke, Betts Snyder, Louise Sundstrom, Martha Mesick, Mar- ilyn Bomers, Carole Oelz, Gloria Hungerhink, Helen Spaulding. 268 ' yf-i y-i M -■ - M Jj JLk ' j Delta Zeta sorority was founded on Western ' s campus in March, 1950, and became nationally af ' filiated with Delta Zeta in July, 1950 as the Gamma Pi chapter. The promotion of firm and lasting friendships, high scholarship, and maintenance of fine social and moral standards, and whole-hearted cooperation with the college ' s ideals for student life are the aims which guide the chapter ' s activi ' ties. The Delta Zetas began the year socially with their annual all-student dance Buttons and Bows. At homecoming they were hostesses at a coffee for the alumni, and at Christmas the Kalamazoo alumni gave the D.Z. girls a party. On Dad ' s Day the fathers were honored at a coffee after the game, and on Mother ' s week-end the mothers were hon- ored at a luncheon at the Red Brick Tavern. Other activities during the year included parties with various fraternities, entertaining the newly chosen patronesses at a tea, guest speakers at meetings, and the annual house party at St. Mary ' s Lake, Battle Creek, during Meimorial Day week-end. The officers for the year were Joyce Bailey, president; Nina Gaffke and Joan Fox, vice-pres- idents; Helen Spaulding, recording secretary; Mar- ilyn Bomers, corresponding secretary; and Carole Oelz, treasurer. The sponsors were Mrs. Clayton Maus and Mrs. Orville Wensley. FISH THE E-ZDZ AA AY 269 Omega Chi Gamina Row 1 : Eleanor Alman, Sue Sawyer. Row 2 : Vera Lenne Louise Boyce, Pat Washburn, Mary Beth Branch, Mary Lou Robkins, Rosemary Perrin, Janet Aruss, Pat VanDe- Mark, Dee Faulk. Row 3: Carol Wrench, Vivian Smith Marjorie I ook, Sylvia Superits, Rose Kloosterman, Jean Artesani, Ann MacRitchie, Pat Boykin, Ruth Randall, Marilyn Skinner. 270 Omega Chi Gamma is a sorority for the off- campus girls at Western. The purpose of Omega Chi is to promote better contacts and friendships with campus through informal meetings with other off ' Campus girls. The activities for Omega Chi during the year were an informal dance, a tea and picnic for new freshmen girls, a homecoming float, the collection of food for families. Thanksgiving dinners, parties for the Lake Farm boys and for the girls at the Children ' s Home, a v orkshop for state hospital patients and hospitalized veterans, a caroling party at Christmas time, roUing bandages for the Cancer Center, and the big annual Omega Chi Gamma banquet in the spring. The officers of the sorority were: Suzanne Saw yer, president; Mary Lou Robbins and Catherine Powell, vice-presidents; Patricia Boynkin, secretary; and Eleanor Alman, treasurer. The sponsors were Mrs. Louis Govatos and Mrs. Robert Trader. v w ? ;5 J S 111 Sigma Kappa Row 1 : Pearl Trestrinl, Sue Bunto, Erna Kienbaum, Jan Broman, Janet LaPlante, Marjorie Gerke. Row 2 : Janet McKee, Norma Gage, Janice Jaqita, Judy Longwell, Barbara Russell, Mary Bell, Barbara Hauptli, Dot LaDuke, Marge Broadbent, Dorothy Kelder- house. Row ' .i : Lois Klenk, Mary Gai e, Eve Stengea, Ann Brooks, Mary Osivald, Carolyn Dill, Bonnie Knapp, Norma Crane, Fran Malloy, Pauline Shook, Mrs. Hazel Saye. Row 4: Nancy Behr, Mary Young, Georgiana Leivis, Marie Seifert, Alice Cubbon, Pat Poivell, Mary Wood, Elaine Reinhardt, Jane Goldwood, Bonnie Benkelman, Mary Smith, Nadine Micheal. 