Elmhurst College - Elms Yearbook (Elmhurst, IL)

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class of 1953 From bashful frosh to bold seniors is a long road to travel, but it ' s all history now. As we look back it is hard to realize that three years have passed since we watched our green beanies consumed by the homecoming bonfire. Our freshman year was a novel experience tor us. We met its challenge with an enthusiastic class spirit. The freshman dance Fathom Fantasy reflected our decorating genius, especially in the fishnet ceiling. The next year as seasoned sophomores we mamtained our high standard m (jur semi-formal dance which was based on the theme Sweetalk. Hazing the trosh was also great sport! In the spring we presented our show Vaudeville Varieties. As juniors we broke precedent by holdmg our prom downtown at the Drake Hotel, a unique setting for the biggest social event of the year. We also staged the traditional student-faculty show and presented our class informal. After becoming adjusteci to the title of seniors we busied ourselves to present the senior show Chapter Five, which depicted improbable phases of life after Elm- hurst. The senior informal, our class picnic and finally our long-awaited senior week filled our social calendar. Enriched with extra-curricular activities and durable friendships these years at Elmhurst have been the best of our lives. Our class advisorship was a family affair. Mrs. Halfter guided us as bewildered freshmen, while Dr. Wm. Halfter was chosen to lead our junior antl senior years. Their enthusiasm, wit and sound counsel undergirded these years. Class officers for our senior year were Ken Sorensen, president, Ethel Wobus, vice-president, Alice iVlueller, secretary, and Ellis Jonswold, treasurer. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Dr. William J. Halfter, advisor. Ethel Wohus, vice-president. Alice Mueller, secretary. Ellis Jonswold, treasurer. Kenneth Sorensen, president.