Franklin College - Almanack Yearbook (Franklin, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 138 of the 1955 volume:

S N Gc 977.202 F86aa 1955 Almanack (Franklin, Inci, The Almanack y A i 1955 A hnanack FRANKLIN COLLEGE Franklin, Indiana As an artist gives a picture to the person he has painted, so is this yearbook presented to all those who sat for this portrait of Franklin College. The Almanack Staff of 1955 ill.:- - CM mm ]Vh:. : r{u : ■- : . Li '  «:,: : Siil- -r|- l Queen of the 1955 Almanack is Karen Ball, sophomore member of Pi Beta Phi. Her ma- jesty hails from New York City, ew York. Other finalists in the contest were Barbara Shuler, Sharon Meek, Sue Scott and Esther Ramsey, all members of Delta D: ' lta Delta, The contest was open to all Franklin wo- men. Selection of the five finalists was made by a five-member faculty committee from pic- tures submitted by the contestants. almanac k 1 ueen Final judge for the Almanack Queen contest was Robert Wise, Hollywood director. Mr. Wise, who attended Frank- lin College for one year, in 1932, is now under contract with MGM studios. Major pictures directed by Mr. Wise include Blood on the Moon, The Set- Up, - ' jThe Desert Rats, Three Secrets, ,; ' So .ig, Executive Suite, and Helen b Tt ' which is scheduled for release he Summer of 1955. irmal shot and a formal por- ch of the five contest finalists ' itted to the judge and his IS made solely on the basis tographs. ■.■ iSi ' ■ W ' V5y ■■ ' , --h i 5; ■ ; mixf almanack of 1 ' i Freshmen pause for a coke during the intermission of the get-acquainted mixer. The dance was held at the Student Center prior to the beginning o f orientation week. New students find themselves going in circles during the first hectic week of orientation and registra- tion, while upperclassmen, being wise to the tricks of the trade, take things in their stride. Events crowded into the first week of school include teas, rush parties, counseling sessions and a round of examinations. registration and orientation President and Mrs. Harold W. Rich- ardson greet freshman Robert Butler at a tea given by the faculty and adminis- tration for new students. This annual affair took place at Prexy ' s home. Dr. T. C. Jenkins, of the Education Department, assists several freshman women in planning their class schedules. EVErOPMENT-pR06RAM Challenge (rtal , Minimum wal JO ZA SOA CO. HOME AREA Challenge Goal Minimum Goal I40.000-: 130.000- I20.0CO- 110.000- lOC.OOD- 9C.CCC - ' muBi -. --yv 75.000- - ' I ' c: :- 65,080 - -4 5.000 -, 2-!l p 25.000 - -J t President Harold W. Richardson and Jarvis Alexander, Development Fund team captain, check the progress of the campaign. Student campaign leaders and solici- tors attend a luncheon to receive in- structions concerning their part in the fund-raising program. development program Frank Mertz, director of public relations, and Charles Hershleb, consultant from Marts and Lundy of New York City and organizer of the development fund campaign, survey a future building site on the Franklin campus. 1 .. i Cheerleaders Wayne Dunbar, Ceil Ambs and Joan Diggs lead shivering stu- dents in a pep session, as they gather around a bonfire the night before the big Homecoming game. homecomi ing A cider and donut break is enjoyed at the leaf rake by Cathie Weldy, Fred Oyler, Martha Trunnel! and Liz Richardson. Homecoming weekend is a festive time on the Franklin campus. The round of events begin with the all-campus leaf rake on Friday afternoon and end with a gala dance at Holloway Hall on Saturday evening. In between there is the torchlight parade, pep session, tug-of-war, .judging of floats and house decorations, beard-growing contest, crowning of the Homecoming Queen and the all-important football game. Alumni who flock back to the campus are en- tertained at fraternity dinners and sorority open houses. Homecoming, for the alumni, is a time for re- newing old friendships and reminiscing. For stu- dents it is a time for developing school spirit, for celebrating, and for relaxing from the first stren- uous month of classes and studying. I , ' ' Freshies hit the water during the annual tug-of-war with the sophomores across Hurricane Creek. Beard-L ro«er Dave Riley walks off with the contest honors presented by Alumni Presi- dent E. L. Branigin. Jr. during halftime cere- monies at the Homecoming game. festivities Busy workers at the Homecoming leaf rake are, from left to right, Shirley Sandelands, Charles Mellencamp, Carmelita Essex, Alice Town- send, Delight Brown, Larry Kellogg, Mary Foreman and Betty Turner. ■ .: ,- ' r- 1 3 ff? ' V V ' ♦ ' ■■ . -r. :: Winners of the 1955 house decorations contest were the Independent Men. One side of their house was set up as a shooting range; on the other, a Grizzly was shown cooking a stew. lecorations Top: Kappa Delta Rho. Bottom: Phi Delta Theta Top: Sigma Alpha Epsilon Bottom: Lambda Chi Alpha Zeta Tau Alpha received the trophy for their winning Homecoming float. The theme was Our Bet ' s F. C. Riding on the float from left to right, are Judy Wil- hem, Betty Turner and June Stewart. At the left, top to bottom: Pi Beta Phi, Delta Delta Delta, and Independent Women. Left: Delta Zeta. Right: Dr. W. Grayson Birch, Dr. Clifford Murphy and Miss Jean Loveland, judges for the float and house decorations contests. Carole Jacobs and Nanci Jones admire the masculine charms of Herb Hunt and Russ Michelfelder in the Swimmin with Wimmen scene of Spice and Variety. Dramatic and musical productions again were an important part of extra-curricular activities at Franklin. The Speech Department and Wigs and Cues presented two three-act dramas, Lo and Behold and White Sheep of the Family, and three one-act plays, Easy Exit, Haunted Theater, and Eternal Life. The annual junior class musical production came this year in the form of Spice and Var- iety, a 13-act musical revue. The show, which met with much more favorable words from the critics than its forefather, Operation Follies, had in recent years, was directed by .Martha Garner and Lee Mook. Faculty sup:r- vision was given by Profs. J. Daniel Kocher and Lawrence iMcQuerrey. theatrical Martha Garner, John Troyer, Sarah Purkhiser, and Wayne Dunbar are witnesses to a love scene enacted by Herb Rodgers and Carole Jacobs in the fall production, Lo and Behold. Action IS at a standstill backstage during a performance of White Sheep of the Family. In the foreground, from left to right, are Jack Davis, Margie Martin, Carole Neese (hidden), Martha Garner, Bonnie Thompson and Judy Babcock. Janet Bishop and Ellie Voss sit in the background. productions In a scene from White Sheep of the Family, Jo Ann Miller registers a look of surprise at what she sees in Marion Kuechler ' s hand. Bill Brinkman and Jack Davis, cast members, and Karen Ball, crew head, take a break backstage between acts of White Sheep of the Family. An afternoon seminar discussion was lead by the late Dr. Golden A. Smith, pastor of the Franklin Methodist Church; Dick Vandivier, student chairman; and the Rev. Frank Lan- sing, pastor of the Fort Wayne Baptist Church. The kick-off dinner for Religious Emphasis Week was held at the Student Center on March 27. Student, faculty, and guest leaders joined together to discuss plans for the week ' s program. Religious Emphasis activities lasted through March 30. religious emphasis weei SfV ' student and adult leaders for Re- ligious Emphasis Week met at the Student Center for an evaluation din- ner following all the activities. Shown clockwise around the table are Carolyn Gitzen, Jean Strobel, Wayne Dunbar, Mrs. Ralph Johns, Tom Quindlen, Bill Huckabone, Don Mills, Dr. L. B. Matthews, Rev. Frank Lansing, Dr. Alfred Hintz, Dr. Rob- ert Eaas, and Connie Sunde, chair- man. The Franklin campus buzzeo with activity on May Day. Class games, crowning the May Queen, linking for Laurels, the all-campus picnic, the May Sing and dance all added to the day ' s festivities. The class games this year were won by the sophomores. Trophies went to Delta Zeta and the Independent Men for their winning performances in the May Sing. Nelda Mulhol- land, senior, reigned as Queen. From left to right: Dean Mitchell, senior; Ray Andrews, junior; and Bob Coble, sophomore; complete in the May Day sack race. may day attractions Left: Phi Delta Theta participates in the annual May Sing under the direction of Dick Sharpe. Right: Jo Ann Schaefer leads members of Zeta Tau Alpha in their May Sing num- bers. Prof. Lawrence McQuerrey, one of the judges, is shown at the extreme right in each picture. Count Basie and his jazz orchestra perform in the College gym before an audience of Franklin students and townspeople. The program was spon- sored by Student Council. convocations and programs Left: Dean J. Geoffrey Moore presents a trophy to Dick Fisher, member of the HOC basketball championship team, during a spec- ial convocation honoring t h e Franklin title winners. Right: Ann Laughlin. formerly a member of the education bureau of the United Nations, relates the story of her experiences in a Com- munistic country to Franklin students at a regular convocation program. Left: Gene White receives his crown from Pan-Hel Council member Joan Diggs during the intermission of the ' ■gal-take-guy Valentine dance. Right: Pan-Hel xTng Gene White and his date, Lou Cinotti. dance a mean two-step at the annual Cupid ' s Capers dance in the Student Center. dances and parties Franklin couples whirl to dance music following the annual All- Campus Christmas Carol. Begin- ning with the Homecoming dance and ending with the Junior Prom, weekends on the campus are filled with a series of dances and partier Sock hops, mi.xers, record dance and fraternity and sororit spo sored affairs all offer weekend entertainment for Franklinites. Queen of the Homecoming celebration was Jane Duckett. A sophomore member of Delta Zeta, she is from Franklin. Queen .T?ne reigned throughout the day ' s festivities. Members of her court, who were chosen by msm- bers of F-Men, were Loretta Kellams, Delta Delta Delta; Diane DeMotte, Pi Beta Phi; Mildred Thurs- ton. Zeta Tau Alpha; and Betty Lou Russell, Inde- pendent Women. lecomtng queen junior prom queen Barbara Shulor reigned as Queen of the 1955 Junior Prom. Queen Barbara is a junior member of Delta Delta Delta and is from Paragon. Durmg the intermission- of the dance her majesty tapped several outstanding freshman and sophomore men for membership .in Lancers. The Prom Queen was chosen in a vote taken of all men on campus. Servmg in Queen Barbara ' s court were Sarah Purkhiser, Pi Beta Phi; Marilyn Shepard, Delta Zeta; and June Stewart, Zeta Tau .Alpha. 4 4 % ' . i: ' .v;:v; ' « 6V. ' i,a may queen Nelda Mulholland, senior member of Delta Delta Delta, was elected to reign over the May Day activities in a vote taken of all Franklin men. She was crowned by President Harold W. Richardson during an afternoon ceremony held on lower campus. Queen Nelda is from Gary Connie Sunde, Delta Zeta; Carolyn Gitzen, Zeta Tau Alpha: Joyce Knight. Independent VW ' omen: Regina Fleckenstein. unaffiliated vvo- niei,: and Martha Trunnell, Pi Beta Phi: serv- ed ii the May Queen ' s court. hee-ko-mit q iieen Reigning as Queen of the annual Kee-Ko- Nut dance in February was Donna Dalby, Pi Beta Phi freshman from Indianapolis. Her majesty was chosen by men attending the Blue Key sponsored affair, Dick Fisher, Blue Key president, crowned her during the intermission, and Queen Donna, in turn, tapped new members for the honor- ary fraternity for outstanding junior and senior men. Members of her court included Joann? Schafer, ' Delta Delta Delta; Shirley Bumba- lough, Zeta Tau Alpha; Virginia Light, Independent Women; and Alice Townsend, Delta Zeta. cherry blossofn iieen Chosen as Franklin ' s Cher ry Blossom Queen by members of the Publications Committee was Zeta Tau Alpha junior June Stewart. Her majesty is from Hope. The beauty contest was open to all Franklin College women and the final selection was made on the basis of photographs. _ - ..■.«iio ««B ' ia MC s3iji 1 The four classes at Franklin College might be thought of as four pictures, each in a different stage of comple- tion. In the senior class picture the artist is adding his final touches; rich color is being put into the junior class portrait; strong lines are being drawn onto the sophomore canvas; and the artist has just begun to sketch the freshman class. Regardless of the picture in which a student finds himself, he still has a part in making the work of the Col- lege, as a whole, successful. Although there are times when competition among the classes is keen, the conflicts are somehow smoothed over when there is a need for unity among mem- bers of the Franklin College Family. College administrators are ever striving toward academic and plant imiirovements — improvements which will benefit the students. Now, as Franklin is attempting to take one of the biggest steps forward in its his- tory, must the four classes rally to- gether in support of this progressive movement. a Xld) 23 :v.43aii.-iifcjitK, - - Tt.- ' n- .