Buena Vista University - Log Yearbook (Storm Lake, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 140 of the 1956 volume:

1 Li x ff lf' fx J f .f t x r t N , I F Y I A l J if 1956 BEAVER LUG Published by the Students 0 Buena Vista College Storm Lake, lowa ' 3 FOREWORD The worn steps of Old Main, marking the pathway of the many students who have passed through its portals . . . the glistening waters of Storm Lake, mirror- ing the present and past of Buena Vista College . . . the faculty and administra- tive personnel, charting our progress in the field of higher learning . . . the gala social events, rounding out a typical school year . . . the students, creating the activity annd bustle of campus life . . . this is the album of memories of life at Buena Vista College as reflected by the 1956 Beaver Log. The Staff and Adviser 3 1 Jag- 22 diana-W 7 W ff af -Q34 ' fm 032:91-Qbfff I fgffidddjfgvmzf ldv-127.11154 Zfyoff E , , .Lf l b,,-,.A .,,. I . -, , ,f 1' .' v N . hx. .. l' ' '- -xx -'1- 31' Q X., .Lx 'F asf Jgcxg-,P', IN- .. x x SX A. Suits- X. 'Rst - .- 'kixx .X ar, .. .1 ' . 1 J 'fn rx'- , x . 3 ' ,FJ f 1- A 1 a 4 N 'x .JA+. wx -wpv FX5., 5 4-1 4 ' 4 :S-WZ ' ,- if 'Z' ,- F, ,ns .,. '.'-', . -uf --.1-- max I Q qj-1-:gl il:-I N.- ii f L, J Z 4 ' -gox N I - -Q N. DEDICATION The past year has brought many changes to the Buena Vista College campus. A new men's dormitory to house 116 students is nearing completion. Vic- tory Hall, the college gymnasium, has been completely renovated. All about us are signs of progress, signs that give a promise of the future of Buena Vista Col- lege. In this year of progress it seems fitting that we should pay tribute to our college, to the administration, to the faculty, to the students, and to all its loyal sup- porters. We respectfully dedicate the 1956 Beaver Log to the Buena Vista College of the future and to all the men and women who are helping to build that future. 7 cv an ' X G 5 I D 5 K ff V , 5 4 Q If X 5 -' I I 3' 9 ik wig 'Hr Q I' Q f. i , fig-wg 'MQ It B X ws' Ay -- qi xi' . x ,, x -f 'Nm .fs fy, m U , -AM Q I Q ff is-M fu N1 In f xi 'E aa gfgyfam F BL. Y 1 v I 1 i 3 1, B .fy ,iv 32 Ei, as is 955 sv is 233 sv 65 if fs gy Le 22. si V 9? ,.. L: 5, ai 2? S3 A: sf fi 5 ,L ff' -E 1 :r I' 539423 Mis Smith Hall X 1 l 1 N :. Victory Hall Swope Hall lm ,N nw :yi W x ,X fs 5? 2 Q5 we Chapel Time L i w n IQ f Fracker Library Below: A familz 18 ln the southwestern section of Storm Lake, Iowa, only a stone's throw from the Buena Vista College campus, you will find rows of wooden frame and metal covered housing units. These homes house the families of some thirty married students attending Buena Vista College. Vista Court is a small community within a community. Everyone is concerned with his or her neigh- bor's success or failure, joy or sorrow, and the purchase of a new sectional or a T. V. set is soon known by all. lt is the pleasure of all when a new baby is born into the community. Most students hold down part- time jobs. The lights burn late nearly everyqnight in all the units as the occupants settle down to a full night of studying, drinking coffee, and wrestling with the family budget. The social life of Vista Court centers around the coffee call. The coffee pot is an indispensable item in each home. The following two pages attempt to give you a glimpse into life in ...... Vista Court Top right: Morning Coffee-Shirley Henderson and Christyg Dorothy Sinekg Mary Nielseng Joan Koeble. Top left: Watching T. V.-Bob Hendersong Paul Koebleg ,Ierry Nielseng Al Sinek. Comparing Notes-Beverly Foellg Marilyn Carlson and Briang Darlene Herrick and Nancy feang Jackie Lehigh and Keving Eileen Wirtz and Vicki. Tirne-outfrom Studying-Lois and Dean Porathg Lorene Toayg Barb and Bill Ford. Bottom left: Babysitting-,lim Knott and Bud. Bottom right: Gab Session-Dudley Rehderg Glen Hake- rnang Lowell Morgang Dick Knickerbockerg Earl Lehigh, Oscar Carlson. Top left: A New Baby Brother-Susie Watkins and Lew. Top right: Christmastime-Dick and Irene Knickerbockerg Joyce, Glen, and Roger Hakemang Lowell and Mona Morgan. Top: Cofee Party- Harlan Watson and Bottom left: Trimming the Tree-W The Bob Bottom right: The First ofthe Month- Jamesg Frankie Freeneyg Lois Watsong McKinnis Family. Marilyn and Dick Watkins. Earl Trickelg Frank Freeney and Kath- leeng Virginia Freeneyg Betty Trickel. .nm ...nmtggwl 0 - RQZZLMAZ Xffff WMM Q1-122 W WWW fQ6,!75'.i' ay4f I i X I r Q I 1 5 X 4 . L i 4 A.. Paul Dixon, chairman ofthe board of trustees ofBuena Vista Col- lege,irwests John A. Fisher as president of the college. John A. Fisher lnaugurated President of Buena Vista College John A. Fisher was duly installed as the l3th president of Buena Vista College in inaugural ceremonies on the campus on May 6, l955. Representatives of nearly 100 colleges and universities from coast to coast participated in the day's activities. The day began with an inauguration worship service at Lakeside Presbyterian Church. Groundbreaking ceremonies for the new menls dormitory took place at ll:00 a.m. This was fol- lowed by a luncheon for inaugural delegates which was held at noon at Cobblestone lnn with approximately 250 attending. At 2:30 p.m. the inaugural ceremonies were held on the campus, looking south from Old Main. President Fisher's inaugural address was entitled Stew- ardshipf, To close the dayls activities, the Fishers and officials ofthe college held a recep- tion at Swope Hall from 5 to 7 p.m. People carnefrornfar and near Top left: Ben Boldt, president of the student council, brings greetings from the student body at the inaugural luncheon. Top right: President and Mrs. Fisher ascend the steps of Lakeside Presbyterian Church for the morning worship services. Right center: The recessional of ojicial delegates departs from the inauguration ceremonies. Paul Dixong Mrs. Dixong President John A. Fisherg Mrs. Fisherg Dean William D. Wesselinkg Mrs. Wes- selinkg Dean Lester E. Williamsg Mrs. Williamsform the receiving line at the reception in Swope Hall. Dear student friends: The avowed purpose of your Christian college is . . .to provide the means for the development of the studentls understanding of the relationships of man to his God, to his fellow man, to himself, and to the physical and biological worldf, The means take a variety of forms-classes, books, laboratories, activities, so- cial events, Chapel services, conferences with professors, visits with fellow students, and many that are less obvious but none-the-less effective. lt is my sincere hope that each of you has made maximum use of all available means to equip you with the knowledge and attitudes that make for effective and responsible living. May God bless you Q..?igv0.ur John A. Fisher President 26 dministration DONALD A. KELLY Director of Public Relationsg Instructor in Journalism ROBERT T. KNAPP Business Manager JAKE M. LaFOY Director cy' Admissions CLAUDE W. SMITH, IR. Assistant to the President WILLIAM D. WESSELINK Dean ofthe Collegeg Registrarg Director ofthe Summer Session LESTER E. WILLIAMS Dean of Studentsg Assistant Professor ofReligion and Philosophy dministration C. E. ALLISON Superintendent of Buildings an'd Grounds INES D. HOFFMAN Assistant Registrar MRS. SAMUEL PARRISH ALBERTA B. C. DWELLE Librarian College Nurse MARY F. WEDGWOOD Assistant Dean ofStudentsg Instructor in English Division Chairmen T. P. KUEHL Professor of Education, Chairman, Division of Business Administration and Teacher Education, Director of Placement Bureau L. W. SAMPSON Professor of Sociologyg Chairman, Division ofSocial Scienceg Director ofAlumni Relations WAYNE G. WILD Professor of Physicsg Chairman, Division of Natural Sciences ALBERT F. HIRSCH Professor of Languageg Chairman, Division ofLanguages and Literature FREDERICK F. SMITH Professor of Biology, Emeritus Facult VERNON E. ANDERSON Assistant Professor of Biology WILLIAM H. CRATE Associate Professor zyfEnglish FRANCES HEUSINKVELD JAY R' BEEKMAN Assistant Professor of Musicg College Organist Associate Professor of Health anal Physical Educationg Athletic Di- rectorg Head Basketball and Base- ball Coach JAMES B. CHRISTIANSEN Associate Professor of Chemistry 30 FRANK W. JONES Assistant Professor of Economics and Business Administration , Faculty ELVENA MATTSON Associate Professor of Education GLADYS N. KUEHL Assistant Professor of English and Speech ADELPHIA MITCHELL Assistant Professor of Education DEAN C. LAUN Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Educationg Head Football and Track Coach A. VIOLA MITCHELL Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education JEANNIE LOWDON Associate Professor of English DAGGMAR H. PETERSON Assistant Professor of Biology 31 GEORGE F. REYNOLDS Associate Professor of History and Political Science ' Facult ETHEL ROORDA RICHARD K. SIEGFRIED Instructor in Dramatics and English Associate Professor of Mathematics F. MERLE SANDY Associate Professor DOROTHY D. SKEWIS Assistant Professor of Art of Business Administration KEMPES SCHNELL Assistant Professor of History 32 JOHN P. SORENSON Assistant Professor of Musicg Director of Choirs Staff BARBARA MAIN Secretary to the President MARLENE ANDERSON Secretary in the Business Ojice CARL PETERSON Custodian ESTHER CORDERMAN Dietitian in Swope Hall Mrs. CARL PETERSON Supervisor fy' the Student Union MAMIE HALVEG Cook in Swope Hall BETTY TRICKEL Secretary in the Personnel Ojices LOIS HOLDEFER Bookkeeper BONNIE VETTER Secretary to the Assistant to the President NELLIE JUDY Cook in Swope Hull MMM gmwm 34 q5'2Q2LMdZv?? 5 fizlifif WSJ? ,wal Senior class oficers: Gene Vetter, vicepresiderttg Barbara Rogers, secretary, Wtlltam Salmon, president, Robert McKinnis, treasurer. Seniors BARBARA ANDERSON, Correctionville, Iowa Education and Psychology JAMES G. ANDERSON, Pocahontas, iowa Business Administration FARRELL D. BARNEY, Onawa, Iowa Business Administration JOHN ARTHUR BOHY, JR., Clarion, Iowa Business Administration BENJAMIN J. BOLDT, Larrabee, Iowa Business Administration, English and Speech ROBERT E. BROOKS, Kansas City, Missouri Social Science Mrs. DOROTHY BROWN, Sac City, Iowa Education and Psychology DONALD G. BROWNELL, Spencer, Iowa Business Administration FRED D. BURIVIEISTER, Storm Lake, Iowa Business Administration DONALD L. CARLSON, Linn Grove, Iowa Health and Physical Education JAN ECE WILLOUGHBY CARLSON, Omaha, Nebraska Health and Physical Education EUGENE R. CATFERMOLE, Storm Lake, Iowa General Science EDWIN CHANG, Honolulu, Hawaii Social Science JOHN F. CLARKIN, Sac City, Iowa Health and Physical Education JOSEPH W. DUGAN, Storm Lake, Iowa Business Administration VICTOR F. EICKSTAEDT, Storm Lake, Business Administration JAMES W. FITZPATRICK, Storm Lake, Iowa Music ROBERT D. FOELL, Rockwell, Iowa Health and Physical Education GEORGE C. FRANCIS, Storm Lake, Iowa Business Administration Iowa GAYLEN E. FRANTZ, Lanesboro, Iowa Health and Physical Education FRANK C. F REENEY, Storm Lake, Iowa Mathematics DONALD G. HAACK, Pomeroy, Iowa Education and Psychology DWIGHT E. HARSHBARGER, Laneshoro, Iowa Business Administration KEITH A. HART, Lanesboro, Iowa Health and Physical Education THOMAS D. HERRICK, Gilmore City, Iowa Business Administration HARRISON H. HOEI, Wall Lake, Iowa Social Science JAY H. HOOCEVEEN, Lester, Iowa Health and Physical Education NANCY L. HUSTON, Early, Iowa Education and Psychology RICHARD G. ISENBERGER, Storm Lake, Iowa Health and Physical Education LYNN J. JACKSON, Woodbine, Iowa General Science GILBERT J. JOHNSON, Lohrville, Iowa Health and Physical Education MERLE C. JOHNSON, Estherville, Iowa Business Administration MORRIS E. JOHNSON, Alta, Iowa Health and Physical Education WALDO JOHNSON, Albert City, Iowa Business Administration JO ANN KATZER, Webster City, Iowa Education and Psychology VERNARD A. KEERBS, Mallard, Iowa General Science, Health and Physical Education PAUL J. KOEBELE, Grand Junction, Iowa Business Administration ARTHUR E. KOENIG, Laurens, Iowa Mathematics JOSE A. KOO CHANG, Lima, Peru General Science RAYMOND B. KRUGER, Dike, Iowa Bible and