Illinois College - Rig Yearbook (Jacksonville, IL)

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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 »

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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

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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