Drury University - Souwester Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1954 volume:

65 5 s . s f Q 5 ! G , lL229wf3f3?f?F3E5SBZ?Q?? FUEELIC UBRARY Ekfesiiif? 5?ii,32:s'?,:1z.-E-.w7fLf3 riimch E45 3 E'Sf25'm3aj33f 1242 E54 ' ' FI-59 3 mu OQUXQ... 1 lil f We gli TIE THE PANIHER 954 AT DRU RY X J EDITOR -JIM STEINBERG BUSINESS MFXNKGER - KEN MUNCH IMD-COIITI?fIENT PUBLIC LIBRARY I-wierih Independence Branch Higiwmy QQ- Swing wifi 0 SB , I IIHI lIDIHhHiiIUiTlITITFTTYINIIIII y . I , , 1 A X I , 1 695 J. RQYALTY I4 GREEKS 27 SPORTS 59 ORGANIZATICNS 73 ADMINISTRATION I 8 I05 FACULTY CLASSES II5 x .J FOREWORD The l954 Sou'Wester staff presents to you Pete the Panther, who symbolizes the spirit of Drury. It's Pete that shows you the activities that interest the Drury student in his waking hours. First Pete introduces you to the .ROYALTY of the college-the Kings and Queens of the school's big- gest events. Next he begs you to meet the GREEKS and- IN- DEPENDENTS of the campus-the social organiza- tions that throw so many parties during the year. Then Pete shows the SPORTS that abound at UN C. -4 Drury-anything from Basketball to Ping-Pong. Fourth he introduces you to the multitude of campus ORGANIZATIONS-If you are interested in anything from thermo-dynamics to tiddly-winks there is a club for you. V Then Pete wants you to meet the ADMINISTRA- TION and FACULTY-The persons who take care of the students' mental, physical, and academic well being. Finally he wants you to meet the STUDENTS of the college-A big factor in making Drury the well- rounded school that it is. The annu the 1954 E West and l To Miss l uable servic willingly giv ulty advisor To Dr. years of sf dents. The certainly m 'o Ping-Pong. the multitude of are interested in iddly-winks there me ADMINISTRA- who take care and academic e STUDENTS of l Drury the well- DEDICATIDN The annual staft is proud to dedicate the i954 SOU'WESTER to Miss Edythe West and Dr. Roland Neal. To Miss West because of the inval- uable service and assistance she has so willingly given to annual staffs, as fac- ulty advisor, in previous years. To Dr. Neal in recognition of his years of service to Drury and its stu- dents. The Chemistry department will certainly miss this leadership. 'J v ,. 'Q ' 'W U L f r XBOX V Pete's first encounter with the Drury After h' campus is,of course,that perennial Checks h S. if r gathering place, the Student Union... before C Md. -5. rhe Drury Afterhls morning cup of coffee, Pete ,erenmal checks his mall box In Burnham Hall union... before continuing on to class... -7.. 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Z ' 4 1 . 1 N4 Q-sd e's every In the same Gym, Pete watched and p I or ping rooted for the scarlet and gray Sym... -11 -.. ......-..........,.,.---.....-f--.- Y ,, X f YW! 3 X X , A :W T, lf f 1, ffjg, jg' 1-1'-' , '2f5,y?jf'f.-91 ,' .-.ff 131:31 '4 :' Y 1' M , But Pete could study when the occa And all sion demanded h'5 robe A -1 2- Xin Nw 3 Occa And all this leads to that day, when In has robes, the sheepskin IS presented' f l l l l l l ll , 1 ,l I l l 1 fl. ll l, l M l ll la ll ll l 1 l 1 1 v l lr 'r ll 1 l i l l l fl E, l l L : l i,,.,-,,,-..........-.., , , , ,I-rr-2'-I V ... , - ACTIVITY SNAPS M. K vf f wx A, .,.-., W -NJ, W Z Q W 'ww 'f ,, ,nk I4 4 f ff ,xv , ' U v zpwhwf' A ,,,, V, all i I V' I 2 ,..,,,, 947 Acizaggl by Q f X fx ' f 5 4 1, 7 5 N 1 1 0 A . W f 7 f wav? ZF if . Www? :N f W Q n .M ,.,,1 was 'Kia , jk N A M., 2' v f ff 1.0.25 E f K iff! W , v - f , ' ,hw-m!'w,fw,f I .yyfgmy , eww f W2 X W X ,, 7 ,f , fy: W7,.f,.4 ,mf ff-fra .4,5!,V,,f,, .ffm if X f ff! ff ff W , 2 rw-iw-,,fy,mfg,,, X!,,.J, . , 'HWZWZW Qt, My 'ff ,W ff eq, W, fm: ayvfrff W'-few. fy S 1 ,,f.,, git, , Q 'Q -4 ,, 49 2 Jirn Steinberg, Editor A 1954 Sou'Wester Drury College Springfield, Missouri Dear Editor: Congratulations to Drury College on its lovely queen candidates. Enjoyed seeing the pictures of all of them, and 1 choose JERRA DOWNEY to be your Queen of the '54 Sou'Weste1'. Thanks for inviting me to be your judge. Truly enjoyed it. u Best wishes. Sincerely, I954 SOLVWESTER QUEEN JERRA DOWNEY Lambda Chi Alpha Candidate MARILYN BECK Kappa Alpha Candidate KAREN COMPTON Sigma Nu Candidate 0- J7-YN MCC-IEE Sigma Phi Epsilon Candidate I II I I 'I I ,I I I II II JEANNE HARRINGTON Independent Students' Association Candidate In 1, I I I I 'N' I III I-.. Jim Brewster John Wiesf Jim Pearce JOE COLLEGE CANDIDATES Jim Vandeventer Dick Duvall Pearce JCE COLLEGE Bob Geers 5-. I 3onetNNhx1C Carolyn English HOMECOMING QUEEN ATTENDANTS Cf-'Irolie Rob Corobln Dudeck K 4 1Qwmss W HCMEQ Jerrcn Down nominated ' sororHy. , , ,f ,N .,.. . ,, ,. Jim Hoskins, Jerra Downey, Bill Harding. HCJMECOMING QUEEN J a o ular senior, is a Home Economics .lerra Downey, Homecoming Queen for 1954 was erra, p p d h artici ated in campus activities nominated for this event by her Zeta Tau Alpha major an as p p sorority, 5... during her four years at Drury. PANHELLENIC QUEEN CF HEARTS Jeanne Peart was crowned Queen of Hearts at the Panhellenic Formal in February. The queen was chosen the Most Outstanding Fraternity Woman on Campus by a committee of faculty personnel on the basis of scholarship, co-curricular activities, leader- -26. ship ability, and personality. Other outstanding fraternity women chosen as attendants in the court were Katherine Arnold, Elizabeth Thompson, Doris Dunbar, and Marie Haas. as 5 outstanding a in the court mpson, Doris GREEKS FN MC N-CS. A 1 . ..... lil .. J-x il Seated: Jeanne Peart, Carol Harmon, Dean Beadle, Sue Turrentine, Marianna Claussen. Standing: Marie Haas, Ann Follmer, Martha Lumpe, Laura Whitehead, Patsy Sauerman, Carolyn Dudeck. PANHELLENIC COUNCIL The Panhellenic Council is composed of the pres- ident and a representative from each of the women's social fraternities on campus. The council supervised rush throughout the year, held a Queen of Hearts Ball in February, helped with the Kiwanis Club Apple 28- Sale sponsored to buy shoes for the needy children of this area, and awarded the Scholarship Cup at their annual Panhellenic tea in the Spring. Also in the Spring, the organization awarded the women's trophy at the annual Interfraternity sing: Seated: Dr. Standing: Rl Paden, Bud lNTERl The lnte representati meets to d ternity worl. as well. Act M ,, ,yffll ,,f f Jw, Seated: Dr. Clippinger. Standing: Ronald Rucker, Jim Vandeventer, Bob Irvin, Dick Duvall Jim Pearce George Vanderbilt Al Ruddick Jim Freeman Bull Paden, Bud Moline. INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL The lnterfraternity Council, composed of three representatives from each of the social fraternities, meets to discuss problems which arise in the fra- ternity world, not only locally but on a national level as well. Activities which the Council undertook dur- 0- Seated: Sue T cia Swiney. Standing: Janice Mantle, X ALPHA Alpha Phi s Secret Desire theme for its de Other activii oring the new the 81st birthd by the alums. 1 pledge tea we gave a Christrr installation dat Seated: Sue Turrentine, Eleanor Summers, Charlotte Beech, Doris Dunbar, Carolyn Dudeck, Meeraine Werner, Dorothy Schendel, Mar- cia Swiney. Standing: Thelma Manser, Jan McGee, Jane Griffith, Marie Grotpeter, Benita Wood, Betty Morrow, Marilyn Perry, Betty Hickman Janice Mantle, Janet Jeffries, Betty Dee Peterson, Jackie Rau. ALPHA PHI Alpha Phi started its year's events with a My Secret Desire costume party which used a modern theme for its decorations. Other activities included a dessert luncheon hon- oring the new pledges, a Founders Day party for the 8lst birthday of Alpha Phi, and a dinner given by the alums. A Founders Day tea and a Halloween pledge tea were also held in the fall. The pledges gave a Christmas party and a birthday party on the installation date of this chapter for the actives. I The Alpha Phi's entered a float in the Christmas parade. ln February the Gamma Gamma chapter distributed hearts as part of Alpha Phi's national cardiac aid program. The Alpha Phi's also made stuffed animals for Herrick House, a children's con- valescent home for heart patients. An Inspiration Week preceded initiation of pledges and included several parties given by the alums and the active members. The final social event of the year was the spring formal given in May. , f gn, 'N' F U? :ggi 14, , 1 If 9A , 4 32 Q, , ez .f fy yu ein Q9 3 2 1. IU ME, Q! vi 2 , Y Pia' 9 , A ,, iw-354 Q92 AM 'Wai fi fggg , , ,, ,, M ff if X ff W 1 ' fiiiv f X lf? !f f fu , f f'y f First Row: Char Greavy, Jeanne Second Row: B Martha Woodbn Third Row: Kare Wright, Sue W4 DELTA Delta Delta D tional .Iailbir4 rush parties. The Hrst soc party held at dance was a Founder's Day Arms Hotel an ss ' se Q DN iw . X' we Effi ., . ...4 First Row: Charlotte Kehner, Mary Frances Edgerton, Carolyn Cooper, Carol Raymond, Linda Nicholson, Judy Warner, Beverly Mc Greavy, Jeanne Pennington, Doris Murray. Second Row: Barbara Epperson, Elizabeth Thompson, Jean Masters, Betty Pauli, Patsy Sauerman, Shirley Ferguson, Ann Irving Martha Woodbury, Karen Compton. I Third Row: Karen Leiman, Mary Kay Moore, Alice Wiley, Virginia Balch, Ann Barrett, Marianna Claussen, Mary Jane Farney, Nancy Wright, Sue Weber, Terry Sue Duckles, Pat Scott, Irene Brown, Carol Ann Thurman. DELTA DELTA DELTA Delta Delta Delta began the year with the tradi- tional Jailbird and Hell, Heaven, and Earth rush parties. The first social event of the year was the pledge party held at Riverside. The theme of the dinner- dance was a Spree in Paree. In November, a Founder's Day Banquet was held at the Kentwood Arms Hotel and at Christmas time the Psi Psi Psi, Mother's organization, gave a Pine Party for the Chapter. Also at Christmas time, the Chapter gave a Christmas party for the Burge Polio patients. At the annual Honors Convocation Tri Delta presented a Scholarship of S200 to a worthy student. The annual Pansy breakfast was held for the Senior women. The closing events of the year were the Parent's Day Banquet and the Spring Formal. in-,sf .wha ,,,, o .wf 'A R ffw f at X w 2wN3EiEgiEig Firsf Row: Sall Second Row: Third Row: Ch Nancy Jones, l Evans. KAPPA The active coHege year banquet held sqpial events ter house, a p party honoring , S N x XNX g ywxmaige ,. XL X xg x NX XX A XX 1' XX X X mi x X X 1 ,I v X First Row: Sally Betts, Beverly Woods, Carolyn English, Ellie Cello, Joan Britton, Sally Vincent, Dawn Leaming, Gloria Baker. Second Row: Dot Atkins, Jane Burnham, Martha Holekamp, Martha Lumpe, Marilyn Maynard, Mary Whitehead, Dottie Roberts. Third Row: Charlene Grimm, Marian Wheiland, Sandra Poulton, Laura Whitehead, Jane Muschany, Vivia Vossbrink, Midge Brose, Nancy Jones, June McAdams, Katie Arnold, Donna Brady, Barbara Greene, Billie Parish, Janet Garton, Marilyn Micele, Marilou Evans. KAPPA DELTA The active chapter of Kappa Delta began the Kappa Delta won the novelty division of the college Year by honoring its new pledges with G Homecoming parade with their Kangaroo entry. banquet held at the Kentwood Arms Hotel. Other At this time the pledges presented to the chapter sqsialuevents included a Barn Party at the chap- G neon Shiew to be hung in from of the house ter house, a pledge tea, and the annual Christmas The annual Spring formal dimaxed the Yearfs party honoring Linda Shields, the local philanthropy. events. C, 'BK A -35- lL Preceding initiation White Rose week was held at QA Vim. 6. O 1 First Row: Car Second Row: P Third Row: Sus Jane Davis, Ka PI BET The Traditif rush parties la Phi. Early in th4 apartment on the girls them ture. Near Ct door to show apartment am dent, Mrs. Ben X X N 9 X A XX 1 ,MN as .1 , .. ..,... 