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

Text from Pages 1 - 32 of the 1946 volume:

o . s,s La ¥ . « ren JUNIOR COLLEGE BAY CITY, MICHIGAN | 9 4 6 Recording Events in the First Year of Peace “ ina New Golden Era in the History of Mankind OUR VETERANS RETURNED MISSION ACCOMPLISHED From Every Branch of Our Armed Forces... From Every Part of the World... The Vets Came Back to College. And Junior College Waited for Them ... Dean But terfield and Registrar Thelma Weed Were Still on TIand to Greet Them... Adjustments and Changes Had to Be Made for the Largest Enrollment in Col- lege History. The College Women Who Had Waited So Long for an Improvement in the Manpower Picture Suddenly Found Themselves Outnumbered by More Than Tivo Grect the . to One... They, Too, Were on Hand to Returning Serviceman. reas % ere te ae —, | ——— Our Faculty Again Found Themselves Instructing to y AG Full Class Rooms Instead of to the Bare Walls. We Haven't Polled Them, as Yet, However, to See Which Made the More Effective Auwdence. Miss Krafka, Miss Ewing, Miss Hodgson, Miss Weed. Freed, Mr. Zwemer, Mr. Garlock. STANDING: Miss Hobbs, Miss Hellmuth, Miss McGregor, SEATED: Mrs. North, Mrs. Williamson, Mrs. Pressley, Mr. MR. ROGERS, MISS SCHROEDER, AND MR. GEORGE FACULTY EOLA Lo BISHOR A: B. French JEAN BROWN, BL. 8., M.S. Conmercial Studies GEORGE KE. BPE TORE TEED... 5, M. A. Dean E. G. CULVER, M. E. Mechanical Drawing META EWING, B.S., M. 5. Mathematics SAMUEL J. FREED, A. B., M.S. er Besa | WR. KRAUSE, MISS BROWNE, MR. CULVER, MISS oF NICHOLS. MISS KESSLER, MISS BISHOP, MISS CLAYTON R. GARLOCK, B. 8. ’ is ) Physiology a Hygiene ROYAL, MR. KERN. J. H. GEORGE, B. S., M. A. Astronomy and Geology ERMA J. HELLMUTH, A. B., M. A. Spataisn ADA E. HOBBS, A. B., M. A. English ERMA B. HODGSON, A. B., M. A. Geography and Sociology PALMER KERN, B. S. Physical Education (Men) LIBBLE KESSLER, A. A., A. B. B. S. L. S. Librarian ELIZABETH KRAFKA, A. B., M. A. Biology RHEINHART KRAUSE, B. 8. Shop NELLIE M. McGREGOR, B. Pd., A. B., M. A. English LAURA A. NICHOLS, B. 8. Art CHRISTINE NORTH, B. 8. English FLORENCE PRESLEY, Life Certificate Asst. Librarian FRED B. ROGERS, A. B., M. 8. Physics ADA ROYAL, B. 8S. Physical Education (Women) MATHILDA SCHROEDER, A. B., M. A. Alumni and Testing Service HARRY SPEELMAN, B. §. Physical Education (Men) A. EDWARD STILES, A. B., M. A. History W. C. THORSBERG, B. A., M. E. Mathematics GEORGE D. TUNISON, A. B., M. A. Accounting and HEducation THELMA B. WEED, A. R. Bursar and Recorder ALICE M. WILLIAMSON, A. 8., M. 8. English, Biology, Mathematics MR. STILES, MR. SPEELMAN, MR. THORSBERG, CAROLYN K. WHITH, B. 8. MR. TUNISON, DEAN BUTTERFIELD. Supervisor of Training School ADRIAN F. ZWEMER, A. B. Chemistry The Crucible Staff Gave Their All Ercept Their Blood For Printer’s Ink to the Task of Getting This Annual Out Before the Turn of the Coming Century. TEeAChER Ss’ Pic TuRES TAKEN ‘Toory CO-EDITORS Pat Natsis and Don Sievert consulting another gem of lit- erature to insure an Annual of the highest college standards. CRUCIBLE ANNUAL STAFF Standing: Bruce Philion, Ruth Mayer. Seated: Donald Sievert, Miss McGreg- ar, Loraine Schulz, Pat Natsis, Madeline Nuffer. ASssiGNMENTS eee | BLYVE BoCk Tomerreow Surprisingly, « Majority of Our Freshmen Turned Out for the Assembly Where We Took These Pictures. Look