Philosophy WARREN G. LASHER, Lake City, Iowa Health and Physical Education KAREN K. LEAF, Lehigh, Iowa Social Science JACK L. LLOYD, Coon Rapids, Iowa Health and Physical Education ROBERT L. MCKINNIS, Aurelia, Iowa English JAMES A. MAITLAND, Rolfe, Iowa Chemistry DAVID MAJOR, Storm Lake, Iowa Business Administration DARROLD W. MOHR, Ayrshire, Iowa Mathematics, Business Administration ALVIN J . MOLITOR, Lake City, Iowa Health and Physical Education LOWELL MORGAN, Spencer, Iowa Business Administration MARVIN W. MURRAY, Storm Lake, Iowa Health and Physical Education ROBERT W. NIELSEN, Cherokee, Iowa Health and Physical Education LEONARD A. PAULSON, Albert City, Iowa Business Administration KENNETH PETERSON, Woodbine, Iowa Mathematics RAMONA R. PORATH, Storm Lake, Iowa English E. JOANNE, PURINTON, Albert City, Iowa Education and Psychology DUDLEY DEAN REHDER, Calumet, Iowa Biology WILLIAM J. RICKARD, Holstein, Iowa Health and Physical Education LOUISA F. RIPPERGER, Bradgate, Iowa Education and Psychology WILLIAM F. RODDA, Newell, Iowa Social Science BARBARA HOLMES ROGERS, Storm Lake, Iow Social Science WILLIAM C. SALMON, Perry, Iowa Health and Physical Education ROBERT SCHUTZER, Manson, Iowa General Science RICHARD C. SEWARD, Storm Lake, Iowa Health and Physical Education AL SINEK, Pocahontas, Iowa Business Administration Mrs. ADELE A. STOFFERS, Arcadia, Iowa Education and Psychology RICHARD L. THOMAS, Rockwell City, Iowa General Science THOMAS W. TOAY, Storm Lake, Iowa Business Administration, Health and Physical Education GENE P. VETTER, Lake Park, Iowa Business Administration WILLIAM L. WALSH, Emmetshurg, Iowa Business Administration STANLEY L. WENCK, Glidden, Iowa Social Science JAMES L. WIESE, Hospers, Iowa General Science RUSSELL L. WILSON, Ida Grove, Iowa Bible and Philosophy H. ALLEN WIRTZ, West Bend, Iowa Social Science Juniors KAY M, BABCOCK, Storm Lake, Iowa Junior class offcers: Bill Ferguson, rice-president, Donald Rex, president, Lowell Morgan, secretary-Lreasurer. ROBERT H. BENNETT, Spencer, Iowa WALLACE D. BOYSEN, Storm Lake, Iowa GERALD GENE BROCK, Webb, Iowa CHARLES H. BROTHERTON, Wall Lake, Iowa V. DUANE BROWN, Estberville, Iowa EVERETT F. BRUNDEEN, Cherokee, Iowa RONALD G. BUDDENHAGEN, Aurelia, Iowa WAYNE H. BURK, Waterloo, Iowa JOHN J. CROSS, Anthon, Iowa DALTON J. DAHL, Cornell, Iowa ROGER S. DECKER, Harcourt, Iowa JOHN M. DORFLER, Charter Oak, Iowa .IEANETTE EDLEMAN, Webb, Iowa JOHN DAVID ERHOLM, Marathon, Iowa WILLIAM R. FERGUSON, Lake View, Iowa JOHN T. FERTIG, Storm Lake, Iowa GARY FISCUS, Storm Lake, Iowa GLENDA C. GEISINGER, Storm Lake, Iowa JOHN E. GOODENOW, Wall Lake, Iowa, ROBERT D. GORDON, Manson, Iowa GLEN E. HAKEMAN, Newell, Iowa WAYNE B. HALLING, Storm Lake, Iowa CAROL J. HAMMER, Ringsted, Iowa SHERILL C. HAMMER, Pocahontas, Iowa DAVID L. HARPER, LuVerne, Iowa ALBERT D. HAZELHOFF, Lake View, Iowa GLADE E. HEICHEL, Greene, Iowa BURDETTE HEIKENS, Spencer, Iowa ROBERT L. HENDERSON, Storm Lake, Iowa ANTHONY E. HOFFMAN, Storm Lake, Iowa LOWELL W. JACOBSEN, Emmetshurg, Iowa CARL H. J ENS, Logan, Iowa LOIS JANE JOHNSON, Early, Iowa GLENN H. KAISER, Rolfe, Iowa JACKIE L. KELLEY, Fort Dodge, Iowa STANLEY J. KERKER, Storm Lake, Iowa JAMES KERNS, Marathon, Iowa WILLIAM E. KLATT, Linn Grove, Iowa RICHARD L. KNICKERBOCKER, Williams, CRAIG KN UDSON, Sac City, Iowa LARRY L. KRAUSS, Archer, Iowa DONALD E. LEWIS, Terril, Iowa BYRON J. LOVING, Albert City, Iowa FRANCIS LOATS, Lennox, South Dakota MAURICE MCANINCH, Rolfe, Iowa Iowa JANET R. MCDIARMID, Storm Lake, Iowa MERLYN L. MCGARRY, Storm Lake, Iowa DON W. MCNEIL, Ames, Iowa VICKI J. MORTON, Aurelia, Iowa CHARLES NESS, Sioux Rapids, Iowa A. DEAN NICHOLSON, Lake City, Iowa MARILYN NICKELS, Storm Lake, Iowa KAY NIELSEN, Spencer, Iowa DUANE A. OLSON, Fort Dodge, Iowa PAULINE PARKER, Coon Rapids, Iowa WILLIAM L. PETERSEN, Newell, Iowa GEORGE K. PETTENGILL, Cherokee, Iowa ELMER R. PRESCOTT, Lake View, Iowa DONALD E. REX, Odebolt, Iowa GORDON E. ROESE. Pomeroy, Iowa DEAN ROLLISON, Cherokee, Iowa ROBERT C. SCHLEISMAN, Pomeroy, Iowa WILLIAM T. SCHNEIDER, Greenfield, Iowa LAVONNE SCHOTT, Pocahontas, Iowa JAMES R. SELLECK, Storm Lake, Iowa DON E. SIEGMUND, Wheatland, Iowa THOMAS J. STEELE, Cherokee, Iowa DONALD O. STRAIGHT, Newell, Iowa DALE L. TRYON, Glidden, Iowa DICK L. WATKINS, Storm Lake, Iowa HARLAN C. WATSON, West Bend, Iowa ROGER N. YARBROUGH, Storm Lake, Iowa MARION YOUNGQUIST, Gowrie, Iowa Sophomore class omcers: John Swanson mae pres: R DEAN ALLEN Lake CIW L-,Wa dentg Mary Ann Wixon, secretary-treasurer lack RICHARD ALLEN Storm Lake Iowa Kfflley,PfeSidefLf- DARLENE AMIS, Greenville, Iowa GORDON ANDERSON, Spirit Lake, Iowa - ROBERT ANDERSON, Pocahontas, Iowa DAVID BAPPE, Ames, Iowa GARY BATTLES, Bayard, Iowa GERALDINE BAXTER, Sioux City, Iowa CHARLES BEEKER, Boone, Iowa RICHARD BLAKE, West Bend, Iowa LARRY BLAKER, Cedar Falls, Iowa NORMAN BOHNKER, Denison, Iowa LYNN BOUTELLE, Sioux City, Iowa FRANK BOYD, Newell, Iowa MARLENE BRECHWALD, Alta, Iowa MARY ANN BROWN, Lake City, Iowa JAMES BRUCE, Lake City, Iowa ROBERTA BRYANT, Sulphur Springs, Iowa ELIZABETH BUENCER, Alta, Iowa CHARLES BUNN, Clarion, Iowa RICHARD BURMEISTER, Storm Lake, Iowa OSCAR CARLSON, Linn Grove, Iowa RODNEY CARLSON, Marathon, Iowa Mrs. SHIRLEY CLAUSEN, Schaller, Iowa CAROLYN Storm Lake, Iowa ROBERT CROUSE, Mallard, Iowa MARY LOU DAILEY, Rolfe, Iowa CHARLOTTE DAVIS, Glidden, Iowa DARREL DEGROOTE, Gilmore City, Iowa ROBERT EGCERS, Denison, Iowa PATRICIA JEAN ELLIS, Storm Lake, Iowa JAMES EMANUEL, Storm Lake, Iowa ROBERT ENDERSBE, Alta, Iowa ALMEDA ERHOLM, Marathon, Iowa KENNETH EVANS, Schaller, Iowa H. ROBERT FAIRCHILD, Terril, Iowa FAYE FINNERTY, Audubon, Iowa FAITH FISHER, Vail, Iowa HARRIS FORD, Storm Lake, Iowa BEVERLY CARTON, Marathon, Iowa PAMILLA GRAVES, Rolfe, Iowa ARDIS GREGG, Lake City, Iowa JIM GRIDER, Rockwell City, Iowa ALLEN GRIGSBY, Cherokee, Iowa VIRGINIA GROSVEN OR, Pocahontas, Iowa JERRY HAMILTON, Storm Lake, Iowa LARRY HANSEN, Ringsted, Iowa IRENE HEIDECKER, Graettinger, Iowa RONALD HILDRETH, Rockwell City, Iowa GLENDA HOLM, Lake City, Iowa JERRY IBACH, Bayard, Iowa LEROY JACOBSON, Bode, Iowa JANET JENSEN, Quimby, Iowa RICHARD JENSEN, Meriden, Iowa LAVONNE JOYCE JOHNS, Spencer, Iowa ANNA J ULIF, Webb, Iowa PAULINE KADING, Ireton, Iowa PAUL KAISER, Rolfe, Iowa KENNETH KANNENBERG, Humboldt, Iowa ROBERT KEENAN, Schaller, Iowa RICHARD KEIR, Spencer, Iowa LEROY KLINK, Rockford, Iowa JAMES KNOTT, Denison, Iowa GERALD LANGE, Sac City, Iowa PATRICIA LARSON, Woden, Iowa MARLENE LEE, Storm Lake, Iowa EARL LEHIGH, JR., Sioux Rapids, Iowa JANET LEITH, Ware, Iowa MARIAN BLASS LINDQUIST, Early, Iowa LOUIS LIVINGSTON, Glidden, Iowa STEPHEN MCCALL, Storm Lake, Iowa LOIS MCDONALD, Alta, Iowa KATHRYN ALICE MAIN, Storm Lake, Iowa MARGARET METZGER, Palmer, Iowa BENJAMIN MEYER, Algona, Iowa VERNON MEYER, Jefferson, Iowa RONNIE MICHENER, Anthon, Iowa BEVERLY MILLER, Rockwell City, Iowa KENNETH MILLER, Carroll, Iowa Mrs. BERTHA MILLS, Alta, Iowa GERALD NIELSEN, Rolfe, Iowa LMES NIELSEN, Arnolds Park, Iowa ORMAN NIELSEN, Sioux Rapids, Iowa AROLE RAE NIXON, Fonda, Iowa ONNA OBMAN, Rembrandt, Iowa JZABETH SMITH OLSON, Scranton, Iowa AYNE PAIGE, Dike, Iowa VNA MARIE PAULSON, Albert City, Iowa JTH DEGNER PAULSON, Albert City, Iowa lMES PETERS, Glidden, Iowa , VONNE PETERSON, Spencer, Iowa VONNE PINGEL, Aurelia, Iowa AN PORATH, Storm Lake, Iowa AIL PRITCHARD, Graceville, Minnesota LXZEL REIMERS, Laurens, Iowa PAN REIMERS, Laurens, Iowa AROL ANN REITH, Lehigh, Iowa ARILYN KAY RINEHART, Britt, Iowa ANCY JEAN SCOTT, oaobolt, Iowa YRNA SIMPSON, Estherville, Iowa DeETTE sJoBLoM, Audubon, Iowa IIANETTE SKINNER, Auburn, Iowa ANETTE STOCK, Lake View, Iowa NALD STORM, Sanborn, Iowa LVIA SWEDE, Spirit Lake, Iowa , RL TRICKEL, Storm Lake, Iowa DNALD ULLERICH, Audubon, Iowa VID VEENBAAS, Pomeroy, Iowa NALD WAGGONER, Vail, Iowa ARLES WEHMEYER, Storm Lake, Iowa AN WESTPHAL, Aurelia, Iowa I EL WHISLER, Pocahontas, Iowa URRY WILSON, Lanesboro, Iowa SBERT WILSON, Manson, Iowa RY ANN WIXON, Storm Lake, Iowa RY YOCUM, Storm Lake, Iowa Freshmen ESTEL ALEXANDER, Marathon, Iowa DONALD ATKINSON, Emmetsberg, Iowa DONALD BAKER, Estherville, Iowa JUDITH BARBER, Marathon, Iowa Freshmen Class Oficers: Gary Pittman, president vice-president. LO MARVIN BECHLER, Lake View, Iowa JACK BECKER, Boone, Iowa CAROLYN BENGTSON, Alta, Iowa WELL BAXTER, Primghar, Iowa VIRGINIA BENNETT, Sioux City, Iowa EDWARD BLEAKLY, Storm Lake, Iowa MARION BRADLEY, Lake City, Iowa PATRICIA BRADLEY, Carroll, Iowa CHARLES BRINKER, Magnolia, Iowa PHYLLIS BROCKMAN, Dayton, Iowa Mrs. DONNA BROWN, Linn Grove, Iowa GERALD BROWN, Schaller, Iowa ROBERT BUNN, Clarion, Iowa KEITH BUNTING, Sac City, Iowa MARVIN CARLBERG, Schaller, Iowa LYNNE LINCOLN CARLSON, Marathon, Iowa MARY ELLEN CARLSON, Pierson, Iowa BERNICE CI-IRISTIANSEN, Pocahontas, Iowa CHARLES COLBERT, Waterloo, Iowa PATRICK COX, Rolfe, Iowa s Jean Otto, secretary-treasurer, Bernard Young, RONALD COX, Arthur, Iowa THOMAS CROSIER, Bayard, Iowa JAMES CURNYN, Denison, Iowa DONAVON DAGGY, Humboldt, Iowa SHIRLEY DAHNKE, Hartley, Iowa ROSEMARY DANIELS, Storm Lake, Iowa CARLA DAVIS, National City, California CHARLES DAVIS, Galva, Iowa ROBERT DONAHOO, Peterson, Iowa WILLIAM DUBOIS, Sioux, Iowa JAMES DYVIG, Havelock, Iowa ,IERALD ECKERSON, Pocahontas, Iowa JACKIE DEAN EDWARDS, Ephrata, Washington VERNON EHLERS, Cherokee, Iowa WILLIS EICKHOFF, Storm Lake, Iowa DONALD DEAN ELLIS, Rockwell City, Iowa RUBY ELMORE, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa JOAN EMMERT, Fonda, Iowa DONALD ETZEL, Fort Dodge, Iowa RICHARD EVANS, Webb, Iowa CHARLES EWALDT, Holstein, Iowa EUGENE FREIER, Early, Iowa VIRGINIA FRENCH, Cleghorn, Iowa JAMES GAILEY, Storm Lake, Iowa New students get acquainted at the fresh- men mixer during Orientation Week. GAROLD GALVIN, Alta, Iowa GRACE GARDNER, Bagley, Iowa BEVERLY GERBER, Algona, Iowa PATRICIA GOLNITZ, Storm Lake, Iowa MARILYN GREEN, Storm Lake, Iowa VIRGINIA GUENTHER, Britt, Iowa JOYCE HALL, Glidden, Iowa ROY LEONARD HANSON, Alta, Iowa PHILLIP HARTLIEP, Cherokee, Iowa KENNETH HARVEY, Emmetsberg, Iowa WILLIAM DANIEL HARVEY, Emmetsberg, Iowa I THOMAS HATTON, Fort Dodge, Iowa LARRY HAYS, Jefferson, Iowa W. CRAIG HINDE, Storm Lake, Iowa ROBERT HOFFMAN, Storm Lake, Iowa DONALD HAHBACK, Paullina, Iowa MARION JANICE HOUT, Storm Lake, Iowa JOANNE HUMMEL, Odebolt, Iowa ROBERT HUMMEL, Odebolt, Iowa JORGE HUSTON, Early, Iowa GEORGIA HUNTER JACOBSON, Storm Lake, Iowa BARBARA JOHNSON, Storm Lake, Iowa BERNARD JOHNSON, Storm Lake, Iowa ROGER JOHNSON, Havelock, Iowa SUZANNE JOHNSON, Terril, Iowa LONNIE JURGENS, West Bend, Iowa DON KLUS, Odebolt, Iowa DONALD KOEBELE, Pocahontas, Iowa VERNON KOWALKE, Nemaha, Iowa MELVIN KUMMERFELDT, Ruthven, Iowa BRUCE LEASE, Galva, Iowa CHARLES LEE, Boone, Iowa GERALD LEE, Boone, Iowa RALPH WALDO LIGHTLE, Ruthven, Iowa ROBERT LINDGREN, Marathon, Iowa HARRY LUBACK, Chicago, Illinois DENNIS McCOOL, Guthrie Center, Iowa Mrs. VIVIAN McCORKLE, Sac City, Iowa LOWELL MAIN, Storm Lake, Iowa RONALD MARTIN, LuVerne, Iowa FRED NIMTZ, Council Bluffs, Iowa DUANE NUSBAUM, Schaller, Iowa DORIS NYDENE, Storm Lake, Iowa LARRY OLSON, Arnolds Park, Iowa JEAN OTTO, Storm Lake, Iowa THOMAS PARKER, Cherokee, Iowa GEORGE PAUGH, Graettinger, Iowa RICHARD PEDERSON, Cherokee, Iowa JAMES PENTICO, Storm Lake, Iowa MARILYN PETERS, Pocahontas, Iowa ROBERT PETERS, Storm Lake, Iowa ALICE PETERSON, Alta, Iowa ROBERT PETERSON, Rembrandt, Iowa GARY PITTMAN, Dayton, Iowa JOAN PUTNAM, Marathon, Iowa DOROTHY RADLE, Cherokee, Iowa SHIRLEY RAINE, Lake View, Iowa Mrs. ALICE REHDER, Calumet, Iowa LaVERNE REHDER, Calumet, Iowa BIRDENE REHNSTORM, Linn Grove, Iowa RONALD MAU, Early, Iowa ALLAN MAYS, Sioux Rapids, Iowa BERNADINE MELOHN, Jolley, Iowa RAY MERRY, Storm Lake, Iowa CAROLE MEYER, Lytton, Iowa JENE MEYER, Truesdale, Iowa LEONARD MEYER, Pomeroy, Iowa FRANKLIN MICK, Spencer, Iowa GEORGIA MILLER, Ireton, Iowa LOWELL MILLER, Lohrville, Iowa ROBERT MILLER, Storm Lake, Iowa MARLYS MOHN, Alta, Iowa ROBERT MURRAY, Audubon, Iowa JOHN MYERS, Marathon, Iowa