1 1. ,vm '32 Z' ', .7 1 T ., If 1 ,f 3 ,W . .lf .1 , f.,v2,zLi,z ' il' First Row: Carol Grace, Bette Harrison, Carol Smith, .lane Jones, Jeanne Bender, Anna Brown. Second Row: Patty Everett, Fay Vandivort, Jane Wernet, Marie Haas, Marilyn Beck, Carol Mullen, Mary Ann Rombach, Sabra Manning. Third Row: Susie Johnson, Janice Haas, Janet White, Phyllis Williams, Phoebe Reed, Marty Drummond, Bea Mitchell, Mary Ann Stott, Jane Davis, Kay Alexander, Jeanne Stott, Mille Martin, Donna Thorpe, Carolyn Phillips. Pl BETA PHI The Traditional Pi Beta Phi Cruise and Hawaiian rush parties began this year's activities for Pi Beta Phi. Early in the fall the Pi Phis moved into a new apartment on Benton Avenue which was painted by the ,girls themselves and furnished with new furni- ture. Near Christmas the Pi Phis threw open their door to show the students and faculty their new apartment and also meet their new province presi- dent, Mrs. Beniamin Williams. The Pi Phis also held exchange dinners with each fraternity and made weekly visits to the McLaughlin Youth Center throughout the year. Paint the Town Red was the theme of the fall dinner dance held Nov. 6. A surprise party was given for the actives by the new eleven pledges. The usual Inspiration Week preceded initiation which was held late in February. The Pi Phis concluded this year's social festivities with a formal dinner dance held in April. P. S. And Herbie came home! V 1-E311 fx A! fo, 4 I .QU Z First Row: Rae Delaney, Betty Second Row: J del Pilar, Carle Third Row: Sus Jones, Marian ZETA T Zeta Tau A Around the pledges in he cluded a Chrt a pledge tea. Zeta prove of the volley Eta Provil I 1 I' I f First Row: Rae Jean Kanehl, Barbara Cook, Shirley Chestnut, Betty Woods, Yvonne Bourdet, Barbara Dulin, Carolyn Gabbert, Joyce Delaney, Betty Mathias. Second Row: Judith Klever, Jerra Downey, Barbara Schmidt, Carolie Roberts, Jeanne Peart, Barbara Smith, Louise Schooley, Carmen del Pilar, Carlee Claxton. Third Row: Susie Fulton, Harlene McDaniels, Delphia Short, Grace Eisenach, Carol Bartelsmeyer, Camille Orton, Betty Heinrich, Pat Jones, Marian Coble, Sally Copper, Eleanor Rainey, Margie Hynes, CarrolkSue Harmon, Barbara Sewell, Shirley Eidson, Mary Lee Mitchell. ZETA TAU ALPHA Zeta Tau Alpha began its social events with an awarded to Mu chapter at Drury as was the Pan- Around the World dinner dance given by the hellenic scholarship cup for 1953. pledges in honor of the actives. Other parties in- To support the Cerebral Palsy program,a silver cluded a Christmas party, informal pig party, and tea was held in the spring. a pledge tea. y Fourteen pledges were initiated in February fol- Zeta proved itself athletically with the winning lowing an Inspiration Week in their honor. ofthe volleyball championship for l954.. Zeta Tau Alpha concluded its season's events Eta Province scholarship award was again with the annual spring formal. ' ,gl ' A , 1 A , ,' P' s uuwfff 4 N ww gh ,, ,E ! 1 I W, E. !Q If fi 95 4 li is Sl ,, l: 1 W w l li ,l l l 1 in W. , Firsf Row- , V Second 1 ger, Jim X 1 First Row: Frank Wann, Wagner Love, Ronald Davis, Keith Kellner. 1 Second Row: Leroy Mayer, George Smith, Jim Hollis, Jim Shipp, Jim Frieze, Don Edmonds. , ' Third Row: Haworlh Hoch, Dave Shannahan, Jerry Bishop, Jack Harmon, Dave Plank. ,X The Beta I ll: ff began Hs U KAPPA ALPHA e'g 'een T , Events of ,r' Q3 Thanksgiving ground Party z J uded with f y , y Q J , ' 5 In 2 ,,,W.fX M L , L 5 2 r 1, fi 1 1 E , X ,F .ia 'i N h x 5 H l J I , x L 1 s i 4 -40- First Row: J. C. Benage, Harry Gibson, Jim Pearce, AI Ruddick, John Weist, Paul Johnson. Second Row: Tom Atteberry, Bob Paris, Bob Mussman, Bob Schupboch, Charles Kemper, Ronald Rucker, Paul Bohrer, Jim Twig- ger, Jim Steinberg. The Beta Iota Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Order began its 1953-54 activities with the pledging of eighteen men. Events of the first semester, which included the Thanksgiving House Party and the French Under- ground Party sponsored by the pledge class, were ended with the Convivium held annually in honor of Robert E. Lee. This year's Convivium was held at The Kentwood Arms Hotel. Second semester events included the Valentine's party and the spring formal. Kappa Alpha hosted Pi Beta Phi and Delta Delta Delta sororities in exchange dinners at the fraternity house. Q - w -4 , , Z a f 6 ' 1' 7 . 0 ,f 5 nw Wm Zf , ' 7 ff' ' 4,3 7 f L W ,f -3 ezzf' ff f if f f f , X Q! I P f ,3 f f ,f if ff f jf? y f g I f, gw',!L,' i 21' f W' J W4 W f ,ff, iff . ,. , 7 4 f Z f , . I f A ,, ,f haw ,- :xx xy Wax:-35 ...4 Y ,W I ,113 ', ,ge 3- Seated: Howard McClain, Bruce Smith, Dick Holt, Bill Schnur. Sfanding: Stan Herdlien, Michael Trower, Max Jenkins, Joe Trestik, James Ensberg. LAM DA CHI ALPHA Firsf Row: Char Second Row: 'lic Gene Eime. Third Row: Joe Shorter, Evan Cm Theta-Sigmm its school year pledging. The frclfern ment by clain body, a class and five senc11 The Fclrrinq -4 Lambda Chi A Trophy is cxnm the highest sc J 5' s' 2 First Row: Charles Trewatha, Carl Hansen, Bill Chapmen, Jerry Bartlesmeyer, Mansell Hopkins, George Vanderbilt. Second Row: 'lf,om Kilpatrick, Don Bown, Bob Jacobsmeyer, Earl Stinneford, Jim Hoskins, Pat Williams, Bob Upshaw, Bill Paden, Gene Eime. Third Row: Joe Chaffin, McGee Evans, Harvey Dietrich, Fred Bradley, Martin Gabbert, Charles Huddleston, Don Flesche, Harland Shorter, Evan Copsey, .lack Etherington. Theta-Sigma Zeta of Lambda Chi Alpha began its school year with its annual fall rush program and pledging. The fraternity held its place in student govern- ment by claiming the vice-president of the student body, a class president, two class vice-presidents, and five senators on the Student Senate. The Farrington-Curtis Memorial Cup went to Lambda Chi Alpha for the fourth straight year. This trophy is annually awarded to the fraternity having Last year's Joe College and King Poo were both members of our fraternity. There were many highlights of the Lambda Chi's social season this year. Along with the several Open Houses, the Founder's Day celebration, the unusual pledge party, and the Comic-Strip party, was the annual Christmas Formal. It was at this dance that the Crescent Girl for the l953-54 school year was announced. The climax of the social season was the annual Spring Formal. This party featured a special ceremony in honor of the brothers and their dates who became pinned during the year. -4 Vvpaxvrv- . 146. Q 3 QNX E I X A E Ms. A X Y . ,5 ,. T-Er 1 XX X 1 X 3 0, 4 f 'L if y , Z , 5 Z f Q --4 -..,,,-serv - Seated: Jim McKinney, Jerry Redfern, Montgomery Harlow, Duane Webb, Donald Cunningham, Jerry Hurd. Second Row: Larry Hedgepeth, Kent Gray, Jim Clouse, Joe Breshears, Jim Wolff, Paul Nahon, Kyle Gibson, Kent Compton, Larry Wiggins, Joe Farris, Jack Tiller. Third Row: Joe Huntsman, Larry Pike, Nick Maas, Frank Murphy, Bob Healy, Jon McBride, Carlyle Cochran, Jim Jenner, Keith Young, Dick Rucker. SIGMK NU 553 148. First Seco Thirc During tl roast and tl Bungalow S social caler spring formi Among tl ternity hous on the bacl- ment recrea Having p .nn ill Y '14, if if Y A .M , K: 4 V! ..-.4 Z 5 r', if f, f + W, , MHA? ? ? ,, ,x 2 7 ' 2 2 X ,, X f . t 'N 1 ,f '49 1' 'V x X H4 4 f N ..- Y 7 ,ff f f 7 4 ' VUMZ Z 5 ' ' X! 2 , 1' jp flu V X, WJ diff f ff X XG A A, . ' sa 9 1 F, iQ ,Q M M ol H7 X f , My , Z f'h,n,,5..u 11 First Row: Sam Westlake, Dick Miller, Edson Sample, Jerry Rank. Second Row: George Merrick, Phil Crist, Bill Pitts, Rick Wertz, James Rasnick. Third Row: Ed Doss, Bill French, Ronnie Best, Dean Klossner. SIGMA PHI EPSILO K :SQ , f, M' X XXX x A Q sg The Mis completed of ninetee The ext the recrea E i i First Row: Rex Rymer, Dick Duvall, Al Ralls, Bob Calton. Second Row: lrvin Summers, Bill Peterson, James Abbot, Glenn Cotta, John Sherman. Third Row: Bob Irvin, Murry Tiffany, Jim Howard, Louis Saad, John Kemm, Bob Cartwright. The Missouri Delta chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon completed the l954 rush season with the pledging of nineteen men. The exterior of the house was redecorated as was the recreation room. On the social side, Sig Ep held The Golden Heart formal in November at Riverside Inn, in honor of the founding of the national fraternity. Sig Ep entertained the sororities with afternoon parties instead of the usual exchange dinners. 51 f ff '17 ff jg!! ,7 ffff,,f mf 1 ,f I -SQ fx-.4 xx X 51 5 1 f RAN DOM SNAPS The lndep of unoffili who are r The II -6. 4 2 Seated: Rose Ann Hoeltner, Ermilou Hopper, Betty Jo Watt, Vice-President, George Chasney, President, Doris ,Echot'f, Treasurer, Shirley Snellson, Nancy Bishop. Standing: Dave Thompson, Frank Parker, Fred Wilke, Roy Johnson, Jim Brewster, Jerry Hutchinson, Mildred Munyon. INDEPENDENT STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION The Independent Students' Association, an organization member of National Independent Students' Association of unaffiliated men and women, is open to all students , Activities f who are not members of the Greek organizations. , iHGHOWe The Drury Independent Students' Association is a number of smaller parties. or the year included a dinner dance, a en masquerade party, a Christmas party and a -57- M., 'Af 8- ORT Go N Mei! ll.. . . ...-..... -..2 ,.l...4........ , .,,, ,. QMUJMVWWWMJW M f ffm, ff f, , fy, ff., X J, W if . , , , , ,, , , ,f ff. ,f ,i MMV VZ ,V , M., . ,.,, f M ,af ff 3 44 32 55 First Row: Joe Breshears, John Weist, Bill Harding, Jim Akers, Jim Clouse. Second Row: Coach A. L. wWeiser, Clyde Noel, Charles Crosby, Fred Wilke, Lloyd Haworth, Dave Shannahan, John Kiefer. BASKETBALL Drury's varsity cagers opened the l953-54 sea- son with six returning lettermen forming the nucleus for the squad. The lettermen were Bill Harding, Captain, John Weist, Charles Crosby, Dave Shan- nahan, Lloyd Bo Haworth, and John Kiefer who returned from a tour of duty with the U. S. Marines. The remainder of the squad included Fred Wilke, a transfer student from the University of Arkansas, and freshmen Larry Hedgpeth, Joe Breshears, Clyde Noel, J. C. Akers and Jim Clouse. Under the direction of Coach A. L. Weiser the Panthers won TO games while losing l2 for the T953-54 season. They captured third place in the Ottawa, Kansas Holiday Tourney and also finished in third place in the MCAU Conference compiling 7 wins and 5 losses in conference play. The 1954 Homecoming Game was played on February 6 against the Missouri Valley Vikings who barely defeated the Panthers, 90-87. L Drury placed two men on the MCAU All-Star Squads picked each year by the coaches. Bill Hard- ing was selected to a first team berth while Fred Wilke was on the second team. Seniors on the team playing their last year at Drury were Bill Harding, Fred Wilke, Lloyd Haworth and John Kiefer. in Kiefer. also finished re compiling I played on Vikings who iAU All-Sfcir as. Bill Hard- while Fred last year at ryd Haworth BASKETBALL SCHEDULE AND RESULTS I Arkansas State Teachers College ....,. Conway Arkansas .,.L..................... Arkansas College ,........, Southwestern Tennessee ....L. Rockhurst ...., , ,,.............,.4. .... y .. Ottawa Kansas Holiday Tourney Baker .... Washburn .........,,..,.. A. 81 M. ..... . Panhandle Culver-Stockton William Jewell .. Central ........... Westminster ...,... Tarkio .,- ....,....L , Pittsburg, Kansas .... Tarkio ,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,, Cenfral .,......... Missouri Valley Rockhurst .......... William Jewell ..... Culver-Stockton Westminster ....... Missouri Valley .. Denotes MCAU Conference Games. Drury Others ' .......87 92 .......55 68 I ...Mao 90 E .,,,...78 62 E .......53 55 - 6 gl .,.,...69 53 ..,....64 83 .,.....55 55 .......76 57 ...,...70 as ...Was 68 ...,...65 55 .,.,...74 62 .....,,55 so 49 VARSL .....,.64 63 ......,a7 90 Drury's ' .....L.7O 90 MCAU cha medalist in .......8l 84 65 CO' back from ......,54 60 ..,...,78 91 ...62-. Others 92 68 90 62 55 53 83 55 57 68 68 56 62 80 49 63 90 90 84 63 60 91 l Jim Twigger, J. C. Benage, Bob Paris. VARSITY GOLF Drury's varsity golf team placed second in the MCAU championship last year. J. C. Benage was the medalist in the match. Golf coach, A. L. Weiser, had three 'lettermen back from last year's strong squad. ln addition to .65- Benage, the other two were Bob Paris and Jim Twigger. Benage and Paris are seniors while Twig- ger is a sophomore. Panther linksters play all of their home matches on the Grandview municipal golf course. i 5 Q 2 Q 5 First Row: Ken Munch, Bill Paden, Howard McClain, McGee Evans, Bob Dimond. Second Row: Coach Ray Kanehl, Scotty Newkirk, Mike Trower, Lloyd Haworth, Jerry Staub, John Kiefer. First Row: M TRACK , Panther cindermen, under the direction of coach Ray Kanehl, had four dual meets, William Jewell invitational meet, Kansas University relays, and the' MCAU conference championships on their i954 schedule. The squad, which finished third in the conference last year, had 7 returning Iettermen. They were Bill Paden, McGee Evans, Lloyd Haworth, Scotty New- kirk, John Kiefer, Bob Dimond, and Ken Munch. ln the fall, Drury competed in three dual cross- country meets. They were with Pittsburg Kansas State Teachers and the William Jewell Cardinals. The Panthers won two out of three, defeating Wil- liam Jewell twice. Members of the cross-country team were Howard McClain, Scotty Newkirk, Bill Paden, Larry Wiggins, McGee Evans, and Ken Munch. Second Row: NDN IIDII awarded a which inclu Their pur standards o program in hree dual cross- 'ittsburg Kansas ewell Cardinals. , defeating Wil- he cross-country tty Newkirk, Bill Evans, and Ken fer. First Row: McGee Evans, J. C. Benage, Bob Dimond, Bill Paden, Ken Munch. Second Row: Lloyd Haworth, Scotty Newkirk, John Weist, Bill L. Smith, Dave Shannahan, Bill Harding, Charles Crosby, John Kiefer. QQDQQ B The D club is for all men who have been awarded a letter in one of the four varsity sports which include basketball, track, tennis and golf. Their purpose is to try to keep up the athletic standards of Drury College and to help further the program in any way possible. 