Them Over Carefully. From These Little Acorits Giant OQuks for Next Semester Shall Grote. STANDING: Emil Bocade, Jim Baker, Tom DesJardins, Dc Dulude, Jahn Brieske, John Bourne, Boh Bixby, Bob Berka, � Catterfeld, Gerard Adams, Charles Doan. George Burley, Don Campbell, Peter Adams, Paul Andre, Bob Boehm, Hert SEATED: Abbie Barry, Geraldine Finerty, Ethel Andrz.jewski, Dorothy Dease, Jeanne Duncan, Margaret Clark, Caroly) Abbot, Joyce Dunn, Colleen Alspach, Creda Jo Boatwright. STANDING: Vera Scott, Harriet Seidel, Leo Wilde, Jackie Parrish, Roy Kraenzlein, Melvin Turner, hex Bricker, Gera: Jean, Doaald Seolt, Dave Sundstrom, Burney Voelker, -————__ Dick Norling, Gerald Schmidt, Keith Rose, Mervin Gorski, Robert Walther, Alex Vander Bellen, Ralph Hoffman, Joyce Richmond, Marie Redwanz, Hileen Periard. SEATED: Kathleen Salois, Mary Urban, Rosemary Schmidt, Virginia Wilson, Joy Wallis, Shirley Thomas, Dorothy Ribeaud, Geraldine Okon, Patricia Williamson, Lois Verbeke, Lois Robison, Carol Meisel. Norman Foco, Norbert Hages, Robert Dean, Leslie Davis, Joe Bonem, Lawrence Tober, Rob- STANDING: Melvin Kent, Elmer Klemm, Gerald Laracey, Burt Brau‘a, Kanchar, Louis Thurau, Clayton Bryce, Don Czerwinski, Ernie Gryzbowski, Russell, ert Cody, Marion Krzyminski. SEATED: Roy Gerard, Aloysius Ardis Gabbe, Laurene Hummon, Sally Gleaso Moszyk, Carol Thorsby, Pat Kiah, Barbara Gordon, Marilyn Herman, Barbara Kennedy, ie James. Derry. Jack Bullis. VICTORY IN 1946 FOR THESE GRADUATING SOPHOMORES - - ONE WELL-EARNED SHEEPSKIN Isabelle Easterly .. ‘‘Easter- belle?” .. quiz. kid’4an mather® + whiz kid in athletics . . .active in Student Council, Phi Theta Kappa. Donna Spinner ... “Spin’’ -)--) writes, thriller. diller-réal- ism .... always has the last word ... waiting for local in- corporation of Sadies Hawkin’s Day. Nancy Madigan .. ‘‘Nan’’.. gained debating experience in high schopl’ � ...edshair’ is the source of constant irritation ... business is her business... flare for dramatics. Donna Spracklin .. ‘“‘Sprack”’ ... uses bookstore phone con- sfamely U=s F County. “normal opeas her way for teaching. . diligent worker in art class. . collector of old dishes. Nan Dahl... “Dollie’’ made her debut and finale in journa- listic field at J. C., sheclaims ... vacuums Fiesta daily for all Crucible dict, sot: Aber aCiuehish es SA oe ae the little man who has come a lone. wan.) =thinksson' fie spur of the moment. . - friend- ly, natural humor. Lorraine Schulz. . .:‘‘Laurie’’ eS | ean that la? ar- deat worker in journalism... Phi Theta cartoonist for Cru- Oh 0 | Ua Doipald-Sievert ..) o= Don?’ -.. eminent South Pacific geol- Opistys 2am beran deG) ini then stenoed his way back from Brisbane to Tokyo and came back to J.,Cx- .Kditer: pr Criu- cible in 42-43 ... basketball letter . .- migrating to Wash- ington [Jniversity in St. Louis in Tali. Margaret Guss.. . ‘‘Gussie’’ athletic aspirations . .. an ef- ... has that friendly giggle .. fervescent gal... Quillon McDowell. . ‘‘Sarge’”’ found a home in the north. . our--Student, Cowell sprexy“.—. talented person for introducing assemblies. Robert Bright .-. ‘‘Bob’”’ plans to graduate after army inter- rupted him in his 4th semester .. .bow tie boy .. Fiesta base- ball expert .. on Student Coun- Cllekias we Carol Harbourne ... “‘Carol’’ mathematician atod_ scientist extraordinary . ..