Illinois College - Rig Yearbook (Jacksonville, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1948 volume:

ON THE HILL UP MAIN STREET, ACROSS THE TOWN, AND UP THE HI LL... WE REVISIT ILLINOIS COLLEGE, IN JACKSONVILLE, AS IT WAS IN... 1947 AND 1948. : Carol Vojta Go-Editoraten = ee ee 5 Cae ers (Vasil Eftimoff Business Manager.......... Shirleanne Batson BacultveAdavisor.s 6.0. tne John B. Martin SORE TS” + QUT any : as a ae OE me: en Fs i ithe ee : 2 y a on a ereerertnnnsins ore onaumananenatanganeeptmiomecs = ™ ‘nie ee mR 8 tnt i a ccomae Rom iio. 2. oe 3 ‘ , , Fate M h yee vesfertomntngctetaieehtok. 5” i Se Leconte eegench Vokes a: sk al pees Hanbotinn haaetl!. inate 1 omipntng fom ee: t” 4 me et oa vee Bw Songs Phe i RF eh pdt ye wer ek. deme ge 4 2 has gage Ke a9 Ve er, ae shea ‘e mE _— sinning oii eye ag ke big ; “Then here’s to her we all revere For none her place can fill And every year she grows more dear The College on the Hill.” Let's Tour The Hi a BON HE eHILLes Wilt ya. The Facu Dresident For all who scan this book it is my earnest wish that through these pages which stay for a moment the swift flow of time the achievements, the friend- ships and the joys of this year of happy life on the Hill may live in lasting memory. H. Gary Hudson. Dea MS Dean Ernest G. Hildner, Dean of the College, has worked untiringly to make this a successful year. Often his tasks have been difficult and his duties ardu- ous, but always he found time for counsel with us. Dean Hildner has proved himself to be a competent and understanding ad- ministrator. His efforts on behalf of the welfare of the students have been end- less. His interest in our affairs and prob- lems is always evident. He has been of great help to everyone. Dean Eleanor O. Miller, Dean of Women, has devoted much of her time to individual guidance and counsel. She has given advice and leadership to many of Our campus activities. It has not been an easy task to teach, keep the social calen- dar, and to be one of the administrators. This is her last year as Dean of Women. She has done a splendid job, and has been a friend to all. «9� fidministration H. Gary Hudson, Ph.D. President A.B., James Millikin; M.A., Oxford; Ph.D., Chicago Ernest G. Hildner, Jr., Ph.D. Dean A.B., A.M., Ph.D., University of Michigan Eleanor O. Miller, Ph.D. Dean of Women B.S., A.M., Northwestern University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin Irving E. W. Olson, M.S. President's Assistant B.S., University of Illinois; M.S., Northwestern Arthur S. Samoore, B.S. Business Manager B.S., University of Illinois John B. Martin, A.B. Director of Admissions A.B., Illinois College Norma M. Hammond, A.B., B.S. in L.S. Librarian A.B., Oberlin College; B.S. in L.S., Western Reserve University Mary E. Martin, A.B., B.S. in L.S. Cataloguer in Library A.B., Drury College; B.S. in LS., University of Illinois Jesse L. Clements, M.Ed. Director of Placement Service Veterans’ Counselor B.S., McKendree College; M.A. in Ed., University of Illinois; M.Ed., DePaul University David S. Watson, A.B. Alumni Secretary A.B., Illinois College Helen K. Mohler, B.S. Dietician Diploma, Rochester Institute of Tech- nology; B.S., Ohio State University Staff Wilmith C. Gillham Secretary to the President Marcella Taylor Recorder Margaret C. Price Secretary in Dean's Office Virginia L. Green Top Picture: Dave Watson, John B. Martin, Arthur Financial Secretar Samoore. 2 Bottom Picture: Marcella Taylor, Caroline Price, Kath- Leah Schramm erine Lee. Bookkeeper Virginia Sample Secretary to the Business Manager Carol Coultas, A.B. Admissions Counselor A.B., Illinois College Katherine Lee Secretary in Admissions Office Maude N. Reid Secretary in Alumni Office Virginia Deffner Clerical Assistant in Library Ellen M. McEvers, R.N. Supervisor of Student Health Facu ty H. Gary Hudson, Ph.D. President A.B., James Millikin; M.A., Oxford; Ph.D., Chicago; President, 1937- Raymond H. Lacey, Ph.D. Edward Capps Professor of Greek and Latin Emeritus A.B., A.M., Syracuse; A.M., Johns Hopkins; Ph.D., Princeton; Professor, 1917-1947; Emeritus, 1947- Robert O. Busey, Ph.D. Professor of Modern Languages Emeritus A.B., University of Illinois; A.M., Ph.D., Harvard; Halle; Madrid; Pro- fessor, 1921-1944; Emeritus, 1944- Willis DeRyke, Ph.D. Hitchcock Professor of Biology A.B., A.M., University of Indiana; Ph.D., State University of Iowa; Act- ae Professor, 1926-1927; Professor, Earle B. Miller, A.M. Hitchcock Professor of Mathematics A.B., University of Colorado; A.M., Chicago; Professor, 1927- Joe P. Smith, Ph.D. Professor of History and Political Science B.S., Ph.D., Chicago; Professor, 1927- Eleanor O. Miller, Ph.D. Dean of Women Professor of Psychology and Edu- cation B.S., A.M., Northwestern; Ph.D., Uni- versity of Wisconsin; Instructor, 1927- 1932; Assistant Professor, 1932-1934; pao canes 1934-; Dean of Women, Ernest G. Hildner, Jr., Ph.D. Dean of the College Professor of History A.B., A.M., Ph.D., University of Michigan; Dean and Professor, 1938- Top Picture: Wilmith C. Gillham, Maude N. Reid. Bottom Picture: Virginia Sample, Virginia L. Green. Edward M. Collins, Ph.D. Strawn Professor of Chemistry B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Princeton; Pro- fessor, 1943- Elizabeth T. Hastings, Ph.D. Professor of English A.B., A.M., Brown; Ph.D., Yale; In- structor, 1939-1942, Assistant Profes- sor, 1942-1944; Professor, 1944- Malcolm F. Stewart, Ph.D. Scarborough Professor of Religion and Philosophy A.B., The College of Wooster; M.A., McCormick Seminary; Ph.D., State University of lowa; Assistant Profes- sor, 1941-1944; Professor, 1944- Charles E. Frank, Ph.D. Professor of English A.B., Haverford College; A.M., Ph.D., Princeton; Assistant Professor, 1939- 1945; Professor, 1945- John S. Wright, Ph.D. Professor of Government A.B., A.M., University of Illinois; Ph.D., Chicago; Instructor, 1938-1940; Assistant Professor, 1940-1946; Pro- fessor, 1946- George W. Horton, M.S. Professor of Physics B.S., Illinois Wesleyan; M.S., Wiscon- sin; Professor, 1946- Jesse L. Clements, M.Ed. Associate Professor of Education Director of Placement Service Veterans’ Counselor B.S., McKendree College; M.A. in Ed., University of Illinois; M.Ed., De- Paul; Associate Professor, 1946- Joachim Stenzel, Ph.D. Edward Capps Professor of Greek and Latin Ph.D., University of Florence; Asso- Spl Professor, 1946-1947; Professor, Ernest E. Stowell, M.A. Professor of Modern Languages B.A., M.A., University of Washington; Professor, 1947- Lawrence Pasel, M.A. Professor of Economics LL.B., B.A. Illinois Wesleyan; M.A., Columbia; Professor, 1947- «12 Mary L. Strong, A.M. Associate Professor of Modern Languages B.L., Wisconsin; A.M., California; Marburg; Assistant Professor, 1922- 1946; Associate Professor, 1946- Leonora L. Tomlinson, A.M. Associate Professor of Modern Languages A.B., Bryn Mawr; A.M., Northwestern; Paris; Instructor, 1925-1927; Assistant Professor, 1927-1946; Associate Profes- sor, 1946- Albert J. Miller, M.S. Associate Professor of Physical Education Acting Director of Athletics B.S., James Millikin; M.S., University of Illinois; Associate Professor, 1946- Arthur S. Samoore, B.S. Assistant Professor of Economics Business Manager B.S., University of Illinois; Instruc- tor, 1942-1944; Assistant Professor, 1944- Norman B. Ture, A.M. Assistant Professor of Economics Ohio State; Indiana University; A.M., Chicago; Assistant Professor, 1947- Norma M. Hammond, A.B., B.S. in L.S. Librarian A.B., Oberlin; B.S. in L.S., Western Reserve University; Librarian, 1945- Hugh H. Beggs, Mus.M. Instructor in Music B.M., Drake; Mus.M., Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester; Instructor, 1934- Martha Stratton, A.B. Instructor in Government and Physical Education A.B., Evansville College; Instructor, 1946- H. Porter Capps, A.B. Instructor in English A.B., University of Michigan; Assist- on in English, 1946-1947; Instructor, Everett J. Brooks, B.S. Instructor in Physical Education and Assistant Coach B.S., Physical Education, University of Illinois; Instructor, 1947- Ethel L. Seybold, Ph.D. Associate Professor of English A.B., Illinois College; A.M., Univer- sity of Missouri; M.A., Ph.D., Yale; Associate Professor, 1946- Facu Ly Octavia K. Frees, A.M. Associate Professor of Speech Director of Dramatics A.B., Adelphi College; A.M., Cornell; Associate Professor, 1946- Walter Gaylor, M.A. Associate Professor of English B.S., Pennsylvania State; M.A., Har- vard; Associate Professor, 1947- Boyd W. Tucker, M.A. Associate Professor of Religion A.B., Asbury College; M.A., North- western; Associate Professor, 1947- Lloyd P. Dudley, M.A. Associate Professor of Speech B.A., Wabash; M.A., Southern Cali- fornia; Associate Professor, 1947- Arthur Hallerberg, A.M. Associate Professor of Mathematics A.B., Illinois College; A.M., University of Illinois; Instructor in Mathematics and Physics, 1942-1946; Assistant Pro- eres 1946-1947; Associate Professor, Calvin W. Vriesen, M.S. Associate Professor of Chemistry B.S., M.S., University of Minnesota; Associate Professor, 1947- Barbara K. Hobbs, M.A. Instructor in Fine Arts B.A., Lawrence College; M.A., State University of Iowa; Instructor, 1947- Brigitta Sperber, B.S. and B.A. Instructor in Modern Languages B.A., B.S. in Ed., Ohio State; Middle- bury French School; Instructor, 1947- Lloyd Gohn, B.S. Instructor in Sociology B.S., Washington University; Instruc- tor, 1947- Emily H. Stowell, A.B. Instructor in Modern Languages A.B., University of Washington; In- structor, 1947- Henry E. Busche, M.Mus. Director of the Chorus B.A., Indiana Central College; M Mus., University of Michigan; Direc- tor of the Chorus, 1945- Bernard Strongman Director of Band : ' ‘ ‘ e 4 ‘ 7 hia. = eS ae cae ee ws, “ON THE HILL” WITH... CLASS PRESIDENT Jack B. Pratt The Senior Class of 1048 This year’s senior class can be justly proud of its accomplishments while at Illinois College. Larger in number than previous postwar commencement groups, these graduates leave to Illinois College reminders of the courage, loyalty, and industriousness which they exemplified at all times. Some of these students attended Illinois College for four years. The majority, however, transferred from other schools. In all cases these new students rapidly adjusted themselves to their new environment and activities. Indeed, the memories of this year’s class will be cherished by all. We who remain at Illinois College sincerely wish the very best fortune to these gradu- ates, and at the same time pledge to uphold the high degree of attainments set by them. Their record in the classroom, in athletics, at social functions, and with the various music groups and publication staffs, has been worthy of highest praise. Newly elected into Phi Beta Kappa were John Burhorn, Josephine Cannon, Midge Colwell, Caroline Hammond, John Price and Phil Vanderhorst. Jim Becker was editor-in-chief of the Rambler and Jack Pratt was business man- ager. Vasil Eftimoff served as associate editor of the Rig and Chairman of the Social Committee. Evo Bernardini, Mel Brasel, an d Larry Parks were active in sports and Dick Lane, Glenn Skinner, Dave Capps, John Burhorn, and Jack Pratt were active in the men’s societies. Joel Scarborough was president of the forum, and James Becker was president of the Hilltoppers. Wanda Kluz Capps and Anne Hudson led their respective societies and Midge Colwell assumed the leadership in ICAW during the latter half of the year. «16 Becker, James Albert Psychology Virden, Illinois Sigma Pi, Corres. Sec. 3, Poet Laureate, 4, Debate Team 4; Rambler 2, 3, 4, Editor-in- chief 4; Rig Veda 3; Hilltoppers 1, 2, 3, 4, Pres. 4; Psychology Club 4; Choir 1, 2; Youth Radio Forum 3; Who’s Who In American Colleges and Universities. Burhorn, John F. History Chicago, Illinois Phi Beta Kappa; Phi Alpha 2, 3, 4, Pres. 4; Youth Radio Forum 1, 2, 3, Chrmn. 