College of Emporia - Alla Rah Yearbook (Emporia, KS)

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MESS-'TERM .. .licsultg f,onc1iL1sioix11z Disrupted plans for the Homecoming served only to elaborate the success of an enjoyable alumni-student reception at Ma- son Gymnasium. Presidents Gordon and Kelly efficiently officiated at the -corona- tion of Queen Myers, recognition of the aids, and the presentation of the decora- As the football season closed, C. of E. grid enthusiasts looked back over a season short on high scores, but full of hard- fought play. Outstanding was the Col- lege's league win over the Bulldogs. Mc- Pherson college proved to be the first vic- tims of Selves' team when the Red and Wllite registered a 14 to 0 count in their favor. Scarcity of veteran material made it necessary for Lester Selves, coaching his ' IV V e I 'W ta' f p g lu 1451: Q tion prize to Emporia Hall representa- tives. The vesper service presented 'the following day high-lighted not only the Homecoming activities, but the entire school year as well. This program marked the opening of Dean Daniel A. Hirschler's twentieth year of vesper services, new red and white satin stoles were introduced, special organ numbers and the ensemble Trumpet Voluntary featured the mem- orable occasion. 4 W Vluwlns 1.4'frl4' fur llrf'ln'r-.4111 In ill run 1 liullrlugs in ll-U II in first year at the College, to build from the ground up, most of the grid load being placed on an unusual crop of freshman material but backed by a mighty group of second and third year lettermen. In most games, Captain Wasson's aggregation clearly out-fought their opposition to emerge outclassed only in score points. 1

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Extensive homecoming' plans were in the making . . . a bonfire, a pep rally, a mystery play, a Pep Club luncheon, a Tur- key Day tussle with the Ottawa Braves, an alumni banquet, a Thanksgiving vespers. The stage was set for a week-end of gala festivities. Hand the GRADE Came Home! Of no little significance was the election of Queen Myers to preside over the 1937 Homecoming activities. Her befitting at- tendants included Alice Wells, Genevieve Stewart, Dorothy Slipsager and Elaine An- derson. Each year the five members of the mythical royalty are chosen by an all- school ballot on the basis of leadership, scholarship, character and beauty. The '37 royal court, true to requirement, reigned supreme. lIl'r'.w.w4'll I ll In Ii ill Students and grads were doomed to dis- appointment when unforeseen complica- tions altered the course of homecoming events. An unavoidable cancellation with the Ottawa eleven and inclement weather combined to dispel the hopes of a suc- cessful week-end, but even these did not serve to lessen the fervor of the dorm committees in charge of decorations. Ori- ginality and excellent workmanship were displayed by both houses in competing for the Presidentis coveted prize .... 1 vnu- Illlll ,.. l.1'lll. ., liff- .flfiuc ffl I' ul! 1,lf.'.w,- Unix i,lvl'Ill ' m

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The football finale marked the begin- ning of practice for the approaching bas- ketball season. Coach Selves began grooming his cagers early in December in preparation for the opening court sched- ule with Hays on December 16 and to be 111.4 .fr.o.f.' 'llll-YN fin! in l!lf'i' any fffljt ffwrlfllt' followed by games with Sterling and Bethel before vacation. Other events crowded a well-filled De- cember calendar. College debaters began to show early season strength as they chalked up innumerable victories in Win- fieldis five-state tourney. The belated t6Skull made its appearance midst thrills and hilarity. Religious emphasis week under the capable leadership of Dr. A. J. Elliot served to re-establish forgotten ideals and formulate new standards of value. Phi Mu Alpha planned and mate- rialized elaborate details for their annual formal dinner-dance. Pi Gamma Mu and Quill Club swell their ranks and initiate new members. Chi Sigs held their usually successful Green Lantern tea party. Col- lege debaters prepared to embark for the McPherson tournamentg the Splash club sponsored all-school mixed swimg new Carnegie music library was scheduled to arrive before Christmas. Other extra-curricular, athletic, and scholastic activities still vicd for a place of prominence on the calendar. The scope of these activities apparently had their ef- fect as the Dean's 'thonor rollwlreached a new high. The College basketeers prac- ticed earnestly for pos!-vacation confer- ence contests. Emporia Hall entertained themselves at a Christmas social. A yule- . ,' . , fl '- li llA!l' fic' rlrfft l'111f'- Hi 11 i:I'1PlH,l'!-I'lf firm!!!