Illinois College - Rig Yearbook (Jacksonville, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1950 volume:

THE RIG VEDA 1950 er ENg Oslo me CLO) LL Ga beeen ene Ciks ON Vi lloLse, | Le Lit NO 1s EDITORS . Mary Griffenhagen, Peggy Foreman BUSINESS MANAGER Roland C. Krizenecky DA) UN NI Y ABC Ca MMM 7 —_ iad AAA AdbhAdeanié io CLL ehhh tititistl by aoe —a2s WLLALLV ZS NS Sf N ; N N 4 | - Y - ‘ 3 OLADL LO ALAALIE LLL LLL L L WAS ate OLLI LLL LL Lc ne cr a ae || I) vl iN I car Wl at “irae gh ti. | ae ia q | WI A a roll it m Ny mi l iM fi : Mt ) AR Mi a Tan | THE RECORD OF LIFE AT ILLINOIS COLLEGE IN 1950 «4� � f this book and find «5 «66 Ch ind A rm scenes refresh you a BOOK | ACTIVITIES The record of our social life opens with the all-school mixer, continues into the fall with Homecoming . . . time out to “rake a leaf” and do a bit of studying . . . on through the whirl of winter and spring dances to close with Graduation. FRESHMAN WEEK On September 19, 1949, Illinois College opened its doors to about 150 lost, green “freshies.’’ The freshman class held their first meeting Monday in Jones Chapel when they were welcomed by President Hudson. That afternoon divisional meetings were held. Many freshmen began to wonder whether they be- longed in ‘‘A-L” or “M-Z. After a picnic supper, flies and all, on the campus, the ‘‘freshies” attended the local theater—free! Tuesday brought more divisional meetings with greetings and words of wisdom from Dean McCracken and Dean Hildner. The first party for the freshmen was held that night. Many of the college's activities, traditions, end songs were presented to the freshmen Wednesday morning by some of the more ver- satile upper classmen. The big event of the week was the reception for all the students at President Hudson's home. Here the students met the faculty and administration. After opening chapel on Thursday, regularly scheduled classes met. Friday night culmi- nated Freshman Week activities with the first ‘Blueboy football game of the season followed by an all-college mixer where the students danced to the music of Jimmie Conlee and his orchestra. «ll HOMECOMING “Who said it wouldn't burn?” With the lighting of the bonfire, the 1949 Homecoming began! Dick Allen was master of ceremonies. Bonfire ceremonies included talks by student organizations and members of the football squad. The cheerleaders, in their new uniforms, led the student body in the Homecoming pep rally. Next a model of the traditional fresh- man green cap was burned. Cere- monies ended with the snake dance proceeding through town toy Mac.” = The Homecoming dance cli- maxed the 1949 Homecoming weekend. This year Faith Metzler, crowned by President Hudson and Mary Lee Coultas, reigned over the Homecoming Dance. Mae Carlson and Dorothy Cobb were attendants in the queen's court. US! The Sig float borrowed a leaf from the construc- tion of the “New Gym.” First prize for the parade floats was won by the Gamma Nu dragon. — The Phi Alpha ranch was represented by cowboys and their pedigreed bull, “Sir Blueboys Will Win Out of Great Necessity.” « 14 Gamma Delta won honorable mention for their circus float, “Make Clowns out of McKen- dree.” FLOATS AND DECORATIONS The gym was decorated in the traditional blue and white colors of the college. A record number of alumni returned for the Homecoming weekend, which also in- cluded the literary societies’ Homecoming meetings and the all-important Homecom- ing game. Fair weather favored the 1949 Home- coming parade. Among the streaming blue and white banners the I. C. Band led the parade. Following the band were the floats entered by the different societies and the Queen’s float, made by Alpha Phi Omega. These were followed by decorated cars. Gamma Nu again took top honors with their dragon. . The Gam- ma Delta clowns and the Phi Alpha bull received honorable mention. The parade proceeded down College Avenue and around the Square and on to the Jackson- ville High School field where the Blueboys trampled McKendree College. Much crepe paper, color, thumb tacks, straight pins, scotch tape, fun, hope, and hard work were put into the house deco- rations. Colonial Inn was the winner of this traditional contest and Rusell House received honorable mention. All houses entered wholeheartedly into the contest. Crampton Hall came up with a surprise and added keen competition to the con- test. Colonial’s winning design had the theme of catching McKendree, the spider, in the Blueboy spider web. First prize for house decorations was awarded to Colonial Inn (see pages 8-9). Crampton Hall had another original theme. «15 LEAF-RAKING According to long-standing tradition, Illinois College celebrated its annual leaf- raking day. “Gee, aren't traditions won- derful?’’ Each group and the captains started out with much vim, vigor and vitality. But after a few minutes of hard manual labor, the slaves cut loose. All worked hard to get their sections raked, but after a few minutes of horseplay the campus had that “lived-in” look. Every- one seemed to gather by the pile near the coffee stand and started throwing everyone else in. Yes, even “Hoop” Hen- ricks was tossed in after an hour chase. One of the office secretaries got a taste of fresh fall leaves too. All of those who had broken their backs, fingers or toes, or had gotten a leaf in their hair got tickets to the I. C. annual leaf-raking dance held atthe old gym. After a traditional Baxter meal, with our braces and crutches, we who were physically able hobbled over to the gym to climax the day by dancing to Jimmy Conlee and his orchestra. ‘Aren't traditions wonderful?” — but, “Oh, my busted, aching -krC. back.” «17 ini he gnome 7 wa ly ae WINTER AT I. C. Ear-muffs and heavy coats were brought out, then shed, and once again brought out. When it was warm, we thought of spring, but when we had to shiver, we wished there were snow to make it look like the winter it felt like. But while the snow was with us, the cam- pus witnessed many a hurled snow-ball and a washed face. Federal was the only casualty from the weather when it lost the window from its front door. All in all, winter at I. C. was a contrary affair. “Moonlight Mood” cast a spell over the I.S.D. gym on March 4th, when the Junior Prom was held to the music of Bud Roderick’s band. The central decoration was this formal garden, which lay under silver stars. A large yellow moon com- pleted the picture. WOMEN’S WEEK Each year the-I.-C. A.-W. sponsors Women's Week to help the I. C. men ap- preciate the benefits of a co-educational school. Since the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, coffee and dough- nuts were served in Baxter Lounge on Monday afternoon. . Singing was in style during Women’s Week. Not only did the boys get sere- naded as they leaned out of their win- dows, but they were also given a chance to loosen up their own vocal cords at the all-college sing in Jones Chapel. The climax of the week was the dance in Baxter Hall on Friday night. Skits pre- sented by each of the dorms were pro- nounced hilarious. (Witness the scenes to the left.) “Never under-estimate the power of a woman.” More snow than we saw all winter. All THE ACADEMIC SIDE Whether it be to snooze, meet your friends, dream, or maybe even study, the library is a popular spot. Be it painting, sketching, or sculpturing, the art students find enjoyment in their work. Among their test tubes, bunsen-burners, and acids, the chem students do their best to blow up Sturtevant or asphyxiate the campus. Virginia Wilhoit, Sigma Phi Epsilon, and Rob- ert Smith, Sigma Pi, were the winners of the William D. Sanders Oratorical Contest for 1949. « 23 Winners of the Faculty Challenge Debate Cup for 1949-50 were Charles Baldwin and John Marsh, representing Sigma Pi. The topic was National- ization of Basic Non-Agricultural Industries. RE Bcc — COMMENCEMENT WEEK AT I. C. Exams over, the end of the year and commencement became realities. Friday evening students, clumni, and guests chatted over their picnic suppers at the tradi- tional Osage Orange picnic. As it became dark, the crowd moved to the Ames Woodland Theatre to view the Hilltoppers’ production of “A Midsummer Night's Dream.” Saturday night the society Love Feasts were held. Sunday was the big day. Gov- ernor Adlai E. Stevenson spoke at the Commencement Exercises which were held in the college grove. The weather was hot, but the exercises impressive, and the class of ‘49 had gone its way. OK Il - ORGANI ' Z ATIONS a _ — See ee ee extendas from -..5 - is -_— ee eS OT A Te ee = = = a = —- -.- Taso =-e— a =- + —- SS eee — T+ ae See -_ eee — = eS ee = ae —_—-= = - = +s Se DL _— es —= — ae ———— | Se s— = a +-—=s - — — — = =——S = a ——{ DL = —_ — a S Ate -—- et —— -o. —— ——-s So ee Oe i -— ee —.. = ——a ee -o— + a a ee ee eae “ = ee Se — —— ee - --+ =} Set. a a ee Tee TOTTI TTT THE FORUM The Forum is the official student gov- erning bo dy of Illinois College, and is composed of representatives of the stu- dent body plus two faculty members. The Forum's chief businss is the appor- tioning of the student activity fund among the various campus organizations which are entitled to a share of it. It also governs most extra-curricular activities of the col- lege. The Forum stands as a kind of inter- mediary between the student body and the administration, and its success de- pends upon the cooperation it receives from both these groups. Standing: Wally McConaghey, Rod Sparnicht, Bill Mills, Ernest Land. Seated: Tom Iannucci, Ed Armstrong, Bob Grove, Jerry Laschinski, Don Gill, Don Longer, Bob Scheller, Bob Rossio, Mary Lee Coultas, Margaret Foreman. Donald Longer Not Pictured: Beisy Jost, Dave Billings, Dick Allen, Dr. Stewart, Dr. Stenzel, Jim Lentz. « 28 Left to right: Dorothy Foote, Don Rikli, Don Muchtin, Mr. Norman Ture, Betsy Jost. ‘ Not Pictured: Mr. Lloyd P. Dudley, Mrs. Eleanor Miller, Miss Barbara Hoobs. Front Row: Mae Carlson, Pat Pierce, Marianne Giang- reco, Dotty Sloan, Wally McConaghey, Edwina Johnston, John Clouser. “a ce Pm. ij Sa Po a. et me | Ken Gill, Glen Henricks. Not Pictured: Marilyn Cruse, Dean Hildner, Miss Mc- Cracken, Mr. Clements, Mrs. Tomlinson, Mr. Horton, Mr. Gaylor. Back Rew: Miss Genevieve McCracken, Marlo Reazer, « 29 Virginia Lewis, Bob Harshman, Dick Leasenby, Bob French, John Cox, Bob Falkenburg, Don Semla. PI! KAPPA DELTA Illinois Phi Chapter of Pi Kappa Delta, national forensic fraternity, was organized on the [Illinois College campus in the spring of 1948. The mem- bership requirement is participation in recog- nized intercollegiate speech tournaments, and is