Bethany College - Bethanian Yearbook (Bethany, WV)

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NOVF.MBFR. 1 ' 40 ■flt iietic 7tonii HARRIERS END SEASON Jinxcd by their brand new cross- councry course, the Bison harriers finished the 1940 season bihind Westminster and Slippery Rock runners in the Tri-State Conference Run November 23. Jim Edwards, Westminster runner, beat out Bison John Morgan, just as he did earlier this season when Beth- any ran at New Wilmington. (See October Bcthauiaii) Edwards ran the four miles in 22:12, setting a new record for the course. Westminster ' s 31 points gave her the race. Slippery Rock harriers, in- cluding men who placed fourth and fifth, piled up 3 5 points. The Bi- sons had 54. Thiel College ' s lone runner came in sixteenth, hence did not f.gure in the scoring. Before the climatic intercollegiate championships, Boettcher ' s runners had lost to Westminster, 23 to 32, to Ohio University, 18 to 36. In the next two meets, Bethany nosed out H.ram, 26 to 29 and continued with a string of victones over Carnegie Tech, winning 2 3 to 32. Morgan, v ho has never placed worse than second this year, won both of the races. HOWKNIGHTMENCARVED BEST GRID RECORD Bethany College finished its best football season under Coach John J. Knight, winning six games and los- ing two. In 1936 Bethany had a simi- lar record, but the season wasn ' t marked by such outstanding victor- ies. Coach Knight has completed his e.eventh and most satisfying year at Bethany. Every campus fan has his reason of why Bethany won but here is how they won. An underdog Bison eleven pulled a surprise in upsetting a supposedly strong Glenville State team, 14-7, to start the season o n its way. In the next game Bethany per- formed a stunt that hasn ' t been done by a Bethany team since 1910. Need it be said that W. J. was de- feated 14-0? Along came Salem and the Tigers were tamed 3 3-0. In this game Chuck Hart missed his first attempted conversion in six tries but later in the game added his sev- enth successful p.acement. The following wee!;, Bethany weathered the year ' s first snow and froze out Westminster 9-0, and then added Geneva to its list of victims by a hairbreath score of 14-13. By beating Geneva for its seventh straight win (including the final two games of last year) Bethany tied the longest winning streak ever held by a Bison squad, and sports writers began to wonder how much longer the herd would continue its stampede. With the pressure on, the Bison came from behind to topple Heidel- berg from the ranks of the nation ' s undefeated, winning 13-7. This game broke all existing winning streaks at Bethany. Sports writers ' wonderings were brought to an end, when West Vir- ginia Wesleyan won the Homecom- ing game 19-7. The largest crowd, since way back when, was on hand to witness Bethany ' s first defeat. Bethany lead for three quarters but withered in the last period, yielding two touchdowns. Despite the close score and Bethany ' s thrilling goal- hue stands, there apparently wasn ' t enough excitement for the crowd. When several Bethany and Wesleyan players got into a tangle, part of the crowd poured out on the field, delaying the game. A badly crippled and lackadaisical Bison e.even went on to close the season by dropping its second game, losing to inspired Fairmont State, 6-0. Bethany was unable to weather the snow this time and was shutout for the first time this season. Bethany had one of the state ' s leading scorers in big Chuck Hart, who scored 63 points. Season results showed: Won 6. Lost 2. Scored 104 points to opponents ' 52. Additional Sports on Pages 9 and 18 Pari of the sl.,r i„x l,„n,l for the Bethany-Ohio Stale cro.,. country run. Lcf,,„ r„h,-H rry Murphy. Starter Leroy Siraner. ,n u„t. W,b Cramblet. Ohio runner. Tom Committe. PAGE EIGHT ]ohn ctmer. Craun of Ohio, who won the race, fohn Mc- Cord, umdentified runner. Max Luikart, Ohio runner. John Morgan, who placed second. Jim Stoner. Leo Shlickerman.