CAROL LEE NELSON, Marathon, Iowa JAMES NELSON, Aurelia, Iowa DALE NICOSIN, Rolfe, Iowa ELLEN NIELSEN, Alta, Iowa MARC NIELSEN, Spencer, Iowa RAYMOND NIELSEN, Sioux Rapids, Iowa MARVIN RICHARDSON, Storm Lake, Iowa GENE RIDDLE, Lake View, Iowa CAROLYN RINGGENBERG, Lytton, Iowa VERA RIPKEY, Gilbert, Iowa DONALD ROHLFSEN, Paullina, Iowa WILLIAM RUKES, Sioux Rapids, Iowa ROBERT SANDERS, Nemaha, Iowa ARNOLD SCHAGER, Alden, Iowa VERLIE JEAN SCI-IENATZKI, Truesdale, Iowa DALE WILLIAM SCHUBERT, Rock Rapids, Iowa EUGENE SCHULTE, Lake View, Iowa G. EDWARD SINNING, Lake View, Iowa VERNON SOI-IM, Schaller, Iowa VERA MAE SORENSON, Jolley, Iowa MERVYN SPAHN, Storm Lake, Iowa DOROTHY STEGEMANN, Schleswig, Iowa MARVIN STREUFERT, Spencer, Iowa KAY SULLIVAN, Storm Lake, Iowa JOAN SVUBA, Laurens, Iowa .IANICE SWAN-SON, Royal, Iowa RONALD SWEDBERG, Lake Crystal, Minnesota WALTER TIMMERMAN, Rock Rapids, Iowa ELIZABETH TRIPP, Paton, Iowa GAYLORD TRYON, Glidden, Iowa LARRY TURNER, Lake View, Iowa JAMES WATKINS, Storm Lake, Iowa COLLEEN WEAVER, Storm Lake, Iowa CECIL WEBB, Rockwell City, Iowa JERRY WELLINGTON, Rock Rapids, Iowa KENNETH WESTROM, Lake View, Iowa DONALD WHITE, Paullina, Iowa BARBARA WHITEING, Denison, Iowa DALE WIENER, Cylinder, Iowa STANLEY WINCHEL, Lohrville, Iowa WILLIAM WINTER, Rock Rapids, Iowa BERNARD YOUNG, Storm Lake, Iowa GARY ZAHRT, Rossie, Iowa ROGER ZAHRT, Rossie, Iowa RICHARD ZUBRADT, Alta, Iowa DONALD ZUMWALT, Coon Rapids, Iowa In Memoriam H-.Q- William Larry Troutman November 3, 1936 ' March 10, 1956 LWQ 6 Q , fi fgfm , m A z A' .HM ' 4Q6.'L JzyfZf.f.f www gym ' !Qfm ,gmhaff 1 ,fbmfmd gawfa-fi 1942 IZA! 76? .74-.z2f9.13' w u gfiffwu 'affix Whois Who DWIGHT HARSHBARCER, majoring in business adminis- tration, has participated in foot- ball, baseball, Circle K, and U. S. C. A. Dwight is president of the Student Council, and he also served as president of his freshmen class. JOANNE PURINTON, an edu- cation and psychology major, has been artist for the Tack and the Beaver Log, secretary of F. T. A., past secretary and now president of Sigma Tau Delta, and a member of the Swope Hall Council and the Faculty- Student Publications Com- mittee. ,lo was a 1955 homecom- ing attendant. PAUL KOEBELE, a business ad- ministration major, has been a member of Student Council, Circle K, Science Club, Sigma Tau Delta, and Pi Kappa Delta. He was trea- surer of Sigma Tau Delta during his sophomore year and president of Pi Kappa Delta when a junior. AL SINEK, a business adminis- tration major, has been on the Tack and Beaver Log staffs. He has part- icipated in Circle K, Pi Kappa Delta, Sigma Tau Delta, Science Club, F. T. A., and Student Coun- cil. Al has served as president of Circle K, vice-president of Pi Kappa Delta, and treasurer of Science Club. KAREN LEAF, a social science major, is editor of the Beaver Log. She was sophomore class secretary- treasurer and is a member of F. T. A., Sigma Tau Delta, Delta Phi Beta, and the Faculty-Student Pub- lications Committee. THOMAS TOAY, majoring in busi- ness administration and physical education, has been active in bas- ketball, football, and baseball. Tom is president of Lettermen's Club this year and has been a member of Student Council, Circle K, F. T. A., and U. S. C. A. ALVIN MOLITOR, majoring in physical education, has been' a member of the football and track squads for four years. He has been secretary-treasurer and president of the Letter-, men's Club, was sophomore class president, and has been a member of F. T. A., Science Club, and the Faculty-Student Publications Committee. ALLEN WIRTZ, is a social science major. Al has beena member of U. S. C. A., Celtic Cross, and the Student Library Committee. He has served as president of U. S. C. A., and vice-president of the Student Library Committee. Student Council The Student Council serves as a liaison between the students and the administration. Among its du- ties are the regulation and facilitation of the various organizations on the campus. This group is com- posed of nine members representing the four classes. The work of the Student Council begins during Orientation Week and continues all through the year. It is the task ofthe Council to sponsor and guide the events of Orientation Week. H The Student Council plans and directs all of the Homecoming activities. They sponsored two for- mals during the year, The Silver Ballv on Decem- ber 16th and Hawaiian Holidayw on May llth. The Student Council also encourages and guides the various organizations on campus in the activi- ties which they present during the year. Faculty .advisor this year was Professor Frank W. Jones. Student Council Officers: Steve McCall, treasurerg Wally Boysen, vice-presirlentg Dwight Harshbarger, presidentg Lonnie Jurgens secretary. l First row: Jeanette Skinner, Pauline Kading, Carol Reith. Sec- Phyllis Brockrnan, Carole Meyer, Alrneda Erholrn, Birdene ond row: Darlene Amis, Janet Jensen, Barbara Anderson, Rehnstrorn, Marion Youngqnist. Swope Hall Council Oficers: Darlene Amis, treasarerg Janet Jensen, vice-presidentg feanette Skinner, historiang Alrneda Er- holrn, presidentg Pauline Kading, secretary. Swope Hall B Council The Swope Hall Council is composed of an elected representative from each suite plus the dormitory pre- sident. This board with the aid of the Deans handles problems of discipline and adjustment of the girls who live in Swope Hall. It is the purpose of this organiza- tion to promote friendship and unity among the house residents, to share in the responsibilities of group liv- ing, and to maintain high standards in student life. A number of social events were held throughout the year. ln the fall the Big and Little Sister Banquet was given for the new girls in the dormitory and for their college Big Sistersfl On December 13 the annual Yule Log Service was held in the lounge of Swope Hall, and. the Christmas banquet took place the follow- ing evening. The yearls events came to a close with the spring banquet on May 23. This is a yearly event given in honor of all Swope Hall girls who are graduating. Student Library Committee The third year ofthe Buena Vista College Student Library Committee saw this group operating as a liai- son agency between the student body and the Faculty Library Committee. It is the only faculty-student committee of this kind in existence. The Student Library Committee is shown examin- ing a recent purchase from the O,Donoghue-Christen- sen Buena Vista College Library Foundation-The Scharj7Herzog Religious Encyclopedia. The seniors of the class of 1955 gave a gift of money to the library which was used to purchase books for the use of the Buena Vista student body. The most popular of these books have been a l956 edition ofthe Webstefs International Dictionary, The Four Minute Mile, Andersonoille, Great American Heritage, Eisen- hower Brothers, Not as a Stranger, and Ggft of the Sea. Faculty adviser is Alberta Dwelle. Student Library Committee Oficers: Allen Wirtz vice-president: Carl lens, presidentg Carolyn Claus- Sell, S6Cl'CiClfy. First row: Carolyn Bengtson, Wally Boysen, Sylvia Swede, Georgia Miller, Carolyn Claussen. Second row: Allen Wirtz, Carl fens, Gilbert johnson, Anthony Hofrnan. First row Alrneda Erholm Glenda Gelslnger Second row: Ellen Nielsen, JoAnn Katzer, Carolyn Claus- sen Stan Wenck Benjz Meyer Third row Ronald Swedberg, Bob Brooks. Religious Activities Committee The Religious Activities Committee is composed of ten students and six faculty members. This organization guides and directs Christian activities and encourages a develop- ment of spiritual life by means of church services, discussion groups, guest speakers, films, and chapel services. The com- mittee is the director of the campus U. S. C. A. Among its projects are the Christmas Tree Lighting Serv- ice and the Dad's Day Chapel. The groupls actions reach to distant places. For the past two years they have sponsored a Korean war orphan. Each year they set aside one week for the Spiritual Em- phasis Week services. This year Reverend Arthur Cruick- shank of the Central Presbyterian Church of Des Moines was the guest speaker. 62 Seated: Larry Hansen, Ellen Nielsen, Benji Meyer, Gail Pritchard, Bob Brooks, Alrneda Erholrn, Ronald Swedberg, Ray Kruger. Standing: Marvin Richardson, Don Baker, James Watkins, George Paugh. Celtic Cross Celtic Cross is the newest organization on the campus. lt was formed by three interested Buena Vista College students and received its charter in the spring of 1955. The group is modeled after similar organizations on other college campuses. The purpose of the Celtic Cross is to pro- vide fellowship for full-time students at Buena Vista. Wives of married members are also included in the organization. Celtic Cross met twice each month. The first meeting of the month was a business meeting, and the second meeting of the month was devoted to programs by outside speakers. Various subjects were discussed by these speakers. The pro- grams acquainted the group with the role of the Christian service worker. Some of the topics presented by authorities in the field were: The Pastor's Wifef' The Service Chap- lain,'7 ..The Assistant Pastor, Foreign Mission's Radiofi and Foreign Missionsf' Faculty sponsors were: Professors Henry G. Eggink and Kempes Schnell. 63 Celtic Cross Oficers: Don Baker, presidentg Almeda Erholrn treasurerg Gail Pritchard, secretary, Benji Meyer, vice-pre sident. Alpha Psi Omega The Chi cast of Alpha Psi Omega was headed this year by Kay Babcock. The purpose of this organization is to stimulate interest in dramatics. Membership in the group is honorary and is based on a point system. Points are earned by participation in various phases of dramatic work. On October 8, 1955, the traditional homecoming din- ner was held at Cobblestone lnn. During the year the organization was host at campus productions to like groups from Morningside College and Westmar College. The year closed with the annual progressive dinner party on May l5, 1956. At this time new members were initiated, and the new officers were installed. New mem- bers taking the pledge were: Stephen McCall, Carolyn . I Claussen, John Cross, Jim Bruce, Alice Ahrendsen, Alme- Alpha Psi Omega Qficers: Ben Boldt, secretary-treasurerg da Erholm and Bill Fer Kay Babcoclapresidentg Dori Straight, vice-president. ' guson' Professors Gladys Kuehl and Richard Siegfried were faculty sponsors. Left to right: Cary Fiscus, Prof Richard Siegfried, Carol Hammer, Don Straight, Vicki Morton, Prof Gladys Kuehl, Kay Babcock. 64 Pi Kappa Delta The Kappa Chapter of Pi Kappa Delta is the national honorary forensic society on campus. Its purpose is to promote the interests of intercollegiate oratory, debate, and public speaking. Eligibility to membership is deter- mined by participation in intercollegiate activity and competition. The group has a program of community service and sponsors a Speakers' Bureau. Pi Kappa Delta sponsored several events during the year. November 3rd was the date of Club Eldoradofv a party with a Mexican theme. The second annual all-col- lege oratory contest was held in the Little Theater on January l9th with ten orators competing. On February 3rd they sponsored the sixth annual high school invita- tional forensic conference. Over two hundred students from fifteen high schools attended the event. Ten new members were initiated at the formal spring banquet held on May 16th at Cobblestone. They Were: Steve McCall, Harlan Watson, Ben Boldt, Gene Catter- mole, Rosemary Daniels, Kenneth Kannenberg, Ron Michener, Robert Anderson, James Knott, and Carolyn Claussen. Pi .Kappa Delta Officers: Vicki Morton, presidentg Merlyn McGarry, secretary-treasurerg Al Sinek, vice-president. Seated: Carol Hammer, Vicki Morton, Merlyn McGarry, Prof Gladys Kuehl, Al,Sinek. Standing: Gary Fiscus, Paul Koebele, Roger Decker, John Cross. trfilml 1 s l 2 Sigma Tau Delta Ojicers: Bob McKinnis, secretary-treasurerg Kay Babcock, social chairman, Joanne Purinton, president. Sigma Tau Delta Sigma Tau Delta is the national honorary English frater- nity organized on the Buena Vista campus in 1938. The aim of this society is to promote a mastery of written expres- sion, to encourage worthwhile reading, and to foster a spirit of good fellowship among students interested in the English language and literature. As a part of tradition, Sigma Tau Delta presents an orig- inal college production in which songs, lines, stage settings, and costumes are composed and designed by the members. The theme of this year's show, which was held on March 13th, was e'Communications Through the Agesf' May 18, l956, Sigma Tau Delta held their annual spring banquet and initiated nine college students and four faculty members. New members received at this time were: Vaughn Dobson, Marilyn Green, Tom Hatton, Craig Hinde, Don McNeil, Duane Olson, Donald Rex, Harlan Watson, Mary Ann Wixon, Prof. Jeannie Lowdon, Prof. Mary Wedgwood, Dr. William Grate, and Dr. A. F. Hirsch. To end the year's activities, the group held its annual spring breakfast at the Shelter House on Friday morning, May 25th, at 6:30. First row: Carole Nixon, Alice Ahrendsen, Sylvia Swede, Kay Bab- cock, Pamilla Graves, JoAnn Katzer, Carolyn Claussen, Betsy Olson, Vicki Morton. Second row: Prof Gladys Kaehl, Prof Jean- nie Lowdon, Al Sinek, Kenneth Kannenberg, Craig Knudson, John Cross, Prof William Grate, Karen Leaf Third row: Carol Harn- rner, Stan Wenck, Bob Bennett, Merlyn McGarry, Carl Jens, Gary Fiscas, Paul Koebele, Joanne Parinton. 