Bethel College - Graymaroon Yearbook (North Newton, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1948 volume:

5 E E s 5 3 2 THE JUNIOR CLASS or BETHEL COLLEGE PRESENTS THE Edt V mon Neuf ld A t Ed f Effie Lou Nick l B M g Reford Wede A t B M g Kenneth Epp GRAYMAROON GRAYMARCON I l l l l FOREWORD As moments and hours grow into months and years, experiences take on new and valuable meaning, A passing incident today becomes a cherished memory tomorrow. Often one enjoys the best moments of a lifetime but comes to that realization only after many years have transpired. A part of the function of a yearbook is to capture the total picture of college life and to preserve it for later enjoyment - to serve as a stimulus for reminiscence. The editors of the Graymaroon have endeavored to crystalize a cross-section of student life at Bethel. The many phases of activity are simply but clearly ex- pressed through the medium of word and picture. The year l947-48 has been eventful, memorable May this small volume help retain the richness and depth of this year at Bethel College. 2 DEDICATION DR. AARON J. REGIER I884-1947 Soon after sunset, when all of nature seemed at rest, when the rich colors of the dying day had passed, an earthly pilgrim crossed the Jordan. He became a part of that great eternity known only to God and to those who have crossed over. lt seemed to us as though coming from the unknown, he entered it again. But we knew him well while he tarried with us here below. The Bethel College Church and community knew him well . . . deacon of the Bethel College Church . . . superintendent of the Sunday School . . . initiating enlarged improvements in the Sunday School curriculum and or- ganization . . . faithful to C-od and man. The Bethel College family knew him well . . . the steady, spirited courageous teacher and leader . . . the promoter of the high, noble, and best in teacher training . . . the trustful, helpful, loyal friend and counselor. The leaders in the field of education 'knew him well . . . Professor of Education for twenty years of progressive change and development . . . vice- president and secretary of Phi Delta Kappa at Kansas University, 1933-34 . . . President of the Kansas Association of College and University Teacher Placement Officers, I943-47 . . . a dreamer of dreams . . . a visionary prophet . . . a practical, dependable planner. All who remember will know now that he has gone on to a Higher, Larger Realm of Service. 3 U f f Q- A' ..f is' f. ZX 6 MM, 3 Au, ix, hm . QL N A . 'X ............. Wm V . W ,.... mr-s' '1q Q ,V AN Vw., 4 V, xx ,NK f ' ' Q? - .,., , , A . f - . ,, x 'ut X Q .. I , 1, ' - M U ? Q NN 2 x if A ' nz: ' ' ' A V .-umm ' wT 'w . an -5 Q-,M ' ilu-5 A in K an 'S A A x 1 N... . , ks uf ,gk 4 N 4-+. vm! 45 rf 2 1 E ,. : L: 5: ul u cf in 1 na!!! Tvqvlf - :,' ls' f nw - x - X 1 r P 1 r 1 E s L L L n 1 1 n n I I L x s . ,AV .,,, , . ,K In W . W. X 47: I K A .wa , V I ' .4 .. . w ' M V 6 w w X an NW x Q X' J fu, N' an F-,Q xx, ,M . . ks- ' Ns. K!! , , . pk . Q 1. , , 1, My 'Sv' X.. f 'iqfqxx X Oa- WM I Q-- E5 N555 r f ,M ,,.,af ' 3 Z wiv l 7 CONTENTS ADMINISTRATION CLASSES . . CAMPUS LIFE . ORGANIZATIONS ATHLETICS . . FINE ARTS . CALENDAR . inn. ADMINISTRATION PRESIDENT A school is a place of growth. This implies studying, laboratory experiments, keeping records, writing papers, play and physical exercise, social functions and club activities, religious exercises and ordinary labor, dining hall con- tacts and various other engagements. Friendships made in college go with us through life. Not only the serious but also the humorous happenings of school days are worthwhile. lt is the purpose of the GRAYMAROON to preserve for us some of the fondest experiences of college days. ln years to come we will leaf through this 'Book of Memory' in gratitude for the opportunities that were ours dur- ing the school year of l947-48. ln that day we will understand even better than now that the lessons we learned, the friendships we formed, the wit and the humor of college life-all played a part in bringing us nearer to each other and nearer to God. lt is the purpose of a school such as Bethel to help young people to grow not only in knowledge but also in spiritual power and become strong and useful in the work and life of the world. Dr. Ed. G. Kaufman IO THE DEANS The best that a great education can do is to show the student all the kingdoms of learning--of his- tory, letters, philosophy, science, art, and religion, and help him to feel at home in these various areas. But a mere acquaintance with the various areas is not enough. Somehow all of these must become a whole. Christian education would point out the unity of all knowledge and truth. Thus man comes to see the marvelous creation of God. Mr. D. C. Wedel Acting Dean However good, strong, and noble our forefathers were, real progress in the future demands men and women who are at least their equal or better. True education, therefore, faces a great challenge. lt must function in the development of sound bodies, promote knowledge and understanding, grow dis- ciplined lives, as well as instill courage for con- structive undertakings. These ends, however, will only be realized when the great end of education is to make men truly conscious of God and lead them to a dedication to do His will as revealed in His Son, Jesus Christ. Dr. P. S. Goertz Dean, On Leave of Absence 11 it i lilii ll DEAN OF WOMEN As college students begin to discover them- selves and to do independent thinking, there is a tendency on the part of many to become hy- percritical. Former values are scrutinized and often rejected in toto. Critical evaluation is es- sential to progress, but in its first flush there is often a tendency to 'throw out the baby with the bath'. Time, experience and comparison may eventually serve to bring a better perspective. With this should come a grateful realization that in spite of the inadequacies of our culture, we can say with the psalmist of old, 'Yea, I have a goodly heritage. DEAN OF MEN There is no finer group of people anywhere than one finds on the campus of a Christian College. Here are the leaders of tomorrow, here, the hope of the future, here one finds the eager, critical, growing edge of society. lt is a responsible priv- ilege to be engaged with Christian young men and women in the common task of discovering and transmitting knowledge, in trying to find God's will for our lives and in learning to yield ourselves to His guidance. Dr. J. Winfield Fretz 12 THE FACULTY BIBLE DR. HENRY A. FAST Bible MR. DAVID C. WEDEL Bible and Christian Education ,fr I . i J DR. ED. G. KAUFMAN DR. CORNELIUS KRAHN Christian Education Church History 13 THE NATURAL SCIENCES DR. JACOB H. DOELL Biology DR. DAVID H. RICHERT Mathematics and Astronomy DR. LEONARD C. KREIDER Chemistry Jbikfii ,..,..,,Mk I MR. N. PAUL STUCKY Physics MR. DANIEL J. EWY Mathematics THE HUMANITIES DR. WALTER H. HOHMANN Music MISS HONORA E. BECKER English MR. VILAS GERBER Music MISS ELLEN WALTNER Speech, Dramatics, and English 15 MRS. EVA HARSBARGER English MISS GERTRUDE HOHMANN Voice I MISS LENA WALTNER Art DR. DAVID H. SUDERMAN Music l MR. JAMES A. BIXELS Piano SCI DR. J. WINFIELD FRETZ Sociology MR. J. LLOYD SPAULDING Economics THE SOCIAL E NCES DR. R, C. KAUFFMAN Psychology MR. MENNO S. HARDER History and Government rxxszewgf' u.s.A 1390 QRS, 1945 .