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netnanu li timatilu WHO ' S WHO Each year since 1934 several thousand outstanding students in American colleges and universities have been sketched in Who ' s Who among Students in American Uni- versities and Colleges. Demanding no fees or dues for membership, the volume recom- mends to the business world promi- nent upperclassmen from more than 5 50 colleges. Supposedly one of the highest honors a student can obtain, its invitation signifies scholarship and leadership in all phases of col- lege life. Because no complete list of colle- gians invited to Who ' s Who is available until the book itself comes WHY DO WE DROP OUT? Not enough students accepted for admission at Bethany continue until graduation, according to figures compiled by the Admissions and Personnel office. Why they do not continue is important to the college. In the main, these reasons are: 1. Financial reasons. 2. Lack of industry or capacity for vigorous academic work. 3. Some want only a two-year course. 4. Some find environs or educa- tional resources unattractive. BETHANY ENROLLMENT SINCE 1936 Oct. 2 Oct. 10 Oct. 10 Oct. 2 1936 1937 1938 1939 Seniors 39 61 55 56 Juniors 67 61 70 44 Sophomores 95 104 82 119 Freshmen - 161 127 171 168 Unclassified, P.G. 11 6 10 9 Early Withdrawals 4 5 12 377 364 389 398 Sept. 2 8 1940 31 72 109 153 10 1 376 NOVEMBER, 1940 UNACADEMIC HOMECOMERS Because old grads usually recall more of the frivolities than the aca- demic experiences of their college years, Homecomings are notorious for the amount of celebrating that goes on between the lines of the offi- cial program. Thus while a football game was scheduled for November 9, Beth- any ' s first Homecoming in her sec- ond century, no plans had been made for the Bobcat or Bison gridders to start slapping each other ' s muddy faces, nor had Athletic Director Knight planned to have the specta- tors take part in the game. While the town slept, Moo Moo, Moo hung a twenty foot sign from the Tower, another unofficial event. Despite such added attractions. Executive Secretary Hettler did greet scores of alumni at othcial Point Breeze headquarters. And af- ter brunette Joanne Schott was crowned Queen Beth Ann II, a packed house tittered at the Hend- rick show, You Can ' t Take It With You. After the play. Club Bison, with no cover, packed in customers. Next day, Sunday, Reverend Stevenson restored dignity with the united worship service at the church .md in the afternoon President and Mrs. Cramblet welcomed many Homecomers at the Heights. off the press early next year, Bcth- anian ' s roster of invitees may be in- complete. But here they are: Jane Edmunds, Hilda Sarver, Jean Short, Mimi Strain, John Cos- tanza, Tom Cullison, Lyle Mayne. PROFESSORS ON WAR CALL In case of war or other national emergency, four Bethany professors may be called into government ser- vice of some kind. Along with thou- sands of other American chemists, physicists, engineers, and psycholog- ists, they have been asked to file credentials with the National Roster of Scientific and Specialized Person- nel, which will be jointly administ- ered by the National Resources Planning Board and the Civil Serv- ice Commission. The Bethany specialists are Dr. Allen, Professor Dawson, Dean Kirkpatrick, Dr. Leitch. Joanne Schott as Homecoming Queen Beth Ann II PAGE SEVEN

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NOVEMBER, 1940 PRESIDENT COOKS WORLD SERIES DINNER Enthusiastic National League baseball fan, President Cramblet has had little reason to be happy when World Series time rolled around in recent years. But this year he was much pleased when the Cincinnati Reds of the National League beat the Detroit Tigers four to three. So on October 22 the President, along with Professors Booth and Sumpstine, cooked for the fourteen- th annual faculty World Series din- ner at the town Masonic Hall. Inaugurated 14 years ago, by eight men, the dinners now attract as many as 60 men, though atten- dance was slightly off this year. Theoretically, the supporters of the losing World Series team should Pri-.vj cooks ,il Worlil Scries dinner- cook the dinner, serve it, and clean up afterward. But culinary-skilled Dr. Cramblet