usually limited to students who have served on the debate squad or as orators for at least a year. Pi Kappa Delta has as its objective the en- couragement of forensic activities at Illinois Col- lege, and especially the William D. Sanders Oratorical Contest between the societies. The membership requirements make it only natural that there should be a close relationship between the organization and the varsity debate squad. The varsity record this year has been quite good, with teams being entered in tournaments at The College of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minn.; DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana; Eastern Illinois State Teachers’ College, Charleston; and Illinois Seated: Peggy Foreman, Nancy Fernandes, Don Polzin, Standing: Roland Krizenecky, Charles Baldwin, Bob Dick Mills. Smith, Joe Hanna. ’ Normal University, Bloomington, Illinois. « 30 Front Row: Joan Harber, Gerry Miller, Paul Thursby, Roy VanGundy, Harry Wegehoft, Larry Miller, Ward Koehler. Back Row: Ernest Bayer, Mr. Pasel, Bob French, Wayne Rees: Roy Arroll, Ed Turner, Charles Kurtock, free lure, ECONOMICS CLUB The Economics Club is made up of students interested in current issues involving economics. This year the club had panel and informal discussions and also participated in a radio program. a lae PSYCHODELPHIA Psychodelphia is an honorary psychology soci- ety. This year the societv had many interesting, stimulating meetings including guest speakers, panel and informal discussions, and movies. It also participated in a radio program. Front Row: Virginia Wilhoit, Marilyn Cruse, Peggy Fore- man, Mae Carlson, Mary Griffenhagen, Jerry Lasch- inski, Ray Major, Ed Cox. Back Row: Faith Metzler, Lenny Rossman, Dick Leasenby, Ralph Thompson. Seated: Elaine Athey, Betsy Jost, John Cully, Virginia = N G L | S i (e L U RB Lewis, Charlotte Persigehl. Standing: Mr. Walter Gaylor, Miss Elizabeth Hastings, ; : Paul Clavey, Jack Engel, Virginia Wilhoit, Dr. The English Club was organized in the fall Charles Frank, Eleanor Rossman. ‘ : } of 1949. It has met twice a month for coffee and LC. A.W. OFFICERS discussions on such subjects as graduate schools Left to right: Mary Roberson, Mae Carlson, Charlotte and censorship of the arts. Persigehl, Virginia Lewis, Margaret Gill, Marlo Reazer. , eO2 . ALPHA PHI OMEGA Alpha Phi Omega is a national service fra- ternity. I. C.’s Eta Sigma Chapter has a definite program of activities in which the pledges and members direct their energies toward the bene- fit of their fellow men. Publication of a new student handbook, freshman orientation, and the W.S.S.F. campaign were all outstanding suc- cesses handled by™ the men of the chapter. In addition, A.P.O. influence was similarly felt in such a variety of activities as ushering, and Ugly Man contest, and numerous social activities. Thus the men of this chapter strive toward their purpose of assembling college men in fellowship, of developing friendship, and of promoting serv- ice to humanity. Their entire program is therefore embodied into four fields of activity: Service to the student body and faculty, Service to youth and community, Service to members of the fraternity, Service to the nation as participating citizens. OFFICERS IPSEC KENG” aha ce eee ae ee Robert Falkenburg Micerenesidenit uytmtrencrine iain ce tema. Ray Stein RECOLdING OeCrelGhy .. asso) see 3 William Mills Corresponding Secretary..... Roland Krizenecky Hire CLSULEOTMMRE NORE erectus) hte vic asiels Paul Thursby Nihuaaairall SQererteneuye) Aa kad one ro one 6 tee wee John Cox PAISHOMICIMD ee cracls Si sues eve a Angelo Spinazzola [Kohaban (Globee Satin Oh GOD OF 4 RIT IO rte Alumni Secretary Walllicmas Milleaee emtacts aor ce saa rce secs Recording Secretary RLY m OLCITGM Cree Boden tortor iiccreiae an the cists ais Robertgbcalkenibengy seta cmcmin atest sisierionce cers Ronen urs bye cen tectrevenc che seettarss chokes es obs) Susie esekeyeye Roland C. Krizenecky (not pictured)....... SOO CO OO Oo Onn Cpe t ae Corresponding Secretary Vice-President Treasurer Left to right: Roy Van Gundy, Norman Kuhlemeier, Paul Thursby, Arnold Rosen, Russel Carlson, John Cox, Ralph Christison, John Engel, Don Rickli, Richard Bueschel, Kelleher, Angelo Spinazzola, liam Mills. President Jerzy Walton, Norman Don Squier, Lee Bigosinski, Wil- Oh] fe CLUB The Illinois College “I Club has returned to the Hilltop campus after an inactive period due to lack of interest. The “I’’ Club was founded in 1922 to promote interest in both inter-collegiate and intramural athletic competition. Membership in the club is not confined solely to lettermen: however, the club does revolve around its letter- men members. Each year the I Club holds a dance for its active members and any alumni members who wish to join in the fun. This year, the “I” Club worked hard to have special programs printed for some of the basketball games. Front Row: Bob Harshman, John Kochvar, Sam Spink, Bill Mathews, Bob Scheller, Jerry Laschinski, Deane Cramer, Arnie Rosen, Hank Takitani, John Kluz. Back Row: Ken Gill, Dick Grimm, Don Longer, Don « 34 In the fall of 1949, the following officers for the school year were elected: Be ee ee John De La Paz Vice-President) wancseeena: Dave Billings Peas ths tegen aici Aisi Bill Mathews President Many new members of the “l’’ Club are fresh- men and sophomores. This will give the cluba strong foundation for future activities. Another strong feature of the club lies in Coaches Al Miller and Joe Brooks, who sponsor the organiza- tion. The “I Club is back—and it’s here to stay. Smith, Barney Vilk, Ralph Thompson, Dave Billings, Glenn Henricks, Ralph Christison, Howard DeGroot, Bob Grove, Jack Coyne, Jim Spink, Vernon Alvin, Bob Kunzelman, Joe Simpson; Dick Clark, Lenny Kaufman, Jim Grant, Paul Dowiat, John De La Paz. i y 8 6 ? 