Illinois College - Rig Yearbook (Jacksonville, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1949 volume:

canteen lias Ps We continue our walk back through the college year .. . 1 along snow-lined paths, through the winter beauty of our campus... past stately Sturtevant ing sunset. flam gainst a iroetied a SI See lees Dace N el Pole E Gliding, dipping, or just plain walking, the campus foot sets the pace for the year’s social whirl. The traditional social high- lights of the college year are entered into with great gusto by every impatiently tapping foot. With its best foot forward, the student body moves rhythmically through a galaxy of social events. Re Eto HelVigAan WEEK Shuffle, shuffle sounded 165 pairs of lost feet as they crowd- ed around the information desk in Tanner. It was Monday, September 22, the beginning of Freshman Week, and the owners of these “achin’ ”’ feet were seeking Jones Chapel where President H. Gary Hudson was to give his welcome address to the young hopefuls. After receiving their welcome, the “freshies’’ devoured a picnic lunch and attended the local cinema. Tuesday morn- ing they were up with the fourth rays of dawn and off to spend the day listening to the glad tidings of Dean Hildner and Dean McCracken and the evening intermingling at the mixer in Baxter. «10 Since activities, traditions, and songs make up a vital part of college life, Wednesday morning brought an assembly to acquaint the innocent ones with these essentials. A wet soft ball field and a not-so-dry tennis court welcomed the would-be athletes to the playday in the afternoon, and then in the eve- ning all who were still able to shake hands attended the President's reception. Thursday was red letter day in each freshman’s diary, classes began. Freshman Week came to a glorious finale on Friday night when the upper class male worms crawled out of their shells to appraise the freshman female worms at the Bookworm Crawl. When new friends get together N 7: Ke IE $3 Queen Mary Lee Coultas reigned over the Homecoming Dance this year, attended by her blond attendants, Jan Maynard and Edwina Johnston. At the dance Dink Ransdell, and his crutches, struggled proudly down the aisle of dancers to present Mary Lee to Mr. Clements who crowned her queen. HOMECOMING The bonfire was lighted! The 1948 Home- coming had begun! And as the fire blazed and the singing grew louder, the line for the snake dance formed. This “arm-jerker’’ bolt- ed through town, down to “Mac”, and then disintegrated. A non-typical J'ville sun greeted the events of the following day. Colonial Inn won the house decorations cup and Gamma Nu with their man-powered tank “walked off’ with the float cup. The I. C. sun went under a cloud on the football field in the afternoon, but its reflection was back in time to add glamour to the Homecoming formal. n LEAF RAKING Man the rakes! Leaf raking day is here again. Each year it is a tradition of Illinois College to hold a leaf raking day in the fall of the year. On this designated day, afternoon classes are dismissed so that the stu- dents and faculty, under the false pretense of raking leaves, may en- gage in leaf fights. The campus is divided into sec- tions, with a group of students head- ed by a senior, ordered to work on each section. The raking began at one o'clock and the boys gathered on the campus to watch the girls rake leaves. Sugar with your coffee? And the girls raked on. « 14 «15 And we didn’t work ALL the time. The raking was soon in full,swing and the piles of leaves began to reach the desired size. Strong I. C. men rolled up their sleeves and pre- pared to perform. They took the rakes from the blistered feminine hands and “'gently”’ tossed the wo- men into the leaves. The girls, how- ever, had.no priority on this thrilling experience. Faculty members were handled with an equally unpreju- diced attitude. The Sigma Phips then came to the rescue. They treated (for a small fee) all survivors with coffee and doughnuts. All those who had lifted a rake were rewarded with a ticket to the annual Leafraking dance. Since the dance was an informal affair, the rakers just shook the leaves from their jeans and wound up the day dancing to the music of Vaughn Wilson. VP fe hata Pie MWeeNeTER WEEK “Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.” And it did. During the month of January the Illinois College campus became the home of snow men and icicles. Snow covered the ground and ice covered the sidewalks and trees. New modes of transportation were sought by many persons. Several I.C. profs and stu- dents were seen sending their bicycles south and getting out their dog sleds. And ice skaters glided up College Avenue as if they were on a frozen pond! One student resort- ed to wearing baseball shoes in order to keep his equilibrium. The yard in front of Crampton Hall be- came the scene of snowball battles. Although the firing was quite violent, no casualties were reported. Several people, however, suffered injuries from falls on the icy walks. The J’ville hos- pitals had one of the busiest seasons in years. Despite the misfortunes caused by this snow and ice avalanche the scenic effects were beautiful. Nothing could have been more breath-taking than the moon reflecting Powder your face with snowballs. Ah, art! on the ice-covered branches of the trees. And then as the sun came out and melted this glittering mirror, the winter scene faded away for another year. “Silent Night’ « 18 WOMEN'S WEEK The I. C. A. W. each year sponsors Women's Week in order to give the I. C. man a week of treats instead of-treatments. “Treats” began on Monday, January 17, with the Coffee Hour and Baxter lounge was filled with coffee guzzlers and doughnut dunkards. The moral of this procedure was that “the quickest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach!” On Tuesday the Celonial Inn girls dis- covered a somewhat different way to the men's hearts when they presented the skit, “A Typical Dorm Scene,’ during chapel hour. “Men” appeared to be the chief topic � of conversation in a typical girls’ dorm. “The Rich Majarajah of Magador” Still thinking about men, “I want to date an I: C. man” echoed over the campus on Wednesday night when the I. C. Dinah Shores serenaded the boudoirs of their Ro- meos and singing was yet in the air Thurs- day evening when Baxter lounge was host to an all-school sing. Hot chocolate was served to loosen the vocal cords. Women’s Week closed with an informal dance, ‘Button and Bow Down,” on Friday night. A stunt show exhibiting many hid- den talents was presented during intermis- sion. Then as the clock struck twelve, the - women returned to their routine lives. «19� Familiar scenes on campus include dinner line temporarily appeased the hungry with a new « 20 Rambler and seniors basking in the sun, and their own glory on their hallowed “Senior Bench.” “ Women and Song Education in the open. « 21 ¥ is pea 7 Ho] bine Re ORGANIZATIONS Busy feet at their busiest — collecting news items for the RAMBLER, dashing out for the latest prints for the RIG, taking part in the Forum, chorus, band, society, and all kinds of campus activities—here, as elsewhere, the active foot has its toe in every door. Sporting the much-coveted argyle, our campus foot leads the way to bigger and better things, socially and academically. STUDENT FORUM The Siudent Forum is the governing body regulating siudent activities. During the year the group handled many complicated problems with integrity, wisdom, and har- mony. By hard work, the Forum was able to live up to its motto: “Put I.C. on Top in ‘48.” Back Row: D. Ransdell, R. Read, R. Teckenbrock, R. Allen, H. LaTier. Middle Row: D. Billings, J. Laschinski, D. Cohen, B. « 24 � STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT Robert E. Elkin, student body president, has been substantially instrumental in guid- ing student activities throughout the school year 1948-49. Bob has worked untiringly to bring all groups on campus to a better understanding, each of the other, by attempi- ing to concentrate their efforts, both at work and in recreation, toward our common goal —a united student body. Under his admin- istration, student government has been strengthened through new power granted by the administration to the Forum. Forum achievements included better fin- ancial provisions for the Student Union, nominations of efficient students to supervise Forum-sponsored activities, and recognition by the faculty as a responsible organiza- tion. Haines, R. Clark, E. Armstrong, C. Baldwin. Froat Row: A. Williamson, M. Coultas, T. Mitchell, D. Longer, R. Elkin, E. Johnston, Dr. M. Stewart. LECTURE COMMITTEE The Illinois College Lecture Committee was successful in bringing several outstand- ing performances to the campus during the year. Pictured from left to right are Lou Tinsley, Ernest Land, Mary Lee Coultas, Charles Baldwin, and Nancy Gustin. Members not pictured were Mr. W. Gay- lor, Miss B. Hobbs, Mr. L. Dudley, Dr. J. Sten- zel, and John Clouser. SOCIAL COMMITTEE The purpose of the Social Committee is to schedule and plan all major formal and in- formal dances on campus. This year the committee was under the chairmanship of Jack Hudson. Other of the committee mem- bers assumed the responsibility of prepara- tion for each individual dance. They were further aided in their work by the guidance of Dean Genevieve McCracken. Members shown are (L. to R.) Dottie Sloan, Gene Lekan, John Clouser, Bob Schmidt, Martha_ Cloyd, Albert Hudson, Ed Armstrong, Ed- wina Johnston, and Jack Hudson. DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE The Student Disciplinary Committee, composed of Guy Lamb, John Kluz, and Charlotte Persigehl, is a recent addition to the Forum committees, having been born with the new student body constitution. Appointed by the student body president, the committee serves jointly with three facul- ty members, the Dean of Women, and the Dean of Men to form the Disciplinary Board. « 20 � I CAL Ww. Throughout the year, the Illinois College Association of Women, or I. C. A. W., as it is more commonly known, served to promote unity and loyalty among all women on the campus. Every woman attending the col- lege automatically became a member of this group. Governing the organization were Anne Kerr and Mary Lee Coultas, presidents: Connee Broad and Anne Kerr, who both served in the capacity of vice-president; and Faith Metzler, secretary-treasurer. Barbara Land, Betty Jost, and Hester Attridge served as representatives from the senior, junior, and sophomore classes. I. C. A. W. s ponsored a luncheon during Freshman Week at which each freshman was introduced to her “Big Sister.’’ Then fol- lowed a week of brick totin’ for the New Gym, lack of makeup, clothing eccentricities, and serenading, planned by I. C. A. W. as an informal initiation into the organization. At the end of the week, formal initiation was Faith Metzler, Mary Lee Coultas, Anne Kerr held at a formal banquet at the Dunlap Hotel. During the year the girls sponsored a Christmas party for the underprivileged children of the area. During the Winter Term, Women’s Week was held at I. C. The girls sponsored an afternoon coffee hour at Baxter, an All College Sing, a serenade of the men’s dor- mitories, and a Chapel Hour skit satirizing dormitory life. The week was climaxed with a Faculty-Student Variety Show and dance. A Mother’s Day dinner highlighted I. C. A. W. activities for the Spring Term. The organization also sponsored a dance for married veterans and their wives. The girls acted as baby-sitters the night of the dance so that parents could have one evening of enjoyment without the burden of their off- spring. Under the guidance of Dean Genevieve McCracken, I. C. A. W. looks back upon another successful year. « 26 During the fall term, a chapter of Alpha Phi Omega, the national service fraternity, was organized on the Illinois College cam- pus. The membership of Alpha Phi Omega —or APO, as it is more commonly known— is composed of men who have been previ- ously affiliated with the boy scout organiza- tion. This is the only requirement for mem- bership; thus APO includes as its members men who belong to each of the literary societies as well as those who are inde- pendents. The officers who were elected for the school year 1948-49 were Russell Walton, president; Don Rikli, secretary; and Byron Jay aLreCAsurer: APO is primarily a service organization. Its purpose, as set forth in the fraternity constitution, is “to assemble college men in the fellowship of the Scout Oath.and Law, to develop friendship and promote service to humanity.” The fraternity’s principal service project for the year was their sponsorship of the Byron Jay, Russell Walton, Donald Rikli ALPHA PHI OMEGA campus March of Dimes drive against in- fantile paralysis. The student body’s con- tribution was quite generous. The money was later turned over to the Jacksonville March of Dimes drive committee. This first service project was declared a success by the members of APO. They continued their efforts through the rest of the school year by doing such things as ushering at recitals and lectures. | On January 28, APO sponsored an all- school dance in Baxter Hall. Music was furnished by Dick Leasenby’s ‘Sophisti- cats. As an extra feature, a floor show was presented with Max Beschloss acting as the evening's “MC . The main act on the program revolved around an old time melodrama entitled “Tied to the Railroad tracks: Although it is the newest organization on campus, Alpha Phi Omega has shown indications of becoming one of the most active. « 27 � Wieie, (Ek WE The “I Club was organized in 1922 to promote interest in athletics and athletes at Illinois College. Membership in the club is not confined solely to lettermen as the name would imply, but on the contrary em- braces all those students and alumni who are interested in athletics. Only lettermen, how- ever, may hold office. The club’s main purpose is to foster friendly relations between athletes, other members of the student body, and the facul- ty. The club promotes athletic activities through the medium of aid to athletes when necessary, either by finding jobs or through a direct financial loan. In addition, it seeks to foster student body interest in athletics through the encouragement of good sports- manship. The club’s slogan might very well be, to borrow from a sports announcer, « 28 Jim Spink, Jerry Ryan, Robert Clark, Howard De- Groot, Ralph Christisen, Richard Bond, Charles Due, Don Longer, Bernard Vilk, William Wil- liams, Kenneth Gill, Joe Hill. “You don't have to participate in sports to be a good one.” To raise funds, the club has charge of concessions at sports events and school dances. One of the sports highlights of the year is the annual “Il” Club banquet at which an outstanding sports personality is the guest and main speaker. “TI Man's Day each year is a day set aside to welcome former lettermen who return as guests to a sporting event and a dance given in their honor. Officers for the school year 1948-1949 are: President=. 26 :su04. eee Joe Hill Vice President.........0... }GiliRiea DSCreldrys cb. eee Gene Thomure Treasurer ........ CS ee Bill Hughes | | Edward Cox, Martha Cloyd, Dr. Eleanor Miller, Barbara Langan, Joan Sheahen, Helen Maller- gren, Philip Snow. PSYCHODELPHIA Psychodelphia is an honorary psychology society whose main purpose is the expansion of the study of psychology among its mem- bers. Throughout the year, guest speakers have given lectures to the society. Among the speakers during the past year were Mr. Heiss, guidance councilor for Jacksonville schools; Mrs. Ailesworth, psychiatric social worker at the state hospital; and Mr. Ivan Garrison, a former member of the society. THE ECONOMICS CLUB Through the efforts of a group of stu- dents and faculty members, The Economics Club was established during the past year. Within a period of less than two terms, the diversified programs of the club became a recognized part of campus activity. Headed by Robert Kibele, president; Roy Arroll, vice- president; and Pat Crocker, secretary-treas- urer; the group conducted a vigorous and stimulating schedule of meetings, informal discussions, debates, and lectures. Faculty advisers of the group were Mr. L. Pasel, Mr. N. Ture, and Mr. A. Samoore. Pat Crocker, Robert Kibele, Robert Foster « 29 VARSITY DEBATE Under the tutoring of debate coach, Lloyd P. Dudley, the Illinois College varsity debate squad completed an extensive sched- ule of intercollegiate debates. The two high points of the year were the State Debate Tournament held here on March 18 and 19, and the National Pi Kappa Delta Tournament held at Bradley University in Peoria, April 11-14. The de- baters also made trips to the University of Illinois, Northeastern Missouri State College, Illinois Normal University, and Eastern Illi- nois University. Nancy Fernandez, Alice Meffert, Robert Smith, Fred Wittekind, Edward Elverston, Don Polzin, Rich- ard Mills, Margaret Foreman, Roland Krizenecky. « 30 Mr. L. Dudley, Margaret Foreman, Roland Krize- necky, Fred Wittekind, Nancy Fernandez, Dick Mills, Robert Smith, Don Polzin, Edward Elver- ston. Pil KAP. PASS DE leiee The Illinois Phi Chapter of Pi Kappa Delta, national honorary forensic society, started the year with the ink hardly dry on its char- ter. In April the society sponsored the Freshman Debate. Throughout the year the society has served as hosts to visiting debate teams. In May the first Open Meeting was held. Seven new members were taken in during the year. INTER-SOCIETY DEBATE “Resolved that the Federal government should adopt a policy of equalizing educa- tion in tax supported schools by means of annual grants” was the debate topic of the evening as Phi Alpha’s two debaters met to defend the Inter-Society Debate Champion- ship won by their society the previous year. Gamma Nu, the challenger, having won over Sigma Pi in the eliminations, upheld the affirmative. The Phi’s defended the negative. The judges’ decision, following a very active debate, proved to be in favor of Richard Mills and Roland Krizenecky, the Phi Alpha representatives. INTER-SOCIETY ORATION The William D. Sanders Oratorical Con- test took place in Jones Chapel on December 9, 1948. This was the first of a series of annual contests to be held. Representatives from all literary societies as well as from the independent group were eligible to partici- pate. Margaret Foreman of Gamma Delta received the judges’ award for her oration “Only in a Whisper’. The Men's Division was won for Sigma Pi by Charles Baldwin, with an oration entitled ‘Who Will Find the Fact? Other societies represented were Alpha Eta Pi, by Delores Carten; Chi Beta by Alice Meffert; Sigma Phi Epsilon, by Dorothy Foote; Phi Alpha, by Richard Mills; Inde- pendent’s Organization, by William Shaefer. til 3 € 9 325 THE RAMBLER On September 22, 1948, the Illinois Col- lege Rambler began its seventy-first year of continuous publication. This year the Ram- bler was under the leadership of editor Thomas Mitchell, assistant editor Edward Armstrong, and business manager Richard Teckenbrock. Dr. Charles Frank again served as faculty advisor of the publication. The Rambler is the official weekly news- paper of the Illinois College student- body. Aiding the editors is a staff of volunteer reporters who try to keep abreast of the news on the campus and keep the I. C. students informed on events that occur on this campus and at neighboring colleges. This year a talented staff of cartoonists enlivened the pages with their timely draw- ings, and staff photographer Robert Lewis supplied pictorial coverage of campus events. During the course of the year the editors attempted to reflect in their editorial policy the views of the majority of Illinois College students and to suggest improvements that could reasonably be made here at I. C. Nancy Gustin, Edwina Johnston, Thomas Mitchell, Edward Armstrong, John Marsh, Richard Robert- son, Barbara Langan, Helen Mallergren, David Sweet. THE RIG VEDA The Rig Veda, or in translation, “Prayer Book of the Hindus”, has been published annually since 1892. It serves as a pictorial history of the school year. This year’s “Rig”, the largest book since the war, takes as its theme “A Walk Through I. C.” and follows the footsteps of students and faculty members through classes, sports, organiza- tions and recreation. Mina-Jean Miller and Annetta Kerr served as co-editors and Barbara Langan was busi- ness manager. Robert Lewis served ably as staff photographer and Mr. J. B. Martin was faculty advisor for the publication. Martha Cloyd, Helen Mallergan, Edward Armstrong, David A. Jackson, Peggy Fore- mon, Margaret Chapin, Mary Griffenhagen, and Betty Wilson served as section editors. The editorial and business staffs of the 1949 Rig Veda wish to express their grati- tude and appreciation to all those who have cooperated in the publication of this year’s book. Mr. Martin, M. Chapin, A. Kerr, H. Attridge, M. Miller, J. Maguire, B. Langan, L. Schuster, B. Shew- maker, M. Shaffner, J. Graham, E. Athey, B. Wilson, J. Larson, M. Griffenhagen, H. Maller- gren, R. Krizenecky, M. Cloyd, D. Leach, R; Robertson, P. Foreman. Not shown in picture: E. Armstrong, D. Jackson, W. Millsap, R. Lewis, P. Rogers. « 