66 S 5' gs Seated: Carolyn Ringgenberg, Mary Lou Dailey, Marion Haut, .Ian McDiarrnid, Beverly Gerber, Lois McDonald, Faith Fisher, Marlene Brechwald, JoAnn Katzer, Pamilla Graves. Standing: Carole Meyer. Entre ous President JoAnn Katzer capably lead Entre Nous, the non-sorority organization for girls on campus, through their year's activities. Three of the girls holding offices the first semester were January graduates. OECCFS elected to replace them Were: Beverly Gerber, vice-president, Marian Hout, secretary, and Carolyn Ringgenberg, historian. Many activities marked the year for the Entre Nous girls. ln the fall the invitation tea was held at the home of Mrs. H. C. Davidson on September 28th. An Entre Nous girl, Lois McDonald, was a candidate for homecoming queen. At Christmas time the group held their yuletide meeting at the Sail lnn Motel. On January, Friday the 13th, the Entre Nous sponsored an all College Leap Year Hop. The spring formal banquet was held at the Steak House and was the time for taking our Hats Off to the Graduatesfl The programs of the year for this organization, whose objects and aims are cul- ture, friendship, and fellowship, ranged from slides of Den- mark to a picnic in the park. 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L?2w55f,ff4ggfieg. y X M ffm, , H Q QQ . , ., - ,,, .-.. ,.,,-I L Delta Phi Beta Ojficers: Carol Hammer, presidentg Mary Ann Wixon, treasurerg Alice Ahrendseng secretary, Karen Leaf historiang Pauline Kading, vice-president. Reith, Joan Svaba, Georgia Miller, Jeanette Skinner, Virginia Grosvenor, Karen Leaf Mary Ann Wixon, Kay Nielsen, ,lean- ette Edleman, Lavonne Peterson, Shirley Dahnke. The Delta Phi Beta sorority began its year's activities with the sorority rush tea on September 27th at the home of Mrs. A. G. Gran. Two days later they held their annual fall rush banquet at Cobblestone. On October 3rd ten new members took their initial pledge in the sorority. Homecoming was a busy time for the Betas. Three girls, Carol Hammer, Alice Ahrendsen, and Jeanette Skinner, were candidates for homecoming queen. The Beta float won second place for beauty in the parade. The annual homcom- ing alliance luncheon was held on October 8th at Cobble- stone. Two formal dances were sponsored by the Betas and the Phi Alpha Pi. The theme of the fall formal, which was held on November Zlst, was Mardi Grasf, April 27th was the date of the spring formal, Oriental Gardens. The Betas also sponsored an informal dance, the Heart Hop, in Beaver Hall on February l0th. Hell Week was the first week in February. During this time the Beta pledges could be seen on campus in their red and white striped prison outfits. Three new members were gained the second semester. They were: Almeda Erholm, Suzanne Johnson, and Lonnie Jurgens. The final event of the year was the spring alliance lunch- eon held on May 30th. Mrs. ,lay Beekmann and Professor Dorothy Skewis were the groupls sponsors. 68 First row: Ramona Porath, Bernice Christiansen, Kay Sullivan, Glenda Holm, Marilyn Green, Glenda Geisinger, Marilyn Nic- Patricia Golnitz, Carolyn Bengtson, Alice Main, Carole Nixon, kels, Patricia Ellis, Betsy Olson. Vicki Morton. Second row: Beverly Miller, Carolyn Claussen, The Phi Alpha Pi sorority opened the year with its annual Rush Week activities. A tea was held on September 26th at the home of Mrs. Eleanor Melcher. Greenwich Villagei' was the theme of the fall rush banquet held at Cobblestone. On October 3rd eight Phi Alpha Pi pledges took their initial pledge at the Carl Peterson home. This year's homecoming queen was a Phi Alpha Pi girl, Glenda Holm. An additional honor went to the sorority when their float was judged the sweepstakes winner in the homecoming parade. Approximately fifty guests attended the annual homecoming alliance luncheon at Cobblestone. Shipwreck Partyw was the theme of the second semester rush party. Nine new members pledged the sorority at this time. They were: Roberta Bryant, Carla Davis, Joan Emmert, Marilyn Rinehart, Virginia Guenther, LaVonne Pingel, Myrna Simpson, Irene Heidecker, and Patricia Larson. There were two Hell Weeks this year. One was held in February and the other was held in May. The pledges were required to wear clown suits and hats and obey a number of rules. The Pan-Hellenic patroness tea was held in the lounge of Swope Hall on May 16th. The tea is an annual event spon- sored by the Phi Alpha Pi and the Delta Phi Beta sororities. May 30th was the date of the final event of the year, the annual spring alliance luncheon. Mrs. Kempes Schnell and Professor Gladys Kuehl served as sponsors. 69 Phi lpha Pi Phi Alpha Pi Officers: Alice Main, historiang Ramona Porath, secretaryg Betsy Olson, president, Glenda Geisinger, vice-presidentg Patricia Ellis, treasurer. First row: Gary Pittman, Craig Hinde, Merlyn McGarry, Frank Boyd, Jose Koo Chang, Al Sinek, Donald Koebele, Thomas Herrick, Wallace Boysen, Glen Hakeman, Gene Catlermole. Second row: Robert Anderson, Jerry Hamilton, Bob Bennett, Kenneth Peterson, Vernon Meyer, Roger Decker, ,lack Kelley, Ronnie Michener, Harlan Watson, Ben Boldt, T. P. Knehl Third row: Duane Brown, Maurice MCA ninch, Arnold Schager, Donald Zumwalt, Lowell Morgan, Paul Koebele, Joe Dugan, Dwight Harshbarger, Anthony Hofman, Gene Vetter. Circle K OFFICERS President .,..... .............. G ene Cattermole Vice-President .... .... G ene Vetter Secretary ....... .... R oger Decker Treasurer ......... Board of Directors Board of Directors Board of Directors. . . Board of Directors . Glen I-Iakeman . . . .Wally Boysen .....,Ioe Dugan . .Vernon Meyer . . . .Earl Trickel Circle K was organized on the Buena Vista campus in 1950 under the auspices of Kiwanis International and has for its motto, Leadership Training Through Service. The local or- ganization was the thirteenth group to be chartered by the Kiwanis. Circle K was a Very active group on campus. In the fall they managed the distribution and sale of homcoming badges. Pub- licity and ticket sales for the play,I'AII My Sonsfl were handled by the group. Members also served as ushers at various events during the year. The club conducted a fund-raising project by selling Christ- mas cards and stationery. The project was aimed at supple- menting the Circle K scholarship to one hundred dollars. This scholarship is set up as an aid to needy students who apply for lt. The finals of the third annual Circle K ping-pong tournament were held on March 6th between halves of the Westmar-Buena Vista basketball game. Warren Lasher defeated last year's champion, Dale Tryon, to gain the championship. Proceeds of the tournament were used to buy a new ping-pong table and equipment. A highlight of the year was the annual Appreciation Banquet held at Cobblestone on April 30th. Speaker at this event was Dayton Countryman, attorney general of Iowa. Circle K receiv- ed its International Charter at this time. New members and the board of directors were also sworn in at the banquet. '70 Buena Vista Players is an organization for those students in- terested in dramatic activities. For the past thirty-one years it has been the aim of the B. V. Players To stimulate progress and to encourage such dramatic activity as may serve to enrich the traditions, honor, and fame of Buena Vista College? Members of the B. V. Players presented two major produc- tions this year. All My Sonsf, which was presented on Novem- ber 30th and December lst, was the fall production. The spring play, George Bernard Shawls Arms and the Man, was pre- sented during Fine Arts Week. As part of the Spiritual Emphasis Week observance two one- act plays, 'lThe Terrible Meekll and Dust of the Road',' were given. The Players also planned the college homecoming variety show. Professor Richard Siegfried was in charge of the productions. A highlight of the year was a dinner given at Cobblestone on May 22nd, At that time various dramatic awards were announc- Buena Vista Pla ers ' ' . OFFICERS ed. Stephen McCall and Vicki Morton received the awards for President 'llli' -.l.--.'-...... J Ohm Cross Ee most outstandlng acteor and actress, for their roles of Joe Vice-President .-..AA- '.'- R Onald Waggoner eller and Kate Keller 1n All My Sons. Bill Ferguson, for his Secretary-Treasurer UII- lglp R Oherta Bryant portrayal of George Cheever in All My Sons,', received the a- Historian . --.- -'-..- J im Bruce ward for the best supporting male role. Carol Hammer, for her performance as Lonita in Arms and the Manf, won the honor of the best supporting feminine role. Wayne Burk was the re- cipient ofthe award for the most valuable work on the produc- tion staff. First row: Roberta Bryant, Vicki Morton, Carolyn Claussen, .lim Bruce, Ronald Waggener, Craig Hinde, Kenneth Kannen- Carol Hammer, Alice Ahrendsen, Almeda Erholrn. Second row: berg. Third row: John Cross, Ben Boldt, Wayne Burk. First row: Roberta Bryant, Beverly Garton, Beverly Miller, Carole Nixon, Joanne Purinton, La Vonne Pingel, Darlene Amis, Carolyn Claussen, Charlotte Davis, Karen Leaf Second row: Nancy Scott, DeEtte Sjoblom, Faith Fisher, JoAnn Katzer, Janet Jensen, Carol Reith, Mary Ann. Wixon, Janet Leith, Jeanette Edlernan, Janet McDiarmid. Third row: Patricia Ellisjeanette Skinner, Gail Pritchard, Pauline Kading, Donald Haack, Ron- ald Waggener, Dwight Harshbarger, Paul Koebele, Al Sinek. Fourth row: Torn Toay, Dick Seward, Gilbert Johnson, Lowell Morgan, George Francis. Future Teachers of merica F. T. A. Oficersz Donald Haack, president, Karen Leaf librarian, Joanne Purinton, secretary, Mary Ann Wixon, historian, Patricia Ellis, publicityg Lowell Morgan, vice- president. Not pictured: Jan Carlson, treasurer. Future Teachers of America, one of the largest organiza- tions on the campus, offers to all future teachers facts about the profession, training in leadership, and a variety of pro- fessional publications. Under the direction of Professors T. P. Kuehl, Elvena Mattson, and Adelphia Mitchell the Future Teachers of America endeavored to strengthen the profession of teach- ing through central organization of its members. On October 19th the group was host to the Northwest Re- gional fall meeting of the lowa Future Teachers, Association. Don Haack, the Buena Vista Chapter president, is also presi- dent of the Northwest Region of I. F. T. A. Four Buena Vista students represented the chapter at the state l. F. T. A. Delegate Council that was held in Des Moines on February 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, ln May several mem- bers attended the spring convention in Fort Dodge. For the final meeting of the year the group met for an in- formal chicken dinner on May 21st at the Steak House. 