272 At homecoming the Sigma Kappas worked with the theme of 50 Years of Service to Education as the theme for their float. In October they sponsored a dance called Neptune ' s Nocturne, where a King Neptune was crowned. Before Thanksgiving the Sigma Kappas invited the Tekes to join with them on a scavenger hunt to gather food for the Family Center in Kalamazoo. The traditional Christmas Party was a feature of the holiday season. Spring Mother ' s Day luncheon, and Memorial Day was spent at Clear Lake where they held their house party. Sigma Kappa, one of the oldest sororities on campus, was founded as Academy in 1921 and af- filiated nationally with Sigma Kappa in 1950 as the Gamma Beta chapter. Scholarship, service, cultural development, and fine spiritual standards are the aims and purposes of Sigma Kappa. The officers were Barbara Kilburn, president; Patricia Powell and Marie Seifert, vice-presidents; Lois Klenk, recording secretary; and Sylvia Ander- son, treasurer. The sponsors were Mrs. Louis Saye, Miss Betty Taylo r, and Miss Mathilde Steck- leberg. Dinner hefore the Panhellen ' c Formal. Hi Sigma Sigma Sigma Row 1 : I ' al liollyson, Marcia Reed, Gretta Pryor, Bobbie Kay, Mary Drilling, Betty Gloor, Betty Finch. Row 2 : Nancy Simmons, Jane McClusky, Shirley Smith, Carol Welser, Carol Jensen, Mary Braman, Frances Purser. Row 3: Betty Horsch, Sally Connelly, Madge Tappenden, Dorothy Gietzen, Jean DeHaan, Julane George, Nancy W ' illnow, Gladys Kiiehn, Lillian Bobcik, Jane Bowen, Janet Lake, Marie Poma. Row 1 : Marjorie Wright, Louise Ziff, Patricia Ankney, Everil Meloche, Janet Riley, Jori Villwock, Joan Smith, Pat Matthews, Merla Bird, Daivn Miller, Harlean Bond. 274 Topsy Turvey Dance pennies go to the polio fund. The Tri Sigma girls began their year socially by giving a homecoming breakfast for their alumni. Shortly after, they entertained Tau Kappa Epsilon at a barbeque where they spent their time singing and having informal fun. During the Christmas season the Tri Sigs tried to make the holiday a happier one for the underprivileged children of Kalamazoo by giving them a party at the Jaqua home. In February the annual Topsy Turvy dance proved to be a financial success, and there was a Mother ' s Day luncheon. The biggest event, how- ever, for all the girls was the annual house party — their last social event for the year. Sigma Sigma Sigma is a women ' s national social sorority with aims of self-improvement, leadership, and social poise. The national service project is the Robbie Page Memorial Fund — a polio project. Beta Rho chapter was installed April 25, 1952. The group followed the leadership of: Joyce Boske, president; Barbara Kay and Gretta Pryor, vice-presidents; Marcia Reed, treasurer; Jane Drill- ing, corresponding secretary; and Pa t Rollyson, recording secretary. The sponsors were Mrs. Theo- dore Carlson and Mrs. Willis Dunbar. 275 YQU .- ' i S S Theta Pi Alpha Kou 1 ; Madelon Colthiirsl, Brenda Berteheii, Miss Har- riet Kilroe, Martha Chambers, Kathleen Piket. Row 2: ]ean Acuna, Rachel Shelton, Wanda Fowle, Janet Piggott. 276 House party at Selkirk lake. Theta Pi Alpha was organized on Western ' s campus in 1930. Its aims and purposes are to en ' courage individual expression, to stimulate the read- ing and intelligent criticism of good literature, and to promote an appreciation of the fine arts. Other aims for this group are to promote toleration of the ideas of others, to broaden the perspective of life, and to build up a general atmosphere of good fellowship. Theta P i ' s activities for the year included a fish- ing well at the all student carnival, a World Affairs Week speaker, picnics, a Mother ' s Day luncheon, and the traditional house party. The Theta Pi ' s were under the leadership of Kathleen Piket, president; Jean Acuna, vice-pres- ident; Wanda Fowle, treasurer; and Wanda Kiet- Zer, secretary. The sponsors were Miss Helen Master and Miss Harriet Kilroe. Delta Sigma Theta t ' -. Mrs. Samuel Dunlap, Mrs. Theodore Chavis, Gloria Lewis, Donna Jeffries, Betty Anderson, Dr. Frances Noble, Shirley Smith. The aims of Delta Sigma Theta are to promote in women character development, high scholar- ship, and citizenship. On the national scene it stresses and has worked with other organizations for social education and legislation directed toward civil and human rights. Delta Sigma Theta became