83 THE HILLTOP PLAYERS The Dramatic Club, founded in 1912, is known as the Hilltop Players. This group is guided by a board made up of the student officers and their faculty director, Octavia K. Frees. Membership is comprised of active and inactive members. Students applying for membership are inactive until they have completed a specified amount of work as members of play casts or of production crews. In October of the current school year Hilltop Players initiated their new members at a formal initiation banquet in Baxter Hall. After taking the pledge each new member contributed to the entertainment. Seated: Carol Vojta, Edward Cox, Lorraine Schu- ster, Miss Frees, William DeFrates, Harry La- Tier, Joan Sheahen, Annetta Kerr. Standing: Richard Pratt, Charlotte Persigehl, Eugene Lekan, Virginia Wilhoit, Patricia Pierce, Don Polzin, CarmaLu Broad, Mae Carlson, Roland Krizenecky, Alice Meffert, Mary Elkin, Helen Mallergren, Clayton Torbet, John Kluz, Phyllis McDermith. At their monthly meetings Hilltop Players made plans for the three productions which they present annually. The first play of the year was a comedy, the second was serious, and the third, following Illinois College tradi- tion, was a Shakespearean production. OFFICERS President 2) 2... eee William DeFrates Vices Presidentia.. errata Harry LaTier TPeCiSlineranas. .uawinrc ih aes eee Annetta Kerr Recording Secretary: First semester: aes aa.ee ee Joan Sheahen pecond .cemester..ou5.4..55 9. Mary Elkin Corresponding Secretary. .Lorraine Schuster « 34 PRODUCTIONS ARSENIC AND OLD LACE Arsenic and Old Lace, the first play of the year, concerned the homicidal tenden- cies of two old maids living in Brooklyn. With well-meaning intent they served lonely old men elderberry wine spiked with arsenic. The thirteen bodies of these men, a de- ranged nephew, and a slap happy brother contributed to the hilarity and suspense of Arsenic and Old Lace. CHARLES AND MARY A number of well known literary figures appeared in the dramatic production, Char- les and Mary. This play was set in London in the period 1796-1800. The plot is con- cerned with Charles Lamb's sacrifices and problems which arose from the insanity of his sister, Mary. A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM A Midsummer Night's Dream, a delight- ful tale of confused love affairs, was the annual presentation of the traditional Shakespeare classic given by the Hilltop- pers in June. The Ames Woodland Theatre provided rea listic scenery for this comedy whose setting is the forest of a band of fairies. Scenes from “Arsenic And Old Lace” 1 THE CHORUS Under the direction of Mr. Henry E. Busche, the chorus enjoyed the largest membership in its entire history during its 1948-49 season. Two community concerts were presented by the group. At both of these productions, a special ensemble added to the regular program. « 36 The Illinois College Band began its year with “great expectations’’-—and an unusual- ly large roster of members. The band add- ed much to the collegiate spirit throughout the year. As the literal “leaders’’ of the Homecoming Parade, boosters at all football and basketball games, the band came to be known and enjoyed by the student body. Director of the campus musicians was Mr. James Welsh. . THE MARCHING BAND Harry LaTier, William Williams, Edward Doney, Glenn Ebaugh, Robert Kunzelman, Wilbert Doughty. The Veterans Organization The Illinois College Veteran's Organiza- tion played a significant part in campus life during its third year of existence. The or- ganization helped campus World War II veterans meet the problems that affronted them as a group. It also served as an outlet for united veteran opinion. Mr. Jesse L. Clements served as faculty advisor and Mr. Daniel Kerr was honorary chaplain. Officers were: Ed Doney, president; Harry LatTier, vice-president; and Dick Doughty, secretary- treasurer. THE CAMERA CLUB One of the youngest organizations on campus is the Camera Club. Organized in November of 1948, the group used their regular meetings throughout the year as an exchange center for different photographic concepts, ideas, and interests. The club also worked toward the establishment of a permanent fully-equipped campus dark- room. Miss Barba ra Hobbs acted as faculty adviser for this new, but active group. Robert George, business manager; Henry Reinders, president; Joan Sheahen, secretary. SS President werk tee becouse Gil Rhea Vice-President (oo. slames Eentz Recording Secretary........ Gene Thomure ihg@eveiithgee |) SA see James Salak Back row: R. French, K. McGuire, J. Lentz, E. Har- mon, J. Salak. 2nd row: G. Rhea, J.Grant, G. Lam, G. Skinner, T. Mitchell, H. Burchard, R. Fiest. Ist Row: R. Caboor, J. Maynard, R. Gregory, L. Dra- bani, J. Green, P. Stroud, F, Cirzan, P. Bovard. FALL TERM Presidenit ace. ae ere Thomas Mitchell Viceybresident, see eee Robert Feist Recording Secretary...... Edward Harmon Trecstirerp2 § ete eee James Salak WINTER TERM President 7. Scweea ane eee Robert Feist Vice-President bl vis evan 7 GUgRiee Recording Secretary............ Phil Bovard Treasuter en eee ee eee James Salak « 38 � GAMMA NU During the 1948-49 school year, Gamma Nu chapter of Kappa Phi Sigma continued to follow its well-established traditions and added further glory to its name. Returning alumni saw the new Trophy Room and “coke’’ bar, which was presented to the chapter by the fall term active members, under the sponsorship of Jim Salak and Jim Lentz. A feature of the Homecoming Week- end was the award to Gamma Nu of the float trophy. During the winter term, nearly twenty new active members were initiated into the chapter in the traditional manner. Gamma Nu concentrated a great deal of attention on athletics. The intramural touch football trophy was added to the Trophy Room. Three chapter members lettered in football; Bill Gross starred in varsity basket- ball; the chapter had a very fine representa- tion on the varsity baseball team; and Glenn Skinner was captain of the fencing team. In other fields, Guy Lam served on the Disciplinary Committee; Tom Mitchell was a member of the Student Forum and editor-in- chief of the Rambler; Joe Baker and Jim Mullen were active in the Hilltoppers; Ken McGuire was a member of the Lecture Com- mittee; two members did duty on the Vets’ Committee; and Bob Gregory and Tom Mitchell were elected to Who's Who. « 39 Back row: J. Lentz, W. Cox, J. Hadding, P. Herst, E. Kruse. 2nd row: J. Chulick, L. Glenn, R. Peterson, E. Thom- ure, W. Gross, J. Miller, J. Baker. Ist row: A. Wilson, S. Kole, T. Phillips, R. Mayer, A. Rosen, D. Coe, W. Reed, R. Johnson. Not present: W. Batson, J. Bowen, G. Bourke, V. Eftimoff, J. Gaddo, J. Gunn, P. Jockinson, W. Kent, S. Miller, J. Mullin, W. Meinhardt, P. Owen, R. Steinbarth, P. Stehman. Back row: G. Todd, J. Coyne, J. Hill, W. McConag- hey, W. Anderson, F. Wittekind, J. Hogan. 2nd row: M. Rodriguez, C. Copeland, J. Rieke, G. Hawk, R. Walton, D. Gilchrist, Don Gill. Ist row: J. Riva, R. Fast, R. Pratt, D. Jackson, R. Elkin, D. Ransdell, J. Hearst, E. Turner, R. Mills. « 40 P Hil Asa reree: The year 1948-49 was marked by the con- tinued leadership of Phi Alpha in campus affairs. The society, now in its one hundred and fourth year, continued to present its traditional level of lively and well-diversified literary programs. During the year a total of twenty new men were added to the roll of active members. This year, too, saw a concentrated drive for funds for the renova- tion of ‘Old Beecher’”’. Phi Alpha maintained a well-balanced program of social activities. Date nights, stag parties, and serenades were held throughout the year. Highlights of the year’s activities were the Homecoming meeting, the open meeting, and the formal dance held in - the spring. In the second year of intersociety debates since the war, Phi Alpha again succeeded in winning the coveted Faculty Debate Tro- phy. Members of Phi Alpha were active in Pi Kappa Delta, and two of them served as its president and vice-president. Four Phis sat on the student forum and one on the joint student-faculty lecture committee, while an- other served as Homecoming chairman. The student body president, the president of the Senior Class, and the president of the Hill- toppers were all Phis. Phi Alpha also had teams participating in intramural sports. FALL TERM PSS Cent Wc Pena ecco ok David Jackson Wace-rresident 2. occ... ce cen Richard Pratt Recording ‘secretary... 2) 0...... 5 Don Gill BEC SUIT Et, mol hin. atuelerden Sere James Riva WINTER TERM EROSICLOlilwioMM ne, teeta oo ake Richard Pratt Rice resident) oat cena Ernest Land Recording Secretary......Donald Ransdell PecisuITern rs ck Win ih Saleh ca es Jack Hearst PRESIDEN i eine eh Geren ie ene: Matt Fortado NVice2Presidentuaes ian take eae ns Joe Hill Recording Secretary.........Don Gilchrist ECOSULCTOAN ewe ee ees ee Ernest Land Back row: W. DeFrates, F. Cannon, W. Wallbaum, E. Land, R. Read, J. Read, H. Shrope. 2nd row: W. McGinnis, H. Follmer, P. Doolin, J. Jackson, W. Koehler, D. Muchtin, E. Cox. Ist row: D. Polzin, D. Davis, W. Millsap, S. Shalaan, J. Naylor, R. Allin, R. Huson, C. Harris, H. Hunter. Not present: R. Arroll, L. Dewhirst, M. Diamond, M. Fortado, K. Gill, R. Krizenecky, R. Mueller, R. Peterson, F. Rupel, P. Rust, D. Semla, R. Shelton, J. Whalen. os co oa | « 4] a FIRST TERM President’ 22st iaetre eee Andrew Sheipe Vice-President .......Richard Teckenbrock Recording Secretary......William Williams GCHTLC Tae ne eee eee William Hughes Corresponding Secretary..... Richard Bond SECOND TERM President ............Richard Teckenbrock Vice=Presiden tinea er. eee Norman Dial Recording Secretary..........James Wood rifle cbretr ceo a nee ae Robert Stark Corresponding Secretary. ..Jerry Laschinski THIRD TERM Presi litera oe een ee William Williams Vice-President tr asa tiee Charles Baldwin Recording “secretary. oh... 02) Robert Stark Sy eh yer iy re wk eh ce ee, UMN cag Ba Noy Sam Spink Corresponding Secretary.......Gene Lekan Back row: B. Haines, R. Luth, B. Kunzelman, G. Henricks, E. Dial, F) Chandler, |G) Dahiman R: Brandt. 