Bay City Junior College - Crucible Yearbook (Bay City, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 24 of the 1944 volume:

al HE CRUCIBLE 1944 Published by the students of Bay City Junior College Diechication To Miss Mathilda Schroeder whose inspiring teach- ing, unfailing friendship, and invaluable service have endeared her to both faculty and students throughout the history of Bay City Junior College, the Staff dedicates The Crucible Annual of 1944. THE YEAR OF EVENTS 1943-1944 School began this year in an atmosphere of bewilderment as we looked about and observed the greatly diminished enrollment because of a lamentable lack 'of men. War time, we found, brings all kinds of short- ages. Once accustomed to the new state of affairs, however, we resolved to carry on, undaunted, in the old J. C. spirit and began with the Traditional Women’s League Tea. Freshmen girls were officially accepted into the college social life and given a glimpse of good things to’come. The hayride that we planned soon after seemed doomed to d.sap- pointment when the weather turned too wet for the delicate horse. But no dreary little drizzle could dampen our enthusiasm. We all trooped over to the “Y.W.” and had our hay ride party indoors, with music. dancing— and yes, even hot dogs. On every Wednesday throughout the year May June Paull and her corps of Defense Stamp saleswomen reminded us to Invest in our share of Victory and saw to it that we kept staunchly supporting our boys “over there.” We ‘exercised our democratic prerogatives frequently during the year, electing and replacing officers for the Student Council and the Women’s League. We even held a mock primary for the president of the United States, complete with campaign speeches, party songs, and banners. Predictions? Well, Dewey won ‘here! Examinations came up in January as they have a persistent habit of doing—more’s the pity—and before we knew it, half the year had gone. The new semester ushered in some brand new students to swell our thin- ning ranks. We showed our vital interest in the changing world order by flocking to the many educational assemblies. prepared for us. We listened to the problems that face other peoples and then put the knowledge so gleaned to good use in a student panel discussion, in which we planned a new League of Nations. No more wars. if we can help it! The paper drive, one of our outstanding patriotic activities of the year, was a huge success. Frequenters of the lounge—and who isn’t ?— found that a whole quarter of the room was needed to store the donations. We celebrated atterward with a hilarious student talent assémbly, topped off by the coronation of our Paper Queen—Her Royal Highness, Ann Louise (Anderson) I. The wonderful time at Open House—the annual get together for parents, students, and teachers on March 14—was due largely to the efforts of Mr. Gilfoy, who demonstrated his beautiful plastics, and of our Wonderful Wizard, Bob Schneiderman, who had us all completely baffled with his bottomless bag of tricks. Our school year is drawing to a close now, as all years do, and looking back we find that we are both sad and happy to see it go. A milestone in world history and in the annals of J. C., it brought us loads of fun and friendship—and, oh yes, work. Doris June DeVinney County Normal Women’s League Presi- dent, Socio-Geographic, Arpatia, Crucible 1943- 1944 Gretchen Hine Liberal Arts Mystics’ Scribe 1943, Recording Secretary of Women’s League 1943, Social Chairman of Wo- men’s League 1944, Phi Theta Kappa ‘Treasurer Madeline Merritt Pre-Education Aurae Scribe. Blanche A. Schnople County Normal B.O.B.A. Maxine Merritt Pre-Education, S.S.S. May Jane Pauil Pre- Education