Elmhurst College - Elms Yearbook (Elmhurst, IL)

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South Hall . . . fifty rooms vitalized by one hundred thirty-four women residents . . . the only building on campus summoning its members to curfew . . . the basement Scene Shop where Theater Guppies earn hours . . . the senior late night privileges anticipated by freshmen . . . the clothes swapping between roommates that swells one ' s wardrobe . . . the never-ending search for the perfect furniture arrangement in the room . . . the morning stretches, groans and snorts Stronghold of Women when the alarms sound . . . the pipes and radiators which CI TT clang as heat comes on and are as effective as alarm clocks houTH Hall , • , -,1 • . . . . the sighs over mail . . . the not-so-quiet hours reserved for study pierced by screams of girls who either just saw their men or got thrown into an icy shower . . . the gossip gangs over popcorn and cokes . . . the famous cry, What have you got to eat? I ' m starved . . . evening de- votions in the lounge . . . the bustle of cleaning rooms on Saturday morning . . . prep- aration for that date and finally a knock on the door announcing HIS arrival . . . the twelve o ' clock curfew with Mom Herrmann and yawning door beckoning to all of the female sex. The Gymnasium . . . versatile setting for many activities . . . bi-weekly Chapel Assembly where students and faculty gather to worship and hear stimulating speakers . . . gym classes in which groans can be heard from the more vigorous members . . . the thrill of hearing the swish of our basket at Work — Play — Inspiration basketball games . . . the hush as the curtain rises on the r first act of a play . . . the stage fright of those backstage and Ihe Gymnasium , ,• i r . the forgotten Jines tliat no one seems to realize . . . the excitement of dances and the wonderful transformation of our gym into a darkly lit, rich-looking room . . . the talent shows and the anxiety of student managers pacing the floor working for continuity between acts . . . the concerts enjoyed by music lovers at Christmas and in the spring. Six administrative offices occupy the east wing of Senior Men ' s Hall. Here are found the officers of Administration, who conscientiously and capably perform their wide range of duties. DR. H. W. DINKMEYER . . . President of our college since 1948 . . . holds a personal interest in each student . . . The Administration favorite hobbies are fishing and gardening with, he says, better luck at gardening . . . feels the most important trait in a college student is integrity. DR. CLARENCE JOSEPHSON . . . Assistant to the President . . . known as Dr. Jo . . . believes that students should have a definite purpose in coming to college . . . his family is his main hobby. MR. ALFRED FRIEDLI . . . Dean of the College . . . known to students even before they arrive at Elmhurst . . . shows his versatility by teaching sociology and performing as tenor soloist. DR. GENEVIEVE STAUDT . . . Dean of Students . . . wise counselor who concerns herself with all types of student needs . . . chairman of Department of Education . . . women of South Hall have never found her refrigerator empty. THE REV. CHARLES CALLAHAN . . . Admissions Counselor and Director of Public Relations ... a well-known Elmhurst resident who recently became affiliated with the College . . . believes a student should have a sense of direction that gives jOIG i lAiil Hbi ill JP aBi llil JSeMl 14