“Ssculs —a,-ad9— namic geometrical figure .. she really has the cutest personal ty Patricia Natsis:. . Pat’.. . baby... has an “I bove that man’’ complex .. annual is her first attempt in field of Journa- list . ’ . Phi neta. Kappa..F 2. prospecting of late in recently discovered mineral deposits. Charles Ramsey .. ‘‘Charlie’’ ... JC’s gift to the field of economics ... - phenomenal memory for unecessary de- tails ;.. , Phi, Theta, Kappa.....: second time back at J. CC... military service stretch in be- tween. Helen Cheslik ... ‘‘Heck”’ am. Jittle. ber. oh amy led. chief hobby is writing clever things for Crucible ... quiet but cap- able. Helen Wyneken.. ‘‘Winnie”’ . . . leading Socio-Geographic in one of its most successful years ... Phi Theta Kappa... silent, behind-the-scenes oper- ator... her ’36 Ford receiving diploma too. Madeline Nuffer.. ‘‘Madie’’ . . . would-be pro in bowling and athletics in general... heads -Phr.Theta Kappa .. . “S’Nuff”’ said. Donald Muentener.. ‘‘Mint”’ runs: fresh” aire saxr trom B.C. to Saginaw ... basketball letterman whose height is the envy of all basketball aspirants .. . Student Council. Doris ‘Balwinski ....,“‘Irish” ... voealizes on aaything ... conducts community singing... has a grin that no one (not even the Dean) can erase. Jack=Knopp =... ‘Knebby” ... argues earnestly on any- thing ... returns to scene at J.C. after extended army serv- ice ... over six feet of well- garbed man. bP a Lois Stevens . ““Ste- ted vie loves to play basketball a atural blonde... -..enerfetic with an adept sewing machine. @arcie. Hichhorn= - SPad ee seer) 2s... blonde bombshell from Bay City’s west side... frequents places of higher learning finances pilgrimage saving excess for summer to the West. Ruth Mary Mayer One Old SOS jac tive students edited Annual) in .Trosh..year-. dn artist at-heart “... Phi Theta Kappa member... presi- Women’s League dént. Nick Katsarelas . “The “Greek” . . after three semesters at JC be- came a bombardier . now back to graduate... wears bright bow ties... that golden voice of JC ae Know ase, EWP punch’ Kats by fellow roughriders of the Sagi- ‘aaw school bus. Donald Kraushaar “Hrankie”’ with an exceptional bass race are favorite subjects musical renditicns. tire Wen math and sci- huge repertoire of plus Betty Beaudin . . “Beaw”’ swell little odie Eace. Lucire social worker . . . loves to visit Michigan State. Patrick Neering . . .- sie 2 ee successful S0- cial committeeman .. =. lawyer-to-be ... interest- ing conversationalist .. . big blue eyes. inspired with Aye bale ities Cry stalyeWouse= | Ap. SiChais’s writes same editorials for Crucible. . poetry Lower, super ambition plenty of liter- .. good kid. Billre SBlanchandis 22, . “pallies, . appreciates the classics in music... one of our country norms . needs driving lessons bad after hitting sheriff’s car recently. Williams Walker, sic -. “Bill” .. . after seeing most of world back at JC again ... has word for everybody, be it good or bad... gifted MC... all-around philanthropist. Helen Wellemeyer . “Willie” ... . quietly sub- tle . . . would-be teacher 4 LS ele entle = female ec: easy to get along with... ardent student... names roosters after prominent IG Stumenes: Jerr y Kowalczok. Prof. I. M. Aswabi + Jackie Glienecki .. . that chestnut haired, blue COMSEAIE Sal. ge ol Gali eyed ‘aumber .. . charm- ness