affiliated on May 24, 1953, which made it the youngest and largest national sorority on campus. During the year the Deltas participated in many activities beginning with a homecoming coffee with their brother fraernity. Kappa Alpha Psi. During World Affairs Week they entertained a speaker from Sweden, and at Christmas they sent a basket to their adopted family, and participated in Pan- hellenic caroling. They sponsored two dances — the Fall Platter Chatter and the Blue Jean Twirl. Spring brought rushing and pledging and at Easter they sent a gift basket to a needy family. The officers were Gloria Lewis, president; Mari- anne Hoggatt, vice-president; Betty Anderson, sec- retary; and Sandra Flagg, treasurer. The sponsors were Dr. Frances Noble and Mrs. Monteis Chavis. 278 Inter-Fraternity Council Row 1 : Jack Humprey, Bill Huntsinger, Lyle Dornan, Eu- gene Miller, Dave Spayde. Row 2: Frank Panacia, John Dobbs, John Bocknou ' ski, Oil Green, Bill Nixon, Arthur Phillips, Paul Harding, Lawton Smith. Governing all social fraternities on campus is a tough job in anyone ' s book. The council attempts to further cooperation between the six member fraternities and acquaint new students with frat- ernities. A watermelon bust for the incoming freshmen, two mass rushes for prospective pledges, were only part of the I.F.C. jobs. One of its most difficult and noteworthy accomplishments was the running of the Homecoming Queen Contest. In the spring there was Greek Week. Along with Panhellenic Council, it sponsored track and field events, a chariot race, an open air dance, and a closed formal dance. Last year ' s officers were: Lyle Dornan, president; Gene Miller, vice-president; Ivan Crawford, sec- retary; and Frank Paniccia, treasurer. Dean Towner Smith and Dr. Ellsworth Woods were sponsors for the year. ?7? Row 1 : Jim Montgomery, Dick Shenenberger, Bob Johnson, W ' es Knapper, Bob Folkert, Don Jackson, Ralph Kauffman, Pete Contos, Jack Behrens, Dick Prestage, Paul Bos, Jim Starkel, Jerry Meinzinger, Dick Hestwood, Boh Collins, I ' aul Smythe. Row 2: Ralph Siegel, Don Phillips, Bill Nixon, Charley Ake, George Carpenter, Frank Maher, Ken Dennis, King Ayres, Paul Harding, Jack Elliot. Row 3 : Bill Milnes, Dick Shorr, Dick Fleming, Date Hanna, Mel Hall, Bill Hackett, Jim ToUens, George Hargreaves, Gerry Leland, Keith V undercook, Frank Peterson, Ed Kowerdvck, Don Carson, Don Hoyt, Dan Slowe, M. D. O ' Meara, Lew Ingalsbe, Tom Linck, Jerry Nowinski. Row 4: Ken Hansen, Ford Broman, Jim Stevenson, Bob Dion, Dick Hiirni, Don Tapert, Bob Spencer, Dune Carter, Paul Broivn, Jerry Landstra, Don Cain, Bill Nagel, Marty Cripps, Dick Bryck, Dick Farris, Tom Eubeler, Roger Meyer. 280 Delta Sigma Phi The Brotherhood of Delta Sigma means just that — a true brotherhood of college fraternity men. With the ideals of promoting active participation in college activities and providing for a well rounded education, Beta Tau chapter of Delta Sigma Phi came into being at Western in 1948. Last year was a busy year for the Delt Sigs. They started by winning third place for their house decorations and float during homecoming. Later ' in the year, their annual formal, the Carna ' tion Ball, was held. They also sponsored the Sailor ' s Ball in the spring. Sorority parties, ser- enades, honoring faculty members at dinner also found their way to the Delt Sig agenda. Bill Milnes was the Delt Sig president last year; Don Tapert, vice-president; Keith Vandercook, recording secretary; George Carpenter, treasurer; and Don Cain, corresponding secretary. Dr. George Milliard and Mr. Robert Wetnight were sponsors for the year. Housemother was Mrs. Dewey Rey- nolds. 