Elizabethtown College - Conestogan / Etonian Yearbook (Elizabethtown, PA)

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MARY E. PEOPLES Coming to us after two years at Millersville State Teachers, Betty is the first one of our class to enter the ranks of the married. Demure, amiable, fastid- ious, intelligent, she has quietly won her place among us and has proved herself a true gem in the class of ' 44. DOROTHY SELTZER Y.W.C.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; A Cappella Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Volunteers 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Treas. 4. Dot is our most efficient secretary to the treasurer and also our class songstress. None of us who have heard her will forget how she brightened many a chapel program with her singing. In addition to her musical talent, her scholastic ability is far above average. The commercial field will heartily welcome her into its staff of teachers. N ROBERT WILLOUCHBY (Junior-Senior) Y.M.C.A. 1, 2, 3; International Relations Club 2, 3; Ministerium 2, 3; Basketball 3; A Cappella Choir 1, 2, 3; Student Volunteers 1, 2, 3; Peace Team 1, 2, 3. Bob was one of the few remaining huskies of the van- ishing species. He did a very romantic piece of work by caring for five or six flames throughout the school (college fireman from 7 to 11 P. M). Those who knew him well will never forget him as a reader of fine lit- erature (other than class assignments), master of one- handed basketball shots from the center of the floor, and general tough boy ' ' of our class. Twenty-five

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MARGARET E. MANN Student Volunteers 2, 3; Correspondence Sec. 4; A Cappellct Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Sock and Buskin 2, 3, V.-Pres. 4; Y.W.C.A. 2, 3, 4; Student Coun- cil, Pres. 4. Another quiet and very dignified member of our class, Betty has proved herself quite an actress, ably dis- playing her talents in the Sock and Buskin and Senior Class plays. Your fine qualities of dependability, un- selfishness, industry, and sympathy for others will surely lead to success both in the teaching field and as a minister ' s wife, Betty. Our hearts are with you. RUTH McDANNEL (junior-Senior) Etownian Staff 1; A Cappella Choir 2; Y.W.C.A. 1, 2; Student Volunteers 1, 2, Sec. 3. Ruth is one of the finest girls on the campus. Fair, broadminded, honest, friendly, cooperative, intelligent, and Christian — these are only a few of the adjectives to describe her. Ruth is a girl who is not ashamed to stand alone for what is right and who will go far out of her way to help someone who is in need. She has prepared to teach on the elementary level but with a personality like hers there is little wonder that she is one of the first girls in her class to be engaged. As either a school teacher or a wife, we wish her all the success in the world. N j. JACK MELHORN (Junior-Senior) Y.M.C.A. 1, 2, Pres. 3; A Cappella Choir 1, 2, Pres. 3; Student Senate, Sec. 3; Student Coun- cil 3; Ministerium 1, Sec 2, 3; Sock and Buskin 3; Student Volunteers 1, 2, 3; Etownian Staff 3; Etonian Staff Senior Editor 3; Senior Play 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Soccer 2; Class V.-Pres. 2, 3; Class Pres. 1; Recreational Comm. 3; Peace Team 1, 2, Leader 3. We have in Jack another of York ' s fine contributions to Elizabethtown College. From his participation in student, religious organizations, sports, and the arts, we can safely predict for Jack a bright and well- rounded future in the Christian ministry. Keep up the fine work, Jack! Twenty-four

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Senlot (?La55 4jistot j • • • Since that bright summer day in 1940 much has gone into experiences of the class of ' 44. A group of fifty students started in the class and fifteen of those that entered completed their work without interruption. As the group grew smaller the campus responsibilities grew larger until everyone had to do more than his responsibilities. Highlights throughout the four years were as follows: the Freshman ban- quet held at Aunt Sally ' s in May; the Sophomore trip to Philadelphia to see the Penn-Navy football game in October; the Junior-Senior banquet held at Aunt Sally ' s in May; and the Senior presentation of the Imaginary Invalid and the publication of the Etonian. The class of ' 44 contributed very much to the school by aiding in the athletic programs, by contributing much musical talent, through the A Cap- pella Choir and solo work, by taking part in dramatics through the Sock and Buskin, by displaying its literary talent through the Etownian, and by its par- ticipation in all of the social and religious activities in the clubs on the campus. Our faithful officers were: Stuart Goodwin, Kenneth Hetrick, Carl Spence, Glenn Gingrich and Henry Long as presidents; June Gilbert and Virginia Boyd as secretaries; and William Pollock, Carl Spence, June Gilbert and Dorothy Seltzer as treasurer. Our class was broken up because of the fellows leaving for service and because of the accelerated program. Several Juniors entered the class be- cause of this same program and a few students returned to finish their work. We stand looking into the future, we stand ready for action, we should move forward hand-in-hand with all other graduating classes to build a better tomorrow so that our children will not have broken up classes, but that our children should have an environment which is most productive for education and service. What the future holds in store for us depends very much upon us now! What do we want in the future? Twenty-six