-,- ■ iv Carolyn Gitisn Richard Fisher Outstanding Eight seniors were chosen as the out- standing members of the 1955 graduat- ing class. The final selection was made by members of the junior class, who voted on a list of nominees. Seventeen seniors were nominated for the honor by their classmates. Selection was made on the basis of personality, citizenship, e.xtra-curricular activities, scholarship and leadership. John Phelps V ' ' ' fi] ' y i« ' ■ ' .. - m ' L J ■A James Orlosky Charles Rowan Seniors Seniors who best filled all these re- quirements were Richard Fisher, Car- olyn Gitzen, James Orlosky. John Phelps, Herb Pigman, Charles Rowan, Patti Spahr and Connie Sunde. These seniors are typical college stu- dents: they feel equally at home in the library or the Student Center. In short, the eight Outstanding Seniors are ideal examples of what liberal arts graduates should be. . ti |: Herb Pigman 25 Left to rif ht; Diek Heiney, treasurer; Nelda Mulhollan)!, sct-retary : Cunnie Sun- de, vice-president ; Herb Pinman. presi- dent. Seniors vVith mortar boards and academic gowns almost in view, ■mr s of the senior class of 1955 returned to school in !; er full of enthusiastic expectations for that best T- ghts of job opportunities, wedding plans, and vaca- igements were paramount, but memories that ing this for the last time, ran high, too, as seniors ■he corner for the last mile. And as usual, Dr. R. Ks provided valuable advice for the class of ' 55. fleers for the senior year were Herb Pigman, onnie Sunde, vice-president; Nelda MulhoUand, lid Dick Heiney, treasurer. JO ANN ALLEN Camden, Indiana Bachelor of Science — Education SUSAN ARCHIBALD Fort Wayne, Indiana Bachelor of .Arts — Hi.story ,IOE ALLEN BARNETT Franklin, Indiana Bachelor of Art.s — Physical Education NELSON BARNETT Franklin, Indiana Bachelor of Arts — Mathematics ARDITII WHIPPLE BRACKETT Indianapolis, Indiana Baclielor of Science — Education GRIFFITH BARTON BRACKETT Indianapolis, Indiana Bachelor of Arts — Psychology MARTHA LU COLE Franklin, Indiana Bachelor of Arts — Music BILLY GENE COOK Peru, Indiana Bachelor of Arts — Psychology CHARLES EDWARD ROWAN Connersville, Indiana Bachelor of Arts — Biology-Chemistry MAR,IORIE ANN CRAGEN Martinsville, Indiana Bachelor of Science — Education 27 I JAMES EDWARD CREWES Indianapolis, Indiana Bachelor of Arts — Economics MARGARET ELIZABETH CROSS Freetown, Indiana Bachelor ol Science — Education WAYNE DUNBAR Evansville, Indiana Bachelor ot Arts — Chemistry-Physics HOMER. DALE EDDLEMAN Columbus, Indiana Bachelor ot Arts — Physical Education MAXINE MEYERS FISHER Columbus, Indiana Bachelor of Science — Education WILLIAM RICHARD FISHER Franklin, Indiana Bachelor of Arts — Mathematics REGINA ANN FLECKENSTEIN Columbus, Indiana Bachelor of Arts — English CAROLYN JOY GITZEX Rankin, Illinois Bachelor of Arts — Spanish JOSHUA STONE HAMILTON }ilitchell, Indiana Bachelor of Arts — Economics RICHARD LEE HAXAWAY Franklin. Indiana Bachelor of Arts — Physical Education RICHARD EUGENE HEINEY Franklin, Indiana Bachelor of Arts — Chemistry GERTRUDE MARIANNE HOERNES Essex Junction, Vermont Bachelor of Arts — Biology-Chemistry WALTER LEE HOWARD Vincennes, Indiana Bachelor of Arts — Sociology GEORGE WILLIAM HUCKABONE Kane, Pennsylvania Bachelor of Arts — Psychology HERBERT ARTHUR HUNT Troy, New York Bachelor of Arts — History CAROLYN LEE JUDO South Bend, Indiana Bachelor of Arts — Biology FRANK HIRAM KING, JR. Marion, Indiana Bachelor of Arts — Biology HAZEL RHUDE KINSEL Columbus, Indiana Bachelor of Arts — Education JOYCE GORDANIER KNIGHT Roselle, New Jersey Bachelor of Arts — English JO ANNE GRIFFITH MILLER Indianapolis, Indiana Bachelor of Science — Education ' 29 i THOMAS DEAN MITCHELL Trafalgar Indiana Bachelor of Arts — Mathematics NELDA LEE MULHOLL-AND Gary, Indiana Bachelor of Science — Education HERSHEL MIKE NORTHERN Franklin, Indiana Bachelor of Arts — Sociology JAMES ARTHUR ORLOSKY Mishawaka. Indiana Bachelor of Arts — Mat ' .iematlcs HERBERT ANDREW PIGMAN Indianapolis. Indiana Bachilor of Arts — Journalism BETTY JANE SCHMIDT Cincinnati, Ohio Bachelor of Science — Education JOHX HERBERT SCHOOLER Indianapolis, Indiana Bachelor of Arts — Economics JERRY JOE SMITH Columbus. Indiana Bachelor of Arts — Biology EILLIE DIANE SNOWBALL Indianapolis, Indiana Bachelor of Science — Education PATTI IRENE SPAHR Indianapolis. Indiana Bachelor of Arts— Journalism LOIS LEXORE SPELL.MAN Lakeville. Indiana Bachelor of Arts — Chemistry BE ERLV HEXDRICKSON STERLING Indianapolis, Indiana Bachelor of Arts — English REECE STEWART Franklin. Indiana Bachelor of Science — Education COXXIE VALEXTIXE SUXDE Washington. D. C. Bachelor of Arts — Journalism MARGARET CATHERIXE THOMPSOX Indianapolis. Indiana Bachelor of Arts — Historj- :MARTHA LOUISE TRUXXELL Xew Albany. Indiana Bachelor of .Arts — Home Economics .MARV SUE VAX ' A.xr ERP Franklin, Indiana Bachelor of Arts — Music JAMES DAVID VAXDUTER Morgantown. Indiana Bachelor of .Ar ' .s — Economics ROV GEXE ' AXWVE Columbus. Indiana Bachelor of .Arts — Physical Education BILLIE iLAX WERTZ Edinburg. Indiana Bachelor of .Arts — Mathematics sV. -- t: 31 ' JV«lr. ' . a.i..J ' .-, «-« Juniors Franklin ' s campus saw something different this year in the jun- ior class. When told that Operation Follies were no more the jun- iors got busy and organized a top-notch musical variety show. This new junior show Spice ' n Variety, was given May 12 and 13, undei the direction of Martha Garner and Lee Mook. Crew heads included Lou Cinotti, costumes: Marilyn Shepard, refreshments; Jackie Stin- son, make-up; Jack Davis, set design; Bonnie Thompson and Cathie Weldy, publicity: and Pam Herring, choreography. Tne traditional Junior Prom was held in Holloway Hall on May 28. Under the direction of Chairman Bill Brinkman, the prom was hailed as the success of the year. Working with Bill were the follow- ing committees: band, Jim Ward; decorations, Sue Scott, Elizabeth Richardson and Lee Mook; programs, Bonnie Thompson, Marilyn Shepard and Piiehard Vandivier; publicity, Jim Kight. Jim Sleeves and Dorothy Johnson; and tickets, Sarah Purkhiser and Ray Andrews. Junior class officers were Tom Quindlen, president; Barbara Schaefer, vice-president; Marilyn Shepard, secretary; and John Waugaman, treasurer. Fii St rnw : trt ' asufel- : Tui dent. SfL-itnii :u-(l, secretniy vice-pi-esi ' Jent. John Wanv:anian 1 Quiiiilleii. presi- itu ' ; .Mai-i!.vn Shejt- Hurbaia Si. ' hael et Ray Andrews Dale Armour Howard Beals Richard Blackmon William Bridges William Brinkman Mary Lou Cinotti Sue Cobb Jack Davis Richard Deputy Frances Fitch Max Fitzpatrick Martha Garner Pamela Herring Dorothy Johnson Joe Kelley James Kight Paul Lansing 3i 33 m John McConnel Marilyn Major Kent Martin Clifford MHler David Miller Donald Mills Lee Mook Rodger Murray Fred Oyler Thomas Quindlen Helen Risley Betty Reid Elizabeth Richardson William Scheeley Sue Scott Richard Sharpe Barbara Shuler James Sleeves ■ ; ? V r.3: ' ' Lewis Stephens Jacqueline Stinson Bonnie Thompson Van Thompson James Vest James Ward John VVaugaman Norris Webster Catherine Weldy William Witkerson Charles Williams Gene Wilson Max Wolfe , ■Si-. ' : ■S- ' ■ ' -V-fii 35 7,3lj::xjKOTPA.v .wniA J. - ' «.v- c-i — xij(? ;.- ( v ' A ' yflBOi.. ' .%?; t:j-; •■! n (..■rt I., li ' -iht; A.t Tiii- niT. t|-f:isiirrr ; T ' il (;ilil ens Pi-t ' siilfiil : Lotftla K. ' lhims sivl-. ' Uiiy : li,-l„. Wihi.ii. vi -i- Soph ofnores Discarding the title of freshie the class of ' 57 emerged, at last, upperclassmen. Sophomores returned to school in the Fall to plunge almost directly into Homecoming activities. Green beanies were sold to dis- gruntled freshmen by sophomores who were the loudest to cry Button Freshie! Remembering the dunking they took last year, the sophs sent up jubilant cheers as a determined, but defeated freshman crew hit the water at the annual tug-of-war across Hurricane Creek and resigned themselves to wearing their beanies until Thanksgiving. Pretty sophomore Jane Duckett reigned over the Homecoming dance. In her court were Diane DeMotte, Loretta Kellams, Mildred Thurston and Betty Russell. The class of ' 57 was ably led this year by President Ted Gibbens. Vice-president Bebe Wilson, Secretary Loreita Kellams, and Treas- urer Art Turner. Sophomores and the whole Franklin Family were saddened by the death of classmate Glen Myers on November 17, 1954. Glen, age 21, died at the Methodist hospital in Indianapolis following a long fight gainst illness. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Myers, In ' .ianapolis. A member of Lambda Chi Alpha. Glen was active in the j.iurnalism department, serving as sports editor for The Franklin at the time of his death. r «« • 1 •  ♦, '  « ix. Glen M ' ( r: lames Acher Robert Allbritten Hugh Asher Judy Babcock Karen Ball Jack Bick Marilyn Bicknel Bethany Boaz Mary Boyer Pamela Boyer Carol Bristow Edward Brooks Nellie Brown James Burgett Janet Cartwright Richard Chambers Larry Clark Robert Coble Richard Copeland Cedric Cox Archi e Davis Diane DeMotte Janice Deputy Joan Diggs Shirley Dine Robert Doles Joyce Ulrey Duvall Jack Edmonds 37 !5S3r:;F?B5T3r7TTXKtrT5Cr C ' ' wn:r 3j:r «;-iU Vlt  - ' -.l- ' J-- - ' - n Carmelita Essex Jane Essex Holland Fivecoat Ted Gibbens James Goar Norma Gold Marilyn Goodwin James Hanna Richard Harrison Jerry Haymaker Maysanna Hendrickson Jerry Higgins Harry Hoagland Donna Howison Carole Jacobs John Jones Nanci Jones Pat Jones Loretta Kellams Richard Kendal James Kowalski Fred Kurtz Don Lambert Pat Lemons Howard Lindley John McClain Sue McKinney Margaret Martin Charles Mellencamp Russell Michelfelder Carole Neese Harold Newkirk Randy Norris Paul Nugent Dan Olejniczak ionald Pardieck James Pender Betty Powell Margaret Rice David Riley .arry Roberts Phillip Ruffalo Betty Russell Thomas Shaver Ted Shuck Jobert Skinner Melvin Smith Rav Spencer Pat Stofer Barbara Street inar Syvertsen David Taber John Tresslar John Troyer Arthur Turner ichard VanCleave Bob Vandivier Eleanor Voss Marilyn Wertz Max Weseman hirley White Judy Wilhelm Edward Wilson James Woods Marilyn Zellers ■i- 39 T ' f xv f t ■ v m r .snwmji mi vv tv ' piyi Left U} ri ' ht : Jeanne Sella ft-r. vice-iM ' L ' siik ' nt ; .Jack Hetersun. presi- (k-nt; Shacdn Meek, secretary; Cen. ' 1 iiMisey. treasurer. Freshmen One hundred and seventy-six freshies hit the Franklin campus in September. After the first hectic week of orientation, registration, classes and Rush most of them were wandering around in severe states of shock. Just as the freshmen were recovering from their bewilderment, they were con- demned to the worst fate of all — the wearing of the green beanies. As a penalty for losing the tug-of-war battle, during Homecoming celebration, the frosh were forced by their superiors, the sophomores, to wear the atrocious headgears until Thanks- giving vacation. Decorating the downtown area for Homecoming day was handled by freshmen. In this project the class was directed by its officers — Jack Peterson, president; Joanne Sch fer, vice-president: Sharon Meek, secretary; and Gene Lindsey, treasurer. fter a semester of badgering and heckling by upperclassmen, the frosh finally , cl ' e limelight showered upon them. At the annual Kee-Ko-Xut dance in February, ' r ' iman Donna Dalby reigned as queen. Her all-freshman court was composed of ' |--i y Bumbalough. Alice Townsend. Joanne Schafer, and Virginia Light. Fallowing this first bit of success, freshmen began to be more courageous, and on ' ■ ool ' s day they blasted the faculty and upperclassmen from the pages of the ■ an issue of the Franklin. This scandal sheet was edited by Ceil .Ambs, and Sandelands served as business manager. shies, dreaming of the day they ' ll become upperclassmen, brought the year 3se by electing officers to serve during their sophomore year. John Aaron Paul Adamson Bernie Admire Cecilia Ambs John Andrews Jean Babb Janet Baird Kennetli Barlow William Bate Marvin Beaman Morris Beck Marya Jo Betner Betty Billeisen Pat Black Rex Brooks Delight Brown Kenneth Brown Shirlsy Bumbalough Dale Burgett Robert Butler Margaret Cartwright Eugene Clemens Janice Coffman Eaton Shirley Cook Joyce Cooper Donna Dalby Fred Daugherty Dana Deer Gladys Dennis Ann Dixon Louise Dobbs Nancy Eagleson --If ■ , • 41 ■y ' m rf « -4 f J Frances Edgar Billie Fleetwood Thomas Foley Mary Foreman James Gabbard Harlev Gaines Earl Gale James Goodner William Gray James Hall Max Harden Wheeler Harden Perry Harker Robert Hartwell Barbara Hays Alton Hoard Clifton Hoard Lola Honn Ronald Howell Douglas Jackson Jane Johnson Marva Jones Robert Kellie Max Kelley Barbara Kemp Linda Kern John Keseric Jerry Locey Marilyn Lawlis Harold Lane Marjorie Lansing Dean Lambert Joe Lee James Leisure Pete Leonard Virginia Light Joe Lusk Carolyn Liil ens Sarah McChiin Carolyn McCloughan Clinton McCord Lyndal McCullough James McDonald Gary McPherson jL-anne iMartin Ann iMartmez Michael Matsey Sharon Meek Mary Merchant Gerald Mihay Penny Miles James Miller Amy Morehouse Judy Mull Lorna Xewby Gene Xunn Donald O ' Brien Hal O ' Dell Louis Osterman Norman Pash Jack Patterson Sherry Pennington Jack Peterson George Phipps 43 Jane Ray Nathan Reece Gilbert Rogers Robert Ross Martha Roth Roger Roth Glenn Rowdon Robert Rupp Shirley Sandelands Betty Sanderson Dean Sanderson Joanne Schafer Irvin Schooler Roger Schroder Larry Scott Russell Scott Sandra Scott Thomas Shelton Allen Simmons Bettv Smith Rodney Sowder Joann Stanfield Judy Stark Reece Stevens Robert Stover Tim Swegman Margaret Tavlor .Milton Tavlor Eddy Teets James Templeton Ruth Terrell Thomas Thomas Rosemary Thompson John Thurston Virginia Torreyson Alice Tovvnsend Kennetli Townscnd Phy llis Fulp Betty Tinner iMaiv Jane Unger James Vogler Virginia Voss Kenneth Wcndelman Eiirchard Wheatlev Gene White Kathryn Wright Laura Wright . .V ■■ ' - i 4: Jr- W ' 45 Behind every famous artist there is a school of forma! training and in- struction in the techniques of painting by the masters. So it is with every successful college student. What a student is or becomes after he leaves college is, in part, determined by the type of institution he attended and by the ability, personality, and character of the instructors and ad- ministrators of that institution. People who decide to attend Frank- lin College make a wise choice. Frank- lin has a high academic standing throughout the nation and its faculty and administration are staffed with men and women of superior intellect, hijh ideals and deepest sincerity. While carrying out their official teaching and administrative duties, Franklin staff members are also class and organization advisors, personal counselors and friends of the students. f Faculty and Administratio 47 President As the tenth president of Franklin College, Dr. Harold W. Richardson has accom- plished much, both personally and for the College. President Richardson has traveled widely to promote stronger relations between liberal arts colleges across the nation. During his term as president of the Indiana Association of Independen ' and Church Related Colleges, he joined the presidents of four other Indiana independent colleges in initiating a national movement for the voluntary support of independent higher education. Serving in the public relations field this year. Dr. Richardson has met and coun- seled with alumni in towns and cities throughout the state and nation concerning Franklin College ' s development program which is now underway. A popular speaker in Indiana and the Middle West, he has addressed church groups, teachers ' meetings, high school and college convocations and organizations in the local community President Richardson received his A.B. from Bates College, his B.D. from Colgate- Rochester Divinity School and his M.. , and Ph.D degrees from the University of Mich- igan. In 1953. Hanover College conferred on him the honorary Doctor of Laws degree. This year the President was made a Phi Bela Kappa by Bates College, his alma mater. Dr. Richardson has served at the helm of Franklin College for si.x years comin ' ' here in 1949. Directing tlie academic phase of Fianl lin College is Dr. J. Geoffrey Moore, dean of the college. Since his coming to Franklin three years ago, Dean Moore has been working to- ward clarifying the aims of the college and improving the in- structional program. Under his direction, a faculty committee has made a re-evaluation of the extra-curricular program, the all-college calendar has been initiated, and emphasis has been placed on all-campus ac- tivities. This year Dean Moore was responsible for planning an all-day celebration by stu- dents, honoring Franklin ' s Iloosicr Central Conference bas- ketball champs. Dean of the College Business Manager Business Manager Charles Coch- ran IS responsible for sett.ng t ' the groundwork for the pMvs, . necessities of the College. I ' each day busy planning a ing out plant-efficiency • cial growth for Frankl ' Mr. Cochran was name 1 : lanager in 1948. Sine. 1. i construction of the ; ' ' . ' -n ter, the shop buildin,- ans ' housing has c- i . t Presently Mr. Cochran is involve ' in the Development Program. fine an, inan- t;: ' - 49 Dean of Women Serving as supervisor and counselor for the women students at Franlvlin is Ur. Margaret Powell, dean of women. Mrs. Powell also acts as advisor for the Pan-Hellenic Council, and it is under her direction that plans for rush week are made and initiated. The door to Mrs. Powell ' s office is also open to Franklin students and she willingly and sincerely tries to suggest solutions to any problems that may arise among women students or for individuals. Returning to Franklin this year after his graduation in 1953, followed by a year in graduate school at the University of Minne- sota, was Randall Tucker, new admissions director. Miss Virfsel Roe, registrar, is busy the year-around keeping Franklin College ' s aca- demic records straight. She also serves as secretarv of the facultv. DR. ROBERT H. KENT In Meniorimn With the death of Dr. Robert H. Kent on Aug- ust 14. 