281 Row 1: Jack Humphries, Robert Braamse, Robert Wathen, Leonard Kuish, Jim Root. Row 2 -.William Fahl, Norman Barikmo, Jim MandreU, Paul Crossely, Jacque Lint, Ed- ward Weisbond, Kent Dickerman. Row 3 : Harry Evans, Richard Hhumar, Frank Nu- gent, Arleigh Hupp, John Croak, Charles Stedron, Dick Sandel, Donald Meitz. Row 4 : Preston Covey, Gordon Wallace, William Huntsinser, Arthur Roerma, Ivan Crawford, Charles Parrot, Frank Vavra, John Fricke. 282 Sigma Alpha Delta Since their founding in 1950 the S.A.D. ' s have purchased a fraternity house, and now sponsor the annual Christmas ball. They also sponsored an out- ing for the Lake Farm boys and had parties with sororities. In intramural sports they copped first place in the fraternity league basketball this year. Their third ann ual Founder ' s Day dinner was an- other highlight of the year for the fraternity. This year ' s officers were Paul Crossley, pres- ident, Charles Stedron, vice-president; Kent Dick- erman, corresponding secretary; Jack Humphries, recording secretary; and Don Meitz, treasurer. 283 Row I: Dave Soyster, Ed Birch, Maurie Walter, Dick Honshu, Jim Ludivig. Row 2: Bill Rock- hold, Tom Peck, Frank Pannacia, Clayton Hirsh, Dennis Kuhn, .41 Voekler, Don Hestlet, Vern Bennett. Row 3 : Pat Flynn, Dick Liddi- coatt, Hal Gregg, John Miller, Jack Lewis, Doug DeGrow, lack Moore, Don Button, Dave Rose, Louie VandenBosch. Row 4: Gene Neibaur, Fred Buys, Max Plumhoff, Len Holmes, Don MacFayden, Dick Blett, Ron Fitch, Lee Stahley, Ron Hagenbarth, Harrison Mercer, Bob Harner. 284 Sigma Epsilon !ij5 Founded on Western ' s campus only three yea rs ago, Sigma Epsilon proved it was here to stay. Living up to their ideals of the promotion of brotherhood, scholarship, interest in other organi2,a ' tions and interest in social activities, the Sig Eps enjoyed a banner year. Starting with homecoming in which their float won first prize as most beautiful in the homecom ' ing parade, the Sig Eps continued the good work with their Heartbeat dance, which was one of the highlights of the social season. Later in the year, the pledge dinner dance was held. As a phil- anthropic project, the Sig Eps entertained the Lake Farm boys at a Christmas party. Parties with sororities were also an integral part of their social year. Morrie Walters was at the helm as president of the farternity last year; Dick Hanschu was vice president; Ed Birch, secretary; and Bill Rockhold was treasurer. Sponsors were Robert Trader and Emil Sokolowski. 285 u Row 1 : David Etheridge, Carl Hauser, Peter Cooper, Lawton Smith, Ted Dickerson. Row 2 : Donald Piper, Ronald Piper, Jack Fennel, John Bochnowski, Phil Faustman, Don Wank. Row 3 : John Bigloiv, John Wittenburg, Jim Lewis, Sterling Breed, Ken Keppen, Lyle Huggett, Lee Waters, Morry Rich- man. Row 4 : Bud Dahlman, Ray Titus, Grant MacDonald, Mike Green, Bob Dalgren, Dick Werrick, Joe Criesler, Ells- worth Starring, Jerry Soergel. Don Wank, Jack Fennell, Dave Ethridge and Ted Dickerson — the voices. 286 Sigma Tau Gamma There was silence for a moment, then to the tune of the White Rose, the fraternity song, Sigma Tau Gamma opened its fortieth year on Western ' s campus. It was with considerable pride that the members looked back on how their frater- nity had grown with the school. Founded as the Hickey Debate Society in 1913, then the Forum in 1919, Phi Sigma Rho in 1931 and finally Sigma Tau Gamma in 1941, the Sig Tau ' s hold a number firsts. They are the oldest social fraternity on cam- pus, and the first local and national fraternity to be installed here. Their homecoming dinner opened the Sig Tau social year last fall. In January, they brought their Jack McCaul dance back on campus. Parties with sororities filled in the social calendar until May, when their annual formal dinner-dance, The White Rose was held. Stressing academic work, the Sig Tau ' s have won the interfraternity scholarship cup eleven out of fourteen years. Last year ' s officers were: Phil Faustman, pres- ident; Don Wank, vice-president; Lawton Smith, secretary; and Lee Waters, treasurer. Sponsoring the fraternity were Dr. Jack Murphy, Mr. Howard Bigelow, and Mr. Charles Starring. 