3; Hilltop Players 1, 2, 3; Interdenom Org. 3, 4; I.R.C. 1, 2; Lecture Committee 1; Fresh- man Class Pres.; Student Forum 3; Who’s Who In American Colleges and Universi- ties. Bernardini, Evo J. Pre-medicine Taylorville, Illinois Freshman Class Sec.; Gamma Nu 1, 2, 3, 4, Debate Team 2, Vice Pres. 4, Pres. 4 Rig Veda 1; Baseball 1, 3, 4; Cheerleader 1; “I’’ Club 3, 4, Sec. 4; Veteran’s Organi- zation 3, 4. Cannon, Josephine Gerdes Mathematics Mt. Sterling, Illinois Phi Beta Kappa; Gamma Delta 2, 3, 4, Critic 2, Treas. 2; Freshman Class Vice- Pres; I.C.A.W. 1, 2, 3, 4; Rig Veda 1, 3, Editor 3; Chorus 1, 2; Women’s Intersoci- ety Board 3, 4; Homecoming Comm. 3; Homecoming Court 3; Smith Prize in Math.; Who's Who In American College and Uni- versities. SENIORS Brasel, Melvin H. Business Administration Jacksonville, Illinois Football 2, 3, 4; Sigma Pi 1, 2, 3, 4. Capps, David B. Chemistry Berea, Kentucky ‘Sigma Pi 2, 3, 4, Pres. 4, Record. Sec. 4; Chorus 2, 3; Veteran's Org. 3, 4; Sopho- more Class Treas.; Who’s Who In Ameri- can Colleges and Universities. SENIORS «18 Colwell, Marjorie M. Foreign Languages Jacksonville, Illinois Phi Beta Kappa; Gamma Delta 2, 3, 4, Treas. 3; Alpha Eta Pi, Vice-Pres; Student Forum 1; Rig Veda 1; Hilltop Players 1; 1.C.A.W. 1, 2, 3, 4, Pres. 4; Town Girls’ Club 1, 2; Intersociety Board 3. Dossel, William E. Pre-medicine Pine Bluff, Arkansas Sigma Pi 3, 4; Hilltop Players 3, 4; Vet- eran’s Org. 3, 4; Student Union Comm. 4. Eder, Keith M. Mathematics Freeport, Illinois Veteran's Org. 3, 4; Psychology Club 4; Sigma Pi 4. Eftimoff, Vasil Economics and Bus. Administration Granite City, Illinois Rig Veda co-editor 4; Social Comm. 3, 4, Chr. 4; Veteran's Org. 2, 3, 4, Vice-Pres. 2, Sec. 3; Pres. 4, Executive Comm. 2, 3, 4; Hilltop Players 1, 2, 3; Homecoming Comm. 3, 4; Gamma Nu 1, 2, 3, 4, Treas. 2, De- bate 4, Basketbal l 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; “I’’ Club 4; Who's Who In American Colleges and Universities; Senior Ball 3, 4, Chair- man. Garrison, Ivan K. Psychology Jacksonville, Illinois Chorus 3; Psychology Club Pres. 4; Teaching Assistant in Psychology 4. Giangreco, C. Joseph Psychology Buffale, New York Sigma Pi 3, 4; Psychology Club 4, Pres. 4. Hadden, L. Irene History Jacksonville, Illinois Alpha Eta Pi Sec. 1; Sigma Phi Epsilon 2,3, 4, Vice-Pres. 4; Student Forum 2; Rambler 1, 3, 4; IL.R.C. 1, 2; Rig Veda 3; Hilltop. Players. 2, 3; LC.A.W) 1,.2) 3-4: Youth Radio Forum 3. Hudson, Anne English Jacksonville, Illinois Alpha Eta Pi Pres. 1; Chorus 2, 3, 4, Vice-Pres 3; I.C.A.W. 2, 3, 4; Sophomore Class Sec.; Student Forum 3; Homecoming Court 3; Town Girls’ Club 2, 3, Pres. 3; Intersociety Board 4; Gamma Delta 2, 3, 4, Corres. Sec. 3, Record. Sec. 3, Pres. 4. Hammond, Caroline History Philadelphia, Pa. Phi Beta Kappa; Alpha Eta Pi 1, Sec., Vice-Pres; Gamma Delta 2, 3, 4, Corres. Sec. 2, Vice-Pres. 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3; I.R.C. ly 2, Vice-Pres.. 2; L.C.A.W. Treas: 2. Hunt, Loyd V. Psychology Roodhouse, Illinois Psychology Club 4, Vice-Pres. 4. Hapke, Paul F. Art Jacksonville, Sigma Pi 1, 2, 3, 4; Lecture Comm.: top Players 1, 2. Johnson, Lester E. Illinois Economics Jacksonville, Illinois SENIORS Hill- SENIORS Kirchwehm, Howard E. English Chicago, Illinois Lane, Richard King Business Administration Jacksonville, Illinois Phi Alpha 2, 3, 4, Vice-Pres. 2, Pres. 4; Homecoming Comm. 4; Hilltop Players 1, 2; Chorus 2; Veteran's Org. 3, 4, Treas. 4. Kluz, Wanda Psychology Chicago, Illinois Alpha Eta Pi 1; Sigma Phi Epsilon 2, 3, 4, Corres. Sec. 2, Record. Sec. 3, Pres. 4; Junior Class Sec.; I.C.A.W. 2, 3, 4, Vice- Pres. 3, Sec. 4; Homecoming Queen 3; Intersociety Board 4, Pres. Liesenfelt, Marian R. Psychology Roodhouse, Illinois Alpha Eta Pi 1; Gamma Delta 3, 4; Chorus Accompanist 3; Psychology Club 4; Ram- blery4s IG Asawa 22,10) 4 Lacey, Louise D. Chemistry Jacksonville, Illinois Alpha Eta Pi 1; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Gamma Delta 2, 3, 4, Vice-Pres. 3, Treas. 4; Town Girls’ Club 2; 3, Sec. 3; J-CA,Ws 2) 34) Executive Board 2; Tennis 3, 4. Lowery, William P. Philosophy Jacksonville, Illinois McNeil, Charles R. Social Science Jacksonville, Illinois Sigma Pi 1, 2, 3, 4, Critic 3; Freshman Class Sec.; Sophomore Class Sec.; Home- coming Comm. 3, 4. Machlan, George R. Chemistry Indianapolis, Indiana Phi Alpha 4. Mathews, Jack S. Economics and Bus. Administration Mansfield, Ohio Veteran's Org. 2, 3, 4. O’Brien, William V. History Pleasant Plains, Illinois Ogle, James E. Social Science Murrayville, Illinois Gamma Nu 3, 4; Hilltoppers 3, 4; Basket- poe 3; Baseball 4; Intramurals, 4; Chorus Parks, Larry G. Pre-law Pittsfield, Illinois Sigma Pi 3, 4, Critic 4, Vice-Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Football 3, 4; Baseball, 3, 4; Rambler 3; “T'’ Club 4, Pres. 4; Veteran's Org. 3, 4. « 21 SENIORS SENIORS « 22 LDL EI I EEE PEPE EP PPP PPP PP PPP PPP PO Pratt, John B. History and Economics White Hall, Illinois Senior Class Pres.; Sigma Pi 1, 2, 3, 4, Treas. 3, Pres. 4; Ass‘t. Mgr. Bookstore 2; Veteran's Org. 3, 4; Rambler 4, Bus. Mgr. 4; Who's Who In American Colleges and Universities. Price, John A. History Oak Park, Illinois Phi Beta Kappa; Phi Alpha 2, 3, 4, Vice- Pres. 4; Youth Radio Forum 3; Student Union Comm. 4. Ransdell, William E. Social Science Franklin, Illinois Gamma Nu 2, 3, 4; Veteran’s Org. 2, 3, 4; Rig Veda 3, Bus. Mgr. 3; Homecoming Comm. 4. Rix, Dolores M. Chemistry Chicago, Illinois Gamma Delta 3, 4, Critic 4; Hilltop Play- ers 3, 4, Bus. Mgr. 3; Student Forum 3; Rambler 4; Rig Veda 3, 4. Rust, Paul O. History Jacksonville, Illinois Phi Alpha 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; “‘I’’ Club 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4; Band 4. Sargent, Algernon M. Pre-law Lincoln, Illinois Gamma Nu 1, 2, 3, 4, Treas. 4. Scarborough, Joel W. History Payson, Illinois Vice-Pres. Student Body 4; Class Marshall 1947; Phi Alpha 2,.3, 4, Rec. Sec: 2, Vice-Pres. 3; Student Forum 1, 2, 3, 4, Sec. 2, 3, Pres. 4; International Relation’s Club 1, 2; Social Committee 3. Staff, William A. Physics Jacksonville, Illinois Phi Alpha 2, 3, 4, Pres. 4; Junior Class Pres.; Student Forum 4. Schindler, Norbert J. Chemistry Milwaukee, Wisconsin Gamma Nu 3, 4; Veteran’s Org. 3, 4. Strowmatt, Elwood F. Economics and Bus. Administration Roodhouse, Illinois Gamma Nu 2, 3, 4. SENIORS Skinner, Glenn E. Jr. Physics Jacksonville, Illinois Gamma Nu 1, 2, 3, 4, Critic 1, Vice-Pres. 1, Treas. 2, Record. Sec. 2, Vice-Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Student Forum, 2; Veteran's Org. 2, 3; Homecoming Chrmn. 4; Who’s Who In American Colleges and Universities. Suryk, Donald E. Journalism Jacksonville, Illinois « 24 � Taylor, Geraldine L. Biological Science Winchester, Illinois Alpha Eta Pi 1; Choir 1; Chi Beta 2, 3, ri 3 Corres. Sec. 4; Veteran's Org. 1, 2, 3, Sec. ’ Touchette, Norman W. Chemistry Belleville, Illinois Phi Alpha 4, Chaplain 4; Veteran's Org. 2, 3, 4; Circulation Mgr. Rambler 3; Teach- ing Ass‘t. in Physics 4. Vanderhorst, Hazel Vogt Biology Jacksonville, Illinois Gamma Delta 2, 3, 4, Sec. 3, Pres. 4; I.R.C. 1; Freshman Class Sec.; Alpha Eta Pi l, Pres. 1; Sophomore Class Pres.; Hilltop igo hes 2 eo 2; Student Forum 3; I.C.A. Vanderhorst, Philip J. Chemistry Jacksonville, Illinois Phi Beta Kappa; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Co- capt. 3, 4; Gamma Nu 1792393) 4: Walters, Daniel F. Economics and Foreign Languages St. Louis, Missouri Phi Alpha 2,3, 4: Wright, Perry F. Economics Glen Ellyn, Illinois Track 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4. Special Students Kenneth Albert John Blindt Carroll Ryan Tina Rust Henry Meyer Stanley Kluz Ce IAS eS The Junior Class The students who compose this year’s junior class are probably the most diversified group on the campus. In contrast to last year, the greater bulk of the class are veterans, and their homes range from California to New York. Because of the influx of veterans, the present students bear little resemblance to the original group that entered Illinois College in 1945. Each term new names were added to the class roll, until now the class is several times the original number. With the advent of each new term, new students entered the local lime- light. John Maynard served as Student Body President, and Shirleanne Butts Batson was chosen Homecoming Queen. Mary Richards and Lorraine Vilsoet were her attendants. Carol Vojta was co-editor of the Rig while Tom Mitchell was associate editor of the Rambler. Bill Shafer captained the baseball team while Joe Hill was a standout on the football team. John Maynard, Bill Meinhardt, Bill Williams, and Jack Roach were also active in athletics. Mary Lou Storm, Barb Langan and Carol Vojta were society leaders. The job of business manager for the Rig was handled by