4 THE BAND Under the capable direction of Ronald Allin end the presidency of Richard Leasenby, the band enjoyed a most successful year. Besid es playing at football and basketball games, it gave a fine concert in March. « 35 The chorus had a successful year under the direction of Mr. Henry E. Busche. The group presented its annual Christmas concert in De- cember which was greatly enjoyed by all who attended. THE CHORUS RIG VEDA The Rig Veda, or ‘Prayer Book of the Hindus,” as its name signifies, was first published by the students of Illinois College in 1894. The name was meant to indicate that the volume was a “Book of Life’ as were the Vedas of the Hindus. Today the staffs still attempt to picture the life of the student on the Illinois College campus. In this book we have endeavored to collect those pictures which would serve to remind you of friends, among both the students and faculty, and also to remind you of the various traditions which serve to make I. C. different from any other small college. Several of the pictures will recall the outstanding events which set this year apart from all others. The Rig Veda staff has enjoyed working on this volume, and has derived experience from the work, as well as pleasure in being able to offer this volume to you, the students of Illinois | College. Mary Griffenhagen and Peggy Foreman served as co-editors and Roland Krizenecky was busi- ness manager. Mr. Walter Gaylor was the faculty adviser for the publication. Dotty Sloan, Nancy Fernandes, Virginia Wilhoit, Virginia Muntman, Jean Patterson, and Betty Jost, as well as Dick Robertson and Nancy Gustin were the brave souls who served as section editors. Back Row: Mae Lundell, Nancy Gustin, Betsy Jost, John Front Row: Nancy Fernandes, Peggy Foreman, Mary Cully, Jean Patterson, Faith Metzler, Virginia Wilhoit, Griffenhagen, Mary Roberson, Dotty Sloan, Janet Dick Robertson, Birl Worley, Bob Carpenter, Kim Ryrholm, Nancy Murphy. Page. 2 4 « 36 THE RAMBLER This year the Rambler began its seventy- second year of continuous publication for the students of I.C. The weekly newspaper is the official publication of the Illinois College student body. This year the Rambler was under the leader- ship of editor-in-chief Edward Armstrong, assist- ant editors John Marsh and Edwina Johnston, and business manager, Robert Harshman. Dr. Charles Frank again served as faculty adviser to the weekly. Aiding the editors is a staff of volunteer reporters who try to keep students informed on events and activities on this campus and at other neighboring colleges. This year three cartoonists, Bob Carpenter, Bob Rossio, and Dick Leasenby, lent their orig- inal talents to add life to the publication. A pictorial coverage of campus activities was handled by Bob Lewis and Harold Spencer. Through their editorial policy during the year, the editors tried to provoke thought and action, as well as suggest improvements that could be made on the I. C. campus. Front Row: Edwina Johnston, Bob Harshman, Ed Arm- strong, Dick Leasenby, John Marsh. Back Row: Gene Lekan, Dick Robertson, Don Rikli, Joan Tate, Dotty Sloan, Charles Baldwin, John Clouser, Don Polzin, John Cully, Dr. Charles Frank. BOY) bY THE HILLTOP PLAYERS OFFICERS Président ye verte cee ee eine eee Harry LaTier Vice-President tee oe ener tee Edward Cox TPSCSUTSR ante atte eee ree Joan Clymer Recording, Secretary... Florence Majewski Corresponding Secretary..... Donna Postlewaite IPrlohiemiyy IMMCINCCIEP oo osc u evo canve Dorothy Foote Front Row: Mae Carlson, Patty Pierce, Ed Cox, Flo digiewsl, Joan Clymer, Donna Postlewaite, Marlo eazer. 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. Member- ship 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 produc- tion crews. At their monthly meetings Hilltop Players made plans for the three productions which they present annually. New members were initiated at a formal initiation banquet in Baxter Hall in October. Back Row: Jack Engel, Birl Worley, Harry La Tier, Don Polzin, Dick Robertson, Jo Tarro, Virginia Wilhoit, Nancy Munk, Char Persigehl. « 38 Of Mice and Men The first play to be given this year was As Husbands Go, a modern comedy of manners. This play concerns two women who go to Europe and then have to return to their life in America. The problems which beset them because of their affairs in Europe make for an amusing play. Of Mice and Men was the second play to be given. The story of two itinerant workers, was difficult, but very well done. It was one of the most skillfully handled plays to be done by the Hilltoppers. In the spring, the Ames Woodland Theater was the scene of Dryden's The Rivals. As Husbands Go « 39 � GAMMA NU During the 1949-50 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 were no doubt amazed