Elmhurst College - Elms Yearbook (Elmhurst, IL)

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The 1961 Elms is Dedicated to you: Dr. Arthur Mertzke When in the course of our college experience we encounter a professor whose intellectual achieve- ments are outstanding, whose practical knowledge of the everyday world is extensive and whose re- fined conduct is an inspiration to all around him, it is altogether fitting that we should show our appreciation of his example by bestowing upon him a high honor. You are especially deserving of such honor, Dr. Arthur J. Mertzke, for the vast knowledge you have imparted to your students as visiting profes- sor of business administration, for your under- standing guidance as head resident of Lehman Hall, and particularly for your wholesome influence on this campus, for the past three years. As you retire now from Elmhurst, you can look back upon a distinguished career in education and bus ' ness. You have taught and worked across the United States, concentrating your work in the mid- west. In between working as a director of research for the National Association of Real Estate Boards and as director of media for Batten Barton Durs tine and Osburn of Chicago, you have lectured at various colleges, among them Cornell, North- western, and DePaul Universities. You were listed in Who ' s Who in America, and are now in the Who ' s Who in the Midwest. Moreover, you can remember the many friends you have made here and elsewhere through your friendly understanding of others. During and after classes, Dr. Mertzke is willing to explain terms and concepts with any interested students. As a mere token of our deep-felt appreciation and best wishes for a happy future, to you, Dr. Arthur J. Mertzke, we dedicate the 1961 ELMS. The classroom is the familiar setting where most students remember Dr. Mertzke.

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In the Fall As the leaves tumble down in their riotous colors and the students gather, nature provided a backdrop of color for innumerable blue and white beanies. Everywhere was to be seen the smiling excitement of the new students caught up in the spirit of the season. Among the falling leaves also appeared those people who were to lead the newcomers. The enthusiasm of the campus was there too, expressed in the all-out, carefree exhiliration of fall. There, too, was the preparation for the coming season, for the cold winter and the coming studies; for over all the en- thusiasm was the serious work, the knowing look of what lay ahead. They knew the autumn is only the beginning, the crashing cymbol before the great action begins of self realization and social concern.