Aurae, Socio-Geographic, War Council 1943--44 Annual 1948-44, Crucible 1943-44, Frist Aid 1943. CLASS OF 1944 Lf % A CLASS OF 1944 Florian Lukowski Pre-Business Student Council 1948, Phi Theta Kappa, Finance Chairman 1944, Helen Thelma Jacoby Pre-Education Co-Editor Crucible 1943- 44, Annual 1943, Mysties Lea der 1943-44, Women’s League Executive Council 1943-44 Mina Irene Wecker Liberal Arts Assembly Chairman, Cru- cible, Corona, Phi Theta Kappa Kathaleen E. Dilas Pre-Education Co-Editor of Crucible, 1943-44, Editor of Annual 1948, Arpatia Leader, Women’s League Execut- ive Council Patricia Sheridan Accounting Tetra-Sci. S. S.S. Vivian Kline County Normal Mysties, Girl’s Octet 1943- 44, A Cappella Choir 1941. 42, Red Cross 1942 CLASS OF 1944 John Zuraw County Normal Chris Hopkins County Normal Margaret Elaine DuLon g Pre-Law Vice-President, of Socio- Geographic, B.0.B.A. Leader, Crucible 1942, First Aid, Non-Military Affairs Committee Wilma Maxine Koteskey Pre-Education Social Chairman of Wo- men’s League 1942-42, Socio—Geographic Sec- cretary, Non-Military Af- fairs Committee, B.O.B.A. Crucible 1942-43, Riding Club, Lounge Chairman 1943-44, First Aid 1942. Patricia E. Meyer Liberal Arts B. O.B, A. Tetra—Sci Secretary. Ethel Jane Morton Liberal Arts B.O.B.A. War Council 1948, Red Cross, Girls’ Chorus, Crucible 1944. CLASS OF 1944 Irene Maciejewski Pre-Education S.S.S. Leader, Women’s League Executive Council 1943-44, War Bond and Stamp Committee 1943-44, War Council 1943-44 Joan Elizabeth Blum County Normal President of Phi Theta Kappa 43-44, Chairman of Student Council 1945-44, Socio-Geographic 43-44, Crucible 42-48, Mystics 42-43, J. C. Representative Service Flag Committee to World Student Service Fund (W. S. S. F.) Con- vention in Lansing 1942 H. Virginia Reid Pre-Medcal Technology Vice-Pres. Social Chair- man. Tetra-Sci Saide Meeker County Normal Aurae Ruth Johnson County Normal Arpatia, Crucible 1943-44 Annual 1943-44 Ruth F. Immerman County Normal, Mystics Mystics Scribe 1944 Evelyn Vogel Women’s League Vice President. Margaret Ann Armstrong Pre-Education Aurae Leader, Student Council Betty Ann Dreyer B.O.B.A. Athletic Chairman 1943, Socio-Geographic Club 1943-44, Corresponding Secretary of Women’s League Laura V. Burgess County Normal Arpatia, Crucible 1943- 1944, Annual 1943-1944, Non-Military Affairs Com- mittee, Secretary of Phi Theta Kappa, Red Cross 1942 Phyllis McCall Liberal Arts Vice-President of Phi- Theta Kappa, Student Council 1944, Arpatia, Socio-Geographic, Non- Military Defense Commit- tee, Red Cross 1942-43. Margaret P. McNamara Liberal Arts Phi Theta Kappa, Corona, Student Council, Art Editor Annual 1944. CLASS OF 1944 Joyce Krabbe Liberal Arts Phi Theta Kappa B.O.B.A. Leader Rita J. Balwinski Liberal Arts, Corona Beverly Reeder County Normal Corona Leader, Women’s League Executive Council Anna Louise Anderson Pre-Education Corresponding Secretary of Women’s League ‘44”, Aurae, Non-Military De- fense committee, Socio- Geographic Club, Lounge Chairman “44”. CLASS OF 1944 (Not in Pictures) David Burger, Liberal Arts Gertrude Powell, Liberal Arts Tetra-Sci County Normal 1944, S.SIS. Caroline North, Pre-Nursing Delphine Grego, County Normal Phi Theta Kappa, Pres. of Tetra-Sci. Ar- Phi Theta Kappa, Corona patia, Women’s League Athletie Chair- Elaine Hemenway, County Normal B.O.B.A. Irene Pfundt, County Normal man. Alene H. Weinberg, Liberal Arts Phi Theta Kappa, Mystics. FACULTY ernie ee Sh Standing Seated Thelma Weed A. A. Lola L. Bishop A. B. Bursar and Recorder Head, Department of French H. C. Klingbeil A. B., M. A. Mathilda Schroeder A. B., M. A. Head, Department of Speech Head, Department of English and German Erma B. Hodgson A. B., M. A. Nellie