Shirleanne Butts Batson. Rosalie Maslowski was both ICAW president and society president. We can feel confident that the senior class of next year will be a capable group. « 26 � William Anderson Sikeston, Missouri Raymond Brodl Cicero, Illinois Jennifer Christiansen Au Gres, Michigan Gertrude Barker Jacksonville, Illinois Shirleanne Butts Belleville, Illinois Amold Cronquist Rockford, Illinois James Boston Jacksonville, Illinois Raymond Caboor Chicago, Illinois Robert Denny Griggsville, Illinois UNIORS Vincent Brierley Pittsfield, Illinois James Cheatham White Hall, Illinois Norman Dial Kell, Illinois JUNIORS « 28 � Robert Elkin Springfield, Illinois Harley Follmer Springfield, Illinois Valencia Forwood Jacksonville, Illinois Dorothy Fox Jacksonville, Illinois James Gunn Jacksonville, Illinois Lillian Hee Honolulu, Hawaii William Hildreth Cairo, Illinois Joseph Hill Georgetown, Illinois Jack Hogan Chicago, Illinois Robert Hunter Jacksonville, Illinois Annetta Kerr New Salem, Illinois W. Dale Kershaw Jacksonville, Illinois Jerry Krepelka Berwyn, Illinois Helen Mallergren Petersburg, Illinois George Mohn Jacksonville, Illinois Barbara Land Greenfield, Illinois Rosalie Maslowski Berwyn, Illinois Leon Munson Jacksonville, Illinois Barbara Langan Dixon, Illinois John Maynard East Alton, Illinois Luella Parlier Jacksonville, Illinois JUNIORS Warren McGinnis Washington, D. C. William Meinhardt Los Angeles, California Mary Richards Litchfield, Illinois JUNIORS... Mario Rodriguez LaPaz, Bolivia Andrew Sheipe Pottsville, Pennsylvania Mary Lou Storm Windsor, Illinois Elizabeth Rust Jacksonville, Illinois Joseph Smith Jacksonville, Illinois David Taylor Jacksonville, Illinois Leta Sanderson Detroit, Illinois Charles Standley Jacksonville, Illinois Clifford Thaxton Alton, Illinois William Schafer Danville, Illinois Rosemary Stenger Glenview, Illinois Gilbert Todd Jacksonville, Illinois ernest JUNIORS Fred Turnbaugh Lorraine Vilsoet Carol Vojta Jacksonville, Illinois Chicago, Illinois Berwyn, Illinois William Wallbaum Mary Frances Wells Joseph Whalen Virginia, Illinois Jacksonville, Illinois Franklin, Illinois Betty Wilson Belleville, Illinois ee Hae’: Sophomore (lass One of the largest Sophomore classes ever to attend Illinois College started this school year. Some of the original students left I. C. but new members came to keep the class enrollment high. The homes of these students extend as far as Belgium and Hawaii. From the beginning, this Sophomore class has m ade notable progress towards achievements. Ed Armstrong was Sports Editor for the Rambler, Fred Bork and Carroll Allen were members of the Forum, and Jim Riva served as president of the re-organized I. C. Band. Harry LaTier headed the new Inde- pendent organization. Jan Braun was president of her society during the last half of the year. In athletics also, the Sophomore Class has contributed worthy representa- tives. John Kluz, Richard Bond, and Bob Foster served with the golf team, and Don Longer was outstanding in basketball and track. To be sure, if past attainments are any indication of future success, this year's Sophomore Class will continue to distinguish itself. COZ OPHOMORES Carroll Allen Allen Allured Edward Armstrong Charles Baldwin Arline Ball Elbert Beasley Dale Beerup Robert Lusk Charles Bond Fred Bork George Bourke Philip Bovard Janet Braun Carma Lu Broad Herbert Burchard Robert Chaisson Joseph Chisesi Don Clemens Martha Cloyd Cordelia Conrad Mary Lee Coultas John Coyne James Crowell John Cully « 33 « 34 � Richard Dalton Don Davis Marion Davis Paul Doolin Ester Drummer Glenn Ebaugh Charles Ekedahl John Engel Robert Epler Robert Fast Dorothy Foote Robert Foster Kenneth Gill Jack Griffen Mary Griffenhagen Herbert Gustin William Hanback Arlyne Hansen Edward Harmon Joe Hankins Charles Herndon Roy Hobbie Albert Hudson Jack Hudson Roger Huson David Jackson Ruth Jenkins Janice Jensen Richard Johnson Edwina Johnston Elizabeth Jost Robert Kaeser Ruth Kirchner Janice Koonce Ernest Land Harry LaTier Joseph Lawson Eugene Lekan Melvin LeMay Virginia Lewis Donald Longer Glen Lovekamp Colin McBurney Urban McDaniel Kenneth McGuire Wanda Marine Edith Marsh Estalene Miller « 35 OPHOMORES SOPHOMORES Mina Jean Miller Thomas Mitchell Thomas Mussatto James Negro June Norem Sara Osborne Lucille Parlier Robert Paton Lou Alice Payne Charlotte Persigehl Glen Petefish Carolyn Peterson Virginia Poggeman Charles Ransdell Freda Rasmussen Marlo Reazer Fannie Reinders James Retzer James Riva Eleanor Rossman Victor Rozanski Fred Rupel Jerry Ryan Diane Rybick « 36 SOPHOMORES Top row: Second Row: Third row: James Salak Lois Smith John Sullivan William Shaffer Lloyd Sorenson Richard Teckenbrock Shakour Shalaan Joyce Souza Mildred Tomita Joan Sheahen James Spies Kathleen Turnbaugh Norman Sheer Albert Stedfast Howard Vilsoet Edwin Smith Robert Stroot Milo Vogt Fourth row: Fifth row: Robert Vogt Joan Ward Anne Volz Beverly Wilson Richard Voshall Guy Winks Ernest Walker Howard Walls Russell Walton Coa). One of the largest and most successful freshman classes Illinois College can claim entered school last fall. They came from far and wide and their abilities were just as varied. Not only were they high school graduates but a great many of them had spent time in the armed forces, and the experiences they acquired reflected on the campus in a number of ways. They worked together as a powerful team and exhibited their strength and potency on the athletic field, in student politics, and social events as well as scholastically. Such freshmen as Charles Englehart, Tom Moody, Richard Friskey, Charlie Due, Bill Remick, Dave Billings, Robert Brand, Bruce Enselman and Art Williamson were outstanding members on the varsity football squad and succeeded in receiving letters. Bud Rodgers worked in close connection with both Rambler and Rig. Faith Metzler was elected as the one year candi- date to the Student Forum and Dave Billings was the four year representative. All freshmen women became honorary members of Alpha Eta Pi. This allowed them one year to choose the society that they would like to join as sophomores. Male students had the privilege of joining any of the three men’s societies their first year. With everything taken into consideration only one conclusion may be drawn—that the freshman class of 1947-1948 has made an irradicable mark upon the pages of the Illinois'College campus history which shall be remem- bered for years to come. « 38 � FRESHMEN Top row: Second row: Third row: A. Ahlquist B. Barber R. Bonjean W. Allen W. Beasley R. Brand R. Allin O. Beerup D. Brauer J. Alton J. Benson . R. Burger C. Arata M. Beschloss P. Burns H. Attridge D. Billings R. Cain Fourth row: Fifth row: M. Carlson E. Cohen R. Clark E. Cox J. Clouser M. Cruse C. Cobb R. Dodd D. Cobb S. Dudley R. Cobb C. Due FRESHMEN Top row: Second row: Third row: M . Elkin N. Fernandes R. Francis B. Enselman R. Fields R. French D. Evans C. Fisk J. Gaddo F. Evans A. Folk E. Gardner H. Faith R. Ford G. Gardner R. Falkenburg M. Foreman D. Gilchrist Fourth row: Fifth row: D. Gill M. Hills B. Haines C. Hobbie R. Harshman B. Jay E. Heiland R. Jessen F. Heimlich L. Kaufman S. Hemminger W. Kepper « 40 � Top row: Second row: Third row: A. Klaege C. Lawless R. Luth W. Koehler R. Leasenby P. McDermith R. Krizenecky L. Linstromberg J. Maguire C. Kurtock M. Lisecki : R. Major G. Lam B. Lubes M. Maloney J. Laschinski J. Lukeman J. Marks Fourth row: Fifth row: W. Mathews L. Mueller A. Meffert V. Muntman F. Metzler J. Murphy J. Meyer M. Murphy R. Mills J. Nelson D. Muchtin J. Patterson ERESHVIEN =e Top row: Second row: Third row: L. Perkinson C. Pujals E. Reven R. Peterson W. Query R. Reynolds L. Philips S. Radasevich J. Rieke N. Pierce M. Ranson H. Riggs P. Pierce H. Reinders D. Rikli A. Preece W. Remick D. Rogers Fourth row: Fifth row: R. Rogers B. Schmidt D. Rooth J. Schneider J. Sabado L. Schuster A. Sager R. Shaffer M. Scanlan E. Siltman R. Scheller J. Simpson « 42 � FRESHMEN Top row: Second row: Third row: R. Slaby W. Stecher C. Torbet M. Slagle J. Stevens E. Turner D. Sleet D. Stoddard . N. Twyford D. Sloan J. Swift B. Vanderhorst H. Smith R. Teninga R. Verhines J. Smith M. Tinsley M. Villiger Fourth row: G. Warton H. Weese V. Wilhoit A. Williamson F. Wittekind W. Zellman “ON THE HILL” WITH... The Activities Pall BE ADAY KUNA Phi Beta Kappa is a national honor scholastic fraternity which extends membership invitations to undergraduate students whose academic scholar- ship and contributions to the furtherance of liberal arts merits selection. Six members of this year’s senior class received invitations of membership from Dr. Charles E. Frank, president of the Epsilon Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa here at Illinois College. Those seniors were John Burhorn, Josephine Cannon, Marjorie Colwell, Caroline Hammond, John Price, and Philip Vanderhorst. This year the fraternity resumed its custom of holding a dinner meeting in connection with its annual invitation of new members. Mr. Wayne Gard ‘21 was the principal speaker at this affair. Illinois College has one of five chapters of Phi Beta Kappa in the state of Illinois. The other chapters are at Knox College, Northwestern University, the University of Illinois, and the University of Chicago. « 46 � INTER-SOCIETY BOARD The purpose of the Inter-Society Board is to establish closer relationship between upper class women’s societies, to provide a medium for common action of these groups and to supervise the freshmen women’s society, Alpha Rice rl The board is composed of the presidents and two additional members of each society. The offices rotate annually among the societies. This year the presidency was held by Sigma Phi Epsilon. The officers first semester were Wanda Capps, president, Barbara Land, secretary, and Anne Hudson, rush captain. Second semester officers were Rosalie Maslowski, president, Mary Lou Storm, secretary and Carol Vojta, rush captain. The duties of this board includes the governing of all rush functions. It is this board which sets dates and establishes standards for such events. The board arranges all inter-society functions and other activities of mutual interest. During the school year the constitution of the Inter-Society Board has been completely revised to enable the group to act with greater ease and efficiency. The Inter-Society Spring Formal, given