287 Row 1 : Ron Hutson, Peter Lindquist, David Powell, Richard Brosier, Randal Preston, Ambrose Sikor- ski, Dallas Hovater, Kenneth Blaydon. Row 2 : Harold Baettie, Dale Frizzell, Eugene MacGlassen, David Biiddee, Dave Spayde, Eugene Thompson, Daniel Smith, Lloyd Thamos, John Mills, Kenneth Buck. Row 3 : Myrl W ilkinson, James Armstrong, Gerald Paquin, Charles Church, Lyle Dornan, Forest McKeller, David Koth, Edward Kahn, Bill Rock, Bill Khtssendorf, Daniel Ball. Row 4: Dr. Bill VanDeventer, Henry Johnson, Winston Bayer, Arthur Phillips, James Rieher, Edward Casey, Duncan Clarkson, Louis Trudell, Edward McKen- sie, Charles Briggs, Dr. G. G. Mallinson. 288 Tau Kappa Epsilon _ tii t ' «ffi 1. , §. t f. f f J ff f i f If ' f : ft t K 4tKk ik! ' h ■ %  ' 1 ■ y H B ! ! , J : UI gaB BLiSSI w ,1 1. 1 f , (t. f .«n ' H mi l S( 9I ' ' The history of Delta Alpha Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon dates back to the fall of 1920, when the frater- nity was founded as a debating society. Soon it took on the characteristics of a social fraternity, and was known for 31 years as Theta Chi Delta. The frater- nity was installed as TKE ' s 97th chapter in the spring of 1952. Founded in the belief that man is a social being, the Tekes strive for moral strength, fellowship, and scholastic achievement. Homecoming was an event of particular importance. Teke ' s candidate Myra Brieve, was chosen from among 30 candidates to reign over Western ' s Semi- centennial. The Tekes won first place award for the most original float in the homecoming parade, and our house decorations picked up another first place. The social calendar for the 1953-54 school year was highlighted by: Dad ' s Day; Alumni Homecoming Banquet; the annual TKE-Sigma Epsilon dance; First and Second Semester ' s Initiation Dinner-Dances; our annual closed formal The Ides of March ; and parties with the majority of the sororities. Weekly Sunday night parties at the Fraternity House were a tradition with the Tekes. Notable activities of the fraternity included: first place award at the Zeta Delt Variety Show, second place in the fraternity sing. Thanksgiving Day food gathering project with Sigma Kappa for the needy. Officers for the year were: President, MyrI Wilkin- son; Vice-Pres., Ron Hutson; Secretary, Dave Powell; Treasurer, Charles Church; Historian, Peter Lindquist. Sponsors were Dr. William Van Devender and Dr. George G. Mallinson. 289 I Row 1 : Mrs. Thelma Slaughter, Dot LaDuke, Queen. Row 2: Glo Hungerink, Jan Riley, Katherine Heidenreich. The court of the Sweetheart Ball. Row 1 : Jack Paterek, Robert Redmond, Richard Shilling, Donald Garratt, Norman Drenten, Verne Southerland. Row 2 : Oscar Frangquist, Jack Sherman, Mrs. Thelma Slaughter, Edward Olmeda, Donald Light- foot. Row 3 : Richard Hawkins, Eugene Howard, Patrick Fitzgerald, Richard Cooper, Walter Lawrence, William Rindge, Benjamin Ebling, Howard Johnson, William Rice, James Preassel, Leo Stevens, John Riley. 290 Zeta Delta Epsilon One of the special type of banquets one finds on campus is Zeta Delta Epsilon ' s Steak and Mush Dinner. At this affair the members in the upper half, scholastically, eat steak, while those not so bright eat mush. This is just one of the many functions of the Zeta Delts throughout the year. Founded in 1941, the Zeta Delts have provided for their members a chance to develop intellecta- ually, socially, spiritually, and physically. Besides their Steak and Mush dinner, the Zeta Delts sponsored their annual Sweetheart Ball and Variety Night as part of their activities. Home coming banquets, pledge banquets, and dinner dances, parties with sororities were also on the Zeta Delt schedule. Athletically, the Zeta Delt football players won the all campus and fraternity league intramural championship last fall. The officers for the year were: Bill Rice, pres- ident; Charles Smith, vice-president; Patrick Fitz- gerold, secretary, Larry Symmons, treasurer, and Jack Paterek, house manager. Dr. Piano and Mr. Farnan were the sponsors for the year; while Mrs. Thelma Slaughter was housemother. 