4-- To raise money members of the D club sold hot dogs and ice cream during the high school tourney held at Drury. The proceeds from last year's receipts went toward buying white shorts for the basketball team so as to complete their home games uniform. -65- l First Row: Carlee Claxton, Jeanne Peart, Barbara Schmidt, Laura Whitehead. Second Row: Harlene McDaniel, Jaclyn Rau, Marilyn Maynard, Mary Whitehead, Nancy Jones, Vivia Vossbrink, Sandra Poulton. Third Row: Jane Davis, Mary Ann Rombach, Irene Brown, Ermalynn Kirk, Carol Mullen, Martha Hoelkamp, Jane Muschany. Fourth Row: Doris Dunbar, Elinor Summers, Marilyn Perry, Camille Orton, Grace Eisenach, Carol Bartelsmeyer. Fifth Row: Jeanette Behle, Ann Robertson, Jean Atchison, Sally Copper, Carolie Roberts. RED PEPPERS Ever present at Drury Panther basketball games, were the Red Peppers, characterized by their bright red sweaters and grey skirts. The Red Peppers, an organization of sophomore, iunior and senior women, are always on hand to lead the cheering at Panther games. Purpose of the organization is to promote school .66- spirit and provide an organized cheering section at basketball games. The Red Peppers sponsor pep rallies, bonfires, and snake dances before Panther games. The organization selects ten cheerleaders, five men and five women, to lead the yells. If ,ff5,'!f,f',7'!f yffry ,gf ,rw J ,c ff, M M ,W CHEER Chosen who were have show Barbara Schmidt, Bert Ronsick, Jeanne Peart, Carlee Claxton, Leroy Mayer, Laura Whitehead. ndra Poulton. Muschany. ling section at lies, bonfires, rmes. Chosen by the Red Peppers are the cheerleaders This year the cheerleaders worked out new who were at every game to lead the cheers that actions for old cheers and added several new ones. rleaders, five ' 5 have shown the team the student support. ..67... a 1 ...-- -,,. - . ,,Y,HM l First Row: Charlene Grimm, Barbara Schmidt, Carol Mullen, Ann Irving, Doris Eckhotf, Martha Hoelkamp, Vivia Vossbrink, Sandro Poulton, Laura Whitehead, Jane Burnham. Second Row: Sue Moon, Barbara Sewell, Jane Jones, Carol Smith, Nancy Jones, Mary Whitehead, Jane Muschany, Doris Dunbar, Betty Morrow. Third Row: Jean Atchison, Jane Davis, Mary Ann Rombach, Sally Copper, Irene Brown, Carlee Claxton. Fourth Row: Marilyn Perry, Camille Orten, Grace Eisenach, Carol Bartelsmeyer, Mariorie Hynes, Jeanne Peart. Fifth Row: Jeanette Teiber, Eleanor Summers, Phyllis Williams, Charlotte Beech, Carolyn Gabbert. WOMEN'S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Women's Athletic Association is open to all W.A.A. sponsored women's intramurals, chose an glrls who have eamefl one hundred pomls lhrough outstanding woman athlete, presented jackets to practice and participation in sports. The purpose of W.A.A. is to provide greater interest in athletics, to create love of sports, and to foster ideals of good sportsmanship and health for women. 8- those girls who earned one thousand points, and awarded the Sweepstakes Trophy at Honor's Day Convocation. I WOME This yea basketball, s program wal Covington, P Sweepstc both individL given for w Runner-up te Organize were Alpha l Zeta Tau Alp T l k, Sandra Poulton, iris Dunbar, Betty :ils, chose an :l jackets to points, and Honpr's Day WOMENS INTRAMURALS This year the Women's Intramurals included volleyball, basketball, softball, badminton, ping pong and tennis. The program was carried on under the direction of Miss Louise Covington, Physical Education Professor. Sweepstakes points were awarded for participation in both individual and team sports, and additional points were given for winning games and tournaments. All-star and Runner-up teams were chosen by the sports managers. Organizations participating in the intramural program were Alpha Phi, Delta Delta Delta, Kappa Delta, Pi Beta Phi, Zeta Tau Alpha, and the Independent Students' Association. y -69- MEN'S INTRAMURAL TROPHY The sweepstakes trophy is symbolic of athletic Last year the Independent Students' Association surema oth DA C .lt' , p Cy n ei wry Ompus 'S awarded each won the men s sweepstakes trophy. The trophy be- yeara to the organization that accumulates the larg- est amount of points in both intramural and varsity Comes fhe permqnenl possession of any orgcnlzcllon C0mPe'flfl0f1- that wins it for three consecutive years. I Sigm Footh Fraterni By Dow Sigma Nu cap mural f o o t b a Tuesday by down 6-2. Sigma Nu 4 undefeated. The six-pointe second quarter of from Jim Smith t pass from Smith good for 30-ya! touchdown. The first plag quarter resulted points when Sn behind the goal E Sigma Nu thrm the third quarts took a ten-yard Q and raced 25 ya twenty-yard lint stopped. The Si to penetrate the and the drive w: 15-yard line. KA Remains Un Kappa Alpha de Chi Alpha 8-0 We main undefeated football. The only touchds came in the first 20-yard pass from Leroy Mayer. K their final two poi! period when a La ner fumbled the l goal line. This i: safety in touch foc The victory set Nu-K. A. game ll deciding contest f onship. It will be for both teams witl undefeated. Accepted C Lambd Women In a volleyball a picked W.A.A. team and Lamb: Men's Intramural Tuesday night, tht pulled out an easg The game was pl b0ys' and girls' rul following the girl: b0ys playing und' tramural regulatio' The first part o Played similar to Sigma Phi Association e trophy be- organization Sigma Nu Captures Intramural Football Championship Tuesday Fraternity Ends Season Undefeated By Downing Kappa Alpha Team, 6-2 Sigma Nu captured the intra- Bob Paris completed two straight I T U mural fo otball championship Tuesday by downing Kappa Alpha 6-2. Sigma Nu ended the season undefeated. The six-pointer came in the second quarter on a 15-yard pass from Jim Smith to Bill Harding. A pass from Smith to Rod Kanehl, good for 30-yards, set up the touchdown. The first play of the fourth quarter resulted in KA's two points when Smith was caught behind the goal line for a safety. Sigma Nu threatened again in the third quarter when Kanehl took a ten-yard pass from Smith and raced 25 yards to the K. A. twenty-yard line before being stopped. The Sig's were unable to penetrate the K.A.'s defense and the drive was stalled on the 15-yard line. KA Remains llmlefeated Kappa Alpha downed Lambda. Chi Alpha 8-0 Wednesday to re- main undefeated in intramural football. The only touchdown of the game came in the first quarter on a 20-yard pass from Travis King to Leroy Mayer. K. A. picked up their final two points in the fourth period when a Lambda Chi run- ner fumbled the ball behind the goal line. This is an automatic safety in touch football. The ViClS0ry set up the Sigma Nu-K. A. game Monday as the deciding contest for the champi- onship. It will be the final game for both teams with Sigma Nu also undefeated. passes to John Wiest late in the fourth quarter in a last minute rally, but an interception by Smith, with little more than a minute remaining in the game, ended the threat. Pre-game parades through Dru- ry Lahe were conducted by both fraternities. At half-time the Sigma Nu's staged the surrender of the confederates when two men dressed in confederate uniforms were defeated and captured by a single Union officer. The purpose of the men's in- tramural program is to provide an opportunity for all men to participate in athletics. The program includes foot- ball, basketball, volleyball, track, softball, golf, tennis, handball, and badminton. Tro- phies are awarded to the win- ning organization in basketball, volleyball, football, softball and track. Organizations competing in the Intramurals were Kappa Al- pha, Lambda Chi Alpha, Sigma Nu, Sigma Phi Epsilon, and ln- dependent Students' Associa- tion. Accepted Girls' Challenge Lambda Chi Defeats omen's All-Star Team In a volleyball game between a picked W.A.A. Girls All Star team and Lambda Chi Alpha, Men's Intramural Champions, last ruesday night, the Lambda Chi's pulled out an easy 33-21 victory. The game was played both under boys' and girls' rules with the girls following the girls rules and the b0ys playing under the boys in- tramural regulations. The first part of the game was Played similar to boys games in that the first team to secure 15 points wins. The score at this time was 15-12 in favor of Lambda Chi. The game then continued under the girls' rule of playing under a time limit of 15 minutes which worked to the advantage of the boys as they widened the lead. The Lambda Chi's, in winning, had accepted the challenge of the girls to the game. -71 M N'S Beaten by Faculty TKA Downs ISA, 14-0 Kappa Alpha whitewashed ISA 14-0, Wednesday, Oct. 28. KA's caught John Purtell behind the goal line on ISA's first play of the game for a 2-0 lead. A 50-yard march ending with a 5-yard end-run by George Smith accounted for the KA's first six pointer just before the half. KA clinched the victory with a 40-yard pass from Travis King to Smith in the last quarter. Lambda Chi Alpha Wins Men's Volleyball Title Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity Walked off with the Intramural volleyball championship as they completed the season with a record of four wins and one loss. 'Sigma Nu and Kappa Alpha tied for second place. ,In a battle for third place, the Independents are currently VVhen this book went to press the team standings were: Sigma Nu .. lst l277.25l Lambda Chi Alpha ,. 2nd i27l.25l Kappa Alpha ...3rd l25l.25l Epsilon 4th il l3.50l Independent Student Assoc. .5th l 72.75l Tennis, track, and softball were still to be completed. First Game Mon Intramural touch-football sea- son officially opens Monday when Sigma Phi Epsilom meets Kappa Alpha. The game starts at 4 p. m. The remaining schedule is as follows: Oct. 21-I.S.A. vs. Sigma Nu. Oct 26-L.X.A. vs. Sigma Nu Oct. 28-Kappa Alpha vs. I.S.A. Nov. 2-Sig Ep vs. I.S.A. in that position but still have to play Sig Ep' before they can clinch it. Lambda Chi in winning the championship suffered the loss of only one game and that was to Kappa Alpha. A victory is made by the team which wins two out of three games. 'Immediately after winning the crown Lambda Chi was chellenged to a game by the male faculty all-- stars. The challenge was accepted and the faculty team proceeded to overwhelm and defeat the champs so actually the faculty rules as campus champs. Sig Eps Drop Touch Football The Sigma Phi Epsilon Frater- nity dropped 8-man touch foot- ball, Coach A. L. Weiser stated this week. The main reason given was the multitude of injuries sustained by their players in practice sessions. Touch Football Season Upensg ,day Afternoon l Nov. 4-L.X.A. Vs. Kappa Al-1 pha. Alpha. l Nov. 9-Sigma Nu vs. Kappai l Nov. llf-Sig Ep vs. Lambda: Chi. Nov. 16-I.S.A. vs. Lambda Chi. Kappa Alpha Wins Two Kappa Alpha overpowered Sig- ma Phi Epsilon Monday night, winning the A game 50-31 and the B game 21-15. K.A. jumped off to a 12-3 lead in the first quarter of the A game and was never threatened after that. J. C. Binage topped the scoring with 17 points. Bob Calton was high scorer for the Sig-Ep team with 14 points. Martin was runner-up with 10 Nov. 18-Sigma Nu vs. Sig Ep. points. l it f 3 1 ji i i 3 Q 'J il i 3 i r l e l l i 5 Q1 il . 