-, 17 .v THE APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES MR. P. R. KAUFMAN Industrial Arts Mass WILMA ToEws Home Economics MR. WILLIAM L. FRIESEN I S 1551 Agriculture MR. ELDON W. GRABER Education we MISS MARJORIE RUTH Elementary Education MISS RUTH BAUGHMAN Commerce and Administration MR. ROBERT W. TULLY Physical Education MISS MILDRED BEECHER Physical Education MISS FRANCES BECKER Commerce and Business Administration Business I9 311 I ADMINISTRATION MR. ERNEST L. HARMS Field Representative MR. ERWIN C. GOERING Assistant in Public Relations MR. HARRY E. MARTENS Business Manager 20 MISS LEONA KREHBIEL Librarian MR. WILLIS E. RICH Director of Public Relations MR. JOHN F. MOYER Assistant Treasurer MR. PAUL SCHMIDT Comptroller and Office Manager MRJOHN F. SCHMIDT. Historical Library MR. J. J. VOTH Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds 21 DR, PETER J. WEDEL Registrar STAFF ASSISTANTS KATH RYN BACHUMAN Business Office ' p ELAINE LOGANBILL Recorder HERTA WILLMS Bookkeeper DOROTHY KAUFMAN HULDA GAEDE Secretary to the Dean Secretary to the President 22 I ,Q I rv . T 7,,, I J ,V A I X . Y .lg A2 l I , ' MRS. PETERS, LENA PAULS, MRS. ROUPP, ESTHER PAULS, ELLA DUERKSEN H Dining Hall LOUISE DUERKSEN Dietician MRS. A. J. REGIER Bookstore and Inn ., Y, I 6 Q - wg? , v, I n I wi fi' ., VL.'! ' 13 ' ..,.,.... -I Aa - i . 54, ggi I In I - C. J. KAUFFMAN SISTER MARIE LOHRENTZ Curator of the Museum School Nurse 23 GALEN KOEHN ED VOTH Chief Engineer Plumber and Electrician C. B. GOERING Caretaker of Campus Grounds Q Q K. ii KENNETH SCHROEDER RICHMOND SCHROEDER College Dairy Operational Manager, College Dairy Farm 24 WALDO BRANDT Manager, Bethel College Press P. J. PETERS Janitor of Memorial Hall BOARD OF DIRECTORS Thirteen membgs compose the Bethel College Board of Directors, the executive governing body of the school. The duties of this group is to select the faculty, determine the policies of the school, and to represent the con- stituency in the affairs of the school. In order to be representative, members of this board are chosen from various professions - ministers, physicians, farmers, etc. Rev. Abraham J. Dyck, President Rev. Sam J. Goering, Vice-President Rev. A. E. Funk, Secretary Mr. Chris H. Goering, Treasurer Mr. Max Smith Mr. Louis A. Janzen Dr. Bernhard J. Stucky Mr. Gerhard Zerger Rev. Henry Hege Dr. Abraham M. Lohrentz Rev. J. M. Regier Rev. P. K. Regier Rev. Phil A. Wedel BETHEL COLLEGE WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION sm... Standing: Mrs, H S. Croertzen, Mrs. Jake Lingenfelder, Mrs. L. C. Kreider, Mrs. Cornelius Khran, Vice-President. Seated: Mrs. J. E. Entz, President: Miss Margaret Suderman, Treas- urer: Mrs. G, B. Entzg Mrs, P. R. Kaufman, Secretary. 25 STUDENT COUNCIL Seated: Dr. J. W. Fretzp Mr. D. C. Wedely V. Flickinger, President, E. Goering, Secretary, L. Templin, Vice-president, Mrs. E. L. Harshbarger. Standing: C. Duerkseng W. Vothp L. Bartelp P. Ediger: E. Loganbillp G. Desterg F. Siebert. Every week ten students, nominated by their respective classes and elected by the student body, meet with the Dean of the College, Dean of Men, and Dean of Women to discuss and plan for annual student events and take care of problems that arise. This group comprises the Student Council, whose purpose it is to secure cooperation between students and faculty, fos- ter school spirit, and in general promote democratic living on the campus. This group, as the governing council of the student body, has responsibili- ties in promoting proper conduct. Student elections, all-school parties, clean up days, freshman orienta- tion, Homecoming Day and the Bethel Family Financial Campaign are major activities sponsored by the council every year. With the cooperation of the Journalism Department the Student Coun- cil elects the editor and business manager of the Collegian, and supervises the election of the Graymaroon editor and business manager. Also under the Council's supervision are the Beta Kappa club, Women's and Men's Governing Councils, the social committee which plans programs for informal dinners and banquets, and the recreation committee which plans week-end activities. ln brief, the Student Council is the voice of the students. Through its functioning, it is hoped that in the future the needs of the students may be more adequately met and thereby its purposes and objectives may be obtained. ,ze CLASSES SENIOR HENRY CLAASSEN President Beatrice, Neb ROSELLA REIMER Vice-President Goessel, Kans. KATHARINE VOTH Secretary Newton, Kans. 28 AUSTIN REGIER Treasurer Mouhdridge, Kans JACOB ANDRES Rush Lake, Sask., Canada H. LEO BECK Amsterdam, Holland PURIN BANWAR Champa, India PAUL BOSCHMAN Petaigon, Sask., Canada 29 Elmer Buhler Medford, Okla. Gladys Dester Deer Creek, Okla Aaron Epp Inman, Kans. Marvin Dyck Newton, Kans. 30 Henry Epp Hussar, Alberta, Canada Kenneth Epp Newton, Kans. 'Q'-. I, Virgil Flickinger - Pretty Prairie, Kans, Betty Jean Franz Halstead, Kans. J 3 1 N 7: CLARA FRANZ Lind, Wash. RUBY FRIESEN Aberdeen, Ida. 32 C. B. FRIESEN Walton, Kans. BETTY LOU FUNK Hillsboro, Kans. MARIE FUNK Hillsboro, Kans. LUELLA GOERING N. Newton, Kans. RAY FUNK Hillsboro, Karas. MYRTLE GOERING Moundridge, Kans. 33 OSWALD GOERING Newton, Kans. ROBERT C. GOERING Moundridge, Kans. HAZEL GRABER Pretty Prairie, Kans. LEO GOERTZ Hillsboro, Kans. 34 gk, o LELAND HARDER N. Newton, Kans. fi' K LORIS HABEGGER Berne Ind. 5 is MILTON HARDER Butterfield, Min. GRACE HOOE Newton, Kans. 35 ' Q ,ff DOROTHY S. HOSTETLER Harper, Kans. ARTHUR JAHNKE Herbert, Sask., Canada RUTH JAHNKE Herbert, Sask., Canada PAULINE JAHNKE Herbert, Sask., Canada 36 DAVID JANZEN Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada GORDON KAUFMAN N. Newton, Kans. WALTER JUHNKE Moundridge, Kans. EARL KOEHN Pawnee Rock, Kans 37 I 1 HELEN KORNELSON Watrous, Sask., Canada 'g,- uf Q A FRANK KRAUSE Shafter, Calif. RALPH LEHMAN Castorland, N. Y. MARLIN KREHBIEL Deer Creek, Okla. 38 ,R K Wm ' ,aw ' RAYMOND LICHTI Deer Creek, Okla. JOHN LOEWEN Alberta, Canada WILLARD LINSCHEID N. Newton, Kans. MERIBETH NACHTIGAL Dighton, Kans. 39 l I l ,. J. W. NICKEL Buhler, Kans. - ELBERT PAN KRATZ Moundridge, Kans. HAROLD PLENERT Hillsboro, Kans. GERHARD PETERS Newton, Kans. 40 MARILYN PREHEIM Hurley, S. D. RICHARD RATZLAFF Pretty Prairie, Kans. SUSAN QUIRING Goessel Kans. FRANK REGIER West Liberty, W. Va 41 HUGO REIMER Inman, Kans. . LOIS JEAN RIESEN Hillsboro, Kans. wha EVELYNE SAWATSKY St. James, Minn. 42 ERNA SCHMIDT Dallas, Ore, ESLEY SCHMIDT Newton, Kans. RICHARD SCHMIDT Meno, Okla. JACOB SCHMIDT Pawnee Rock, Kans. SAMUEL SCHMIDT Pawnee Rock, Kans 43 DELBERT SCHRAG Parker, S. D. vw' 'W Y ll 3 fm 5 ff: e 3 M 1 E? 5 ADELIA STUCKY Odessa, Wash. NORMA TIESZEN Marion, S. D. LAWRENCE TEMPLIN Yellow Springs, Ohio 44 JAH NKE VAN WYLAND Dordrecht, Holland RUBY VOTH Newton, Kans. LOUISE VOTH Newton, Kans. BETTY ANN ZERGER Moundridge, Kans. 45 Q WHO'S WHO i ef, Elmer Buhler Willard Linscheid ,- , ,, , Wifi . Gladys Dester Representing Bethel College in the l947-48 edition of Who's Who Among Students in Ameri- can Universities and Colleges are these six seniors. They were se- lected by the faculty and student body on a basis of scholarship, character, service to the school, and leadership in extra-curricular activities. Henry Claassen l Delbert Schrag Norma Tieszen 46 JUNIOR Harold Moyer President N. Newton, Kans. Henry H. Epp Mt. Lehman, B.C., Canada Walter Josl' Vice-president Hillsboro, Kans. Margaret Webb Secretary-Treasurer Harrisonburg, Va. Leroy Androes Newton, Kans. Roy Auernheimer Burrton, Kans. Wanda Barrel Hillsboro, Kans. Paul Blostein Phoenix, Ariz. Beatrice Buller Viola Mae Ewert Hillsboro, Kans. Dorothy Ewy Jetmore, Kans: Marjorie Fast N. Newton, Kans. New York, N, Y. Herman Claassen Newton, Kans. Helmufh Dyck Tillie Friesen Herbert, Sask., Canada Niaga ra-on-the-La ke, Ont., Canada 47 fmt fi WF'- ,,..... ,Pe 'xt an tm.