by Chi Beta, Gamma Delta, Sigma Phi Epsilon and Alpha Eta Pi, was held under the direction of the board. The board was also in charge of the refreshment stand for high school students on their Play Day on the campus. Standing: Wanda Capps. Front row (L. to R.): Connee Broad, Mina Jean Miller, Jan Braun, Barbara Land, Mary Richards. Back row: Carol Vojta, Leta Sanderson, Mary Lou Storm. ¢ 47 � Gallien DAs This year has been filled with activity for all Chi Beta, from the formal initiation of pledges at the last of September to the Love Feast held in the County Fair Room of the Dunlap Hotel. Homecoming Weekend came early, and all the members turned out to help decorate the float for the parade and to welcome our alumnae at the Annual Cozy. No sooner was Homecoming over than the society was busy selling chances on a fancy new radio and planning a scavenger hunt for the members and their dates. Chi Beta pre- sented the college with a decorated Christmas tree to bring something of the Yuletide spirit to Tanner Library in particular and to the student body in general. After this came The Inter-Society Honorary Tea and the ‘open meet- ing” for freshmen women. Chi Betas found a bit of respite from the literary side of a literary society by giving a taffy pull at Colonial Inn. As soon as the remains of the taffy were tucked away however, the girls were back at work preparing a card party for their sister societies. Then, of course, came the Freshman Rush Tea, the all campus card party and the year was closed with the Love Feast for all members and Alumnae of the Society. Besides working hard within the Society, members of Chi Beta were active in many campus activities. Barbara Langan served on the Forum and was treasurer of I.C.A.W. Barbara Land was Secretary of the Inter-Society Board. Many other girls were active on various committees and some busied themselves with the Rig, the Rambler, Chorus, and the Hilltoppers. Top row: J. Koonce, B. Langan, M. Storm, G. Taylor, C. Peterson. Bottom row: V. Poggeman, M. Miller, A. Ball, E. Athey, B. Land, L. Rossman. « 48 OFFICERS First Semester President Barbara Langan Vice-President Trudy Barker Recording Secretary Elaine Athey Treasurer Mary L. Storm Second Semester President Mary L. Storm Vice-President Barbara Langan Recording Secretary Virginia Poggeman Treasurer Connie Peterson « 49 � GAMMA DELTA Gamma Delta Literary society welcomed its new year with the initiation of twelve new members. The pledges were repeated in the Gamma Delta room and each new member was then honored with dinner in the County Fair Room at the Dunlap Hotel. The Faculty Women's Trophy was again put on the mantle. This year the program themes were “The Arts and Society” and “Americana.” On October 24, the society welcomed many of its former members to the annual Homecoming meeting. The following day the Gamma Delta float won the trophy. A date night was held in the Alpha Eta Pi room on November 14th. There was an all school party given by the Gamma Delts entitled, “I. C. Day at the County Fair.” In addition to dancing, there were side shows, concessions, contests, and door prizes. The Christmas cozy was held on December 13th and gifts were exchanged in the festively decorated room. Top Picture, top row: C. Persigehl, L. Parlier, M. Reazer, V. Lewis, C. Broad, L. Smith, M. Coultas. Bottom row: H. Vanderhorst, M. Taylor, C. Hammond, D. Rybick, M. Tomita, D. Fox, L. Hee. Bottom re: top row: M. Liesenfelt, L. Parlier, L. Sanderson, A Kerr, B. Rust, M. Colwell, M. Wells, J. Edelbrock. Bottom row: E. Marsh, V. Forwood, A. Hudson, C. Vojta, E. Johnston, L. Lacey, K. Turnbaugh. « 50 � The Honorary Tea in January was combined with Sigma Phi Epsilon and Chi Beta Societies. Later in the month the Gamma Delts held their ‘‘O-Pin” meeting for all freshman women, entertaining almost fifty girls with a program based on different kinds of pins. April 10th was a busy day with the regular rummage sale at the County Jail. The successful sale lasted from early morning until late afternoon. That evening the Inter-Society Formal Dance was given at Baxter Hall with The Norvell Band supplying the music. The Spring Rush Party for Freshman women was held on Sunday, April 25, and the theme of the party was I. C. Cinderella.” A hayride date-nite provided much fun on April 30th, and the Gamma Delta picnic for Chi Beta and Sigma Phi Epsilon made the afternoon of May 29th a full and exciting one. The climax of the year was the Love Feast held at the Centenary Methodist Church. Gamma Delta Literary Society can mark a successful year in their catalog. OFFICERS First Semester President Anne Hudson . pe ie 2 Vice-President Loraine Vilsoet Recording Secretary Carol Vojta Treasurer Louise Lacey Second Semester President Carol Vojta Vice-President Valencia Forwood Recording Secretary Connee Broad Treasurer Edith Marsh SIGMA PHI EPSILON Last October, in the traditional candle-light ceremony, eighteen sopho- more girls were initiated into the society making a total of 24 members. Dur- ing the year we have added to our membership five transfer students, and one former inactive. At the same time we have lost six of our members still making a total of 24 girls. In November at our Homecoming Cozy, we welcomed those old members retuming for the Homecoming festivities. The theme for our Homecoming Float was to ‘Make Millikin Push Up Daisies,” and there was enough rain to keep the daisies fresh. In accordance with the Sigma Phip Tradition, we sold pennants at the Homecoming football game and coffee and doughnuts for the Annual Leaf Raking Day. We have had two Date Nights at David A. Smith House this year, one in October and the other in February. In December we gave a novel turn-about party at which our members were the escorts. In December, at our Christmas Cozy, unusual artistic ability was displayed in the singing of Christmas carols and the poetry which accompanied each gift. Top Picture, top row: B. Wilson, M. Cloyd, M. Davis, M. Griffenhagen, J. Jensen, P. Dale, A. Hansen, B. Jost, N. Gustin. Bottom row: J. Ward, M. Richards, W. Marine, I. Hadden. Bottom Picture, top row: L. Arata, P. Doughty, H. Mallergren, J. Sheahen, F. Reinders, D. Foote, J. Beasley. Bottom row: J. Norem, W. Capps, R. Maslowski, J. Braun, S. Osborne. The members of Sigma Phi Epsilon, fully refreshed after their Christmas vacation, entertained their honorary members at a formal tea with Gamma Delta and Chi Beta literary societies. The next month we had a successful “Open Meeting’’ for the freshmen women, the theme of which was ‘The Preserved Woman.” Because both Palm Sunday and Easter came during Spring Vacation, our Annual Easter breakfast was held March 14. Cheery Easter bonnets were distributed to the guests, members of Chi Beta and Gamma Delta Societies. The Rush Tea for the freshmen women was given at the home of Mrs. Harry Dobyns, an honorary Sigma Phip. The theme was “Our Sigma Phip Record” and miniature photograph albums containing the pictures of present members were given to the guests as favors. On May 16th the Sig Phips had an all-day picnic. Then on June 12th the year was climaxed by the 32nd Love Feast at the Congregational Church. OFFICERS First Semester President Wanda Kluz Capps Vice-President Irene Hadden Recording Secretary Rosalie Maslowski Treasurer Helen Mallergren Second Semester President Rosalie Maslowski Vice-President Jan Braun Recording Secretary Sally Osborne Treasurer Wanda Kluz Capps « 53 ON LIE Vat JB ITN 1°) The freshman women joined in fellowship again this year in the freshman women's society, Alpha Eta Pi. Fall term was spent acquainting the girls with society procedures, and by winter term each girl was familiar with college ways. For their theme on the society’s Homecoming float, the girls chose ‘Mopping Up Millikin,”’ and buckets, tubs, mops, and plastic soap bub- bles carried out the thought. At the end of the football season, Alpha Eta Pi had charge of decorations for the football dance, the Gridiron Hop. On February 20th, the organization held a Date Night in David A. Smith House, Recorded music, refreshments, and cards furnished entertainment for the evening. Alpha Eta Pi joined with the other women’s societies in the Intersociety Formal on April 16th, in Baxter Hall. The music was furnished by the Norvell Band. To balance the indoor entertainment, the Society held a hike and picnic on May Ist. The exercise, food, cokes, and fun outshined the cloudy day. In fact, a hayride that evening topped off the schedule. Top Picture, top row: M. Scanlan, B. Schmidt, D. Sloan, M. Slagle, L. Perkinson, V. Wilhoit, F. Metzler, J. Patterson, C. Arata. Bottom row: N. Fernandes, S. Dudley, H. Attridge, B. Lubes, M. Murphy, M. Ranson. Bottom Picture, top row: P. Pierce, L. Schusier, J. Benson, D. Cobb, M. Villiger, P. Foreman, M. Cruse, F. Heimlich, P. McDermith. Bottom row: M. Carlson, M. Casey, A. Meffert, M. Elkin, L. Tinsley, C. Lawless. The programs for the regular meetings were similar to those of the other societies. Such themes as “College Daze,’’ ‘April Showers,” “March Winds,” furnished very interesting and entertaining programs. Many Alpha Eta Pi members took an active part in campus activities. The Society was represented by some girl in every organization to which freshmen are eligible. The last meeting of the year was held in the freshman women’s dormitory, Fayerweather. The lovely parlor had been arranged with flowers and the setting was ideal for such a meeting. After the regular program while refresh- ments were being served, each girl told of her summer plans, and after singing some favorite tunes, Alpha Eta Pi of 1947-48 sang for the last time its society song. OFFICERS First Semester President Dorothy Cobb Vice-President Hester Attridge Recording Secretary Marianne Ranson Treasurer Camille Arata Second Semester President Hester Attridge Vice-President Faith Metzler Recording Secretary Margaret Scanlan Treasurer Marjorie Murphey KA dele GAMMA NU The 1947-48 school year will go down in the annals of Gamma Nu chap- ter of Kappa Phi Sigma as one of its most successful years. Things started off well with the chapter celebrating its Fiftieth Anniversary at the Home- coming meeting in October. In April, the chapter held its Spring Formal, which the members who attended proclaimed the finest dance of the year; and the Gamma Nu Open Meeting, which