291 292 293 Organization Indent: Activities 19 Administration 43 Alpha Chi Omega 260-61 Alpha Omicron Pi 262-263 Alpha Phi Omega 176 Alpha Pi Beta 264-65 Alpha Sigma Alpha 266-67 Arista 177 Art Club 204-5 Assemblies 29 Associated Women Students 170-71 Association of Childhood Education 214-15 Athletic Board 116 Athletic Department 117 B Band 235 Baseball, Varsity 142-45 Baseball, Freshman 146-47 Basketball, Varsity 132-38 Basketball, Frosh 140 Bronson Nurses 206-7 Brown Gold 174-75 Burnham Hall, Ernest 244-45 Burnham Hall, Smith 246-47 ...127 .212 .190 Campbell Club Cheerleaders 164 Choir 238 Colophon Club 208 Country Life Club 187 Cross Country, Varsity 128-29 Cross Country, Frosh 130 D Dedication 4 Delta Sigma Phi 80-81 Delta Sigma Theta 278 Delta Zeta 268-269 Der Deutsche Verein _ 210 Draper Hal 1 248-49 Dramatics 37 E Ecos Espanoles 211 Epsilon Delta Gamma 200 Epsilon Pi Tau 218 Football, Freshman Foreign Students Club Forensics 213 Freshmen 108 Future Teachers 216-17 Gamma Delta 186 Gamma Theta Upsilon 186 Golf 158 Greeks 259 H Herald 172-73 Hillel 193 Home Ec Club 220-21 Homecoming 30-31 I Industrial Arts Association 219 Inter-church Student Fellowship 194 Inter Fraternity Council 279 Intramurals 159-60 Inter- varsity Christian 195 Juniors .93 K Kappa Delta Pi 178-79 Kappa Rho Sigma 180 Le Cercle Francais . ...209 M Madrigal Singers 239 Men ' s Glee Club 240 Men ' s Union 168-69 Mode Da Club N ...222 Newman Club 196-197 O Omega Chi Gamma 270-71 Orchestra 236-37 OT Club 224-25 Physical Ed Department 118 Pre-Med Club 223 Pre-Ministerial Club 198 R ROTC Rifle Team .26-28 263 Saber and Key... Seniors ...202 63 Siedschlag Hall 250-51 Sigma Alpha Delta 282-83 Sigma Alpha Iota 182-83 Sigma Alpha Tau 181 Sigma Epsilon 284-85 Sigma Kappa 272-73 Sigma Sigma Sigma 274-75 Sigma Tau Chi 184-85 Sigma Tau Gamma 286-87 Ski Club 228 Sophomores 100 Spindler Hall 252-53 Stratford Club 215 Student Council 166-67 Tau Kappa Epsilon 288-89 Tennis, Varsity 154-56 Tennis, Freshman 157 Theta Pi Alpha 276-77 Track, Varsity 149-51 Track, Frosh 1 52 Ts ' ai Lun 229 Vandercook Hall 254-55 W W Club 230-31 Walwood Hall 256-57 Water Sprites 232 Western Wives 233 WIDR 35 WMCR 35 Women ' s Debate 234 Women ' s Glee Club 241 Women ' s Physical Education 161-63 .51 Faculty Fantasies 40-41 Football, Varsity 120-21 Phi Chi Eta 201 Phi Epsilon 226 Philosophy Forum 227 Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia 188-89 YMCA .199 Zeta Delta Epsilon 289-90 294 Hcterc rt ' -5 ADMISSION REGISTRATION PARTICIPATION EDUCATION EXPERIENCE COMMENCEMENT PLACEMENT WESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE 293 w. estern Michigan College is fifty years old. As American colleges go, this is not a remarkably old age. But we at the Ga- zette, your hometown newspaper, feel that this fiftieth anniversary is particularly worthy of celebration. This birthday is not just an occasion for a recital of past achieve- ments. It Is rather, we think, an occasion or dramatizing Western ' s established place in the community today. We who cherish a free press in a free land are appreciative of the constant enrichment of your educational program; and of your dedication to the task of training our young men and women for better and more useful citizenship. May your progressive mission in life, which has been a potent and continuing force, go on to an even greater destiny. KALAMAZOO GAZETTE A4 c i gon ' s Oldest Newspaper Student Index Abair, Mary 108 Abbot, Janet 64 Abel, Russel 64 Abnet, Bea 221 Abramson, Bonnie 207 At ' kerman, Donna 92 Acosta, Dan 100 Acuna, Jean 64, 178, 196, 211, 235, 276 Adams, Charles 100 Adams, Diane 64 Adams, John 64, 190 Adams, Lorraine 207 Adams, Russel 218 Adkins, Judith 100, 182, 241, 268 Ake, Charles 281 Alspach, Phyllis 100, 266 Alaria, Aurelia 241 Alberda, Nancy 108 Allen, Beverly 64, 208 Allen, Carol 108 Allen, Mary Ann 225, 250 Allen, Max 158, 218 Allers, Dorothy 222 Alley, John 64, 227 Aim, Gail 221 Alman, Eleanor. 