Blackburn College - Beaver Tales Yearbook (Carlinville, IL)

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Graham Hall, opened in 1959, houses 49 upperclass- men men in its two stories. The building, named after Mr. Carl Graham of Granite City, Illinois, has a modernly-furnished parlor and a kitchen- ette for its residents, plus two extra rooms for use by guests of the College. Mrs. Pauline W. Zim- mermann is Graham’s head resident. Chuck Kessler led the House Council this year as president. Vice president was Chuck Tip- ton, and Andy Fedak served as secretary-treasurer. Hank LaRocco and Bob Solita were members of the Council. The annual Graham Christmas party for all

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Council were Amy Butler, who served as vice president; Joan Day, secretary-treasurer; Bonnie Crew, Betty Crowley, Sherry Larson, and Barb McCormick. This year for the first time, many Stoddard rooms were carpeted, and much new furniture for the rooms was purchased. At Christmas, the annual Stoddard house par- ty was held for Jones women with the traditional wing skits, gift exchange, and holiday spirit. Stoddard was the recipient of one of the tro- phies awarded to dorms with high grade point averages. Stoddard competed with Butler for this honor. All Stoddard girls — past and present — regret that “M. C.” is serving her last year as head resi- dent. Her hard w ork and outstanding service to many B.U. women are to be highly Oemmende d. “J

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women students was a big success. Entertainment was provided by Graham residents, and Santa Claus distributed prizes to all women who hon- ored him by sitting on his lap. Graham Hall residents are responsible for much of the College’s public relations, for when guests stay in Graham, they always find a warm welcome from the men there.