May MeGregor B. Pd., A. B., M. A. Head, Department of Geography and Soci- Instructor, English ology Erma Joan Hellmuth A. B., M. A. A. Edward Stiles A. B., M. A. Head, Department of Spanish Instructor, Hist nstructor, Ji1story Florence Presley (Mrs) Life Certificate Libbie Kessler ye A,, ae B., B. S. L. S. Assistant Librarian Librarian, Instructor, Library Science George C. Butterfield A. B., M. A. Dean, Principal of Bay County Normal] School, Psychology Jane Dempster B. 8S. Head, Art Department BK ASC.U Egl sy % rt Rheinhart Krause B. S. Shop Clayton R. Garlock B. 5S. Head, Department of Agriculture and Phy- siology Alice A. Howe A. B., M. A. Instructor, Chemistry Fred B. Rogers A. B., M. 8S. Head, Department of Physics J. H. George B. S., M. A. Head, Department of Astronomy and Geo- ology Faculty members absent from pictures Ada E. Hobbs A. B., M. A. Instructor, English Susan Perrin B. S., M. A. Instructor, Physical Education Seated George L. Martin A. B., M. A. Head, Department of Chemistry Meta Ewing B.S., M.S. Instructor, Mathematics George D. Tunison A. B., M. A. Instructor, Accounting, Education Elizabeth Krafka A. B., M. A. Head, Department of Biology H. E. TenEyck B. S., A. B., M. A. Head, Commercial Department Carolyn K. White B. S. Supervisor of Training School and Instruc- tor in Education TETRA-SClI Tetra-Sci had an active program this year for its fourteen members. Caroline North was elected President; Virg nia Reed, Vice- president; and Patricia Meyer, Secretary. Complying with the custom of the Tetra-Sci to furnish add.tional data and help ‘for its scientifically inclined members, the club invited a guest speaker for each meeting. StandingVirgil Schabel, Caroline North, James Gilfoy, Dale Strong, Weyman Hohn, Mr. Martin, George Feighner Middle Seated-——Patricia Sheridan, Patricia Meyer, Anne Russell, Miss Howe Ellen Spinner, Beth Poznan Front Row-—Dorothy Michener, Marian Oberg, Mary Jane Phillips Dr. William G. Gamble Jr. was the first speaker followed by Dr. Fernald Foster, who presented information concerning the medicine program embodied in the Wagner-Murray-Dingle Bill. Then for those interested in drugs, Mr. R. Bebb, local pharmacist, ‘spoke of his experiences in his profession. The highlight of the year was the annual party at the home of Mr. G. L. Martin, one of the sponsors of Tetra-Sci. STUDENT COUNCIL The decreased enrollment in the college caused no change in the organ- ization of the student governing body. Under the guidance of Dean Butterfield this group as usual planned the social events, outlined a re- creational program, apportioned the college funds, and issued the College Directory. The social calendar of the college was necessarily limited to the two all-school parties held October 21 and April 28 and Open House held March 14. ’The Junior College Spread is to be held June 13, followed by the usual graduation activities. Sitting—Florian Lukowski, Leslie Ward, James McCoy Standing —-Margaret Armstrong, Marguerite Hamme, Phyllis McCall, Dean Butterfield, Ellen Spinner, Doris DeVinney, Joan Blum To this eight-member governing organization were elected Joan Blum (chairman), Margaret Armstrong, Phyllis McCall, and Florian Lu- kowski of the sophomore class;'and Thelma Eurich, James McCoy, Leslie Ward, and Ellen Spinner of the Freshman class. Marguerite Hamme was later elected to fill ‘the term of Thelma Eurich, who left for another college. Leslie Ward was inducted into the armed service of our country during the final weeks of the semester. The most successful Council activity of the year was the scrap paper drive carried on for two weeks under the direction of Mr. Martin and Leslie Ward. Over one ton of scrap paper was