- JUNIOR Evelyn Goering N. Newton, Kans. Levi Koehn Meno, Okla. O'Ray Graber Marion, S. D. Walter Grundman N. Newton, Kans. Claramae Lehman Castorland, N. Y. Lois Habegger Busby, Mont. Rupert Hohmann N. Newton, Kans. Earl Loganbill California, Mo. Donald Isaac Mountain Lake, Minn. Willard Kaufman Cleveland, Kans, Milo Matthies Peter Klassen BUl'lle f Kam' Roserna ry, Alberta, Canada William Klassen Roserna ry, Alberta, Canada Arlene Neufeld Hanston, Kans. Linda Klein Newton, Kans. 48 WW, in W ., ...dklhk David Neufeld Rosemary, Albe rta, Canada Elmer Neufeld Inman, Kans. Esther Neufeld Chicago, I II. Vernon Neufeld Shatter, Calif. Wilford Nusser Kenneth Schroeder American Falls, lda. Widick Schroeder Newton, Kans. ' Hutchinson, Karas, Bernice Ratzlaff Inman, Kans. Ivan Ratzlaff Meno, Okla. Raymond Regier Frances Siebert La rned, Kans. Maurine Siemens N. Newton, Kans. Moundridge, Kans. Burt Russel Portland, Ore. Harold Schmidt Newton, Kans. Georgia Ann Sommer Wooster, Ohio 49 riffs 'Q 'sf 'Fw ,, A-8.-. 5 , Herberl' Sfucky Moundridge, Kans. Ransom Stucky Moundridge, Kans Helen Tieszen Marion, S. D. George Unger Abbotsford, B.C., C William Unrau Newton, Kans. James Unruh Hillsboro, Kans. Stanley Voth Newton, Kans. Margaret Wedel Moundridge, Kans. 50 Moundridge, Kans Wm Merle wedel A y Reford Wedel Moundridge, Kans. anada Ervin Wiens Inman, Kans. Irene .Zerger Moundridge, Kans. s g A ,1 1 i SOPHOMORE Harold L. Wedel President Aberdeen, Ida, Laverne Linscheid Vice-president Aberdeen, Ida. Effie Lou Nickel Treasurer Hillsboro, Kans. Louis Anderson Newton, Kans. Carl Andreas Beatrice, Neb. James Baergen Wichita, Kans, Earl Baller Mountain Lake, Minn. Robert Balzer Lehigh, Kans. Floyd Bartel Hillsboro, Kans. Harold Bartel Hillsboro, Kans. Mary Louise Baughman N. Newton, Kans. Gustav Boldt Kingsburg, Calif. 51 Orlan Buller Newton, Kans. Edith Claassen Whitewater, Kans. Annie G. Dick Waterloo, Canada Christine Duerksen N. Newton, Kar.s. Joe Duerksen N. Newton, Kans. Esther Dyck Whitewater, Kans. Norman Dyck Newton, Kans. Ferdinand Ediger Drake, Sask., Canada Peter Ediger Inman, Kans. David Eigner Westport, Conn. John Enns N. Newton, Kans. Katharine Enns N. Newton, Kans. Arnold Epp Burrton, Kans. Elbert Esau Whitewater, Kans. Willis Esau Buhler, Kans. Arnold Ewy Parlier, Calif. Verna Ewy Hanston, Kans. lrving Faust, Jr. Newton, Kans. Melvin Flickinger Pretty Prairie, Kans. Anita Flickner Moundridge, Kans. Joyce Raymond Frey Newton, Kans. Virgil Frey Newton, Kans. Edwin Friesen Henderson, Neb. Elinor Friesen Pawnee Rock, Kans. 52 Orlando Friesen Aberdeen, Ida. Fern Funk Hillsboro, Kans, John Gaeddert Buhler, Kans, Lorraine Galle Valley Center, Kans. Marvin Gertsen Newton, Kans. Elaine Goering Moundridge, Kans Milton Goering McPherson, Kans. Reuben Goering Moundridge, Kans Lawrence Greaser Hesston, Kans. James Hean Philadelphia, Pa. George Hiebert Bingham Lake, Minn. Irma Jean Hinx Corn, Okla. We 35 sa., iw U 'M' 35. r . rr?-1,142 2. ': i Eff.:-E g '55 5? ff r ':715?EE4'1S: 32, We fiffiaif' U . , ,S A. rf gy 3 we kr R5 E w I YP Opal Hostetler Harper, Kans. Richard Hostetler Smithville, Ohio Irma Jahnke Herbert, Sask., Canada Richard Jantzen Beatrice, Neb. Marilyn Kaufman Moundridge, Kans Marty Kaufman Moundridge, Kans John Kliewer Newport, Wash. Donald Klippenstein Henderson, Neb. Ervin Klippenstein Henderson, Neb. Bill Krehbiel Moundridge, Kans. Elmer Krehbiel Hydro, Okla. Marian Krehbiel Deer Creek, Okla. 53 Velma Jean Krehbiel Deer Creek, Okla. Joan Launharl Halstead, Kans. Varden Loganbill Newton, Kans. Ellen Lohrenlz Moundridge, Kans Eugene Matthies Buhler, Kans. Clair McFarlane Newton, Kans. Evelyn Mishler Ransom, Kans. John Mishler Ransom, Kans. Harold Neufeld Wasco, Calif. Clarence Niles Sedgwick, Kans. Harland Pankrafz Bradshaw, Neb. Edna Marie Peters N. Newton, Kans. George Poeftcker Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada Frank Quiring Newton, Kans. Demar Ratzlaff Meno, Okla. Lillie Ann Regehr lnman, Kans. Louis Regier Buhler, Kans. Gertrude Reimer Inman, Kans. Verna Rempel Mountain Lake, Minn. Florene Riesen Newton, Kans. Maxine Ruth Moundridge, Kans. Francisca Santos La Plata, Puerto Rico Lydia Santos Barranquitas, Puerto Rico Alvin Schmidt Walton, Kans. 54 Leona Schmidt Walton, Kans. Nellie Schmidt Newton, Kans. Elmer Schrag Pretty Prairie, Kans. Lester Schrag Norwich, Kans. Ruby Schrag Norwich, Kans. Calvin Schroeder Moundridge, Kans. Melvin Schroeder Goessel, Kans. Velma Schwartz Pretty Prairie, Kans. Walter Siemens Buhler, Kans. Jacob Stobbe Winkler, Man., Canada Vera Stonebraker Newton, Kans. Eldeen Stucky Moundridge, Kans. 'FJ W-we ggi f John Stutzman Carlock, lll. Irene Thimm Beatrice, Neb. Barbara Tieszen Osborne, Kans. Milton Tieszen Walton, Kans. Walter Tieszen Walton, Kans. Lena Unger Abbotsford, B.C., Canada William Unger Abbotsford, B.C., Canada Argil Unrau Moundridge, Kans. Allen Unruh Ringwood, Okla. Della Unruh Goessel, Kans. Eunice Unruh Hillsboro, Kans. Gene Unruh Meno, Okla. Robert Unruh Bloomfield, Mont. Omar Voran Kingman, Kans. Alden Voth Walton, Kans Verna Voth Walton, Kans. Leland Wedel Goessel, Kans. Peter Wiebe Plurn Coulee, Man., Canada Mary Yoder Walton, Kans. Benjamin Zerger McPherson, Kans Homer Zerger N. Newton, Kans- Karolyn Zerger N. Newton, Kans Luella Zerger McPherson, Kans CS' 'fa 'K '56- fi af 5 '-Q.. FRESHMAN Marlowe Krehbiel President Pretty Prairie, Kans. Mildred Claassen Vice-president Whitewater, Kans. Erlene Boese Secretary Newton, Kans. Harold Duerksen Treasurer Hillsboro, Kans. Darrell Albright Pretty Prairie, Kans. Virginia Androes Newton, Kans. Kathleen Bachman Moundridge, Kans. John Balzer Inman, Kans. Hulda Banman Newton, Kans. Marvin Banman Newton, Kans. Wanda Banman Newton, Kans. Linda Bartel Hillsboro, Kans. Dorothy Baumgartner Versailles, Mo. Ervin Bergen Ensign, Kans. Robert Boese Great Bend, Kans. Don Brubaker Newton, Kans. William Bueker Newton, Kans. Lorene Buller Buhler, Kans. Jeanne Craandiik Amsterdam, Holland Harry Crippin Aberdeen, Ida. Edgar Dalke Burrton, Kans. Alsine Dirks Greensburg, Kans. Evan Dirksen Canton, Kans. Phyllis Duerksen Hillsboro, Kans. 56 'iw BN W I ff? - EEF? ' , . fazgf:ziZ,, , Qffmfffg. ,y fd ti ggagmsgzirjs f ' K -mt -1- 2 : 5ii11Si1f.'-, 1 vgggiimgf, fwzfieisziitst 155559: in Kei! ' ' ifzfwrf' . gggfisw i .f 7 V '9! r John R. Dyck Buhler, Kans. Linda Dyck Whitewater, Kans. Otto Eck Ringwood, Okla. Menno Ediger Inman, Kans. Berdean Ehrisman Milford, Neb. Betty Ann Enns Newton, Kans. Lauren Enns Hillsboro, Kans. Raymond Ewy Parlier, Calif. Florence Fast N. Newton, Kans. Ruth Fast Newton, Kans. Ruby Funk Hillsboro, Kans. Alice Gaeddert Hutchinson, Kans. Herbert Giles Newton Kans. Arthur Goering Peabody, Kans. Delbert Goering Moundrid'ge, Kans. Duane Goering Galva, Kans. Ed. W. Goering, Jr. Moundridge, Kans. Emil Goering Moundridge, Kans. Lola Beth Goering Moundridge, Kans. Marjorie Goering Moundridge, Kans. Melvern Goering Galva, Kams. Orville Goering Moundridge, Kans. Robert C. Goering N. Newton, Kans. Raymond Goossen Newton, Kans. 57 fEZ',iZggi'i:f ?i'f ' ,sf , ,V f ' if f-1 . 12, 6 ,. ' isa 2. ff wi 1: ,, I , ii r - eil 'li W P . W ' .