5 1 I , i i 5 i l i. 5 i E ltr .4 I . . N ,I 'I 1 yu H1 H W HQ Ni , ffi EM 1! 52 SW , ,N E! + P w I i s lx i!1 U1 , 1 W 1. M 1: I ' 1 ,N N A ii I lj E 1 1 wx A il! N ,N HM 115, , pw' ' ' :Vx I M r UW L 1 Q31 w 1,1 X, M. J -2311 W ! il ww W 'M zu W 7 1 f W4 W 1 wal Hi wg Ml lm' 1. T , 1111 1 , ,Q 1, W M ,. ,N V Eli .yl ll JP +3 H, 11, W Qw','I 1 ,mi , Fil 'Y ll. .. iv ww LE ,,x ,Nl M fl 1 YH w ' 41 I Q11 ' L 1. ,I yi U1 11 1 , QI, M' H11 ' I , I, W' 72 , iv - -' NH ' 1 J CRGAN ZATICNS IV 616.11 ww First Row: Benita Wood, Lee Turner, Ermilou Hopper, Norma Ryan, Mary Jane Farney, Doris Murray. Second Row: Billie MaxParish, Janet White, Carol Thurman, Carmen del Pilar, Jeanne Bender, Barbara Sewell, Mrs. Dark, Marilyn Beck, Sally Copper, Nancy Wright. Third Row: Dawn leaming, Virginia Balch, Karen Leiman, Jo Ann Kee, Jane Heldmar, Lee Mitchell, Belly Jo Wall, Nancy Bishop, Darlene Williams, Helen Rosebrough, Bobbie Patton, Jane Roberts, Doris Dunbar, Betty Morrow, Yvonne Bourdel, Joan Britton, Theda Sue Willard. BELLE H LL i Belle Hall, the smallest and newest of the wom- en's dormitories, is the campus home for thirty-one girls and their housemother, Mrs Z V Mama Dark Activities during the year included numerous birthday parties for residents participation in the annual Tri-Dorm open house in the fall, and the giv- ing of gifts to the orphans' home. The year's activi- ties were climaxed in March with the La Belle formal and the coronation of Mama Dark as the Belle of Belle Hall Mrs Dark was crowned by college president J F Findlay The dance was cen tered around a Parisian theme Dark, Marilyn Nancy Bishop, Britlon, Theda and the giv- fec1r's activi- Lc1 Belle Dark cis the crowned by ce was cen- - z ,Z , QAM 75- VY, nwzwiw First Row: Mrs. Giles, Carolyn Gabbert, Elinore Cello, Carol Raymond, Mary Ann Boone, Janet Garton, Carolyn English, Judy Warner, Sally Betts, Mary Frances Edgerton, Marilyn Barbour, Marilou Evans, Marie Grotpeter. Second Row: Julia Lyles, Mary Kay Moore, Patricia Allen, Phyliss Phillips, Marilyn Micele, Jane Griffith, Nancy Nakamichi, Sueko Uchiyama, Nancy Tikuda, Virginia Billings, Jane Atchison, Kay Aexander. Third Row: Shirley Snelson, Mildred Munyon, Mary Gay Hornkohl, Janet Jeffries, Gloria Baker, Dawn Keeler, Catherine Mill, Dor- othy Atkins, Donna Thorpe, Patty Everett, Jean Atchison. Fourth Row: Pauline Brazeal, Betty Dee Peterson, Margie Hynes, Bea Mitchell, Elinor Rainey, June McAdams, Carol Grace, Marian Weiland, Carol Knox, Beverly Hooks, Jackie Bray, Jackie Tilley, Barbara McGrue. MQCULLAGH COTTAGE McCullagh Cottage, the freshmen dormitory for women, had one informal Cocoa party and an in- formal Christmas party. Popcorn and record gather- ings were held on several Sunday afternoons during the Winter. 76- McCullagh participated in the Tri-dorm Open House and Dance which was held before the Christ- mas holidays. The social season for McCullagh ended with a Spring party held in April. I X 5' 0 mg! xi ff M ff f i , Judy Warner, zamichi, Sueko rine Mill, Dor- Gruce, Marian dorm Open e the Christ- McCulIc1gh I. ff gf! ww First Row: Charlene Grimm, Martha Lumpe, Rose Ann Hoeftner, Nancy Jones, Sandra Poulton, Jane Muschany, Rowena Dreger, Ellen Muehlhaueser, Faith Schaan. Second Row: Jane Jones, Midge Brose, Ermalynn Kirk, Boots Watts, Vivia Vossbrink, Jeanne Peart, Jane Burnham, Barbara Schmidt, Donna Brady, Charlotte Kehner, Sabra Manning. I Third Row: Martha Holekomp, Carolyn Dudeck, Carol Smith, Mildred Martin, Joyce Burnham, Carol Mullen, Mrs. Haege, Charlotte Beech, Marilyn Perry, Jane Wernet, Jane Davis, Joyce DeLaney, Ann Follmer, Phyllis Williams, Jackie Rau, Dorothy Schendel, Jeanette Behle, Janice Mantle, W LLACE HALL Wallace Hall's annual fire lighting ceremony The annual Christmas open house was followed commenced the activities for the year which included by a Tri-dorm sponsored dance in the Wallace Hall Christmas and Valentine's Day dorm parties. recreation room. W E Ngxi 1 Dreger, Ellen rbara Schmidt, lege, Chcrlolle andel, Jeanette vos followed Wallace Hall 'Z K 1 , , ,ffffff ' 7 l 4 l l in 1 f 1, W ,grhbf ,rx ,, lf we 5, First Row: Bill L. Smith, Dale Dryer, Dean Klossner, Paul Bohrer, lrvin Summers, Howard McClain, Scotty Newkirk, Ken Munch, Nick Maas, Don McMillon. Second Row: Jerry Rank, Edson Sample, Phil Christ, Glen Cotta, Michael Trower, Jim Wolff, Stan Herdlein, Gene Eime. Third Row: Bob Dimond, Russell Wood, Joe Kirby, Eugene Peiter, Jim Brian, Charles Jackson, Jim Engsberg. Fourth Row: Bob Calton, Jim Rasnick, Owen Riordan, Dale Stouffelr, Richard Wuertz, Jim Buchholz, Joe Trestik, Dick Holt. Fifth Row: Jerry Wright, Sam Kemper, Jerry Capps, Ted Phipps, Dick Fraine, Al Fulton, Kyle Gibson, Fred Peiter, Mr. Robert Wilhoit. Sixth Row: George Merrick, Harold Stone, Pat Daily, John Caskey, Wilbur Gay, George Duel, J. C. Rucker. EW MEN'S DORMITORY ln the fall of the year, the New Men's Dorm held its traditional open house. Refreshments of cider and doughnuts were served and entertainment was provided by Lefty Stone and his musicians. The yearly firelighting ceremony was held during the winter. The government of the dorm is under the guid- ance of the house president and six wing repre- sentatives who are elected by the residents of the dorm. Head Residents for the dorm this year were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilhoit. -80- f ? 1 7 V Z Z First Row: Dic Second Row: Hoskins. Third Row: Bo Fourth Row: .lc FAIRBA Fairbanks I campus, havi Charles Fairb of Walter Fai the age of nir First Row: Dick Barnett, Evan Odden, Kwang Han, George Merrick, Hans Westphal, Bert Ronsick, Ralph Ham, Garry Nicholson. Second Row: Jim Campbell, Rodger Parker, John Maggs, Clarence Whilwer, Ronald Plummer, Jerry Hutchinson, Russell Parry, Milton Hoskins. Third Row: Bob Grassle, Kirston Henderson, Bill French, Jim Brewster, Millard Crow, Bill McKinney, John Sayre, John Purtell. Fourth Row: Jack Wells, Roy Johnson, Fred Bradley, Edward Reider, Bill Schnur, Frank Parker, Dr. Frank W. Clipbinger, Max Jenkins. FAIRBANKS HALL Fairbanks Hall is the oldest building on the Drury campus, having been built in 1876 as a gift from Charles Fairbanks of London, England, in memory of Walter Fairbanks, who died four years earlier at the age of nineteen. Although originally built to serve as a girl's dor- mitory, the 'Barn' lso dubbedkby its residentsl now serves as campus home for sixty men. The dormitory is governed by an elected house council of five men elected by wings and a presi- dent chosen bythe house at large. itil ' Seated: Ann Orelup, Doris Dunbar, Carol Mullen, Barbara Sewell, Earline Stanton, Joyce Burnham. Standing: Rose Ann Hoeffner, Dr. Lora Bond, Pat Jones, Mary Ann Rombach. PHI ETA SIGMA Phi Eta Sigma is a freshman honorary scholastic fraternity which has as its purpose, the encouragement of freshmen to achieve a high scholastic rating. Requisite for membership in the organization is a point average of 3.5 out of a possible four points. Faculty sponsor for the fra- ternity is Dr. G. H. Benton, dean of the college. Seated: Dr. G. H. Benton. ALPHA LAMBDA DELTA Alpha Lambda Delta, national honorary scholastic society for freshmen women, is composed of women who attained a 3.5 average during the first, or both, semesters of their freshman year. Activities of Alpha Lambda Delta include coke and coffee parties for freshmen women dur- ing orientation week and a Smarty Party for all women with a 3.0 or higher average at mid-semester. Assistance with orientation and registration and coopera- tion with other honoraries to promote honesty in examina- tions are the service proiects of Alpha Lambda Delta. Standing: Fred Peiter, Harry Gibson, Don Flesche, Rodger Parker, Dick McGee. -82- GM DELTA Omicron an honorary men, with cl American c bership recc upon all-are leadership p cord. The Dr proctors for assistants dl periods. Florence Wa Marie Haas. E : l i E l 3 5 AMBDA A Delta, national 'ic society for is composed ttained a 3.5 e tirst, or both, freshman year. .lpha Lambda ke and coftee an women dur- week and a or all women ter average at 1 orientation and coopera- honoraries to in examina- ce proiects of alta. :Gee. OMICRON DELTA KAPPA Omicron Delta Kappa is an honorary organization for men, with chapters on many American campuses. Mem- bership recognition is based upon all-around c a m p u s leadership plus scholastic re- cord. The Drury Circle acts as proctors for instructors and assistants during registration periods. Florence Watts, Doris Dunbar, Ann Orelup, Jane Burnham, Ellen Muelhauser, Jeanne Peart, Marie Haas. Standing: Mr. Wilhoit, Bob Upshaw, Dr. Jacob, Dr. Clippenger, Dr. Findlay. SKIFF Skiff recognizes for mem- bership senior women who have maintained a 3.3 aver- age for tive consecutive se- mesters, and who are out- standing in extra-curricular participation. 'This year Skit? sponsored its annual Founder's Day Tea and Handkerchief Sale at Christmas which honored the alumnae and the w o m e n faculty members and faculty wives. The organization was in charge of Drury's observ- ance of Mother's day which included a luncheon, te a , and a chapel program. One of the beautiful trad- itions of Skit? is the initiation held every spring when the iris bloom around the Skift benches. MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION The Ministerial Association is open to students interested in, or preparing for full-time Christian work. Its purpose is to promote fellowship and understanding among these students and to assist the col- lege in encouraging the de- veloping of the moral and religious life of the students. Officers for 1953-54 were HughfB u r t n e r , president, W a y n e Neiderhuth, vice- president, Max Jenkins, sec- retary, Jim Brewster, treas- urer, D i c k Miller, worship chairman a n d R u s s Perry, social chairman. Sponsor is Dean Richard Pope. First Row Virginia Billings Hugh Burtner Wayne Neiderhuth Dean Richard Pope Second Row: Ken Whitwer, Russell Perry, Max Jenkins, Fred-Bradley. Third Row: Dick Miller, Jim Brewster, Lee 'McFarlin, Jerry Wright. Seated: Dr. G. H. Benton, Judy Klever, Bob Upshaw. ff ,W ,V fur ,p- , '. .f 30 fa . tw, A Standing: Roy Johnson, Dick Barnett. ..84- PHI ALPHA TH ETA Phi Alpha Theta, national honorary history fraternity, is a member of the Associa- tion of College Honor Socie- ties. lt has, as its primary pur- pose, the encouragement of thoughtful interest in all as- pects of the field of history. Members must have done outstanding work in the de- partment of history and have a h i g h general scholastic average set by the national organization. K1 Responsi tion of furt and interes' partment at Kappa Kap honorary bt men. Memb zation are basis of the- ency and t ual interest ties. Bringir relationship understandi lege bands pose and g nity. This ye R o b e rt tl James Roui dent, and ll retary, Mr, the group's :rd Pope. PHA A ta, national fraternity, he Associa- onor Socie- irimary pur- agement of t in all as- of history. have done in the de- y and have scholastic We national Seated: Louise Schooley, Martha Lumpe, Joanne Left, Jane Davis. Standing: Jan Mantle, Ermalynn Kirk, Martha Wheatley. KAPPA PSI KAPPA Responsible in the promo- tion of further appreciation and interest in the music de- partment at Drury College is Kappa Kappa Psi, national honorary band fraternity for men. Members of this organi- zation are selected on the basis of their musical profici- ency and their own individ- ual interest in all band activi- ties. Bringing about a closer relationship and a greater understanding a m o n g col- lege bandsmen, is the pur- pose and goal of the frater- nity. This year's officers were: R o b e rt Guinn, president, James Rouintree, vice-presi- dent, and Don Flesche, sec- retary. Mr. A. A. Rockwell is the group's sponsor. TAU BETA SIGMA Tau Beta Sigma is an honorary band fraternity for women who fill the qualifica- tions of high scholarship and musical proficiency. A sister society to Kappa Kappa Psi, Tau Beta Sigma promotes the welfare of the Drury Band, and stimulates an interest in all band activi- ties. Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma jointly spon- sored a fall mixer for new bandsmen. Seated: George Merrick, Bob Guinn, Lefty Stone, James Rouintree, Paul Bohrer. Standing: Carl Burke, Evan Copsey, George Wright, Carlyle Cochran, Dale Ball, Ronald Plummer. i 85- l 1 SIGMA ALPHA IOTA Sigma Alpha Iota is the national professional music fraternity for women. Iota Mu Chapter of the fraternity was established on the Drury Campus in April, 1942. Its chief purpose is to further musical interest on the cam- pus and within the commun- ity. ' During the year the group has presented both a chapel and convocation program for the student body and has -held monthly musicales. Sponsor for the fraternity on the Drury campus is Mrs. Helen Koch. - s..,,,..-4-euv- ,., -A YNY -M ,, -by . 'Q ' f I , , MQW! ' ' ' 5, 5 2 S . lr ' I 3 K' f . if . . so ' Q .Eggs ky 5? i f , if, Y Q If ii: 3: 2 Z 1 1 EYE t x s S72 B 'K Pi 4 3 Q Y ,ra its ws I si ' Y It 1, Q i , gf i, ,ff Q: J . 's ,Y V f , - .' fi , ,4 , . f,' -I ' Q ffl. at -. V 3'i,.:,f.42:5 A ,:... ,, J A all , f , x , .,.,, W. 5 ii -1, .qs arp , 1 , I gi r 4 Q :V t g f- is J Seated: Mrs. Raymund Koch. Standing: Betty Mathias, Susie Fulton, Sabra Manning, Joyce Burnham, Jane Wernet, Martha Lumpe, Ellen Muehlhauser, Rowena Kreger, Earline Stanton, Eleanor Rainey, Jeanne Bender, Jane Burnham, Jo Ann Left, Elizabeth Thompson. Seated: Dr. Lora Bond, Duane Rohlfing, Barbara Sewell, McGee Evans, Ann Orelup, Carl Pearman. Standing: Bob Grassle, Sam Kemper, Darel Viles, Harry Gibson, John Plumlee, Bob Schupbach, William Willoughby, Carol Ann Bartlesmeyer, Jerry Bartlesmeyer, Bob Cartwright, Ann Irving, Dr. Thomas Parsons. BET BET I BETA Beta Beta Beta is a na- tional honorary biological fraternity which has as its purpose the development of sound scholarship, the stimu- lation of scientific knowl- edge, and the promotion of research. Chi Chapter at Drury endeavors to carry out the purpose of Tri-Beta through group proiects and monthly program meetings. Membership is open to 'those students of biology who have shown active interest in the natural sciences and have attained a high scholastic rating. OFficers for this year were: Jerry Bartlesmeyer, Presi- dent, Duane Rohlfing, Vice- President, Ann Orelup, Sec- retary, Dr. Bond and Dr. Parsons are the sponsors. .g6. FRE l The meets or day of ganizec order tc of Fran Ianguag interest culture 4 is its pu: Anyo studied it at the come to Seated: Betty H Standing: Loren Wilber Gay, Jeri t ,WMM . E::.f.?3Z lviihql L-an-:55gf3A-y f 4, , lal: -:h-:h:hh 1 qwfzzuli ::.E -l:E.,... ,. AW,- '-ff -W rzi' f I ' 's--. ' V rer ,.,, 4' .5 t , i ':' a I r t ,. swwwsm-C, ,s 3 Martha Lumpe, Jane Burnham, LETA N ta is a na- biological has as its elopment of 9, the stimu- tific knowl- lromotion of Chapter at to carry out if Tri-Beta zroiects and n meetings. pen to 'those gy who have 'erest in the and have h scholastic is yearwere: eyer, Presi- hlfing, Vice- Drelup, Sec- ud and Dr. sponsors. FRENCH CLUB The French Club, which meets on the second Wednes- day of each month, was or- ganized and operates in order to encourage a study of France and the French language. To create active interest in the language and culture of the French people is its purpose. Anyone who has previously studied French, or is studying it at the present time is wel- come to become a member. Seated: Carmen del Pilar, Bud Boone, Doris Dunbar. Standing: Benita Wood, Jane Roberts, Dr. Margaret Kidder, Miss Elizabeth Klinger, Shirley Cooksey, Betty Woods. Seated: Betty Heinrich, Carol Mullen, Mrs. E. I. Jacob, Rose Ann Hoeftner, Florence Watts. Standing: Loren Broaddus, Fred Peiter, Jerry Capps, John Crimm, John Laird, Eugene Peiter, Wilber Gay, Jerry Hutchinson. 187- GERMAN CLUB Students who study or have studied German constitute the membership of the Ger- man Club, the purpose of which is to encourage the study of the language of the German people. Activities of the German Club include singing, group discussions led by special guests, and participation in the Language Sing at Christ- mas. 'r J l l l l ll l s r l ll l l ll I ll lil ll , l, V l l l V1 l l Srl l l ll ,l l ,l l l l l l l 1 l l ' 1 , 1 l l l xl , 4 l 1 SPANISH CLUB The Spanish Club is open to all students who are tak- ing Spanish, or who have done previous work in the language. Its purpose is to cultivate interest'for the Spanish language, the peo- ple, and the customs. Members have the oppor- tunity to hear speeches and see films and slides on Spain, and Latin America. Seated: Joel Trestik, Carmen del Pilar, Jerry Rank. Standing: Linda Nicholson, Yvonne Bourdet, Eleanor Rainey, Jerry Hutchinson, Virginia Balch, Barbara Sewell, Dr. Margaret Kidder, Doris Dunbar, Seated: Jeanette Behle, Mary Ann Boone, Janice Mantle, Dot Adkins, Jane Muschany, Betty Morrow. Standing: Shirley King, McGee Evans, Jim Steinberg, Bud Boone, Jerry Rank, Marie Grotpeter. ...gg- ART CLUB The Art Club has as its main purpose the furthering of student interest in art. At its monthly meetings, movies, lectures, and discussions were held on different trends in the art world. The Art Club sponsored a trip to the City Art Museum in St. Louis to visit the Van Gogh exhibit. ff fff f ff f 2 fi 7 6 f,f.',4M',f ,A 2 5.i9516'f ' 1 ff fi f I 'Cp A ffawsi, Q 481' if f f, f W 2.1 Q .W Fred Bradley Jacob. ROCK The R1 organizatit iors and T939 on 1 for the pu ing and rr gram of ir maiors. The orgi a program trips, and i the various geology. Jack W. of the Ro year i953 sor for the Ostrander, ogy. U Fred Bradley, Carolie Roberts, Ed Sample, Elsie Nakatani, Janice Mantle, Faith Schaan, Dr. Virginia Balch, Jacob. IB as as its furthering in art. At 5, movies, acussions -:nt trends The Art 'jp to the St. Louis hexhibit. RGCKHOUNDS The Rockhounds is an organization of geology ma- jors and was founded in I939 on the Drury Campus for the purpose of develop- ing and maintaining a pro- gram of interest to geology majors. The organization provides a program of lectures, field trips, and movies concerning the various fields of work in geology. Jack Wells was president of the Rockhounds for the year T953-511. Faculty spon- sor for the club is Dr. A. R. Ostrander, professor in geol- ogy. I INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Theilnternational Relations Club is composed of students interested in current interna- tional affairs. Membership is based on scholarship and interest. The club receives books and periodicals from the Car- negie Endowment for Inter- national Peace with which it is affiliated. Programs include movies, student speakers from for- eign countries, and Spring- field citizens who have trav- eled abroad. Officers are Fred Bradley, president, Bob Upshaw, vice- president, Faith Schaan, sec- retary, and Janice Mantle, treasurer. Dr. Ernest I. Jacob is the faculty sponsor. First row: Paul Bohrer, Bill Peterson, Duane Webb, Hans Westphal, Schuyler Thompson. Second row: Ed Powers, Jim Howard, Jack Wells, Evan Copsy, Stan Herdlein, .lack Stoll, Dr. A. R. Ostrander. ' 2 xs ,, ,, yf 1 ff Seated: Miss Godwin, Mrs. Cox. I BET EPSILO Beta Epsilon directs its activi- ties to promote an interest in home economics, and to pro- vide practical application in methods andimanagement. Membership in Beta Epsilon is open to all girls who have completed six hours in home economics. The organization sent a Care package overseas for Christmas, and participated in the state convention and style show which was held in Columbia, Missouri in March. Standing: Marcia Swiney, Marie Haas, Martha Woodbury, Pat Scott, Martha Hoelkamp, Patsy Sauerman, Mary Stott, Fay Vandivort, Phoebe Reed, Delphia Short, Pat Jones, Dorothy Schendel, Jerra Downey. WAITERS' CLUB One of the most active clubis on the Drury Campus is the Waiters' Club, which presides over the college Commons seven days a week, three times a day, and at all banquets. Along with the responsi- bility of serving the meals, the waiters have to maintain a high scholastic average. Seated: Mrs. Powell, Ermalynn Kirk, Faith Schaan, Rose Ann Hoeffner, Jane Burnham, Marie Grotpeter, Bea Mitchell. Standing: Florence Watts, Barbara Schmidt, Glen Cotta, Thelma Monser, Roy Johnson, Eddie Ryder, Russell Wood, Jerry Capps, Kazao Kazumi, Carol Grace, Jeanette Behle. l -90- Q, in f ,, ,Z 1 7 yf 7 ,W f V f Q7 Z ,LQ u ff 4 .11 5 Zf5,:W,W'. f Pl KAI Pi Kappa established in forensic those who a oratory, or Each yea to various c tournaments ILCN ts its activi- interest in nd to pro- lication in ement. leta Epsilon who have rs in home sent a Care nr Christmas, rn the state 1 show which -lia, Missouri urnham, Marie lohnson, Eddie 1 i i Seated: Ermalynn Kirk, Mr. Wilhoit, Barbara Sewell. Standing: Jim Abbott, Dick Miller, Dick Duvall. Pl KAPPA DELTA Pi Kappa Delta, national speech fraternity, was established to recognize outstanding achievement in forensic activities. Membership is awarded to those who achieve distinction in the fields of debate, oratory, or speech instruction. Each year members of Pi Kappa Delta make trips to various other colleges to participate in forensic tournaments. Debate, oratory, public discussions, prose and poetry readings, and the usual speech activities are included in these tournaments. This year, Pi Kappa Delta has made trips to Kirksville State Teachers' College in northwest Mis- souri, and to Arkansas University in Fayetteville, Arkansas. A trip is planned to Warrensbu-rg, Mis- souri, to a tourney held at Central Missouri State College, about the first of March. Mr. Robert Wilhoit. V First Row: June McAdams, Ermalynn Kirk, Janie Jones, Carolyn Dudeck, Jim Abbott, Alice Wiley, Ann Irving, Dawn Leaming, Janice Mantle, Ann Barrett. Second Row: Jackie Tilley, Katie Arnold, Jerry Rank, Ken Whitwer, Betty Morrow, Marilou Evans, Yvonne Bourdet, Ginger Balch, Mary Jane Farney, Bev Woods. Third Row: Ed Sample, Rick Wuertz, Bob Upshaw, Jim Hoskins, Paul Bohrer, Dick Miller, Jim Day, Charles Jackson. DRURY LANE TROUPERS Drury Lane Troupers is an organization for stu- Christopher Fry'5 famous ploy The Lody'5 Not For dents interested in dramatics and play production. Burning, with Mr, Robert Wilhoit os director, 'F ' . . . ,, ' Forty hours o. dramatic work are necessary for nl-Odles In Remememl G murder mystery' was mmcmon cs G Master Tmuper' 1, the second production with Jim Abbott as assistant The Drury Lane Troupers started their season with y ' direcfgr, NATIONAL COLLEGIATE PLAYERS National Collegiate Play- ers is an organization for upper classmen who have been active in dramatics and have done outstanding work in the field. Students become eligible for membership by acting in plays, directing plays, con- structing sets, working on costumes and make-up and all other phases of play pro- duction. Jim Day, Katie Arnold, Bob Up- shaw, and Ken Whitwer, Standing. .eaming, Ginger y's Not For vector. ystery, was as assistant JAL ATE RS yiate Play- zation for who have fnatics and tding work me eligible f acting in Ilays, con- orking on ke-up and t play pro- d, Bob Up- er, Standing. Scenes From THE LADY'S NOT FOR BURNING l Seated: Bud Boone, Betty Heinrich, Donna Brady, Mrs. O'Connell, Jeanne Bender, Martha Harrison, Carolyn Dudeck. Standing: Kirston Henderson, Jim Day, Fred Bradley, Mr. Scott, Clarence Whitwer, Dean Pope. STUDENT UNIQN n The purpose of the Student Union is to create and administer programs to serve the cultural, edu- cational, recreational, and social interests of the entire student body. This is accomplished by a variety of programs including movies, classical record concerts, dances, ping-pong, cards, and an annual all school stage production, The State ot the Union. A Board of Governors composed of ten students, two faculty members and directed by Mrs. Charles Connie O'Connell controls the activities of the Student Union? ln l952 an Associate Board was established whose members serve as apprentices to the Board. The maior proiect of the Associate Board for i953-54 was a Student-Faculty Spelling Bee. STU DI AS l 4-. ck. ten students, Mrs. Charles vities of the established o the Board. for T953-54 STUDENT UNICN ASSOCIATE BOARD 1 Seated: Doris Dunbar, Barbara Sewell, Bert Ronsick, Betty Morrow, Nancy Jones. Standing: Betty Dee Peterson, Jane Muschany, Frank Parker, Mrs. O'Connell, Jerry Wright Russell Perry, Bill Stuart. , -95... I 1 ALL SCHGOL SOCIAL COMMITTEE The All School Social Committee is ap- pointed by the Student Senate and repre- sents each of the social organizations on the forty acres. The committee plans a number of all school parties during the year. This year the Social Committee spon- sored an all school Christmas formal, an all school dance featuring an outdoor autumn theme, an informal mixer during orientation week and closed the season with a dance First Row: Louise Schooley, Doris Dunbar, Joyce DeLaney, Marilyn Beck, Laura Whithead, Dean Laurena Beadle. J' B t , Ronald Rucker, Don Flesche. Second Row: Bob Geers, Rex Rymer, im rews er STUDENT SENATE Elected by the student body, the Senate represents student opinion and coordinates student activities on the campus. lt pro- vides and keeps in touch with student members of the various faculty-student committees. Through these committees and its own special committees it studies different aspects of life on the campus and works with the faculty and administration to promote harmony and prog- ress at Drury., The Senate allocates funds for class proiects and sponsors proiects of its own. Among fthe latter this year were the Blood Drive, an essay contest and a convocation program. Through its Social Committee it super- vises the maior social functions on the campus. Seated: Dr. F. W. Clippinger, Bob Bramer, Jeanne Peart. Standing: McGee Evans, Bill Chapman, Fred Bradley, Jim Moon, Leroy Mayer, Jim H Don Flesche. l r l -9e- r in the spring. CC FELL Colleg an intert group of sponsore Congreg Membersl is open ' dents. The pu. ganizatio worship, ice, and members. The g Sunday First C Church. E ident of Seated Sfandil TTEE and repre- izations on ber of all ittee spon- rmal, an all oor autumn orientation ith a dance r, Jim Hoskins, l COLLEGE FELLOWSHIP College Fellowship is an interdenominational group of college students sponsored by the First Congregational Church. Membership in the group is open to all Drury stu- dents. The purpose of the or- ganization is to provide worship, discussion, serv- ice, and fellowship for its members. The group meets on Sunday evening at the First Congregational Church. Bill Paden is pres- ident of the organization. First Row: Professor Nicholoff, guest speaker, Mrs. A. R. Ostrander, Dr. A. R. Ostrander, Bill Paden Mrs. Porter Bower, Rev. Porter Bower. Second Row: Jim Brewster, Richard Barnett, Betty Jo Watt, Nancy Bishop, Faith Schaan, Carolyn Du deck, Janice Mantle, Betty Peterson, Beverly Woods. Third Row: Mrs. George Chasney, David Thompson, Eleanor Rainey, Ann Orelup, Clarence Whitwer Bert Ronsick, Evan Odden, Rosalie Hart, Jackie Rau. Fourth Row: Schuyler Thompson, Fred Wilke, George Chasney, Milton Hoskins. Seated: Jim Moon, Reverend Whitehead, Sue Moon. Standing: Ann Robertson, Nancy Moon, Mary Whitehead, Laura Whitehead, Bud Boone. ww -97- CANTERBURY CLUB Episcopalians at Drury College find fellowship and 'religious inspiration in the Canterbury Club. The Can- terbury club mee-ts weekly at St. John's Episcopal church. The Drury Canterbury club is affiliated with the national organization of the same f'tCIme. Clarinets: Eleanor Rainey, J. C. Rucker, Carl Burk, Rodger Lehr, Schuyler Thompson, Jane Davis, Beverly Hooks, Mack Mott, Shirley Snelson, Martha Wheatley, Evan Copsey, Jack Etherington. ' Trumpets: Charlene Grimm, Eddie Doss, Phil Crist, Bob Cartwright, Bob Guinn, Jim Twigger, Ray Baker, Harold Stone. Timpani: Louise Schooleyg Bells: Ermalyn Kirk: Bass Clarinet: Martha Lumpe: Alto Clarinet: Theda Sue Willard: Flutes: Mary Kay Moore, Shir- ley Ferguson, Curt Swineford: French Horns: Jo Ann LeFf, Pat Allen, Rowena Kreger, Bob Mathis: Basses: David Thompson, John Potts, Rex Rymer: Oboe: Carolyn Cooper: Bassoon: Don Flesche, Saxophones: Betty Mathias, Dawn Leaming, Ronnie Plummer, John Park: Baritone Horn: Paul Bohrer: Trombone: James Paul Rouintree, Dale Ball, George Wright, Carlyle Cochran, Jerry Redfern,Harland Shorter: Drums: Katie Arnold, Curtis Bruce. AND One of the most active organizations on the Drury Campus is the college band. The band, under thedirection of' Professor A. A. Rockwell, has a membership of fifty students. The-band's initial appearance was a formal concert given at Clara'Thompson Hall of Music, December 3, 1953, under the baton of Professor Rockwell and assistant con- ductor, Robert Guinn. The concert band is divided into two smaller units for basketball game performances with the two Pep bands playing at alternate games. The band performed for the home basketball games in support of the Drury Panthers, urging the team on to victory with the stirring panther song, Fight! Fight! Fight! During the year, the band presented a convocation program for the student body. Another feature was the Concerts Under the Maples, where senior instrumental music majors take their turn in conducting the band. The i953-54 year was completed by the Baccalau- reate and Commencement concerts. J -Qa- gt 'im First row: tl Rowena K Second row Jeanne Be Third row: John Maggi C The whose n under th the Voice: The chapel s appears Christma at Convo Ont Shirley Snelson, Iay Moore, Shir- John Potts, Rex , Baritone Horn: ms: Katie Arnold, ketball games he team on to ! Fight! Fight! a convocation tature was the Jr instrumental the band. the Baccalau- Q ieiiif ' First row: Mr. Raymund Koch, Dr. Robert Glover, Nancy Bishop, Carol Raymond, Jane Wernet, June Martin, Ermalou Hopper, Doris Dunbar Rowena Kreger, Betty Mathias, Barbara Schmidt, Ellen Muehlhauser, Jerry Barnett, Lela Fellows, Jane Atchison. Second row: Rodger Parker, Dick Miller, Russel Perry, Suzie Fulton, Ginger Balch, Jean Stott, Barbara Cook, Donna Thorpe, Janice Haas Jeanne Bender, Sabra Manning, Mary Lee Mitchell, Benita Wood, Ermalyn Kirk, Carol Grace, Jo Ann Left, Marty Drummond, Eleanor Rainey Third row: Fred Crist, Bob Calton, Bert Ronsick, Frank Parker, Garry Nicholson, Bill Paden, James Paul Rouintree, Clarence Whitwer, Bill French, John Maggs, Paul Bohrer, David Thompson, Jim Abbot. A CAPPELLA CHOIR The A Cappella Choir, numbering fifty voices, and whose members come from all parts of the country, is under the direction of Professor Raymund Koch, head of the Voice Department at Drury College. The Choir prepares the special music for the weekly chapel service and sings for other campus functions. lt appears annually, by request, at the traditional Tri-Dorm Christmas Open House, and each year presents a program at Convocation. On the Sunday afternoon immediately preceding the -99- Christmas and Easter vacations, the Choir presents its tra- ditional Christmas and Easter Vespers. The Choir has appeared for numerous state religious conventions in Springfield, on radio programs, and when opportunity presents itself makes a concert tour of the sur- rounding territory. Officers are Bert Ronsick, president, Rowena Kreger, vice-president, Barbara Schmidt, secretary, Bill Paden, treasurer, Russ Perry, business manager, Ken Whitwer, librarian, John Maggs, robe custodian. 1 I ' ' Jawa ' vw ., .Ms ...,.M.. , I -M iii!! 90 IMO! I : Ex ,L N231 9 A gg .mess I mi FEE Seated: Kirston Henderson, Bob Irvin, Martha Woodbury, Patsy Sauerman. Standing: Ken Munch, Willis Jones, Mrs. Jones, Pat Jones, Nancy Jones. DRURY MIRROR The Drury Mirror is a weekly campus newspaper which is published each Friday of the school year. Newstories are 'written by students in Newswriting I class as laboratory work. The paper is edited entirely by student editors chosen by the board of publications at the start of ,each semester. .lack Martin edited the Mirror for the first semester and Kirston Henderson performed the editorial tasks for second semester. 100- PR Mem.b Club is 300 incl rial pub Mirror o editorial ters. The p to encou of iourm the cam In pu this year sored 1 freshmar as a mt freshman ity. Anot by the 4 the adr the ann ence hel Recog ing cont ror is g Day Co: .- i 5 s .-.., At tudent editors at the start of he Mirror for on performed r. PRESS CLUB Mem.bership in the Press Club is earned by having 300 inches of printed mate- rial published in the Drury Mirror or by serving on the editorial staff for two semes- ters. The purpose of the club is to encourage high standards of journalism and to support the campus publications. ln pursuit of these aims this year the Press Club spon- sored and supervised a freshman page in the Mirror as a means of developing freshman interest and abil- ity. Another service provided by the club is helping with the administrative end of the annual writer's confer- ence held on the campus. Recognition of outstand- ing contributions to the Mir- ror is given at the Honors , Patsy Sauerman, Bob Bramer, Ken Munch, Kirston Henderson, Mrs. Jones, Martha Day Convocation. Woodbur Patsy Sauerman, Bob Bramer, Pat Jones. TRAILBLAZER The Trailblazer, a fresh- man handbook designed to help acquaint new students with the Drury environment in all its aspects, was pub- lished this year'as a service of the campus religious pro- gram. . Within its pages the un- initiated can find helpful information and suggestions regarding campus customs, facilities, services and or- ganizations as well as a di- rectory of the city's churches, cultural offerings and other institutions. - -........7.....,. ..,7.-...i...T,.,,--,,,:..,,.-.,,. new-.pw-4 ' Seated: Nancy Jones, Shirley Snelson, Jim Steinberg, Marilyn Maynard. Standing: Jackie Tilley, Janice Mantle, Carol Mullen, Carol Smith, Patty Everett, Bea Mitchell, Donna Thorpe, June McAdams, Carol Grace, Judy Warner. SOUWESTER Taking pictures, writing copy, selling advertise- ments-these were the many iobs undertaken by about twenty students in the production gt the 1954 SOU'WESTER. Carol Smith, Jan Mantle, and Louise Schooley did copy work, Nancy Jones did our art work. This is our reward. We hope we have suc- ceeded. In addition to this book the staFt also published a Student-Faculty Directory. Ken Munch as Business Manager was in charge of this proiect. The annuals were issued to the students at the annual Sou'Wester Ball in the spring. 0-ww' -102- BUSINESS STAFF Seated: Marian Wheelan, Marilou Evans. Standing: Don Flesche, Beverly Woods, Tom Kilpatrick, Nancy Jones, Ken Munch. .... ff my lady f 1,4 Ja ll ii ff ,ff Seated: Lela F Thurman, Ann Standing: .lani ner, Mary Ann BP STl Uf The Bapt serves the ity. It seek itual devel through C ships, Bibl church me inational I dom adva The B. lege life c ity pre-e friendships dent christi All stude bers of a I or any oth a Baptist matically B. S. U. llcAdams, Carol ilso published '. The annuals al Sou'Wester FF Evans. iods, Tom Seated: Lela Fellows, Doris Murray, Larry Crockett, Dr. Lawrence Smith, Rodger Parker, Carol Ann Thurman, Ann Orelup. Standing: Janie Jones, Carol Smith, Carolie Roberts, George Chasney, Jim Moon, Rose Ann Hoeff- ner, Mary Ann Rombach, Ellen Muehlhauser, Nancy Moon, Faith Schaan. ALL COLLEGE FELLQWSHIP All College Fellowship was organized this year on the forty acres to provide an on campus, interdenomina- tional religious program for all students. During its first year, the organization met each Sun- day evening in the Student Union where it provided prominent speakers, relig- ious movies, and worship services. All College Fellowship is sponsored by the college and is supervised by the col- lege chaplain, Dr. Lawrence Smith. Ill CIS BUSll'leSS Seated: Phyllis Phillips, Sally Copper, Shirley Snelson. BA Standing: Barbara McGrue, Betty Woods, Willis Jones. STUDENT LWHON The Baptist Student Union serves the college commun- ity. It seeks to promote spir- itual development of students through Christian comrade- ships, Bible study, prayer, church membership, denom- inational loyalty, and king- dom advancement. The B. S. U. makes col- lege life christian, spiritual- ity pre-eminent, student friendships happy, and stu- dent christianity maximum. All students who are mem- bers of a local Baptist church or any other organization of a Baptist church, are auto- matically members of the B. S. U. T -1 03- 104- 1 DMINI TRATION 2 FACULTY 3 o 1 F .1-IA 4. rg 'X - 1, . 