1954, Franklin College lost one of its best- loved figures and most outstanding faculty mem- bers. Respected for his wide knowledge, his char- acter, and his humanity, he was to many students and alumni their idea of what a teacher in a liberal arts college should be. Professor of philosophy for 33 years. Dr. K3nt served twice as acting president of the college and was academic dean from 1946 until 1951. Dr. Kent was, in the best sense of both, a Chris- tion and an educated man. He was a good teacher because he could awake in his students the desire to know and because he was a good student himself. He was not a strong man, but he carried a heavy load of work an d responsibility almost to the end of his life. He believed in his work and in people and he was never known to be unkind. Franklin College has been more fortunate than words can express in having the lifetime servicjs of such a man. 51 Administrators ;ri ji.-g J MjwJi T m-M CCT™ W.ud Bolter. DiiHLtnr if r-unti Services Uohert Chupp. Secretary uf Alumni Affairs liobert Ciiward, Hea.i Librarian t ti:. Frank Mert ., Directnr of Public Relations Gael SwiiiM:. Aiiniissiims Counselor Neiv Members W. Grayson Birch, Professor of Modern Languages Lois Farquharson, Assistant Professor of Biology Richard T. Huling, Associate Professor of Biology Jean Loveland, Instructor in Women ' s Physical Education Lawrence iVIcQuerrey. Assistant Professor of Music Clifford Murphy, Assistant Professor of Philosophy Eurdette Wagenknecht, Instructor in Natural Sciences Faculty I. George Blake, Professor of History John Grepp, Associate Professor of Art Dwight Heath, Professor of Mathematics Harold Hickman, Instructor in Physical Education R. Lowell Hicks, Professor of Chemistry Edith Roles Jacobs, Instructor in English E. L. Jacobs, Professor of English Harvey Jacobs, Professor of Journalism T. C. Jenkins, Associate Professor of Education and Psychology Curtis Kirklin, Professor of Education and Psychology J. Daniel Kocher, Professor of Speech Rufus Ling, Associate Professor of Physics Louis Matthews, Professor of Religion David Naile, Assistant Professor of Business Admin- istration Victor Overman, Instructor in Physical Education Mary Owen, Associate Professor of History Lawrence Pasel, Associate Professor of Economics Margaret Sparling, Associate Professor of English Pauline White, Associate Professor of English Halice Wiggs, Associate Professor of Education and Psychology Gloria Winslow, Assistant Professor of Modern Languages Adding- the strong masculine lines and vibrant tone to our portrait of Franklin College is the active athletic program. Here the themes of tragedy and triumph are being constantly portrayed from the first pigskin kick- off of the Fall to the last crack of hickory on horsehide in the Spring. For Franklin College the 1954-55 athletic season was an important year of transition. Most fans are happy witli the fine comeback of our Athletic Department and the contribution of that resurgence to school spirit and student-alumni interest in the College. Franklinites are painting a rosey pic- ture of future athletic success. Spoi . 55 I ' irst row. left to riirht : Dirk Fisher. Pete VanWye. Dale E idleman. Josh Hamilton. James Kijrht. Second row : Gene Nunn, William Brinkman, Phillip Ruffalo. Max Clenn, Ray Sonafrank. Jim Hall. Ro- er Devore. Jack EJmoniis. Third row: Jack Hick, Glen Rowden Larry Scott, Dick Depp. Robert Hartwell. Dick Kendall. Gene Lindsey. Eui, ' ene Clemens. Leonard Tarrh. William Gray. Fourth row: Jerry Mihay. John Andrews. Bob Rupp. Harry Hoai Iand. Art Sanders. Gordon McCracken, Robert Burton. Gary McPherson. Fifth row: Jack Peterson. Tom Shelton. Mick Matsey, Bob Butler. Robert Milton. Upper left. Coach Vic Overman; uj-per riirht. Assistant coach Coavh Harold Hickman: lower left. Student Mana- ' er Dave Tabor; lower right. Paul Adams. Football .954 ' FOOTBALL SEASON RECORD ' •;. !1 7 liid ana Central 2G rail I ■ 14 Hanover 47 ■ ' an- ■ t ' j Rose Poly 7 Taylor :52 • 7 Eureka VI Earlham Anderson Z 1 ' ran IV 1 ill 7 Manchester G ! ' ' C A young, inexperienced, but game, pack of Grizzlies, counting five freshmen and four sophomores on its starting eleven, tripped at the starting line but jumped back to finish with a hard-fought, respectable record. Forced to face their two toughest adversaries away from home at the outset, the Grizzlies found their offense stymied more by fumbles and penalties than by an iron-clad enemy defense — a problem which plagued them all season. The final record of three wins, four losses, one tie, and a tie for fourth place in the Hoo- sier Conference, a better record than many of recent years, forms the backdrop for a story which paradoxically satisfied and dismayed the local fans. The story in short can be told by a class-wise breakdown of the 46 gridders w ho reported for practice in the Fall. The number, representing one of the largest grid squads in Franklin ' s history, included only three seniors, three juniors, 11 sophomores and 29 freshmen. The roster of veteran lettermen listed few with more than one season ' s experience. There were two hard-hitting tackles, Pete VanWye, senior, and Gordon McCracken, jun- ior, who shared honors as co-captains for the year; Dick Fisher, a crack defensive end with three seasons behind him, and Dale Pop Eddleman, senior, another powerful tackle. Among the sophomore talent Coach Over- man had two driving fullbacks in Bill Brink- man and Art Sanders; a couple of fleet-footed halfbacks. Jack Edmonds and Jim Kight and two versatile ends of considerable promise, Ray Sonafrank and Phil Ruffalo. Though a sophomore himself in the field of college coaching. Coach Overman ' s determination and enthusiastic spirit was the team ' s major asset. There remained several holes to be filled by freshmen recruits plus a lot of reserve duty for the frosh. Jack Peterson handled the center spot capably, Gene Nunn filled the bill at guard, Calumeter Mick Matsey devel- oped into a pass-snatching scoring threat at end, Gene Lindsey saw consider- able action at halfback, and Max Glenn worked well at passing and play-mixing as quarterback. The fine defensive work of Glenn and Lindsey can be attested to by the fact that the first three Franklin touchdowns of the sea- son were set up by their intercep- tions, the first two by the former and the third by Lindsey. Certain- ly one of the most memorable plays of the season was the spec- tacular over-the-head reception by Halfback Dick Kendall of a beauti- ful Bob Burton pass in th Rose F ' oly smash. Edmonds and Glenn sparkled all sea- son in running outside, w h i 1 e Brinkman ' s bull charges through the middle chopped off many e n e m y yards. Brink tallied the game- winning, and lone touchdown, in t!ie Homecoming tilt with Earlham be- fore he was side- lined for the season with a broken collar- bone. Phil Ruffalo, who was shifted from end ' to guard, gained an honored position on the All-Con- ference team for his consistent aggressiveness. Fullback Brink- man received the Most Valuable Player trophy at the Dad ' s Day banquet. With the experience of the re- spectable 1954 season behind them, a veteran-laden Grizzly pigskin squad should be clawing deep gashss in conference opposition during the next three years. Yell Leaders A key to successful athletic competition at any institution is active student interest and enthusiasm in team victory by the student body. Necessary to kindle such school spirit during periods of slump and channel it when games are being won are a set of hard working yell leaders. During the 1954-55 sea.-.on Franklin had its slumps and its several moments of victory, it also had four never-say-die yell leaders who did much to help build the spirit of teams and fans alike. Captain of ihe effervescent four was Wayne Dunbar, a senior from Evansville. Wayne proved to be one of the finest male yell leaders Franl... . has ever had. Below Dunbar in the picture above are the three prettiest yell leaders in the V osiei Conference. They are Dorothy Johnson I), p junior from South Bend; Joan Diggs ' ce- --i, .■ sophomore from Anderson, and Ceil An-.n. . ' Mgh ;, a freshman from Franklin. In particular, the four deserve high ; ■ ' i.ise for their presence at many away ball games tiirou. ' liijut the season. The importance of their role cr.; - ' ■ be minimized in recounting the story of our at). -I ' c program. 59 N f e5 f h- i. i - ' ?■ .•MA- 1 Ll. |. i_;t. staitm- :it IJ o ' l ' lnck : i ' h;irl.s H.nvan. .I;inn-s Oilosky. ElnuM Strautniiin. .Irweiih Lain. Eusene White. James Gab- • ■ ' ' ' nil::;. Kiiftal... William Wurtz. Kent .Martin. Kiihanl Kislur : ci-nlor l. ' li : Ciiach HanjIiJ Hickman,; center right: Student -M. . - r Ma.K I ' itzi.atiiik. Coach Harold Hickman, in his second year as Grizzly basketball mentor, produced a ball team which bounced back from its cel- lar berth of the 1953-54 Hoosier Conference race to tie for first place and give the school its first taste of the sweetness of a cham- pionship in this sport since the for- mation of the conference in 1947. Despite a 13- vin, 11-loss over- all record, which included a nine and three mark in the conference, the Grizzlies could boast that of the many teams they played twice they swept the series with Han- over. Manchester, and Earlham; split one game apiece with Bellar- mine, Taylor, Anderson, Indiana Central, and St. .Joseph ' s. Only Wabash was able to win twice from them (and one of those by a two-pointer dropped in with two seconds to go). Additionally, of the three games lost in conference play, two were by heart-breaking overtimes. Enthusiasm of fans and students mounted continually through the season. The last few Grizzly home stands were standing room only affairs. Following the team be- came a major student activity. 1954 BASKETBALL RECORD (Won I.!. Lost U) Frankli n 77 Huntington 87 Franklin 77 Bellarmine 90 Franklin 51 Taylor 82 Franklin 76 Indiana State 64 Franklin 63 Anderson 67 Franklin 99 Indiana Central 76 Franklin 60 Eastern Illinois 90 Franklin 70 Indiana Tech 81 Franklin 67 Oakland City 65 Franklin 61 St. Joseph ' s 75 Franklin 76 Hanover 71 Franklin 62 Wabash 64 P ' ranklin 99 Manchester 60 Franklin 75 Indiana Central 79 Franklin 89 lOvcrtime) Bellarmine 79 Franklin 46 Earlham 40 Fi-anklin 81 Manchester 74 Franklin 73 Taylor 61 Franklin 61 Wabash 74 Franklin 81 Earlham 62 Franklin 78 St. Joseph ' s 68 Franklin 64 Anderson 70 Franklin 62 (Overtime) Hanover 46 NAIB PLAYOFFS Franklin 79 Evansville 96 •nn Top. Coach Harold Hickman : upper left. Charles Kowan : lower left. Elmer Strautnian : lower rivrht. Jim Orlosky. upper riv, ' ht. Dick Fisher. The tragedy of the otherwise bright season was the four-game losing streak, the longest all year, of away games at mid-season. Highlighting a year of net high- lights was the tense, tearful con- ference decider at Anderson where the roof caved in during the over- time. Never had Franklin fans seen a ball game in which each second contained more hectic ten- sion than the last. Certainly the best team faced all season was the talented, tall, and classy Evansville quintet who ended this year ' s season for the Grizzlies in the NAIB playoffs. The ■ ' Pocket City boys, obviously overconfident, were shocked as Franklin fought itself calmly to an early lead, but came back to close the first half 17 points in the lead. With starter Orlosky in- jured, things looked dark. P ' rom the bench came playmaker Bill Wertz to throw in 19 points and spark the Grizzlies to a storybook comeback. With seven minutes to go the Franklin netters had tied the score. Nevertheless. Evansville won the final triumph, 96 to 79. Sophomore Elmer Strautman led the scoring parade for Franklin with a total of 336 points, or an average of 14.6 per game. He was followed by Center Chuck Ro- wan who had a 13.8 game average; then Kent Martin, another sopho- more, with a 12.7 mark; next Jim Orlosky, 10.5, and then Dick Fish- er, 9.1. Indicative of the fine Griz- zly teamwork is the fact that less than five points separated the averages of the first and fifth var- sity men. The names of Guard Orlosky and Center Rowan were to be found at season ' s end on the Hoo- sier Conference all-star team, while Forward Fisher was placed on the honorable mention squad. Theoretically this all-star team would have been coached by Franklin ' s Harold Hickman who was named Coach-of-the-Year in the Hoosier Conference. The same trio — Rowan, Orlosky, and Fisher — all seniors, served as captains for the season. The Grizzly netters lose these three, plus reliable Bill Wertz, to graduation; but with the deep talented reserve of underclassmen which fans were shown on many occasions this season, things look good for another great team ne.xt year. Reserve Basketball Without the advantage of a particularly tall squad, the reserve Grizzlies still outclassed all but three of their opponents during the season. Only Anderson, Taylor, and Oaklandon Sales were able to down our junior netters. Coaches Jim Carey (kneeling, above) and Fred Ovler worked their eight reservists into almost everv ball game. Witness to the teamwork of the ' ■• ' • was the very small point differential between ' : ' ■ ud low point men. T !ip team was composed of (above, lower left : iiLtjii ' oul circle): freshmen Dean Sanderson, Harry ' .; - MOii ' - White, Jim Gabbard. John Smith, Frank 1 ■ •■■ ipnmore Dick Kendall, and freshman Rog- ; t% ' i:- - T. The success of this octet in their ' . ■ ' t ' oa to college basketball is a cardinal reason ' ► e faith of Franklinites in the future. RESERVE BASKETBALL RECORD Franklin 61 Franklin 73 Franklin 76 Franklin 48 Franklin 64 Franklin 57 Franklin 58 Franklin 81 Franklin 55 Franklin 72 Franklin 72 Franklin 65 Franklin 91 Franklin 59 Franklin 77 Fort Harrison 55 Anderson 66 Indiana Central 48 Marian 45 Franklin Merchants 56 Hope Merchants 53 Indiana Central 50 Cummins Diesel 42 Oaklandon 61 Taylor 62 Wabash 62 Marian 53 Edinburg .Amos 66 Taylor 75 Anderson 96 The P ' ranklin College diamond nine started their season by los- ing the opener despite a one-hit pitching performance by Elmer Strautman. This hard luck was typical of most of the season. Playing his final year for the Grizzlies was shortstop Bill Wertz. The rest of the nine are underclassmen, flandling the catching as- signment this year was Gene White; Gordon McCracken covered the initial bag; second base was Roger Schroder, and at third was Larry Lee. The outfield consisted of Phil Ruffalo in left, Jim Kight in the deep center field pasture, and Dick Kendall in right. Pitching assignments were carried out by Elmer Strautman, Bob Burton, and Max Glenn. Coaching at first is Coach Harold Hickman, while Student .Manager Bill Gray is in the third base box. Reserves were (left above, right to left) Jim Steeves, Jim Gab- bard, Roger Devore and Tom Shelton. Not pictured are Al Hoard. Jim Miller and Glen Rowden. Baseball Franklin St. Jo: , Franklin 2 St. -••._ . • i Franklin 5 Ro:f ,l Franklin 1-ihi.m Franklin 3 F.H ' 1 ' ■ 1 Franklin 2 • ' ).. ' ■ = ' , 1 Franklin 1 1. UJ . . t Indiana . j,.! Franklin 2 Franklin 8 Indiana ' ' Franklin 6 And --.