72 Lettermenls Club The Buena Vista Lettermenls Club is one of the more ac- tive groups on the campus. The main objectives of this or- ganization are to aid and promote loyalty to Buena Vista College, to assist in promoting high ideals and good char- acter in the life of the individual members, and to promote the spirit of sportsmanship in all athletic contests. The membership ofthe group is selected from men who have received a minor athletic award from Buena Vista College. Letter jackets are awarded annually to all senior lettermen. The club accomplished many things this year. One of the main projects was the operating of consession stands at home games. ln March they sponsored an invitational basketball tournament for independent teams. The annual lettermenis dinner dance was held on April 6th at Cobble- stone. On May 9th and 10th the Lettermen's Club sponsored a carnival in Victory Hall. The week of March 19th saw new lettermen attending class in dresses. That and various other stunts was all part of their formal initiation into the group. Sponsors were: Athletic Director .lay Beekmann and Coach Dean Laun. Lelzerrnenis Club 0-ficers: Gilbert Johnson, vice-president Morris Johnson, secretary-treasurer, Tom, Taay, president. First row: Don Carlson, Morris Johnson, Gilbert Johnson, Bill ICT, Sieve McCall, Keith Chapman, Dale Tryon, Glade HHiChCl, Salmon, Waldo Johnson, Vern Keerbs, Alvin Molitor, Bill Rick- .lim Gfidef, CUUCLI .lily Beelflmlflfl- F0l1fih POW! Laffy TTUUUIWVL, ard, Torn Toay. Second row: Coach Dean Latin, Ronnie Mau, Wayne Paige, Gerald Lange, Dean Allen, Larry Blaker, Dick Bill Rodda, Dean Nicholson, fay Hoogeveen, Bob Nielsen, Bob Blake- Henderson, Warren Lasher. Third row: Glenn Kaiser, Val Whis- The Buena Vista Chapter of the Music Educators, National Conference was chartered in the spring of 1954. This group is a social and fraternal organization of music education majors. Its purpose is to create and promote interest and a deeper understanding of the vast field of music education. The week end of November 4-th fifteen members traveled to Des Moines to attend the lowa State Teachers' Convention. All M. E. N. C. members were official guides for the students attending the Prospec- tive Teachers' Day on November 7th. The group also attended several concerts during the year. Faculty sponsors were Professors W. B. Green, John P. Sorenson and Frances Heusinkveld. M. E. N. C. Ojficers: Gary Fiscus, presidenlg Jerri Baxter secretary-treasurerg James F itzPatrick, vice-president. Music Educatolds - ational Conference First row: Birdene Rehnstorm, Carol Nelson, Grace W. B. Green. Third row: Gary Yocum, Carolyn Gardner, Don Straight, Almeda Erholm, Alice Ah- Claussen, Lonnie furgens, Virginia French, Gary rendson. Second row: James F itzPatrick, Jerri Baxter, F iscus. Kay Babcock, Georgia Miller, Bob Lindgren, Prof 74 s Natural Science Club Oficers: Anthony Hoffman, vice- presidentg Glenda Geisingenpresidentg Pamilla Graves secretary-treasurer. The Natural Science Club has participated in a variety of activities this year. This included lectures by specialists on radar, medicine, architecture, and science in India. The Cherokee planatarium was visited where the group viewed celestial bodies and saw ancient Iowa fossils. A trip was made to the sanitarium at Cherokee Several wards were visited, and a nurse demonstrated electric shock treatment apparatus and lectured con cerning forms of treatment At the Sioux City Air Base the group saw many planes. Visiting an alert hangar, they witnessed a uscramblef' an operation in which ajet pilot must be airborne within three minutes after the warning sounds. Other trips were made to Veishea and to the state park at Peterson. atural Science Club First row: Marion Youngquist, Prof. Daggmar Peterson, Prof. Ethel Roorda, Glenda Geisinger, Pamilla Graves, Phyllis Brockman, Carl Jens, Joseph Bueb. Second row: Rodney Carlson, Richard Kenas- Paul Koebele, Al Sinek. ton, Richard Keir, Charles Davis, Anthony Ho man Prof Wayne Wild. Third row: Prof Vernon Ander son, Wayne Burk, Oscar Carlson, Jerry Hamilton CO-EDITOR AND ADVISOR: Mary Ann Wixon and Jean- nie Lowdon. EDITOR: Karen Leaf Glenda Geisinger and Joanne Parinton. Beaver Log Staff The 1956 Beaver Log staff began its duties in the spring of 1955. Editor of this year's book was Karen Leaf with Mary Ann Wixon serving as co-editor. Art work in the annual was created by Jo Purinton, and Glenda Geisinger had charge of the graduates, activ- ity index. The sports section was handled by Ken Kannenberg. Carl Jens wrote copy for the organiza- tions and activities section. The book's advisor was Professor Jeannie Lowdon. By the action taken by the student-faculty publica- tion committee, it was decided that the 1956 Beaver Log would be published for the first time in its history in the fall. In this way it will be possible to give a com- plete survey of the entire school year. The material covered in this year's Log will extend from March, 1955, to June, 1956. A special spring section has been added to the book to cover the activities in the spring of 1956. The book has also been enlarged by twelve pages. Carl Jens and Ken Kannenberg. Tack Staff The Buena Vista College Tack is now in its sixtieth year of publication. The Paper with a Point was pub- lished every two weeks. It featured many pictures and was a means of conveying exclusive news releases to the Buena Vista College family. There were two editors this year. Marilyn Nickels was the first semester editor. When Marilyn left school in January, she was succeeded by Betsy ,lo Olson, business manager. Charles Ness served as business manager the second semester. Cartoons in the publica- tion were created by Jo Purinton. Don Rex in his column, 'QBeaver Talk, surveyed the problems of the poor college student. Duane Olson and Tom Hatton were better known to Tack readers as The Ghost Writers in the Skyfi Tom also wrote a series of stories under the pen name of :'Grady.', Donald Kelley served as the faculty advisor. FIRST SEMESTER EDITOR: SECOND SEMESTER EDI Marilyn Nickels TOR: Betsy fo Olson. BUSINESS MANAGER: Char- les Ness. Seated: Joanne Pnrinton, Alice Ahrendsen. Standing: Carole Nixon, Gilbert Johnson, Seated? Vic Eicksmedf- Standing-'5 Duane Don Rex, Rath Paulson. Olson, Torn Hatton. Q First row: Kay Sullivan, Glenda Holm, Jeanette Edlernan, Beverly Miller. Second row: Colleen Weaver, Ardis Gregg, Patricia Golnitz. Cheerleaders Buena Vista cheerleaders again completed a successful season of promoting spirit at B. V. games and pep rallies. The cheerleaders led fans at all home football and basketball games and also traveled to several out of town games during the football season. There were eight yell leaders at the beginning of the year, however, one girl, Polly Parker, was graduated in January. Glenda Holm was captain of the group. Forensic Activities This has been a busy year for forensic groups on the Buena Vista campus. Speech students have traveled to meets in lowa and surrounding states, and they have also made several appearances on radio and tele- vision. Eight Buena Vista College students won twelve awards at the lowa State Forensic Association tourna- ment held at Coe College in Cedar Rapids. Two speech events, the all-college oratory contest and the high school invitational speech meet, were sponsored on the campus by Pi Kappa Delta, foren- sic fraternity. Above: High school students registerfor the sixth annual high school invitationalforensic conference on February 3, 1956. Above: Pi Kappa Delta members prepare for speech meet. Above: Pictured above are the winners of the all-college oratory contest held on January 19, 1956. From left to right are: Craig Below: Over two hundred studentsfrornfifteen high schools attend- Hllllle' lwllolllble mellllolli Mflfilyn Peters- honorable lllellllolll ed the high Schoolforensic conference. Barbara Johnson, thzrdg Colleen Weaver, secondg Don Koebele, first. BRASS QUARTET: James FitzPatrick, Gary Fiscus, Duane Olson, Gary Yocum. First row: Marilyn Green, Jerri Baxter, Myma Simpson, Glen- da Geisinger, Pat Bradley, Georgia Miller. Second row: Ronald Martin, Virginia French, Lonnie furgens, Carla Davis, Carol Nelson, Tom Hatton, John Dodler, Alice Ahrendsen, Betsy Ol- son, Prof W2 B. Green. Third row: James FitzPatrick, Gary , Dtrector W B. Green CLARINET QUARTET TornHatton Georgza Muller Pat BAND OFFICE-RSI B05 Lifldgfm, band fflfamlgefi GKUW Fi-WLS, Bradley LOIIHIC lurgens librariang Don Straight, vice-presidentg Tom Hatton, secretary- treasurerg Jim F itzPatrick, president. Band The Buena Vista College band made its initial performance of the year in its new uniforms at the Buena Vista-Simpson foot- ball game. During the football season the band played at all foot- ball games and pep rallies. Marilyn Green was the drum major- ette, and Barbara Johnson and Anna Marie Paulson were twirlers. Under the direction of Professor W. B. Green, the band performed at home basketball games during the season. The thirty-five-member band also provided music at numerous other campus events during the year. This was a very successful year for the Buena Vista College band. This year's band made more public appearances than any previous band in the history of the school. During the second semester the concert band played seven formal concerts. Of the seven concerts five were played in towns and schools in the Buena Vista College area. Highlights of the year were the Feb- ruary 23rd winter concert in Victory Hall and the Fine Arts Week concert on April 30th. To conclude the year's activities the band held a banquet on May 24th at the Cobblestone Inn. Karl L. King, famed march composer and band leader, was the guest speaker for the evening. First row: Jerri Baxter, Carol Hammer, Anna Marie Paulson, Bernice Christiansen, Kay Sullivan, Mary Ellen Carlson, Marlys Mohn, Patricia Golnitz, Carolyn Bengtson, Rosemary Daniels. Second row: Shirley Dahnke, Vicki Morton, Lonnie Jurgens, Colleen Weaver, Judy Barber, Birdene Rehnstrorn, Georgia Miller, Barbara Johnson, ,loan Svuba, Grace Gardner, Virginia French. CHOIR OFFICERS, First row: Almeda Erholm, president, Don Straight, secretary-treasurer, Alice Ahrendsen, business man- ager. Second row: Jim Bruce, business manager, Ben Boldt, Director John P. Sorenson vice-president, Gary Fiscus, librarian. 82 Third row: Kay Babcock, Carolyn Claussen, David Veenbaas, Benjamin Meyer, Ronald Swedburg, ,lack Huston, Marc Nielsen, Bob Crouse, Robert Schleisman, Lynn Bontelle, Carol Lee Nelson. Fourth row: ,loan Emmert, Marilyn Green, Alice Ahrendsen, Richard Pederson, Pat Cox, Bob Lindgren, Myrna Simp- son, fanet Leith, Sylvia Swede, Almeda Erholm. Fifth row: Gary Yocnrn, Gene Riddle, Ken Kannenberg, Don Straightg ,lim FitzPatrick, Stan Wenck, Ben Boldt, Gary Pittman, Jim Bruce, Bob Wilson, Bob Van- Griethnysen, Eugene Schulte. Gary F iscns. MEN'S QUARTET: Ben Boldt, Gary Yocum V Don Straight, Bob Lindgren. Choir The Buena Vista College a cappella choir, composed of sixty voices, under the direction of Professor John P. Sorenson, pre- sented several concerts during the year. Professor Frances Heusinkveld was the choir accompanist. A program of sacred music was presented by the choir at its annual Christmas concert at Lakeside Presbyterian Church. ln conjunction with Religious Emphasis Week the choir presented Ringwald-,lohnson's Codis Trombones. ln April the choir depart- ed on their annual spring tour which took them to southern lowa and the Omaha area. The Fine Arts Week concert complet- ed the yearls program. Members of the chapel choir presented selections at the weekly college chapel services at Lakeside Presbyterian Church. The choir had two fund raising projects for the year. ln the fall members assisted farmers in the area in gathering corn from the fields. ln January over three hundred people attended the choir's Saturday night pancake supper. To end the yearis activities the group held a picnic in Chaut- tauqua Park on May 22. ' rn' 83 Qffwfw 'WW A O 675- ' 124' ' Qwu! WMM WW 57-Qwxdfmw ZZMW 1955 Baseball Squad F1fSt POW C0llCh John Kfllu-Se, B05 D0-nal, B05 F0-ell, Dean Dick Isenberger, Larry Blaker Warren Lasher Dick Blake Bowers Dale Tryon, Irwin McKenna, Jim Nielsen, Tony Cole, Vern Keefbs, jim Anderson Wayne Paige Jerry Ibach Keith Student Manager Bob Henderson. Second row: Ed Hendrickson, Sawin, 9 Season s Record. Buena Vista .... O Nebraska Wesleyan. . Buena Vista .... 