Franklin College - Almanack Yearbook (Franklin, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 142 of the 1954 volume:

G Gc 977.202 F86aa 1 954 Almanack (Franklin, Ind, The Almanack . Qssoh-htl-£cf l__ WORKSHEET No. 1, Part A WORSHIP AND SERVICE Check area of concern This Year Soon Do we have worshipful music? A competent organist Adequate choir training Enough new music, attractive hymnals, choir robes Are our Sunday bulletins properly prepared? Mailed to shut-ins. young people in college or in service Do we have attractive pulpit furniture and com- munion service? Nursery room and helpers Publicity Committee caring for advertising and printing A functioning Flower Committee PASTORAL MINISTRY Does our pastor ' s salary match living costs? Do we provide necessary expenses: allowance for automobile as used in work? Travel allowance for pastor and other members to state convention Travel allowance for national convention M M Pension Fund membership Parsonage and proper maintenance Good equipment for church office Neic Member Kits for new members Plans for evangelism Telephone for church office Church visitor Secretarial assistance for pastor Do we have a Director of Christian Education? Check areas of concern This year Soon OUR CHURCH HOME (See additional items under the icork of trustees— Session Two, Worksheet So. 2) Are we improving the appearance of our church? l ' Is our building in good condition? Roof? Paint? Brick? - Bulletin Board 7 Identification signs at nearby intersections Off-the-road parking Flood lighting? Is our sanctuary adequate? y Do we have adequate educational facilities? Does the interior of our church present a pleas- ing appearance? ' ■■ Adequate lighting fixtures Good floors Comfortable pews ? Carpeting W Good organ and pianos K An attractive baptistry Do we have adequate kitchen and dining facili- ties? Tables? V ' Are there up-to-date rest rooms? Cloak rooms? Do we have indoor bulletin boards? Do we have a hallway or foyer at main entrance? ' -■ Adequate furnace in good repair t. DO WE HAVE ADEQUATE INSURANCE ON ALL PROPERTY? ? Do we provide camp scholarships for deserving young people? W Worksheet No. 1, Part A (cont Chech ureas of concern This year Soon OUR CHURCH HOME Sufficient Sunday church school supplies - Films Filmstrips Screen Slide projector Motion picture projector • ' f Do we have an up-to-date library? Do we make available devotional literature, Tlie Secret Place? --_ t-- ' ' Do we have adequate youth programs both Sunday and weekday? IS Do we have a church bus to reach out into nearby areas? - Do we have chairs and tables of proper size for younger groups? u Do we have a Director of Christian Education? Do we provide auto allowance for Director? i Housing for Director Pension fund dues? CHURCH FINANCE jL rf U.su . t :?W dt d- d dt dc A , . 3 ck ( cuys BOLLS £ § d dt (f d df $d $ in ' 54 ' of franklin college 1) - The Almanack Presents Guys Dolls ' i ?c m Paffe ' 2 fc )-o PAGE 21— CLASSES PAGE 43— FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION PAGE 49— SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS PAGE 71— SPORTS PAGE 85— ACTIVITIES PAGE 107— HONORARIES V ■ 3 ¥ Page 3 Freshmen began to find out exactly what college life is, sophomores got that power- ful feeling at being upperclassmen, jun- iors struggled with the Prom, and seniors began to look forward to that long awaited day in June with a mingling sensation of pride and sadness. Each minute of these days Vill be re- membered by F. C. ' s student body, and again in the fall, a fresh young army of new recruits will appear to create new and dif- ferent memories, because the show must go on at Franklin! Marlene Hungerford and her Pan-hell King date, Phil Ruffalo, pose for the photographer at the an- nual Cupid Capers. The Show Musi Go On At Franklin Don Mills doesn ' t have to put up much of a sales talk to sell Canteen cof- fee to Betty Schirmer and Jim Ward. Page 4 From freshmen orientation to commence- ment, over four hundred college students gathered at Franklin College this year for various reasons. Some came to master the classics, some to become more worldly wise, and some just to make new friends, but all came for some sort of an education. Visits to the Canteen, happy hours at dances, the long lines at registration, and moments of study, too, filled the nine months that made up the 1953-54 academic year, and each of these guys and dolls found what he was looking for. Professor C u i t i s D. Kirklin assists sophomore Marilyn Evans in figuring her semester schedule on registration day. ' ■ ' •■ The cast of The Curi- ous Savage perfects its performance of the an- nual fall production be- fore opening night at dress rehearsal. Page 6 At Franklin Members of the Varsity Drag chorus line appeared in the Follies of ' 54. Chorus-boy Bili Brink- man takes a bow before the footlights of Opera- tions Follies. Underneath the visible surface of college life is much hard work and earnest effort. Every member of the student body has some speciality — something he does better than most of the people he knows, and in his few spare hours takes up where he left off. Al- though each Joe and Jane doesn ' t occupy a star ' s dressing room, each has his place in the scheme of things. Speech Department productions and the annual production of Operations Follies are the media fur some of this above and beyond energy and enthusiasm, while the physical education and music department, along with a score of others add the extras -mi necessary fur the well-rounded individ- ual. 1954 Homecoming Queen and her court. Left to right: Sally Henry, Barb- ara Shuler, and June Stewart. Top Box-Office ■ yag-3 Homecoming came around in October to give every phase of school spirit a boost. The week-end began with a bonfire-pep- rally, snake dance, and Canteen mixer on Friday night, followed by the annual tug- ut ' -war Saturday morning, at which the sophomores finally stayed on the dry side of the creek. Barbara Shuler, sophomore from Para- gon, was crowned Homecoming Queen by Alumni President Hugh Vandivier during ' the halft.ime period -of the Franklin-Taylor game, and saw Homecoming float, and house decoration trophies go to Delta Delta Delta and Phi Delta Theta, respectively. Attractions Above, left to right Lambda Chi Alpha and Franklin Independent Men. Side, top to bottom: Ken Brown accepting trophy from alumni presi dent Hugh Vandivier for Phi Delta Theta; Kappa Delta Rho, Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Let ' s Skunk Taylor was the winning slogan for Delta Delta Delta. Bottom, left to right: Pi Beta Phi and Franklin Independent Women. Top. left to right: Delta Zeta and Zeta Tau Alpha. Lead Billings n ' SacicmMm j Queen Barbara takes her place in the queen ' s convertible in preparation for the Homecoming par- ade. On the Franklin Cast All the kings men couldn ' t keep these fresh- men from being pulled through the mud in the 1953 annual freshman- sophomore tug-of-war. Page 11 And campus enthusiasm didn ' t slow down after the Homecoming festivities w ere over. Campus guys and dolls went on to Thanks- giving dinners, the second annual all-camp- us Christmas Carol, first semester final exams, the Kee-ko-nut Dance, and Religious Emphasis Week, and settled down to the routine of weekly convocations, Wednesday night chapel services, organizational meet- ings, and periodical tests. There was a star on some door for everybody, as an all-star review passed by. Senior Class President Gael Swing represented all Franklin students when he spoke at the Special Convocation in March. Religious Emphasis Week speakers and stu- dent leaders take part in the daily evaluation lunch- eons and seminar discus- sions. An All-Star Review oi Guys and Dolls Freshmen Kee-ko-nut Queen candidates took time out in the pie-Christmas rush to have their pictures snapped for The Al- manack. Lett to right: Marilyn Goodwin, Jackie Wertz, Carole Jacobs, Betty Lou Russell, and Marion Kuechler. Just a Guy and a Doll -J Almanack Queen rap ■•■?■ Judy Babcock, Pi Beta Phi pledge from Franklin, was chosen by Wayne Coy, Franklin alumnus and president of KOB and KOB-TV in Albuquerque. New Mexico, as Queen of the 1054 Almanack. The other finalists who make up Queen Judy ' s court were: .Marilyn Goodwin, Delta Zeta ; Carole Jacobs, Pi Beta Phi; Trudy Hoernes, Zeta Tau Alpha; and June Stewart, Independ- ent Women. y omecoming Queen Barbara Shuler, sophomore member of Delta Delta Delta from Paragon, was elected Homecoming Queen by members of F-Men in October. She reigned through- out the day ' s activities. Members of her court, representing Pi Beta Phi and Independent Women, re- spectively, were Sally Henry, Greenwood, and June Stewart, Hope. Page 16 May Queen Jane Teeters, senior member of Pi Beta Phi from Alexandria, was elected as May Queen by all the guys at F. C. to reign over May Day festivities. Members of the Queen ' s Court included: Rita Miller, Zeta Tau Alpha; Vera Pacala, Delta Delta Delta; Phyllis Wertz, Delta Zeta; and Paula W ' engel, Independent Wo- men. Junior Prom Queen Queen of the 1954 Junior Prom was Bar- bara Berntson. Her majesty is from Shel- ton, Connecticut and is a member of Delta Zeta. Part of her queenly duties at the Prom was the tapping of freshmen and sophomore men for Lancers. On the Queen ' s Court were: Beverlv Hen- drickson, Pi Beta Phi; Nelda Mulholland, Delta Delta Delta: Joyce Gordanier, Inde- pendent Women; Carolyn Gitzen, Zeta Tau Alpha; and Virginia Yenable. representing the unaffiliated students. Jackie Wertz, Edinburg, a pledge to Delta Delta Delta, was elected Kee-Ko-Nut Queen at the Blue Key sponsored dance in January. Freshmen members of Queen Jackie ' s court were: Marilyn Goodwin, Delta Zeta; Carole Jacobs, Pi Beta Phi; Marion Kuechler, Zeta Tail Alpha, and Betty Lou Russell, Independent Women. Kee-ko-nut Queen Page 18 Cherry Blossom Queen Diar.e DeMotte, Pi Beta Phi pledge from Greenwood, was selected Franklin ' s Cherry Blossom Queen by members of the Publica- tions Committee. Finalists in the contest, which was open to all Franklin College wo- men, were Shirley Alldredge, Delta Delta Delta, and Ginger Megorden, Pi Beta Phi. • w 1 w it M U t. JHBHE Page 20 That ' s about the long and the short of it — every class member, from the mightiest senior to the smallest freshman, has a part in college life at Franklin. From that first registration day to the day when a college degree become a reality, each plays a role in his class and in the larger picture which makes up the school. The classes often compete — in the fresh- men-sophomore tug-of-war, at the all-camp- us leaf rake, and in May Day games, but when all-out support is important each class rallys to join in inter-class coopera- tion. Operation Follies, the Junior Prom, and Commencement week-end are but a few of these cooperative ventures. Pictured in the following pages are the members of Franklin ' s classes — the fresh- men, sophomores, juniors, and seniors — each also a member of the Franklin Family. Classes h Kenneth Earl Brown. Bachelor of Arts — Chemistry. Johnstown, New York. President, Freshman Class; Fresh- man Chemistry Award; Franklin business staff, 1-2; Business Manager, 3; Almanack business staff, 1-2-3; Wigs and Cues, 1-2-3; Lancers, 2; Blue Key, 3-4; Treas- urer, 4; Chi Beta Phi, 3-4; President, 4; Press Club, 3-4; Theta Alpha Phi, 4; Who ' s Who In American Colleges and Universities, 4; Presi- dent, Phi Delta Theta. Veronica Marie Pacala. Bachelor of Science — Elementary Education. Indianapolis. Wigs and Cues, 1-2 3-4; Vice- president, 4; House Council, 1-2-3-4; Presi- dent 4; Laurels, 1-2; Kee-ko nut Queen, 1; Junior Prom Queen, 3; Junior Class Secretary, 3; F. C. C. A., 2-3-4; Secy.-Treas. and Vice- president; Gold Quill, 3,4; Treasurer, 4; Pan- hellenic Council Secy- Treas., 4; Who ' s Who; President, Delta Delta Delta. Robert Lawrence De- satnick. Bachelor o f Science — Elementary Education. Whiting. Varsity football, 1-2-3- 4; F-Men, 1-2 3-4; Sec- retary, 3-4; Franklin, 1-2 3-4; Lancers, 2; Blue Key Vice-presi- dent, 3-4; Phi Alpha Theta, 3-4; President, 4; Spanish Club, 1-2-3; President, 2-3; I. R. C, 1-2 3-4; President, 4; Inter-fraternity Coun- cil, 4; Who ' s Who; President, Sigma Al- pha Epsilon. These six Outstanding Seniors were elected by members of the Junior Class from a field of fifteen candidates originally se- lected by their Senior classmates. They were elected on the basis of personality, participation in extra-curricular activities, and service to the college. Outstanding Seniors Francis William Kent. Bachelor of Arts — Chemistry. Franklin. Freshman Chemistry Award; Lancer Out- standing Freshman Award; Business Man- ager, Freshman Edi- tion of The Franklin; Choir, 1; Lancers, 1-2; Sophomore Marshall; Treasurer of Junior Class; Junior Marshall; Student Council, 3; Blue Key, 3-4; Presi- dent, 4; Junior Chem- istry Award; Chi Beta Phi. 3-4; Vice-presi- dent, 4; Who ' s Who; Phi Delta Theta. Harriet Ann Mullen- dore. Bachelor of Arts — Speech - Journalism. Franklin. Franklin, 1- 2 3-4; Editor, 3; Al- manack, 1-2 3-4; Laur- els, 1-2; Gold Quill, 3- 4; President, 4; F. C. C. A., 3-4; Theta Sigma Phi, 2; Vice-president, 3; President, 4; Theta Alpha Phi, 4; Pan-hel- lenic Scholarship Cup, 3; Roles in: Happy Journey, Our Town, 2; Curious Savage, 3; Black Chiffon, Mr. Angel, 4; Who ' s Who; Alpha; President, Pi Beta Phi. Gael Duane Swing. Bachelor of Art s — Economics and Busi- ness Administration. Stillwell. Varsity Base- ball. 2-3-4; F-Men, 1-2- 3-4; Young Republi- cans, 1; Vice-president, 2; President, 3; Econ- omics Club, 2; Secre- tary, 3; Vice-president, 4; Junior Prom Chair- man, 3; Homecoming Chairman, 4; Student Council, 4; Blue Key, 4; Senior Class Presi- dent; Who ' s Who; President, Phi Delta Theta. 