2nd row: R. Rodgers, R. Bonjean, W. Matthews, D. Stewart, H. Greene, Wendell Carrier, Wayne Carrier, G. Laschinski. Ist row: F. Self, R. Leasenby, R. Clark, R. W. Cain, R. Lukeman, R. Jones, J. Simpson. « 42 � SIGMA PI The first meeting of the one-hundred and sixth year of Sigma Pi found twenty-nine active members returning to the fold. During the course of the year seventeen new men were taken into membership. Faculty mem- bers Calvin Vriesen, Daniel Kerr, Ernest Stowell and Walter Gaylor were taken into the society as honorary members. The first term found the society busy making plans for the various activities of the school year. The annual Homecoming meeting was held October 22. During the second term the Sigs led in Intramural Bas- ketball and held their Novelty Dance in February. The Love Feast was the out- standing event of the third term. Members of the society were active in campus affairs and athletics. R. Tecken- brock was business manager of the Rambler. C. Baldwin won ihe intramural oratorical contest. R. Clark, B. Haines, C. Baldwin, R. Teckenbrock, J. Laschinski, and A. Wil- liamson were on the Forum. The society took part in intramural football, basketball and soft ball. Matthews, Scheller,. Spink, Brand, Due, Ryan, Laschinski and Harshman saw action on the gridiron. Due, Clark and Shouse played Varsity basketball. Kluz, Ryan and Hughes dubbed the fairway with the golf team, and Clark showed up well on the tennis iecmn. Back row: J. Carroll, R. Fairbank, S. Spink, C. Due, Ne Dicler Ew le keme 2nd row: J. Ryan, J. Wood, R. L. Cain, W. Stecher, J. Swift, R. Scheller, C. Baldwin, R. Harshman, R. Stark. Ist row: B. Barber, R. Keeley, W. Hughes, A. Sheipe, R. Teckenbrock, W. Williams, J. Kluz, A. Wil- liamson. ‘ Not present: W. Shouse, D. Jellich. a 4 wee anes © « 43 � Back row: Alice Meffert, Mary Elkin, Marjorie Li- secki, Virginia Muntman, Lorraine Schuster. 2nd row: Barbara Land, Eleanor Rossman, Elaine Athey, Mina Jean Miller, Barbara Langan, Mary Lou Storm. « 44 � Ist row: Mae Carlson, Penny Burns, Lou Tinsley. Not present: Margaret Chapin, Shirley Heminger, Nita Kruger, Lou Payne, Pat Rogers. FIRST SEMESTER Presidente Seer ee eee Mina Jean Miller Vice-President! a a saan ae Elaine Athey Recording Secretary.......Barbara Langan Treodsurer .....1:...¢......bleonor Rossman Corresponding Secretary... Mary Lou Storm SECOND SEMESTER President. sis. od ata. « aoe -LICINe RA ies Vice-President se. seme Mina Jean Miller Recording Secretary....... Marjorie Lisecki Treqsurer, S4-aa8n,. caren Penny Burns Corresponding Secretary...... Mae Carlson CHI BETA In the traditional rose and candlelight ceremony eight Chi Beta Pledges were initi- ated into the society, marking the beginning cf an eventful year fer Chi Beta. As soon as literary programs were well launched, Homecoming plans engrossed the Chi Betas. A float that attempted to help I. C. “take the cake” was entered in the parade, and at the Cozy alumnae were welcomed and many old friendships re- newed. December found the Chi Betas busy selling chances for their radio raffle and, in keeping with society tradition, gracing the hall of Tanner with a brightly decorated Christmas tree. The Open Meetir.g for freshmen women was held in Junuary and soon after this came the Inter-Society Honorary Tea at which the society's honorary members were honored. Date nights, centering around hayrides and taffy pulls, were held for the entertainment of members and their guests. Gamma Delts and Sigma Phips turned out en masse to play cards and chat at the dessert bridge given in February. At the beginning of the new semester four new pledges were initiated into the society. Closely following these events came the Freshman rush party and then plans were started for the Inter-Society Formal and the annual Love Feast. « 45 ee Socially the Gamma Deltas were off to a good start with their second annual all school party, “Behind the Swinging Doors”. Patrons received entertainment, food, and drink, as well as dancing privileges. Preceding this, the Gamma Delts were represented at the Homecoming Dance by Mary Lee Coultas and Edwina Johnston who served as Queen and attendant, respectively. To end the year 1948, the Christmas Cozy, complete with homemade cooking and gifts, was held at the home of Bettie Ann Rust. During December Peg- gy Foreman added to the already trophy laden mantle by winning the Sanders Oratorical Plaque for Gamma Delta. Another trophy recently added was the circulating cup annually awarded to the society presenting the best programs throughout the year. January brought more activities led by the Freshman Open Meeting which was centered around the comic strip character, ‘‘ Sad Sack”. « 46 � GAMMA DELTA Gamma Delta opened the year with its traditional formal initiation welcom- ing nine sophomores who pledged their allegiance to Gamma Delta in the candlelight ceremony at David A. Smith House. Following the ceremony every- one adjourned to the Dunlap Hotel for supper. Women and their importance in sci- ence, culture, fashions, and art were the topics for discussion this year. Each guest received as a favor a laundry bag. Soon after this, Gamma Delta joined forces with Chi Beta and Sigma Phi Epsilon to entertain the honorary members at tea. One of the several date nights held during the year was in the form of a hayride. Old man moon collaborated with the weather man to provide just the right atmosphere. Later in the year, the back room of the County Jail was once again filled with Gamma Delts and their customers attending the an- nual rummage sale. The year came to a close with the celebration of the annual Love Feast. FIRST SEMESTER President Leta Sanderson Vice-president Mary Lee Coultas Corresponding Secretary Virginia Lewis Recording Secretary Lois Smith Treasurer Luella Parlier SECOND SEMESTER President Lois Smith Vice-president Bettie Ann Rust Corresponding Secretary Dorothy Cobb Recording Secretary Hester Attridge Treasurer Peggy Foreman Back row: Diane Rybick, Bettie Ann Rust, Virginia Lewis, Anne Kerr, Carol Vojta. 2nd row: Mary Lee Coultas, Leta Sanderson, Lois Smith, Luella Parlier. Ist row: Mildred Tomita, Charlotte Persigehl, Mary Standley. Back row: Nancy Pierce, Peggy Foreman, Gloria Gardner, Dor- othy Fox, Jean Patterson. 2nd row: Dorothy Cobb, Edwina Johnston, CarmaLu Broad, Carol Fisk. Ist row: Pat Pierce, Lucille Parlier, Phyllis McDermith. Not present: Hester Attridge, Pat Crocker. « 47 � « 48 � FIRST SEMESTER President Helen Mallergren Vice-President Martha Cloyd Treasurer Janet Braun Recording Secretary Mary Griffenhagen Corresponding Secretary Nancy Gustin SECOND SEMESTER President Lois Arata Vice-President Dorothy Foote Treasurer Martha Cloyd Recording Secretary June Maguire Corresponding Secretary Dottie Sloan Back row: Elizabeth Jost, Joan Sheahen, Rosalie Tryon, Fanny Reinders. 2nd row: Mary Griffenhagen, Helen Mallerg ren, Martha Cloyd, Janet Braun. Ist row: Lois Arata, Nancy Gus- tin, Dorothy Foote. Back row: Betty Lubes, Margaret Slagle, JoAnn Benson, Marianne Ranson. 2nd row: June Maguire, Faith Metzler, Dorothy Sloan, Frances Heimlich. Ist row: Marilyn Cruse, Camille Arata. Not present: Madeleine Casati, Pat Doughty, Jan Maynard, Marjorie Murphy, Virginia Wil- hoit. SIGMA PHI EPSILON Sigma Phi Epsilon started an event- ful year with its traditional candlelight ceremony for the initiation of new members. This raised our membership to 24. In October, we welcomed many alumni at the Homecom ing Cozy; the girls turned out the next morning to decorate the float, the theme of which was ‘Mash Wesleyan.’ The girls, all carrying potato mashers, circled around a large wire masher in the center of the float. The sophomores sold I. C. pennants at the game; on leaf- raking day they again aided the treas- ury by a successful sale of coffee and doughnuts to weary rakers. The first date-night was held in Baxter Lounge and a few weeks later the Sig Phips experienced a soggy hay-ride. “Santa Cloyd” entertained and distributed gifts and poems at the Christmas Cozy. Following vaca- tion, several members assisted at the Honorary Tea held in cooperation with Chi Beta and Gam- ma Delta. Later in January, we held the Open Meeting for Freshmen Women, following the theme ‘The Bells Are Ringing.’ Favors of sachet beNs were presented to the guest following re- freshments. At the beginning of the second semester two new members were initiated and the new officers were installed. An informal date-night was held February 19 and the Inter-Society Formal added to our social functions. We were hos- tesses at the annual Easter Breakfast for the other women’s societies. This was held at State Street Presbyterian Church and was entitl ed “Breakfast with the Sigma Phips.” The Rush Tea for Freshmen Women was held soon after at the home of Mrs. Robert Capps. The theme “Dagwood and Blondie” was cleverly followed with Dagwood Sandwich programs and Blondie’s Hats as favors. The 33rd annual love-feast was held at the end of the year. Many new “talents” were discovered through the calling of second roll and we enjoyed several boxes of engage- ment candy. We then closed a year of Knowledge, Love, and Service. « 49 � Back row: Jackie Prickett, Mary Roberson, Jeanne Shelton, Betty Ross, Nancy Munk, Florence Majewski, Alice Penewitt, Joan Mors. 2nd row: Lois Sears, Alberta Lencioni, Barbara Miles, Barbara Stewart, Nancy Murphy, Jackie Uhrich, Eva Sasaki. Ist row: Coral Reazer, Ingeborg Mueller, Marilyn Shaffner, Jo Tarro, Betty Shewmaker, Donna Postlewaite. FIRST SEMESTER President .....Coral Reazer Vice-president ....:4.... Donna Postlewaite Secretary wis cues a JOCkie Prigker TTOCSUTOL ER. ae ae. a en eee Marilyn Shaffner SECOND SEMESTER President saat au ee ee eee Lois Sears Vice-president ...+...Jackie Pricketi SSCTCICHY Bae. eta eee Jean Avichouser LP6CSUTEr: 558. sR ee Ila Guidice « 50 AN Me eA byeW Id ays Maal Alpha Eta Pi, the freshmen women's society, got off to a good start last fall. After we had elected our officers and had our first meeting, we realized what an im- portant position the Parliamentarian occu- pies. Our programs have been light. Two of the themes used were “Unrequited Love”, and ‘‘Kintergarden Capers’. We all appre- ciated a new version of an old favorite, “Little Hood Redding Ride”. We all had fun working on our “Circus” float at Homecoming. It turned out to be a circus in more ways than one. Our first social fling was a hayride, how- ever, plans had to be altered considerably due to the fact that the hayracks didn't show up. We all had an enjoyable time, how- ever, square-dancing in Baxter Lounge. Our first date night was a big success. The program was well-received, the gossip col- umn included. ) Our representative in the Oration Con- test was Dolores Cartin. Her theme was “Universal Peace’. We were very proud of the fact that she won second place. Donna Postlewaite and Florence Majewski repre- sented us in the Hilltoppers playing the lead- ing roles in Arsenic and Old Lace. Many of our members have served on committees for the Hilltop Players. Back row: Joy Hermsdorf, Laverne Kramp, Nancy Ely, Dorothy Haines, Ruth Hammond, Mary Lou Keyes, Sally Furukawa. 