• . Franklin 5 Manrl ., _, Franklin 7 Manc-I;e. i ■ o Franklin 9 Rose T ' !y 5 Franklin 2 Indiana CfC ' -i] o (Partially Completed) 65 Cross Country The cross-country squad, consisting entirely of freshmen and sophomores, turned in a two and two record for four meets last Fall. How- ever at the state meet the Franklin thinly- clads finished next to last in all scoring. The Grizzly runners dropped their first two outings to Indiana Central, 24-32, and Han- over, 21-36; but came back to win from Tay- lor, 29-26, and Marian, 44-19. Jim Miller, Captain Bob Coble and Kenny Barlow lead the way for the squad throughout the season. Kneeling, left to right: Jim Miller, Eddie Bruoks, Irvin Schooler. Standins, ' : Reece vens, Captain Bob Coble. John Aaron. Burch Wheatley. Inset: Coach Harold Hickman, t pictured: Kenny Barlow, Dave Miller. Track Witli only six returning lettermen and a al s.-,uad of 19 reporting tor duty under ac • iL Overman, the Franklin cindermen r iio. capped especially in middle dist- B for r her season were Dale Eddle- ' der ' anklin ' s discus record: pole ' l ' 1 :, hurdler Elmer Strautman; .• ' I loiv hurdles, high jump, and .;nd T ' lok Edmonds, dashes and in, ulte ck le ighi. Jther- iiroi • le; ■h ■ .11 this year were: Roger Jim Miller, 880; Leo Jonas, ■ ' ski, low hurdles; Gene Lind- :c, arid Ed Wilson, high jump, ! acting as manager. Kneeling, left to right: Elmer Strautman. Dick Kend:ill. Jim Kowalski. Stand- ing: Ed Wilson, Jim Miller, Roger Schroder. Gene Lindsey. Upper left. Coach Vic Overman. Lower left: student m.inagei Da e Tabei Upper right: Captain Dale Eddleman. Not pictured: Jack Edniondi, Leo Jon is 17 ' ' i k i -. Golf Ti emus Brighest chapter of the spring sports story was golf. As we go to press, the Franklin linksmen have turned in a record of six wins, four losses and one tie. Our golfers have defeated in return matches any team which had won from them i n the first round. With Joe Lusk and Jim Ward shooting par golf, and Ted Gibbens, Jim Crewes, and Mac Stephens carding scores in the upper 70 ' s, the Grizzlies were abl? to turn m a second-place performance in the HCC meet and to pull down sixth place in the I ittle State. Pictured above are left to right): Mac Stephens, Jim Crewes, Jim Ward, Joe Lusk, Ted Gibbens, and Coach Overman (inset). Captained by Jim Orlosky, a man well respected for his ability in Hoosier Con- ference tennis circles, the Franklin court men were able to win but one match ' ' r ' this past season. The squad ' s lone win ■ by a 4 to 3 score over Manchest-r -vhil they dropped matches with Indui Cen- tral, Hanover, Taylor, and Earlhan ' The squad, (left to right, -dr ' cor sisting of Orlosky, who went urf- ' i.. ?d ■ singles play, Louis Osterman, No.i.-ar ' I ' Tom Thomas, Dexter Cooloy, nnu H ■ Horn, was coached by Dr. ' -; ' ni. (inset). -67 ( VOLLEYBALL W L Delta Delta Delta ... 4 Pi Beta Phi 3 1 Delta Zeta 2 2 Zeta Tail Alpha 1 3 Imlepeiident Women .0 4 Women j Sports During the winter months feminine screams and shrills could often be heard issuing from the College gym. What may have sounded like ' ' knock down and drag outs actually vere only women students participating in inter-sorority basketball and volleyball tournaments. The tournaments are under the supervi- sion of the executive board of the Women ' s Recreational Association. Miss Jean Love- land served as faculty advisor. This year Delta Delta Delta made a clean sweep of the volleyball tournament with a record of four wins and no losses. At the close of the regular basketball tournament, Pi Beta Phi, Delta Zeta and Delta Delta Delta were in a deadlock for first place, each with a record of 3-1. In the playoffs, the Pi Phis took an undisputed hold on the trophy by defeating both the Tri Deltas and the DZs. !£ , BASKETBALL W L Pi Beta Phi 5 1 Delta Delta Delta 4 2 Delta Zeta 3 3 Zeta Tau Alpha 1 3 Independent ' onien 4 ;- | !%T . - -I Intramural Sports With six of the nine intra-niural sports tournaments completed as we go to press. Phi Delta Theta was leadinu the race for the All-Sports Trophy by an almost insurmount- able margin of 33 points to 25 for second-place SAE and 19 for third-place KDR. Of the six sports completed the Phi Delts have won four — Softball, basketball, track and tennis — and tied with the SAE ' s for first in another — volleyball. Kappa Delta Rho had won the remaining trophy in cross country. Close races are expected in the sports yet to be completed They are bowling, golf, and ping pong. Following are standings of sports which have been completed: SOFTBALL W. PDT _ 8 L. 3 4 6 7 VOLLEYBA PDT ,_ _ _ LI. w. 20 8 4 4 L. 4 4 16 20 2(1 BA PDT FIM _. KDR . SAE „ LCA . SKETBALL W. L. 1 SAE 5 KDR 4 FIM 2 SAE __ ___ FIM KDR LCA TRACK PDT SAE KDR FIM LCA 4 4 TENNIS PDT SAE LCA KDR FI.M 3 4 LCA 1 CROSS COUNTRY KDR PDT SAE LCA FIM 8 The place which fraternities and sororities have on tlie Franklin Col- lege campus is analogous with the place color has in a fine painting. Franklin ' s ei:jht Greek organiza- tiiHis and two Indepemlent groups of- fer stutlents companionsliip. training iri leadership, guidance in choosing ideal-, scholastic training and social outlets. These organizations ha ' e be- come the backbones of all social e ' ents held on the campus and hold an im- portant place in ever - phase of life at Franklin College. The Greeks sponsor dances. oiJen hnu-es, faculty teas and alumni diii- ners ; they particijiate in inter-organi- zational athletic e ' ents ami singing ■and scholastic comjietition. Although fraternities and sorori- ties are interested in social exx ' iits. they are primarily concerned with n ' laking their members better citizens of the College and our countr . Greek 71 I- ' n .t r-Mw : C ' aiTii- Valentine. Hetty Reid. Ann Mitchell. .Jackie Wertz. Second row: Patti Spahr, Esther Ramsey. Sue Van An twerp. Nelda MiilhoHand, .loan Dij ' iTS. Shirley Alldredxre. Katie Thi.mpsnn. Thiid row: Barbara Gamble, Barbara Shuler, Loretta Kellams, Sue Scott. Marilyn Majni . Marlene Hun ' -;ertord. Jane Stout, Mary Kol ertsnn. Delta Delta Delta Betty Billeisen. Jeanne Martin. Shirley Alldredge and Jaclvie Wertz select records for a dance session in tlie Tri Delta social liCTlS Would you like to swing on a star If so, just grab one of the three within the Tri Delta crescent and come along for a visit to Delta Delta Delta. Seventeen freshmen wore the triangle pledge pin of Tri D?lta after that first hectic week of rusn, and soon the pledges elected Jeanne Martin as president. And starting the year off right, Sharon Meek and Joanne Schafer were elected vice-president and secretary of the freshman class, following the e. - ample of Loretta Kellams and Nelda Mulholland who were already secretaries of the sophomore and senior classes. Tri Delta ' s star shone bright at Homecoming when Loretta appeared in the court of Homecoming Queen, and the chapt:r soon journeyed up to Nap- town for pizza and spaghetti at the Italian Village, with a return visit in February. Basketball season came, with sophomore Joan Diggs and pledge Cecelia Ambs leading yells, with their Tri Delta sisters cheering like mad for a win- ning Grizzly quintet. Fresl man Joanne Schafer was the chapter ' s candidate for Kee-Ko-Nut Queen at the Blue Key sponsored dance in February, and the Pan-hellenic dance followed with Tri Deltas helping Cupid with his work._ In March, the chapter presented its annual Carnival to raise money for campus scholarships, and the results were well worth the hard work. Tri Deltas who burnished the golden crescent throughout the vear were numerous Chapter prexy. Sue VanAntwerp served as Pan-hellenic president, and was in the choir too. with Sue Scott. Cecelia Ambs. Joanne Schafer. Joyce Thomas. Betty Billeisen Car olyn Lukens, Judy Cowan. Mary Jo Botner, and Jane Ray. Patti Spahr. who cracked the whip over the pledges. ' served as president of Theti Sigma Phi. vice-president of Gold Quill, and treasurer of W.S.G.A . and she and Sue VanAntwerp were both elected to Who ' s Who Among Students in .American Coll- es and Universities. Marilyn Major issued blackmarks for the dorm, as secretary of House Council and was tapped for membership in Phi Alpha Theta, with Patti and Katie Thompson ' who was elected vice-president of Phi Alpha Theta and was tapped for Gold Ouili and Theta Sigma Phi. IMemories of winning the volleyball tournament, of numerous trips for pizza of all-night gab sessions, and of the Pansy and Senior Breakfasts will never be forgotten in the thoughts of Tri Deltas. ° PleclOTS. I-.. St rr,w: .J.iyi-e Th.im.-is. R,,-;,.m.ir.v Th,im,.s,,n. Dolifht I!r..ur. .loiinn.- Martin. Carclyn L-ukens. Seinnil row: liett.v Billei.spn. .lu.l.v C.n.Tn. Ceil Amlis. .l.xinne Sch:ifer. Ann Miiitinc- . bhanin Meek. Thin! r.nv : Vi,._-inin T..iri.vs.)n. Pnl I!l;u-k. Jane K:i , [).,i-.,Chv S:,ru ' ent. .Maiv .1, ' , iietnur. Bett.v Meek. % - 73 Franklin Independent Men The Franklin Independent Men. upon returning to school in the Fall, found that the house had been repainted and a new trophy case had been added to the social room. In the case were the Blue Key scholarship trophy and the Intramural softball trophy, both of which had been won the previous Spring. As the fall semester began, the Independent Men, under the leadership of Bill Huckabone. president; Jim Vest, vice-president: Bob Doles, secretary: Paul Nugent, trea.surer: and Walt Howard, chaplain, began planning for Homecoming. These plans pro ed more than ample as the I Men won the Homecoming decorations trophy with a shooting gallery scene. Dave Riley also won the Homecoming beard growing con- test. Then to top off the festivities a buffet supper was held v.ith the visiting alumni. On the social scene a hay ride was held early in October and in November, the Independent House was the scene of a Pilgrim Fathers house dance. Later on an open house was held with the house mother Miss Cleo Lambert, presiding. During the fall semester, Charlie Rowan was named to Who ' s Who Among Stu- dents in American Colleges and Universities. Then at the Kee-Ko-Nut Dance, two other members, Tom Quindlen and Wayne Dunbar were tapped for Blue Key. New officers elected for the second semester were Jim Vest, president; Don Lam- bert, vice-president: Charles Mellencamp, secretary; Paul Nugent, treasurer: and Larry Roberts, chaplain. Under these officers the social scene of the second smester was followed by the annual spring formal dinner-dance, held at the Elk ' s Club at Shelby- ville on April 1, with a theme of April in Paris. On the intramural scene, the Independents finished second in basketball and made strong bids in volleyball and track. The May Day Sing found the Independent Men imder the leadership of Bill Huck- abone, song leader, winning the contest for the third straight year. Fi j ' ill Huckabone shows a ? ipter trophy to Paul Nu- «• sob Doles and Jim Vest. First row: William Bate. Dave Taber. Melvin .Sniilli. I ' ;i l Nu- uent, Jim Vest Mother Lambert, Bill Huckahone. Hoi. I l ' ' . Di ' ve Riley, Ken Brown. Max Kelley. Secunil row: E.I WiUon. Dale .Ar- mour. Bill Cook. Marshall Mitchell. Bob Howell. Waltei llowai.l. Paul I.ansinc. Larry Roberts. Bill Le an. Tom Quin.llen. .larii.s I .isure. Griff Brackett. Third row: Randy Norris. Charles M.-ll.n. aiiii.. Bill Gray. Hal O ' Dell. Howard Beals. Charles Rowan. Arrhh- l)avi . i;.orjre Phipps. Don Lamliert. Wayne Dunbar. Jack Kdmonds, Larry Roberts and Randy Norris sound off during a songfest al the I house. Bill Huckabone is at the piano. 75 Fir ' st row: Lois S; e!lman. Jo Allen, Rillit- Snowball, Maxine Fisher. Connie Suntle. Betty Schmidt. Maiilyn Shepar.i. Martha Lou Cole. Second row: Helen MoClellanri. Jackie Stinson. Sue Miller. Carol Br is tow. iMary Boyer, Jane Duckett, Mary Luu Ra ' -;sdale. Carol Neese. Third row: Shirley Dine. Barbara Schaefer. Carnielita Essex. Marilyn Goodwin. Marlene Mitchell. Pat Jones. Delta Zeta Delta Zetas Helen McClelland and Margie Martin help Carol Bris- tow wrap a Christmas gift before she leaves for vacation. Wearers of the golden lamp of Delta Zeta can look back with pride on an enjoyable and success- ful year of honors and activities. Opening the season with the initiation of eight pledges, rush week and the pledging of ten girls followed. DZ held claim to the Homecoming Queen ' s crown and to a beautiful float. The anxiously awaited new couch and chair arrived and met with overwhelming approval of all Delta Zetas. A date-night hayride was held in November followed a few weeks later with the an- nual all-campus serenade. Participation in the Christmas Sing found DZ ' s attired in white and blue formats singing The Christmas Song and Silent Night. Several spreads with skits by pledges, ac- tives, or alums and patronesses were held through- out the year as well as special parties, teas and dinners. First on the second semester agenda was the dinner-dance presented by tl.e active chapter al the Rainbow Room of the Severin Hotel in Indianap- olis. The theme was Rainbow ' s End, and Harold Turner and his band played. Seven more girls were initiated into Delta Zeta the following day. March brought time for the annual pledge dance. The Big Top offered opportunity for some clever ideas in decorations and refreshments. Music was provided by Steve Hayward and his combo. Members of Delta Zeta were quite active in inter-sorority sports. The four officers of the Wo- men ' s Recreational Association were DZ ' s. State Day was held this year at lU and the various Indiana DZ chapters had an opportunity to see the recently remodeled Delta Zeta house there. The May Sing gav e the girls the chance to try to defend their first-ranking position from the previous year. Five Delta Zetas took part in one-act plays, one in the spring production, as well as also having the secretary and the house manager of Wigs and Cues. A DZ was the Franklin women ' s representative in the State Oration Contest. Among other honors was a member being chosen for Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities. Second semester a Delta Zeta became the Pan-Hellenic president as was the first semester treasurer. Three were tapped for Theta Sigma Phi and two for Phi Alpha Theta. Delta Zeta claimed the president of Gold Quill, vice- president of Theta Sigma Phi. several members of Laurels, one of Chi Beta Phi. gen- eral chairman of Religious Emphasis Week, president and secretary of the FCCA Council, and vice-president of CVF. DZ ' s held the positions of junior class vice-president and secretary, senior class vice-president, president of the choir, business managers o f the Almanack and The Franklin, and president of the newly-formed modern Language Club. President and house manager of Bryan Hall, president of Thompson House, first semester house man- ager and second semester secretary and social chairman of Overstreet Hall were all Delta Zetas. Several others also worked on the two campus publications and some were soloists for the choir and members of the Madrigal group. Delta Zeta truly has been well represented in the goals of high scholarship and activities at Franklin College. Pledges. First row: Alice Tnwnsenti. Mary For-enian. Second row: Shirley White, Margaret Martin. Hetty Saniler.son. Iiene Kuch.