to see the interior of the Old Club House completely renovated. This was accomp- lished through the combined efforts of all active members. To the trophy room were added the Home- coming float trophy and the intramural touch football trophy. Gamma Nu has succeeded in Front Row: John Gaddo, Phil Bovard, Doug Coe, Arnold Rosen, Phil Owens, Tom Phillips, Stan Kole. winning these awards for the second and fourth consecutive times, respectively. During the fall term, faculty members Law- rence Pasel, Deckard Ritter, Russell Kohr were taken into the society as honorary members. The following term nearly twenty new members were initiated into the chapter with the tradi- tional ceremonies. Among Gamma Nu members, Joe Baker is active in the Hilltoppers, and Gene Thomure has served on the Rambler staff. Bill Gross was in varsity football, basketball and baseball, and Grant, Glenn and Thomure also were active in varsity baseball. Middle Row: Joe Baker, Ronald Mayer, James Mullen, Gil Rhea, Eugene Thomure, James Lentz. Top Row: Jack Chulick, Paul Jockinson, Robert French, Leslie Glenn, James Grant. « 40 � OFFICERS Fall Term Dretislenmit A) a aro leecee 2 eta A ae Comes eres ee Jim Lentz WH GOSeresiGlerite i. c a) eects el savicis oes Gene Thomure PeECOnatagOCerelOnys ss seas oneen se. Jim Mullen BRS CIS WIRE awe rety Gao Uo uorth Menivsntrenit i Aieoes s Joe Baker resi Si tment meme. sr ke bare ene Gene Thomure WiIGe-IPRSsiveleTahe - Sagan our mc oo aaa Paul Jockinson RecOncliagmoCCheLlOry .seqecetae soc nes a Les Glenn TERS ISIEIAS Is Atk eR A Joe Baker IETSYSIIGIS TAYE” 4:6 casi ee eee Ree Paul Jockinson Wilco eResiOOnilmariwon admatis cases oe eee Jim Grant Recording Secretary........... Glenn Lovekamp TERSCISIEAMSN Ly ey Aer eee ee ee Joe Baker Front Row: Dino Maurizi, Robert Humphrey, Giles Mc- Neil, Donald Durham, Ronald Byrd, Robert Beck, Tom lIanucci. Middle Row: Ivan Lederer, Glenn Lovekamp, Bruce Boyle, Nicholas Taratsas, Norman Kuhlemeier, Charles Henna. Back Row: Curtis Johnson, Robert Drury, John Klis, Robert Compton, Joe Marfia. « 41 Pane “Sass Seated, left to right: Don Gilchrist, Jack Hogan, Bob Falkenburg, Roger Huson, Bob Lusk, Don Polzin, Jim Riva. Second Row: Ron Allin, Ed Cox, Fred Rupel, Dick Mills, Charles Kurtock, Ernest Reven, Ed Turner. Last Row: Roy Arroll, Ward Koehler, Don Muchtin, Paul Doolin, Jack Coyne, Don Ransdell, Ernest Land, Don Semla, Chet Harris. PHI ALPHA Phi Alpha marked the turn of the half-century with great strides. The society was excellently represented in almost every organization and activity on the campus. Phis were leaders in Psychodelphia, Alpha Phi Omega, the band, the I.C. Radio Forum, and the Economics Club, held important jobs in the Student Forum, chorus, Hilltoppers, and Pi Kappa Delta, and were mem- bers of the Rig and Rambler staffs and on varsity teams. ; The society as a whole also obtained campus recognition in all its endeavors. The society touch football team was the only one to beat the eventual intramural champions. An honor- able mention distinguished Phi Alpha’s entry in the Homecoming float contest. The winter term saw the Phi Alpha representa- tives place second in the I.C. bowling league, and third in the intramural basketball tourna- ment. A number of date nights throughout the year were climaxed by Phi Alpha Week-end, May 19, 20, and 21. Another important event this year was the redecoration of the society halls. During Febru- ary and March the members worked together, painting, papering and patching Lower Beecher. All these activities, together with the annual Homecoming meeting, the 10th annual Open Meeting, and the Love Feast, contributed to make 1949-50 a banner year for Phi Alpha Literary Society. « 42� OFFICERS Fall Term iPrSyepol hale BO Gale ae Raat ates Gl aso nee ee Ernie Land WHGSIR ACEI 56 scncarsoosnemuens Don Muchtin iRectoichtine; Semen... ss daoaooscoocee Jack Coyne Corresponding Secretary..... Roland Krizenecky PIDSCIS Une rare ary Warm riacwcricusi eet ack Don Semla resi ST be yop eee oie sta « ces ethene Roger Huson Wice=Presidentiem a: «siete ter ac Bob Falkenberg Recording Secretary. oa 45.4505 -. - Chester Harris Corresponding Secretary.......... Rod Sparnicht PRO CISUITS Tame onic Mieco Ae Kcr ee mire vale tlre ae Don Polzin PNCSKSIGIETGNE Bees ek Bee OR cieene serene Don Ransdell Wiee-Precident . 2. .es fences cmos es ..Pete Reven ReECOrding MeCrelary......5s4..54-- Don Muchtin | GormesponGding) Secrelarys eases ae John Lake BS CISTIGG Mea Nr hy erreaa yenarccaisce sucksea. Duane Gronau Front Row: Bob Reid, Bill Reid, Don Kolmer, Duane Gronau, John Lake, Jim Murray, Ray Francis. Second Row: Rod Sparnicht, Max Aubuchon, Bob Rossio, Charles Covey, Henry Shrope, John Wendorff, Wal- ter Lubes. Back Row: Lowell Dewhirst, George Hoffman, William Moore, John Curren, Edward Horton, Wally Mc- Conaghey. « 43 � SIGMA PI The school year 1949-50 marked the one hundred and seventh year of Sigma Pi Literary Society. At the beginning of the year the society consisted of thirty returning members, and during the year seventen new members were added. The first term was spent in planning for Homecoming and other activities of the year. During the second term Sigma Pi really began to add laurels to its name. Bob Smith won the Sanders Oratorical Contest; Charles