was held in May, was conceded to far surpass any held since before the war. During the other months of the year, the chapter held date nights, an eighteen man pledge initiation and a stag picnic. Maintaining its leadership in athletics, Gamma Nu provided nine men for the varsity football roster, five of whom won letters; five lettermen for the basketball team, including the co-captains, Paul Stroud and Phil Vanderhorst. The varsity baseball team numbered eight society members, including captain Bill Schaffer, and the two star pitchers, Bob Gregory and John May- nard; Gamma Nu also contributed several men for the minor sports, including Gil Rhea, the javelin star. In intramurals, Gamma Nu took possession of the Top Picture, top row: R. Feist, R. Caboor, H. Kirchwehm, J. Krepelka, J. Grant, R. Gregory, F. Evans. Middle row: R. French, J. Bowen, R. Broekel, J. Alton, W. Hildreth, J. Cheatham. Bottom row: V. Eftimoff, P. Bovard, H. Burchard, E. Bernardini, E. Harmon, R. Brod. Bottom Picture, top row: J. Wharton, T. Mitchell, J. Salak, G. Rhea, P. Vanderhorst, N. Schindler. Middle row: P. Stroud, W. Leahy, J. Stevens, J. Lentz, W. Meinhardt, T. Moody. Bottom row: J. Maynard, E. Rodgers, L. Munson, P. Sargent, L. Wasowicz, G. Skinner, trophies for touch football, volleyball and softball, finishing second in the basketball tournament. The touch football and softball teams were both undefeated. In other campus activities Gamma Nu continued to show the lead. John Maynard held the office of Student Body President, and four other Gamma Nu's served on the Forum. Vasil Eftimoff was President of the Veterans Organization, with two Gamma Nuers on the Executive Committee, and Eftimoff also served this year as Social Chairman and Co-Editor of the Rig. Three other Gamma Nu’s held positions on the Rig staff, while six members, including Tom Mitchell, this year’s Associate Editor and next year’s Editor, served on the Rambler. Glenn Skinner presided as chairman over the I. C. Homecoming, and acted as chairman for other social events. Other Gamma Nu members held positions on the Lecture Committee and in the Hilltoppers. To round out the year and show that Gamma Nu could more than hold its own scholastically, despite its heavy extra-curricular activities schedule, Phil Vanderhorst was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. OFFICERS Fall Term President John Maynard Vice-President Glenn Skinner Recording Secretary Bill Hildreth Treasurer Pete Sargent Winter Term President Glenn Skinner Vice-President Evo Bernardini Recording Secretary Tom Mitchell Treasurer Pete Sargent Spring Term President Evo Beradini Vice-President Tom Mitchell Recording Secretary Herb Burchard Treasurer Pete Sargent Gamma Nuers frolicking at their Open Meeting and Spring Formal. PHI ALPHA The school year 1947-48 was an important one in the history of Phi Alpha. Events clearly indicated that the society had completed its two year process of re-activation following World Wa r II. Early in the year literary productions were restored to their pre-war level of excellence. During the fall term ten experienced upper-classmen were added to the ranks, later to be followed by a like number of freshmen. It was during the winter term, however, that the “post-war” Phis demon- strated their right to be classified with the Phis of old. In the first inter-society debate since the war, Phi Alpha succeeded in wresting from her opponents the coveted Faculty Debate Trophy. Top Picture, top row: J. Retzer, W. Staff, R. Shelton, C. Copeland, D. Polzin, G. Machlan, N. Touchette, D. Ransdall. Middle row: W. McGinnis, P. Doolin, R. Krizenecky, R. Lusk, R. Francis, C. Ekedahl, J. Hill, C. Herndon. Bottom row: J. Price, J. Negro, J. Griffen, R. Elkin, R. Mills, S. Shalaan, G. Todd, D. Gill. Bottom Picture, top row: J. Jackson, P. Rust, J. Burhorn, J. Scarborough, G. Norris, J. Coyne, J. Hearst. Middle row: M. Rodriguez, W. Billhartz, K. Stocker, J. Hogan, R. Pratt, R. Fast, R. Arroll. Bottom row: W. Anderson, K. Gill, D. Jackson, E. Land, D. Gilchrist, D. Muchtin, W. Wallbaum. « 58 � In the spring term three Phis became charter members of the Illinois Phi Chap ter of Pi Kappa Delta, national forensic fraternity. Two were elected to Phi Beta Kappa, national scholarship fraternity. The closing weeks of school witnessed the election of Robert Elkin as next year’s Student Body President. In the last analysis, however, individual events cannot account for the successes of the past year. This is to be found in the unity of the membership and their adherence to the principles which Phi Alpha has always represented on the campus. 7 To the Phis of 1948 as to those of 1845, tolerance, reverence, justice and truth are not mere words, but a life creed—the pursuit of which has its reward in the record of the society and in the lives of the men whose devotion she claims. The Phis at work and play. OFFICERS Fall Term President John Burhorn Vice-President John Price Recording Secretary Bill De Frates Treasurer Donald Ransdell Winter Term President Dick Lane Vice-President Bob Elkin Recording Secretary Bill Anderson Treasurer Roger Huson Spring Term President George Norris Vice-President Bill Anderson Recording Secretary Richard Pratt Treasurer Warren McGinnis « 59 � SIGMA PI At the beginning of this school year, Sigma Pi began its one-hundred and fifth year as one of the college's men’s literary societies. Founded in 1843, the society has continued to exist in true accordance with its motto: ‘Let There Be Light.” Through the first term many initial steps for planning the year’s activities were taken. The annual Homecoming meeting held in October was extremely successful, and at that meeting the society received in fourteen pledges. During the second term, the most notable events were the winning of the intramural basketball tournament, the novelty dance held in the month of February and the invitation for the society to send a representative to the meeting of the Chicago Society for Illinois College. Top eb ht top row: J. Carroll, E. Smith, J. Roach, L. Duggan, W. Williams, C. Baldwin, A. Cronquist, . Lekan. Middle Row: R. Keeley, R. Fairbanks, R. McNeil, R. Teckenbrock, N. Dial, J. Giangreco, J. Kluz. Bottom row: H. Meyer, J. Becker, R. Doughty, D. Capps, J. Pratt, K. Eder, A. Sheipe. Bottom Picture, top row: C. Due, R. Lukeman, B. Haines, S. Spink, C. Pujals, G. Lashinski, R. Berger, A. Williamson, C. Englehart. ee B. Enselman, B. Hughes, R. Voshdll, R. Luth, J. Simpson, W. Kepper, B. Barber, R. Harshman, J. Swift. Bottom row: F. Ryan, R. Cain, J. Wood, R. Cain, W. Matthews, R. Clark, R. Bond, R. Rogers, R. Leasenby. « 60 The third term was outstanding for the open meeting held on May 5, and the annual Sig weekend, held from May 7 to 9, inclusive. During commence- ment week, the society welcomed back some of its alumni members at the love feast, which closed the year’s activities. The society members were active in campus affairs and athletics. Jack Pratt served as senior class president and business manager of the Rambler; James Becker was editor-in-chief of the Rambler, president, of the Hilltoppers and was appointed as student member to the college disciplinary board; Mel- vin Brasel, Sam Spink, Charles Engelhart, and Jack Roach were football letter- men; Robert Clark, Bruce Enselman, Charles Pujals and Arthur Williamson played varsity basketball; John Kluz, Richard Bond, Jerry Ryan, William Williams, William Hughes were active in other collegiate sports. The society's track team won the college intramural relay trophy; Robert Berger, Bruce Enselman, Richard Rogers and Arthur Williamson were the team members. Sigs at their Spring Formal, picnic and novelty dance. OFFICERS Fall Term President John Pratt Vice-President Larry Parks Recording Secretary David Capps Critic Jack Roach Winter Term President Larry Parks Vice-President David Capps Recording Secretary William Dossel Critic Norman Dial Spring Term President David Capps Vice-President Jack Roach Recording Secretary James Becker Critic Leo Duggan Left to right: C. Vojta, F. Bork, B. Langan, J. Scarborough, B. Hildreth, F. Metzler, B. Elkin, W. Staff. THE FORUM The Forum, the student governing body composed of twenty members, has general supervision over student activities and common campus problems. The Forum is composed of representatives of all four classes and is ad- vised by two faculty members, Professors John S. Wright and George W. Horton. Joel Scarborough, as student body vice president, is the chairman of the jorum and John Maynard, as student body president, automatically becomes a Forum member. The Forum allots the money received from student activity fees, about $15,000, to each of the campus groups or clubs which are entitled to receive such allotments. It also makes appropriations to meet various expenses incurred by the student body. This year the Forum approved and next year will operate under a new Constitution which inaugurated the new proportional representation voting system. On October 25, the Forum sponsored the Homecoming dance at the Mllinois School for the Deaf. The Forum sponsors all school elections and approves all appointments made by the student body president. Members of the Forum were: Carroll Allen, David Billings, Fred Bork, Herbert Burchard, Robert Elkin, William Hildreth, Joseph Hill, Barbara Langan, Don Longer, John Maynard, Faith Metzler, Thomas Mitchell, James Retzer, Jack Roach, Joel Scarborough, William Staff, Philip Vanderhorst, Lorraine Vilsoet, Carol Vojta. « 62 VETERAN'S ORGANIZATION The Illinois College Veteran's Organization started its second year on campus by electing officers at the first meeting. Those elected were Vasil Eftimoff, President; Phil Henegan, Vice President; and Leon Munson, Secretary. The executive committee was appointed, consisting of Jerry Cohen, Jack Roach, Lou Roley, and Bill Williams. The purpose of this organization is to assist the World War II veterans in their problems; to encourage close cooperation between the veterans of World War II and the college to further their common interests; to orient mem- bers into the community of students; and to serve as an outlet of veteran opinion and undertake matters of general welfare. In direct line with these objectives, the officers and executive committee met with President Hudson at the beginning of the school year. During this meeting several issues were settled in a manner which satisfied both the college and the Veteran's Organization. The Illinois College Veteran's Organization has found on the campus, a man with whom the veteran is of never-ending concern. We were able to have the guiding hand of Mr. Jesse L. Clements, who acted as our’ advisor. As a token of appreciation, the Veteran's Organization presented Mr. Clem- ents with a radio-console for a Christmas gift. Records were made containing the names of the veterans who made this gift possible. Th ese were presented with the gift. Truly the Veterans Organization has served a very important purpose on the campus. 