2nd row: Doris Leach, Carolyn Cockran, Jane Lar- son, Ann Cloud, Ila Guidice, Emilie LaKamp, Donna Hillborn. 8rd row: Dolores Carten, Joan Clymer, Janet Gra- ham, Jean Avichouser, Dolores Day, Joanne Beggs. Not present: Lois Stratton. ai INTER-SOCIETY BOARD The Inter Society Board is composed of the presidents and two members of Chi Beta, Gamma Delta, and Sigma Phi Epsilon Liter- ary Societies. The offices rotate annually. This year the presidency was held by Chi Beta. Mina Jean Miller was first semester's president. Gamma Delt, Mary Lee Coultas, held the position of secretary. The Inter Society Board's duties include building and maintaining closer association between the upper class women’s societies and governing the activities of the freshmen women’s society, Alpha Eta Pi. « 52 Standing: Barbara Land, Leta Sanderson, Helen Mallergren, Martha Cloyd, Eleanor Rossman. Seated: Marlo Reazer, Mary Lee Coultas, Mina Jean Miller, Janet Braun. It is one of the duties of this board to govern all rush functions and to set the The rush captains were chosen from Sigma Phi Epsi- dates concerning such affairs. lon this year, Jan Braun serving first semes- ter. Another duty of this board is to arrange all the inter-society functions that take place during the year. Chi Beta, Gamma Delta, and Sigma Phi Epsilon worked together last December to produce the annual Honorary Tea for all the faculty wives and honorary members of the various societies. The wo- men’s Spring Formal was also sponsored by the Inter Society Board. Wis. Inigl R Ce E INDEPENDENT GANIZATION During the post-war period it has been found that many students on the Illinois College campus -did not desire to belong to literary societies. This large group of inde- pendent students felt a need to have their interests represented in campus life. The result was the formation, in 1948, of the Independent Student Association whose af- fairs are handled by the General Committee and the General Chairman. The purpose of the Independents, as de- cided at the original meeting, is to ensure representation of the independent students on the Student Forum, to foster a well rounded social program for the whole stu- dent body, to strengthen constructive student government, and to make every effort to develop a spirit of loyalty to Illinois College and its program of extra-curricular activities surpassing in-group loyalties. In the general election of student officers in the Spring of 1948, the Independents took Pi General Committee: Charles Otto, John Clouser, Donald Gleason, Raol Taft, Harry LaTier, Rich- ard Allen, Robert Schmidt, Clayton Torbet, Ed- ward Armstrong, Jack Hudson. Not present: Glenn Ebaugh. an intense interest and nominated Donald Longer for Vice-President, and Richard Allen and Edward Armstrong for representative- at-large on the Student Forum. The three nominees were elected. In the 1948 Fall election two Independent students were elected to the Forum. They were Harry LaTier, representative-at-large, and David Cohen, Freshman representative. This year, Independents have served in many campus appointive positions. Among them was Jack Hudson, College Social Chairman. Independents have also served on many student committees. To partly fulfill the Independent purpose of a well-rounded social program for the whole student body, the Independents have sponsored a series of informal school dances. They have also sponsored intramural athletic recs: Kaos E pa OR TS A tattered, scuffed-out pair of gym shoes bears mute testimony to an athlete’s hard-won glory. Shod in cleats, spikes, and Sie shoes, I. C.’s athlete’s foot has exerted sweat, skill, and tricky footwork, risking corns, bunions, and falling arches, to “defeet’’ the foe. FOOTBALL The Illinois College Blueboy grid squad, under the leader- ’ | eer Ss as ‘ ship of Athletic Director and : gu ae tf 2 —— Head Coach Al Miller and Line 1 Coach Joe Brooks, staged its first successful post-war cam- paign during the fall of 1948. Wi th the veteran tackles, Jim and Sam Spink, co-captains, holding down the line with the aid of lettermen Don Longer and Charlie Due and newcomer Ralph Christison in the wing positions, along with Ray Pax- ton and Jerry Laschinski at center and Paul Lasley, George Florence, Bill Mathews, Bob Harshman, and Bob Brand al- ternating at the guard positions, Bess Co-Captains Jim and Sam Spink Coaches Joe Brooks and Al Miller the Blue eleven boasted a for- midable forward wall. The Blueboy backfield boast- ed all-conference halfback Joe Hill, speedy Art Wilson at the other halfback spot, all-around — athlete Bill Gross at fullback, | and the always capable Bob Grove, who did a_ brilliant quarterbacking job. Dave Bill- | ings, Bob Scheller, and Eb Ryan | also saw much action in the backfield. The I. C. eleven started out at | a tremendous pace winning four straight. First they slapped down Scott Field 13-6 on the army base field. Then they | returned home to turn back®™ | Principia 25-0. The next week | they stepped into Little Nine | competition by invading Nap- | erville and turning back North | Central College, ‘47 conference champs, by a 14-0 count. The ‘| following weekend they tramp- | led Eureka 26-7 in another ) night contest on the local grid- | iron. « 56 Kneeling, left to right: Sam Spink, Paul Lasley, Ray Paxton, Bob Read, Bob Falkenburg, Bob Harshman, Bob B-and, Bill Mathews, Paul Hurst, Art Wilson, Duane Gronau, Bill Schroeder, Jim Spink. Standing, left to right: Assistant Coach Joe Brooks, Manager In the Homecoming battle with Illinois Wesleyan the Blueboys dominated first half play but fell behind 7-6 on a Wesleyan TD five seconds before the half. Despite the loss of many key men, the blue eleven held the visitors scoreless throughout the third period only to have them build up a 33-6 Top row, left to right: Paul Hurst, Bill Schroeder, Bob Sheerin, Eb Ryan, Bob Falkenburg, and Joe Hill. iz Howard DeGroutt, George Florence, Paul Rust, Bill Gross, Don Longer, Bob Grove, Joe Hill, Dave Billings, Ba-ney Vilk, Bob Scheller, Jerry Laschinski, Chris Cope- land, Ralph Christison, Charlie Due, Eb Ryan, Bob Sheerin, and Coach Al Miller. margin in the final quarter. Still suffering from injuries, the Blueboys losinco-Usende7c=is sin (©. Ce 1) contesis: at Millikin and Lake Forest. They returned to form to swamp Elmhurst 47-0 and finished the season by losing at Hillsdale, Michigan, A0-6. Second row, left to right: Jerry Laschinski, Paul Lasley, George Florence, Bill Gross, Paul Rust, and Bob Scheller. « 57 Illinois Illinois Tllinois Illinois Tllinois Tllinois Tllinois illinois Illinois College College College College College College College College College SCHEDULE 13 Scott Field 6 25 Principia 0 14 North Central 0 26 Eureka I 6 Illinois Wesleyan 33 0 Millikin 35 13 Lake Forest 28 47 Elmhurst 0 6 Hillsdale 40 Conference games Tackle Jim Spink (No. 94) heads toward the rescue as Blueboy halfback Art Wilson is hit high by an Elmhurst tackler. Top rew, left to right: Art Wilson, Don Longer, Dave Billings, Bob Harshman, Charlie Due, and Bob- Brand. Second row, left to right: Bill Mathews, Chris Cope- land, Bob Grove, Ralph Christison, Ray Paxton, and Barney Vilk. « 58 � Quarterback Bob Grove is stopped by a heap of tacklers in the Elmhurst game. The Blueboys won 47-0. Jim Spink (No. 94) clears the way as halfback Joe Hill (No. 77) rips off a gain in the homecoming game with Illinois Wesleyan. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Illinois College 57 — Concordia (St. L.) 42 Illinois College 65 — Blackburn 49 Illinois College 67 — Eureka 48 Illinois College 66 — Eastern State Wie Illinois College 56 — Quincy 64 xIllinois College 84 — Shurtleff 70 xIllinois College 65 — Quincy 49 Illinois College 59 — Illinois Wesleyan 76 Illinois College 85 — Quincy 61 Tllinois College 66 — James Millikin 61 Tllinois College 77 — Wheaton 65 Illinois College 69 — Eureka TZ, Illinois College 52 — Eastern State 66 Illinois College 73 — Blackburn 4] Illinois College 69 — Principia 61 Tllinois College 67 — Illinois Wesleyan 64 Illinois College 86 — North Central 77 e . Illinois College 63 — Lake Forest 48 : ae. Illinois College 83 — Concordia eer pone ee Illinois College 106 — Principia 64 ; Illinois College 68 — Augustana 58 Assistant Coach Illinois College 69 — James Millikin 90 Joe Brooks Tllinois College 72 — Carthage 96 Tllinois College 85 — Elmhurst 93 Conference games xInvitational tournament games Standing, left to right: Art Wilson, Paul Lasley, Don Longer, Howard DeGroutt, Dave Billings, Charlie Due, Bill Shouse, Bill Gross, Bob Murrin, Bob Grove, and Barney Vilk. Kneeling: Coaches Joe Brooks and Al Miller. « 60 The 1948-49 I. C. cage squad, piloted by Coach Al Miller and Assistant Coach Joe Brooks, fought their most successful season in recent years. The well balanced club boasted Don Longer and Bill Gross at forwards, Bob Murrin at center, Bill Shouse and Bob Grove Bill Gross goes up for a shot against Principia. Bob Murrin Center Barney Vilk Forward Bill Gross Forward « 61 at guards, and Barney Vilk and Dave Bill- ings as capable reserves. This Blueboy quintet won 18 of 24 games including eight of ten conference tilts and their own four team invitational tourney staged at I. S. D. Gym during Christmas vacation. They tied Wheaton for second place in the C. C. I. and barely missed being chosen for the N. A. I. B. playoffs in March. Bill Shouse, third high scorer in the Little Nine, was rated a berth on the all-conference first five, while Bob Grove was a unanimous choice for the all-C.C.l. second team, and Bill Gross received honorable mention. After the Wesleyan game! Art Wilson Guard Don Longer Forward Bob Grove Guard Lanky Blueboy Center Bob Murrin shoots from under the basket. The other I.C. cager in the picture is Don Longer. Dave Billings Bill Shouse Charlie Due Howard DeGrout Guard Guard Center Center « 62 i oe Sl Bob Murrin heads for the wide open spaces as Wes- tie him up. Blueboys watching the play are leyan Center Hank Bennett tries desperately to Barney Vilk (99), Bill Gross (33), and Bob Grove. Barney Vilk (99) goes high for a rebound in the North Central game. Other I.C. players in on the play are Bill Shouse (44) and Don Longer. « 63 � BASEBALL Under the guidance of Coach Joe Brooks, the 1948 Illinois College Bluenine won twelve games against six losses and one tie. They made a strong bid for the Little Nine confer- ence crown and emerged with a second place tie with North Central College and a 6-2 C.CI. record. Their only conference losses came in two consecutive games with Illinois Wesleyan. After losing their opening game to Quin- cy College, the Blueboys