-s. Third r.iu : ,)udy .Mull, Sarah McClain. .Marilyn Wertz, Shirley Sandelands. 77 ■rrj HV.. -. iii;; ' f :.- ' J :v ' . ' 4 ' i f ' h!.iWW vfl l- Kappa Delta Rho With the opening of the fall term last September, members of Kappa Delta Rho returned to their white house on East Jefferson Street. The chapter opened its social season with a t;ickoff dance which was held at the liouse. Officers elected for the first semester were president, Paul Barnett; senior trib- ime, Ed Roberts: junior tribune, Max Wolfe: secretary. Rodger Murray: and treasurer. Ray Andrews. Homecoming day was cold and gray, but the bears in the Kappa Delt house decora- tion contest danced gaily with the slogan Grizzlies Can-Can Quakers. Alumni were entertained at a dinner early in Xo ember and a Thanksgiving din- ner was enjoyed by Kappa Delts and their dates. Open house was next with the annual tree-decoroiing party just before Christmas. January came and Ray Andrews and Ed Roberts were tapped for Chi Beta Phi, national science fraternity. Frank King, president of Student Council, was elected president of Chi Beta Phi: Ray Andrews was elected secretary-treasurer of Inter-fra- ternity Council: Ben Rice was elected treasurer of the Modern Language Club: Dan Olejniczak was elected treasurer of Young Democrats; Jol n Troyer was elected treas- urer of Wigs and Cues; and Ed Roberts was elected as intra-mural manager of Inter- fraternity Council. Officers for the second semester were president. Ed Roberts; senior tribune. i lax Wolfe; junior tribune, Ray Andrews; secretary. Cliff Miller: and treasurer. Ben Rice. March brought additional festivities as the pledge class costume party was planned and initiation of new brothers was held. State Day was a big affair for the Kappa Delts and their dates. It was held at the Antlers Hotel in Indianapolis, with a dinner for the fraternity members and a dance afterward for dates. May came and with it. Mothers ' Day. The annual iVlothers ' Day dinner was held with a club meeting for the mothers afterward. Later in the afternoon fraternity songs were sung by the Kappa Delts. Next came the active formal dance and then the end of a wonderful year f or Kappa Delta Rho. -• Stevens. Kenny Bar- ' ■-■ id Jim Miller try to t off with a hot pie ' h the Kappa Delt cook has just taken from the oven. I f J Ft.,, Sclleeley Hay An C.iili, li e vs. Max V,,lf, Cai.luell. Hen Rae. . Kil Riilji ' its, Paul Hai-nctt. Dan Olejniczak. row: Frank Kinu. Ditk ' ' .ipt-lan.l. Bill Thiiil ii,w: D.-an Mitiht-ll. .I,,sh Hamilton. I- -ank Cr w,k ' r, Jim Hanna. Dn-k I)i |,iit5. PleJses. Re.x Bi-u jk.s. Gene Clemens. Janits Miiler, Eniil T.inth- icum. Second row: Nathan Keece. Heni-y Ashec, Kenneth H;,,li, . Thii ' i i-ow ; Joiin Thui ' ston. Reece Stevens. f KSE5 ?t.ii--.- ' s •rt. rji ' ? ' ?? 79 First row: Jean Strobe!. Susan Archibald, Betty Liiu Rubsell, Marjcirie Cra ' - en. Second row : Mar ' -raret Cross. Jnyce Kniiihl. Betty Jo Powell, Harliara Street. Franklin Independent Women The Independent Women look back on the year ' s happenings as they turn the pages of their scrap- book. Gathered in the social rooms are Mary Jane Unger, Betty Jo Powell. Susan Archibald, Louise Dobbs and standing. Jean Strobel. A look into the annals of the Franklin Independ ent Women reveals numerous activities and achieve ments during the past year. The organization wel- comed 24 new members. In addition to pledging; ceremonies, activities included a luncheon, a re- ception at Dean Powell ' s home, a picnic supper, and Open House. In October the group and their dates enjoyed a hayride. The Homecoming parade saw the Inde- pendent float with Dumbo depicting Earlham, frightened by si.x mice representing Pranklin. Betty Lou Russell was chosen a member of the Home- coming Queen ' s court. FIW Christmas activities included a party giv- en by the patronesses, the Christmas Carol, and a spread with exchange of gifts. To start ' 55 off right, the actives sponsored the New ' V ' ear ' s Ball at the Country Club, and gave a tea in honor of the patronesses. Members also en- joyed a dinner, basketball game and party as guests of the Hanover Independent Women. As is the fate of all pledges, the new F. I. W. members found it necessary to fatten their piggy bank. Weekly lobby sales, a car wash, and a bazaar helped to raise funds. The pledges received new pins, which were adopted as the standard pledge pins of the organizations. The pledge dance was held in April. Further F. I. W. activities included sending Bettv Lou Russell to the Independent Students ' Association Convention, purchasini; a tele- vision set and visiting the patronesses. Joyce Knight and Betty Loli Russell provided capable executive leadership during the first and second semesters, respectively. Ann Di.xon and Fran Edgar each served a semester as president of the pledge class. Vir- ginia Light was Kee-Ko-Nut Queen candidate, while Doris Stephenson was elect?:! president of Wigs and Cues. The organization rates high scholastically, having three American Baptist Scholars, as well as other scholarship winners. The group is proud of its seniors, Marjorie Cragen, Susan Archibald, Joyce Knight, Doris Stephenson, and Margaret Cross, each of whom has made many contributions during her college career. As, in the words of one of their songs, these Indee memories we recall. the Franklin Independent Women look back upon the past year as one of success and achievement. Pleili o.-i. First row: N.tnry Ea Iesctn. Barbara Kemp. Marilyn I_a vlis. Kathy Wright, Gladys Dennis. Second row: Fran Eii ' . ar. liillie Fleetwooti. Jty .Ann StanfieltJ, Charlene Wheeler. Ann Dixon. Lynda! MeCullout ' h, Amy Morehttuse, Virginia Lii ht. Third row: Carolyn McCloughan, Sandra Scott. Virginia Vos.s, L(jiiise Dobbs, Margaret Taylor. .Joyce Cooper. Marva Jones, Mary Jane linger. Margaret CartwriRht. v-SJWi: « Lambda Chi Alpha The Cross and Crescent Men have been kept busy this past year redecorating the interior of their new residence at 648 East Jefferson street, giving it a complete new paint job and equippin[ it with new modern furniture. .Moving from their former house on Young street, the I ambda Chis are now situated in the midst of college activity. Opening the doors of the new house to eight new pledges in September, the Lambda Chis prepared for a year of full activity. Issuing in the fall athletic program, Bob Coble, sophomore, served as captain of the varsity cross country team. Five other I CA men were also on the team. All leisure time during the autumn months was donated to work on the new house and by December the Lambda Chis held their annual Christmas party, complete with the singing of carols, opening of exchange gifts and eating of turkey. Returning from the holiday vacation, election of new officers took place. Ronnie Pardieck was voted in as president for the coming year. Other officers include vice- president, Irvin Schooler; secretary, Max Harden; treasurer. Bob Rupp; rush chairman. Al Hoard; pledge trainer, Bob Coble; corresponding secretary, Dave Miller; social chairman, Ray Spencer; house manager. Bill Crenshaw; chaplain. Max Harden; and steward, Al Hoard. Second semester activities which kept the chapter busy were Help Week, house dances, the pledge dance, French Apache, and the long-awaited formal initiation. Held in Indianapolis, the annual White Rose dance was one of the leading social events of the spring season. With the appearance of burmuda shorts, open-topped convertibles, and warm sum- mer breezes, the Lambda Chis sponsored their last main social event, the annual All- Campus Swim, which was held at the municipal pool in Province Park. Featuring swimming contests and a bathing beauty contest, this event is one of the most antici- pated by college students during the year. With memories of a busy year behind, the Lambda Chis look forward to anotkci ' successful year in their new house. • Li .ibda Chis Ronald Par- dirik ■- ' John Schooler sliid. 1. ' board during an ' T . ■ s game. nay ' l:- ' r: ' , ' :iL? ' t„: in . ' - WU.e„.e..e.. J„.„ Schoole. BM, Cen.ha.. S.c„n„ ,-.. : H..e S.ew... B„„ C„.,e, Ple,ivres. First row: Mother Wittenhert ' er. Burch Vhe:.tley Irvin ' ,h„ Secun.l row: Al,„„ H.,:.r,|, Boh Rupp, Van Thompson. Harley Gaines M:ix H:ir,hti. .I.,hn First row: Martha Garner, Nanci Jones. Ahirtlui Triiiinell. Rev Hendrickson, Margaret Griffith, Diane DeMotte. Second row : Judy Babcock. Fran Fitch. Cathie Weldy. Sue McKin- ney. Carole Jacobs. Sara Barnett, Joyce Duvall, Maisi Hendrickson. Jeanie Williams. Thiid row : Margaret Rice. Bonnie Thompson. Sarah Purk- hiser, Eebe Wilson. Janice Deputy. Beth Boaz. Jaiu ' t CartwriLrht. Liz Hichardaon. Pi Beta Phi Pi Phis Judy Babcoct:, Barbara Hays, Dee Dalby, and Penny Miles add authenticity to the pledge dance, Gypsy Rendezvous. 1954-55 was packed with work and play for the members of Indiana Alpha of Pi Beta Phi. In September. 16 new initiates were welcomed into the bonds of wine and blue. After a frantic week of rush Pi Phis were happy to see 15 fresh- man women in their pledge line at Open House. Diane DeMotte came through with flying colors to win a place on the Homecoming Queen ' s court in October. In November Pi Phi Pops invaded the campus to attend our annual Dad ' s Day festivities. After a football game in the afternoon, the Dads were wined and dined at a dinner where they were given favors of leather ash-trays with the Pi Phi crest on them. During this month also. Martha Garner, Sarah Purkhiser, and Carole Jacobs starred in three major roles in the fall production Lo and Behold. In December Pi Phis, donned in white formals and carrying red muffs, joined the whole campus in its annual Christmas Carol to sing Sleigh Ride and 0 Holy Xight. under the direction of song leader. Joyce Duvall. On January 8 actives were entertained by pledges at their annual pledge dance. Gypsy Rendezvous, held at the Hillview Country Club, Pledge Dimna Dalby reigned as queen of the Kee- Ko-Nut dance in February. Actives and pledges enjoyed those delicious meals given by our Mother ' s Club three times during the year. At the beginning of the second semester, four new initiates, Karen Ball, Donna Plowison, Eleanor Voss, and Marilyn O ' Kourke. became wearers of the golden arrow. Martha Garner and Sarah Purkhiser, members of Theta Alpha Phi, helped direct the one-act plays given in February. Judy Babcock, Karen Ball and Penny Miles were in the casts of the one-acts. Pi Phi journalism students had their share of work too this year. Bonnie Thomp- son, who was elected second semester president, edited the Almanack, and Janet Cartwright and Carole Jacobs were news and feature editors of The Franklin. Sophomores Bebe Wilson and Nanci Jones were chosen vice-president of I R C and Young Republicans respectively. Judy Babcock, science major, was tapped for Chi Beta Phi, science honorary. On April 2 Pi Phis and their dates enjoyed dancing to the music of Nick Craig at the annual Carnation Ball ' held at the Indianapolis Athletic Club. Favors were cigarette lighters with the Pi Phi crest. Brown County was the setting for Pi Phi date night in May when Pi Phis and their dates yielded to the call of the great outdoors. Pi Phis enjoyed the beautiful theme and decorations of the Junior Prom, which were planned by Liz Richardson, committee chairman. May 1 was the last social event of the year for the wearers of the wine and blue when the chapter entertained the faculty at its annual Faculty Breakfast held at Hill- view Country Club. Pledne3. First row: Donna H.)wis..ii. Marilyn O ' Rourke. Donna Dalby. Barbara Hays. Pat Stofc-r. Karen Hall. Sei-ond row: Penny Miles. Janice Coffman Eaton. .Jane Johnson, Ginny Van livier Jiuly Stark ' Sherry Penninnton. Martha Roth, Ellie Vo.ss. Hetty Smith. 85 «« «r,™r™«« ;r .r:««TTr,c,wr3CC? 3??E3;: ■ (-,- rrvr Phi Delta Theta The Franklin Phis started their 1954-55 school year with a pledge class of 32, one of the largest in the organization ' s history. The pledges slightly outnumbered the actives, in fact, but the upperclassmen ruled with a firm hand and the Phikeias soon got used to answering phone calls, usmg the back door and mox ' ing with alacrity. Homecoming, the campus ' first big all-campu event, found the Phi Delt side yard turned mto a barnyard populated by a herd of S letland ponies. The theme of the lanch-style house decoration was Break ' Em, Grizzlies. Later on in the year the pledge class went on the bum and sponsored its annua! dance, this year called the Hobo Hop. With the approach of Thanksgiving, actives and pledges alike joined in a gala Thanksgiving party. Other social activities during the year included ihe Christmas dance. State Day, and the Spring formal. In athletics, the chapter had an unusually outstanding year. Gordon McCracken, Art Sanders, Ray Sonafrank, Tom Shelton. Mick Matsey, .lack Peterson, Gene I indsey, Bob Burton, and Roger DeVore won varsity letters in football. Jim Orlosky and Elmer Strautman helped spark the Grizzly net squad to its first Hoosier Conference champion- ship. Gene White and Jim Gabbard won varsity letters in basketball and Harry Horn, Dean Sanderson, Roger Schroeder, Frank Hiday. and John Smith made up the bulk ot the reserve team. The chapter ' s athletes also piled up an impressive record in Spring sports. In intramural competition, the chapter made a strong bid for permanent posses- sion of the All-Sports Trophy, as it opened by copping the basketball crown and field- ing strong contenders in other sports. In other fields. Herb Pigman and Jim Orlosky were named to Who Who ' s In American Colleges and Universities and John Atwell and Bill Bridges were tapped for Blue Key, national honorary for upperclassmen. The chapter also claimed two kings this year. Bob AUbritton reigned (jver the Tri-Delt Carnival and Gene White was named Pan-Hellenic King. In the chapter itself. Herb Pigman served as president during the first semester, and Jim Orlosky took over the gavel for the Spring term. All in all, it was a busy year for Indiana Delta, and the chapter is looking forward to another just as busy and successful next Fall. f-. a I attle of the card ,-■ u-Ks at the Phi Delt ' . ' .(• ise R gf r Roth offers ad- xic ' ' ' le Wilson as Tom Ohel: . oares to play his First row: Fred Kurtz. Dick Sharpe. John Atwell, Mother Rm s, Jim Orh.sky. Brucf Kelly. John WausJranian. Socorrl rn v : Dick DarliiiLr. l vvy Clark. C.or.lon McCnu-ken. Melvin Rutter. Jim Ward. Jim Sleeves. Kd Un oks. ThinI row: Dick McElheny. Ted Gibhens. Bill Hi-id ' es. .Max Weseman. Klmer Strautman and Roliin Hamilton. Fourth r.