5 University of Arkansas Buena Vista .... 19 Arkansas State ...... Buena Vista .... 2 St. Louis University. . Buena Vista .... 7 Shurtlelf ........... Buena Vista .... 37 Penn ...... Buena Vista .... 13 Central ....... Buena Vista .... 21 Central ......... Buena Vista .... 13 Iowa Wesleyan .... Buena Vista . . 4 Iowa Wesleyan. . . . Buena Vista .... 8 Westmar ...... Buena Vista .... 4 Luther ...... Buena Vista .... 14 Wartburg .... Buena Vista .... 4- Simpson .... Buena Vista . . 6 Simpson ..... . Buena Vista .... 17 Morningside .... Buena Vista .... . . . 1 Upper Iowa. . . . . Buena Vista .... . . . 3 Upper Iowa. . . . . Buena Vista .... . . . 2 Wartburg. . . . . Buena Vista .... . . . 5 Parsons. . . . . Buena Vista . . 5 Parsons .... . Buena Vista .... . . . 5 Luther. . . . 86 Conference Standings Pitching Records W L Buena Vista .... ..., 1 2 2 Upperlowa... 9 4 Wartburg ....., .... 8 4 lowa Wesleyan. . . . . . . 7 5 Luther ......... .... 6 6 Simpson .... .... 6 6 Central ..... .... 2 11 Parsons .... .... 0 12 The 1955 Buena Vista baseball squad took its third straight lowa conference baseball championship. The Beavers compiled an overall record of seventeen wins and live defeats. ln conference play the squad had a record of twelve wins and two defeats. At one time dur- ing the season the Beavers had a string of fourteen con- secutive victories. Keith Sawin and Ed Hendrickson were co-captains of the team. Wayne Paige. . . Bob Dostal .... Jerry lbach .... Dick lsenberger. . . Warren Lasher. W L ERA ....6 3 1.49 ....6 0 3.16 ....4 1 3.24 ..,.1 0 2.57 ....0 1 5.40 Jim Anderson Dick Blake Dean Bowers Tony Cole ferry lbach Vern Keerbs ,lim Nielsen Wayne Paige Keith Sawin Dick Isenberger Dale Tryon Laffy Blllkfff Bob F0211 Irwm McKenna Bob Dostal Warren Lasher Ed Hendnckson Keith Sawin . . Dale Tryon. . . Tony Cole .... Bob Dostal .... Jim Nielsen. . . Dean Bowers. . Ed Hendrickson Jim Anderson. . Irwin McKenna. . Bill Rodda. . . Wayne Paige ..,. Warren Lasher . Dick Blake. . . Bob Foell .... Larry Blaker .... Dick lsenberger. . . Jerry lbach .... Vern Keerbs .... Batting Averages Position . . . .First base . . .0utf1eld . . .0utf1eld . . . .Pitcher . . .Short stop . . .Outfield . . . . .Catcher . . . . .Third base . . . .Second base . . . .Catcher . . . .Pitcher . . . . . .Pitcher . . . . .Third base . . . .Second base . . . . .Outfield . . . .Pitcher . . . .Pitcher . . .Outfield RBI HR 16 0 23 4 6 3 5 0 15 0 13 0 18 3 15 2 16 1 6 0 LL 0 1 0 3 0 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pct. 343 341 339 300 292 284 274 260 2 57 169 120 800 250 400 231 200 177 167 1955 Track Squad Athletic Director Jay Beekmann and Football Coach Dean Laun. First row: Paul Kaiser, Don Carlberg, Arnold Schager, Duane Nusbaurn, Ralph Lightle, Charles Mitchell, Alvin Molitor, Morris Johnson, Glenn Kaiser, Bill Salmon, Bob McDiarrnid, Jim Grider. Second row: Student Manager Bob Henderson, Bob Gordon, Ken Kannenberg, fohn Clarkin, Jim Edwards, Bob Bunn, Waldo Johnson, Vern Keerbs, Stephen McCall, Donald Rex, Ronald Cox, Dick Seward, Richard Evans, Glade Heichel. Third row: Assistant Coach .fay Beekmann, Char- les Brinker, Richard Zubradt, Don Lewis, Dean Allen, Richard Blake, Charles Bunn, Ray Huib- regtse, Donald Atkinson. Leroy Klink, Ken Peter- son, Larry Troutman, Jerry Ibach, Don Carlson, Head Coach Dean Laun. Fourth row: Larry Blak- er, Dennis McCool, Bob Peters, Stanley Sherken- bak, Dale Schubert, ferry Wellington, Donavon Daggy, Bill Winter, Larry Krauss, Ronald Mau, Jack Becker, Keith Bunting. Season's Record Buena Vista ..,..... Buena Vista ........ Buena Vista ........ Buena Vista ........ Buena Vista ........ Buena Vista ........ Buena Vista ........ Buena Vista ........ Buena Vista ........ Nebraska Wesleyan . Augustana ......... Simpson .... Luther .... Upper Iowa .... Wartburg ..... Parsons . . . Dubuque. . . Dana... Conference Standings Parsons ..., Luther ..... Simpson ..... Buena Vista ..... . . . Iowa Wesleyan ....... Dubuque ..... Upper Iowa. . . Central ...... Wartburg. . . 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X figiwssisffgw'rikitifflefwi .ezi,fm1, lwsiexwff ffm:esggzi35a52ggg4f1Q'wis2iii - 12fse2fswwssvr5rfHLErwf' - Miigfigfrstflwifvifsf-H I Y Q ,yy ettsetr v yggqiq, .f,-ff gg :fr . ,. ft . ,,i.,w- Don Lewis Ron Mau Steve McCall First Downs .... Yards Rushing. . Passes Attempted Passes Completed Yards Passing. . . Net Yards Gained. . . Total Points .... BV 110 1943 67 25 407 . . .2350 156 Bill Salmon Dick Zubradt Basketball Squad First row: Assistant Coach Dean Laun, Dick Blake, Bob Niel- fim Edwards, Leroy Klink, Keith Chapman, Bill Lange, Jim sen, Dick Walters, Bill Rickard, Jerry Ibach, Morris Johnson, Grider. Third row: Bob Miller, Dick Zubradt, Don Daggy, Ver Coach Jay Beekrnann. Second row: Tom Toay, Bob Endersbe, non Kowalke, Garold Galvin, John Swanson. 7 Season s Record Buena Vista .... .... 3 6 Creighton ..... . . . 73 Buena Vista .... .... 6 9 Dubuque. . . . . . 73 Buena Vista .... .... 6 2 Luther .... . . . 75 Buena Vista. . . .... 69 Westmar. . . . . . 83 Buena Vista .... .... 9 5 Dana ..... . . . 86 Buena Vista .... .... 6 1 Wayne ....... . . . 82 Buena Vista .... .... 6 7 Central ............ . . . 72 Buena Vista .... .... 5 0 Nebraska Wesleyan .... . . . 68 Buena Vista .... .... 5 8 Central .......... . . . 69 Buena Vista ..... .... 6 7 Iowa Wesleyan .... . . . 78 Buena Vista .... .... 9 3 Upper Iowa ..... . . . 84 Buena Vista ...... .... 7 2 Dana ...... . . . 93 Buena Vista ............ 90 Wartburg ..... . . . 96 Buena Vista Qforfeitj .... 89 Parsons .... . . . 87 Buena Vista ............ 88 Simpson. . . . . . . . . 83 Buena Vista ...... .... 8 0 Luther .... ..... 1 01 Buena Vista ..... .... 64 Dubuque. . . . . . 74 Buena Vista .... .... 7 1 Central ..... . . . 69 Buena Vista ..... .... 8 3 Wartburg ..... . . . 86 Buena Vista ..... .... 8 1 Upper Iowa ..... ..... 1 03 Buena Vista. . . .... 99 Iowa Wesleyan .... .... . 114 Buena Vista ..... .... 5 1 Parsons ........ . . . 84 Buena Vista ..... .... 8 2 Simpson .... . . . 65 Buena Vista ..... .... 9 4 Westmar .... . . . 76 Individual Scores FG FTM FTA Pts. Avg Rickard ........ 149 107 143 405 16.9 Ibach ..,....... 161 81 118 403 16.8 Endersbe ....... 89 46 67 224 9.7 Chapman ....... 50 49 74 149 6.8 Blake ..... . . . 35 52 84 122 5.3 Johnson ........ 39 35 57 113 5.4 Grider .... . . . 29 30 53 88 4.0 Nielsen ........ 32 15 34 79 3.6 Toay ...... .... 1 7 25 36 59 3.1 Walters ........ 19 1 5 39 4.3 Lange ..... .... 1 1 11 30 33 3.0 Zubradt ........ 8 3 3 19 2.7 Swanson ....... 7 1 2 15 1.7 Edwards ....... 5 1 4 11 1.8 Klink ..... .... 1 0 0 2 2.0 Miller. . . .... 0 0 0 0 0.0 Daggy .... .... 0 0 0 0 0.0 Bill Rickard Jeffy Ibach Bob Endersbe 1 94 1955-56 basketball lettemzen. . . 1955 football lettermen. . . thletic Awards Fifty letter awards to Buena Vista College athletes and team managers were presented by coaches Jay Beekmann and Dean Laun as the academic year on the campus came to a close. Jerry lbach was the only three-letter winner during the year, having earned awards in football, basketball, and baseball. Football letters were awarded to: Dean Allen, Jack Becker, Charles Bunn, Donald Carlson, John Clarkin, Don Daggy, Bob Gordon, Jim Grider, Jerry Ibach, Wal- do Johnson, Morris Johnson, Vernard Keerbs, Don Lewis, Alvin Molitor, Steve McCall, Ron Mau, Bill Salmon, Bill Winter, Dick Zubradt, and student mana- ger Bob Henderson. A posthumous letter award was made also to W. Larry Troutman. Captain of the team was Waldo Johnson. Don Lewis was voted the most valuable player by his teammates. Alvin Molitor re- ceived the president's award as the distinguished senior athlete in football. 1956 track lettermen. . . Basketball letters were awarded to: Morris Johnson, Bob Nielsen, Bill Rickard, Tom Toay, Dick Blake, Keith Chapman, Bob Endersbe, Jim C-rider, Jerry lbach, and student manager Bernard Johnson. Bill Rickard was the team captain and also received the president's award as the distinguished senior athlete in basketball. Baseball letters were awarded to: Jim Anderson, Bob Foell, Jay Hoogeveen, Dick lsenberger, Warren Lash- er, Dale Tryon, Dick Blake, Larry Blaker, Dave Bappe, Jerry lbach, Jim Nielsen, Wayne Paige, Bob Roth- meyer, Ron Mau, and student manager Charles Bother- ton. Jay Hoogeveen was named recipient of the presi- dent's award for baseball. Team captains were Jim An- derson and Bob Foell. Track letters were awarded to: Jim Edwards, Wal- lace Boysen, Glade Heichel, and student manager Ver- non Meyer. 1956 baseball lettermen. . . ,.i,.,..ms..,,,.ms,.... .. waqaf W..msW.ww-f-,N.-ly-asia?vaV.,.a, .ss..am-i,am .,t. A class in rhythm andfolk dancing. . . Girls, Athletics Buena Vista coeds participated in a wide variety of team, dual, and individual sports during the year. The girls' physical education program is divided into two divisions-the regular physical education classes and the intramural athletic program. The Women's Recreation Association, assisted hy Professor Viola Mitchell, sponsored the intramural program. Several tournaments were sponsored by this group during the school year. Center: Phyllis Brockman practices her iron shots. Below, left: Marilyn Peters and Carole Meyer enjoy a game of tennis. Below, right: Catcher', Colleen Weaver and Mbatteri, Alice Rehder get readyfor the next pitch. A130-,w4f7:5 Wea-M5154 1 0 , fag. . fMveZ!7.ff 3-fgpffjff' I WW WW 0 fy 5 s 's x . ZMJM 1755 ll bout Ellie The musical comedy, All About Ellie, was produced March 29, 1955, by Sigma Tau Delta, national honorary English fraternity. Entirely student written and staged, the production fea- tured an adaptation of the fairy tale, Cinder- ellaf' q'Ellie,,' portrayed by Almeda Erholrn, is working her Way through college. The modern Q'Prince Charming, Bruce Richards, was played by Ben Boldt. A large number of Buena Vista Students appeared in the production. The show was directed by Jay Shelp and produced by Rex Hansman. Above: The sleuths at work in Muskrat Hall Above: The sleuths-Dean Bowers, Don Straight, and Ronald Above: fames FitzPatrick and Branch Ver Hoef work on musLc Waggoner . . . for the show. Below: Ellie and Brace . . . Below: A scenefrom the Masquerade Ball Above: Mrs. June Fitchett views apart ofthe art exhibit in Smith Hall. Above: Carol Hammer and Charlie Bryant are plc Fine Arts Weelq The fifth annual observation of Fine Arts Week was held May 1-6, 1955. During the week the various branches of the Fine Arts Department presented pro- grams and exhibits. To begin the week's activities, the Buena Vista County Little Symphony presented a concert on Sun- day afternoon, May 1st, On the following evening the Buena Vista College Band gave its concert in Victory Hall. 'qThere's Always .lulietfl a comedy in three acts, was presented by the dramatics department on May 3rd and 4th. On Thursday evening the Buena Vista College Choir gave its concert. An art exhibit of stu- dent class work and some drawing and painting was on display in the art studio of Smith Hall throughout the week. Fine Arts Week events came to a climax with the inauguration oflohn A. Fisher as President of Buena Vista College on May 6, 1955. tared in a scenefrom There,s Always Juliet. Above: Bill Fahan, Carol Hammer, and Alice Ahrendsen ap pear in a scenefrom the Fine Arts Week play. Below: The Buena Vista College Band presents its concert in Victory Hall. 1955 Spring Formals Top left: The student council sponsored dinner dance, Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom Whitef' Top right: Kay Nielsen and Janice was held at Cobblestone on May 18, 1955. Anderson. . , Bottom left: Alrneda Erholrn and Ben Boldt, , , Bottom right: Entre Nous held its springforrnal on March 11, 1955. 