swept seven straight victories and a tie before going down in defeat at the hands of Eastern State in a Russel Field engagement that was rained-out after seven innings. Illinois Wesleyan edged out the Blueboys for the conference laurels by salvaging an early season 5-5 tie with the Bluenine. When the game was replayed late in the season, the Titans won the contest, and with it the Little Nine Championship. Kneeling, left to right: Bill Gross, Bill Schafer, Gene Thomure, Paul Stroud, John Maynard, Charlie Due, and Jim Grant. ee ae Seas NNR OR. = Coach Joe Brooks and Captain Bill Schafer Standing, left to right: Coach Joe Brooks, Evo Bernardini, « 64 � Alvin Marsh, Jerry Krepelka, Gene LeMay, Barney Vilk, ben Beuimen, Bob Gregory, Henry Takitani, and George ourke. Bob Gregory and John Maynard shared the mound duties in all but one of the 19 games. Among Bob's string of five wins against three defeats were two C. C. I. wins over Millikin, one over Carthage, and one over Elmhurst. Maynard piled up an impressive record of seven victories and two losses. Included among his wins was a thrilling no-hit victory against Eureka. The I. C. moundsmen were backed up by a strong defensive infield which included Bill Gross, Bill Schafer, Gene Thomure, and Paul Stroud with Jim Grant for utility work. Bob Grove led a parade of capable outfielders inluding Gene LeMay, Henry Takitani, Evo Bernardini, Jerry Krepelka, and Barney Vilk. Coach Brooks lost a number of his regulars at the end of the ‘48 season. Among these were Bob Gregory, who joined the St. Louis Cardinals’ organization, and Paul Stroud, who is ineligible because of his high school coaching work. Illinois College 1 — Quincy 3 Illinois College 4 — Concordia (Spfd.) 2 Tllinois College 2 — Carthage 0 Illinois College 5 — TIlinois Wesleyan 5 (Called because of darkness.) Tllinois College 4 — Elmhurst 3 Tllinois College 9 — Elmhurst 1 Illinois College 3 — Eureka 0 Tllinois College 8 — Millikin 3 Tllinois College 9 — Carthage ] Illinois College 3 — Eastern State 5 Illinois College 8 — Scott Field i! Tllinois College 2 — Illinois Wesleyan 5 Tllinois College 2 — Illinois Wesleyan 9 Illinois College 4 — Eastern State 10 Illinois College 6 — Concordia 5) Illinois College 12 — Quincy ii Illinois College 7 — Millikin 4 Illinois College 5 — Scott Field ] Illinois College 5 — Eureka 6 Denotes conference games Top row, left to right: Jim Grant and Gene LeMay. Second row: George Bourke, Bob Gregory, and Paul Stroud. Third row: Henry Takitani, Bob Grove, and Evo Bernardini. Bottom row: John Maynard, Bill Gross, Jerry Krepelka, Charlie Due, Barney Vilk, and Gene Thomure. wr Allie i. Outfielder Bob Grove crosses the plate with a run. Pitcher Bob Gregory takes a cut. « 66 � Left to right: Bill Mueller, Ronald Jessen, Bill Wil- liams, Bob Clark, Al Marsh, and Bill Shaffer. TENNIS The I. C. tennis team, under the tutelage of Coach Walter Gaylor, has high hopes for a successful 1949 season. The graduation of Bill Williams leaves veterans Ronald Jessen and Bob Clark around whom the team will be built. New- comers to the varsity include last year’s intramural winner Al Marsh, Bill Shaffer, and Bill Mueller. The squad started practice last fall and opened up as soon as the weather cleared in the spring to prepare for a vigorous ‘49 campaign. « 67 FENCING With the advent of Mr. Gaylor in 47-48, I. C. added a new sport to its number— fencing. The fruits sown by this sport its first year are beginning to show signs of ripening. The teams now engage in matches with other schools. The I. C. Foil and Saber team met the St. Louis City Fencing team twice; once at St. Louis January 22 and here March 12, 1949. The Women’s foil team also engaged blades with Monticello College, February 12, 1949. Left to right: Joan Shea- hen, Peggy Foreman, Shirley Hemminger, Betty Jost, Marian Hills. WOMEN‘S Illinois College offers a wide and varied program of athletics for the women on the campus. During the fall term, softball, tennis, riding, fencing and bowling were offered. Mrs. Martha Stratton, who is in charge of women's athletics, instructed in bowling and tennis. Mr. Walter Gaylor instructed in fencing and coached the fencing team, which entered several intercollegiate competitions. During the winter term, activities included bowling, folk dancing, and basketball. A bowling team was organized and a basketball team took part in inter-school contests, traveling to Western State Teacher’s College at Macomb and to MacMurray here in Jac ksonville. Golf, swimming, tennis, softball, and archery made up the athletic pro- gram during the spring term. In spring also came the tennis tournament with MacMurray College. Women are required to take two hours of physical education per week and are permitted to choose the courses that interest them. « 68 � b OHele EEE EE Ser be Hel EAL DIE Ho The 1948-49 cheer-leading squad, under the leadership of Captain Mae Carlson, ably led the cheering sections at all of the home football and basketball games this year. The squad, dressed in their snappy blue and white uniforms, presented. several new cheers to the student body during the year. Lois Arata, JoAnn Beggs, Paul Jockinson, Dick Jones, John Smith, and Mae Carlson made up the squad. « 69 � ADMINISTRATION What intelligent looking rubbers! With their accompanying umbrella and brief case, they are easily recognized as the “prof’s” props. Although many of our professorial feet are equally at home in gym or dancing shoes, we'd prefer to remember them this way— slushing or skidding decorously across I. C.’s muddy campus, a ubiquitous umbrella raised protectingly over slightly stooped shoulders, eyes peering near-sightedly (or is it just absent-minded- ly?) ahead, the familiar brief case tucked carefully under the left arm. Dauntlessly and courageously, our faculty feet have braved the storms to join us in our walk through the halls of learning. PRESIDENT H. GARY HUDSON In this book are recorded the achievements of the students of Illinois College during the one hundred twentieth year of our proud history. We may re- member this record with pride and pleasure in the years to come. but this book is more than a record of achievements. May it serve to recall days of happiness and warm friendships formed amid these winding walks and on this cherished campus held in memcry ever dear! « 72 a Dr. Ellsworth Black, Mr. Frank R. Elliott, Mr. Walter Bellatti, Dr. Garm Norbury, Mr. Harry J. Dunbaugh, Pres. H. Gary Hudson, Mr. Charles A. Johnson, Mr. Donald S. Funk, Mr. Robert M. Capps. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Board of Trustees is composed of nineteen permanent members and three alumni trustees. The board is endowed by the Charter of the college with the rights of a corporation, that is, it holds title to all the college property, supervises the financial affairs of the college, and appoints the faculty. The board has two regular meetings a year—the semi- annual meeting in December, and the more important annual meeting in June. DEAN OF THE COLLEGE Dean Hildner received a diploma from Northern Teachers College in Marquette, Michigan. At the University of Mich- igan he majored in History and Geography, and received the degrees A.B., M.A., and Ph.D. During his course of study at the university, he held the position of teaching assistant in the Department of History. Since 1938 he has been at Illinois College as Dean and Professor of History. DEAN OF WOMEN Miss Genevieve McCracken attended Whittier College in California and Louisiana State University where she received her M.A. in 1942. In 1942-43 she first came to Illinois College as Director of Physical Education for Women. During the war, Miss McCracken served with the Red Cross. She returned to Louisiana State University in 1947 for a special course, and in 1948 she returned to Illinois Col- lege, this time in the capacity of Dean of Women. «73 Secretary to the President For the past three years, Mrs. Wilmith C. Gillham has capably fulfilled her duties as Secretary to the President. Prior to coming to the college, Mrs. Gillham taught short- hand at Hardin-Brown Business College. The Staff of the Dean's Office The pleasant and efficient staff of the Deans’ Office includes the two Deans’ Sec- retaries, Miss Marcella Taylor and Miss June Reid, as well as two student assistants, JoAnn Benson and Edwina Johnston. « 74 THE BUSINESS MANAGER Mr. Arthur S. Samoore received a B.S. in economics at the University of Illinois. He came to Illinois College in 1943 as Instructor of Engineering Drawing on the A.S.T-P. staff. In September of 1944 he became a member of the Department of Economics. Mr. Sa- moore assumed his present position as Bus- iness Manager in 1948. THE BUSINESS OFFICE The staff of the Business Office is com- posed of three full-time members and several student assistants. Miss Virginia Sample is Mr. Samoore’s secretary. Mrs. Virginia Green is the Financial Secretary. Her duties are keeping account of the various college funds and making out the payroll. The College Bookkeeper, Mrs. Leah Schramm, keeps the general college books, as well as those for the Athletic Association, the student book- store, and books for thirty other student activities. Mrs. Virginia Green, Mrs. Leah Schramm, Miss Virginia Sample, Fannie Reinders, Patricia Rogers. « 75 � The Admissions Office is composed of the Director of Admissions, Mr. John Martin, the Secretary of the Admissions Office, Mrs. Katherine Lee, and two Admissions Coun- selors, Mrs. Margaret S. Halligan and Mrs. Arthur Hallerberg. The primary function of the office is that of securing new students for the college. All advertising and publicity are also han- dled by this office, as well as the problem of. assigning rooms to the male students. John B. Martin received his A.B. from Illinois College. Since his discharge from service in 1943, he has been at Illinois Col- lege in the capacity of Director of Admis- sions. The Alumni Office Mae Carlson, Mrs. Ann Mason, Mr. Watson, Marilyn Cruse The Admission Office Mr. Martin, Mrs. Lee, Faith Metzler The Alumni Office, under the direction of the Alumni Secretary, Mr. David Watson, maintains an address file for all alumni and former students. This office also supervises the election by ballot of the Alumni Trus- tees, assists local alumni societies in ar- ranging the annual meetings, and promotes Homecoming and Commencement reunions. The clerical work for the Alumni Associa- tion is done in the Alumni Office: The Alumni Secretary serves as editor of the Alumni Quarterly, which carries college and alumni news. The present Alumni Sec- retary, David S. Watson, received