-w : Jack Davis. Boh Allhritton. Ric Black- mun. Art Sanders. Jim Ki -ht. Fifth row: Dick VanCleave and Herh Piv man. Pledges. First row : Jim Voprler, Jack Baker. Gene White, Harry Horn. Roirer Schroder. Norman Pash, RoK er DeVore. Bob Burton. Joe Lusk. Second row: Milton Taylor. Frank Hiday, Jerry Haymaker, Mick Matsey, John Keseric, Gene Lindsey, Dean San ' Ierson. Jim Hall. Ruprei- Roth. Third row : Tom Shelton, Jack Peterson, John Smith. Jim Gabbard. Buddy Baker. ?i Slfi « =1 . -■f f:: k kll-:vn jifcudrniHiiiiiT? ' ! 1. I ' iist ru v : Doruthy Johnson. Ardith Brackett, Millie Thurston. Second row; Carolyn Judd, Kay l])lailj  ui ' ne. Carolyn Gitzen. Nellie Hrown, Doris Phillip-s. Jo Ann Schaefer. Third row: Gin ' er Sitauldintr. Marion Keiichler, Marilyn Zellers, ivlary Idu Cinutti, Sue Cobb, Pat Lemons, Janet Bishoii. Xeta Tail Alpha Marilyn Zellers shows a new Zeta trophy to Kay Claibourne, N ' orma Gold. Carolyn Gitzen and Jiidv VVilhelm. Members of Zeta Tau Alpha returned to school in the fall still glowing from Beta Theta chapter ' s receiving three awards at national convention — one rushing award, the sixth consecutive national schol- arship plaque, and also being given honorable men- tion for the coveted Golden Anniversary scholarship cup. Ardie Brackett and Sue Cobb attended the con- vention in Miami Beach, Florida. Zetas began school activities by adding eight new initiates to the group. Two others have been in- itiated more recentlv. The fourteen new pledges named Shirley Bumbalough as their president. Then came Homecoming, which brought another cup to the Zetas for their winning float with the slogan, ' Our Bet ' s F. C. Millie Thurston was a member of the Queen ' s court. Late in November. Zetas and their dates danced to Ihe music of Hal Turner at their traditional ■•White Violet Formal at the Severin Roof in In- dianapolis. Sue Cobb, as social chairman, was re- sponsible for planning the dance. Alums and patronesses were hostesses to the chapter at dinners in their homes, and the chapter, in turn, called on them and entertained them at a spread and a tea in the rooms. The annual C; ristmas party in the social rooms (complete with Santa Claus) and several midnight spreads kept the Zetas busy, and they rounded out the year with State Day in Indianapolis late in Feb- ruary, a dessert in honor of the faculty and their wives in March, the pledge dance in April, the pledge-sponsored bicycle race in the late Spring, and the annual date night in Brown County in May. Zetas distinguished themselves by all-round participation in campus activities during the year. Dorothy Johnson served as yell leader for her third year, and was social chairman of House Council. Carolyn Gitzen was elected to Alpha, tapped for Gold Quill, selected for Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities. and served as secretary of Student Council. Mary Kay lerchant was elected president of Over- street, and Shirley Bumbaloush was selected as a candidate for Kee-Ko-Nut queen, •lo Miller served as president of Theta .Alpha Phi. and was a co-director of one of the one-act plays. Dorothy Johnson. Marion Kuechler and Norma Gold were members of the one-acts cast. Ardie Bracket! was treasurer of Phi Alpha Theta; Dorothy Johnson, Marilyn Zellers, and Sally Lewis were linked for Laurels; and Trudy Hoernes, Nellie Brown, and Carolyn Judd were tapped for Chi Beta Phi, with Dorothy Johnson serving as secretary of that group. There were seven Zetas in the choir, three in Madrigal and four in the pep band. Zeta Tau .Alpha found the year filled to the brim with traditional sorority func- tions, campus social life and activities, and yet managed to keep an emphasis on high scholarship standards. Plo.liies. Fir.n ru« : .lu.l.v Wilhehn. Lola H..nn Shirley liunibali.u- ' h. .Shirley r,„,U, Betty Tinner. Sot ' onil row: Rosemae Neher. Norma Colli, .Marilyn iiicUnell. Linila Kern. June Stewart. Thinl row: Helen Ri.sley. Trutly Hoernes. Janet Bairil. Mary Kay Merchant, Sylvia Lewi.s. Pam l ' ,o er. I.orna Newhy. I.:uir:i WriKht. Mar-rie I.ansin ' _ ' . 89 Sigma Alpha Epsilon It was another eventful year for the Sigs in the big. white house at the corner of Jefferson and Edwards. The house was graced this year with a new housemother, Mrs. Overstreet. The chapter started the year off by pledging 24 men and holding Open House in their honor. The social calendar, as usual, was crowded for the SAE ' s. On January 21, the chapter and their dates journeyed to the Shelbyville Elk ' s Club for the annual Black and White formal with music furnished by Nick Craig and his orchestra. The Found- er ' s Day dinner-dance was again given for the four Indiana SAE chapters by the In- dianapolis alumni, this year at the Athletic Club on iarch 5, For the second straight year the Franklin chapter won the State Day basketball tournament. Go Wan, Go! was the theme for the pledge dance in February. Initiation Day on April 3 elevated seven men to Brotherhood — Dana Deer, .lorgan McCandless, Louie Osterman, Glenn Rowden. Gene Nunn, Jim Templeton, and Richard .Miles. Dick Heiney and Dick ' Vandivier were tapped for Blue Key membership at the Kee-Ko-Nut dance. Blue Key president for the year was Dick Fisher, who also served as Inter-Fraternity president and chapter president for the second semester. John Phelps lead the SAE ' s during the first semester. Herb Rogers played the lead in both the Fall and Spring dramatic productions, and football ' s most-valuable-player, Bill Brinkman. made his dramatic debut in the Spring play (no, not as Romeo). Dick Vandivier won the local oratorical contest and fmished third in the State. Pete VanWye was football co-captain, while Phil Ruffalo was named to the All-Conference football team. Dick Fisher had regular duty with the Grizzly netters and Bill Wertz, Phil Ruffalo, and Joe Lain saw plenty of action throughout the successful season. The year was concluded by a series of house dances and a round of sorority dinners. Sigs Bill Brinkman. Bill Weriz £.nd Gene Xunn lounge in ,-the. Red Room after a hectic L. ' y.; of classes. - ' ■ ' 1 - t - - i: Kil-st Dick Fish fi.x. L;,n t ' hil Ruff :%s£ ' mg ' mmm : y:0 ruw: Jim Ciew..s. Bill Brinkmnn. Pete VanVVve. Dav ■r Bill VVeitz. Dick Vnn.livicr. G«.i-e Douu-i.-iss. Si ■y Lt-e. Max I- itzi.at.ick, Sc.ltv Smith, .Jim Wn.j.ls alo. .I,H ' Lain, .J,,hn .McClain, Jim Acher, Joe Kellv . ■; .■ ., gws - A.,- -; ' -V .Ciirlil e Van.liwec. I. (.enrire Blake, advisoi- ; Muther Ovorsti-eet. Jack Phelps. 7 1 r,,w: Turn bhaver. Jack Bick. Jim (;„a,-. Bub Whelmer. Ce,l i.: .Jack .Merrill. D„n R-.k-eis Third i-o« : Dexter Cooley. Dick Har Herb Rijil ' ers. Jeiry Slillabower. iarnsi Ple.l-_ ' es. First row: Louis Osterman. Tom Bacot. Th.jnias Thom-is r.lenn « .„■ i r , r. Blake. a,lvi.,nr: Mother Overstreet. Gene Nunn. Gary .McPher n. Lan k-o Ken Tul ' ■ T ' , ' ' - ' Second row: Jerry Mihay. Jack Patterson. Kenneth Townsen.l. Rober K . ' llie D ' ■ Templeton. M.irvin Beaman. Earl Gale. Third row: John .. ndr ' 91 r - . ' .„j  i- ' ' .-jjtrj ' fcf ? The time and talent which is put in- to every finished portrait by an artist may be symbolized by the attainment of membership in honorary fraterni- ties and societies. Tapping and initiation into any of Franklin ' s honorary organizations is an award or honor for past endeavor. Students who make up the membership of these societies, before being se- lected, must first have been outstand- ing in a particular field and must have been active in a variety of other extra- curricular groups, while maintaining a high scholastic average. These students gain honor and rec- ognition, but hand in hand with the supposed prestige comes more respon- sibility. Honoraries members have worked hard for any recognition they may have received — and being respon- sible, conscientious persons they will continue to work hard. Hi onorari iC- 93 3K E5 1 Carolyn Gitzen and Gertrude Hoernes. Alpha Alpha is the highest scholastic honorary at Franklin College. Membership is open only to seniors who have finished at least 62 hours of work in residence and maintained no less than a cum laude average. No more than one-si.xth of any senior class may be elected to membership. Graduates of Franklin College or institutions with equal require- ments which include outstanding work in a chosen fieW are eligible for membership. Dr. Lowell Hicks is presently serving as president of Alpha. Several Franklin College professors hold membership in the organi- zation. Carolyn Gitzen, modern languages major, and Gertrude Hoernes, biology-chemistry student, were tapped for membership during the year. New faculty members, Dr. Lois Farquharson and Dr. Richard T. Huling, were e.xtended membership invitations. Alpha has as its purpose the promotion of high scholarship. Theta Alpha Phi Three one-act plays were presented in February under the spon- sorship of Theta Alpha Phi. The Haunted Theater by John Patrick was directed by Martha Garner and Jack Davis. Joanne Miller and Jack Phelps directed Easy Exit by Valrose Lindsey. Eternal Life by Fred Eastman was directed by Martha Trunnell and Sarah Purkhiser. Another major activity of Theta Alpha Phi is sponsoring Wigs and Cues, the college dramatics club. Officers of Wigs and Cues are also chosen by members of Theta Alpha Phi. Members for Theta Alpha Phi are tapped and initiated on the basis of their work in Wigs and Cues. Officers for this year were Joanne Miller, president; Jack Phelps, vice-president; Martha Garner, secretary; Jack Davis, assist- ant secretary; and Lee Mook, treasurer. Pledges of Theta Alpha Phi were Martha Trunnell and Sarah Purkhiser. Jack Davis and Jack Phelps represented Indiana Beta chapter at Theta Alpha Phi national convention this year. Professor J. Daniel Kocher ' is facultv advisor for Theta Alpha Phi. Members of Theta Alpha Phi just can ' t seem to stay away from the theater. Pic- tured backstage are. kneeling, Martha Garner, Jo Anne Miller, and Sarah Purkhiser, standing, Lee Mook, Jack Davis and Jack Phelps; and sitting on the mantle, Martha Trunnell. • - 95 Patti Spahr, Theta Sig proxy, shows the latest copy of the Mat- rix, official fraternity magazine, to members Irene Fuchs, Connie Sunde, Bonnie Thompson and Katie Thompson. Theta Sigma Phi A national honorary and professional fraternity for women in journalism, Theta Sigma Phi w ' as installed at Franklin College in 1946. Membership is open to juniors and seniors who plan a career in journalism and who have a B average in journalism and a C aver- age in all courses. One of the main functions of Theta Sigma Phi is to serve at the Indiana High School Press Association convention held at Franklin each fall. During this vacation time the Theta Sig girls stay on campus to act as counselors in the dormitory and annexes. Projects of national Theta Sigma Phi were adopted by the girls for their local sei-viec in 1954-55. These included assisting in some way the handicapped students on campus, and taking action to im- prove juvenile literature. President of Theta Sig for 1954-55 was Patti Spahr, senior. Other officers included Connie Sunde. senior, vice-president; Bonnie Thomp- son, junior, secretary-treasurer; and Irene P ' uchs. junior, keeper of the archives. Additional members were Katie Thompson, senior, and Barbara Shuler, junior. Several times during the year the Theta Sig members met with the men of Press Club for dinner-meetings to plan joint projects. The Franklin Press Club is the organization which hon- ors men who are interested in journalism, radio or other fields of communication. This year, under the leadership of Bill Bridges, presi- dent; Jack Phelps, vice-president; Jim Sleeves, secretary- treasurer, and Jack Davis, keeper of the archives, the Press Club started the year off in a big way with plans for the Indiana High School Press Convention. These plans were made at a dinner held jointly with Theta Sigma Phi. Follow- ing the dinner Professor Harvey Jacobs, faculty advisor of the club, explained plans for the convention. One member of the club from each social organization remained on camp- us to act as a counselor for the high school students staying at his respective house. During the basketball and football seasons the Press Club distributed free programs to Franklin fans. The club was also responsible for brmging speakers in the journalism and communications fields to the campus. Press Cltih Left to rii ht; Herb Pi.irm:in, Jim KiKlit, Paul Nugent. Bill Bri.l ' , ' es. Clilf Miller. Blue Key Left to liiiht: Frank Kinir. Dick Fisher. Jack I ' heips and Charles R.iwan. Highlight of the year for Blue Key was the sponsoring of the annual Kee-Ko-Nut Dance in February. Under the leadership of Dick Fisher, president, members of the honor- ary fraternity for junior and senior men made the dance a rousing success. Other officers included Jim Orlosky, vice-president: Charlie Rowan, secretary; and Jack Phelps, treasurer. Lancers Lc r_ riC ' ht:vTi m Quindlen. Phi ..falu. .John .McClnin. liill Ki .. . and Paill Nuu ' ent. 1954-55 was a busy, if unspectacular, year for Lancers. As usual, the members of the underclassmen ' s honorary .did a lot of work for their parent organization. Blue Key. They sold soft drinks at football games and sold tickets and helped with decorations for the Kee-Ko- ut Dance. Officers during the past year included William Bridges, president: John Atwell, vice-president: Keith Seal, secretary: and Ric Blackmon, treasurer. Members tapped at the Junior Prom a year ago were Max Weseman, Phil Ruffalo, John Waugaman, Ted Gibbens, James Kight, Paul Nugent, John McClain, Art Turner, and Tom Quindlen. First row; Dorothy Johnson. Carol Neese. Seconil row ; Sally Lewis. Irene Fuchs. Bebe Wil- son. Barbara Schaeffer. Thiril row: Bonnie Thompson. Loretta Kellams. Marilyn Zellers. Laurels is the honorary society for freshman and supho- more women who have outstanding schol arship, personality, and activities. Members are selected by Gold Quill, with the approval of the faculty. Linking of members to Laurels, with the traditional gold and white ribbons, takes place during May Day festivi- ties. Laurels Membership in Gold Quill is the highest honor attainable by junior and senior women at Franklin College. Activities of the group include tapping of members fol- lowed by a dinner, discussion of school functions and pro- grams and an annual benefit project for the school. This group also selects the date and supervises the en- tire program for May Day. Connie Sunde served as president for the year. Other officers include Patti Spahr, vice-president, and Carolyn Gitzen, secretary-treasurer. Gold Ouill Left to rJK ' ht : Katie Thomp- son. Connie Sumie, Carolyn Clitzen. and Tatti Spahr. First row: Jim Orlosky, Frank Kinp. Dor othy Johnson. Nellie Brown, Judy U:xb- cock. Elizabeth Richardson. St ' cond row: Trudy Hoernes. Carolyn Judd, Lois Spell- nian. Eddie Roberts. Dale Eddleman. Dick Fisher. John McClain. Ray Andrews. Chi Beta Phi Furthering of interest in the natural sciences is the aim of Chi Beta Phi, a national scientific honorary fraternity, oi which the Alpha Delta chapter was recently founded here at Franklin. Requirements for membership in this organization are a 1.5 overall scholastic average with at least a 1.5 average in the sciences. Potential members must have completed a minimum of 20 hours in the science department or be cur- rently enrolled in enough courses to complete this 20-hour requirement. Besides the above, a student must have shown a marked interest in the field of science to be eligible for membership. Chi Beta Phi met twice a month with a variety of pro- grams throughout the year, and was privileged to have some outstanding figures in the field of sciences as gues ' speakers. Serving as officers of the group during the 1954-55 school year were Frank King, president; Jim Orlosky, vice-presi- dent: Dorothy Johnson, secretary; and Dick Heiney. treas- urer. Dr. C. A. Deppe acted as faculty advisor. First row: Aiiiith Whipple Brack- ett and Katie Thtmipson. Seconii row: Helen Jean McClellanil. Pat- ti Spahr. Third r.nv : Maiilyn Ma- jor, Uillie Snowball. Joyee Knijzht. iMartjaret Cross. Since 1948, Franklin College has had an active chapter in Phi Alpha Theta, national honorary his- tory fraternity. Dr. I. George Blake is faculty advisor, assisted by Miss Mary Owen. Officers for 1954-55 included Joyce Knight, president; Katie Thompson, vice-president; Ardith Brackett, secretary; and BiUie Snowball, treasurer. Phi Alpha Theta Eta Sioma Phi Eta Sigma Phi at Franklin College • the national honorary classical laii;;i--.;. . fra ' .einlty ' s Delta chapter. Dr. Margaret Powell, a graduate men. her, is faculty advisor for the o ; ' 3n ' . :■ tion. There were no active members ' .. chapter this year, but Margaret ' . ' ' i and Kathryn Wright, freshmen, . ; their pledgeships. These worn ' i;l be eligible for membership ' „ ' ' become juniors. Eta Sigma Phi members must h ' - ■= a major or teaching program in the ?