7 tf of A « 63 Left to right: H. Takitani, M. Tomita, L. Hee, S. Shalaan, R. Fast, M. Rodriguez. INTERNATIONAL GROUP “Oh, East is East, and West is West, and never the twain shall meet; Till earth and sky stand presently at God's great judgment seat; But there is neither East nor West, Border, nor Breed, nor Birth, When two strong men stand face to face, tho’ they come from the ends of the earth.” When Rudyard Kipling wrote his ‘Ballad of East and West,” he did not realize that people would not remain homogeneously linked with their respec- tive countries. In 1948 at Illinois College we have six foreign students who have come from East and West for the same purpose which brings us all together—education. Robert Fast, a Belgian count, adds a touch of nobility to the campus. Robert is in the class of 1950 and a member of Phi Alpha Literary Society. Robert hopes someday to become an electrical engineer. Lillion Hee, from Honolulu, Hawaii, is interested in social work. Lillian i s in the class of 1948 and a member of Gamma Delta Literary Society. Hiroshi Inouye, from Honolulu, Hawaii, is a pre-medical student here on the I. C. campus. Hiroshi is in the class of 1951. Mario Rodriguez is a Bolivian who is majoring as a pre-medical student. Mario is in the class of 1949 and a member of Phi Alpha Literary Society. Shakour Shalaan comes from Egypt to major in political economics. Shakour is in the class of 1950 and is a member of Phi Alpha Literary Society. Henry Takitani lives in Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii. Henry is a business administration major and a member of the class of 1951. Mildred Tomita comes to I. C. from Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii to major in education. Mildred is in the class of 1950 and a member of Gamma Delta Literary Society. « 64 PSYCHODELPHIA Psychodelphia is a psychology honor society formed to aid members in increasing their understanding of psychology problems. Lecturers are brought in to provide members with the views of experts. During this year Dr. Alice Rupp, Psychiatrist at the Illinois State Hospital, Dr. H. M. Halverson, head of the MacMurray College department of graduate Psychology and Dean W. Dysinger of Mac Murray were speakers at meetings. Since this year marked the reactivation of the organization the constitution was completely revised. Mrs. Eleanor O. Miller, head of the psychology department here, acted as faculty advisor. First term officers were Ivan Garrison, president; Loyd Hunt, vice president; and Helen Mallergren, secretary. Second term officers were Joseph Giangreco, president; Robert Hunter, vice president; and Martha Cloyd, secretary. Robert Hunter was president the third term, Joseph Giangreco was vice president and Mary Richards served as secretary. Members of the or- ganization were Jim Becker, Martha Cloyd, Loyd Hunt, Robert Hunter, Joseph Giangreco, Ivan Garrison, Helen Mallergren, Mary Richards, Wanda Capps and Keith Eder. Left to right: K. Eder, J. Giangreco, R. Hunter, L. Hunt, Mrs. Miller, M. Cloyd, M. Liesenfelt. « 65 DEBATE SQUAD Front row: N. Fernandes, M. Foreman. Back row: Mr. Dudley, D. Mills, D. Polzin, J. Burhorn, W. Shaffer. DEBATE The Illinois College Debate Squad, though few in number, completed a most successful year. Under the capable direction of the coach, Mr. Lloyd P. Dudley, the debaters took active part in several debate tournaments. Dick Mills, Peggy Foreman, and Nancy Fernandes demonstrated their debating skill in the freshman debate held in February. Some of the other tournaments were: Dec. 15—Cedar Falls (Held at Iowa State Teachers College) Jan. 14—Illinois State Normal (Held at Bloomington) Jan 25—Carbondale (Held at Southern Illinois University) Feb. 5—Charleston (Held at Eastern Illinois University) Mar. 5—Terre Haute (Held at Indiana State Teachers College) Mar. 18—State Tournament (Held at Illinois College) The Illinois Phi Chapter of Pi Kappa Delta was formed, bringing further honor to the debaters and the college. The officers elected were Don Polzin, President; Dick Mills, Vice President; and Peggy Foreman, Secretary-Treasurer. RADIO During the winter term of this year a series of ten 15-minute broadcasts were presented over station WLDS, Jacksonville under the sponsorship of the Social Security Agency. The casts for these programs were drawn from the Illinois College student body and consisted of students interested in speech or radio work in the future. H. J. Vasconcellos of the Springfield office of the Social Security Agency was in general charge of these programs and Mr, Lloyd Dudley, assistant professor of speech, auditioned and directed the dramatizations. « 66 � CHORUS Under the very fine direction of Mr. Henry E. Busche, approximately thirty members of the mixed chorus had a most successful year. President of the group was Lois Smith. The first big program was a Christmas concert held at Westminster Pres- byterian Church. Nine of the members formed a special choral group which took part in many programs of various Jacksonville club meetings, especially at Christmastime. They also performed at chapel in the spring. The chorus sang in its traditional manner on Alumni Day, at the services held for the alumni of Illinois College. Climaxing the programs for the year was a final concert given during the spring term. This was given in two parts, resembling some of the musicals of today. It was held at the I.S.D. auditorium. BAND The first edition of the Illinois College band since pre-war days made its appearance on campus. Directed by Bernard Strongman, the band has found its place among college activities. The band, which practiced during chapel hours, made appearances at football, basketball and baseball games. James Riva was elected president, Bill Anderson, vice president and Richard Leasenby, librarian. Mr. Arthur Hallerberg, associate professor of mathematics, was appointed as the faculty advisor. During the spring term the band, bowing to pre-war tradition, gave a Sunday band concert like those presented weekly in past years. On Sunday, May 16, the band presented a varied program of light and entertaining music which was well received by the audience. Rem ( e « 67 RIG VEDA Once again the ‘Prayer Book of the Hindus” as the name “Rig Veda’ can be translated, is making its appearance. We of the Rig staff hope you enjoy this pictorial history of life on the Illinois College campus during the school year 1947-48. The Rig Veda, founded in 1892, has been published as the college annual since that date. The Rig is usually the project of the junior class and members of that class serve as the business and editorial staffs of the publication. This year Carol Vojta and Vasil Eftimoff served as co-editors for the book and Shirleanne Batson was the business manager. Anne Kerr and Bill Ander- son very capably managed the class and faculty sections. David Jackson was the activities editor and Howard Kirchwehm was in charge of the sports section. Wayne Millsap served as advertising manager. The photographer for the book was Herbert Gustin. The editorial and business staffs of the 1948 Rig wish to express their gratitude and appreciation to all those who have co-operated in the publica- tion of this year book. Standing, left to right: Dave Jackson, Mina Miller, Bill Meinhardt, Margaret Skoglund, June Maguire, Hester Attridge, Ann Kerr, Bill Anderson, Carol Vojta. Seated: Vasil Eftimoff. « 68 � RAMBLER STAFF Editor-in-Chief........James Becker Associate Editor... Thomas Mitchell Business Manager....... John Pratt Sports Editor....Edward Armstrong Faculty Advisor. Dr. Charles E. Frank Your college newspaper—the Rambler. Jim Becker, Editor-in-Chief The College newspaper in America can be a fuse or a fizzle. Which course any news- paper takes depends upon two factors: the administration of the school and the editors. The Rambler can be said to be a strictly stu- dent publication, edited by students, written by students, planned by students, and all for the students. Consequently, it should be expected to be an organ and leader of student opinion. This is what the editors this year attempted to achieve. So far as policy this year was concerned, it has been obvious to the readers of the editori- als. The Rambler advocated winning athletic teams and strong student support of these teams; a strong Student Forum; revival of fresh- man initiation; an improved Student Union; the settling of differences between the adminis- tration and the student body through coopera- tion and the democratic processes; a vigorous, active and spirited student body; the reviving of pre-war traditions; and a new nick-name for the college athletic teams. The Rambler has opposed compulsory chapel and machine-run student elections. For the first time in a number of years, the Rambler entered national and state-wide com- petition with other college newspapers for judgment as “the best paper in the United States and the state of Illinois.” The Rambler received three awards from the Illinois College Press Association in open competition. Martha Cloyd and Gene Lekan Circulation Staff « 69 � BUONO LAN AEIR'S Hilltop Players of Illinois College met for their first meeting in October to work out the plans for the school year. The able director, to whom we extend a vote of thanks for untiring effort in making the dramatic productions so successful, Miss Octavia K. Frees, welcomed all new and old members. Members of this organization have the chance to learn what goes on “behind the scenes” and to keep things going backstage during a production. An opportunity to be prompter, to work on publicity committees, to paint scenery or construct props, to check and repair costumes, to control the light- ing, or to usher can be had by nearly everyone interested. A person with any acting ability can develop into a star. Three major productions were presented during the year. The first of these was Double Door, a drama of a selfish mad woman and her influence on the lives of close members of her family. The second play, The Vinegar Tree, by Paul Osborne, was an amusing story of the trials and tribulations of a family in more recent times. This year’s senior play, traditionally Shake- spearean, was Othello, a tragedy of lovers of different racial background. Indeed, Hilltoppers have again earned recognition as a top organization on the campus. OFFICERS Presidents vs, ncuiees vader ee eee ee Beckor Vice-President. a.i.0-0e sux eae eo Dick Pratt Recording pecretarya.. 