his A.B. from Illinois College in 1943, and became Alumni Secretary in 1947. « 76 � Hugh H. Beggs, Mus.M. Instructor in Music B.M., Drake University; Mus.M., Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester; Instructor, 1934-. Henry E. Busche, M.Mus. Director of the Chorus B.A., Indiana Central College; M.Mus., University of Michigan; Director of the Chorus, 1945-. Madeleine J. Casati Teaching Assistant in French Baccalaureat langue-philosophie, Lycee de Versailles; Diplome des Hautes Etudes Commerciales, Ecole de Hautes Etudes Commerciales. Charles Edward Frank, Ph.D. . Professor of English A.B., Haverford College; A.M., Ph.D., Princeton Uni- versity; Assistant Professor, 1939-1945; Professor, 1945-. Octavia K. Frees, A.M. Associate Professor of Speech and Director of Dramatics A.B., Adelphi College; A.M., Cornell University; Asso- ciate Professor, 1946-. if dah 15 Fer AgC aU a lasl ay. Walter Gaylor, M.A. Associate Professor of English B.S., Pennsylvania State College; versity; Associate Professor, 1947-. M.A., Harvard Uni- Lloyd Gohn, B.S. Instructor in Sociology B.S., Washington University; Instructor, 1947-. Arthur Hallerberg, A.M. Associate Professor of Mathematics A.B., Illinois College; A.M., University of Illinois; In- structor in Mathematics and Physics, 1942-1946; Assistant Professor, 1946-1947; Associate Professor, 1947-. Norma M. Hammond, A.B., B.S. in L.S. Librarian A.B., Oberlin College; B.S. in L.S., Western Reserve University; Librarian, 1945-. Elizabeth Thomson Hastings, Ph.D. Professor of English A.B., A.M., Brown University; Ph.D., Yale University; en 1939-1942: Assistant Professor, 1942-1944; Professor, 44-. « 77 � THE FAT CsUsi via Barbara Katherine Hobbs, M.A. Assistant Professor of Fine Arts B.A., Lawrence College; M.A., State University of lowa; Instructor, 1947-1948; Assistant Professor, 1948-. George William Horton, M.S. Professor of Physics B.S., Illinois Wesleyan University; M.S., University of Wisconsin; Professor, 1947-. Daniel E. Kerr. A.M., D.D. Associate Professor of Religion A.B., Coe College; A.M., Princeton University; D.D., Lincoln College; Associate Professor, 1948-. Albert J. Miller, M.S. Associate Professor of Physical Education and Director of Athletics B.S., James Millikin University; M.S., University of Illi- nois; Associate Professor, 1946-. Earle B. Miller, A.M. Hitchcock Professor of Mathematics A.B., University of Colorado; A.M., University of Chi- cago; Professor, 1927-. Eleanor Olmstead Miller, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology B.S., A.M., Northwestern University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin; Instructor, 1927-1932; Assistant Professor, 1932- 1934; Professor, 1934-; Dean of Women, 1944-1948. Lawrence Pasel, M.A. Professor of Economics LL.B., B.A., Illinois Wesleyan University; M.A., Columbia University; Professor, 1947-. William Moore Peterson, A.M. Insiructor in English A.B., A.M., Brown University; Instructor, 1947-. Ethel Louise Seybold, Ph.D. Associate Professor of English A.B., Illinois College; A.M., University of Missouri; M.A., Ph.D., Yale University; Associate Professor, 1946-. Joe Patterson Smith, Ph.D. Professor of History and Political Science B.S., Ph.D., University of Chicago; Professor, 1927-. « 78� Brigitta Sperber, B.A. and B.S. Instructor in Modern Languages B.A., B.S. in Ed., Ohio State University; Middlebury French School; Instructor, 1947-. Joachim Stenzel, Ph.D. Edward Capps Professor of Greek and Latin Ph.D., University of Florence; Associate Professor, 1946- 1947; Professor, 1947-. Emily Huntington Stowell, A.B. Instructor in Modern Languages A.B., University of Washington; Instructor 1947-. Ernest Emory Stowell, M.A. Professor of Modern Languages B.A., M.A., University of Washington; Centro de Estu- dios Universitarios de Mexico; Professor, 1947-. Malcolm Fisk Stewart, Ph.D. Scarborough Professor of Religion and Philosophy A.B., The College of Wooster; M.A., McCormick Sem- inary; Ph.D., The State University of lowa; Assistant Pro- fessor, 1941-1944; Professor, 1944-, Uy dal fe Fae aCn Ul Ley, Martha Stratton, A.B. Instructor in Government and Physical Education A.B., Evansville College; Instructor, 1946-. Virgil Richard Sullivan, Ph.D. Professor of Chemistry B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois; Professor, 1948-. Calvin William Vriesen, M.S. Associate Professor of Chemistry : et M.S., University of Minnesota; Associate Professor, 1947-. John Shup Wright, Ph.D. Professor of Government A.B., A.M., University of Illinois; Ph.D., University of Chicago; Instructor, 1938-1940; Assistant Professor, 1940-1946; Professor, 1946-. ¢ 79 See ASSES Wrapped in deep concentration around the much-abused rung of a chair, the foot does its share of tedious work involved in getting an education. Often much less trimly shod, the collegiate foot bears the brunt of the day’s scholastic activity —hurrying from Whipple to Federal and wading through a day of classes. In class, as in all walks of college life, the foot is completely at home, refusing flatly to be stepped on, it makes its voice heard with impatient taps and shuffles (especially toward the end of the period). RICHARD PRATT Senior Class President ye INP IE (O) US) The Graduating Class of ‘49 is the largest class in the 120 year history of the college. Composed predominantly of veterans, the class of 93 members was capably led by its President, Richard Pratt, elected in the fall of 1948. To the Class of ‘49, the first post war class, strictly speak- ing, fell the job of rebuilding college organizations, recap- turing college spirit, and reinstituting pre-war traditions. These years called forth the best efforts of all in bringing back to the campus some vestiges of small college life under more normal conditions. Officers of the class include Dick Pratt, president, and Annetta Kerr and David A. Jackson, class agents. Spring term activities of the class in addition to bacca- laureate and commencement include the annual luncheon given by the Alumni Association, the Senior Class Chapel, and the President's Reception. « 82� Merton Abbott Jacksonville, Illinois William J. Anderson English Sikeston, Missouri Phi Alpha 1, 2, 3, 4; Veterans Organi- zation; Rig 3; Band 3. Lois Arata English Chicago, Illinois pee Phi Epsilon 3, 4; Cheerleader Charles Arisman Jacksonville, Illinois Ernest Bayer Philosophy Sparta, Illinois Economics Club 4. Jacob Beal Effingham, Illinois Robert Blane Jacksonville, Illinois James Richard Bowen Mathematics and Physics Chico, California Gamma Nu; Hilltoppers 1, 2; Basketball Teeiireacklia.3: « 83 � George Paisley Bourke History Witt, Illinois Gamma Nu 2; Baseball 3, 4. Ray Caboor History Chicago, Illinois Gamma Nu 2, 3, 4; Veterans Club 1, 2, .3, 4; Forum Representative 2. Frank Cirzan Economics Chicago, Illinois Sears Nu 2, 3, 4; Veterans Club 1, 2, ] William L. DeFrates English Jacksonville, Illinois Who’s Who In American Colleges and Universities 4; Phi Alpha 1, 2, 3, 4, Recording Secretary 3; Rambler 1; Hilltop Players 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4. Robert E. Elkin History Springfield, Illinois Preliminary Honors 2; Class Marshall 3; Who's Who In American Colleges and Universities 4; Phi Alpha 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice President 3; Class Vice Presi- dent 1; President of the Student Body 4; Student Forum 3; Youth Radio Forum 1; Interdenominational Group 1, 2; Veteran Association 1, 2, 3, Rt rT Bert A. Elliott Bethalto, Illinois Economics Club 4; Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 1. a ER Norman Dial Biology = Kell, Illinois Sigma Pi 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice President 4. , y) i Robert M. Feist English Collinsville, Illinois Gamma Nu 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice President 4, President 4; Rambler 1, « 84 � « 85 Harley Allen Follmer, Jr. Mathematics Springfield, Phi Alpha 2, Illinois Sh the Wayne Ford Greenfield, Illinois Donald Charles Gleason Chemistry Remington, Indiana Board of Independents 4; Veterans’ Organization Sports 2, 3, 1 2, 3, 4; Intramural Wayne Henley Jacksonville, Illinois William Hermann Economics Jacksonville, Illinois Economics Club 4. William Howard Carrollton, Illinois David A. Jackson English Litchfield, Phi Alpha 2, Illinois 3, 4, Corresponding Sec- retary; Veterans Organization 1, 2, 3, 4; Rig 3, 4; Rambler 1, 2, 3; Hilltoppers 1; Business Manager 2; Economics Club 4: World Students Service Fund Pub- licity Director 3. Annetta Kerr Social Studies New Salem, Illinois Gamma Delta 2, 3, 4; Rambler 1, 2, 3, 4; Rig 3, 4, Co-Editor 4; Illinois Col- lege Assoc. of Women, Vice President 3, 4; Hilltoppers 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4. Barbara Land Psychology Greenfield, Illinois Chi Beta 2, 3, 4, Corresponding Secre- tary 3; Inter-society Board 2, 3, 4; Ghom 17273 Barbara Langan English Dixon, Illinois Who's Who In American Colleges and Universities 4; Preliminary Honors 2; Chi Beta 2, 3, 4, President 2, 3, Vice- President 3, Secretary 4; Inter-society Board 2, 3; Student Forum 3; Rambler 9, 3, 4; Rig Veda 4, Business Manager 4, Hilltoppers 1, 2, 3; Illinois College Association of Women, Treasurer 3; Social Com: 3: Gene Lekan Biology-Chemistry Chicago, Illinois Sigma Pi 1, 3, 4, Poet Laureate 4; Veterans’ Club 2, 3, 4; Hilltoppers 2, 3, 4; Rambler, Circulation Manager 3; Social Committee 4. Robert Lewis Philosophy Palmyra, New Jersey Student Forum, Class Representative 1; Rambler Photographer and Rig Pho- tographer ‘46-'47 and ‘48-49. Richard McGinnis Physics Jacksonville, Illinois Warren McGinnis History Washington, D. C. Phi Alpha, Treasurer 3; Veterans’ Or- ganization. Helen Mallergr en Psychology Petersburg, Illinois Sigma Phi Epsilon 2, 3, 4, Correspond- ing Secretary 2, Treasurer 3, Vice President 3, President 4; Hilltoppers 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 3, 4; Rambler 1, 3, 4; Rig 4, Activities Editor; Psychodelphia 3, 4, President 4, Secretary-Treasurer 3, Economics Club 4 Joe Clinton Marx English and Art Jacksonville, Illinois Phi Alpha; Tennis Team 3, 4. « 86 John Maynard East Alton, Illinois Gamma Nu 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice President 2, President 3; Who's Who In American Colleges and Universities 4; Student Body President 3; Letterman’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. George Mohn Jacksonville, Illinois : | ad Thomas Mussatto Social Studies Hettick, Illinois Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. John M. Naylor, Jr. Psychology Mellville, New Jersey Phi Alpha Luella Parlier Biology Jacksonville, Illinois