Baldwin and John Marsh won the Faculty Debate Trophy; the Sigma Pi team won the intramural basketball championship for the third straight time; and the bowling team won in the I. C. bowling league for the second consecutive year. The third term found the society in a spirited campaign to raise funds for the renovation of “Old Beecher’ and the remodeling of the meet- ing hall. Spring brought the annual Sig Week- end and intramural baseball. The annual Society Love Feast brought the year to a satisfying close. Members of Sigma Pi were active in all | campus organizations. The society was repre- Front Row: Douglas Stewart, Wallace Beasley, Jack sented in Pi Kappa Delta, the Forum, the Hilltop Stone, Leonard Kaufman, Ed Scott, Joe Hannah. Pl daenn bl ji e Fink ; Second Row: Conrad Dahlman, James Swift, Wayne AYES 5 lara h ath Tata ESS UNS. Carrier, Robert Kunzelman, Glenn Henricks, Lou dent of the senior class. Football, basketball Meyers, Wendell Carrier. ‘ : Third Row: Robert Smith, Raymond Honey, Leon Chand- and baseball claimed many Sigs , and many ler, Howard DeGroot, Robert Brace, Vernon Alvin, members appeared on the honor roll. Richard Bueschel, Robert Carpenter, Deane Cramer. i « 44 � ) OFFICERS Fall Term (Dixsenveleyayl’ Sex ete alanis machete Sane oe Sam Spink Wace Presiden tmriaetien ene ee Bob Fairbanks Recording Secretaryiaesiener eee. John Carroll (GHAGAIG! “ S.ci5 ciedeery Een GO cee ee Glen Henricks ere St Cle Ta Mmwewera 5 ai buchower ise nokerets vera etel oe Jerry Ryan Wice-Presiden teens cocaine © yee ccs sun Bob Cain Recording oecnclary ste ose a. Bob Scheller Giana! oe eee Sioce- deb hea Oe eS OO Lynn Chandler Pie SiG.ciLameetciatis ehantot avec ier fie. John Carroll Witce-Presicenita sean nach orn ce Jim Spink Recording SeCrelany.s. see ar a: Art Williamson CBU) ce Seen ght ao Bob Fairbanks Front Row: Eb Ryan, Bob Stark, Dick Leasenby, Jerry Laschinski, Bob Harshman, Bill Mathews. Second Row: Charles Baldwin, Richard Bond, Bob Fair- bank, Jim Swift, Walter Gaylor, Joe Simpson, Bob Scheller, Richard Luth. Last Row: Bob Cain, Gene Lekan, Jim Spink, Sam Spink, John Carroll, Art Williamson, Bob Bonjean. « 45 — bu co 5.2 Sit vo OFFICERS First Semester SET TO VEL BL Ae, Bay i eke ae Mae Recording Secretary s....22......- Margaret Gill Corresponding HreGsurer ....-.5.. Recolding DeCrelaryen.. i161 cose. -jssn oe Jo Tarro Corresponding Secretary....... Jean ic Wecisarer 7 oe... fs. sd bess Another successful year for Chi Beta was opened with the traditional candlelight initiation of pledges. Homecoming found the pr Mae Carlson, in the Queen’s Court, and the resi of the members selling hot dogs and cokes at the football games. This year every campus organization included an active Chi Beta repre- senting her society. 100) ie) ai ie) a) “Why?” was the theme and question of the first semesier’s program, and was followed in February with the theme “Grin and Share it wit! night, and ithe In keeping with the Christmas date dinner in true Italian style. society traditions, the members trimmed a big Christmas tree in Tanner Library for all to enjoy. « 47 foie! oa age facet at th Thinlan hote es Pre es Spee iOve feast t tne Vuniap nore: t is nere tna annnewmberc. aiwcwe land. that thac ana mempers Qi ys ima na ney Bead efee pasa pesipes oo Tessie are truly bound iogeiher in Chi Beia GAMMA DELTA Gamma Delta began a successful year with the acceptance of eighteen new members in the traditional formal initiation at David A. Smith House. The themes for the literary programs of the year were ‘The Literature of the Seven Ages of Man and “Keeping Astride of the Times.” Work was not all, however, and the Gamma Delts got into the social whirl with Homecoming in October. The society’s “Carnival” float for the parade won honorable mention, and the Gamma Delts were represented by Dot Cobb in the Queen's Court. The famous Gamma Delta all-school party took shape, in November, as “Showboat,” cap- tained by Marlo Reazer and Pettv Pierce. The passengers strolled along the “deck,” sipping i drinks, or danced to dreamy music. The boat- hands even consented to render a genuine min- strel show to complete the successful evening. The Christmas Cozy, amid a glow of Christ- mas tree lights and package wrappings, was held at the home of Peg Foreman. January brought the freshman open meeting ic “down on de ol’ plantation.” With “mint juleps” ond parasols, the “Plantation Party” was a hit. Front Row: Nancy Pierce, Betty Ross, Charlotte Per- sigehl, Coral Reazer, Lois Rust. Date nights, the annual rummage sale, and the Back Row: Mary Standley, Mary Lee Coultas, Dorothy Cobb, Millie Tomita, Edwina Johnston, Lucille- Parlier, love feast brought the Gamma Delta year to Jean Patterson, Mary Lou Keyes, Jeanne Shelton, a close. Marlo Reazer. « 48 OFFICERS First Semester Presid enitwae ee eee ce eG Edwina Johnston Wice-Presidenn taste. sea acto © Virginia Lewis Recording, Secretary......4..00+: Mildred Tomita Corresponding Secretary.......... Lucille Parlier LES CSUINCTIAE MINERS tt oisteoue oe ete ais Charlotte Persigehl Second Semester Presiceniimeee ret Moree sete aac ae Dorothy Cobb Witce=Presidentunrancaes a6 eric sc: Patricia Pierce Recording Secretary........... Betty Shewmaker Corresponding Secretary........... Doris Leach INES ye 33 yeoman eee Rae Sally Furukawa Front Row: Ila Guidice, Mary Roberson, Jane Larson. Back Row: Doris Leach, Sally Furukawa, Joan Clymer, Betty Shewmaker, Carol Fisk, Patty Pierce, Peggy Foreman, Janet Graham, Nancy Murphy, Florence Majewski, Donna Postlewaite. « 49 � Front Row: Martha Cloyd, Marianne Giangreco, Marga- ret Slagle, Beisy Jost. Back Row: Nancy Gustin, Jan Maynard, Mary Griffen- hagen, Faith Meizler. « 50 SIGMA PHI EPSILON Sigma Phi Epsilon began a pleasant year with its traditional candelight initiation of new members. Later alumnae were welcomed at the Homecoming Cozy. The theme of the float for the parade was “Mourning Becomes McKen- dree.”’ The highlight of Homecoming for the Sigma Phips was the crowning of member Faith Metzler as Queen. Members sold pennants and pins at the game, and at leafraking time, sold coffee and doughnuts. Date nights included a hayride and a waffle- and-poker party, and all enjoyed a very delight- ful Christmas Cozy. Also in December, Virginia Wilhoit added the Sanders Oratorical Plaque to the Women’s Intersociety Trophy. In January the society assisted with Chi Beta and Gamma Delta at the Honorary Tea. The theme of its open meeting for freshman women was “An IC Wedding,’ with refreshments of wedding cake and favors of Sigma Phi garters. The Sig Phips, together with Sigma Pi, gave an all-school party, and in March held an all-school open meeting. Five new members were initiated at the beginning of the second semester. Members of the society were hostesses to the other women’s societies at an Easter breakfast, and in April gave a rush tea for freshman women. The year closed pleasantly with the thirty-fourth annual love feast. OFFICERS First Semester {BE vees le FeWali ce te Aen er ae Martha Cloyd WiGe-Eresiclell tyme acento s cee: Betty Jost AES CESUT © Ler ree gate fetes rete ste ae eee Faith Metzler Recording SeCreloryaene.s ssa... Margaret Slagle Corresponding Secretary...Marianne Giangreco Second Semester BresiQenitwenng cherie vo nak. sta. Marianne Giangreco Wice=Presidentin s+. sc. s 0k « Mary Griffenhagen ire CISULS Ruma MMe wcities oa hos ans +: Camille Arata Recording Secretary............ Virginia Wilhoit Corresponding Secretary...... Ingebor g Mueller Front Row: Marjorie Murphy, Marilyn Cruse, Ingeborg Mueller, Dorothy Haines. Back Row: Camille Arata, Barbara Miles, Betty Lubes, Virginia Wilhoit, Dorothy Sloan. « 51 ALPHA ETA PI The first semester's officers for 1949-50 were: president, Phyllis Spece; vice-president, Jean Dulen; secretary, Joan Tate; treasurer, Jo Bohan- non; social chairman, Jorjean Krumm; parliamen- tarian, Pat Carlson; critic, Jackie Peters; and prudential chairman, Gerry Miller. Appointed to the prudential (clean-up) committee were Beverly Brown, Mary Elledge, Joan Harber and Kay Johnson. Society sponsor was Miss Barbara Hobbs. The society's first project was the annual Homecoming float, which consisted of an I.C. women's football team “holding that line.” Pat Carlson took the part of the “line.” Back Row: Dorothy Sitka, Charlotte Dietz, Barbara Stern, Betty Lou Walker, Kay Johnson, Mae Lundell, Rosemary Martin, Naomi Rosen. Front Row: Sue Hammitt, Jane Harriman, Jean. Dulen, Gerry Miller, Joan Harber, Marjorie Taylor, Joan Keiser. « 52 1 A date night in December was in the form of a sleigh ride, which turned out to be a hayride without hay! Nevertheless, all had a good time, and returned to David A. Smith House for sand- wiches, cookies and cocoa. Martha Smith and Mary Elledge both an- nounced their engagements to the society and gave all the details of the “happy moment.” The officers of the second semster were: presi- dent, Rosemary Martin; vice-president, Mary Elledge; secretary, Barbara Stern; treasurer, Bet- ty Lou Walker; critic, Mae Lundell; parliamen- tarian, Shirley Dudman; social chairman, Dorothy I Sitka; and prudential chairman, Alice Jackson. On Miss Jackson’s committee were.Pat Carlson, Joan Hamilton, Naomi Rosen. The spring party was given on April 14. All felt that being members of Alpha Eta Pi helped to know each other better and would never forget society meetings and song. | Back Row: Mary Elledge, Pat Carlson, Betty Lou Wil- liams, Barbara Austin, Joan Hamilton, Joann Bohan- non, Joan Tate, Jorjean Krum. Front Row: Miss Hobbs (sponsor), Alice Jackson, Bev- erly Brown, Martha Smith, Phyllis Spece, Shirley Dudman, Barbara Gates. «53 THE INTER-SOCIETY BOARD The Inter-Society Board serves to create a closer connection between the upperclass wom- en's societies, and to coordinate activities and eliminate conflicts. The board also guides the freshman women in organizing Alpha Eta Pi. The Inter-Society Board consists of nine mem- bers—the president and two representatives each from Gamma Delta, Sigma Phi Epsilon and Chi Beta. The offices rotate each year. Gamma Delta held the vresidency this year, Sigma Phi Epsilon the office of secretary, and Chi Beta the office of rush captain. Officers for the first semester included Mary Lee Coultas, president; « 54 � Faith Metzler, secretary; and Mae Carlson, rush captain. Marlo Reazer, Nancy Gustin and Elea- nor Rossman, respectively, served as officers in the second semester. The board arranged and planned the- Hon- orary Tea, in honor of faculty wives and honorary members of each society, and an