- :ii .. ... if 55 7, Q 14 Q., - ' I - -f - I : f lvlsieii: ' -ff' ii-.Nita f 3 if if , 1 . , 1' - ff Q 4, - . .fi f' In 'fu mul' ff. Kit Don Graber Kingman, Kans. Mary Esther Graber Newton, Kans. Donald Harder Mountain Lake, Minn. Eulala Hiebert Walton, Kans. Olin Hiebert N. Newton, Kans. Carl Hohmann Deer Creek, Okla. Randolin Hohmann N. Newton, Kans. Darlene Huebert Henderson Neb. Loree Huebert Corn, Okla. Arthur Isaak Aberdeen, lda. Curtis Jahnke Herbert, Sask., Canada Margaret Jahnke Herbert, Sask., Canada Beryl .lanfz Walton, Kans. Melvin Janfz Tampa, Kans. Curtis Janzen Henderson, Neb. Paul Jantzen Beatrice, Neb. Pauline Jantzen Ringwood, Okla. Helen Rose Juhnke McPherson, Kans Melva Kane Meno, Okla. Allen Kaufman Galva, Kans. Marlys Kaufman McPherson, Karas. Virgil Kaufman Moundridge, Kans Edwin Klassen Mountain Lake, Minn. John Klassen Newton, Kans. 58 Lois Klassen Joes, Colo. Oliver Klassen Newton, Kans. Orlando Klassen Newton, Kans. Phyllis Klassen Moundridge, Kans. George Kling Kenmore, N. Y. Paul Koehn Meno, Okla. Constance Krause Corn, Okla. Dorothy Krehbiel Conway, Kans. Dorothy Mae Krehbiel Moundridge, Kans Fern Krehbiel Pretty Prairie, Kans. Harlan Krehbiel Pretty Prairie, Kans. Victor Krehbiel Hutchinson, Kans. Waldo Krehbiel Deer Creek, Okla. Art Langenwalter Aberdeen, Ida. Daniel Lehman Versailles, Mo. Samuel Lehman Versailles, Mo. Floyd Lehrman Goessel, Kans. Carl Lewis New York, N. Y. Donald ,Lichti Deer Creek, Okla. Dorene Lichti Deer Creek, ,Okla. Mary Ellen Moyer Deer Creek, Okla. Walt Neufeld Inman, Kans. Fred Nightingale Fairview, Okla. Keith Niles Sedgwick, Kans. 59 John Pearson Newton, Kans. Milford Penner Inman, Kans. Ralph Peters N, Newton, Kans. Eugene Plenert Hillsboro, Kans. Allen Quiring Hutchinson, Kans. Geneva Quiring Mountain Lake, Minn. Albert Ray, Jr. Newton, Kans. Elizabeth Regier Moundridge, Kans. Peter Regier Lushton, Neb. Willard Regier Moundridge, Kans Paul Rempel Hillsboro, Kans. Waldo Renich Newton, Kans. Mary Lou Rich N, Newton, Kans Obera Richert Meno, Okla. Iris Roberts Newton, Kans. Alda Schmidt Newton, Kans. Arlene Schmidt Newton, Kans. Gerald Schmidt Goessel, Kans. Gladys Schmidt Newton, Kans. Hartzel Schmidt Newton, Kans. Nicholas Schmidt Inman, Kans. Wilbert Schmidt Hillsboro, Kans. Abe Schrag McPherson, Kans Ina Schroeder Newton, Kans. 60 'Q 'fp- sa 35:5 f 7 a n y f--wzztfi f FF - . J ' - . , 3 . . M y M iiiiiw lag E F ii' S Q M, S2 we ' in xniyfi mi i 2 'ff A 2 5 ,:,, - +G ig, vs S. 53 Merlin Schroeder Hillsboro, Kans. Vernon Schroeder Canton, Kans. Virginia Schroede. Halstead, Kans. Helen Schwartz Pretty Prairie, Kans. Merle Siebert Henderson, Neb. Deloris Siemens Butller, Kans. Doris Siemens Buhler, Kans. Richard Siemens N. Newton, Kans. Charles Sigler Newton, Kans. Alma Sniith Pawnee Rock, Kans. Marvin Smith Pawnee Rock, Kans. Virgil Smith Pawnee Rock, Kans, Harold Steiner Sterling, lll. LeRoy Stucky Pretty Prairie, Kans, Viola Stucky Pretty Prairie, Kans. Martha Thimm Beatrice, Neb. Novalis Toews Mountain Lake, Minn. Gladwin Unrau Canton, Kans. Charles Unruh Peabody, Kans. Lowell Unruh Goessel, Kans. Robert C. Unruh Newton, Kans. Robert E. Unruh Newton, Kans. Wilbur Jack Unruh Ringwood, Okla. Evelyn Voran Pretty Prairie, Kans. 61 as ft' 'wr' 4 3 L, -. ,, H . . .Q 1' as ,, X if S ggi? a l :..:.. - ,X Q 3 2 4 L V we Q -- K. Hey eu-5 if--5 s -1 ' 'J 5 1 5535 at Myron Voran Pretty Prairie, Kans. Paul Voran Belmont, Kans. Ella Voth Newton, Kans.. Harold L. Voth Walton, Kans. SPECIAL STUDENTS W' wr: '45 vgw Donna Hobert Abilene, Kans. Phyllis Morain Meade, Kans. Carole Odom Cushing, Okla. Betty Parmenter Columbus, Kans. Louise Rhoe Burr Oak, Kans. Kenneth Voth Newton, Kans. Willis Voth Walton, Kans. Alice Wedel Moundridge, Kans Harold D. Wedel Goessel, Kans. Evelyn Wiebe Whitewater, Kans. Vernon Zerger McPherson, Kans. Henk Ens Popendrecht, Holland Mrs. Henry Epp Hussar, Alberta, Canada Ivo Malan Turin, italy Albert Roland Turin, ltaly 62 CAMPUS LIFE WORSHIP . . . IN CHAPEL Worship is a definite part of the Bethel program. Mainly through the medium of daily chapel services the student is given opportunity to part- icipate in united worship services. The Bethel College Church provides a church home for students remaining on the campus over week-ends. ln addition, several special services were provided throughout the year, at which time outstanding Christian leaders stimulated the students thinking with their messages. ln the fall, Rev. Don Smucker was the speaker during the SCA sponsored Christian Lite Week. The annual Bible week in March was conducted by Dr. W. W. Adams and Dr. J. H. Ziegler. 64 IN THE BETHEL COLLEGE CHURCH . . IN MUSIC . . . AT SPECIAL OCCASIONS 65 STUDY . IN THE LIBRARY A major part of campus life is spent in study. The long hours spent in classroom and laboratory will long remain in the memories of students. They were periods of companion- ship and fellowship as well as a time of enlightenment. IN THE CLASSROOM W' IN TH E LABORATORY . IN THE LIBRARY . IN THE WORK IN THE PRINT SHOP As in other years, a large percentage of Bethel students devoted a portion of their time in working on the campus or in the neighboring community. At almost anytime of the day, students were found working at some form of college job. The print shop, dining hall, laundry, school farm, library, college inn, and the various offices were all scenes of student labor. The work program has become a valuable part of student lite. DINING HALL ll IN THE KITCHEN . . IN TRANSPORTATION 57 wt .5 wg ' ii. 7 ' . ,-xi, ON THE GROUNDS 69 RELAXATION IN THE STUDENT UNION ROOM AT PARTIES AT THE INN ORGANIZATIONS 71 STUDENT CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION S.C.A. CABINET Seated: M. Webb: M. Funk: F. Bartel: D. Schrag, Pres: M. Siemens, Vice pres.: N. Tieszen, Sec.-treas. Standing: E. Goering, C. Andreas: H. Moyer: H. Wedelg O Goering: J. Hean: E. Nickel. The Student Christian Association en- deavors to promote a closer relationship between the student and God, resulting in a fine spirit of Christian fellowship. Numerous activities are sponsored for the development of Christian character and growth. Christian Life Week is a special week of services spon- sored early in the fall. Other activities include: Wednesday morning worship services: Sunday evening programs: the Big-Little Sister and Big-Little Brother program, welfare work at the Newton ChiIdren's Home: and a drive to help needy students in Germany which totaled better than thirteen hundred dollars. The Student Volunteer Organization has as its special emphasis the promotion of missionary interest among the students. The organization consists of approximately sixty members interested in various types of definite Christian service. The members meet every Tuesday evening for fellowship, to hear missionary speakers, and to discuss problems. The Mission Rally and the two seasonal retreats each year are special highlights for the mem- bers. Prayer meetings are held three evenings a week, and extensive deputation programs are carried on in surrounding churches and hospitals on Sundays. S.V. CABINET Left to right: Duerksen: H. Kornelsen, M. Harder, Vice-pres.: E. Pres.: P. Boschmann: P. Sawatsky, Sec.-treas.: J. Ediger: R. Unruh. 'mv' STUDENT VOLUNTEERS H. Stuckyg O. Sommer E. Koehng M. Dyckg H e a n. Standing: Krausej H. Schmidtg A Schmidtg E. Frieseng E Wiensg R. Wedel. MEN'S COUNCIL The Men's Council is a representative group chosen by the men. It attempts to function as liaison between the men and the administra- tion and dean of men in matters which are peculiar to them. The officers of the council are: Austin Regier, Pres.g Herb Stucky, Vice Pres.g Otto Sommer, Sec.g Dr. J. W. Fretz is the faculty member. The Women's Governing Council is elected by the girls living in dormitories and acts as their governing body. lts purpose it to foster a spirit of cooperation among the girls, the house mothers, and the Dean of Women. The officers are: Gladys Dester, Presg Hazel Graber, Sec.g and Mrs. Harshbarger is the faculty member. Seated, Left to Right: M. Moyerg G. Desterg P. Jahnkeg H. Graber Standing: Mrs. Harshburgerg E. Claasseng L. Vothg M. Kautmang L. Linscheid WOMEN'S COUNCIL Seated Left to Right: R .... 