1 2 5 1 1955 Spring Banquets I1 Alpha Psi Omega, honorary drarnatiefraternity, held its annualpro- Above: Sigma Tau Delta initiates take zheirforrnal pledge at the annual banquet of the honorary Englishfraternity on May 11, 1955. Below: Old and new student council members gathered at Cob- blestone Inn for their annual dinner on April 14, 1955. gvessioe dinnerparty in honor ofnew pledges on May 10, 1955. Above: May 12, 1955, was the date of theformal initiation banquet of Pi Kappa Delta, honoraryforensicjraternity. Below: Buena Vista Letterrnen held their annual banquet on March 28, 1955. it April 25, 1955, was the date of the Circle K dinner-dance which honored Storm Lake Kiwanians and Kweens. Above: The spring alliance luncheon ofthe Phi Alpha Pi so- Above: On May 25, 1955, the girls ofSwope Hall held a ban- rority was held on fune 1, 1955. quet honoring all dorm residents who would be graduating. Below: Entre Nous ended their activities for the year with a Below: Delta Phi Beta sorority members and alliance gathered formal banquet at the Bradford Hotel on May 23, 1955. at Cobblestone on fune 1, 1955, for the spring alliance luncheon. m2ww.W,w,,.v,mm-wWW,L.-QMm.Q.m:5mfw-W,,WMMmw: Rush Weeli Above: Phi Alpha Pi sorority members greet their guests at Above: Delta Phi Beta sorority members and rushees gather on their Rush Week tea on September 26, 1955. the stairs at the home of Mrs. A. G. Gran where the Betas held their tea on September 27th. Above: Rushees arepictured at one of the banquets held during Rush Week. Below: The Phi Alpha Pi sorority tea Below: Entre Nous girls held their invitational tea at the home of Mrs. H. C. David- was held at the home of Mrs. Eleanor son on September 28th. Melgher, An urtoficial entry. . . Homecoming Homecoming 1955! This year7s celebration began on Friday night with the Variety Show and the Coronation of the Home- coming Queen, Glenda Holm. Immediatly after the Variety Show the Homecoming dance was held in the basement of Swope Hall with Jim Luchtel and orchestra providing the music. Saturday morning the annual Homecoming parade was held with the Phi Alpha Pi Hoat taking the grand sweepstakes prize. Throughout the weekend alumni were honored at a number of teas, luncheons, and dinners. The spirit was high as a large number of fans cheered the kick-off of the Buena Vista-Upper Iowa game. The Beavers, leading 14-0 during the first half, were unable to hold Upper Iowa during the latter minutes and were tied 14--14. October 8 1955 the Homecommgparade through downtown Storm Lake. . . Top row, left: The choirfloat, first prizefor school spirit. . .Top row, right: Junior class float, thirdprizefor school spirit. . .Second row, left: F. T. A. float, secondprizefor school spirit. . .Second row, right: Sophomore class float, third prizefor beauty. . .Rightz Phi Alpha Pifloat, grand sweepstakes winner. . .Below, left: The Queerfs float. . .Below, right: Delta Phi Beta float, secondprize for beauty. . . , Top left: Mrs. fohn A. Fisher and Mrs. L. W. Sampson serve Bryce Kissinger, Mrs. Gene Vetter, and Mrs. Gene Catter- mole at the alumni tea in Swope Hall. Top right: Dr. Hirsch talks to Branch Ver Hoef and ,lean Moe at the alumni tea. Alpha Psi Omega held its traditional Homecoming dinner honoring alumni on Saturday evening at Cobblestone. Approximatelyfifty guests attended the Phi Alpha Pi Homecoming alliance luncheon on Saturday. At the annual B. V. Booster Club meeting held at the Steak House Saturday noon, awards were presented to the two outstanding coaches ofthe year. Bob Wilson fcenterj, sportscaster at KTIV, presents the trophies to Lou Collier fleftj ofAurelia, the outstand- ing basketball coach, and John Rutan frightj ofPaullina, the outstandingfootball coach. The Storm Lake Room at Cobblestone was the scene for the Delta Phi Beta alliance luncheon on Saturday. The traditional Homecoming dance was held Friday evening at Swope Hall. Top left: Before the coronation. . . Top right: The Homecoming Variety Show depict- ed the search of three old alumnifor afourth friend. They go to such places as the water under Storm Lake and the land ofthe goblins. As part of the show several skits, solos, duets, and other music were presented. Wayne Burk is pictured above conversing with the three alumni-Ron Waggoner, Duane Brown, and Wally Boysen. ,lim Bruce talks to witches-Roberta Bryant, Kay Babcock, and Janet Jensen. Student Council President Dwight Harshbarger presents the Queen and her attendants at haf time ceremonies during the Buena Vista- Upper Iowa Homecoming game. ? ALICE AHRENDSEN CAROL HAMMER Homecomin MCDONALD I W ardi Grasw March Gras was the theme of the annual fall Pan Hellen1c formal Whlch was held at Cobblestone lnn on November 21 1955 The event was sponsored by the Ph1 Alpha P1 and Delta Phl Beta sororltles Wally Boysen and Fred Burmelster acted as masters of cer monles for the program and music was furrushed by Bobby Llnderman and h1S orchestra Spiritual Emphasis Weeiq The annual observance of Spiritual Emphasis Week was held on the campus from February 13-17, 1956. Dr. Arthur Cruickshank, pastor of Central Presby- terian Church in Des Moines was the guest speaker. The theme of his message was '1Christ Against the Field. A variety of activities was planned for the week. On February 14-th the college music department pre- sented a concert of sacred music. The following evening the drama department gave two plays, 'iDust of the Road and The Terrible Meekf, A fellowship dinner for students, hosts, and counselors was held on Thursday evening, and following the dinner stu- dents went to various Storm Lake homes for discus- sion groups. Above: Kay Babcock, Craig Hinde, and Bill Ferguson are pictured in a scene from The Terrible Meekf, Center: Jerri Buxterpleads with Ken Kan- nenberg as Steve McCall looks on in a scene from Dust of the Roadf' Below: College students enjoy afellowship dinner at the First Methodist Church. I -.Z, IZQZ if lwffiff fffff fa, 1942 gmmwf' Qmm! ' .QMAZM ' AZ: ' ,Jw 4? 7-14 17.12 JQMGZ? ,JJ ' X754 fgpff, .fa .gag fzfz Z .HZ 493419.12 Baseball First row: Bob Keenan, Jim Nielsen, Bob Rozhmeyer, Jay Hoogeveen, Dale Tryon, David Bappe, Ronald Mau, Bob Foell. Second row: Gaylord Tryon, Larry Blaker, Dick Blake, Dick Isenberger, Vern Keerbs, Warren Lasher, Wayne Paige, Dick Seward, Jerry Ibach. Third row: Ken Evans, Bob Sanders, Jim Anderson, Charles Bunn, Dick Walters, Darrel DeGr0ote, Bob Miller, Sherill Harnmer, James Dyvig. Fourth row: Larry Krauss, Don Siegmund, Steve McCall, Bob Bunn, Coach Jay Beekmann, Ronald Cox, Elmer Prescott, Roger Johnson, Duane Nusbaum. Season's Beeord BuenaVista... 9 Buena Vista... 6 BuenaVista... 2 BuenaVista... 1 Buena Vista. .. 5 Buena Vista... 6 BuenaVista... 3 BuenaVista... 5 BuenaVista... 1 Buena Vista.. . .... 2 Buena Vista... .... 3 BuenaVista... 3 BuenaVista... 5 BuenaVista.., ....11 Buena Vista... 9 Buena Vista ..., . . 3 Buena Vista ..... .... 0 Buena Vista .... . . 3 University of Arkansas .... 10 Omaha University ........ 10 Simpson .... ..... . . 4 Simpson .... .. 8 Westmar .... .. 4' Parsons ..... .. 2 Parsons ....... .. 1 Morningside .... . . . . 2 Omaha University .....,. 10 Iowa Wesleyan .... . . 1 Wartburg ..... .. 4- Upper Iowa .... . . 6 Upper Iowa .... . . 6 Morningside .... .. 1 Wartburg ..... .. 7 Westmar .... ., 0 Luther .... .. 6 Luther .... .. 4 Batting Averages Jim Nielsen .... .lay Hoogeveen .... Ronald Mau .... Dale Tryon ..... .lim Anderson .... Bob Rothmeyer ..... Dick Blake ..... ...., Gaylord Tryon ..,. ...., Ken Evans.. . .. Bob Miller ,... Jerry Ibach. . . Larry Blaker .... Charles Bunn. . . Wayne Paige ..,. Bob Foell ...... ..... Don Siegmund ,... ..... Dave Bappe ..... Vern Keerbs ...... Warren Lasher. . . Dick Isenberger. . . Estel Alexander. . Elmer Prescott. . . Position . .,.. Short stop . . . . .Outfield . . . . . .Catcher .....Outfield . . First base . . . .Catcher .Third base Second base . . . . .Outfield . . .0utfield . . . .Pitcher . . . .Outfield . .First base . . . .Pitcher Second base Second base Second base . . . .Outfield . . .Outfield . . . .Pitcher . . .Outfield . . . .Pitcher Dick Seward .... . . . .Outlield Pitching Records Wayne Paige. . . Jerry Ibach ..... Dick lsenberger Elmer Prescott. Dick Blake .... Chosen to receive the presidenfs award as the distinguished senior athlete in base- ball at Buena Vista College was outjielder fay H. Hoogeveen fleftj. Announcement of the award, an engraved sterling silver wallet-sized card, was made by President John A. Fisher frightj at a dinner in his home honoring seniors who played on the Beaver team this spring. Basis for the award includes the senior's contribution to the baseball team plus his general citi- zenship and scholastic qualities. RBI 14- 7 9 7 6 3 4- 0 1 1 3 1 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 L 4 0 Pct. .300 .293 .250 .241 .238 .207 .161 .500 .385 .333 .316 .304 .250 .235 .167 .143 .133 .125 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 Left to right: Arnold Schager Richard Evans Pat Cox Ronald Cox Left to right: Garold Galvin James Edwards Gerald Johnson Glade Heichel Left to right: Robert Keenan John Swanson Wally Boysen Donald Carlberg Donavon Doggy U . . Commumcatlon Through the gee The annual Sigma Tau Delta variety show was presented on March 13, 1956, by the national English fraternity. General theme of the show was Communication Through the Agesf' To develop the theme, various skits depicted the advance of communications from early times to the present. These skits featured cave men, the Greek theater, minstrels, town crier, printing press, lndians, pony express, telegraph, telephones, silent movies, radios, and a TV spectacular. Carolyn Claussen directed the production. Phyllis Brockman and Joyce Hall Above: Joyce Hall, Kay Sullivan, and Bob Anderson appear in a scenefrom a silent Above: Dr, Graham Bell, Stan Wenck, and movief' Watson, Wayne Burk. . . Below: forge Huston, Sylvia Swede, Pauline Kading, Dick Pederson, Craig Hinde, Ken Below: Al Sinek and Paul Koebele do the Kannenberg, and Bob Crouse depict a scene in a modern broadcasting studio. Meommercialn ofa TV Hspectacularf, May 16 1956 was the date of the formal banquet of Pi Kappa Delta honorary orensicfraternity. 19 6 Sprmg Banquets and Luncheons Entre Nous girls held their spring banquet at the Steak House on May 28, 1956. Domiitory residents who were graduating were honored by the girls of Swope Hall at the spring dorm banquet on May 23, 1956. Phi Alpha Pi sorority held its spring al- liance luncheon at the Steak House on May 30, 1956. Members of Future Teachers ofAmerica gathered at the Steak House for their an- nual banquet on May 21, 1956. New members of Sigma Tau Delta are pictured at the banquet ofthe honorary English fraternity on May 18, 1956. May 30, 1956, was the date ofthe Delta Phi Beta alliance luncheon which honored sorority alliance members. Fine Arts Week April 29 to May 4, 1956, featured the sixth annual Fine Arts Week of Buena Vista College. The week opened Sunday afternoon with a student recital in the Little Theater followed by a tea in Swope Hall. Monday evening the college band gave a concert in Victory Hall in conjunction with folk dances and a Maypole dance by the girls, physical education department. A three-act comedy, Arms and the Man,', was presented May 1 and 2 in the Little Theater. On Thursday the college choir gave a concert in Lakeside Presbyterian Church, and on Friday a student recital was presented in the Little Theater. An art exhibit was on display in Swope Hall throughout the week. Above: Carolyn Claussen, Craig Hinde, and Bill Ferguson. . . A Maypole dance was presented by the girls' physical education department. W' r gli if f -m f . 