270 Amann, Joann 64, 194 Ames, Zoe 100, 225 Anderson, Barbara 100, 195 Anderson, Bernice 92, 208, 209 Anderson, Edward 100, 120 Anderson, Gene 229 Anderson, George 64 Anderson, Harold 120 Anderson, James 127 Anderson, John 92 Anderson, Phyllis 108 Anderson, Ronald 139 Anderson, Sandra 178, 260 Anderson, Sylvia 216 Andrews, Nancy 221 Andrews, Shirley 108, 211 Andrus, Jackie 27, 100 Ankey, Patricia 167, 235, 236, 274 Ansara, Larry 235, 236 Anthony, Phillip 181 Apotheker, Francis 108 Arbanas, Thomas 108 Arias, Celia 202 Armstrong, Nadine 64, 178, 215, 260 Armstrong, Nina 108 Armstrong, Stanley 108, 235 Arnold, James 128, 289 Arnold, Patricia 108 Artcsani, Jean 41, 100, 238, 260, 270 Asbury, Marilyn 207 Ashcraft, David 100 Aston, Joan 194 Aube, Eva 100, 187 Austin, Jerry 120 Ayres, King 92, 167, 281 Azkoul, Robert 149 B Baas, Jacqueline 92, 199 Babb, Lavonne 92, 175, 199 Bachman, John 64 Bachor, Kay 100 Bailey, James 100 Bailey, Jane 64 Bailey, J o y ce 64, 268 Bailey, Mary 92 Bailey, Philip 64, 120, 159, 230 Bailey, Robert 92, 138, 149 Bairas, Rosomund 108, 221 Baker, Lawrence 100 Baker, Nancy 100 Baker, Patricia 221 Baker, William 221 Balcom, David 152 Balgooyen, Sue 64, 217, 268 Balke, Dale 64 Ball, Daniel 289 Ball, Darlene 92, 232 Barager, Eugene - 64 Barber, Bob 173, 200 Barea, Norman 92, 1 20 Baribeau, Robert 108, 236 296 ; ©««« §««« ««««B§ $ «$$««« «« «« « «c©««:©© « «« « s« §««««««s=®©«««« ««« « ««!9 297 QtCa and POWER KING METAL AND WOODWORKING TOOLS for SCHOOL, INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL FARM and HOME SHOPS ATLAS PRESS COMPANY KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN Barkimo, Norman 64, 283 Barkeley, Alan 132, 139 Barker, Carolyn 65 Barnes, Barbara 108 Barnes, Norman 178 Barnhill, Carole 100 Bamhill, Susan 221, 260 Barr, Nancy 207 Barrett, Bob 108 Barrett, Lorna 65 Barringer, Shirley 100 Barrow, Barbara 248, 260 Basker, Treida 250 Battjes, Marcia 100 Baudvin, Micheline 209, 212 Bang, Janyce 108 Bauserman, Daneen 108 Baxter, La Verne 127 Baxter, Marvin 65 Baxter, William 127 Bayer, Winston 65, 289 Beach, Harvey 108, 198 Beattie, Harold 92, 228, 289 Beaver, Sandra 101, 171, 215, 248, 268 Beck Elizabeth 108, 250 Beck, Rodney 140 Beckwith, Helen 199, 275 Beebe, Richard 101 Beenian, Lester 229 Beery, Ronald 108 Beggs, Daniel 186, 238, 240 Behr, Nancy 65, 225, 272 Bcbrens, Jack 281 Beier, Joseph 200 Beimers, Jone Beimers, Susannah... 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John 106, 245 Stroup, Charles 98, 181 Strudgeon, Richard 219 Stuf ky, Naomi 88, 1 78 Stuifbergen, William 1U9 Suess, Alan 106, 196, 219, 245 Sullivan, Paul 88, 247 Sullivan, Laura 113 Sundstrom, Louise 88, 232, 268 Superits, Sylvia 113, 175, 209, 213, 270 Suter, Margaret 106 Sutherby, Sharon 106 Sutherland, Verne 106, 152, 291 Sutton, Barbara 98, 25 7 Sutton, William 113, 235, 238 Svec, Elizabeth 106 Swartz, Nancy 98, 215 Swedberg, Rod 106 Swen, Richard 106 Swen, Sandra 113, 235 Swinsick, Richard 188, 235, 236 Sykes, Elizabeth 106 Symons, Larry 88 Sylvester, Katherine 218 Szalay, Carolyn 175 Tait, Beverly 1 79, 268 Taji, Isani 202 Tapert, Don 89, 281 Tappenden, Madge 89, 178, 182, 235, 236, 274 Tarr, Joan 248 Tassie, Carol 106, 248 Taube, Tom 62, 128, 247 Taylor, Ellen 215 Taylor, Joyce 89, 221 Taylor, Lamar 89 Taylor, Larry 205 Taylor, Marilyn 89, 191 Taylor, Marilyn J 211 Taylor, Mary 98, 236, 248 Taylor, Robert 89 Teller, Douglas 1 78, 205 Tenney, Jane 125, 21 7 Terbush, Donna 113 Terpstra, Ruth 89 Teske, James 