[ari, ics. I.elt l. riirht: Kathy Wii-ht. Dr. Mar ar t Powell. ad isoi ; ,Mai-u ' arel Tayloi-. 101 -JTS TjESS Two qualities necessary in every outstanding painting are depth and di- mension. An artist ' s form and color may be superb, but if his work is flat and lacks contrast he will not have many patrons. A person ' s life is much the same way. The most intellectual, capable and sincere person, if he lacks a well- rounded i)ersonality, will not be able to sell himself to many peoi)le. Depth and dimension may be added to every college student ' s life by par- ticipation in extra-curricular activi- ties. Membership in Franklin ' s var- ious clubs, councils and organizations not only gives students training in cer- tain fields, but also offers entertain- ment and, most important, gives the student the o]iportunity to improve his ability to work and coojierate with others. Activities •;? . lOi Concert Choir First row. left to right: Carol Neese, Millie Thurston. Car(.)lyn Lukens, Rickie Neher. Donna Dalby. Betty Russell. Secomi row ; Betty Billeisen. Prof. Lawrence McQuerrey. Linila Kern. Thin! row : Ann Dixon. Lorna Newby. Fourth row: Martha Cole, Paul Lansinir. Ceil Ambs. Fifth row: Jill Gij. ' son. Betty Smith. Sixth row: Carol Carlson. Fred Dauvxherty, Herb Hunt, Viririnia Lik ' ht, Janet Bi.shoi). Seventh row: Dale Armour. Melvin Smith, Cedric Cox. .lean Strobel. Marj aret Taylor, Sue Scott. Jo Schafer. Judy Stark. Randy Norris. Vicco VonStralentlorf . Dana Deer, Nancy Eaj leson. Judy Cowan. Barbara Kemp. Zana McKeny, Liz Richardson. Dave Riley. iMax Kelly. Ross Land is. Ei ;hth row : Russ Michel lelder. Pete Leonard. John McClain. Ray Spencer. Prof. IMcQuerrey directs the Concert Choir in warm-up exercises before a performance. The Pep Band, under the direction of Prof. McQuerrey (extreme right), leads the F ' ranklin cheerin.i section during a football game. Choir members Betty Smith and Sue Scott prepare to burst into a chorus of a novelty number which was included in the program for the spring tours. In another one of the Concert Choir ' s light- er selections, Herb Hunt and Russ Michel- felder swing into a song-and-dance routine. Other Choir members furnish background music. Tours throughout southern and northern In- diana took the r ' ranklin College Concert Choir and Madrigal Singers in ' o high schools, colleges and Baptist churches of Indiana during the past year. Tours also included visits to northern Kentucky and southern Illinois. Showing fin? musicianship, the choir and Mad- rigals, while on tour presented a well-balanced pro- gram, given in three sections. The first section in eluded sacred music. This was followed by a selec- tion of varied numbers by the Madrigal Singers. Each program was closed vith the entire choir par- ticipating in a combination of popular and semi- classical numbers. At home the Choir presented three concerts, several convocation programs and made many gu2st appearances for Franklin churches, schools and civic groups. Composed of approximately fifty stu- dents, the Choir under the new direction of Law- rence McQuerrey, has enjoyed a busy, successful year of activity. Soloists for the year have included Barbara Schaefer, Alartha Lu Cole, Betty Smith, Carol Neese, Carolyn Lukens, Ceil Ambs. Sue Scott, Millie Thurston, Dana Deer, Russ Michelfelder, Pete Leon- ard and Herb Hunt. Choir members who have served as accompanists are Elizabeth Richardson, Margaret Taylor, Betty Lou Russell and Joanne Schafer. Before leavii,. on ,-i toi Ihe Concert Choir pci.es i: froiil of the c.illegc li •va- 105 -. Jlf Viiyw -fS i - ' -„.:S ?:: -iilta l WB HWIlJT . ' iVW 1 B 1 1 : ? ' k l f n l • ■ ,1 w •V u Almanack Staff Editor Bonnie Thompson A portrait of the year 1955 at Franlclin College has been brought to you by a hard-working Alman- ack staff. Plans for the yearbook began during the sum- mer of 1954. The layout was drawn up, contracts were signed and the budget was made. Actual work on the Almanack began the day school opened in September. Student photographers took pictures during orientation and registration and class pic- tures were taken as students passed through the Main Building to enroll. The scheduling of all pictures was done by Editor nnie Thompson. Material for the Almanack was ritten by copy staff members Mary Robertson, .ara Kemp, Marlene Mitchell, Patti Spahr, Jean n.h-l. Ceil Ambs, Pat Black, Shirley White, Paul ryuse.ii, Carole Jacobs, Katie Thompson and Sue Cobl). Penny Miles did the art work. The sports section was handled by Jack Plake an- ' i ick Vandivier. Jack arranged for sports pic- ture to be taken and drew up the layout for the ■.ivis ' on. Dick compiled all athletic team records and wrote the sports copy. Business Manager Connie Sunde was kept busy directing the soliciting of advertisers, balancing e budget and laying out the advertising section. .. ' ' usiness staff was composed of Dorothy Sar- ge ' Marga ' -e - Martin, Mary Boyer, Paul Nugent, Bi ■ 0 Mark le Mitchell, and Martha Garner. Business Manager Connie Sunde Ml I Patti Spahr selects pictures to be used in the Almanack. Connie Sunde looks over the advertising sec- tion, while Katie Thompson consults with Margie Martin about the lavout. Organizational meetings of the copy and busi- ness staffs were held at the beginning of the year. As work progressed on the Almanack small groups of staff members met to complete certain sections of the book. Copy staff members selected pictures to be used in the Almanack, wrote identification cullines and corrected proofs from the printer. The staff has amied at making the 1955 Alman- ack an accurate historical record of the school year. It is hoped that a true picture of life at Franklin College is reflected in these pages. Staff. First row. left t,. ri ht : Shirley White. .M;ir ' :iret .Martin. Ceil Amljs. Pat Black. Secunil row: Mai-lene .Mitchell, Mary Rob- ert.son, Barbara Kemp, Jack Plake. Third rnw : Bill Briclires. Irene l- ' uchs, Bonnie Thompson. Dick Vantlivier. Fiuirh i • Sue Cobb. 207 Staff. First row. left t.. rinht : Carole Jiifohs. Janet Cartwrijiht, Mar raret Martin. Ik-tty Smith, liarljara Shuler. Sectind row: Penny Milus. Mar- line Mitchell. Mary Foreman, Ann Dixon. Third row : Fred Kurtz. Sue Cobb. Irene Fuchs. Shirley White. Hill Hridk ' es. Fourth row: Hal O ' Dell. Katie Th..ni|.sun. (.Vii Aml.s. 1 aiil Nuk ' ent. Franklin Staff Editor Bill Bridges . , bigger, better publication is continually being worked for by The Franklin staffers. This year has seen ;.V ' . ' at ' improvement in both aspects. It has been in- ' ' ' .. ■k frojn a five-column paper to a seven-column page. .,■., . ■■:,• Curate and complete coverage of the news was the o ' : I aim of The Franklin. It tried to report news as SI . as ' possible in a creditable manner. Stressing the cr ,rr;.;;e of faculty and administrative beats was found t ' extremely important in working successfully toward th goal. Otustanding was the sports issue distributed as an e- ra as a result of the team ' s tying for first in the Hoos- iei Conference basketball competition. The April 1st paper written and edited by a freshman staff was another special edition. Not only did The Franklin strive to report the big news events, it also attempted to give adequate space to social news. Features ranged from personality sketches of professors to by-lined stories by Duke, the campus ma.scot. It was in these that the creativeness of student .journalists was best exemplified. Several columns were included in each issue. Sports were covered, as usual, :{iuite extensively. Feature Editor Carole Jacobs pounds out a story to meet The Franklin deadline. Bill Bridges (in the slot) directs the work o[ coi)yreaders (left to riyht) Barbara Shuler, the late Glen Myers and Jim Sleeves. Editorially. The Franklin set forth its views on camp- us problems as well as others and gave suggestions for solutions when possible. It also sought to give praise as well as criticism when it was due. This year, a successful attempt to increase and unify school loyalty and spirit was made by The Franklin, in addition to the efforts of other groups on campus. Bill Bridges edited the paper and Irene Fuchs was business manager. They were assisted by competent staff members. c - ' • Ner ' s L.i or Janet i Car. right ' y ■js Business Manager Irene Fuchs UI9 Wigs and Cues One of the most active clubs on the Franklin campus. Wigs and Cues, affords practical experience in acting, directing, and stage pro- duction to students majoring in speech. Wigs and Cues is also open to students in other fields who are interested in the theater. During the year, the club sponsors a fall and spring play and a group of one-acts in the Winter. Among the plays produced this year were Lo and Behold, an evening of one-acts including The Haunted Theater, Eternal Life, and Easy E.xit. and also the spring play, The White Sheep of the Family. Any student on campus is eligible to try-out for the plays. How- ever students not interested in acting, can find an outlet for their love of the theater by working on costumes, make-up, publicity, or stage crews. Members of the casts and crews are given a certain number of points according to the job they do on a production. A minimum of 250 points must be earned in Wigs and Cues before members will be eligible for Theta Alpha Phi, national dramatics honorary. First semester officers, which are selected by Theta Alpha Phi. were Doris Stephenson, president; Rodger Murray, vice-president; Billie Snowball, secretary; and John Troyer, treasurer. First row: left to ritrht : Carol Neese. Millie Thurston. Mary Foreman. Dorothy J.)hnsoii. Norm.T Colli. M.irion Kuechler. John Troyer. Biilie Snowball. Doris Stephenson. Rodger Murray. Pam Herrinu ' , Earl Gale. .Jeanne Mai-tin. Carole Jacobs. Second row: Mary Boyer. Carol Bristow. Margaret Griffith. Janet Cartwright. N ' anci Jones. Joan Di ps. .Marsrie Martin. Joyce Knij ht. Loretta Kellams. Maxine Fisher. Rosemary Thompson, -Alice Townsend. Jackie Wertz. Third row: Shirley Sandelands. Pat Jones. Judy Bab- cock. Barbara Hays. Marilyn Goodwin. Karen Ball. Mar raret Rice. Virv ' inia Spauldinu. Connie Sunde. Carolyn Gitzen. Bonnie Thompson. Beatrice Wilson. Bob Allbritten. Fourth row: Wayne Dunbar, Charles Mellencamp. Tom Quindlen, Bob Coble. Dan Olejnic ' zak. John McClain. I ' rank Crowder, Robin Hamilton. Ted Gibbens. Jim Kight. Roirer Schroder. Gary Lindsey. First row, left tu ri ' ht : Donna Dalby, Nanci Jones. Sue McKinney. Martha Trunnell. Behe Wilson. Dick Fisher. Jeanie Williams, Jackie Werlz, Margaret Martin. Carole Jacobs. Mary Foreman, Ginny Torreyson, Connie Sunde. Fran Fitch. Sarah Purkhis er. Second row : Susan Archibahl, Jean Strobe!, Mariraret Griffith. Jane Johnson, Barbara Hayes. KHzabeth Richardson. Martha Roth. Judy Stark, Hetty Smith. Sherry Pen n ins- ton. Ann Martinez. Marilyn Shepard. Janet CartwriKh t. Martha darner. Third row : Hill Scheelev. Judy Bab- cock. Saniira Scott. Cathie Weldy, Karen Ball. Mar ' aret Rice. Janice Deputy. Patti Spahr. Loretta Kellams. Mary Robertson. Jo Di)jj?s. Shirley White. Margie Lansing. Sarah McClain. Bethany IJoa .. P ' ourth row ; Randy Norris. David Taber. liill Gray. Archie Davis. Don Lambert. Rob Coble, John Schooler. John McClain. Frank Crou ' der, John Keseric. Dean Sanderson, Sally Lewis, Carolyn Gitzen. Marilyn Wertz. Jo Allen, Norman Pash. International Relations Club Franklin ' s International Relations Club, organized to discuss topics of historical and world interest, started the 1954-55 year by electing a new vice-president and trea ■ ■•. Beatrice Wilson and Jim Goar were elected to fill ••se positions. Dick Fisher and Martha Trunnell. who were tji ct ed the previous Spring, served as president and secretary, respectively. One of the highlights of the year was the appearance of two German exchange students, Vicco Von Stralendorff and the late Klaus John, who gave their impressions o ' ' the United States. In March I.R.C. members Dick Fisher. Bebe ' or., Janet Cartwright, Jean Strobel, Susan Archibald ■ d Jn.i Gear attended a district convention of he organiza l.in. held at Notre Dame University. The club also sponsored other prog .