5 ' Left to right: Leah Hooker, vice-president; Harold Crater, treasurer; Marti Hungerl ' ord. secre- tary; and Gael Swing, president. Departing Seniors The senior year always is a mixture of nostalgia and foresight, but most students are too busy to indulge in either. Prexy Gael Swing led the guys and dolls of the senior class through their final year at old F. C, and assisting him were Leah McCombs Hooker as vice-president; Marti Hungerford as secretary and Harold Crater as treasurer. These four were kept busy as the class nominated Outstanding Seniors and then made final plans for graduation. There were the routine duties during the ear — the selection of commencement invitations, the choosing of the gift for the school and most fun of all, the writing of the senior wills and the prepara- tion of the senior convocation. With student teaching over and spring in the air, many seniors could be found trailing toward Brown County, for the final picnic before the last walk down the aisle in caps and gowns. In June came that last parade, and four years in the Frank- lin Familv were ended. Xancy Fisher Adams. Bachelor of Science Elementary Education. Columbus. Sarah Margaret Allen. Bachelor of Arts Music. Bargersville. George Waters Atkinson. Bachelor of Arts — Psychology. Terre Haute. Albert Lee Babb. Bachelor of Arts — Econ- omics. Columbus. Leon Walter Babcock. Jr. Bachelor of Art: — Physics Mathematics. Franklin. Roland R. Barron. Bachelor of Arts — Econ- omics and Business Administration. Greensburg. William Gail Bridges. Bachelor of Arts- English. Morgantown. Robert Richard Brown. Bachelor of Arts — History. Whiteland. Page 24 - . Norman Wayne Brunei ' . Bachelor of Arts — Philosophy. Niles. Michigan Harold Crull Crater. Bachelor of Arts — Historv. Columbus. Dewey Russell Findley. Bachelor of Arts — Psychology. Bargersville. Alvin George Fisher, Jr. Bachelor of Arts — Economics and Business Ad- mini ' .tra ' .ion. Indianapolis. Jerry Dean Flanders. Bachelor of Arts — Economics and Business Ad ministration. Franklin. Toni Nola Ruth Gardner. Bachelor of Arts — Biologv. El Monte. California. Lois Ann Hanes. Bachelor of Science — Elementary Education. Ft. Wayne. Donald Allen Henry. Bachelor of Arts — Chemistry. Albion. New York ■Si Pc;e 25 1 Betty Hinant Hocker. Bachelor of Arts — Sociology. Indianapolis Ruth Wells Hoeltke. Bachelor of Arts — Biology. Columbus. Jean Holmgren. Bachelor of Arts- Biology. Fort Wayne. Leah McCombs Hooker. Bachelor of Arts — Music. Sherrard, W. Virginia. Mary Martha Hungerford. Bachelor of Science — Elementary Education. Milroy. Richard Leland Johnson. Bachelor of Arts — Economics and Business Ad- ministration. LaGrange, Illinois. Vera Lanham. Bachelor of Arts- English. Greenwood. George Richard Leissner. Bachelor of Arts — Psychology. Erie. Penn. P _ 26 ' Frederick Irvin Masten. Bachelor of Arts — Economics and Business Ad- ministration. Mishawaka. Rita Ann Miller. Bachelor of Arts- Sociology. Indianapolis. Edward William Myers, Jr. Bachelor of Arts — Economics and Business Administration. Indianapolis. Alfred Pike. Bachelor of Arts— Phys- ical Education. Franklin. Jo Ann Pritchard. Bachelor of Arts- History. Franklin. James Rupert Renneisen. Bachelor of Arts — History. Jasper. Lewis Edward Robbins. Bachelor of Arts — Philosophy. Greensburg. Betty Jean Russell. Bachelor of Arts — Home Economics. Winamac. Pa • 7 Tom Gray Seward: Bachelor of Arts- Art. Franklin. Betty Jean Schirmer. Bachelor of Science — Elementary Education. Vevav. Margaret Louise Sellers. Bachelor of Arts — Sociology. Sharpsville. Mary Elizabeth Scott Sheldon. Bachs lor of Arts — Biology. Franklin. Edward A. Seigel. Bachelor of Arts — Physical Education and History. New Albany. Patricia Louise Smith. Bachelor of Science — Elementary Education. Franklin. John A. Snepp. Bachelor of Arts- Mathematics. Franklin. William Richard Suckow, Jr. Bachelor of Arts — Economics. Franklin. F- e 28 r Jane Teeters. Bachelor of Science — Elementary Education. Alexandria. Lynn Robert Thayer. Bachelor of Arts — Philosophy. Columbus. Robert Newman Thompson. Bachelor of Arts — History. Greenwood. Judith Tillet. Bachelor of Arts— Art. Peru. Katherine Kelso Wallace. Bachelor of Science — Elementary Education. Bargersville. Howard B. Washington. Bachelor of Arts — Philosophy. Shelbyville. Mary Lynn Wood Baehe- Samuel Allison W ebb. Paula Mary Wengel. Baeh- lor of tats — History. Bachelor of Arts— Eng- elor ot Science — Ele- Kni htstown lish Bedford. mentary Education Brooklyn, New Vo k Pay 29 Juniors Begin to Attain With May 22 circled on the calendar, members of the class of ' 55 began early in the fall working for a successful Junior Prom under the leadership of president, Jim Orlosky; vice-president, Connie Sunde; secretary, Betty Schmidt; and treasurer, Dick Fisher. In November, Juniors elected Ralph Sterling as Prom chairman, and he later announced the fol- lowing committees: decorations and theme — Bar- bara Berntson and Wayne Dunbar; band — Larry Kellogg and Maxine Meyers; publicity — Patti Spahr and John Schooler; programs — Frank King and Carolyn Gitzen ; work — Martha Trunnell and Dick Heiney; finance — Carolyn Judd and Dale Ed- dleman; and Queen ' s throne — Betty Schmidt and Xelda Mulholland. The annual junior production, Operation Fol- lies, caused the co-chairmen, Patty Wood Hardin and Jack Phelps, and their committees many sleep- less nights, but its usual success proved the under- taking quite worthwhile for the class of ' 55. Prom debts were wiped from the books, as jun- iors sold box after box of salt water taffy in the spring. When the Junior Prom was termed a rousing success, members of the class of ' 55, feeling they had discharged their duties as juniors admirably, began looking forward to assuming the long awaited positions as seniors on June 13. Left to right: Betty Schmidt secretary; Jim Orlosky, president; Con- nie Sunde, vice-president; and Dick Fisher, treas- urer. Jo Ann Allen Susan Archidald Joe Barnett Paul Barnett Lucy Chesser Margaret Cislak Martha Lu Cole Bill Cook Marjorie Cragen Wayne Dunbar Dale Eddelman Dick Fisher Shirley Goins Gene Gorrell Margaret Griffith Page 31 Patty Hardin Dick Heiney Bev Hendrickson Walter Howard Bill Huckabone Herb Hunt Carolyn Judd Larry Kellogg Frank King Maxine Meyers Don Mills Dean Mitchell Nelda Mulholland Jim Orlosky Herb Pieman Po-r 32 r u-i-j. u, ,..„.. Betty Schmidt John Schooler r .,,, c -v,,. ,, , c Men in Kutter ,, L m n r .- . 4 l J atti bpani Llovd Spencer ;„„;„ c.,„,i„ Martha Trunne Sue VanAntwerp n ,,.,„,,•■ - D ' ,. „. Connie Sunde D - n „, ,_ ..j:.u n;v.;„„i„ Dave Vandivier Roy Van Wye Bill Wertz Ardith Whipple Pag 33 Left to right: Cliff Mil- ler, president; Betty Fried- ersdorf, secretary: Dor- othy Johnson, vice-presi- dent; Ray DeTourney, treasurer. No sooner had the members of the class of ' 56 begun getting accustomed to the life of upperclassmen was it that they rushed into the spotlight of Homecoming festivi- ties in the Fall. Their first act as upperclassmen was the selling of 185 green beanies to the frosh. Forgetting their plight of the year before, sophomores were heard all over the campus crying out, Button, Freshie!! Still feeling the cold water of the Hurri- cane from their freshmen year, sophomores vowed the same thing would not happen to them twice and they managed to stay on ire dry side of the creek in the tug-of-war niggle. On command of the victors, frosh .lsg-ustedly continued to wear their beanies 1 ci button. Reigning at the Homecoming game and nee was a sophomore Homecoming Queen, -Wbara Shuler, and her court, Sally Henry • ' . I une Stewart. 1 .. ding- the class of ' 56 through its sec- ' . u year were Cliff Miller, president; Dor- thy Johnson, vice-president; Betty Fried- ■ ■■•sdorl, secretary; and Ray DeTourney, . easurer. Sophomores Look Ahead Page 34 r First row: Milton Alexander. Jim Allen. Ray Andrew, Joanne Ashworth, John At- well. Ric Blackmon. Seeond row: Lesile Bockes. Griffith Brackett, Bill Bridges, Art Cahill, Kenneth Chastain, Lou Cinotti. Third row: Kay Claibourn, Susan Cobb. Warren Demaree, Ray DeTourney. Dick Deputy. Marilyn Evans. Fourth row: Dwaync Farrell. Rosalie Fitch. Max Fitzpatrick. Betty Friedersdorf, Irene Fuchs. Nancy Graumann. C r ? 4 s Page 35 First row: Gene Harrell, Sally Henry, Pam Herring, Dorothy Johnson, Joe Kelley, Helen McClelland. Second row: Gordon McCracken, Marilyn Major. Ginger Megorden, Cliff Miller, Dave Miller, Sue Miller. Third row: Lee Mook, Howard Murphy. Fred Oyler. Jim Pender. Bob Pickett, Ella- nor Pruitt. Fourth row: Sarah Purkhiser, Tom Quind- le.i. Betty Reid, Ben Rice, Liz Richardson, Hf-un Risley. Page 36 First row: Herb Rodgers, Jack Sabo. Bar- bara Schaefer. Mildred Schaei ' er. Bill Scheeley, Sue Seott. Second row: Julia Secrest. Dick Sharpe, Marilyn Si.epard. Barbara Shuler, Ginger Spanieling. Mac Stephans. Third row: Jackie Stinson, Bonnie Thomp- son, Jo Ann Friddle Tranter. Caroline Val- entine. Kay Venitz, Jim Vest. Fourth row: John Waugaman, Larry Whisler, Bill Wilkinson. Charles Williams. Gene Wilson. Max Wolfe. Page 31 Freshmen Plan tor the Future After overcoming the afflictions of orientation, the members of the freshmen class began to contribute their fresh ap- proach to college life, concealing as best they could their complete confusion at what seem as the start a most perplexing way of life. Of primary importance to .the class of ' 57 was the election of class officers. Those elected to lead the class were: John Pacala, president; Marilyn Goodwin, vice-presi- secretarv ; and Max dent; Joann Sehaefer, Weseman, treasurer. Frosh guys and dolls had to keep with tradition by modeling those attractive green beanies in the fall. They attempted to add color to Home- coming by supplying appropriate decora- tions for the big occasion, adorning the center of town for the Homecoming parade. One of the social highlights of the year for the freshmen class was the Kee-ko-nut Dance, at which a freshman coed, Jackie Wertz, was chosen queen. With freshmen year now a memory, the class of ' 57 is looking forward to partici- pating in all phases of college life, hoping to grow in character and wisdom. Left to right: Max Weseman. treasurer; Jo- ann Schaeter, vice-presi dent; Marilyn Goodwin, secretary; John Paeala, president. Page 38 Fust row: Jim Acher, Joan Adams. Bob Allbritten. Shirley Alldredge, Richard Adams, Dale Armour, Judy Babcoc.k. Sara Barnett. Second row: Jack Bick, llarilyn Bicknell, Janet Bishop, Bob Blasczyk. .Mary Boyer. Pam Buyer, Bjll Brinkman. Carol Bristow. Third row: Ed Brooks, Nellie Brown, Jill Bryan, Carlie Cardwell, Carol Carr, Janet Cartwright, Bob Cathcart, Gary Christian. Fourth row: Bob Coble. Dick Coffey. Dexter Cooley. Richard Copeland. Don Cornell. Cedric Cox. Don Cunning- ham. Melvin Davis. Fifth row: Archie Davis. Don Decker. Don DeHart, Diane De.Motte. Janice Deputv, Joan Diggs, Shirley Dine Bub Doles. Sixth ruw: Jane Duckett. Runnie Edwards, Carmelita Essex, Raymond Featherngill, Jim Fleener. Jim Guar. Norma Guld. Ted Gibbens. Pti£e 39 - .8 Is «4 W First row: Marilyn Goodwin, James Hamilton, Dick Har- rison, Dick Hastings, Jerry Haymaker, Keith Heiney, May- sanna Hendrickson, Jerry Higgins. Second row: Harry Hoagland. Cliff Hoard, Marlene Hun- gerford, Carole Jacobs, Frank Johnson, John Jones, Pat Jones, Nanci Jones. Third row: Loretta Kellams, Hugh Kerlin, Marion Kuech- ler. Hazel Kinsel, Jim Kowalski, Joe Lain, Don Lambert. r rry Lee. Four ' h row: Pat Lemons, Clive Lewis, Sylvia Lewis, Gary , ndse; Sylvia Lottick, Leon Louderback, Morgan McCand- ! •; John McClain. i . ' .h row: David McKelleb, Dick McElheny, Irene Mc- ■ ;c, . McKinney, Larry McQueen, Irvin Martin, Charles ' .■islien . iap, Jack Merrill. Si ,; ' i low: Charles Mellencamp, Glenn Meyers, Richard ■ ' .■riles, .-. t-ne Mitchell. Kathleen Mitchell, Marlene Mitchell, S ' .ie Murrell, Ralph Monteith. Page 40 First row: Bob Moore, Carole Neese. Rosemae Neher, .Nancy Newport, Randy Norris, Paul Nugent, Dan Olejniezak, John Pacala. Second row: Beverly Phares, John Picton. Betty Powell, Esther Ramsey, Margaret Rice, David Riley, Ted Robinette, Sylvia Roudebush. Third row: Betty Lou Russell, Art Sanders, Merle Sarber. Dorothy Sargent. Joann Schaet ' er Ray Sonafrank, Melvin Smith. Tom Smith. Fourth row: Phyllis Speak. Charles Speer, Ray Spencer, Jane Stout. Elmer Strautman. Dave Taber, Kay Thomas, .Mildred Thurston. Fifth row: Colleen Tolson. John Tressler, Joyce Ulrey, Richard VanCleave, Max Weseman, Jackie Wertz, Jeannie Williams, Bebe Wilson. Sixth row: Jim Woods. Marilyn Zellers. Ronald Pardieck, Harold Strietelmeier. Page 41 In the classroom, office, or Canteen each member of the Franklin faculty and admin- istration is more than an instructor or ad- ministrator to students. He is friend, counselor, and confidant to all who wish to make him so. Members of the faculty and administra- tion work long hours to make Franklin the place it is in educational circles, but are also more than willing to join with students in campus recreational activities and pro- jects. They become invaluable advisers to extra-curricular clubs and social groups and serve in many capacities at campus social functions. To the respected members of our campus group, Franklin ' s guys and dolls voice a hearty thanks. Faculty and Administration Page 42 Prexy Directing the entire program of setting-up ob- jectives and purposes for our college is President Harold W. Richardson. His goals include aca- demic improvement and plant development, as well as a vastly strengthened public relation. ! pro- gram, so necessary for tne interpretation of the program and needs of the college. Faculty members, under his direction, have studied and clarified the basic purposes and ob- jectives of the liberal arts college and have re- evaluated Franklin ' s program. In all projects, the president is looking ahead to the years when enrollment will increase sharp- ly in all colleges. With this continued planning and growth, Franklin is assured of an outstanding position among liberal arts colleges. Page 44 In Memorium To those who called Mr. Kenneth Cleve- land friend and counselor, his passing left a void not only in the administration, but in the hearts and minds of the entire Franklin Family. He, who served as Franklin ad- missions director and placement counselor for five years, will be missed by us all in years to come. Business Manager Supporting the academic growth of a college is its plant-efficiency