98 Tess, Robert 89 Teugh, Alice 89, 178, 209 Teugh, Richard 130 Thetcher, Mary 98, 211 Thayer, Joyce.... .89 Thies, Curt 192, 229 Thomas, Loyd 62, 107, 289 Thomas, Nancy 207 Thompson, Dale 200 Thompson, Elizabeth 262 Thompson, Geraldine 107, 226 Thompson, Maraget 107 Thompson, Paul 208 Thornton, Donald 89 Thorson, Delores 89, 211 Thorson, Donald 127 Tidwell, Mary 233 Tilenius, Mathilde 98 Timnis, Robert 238 Tipton, Verlyn 113 Titus, Ray 287 Todd, Robert 107, 235 Tolhurst, Addie 107 Tollens, James 89, 281 Tonichak, Elaine 113 Tomchak, Elizabeth 89, 182, 241 Tomkins, Beth 241, 260 Tompkins, Ronald 98, 221 TooGood, Norma 107, 208 Torrey, Norma 238, 248 Tracy, Keith 120 Trapp, Philip 98 Traver, Fred 201 Treijs, Normundi 98 Trestrail, Pearl 98, 179, 222, 272 CONGRATULATIONS GILMORE BROTHERS DEPARTMENT STORE MEN ' S STORE Established I88I 324 Your better tilings DESERVE to be Miracleaned PHONE 3-2551 ALAMIAZOO , LALPNDRY CC. 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H OlLt WOOD 01 ET Triplett, Vi Troesch, Frank.. ...233 ..107 Troff, Mary 233 Troutman, Sandra 1 1 3 Trowbrodge, Jerry 228 Troyer, Beverly 89, 225 Trudell, Louis 98, 289 Tucker, Dorothy 98 Tucker, Edward 142 Tucker, Kenneth 30, 89, 185, 245 Tucker, Lillian 89 Tuggle, William 1 1 3 Twining, Alice 98 u Udell, Bud 107, 192, 235, 236 Udell, Lois 98, 236, 253, 268 Ulrich, Bernard 89, 192 Umbenhaur, Lois 107, 164, 241 Upmanis, Ilga 89, 202, 218 Upton, Carol 182 Urch, Marilee 107 Urda, Pat 142 Uribe, Oscar 212 Uridge, Lawrence 200 Valentine, Shirley... .113 V allentgoed, Marie 185, 253 Van Buren, Florence 98 Vandak, Albert 89 VanDeLester, Susan 207 Van Demark, Patricia 225, 270 Vanden Bosch, 285 Vandenburg, Shirley. 113, 187, 199 VandenHeede, Bob 127 Vandercook, Keith 98, 281 VanDeventer, Frank 113, 172 VandeVisse, Mary 98 Vandish, Richard 89, 185 VanDyken, Peter. 107 Van Giessen, Garrett 89, 202 Van Giessen, Jake 229 Van Horn, Mona 107 Van Lente, Fred 98 Vann, Harold 113, 200 Van Ness, Joseph 157 Van Ness, Ross 98, 178, 188, 235, 236 Van Nocker, Virginia 108, 167, 236 Van Overloop, Robert 26 Van Pelt, David 107 Complimenis of E. 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K. SMITH COMPANY 2857 North Western Ave. CHICAGO 18. ILLINOIS 328 Kalamazoo ' s Pride Michigan ' s Finest One of the Nation ' s Best SchensuTs Cafeteria Congratulations MASTER-GRAFT MILLER LUMBER CORPORATION COMPANY DIVISION OF SHAW-WALKER CO. Manufacturers of Modern Accounting 1919 FACTORY STREET Forms and Quality Loose Leaf Products KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN S F HOT DONUTS and ROLLS = BM«aBi ' Every Evening SERVING KALAMAZOO AND VICINITY Perfect for Parties and Snacks THE MOST COMPLETE LINE OF FINE DAIRY PRODUCTS — Free Delivery Anytime — Cor. Park and Ransom DAWN BAKING CO. 2121 Portage Street Phone 50704 Open until 11:30 P.M. 329 ms- s COMPLIMENTS ?i 5 ICE CREAM MICHIGAN ' S FINEST OF • ICE CREAM PAW PAW • FROZEN SPECIALTIES LAUNDRY 221 E. RANSOM CONGRATULATIONS on the 50TH ANNIVERSARY FIDELITY FEDERAL SAVINGS and LOAN ASSOCIATION of KALAMAZOO Insured Savings Home of the THRIFT TWINS HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS TO WESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE ON THE OCCASION OF ITS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ANN ARBOR TRUST COMPANY Complete Trust Service ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN 330 Acknow ledgment Our thanks to Dr. James O. Knauss for his book, The First Fifty Years, which Winston Wessels used as the main reference for historical review ... to John C. Hoekje for the use of parts of his speech written for the unveiHng of President Sangren ' s portrait . . . and to Russell Strong, the faculty co-chairman of the Brown and Gold sub-committee, who supplied a wealth of pictures and current information. Ted Dickerson, editor, and the staff. Autographs ■ -- 9r %