4 A Seated, Left to Right: M. Goering, V. Ewy, E. Mishler, Sec-treas, L. Voth, Pres., L. Goering, Vice-pres., M. Ruth. Standing: Miss Baughman,.Faculty advisor, G. Reimer, E. Friesen, K. Voth, A. Neufeld, B. Franz, W. Bartel, V. Remple, M. Baughman, M. Kaufman, G. Quiring, P, Duerksen, E. Voran, Miss Becker, Faculty advisor. OFFISTOCRAT The purpose ot the Ottistocrat Club is to broaden the general knowledge ot its members in things pertaining to business practice The club meets twice a month, programs consist ot tilms and special speakers on subjects such as good grooming, ottice etiquette, general ottice procedure, how to apply for a job, and demonstrations ot various business machines. A highlight every year is a visit to different offices in Newton. F. T. A. The Future Teachers ot America club pro- vides stimulation tor students as they plan a teaching career and acquaints them with the teaching profession. Among the activities the local club is sponsoring this year are: atten- dance at Kansas State Teachers Association, observance ot American Education Week, a Christopher Dock banquet, and a relief project in the educational area. Seated, Left to Right: P. Klassen, V. Voth, E. Lohrentz, l. Thimm, Sec-treos., E. Sawatzky, Pres., H. Schmidt, Vicefpres., A Wedel, R. Schrag, C. Duerksen, W. Bartel. Second Row: M. Goering, B. Ratzlaff, G. Dester, E. Claassen, L. Regehr, M. Nachtigal, R. Reimer, R. Voth, D. Ratzlatf, E. Stucky, l. Schroeder, E. Boese, H. Graber, A. Flickner. Third Row: E. Balzer, Miss Ruth, Faculty advisor, F. Bartel, R. Schmidt, L. Schrag, H. Claassen, C. Franz, H. Reimer, N. Schmidt, E. Neufeld, E. Mishler, P. Ediger, Mr. Graber, Faculty advisor. V. . .... my Seated, Left to Right: R. Ratzlaff, M. Harder, P. Boschman, D. Janzen, O. Goering, H. Epp, Sec.-Treas. Standing: H, H. Epp, .l. Stobbe, D. Neufield, P. Wiebe, F. Ediger, W. Unrau, L. Koehn, R. Unruh, J. Loewen, Pres, A. lsaak. STUDENT MINISTERS The purpose of this Fellowship is to meet for spiritual encouragement, for the study of church problems and theological questions, and for encouragement in practical Christian services. The Student Ministers Fellowship also attempts to foster good relations which should tie ministerial students together in future church and conference work. HOME ECONOMICS The Home Economics club meets once a month. Its objective is the training of active and efficient leaders among young women for home and community life by developing personality, leadership, initiative, and social poise. The Club attempts to keep its members in touch with current topics and opportunities in the Home Economics world. Seated, Left to Right: V. Ewert, F. Funk, M. Krehbiel, R. Jahnke, L. Linscheid, Sec., E. Nickel, V. Remple Treas., N. Tieszen, H. Graber, A. Gaeddert. Second Row: S. Quiring, Vice-pres., E. Regier, Miss Toews, Faculty advisor, T. Friesen, M. Yoder, C. Franz, V. Krehbiel, M. Jahnke, L. Bartel, L. Riesen, R. Voth, L. Goering, G. Quir ing, P. Jahnke, L. Galle, M.Siemens. Third Row: L. Santos, D. Ewy, P. Santos, L. Habegger, F. Fast, M. Fast, De lores Siemens, Doris Siemens, V. Schwartz, B. Ratzlaff. PEACE GROUP Seated, Left to Right: E. Loganbill D. lsaacj R. Goeringg Mr. Spaulding. Standing D. Lehmang D. Schragg A. Regierg S. Lehmang R. Boeseg L. Stucky. The student Peace Group is an informal as- sociation of students studying those means which will bring about a Christian peace in local, national and international affairs. The group's officers are: Austin Regier, Pres. and Don Isaac, Sec-Treas. Prof. Spaulding and Dr. Fretz are the faculty advisors. The purpose of the International Relations Club is to study and discuss international affairs and to promote an interest in interna- tional problems among the students of Bethel College. Officers of the club are Earl Loganbill, Pres.g Helen Tieszen, Vice-Pres. and Frank Regier, Sec-Treas. Dr. R. C. Kauffman and Prof. M. S. Harder are the faculty advisors. Seated, Left to Right: A. Vothg R. Regierg E. Loganbillp E. Schmidt. Standing: A. Regierg H. Stuckyg H. Wedelg W. Juhnkeg P. Blostein. . . .., .953 . l. R. C. Left to Right: G. Kaufman, L. Harder, R. Wedel. Participation in such forensic fields as de- bate and oratory entitle a student to member- ship in Bethel's chapter of the Pi Kappa Delta. This fraternity promotes speaking excellence among students and yearly provides the timely subjects discussed and debated among col- leges. Pl KAPPA DELTA For those interested in drama the Dramatics Club gives an opportunity to study modern play production. This is done by actual participa- tion, seeing outstanding productions and hear- ing about them through reports. Some of the regular meetings consist of oral reading, listen- ing to records, and demonstrations of stage make-up. The club gives Bethel students the oppor- tunity to join the Delta Sigma chapter of the Alpha Psi Omega, the national dramatics fra- ternity. Seated, Left to Right: M. Kaufman, K. Voth, Vice-pres., R. Hohmann, M. Goermg M. Graber, E. Wiens. Standing: H. Schmidt, E. Mishler, G. Schmidt,O. Voth, D. Rotzlaff A. Wedel, Sec-treas., Leo Goertz, Pres., Miss Waltner, Faculty advisor. DRAMA CLUB l Af RAnio a Seated, Left to Right: R. Uuruhg E. Schragg C. Niles, E. Esau, D. Eigner. Standing H. Schmidt, W. Unger, F. Regier, E. Klaasseng H. Wedel, J. Kliewer, O. Goering. 'X' CAMERA CLUB Front Row: E. Esau, R. Balzerg S. Vothg O. Voth, Vice-pres., E. Schmidt, P. Jantzenj R. Lehman, J. Stutzman. Back Row: C. Andreas, Pres., H. Epp, J. Kliewerg F. Krause, A. Voth, D. Neufeld, R. Ratzlaffg D. Harder, H. Dyck, H. Tieszen, Sec-treas.g E. Klaasseng M. Harder, Mr. Ewy, Faculty advisor, ' The Radio Club is an organization of the students interested in the various phases of radio. The officers of the -club are Frank Regier, President, Elbert Esau, Vice-president, Clarence Niles, Secretary-treasurer, and Prof. N. Paul Stucky, Faculty Advisor. The purpose of the club is to promote in- terest in radio and especially to encourage and assist the members to become radio amateurs. With cameras clicking and shouts of Hold itl We'lI shoot now! or Take this one at f 3.5 at a fiftieth, these camera fiends bliss- fully shoot everything and everyone on the campus. The bi-monthly meetings are con- ducted with a view toward meeting the general interests of all members. ln order to meet the specific interests and problems of individuals, several special groups are organized. Thus, various groups study the subjects of: dark room procedure, retouching, color photography, aerial photography, portraiture, movies, snaps and composition, and flash and photo-flood. CHEMINAR Seated, Left to Right: D. Krehbiel C. Ebersoleg S. Schmidtg W. Klasseng W. Schroeder. tanding: N. Dyck. J. Launhartg W. Renichg E. Schragg l. Fausfg C. Nilesg Dr. Kreiderg E. Schrnidtg M. Dyckg O. Vothg E. Frieseng M. Smithg L. Goertz. BIOLOGY SEMINAR Seated, Left to Right: J. Schmidtg J. Lciunhartg Dr. Doellg J. Andres. Standing: G Destery S. Schmidtg G. 'Sommer. The Cheminar is a club that seeks to pro- mote interest in the science of chemistry. To do this it solicits the membership of students that are seriously interested in its field and holds bi-monthly meetings. These meetings consist of a variety of programs. Historical and current developments in chemistry are dis- cussed. Demonstrations are given of many dif- ferent methods and techniques in laboratory work. Also the club keeps in close contact with the Wichita section of the American Chemical Society and occasionally attends some of its meetings. The officers include Dr. L..C. Krei- der as faculty sponsor, Sam Schmidt as Pres., Carl Ebersole as Vice-president and William Klassen as Sec-treas. The Biology Seminar is a club for all stu- dents interested in biology. The club strives to give a wide range of information with speak- ers in specific fields as well as biology in gen- eral. Besides inviting outside speakers its aim is to give each biology major an evening to show his findings in his independent study course. The meetings consist of lectures with pictures and slides, and are given by students or guest speakers. The officers serving this year are Jacob Andres, Presidentg Jacob Schmidt, Vice-presi- dentg and Joan Launhart, Secretary. Dr. Jacob l-l. Doell serves as Faculty advisor. Willard Linscheid, Editor