and financial growth. Business Manager Charles Coeh- ran has as his objectives this year the paint- ing of the Main Building, the Student Cen- ter and Bryan Hall, and the general im- provement of the campus and buildings. More spectacular, the job of planning for a new women ' s dorm is almost completed, although the actual work cannot be started until adequate funds have been appro- priated. Academic Dean Dean J. Geoffrey Moore has been work- ing all year toward clarifying the aims of the college and improving the instructional program. In conjunction with this plan has been a re-evaluation of the extra-curricular program. We have seen progress toward this goal through the All-College Calendar and the emphasis on all-campus activities. These activities should result in making a stronger Franklin program and in lifting the enthusiasm and loyalty of the entire Franklin Family. Faculty and Administration Robert Coward, Director of Library Ward Borter, Director of the Student Center and Food Director of Bryan Hall. Robert Chupp, Director of Alumni Affairs. Mrs. Margaret Powell, Dean of Wo- men and Professor of Classical Languages. Virsfel Roe, Registrar and Secretary of the Faculty. I. George Blake, Professor of History. John Grepp, Associate Professor of Art. Dwight Heath, Professor of Mathe- matics. R. Lowell Hicks, Professor of Chem- istry. Jean Rose Hickman, Instructor of Home Economics. Harold Hickman, Instructor in Phys- ical Education. Evelyn Hilbert, Instructor in Wo- men ' s Physical Education. (C r - — r Elijah Jacobs, Professor of English. Harvev Jacobs, Executive Secretarv of the I.H.S.P.A. and Associate Pro- fessor of Journalism. T. C. Jenkins, Associate Professor of Education and Psychology. Page 46 [ James Judson, Professor of Biology. Robert Kent, Professor of Philosophy. Curtis Kirklin, Professor of Education and Psychology J. Daniel Kocher, Professor of Speech. Rufus Ling, Associate Professor of Physics. Louis Matthews, Professor of Reli- gion. David Naile. Assistant Professor of Business Administration. Victor Overman, Instructor of Phys- ical Education. Mary Owen, Associate Professor of History. Lawrence Pasel, Associate Professor of Economics. Stanley Rhodes, Associate Professor of Biology. Margaret Sparling, Director of Over street Hall and Associate Professor of English. Frederick Stimpson, Associate Pro- fessor of Modern Language. Halice Wiggs, Associate Professor of Education and Psychology. Pauline White, Associate Professor of English. Page 47 A boutonniere, a corsage, and a dance — all part of Franklin ' s social life, which largely originates from the ten campus so- cial organizations. These organizations govern themselves; the men through Inter- fraternity Council, and the women, through Pan-hellenic Council, to formulate their own rules and regulations. Open houses, alumni dinners, teas, and dances are but a few of the activities each of these organizations sponsors annually. They also participate in inter-organization- al athletic events and scholastic competi- tion, and every Franklinite has an oppor- tunity to become a part of these activities, since the two Independent organizations offer membership to all non-Greek mem- bers. Campus social life has become an integ- ral part of life at Franklin. Social Organizations Page 48 First row: Patti Spahr, Katie Thomp- son, Sue VanAntwerp, Nelda Mulholland, Sally Allen, Marti Hnngerford, Pat Smith, Betty Schirmer, Vera Pacala. Second row: Betty Friedersdorf, Joan Miner, Pam Herring, Barbara Shuler, Betty Reid, Kay Venitz, Sue Seott, Jo- Ann Friddle Tranter, Julia Secrest, Caro- line Valentine, Loretta Kellams, Esther Ramsey, Marilyn Major. Third row: Col- leen Tolson, Jane Stout, Barbara Gamble, Mary Robertson, Sue Murrell, Marlene Hungerford, Anne Mitchell, Jackie Wertz, Joan Diggs, Carol Carr, and Shirley Alldredge. Delia Delta Delta Tri Delta ' s stars and crescent shone brightly on the Franklin campus this year, and members of Delta Delta Delta have many happy memories on which to reminisce. The Sunday before registration in the fall brought six new members to the ranks of the silver, gold, and blue, and these new initiates joined with other actives to complete rush week with seven- teen pledges. The pledge class elected Loretta Kellams as their president. Homecoming in ' 53 will long be remembered by Tri Deltas, as they saw their own Barbara Shuler reign as Queen, and projects chairman, Nelda Mul- holland accept the float trophy for her brain-child, Let ' s Skunk Taylor. In December, actives entertained their dates anil pledges with Winter Fantasy at the Elks ' Club in Shelbyville, under the guidance of social chairman, Pat Smith. Activities didn ' t slow down in the winter, either, as two pledges, Marlene Hungerford and Pamela Herring performed in the one-act plays. Six con- cert choir members, Sally Allen, Sue VanAntwerp, Sue Scott, Julia Secrest, Pamela Herring, and Jane Stout also had their share of tours and solos. Sports interest thrived, too, as Delta Delta Del- ta won the inter-sorority basketball trophy. Paga 50 Pledge Jackie Wertz was elected Kee-ko-nut Queen in February, to start second semester off right. In that month, four sophomore pledges were also initiated. April showers brought- the pledges ' Rainbow Rom]), at the Hillvievv Country Club. Social chair- man Joan Diggs arranged for music by Dean Du- vall and his combo. Tri Deltas were also active in campus activities and had many leadership positions. Prexy Vera Pacala served as president of W.S.G.A. and secretary-treasurer of the Pan-hel- lenic Council until her graduation in February. SI ' e was also a member of Gold Quill. Pledges Sue Murrell and Jackie Wertz were first semester presidents of Overstreet and Templeton Hall, respectively, and Marilyn Major was elected secretary of House Council. The sorority ' s diminutive pledge trainer, Marti Hungerford, served as secretary of Student Coun- cil and secretary of the senior class, and sophomore Petty Friedersdorf was also secretary of her class. Patti Spahr, along with editing The Almanack, was vice-president of Theta Sigma Phi and secre- tary of W.A.A., of which Sally Allen was treasurer. Other Tri Deltas were chosen for membership into campus honoraries, as evidenced by Barb Shul- er — Theta Sigma Phi, Katie Thompson — Phi Alpha Theta, and Sue Scott — Laurels. Tri Deltas also held both positions as student publications business managers. Pat Smith served as economics brain for The Almanack, and Katie Thompson kept The Franklin out of the red. Midnight spreads, alliance, patroness, and Tri Psi dinners were also highlights in the year for Delta Delta Delta members, as was its April 10th State Day at Butler. Tri Deltas (standing) Katie Thompson. Marlene Hungerford, and Nelda Mulholland and (sitting) Sally Allen and Jane Stout enjoy some after- dinner music in the sor- ority rooms. Paye i. First row: Phyllis Wertz, Nancy Fisher Adams, Vera Lanham, Leah McCombs Hooker. Second row: Connie Sunde, Jo Allen, Billie Snowball, Maxine Meyers, Betty Schmidt. Third row: Jackie Stin- son, Shirley Goins, Martha Lu Cole, Barbara Bernston, Doris Snedecker. Fourth row: Helen McClelland, Joanne Ashworth, Sue Miller, Barbara Schaefer, Marilyn Shepard. Fifth row: Sylvia Roudebush, Carol Bristow, Irene McKee, Carol Neese, Mary Lou Ragsdale, Kath- leen Mitchell. Sixth row: Marlene Mitch- ell, Jane Duckett, Mary Boyer, Shirley Dine. Seventh row: Sue Pottorff, Carmel- ita Essex, Marilyn Goodwin, Marilyn Jones. Delta Zeta Delta Zeta reviews the year with pride. They are proud of their accomplishments as a group and as individuals. The year opened in newly decorated social rooms. A television set, an Everett Dyna-tension piano, wall to wall carpeting, and chair and drapes of matching floral design were added. Soon com- ing to these beautiful surroundings were sixteen coeds wearing the DZ pledge pin. They joined with active members to make Home- coming something to remember. The float bearing the Delta Zeta name was said by many to be the most beautiful ever seen in Franklin. Through the year the chapter enjoyed many special parties, teas, spreads, and dinners. Delta Zeta social life, however, would not be complete without the annual winter formal. Coro- nation Ball was the well-carried out theme for the dinner-dance held in the Rainbow Room of the Severin Hotel. The pledge dance provided a pleasurable Night in Mexico. It was held at the Hillview Country Club with music provided by the Dean Duval 1 combo. Delta Zeta strives for a well-rounded group and this attainment is evidenced by its campus lead- ership. Pa. ' 52 The vice-president of the freshman, junior and senior class as well as the secretary of the junior class are from the DZ ranks. Second semester presidents of Bryan Hall, Templeton House and Overstreet House were all Delta Zetas. Officers in the drama, science, journalism, home economics, international relations, Christian and athletic fields give them still further claim to fame. They have members in many of the honor organ- izations as well. Among them are Chi Beta Phi, Theta Sigma Phi, Laurels, and Gold Quill. Music, too, holds a place in the life of Delta Zetas. Six Delta Zetas were members of the col- lege concert choir and several were a part of the Trebelaires group. Delta Zeta also supplied solo- ists and accompanists for both of these groups. Their participation in all-campus affairs such as the May Sing and Christmas Carol give them an opportunity to sing as a group. Sports have always challenged the Delta Zeta group. They have been active individually and as a group in basketball, volleyball, badminton, ping- pong and bowling. Campus dramatic productions called Delta Zeta participation in both the one-act, Undertow and the spring play Mister Angel. Pledges did their bit of acting by providing skits for active spreads through the year. The vear has been a busy and happy one for the Delta Zeta ' s. Jo Allen, Betty Hinant Hocker, Nancy Fisher Adams. Shirley Coins, and Barbara Scheafer enjoy Ihe Delta Zeta ' s new tele- vision set. Pa.j 5.5 First row: Doris Stephenson, Trudy Hoernes, Irene Fuchs, Paula Wengel, Joyce Gordanier, Melvina Bailey. Second row: Jill Bryan, Susan Archibald, Sylvia Lewis, Pam Boyer, Joan Adams, Anna Lou Lawson, Barbara Street. Third row: Betty Jo Powell, Jean Strobel, Sylvia Lottick, Dorothy Sargent, Helen Risley, June Stewart. Franklin Independent Women The seven pearls of the Independent Women ' s shield shone proudly throughout this past year. Under its light, president Paula Wengel pledged ten freshman girls at the beginning of the school year. The pledges elected Sylvia Lewis as their president and Dorothy Sargent, secrtary-treasurer. Homecoming saw June Stewart in the court of the Homecoming Queen. Junie continued in her queenly way by coping a beauty contest which took her on a two-week trip to Hollywood. She was also a finalist in the Almanack Queen contest. With patronesses, members of F.I.W. went on a hayride in October. Shortly afterwards a tea was held in honor of Mrs. Elizabeth Spees, the organi- zation ' s new faculty adviser. Page 54 At the Kee-Ko-Nut dance, Independents saw Eetty Lou Russell reign in the Queen ' s court. New Year ' s Eve was celebrated at the winter dance put on by the actives. The pledges put on a dance in April, the Vagabond King, which had a festive gypsy air. The seven pearls shone the brightest when Joyce Gordanier was tapped for Phi Alpha Theta ; Irene Fuchs, for Theta Sigma Phi ; and Trudy Hoernes, for Chi Beta Phi. Doris Stephenson brought fame to Franklin College as well as to the Independent Women when she won the local and the state Ora- torical contests. On Mother ' s Day week-end, members of F.I.W. honored their mothers with a spread, dinner and tea, taking them back to their college days and their daughters. Recounting the story of the past year, the seven pearls on the shield are shining even brighter now. Melvina Bailey, Anna Lou Lawson, Paula Wen- gel, and Joyce Gordanier leaf through a scrapbook of college memories. Page 5.5 First row: Jean Holmgren, JoAnn Pritchard, Ruth Wells Hoeltke, Judy Tillett, Jane Teeters, Betty Russell, Ann Mullendore. Second row: Margaret Noble Cislak, Margaret Griffith, Bev Hendrick- son, Martha Trunnell, Patty Wood Har- din. Third row: Sally Henry, Joan Trad- er, Bonnie Thompson, Elizabeth Richard- son, Sarah Purkhiser, Lucy Sconce. Fourth row: Ginger Megorden, Nanci Jones, Carole Jacobs, Maisie Hendrick- son, Joyce Ulrey. Fifth row: Margaret Rice, Janice Deputy, Sue McKinney, Bethany Boaz, Janet Cartwright. Sixth row: Bebe Wilson, Martha Garner, Judy Babcock, Jeannie Williams. Pi Beta Phi The 1953-54 able one, for the wearers of the golden arrow. Pi Beta Phi started the year off right by wel- coming seven initiates into membership. Open house found thirteen freshman women in the Pi Phi pledge line. At Homecoming Pi Phi colors were carried by Sally Henry, who was a member of the Queen ' s court. In February pledge Carole Jacobs was in the Kee-Ko-Nut Queen ' s court and Diane DeMotte, second semester pledge, was Franklin ' s Cherry Blossom Queen candidate. Pi Phi Pops were honored at the annual chapter Dad ' s Day. The fathers were guests at the Frank- lin-Taylor football game and later at a dinner where the favors were leather key cases. At three times throughout the year, the active chapter and pledge class were dinner guests of the Mother ' s Club. The pledges took the limelight at their dance, Beachcomber ' s Ball, which was held at the Hill- view Country Club on January 22. Bebe Wilson, pledge class president, and Carole Jacobs, social chairman, directed the planning of this event. On March 26 the actives took their turn as hostesses as they presented the annual formal dance, Car- nation Ball. at the Shelbyville Elks ' Club. Social Page 56 chairman, Virginia Megorden, was responsible for the success of this affair. Ann Mullendore, selected as an Outstanding Senior and named to Who ' s Who, was chosen for Alpha and served as president of Theta Sigma Phi. Ann found time to play the lead in the fall production. Black Chiffon. Wary Lynn Wood and