2) eee eee Carol Vojta Corresponding mecreiciy, sam a aoe Dolores Rix Treasurers syk-ee foe ect eae oe een ere Herb Burchard Drecier Re oes an A ee ee oe. Octavia K. Frees « 70� —— - PEE CSA ECA WY The Illinois College Association of Women, as the organization is formally called, is one of the largest groups on the campus. Every woman attending the college is a member of this organization. Its purposes are to promote unity and loyalty among all women on campus, to assist freshmen women in their orientation to campus life, to sponsor social affairs for women and for the entire campus. The organization is governed by a president, a secretary and an execu- tive board. This year the group has been headed by Rosalie Maslowski and Marjorie Colwell. I. C. A. W. sponsors the “Little Sister” program in which each freshman girl is assigned an upper class woman to act as her “Big Sister’ by writing her letters before she comes to school, showing her the campus, and taking her to a luncheon given by I. C. A. W. to help acquaint the freshmen women with the upper class members and with each other. The organization has also sponsored a banquet welcoming the freshman and a “Woman's Week this year. During this week the girls held a style show, a woman's chapel, an all school coffee hour, an all school sing, and a dance with a faculty stunt show. In addition to these events, a “hard times” party with a student variety show, a Mother’s Day banquet, and another all school sing were given by the group. Ke IPSS LEAF RAKING Wednesday, November 12, 1947, was the day set aside for the annual leaf raking festivities. Twenty groups of rakers, each under a team captain, retired to their assigned plots to make quick work of the leaves. To all, the price of a ticket to the dance that followed in the evening was one-half day spent raking leaves. Leaf raking became a permanent part of Illinois College tradition in 1924, but its origin is somewhat in doubt. However, classes are dismissed for the half day, and it seems that college authorities saw the possibility of using the dismissal of classes to bribe students for a half day’s labor. « 73 Standing: Shirleanne Batson Homecoming Queen i (OMECOMING Seated: Mary Richards and Loraine Vilsoet re Maids of Honor Homecoming began early this year when several visitors came up from Shurtleff. Their visit was promptly returned. When the second Shurtleff “raid” was “nipped in the bud,” school spirit reached a new high. By Homecoming it had reached a fever pitch. With a bonfire that threatened to engulf old Beecher, festivities got under way. The snake dance wound its way all the way through town. Saturday dawned gray and rainy, but even the rain failed to dampen the spirits of the paraders. Soaked but cheerful, they made their way to the athletic field in record time. Despite the cold rain and I.C.’s defeat, the bleachers remained filled with backers of the team. Saturday evening, at the 1LS.D. gym, the music of Art Licotta gave its invitation to the dance. Soft light, soft music, and soft drinks had their effect on all—and the curtain dropped on another Homecoming. « 74 G | Z L @ fc) z. © a2 eee ; BY ¥ By we - de 7 EM —s SITE (K—— BON SLUG r ates SVVEE EL ease Football Coaches Joe Brooks and Al Miller SCHEDULE Illinois College 0 Western State 40 Illinois College 0 Augustana 19 Illinois College 7 North Central 30 Illinois College 0 Shurtleff 20 Illinois College 7 Millikin 18 Illinois College 6 Elmhurst 13 Illinois College 0 Wesleyan 15 Illinois College 0 Wheaton 44 if Hillsdale 4] Illinois College The Illinois College grid squad started their 1947 season with high hopes for a successful campaign when some forty athletes showed up for the first practice session two weeks before the fall term began. Coach Joe Brooks started to work building the line around returning vet- erans Larry Parks, Jim and Sam Spink, Melvin Brasel, Paul Rust, Ted Wain- wright, and Roland Howe. Head Coach Al Miller started with backfield veterans Joe Hill, Bill Schafer, Gil Rhea, Art Wilson, Jack Roach, and Jim Cheatham. A host of freshmen poured into the lineup. Aaron Preece, Don Longer, Charlie Due, Bob Brand, Dick Cobb, Bill Remick, Jerry Laschinski, and Steve Bystry joined the line ranks while Chuck Engelhart, Tom Moody, Jack Kloever, Warren Stenwall, Dave Billings, Art Williamson, and Bruce Enselman bolstered the backfield attack. The E. C. eleven went into their first contest against Western State College with veterans Parks, Hill, Rhea, and Wainwright among others on the injury list, and after holding their own for a quarter, succumbed to the powerful Western attack. In the homecoming tilt they outgained Millikin but the Big Blue managed to splatter out an 18 to 7 victory. The highlight of the season for I. C. fans came in the final game against the undefeated Hillsdale Bullets when Captain Joe Hill ran a kickoff back 75 yards, but the squad lost again. Plagued by preseason injuries the Illinois College gridiron crew got off to a slow start and never did hit a winning pace in their second season of « 78 � postwar football. Along with Coach Albert Miller who was serving his second year as Blueboy pilot and his new assistant, Joe Brooks, the grid squad worked hard from start to finish, but they were never quite able to crack the win column. Building the squad around a dozen returning lettermen, Coach Miller was able to field a fairly heavy line but it was repeatedly weakened by the injury | jinx. The Blueboys’ chief weakness seemed to be the shortage of speedy backs. But, despite the fact that they were often turned back only a few feet from the goal line, the I. C. eleven gamely fought every tilt to the finish. Over thirty men were awarded letters for the ‘47 season and most of them will be returning for action next year. Top pictures: Sam Spink, Larry Parks, Melvin Brasel, Bottom pictures: Captain Joe Hill, I. C. man heads for Dave Billings. a touchdown. «79 Top Row: Phil Vanderhorst, Joe Grove, Charles Pujals, Dave Bill- ings, Charles Due, Al Miller. Middle row: Bob Gregory, Paul Stroud, Gene Lemay, Clyde Baulos, Jim Spink. Bottom row: Don Longer, Aaron Preece, Bill Shouse, Bob Murrin. basketbal The cage version of the Illinois Col- lege Blueboys, under the tutelage of Coach Albert Miller, made a success of their third postwar campaign by win- ning twelve of twenty-two games. Coach Miller had five returning let- termen, but he usually turned to his wealth of new material f rom which to select a starting five. Aaron Preece and Don Longer were regular starters at forward positions with Bob Murrin at center and Bill Shouse and Dave Billings at guards. Veteran Co-captains Paul Stroud and Phil Vanderhorst saw a lot of action as did another returning letterman, Clyde Baulos, and newcomer Bob Grove. Gene LeMay, Bob Gregory, and Char- lie Due also contributed their share in making the '47-’48 season a successful one. Co-Captains, Phil Vanderhorst and Paul Stroud. a ec ae eR RE ti En a Sat SCHEDULE Illinois College 63 Eureka Illinois College 52 Wesleyan Illinois College 50 Quincy Illinois College 68 Monmouth Illinois College 56 Western State Illinois College 77 Blackburn Tllinois College 73 Augustana TIllinois College 50 Millikin Illinois College 44 Western State Illinois College 68 Principia Illinois College 49 Wesleyan Illinois College 82 Principia Tllinois College 52 Millikin Illinois College 57 Quincy Illinois College 63 Western State Tllinois College 53 North Central Tllinois College 56 Wheaton Illinois College 64 Eureka Illinois College 82 Conc'dia (StL) Illinois College 80 Carthage Illinois College 57 Elmhurst Tllinois College 46 Lake Forest Conference games i ; ; | | { 47 74 o7 66 83 Top row: Clyde Baulos, Bill Shouse, Aaron Preece. 2nd row: Bob Gregory, Dave Billings, Don Longer. 3rd row: Gene LeMay, Bob Murrin, Bob Grove. Bottom picture: Howard Weese, Art Williamson, Bruce Enselman, Joe Radasevich, Bill Remick, Bert Elliot, Charles Pujals, Joe Brooks. « 81 � The Blueboys set a rapid pace in starting their ‘47-'48 season with four straight wins. In their opener with Eureka College on the I. S. D. floor the Bluefive marked up a terrific 448 shooting percentage and downed the Red Devils 63-58. After winning both their next two contests in the last minute of play, Coach Miller's boys staged a late rally to take an exciting 68-65 win from Mon- mouth in the Augustana Invita- tional Holiday Tourney. Other bright spots of the sea- son were their 52-43 thumping of Millikin and the great dis- play of sportsmanship on the part of both clubs in the Whea- ton game. Despite the fact that they won only four of ten Little Nine contests, the Blue cagers made every tilt a close fight to the finish. All but four of the twelve lettermen will be returning along with some who gained experience on the “B” squad. The four leaving are seniors Baulos and Vanderhorst, and Preece and LeMay who trans- ferred. He CLUB The “I’’ Club was organized in 1922 to promote the athletic interests of Illinois College. Members of the club are for the most part men who have earned letters in at least one of the major sports. However, membership is not restricted to lettermen. Anyone, either student or alumni, who is interested in promoting Illinois College athletic activities may join. In 1942 the “I Club was put on the inactive list because of the war. In 1947 the Club was reactivated and began to work on an ambitious program. The purposes of the Club were stated by Dick McGurk, who was President for the 1947 spring term: to’ promote the college in all its athletic activities through