2 Po Q tg . ,Q QL' 4 Q ,Q f W ? THE PRESIDENT Dr. James F. Findlay has made Drury nationally cation has been an asset to the college and the famous among liberal arts collegesin his fourteen developmentof its students. years as president. His theory of personalized edu- -106- IIIIIlllIlllIllIIiiiiiIllllllIEHlllllllllllllllllllllllllll! and fhe THE DEANS Dr. G. H. Benton Deon of College A.M., Ph. D. Dr. Frank W. Clippinger Dean of Men A.M., Ph. D. Miss Lourena A. Beodle Dean of Women A.M., Ed. D. -107- I v l t i u l 1. . ,. ll 3. 3. .U .ll ll gl l 2 I l. l l l. ll ll IW ll ll ll I ' 11 l ll T. it ll t T. l l It lr 1. l 4 I i a i T SCHOQL SERVICE These are the men cmd women who make up the Drury College Staff. They work be- hind the scenes, but this work is indispen- sible to the efficient operation of the college. Mrs. Frank Short, Drury's Nurse, is always av.ailable in Burnham to remedy the students' aches and pains. Mr. William McCrae, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, keeps the Forty Acres in top shape. C Mr. Carl Stillwell, Business Manager, makes sure Drury runs smooth economically and is also in charge of student aid. Mrs. Gertrude Rockwell, Registrar, has charge of student records, including scholarship and transcripts. Mrs. Charles 0'ConneIl, Student Un- ion Director, provides for much of the extra-curricular activity of the students with Student Union programs. Miss Clara Langsford, Secretary- Treasurer, and Phyllis Hull are the per- sons to whom all bills are paid. Mrs. Eleanor Powell, Head Dietitian, plans the menus and co-ordinates the oper- ation of the College Commons. Mr. C. J. Miss Edytl Dr. Lora sor, Dr. T. M. ART Mr. C. J. Larson, Instructor, M.S, Miss Edythe West, Instructor, M.S. X fs, I ft. Rh 1 .,,, Q :A mx , N , BIOLOGY Dr. Lora Bond, Associate Profes- sor, A.M., Ph. D. I Dr. T. M. Parsons, Associate Pro- fessor, M.S., Ph. D. I ,I I l BIBLE AND RELIGION I E. I iii ,i. If Rev. Allen Eikner, Associate Pro- fessor, A.B., B.D. 'I I I I I Rev. Richard Pope, Associate Pro- I' L II' .U- Dr. Laurence C. Smith, Chaplain, hi Associate Professor, A.B., I Ph. D. I I I N I I I I I I i I , ' I . I 1 E i I 1 I I V I fessor, A.B., B.D. II -Q3-f ENGLISH Dr. Frank W. Clippinger, Professor, A.M., Ph. D. Mr. Robert L. Wilhoit, Instructor, A.B. Mrs. Adelaide Jones, Instructor, BJ., M.A. Dr. Walter E. Broman, Assistant Professor, A.B., M.A., Ph. D. Miss Virginia Runge, Assistant Professor, A.B., M.A. EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY Dr. Laurena A. Beadle, Assistant Professo Ed. D. Dr. A. G. Jelinek, Professor, A.M., Ed. D. Mr. Schenke, Associate Professor, B.S., M.S. Mr. O. H. Gibson, Assistant Professor, A.M ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE Dr. Wilber Bothwell, Professor, A.M., Ph. Mr. J. T. Scott, Instructor, B.A., M.S. Dr. Edwin James Stillings, Associate Professor, Ph. D. D. LANGUAGE Miss Mary E. A.M. Mrs. Annette J- Dr. Margaret Ph. D. LIBRARY SCIEI Miss Frances I Miss Dorothy tion Miss Mary Eli A.B., M.S HOME ECONCI Miss Ruth God Mrs. Mary Eli: r...,, r . Q ' fi X wmxxx Y X Q its 1 , it I .M., Ph. D. M.A. ssor, A.B., or, A.B., M.A. :fesso I. D. ., M.S , A.M E r, A.M., D. . f, X U X E XX X X .X s gfxsxav X F A XX S xxx S X A '- Y .N X .Q SX X N 11 A 1 w 1 'Q I A.M. LANGUAGE Miss Mary E. Klingner, Assistant Professor, A.B., Mrs. Annette Jacob, Special Instructor Dr. Margaret Kidder, Associate Professor, A.M., Ph. D. LIBRARY SCIENCE Miss Frances Gearhart, Instructor, A.B., A.B. in L.S. Miss Dorothy D. Doering, Assistant, B.S. in Educa- tion Miss Mary Elizabeth Hinkley, Assistant Professor, A.B., M.S. in L.S. HOME ECONOMICS Miss Ruth Godwin, Professor, A.M. Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Cox, Instructor, A.B. HISTORY I Rabbi Ernest J. Jacob, Assistant Professor, Ph. D. Dr. G. H. Benton, Professor, A.M., Ph. D. SOCIOLOGY Dr. E. G. McCurtain Professor A.M. Ph. D. Wm fmw PHYSICAL EDUCATION Coach A. L. Weiser, Professor, M.S. in Ed. Miss Louise Covington, Assistant Professor, A.M. Coach Raymond Kanehl, Associate Professor, B.S MUSIC Mrs. Reba R. Payne, .Assistant Professor, Mus. B Mus. N. Dr. Robert Glover, Professor, Mus.B., Mus.B.Ed.,M.S M.S.M., D.S.M., F.A.G.O., CH.M.F.T.C.L. Mrs. Carl Thompson, Instructor Miss Patricia Paul, Assistant Professor, Mus.B Mus.M. Mr. Raymund Koch, Professor Mr. Alexander Donaldson, Assistant Professor, B.S M.Edu. ' Mr. A. A. Rockwell, Assistant Professor, A.B. Mr. Robert A. Steinbauer, Head of Piano Depart ment, B.Mus., M.Mus. in Ed. essor, A.M. Professor, B.S. l essor, Mus. B., f r1us.B.Ed.,M.S., l.F.T.C.L. essor, Mus.B. 'rofessor, B.S., ror, A.B. Piano Depart- I FACULTY ACTIVITIES Teaching, Counciling, Competing with the stu- The male faculty challenged the winner of the dents in both the mental and physical field, are volleyball tournament and won. .As for the mental but a few of the faculty activities for this year. competition, the faculty was victorious in the Stu- dent-Faculty Spelling Bee that was begun this year. Miss Runge - The VICTOR! 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The proiect was financed by a two dollar assessment upon each member of the senior class. -116- Barbara Smith, Larry Crockett, Jane Burnham. The micro-film equipment will be used by the library in the preservation and handling of govern- ment bulletins and periodicals. During the year, talks were given in the monthly class meetings by prominent Springfield business- men on iobs and iob applications after graduation. Class officers were Larry Crockett, president, C. W. Merrick, vice-president, Barbara Smith, sec- retary, and Jane Burnham, treasurer. Zeta SCA-DTA, D.T.A. Lambda C Kappa Al Lambda President. Student blazer Ed Kappa Sigma Lambd sed by the of govern- the monthly d business- graduation. president, Smith, sec- BARNETT, RICHARD, A.B. History Holyoke, Mass, SCA-DTA, College Fellowship, German Club, BARTLETT, JOHN, A.B. Bible, Religion, Philosophy and Sbgiolo . SY Springfield, Missouri D.T.A. BARTELSMEYER, JERRY, A.B. Biology Marionville, Missouri Lambda Chi Alpha, Beta Beta Beta. BARTON, ALBERTINA, A.B. Psychology Springfield, Missouri BENAGE, J. C., A.B. Economics Lebanon, Missouri Kappa Alpha, Junior Class President, Golf Team, D Club. BRADLEY, FRED, A.B. History Derby, Connecticut Lambda Chi' Alpha, Student Union Board of Governors, Student Body Vice President. BRAMER, ROBERT, A.B. English Springfield, Missouri Student Body President, Mirror, Press Club President, Sigma Nu, Trail- blazer Editor, Intramurals, English Department Assistant. BRITTENHAM, BETTE, A.B. Education Springfield, Missouri Zeta Tau Alpha, Red Peppers. BURNHAM, JANE, A.B. Physical Education and English Tulsa, Oklahoma Kappa Delta, Women's Athletic Association, Alpha Lambda Delta, Skift, Sigma Alpha Iota, Red Peppers. CARTER, WARD, A.B. Economics Springfield, Missouri Lambda Chi Alpha, Intramurals. -117- 'vf 5 CARTWRIGHT, ROBERT, B.S. Chemistry Cabool, Missouri sigma phi Epsilgnl Kappa Kappa Psi, Phi Eta Sigma, Seven Sages, Chemistry Club. CHAFFIN, JOSEPH, A.B. Economics Seymour, Missouri Lambda Chi Alpha. CHAMBERLIN, MILTON, A.B. Economics Sedalia, Missouri lambda Chi Alpha, President, Baptist Student Union. CHASNEY, GEORGE, A.B. Bible, Religion, Philosophy New Haven, Connecticut Independent Student Association, President. CHASNEY, SHEILA, A.B. Bible, Religion, Philosophy Waterbury, Connecticut Independent Student Association. COPPER, SALLY, A.B. Education Buffalo, Missouri Zeta Tau Alpha, Student Christian Association, Baptist Student Union, Red Peppers, Women's Athletic Association, Beta Epsilon. V CROCKETT, LARRY, A.B. Sociology Onawa, Iowa Student Senate, Senior Class President. CROW, MII.I.ARD, A.B.' Economics Licking, Missouri DAVIS, JANE, A.B. History Sullivan, Missouri Pi Beta Phi, Tau Beta Sigma, Red Peppers. DICKERSON, FLORETTA JEAN, A.B. Sociology Walnut Grove, Missouri -118- Zeta Tau All Alpha Phi, 1 Athletic Ass: Pi Beta Phi, l Pi Beta Phi, I Sigma Nu, Class Office Varsity Athl Mirror Edito Kappa Alphi Sigma Phi na, Seven Sages, ent Union, Red DOWNEY, JERRA, A.B. Home Economics Springfield, Missouri Zeta Tau Alpha, Red Peppers, Beta Epsilon, French Club, DUNBAR, DORIS, A.B. Spanish St. Louis, Missouri Alpha Phi, Alpha Lambda Delta Si ma Delta P i I 9 hi, Spanish Club, Women's Athletic Association, Red Peppers, Skiff. FOLIMER, ANN, A.B. History Kansas City, Missouri Pi Beta Phi, Red Peppers, Art Club. HAAS, MARIE, A.B. Home Economics Springfield, Missouri Pi Beta Phi, President, Beta Epsilon, Red Peppers. HARDING, BILI., A.B. Physical Education Forsyth, Missouri Sigma Nu, President, Varsity Athletics, Student-Faculty Committee, Junior Class Officer. HAWORTH, LLOYD, A.B. Physical Education Forsyth, Missouri Varsity Athletics. HENDERSON, KIRSTON, A.B. Physics Purdy, Missouri Mirror Editor, Student Union Board of Governors. HOOVER, DON, A.B: Economics Springfield, Missouri Kappa Alpha, Sophomore Class President. JENKINS, WESLEY, A.B. Sociology Springfield, Missouri JONES, CHARLES, A.B. English Springfield, Missouri Sigma Phi Epsilon, Drury Lane Troupers. -119- 'Zi JOHNSON, PAUL G., A.B. Economics West Plains, Missouri Kappa Alpha, Number 7. KLEVER, JUDITH, A.B. English and History Springfield, Missouri Zeta Tau Alpha, Skiff, Alpha Lambda Delta, Mirror, Phi Alpha Theta, Beta Beta Beta, Pan-Hellenic Council. KONO, MOLLY, A.B. ' Education Haiku Maui, T.H. KREGER, ROWENA, MUSIC B. Miller, Missouri Sigma Alpha lota, Choir McFARLlN, LEE, A.B. Bible, Religion, Philosophy and History Springfield, Missouri McKlNNEY, BILL, A.B. Economics Licking, Missouri Phi Eta Sigma, Seven Sages. i MASTERS, JEAN, A.B. English Springfield, Missouri Delta Delta Delta. MAYNARD, MARILYN, A.B. Education Springfield, Missouri Kappa Delta, Red Peppers, Choir, SOU'WESTER Staff. NIERRICK, C. W., A.B. Economics Everton, Missouri Sigma Phi Epsilon. MUEHLHAUSER, ELLEN, MUSIC B. Lamay, Missouri Sigma Alpha Iota, Independent Student Association, Student Christian As- sociation, College Fellowship, Skift. -120- Skifi, Beta l tion, Colleg Kappa Alph Zeta Tau A Association Union Boar Sigma Phi lndepende Cheerleade Kappa Kal Freshman leader. Sigma Phi lndependi ORELUP, ANN, A.B. Biology Baldwin, New York Skift, Beta Beta Beta, Alpha Lambda Delta, Independent Student Associa- tion, College Fellowship. lpha Theta, Beta PARlsEcEr?oBr:I:c2 A.B. Y Christian As- West Plains, Missouri Kappa Alpha. PARKER, JAMES, A.B. Economics Seligman, Missouri PEART, JEANNE, A.B. Physical Education and English Camdenton, Missouri Zeta Tau Alpha, President, Skift, Wallace Hall, President, Women's Athletic Association, Red Peppers, President, Cheerleader, Student Senate, Student Union Board of Govrnors. POWERS, EDWARD, B.S. Geology Pacific, Missouri Sigma Phi Epsilon. RONSICK, GILBERT, A.B. History University City, Missouri Independent Siudent Association, Student Union Associate Board, Choir, Cheerleader. ROUINTREE, JAMES, MUSIC B. West Plains, Missouri Kappa Kappa Psi, Vice President, Band, Assistant Music Department. RUDDICK, ALVIN, A.Bg Economics Ft. Scott, Kansas Freshman Class Officer, Kappa Alpha, President, Student Senate, Cheer- leader. SAAD, LOUIS, A.B. Education Springfield, Missouri Sigma Phi Epsilon. SCHAAN, FAITH, A.B. Education St. Louis, Missouri Independent Student Association, German Club, College Fellowship. -121- 7 90 5 X z x ! -.. 