Sarah Purkhiser also had roles in this play. Jane Teeters and Ann Mullendore, members of Theta Alpha Phi. directed one of three one-act plays given in March. Pi Phis cast in the one-acts were Jo Ann Pritchard, Bebe Wilson, Joyce Ulrey. and Carole Jacobs. Named as vice-president of Wigs and Cues sec- ond semester. Martha Garner played one of the major roles in Mister Angel in the spring. Also cast in this comedy were Ann Mullendore, Sarah Purkhiser, and Judy Babcock. Bonnie Thompson, copy editor of The Franklin, was tapped for Theta Sigma Phi and was student director of the spring production. Student Council members, Judy Tillett and Jo Ann Pritchard, were vice-president and secretary, respectively, of that group. Patty Wood Hardin, president of the Home Economics Club and co- chairman of Operation Follies, served as student director for Black Chiffon. Ruth Wells Hoeltke, Jean Holmgren, and Eliza- beth Richardson became charter members of the local chapter of Chi Beta Phi, and Pi Phi members of the Concert Choir included Virginia Megorden, Elizabeth Richardson, and Joyce Ulrey. In the spring the pledge class, led by second- semester president Nanci Jones, again took over as thev planned the annual Facultv Breakfast on May 2. The last social event of the year for the wearers of the wine and blue was Pi Phi Date Night, May 8. Pi Phis Martha Trun- nell, Lucy Sconce. Jean Holmgren, Joyce Ulrey. and Ruth Hoeltke (left to right) relax with a game of cards after a hard day of studying. Page 5 Nancy Graumann, Ardith Whipple. Marge Sellers, Joanne Griffith Miller, Rita Miller, Lois Hanes, Carolyn Judd, Carolyn Gitzen, Lou Cinotti, Bev Valen- tine. Second row: Beverly Phares, Pat Lemons, Rosalie Fitch, Mildred Schaefer, Ginger Spaulding, Dorothy Johnson, Susan Cobb, Marsha Neal, Kay Arm- strong, Kay Claibourn, Rosemae Neher, Norma Gold. Third row: Mildred Thurs- ton, Joann Schaefer, Janet Bishop, Phyl- lis Speak, Marilyn Bieknell, Marion Kuechler, Marilyn Zellers, Nancy New- port, Kay Thomas, Doris Phillips, Betty Lou Russell, Nellie Brown. Zeta Tail Alpha Zeta Tau Alpha began the new college year with many plans for active .sorority functions and de- termination to continue its successes of the past. Eleven new members, initiated the first week of school, joined in rush week teas and desserts, after which the Zetas pledged fourteen freshmen. The new pledge class elected Pat Lemons as its presi- dent for the first semester, and Marion Kuechler for the second semester. Early in November, the Zetas entertained their dates at An Evening in Hawaii, featuring the music of Harold Turner at the Shelbyville Elks ' Club. Pledges had a real challenge before them to make their dance, which was held in April, com- pletely enjoyable and unusual. Alums and patronesses were hostesses to the members and pledges at dinners in their homes, and the sorority in turn, entertained at teas in the Zeta rooms. Page 58 The annual Christmas party, Homecoming cele- brations. State Day in- Indianapolis, a dessert in honor of the faculty -and their wives, and the pledge-sponsored bicycle race kept the Zetas busy planning during their free moments. Midnight spreads came once every month spon- sored by the different class groups in the sorority. A few hours in aesthetic contemplation in a well- simulated Bohemian atmosphere proved the most popular spread of the year. All-round participation in campus activities key- noted the Zeta ' s college life this year. The sorority maintained its reputation for superior athletic ability by winning the volleyball tournament. As a result, the new loving cup now has a prominent place among the others in the Zeta trophy corner. Individual sorority members distinguished them- selves in many different campus organizations. Rita Miller, besides her membership in Gold Quill, received recognition in Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities, and Dorothy Johnson merited the science honorarv fraternity, Chi Beta Phi. Joanne Miller held the office of vice-president of Theta Alpha Phi, the dramatics honorary, and Joann Schaefer was elected secretary of the fresh- men class. The underclassmen women ' s honorary. Laurels, linked Kay Claibourn, Nancy Graumann, Mildred Schaefer, Virginia Spaulding, and Carolyn Gitzen. Zeta Tan Alpha filled this college year with traditional sorority activities, and emphasized scholarship and participation in all campus activi- ties and social life. The ZTA radio-phono- graph is the center of at- traction for Dorothy Johnson. Rita Miller, and Bev Valentine. Page 59 1 . L SIISSrss First row: Paul Lansing, Tom Quindlen, Gene Gorrell, Jim Vest, Bill Huckabone, Mrs. Nellie Beebe, Dewey Findley, Ray Gilpin, Wayne Dunbar, Griff Brackett, Don Lambert. Second row: Bill Legan, Jack Edmonds, Howard Murphy, Kenny Chastain, Charles Speer, Dave Taber, Dave Riley, Melvin Smith, Paul Nugent, Gene Linville, Ed Wilson, Bob Cathcart. Third row: Charles Mellencamp, Bill Cook, Don Maugh, Archie Davis, Randy Xorris, Charles Rowan, Norman Brunei ' , Ed Fror, Bob Doles, Dale Armour. Franklin Independent Men Gene Linville, Don Lam bert, Kenny Chastain, Charles Spear, Dave Ta- bor, and Randv Norris. The Franklin Independent Men began the 1953- 54 school year with forty-five members. Return- ing members were greeted by the sight of the Blue Key Scholarship Trophy which was awarded to the Independents for me spring semester of 1953. Officers for the fall semester were Bill Hucka- bone. president; Dewey Findley, vice-president; Jim Vest, secretary; Ray Gilpin, treasurer: Ed Robbins, chaplain ; and Griff Brackett, song leader. Homecoming brought the traditional Homecom- ing buffet supper in honor of the visiting alumni. The F.I. II. house decoration showed a Trojan horse about to enter the Grizzly j lue factory. New dining room furniture and other interior decorations paved the way for a successful open house. On the fall social calendar were a hay-ride, Thanksgiving dinner, and a Come As You Are party. Early in December the group staged a success- ful black-face minstrel. During the Christmas vacation, the Independ- ent house mother, Airs. -Nellie Beebe, resigned to live with her family. When members returned to classes, Miss Cleo Lambert, of Amo, Indiana, ac- cepted the position of house mother. At the beginning of the second semester a house party was held with the theme Hayloft Hoe- down. Decorations for this occassion included bales of hay, live chickens, and farm implements. Charles Rowan and Gene Gorrell were tapped for Blue Key at the Kee-Ko-Nut dance. Dewey Find ley headed the organization second semester, and other officers were Griff Brackett, vice-president; Tom Quindlen, secretary; Ray Gil- pin, treasurer; Walter Howard, chaplain; and Bill Huckabone, song leader. The formal dinner-dance was held at the Elks ' Club in Shelbyville on April 9. The Independents held their own in all fall and winter intra-mural sports with Gene Gorrell cop- ping first place in the cross-country run. In spring they put in strong bids for the track and softball crowns. May Day saw the I-Men intent upon winning the Inter-Fraternity Singing Trophy which they had won the year before. Franklin ' s Independent Men will miss Gene Gorrell, who will be studying as an exchange stu- dent in Germany next year, but are looking for- ward to 1955. Kenny Chastain, Ray Gilpin, Charles Mellen- camp, and Randy Morris. When school opened in September, Kappa Delta Rho moved back into its house on East Jefferson Street and began another year of activity. The chapter opened the new semester with a kick-off dance and the election of officers. Bob Chase headed the chapter during the first part of the year. Other officers were Paul Barnett, vice-president; Ray Andrew, recording secretary; Al Babb, treasurer; Frank King, pledge trainer; and Cliff Miller, correspondent. First row: Frank King, Bill Scheeley, Bob Chase, Ed Roberts, Max Wolfe, and Paul Barnett. Second row: Dale Eddleman, Ray- mond Andrews, Cliff Mil- ler, Rodger Murray, Ben Rice, and George Leiss- ner. Kappa Delta Rho First row: Daniel Ole- jniczak, Carlie Cardwell, John Troyer, Richard Deputy, Dick Copeland, Don Cunningham, Robert Blaczck. Second row: Ir- vin Martin, J. Alan Bald- ridge. James Kowalski, Robert Moore, Frank Crowder, Ronnie Edwards, and Ray Sonafrank. Fall days brought Homecoming and a game be- tween Franklin and Taylor. Kappa Delta Rho en- tertained their alumni and entered the annual house decoration contest with a display involving a wrecked car and dummies dressed in Taylor uni- forms. At Thanksgiving, members and their dates en- joyed a Thanksgiving dinner at the house, anil a lew weeks later the chapter held its annual Christ- mas party. While Kappa Delts were away on Christmas vacations, Airs. Pearl Meade, their housemother since 1938, died. In March, a new housemother, Mrs. Nell Bridges, joined the group, and an open house was held in her honor. One of the first social events of 1954 was the pledge dance held at the country club, and at the end of the first semester, the chapter elected new- officers. Frank King was named president, while Paul Burnett and Ray Andrew continued in their offices. Cliff Miller became treasurer, Dale Ed- dleman, pledge trainer, and L. Richard Deputy, correspondent. In March, six new brothers were initiated. They were John Troyer, Dan Olejniczak, Carlie Card- well, Irvin Martin, Frank Crowder, and Bob Moore. Frank King was tapped for Blue Key and was elected president of interfraternity council for the second semester. Miss Nancy Richards, who became Mrs. James Puccio during the summer, was chosen national sweetheart of Kappa Delta Rho. The chapter attended the annual State Day cele- bration on April 3 and later its Mothers ' Day ban- quet. The last major event of the school year was a trip to the fraernity ' s Mid-West Conclave at Ohio State University on April 24 and 25. Left to right: Ben Rice. Ray Andrews, Frank King, and Dick Deputy. In back- ground: Paul Barnett, and Rodger Murray. I ' .,- ' • BmBBMIIIIfflMllWm i llll ll i il - MBMM First row: Lloyd Spen- cer, Donald Henry, Herb ert Hunt, Edward Myers, Dean Duvall, John School- er, Donald Mills. Second row: David McClelleb, Dave Miller, David Riley, Ronald Pardieck, Bob Coble, Ray Spencer, Glenn Myers, John Picton, Clif- ford Hoard, and Frank Johnson. Lambda Chi Alpha Lambda Chi greeted the new semester in Sep- tember with an even dozen new pledges, and nine actives to keep them in line. The pledges soon knew their place, however, as answering the tele- phone, entering by the back door, and lighting the cigarettes of actives became daily habits. The annual Watermelon Bust, held on the LCA lawn, and open to all Franklin women, started Lambda Chi ' s social activities off with a bang. Everyone left smiling and full. Then as holly and the yule spirit appeared on the Franklin Campus, the Lambda Chis held their annual Christmas party. Turkey, carols, and the big gift exchange helped put everyone in the prop- er holiday spirit. Standing: Glenn Myers, Ronald Pardieck, Clifford Hoard, Robert Coble, Dav- i I McKelleb, Dave Miller, Frank Johnson, and Ray- mond Spencer. In Car: David Riley, John Picton. Upon returning from the holidays, election of new officers became the important issue. The only change in office, however, was Lloyd Spencer re- placing Ed Myers as president. Herb Hunt and John Schooler held their respective positions as secretary and treasurer. Dean Duvall became so- cial chairman along with his previous position of vice-president. Lambda Chi has officially abolished Hell Week and replaced it with Help Week, which was observed the last week in January. At this time the pledge class went to the Masonic Home and the Franklin Girls ' Club, assisting in an all- around clean-up. After another house dance the formal initiation of pledges took place. This ritual was closely fol- lowed by the pledge dance that carried the theme of Rhapsody in Blue. In the spring, the annual White Rose formal dance, sponsored by the active chapter, was held at the Warren Hotel in Indianapolis. As the days became warmer. Lambda Chi held its annual all-campus swim at the Province Park pool. All the guys and dols at F. C. found this one of the year ' s most enjoyable social functions. All good things must come to an end, someone once said, and as the year closed LCA had to say a sad farewell to all this fun. But with the loss of only two seniors, Ed Myers and Don Henry, bigger and better hings are looked forward to by Lambda Chi Alpha of Franklin College. Glenn Myers. Edward Myers. Dave Miller. Dave McCelleb Page G5 i First row: Bill Suckow, Fred Masten, Jim Orlosky, Ken Brown. Mrs. Emma Ross, Herb Pigman, George Fisher, Gael Swing, Frank Kent, Fred Winslow. Second row: Keith Erny. Don Everdon, Jim Right, Ric Blaekmon, Jerrv Flanders, Keith Seal, John Atwell, Gene Wilson, Jim Steeves, Dale Mul- holland. Third row: Dick Sharpe. Larry Kellogg, Jim Ward. Bill Bridges, Melvin Rutter, Ralph Sterling. Gordon McCracken. Jack Sabo, Bill Mendenhall, Jce Roberts. One thing, if nothing else, would have made the past year memorable to the Franklin Phis. For the third time Indiana Delta won the Cleveland Trophy, awarded each year to the fraternity ' s out- standing small school chapter in the nation. Other honors came to the chapter during the year. Homecoming brought Phi Delta Theta a first prize for its house decoration, with a res- taurant scene depicting the Grizzlies ordering four quarters of a Trojan horse. Phi Delta Theta Ti.st row: Jim Steele, .io. n Waugaman. Gary I. i n d s e y , Housemother Emma Ross. Dick McEl- heny, Dick Hastings, and Ted Gibbens. Second row: Dick Darling. Elmer Strautman, Don Decker. Max Wesemann, Art San ders, and Richard Adams. Third row: Ed Brooks. Robert Hamilton. Larry McQueen, Jim Fleener, Don Miller. Larry Clark, and Don DeHart. Brothers Pigman, Orlosky, and Swing were tapped for Blue Key, and the outstanding senior listing included Brothers Kent, Swing, and Brown. The latter three were also named to Who ' s Who In American College and Universities. Brother Orlosky reigned as king over the Tri-Delt Carnival. The Phis presented twenty new pledges at their annual fall open house and four more joined the group at mid-semester. Early in November four men signed the Bond and became full members of the fraternity. Certain social events stood out during the year: the pledge dance, the Thanksgiving party, the Christmas dance in Naptown. suppers with the sororities, and State Day. In November the chap- ter held its annual Mothers ' Day spread and the alumni of Franklin sponsored a dinner to celebrate the winning of the Cleveland Trophy. In February, the chapter sent a basketball team to Valparaiso University to compete in a state fraternity tourney. The local netters won, defeat- ing teams from Indiana and Purdue. At home, Phi Delta Theta got off to a good start by copping the intramural bowling and volleyball trophies. Jim Orlosky and Elmer Strautman won varsity letters in basketball, while Dick McElheny and Ray Sonafrank served capably on the reserve team. Gordon McCracken, Jim Kight, Bob Paris, and Art Sanders were varsity gridders. Many things that don ' t show in the records formed an important part of life of Phi Delta Theta. There were serenades, house dances, meals by Abe, the chapter ' s ex-Army cook, and visits by Uncle Bob with his inimitable recitation of Moth- er ' s Lemon Pie. So, with the memory of a busy year behind, the chapter looks forward to another successful year beginning next fall. La r r y Kellogg. Ric Blackmon. Jim Ward, and Fred Masten enjoy an after-dinner bull session at the PDT house. First row: William Brinkman, Thomas Seward, Jack Phelps, John Snepp, Robert Frellick, Houss- mother Mrs. Drake, Robert Brown, Edward Seigel, Frederick Oyler, David Vandivier, Robert Desatnick. Second row: Raymond DeTourney, Robert Pickett, Alfred Pike, Donal Mendenhall, Jack Allen, Scott Smith, Max Fitzpatrick, Larry Whisler, Max Brougher. William Wertz. Third row: Roland Barron, Herbert Rogers, Roy Van Wye, Richard Heiney, Richard Fisher, -Harold Crater, George Douglas, George Noblitt, and Richard Johnson. Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Alpha Epsilon played a useful role in campus activities this vear, being most active in all fields. With the outset of the school year, thirty-three freshmen men were pledged to S. A. E. One of them, John Pacala, was elected president of the freshman class. Under the leadership of Bob Brown, president, much progress was made; a recreation room was formed out of the downstairs addition and addi- tional furniture climaxed improvement for the house begun the previous year. First row: Gary Christ- ian, Arthur Cahill, Cedric Cox, Joseph Lain. Leon Loudeibach. Housemother Mrs. Drake, Harry Houg land, Arthur Turner, James Huber, Jack Mer- rill, and Jack Bick. Second row: Robert Albritton, John Pacala, John Harri- son. Larry Lee, Ronnie Hamm. Raymond Feath- eingill, Richard Miles. Richard Coffey, Ted Rob- inette, John Woods. Clive Lewis, Gerald Haymaker. Third row: Carl Kloepher, Tom Kerlin. James Goar. Phillip Ruffalo, James Acher. Keith Heiney, Jos- eph Kelley, John McClain, Gerald Stillabower, Tom Smith. Mike Thompson, and Dexter Cooley. Chapter members exhibited campus leadership as the year progressed. Bob Desatnick and Bob Frellick were selected for membership in Who ' s Who, and Desatnick was also chosen Outstanding Senior. Blue Key members for the year included Al Pike, who served as secretary; Bob Desatnick, vice- president; and Dick Fisher, Rudv Barron, Bob Frellick, Ed Siegel, Jack Phelps, and Bob Brown. Members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon have also served as presidents of various campus organiza- tions. They include: Jack Phelps, president of Wigs and Cues; Ed Siegel, president of F-Men ; Dick Johnson, president of the Economics Club; Bob Frellick, president of the Student Council ; Dave Vandivier, president of Inter-fraternity Council ; and Bob Desatnick, president of Phi Alpha Theta and I. R. C. S. A. E. ' s were also active in the athletic depart- ment. Rudy Barron was chosen as co-captain and most valuable member of the football team. Fif- teen of Minerva ' s men won major awards in foot- ball, with Rudy Barron, Bob Desatnick, and Dick Johnson earning their fourth -major awards. In basketball, Sigma Alpha Epsilon made a strong contribution, with six members of the var- sity team. Ed Siegel completed four years in var- sity competition, winning four major awards. As usual, the Black and White formal dance, planned by Rudy Barron and L. W. Babcock, proved a success. Held at the Elks ' Club in Shelby- ville, the dinner-dance was enjoyed by all. Lions with miniature S. A. E. crests around their necks were presented to guests as favors. The sororities, along with their pledge classes, were feted at candle light dinners during the year in the house ' s new dining room, with S. A. E. en- tertainment following the dinners. Bob Desatnick was elected president second se- mester, and Sigma Alpha Ep ' silon has high hopes for the future at F. C. It ' s h.Td to tell what Dick Fisher (left) is tell- ing Jerry Haymaker. Bob Kioun. and Ed Siegel. but it doc n ' t look too serious. Page ; 1 At Franklin, as at colleges and univer- sities throughout the United States, sports holds the spotlight through the entire year. The athlet ic and physical education depart- ment strives to develop athletic skill and sportsman-like attitude through competi- tion in the Hoosier Conference, as well as in a strong intra-mural program sponsored by Inter-fraternity Council. In the fall, football becomes king immedi- ately, reaching its peak at the Homecoming game. Cross country runners are active as school begins, too, taking many a long hike through the park. From its debut in November, however, basketball reign supreme with guys and dolls on campus, and the Hoosier Hysteria continues at full sti - ength through Febru- ary, when it is dethroned by the beginning of spring practice of tennis, golf, baseball, and track. From September to June, Goodell Field, F. C. ' s newly remodeled Gym, and the Le- gion ' s baseball diamond are filled with Franklin sports fans — Grizzly fans all the way. Sports Page 70 First row: Head Coach Vic Overman, Don Cunningham, Howard Murphy, Max Wolfe, Bob Blaczyck, Jim Kight, Leon Louderback, Art Sanders, Jack Edmonds, Bill Brinkman and Frank King. Second row: Gary Lind- sey, Milton Alexander, Bob Paris, Clive Lewis, Jack Merrill, Gary Christian, Dick Johnson, Dick Coffey, Don Mendenhall. Bob Pickett, Ray Featherngill. Jack Bick. Harry Hoagland, Trainer, Ted Marston. Third row: Roy Van Wye. Bob Desatnick, Robert Hamilton, Keith Seal, Al Pike. Phil Ruffalo, Rudy Barron, Herb Rodgers, Dick Fisher, Gordon McCracken, Ray Sonafrank, Art Cahill, Al Babb. Football When the curtain went up for the 1953-1954 Franklin College sports calvacade, the fans looked forward to a sparkling opening scene featuring a cast of newcomers who were backed by enough old troupers to stage a successful football show. The old troupers were the thirteen returning lette rmen, veterans of previous gridiron circuits. The newcomers were the freshmen, who stepped into the backfield positions with no previous col- lege experience. Together, the men turned in a good record. From the standpoint of games won and lost, it was a poor year, but with an eye to next season, it was a highly successful one. Dick Fisher, Al Babb, Al Pike, Howard Murphy, Dick Johnson, Roy Van Wye, Rudy Barron, Gordon McCracken, Don Mendenhall, Paul Montgomery, Bob Pickett, Bob Desatnick, and Keith Seal were the returning lettermen this year. Of the group, only Seal was a backfield man. Stepping into the vacated position of head football coach was Vic Overman, former coach of Rochester and West- field High Schools, and a graduate of Ball State Teachers ' College. His appointment came approximately one month before the opening game, little time to mesh a new backfield with experienced wheels of the line and produce a smooth-running football machine. But long hours of hard work by the team and the coaches brought results. The team opened its season on Goodell Field against the eventual conference champions, Indiana Central, and were left behind, 18-0. The team showed well in defeat, as the game brought out the potentialities of freshmen Art Cahill, Jack Ed- monds, Jim Kight, Jack Merrill. Art Sanders, Bob 1-aris, and Bill Brinkman. Jack Edmonds, a fleet halfback with football ex- perience in the Army, scored the only Franklin touchdown in the Hanover game, which the Panth- ers won 19-7. The Franklin team showed much improvement over the previous week, outgaining the winners on the ground and winning the first downs. Then five straight .losses were inflicted on the Blue and Gold turfmen, the worst a 59-14 trounc- ing by Earlham. Taylor spoiled the football pro- gram of this year ' s Homecoming agenda by out- scoring the Grizzlies 19-0. Franklin lost a tie in the Anderson fracas when the Indians scored in the final minute of play to win 13-6. In front: Jack Merrill. First row: Richard Johnson. Robert Desat- nick. Roland Barron, Gordon Mc- Cracken, Albert Babb. Second row: Richard Fisher, Jack Edmbrids, Arthur Sanders, Robert Paris, James Kight. ' - ?7 ' - Sports Action A large Dads ' Day crowd turned out to see the last battle of the season between two teams with perfect records. Manchester had lost eight straight games and Franklin seven. The winner of the con- test would escape the Hoosier College Conference cellar position. Al Babb, Dick Johnson. Rudy Barron, Al Pike, and Bob Desatnick, seniors playing their last col- legiate football, turned in an outstanding game as Franklin broke into the victory column with a 12-6 triumph. Rudy Barron, regular center for the Grizzly line for the past two seasons, was elected Most-Valuable-Player by his teammates at the Dad ' s Day dinner that evening. He and Al Babb were elected honorary co-captains for the year. The Grizzlies ended the season with a 1-7 record over-all, and a 1-5 record in the conference. Of- fensively, they improved as the season progressed, scoring seven points in their first four games, and 38 in their last four. Jack Edmonds was the top TD man for Franklin with four, and Bob Paris tallied two. Bob Pickett scored the other touch- down ' on an intercepted pass. Defensively, the Grizzlies allowed an average of slightly over three touchdowns per game. Coach Overman, along with the Franklin stu- dent body, looks eagerly to the next season. The entire backfield will return along with linemen Gordon McCracken, Roy Van Wye, Howard Mur- phy, and Dick Fisher. Some freshmen standouts returning will be Ray Sonafrank, Jack Bick, Harry Hoagland, and Phil Ruffalo. 1953 SEASON RECORD We They Indiana Central (H) 18 Hanover (H) 7 19 Rose Poly (T) 12 Tavlor (Homecoming) 19 Earlham (T) 14 59 Centre (Danville, Kv.) 6 33 Anderson (T) 6 13 Manchester (H) 12 6 I Fisher and Elmer Straut- m bound with opposition in a ti{ game. Joe Lain takes a lay-up shot for two extra points. - - - -4l Jim Orlosky goes up with his Central opponent for possession of the ball. Basketball Action As usual, December ' s white blanket of snow was scarred this year by the foot- prints of the Franklin students who mushed across campus .for the crowning of Hoosie r- land ' s king of. sporfing .events, basketball. But the crown on the head of Franklin ' s king was as shaky as the French Cabinet, for the Grizzlies toppled to defeat 16 times during their 20-game schedule. Despite a poor record, however, Frank- lin floored a formidable basketball squad, tutored by freshman mentor Harold Hick- man. Franklin ' s performance during the season was like a swayback nag, starting high, going down in the middle, but rising perceptibly toward the end. The last five games of the season found the hard-run- ning Grizzlies losing two overtime contests to Taylor and Earlham, defeating a strong Wabash quintet, and dropping, two more close decisions to Anderson and Hanover teams. This year the Big Three were Charlie Rowan, Ed Seigel, and Jim Orlosky. Ro- wan led the team in total points scored, and his general play at the pivot position was a big factor in Franklin ' s showing. Seigel. who finished his fourth year of var- sity play, was elected captain of the 1953- 54 team. Orlosky, an all-conference selec- tion last year, was chosen Most- Valuable- Player for the season. Bill Wertz, a crafty ball-handler and good driver; Dick Fisher, and Ralph Sterl- ing were other returning lettermen. Fisher and Wertz saw a great deal of action in the forward and guard slots. To this nucleus of varsity players were Charlie Rowan takes a jump- pivot from center court, and Or- losky hits one from the sitle in the game with ICC. First row: Joe Lain, Fred Oyler, Bill Wertz, Jim Vest, Larry Lee, El- mer Strautman, and Ed Siegel. Second row: Char- lie Rowan, Phil Ruffalo, Dick Sharp, Dick McEl- heny, Ray Sonafrank. Jim Orlosky, and Dick Fisher. Basketball Varsity Orlosky, Siegel, Rowan, . ner, Weri Oyler. added several outstanding- freshmen pros- pects which promise good hardwood seas- ons in the future. Joe Lain, freshman from Edinburg, was instrumental in the Wabash victory, as was Elmer Strautman, a slim, hard-driving player with a good shooting eye. Ray Sonafrank and Dick McElheny, who were victims of the scholastic ax mid- way in the season, displayed great promise for next year. Phil Ruffalo will give the team valuable rebound strength, as well as point produc- tion. Fred Oyler, sophomore guard, pro- vided a good long-range offense for the Grizzlies. Another freshman, Don Lambert, broke onto the varsity squad late in the season. Dick Sharpe and Jim Vest, sopho- mores, earned varsity berths this year. Franklin scored a total of 1465 points this year, an average of 73.3 points per game. The opponents scored a total of 1557 points, a 77.9 points-per-game aver- age. A lack of height was one of the main drawbacks of this year ' s team, but perhaps experience and some skyscraper frosh can remedy that next year. Ed Seigel was the only man lost via the graduation route. n First row: Don Lam- bert, Ed Wilson, Ray An- drew. Max Weseman, Jim Goar. Tom Smith. Second row: Charles Speer, Jim Acher. Ted Gibbens. Bob Cathcart, Jim Carey. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 1953-54 We Thev Ball State (T) 76 83 Taylor (H) 69 74 Anderson (T) 69 85 Indiana Central (T) 75 82 Wabash (T) 63 81 St. Joseph (T) 80 88 Oakland City (H) 103 70 Bellarmine (T) 76 89 Hanover (T) 74 83 .Manchester (T) 76 92 Indiana Central (H) • 65 86 Bellarmine (H) 78 59 Eastern Illinois (H) 82 88 Earlham (H) 67 62 Manchester (H) 56 71 Taylor (T) ■ 84 86 Earlham (T) 61 63 Wabash (H) 67 61 Anderson (H) 72 78 Hanover (H) 72 76 Basket]] all Reserves Sonafrank, Strautma ■ Ruffalo. Lain, Vest, Mc- Elheny. Cross Country First row: Bob Coble, Cliff Hoard, Max Wese- man, Coach Harold Hick- man. Second row: Jim Kowalski, Dan Olejniczak, Larry Clark. An enthusiastic group of 25 men answered Coach Vic Overman ' s call for track this Spring, and among them were seven lettermen. Dale Ed- dleman, who broke the college discus record with a 133 ' , 7y 2 toss, led the veteran crew of Roy Van Wye, Dick Heiney, Jim Orlosky, Max Brown, Jim Puccio and Ed Siegel. Heading into the Little State meet May 14, the team had a record of four wins, a tie for first, one second, and three thirds. The track team ' s Fall cousin, cross-country, s unable to win a meet-this year. Runners were: Max Weseman, Bob Coble, Don DeHart, Dan Olej- niczM Frank King, Cliff Hoard, Eddie Brooks, Jim .valski and Larry Clark. Track First row: Herb Pigman, Art Sanders, Bill Wheeler, Jim Goar, Larry Clark, Jim Puccio, Jack Ed- monds, Ed Siegel, Dick Heiney. Second row: Coach Vic Overman, Dale Eddelman, Charlie Rowan, Max Brown, Dick Kendall, Jim Or- losky, Elmer Strautman, Jerry Hay- maker. I ill- l I t - 1 1 An 18-game schedule was the task cut out for Coach Harold Hickman ' s baseball squad this year. To meet the challenge, 15 men, including seven lettermen, reported for practice this Spring. Outfielders Jim Kight and Art Cahill, infielders Rudy Barron, Bill Wertz and Gordon McCracken, and pitchers Gael Swing and Ralph Sterling were the veteran diamondmen. Jim Kight and catcher Rudy Barron, who batted .417 and .390, respec- tively, and pitcher-infielder Ralph Sterl- ing, .314, were the only 300-plus batters last year. Freshman pitcher Elmer Strautman Strautman owned half the Franklin vic- tories as of May 8 when the Grizzlies won both ends of a doubleheader from Taylor University. Gael Swing pitched a 4-1 win in the opener. Franklin dropped its first game against St. Joseph, ' out bounced back to trounce Indiana Tech, 12-4. Then, with errors tak- ing a fatal toll, the teams fell into a 10- game losing streak, but snapped out of it against Wabash on May 3. and against Tay- lor oir May S, with a double win, 4-1 and 3-2. Other freshmen members of the team in- cluded Jack Merrill. Phil Ruffalo, Larry Lee, Bill Wheeler and Dick Kendall. SCHEDULE We They St. Joseph 1 3 Indiana Tech 12 1 Rose Poly 5 8 Manchester 1-3 ! -7 Farlham 8-5 5-0 Butler 4 13 Ball State 17 Louisville 2 7 Indiana Central Ill Bellarmine 1 11 First row: Rudy Barron. Phil Ruffalo. Gael Suing, Ralph Ster- ling, Gordon McCracken. Ed Brooks. Second row: Coach Harold Hickman, Dick Kendall, Larry Lee. Art Cahill, Bill Wertz, Elmer Strautman, Gary Lindsey. Baseball Veteran catcher Rudy warms up the startinj •• early spring practice. . con •in Left to right: Ed Wil- son, Larry Clark, Jim Or- losky, Harry Hougland. Tennis Golf Dr. Lowell Hicks took over coaching- duties of the tennis team this year. Led by Captain Jim Or- losky, the team was winless as of May 12. Larry Clark, Dick Sharpe, Dexter Cooley, Jim Puccio and Jerry Haymaker are members of the team. Franklin ' s golf team, best man for the past three seasons, but never the groom, was shooting for the Hoosier Conference title this year at Indiana Cent- ral, May 22. Three men from last year ' s second-place squad returned. They were Jim Ward, Larry Kellogg and Ed Myers. Freshman Ted Gibbens very cap- ably filled in the fourth position on the team, and_ promises to be Franklin ' s most consistent player. Left to right: Jim Ward. Ed Myers, Larry Kellogg. ft: Paye 80 Intermural Sports Perhaps in no other program on campus is the spirit of competition among organizations so well manifested as in the intramural sports program. The men of the five male social organizations on campus go all-out in their respective athletic endeavors. At press time, last year ' s intramural sports champion. Phi Delta Theta fraternity, was lead- ing the field in quest of a repeat performance. The Phis copped first place in volleyball, basketball, bowling and track, second in table tennis, and third in cross-country to accumulate their points. Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity runs a close second with first places in cross-country and table tennis, and seconds in the four other sports. Frank- lin Independent Men, who took an early lead in softball. were running third in the trophy race. Kappa Delta Rho and Lambda Chi Alpha fra- ternities followed in that order. Results of seas- on ' s activities were: VOLLEYBALL W L • PDT 21 3 SAE 20 4 FIM 9 15 KDR 7 17 LCA 3 21 BASKETBALL W L PDT 7 1 SAE 6 2 FLM 3 5 LCA 2 6 KDR 2 6 TRACK PDT 81% SAE 77 KIM 39 LCA 18% KDR 6 BOWLING W L PDT 19 5 SAE 18 6 FIM 11 14 KDR 9 16 LCA 3 22 TABLE TENNIS W L SAE 67 5 PDT 59 13 LCA 22 50 FIM 17 55 KDR 15 57 CROSS-COUNTRY SAE FIM PDT KDR LCA Page j: Women ' s Sports The gals at F. C. were active in sports, too, during 1953-54. Competitive team sports shared the limelight with competi- tion in individual sports to round out the year with good fun in intermurals, and many participated in competition with other schools. Zeta Tau Alpha started the year out right by winning the volleyball tourney. They won in a three way tie with Delta Zeta and Delta Delta Delta. The Tri Delts came back in the winter, however, to win the basketball tourney in a close battle with the Pi Phis. Helen Mc- Clelland and Dorothy Johnson were sports heads for volleyball, while Liz Richardson and Kay Claibourn directed the action of the basketball tourney. Barbara Schaefer and Marilyn Wertz were individual winners in the bowling tournament, which was planned by Irene Fuchs. Individual competitive sports during the year also included archery, with Joyce Gor- danier as sports head; badminton, directed by Jo Allen; Softball, planned by Barbara Schaefer; ping pong, with Lois Spellman as sports head; and tennis, planned by Sue Scott. Page 82 . I ' aije S3 %■ Time is of the essence as far as extra- curricular activities are concerned — of that i anyone can testify. Our campus sundial has almost been outdistanced and outmoded in the fight for a much-crowded twenty-four hour schedule. Each activity is indispensable to some- one, though, in order to develop skill in such fields as dramatics, music, journalism, , home economics, and political science, as well as just plain human relations. Each club and group has become highly special- ' ized and important to the department to which it is connected. Without extra-curricular activities, col- lege at Franklin and anywhere else would be a empty shell as far as a preparation for life is concerned, since the world is so full of projects and activities outside the busi- ness world and home life. We have them; we like them; now, all we need is a thirty- hour day to enjoy them. .1 Extra-curricular Activities First row: Melvina Bail- ey, Connie Sunde, Carolyn Gitzen. Second row: Katie Thompson, Betty Schmidt, Kay Claibourn, Marilyn Shepard. Third row: Su- san Cobb, Sarah Purkhis- er, Liz Richardson. Freshmen Counselors Each fall, vacation ends a few days early for twenty upperclassmen. These students, selected by the administration, return to the campus early to advise freshmen through the first hectic days. This body of counselors is composed of two rep- resentatives from each of the social organizations. The main duty of these counselors is to see that the freshmen arrive at the proper time and place for the all-important first week events. It is the counselor ' s job to brief them on rules and regula- tions. In addition to this they may give tips on what to wear, expenses involved and similar prob- lems. Left to right: Al Pike, Ken Brown, George Fisher, Bob Brown, Howard Murphy. International Relations Club Franklin ' s International Relations Club strives to promote a better understanding of foreign peoples by studying their culture, customs and problems. This year the club has concerned itself pri- marily with a study of the United Nations, its functions and problems, and has studied modern Europe and its attempts of unification. Among the activities of the year, I. R. C. sponsored a con- vocation program in January at which Dr. Buehrig, head of the department of government at Indiana University, talked of the present condition of the United Nations. DePauw University was the site of the annual .Midwest Convention in March. Members of the club participated in the program as panel discus- sion leaders and round-table speakers. Officers for this year were: Bob Desatnick, president; Jane Teeters, program chairman; Judy Tillett, secretary; Dick Fisher, treasurer. First row: Connie Sunde. Anne Mitchell, Nanci Jones, Carole Jacobs, Janet Cartwright, Robert Desatnick, Patty Wood Hardin, Mary Lynn Wood. Kenneth Chastain, William Scheeley, Dr. 1. George Blake. Second row: Richard Fisher, Jack Merrill, Joyce Ulrey. Maysanna Hendrickson, Barbara Street, Beatrice Wilson, Dorothy Sargent, Doris Stephenson. Margaret Griffith, Robert Paris, Gary Lindsey. Phillip Ruffalo, Richard Blackmon, James Fleener. Third row: Betty Reid, Barbara Shuler, Judith Babcock. Loretta Kellams, Esther Ramsey, Mary Robertson, Shirley Alldredge, Sue McKinney, Larry .McQueen, Judith Tillett, Sarah Purkhiser, Bethany Boaz. Janice Deputy, Richard Heiney. Fourth row: Herbert Rodgers, William Brinkman, Jack Bick, Ransom Morris. Joseph Kelley, Raymond DeTourney, Larry Clark, David Taber, John Waugaman, Robert Hamilton, Archie Davis, Don Miller. Each Wednesday evening a select group met at the Student Center to make stud ent body decisions. This group is known as Student Council. This Student Council is composed of a represent- ative from each of the ten social organizations as well as the president of each class and a represent- ative from The Franklin. During the 1953-54 year, Bob Frellick served as president and was assisted by Judy Tillet, vice- president; Marty Hungerford, secretary, and Herb Rogers, treasurer. Due to a mid-term graduation Vera Lanham took over the vice-presidency in February. The Council sponsored many activities during the year. They began by backing the cheer leaders in forming a pep club on campus. They also con- tinued work on a vitally-needed handbook for freshmen. The group was responsible for the purchase of the two new flags now in use in the college gym- nasium. They also purchased new uniforms for yell leaders, led numerous pep rallies, and held a Christmas party for the needy children of the community. In addition to their annual job of preparing for homecoming in October and the Christmas Carol in December, they gave full support to the college building campaign which commenced in March. The year has truly been a successful one — led by the students for the students. Student Council Left to right: Anna Lou Lawson, John Schooler, Vera Lanham. Herb Rog- ers, Marti Hungerford, Bob Frellick, Judy Til- lett, Jim Orlosky, Carolyn Gitzen, Herb Pigman, John Pacala, and Gael Swing. First row: Barbara Schaefer, Lois Hanes, Dor- othy Johnson, Vera Pa- cala, Paula Wengel, Joyce Gordanier, Nancy Adams. Second row: Ardith Whip- ple, Sue Murrell, Jackie Wertz, Katie Thompson. Maxine Meyers, Martha Trunnell. House Council The Women ' s Self-Governing Association, bet- ter known as House Council, is the governing body of the women ' s residence halls, assisted by the directors of the dormitories. Members of the council are a sophomore, jun- ior, and senior representative from each of the five women ' s social organizations. The presidents of Overstreet and Templeton Halls are also non- voting members. Officers for the year were: Vera Pacala, president; Ruth Hoeltke, vice-president; Nancy Adams, secretary ; and Lois Hanes, treas- urer. The council makes and enforces the dormitory rules, which are necessary for successful group, living, principally by issuing black marks and campuses. House Council also sponsors formal faculty din- ners in the dormitory, two dorm picnics, and a room-judging contest in the fall. This year + ' or the first time, an open house was also held at the time of room judging. ■ - W% ■ First row: Sue VanAntwerp, Rita Miller, JoAnn Pritchard, Vera Pacala, Betty Hinant Hocker. Second row: Betty Schmidt, Sue Scott, Sarah Purkhiser, Martha Trunnell, Marilyn Shepard, Nancy Grati- mann. The Pan-hellenic Council, composed of a soph- omore, junior, and senior from each of the wo- mer. jreek-letter organizations, has been formed, as ... he national level, to organize and regulate inter rority functions. Jo Ann Pritchard was .presiV ; nt, and Vera Pacala was secretary-treas- urer. Various activities are sponsored by this group during the year, the first being a party held at the beginning of rush week for all freshmen wo- jx .er ' e.rested in joining a sorority. lellenic also sponsors a dance during the st ner. ester which is traditionally a girl-ask- I fair with the girl making a corsage for her date .nd making all the plans for the evening. A highlight of Pan-hellenic activities is the sJ ' larsh ; .p banquet in the spring, and the council .iSO publishes a booklet for prospective freshmen v-oV.