collected, and the amount of $12.75 was used toward the purchase of a $25.00 war bond for Junior College. CRUCIBLE STAFF Kathaleen Dilas. Back Row—Irene Clutter, Ethel Jane Morton, Miss McGregor, Miss Dempster, May June Paull, James Gilfoy, Helen Jacoby. Middle Row—Marian Oberg, Beth Poznan, Ruth Johnson, Doris DeVinney, Front Row—Pegge McNamara, Laura Burgess, Nancy Hatch, Joan Bhim. The members of the Junior College Crucible staff are: Joan Bium, Doris DeVinney, Mina Wecker, Irene Clutter, Laura Burgess, Ruth John- son, Beth Poznan, Nancy Hatch, Ethel Jane Morton, Gretchen Hine, James Gilfoy. The co-editors were Kathleen Dilas and Helen Jacoby. The Secret- ary was May June Paull, and the Editorial Advisor was Nellie May Mc- Gregor. There have been fifteen issues for this year; and besides furnishing each Junior College student with each edition, seven hundred and fifty copies have been sent to boys in our armed forces. The staff also sponsored an assembly at which Mr. Lloyd Stevens of the Bay City Times spoke and showed samples depicting the art of advertising. The annual members included all of the Crucible staff. The Art staff was headed by Miss Jane Dempster, art ‘instructor, assisted by Pegge McNamara and Marian Oberg. Patricia Sheridan also worked on the an- nual staff and wrote the year of events. SOCIO-GEOGRAPHIC Socio-Geographic members had a full calendar with twelve regular meetings, which will be climaxed by the annual picnie and final ban- quet_in early June. Many worthwhile projects were completed, including the sale of goods for the Chinese War Revief which netted a total of $263.50, scrap- books for the Percy Jones Hospital in Battle Creek, 2 Thanksgiving basket for an old Indian woman, a cookie drive for the U. S. O. on Val- entine’s day, and card table covers made for use in the Veterans’ hospital. Besides these activities the group enjoyed book reviews by Margaret DuLong, Wilma Koteskey, Joan Blum, and Gretchen Hine. Rev. Will.am Koteskey spoke to the sroup on his travels in England; Maxine Akana presented several Hawaiian dances; and slides on Arizona were shown. Members were also surprized by a vis.t from Santa Claus at the Christ- mas party. The officers elected to carry on the year’s activities were: Doris De Vinney, president; Donna Spracklin, vice-president; Nancy Hatch, treasurer, and Joan Blum, secretary. Throughout the year former members of the Socio-Geographic now in the service of the:r country have written to the present members of the club, thus keeping alive the spirit of fellowship. Back Row— Maxine Akana, Irene Clutter, Wilma Koteskey, Marguerit2 Hamme Miss Hodgson, Betty Ann Dreyer, May June Paull, Leah Karse Middle Row—-Anna Louise Anderson, Nancy Hatch, Gretchen Hine, Doris. DeVinney, Donna Spracklin, Joan Blum, Mary C. Patterson, Saily Trombley. Front Row—Phyllis McCall, Yvette Brenner, Patricia MacAulay, Arlene Stein PHI THETA KAPPA Only six of the members initiated into Phi Theta Kappa last May returned to J. C. in September. But six girls carried on the Beta Gam-- ma Chapter functions with all the grace and tradit.on of more active years. Joan Blum, who had been elected president, conducted the bus:ness of the Chapter with her usual ease. Phyllis McCall, as vice-president, di- rected the initiates in the Pledge Service in ‘addit:on to her other duties. Gretchen Hine was the Chapter treasurer, and Laura Burgess acted as secretary. Standing—Alene Weinberg, Joyce Krabbe Seated—Gretchen Hine, Joan Blum, Laura Burgess, Miss Hellmuth, Phyllis McCall The other two old members assisted in carrying out the functions of the Pledge Service and Initiative Banquet smoothly. Joyce Krabbe, as official reporter, sent regular articles