-, to brins; iwl- edge of current events and world probK is to Fra i- dents. Ill Student Council Left to right: Carolyn Git- zen. Loretta Kellams. Dick Vantlivier. Charles Rowan, Frank Kinij. Rodfjer Murray. Bill Bridvres. Bonnie Thompson. Tom Quinillen and Sue Miller. Seated at the head of the Student Council ' s meeting table this year was Frank King. Other officers were Sue Scott, vice-president; Carolyn Gitzen, secretary; and John Atwell, treasurer. Each Wednesday evening the Student Center was the scene of discussion and decision as the Council swung into action. House Council ii le. t to rieht : Street. Dorothy son, Marilyn Zellars. a .e Fisher. Marilyn Ma- j( . tlartha Trunnell. Sec- oi.. - . : Barbara Gamble. Babira Shaefer, Carol Bris- tow I ' atti Spahr. Sarah r -■ ■ iser. Beth Boaz. With democratic self-government as its purpose, the W omen ' s Self-Governing Association, better known as House Council, has been set up for Franklin College women. Meeting once every two weeks, House Council passes rules for hours and conduct for dormitory women and also judges students who have broken these rules. Wa.xine Meyers Fisher served as president of W.S.G.A. this year, with Martha Trunnell, vice-president; Marilyn Major, secretary; and Patti Spahr, treasurer. First row; Juun Di. ' ps, Duruthy JnhnsnTi. Martha Tiunni ' ll, Anlith Brackett. Sarah Puikhiser. Seconii i-( w : Marilyn Shopard, Heije Wilson. Pat Lemons. Hetty Sohmiilt. Pan-hellenic Council organizes and regulates inter- sorority functions. Pan-hel began an active year with its kick-off party at the beginning of rush week for all fresh- man women interested in sorority membership. In the Spring the annua! scholarship banquet ended the year for the council. A pamphlet concerning details on rush for prospective students is published by Pan- hellenic during the Summer. Officers for the year were Sue VanAntwerp, presi- dent, and Betty Schmidt, secretary-treasurer. Pan-hellenic Council Inter-Fraternity Council was kept busy this year with the intra-mural sports program, plans for rush, and other problems of the men ' s organizations. Fifteen members were under the leadership of John Schooler during the first semester and Dick Fisher during the second semester. Along with their regular duties of handling intra- mural sports, they spent a large amount of time working out a program for supervising prospective students who visited the campus. Inter-frat Council also worked out plans for the 1955 rush season. Inter-fraternity Council r W wm Left to right: Bill Lr- Dave Miller. Bob C., 1 Huekabone. Ed Wilsoi. Sfh«j ler. Archie Davi: Atwell. .Arthur Turn,. Guar. ..av . Mill in First row : Susan Cobb. Liz Rioh- artlson. Sarah Purkhiser, Mai-ilyn SheparJ. Secoiui row ; Sylvia Lewis. j ' arilyn Cimuiwin. Marlene Hun rerroi-.l. The upperclassmen pictured on this page were the first to meet the freshmen this year as they arrived to begin some of the best and most important years of their living. These counselors, two representatives from each of the social organizations, helped explain campus regulations, and made sure their charges knew where to go. what to do. and what to wear. Counselors and freshmen ate together, talked over prob- lems together, partied together, and lived together — in order that the newcomers might begin to feel that they, too, were members of the Franklin Familv. Fresh mnen Coimseloj T First row : Dave Miller, Jim WooJs. Ted Gibhens. John Atwell. Soconii ru v ; li.jl) Ctible. (leor-re Do igliiss. Paul l.ansin; ' . Dun Lam- bert. First row; Dan Olejniczak. Mary Robertson, Joan Diggs. Jack Allen. Seconil row: Betty Jane Sanderson. Jackie Wertz, Ann Mitchell. Jeanne Martin. Delitrht Brown. Mary Boyer. Thin) row : Helen McClelland. Mary Foreman. Donna Dalby, Judy Cowan, Jo Allen. Fourth row : Martha Cole. Sharon Meek. Billie Fleetw .i '  d, Virginia Si ' auldinir, Barbara Street. Fifth row : Beth Eoaz. Judy Mull. J.- net Cartwright. Barbara Hays, Fran Fitch. Sixth row : Reese Stevens. Jim Miller. Paul Barnett, Jim Gear, Bill Cren- haw, Dick Vandivier. Bob Coble. Lee Ayres, Al Pearson, Bill Wertz. Seventh row: John Thurston, Frank Crowder. P red Daugherty. Young Democrats The Young Democrats Club was re-organized last Spring after being absent from campus for several years. Officers for the year were Jack Allen, president; Joan Diggs, vice-president; Mary Robertson, secretary; and Dan Olejniczak, treasurer. Activities of the club included a picnic, helping at the polls on election day, and attending the State Con- vention. The Club shows promise of becoming very strong with its 60 members, under the sponsorship of Prof. Lawrence Pasel. Young Republicans Appointed as State Collegiate Committee head, the Franklin Young Republican Club helped organize seven committees over the state this year. This committee works as a governing body. The ciub was also in charge of State Publications. They gathered material about what each club had done during the last year and made the report to Republican headquarters. Officers for the year were president, George Doc- lass; vice-president, Nelda Mulholland; treasurer, L Lambert: and secretary. Nanci Jones. First row : George Douglass. Don Lambert. , Nanci Jones. Nelda Mul- holland. Jean Williams. Martha Gar- ner, Cathie Weldy, Bev Sterling. Margaret Rice. Second row ; Carole Jacobs. Alice Townsend. Karen Ball. Diare DeMotte. Ju iy Wilhelm. Mar- garet Martin. Third row : Judy Bab- cock, Serah Purkhiser, Sue Scott. Pat- ti S[iahr. Katie Thompson, Anlith Whijiple Brackett. Fourth row ; Sue McKinney, Rosemary Thompson. Jane Johnson. Maysanna Hendrickson. Mar- tha Trunnell. P ' ifth row : Shirley Bumbalough, .Ann Martinez. Amy Murehouse. Martha Ruth. Judy Stark. Elizabeth Richardsim. Sixth row : Mary Lou Cinutti. Pat Black. Lola Honn, Betty BiUeisen. Dorrie Stephen- son. Seventh row : Pat Lemons. Mary Kay Merchant. Sherry Pennington. Marya Betner. Betty Meek. Ginny Tor- reyson. Eighth row: Lee Mo k. Jack Merrill. Jim W. ods. Joe Kelly. Dale Armour, Bit! Scheeley. Dick Deputy. Dick Copeland. Dick VanCleave. Fred Kurtz, Larry Roberts. Archie Davis. Dave Miller. Ray Si encer, Juhn School- er. Ray Andrews. Irvin Sch4(oler. Nor- man Pash. Dave Taber. Gib Rovrers. Fred Dauu ' heity. D..na!d O ' Brien. Tnm H ranklin College Christian Association The Franklin College Christian Association is composed of one representative from each of the social organizations on campus. It is the duty of these students to plan and supervise such religious ac- tivities as the daily morning watch, weekly chapel programs, and a Religious Emphasis Week in the Spring of every year. In general, it seeks to guide the spiritualjife of the students at Franklin. Leading this group in 1954-55 were Irene Fuchs. president; Tom Quindlen, vice-president; and Barbara Schaeffer, secretary-treasurer. The council is advised by Dr. L. B. Matthews. Connie Sunde was general chairman of R.E.W. this year, with several members of the student body serving as sub-chairmen for the various committees. During the week, noted religious leaders guided the students in special convocations, seminars, fireside devotionals. and personal conferences. FCC.A. also sponsored the remodeling of a small chapel for per- sonal student devotions. Left to rieht : Bill Scheeley, Tom Quindlen. Kay Claiborne. Irene Fuchs. Barbara Schaeffer. Mary Robertson, Liz Richardson. Kirst row: Carol Necse. Millie Thurston. Anlith Bracketl. !ariiyn Shepard. Turn Quindlen. Kay Claiborne. Nellie Brown. iosemae Neher, Shirley Cook. Second row : Barbara Kemp. Nancy Eatitescm. Shirley Bumbuloii ' h. Mar • ie Martin. Curu! Bristuw. uily Cowan, Virg-inia Light. Laura Wright. L«)rna NewLy. Marjorie Lansin: . Lin. la Kern. Carol;, n McClonphan. Helen McClellaml. ■oyce Cooper. Third row: Judv Mull. Mariraret Taylor. .Marion Kuechler. .Jane Ray. Janet Baird. Shirley White. Barbara Schael ' fer, rene Fuchs. Elizabeth Richardson. Carmelita ;sex. Virginia Spauldin-j. Pat BIcck. Shirley Sandelands. Lin la .McCulli u- ' h. Connie -iunde. Fourtn row: Bo ' ) Coleri. Dave Taber. Hill Gray. Dun Lambert. Charles Mellencanip. Bill Scheeley. Paul Nugent. Randy Nor- 16, Frank Crowder. Dale Armour. Louise Dobbs, Marilyn Zellers, Sarah McCluin. S ayr.e Dunbar. Christian Youth Fellorvship God ' s Will For My Life, was the theme of the College Youth .fellowship this year. Committees which carried out this theme in .he programs were In My Personal Faith. Barbara Schaeffer, chair- :Tian: On The College Campus. John Waugaman: In The Local Jhurch, David Taber and Frank Crowder; In My Family and Voca- ion, Bill Huckabone: and In .Mv City. Nation and World, Helen McClelland. Jo Ann Schaefer was chairman of the committee for special wor- -hip services. Wayne Dunbar headed the promotion committee, which jovered deputation, publicity to local churches, the bulletin board in the Main Building, and the CYF paper, The Fellowship, edited by Paul Nugent. This committee ' s biggest project of the year was an all-campus visitation program. The out-reach committee was headed by Betty Lou Russell. Its program included weekly visits to the Masonic Home and the Johnson County Home, and a project and exchange program with the East Side Christian Center in Indianapolis. Art Turner was chairman of the committee for planned recreation, and Helen Risley headed the supper committee. CYF meets every Sunday evening for a supper, followed by a worship service. Meetings were held in the Presbyterian Church during the Fall sem.ester and in the Christian Church, the Spring semester. This year ' s officers were Tom Quindlen. president: Marilyn Shepard, vice-president; Kay Claiborne, secretary; and John .Atwell. treasurer. l- ii-.st row : Nancy EuLrieson, hyndal McCullouKh. Billie Fleetwood. Joyce Kniu ' ht. Mary Ftjreman. Deliijht Hrown. Rosemary miison. Irt-ne F uchs. Betty Schmidt, Helen McClelland. Barbara Schaeifer. Hetty Jane i andersun. Alice Townsend. Carol Bris- Linda Kern. Second row: Virijinia Light, Barbara Kemp. Kay ClalLorn ' , Carolyn McClou jhan. Doris Phillips. Mary Robertson, V Boyer. Jo Allen. Connie Sunde. Carmelita Elssex. Shirley White. I ois S| eliman, Marilyn Bicknell. Judy Bal)cock. Joan Diu s. ■thy Johnson. Third row: Carolyn Judd. Patti Spahr. Janet Baird, Vi n:a Torreyson, Margaret Taylor. Sar ih McClain, i--f D.ibbs. Mtirya Jo Bctner. Mary Lou Cinotti. Bebe Wilson, Elizabeth Richardson. Mar aret Rice. Marilyn Zellers. Beth Janite Deputy. Marilyn Wertz. Carolyn Oitzen. Vomens Recreational Association ia Slteration of the name Women ' s Athletic Association to Vo- : ' .I?ecreaHon Association was made effective this year for the ■■k3tp5n cjh ' ecting women ' s sports on the Franklin College campus. • iv ' iti es ' uicluded the F-Men ' s picnic held in the Spring, selling rssjons during school games, and participation in intramural ' ■ has been under the leadership this year of Betty Schmidt, ■ ; Helen McTlelland, vice-president; Barbara Schaeffer, sec- h1 Irene Fuchs, treasurer. Miss Jean Loveland, instructor 1 education, has sponsored the organization. .■.ecutive board, composed of a sports head for each of the ports and the four officers, sets up game schedules which line the time and dates of tournament games throughout the Annual tournaments are held in volleyball, basketball, bowling, us, badminton, archery,, ping-pong, and softball. F-Men The purpose of the Franklin F-Men ' s Club is to work for the betterment and enrichment of inter-collegiate and intramural sports on campus. Franklin athletes assembled early in the Fall to elect Jane Duckett as Homecoming queen. In November the club sponsored its annual Dad ' s Day. Franklin Dads came from all over the state to watch their sons play football in the afternoon and were guests at a banquet held later in the Student Center. The Dad ' s Day award, which was a football autographed by the team, went to Dale Eddie- man ' s father. The club ' s annual inter-class bike race was held in the Spring. A plaque was awarded to the winner. The F-Men presented gold footballs to senior gridders, a gold basketball to the net captain, and various awards to the captains of Spring sports. First semester officers were Pete VanWye, president: Dick Heiney, vice-president; Joe Lain, secretary; and Bill Brinkman, treas- urer. First row: Bill Wertz. Cunlun L-Cracken. Bill iirinkman. Pete anW.ve. Joe Lain. Klnier Straut- an. Jim Kight. Secon ! row: Jim ■ ard. Cliff Miller. Phil Ruflalo, ick Fisher. Frank KiniLr, Ediiie Mioks. Third row : Dale E.Wle- an, Bill Scheeley. Bob Coble, Art m.lers, Jim Orlosky, Te.l Gibbens, M ' k Biok. Jim Koual.ski. 1 V First row : Carolyn Gitzen. Marilyn Zellers. Shirley Dine. Carmelita Essex, Connie Sunde. Second row; John Schooler, Max Fitzpatrick. Cliff Mil- ler, Al Pearson, Thiril row: Archie Davis, Josh Hamilton. Bill Wilkerson, Jack Snyder. Fourth row: Dave Mil- ler; Lawrence Pasel, advisor; Jim Acher. Max Stephens. jects of the Economics Club this year have been sor a student discussion of the guaranteed annual id to bring labor and management leaders to the for a panel discussion. icers for the year were John Schooler, president; ompson, vice-president: and Carolyn Gitzen, sec- easurer. Prof. Lawrence Pasel is the faculty ad- Economics Cliih Modern Language Club holds the distinction of le youngest club on the Franklin campus. The ■eting was held in November and Carol Neese, it; Carolyn Gitzen, vice-president; and Ben Riee, y-treasurer; were elected as officers. Modern Language Club mvv : Miss Gloria Winslow. advisor ; Barbara Hays, Karfn Ball. Joan Di ' tjs. Ben Rice, Carolyn Gitzen. Carol Neese. Sue .,X)ur ' )lh - .J..hns..m. Mary Foreman, Penny Miles, Janice Deputy. Phil Ruffalo. Second row : Ed Roberts. Paul Nugent, ley, , ' hn Troyer, Tom Quindlen, Pamela Boyer. Shirley Sandeiands. Sh rry Pennington. Ann Martinez, Carole Jacobs. hije. Beth B .az. Klmer Strautman. Dr. W. Grayson Birch, advisor. Third row: Archie Davis, Lee Mook, Marion Kuechler, Rf efc Marya Jo Betner. Mary Robertson. Mary Boyer. Connie Sunde, Sandra Scott. Judy Babcock. Bebe Wilson. Joe Lain. tJfij JoKii Waii ' ' anian. Jim Steeves. Fourth row: Randy Norris. Charles Mellencamp. Max Wolfe. Russ Michelfelder, ' r. pi?k Cvelan ' . Dale Armour. John .McClain. Norman Push. Jack Bick. Jim Kowalski. Robin Hamilton. Bill Gray, Bdti ) !. Don Lambert, Ray Andrews. Index ALMANACK Queen 5 Staff 106-107 ALPHA 94 BASEBALL 65 BASKETBALL 60-64 BLUE KEY 98 BUSINESS MANAGER 49 CHERRY BLOSSOM QUEEN 21 CHI BETA PHI 100 CHOIR 104 COLLEGE YOUTH FELLOWSHIP 117 CONVOCATION PROGRAMS 16 CROSS COUNTRY 66 DANCES 17 DEAN OF THE COLLEGE 49 DEAN OF WOMEN 50 DELTA DELTA DELTA 72-73 DELTA ZETA 76-77 DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 7 DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS 50 ECONOMICS CLUB 120 ETA SIGMA PHI 101 FACULTY 52-53 FALL PRODUCTION 12 F-MEN 119 FOOTBALL 56-58 FRANKLIN COLLEGE CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION 116 FRANKLIN INDEPENDENT : IEN 74-45 FRANKLIN INDEPENDENT WOMEN 80-81 FRANKLIN STAFF 108-109 FRESHMEN 41-45 Officers 40 Counselors 114 GOLD QUILL 99 GOLF 67 HOMECOMING Bearded Men 9 Floats 11 House Decorations 10 Leaf Rake 9 Pep Session 8 Queen 18 Tug-of-War 9 HOUSE COUNCIL 112 INTER-FRATERNTTY COUNCIL __ 113 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB __ 111 INTRAMURAL SPORTS 69 JUNIORS 33-35 Officers 32 Prom Queen 19 KAPPA DELTA RHO ._ 78-79 KEE-KO-NUT QUEEN 21 KENT, ROBERT H. (In Memoriam) _. . _ 51 LAMBDA CHI ALPHA . . 82-83 LANCERS 98 LAURELS 99 MAY DAY . 15 MAY QUEEN . . 20 MODERN LANGUAGE CLUB __ . ,. 120 ORIENTATION 6 PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL ___113 PEP BAND _ .._ ' _ 104 PHI ALPHA THETA _ ___J- -lIOI PHI DELTA THETA Sil m l ' PI BETA PHI -- -.tfl S- ' PRESIDENT « _,j. i?5 ' 48 PRESS CLUB ' RELIGIOUS EMPHASIS WEEK .. REGISTRAR REGISTRATION _ _ SENIORS __ Officers Outstanding Members SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON SOPHOMORES Officers SPICE AND VARIETY SPRING PRODUCTION STUDENT COUNCIL . TENNIS THETA ALPHA PHI THETA SIGMA PHI TRACK WIGS AND CUES -- WOMEN ' S RECREATTQNAL ASSOCIATK WOMEN ' S SPORTS ..__ YELL LEADERS __.- r YOUNG REPUBLICAN CLUB . ZETA TAU ALPHA ..i --12 --13 -.67 95 6 t i8 ;i 5 9 A portrait by an accomplished art- ist costs a great deal of money. His materials are expensive. So it is with the publishing of this portrait of Franklin College. Publishing a yearbook entails four large expenses — photographers ' fees, printing, engraving and covers. 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