Gamma Delta 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Illi- nois College Assoc. of Women Dh Shy, ke Richard Lee Pratt History White Hall, Illinois Phi Alpha 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 2, Re- cording Secretary 3, Vice President 4, President 4; President of Senior Class 4. Hilltoppers 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice President 3: Interdenominational G:oup 1, 2. Donald K. Robinson Social Studies Jacksonville, Illinois Psychodelphia 4. Mario Rodriguez Biology La Paz, Bolivia Phi Alpha 1, 2, 3, 4. « 87 Bettie Ann Rust History Jacksonville, Illinois _ Sh bai Pe) ab Gamma Delta 2, 3, 4; Illinois College Band2) 8 7iChoin ly e2i00, Leta Maude Sanderson Mathematics Detroit, Illinois Gamma Delta 2, 3, 4, President 4; Inter-society Board 3, 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; Illinois College Band 3. Andrew Sheipe Mathematics Pottsville, Pennsylvania Sigma Pi 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Veter- ans Association 2, 3, 4. Robert Shelton Chemistry Mason City, Illinois Phi Alpha 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 3, 4. Glenn Skinner Jacksonville, Illinois Joseph A. Smith Social Studies Jacksonville, Illinois Alpha Phi Omega 4; Illinois College Choire25o, a4: Charles Joseph Standley Social Studies Jacksonville, Illinois Mary Lou Storm Physics Windsor, Illinois Chi Beta 2, 3, 4, President 3, Treasurer 3, Corresponding Secretary 4; Inter- society Board 2; Choir l, « 88 � Raol J. Taft Chemistry and Biology Nokomis, Illinois Independent, Board of Independents; Intramural Sports; Baseball; Basketball; Football. Robert J. Talamine Economics Jacksonville, Illinois Veterans Organization 1, 2, 3, 4; Eco- nomics Club 4. Charles V. Tavender English Harrisbura, Illinois Independent Organization. Marcella Taylor History and Government Winchester, Illinois Gamma Delta 2, 3, 4. Clifford L. Thaxton Social Studies Palmyra, Illinois Gilbert Todd Economics Jacksonville, Illinois Ph i Alpha 2, 3, 4 Dale Lee Tryon Government Mechanicsburg, Illinois Phi Alpha 1, 2; Illinois College Band 2. Rosalie Tryon Psychology Berwyn, Illinois Sigma Phi Epsilon 2, 3, 4, Recording Secretary 3, President 3, Preliminary Honors 2; Intersociety Board President 3, Class Secretary 1; I.C.A.W. Presi- dent 3; Hilltoppers 1, 2; Rambler 1, 2. « 89 � Carol A. Vojta Social Sciences Berwyn, Illinois Gamma Delta 2, 3, 4, Recording Sec- retary 3, President 4; Inter-society Board 4; Forum Representative 3; Rig Co-Editor .3; Hilltoppers 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 2, Recording Secretary 3; Psychodelphia President 4. William L. Wallbaum Economics Virginia, Illinois Phi Alpha 1, 2, 3, 4; Veterans Organi- zation 1, 2, 3, 4; Economics Club 4. Howard Leland Walls Philosophy Jacksonville, Illinois Choir 2, 3, 4; Band 2. Joe Whalen History Franklin, Illinois Phi Alpha 1, 2, 3; Hilltoppers 1, 2; Intramural Sports 1, 2, 3, 4. William Williams Economics Decatur, Illinois Sigma Pi 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; Veterans Organization Executive Committee 2, 3, 4; Hilltoppers 2, Vice President 2; Hig) Veda Z 03:) Tennis 3; 4+. i@lub Betty M. Wilson Modern Languages Belleville, Illinois Phi Beta Kappa 3; Class Honors 3; High School Honor peholarshiP 7 Rammelkamp Scholarship 2, Rig Veda 4. Dorothy Fox Modern Languages Jacksonville, Illinois Gamma Delta 2, 3, 4; Choir 3. Robert Gregory Meredosia, Illinois « 90 � « 91 � Joe Hankins Jacksonville, Illinois Richard Keeley Springfield, Illinois [US Nel Onhn.s | Edward Armstrong Crossville Elaine Athey | Irving I Elbert Beasley Virden Dale Beerup | Alexander Janet Braun | Sheboygan, Wis. CarmaLu Broad Bloomington Robert L. Cain Jacksonville Margaret Chapin Rochester Martha Cloyd Taylorville Mary Lee Coultas Chapin John Coyne Grand Tower Patricia Crocker Chicago John Cully Jacksonville Delbert Davis Roodhouse Edward J. Doney Rankin Paul Doolin Jacksonville Robert D. Foster Chicago Dorothy Foote Jacksonville « 92� Kenneth Gill O'Fallon John Glenwright Springfield | Bill Hanback Winchester Chester Harris Edwardsville Glen Hawk Jacksonville Joseph Hill Springfield Jack Hogan Chicago Albert Hudson White Hall Jack Hudson White Hall John Jackson St. Augustine Ronald Jessen Chicago Heights Edwina Johnston Washington Elizabeth Jost Palatine Robert Kaeser Pittsfield John Kluz Chicago Juanita Kruger Chicago Harry LaTier Griggsville James Lentz Collinsville « 93 « 94 � Virginia Lewis Jacksonville Glenn Lovekamp Chapin Donald Longer Danville Thomas Lowery Springfield Colin McBurney Hopewell, N. J. Janice Maynard Dixon Mina Jean Miller South Bend, Indiana Wayne Millsap Jacksonville Lucille Parlier Jacksonville Charlotte Persigehl Beardstown Glen Petefish Virginia Leslie Pruehsner Jacksonville Donald Ransdell Franklin Marlo Reazer Elgin Eleanor Rossman Chicago Fred Rupel Jacksonville Jerry Ryan Jacksonville Diane Rybick Dixon Boyd Seefeldt Lincoln William Shaffer Chicago Shakour Shalaan Kafr-Sakr, Egypt Joan Sheahen Highland Park Lois Smith Franklin Arthur Soddeck Brookline, Mass. Harold Sorrells Wilmington James Spink Jacksonville Sam Spink Jacksonville Mildred Tomita Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii Russell Walton Jacksonville Harry Wegehoft Concord Jack Wilson Evanston William Winchester Jacksonville James Wood Jacksonville Dorothy Yamamoto Honolulu, Hawaii « 95 � SOPHOMORES Albert Ahlquist Ronald Allin Vernon Alvin Hester Attridge Charles Baldwin Byron Barber Wallace Beasley Jo Ann Benson David Billings Robert Bonjean Robert Brand Penelope Burns Robert W. 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State St. Phone 115 JACKSONVILLE BASSETT'S SUPPLY COMPANY JEWELRY STORE Plumbing Oil Burners Stokers Boil ea Aas Warm Air Furnaces Te Gere Kstimates on Request Phone 1723 South Side Square Compliments LANE'S Jacksonville BOOK STORE ) Monument Company Where Students Meet 330 E. State St. Jacksonville Illinois ee a Harold Wessler, Mgr. 225 W. State Jacksonville « 121 FIRST with THE LATEST FASHIONS EMPORIUM 212-14. East State Phone 21 BARR'S LAUNDRY Bonjean Bros., Props. ae Te FAMILY WASHING A Specialty or xr or Phone 447 221-3-5 W. Court Jacksonville, Illinois Compliments of ILLINOIS POWER COMPANY ILLINOIS STEEL BRIDGE - COMPANY BRIDGES STEEL BUILDINGS CONTRACTORS METAL STRUCTURES Jacksonville Illinois 2 WALKER FURNITURE COMPANY JACKSONVILLE ee. and | COURIER | North Side Square Jacksonville STEINHEIMER DRUG STORE We Are in Business for Your Health 3 2 : and SODA FOUNTAIN AND LONG DISTANCE LUNCHES ILLINOIS TELEPHONE DROP IN i COMPANY “The Value of the Telephone Is Greater Than Its Cost’ THE REXALL STORE @ We HOPPER HAMM @ HOME FURNISHINGS Compliments of PURITY CANDY COMPANY MAIN STORE 26-28 North Side Square ANNEX 109-115 East Court @ “Carel King” JUNIOR DRESSES ILLINOIS HOTEL with @ @ “The Blue Grill Exclusively and at “The Chalet DEPPE'S « 124 � © | Compliments of SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. © ROGERSON COAL CO. BUNN CAPITAL ae GROCERY COMPANY Office and Yards: 625 E. College Ave. COAL and COKE Prompt, Courteous and Efficient Service CONCO Stoker Sales Service FOOD Telephone 33 Wholesale Distributors “You'll See the Difference’ E 258% HUNTER CLEANERS Jacksonville’s LEADING CLEANERS “WE CALL FOR AND DELIVER” Phone 1674 228 W. State St. CRAWFORD LUMBER COMPANY All Kinds of BUILDING MATERIALS First Choice ... « 126 � Lucky oy “The Flavor’s a Pleasure” EDWIN SMART SHOE CO. “Shoe of the Hour”’ 11 West Side Square COMPLETE OFFICE OUTFITTERS W. B. ROGERS SCHOOL AND OFFICE SUPPLIES 216 W. State F. J. ANDREWS LUMBER COMPANY COMPLETE BUILDING SERVICE 320 N. Main St. Phone 46 « 127 A. B. CHRISMAN GRAIN CO. Phone 58 MEREDOSIA, ILL. GRAIN, FEEDS, SEEDS, COAL and AGRICULTURAL LIMESTONE CUSTOM GRINDING AND MILLING Federal Licensed Warehouse — Storage Capacity 300,000 Bushels ees « 128 � { | Compliments of Jacksonville Appliance Company ‘Your Hotpoint Dealer” “Smiley” Mayberry, Prop. Opposite Post Office Phone 600 Jacksonville Iron Metal Company Iron, Metal, Paper Stock, Hides, Wool and Fur Phone 295 738 E. Railroad Jacksonville Illinois Bungalow Bakery QUALITY MERCHANDISE Freshness Guaranteed Wedding and Decorated Cakes a Specialty _ « 129 � THOMPSON SON JEWELERS If you don’t know Diamonds, Know Your Jeweler 7 W. Side Square OLDSMOBILE and CADILLAC Sales and Service USED CARS Bought and Sold DE WITT MOTOR CO. Phone 436 320 S. Main Refreshingly Yours SWIFT'S ICE CREAM It's a Treat Anytime ‘ Kverything for Outdoor PRODUCTION Recreation” PRES S, Inc. at Complete Printing Service NOUDETT 300 East Morgan Telephone 1700 TENNIS BASEBALL PROCESSED LETTERS ADDRESSOGRAPHING ATHLETICS GENUINE ENGRAVED . CAMPING EQUIPMENT Wedding Invitations Social Stationery 215 S. Sandy 458 Business Cards and Stationery SELECT FURNITURE for YOUR HOME GUSTINE’‘S 229 So. Main S130 NN ——————— = cs — = a9 THE COZY CORNER ROSZELL’S ICE CREAM LUNCHES - FOUNTAIN SERVICE 300 E. STATE PHONE 107 OWEN'S JENKINSON ARMY SURPLUS Richard E. Owens, Prop. GROCER COMPANY e e —@— JACKETS SWEATERS SHOES GLOVES SHIRTS PANTS WHOLESALE Many Other Items FOOD oe) e PRODUCTS 224 No. Mauvisterre Sali 3 WADDELL'S ALLEN DAIRY Complete Stock of Women’s Wearing Apparel “Safe Milk for Babies’ with 4 ATTRACTIVE FURNISHINGS Try Our Handy Squares to COMPLETE YOUR WARDROBE 1095 North Main St. 592-53 South Side Square Jacksonville W. L. UL 3. FOR GOOD LISTENING 100.5 F. M. 1180 A. M. « 132 ROSZELL and the Best Cisne and Schneider Dairy Phone 513 BOWL - INN - LANES Air-Conditioned COCKTAIL LOUNGE and GRILL “The Newest and Best Bowling Alley in Central Illinois” 224 N. East paca Dairy Products “Use the Sweetest in the Midwest’ Phone 2160 — « 133 STYDE WISE and BUDGET WISE COLLEGE GIRLS Know IRWIN'S ELM CITY PRODUCE WHOLESALE FRUITS and VEGETABLES Charley Sorrells Ray Sorrells Phone 11 403 N. Main St. | Craig Office Supply Wise Dowland . International Harvester Opposite Post Office Phone 1685 304 E. State Phone 290 Jacksonville Illinois The Music Album ROACH PRESS MUSIC - RECORDS Instruments and Accessories John Summers, Prop. 310-12 S. Main Phone 236 9 W. Side Square Phone 2099 Standard Monument Company LARSON'S CLEANERS Gust Berquist, Prop. faclecornilles Largest and Finest 314 E. S8 Pl 1324 tate 1one CLEANERS ONE DAY SERVICE May Music Company Phone 1800 “Always the Latest in Records’’ Office Opposite Post Office 204 E. Court Phone 862 « 134 � “ al % J : s e wide Pe ae JACKSONVILLE NOVELTY CO. HOME APPLIANCES PHONOGRAPH RECORDS 223 E. State St. Phone 589 SPINK INSURANCE PASCHALL COLE CO. AGENCY 8 Earl M. Spink Robert E. Spink = 211 E. 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