aid to athletes and through cooperation by members of the Club; to secure as many fine athletes for the school as are necessary to turn out winning teams; to promote more student body interest in athletics; and to cement a feeling of loyalty among friends of the College, and to unite these friends in a common bond of interest for their school.” In the fall of 1947 the officers for the year 1947-48 were elected. They were: [Lm rte (Naty Bene ee ie we oh a ens Ee OP Larry Parks Vice rociient mame cen ee eee, jla.c eect tog aie Jack Roach SGCTELCLYL eine errata Mec an Peen eae fact Evo Bernardini PEGCISULED ee Lee tee ed Re ieee te eed sre Bill Schafer The “I Club under the able leadership of its officers attempted to meet the goals as set forth by ex-President McGurk. The Club has been given the concessions at sports events and school dances in order to raise funds. A banguet was planned for May, 1948, but due to difficulties in acquiring a satisfactory speaker, the banquet was cancelled. The “I” Club has been instrumental in placing men who are out for sports in suitable jobs so that they will be able to continue in school. Illinois College teams showed great improvement during the 1947-48 school year. Undoubtedly much of this improvement has been due to the efforts of the “I’’ Club. | « 83 Coach Joe Brooks and Captain Bill Schafer. [baseba The I. C. baseball Blueboys piloted by their first year mentor, Joe Brooks, waged the most successful athletic campaign of the year as they copped six of eight Little Nine contests to finish in a second place tie in conference standings with North Central and scored twelve victories in eighteen starts. The outstanding mound work of John Maynard and Bob Gregory combined with the superb infielding of Bill Gross, Bill Schafer, Gene Thomure, Paul Stroud, and Jim Grant usually kept the attack of the opposition under control. Charlie Due and George Bourke turned in a capable job behind the plate while Bob Grove, Gene LeMay, Henry Takitani, Evo Bernardini and Jerry Krepelka patrolled the outfield. There were few high batting averages on the club but the boys usually got the base hits when they were needed and fine hurling along with good defense kept the opponents from crossing the plate often. SCHEDULE Illinois College 1 Quincy Illinois College 4 C'c'dia (Spfld) Illinois College 2 Carthage Illinois College 5 Wesleyan (Called because of darkness) Illinois College 4 Elmhurst Illinois College 9 Elmhurst Illinois College 3 Eureka Illinois College 8 Millikin Illinois College 9 Carthage Illinois College 3 Eastern Sta te Illinois College 8 Scott Field Illinois College 2 Wesleyan Illinois College 2 Wesleyan Illinois College 4 Eastern State 1 Illinois College 6 Concordia Illinois College 12 Quincy Illinois College 7 Millikin Illinois College 5 Scott Field Illinois College 5 Eureka Conference games Left to right: The Illinois College thinclads, handicapped by inexperience and inade- quate facilities, experienced a hectic season which saw them engage in two meets, losing both, and in the conference meet at Elmhurst, gain no more than two sixth places. In their first encounter the Blueboy trackers were defeated by Western. In this meet Enselman won second place in the high jump, Williamson placed third in the mile run, and Rhea was second in the shot and third in the javelin and discus. In a dual meet with Carthage and Principia, Enselman was fourth in the high-jump and first in the mile, while Gross won the discus and Rhea captured second in the shot, third in the discus and fourth in the javelin. Rhea was the only I. C. representative in the conference meet and he earned sixth place in both the discus and javelin. Although as a team the track squad failed to win a meet the season was not without its individual stars. Gil Rhea was a consistent point-getter in the javelin, the shot, and the discus, and Art Williamson, Bruce Enselman and Bill Gross also earned points. Prospects for next year are bright as Enselman, Billings, Longer, and Williamson are freshmen and figure to develop considerably under the able tutoring of coach, Dr. Malcom Stewart. « 86 � Gil Rhea, Don Longer, Dave Billings, Art Williamson, Bruce Enselman. ‘Tennis Coach Gaylor formed his 1948 net squad around returning letterman Joe Marx. Other members of the team were, Ronald Jessen, Bill Williams, Bob Clark, Monty Stedfast, and John Sullivan. Handicapped by inexperience the Blueboy racquet wielders suffered eight straight de- feats, without a victory, and no member of the team was able to win a place in the conference meet at Elmhurst; however, prospects appear to be much better for next season. Jessen, Clark, and Stedfast will return to ae form an experienced nucleus, and with im- EE tH proved facilities and equipment, this trio seems t He capable of leading the tennis team to a vic- rT wae torious season. gee Scores i Illinois College 2 Carthage 4 Illinois College 2 Principia 6 Illinois College 0 Wesleyan 7 Illinois College 0 Millikin 7 Illinois College 0 Principia 7 Illinois College 1 Carthage 4 Illinois College 0 Millikin 4 Bob Clark and Bill Williams The Illinois College golf team, piloted by its new coach, L. P. Dudley, finished the 1948 season with three wins and the same number of losses. On the team were three lettermen from last year, J. Ryan, Richard Bond, and William Hughes, plus three newcomers, Robert Murrin, John Kluz, and Robert Foster. In conference competition the Illinois College golfers finished in sixth place, and four members of the team, Richard Bond, John Kluz, Bob Foster, and Bill Hughes, represented the college at the conference golf tournament in Chicago. Each of the four men who participated in the conference meet earned a letter. Prospects for next years’ golf team are very promising because of the return of three experienced lettermen, which, coupled with the capable tutel- age of coach Dudley, could conceivably produce a team which would improve upon this season's record. Illinois College 9¥%2 Carthage 5% Illinois College 10 Wesleyan 5 Illinois College 7 Wesleyan 8 8 Illinois College 0 Millikin 15 Illinois College 8 Carthage 2 Illinois College 2¥%2 Millikin 12% « 27 « 88 � Intramural It has long been the practice of the Illinois College athletic department to maintain a high interest and participa- tion in sports throughout the entire year. In order to make it possible for those students who do not play on the regular varsity squads to participate in some form of athletics, the intramural program has been established. It has been estimated that this year over half the student body has taken part in one or more of the numerous activities of- fered. The college has set aside to the athletic department funds enough to furnish the equipment necessary for each sport, and in addition a trophy is awarded to the winning team of every activity. The athletic department of Illinois College, under the weather-eye of Coach Al Miller, furnished the referees and time keepers for all the events. Mr. Miller appointed Joe Hill in charge of planning the intramural schedule for the entire year. A system was formu- lated whereby some form of athletics would be going on throughout the seasons. With the conclusion of the touch foot- ball and volleyball tournaments, which were both won by Gamma Nu, a full season of basketball ensued. The com- petition was exceedingly intense due to the fact that with the increased en- rollment a number of independent teams were organized. A preliminary round was played out of which the Rinky Dinks secured top position. In the finals Sigma Pi defeated Gamma Nu by a score of 39-21. Top picture: Gamma Nu touch football team Middle picture: Sigma Pi basketball team. Bottom picture: Sigma Pi's track stars. Sports With the coming of the warm spring weather seven soft ball teams were organized to compete in the race for the trophy. In the early part of the season the teams representing Gamma Nu and the Sigs showed the greatest ability and superiority in forces. The Sig team was comprised principally of freshman men who worked very well together, considering the fact that they had not played together as a team before this season. Gamma Nu, on the other hand, was made up of all the older members who have been playing now for a number of years. Highlighting the intramural program was an all-school track meet held at the Jacksonville High School field house. Gil Rhea, representing Gamma Nu men’s society, received a trophy for scoring the highest individual num- ber of points. Gil took first in the dis- cus, shot-put, and javelin. The relay was won for the Sigma Pi society by Bruce Enselman, Bob Berger, Dick Rogers and Bob Harschman. Coinciding with the baseball games, a tennis tournament open to all male students was staged. Bob Clark and Bill Williams, both members of Sigma Pi, combined their efforts to defeat Dick Friskey and Bob Berger, 6-1, 6-1, for the doubles championship. All in all, the athletic program for the male students was a varied and thorough one enabling every student to participate in the activity of his choice. By means of such an extensive program students could relieve the ten- sion from studying while at the same time keep their bodies in a healthy condition. Top, left: Jim Retzer goes over the bar. 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IPH BELEES NOH oS MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Congratulations GUSTINE'S “JACKSONVILLE’S QUALITY FURNITURE HOUSE” PHONE 406 229 SOUTH MAIN « 113 � ELLIOTT STATE BAN K JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS 1866 - 1948 OFFICERS Charles A. Johnson.................. Chairman of the Board Francis iRao Rantz. eg ee ee President Chester A. Hemphill....Vice President and Trust Officer J; Wer Elliott? Jt..22 2) 2 ae eee Cashier Marvin L. Schuetz.................... Assistant Vice President LDa Mel drunt. 2 ee eee Assistant Cashier Dorothy M. Crabtree.......................... Assistant Cashier Rolivn; B. Trotier 728 00 ene eee Auditor Reach for WADDELL'S SUNBEAM BREAD Complete Stock of GIRLS’ WEARING APPAREL with ATTRACTIVE FURNISHINGS to BREAD AT ITS BEST COMPLETE YOUR WARDROBE PEERLESS BREAD CO. 837 No. Main Phone 601 92-53 South Side Square « 114 � ILLINOIS COLLEGE Is Heated With The Famous RED FLAME COAL Distributed by LOTT ICE AND COAL CO. 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