Elmhurst College - Elms Yearbook (Elmhurst, IL)

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SIEPS IIOIR STARS FRED DENBEAUX ' ERNON HOECKER President Seaetary-Tieaswer It was in tKe Spring of 1952 that the executives of Elmhurst College Studios, stimulated by tKe increased competition between its productions and those of M-G-M, R-K-O, and other motion picture companies, decided to add fresh talent to its long list of stars. As a result of this decision, over one hundred promising actors and actresses were placed under contract to the studio. These players passed their screen tests at E-C-S in the Fall of that year. Today, only twenty-six of the hopeful young men and women who signed contracts in 1952 remain. Of those who no longer are with the studio, some were unequal to the strain of the severe competition, and others were lured away to rival studios. Those who this year have fulfilled the terms of their four year contract with Elm hurst College Studios are known to motion picture fans the world over as the Senior Stars of 1956. Included in the select group of Senior Stars are players and technicians whose varied abilities have enabled them to engage successfully in many different fields; their talents made possible hundreds of splendid productions of various kinds. The Senior Stars headed the fash- ion parade of E-C-S this year with their stunning Senior jackets. In addition, they were the first group to receive credit for writing major theses. But most interesting of all is the fact that not one of the Senior Stars has limited his (or her) interest to his (or her) position as a link between Elmhurst College Studios and the public, but each has, in private fife, be- come absorbed with intellectual pursuits in many different fields, and has taken advantage of the varied opportunities offered by E-C-S to those desiring a well-balanced way of life. Late in April, Ered, the capable leader of the Senior Stars, found it expedient to resign his position. The group immediately elected Kenneth Boldt to reign over the closing days of their careers as E-C-S players. The members of the class have confidence in Mr. Boldt s ability to lead them through the few last glorious days climaxing their careers here at E-C-S. [ 15]

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Hille pauses by tKe CKapel steps — Smile! Thank Youl . . . Reverend Davis caught dur- ing a free moment . . . Professor Paul Lehman and the familiar brief case . . . Naida and Mary take Mrs. Ollmann bicycling . . . Doc and Mrs. Priepke unlimber the perambulator and take Carolyn for a ride in the park . . . The photographer stalked Miss Lang for seven days and nights before he was able to catch her when she wasn t too busy to look at the camera . . . Mrs. Schirneker as she was just leaving (or just coming to) the office . . . R. Hadly Waters, Elms Advisor, Debate Coach. Class Advisor, and professor extraordinary, takes time from his multitude of duties ( self -assumed, or otherwise) to humor the photographer . . . Dr. and Mrs. Tom Clare — what! no dog? . . . Dean Staudt, Miss Erna Stech, and Miss Marion Smith take advantage of a convenient snow bank . . . Professor Herman J. Sander tarries a bit and is caught by the ever alert cameraman — wonder what ' s in the package! . . . Herr Wichmann poses with a couple of the local boys — Kniker and Berger by name. J

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JOHN BAN AS, A.B., History FranUm Park, Illinois Four years ago. when E-C-S decided to .rnake a lull length foothall picture under the direction of Ralph Curtis, John was a newcomer to the studios, and was forced to be content with a minor role, but so rapid was his improvement that when the picture was recast a year later, under a new director, Pete Langhorst, John was awarded a place as a featured player. In his fourth year with E-C-S, he was starred as co-captain of the team. When John has completed his contract with E-C-S. he intends to teach speech and drama to others. HENRY BAUMGAERTEL, A.B.. German Windsor. Colorado Hank is principally known among E-C-S players for his pro- liciency in Ping Pong and his thorough knowledge of German. He captured the Ping Pong championship of the studios, and under the guidance of Director Dummer. he has become a noteworthy scho ar Tn ' various phases of German language and literature. Hank also found time for intensive participation in interclass sports, and m hrs last year he played a major role on the championship basketball team of the Senior Stars. DORIS AY. A.B.. German Eliuliursl, Illinois Doris aided in arranging the social functions of the Goethe X ' erein, Le Cercle Francais, Women ' s Union, and the Saturday Soviet. Possessed of a high degree of artistic talent, she was re- sponsible for a large portion of the art work in connection with the Elm of 1935. To Doris went the honor of reigning over the Junior Prom of 1955, the top-notch social affair of the Senior Stars ' career. Her intellectual interests lay in the study of langu- ages; she could converse in German or French and had a thorough knowledge of the literature of both languages. LEONA BUENGER. A.B.. Sociology Oak Park, Illinois Lee has the ability to do many things and to do them well. In her fourth year with E-C-S, she was not only responsible for the production of the Elms of 1956, but she also was the Brst coed in the studios to write a major Thesis, and besides this, she taught school every afternoon the second semester. As one of the most active of the Senior Stars, Lee was a member of the Women s L nion, serving as its president last year, and she also participated in the activities of the Goethe Verein, as social chairman and vic- president. As further proof of her versatility, she played on the Senior Stars basketball team and sang in the chorus of Pirates of Penzance. Lee reached the tops of her career as Business Manager of the Elms last year and Editor this year. One of her many accomplishments was driving her Hup anytime and any- where. [ 16]