to the national magazine, and both Miss Krabbe and Alene Weinberg contributed articles of interest. The chapter is especially proud of the articles accepted by the “Golden Key.” These included two of ‘Joyce Krabbe’s—‘“Innermost Ideals” and “Co-operation for Success”. Alene Weinberg’s article “For Post-War Plans-——_Education” appeared in the January issue, and another on life in War Factories in the March issue. Four poems by Joan Blum have been printed—‘“Men Are Fools”, “Repentance”, “Prayer of Hope” and “A Soul Inspired’’. The pledges to the Chapter this year are: Ruth Born, Delphine Grego, Wilma Koteskey. Pegge Mc Namara, Clarence Newart, Caroline North, Mary Catherine Patterson, Sally Trombley and Mina Wecker. The old members are confident that this fine new group will carry on and invigorate the chapter next year. WOMEN’S LEAGUE This year, as in years past, the Women’s League was one of the most active organizations in Junior College. The executive council, the body which consists of the officers and committee chairmen, met at noon on the first Monday of each month to conduct the business of the League. The council consisted of Doris De Vinney, Women’s League president ; Evelyn Vogal, vice-president; Anna Louise Anderson, corresponding secretary; Nancy Hatch, recording secretary; and Phyllis McCall, treasurer. Gretchen Hine served as social chairman; Patricia Meyer as nominations chairman, and Ruth Born was athletic chairman. The group leaders ‘were Kathaleen Dilas, leader of Arpatia; Margaret Armstrong, leader of Aurae; Joyce Krabbe, leader of B.O.B.A.; Beverly Reeder, leader of Corona; Helen Jacoby, leader of Mystics, and Irene Maciejewski, leader of S.S.S.. Miss Hellmuth and Miss Schroeder were Sponsors. This year for the first time, the six groups voted to function in pairs because of the decreased enrollment, and many enjoyable meetings were held. The Freshmen Tea, the Christmas Banquet, the Open House, and the May Banquet, all traditional in the Women’s League, were carried on this year very succesfully. Women’s League service projects this year included continuation of the Honor Roll and helping to finance the lounge repairs. Back Row—Margaret Armstrong, Nancy Hatch, Miss Schroeder, Miss Hellmuth Doris DeVinney, Kathaleen Dilas Middle Row—-Anna Louise Anderson, Beverly Reeder, Caroline North, Evelyn Vogel, Irene Maciejewski, Phyllis McCall Front Row—Gretchen Hine, Joyce Krabbe, Helen Jacoby COUNTY NORMAL During the first semester, the County Normals were concerned with learning techniques and problems of teaching. Observing classes was also an ‘essential part of the program and much was gained by watching children in the actual process of learning. Making charts and flash cards, and completing various types of art work such as cards and cover design, were other important phases of work. Left to Right—Laura Burgess, Delphine Grego, Beverly Reeder, Doris DeVinney Chris Hopkins, Gertrude Powell, Joan Blum, Elaine Hemenway, Blanche Schnople, Irene Pfundt, Ruth Immerman Absent from the picture: Saide Meeker and John Zuraw But it was not at all work for County Normal students, for at Christmas time a play was ‘presented to the students of Riegel school, under the able direction of Beverly Reeder. Still other activities enjoyed by the students were folk dances ‘and games they learned, which will supply recreation for their own students next fall. The ‘second semester saw actual practice teaching begun, and even though the student teachers felt anything but poised and confident on their first day of teaching, they soon became capable teachers, gaining the ability to handle some difficult situations. 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