Elmhurst College - Elms Yearbook (Elmhurst, IL)

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COLLEGE BOARD: FIRST ROW: Rev. Mr. Michael Baas, Mr. A. E. Hotle, Dr. E. J. Koch, Mrs. H. E. Schultz Mrs. Albut Ehlers, Mr. George C. Buik, Dr. Loui M. Hammerschmidt, Mr. Anton C. Negri SECOND ROW- Dr ' Erwin Koch, Mr. George Wirth, Mr. T. Kochler, Dr. Armin Haeussler, Mr. E. J. Goebel, Mrs. F. A. Goetsch, President Henry Dinkmeyer, Rev. Mr. Edward R. Brueseke. Several times a year, the Board of Directors of Elmhurst College meets to plan and co- ordinate the various aspects and phases of the campus and college life. One of the questions this year which was given serious consideration was the advisability of having a Naval Unit stationed on our campus. With the unsettled condition of the whole world and the future of many of our young men and women at stake, the Board of Directors this year has had to confront many new and different types of problems. However, with the ability and in- sight of each member, each new problem is carefully considered and is capably taken care of with the interests of the students, faculty and the welfare of the college always kept fore- most in mind. The Board of Directors are members of the Evangelical and Reformed Church who are thus especially interested in the progress of the college. They, through various committees, see to it that the class rooms are supplied with the proper equipment, that vacancies are filled on the administrative and faculty staffs, that ample housing is provided for faculty members as well as the students, and that the whole program of the school runs smoothly and efficiently. Officers of the board are elected every four years, and at present they are as follows: Rev. Erwin R. Koch, D.D. — Chairman; Mr. George P. Wirth, Jr. — Vice-Chairman; Rev. Edwin J. A. Koch — Secretary; and Mr. Erwin J. Goebel — Treasurer. The four main committees of which the board consists are the Executive, Faculty and Curriculum, Finance and Build- ings and Grounds. 12

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An outstanding nomination as busiest man on campus would be Dean Aflred Friedli. Besides his position as Registrar and Dean of the College, he also instructs Sociology and Education. The Dean is responsible for facilitating the curriculum procedures. Mr. Friedli ' s wide experience and great ability is more than a match for these numerous burdens. This year, with world conditions as un- certain as they are, has presented many more problems and decisions than usual. Dean Friedli has met this task with foresight and courage. The Dean has served Elmhurst for four years, and in that time has instituted many important and significant advances in the procedures of the school. Dean Friedli is always ready and willing to help students with their problems. Much of the credit for administration-student harmony must go to the Dean and his efforts. ALFRED FRIEDLI GENEVIEVE STAUDT Miss Genevieve Staudt is Elmhurst ' s Dean of Students. Behind her door, many of the students ' academic, personal and social difficulties are poured out. Here each student finds a warm welcome, and often an answer to his problem; an answer that could only come from a friend who understands. In her Education classes, Dean Staudt instructs and inspires her students not only in the fundamentals of education, but also the responsibilities, opportunities and rewards of teaching. She is instrumental in assisting her students to receive practical experience in their chosen field. One of the fondest memories of the Flmhurst graduate will always be that of the guiding hand of Dean Staudt. She deserves and receives a place in the heart of everyone who has known her. 1 1 II

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-pHE Women ' s Auxiliary, organized in 1920, is a service organization with the purpose of serving the student body and faculty of Elmhurst College. Its membership is composed of parents of students and alumni, faculty members and faculty wives, women in the com- munity and women in the Evangelical and Reformed churches throughout the country. Church guilds may also belong in groups. Evidences of the work and aid of the Auxili- ary can be seen many places on the campus. In a very artistic and attractive manner it decorated and refurnished the Infirmary rooms; gave a silver service to the college ; donated the shrubs which are planted around South Hall, and bought the stoles for the Chapel Choir. The organization annually gives two scholar- ships, each valued at two hundred dollars. Throughout the year it gives to the student body through ads in the Elms and Elm Bark, this year it gave money to the Student Christian Association for the National Con- ference at Miami University. A sizable con- tribution has been given toward the new dorm. The Auxiliary ' s big project this year was the refurnishing of the girls ' lounge in Old Main which the town girls greatly appreciate. One of the meetings to which the men and other friends are invited is the annual Smorgas- bord. Each fall a tea is given for the mothers of freshmen students. Last year a Junior Women ' s Auxiliary was organized which is for those members who are unable to attend meetings during the day. This organization works closely with the Women ' s Auxiliary and also is serving the college. This year it sponsored a barn dance, the proceeds from which were used for a scholarship fund. Mrs. William Klein is the organizer and presi- dent of the Junior Auxiliary. The officers of the Women ' s Auxiliary are: President . . Mrs. Alfred Friedli Vice-President . Mrs. Thomas Harrigan Secretary . Mrs. Raymond Hippard Treasurer . . Mrs. Walter Wadeptjhl THE WOMEN ' S AUXILIARY: Mrs. W. Klein, Mrs. A. Friedli, Mrs. R. Hippard, Mrs. W. Wadepuhl. I i