cooks every year, win or lose. Incidentally, each fan pays for his own series dinner. EIGHT LETTERMEN DON COURT TOGS With the conclusion of a highly successful football season the sport- light is now focused upon Bethany ' s basketeers. Despite last year ' s drab record, the future looks anything but dismal for the Bisons. The team is a veteran one sprinkled with just enough new blood to give it that necessary extra drive. Returning lettermen are Dick Jackson, Harold Taylor, Norm Fair, Jack Pryor, Bud Kuhns, Tom Cullison, George Callendine, and Bill Neuman. A good part of the last season was spent in experimentation, and al- though Coach Knight refuses to make any pre-season statements, the hope of another successful season in a major sport should spur him to considerable effort. The team will probably follow the typical Beth- any pattern of speedy ball handling and a fast break. Several changes are being con- templated in this year ' s schedule, RIFLE CLUB FORMED Organized primarily to provide instruction for students in the use and care of fu-earms, Bethany ' s new Rifle Club also will enable men and women to compete equally in the same sport. Already using the recently com- pleted range in the ravine in the rear of Irvin Gymnasium, the Rifle Club is negotiating for matches with Pennsylvania State College, West Virginia University, and Ohio University. Some of the matches will be by telegraph, some will be shoulder-to-shoulder. Although independent at present, the club will soon be affiliated with the National Rifle Association, and will be eligible for competition in the Hearst National Rifle Tourna- ment. Sponsored by Physical Educa- tion Professor Boettcher, who long hoped for a rifle range for the col- lege, the club has enrolled some 5 enthusiasts. Aware that the average gun own- er often gets careless with his fire- arm, the Rifle Club is insisting on the strictest application of safety rules for members. Officers of the Rifle Club are John Weimer, president; Fred Swcaringen, vice president; Julia Wakefield, secretary; Stewart Moore treasurer; Dave Huntsberger, pub- licity manager. Instruction in handling and shoot- ing technique will be directed by Boettcher, form er U. S. Army in- structor and coach of Reserve Offi- cers Training Corps team at Lafay- ette College. Assisting him will be Roy Hoffman, experienced in Citi- zens Military Training Camp, Fort Hoyle, Md., Bob Fritz, graduate of Linsly Military Academy, Wheel- ing, and John Weimer, winner of a Turkey Shoot held annually on Big Wheeling Creek. Before anyone can use the rifle BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Dec. 14 — Hiram at Hiram, O. Dec. 17 — Mt. Union at Alliance, O. Dec. 20 — Capital U. at Bethany Jan. 6 — Salem at Bethany J.m. 8— W. J. at Washington, Pa. Jan. I 1 — Glenville at Bethany Jan. 14 — Geneva at Bethany Jan. 17 — Westminster at Bethany Jan. 27 — Alderson-Broaddus at Phi- lippi, W. Va. Jan. 2 8— Davis Elkins at Elkins, W. Va. Jan. 29 — Fairmont at Fairmont, W. Va. Feb. 6— W. Va. Wesleyan at Beth- any. Feb. 8 — Alderson-Broaddus at Beth- any Feb. 10 — Geneva at Beaver Falls, Pa. Feb. 13 — Davis Elkins at Bethany Feb. 20— Salem at Salem, W. Va. Feb. 21— W. Va. Wesleyan at Buchhannon Feb. 22— Glenville at Glenville, W. Va. Feb. 2 6 — Fairmont at Bethany Mar. 1 — Westminster at New Wil- mington, Pa. Mar. 5— W. J. at Bethany. range, one of the following range guards must be on duty: Fritz, Hoffman, Betty Narrigan, Swearingen, Rav Thompson, Wake- field. RIFLE RANGE RULES 1. When off firing line no bolts in rifles. 2. Always point guns front. 3. Load only one shell in your gun at a time. 4. Shooting will be conducted only when Range Guard is on duty. 5. Guns must be empty at all times except when firing. 6. In carrying guns to and from range, bolts must be out or guns broken. 7. It not on firing line, you must stay in the ready seats. 8. Keep serious at all times. 9. Courtesy must be extended at all times to other members of the club and to others who are shooting. 10. Obedience is needed. 11. Shoot only at target section. 12. Be careful in approaching range. 13. Blanket permission for shooting exists. 14. Until further notice any calibre gun is permitted but no pistols. PAGE NINE