is his virtue. . .one- ing, sincere ... active in acre farmer... loud dis- everything’. . outstand- ecusser of all social prob- lems. . _—— ing trait of modesty. Xo End to School tor These County Normal Girls. They'll Be Out Teaching Our Little Kiddies in Township Schools This ITfall. STANDING: Billie Blanchard, Donna Sprack- lin, Miss White, Catherine Groulx, Helen Wellemey- er. SEATED: Marie Red- wanz, Joyce Duna, Hileen Periard, Margaret Guss. ASS SAS NS Sg Lah SS ¢ SSSA —16— VETERAN’S COUNCIL: Standing: Bruce Phil- lion, Don Czerwinski, Nor- bert Hages, Louis Thurau, Ben Frasik, Walter Selley, Dick Bullock. Seated : John Taylor, Quillion Mc- Dowell, Betty Jean Ward, Jack Knobb, Bul Walker. OPPOSITE PAGE: Quillion MeDowell and Aloysius Moszyk, a couple of hard-at-work vets get- ting our lounge in shape. At the top right is the tow- er where our lounge is lo- cated. At thé lower right is Mr. French, head of our Veteran’s Institution. LEFT: Four of our veterans dis cussing problems of the day. They are Don Czer- winski, Charles Maier, Norbert Stackowski, and Tom Willams. QUARTET Dick Norling, Don Kkraus- haar, red and Carl Schim- melman. HOIR TRYOUTS TooA MR. GEORGE and class on one of his famous ge- Ology field trips. My % STUDENT COUNCIL—Standing: Burney Voelker, Bob Bright, Dale Voelker. Seated: : Quillon McDowell, sabelle Easterly, Dean Butterfield, Jean Duncan, Roy Gerard, Don Muentener. WOMEN’S LEAGUE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL—Standing:: Jeanne Duncan, Nan Dahl, Margaret Guss, Isabelle Easterly, Phyllis Bowman, Nan Madigan, Ruth Mayer, Kay Titus, Ethel Andrzejewski, Helen Wyneken. Seated: Miss Hellmuth, Carol Harbourne. CRUCIBLE BI-WEEKLY—Standing: Pat Neaering, Nan Madigan, Phyllis Bowman, Barbara Kennedy, Crystal Morse, Bob Berka. Seated: Carol Harbourne, Nan Dahl, Miss McGregor, Loraine Schulz, Kay Titus, Helen Cheslik. TETRA-SCI—-Standing: Burney Voelker, Bob Boehm, Charles Doan, Don Muentener, Roy Gerard, Dale Voelker, Nan Dahl. Seated: Gerald Schmidt, Al Curtis, Mary Urban, Mr. Freed, Carol Meisel, Joyce Richmond. SOCIAL COMMITTEE—Standing: Miss Hodgson, Pat Neering, Kay Titus, Ernie Gryzbowski, Carolyn Thorson, Jerry Kowal- czak, Miss Bishop. ——— SOCIO - GEOGRAPHIC —— Standing: Ernie Gryzbow- ski. Carolyn Thorson, Don Czerwinski, Bill Walker, Billie Blanchard. Donald Sievert, Bette Heath, Jack Knopp, Ruth Mayer, Pat Neering, Miss Hodgson. Seated: Carole Eichhorn, Phyllis Bowman, Keith Rose, Margaret Guss, Roy Gerard, Helen Wyneken, “Charles. Ramsey, Donna Spracklin, Nan Dahl, Bet- ly Beaudin. BH. ko nT; KAPPA Standing: Helen Wyne- ken, Loraine Schulz, Jack- ie Parris bh, Margaret Clark, Mary Urban, Ruth Mayer, Miss Hellmuth, Isa- belle Easterly, Ethel An- drzejewski, Dorothy Dease Crystal Morse, Peter Adams. Seated: Barbara Kennedy, Don Campbell, Madeline Nuffer, Charles Ramsey, Dick Norling, Gerard Ad- ams, Pat Natsis, Jeanne Duncan, ENGINEERS — Standing: Paul Andre, John Bourne, Peter Adams, Mr. Rogers, Don ‘Simpson, Burney Voelker. Seated: Don Opperman, Bob Berka, Don Delude, Dick Norling, Quillon Mc- Dowell. Hlere Are Some of Our Frosh and Sophs Stepping Out to the Freshnan Mixer, the Pinwheel Prom, and the Women’s League Tea. Bigger and Better Parties Wa the Neynote for the Season. J BOBA - AURAE — Members of win- ning bowling team are: Stand- ing: sabelle East- erly, Betty Car- michael, Dorothy Dease. Seated: Helen Cheslik, Doris Balwinski, Mar- garet Guss, Vir- ginia Wanamak- er, Laurene Hum- mel, Ethel An- drzejewski. BASKETBALL TEAM— Standing: Bob Berka, Warren Johnson, Dale Voelker, Tom Williams, Benny Benway, Coach Kern. Seated: Don Muenten- er, Tom McMullea, Don Ruble, Jack Landane, Jack Welters, Herb Patterson. Sports Returned to the Scene Again. The Frosh-Soph Football Rivalry Was Resumed. Basketball Enjoyed Its Best Season in a Decade. Spring Sports Such as Tennis and Golf Followed in with Success Also. _ Ses Sees - ee Lee DEDICATION TO THE WORLD OF THE FUTURE People of the whole world waited long months jor the first year of peace—1946. Some who worked hardest for it never lived to see vt come. We who remain are now on the brink of the most golden era the world has ever seen. Pessimism is far back as optimism leads us down the stretches of history with man surging to greater triumphs than he ever dreamed of. The world looks toward America to help her real- ize those so-long throttled ambitions and dreams. And this country of ours looks towards its col- leges and universities more than ever before, placing a great deal of the responsibility for a better world upon us. Our government has made an overwhelming step in trying to channel its armed forces’ mem- bers into the colleges, with the most liberul education plan ever devised. Heartemng indeed has been the response to this program. In our own college, upwards of 200 veterans hare swelled the enrollment to an all-time h: for one semester’s count. This coming fall Bay City Junior College looks to the greatest year in its operation. Enrollment may perhaps even double the present four hundred. Sports came back with a bang. Aad social activities jumped right back into the spotlight from the dark corners where they were during the serious war years. JC’s long man-hungry women suddenly found themselves outnumeredtwo to one. Mid-semester saw the famed lounge disappear before our very eyes only to re-appear wm the lower through eatreme pressure and diligent work by the Veteran’s Council, and kind co-opera- tion from Dean Butterfield, Principal Briggs of Central High School, and the Board of Hdu- cation. The veterans have changed J. C. in many ways. Their serious attitude, far from dampen ing the usual high college spirit, has enveloped the college in a zestful spirit of ambition uw. equalled in former years. Success comes only to those who will work for vt. Your two-year degree must be worked for. In like manner, Annuals are published only after long hours of patient and diligent ef fort. May we pass on to you our motto? It may be well worth remembering. The heights of great men reached and kept Were not attained by sudden flight; But they, while their companions slept, Were toiling upward in the night. In Closing the Pages of Our 1946 Annual, We Pause in Silent Tribute to Those Junior College Students Who Did Not Return from the Greatest War History Has Ever Known. THEY DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE THEY SHALL GROW NOT OLD AS WE THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD. AGH SHALL NOT WHARY THE DEMN. AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THR MORNING, WE WILL REMEMBER THEM. OR THE YHARS CON- —25— eg ee CS ne it eee? « « ?� Fa oe Ss