- ' i during the summer. . $ Pan-hellenic Council ige 90 Inter-fraternity Council Fifteen men who are working to promote a clos- er union among the men ' s social organizations and provide greater harmony between the organiza- tions and the school make up an Inter-fraternity Council. The council is made up of three men from each organization. Dave Vandivier was president of the group during the fall semester, and Frank King took over in the spring. A representation of the faculty offers the views of the administration on all matters which are of mutual interest. This year, for the first time, the council spon- sored an all-campus Thanksgiving dance, which is to become an annual affair. The council is also in charge of intra-mural sports. First row: Bill Wertz. Bob Brown, Frank King. Dave Vandivier, Jerry Flanders, Gene Gorrell. Sec- ond row: John Schooler, Don Mills, Gene Linville, Bill Huckabone, Paul Barnett, Ed Myers, Bob Chase, John Atwell, Ken Brown. Page V ' Business Manager Pat Smitli Editor Patti Spahr Almanack Staff From Freshman Orientation to the last final examination, the Almanack reflects the true spirit of Franklin College. Activities and academic qual- ities are recorded on these pages. Preparation for the 1954 Almanack began early in the summer of 1953. Patti Spahr, editor, planned the layout of the book, while Pat Smith, business manager, lined up prospective advertisers. Marlene Mitchell and Jim Steeves. Irene Fuchs, Katie Thompson, Bonnie Thomp son. I By the fall of 1953, the Alrpanack was well un- der way. Pictures were being taken of the stu- dents and the organizations. Staffs met from 3 :30 to 5:00 every Tuesday afternoon. The copy staff was busy, working under the direction of the copy editor, Katie Thompson. Art editor, John Pacala worked diligently, and sports editor, Herb Pigman, prepared to present an over- all picture of the sports engaged in during the year. Tht business staff started collecting ads for the Almanack under the supervision of Pat Smith. Throughout all its activity, the staff never lost sight of its main goal — that of presenting an ac- curate picture of life on the Franklin College campus. It is this varied picture that we give to you. First row: Betty Schirmer, Joan Miner. Sue Murrell, Joan Diggs. Second row: Ann Mullendore, Esther Ramsey, Loretta Kellams. Carole Jacobs. Third row: Mary Robertson. Margaret Rice, Sylvia Lewis. Colleen Tolson. Fourth row: Irene Fuchs, JoAnn Friddle Tranter, Katie Thompson, Anne Mitchell. Bonnie Thompson. Fifth row: Herb Pigman. Patti Spahr. Bob Desatnick. This year student journalists worked diligently toward making THE FRANKLIN, the campus newspaper, the unifying factor for increased school school loyalty and spirit at Franklin Col- lege. Through its front-page news stories, THE FRANKLIN tried to keep the campus informed of all college activities and happenings. The editorial page set forth the facts of campus problems, gave the paper ' s views of these problems, and suggested solutions. Not only did the editorial page criticize 5 what was wrong, but also praised those things that were good and gave credit where it was due. Through its features, columns, and cartoons the newspaper hoped to offer some entertainment to its readers. From the last week in September to the first week in June, THE FRANKLIN staffers could be seen both night and day conferring with adminis- trators, faculty members, or student leaders in hopes of digging out the latest scoop. The outstanding issue of THE FRANKLIN this year was the one published March 12 in conjunc- tion with the Special Convocation which was the kick-off of the fund raising campaign for increas- ing the college ' s facilities. Other special editions came out for Press Convention, Homecoming, and the Go-To-College Conference. Editor Herb Pigman First row: Jackie Wertz, Katie Thompson, Herb Pigman, Barbara Shuler, Colleen Tolson. Second row: Ann Mullendore, Connie Sunde, Joan Diggs, Janet Cartwright. Third row: Marlene Mitchell, Jean Williams, Sarah Purkhiser, Carole Jacobs, JoAnn Friddle Tranter. Fourth row: Bev Hendrickson, Bon- nie Thompson, Irene Fuchs, Lynn Wood. Fifth row: Dewey Findley, Larry Clark, Ralph Sterling, Bill Bridges. Sixth row: Don Miller, Dick Darling, Jim Steeves. Franklin Staff The Freshman Edition of THE FRANKLIN, which was published on April 14, started the stu- dent body home for Easter Vacation in the right frame of mind. Although the Green Tops com- pletely covered the news of the week, they used the front page of the paper for ribbing the beastly upperclassmen and faculty members. Leading the Froshies in this undertaking were Janet Cart- wright, editor, and Don Miller, business manager. Herb Pigman served as editor of THE FRANK- LIN this year. Second semester, Connie Sunde took over the duties of business manager replacing Katie Thompson, who left school. Carole Jacobs and Herb Pigman. Pat Ryan Managing editor was Bill Bridges and as copy editor, Bonnie Thompson corrected copy and wrote headlines. Directing the coverage of sports events was Jim Steeves, sports editor. As society editors Mary Lynn Wood, first semester, and Irene Fuchs, second semester, supervised the gathering of camp- us social news. Ann Mullendore served as feature editor this year. The cartoonist was Don verdon and the paper ' s official photographer s Jim Kight. Assisting the business manager this yea. weiv John Schooler, advertising manager; Bev Hend- rickson, exchange editor; and Carolyn Gitzen. circulation manager. Business Manager Katie Thompson I ' uye 95 Seated, first row: Anna Lou Lavvson, Connie Sunde, Virginia Spaulding, Paula Wengel, Joyce Gor- danier, Kay Venitz, Carole Jacobs, Joan Miner, Loretta Kellams, Carole Neese, Joyce Ulrey, Marilyn Shepherd, Patricia Jones. Seated, second row: Beatrice Wilson, Marlene Hungerford, Jacqueline Wertz, Nanci Jones, Judith Babcoek, Patty Wood Hardin, Sarah Purkhiser, Judith Tillett, Jo Ann Pritchard, Mary Lynn Wood, Doris Stephenson. Standing, first row: Maxine Meyers, Billie Snowball, Wayne Dun- bar, Pamela Herring, Joan Adams, Kay Claibourn, Norma Gold, Mary Boyer, Margaret Griffith, Vera Lanham, Shirley Dine, Barbara Berntson, Betty Shirmer, Mary Martha Hungerford, Vera Pacala, Mar- tha Trunnell. Standing, second row: Raymond DeTourney, John Phelps, Lee Mook, Bonnie Thompson, Betty Russell, Jack Davis, Don Decker, Richard Adams, Max Wesemann, Richard Darling, Carolyn Git- zen. Standing, third row: John Waugaman, Larry McQueen, Ted Gibbens, Gary Lindsey, John McClain, Eddie Brooks, Don Everdon, Raymond Spencer, Herbert Pigman. Wigs and Cues First organized in 1914, the primary purpose of Wigs and Cues dramatics club is to give experience in acting and directing and to present the prob- lems and solutions of the backstage processes to those people majoring in the speech field. Students of all departmental fields may find a place in the club, however. Journalism majors get good experience working with publicity; while home economics students will find their type of work on the costume or make-up crews. Points are given to members for acting in or serv- ing on crews for the two major productions and the three one-act plays given throughout the year. A minimum of 250 points must be earned in Wigs and Cues, before a person is eligible to be tapped for Theta Alpha Phi, national dramatics honorary. First semester officers, selected by Theta Alpha Phi, were Jack Phelps, president; Vera Pacala, vice-president; Connie Sunde, secretary; and Wayne Dunbar, treasurer. At the beginning of second semester. Jack Davis and Martha Garner were named president and vice-president, respec- tively. Page 96 Freshman Joan Diggs presents a caricature of the happy moron in the 1954 version of Operation Follies. Productions The Speech Department, throughout the year, supported by Wigs and Cues and Theta Alpha Phi. produces two major pro- ductions which add real glamour to the theatrical limelight, along with the one act plays and Operations Follies. The fall production in 1953 was Black Chiffon, with Wayne Dunbar, Sarah Purk- hiser, Lynn Wood, Jane Teeters, Ann Mul- lendore, Fred Masten, and Jack Phelps in leading roles. Patty Hardin served as assistant direct- or and Lee Mook was stage manager. Mister Angel took the stage in the spring to present another show for the students by the students. The cast in- cluded: Martha Garner, Jack Davis, Wil- liam G. Bridges, Ann Mullendore, Judy Baocock. Carole Jacobs, Pamela Herring, Sarah Purkhiser, Dorothy Johnson, Dan Olijniczak, John Trover, Carol Bristow and Herb Rodgers. Men of the chorus line of Opera- tions Follies include: (left to right) Fred Masten. Ray DeTourney. John Pacala. Bill Brinkman. Lloyd Spen- cer, Ralph Sterling, Bob Desat- nick. and George Douglas. Seated, first row: V. SpaUlding, J. Ulrey, M. Hendrickson, B. Reid, S. McKinney, C. Jacobs. K. Venitz, J. Miner, L. Kel- lams, C. Neese, L. Wood. Seated, second row: J. Williams, B. Shuler, K. Thompson, E. Ramsey, S. Alldredge, J. Secrest, C. Sunde, Marilyn Shepherd, D. Stephenson, J. Tillett, .1. Pritchard, P. Wengel, P. Jones. Seated, third row: J. Cartwright, J. Babeock, P. Hardin, N. Jones, S. Purkhiser, J. Gordanier. Standing, first row: Dr. I. George Blake, G. Douglass, J. Kelly, T. Gibbons, W. Scheeley, R. Paris, R. Hamilton. L. Mc- Queen, D. Eveidon, J. Fleener, A. Sanders, D. Taber, B. Schirmer, ' R. Blackmon, J. Kight, H. Pigman. Standing, second row: R. DeTourney, G. Swing, R. Sterling, J. Waugaman, G. Lindsey, D. Decker, D. Miller, A. Davis, J. Steeves, J. Davis. Named one of the top three clubs in the state this year, Franklin ' s Young Republican ' s Club, was given the chairmanship of the key agricultural committee at the convention of the Mid-West Fed- eration, of Young Republican Clubs at Purdue in April. Officers for the year were Herb Pigman, presi- dent ; Marty Hungerford, vice-president; Kay Venitz, secretary; and Jack Davis, treasurer. Young Republicans Purdue ' s Home Economics Convention was the highlight of the year for the nine members of the TT ome Economics Club. T -e 1 by Martha Trunnell, first semester, and Wood Hardin, second semester, the club toward its goal of better homemaking. Home Economics Club First row: Patty Wood Hardin. Second row: Mar- tha Trunnell, Kathleen Mitchell, Joan Trader. Third row: Betty Hinant Hocker, Susan Cobb, Mrs. Harold Hickman, adviser. First row: John School- er, Gael Swing, Dick John- son, Dave Vandivier. Sec- ond row: Herb Rodgers. Bill Brinkman, John Snepp, Mac Stephans, Bill Weitz. Third row: nudy Barron, Ed Myers, Bob Brown, Keith Erny. Fourth row: Prof. Lawr ence Pasel. Prof. David Naile. Jack Allen. Economics Club Spanish Club Franklin ' s Economics Club seeks to foster inter- est in theoretical and practical economics through speakers and trips to industrial plants. Officers were: Dick Johnson, president; Gael Swing, vice-president; Dave Vandivier, secretary; John Schooler, treasurer; and Rudy Barron, pro- gram chairman. Although the Spanish Club was not active on campus this year, its purpose is to promote Latin American and Spanish culture. Officers of Spanish Club, elected in the spring of 1953 were: Fred Masten, president; Herb Pig- man, vice-president; Carolyn Gitzen, seci ' ary; and Irene Fuchs. treasurer. First row: Carolyn Git- zen, Fred Masten, Merb Pigman. Second rov Pat- ti Spahr. Betty Schr..idt. Franklin College Christian Association First row: Gene Gorrell, Vera Pacala, Rita Miller, Irene Fuchs, Ann Mullen- dore. Second row: Barbara Schaefer, Sue Scott, George Leissner, Don Mills. The Franklin College Christian Association or- ganizes to guide the students ' spiritual life, and is made up of a representative from each of the so- cial organizations. Officers of the organization were Rita Miller, president; Gene Gorrell, vice-president; and Irene Fuchs, secretary-treasurer. Dr. Matthews is fac- ulty advisor for the group. The main project of the council is to sponsor Religious Emphasis Week in March of each year. During this week, noted religious leaders, both lay- men and clergy, talk with students and help them with their problems. Seminars, special convocations, evening pro- grams, firesides, and personal conferences make Religious Emphasis Week a part of the life of every Franklin College student. Pn- • 100 ,J First row: Betty Jo Powell, Wayne Dunbar, Paula Wengel, Gene Gorrell, Betty Schmidt. Helen Risley. Second row: Rosemae Neher, Carol Neese, Melvina Bailey, Millie Thurston, Nellie Brown. Third row: Ardith Whipple, Rosalie Fitch, Carolyn Gitzen. Anna Lou Lawson, Joan Adams. Fourth row: Nancy Graumann, Marilyn Zellers, Phyllis Speak, Joann Schaefer, Betty Lou Russell, Joyce Gordanier. Fifth row: Irene Fuchs, Connie Sunde. Virginia Spaulding, Mildred Schaefer, Jean Strobel, Dorothy Sargent. Sixth row: Howard Murphy, Bar- bara Schaeffer, Phyllis Wertz, Marilyn Shepard. Seventh row: Keith Heiney, Bob Dole, Richard Blackmon, Arthur Turner, and Dewey Findley. On Stairway: Griffith Bracket!. Charles Maughan. Thomas Quindlen, David Taber, Kenneth Chastain, Charles Speers, Don Lambert, John Atwell, John Waugaman, and Raymond Spencer. Christian Youth Fellowship Churchmanship was the goal each member of the College Youth Fellowship strived for this year. In many ways they achieved their goal. Students regularly attended the church of their choice, actively participating in teaching Sunday School classes, playing the piano, and singing in the choir. This interdenominational group has worked co- operatively in outside projects. Every Sunday afternoon a group of students went to the Masonic Home hospital where they conducted a short devo- tional service for the invalids. On Tuesday eve- nings the group conducted a midweek service at the Masonic Home and Johnson County Home. Another highlight of the year occured in the fall when the fellowship went to the East Side Christ- ian Center in Indianapolis and did manual labor, painting furniture, walls and woodwork. The College Youth Fellowship is also support- ing a Korean war orphan through their gifts, and deputation teams have gone to other campuses in the state to help establish a youth group similar that of C. Y. F. Officers of C. Y. F. this year were Gen Go - rel . president; Betty Schmidt, vice-pret, ' ei I Wengel, secretary; and Wayne Dunbar. .isu Helping these officers conduct Sunday nig . meetings are the nine committee chairmen: pr jects, Tom Quindlen; missions, Carolyn Gitz fellowship. Howard Murphy; Christian pro 1 ' Ardith Whipple; promotion, Irene Ftiehs; supp Kay Claibourn. and Christian faith. Jo Ann F. ... die ' Tranter. This first year of the C. Y. F. has pr d that