7 A A 25515 amiga- e' H- my-W ri Q- f we ff A-iw fri..r:Ml'H-M 1 Mm + my . -r frwgu-fr ,- r . , if ' :fy-L isf,-fringe V. 1'-he Z' 'Fel f f -X L as , . U a . ' t ziZ!1.',-Mfzliivzi M'-2 lf T f W ' A' wr. r 3 ,,-Twin-W , 4' 1' iiffzgxifi W .f 5, it -' H -1 . , in f . zz, ne: - f ' i , ' eeen - - - ff 1 f ,,,,,,,,, , ,,,, ,,,,,,, . W- el .zu . , if ga X .ffl , ,wr 1 MJ , felis -. w i Y ,,, . ar e w .. Above: Craig Hinde and Carol Hammer. . . Below: Alice Ahrendsen, Ken Kannenberg, Gary Yocum, Caro- scene from the George Bernard Shaw play, Arms and the lyn Claussen, Craig Hinde, and Bill Ferguson are pictured in a Man. , .......H, ,,,,, ,. MW,-s,.M....M ,. ,. .....T... f i- Commencement A busy round of activities greeted the one hundred and thirty-three 1956 graduates of Buena Vista College. The tra- ditional Senior Swingout Chapeln took place in the Little Theater on May 24-. Short talks were given by the class presi- dents. The senior class gift, a set of three clocks, was pre- sented by Barbara Rogers, with President Fisher giving the response. Dr. A. Howard Lindquist of Fort Dodge delivered the baccalaureate sermon at the Lakeside Presbyterian Church on Sunday, May 27. His theme was Your Honest Doubtsf' May 30 was the date of the junior-senior breakfast, hon- or tea, and the alumni banquet. Eighty four-year graduates and fifty-three two-year grad- uates received their diplomas in commencement exercises on May 31. Donald Ambler, chairman of the board of the Dry- den Press, Inc., New York, addressed the graduates on the subject of The College in a Changing World. Students re- ceiving special recognition were Janice Rae Myers who was graduated magna cum laudeg and John Arthur Bohy, Karen Leaf, Joanne Purinton, Mrs. Adele Stoffers, and Thomas Toay who were graduated cum laude. Patricia Ellis received the highest scholastic honors among the two-year graduates. Top: Mrs. Adele Stofers signs the scroll of the Buena Vista Honor Society as Tom T oay, Joanne Purinton, Karen Leaf and Arthur Bohy look on. Center: Ruth Paulsen, Alice Ahrendsen, Patricia Ellis, and Sylvia Swede were admitted to associate membership in the honor soci- ety. Below: Graduation night. . . Wil aw? his E li W 2453: ig ,, 1 Q 5.1, 5 Q 5 Wk A Wi Q 42 K . 2. , f . .viii Bw .gig 5 JM. gg: Q L31 Q SA-Q 1 Q33 Qf Sw A -':nfE. ::9i,n 1 'Z 255 ,Rig A A X 45 ,M Q - uf . 52? Ig i, 4: Qu, 'S' SQ KA 4 A-mug., Faeult and Staff Index A Allison, C. E., 28 Anderson, Marlene, 33 Anderson, Vemon, 30, 75 B Beekman, Jay, 30, 73, 90, 93, 124 C Christiansen, James B., 30 Corderman, Mrs. Esther, 33 D Dwelle, Alberta B. C., 28 E Eggink, Henry G., 29 F Fisher, John A., 24, 25, 26, 106, 107, 108, 125 G Grate, William H., 30, 66 Green, W. B., 29, 74, 80, 81 H Halveg, Mamie, 33 Heusinkveld, Frances, 30 Hirsch, A. F., 29, 112 Hoffman, Mrs. Ines D., 28 A Ahrendsen, Alice, 46, 66, 68, 71, 74, 77, 80, 82, 83, 101, 116, 132, 133 Alexander, Estel, 50 Alingh, Albert A., 46 Allen, R. Dean, 46, 73, 90, 91 Allen, Richard, 46 Amis, Darlene L., 46, 60, 72 Anderson, Barbara, 36, 60 Anderson, Gordon, 46 Anderson, James G., 36, 86, 87, 124 Anderson, Janice, 102 Anderson, Robert E., 46, 70, 127 Atkinson, Donald E., 50, 90 B Babcock, Kay M., 43, 64, 66, 74, 83, 114, 121 Baker, Donald J., 50, 63 Bappe, David L., 46, 124 Barber, Judith J., 50, 68, 82 Barney, Farrell D., 36 Battles, Gary A., 46 Baxter, Geraldine A., 46, 74, 80, 82, 121 Baxter, Lowell D., 50 Bechler, Marvin L., 50 Becker, Jack L., 50, 90, 91 Beeker, Charles, 46 Bengtson, Carolyn, 50, 61, 69, 82 Bennett, Robert H., 43, 66, 70 Bennett, Virginia, 50 Blake, Richard W., 46, 73, 86, 87, 90, 93, 95, 124 Blaker, Larry G., 46, 73, 86, 88, 90, 124 Bleakly, Edward W., 50 Bohnker, Norman E., 46 Bohy, J. Arthur, 36, 133 Boldt, Benjamin J., 25, 36, 64, 70, 71 82, 83, 102, 120 Boutelle, Lynn, 46, 83 Bowers, Dean, 86, 87, 100, 108 Boyd, Frank B., 46, 70 Boysen, Wallace D., 43, 59, 61, 70, 114, 126 4 Holdefer, Mrs. Lois P., 33 J Jones, Frank W., 30, 59 Judy, Nellie, 33 K Kelly, Donald A., 27, 107 Knapp, Robert T., 27 Krause, John ,86 Kuehl, Gladys, 31, 64, 65, 66 Kuehl, T. P., 29, 70 L Laroy, Jake M., 27 Laun, Dean, 31, 73, 90, 93 Lowdon, Jeannie, 31, 66, 76 M Main, Barbara, 33 Mattson, Elvena, 31 Mitchell, Adelphia, 31 Mitchell, Viola, 31 P Parrish, Mrs. Samuel, 28 Peterson, Mrs. Carl, 33 Peterson, Carl, 33 Peterson, Daggmar, 31, 75 Student Index Bradley, Marion, 50 Bradley, Patricia, 50, 80, 81 Brechwald, Marlene, 46, 67, 103 Brinker, Charles, 50, 90 Brock, Gerald G., 43 Brockman, Phyllis R., 50, 60, 68, 75, 97 Brooks, Robert E., 36, 62, 63 Brotherton, Charles H., 43 Brown, Mrs. Donna, 50 Brown, Mrs. Dorothy, 36 Brown, V. Duane, 43, 70, 114 Brown, Gerald V., 50 Brown, Mary Ann, 46 Brownell, Donald G., 36 Bruce, James L., 46, 71, 82, 83, 114, 120 Brundeen, Everett F., 43 Bryant, Charles, 101, 108 Bryant, Roberta, 46, 71, 72, 114 Buddenhagen, Ronald G., 43 Bueb, Joseph, 75 Buenger, Elizabeth M., 47 Bunn, Charles, 47, 90, 91, 124 Bunn, Robert, 50, 90, 124 Bunn, Robert, 50, 90, 124 Bunting, Keith, 50, 90 Burk, Wayne, 43, 71, 75, 114, 127 Burmeister, Fred, 37 Burmeister, Richard, 47 C Carlberg, Donald, 90, 126 Carlberg, Marvin, 50 Carlson, Donald L., 37, 73, 90, 91 Carlson, J anece Willoughby, 37 Carlson, Lynne Lincoln, 50 Carlson, Mary Ellen, 50, 68, 82 Carlson, Oscar, 20, 47, 75 Carlson, Rodney, 47, 75 Catterrnole, Eugene R., 37, 70, 107 Chang, Edwin, 37 Chapman, Keith, 73, 93, 95 Christiansen, Bemice, 50, 69, 82 Clarkin, John F., 37, 90, 91 Clausen, Mrs. Shirley J., 47 R Reed, John, 107 Reynolds, George F., 32, 106 Roorda, Ethel, 32, 75 S Sampson, L. W., 29, 108 Sandy, F. M., 32 Schnell, Kempes, 32 Siegfried, Richard K., 32, 64 Skewis, Dorothy D., 32 Smith, Claude, 27 Smith, F. F., 30 Sorenson, John P., 32, 82 T Trickel, Mrs. Betty, 21, 33 V Vetter, Mrs. Bonnie, 33, 112 W Wedgwood, Mary F., 28 Wesselink, W. D., 27, 106 108 Wild, Wayne G., 23, 29, 75 Williams, Lester E., 27 Claussen, Carolyn, 47, 61, 62, 72, 74, 83, 132 Colbert, Charles, 50 Cole, Tony, 86, 87 Cox, Patrick, 50, 80, 83, 126 Cox, Ronald, 51, 90, 124, 126 Crosier, Thomas, 51 Cross, John, 43, 65, 66, 71 Crouse, Robert, 47, 83, 127 Cumyn, James, 51 D Daggy, Donavon, 51, 90, 91, 9 Dahl, Dalton, 43 Dahnke, Shirley, 51, 68, 82 Dailey, Mary Lou, 47, 67, 103 Daniels, Rosemary, 51, 82 Davis, Carla, 51, 80 Davis, Charles, 51, 75 Davis, Charlotte, 4-7, 72 Decker, Roger, 43, 65, 70 DeGroote, Darrel, 47, 124 Donahoo, Robert, 51 Dorfler, John, 43, 80 Dostal, Bob, 86, 88 Dubois, William, 51 Dugan, Joseph W., 37, 70 Dyvig, James, 51, 124 E Eckerson, Jerald, 51 Edleman, Jeanette, 43, 68, 72, Edwards, Jackie, 51 Edwards, James, 90, 93, 126 Eggers, Robert, 47 Ehlers, Vemon, 51 Eickhofi Willis, 51 Eickstaedt, Victor F., 37, 77 Ellis, Donald Dean, 51 Ellis, Patricia, 47, 69, 72, 133 Elmore, Ruby, 51 Emanuel, James, 47 Emmert, Joan, 51, 80, 83 Endersbe, Robert, 47, 93, 94 66, 69 3, 126 78 Erholm, Almeda M., 47, 59, 60, 62, 63, 71, 74, 82, 83, 102, 120 Erholm, John 43 Etzel, Donald, 51 Evans, Kenneth, 47, 124 Evans, Richard, 51, 90, 126 Ewaldt, Charles, 51 F Fahan, William, 101 Fairchild, H, Robert, 47 Ferguson, William, 43, 120, 121, 132 Fertig, John, 43 Finnerty, Faye, 47 Fiscus, Gary, 43, 64, 65, 66, 74, 80, 81, 82, 83 Fisher, Faith, 47, 67, 72 Fitchett, Mrs. June, 101, 108 Fitzljatrick, James W., 37, 74, 80, 81, 83, 100 Foell, Robert D., 37, 86, 88, 124 Ford, Harris, 20, 47 Francis, George C., 37, 72 Frantz, Gaylen, 38 Freeney, Frank C., 21, 38 Freier, Eugene, 51 French, Virginia, 51, 74, 80, 82 G Gailey, James, 51 Galvin, Garold, 52, 93, 126 Gardner, Grace, 52, 74, 80, 82 Garton, Beverly, 47, 72 Geisinger, Glenda, 44, 62, 69, 75, 76, 80 Gerber, Beverly, 52, 67 Golnitz, Patricia, 52, 69, 78, 82 Goodenow, John, 44 Gordon, Robert, 44, 90, 91, 103 Graves, Pamilla, 47, 66, 67, 75 Green, Marilyn, 52, 69, 80, 83 Gregg, Ardis, 47, 78 Grider, Jim, 47, 73, 90, 91, 93, 95 Grigsby, Allen, 47 Grosvenor, Virginia, 47, 68 Guenther, Virginia, 52 H Haack, Donald G., 38, 72 Hakeman, Glen, 20, 21, 44, 70 Hall, Joyce, 52, 80, 120, 127 Halling, Wayne, 44 Hamilton, Jerry, 47, 70, 75 Hammer, Carol, 44, 59, 64, 65, 66, 68 71, 82, 101, 116, 132 Hammer, Sherill, 44, 124 Hansen, Larry, 48, 63 Hanson, Roy Leonard, 52 Harper, David, 44 Harris, Bert, 89 Harshbarger, Dwi ht, 35, 38, 58, 59, 70, 72, 110, 114 g Hart, Keith, 38 Hartliep, Phillip, 52 Harvey, Kenneth, 52 Harvey, William Daniel, 52 Hatton, Thomas, 52, 77, 80, 81 Hays, Larry, 52 Hazelhofil Albert, 44- Heichel, Glade, 44, 73, 89, 90, 126 Heidecker, Irene, 48 Heikens, Burdette, 44 Henderson, Robert, 20, 44, 73, 86, 90 Hendrickson, Ed, 86, 88 Herrick, Thomas, 38, 70 Hildreth, Ronald, 48 Hinde, W. Craig, 52, 70, 71, 79, 121, 127, 132 Hoffman, Anthony, 44, 61, 70, 75 Hoffman, Robert, 52 Hoft, Harrison H., 38 Hohback, Donald, 52 Holm, Glenda, 48, 69, 78, 99, 110, 115 Hoogeveen, Jay H., 38, 73, 124, 125 Hout, Marion, 52, 67 Huibregtse, Raymond, 90 Hummel, Joanne, 52 Hummel, Robert, 52 Huston, Jorge, 52, 83, 127 Huston, Nancy L., 38 l Ibach, Jerry, 48, 86, 87, 90, 91, 93, 94, 124 Isenberger, Richard G., 38, 86, 88, 124 J Jackson, Lynn J ., 39 Jacobsen, Lowell, 44 Jacobson, Georgia Hunter, 52 Jacobson, Leroy, 48 Jens, Carl, 44, 61, 66, 75, 76 Jensen, Janet, 48, 60, 72, 114 Jensen, Richard, 48 Johns, LaVonne, 48 Johnson, Barbara, 52, 68, 79, 82 Johnson, Bemard, 52 Jolmson, Gerald, 126 Johnson, Gilbert, 39, 61, 72, 73, 77 Johnson, Lois, 44 Johnson, Merle, 39 Johnson, Morris, 39, 73, 90, 91, 93, 95 Johnson, Roger, 52, 124 Johnson, Suzanne, 52, 80 Johnson, Waldo T., 39, 73, 90, 92 Julif, Anna, 48 Jurgens, Lonnie, 52, 59, 74, 80, 81, 82 K Kading, Pauline, 48, 60, 68, 72, 127 Kaiser, Glenn, 4-4, 73, 90 Kaiser, Paul, 48, 90 Kannenberg, Kenneth, 48, 66, 71, 76, 83, 90, 121, 127, 132 Katzer, JoAnn, 39, 62, 66, 67, 72 Keenan, Robert, 48, 124, 126 Keerbs, Vernard, 39, 73, 86, 87, 90, 92, 124 Keir, Richard, 48, 75, 80 Kelley, Jackie, 46, 70 Kenaston, Richard, 75 Kerker, Stanley, 44 Kerns, James, 44 Kissinger, Bryce, 112 Klatt, William, 44 Klink, Leroy, 48, 90, 93 Klus, Don, 52 Knickerbocker, Richard, 20, 21, 44 Knott, James, 20, 48 Knudson, Craig, 44, 66, 80 Knutsen, Frances, 108 Koebele, Donald, 39, 52, 70, 79 Koebele, Paul, 20, 58, 59, 65, 66, 70, 72, 75, 127 Koenig, Arthur, 39 Koo Chang, Jose, 39, 70 Kowalke, Vernon, 52 , 93 Krauss, Larry, 44, 90, 124 Kruger, Raymond B., 40, 63 Kummerfeldt, Melvin, 52 L Lange, Gerald, 48, 73, 93, 95 Larson, Patricia, 48 Lasher, Warren G., 40, 73, 84, 86, 88, 124 Leaf, Karen K., 40, 58, 66, 68, 72, 76, 133 Lease, Bruce, 52 Lee, Charles, 52 Lee, Gerald, 52 Lee, Marlene, 48, 68 Lehigh, Earl, 20, 48 Leith, Janet, 48, 72, 83 Lewis, Donald, 44, 90, 92 Lightle, Ralph Waldo, 52, 90 Lindgren, Robert, 52, 74, 80, 81, 83 Lindquist, Marion Blass, 48 Livingston, Louis, 48 Lloyd, Jack, 40 Loats, Francis, 44 Logsdon, Joan, 107, 108 Loving, Byron, 44 Luback, Harry, 52 M McAninch, Maurice, 44, 70 McCall, Stephen, 48, 59, 73, 90, 92, 120, 121, 124 McCool, Dennis, 52, 90 McCorkle, Mrs. Vivian, 52 McDiarmid, Janet, 45, 67, 72 McDiarmid, Robert, 90 McDonald, Lois, 48, 67, 116 McGarry, Merlyn, 45, 65, 66, 70 McKenna, Irwin, 88, 86 McKinnis, Robert, 21, 40, 66 McNeil, Don, 4-5, Main, K. Alice, 48, 69 Main, Lowell, 52 Maitland, James, 40 Major, David, 40 Martin, Ronald, 52, 80 Mau, Ronald, 53, 73, 90, 92, 124 Mays, Allan, 53 Melohn, Bernadine, 53 Merry, Ray, 53 Metzger, Margaret, 48 Meyer, Benjamin, 48, 62, 63, 83 Meyer, Carole, 53, 60, 67, 97 Meyer, Jene, 53 Meyer, Leonard, 53 Meyer, Vernon, 48, 70 Michener, Ronnie, 48, 70 Mick, Franklin, 53 Mill, JoAnn, 103 Miller, Beverly, 48, 69, 72, 78 Miller, Georgia, 53, 61, 68, 74, 80, 81 82 Miller, Kenneth, 48 Miller, Lowell, 53 Miller, Robert, 53, 93, 124 Mills, Mrs. Bertha, 48 Mitchell, Charles, 90 Mohn, Marlys, 53, 82 Mohr, Darrold, 40 Molitor, Alvin J., 40, 58, 73, 85, 89, 90 92, 103 Morgan, Lowell, 20, 21, 40, 43, 70, 72 Morton, Vicki, 45, 64, 65, 66, 69, 71, 82, 120 Murray, Marvin, 40 Murray, Robert, 53 Myers, John, 53 N Nelson, Carol Lee, 53, 74, 80, 83 Nelson, James, 53 Ness, Charles, 45, 77 Nicholson, A. Dea.n, 45, 73 Nickels, Marilyn, 45, 69, 77 Nicosin, Dale, 53 Xxx ' X W Q I9 x s Y f