2. x ,, Q A .. . -., i f 24,-vsfe . -f,4'773-Ji,?1..3l'I ,yi f,, ,T yfgafw W2 SCHMIDT, BARBARA, A.B. Sociology Brentwood, Missouri Zeta Tau Alpha, Women's Christian Association, Red Peppers, Cheerleader, Choir. slvllrl-l, BARBARA ANN, A.B. Independent 1 Education AIPIWI DVUVY Springfield, Missouri Zeta Tau Alpha, Red Peppers. SMITH, WILLIAM I.., 5.5. Geology Camdenton, Missouri Kappa Alpha, Rockhounds, D Club, Varsity Athletics, Intramurals. SORDEN, KENNETH, A.B. Bible, Religion, Philosophy Bois D' Arc, Missouri STEINBERG, JAMES I.., A.B. Art Tulsa, Oklahoma Kappa Alpha, Number 9, SOU'WESTER, Edllar, All Club. SWINEY, MARCIA, A.B. Home Economics Pana, Illinois Alpha Phi, Beta Epsilon, Choir. THOMPSON, ELIZABETH, MUSIC B. Springfield, Missouri Delta Delta Delta, Sigma Alpha Iota, Choir. UPSHAW, ROBERT, A.B. History Springfield, Missouri Lambda Chi Alpha, Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Alpha Th International Relations Club, German Club. WATTS, FLORENCE, A.B. English . Memphis, Tennessee Asslstant English Department. WERNET, JANE, MUSIC B. D i Ozark, Missouri P- Bela Phl, Sigma Alpha lala, Choir. -122- eta, Phi Eta Sigma, Varsity Athl Zeta Tau AI Delta Deltl ers Cheerleader WHITWER, CLAREN WHITE, PAUI., A.B. Bible, Religion and Philosophy Springfield, Missouri CE, A.B. Sociology Parshall, North Dakota Independent Student Association, Student Christian Assoclatxon Delta Tau Alpha Drury Lane Troupers, Student Union Board of Governors Choir Student Affairs Committee. WILKE, FRED, B.S. Math Little Rock, Arkansas WILLIAMS, SHIRLEY, A.B. Education Springfield, Missouri woonsunv, MARTHA, A.: Art and Clothing Springfield, Missouri Delta Delta Delta Beta Epsilon, Art Club. JUNIOR C ASS The Junior Class this year promoted several money making proiects and the proceeds from these proiects were put with Senior funds toward the purchase of a micro-film reader for the college Patsy Sauerman, Jim Moon, Charles Huddleston, A library. Class oFficers for the year were Jim Moon, presi dentg Charles Huddleston, vice-presidentp Rose Ann Hoeffner, treasurerp and Patsy Sau -1 24- erman, secretary ea -A X e . Moon, presi- nt, Rose Ann 1n, secretary. Crist, Phil Day, Jim Duckles, Terry Eckhoff, Doris Freeman, Jim Gabbert, Martin Gargis, Pat Glomset, Carolyn Grasslee, Bob Grumbles, George Guinn, Bob Harrington, Jeanne MQ Barnett, Gerry Barrett, Ann Beck, Marilyn Beech, Charlotte Behle, Jeannette Bohrer, Paul Boone, Bud Chapman, Bill Clark, Jack Clark, Norma Claxton, Carlee Copsey, Evan Hilty, Danny Hoellner, Rose Ann Huddlesfon, Charles Humphrey, Maurice Hopkins, Mansell Johnson, Roy Jones, Pat Jones, Willis Kazumi, Kazuo Kilpatrick, Nellie Ann Leff, Joanne Martin, Jack Moon, Jim Moon, Nancy Munch, Ken Nakafani, Elsie Parker, Frank Pauli, Belly Plumlee, John Pafao, Leonida Pomeroy, Mary Reed, Phoebe Rick, Joyce Robertson, Ann n 7 Ziff' f X 7 if ,, y QW 2 , V ff-Z Z f ,f ff, ?f . , .,.1m1f Q f, f X f ff f , 7 f ff f W f ff f 1 ff! f 1 1 I mv X-sw. K :fx -S ae. -1.31.5 x XX :XSS .i x S safe ass, ' 'is 4 S 1 5 ' gf , Q, .S - gan .. P ft I X :X Qi X is A so as , X, .LX 't X, O Y sxfkusr , X JM. K io 5 Trestik, Joe Trewatha, Bob Turrentine, Sue Vanderbilt, George Vossbrink, Viv Werner, Meeraine White, Mary Kay White, Janet Whitehead, Mary Wiest, John Williams, Pat Rohlfing, Duane Rombach, Mary Ann Sample, Edson Sauerman, Patsy Schooley, Louise Sherman, John Soviak, Blanche Stott, Mary Stuart, William Sugg, William Summers, Eleanor Sweet, David Z 45 2 V9 5 - U 1, JW! SCPHOMORE CLASS Carolie Roberts Bill Paden, Jackie Rau. -12 This year's sophomore class sponsored Drury's annual homecoming celebration as their class pro- iect. The homecoming activities were held during the early part of February. The sophomores made all arrangements for the parade, the dance in the Student Union following the homecoming game with the Missouri Valley Vikings, and other homecoming festivities. The activities were high-lighted by the coronation of Jerra Downey as the l953-54 Drury College Home- coming Queen by Bill Harding, captain of the Panther basketball squad. Invitations to the celebration were mailed to all Drury College alumni by members of the sopho- ' more class. 8... s 1322 Atchison, Jeanne Bishop, Jerry Brose, Midge Capps, Jerry Cooksey, Shirley oonsored DruI'Y'5 s their class pro- -'ere held during gemenfs for the Union following Missouri Valley festivities. The e coronation of y College Home- captain of the re mailed to all s of the sopho- ff!! ,I f as MQ .weld 'S Atchison, Jeanne Bishop, Jerry Brose, Midge Capps, Jerry Cooksey, Shirley -, W' ff f Alleberry, Tom Boone, Mary Ann Brown, Anna Claussen, Marianna Cooper, Carolyn MKII' Sy f.. Q K Q, Bender, Jeanne Brady, Donna Burnham, Joyce Coble, Marian Crosby, Charles Bishop, Nancy Brewster, Jim Calion, Robert Compton, Karen Crowder, Charles 1 1 1 1 1 1 11' 1 1 1 1 1 1 i s 1 1 1 1 11 1 11 111 1. 11 11 ll 'F 1. if 11? 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 'i Q5 rg , 41 1, 1 1 11 .11 . il ii .1 11 gl qi 11 t1 1: Q 1 1 1 1 i 1 fu S v,.1,,3g11,W.3f ,4ogNw:g7lg- J v wx' '- . 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Dietrich, Harvey Eisenach, Grace Fields, Lura Gardner, Lee Harman, Carroll Harmon, Jack Hoch, Haworth Humphrey, Bob Jones, Jane Kilpatrick, Tom :sg , 3,q::a5::qg:::c 5 ,, 2:3 , wk, H Wmfuede- .,:,,,,, w ,ww , , s X It f EQ! 1 X x , f , .11-Mzwf Q ,f tr -Z X,, , 1 . wi f f WWE? lx W fy Z ,J f f 4 N f is s f X, 2 f ff 3 ,wx A 1' f 'wwtgfpif ff f 'f W: ' Harrison, Martha Holekamp, Martha Hutchinson, Jerald Jones, Nancy King, Shirley Hart, Rosalie Hoskins, Jim Irvin, Bob Jackson, Charles Kirk, Ermalynn -131- -' 4 vw lx, Wm W if f V V J , K iilzl ' ft f gl f' K ,g wf!f,Z..a.f f ,gk-W f?f4f,4 ff Q If 6 ,?? W Z off t x , E,-. V,-z:5..A,ff, .-':zfz:f.v-z:a:s::.?- 2 '-W f ,.:.N,Jyw fb .... ,-W f-fm. , v' I .1 :4 ' e g4gQ'1.., . 3,1-. -1,-,3C4:Q1fg.::-'.-,H .-.13-4i:55f,f-:Q'::-::Ll-::-: , ' I fi Z z,fiJ.r, fi' fy M ff Q X 1 vi ,ww gm , 1 c xv? 1 f MY sg if r H Heinrich, Betty Hoskins, Milton Irving, Ann Kehner, Charlotte Klossner, Dean Hickman, Betty Howard, Jim Jenkins, Max Kent, Charlotte Lavelle, Joe ffm flag .J X ,fm Lumpe, Martha Moline, Bud Muschaney, Jane Peterson, Bill Ralls, Al McGee, Dick Moon,.Sue Murphy, Frank Perry, Marilyn Rau, Jackie! Manning, Sabra Morrow, Betty Orton, Camille Pitts, Bill Riordan, Owen Mantle, Janice Mott, Mack Paden, Bill Perry, Russell Roberts, Carolie ,ef ,,f::, H ,L 1 , - - 2 f - . f. 1 'f f M ff ,Q kfsfmffw r f, ,, 1 , y u 'SM ,f ff, x M X Q X, W f WM X Q W U W f v f f 1 f ff V 1 f 1 X ' , f f f Martin, Mullen, Parker, Poulton, Roberts, 57,7 sf X - Q ., f..- mff 1 ff X 3 wwf' X Mildred Mathis, Bob Cqrgl Munyon, Mildred Rodger Peiter, Fred Sqndrg Purtell, John Jane Rosenberg, Phineas Rucker, Ronalc Scott, Pat Stanton, Earlin Vandeventer, . Whitehead, La wi Wx NX S' 3 h Sl i X5 K x 09 .,,, -..' , A -S 5 In vvv , t g ,.., ty f 4. Mathis, Bob Munyon, Mildred Peiter, Fred Purtell, John Rosenberg, Phineas Rucker, Ronald Scott, Pat Stanton, Earline Vandeventer, Jim Whitehead, Laura Ruhl, Naomi Sewell, Barbara Summers, lrvin Vandivort, Fay Wiley, Alice Ryan, Norma Shanahan, Dave Teiber, Jeanette Waters, Warren Williams, Phyllis 133- Sayre, John Short, Delphia Thompson, Schuyler Wetzel, De lor World, Benita Schahuber, Herman Shorter, Harland Twigger, Jim Westlake, Sam Wright-, Barbara Schendel, Dorothy Smith, Carol Tyndall, Terry Whitehead, Harold Wright, Nancy FRESHMAN CLASS Shirley Chestnut, Bea Mitchell, Carolyn Gabbert. Poo-Frog Week was planned and executed by the Freshman Class as their special project. The first week in March was set aside for this event. King Poo was chosen at the end of this week. Once a month at Convocation period, the Fresh- man Class met in the Student Union for programs suited to their interest. At this time, the business of the class was handled or entertainment was pro- vided. Freshman class officers for this year were: Joe Breshears, president, Bea Mitchell, vice-president, Shirley Chestnut, secretary, Carolyn Gabbert, treas- urer. -134 Adkins, Dorotl Baker, Ray Billings, Virgin Broaddes, Lore Bussey, Pat vs.: S e- xx . q .. . foxy, f ft N .M qi ,,,,, X ,s f , executed by project. The or this event. mis week. od, the Fresh- for programs me business of lent was pro- ear were: Joe rice-president, iabbert, treas- Adkif1S, D0i'0iliY Akers, Jim Alexander, Kay Allen, Pat Atchinson, Jane Bakeff ROY B0lCl'if Gingef B'-iii, Dole Barbour, Marilyn Betts, Sallie Billif19S, Virginia Bourdet, Yvonne Brazeal, Pauline B,-gun, jim Brmonl Joan if Broaddes, Loren Brown, Sylvia BYOWF1, DiClf Bruce, Cunis Burk, Carl Bussey, pay Cqmpbell, Jim Caskey, John Cello, Eleanor Chestnut, Shirley -155- I ff W W , ,ff 1 ,Milf 1-vw. --WM 41... W 0 f 04 , ... f ' 4 W 1 f J X! 5 4 Clouse Jlm Cochran Cqrlyle Compton Kent Cook, Barbara Crum, Bruce Gray' Kem Crlppm Jane Davis, Ronnie D055 Ed Drummond Marty Dulln, Barbara Hom' Rdph Edgerton Mary Francis Edmonds D En lush Carol n E b J Herdleimsm 2 Everett Patty Forney, Mary Jane Frame Duck F h D k Homkoh Ma' Gabbert Carolyn Gorton Janet Gay Wilbur G J d Keele Dawn Crim Bruce Gray, Kent Greene, Barbara Griffith, Jane Grolpeler, M059 Haas, Janice Dunn Barbara Ham, Ralph Han, Kwong Riul Hedgpeth, Larry Heldmar, Jane Herberger, Charles Evans Mmilou Herdlein, Stan Hollis, Jim Holt, Dick Hooks, Beverly Hopper, Ermilou Mm, Hornkohl Mary Gay Hyne, Marge Jefferies, Janet KCl'16l1l, R06 Jean Kee' Jo Ann Frieze, Jim ' . Keeler Dawn Keltner, Keith Knox, Cowl lcifdf John Leam '9' Down Grace, Carol -157- ,Of X ,' ' if fl! f' ff , y!,z'!,,, ff' W l-eWlS, Joyce Liles, Julia Love, Wagner McAdams, June MCG69, JUN McGreevey, Beverly McGrue, Barbara Merritt, John MClYhlSf BEHY Mayer, Le Roy Mayes, Harold Merrick, George Mill, Catherine Miller, Richard Mitchell, Bea MllClWell, MOFY L60 Murray, Doris Newport, Beverly Nicholson, Gary Nicholson, l-if1ClG -1 58- WZ! ' E3 X, 5 4?i77f'ff:V7ff JZ? , , , soon ,,.,.. iffy eye of , ,.,. My ff., 4, ff, , f . vw' ,QOL ,Mi ff A , , . W f 0 n7f 5,Q1A 7 fy ' V fy fQ4 'WW' HA ' ,f M ,- J IA , ..,,,m-2-1 if W ff 1 , W X W K Q 'lg ff! ff X ., '-N .. lsryzyi V W X X by x I 52.-2, ff f ,gg-Y. , itf' ff X Q I V 1 1 x X ff .W F f.-ef ry f,X . gr jj 2 i X L M, McClain, Howard Noel, Martin, June Peterson Miceli, Marilyn Potts, John nl fx o.,. . X A ?QF3vmx so Moore: MOVY K07' Richardson, Do Nissen, Barbara Schnurl Bill V. .?.3.,Q,L SB ro M CI ' ,H d C cm owe' Noel, Clyde Parish, anne Max Martin, June , , Peterson, Betty Dee Phillips, Carolyn Miceli, Marilyn , Potts John Rainey Eleanor H I ,.t.1ti.- . ,i . , ew i ll ,, r, r t D P Patton, Bobbie Phillips, Phyllis Rank Jerry 4, 5 0 4 M 4 f Q f f ,, : if Z, f f Q Qf X ' St M . P M Momel Mary Kay Richardson, Darrell Roberts, D0l'0ll1Y Nissen, Ba,-bam Schnur, Bill Shine, J. T. Peiter, Eugene Plank, David Raymond Carol Rosebrough, Helen shipp, Jam -139- 5: 3 i : Az All th 'FEW h ff? ft if iv , ' M, i ' f Rucker, .l. C. Short, Richard Perez, Barbara Plummer, Ronald eider, Eddie Rucker, Dick Smith, Bruce QYWM if f ,fwflfi W. T l l l l L ....v. 77'-...W 211' ,L-3 ,Y i ,,,. , , A ' -' 0 l l c. Q-Wf f W - ,.' K sf fy . 'J ,Q ' . K 1 , 2,94 ,I 5 YT, x , x ,' , ,.,.!,,3 W -V ...-.,. N:: ,... .M :fi if f.Z.:.!L,w- I E l Q l i l T l X l I Smith, George Snelson, Shirley 5f0Cl470f1, Curl S!oufTer, Dale Thompson, Dave Tl'l0fPe, DOHHG Trower, Mike Turner, Leslie TUYDGYI l-ee av WWW Stone, Dick H Thurman, Carol Uchiyamo, Sueko, Stott, Jean Tilley, Jackie Vincent, Sally 5 Walters, Donnie Wann, Frank Warner, Judy Wan, Beny W,bb, De Wqynq I l Weber, Sue Wenski, Ed Westphal, Hans Wiglqnd' Mgrign Wiggins, Lg,-fy l l 140- Willard, Theda Woods, Betty Sioft, Jean Tilley, Jackie Vinceni, Sally Webb, De WOW' Wiggins, Larry W an 6- fa-5 if'-:rf ,ml 'Wi' Willard, Thedc Sue Williams, Darlene Wolff, .lim Wood, Beverly Woods, Beffy Wright, Jerry Wri hf, George Wuertz, Richard 9 -141- I' I Wood, Russell Young, Keith TTT I MEMORY CF: Mr. M. K. Mcnrcell Instructor in lnsfrumenfal Music -142- ., V, ,, f W ,x .Q ,NV AMW' rw 532.42 ' ., f ,f4,, , . Y AS I 1' i 1 i f The Sou people wh THER'S 19 ...Dr.. Press, our fVNf' fn. Xlx YG fy., fi -4 -v I -J... L 2-. D 'i. K 'S 5 f Q- l' 1 1 L, I- i '- :g, SGW- 11111- 1-,,.,,,1.1-zf- , S-1-1 f :: - ii-11. -1 'f .........w,-A Q- 5- x06 - ' i 5 - -txt? ,-,,.,.1-1 m-Q., W- The Sou'Wester staff wishes to thank the many people who made this record of PETE THE PAN- THER'S 1954 year at Drury possible. ln particular . . . Dr. Walter Broman, our sponsorg Semco Color Press, our ever patient publishers, Don Southern,of ix iq X xbsvscx- Southern Studios, for his fine photography, the per- sons who helped with proof reading, and the many students who ran errands, turned in snapshots, and re-sat for pictures. This was Pete The Panther's year at Drury The story of I954 is finished -143- I II I I I I , I I I I I I I II II II I I I I, I . I I, I I I I I I I I I X ' I I I ,S F I I I I I I 1 I I I I I - I I I 3 I I - I I I . I I I I I , I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I . 5 x ,. ' Q W . W , y e D Q , , 5 I 1 I . ? .I . i I cs.-3 QSJQEL ci ML MLM M QQXE Y 3391165 - 7 5,59