denominations can work in harmony. Page . . ' Concert Choir First row: Pam Boyer, Lois Spellman, Sue VanAntwerp, Betty Lou Russell, Mil dred Thurston, Carole Neese, Joyce Ulrey, Joann Schaefer, Pam Herring, Jane Stout. Second row: Barbara Schaefer, Sally Allen, Irene Fuchs, Elizabeth Richardson, Julia Seciest, Virginia Megorden, Sue Scott, Marion Kuechler, Leah Hooker, Martha Lu Cole, JoAnn Tinkle. Third row: Cedric Cox, Frank Johnson, Dale Armour, Dick John- son, Bill Huckabone, Norman Bruner, Irvin Martin, Don Cornell, Bob Dole, Paul Lan- sing. Fourth row: Jack Merrill, Joe Paris, Walter Howard, Randy Norris, Fred Kurtz, Jim Reffert, John McClain, Joe Kelley, Jim Steeves, John Pacala. Show business reached its peak at Frank- lin when the guys and dolls of the Concert Choir flew to Miami, Florida in May. In Miami the choir sang at the opening ses- sion of the International Kiwanis conven- tion and at the women ' s session before rep- resentatives from the 48 states and terri- tories. Other concerts were given in Fort Lauderdale churches. Trans-Ocean Air- lines flew the choir to and from Miami free of charge — courtesy of its president and Franklin alum, Orvis Nelson. Page 102 • -a! The big greyhound took the choir to the windy city in March. For four days choir members toured Chicago and the surround- ing area. The two high spots of the Chi- cago tour occurred in the North Shore Bap- tist Church and the First Baptist Church of Waukegan. The choir, with the church choirs of Co- lumbus and Franklin, and a string orch- estra presented Handel ' s Messiah in the college gymnasium to lend a spiritual at- mosphere to the Christmas season. During Easter vacation the choir toured the churches and high schools of Indiana. Among the places they visited were Fort Wayne, Garrett, Fulton, Elkhart, Columbus, Vincennes, Rushville, and Scottsburg. The state B.Y.F. convention heard the choir when it sang in Terre Haute. Politics are not involved when it comes to concerts. At the Columbia Club in In- dianapolis, the choir sang before gregarious Republicans; and in April before the Demo- crats at the Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner. All play and no work is not the formula for success as guys and dolls of the choir have found out. To get to Miami and Chi- cago took long hours of hard work. During Press Convention vacation, members spent eight hours a day in rehearsal and calis- thenics. Mid-semester vacation found the Choir being put through its paces. Business manager Norman Bruner works closely with choir director Guy Owen Baker to make the choir a success. Lloyd Spen- cer is the choir ' s newly acquired emcee. First row: Miss Evelyn Hilbert, Helen McClelland, Patti Spahr, Betty Schmidt, Carolyn Judd, Irene Fuchs, Sue Scott, Liz Rich- ardson. Second row: Dorothy John- son, Barbara Street, Anne Mitchell, Julia Secrest, Jackie Wertz, Joan Diggs, Mary Boyer, Loretta Kel- lams. Third row: Lois Spellman, Phyllis Wertz, Marilyn Shepard, Jo Allen, Janice Deputy, Phyllis Speak, Irene McKee, Doris Phil- lips, Marilyn Bicknell. Fourth row: Susan Cobb, Carmelita Essex, Mar- ilyn Zellers, Nanci Jones, Bebe Wil- son, Judy Babcock, Helen Risley, Marlene Mitchell. Fifth row: Mar- garet Rice, Bethany Boaz, Mary Robertson, Paula Wengel, Doris Snedecker. W -n ' s Athletic . .sociation Women ' s sports on the Franklin College campus are directed by the Womens Athletic Association. This active organization has been led through the year by Carolyn Judd, who has served as presi- dent with the assistance of Betty Schmidt, vice- president; Patti Spahr, secretary; and Sally Al- len, treasurer. Miss Evelyn Hilbert, instructor of physical education, is sponsor for the group. An Executive Board of WAA, composed of a sports head for each of the major sports and the four officers, sets up game schedules which deter- mine the time and dates of tournament games throughout the year. Annual tournaments are held in tennis, volley- ball, basketball, badminton, archery, bowling, soft- ball and ping-pong. In March the Franklin WAA chapter sent two delegates to the state convention at DePauw Uni- versity. Other activities of the club include the F-Men ' s picnic in the spring and the selling of concessions at school games. This year WAA sponsored a record dance at the Student Center. Proceeds of this project went to- ward the purchase of new trophies to be awarded for individual and team winners for the immediate year. The group has had a filled calendar through the year with playdays at both Earlham and Purdue as well as extramural basketball participation with such teams as Taylor, Hanover, Anderson and Marion. Page 104 F- First row: Gordon McCracken. Al Pike, Howard Murphy, Frank King, Ed Seigel, Dick Fisher, and Bob Desatnick. Second row: Max Fitzpatrick, Charlie Rowan, Gael Swing, John Atwell, Joe Kelley. Bill Scheely, and George Leissner. Third row: Dick Johnson, Jim Ward, Larry Kellogg, Ralph Ster- ling, Jerry Flanders, Bill Wertz. Art Cahill, and Phil Ruffalo. Fourth row: Art Sanders, Bob Paris. Herb Rogers, Bill Bridges. Donal Mendenhall, Pete Van Wye, and Dale Eddleman. Fifth row: Dick Heiney, Bill Brinkman, Jack Merrill, Fred Masten, Rudy Barron. Leon Louderback, Ted Robinette. and Harry Hoagland. Sixth row: Don Mills, Jack Edmonds, Cliff Hoard, Jack Bick, Bob Coble, Max Wesemann. and Ed Brooks. Once again this year the Franklin College F- Men ' s Club has taken a prominent role in campus activities. Early in the fall, the members balloted and named Barbara Shuler as Homecoming Queen. A few weeks later the club sponsored its annual Dad ' s Day celebration. Fred Wilt, F.B.I, agent and track star, spoke to the players and their fathers at a banquet in the Student Center-. The F-Men expanded their award program this year, giving gold footballs to senior gridders, a gold basketball to the net captain, and awards to cap- tains of the spring sports. The club also presented the Most Valuable Player award at the Kiwanis basketball banquet. In the Spring, F-Men sponsored its annual inter- class bike race and awarded a plaque to the winner. The goal of the organization has been the better- ment and enrichment of inter-collegiate and camp- us athletics. It ' s success in doing this can be judged from the club ' s activities. Officers during the past year were: Ed Siegel, president; Frank King, vice-president; Bob Desat- nick, secretary ; and Dick Fisher, treasurer. -.1 i ' 6 To the Franklin guys and dolls who have attained the hard-earned recognition of a campus honorary, the Almanack extends congratulations! Such recognition is a re- ward for past achievement and a prophesy of things to come for the individual as well as the group. And each of the honoraries. whether it is for departmental achievement or the broad- er aspect of school service and citizenship, whether it is a campus-established group or a nationally-affiliated organization, holds responsibility for each of its members as well as a certain amount of notoriety. Extra-curricular activities and earnest effort are often the ingredients of the hon- orary recipe, and those who prove compet- ent chefs receive the laurels — and more work. Honoraries Left to right: Betty Hinant Hocker, Rita Mil- ler, Ann Mullendore, Mary Lynn Wood, and Vera Pacala. Lancers Gold Quill n To those who best fulfill the high standards in well-rounded education, Franklin College awards its highest honor — membership in Gold Quill. ' This honorary for junior and senior women, a local equivalent of Mortar Board, was started in 1929. Its purpose is to reward achievement, to offer opportunities for further service to the col- lege, and to effect a closer relationship between faculty and students. Members, with faculty cooperation, choose new initiates on the basis of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. May Day festivities features the linking of un- derclassmen women to their honorary, Laurels. Members of Gold Quill choose freshman and soph- omore women who prove themselves exceptional in scholarship, leadership, and service to their col- lege. First row: Joan Trader, Kay Claibourn, Connie Sunde, Marilyn Shepherd, Carolyn Gitzen, and Vir- ginia Spaulding. Second row: Sarah Purkhiser, Sue Scott, Elizabeth Richard- son, and Mildred Schaef- er. Left to right: Kenneth Brown, Frank Kent, Bob Desatniek. Al Pike, and Dewey Findley. Under the leadership of Frank Kent, Blue Key, honorary fraternity for junior and senior men, this year put out the Student Directories. Blue Key also sponsored its very successful annual Kee- Ko-Nut Dance in February. Officers of Blue Key were president, Frank Kent; vice-president, Bob Desatniek; correspond- ing secretary, Al Pike; treasurer, Ken Brown Members of Lancers, the honorary fraternity for freshmen and sophomore men, were active this year in selling concessions at the football games to make money for Blue Key. They also worked in cooperation with Blue Key in putting out the Student Directories. Jim Orlosky served as president of Lancers and Dick Fisher was vice-president. Blue Key On Bench: Frank King. Jim Orlosky. and Dick Heiney. Standing: Rich- ard Biackmon. John At- uell. Herb Pigman, Dale Eddleman, Bill Bridges, Jack Phelps. Wayne Dun- bar, and Ralph Sterling. pwsss Left to right: Ann Mull- endore, Patti Spahr, Con- nie Sunde, and Lynn Wood. ■ A small gold pin in the shape of a matrix is worn by campus women who are members of Theta Sigma Phi, national journalism honorary. Theta Sigs served as campus guides and host- esses for students attending the I.H.S.P.A. con- vention in October. Officers were Ann Mullendore, president; Patti Spahr, vice-president; Lynn Wood, secretary- treasurer, and Connie Sunde, keeper of the archives. Franklin men interested in journalism, radio, public relations and personnel work may be hon- ored by membership in the Franklin Press Club. Their main activity of the year is supplying pro- grams for athletic events. They are also instru- mental in securing outstanding journalism per- se ' lilities to the campus as guest speakers. f-T aiding office in this local honorary were: Herb Pigman, president; Bill Bridges, vice-president; and Ed Se ' rel, secretary-treasurer. Theta Sigma Phi Press Club Front row: Dewey Find- ley, r aul Nugent, Herb Pigman, Bill Bridges, and Ed Siegel. Second row: B ■■• Moore, Lloyd Spen- • ■ vJ-fsSJr Pnel P s - Jim espken Brown, and ' £Haryey Jacobs. ■IP. age 110 Left to right: Bob Brown, Prof. Mary Owen, Bob Desatnick, Rita Mil- ler, and Joyce Gordanier. Phi Alpha Theta Eta Sigma Phi Phi Alpha Theta, national honorary history fraternity, recognizes excellence in the study of history and encourages scholarship and further study. Students, to be eligible for membership must have a B average in history and not less than a B average in half of their other courses. Robert Desatnick was president of the group, and Rita Miller was vice-president. Faculty mem- bers included Dr. I. George Blake, Prof. Mary- Owen, and Dr. Margaret Powell. Eta Sigma Phi ' s Delta chapter is the national honorary classical language fraternity at Frank- lin. During spring vacation, William G. Bridges, the only undergraduate member this year, and Dean Margaret Powell, graduate member, went to the national convention in St. Louis. Eta Sigma Phi members must have a major or teaching program in the classics and must be at least a junior in college. Dr. Margaret Powell and William G. Bridges. Pom HI Ann Mullendore William G. Bridges. and - Alpha id in - Seniors chosen to membership in Alpha this year were Ann Mullendore and William G. Bridges. Alpha, local scholastic honor society, was founded in 1922 and has as its purpose the promo- tion of scholarship. The organization is the equiv- alent of Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Xi. To be eligible for membership, a senior must have finished at least 62 hours of work in residence and have a standing of not less than that of cum laude. Officers of Alpha are Dr. Harold W. Richard- son, president, and Dr. Frederick Stimson, secre- tary-treasurer. Other members of the faculty and administra- tion who have membership in Alpha include : Miss Virfsel Roe, Dean Margaret Powell, Prof. Harvey Jacobs, Prof. Stanley Rhodes, Dr. R. H. Kent, Miss Mary Owen, Prof. Dwight Heath, Dr. Lowell Hicks, Miss Margaret Sparling, and Dr. J. E. Judson. P ge 112 Early in the spring of 1953, the Alpha Delta chapter of Chi Beta Phi, national scientific honor- ary fraternity was established at Franklin with the aim of furthering interest in the field of the natur- al sciences. A scholastic average of a 1.5 is required for eligibility to membership, plus a 1.5 average in all science courses. In addition to the specified point average, any student seeking membership in Chi Beta Phi must have a minimum of twenty hours of science to his credit or at least be currently en- rolled in the number of hours. necessary to obtain this twenty-hour minimum requirement. As an infant organization on campus, Chi Beta Phi has already started functioning, having pre- sented a convocation program for the faculty and student body during second semester. Officers for the 1953-54 year were: Ken Brown, president; Frank Kent, vice-president; Lois Spell- man, secretary; and Don Mills, treasurer. Dr. J. E. Judson served as faculty adviser for the group. Chi Beta Phi First row: Ken Brown, Jean Holmgren, Elizabeth Richardson, Bob Brown, John Snepp, Jim Or- losky, Keith Seal. Second row: Dale Eddleman, Dr. C. A. Depp ' e, Dick Johnson, Al Pike, Rudy Barron, Dick Heinev, Frank King. P-rX ' ■ ' ■• •■ i Franklin students took their place behind the footlights in the spring, under the sponsorship of Theta Alpha Phi. Balcony Scene by Donald Elser was directed by Jane Teeters and Ann Mullendore. Harold Crater and Fred Hasten directed A Marriage Proposal, a comedy by Anton Tchehoff. Under- tow, by Ann Weatheiiy was directed by Joanne Miller and Kita Miller. Sponsoring Wigs and Cues, the local dramatics •lub, is another major activity of Theta Alpha Phi. .; he members of Theta Alpha Phi also choose the ' fficers of Wigs and Cues. 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