Ray Funk, Business Manager COLLEGIAN The Bethel Collegian makes its appearance each Friday during the school year with the exceptions of vacations and holidays. lt is the purpose of the paper to not only carry news of student interest but to also serve as a medium of expression for student opinion. Each year the editor and business manager for the Collegian are appointed by the student council. They in turn appoint their assistants for the editorial and business staffs. The reportorial work is done by the members of the journalism class and by volunteer reporters. Prof. Eldon Graber is instructor in journal- ism and acts as faculty advisor for the Collegian. Beginning with the third quarter in i947 and during the first two quarters of the i947-48 school year, Willard Linscheid and Ray Funk acted as editor and business manager respectively. Assisting them were Katherine Voth, associate editor, Harold Plenert, sports editor, Betty Jean Franz, art editor, Earl Koehn, advertising manager, Louise Voth, distribution mana- ger, and Helen R. Juhnke, assistant advertising mana- ger. Doing much work and receiving little recognition are the many reporters who also help make up the staff of a college newspaper. Seated, Left to Right: K. Voth, B. Franz, Mr. Graber, Faculty advisor, L. Voth, R. Funk. Standing: W. Linscheid, H. Plenert, L. Harder, A. Schmidt, E. Koehn, H. Moyer, M. Siemens, R. Lehman. 'li .4 80 GRAYMAROON STAFF Seated, left to right: R. Wedel, E. Nfickel, V. Neufeld, E. Claassen, M. Kaufman. Standing: C. Andreas, R. Regier, K. Epp, M. Matthies. GRAYMAROON The responsibility for publishing the Graymaroon this year was again undertaken by the Junior Class. From a group of nominees submitted by the Student Council, the Class elected Vernon Neufeld and Reford Wedel to serve as editor and business manager re- spectively. Early in the school year a complete staff was chosen from the student body by the editor, busi- ness manager, and sponsor, Mr. Graber. The student portraits were taken by Pete Block of the Moundridge Studio. With few exceptions, the remainder of the pictures were taken by the staff photographer, Carl Andreas. Editor Ass't Editor Business Manager Ass't Bus. Manager Administration Editor Class Editor Athletics Editor Organizations Editor Fine Arts Editor Staff Artist Staff Photographer Sponsor Vernon Neufeld Effie Lou Nickel Reford Wedel Kenneth Epp Edith Claassen Leland Harder Milo Matthies Raymond Regier Marty Kaufman Mary Lou Rich Carl Andreas Eldon W. Graber 81 Vernon Neufeld, Editor Reford Wedel, Business Manager BETA KAPPA Seated, left to right: M. Juhnke, L. Coering, A. Wedel, M. Claassen, G. Schmidt, M. Rich K. Bachman, G. Reimer. Second row: F. Funk, L. Galle, L. Schmidt, Stunt Captain, F. Riesen M. Fast, E. Goering, J. Launhart, B. Tieszen, Sec.-Treas., R. Reimer, B. Enns, E. Wiebe Third row: O. Hostetler, D. Ratzlaff, Thimm, F. Krehbiel, F. Siebert, Pres., D. Krehbiel, M Kaufman, V. Schroeder, N. Tieszen, V. Krehbiel, Vice-Pres., M. Yoder, E. Voran. The Letter Club is one of the oldest and most active of the organizations on the Bethel College Campus. lt is composed of students who have won athletic letters in football, bas- ketball, track or tennis. Former members of the club, who are now members in the Alumni Letter Club, are the principal backers of the athletic department. Some of the projects of the Letter Club in- clude a Leap Week party, initiation of new members, which is a harmless old tradition, dedication of the Coerz memorial basketball scoreboard, selling of football and basketball tickets, and the renewal of the Buffalo Barbe- cue which was held on May lO. The Beta Kappa is the service and pep club of the school. lt strives to promote school spirit, loyalty and enthusiasm among the student body. Some of the activities include ushering at all school functions, and serving as Pepsters for school sports. The membership consists of twenty per cent of the enrollment of the girls. ln the fall of the year new members are elected by the entire student body. LETTER CLU Seated, left to right: W. Siemens, W. Crundman, O. Goering, Pres., E. Loganbill, A. Unrau, Ratzlaff, W. Tieszen, M. Tieszen. Second row: W. Kaufman, B. Krehbiel, M. C-oering, J. Unruh, E, Buhler, L. Schrag, K. Schroeder, M. Flickinger, J. Caeddert. Third row: R. Funk, L. Koehn, G. Unruh, R. Coering, R. Stucky, J. Balzer, V. Loganbill, Sec., F. Quiring, Vice-Pres., E. Wiens, Treas. 82 Al ATHLETICS FOOTBALL 5-J K Standing, left to right: Coach C-raber, Marlowe Krehbiel, H. Zerger, J. Caeddert, H. Plenert, Jim Unruh, N. Dyck, L. Schrag, J. Baergen, V. Loganbill. Kneeling: A. Ewy, A. Unruh, O. Coering, J. Hean, D. Albright, R. Siemens, W. Krehbiel, F. Quiring. Sitting: D. Isaac, A. Flickner, B. Zerger, A. Kaufman, Jack Unruh, C. Schmidt. Coach Bob Tully Sept. 20 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. l8 Oct. 24 Oct. 31 Nov. l3 Nov. Zl l 7, '47 FOOTBALL SCH EDU LE Bethel ............ Ottawa ..... Bethel .... Bethany .. Bethel Bethel .... Sterling ................ Kans. Wesleyan .... iiHomecoming B4 St. Benedicts ........ I2 Bethel .................. O College of Emporia 6 Bethel .................. O Baker ....... .- 6 McPherson ..... .. O Bethel ....., .... l 9 Bethel ..... .. O Final Kan Standing, left to right: M. Siebert, M. Cuoering, M. Flickinger, V. Kaufman, J. Pearson, R. Funk, Coach Tully, Coach Buhler. Kneeling: R. Lichti, D. Wheeler, R. Unruh, R. Coering, W. C-rundman, B. Krehbiel, Marlin Krehbiel. Sitting: B. Voth, W. Neufeld, J. Dyck, M Voran, E. Plenert, C. Unruh. Ass't Coach Elmer Buhler Ass't Coach sas Conference Standings W. L. T. Pct. Ottawa .... 6 0 O l.O00 Baker 4 l l .750 Bethany .............. .... 4 2 O .667 Kansas Wesleyan ...... 3 2 l .583 Bethel ........................ l 4 l .250 College of Emporia ...... l 4 l .250 C McPherson ...,........,... O 6 O ,OOO Y C 85 Eldon Graber My H29 mme... . ,. X .-. ' is 5 Qi, 7 fa Mmm no W HOMECOMING QUEEN wk , B6 ,FSI , , Norma Tieszen, Queen Gladys Dester, Marilyn Preheim B7 BASKETBALL Varden Loganbill Coach Bob Tully The Craymaroons placed third in the Kansas Conference this season. They won six and lost six conference games and won all six non-conference games. They finished the season with a .667 stand- ing. During the entire season they scored 946 points for an average of 46.4 points per game. Their opponents scored 836 points, giving the G-men a defensive average of 37.9 points per game. Varden Loganbill was elected as a guard on the All-Conference team. Ransom Stucky was chosen as a guard on the All-Conference second team. Ervin Wiens, forward, and Kenny Schroeder, center, received honorable mention. Logie was high point man for the season with 22l points and a shooting average -of 4l.6'Mp. Ervin Wiens was second high point man with l99 points to help Bethel along. FINAL KANSAS CONFERENCE STANDINGS W. L. Pct. Pts. Opp.. Ottawa ..................,. l l l .9l 7 699 564 Kansas Wesleyan .... lO 2 .833 725 6ll BETH EL .................. 6 6 .SOO 610 608 Baker ...................... 5 7 .4l7 542 577 E . W. College of Emporia .... 4 8 .333 623 686 mn 'en' McPherson .............. 4 8 .333 496 584 Bethany .................. 3 l O .l 67 558 623 Melvin Flickinger John Balzer Nick Schmidt 88 Dec. Jan Jan Jan. Jan. Jan Jan Jan Jan Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb. Feb. Ass't Coach Elmer Buhler Ransom Stucky '47-'48 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Tabor .................... Bethel .... McPherson .............. Bethel .... Kansas Wesleyan .... Bethel .... Bethel .................... Baker .......................... Bethel .................... Ottawa ...,...,.,...,.......... Bethel ...... ..... C ollege ot Emporia Ottawa ..... ...... B ethel .....,.....,............ Sterling ...... Bethel Friends ..... .... B ethel .... Baker .,...., ...... B ethel .....,. Bethel ..... ...... M cPherson .... Bethany ...... ...... B ethel ...,... Bethel .................... Sterling ..... College of Emporia Bethel ................ Bethel .................... Bethany ....,.........,,...,.. Bethel ..... ...... K ansas Wesleyan t....... Bethel .,... ...... F riends ........................ Bethel ..... ...... T abor ...,.............. Kenneth Schroeder Marlowe Krehbiel Richard Siemens Walter Siemens 89 l l l l l ,il rr Back row, left to right: V. Kaufman, P. Voran, A. Ray, C. Schroeder, J. Hean, Coach Buhler B Front row: M. Coering, L. Pankratz, A. Voth, D. Brubaker, D. C-raber. '47-'48 B SQUAD SCHEDULE Dec. l8 Tabor .............,.. ..... a t Bethel ....... ...... Jan. 9 McPherson ....... ...A. a t Bethel ........,............. Jan. I3 Kansas Wesleyan ...... at Bethel ......,............... Jan. 20 Bethel ............... ..... a t College of Emporia .... Jan. 24 Elyria .......,.... ...... a t Bethel .....,................ Jan. 27 Sterling ........ . ..... at Bethel ..................... . Jan. 30 Friends .............. ..... a t Bethel ....... ...... 7 Feb. Bethel .....,...... ....,. a t McPherson .... ...... Feb. Bethany ........... ..... a t Bethel ....... ...... Feb. Bethel ....,,.................. at Sterling ..,., ...... Feb. Bethel ........................ at Bethany .................... Feb. Bethel ................ ..... a t Kansas Wesleyan ...... Feb. Bethel ....... ..... a t Friends ...................... 29 28 24 30 43 l9 39 40 37 42 47 45 23 53 Feb. Freeman J. C. .... ..... 2 5 at Bethel .......... ...... 5 6 l0 29 27 l2 35 39 l3 31 20 Feb. l7 College of Emporia .... 39 at Bethel ............. ...... 4 7 20 38 I3 24 29 48 27 32 28 28 29 l7 Feb. Bethel ...... ..... a t Tabor ...... ...... ...... The B Squad won eleven of the sixteen games they played, giving them a .688 standing. They scored 606 points during the season, or an average of 37.9 points per game. Their opponents scored 495 points, averag- ing 30.9 points per game. 90 Fern Funk, Lorraine- Calle, Helen Rose Juhnke Two points for Bethel! Q Hands! Hands! Hands! JT w , H N I Q N., ' 91 INTRAMURAL ACTIVITIES Back Row, left to right: E. Neufeld, J. Duerksen, D. l Isaac, E. Goering, P. Ediger. Front Row: 0. Voran, V. Zerger, I. Ratxlaff, E. Schrag. NATIONAL LEAGUE W L Pct. White House Artists.. 4 I .800 C-oessel C-oslings .... t... 4 I .800 Courters .................... 4 I ,800 Maples ...................... 2 3 ,400 Ditchers ..... ..... I 4 .200 Faculty .... ,.,., O 5 ,OOO AMERICAN LEAGUE W L Cronehomettes .......... 5 0 Grand Canyon Indians 3 2 White House Bums .... 3 2 Coessel Bachelors ...... 2 3 ' 2 3 0 5 Newtonians .............. Setters ...................... BOYS VOLLEY BALL I . Pct. 000 600 600 .400 400 000 To determine the best intramural volleyball team of the college, a play- off tournament was scheduled in which the top three teams of each league were entered. ln the play-offs, the White House Artists proved themselves champions by successively defeating the Goessel Goslings, C-ronehomettes, and the Grand Canyon Indians. The latter team completed the tournament in second place while the C-ronehomettes, who were undefeated in the regular schedule, placed third. BOYS' BASKETBALL BkR,Iftt'ht:R.E,E.Kl' t' DScKlipg::1ste7n. Frzft Row: Mllvy lppens em AMERICAN LEAGUE W L Pct. Green Notes .............. 6 O 1.000 Sunset Five ................ 4 2 .667 Maple Backsliders ...... 4 2 .667 White House Ughanites ..... ...... 4 2 .667 I 5 167 Homettes .................. . White House Ratzalites .............. 1 5 .167 Wheatshockers .......... 1 5 .167 man, W. Tieszen. NATIONAL LEAGUE W L Maple Mennonites .... 7 0 White House Artists.. 6 1 Campus .................... 5 2 Goessel P.C.'s ............ 4 3 Early Birds ................ 3 4 The Sly Five .............. 2 5 Sunnyside Barracks .... 1 6 Corn Kobblers .......... 0 7 Tieszen, W. Kauf Pct. 1 . 000 .857 .71 5 .572 .429 .286 .143 .000 ln the final intramural play-off the Green Notes defeated the Maple Mennonites 22 to 20 and 21 to 20. The first game went into an overtime and the second one was won by a goal in the last three seconds. ln the inter-class games, the Freshmen edged out the Juniors 32 to 31 and the Sophomores routed the Seniors 64 to 17. The Sophomores feated the Freshmen 29 to 19 to take the championship. The Seniors bowed to the Juniors 49 to 14. Back Row, left to right: R. Balzer, J. Frey, C. Schroeder, V. Loganbill, W. Siemens. Front Row: C. Niles, W. Esau, B. Krehbiel, M. Flickinger. 93 then de- SOPHOMORES GIRLS BASKETBALL After defeating Gladys Dester's team 37 to 24, Elizabeth Regier's team went on to victory by defeating Connie Krause's team 36 to 7 to take the Girls' Intramural Basketball cham pionship. Teams captained by Marty Kauf- man and Luella Zerger fell by the wayside earlier in the tournament. Left to right: E. Regier, R. Hohmann, C. Franz, M. Claassen, V. Schroeder, D. Siemens. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL In the girls' volleyball play-offs, Gladys Des- ter's team defeated Florence Fast's team for the championship of '47-'48. Left to right: G. Dester, M. Kaufman, D. Krehbiel, A. Smith, D. Siemens, D. Lichti. . ,g.i FINE ARTS DRAMA ALL-scnooi PLAY The Great Big Doorstep, a three-act comedy by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, was chosen as the all-school play production for the year. The play was given in Memorial Hall on Friday and Saturday, November 7 and 8. Since the play wasugiven on two nights, the minor roles were characterized by different persons for each performance. The play was directed by Miss Ellen Waltner who chose Erwin Wiens and Irma Jahnke to play the leading roles. Other members of the cast were: Marjorie Goering, Leona Schmidt, Don Graber, Randolyn Hohmann, Mary Esther Graber, Nick Schmidt, George Kling, Erwin Bergen, Melvin Schroeder, Margaret Jahnke, Claramae Lehman, Effie Lou Nickel, Louise Voth, Reford Wedel, and Curtis Jahnke. Left to right: M. Goering, D. Graber, G. Kling, M. Jahnke, E. Bergen, C. Jahnke, M. Graber, R. Hohmann, I. Jahnke, E. Wiens. 96 ALL-SCHOOL PLAY-Left to right: E Wiens, I. Jahnke, L. Schmidt, D. Graber, G. Kling, M. Goering. LOW GERMAN PLAY Dee Fria, a low German play written by Arnold Dyck, was presented in Memorial Hall April 2 and 3. Under the sponsorship of Dr. Cornelius Krahn, the following cast was chosen: Irma Jahnke, Art Jahnke, William Klassen, George Unger, Erlene Boese, Lorene Buller, and Katharine Voth. The student director was Helen Kornelson. Steeped in low German custom and spiced with its unique humor, the play centered around the complicated courtship problems of a Mennonite young man of South Russia. 