Dickinson State University - Prairie Smoke Yearbook (Dickinson, ND)

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Front Row: (left to right) Judith Roalsvig, Hilda Schneider, Margie Talkington, Marjorie Kronsnable, Ruby Strand, Clara Christianson, Ruby Benfit, Catherine Brown, Edithe Luptak, Tillie Binstock. Center Row: Gayle Chappell, Virginia Roberts, Georgine Tillquist, Charlotte Parker, Virginia King, Dorothy Engel- hard, Chery Schaffner, Mary Evelyn Groger, Ardyce Peterson, Clara Severance, Hertha Shield. Back Row: Joseph Porten, Esther Selke, Leota Swanson, Betty Law, Velma Moeller, Dorothy Peterson, Alice Sadowsky, Joyce Zubke, Mavis Weekes, Martin Kam.tra. i CIVILIAN STUDENTS Quality not quantity makes for greater suc- cess—this is the motto of the civilian students. So please suppress that smile as you look at the small group of civilians; undaunted by the effect the war has had on enrollment we go blithely on our way doing our best. Perhaps tribute should first be paid to the two men enrolled as civilians. Martin Kamstra, from New England, is a junior and has played an active part in the school’s activities. Joseph Porten, a freshman who hails from Scranton, is waiting for that time when he too may become a member of the armed services. Aside from the degree graduates we have quite a large group of two-year standard students who have completed their course; namely, Phyllis Donaldson of South Heart. Dorothy Englehart of Grassy Butte, Marjorie Kronsnabel of Killdeer, Virginia Roberts of Hettinger, Chery Schaffner of Dickinson, Hilda Schneider of Haynes. Joyce Ann Zubke of Grassy Butte, Velma Moeller of Hettinger, and the only out-of-state student, Mary Evelyn Groger of St. Charles. Minn. Each has done her part in making the activities of the year a great success—some in dramatics, others in music, athletics, speech, and the other fields open to college students. Those working for their standard are Ruby Benfit, from Zap; Tillie Binstock. Belfield; Judith Bcakswig, Amegard; Hertha Schield. Dodge; Clara Severence, Belfield; and Mavis Weeks, Al- mont. The junior college students have alwavs been a large group on the campus, coming mostly from Dickinson and the immediate towns. These stu- dents begin their college careers at DSTC and then depart for larger schools. Specializing in science and math, they get a rich background from which to draw as they study to become doc- tors, nurses, technicians, and specializers. Listed under this heading are Alice Ripley, Leota Swan- son, Frances Weber, Charlotte Parker, Dacotah Swett, and Georgine Tillquist from Dickinson; Catherine Brown and Marjorie Talkington from Belfield; Joseph Porten from Scranton, and Ruby Strand from Fryburg. This group has proved to be the most active and animated this year. The ranks of the one-year rural students have been depleted and this is now the smallest group on the campus; however, Clara Christianson from Almont, Edithe Luptak from Belfield, and Alice Sadowsky from Manning have proven our motto and are a credit to the school. Gayle Chappell, Louise Zander, Esther Selke, Betty Law from Dickinson, Martha Kudrna from South Heart, and Martin Kamstra make up the group known as senior college students. And thus we stand, thirty seven strong. With ranks depleted, the regular college activities have carried on; with every bit of work accomplished, the names of this group can proudly be mention- ed. In time of war, education is even more im- portant than during peace; we have tried to remember this, and we believe that a more con- scientious group of future American citizens has been molded in the halls of DSTC. And so with pleasant memories, happy thoughts, and new knowledge we bid adieu to our classmates, our teachers, and DSTC. To those who leave never to return we sav goodbye and good luck: to those returning, “We’ll be seeing you next fall.”

