Elmhurst College - Elms Yearbook (Elmhurst, IL)

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Seated: Timothy L. Lehmann, Ervvin R. Koch, Edwin J. Koch, Paul A. Jans, Henry W. Dinkmeyer. Standing: F. W. Rasche, Louis M. Hammerschmid t, Michael Baas, Antone E. td t t Hotle, E. H. Plassman, George Sonnehorn, Samuel J. Schmiechen, 1 HL BOARD Armin Haeussler, Edward W. Brueseke, William F. Naefe, George C. Buik. niDrfTADc ot Pictured: Mrs. Clara Ehlers, Mr. Anton C. Negri, Mr. Herbert Schmidt, Ob DIKLL IUKS Mrs. Helen Schultz, Mr. George P. Worth, Jr. Behind the scenes the wheels of progress roll unceasingly — and so it is with the Board of Directors. Their responsibilities and activities are many and varied. Since the influx of many new students on campus, especially during the post war period, their tasks have been doubled. Many new and various accommodations had to be supplied, such as additional housing facilities, staff members, personnel, and classroom equipment, since the college has grown to six hundred and fifty students this year. The Board assumes the responsibility of bettering the edu- cation of each student. This year, with the retirement of Mr. Paul A. Jans, the chairmanship was accepted by Reverend Erwin R. Koch, of St. Paul, Minnesota. With the retirement of Dr. Lehmann as college president, the Board had to choose a successor. They have done well in choosing Dr. H. W. Dinkmeyer of Bethany Church of Chicago, for his deep sincerity and rich friendliness have already won the admiration and support of the entire student body. Although a new Business Manager has not been secured, the Board has placed Dr. Lehmann and Dr. Dinkmeyer temporarily in that position, in their respective terms. Today, an even closer and friendlier relationship between the Board and the students has been attained. Just as the college grows in standing and in knowl- edge, so too, does the Board of Directors grow in their endeavor to administer to the needs of every individual on campus. 15

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A MESSAGE FROM OUR NEW PRESIDENT DR. H. W. DINKMEYER To a stranger Elmhurst is a lovely place, with arching elms and spacious lawns — an idyllic spot. To those on the campus it is something more — an atmosphere, a quality, a spirit. When you attend school in these days of swollen enrollments, it may take y ou weeks or months before you feel at home. Not so at Elmhurst. As soon as you set foot on the campus you fee] that you belong. You are a person in whom others are interested. Good will, understanding, comaraderie and mutuality come naturally. There is equality, democracy, a feeling of home. The people you meet at Elmhurst have sterling qualities; they come from good homes. They are substantial and open-minded. Associations are rich and friendships become real and abiding. There is something winsome and challeng- ing about these people. There is wholesome fun, fascinating fellowship and rev- erent scholarship. There is also a definite purposefulness. These young people know what they are about. Although they enjoy many diversions, they are serious minded. They call forth the best in you — they count on you. There is a spirit here that makes y ou want to project yourself into the larger world of usefulness and service. Elmhurst has something — unique, indefinable, indispensable for this day. The pages of this book will try to convey some of these intangibles to you. But you really have to share in all of this in order to experience and treasure the high character of this remarkable Elmhurst. Dr. H. W. Dinkmever 14

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DEAN OF THE COLLEGE ALFRED FRIEDLI, M. A. Alfred Friedli. a jovial, understanding gentle- man, comes to Elmhurst College as the new dean. Dean Friedli has done much in the edu- cational field and Elmhurst College is indeed proud of its new dean. He graduated from Central Wesleyan Academy and received his A.B. degree from Central Weslevan College. He continued in graduate studv at the Uni- versity of Missouri and Illinois, and was awarded the Master s degree in Sociology at Washington University. He was former super- intendent of schools in arrenton, Missouri, and assistant principal at various high schools in Missouri, aside from numerous other posi- tions he has held. Dean Friedli has already won every stud- ent ' s heart with his warm friendship and understanding; which he has time to extend to all who come to see him. besides finding time to teach Social and Adolescent Psychol- ogy. DEAN OF STUDENTS GENEVIEVE STAUDT, M. A. mum L . Although Dean Staudt has now been the victim of added responsibilities, as dean of all students, she remains the same patient and understanding person that everyone has known her to be. It is not only the co-eds of South Hall who go in to see her, but every student on campus. Dean Staudt is always willing and readv to be of assistance, whether it be about studies or personal matters. Aside from the added responsibilities that have been heaped upon her. Dean Staudt finds time to be Assistant Professor of Education, with practice teaching schedules to be made out. and the great task of preparing future teachers for the teaching profession.