97 l 1 1 i i A 1 l fy' i l DEBATE Leland Harder and Reford Wedel L. The only members who par- ticipated in debate this year were Leland Harder and Reford Wedel. These boys represented Bethel in a pre-Christmas debate tourney at Bethel College in which thirty- eight teams took part. The team debated both affirmative and negative sides to the l947-48 question Resolved that a Fed- eral World Government Should be Established. The team also took a trip to Sterling on March l3 to enter an intercollegiate de- bate. Debate coaches were Eldon W. Graber and Lloyd Spaulding. ORATORY Harold Voth represented Bethel in oratorical competi- tion held in McPherson on the subject of Temperance. He was coached by Miss Ellen Waltner. Harold Voth MUSIC A CAPPELLA CHOIR Sopranos R. Reimer Altos V. Krehbiel W. Bartel M. Rich M. Baughman L. Linscheid A. Dick A. Schmidt M. Claassen E. Lohrentz F, Fast H. Schwartz B. Enns lVl. Nachtigal R. Hohmann D. Siemens M. Fast G. Reimer P. Jahnke M. Siemens R. Fast D. Siemens M. Kane R. Voth E. Coering l. Zerger M. Kaufman M. Wedel L. Klein K. Zerger Dr. Walter H. Hohmann, Director The Bethel College A Cappella Choir, under the direction of Walter H. Hohmann, provided inspiration and entertainment for many audiences throughout the year. Through dili- gent work in practice groups and special re- hearsals, the choir added depth and greater perfection of tone to its widening repertoire. The choir this year provided the music for the traditional Christmas tableau, presented the Seven Last Words by Du Bois on Palm Tenors B. Russel J. Caeddert M. Schroeder P. Boschman H. Schmidt O. Graber J. Stutzman H. Duerksen R. E. Unruh C. Hohmann C. Unger P. Ediger Basses R. Hohmann R. Unruh H. H. Epp E. Balzer O. Klassen L. Wedel R. Ewy H. Claassen H. Moyer W. Jost F. Ediger E. Pankratz H. Reimer K. Epp R. Ratzlaff Sunday with the assistance of former choir members, and rendered the St Cecelia Mass by Gounod, with members of the choir serving as soloists. Other campus appearances were concerts, and Sunday morning services. Off- campus engagements gave the choir oppor- tunities to travel to many parts of the state and surrounding communities. ln this way the A Cappella Choir has helped further the spirit of devotion and good will of Bethel College. MEN'S OCTET First Tenors Second Tenors Baritones Basses Harold Schmidt Walter Jost Orville Voth Walter Siemens Burt Russel Hugo Reimer Leo Goertz John C-aeddert Dr. David H. Suderman, Director Perhaps the most active of the musical or- ganizations ot Bethel College was the Mens Octet. During the past school year, the group gave about twenty full concerts in churches and made an equal number of appearances in high schools, service clubs and other groups. Radio broadcasts were also made - one, over KXXX, Colby, Kansas, and others at Carden City and Hutchinson. IOO The men made two extensive tours. At Christmas time they served in many of the Western District Mennonite churches. During the Easter season, the Octet gave concerts in the Henderson, Nebraska, Freeman, South Da- kota, and Mountain Lake, Minnesota districts. The message in song given by the Octet was primarily of a spiritual nature with some addi- tional secular songs. LADIES' TRIO GIRLS' SEXTET Meribeth Nachtigal, Rosella Reimer, Evelyn Goering Mary Lou Rich, Betty Ann Enns, Gertrude Reimer, Melva Kane, Randolin Hohmann, Florence Fast. Deloris Siemens. 101 BAND Clarinets Flutes Saxophones Horns Kenneth Epp Maxine Ruth Kenneth Wiemerslage Harold Moyer Irene Zerger Nellie Schmidt Opal Hostetler Lola Beth Coering Burt Russel Dorothy Krehbiel Trumpets Basses Marlowe Krehbiel Myron Voran Donald Hunt Elbert Pankratz Robert Coering Trombones Leland Wedel Edgar Dalke Donald Penner Roy Auernheimer Ruth Fast Drums Geneva Quiring Helen Tieszen Earl Balzer Novalis Toews Oboe Mary Baughman Alden Voth Alice Wedel. Marty Kaufman Darrel Albright Hartzell Schmidt Vilas R. Gerber, Director Organized this year by Vilas R. Gerber, the Bethel College Band, an organization of approximately thirty members, provided music for football and basketball games. This was the first time for several years that the college had a band. lt met lonce a week for rehearsals and played various types of music. A public concert was given late in the spring. 102 Violins Rupert Hohmann lrene Zerger Leland Harder Marjorie Fast Harold Moyer Effie Lou Nickel Clara Franz Piano Linda Klein Vilas R. Q Violas Paul Boschmann Joe Duerksen Flutes Lois Riesen Maxine Ruth Nellie Schmidt Oboe Marty Kaufman Gerber, Director ORCHESTRA Cellos Kathleen Bachman Alice Wedel Bassoon Vernon Neufeld Cornet Leland Wedel French Horn Doris Siemens Clarinets Kenneth Epp Burt Russel Trombone Robert Unruh Bass Elbert Pankratz Timpani George Unger The Bethel College Orchestra, with Vilas R Gerber as director, met twice weekly for rehearsals this year. The orchestra, consisting of some twenty-five members, played a wide variety of classical and semi-classical music. The orchestra performed at school plays, 103 banquets and chapel services. lt also ac- companied the soloists and chorus in the an- nual presentation of Handel's Messiah and the Seven Last Words by Du Bois. ln the spring the orchestra gave its annual concert in Memorial Hall. Q 1 Lois Jean Riesen, Maxine Ruth, Nellie Schmidt, Vilas R. Gerber. Kenneth Epp, Burt Russel, Vernon Neufeld, Vilas R. Gerber. 104 FLUTE QUARTET CLARINET QUARTET PIANISTS James W. Bixel, Instructor, Mari- beth Nachtigal, Walter Jost, Linda Klein, Harold Moyer. WOODWIND QUINTET Nellie Schmidt, tluteg Marty Kauf- man, oboeg Doris Siemens, French horng Kenneth Epp, clarinetg Ver- non Neufeld, bassoon. 105 HIGHLIGHTS OF '47-'48 SEPTEMBER ' I First quarter enrollment tops four hundred mark. 2I Peter Dyck, MCC worker, addresses capacity audience. 29 Donovan Smucker begins Christian Life Week services. OCTOBER 4 Choir members assemble for gala reunion. IO Students hastily clean dorm for open house. I2 The fifty-ninth annual founders day program is given. I3 Students relax at all-school skating party. 26 Bethel College Church celebrates fiftieth anniversary. Rev. Jesse Smucker and Canon Theodore Wedel were speakers. 28 Camille Kelly, juvenile judge, opens Memorial Hall Series. 28 R. Lehman directs craft workshop for students. NOVEMBER I Seniors desert campus for three-day trip to Kansas City. 7 6' 8 The Great Big Doorstep with duo-cast plays two nights. I4 The Franz Farm Shop is dedicated at the Rural Life Conference. I5 Gladys Dester is crowned football queen. I7 Louis Untermeyer entertains appreciative audience in Mem. Hall. DECEMBER 3 B football squad completes undefeated season. 6 Twenty-nine teams enter pre-Christmas debate tourney at Bethel. 7 Twentieth annual Messiah rendition again features Maud Nosler. I2 Students generously contribute thirteen hundred dollars for the University of Mainz relief drive. I7 Faculty is host to students at Christmas banquet. White House Artists win volley-ball championship. College Octet makes tour through Western Kansas and Oklahoma during holiday vacation. IO6 I l HIGHLIGHTS OF '47-'48 JANUARY II Bethel Church holds School of Missions. I7 Film, Grapes of Wrath, is shown by recreation committee. 30 R. A. Coerz memorial scoreboard is dedicated. FEBRUARY ' 7 Freeman Jr. College makes trip to Bethel, I3 Bayard Rustin appears in various programs over the weekend. I3 Leap Week begins, to last two weekends. I7 Bethel girls romp over Tabor girls basketball team. 20 Student Council launches family drive for central park project. Prexy is appointed honorary member of Newton Chamber of Com- merce. MARCH I Little Philharmonic orchestra gives previously postponed concert. 9 Green Notes hold intramural basketball title. I4 Ziegler and Adams lead Bible Week services. 20 Westminster Choir again thrills Memorial Hall audience. 2I Seven Last Words given with orchestra for first time. APRIL 2, 3 Two evenings of Plaut Dietsch in Memorial Hall. 9 Campus rocks with Farcity Review. 23 Juniors and Seniors banquet in elegance. MAY 9 Seniors present their play. 26 Those terrific finals begin. 28 Seniors bid farewell with a program. 30 Baccalaureate address given by President Kaufman. 3I Honors chapel and Alumni banquet. JUNE I Commencement - Farewell to this year's illustrious Seniors! 107 I 5 PATRONS' LIST The following have helped to make this Yearbook possible: ALISON'S FLOWERS-Newton, Kansas ANDERSON BOOK STORE--Newton, Kansas CENTRAL KANSAS COOP CREAMERY ASS'N-Hillsboro, Kansas CENTRAL SECURITIES-Newton, Kansas CENTURY CLOTHING COMPANY-Newton, Kansas C. W. FLAMING-Newton, Kansas CROSSROADS COOP ASS'N-Newton and Goessel, Kansas DlCKEY'S JEWELRY STORE-Newton, Kansas ENNS SUPER SERVICE-Newton, Kansas FREY'S JEWELRY STORE-Newton, Kansas FRIESEN GRAIN AND SEED COMPANY-Lehigh, Kansas GAMBLE STORE, Alvin R. 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