Elmhurst College - Elms Yearbook (Elmhurst, IL)

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VERGIL F. DUENSING Nebraska City, Nebraska Chemistry Verge was our cheer dispenser. Wherever a group of fellows were congregated his hearty laugh and mile long smile were the prominent features. His pleasing personality won for him friendship with all whom he met. The Glee Club found him to be a valuable asset for after a concert Verge was sure to have made some acquaintance which would help the Club to secure future concerts. Verge was one of the group who took Horace Greeley ' s advice and went West and attended Stanford University. He ranked high in scholar- ship, his particular hobby being Chemistry. We feel sure that some day we shall hear of a new theory entitled Duensing ' s Hypothesis . The best of luck to -ou in your endeavors. Verge. ERWIN J. GOEBEL Des Plaines, Illinois Social Sciences Erv came to us four years ago and ever since we have felt his presence on the campus — by his words and by his deeds. When a situation called for anj ' thing of a business nature he delivered the goods as is evidenced by his three years as business manager of the Glee Club. He was always a good comrade and viewed the passing with a keen eye and a broadening charity. The first semester of his Senior year was spent in sunny California where he attended Stanford University. His ambition: to do the very best in an -thing he attempted; his weakness: who knows unless it could be the fairer sex. We are anticipating big things from this serious faced individual and do not expect to be disappointed. More power to you. 29

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THE HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 19 2 7 THE CLASS OF ' 27, nine in number, is glad tliat it is the largest class to be graduated as Bachelors by Elmhurst College, but it chooses to hold this distinction for one year only. It hopes that the Class of ' 28 will be more in number. In 1924, we as Freshmen numbered 45 men. The possibility and capability of the class was shown when, as Freshmen, they were brave enough to publish that year ' s annual on their own initiative and responsibility. The versatility and ability of our class members was shown in all the college activities, both curricular and extra-curricular. In scholarship, we believe, we stand with the best. In activities we were represented in all phases. Our athletes held captain- cies, earned letters, and were recipients of Y medals. Many of our members held presidencies of various activities. During the four years we were represented as Presidents of: Y. M. C. A., Schiller Society, Glee Club, Student Union, Inter- national Relations Club, as Editors of both the Elm Bark and Elms, and Business Managers of the Glee Club and Elms. After being graduated from the Junior College, many of our classmates entered Eden to pursue their theological studies. Nine of us returned for the Junior and Senior years. As a Senior Class the present group has enjoyed a unique series of class meet- ings. Every month brought a feed by the round robin system. With Sheik Schultz to lead things, good times and real fellowship were had at each meeting. CLASS OFFICERS Harold P. Schultz Henry G. Kroehler Carl Marquardt Edward Volle Earl Klein Paul Peters . President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Historian Sergeant-at-A rms 2S

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OTTO HILLE Wadesville, Indiana English One never knew iust what that small head situated so high in the air would expose. Oc- casionally at our class socials, it would demons- trate real wit humor. From his scholastic standing one would judge that his brains were hard at work. Otto spent a year at Eden Theological Seminary before taking his Senior work here, so we never knew him as a classmate until last Fall. Since then we have been happy to have him with us. He always works hard and even then finds a little time for foolishness. We shall remember him as a ready friend and as exceedingly hard to beat at tennis. EARL E. KLEIN New Orleans, Louisiana Sociology Shortly after arriving on the campus Earl began his career of business. The outcome of it was that he became a great little organizer who has influenced the whole student body. He is the founder of the business known as the Elmhurst Letter Service . Boji is constantly looking thru the business man ' s glasses and is trying to substantiate things from a practical viewpoint. Boji ' s wit and humor was enjoyed in the class sessions, class meetings, in the class room and on the campus. His Amen was the final word, for whenever his Amen was heard we felt confident that we were going in the right direction. 30