Elmhurst College - Elms Yearbook (Elmhurst, IL)

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FRED DENBEAUX, A.B.. Phil osopKy 5 . Louis, hlissouri After signing a four year contract witK E-C-S in tKe fall of 1932, Fred began a career wKich has since proved sensational and varied. For tv ' o years he played minor roles in athletic pictures, as well as playing in one feature length production, Dear Brutus. In the third year of his engagement with the studios, Fred began to concentrate his activities upon private studies in pKilosophy and religious doctrine, writing frequent articles on these subjects and directing various studio groups interested in them. PAUL EISEN, A.B., English Ndes. Michigan One of the most versatile of E-C-S stars, Paul has been fea- tured in several major productions, such as Dear Brutus, House- party, Life of Man, Twelfth Nigbt, and Pirates of Penzance. He gives himself over completely to tKe role he is playing and has the reputation of being one of the most favorite stars of the fans, which honor he well deserves. He is an active leader in the College Theater group. Paul has also found time to participate in sport shorts, as a tennis player, and as intramural manager. When not appearing in pictures, Paul spends a great deal of time in perfecting his knowledge of theology, philosophy. English, and kindred subjects. DOROTHY HAGGE, A.B., English Lombard, Illinois Like so many of the feminine Senior Stars, Dorothy was one of the social satellites. Her ability with pen and brusK caused her to be in demand as publicitor and poster-designer. Sbe also found time to sing in the Women ' s Glee, Club her third year. She was a member of the Women ' s Union and Le Cercle Francais throughout her four years at E-C-S. LOWELL HANON, A.B., History Carlyle. Illinois Lowell Hanon canceled his contract with a competitor of E-C-S in order to finish his career at the latter studios. He immediately became interested in the technical side of the studio productions, and as a member of the Goethe Verein and Pre-The Club was in- strumental in keeping the machinery running smoothly. In his third year, he was a member of the tenor section of the Men s Glee Club. L 1 ]

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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]

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EMIL HANSEN. A.B.. Biol ogy Elmhurst, Illinois After being away from ElmKurst College Studios for several years because of ill bealtb. Emil returned last year (1934-35) and immediately assumed several leading athletic roles. Emil was one of tbe finest shots on the basketball squad, and played in the first singles position on the tennis team the latter pari, of last year and this year. He has been preparing for a teacher ' s career, and his intellectual pursuits have lead him to an intensive study of the field of education. X ' ERNON HOECKER, A.B., Sociology Be eL ' ue, Kentucky fii his four years at E-C-S, Vernon pursued a varied career. I le was featured in several athletic pictures as a tennis star, he skillfully handled a role in Houseparty, he was president of the Senior Stars at the outset of their stay with E-C-S, and he acted as drum major for the studio band. In addition to this, he was president of the Student Christian Association, was a member of the M C. A. for three years, of the Pre-The Club for a like period, and sang in the Glee Club for two years. Vern became famous at the studios for his informal appearances as a black-face comedian, but the more serious side of his nature was absorbed with the study of sociology and philosophy. ROBERT KARASEK, A.B., History Elmhurst, Illinois Bob played varied roles with equal success. He was at home as a track athlete, a technician for the College Theater, or a cross- country man. In addition, his name appeared on the casting list of the French Circle and the Saturday Soviet. THEODORE KROHNE. A.B., English Chicago, Illinois Ted is ranked by E-C-S as one of its most valuable script writers and photographers. He is a familiar figure around the studios, especially in the newspaper offices, for he was on the Elm Bark staff for four years, and he was its successful editor during his third and fourth years. He was one of the organizers of the Saturday Soviet. Ted has an uncanny ability for producing, on the spur of the moment, excellent original verse, poem, or song to suit any mood or occasion. If you want to know anything about English ask Ted-hell know. Ted has two especially enviable traits — his thorough knowledge of English and his immunity to worry about anything. [ 18 ]