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B. A. DEGREE GRADUATES Virginia King Ardyce Peterson Many are born to follow but few to lead. Virgin- ia’s four years here at college have shown that she is one of those few. Ar- riving at DSTC from Fryburg in the fall of 1940, Ginny began her four-year career. Her music abil- ity soon assured her of a promi- nent place in or- chestra and cho- rus ; as a member of the Ensemble she made several trips to Bis- marck to play over KFYR and other state hook-ups. During her junior year Virginia served as class president, became a charter member of FTA, an even more active member of Sorority, starred in the college production “Arsenic and Old Lace,” and continued her work in music. As a senior Ginny served as vice-president of the class, president of Beta Eta, was initiated into Alpha Psi Omega, became the first student to receive the FTA Certificate of Merit, played the part of Mother Bear in “The Three Bears,” and last but not least she appeared in a recital which clearly showed her versatility in music. She was also a star of the production “Junior Miss.” With a major in music and minors in art, English, and social science, Virginia was graduat- ed with special honors. It is noteworthy that she is the first student to graduate with a major in music. Actions speak louder than words. This is the policy Ardyce has followed since her arrival on the campus in the fall of 1940. Throughout her college career she has gone about her work quietly and sys- tematically. Aside from her academic work Ardyce was a member of Inter- national R e 1 a- tions Club, at one time vice-president; presi- dent of Luther League; librarian of the Regional Luther Student Association; charter member secretary-treasurer of the FTA; an active member of Women’s League, serving on various committees; member of the Dorm Council at Stickney. A familiar figure in the library, Ardyce has worked there for two years, showing an aptitude and ability for find- ing all sorts of books, magazines, and pamphlets required by the student body. Perhaps this skill is due to the fact that she is an ardent reader. She is also a member of the College Chorus and has appeared in many of its programs. Ardyce has two majors, one in social science and the other in education, along with a minor in mathematics. With four years of college be- hind her, she will go out and impart her know- ledge by teaching. The student body sends its best of wishes and hopes of success to Ardyce as she finally leaves forever as a student the portals of DSTC. Thomas Mineah Thomas D. Mineah is a native of the Slope. Born in 1908, September 4 to be exact, Tom at- tended Killdeer high school and later transferred to Dickinson high school where he completed his college preparatory work. Tom entered DSTC in the fall term of 1928, but because of poor health was forced to remain away from his studies for a long period of time. Mr. Mineah returned to college only recently and was rewarded for his preserverance when his college work came to an end in March of this year. Tom majored in English and social science. While attending DSTC he took an active part in school affairs. At one time in his college career, he was a member of The Slope Teacher staff. Other interests were art and church or- ganizations. He was a great aid to practice teachers by driving them in the school car to and from their rural positions.

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Front Row: Lt. Comdr. H. R. Johnson, Lt. Gerald C. Bradley, Lt. C. E. Highlen. Second Row: Robert Smart, PhM2 c, Chief Specialist (A) Ira Jivelekian, Chief Yeoman E. A. Sather, Frank Carroll, Sp A)2 c. NAVY V-12 STAFF Lt. Gerald C. Bradley of the U. S. N. It. has just completed a successful year of service as commanding officer of this Naval V-12 Unit. Lt. Bradley was born and reared in Charlotte, Michigan. The Lieutenant obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from Olivet College, Michigan, and his Master of Arts from the University of Mich- igan. In addition to this, he did further work in Education at Northwestern University, the University of Chicago, New York University, the University of New Hampshire, and Harvard University. Lt. Bradley now teaches Naval organization classes besides carrying out his regular duties as commanding officer. Lt. C. E. Highlen, recent successor to Lt. W. W. Gorton, serves as executive officer of this station. Lt. Highlen is the man who sees that the sailors follow the “straight and narrow.” Lt. Highlen was previously the assistant executive officer at the large V-12 Unit assigned to the University of Michigan. He came to Dickinson in the latter part of March. Lt Highlen was also a member of the Navy during the first World War, during which time he received the Victory Medal. Lt. Comdr. H. R. Johnson is the man who cares for all the ills, aches, and pains of the V-12 trainees of this unit. Dr. Johnson joined the Naval Reserve as Lt. Commander in 1943 and has been with this unit since it was organized last June. Lt. Cmdr. Johnson was a member of the army in World War I. J. T. Carroll, 2nd class petty officer, is a very recent acquirement of this V-12 Unit. Car- roll, a native of Spokane, Washington, the Ever- green State, is acting as one of DSTC’s athletic instructors and was also officially made first lieutenant of the Ship, U. S. S. South Hall. Can-oil has replaced Warren Ajax, athletic specialist first class, who is now stationed at a base in West Virginia. Robert W. Smart, pharmacist’s mate 2nd class, is also a very new member of Dickinson’s V-12 Unit. Smart hails from Ostrander, Ohio where he completed his grade and high school education. Pharmacist’s mate Smart is a four year graduate of the National College of Drugless Therapy at Chicago, Illinois. Pharmacist Smart enlisted in the Navy May 6, 1943, and received his training at Great Lakes, Illinois. From Great Lakes he was transferred to this V-12 Unit. E. A. Sather, chief yeoman, is what you might call “an indispensable man” at this Unit. Sather is the one who handles all the corres- pondence, pay checks, insurance, and a lot more things that are necessary for the maintenance of this Unit. Chief Sather is a native North Dakotan, as he was born in Bowman County, North Dakota, which is about 90 miles south of Dickinson. In July, 1941, Sather, at the age of eighteen, joined the Navy and received his “boot” train- ing at Great Lakes Naval Training Center, Illi- nois. Chief Sather, upon being advanced to Yeoman 1st class, was assigned to work in the disbursing office of the Ninth Naval District. Yeoman Sather was then transferred to the V-12 Unit at Dickinson where he was married and advanced to a Chief Yeoman. Ira Jivelekian, chief athletic specialist, ar- rived at the unit about 2 months ago, replacing DSTC’s two former chiefs, Magee and Joyce, who were commissioned.