Inter-Society Date Night, and sponsored the annual Inter- Society Spring Formal. In addition, the board sponsored a.special project of collecting coupons to replenish the silverware of David A. Smith House. Left to Right: Mae Carlson, Martha Cloyd, Eddy John- sion, Nancy Gustin, Mary Lee Coultas, Patty Pierce, Virginia Muniman, Faith Meizler. Not Pictured: Lenny Rossman. THE The spring of 1950 saw the second anniversary of the Illinois College Independent Association. The Independents, in their second year of exist- ence, achieved more than they had in their first. Students who did not belong to societies moved closer toward accomplishing their purposes. In the general election of student body offi- cers in the spring of 1949, the Independents maintained their interest in campus politics at Illinois College. The Independents nominated Donald Longer for student body president, Robert Grove for vice-president, and Eddie Armstrong, Richard Allen and William Mills for Student Forum representatives. All the nominees were elected. INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATION This year, Independents have served in many campus appointive positions. John Clouser was college social chairman, and Lee Kelleher, Jack Wilson, Ray Glowacki, and John Cox served on Donald Rikli was a mem- Eddie Armstrong the social committee. ber of the lecture committee. was editor of the Rambler. In athletics, the Independents were very active. Donald Longer was captain of the 1949 football team. The Fu’s, an independent intra- mural football team, placed second in campus competition. This term was captained by John Jackson. The Independents continued their policy of a well-rounded social program for the whole school by sponsoring a series of informal dances. Back Row: Ray Glowacki, Ray Stein, Bob Grove, Don Longer. Front Row: Don Rikli, Lee Keleher, John Clouser, Jim Hyde. Ke ye) BOOK Ill - ATHLETICS ‘Twas the big year for I. C. athletes and fans. From the time the crack of the bat opened the ‘49 baseball season, through the football campaign on crisp autumn afternoons and eve- nings, and to the end of a thrilling hardwood season I.C. students proudly watched their favorites give their best for the old alma mater. « 58 � FOOTBALL The Illinois. College Blueboy Grid Squad under the leadership of Athletic Director and Head Coach Al Miller and Line Coach Joe Brooks finished off the season with a record of four wins, three losses, and one tie. With returning veterans like Captain Don Longer, Ralph Christison, and Bob Harshman in the wing positions, also back to help “hold that line” were tackles ns SSS SUSE : ; | : | : ; | Jim and Sam Spink, along with Paul Las- ley and Jerry Laschinski at center and George Florence, Bill Mathews, and Bob Brand alternating at the guard positions, the Blue eleven presented a formidable forward wall to all opponents. The Blue- boy backfield boasted quarterback Bob Grove and fullback Bill Gross, and also veterans Dave Billings and Bob Scheller. Head Coach Al Miller « 59 � The Illinois College squad was bol- stered by over twenty new players, several of whom proved to be valuable assets to the team. John De La Paz, Ray Watts, and Don Smith were standouts in the backfield. The line was strengthened considerably by the addition of Dick Grimm, John Kochvar, Dick Bishop and “Nero” Thurman. Line Coach Joe Brooks Don Longer, Captain MILLIKIN Gee 6 Nlinois College outplayed Millikin throughout the whole game but was able to score only one touchdown. The Big Blue of Millikin were favored by two touchdowns, but found that Illinois Col- lege had not forgotten the trouncing it received last year. The Millikin backs found that the Blueboys’ line would not give ground. Runs by Don Smith and John De La Paz and passes from Bob Grove to Bill Gross constituted a large part of the Illinois College attack. SSL SS BRS RINT RES SSR A . : Front Row: Al Miller (Coach), Jim Whiteside, Hal Tay- lor, Ray Watts, Francis Thurman, John De La Paz, Bob Harshman, Dave Cooper, Russ Alexander, Joe Brooks (Assistant Coach). Second Row: Joe Baker, Ralph Thompson, Bill Long, Dick Grimm, Don Longer, Duane Gronau, John Koch- var, Bob Scheller, Bill Mathews. Last Row: John Gaddo, Bob Brand, George Florence, Ralph Christison, Sam Spink, Jim Spink, Bob Grove, Jim Collver, Dick Bishop, Dick Clark, Dave Billings, Bill Gross, Bill Brooks, Art Pierard, Ray McKenzie, Jim Moffatt, Pete Reven. « 60 ILLINOIS COLLEGE ..... 27 PRINGIPL AR eeeraaen a: 0 The Blueboys defeated Principia at Elsah without much trouble. The game was marked by fumbles and intercepted passes. Dave Billings scored two touch- downs and had another called back for holding. Don Longer and Bill Mathews were injured in the early part of the game. ILLINOIS COLLEGE ..... 6 NORTH CENTRAL ....... 40 The Illinois College defeat at the hands of North Central was made more painful by the injuries incurred in this game. Sam Spink and Don Longer were hurt in the first quarter and before the game was over George Florence, Don Smith, Dave Billings, and Bill Gross had been injured. Smith and Gross were largely responsible for Illinois College's only score. Bob Grove “goes over” for a touchdown against Millikin. EUREKA ee 13 The Blueboys amassed their largest scoring total of the year against Eureka on the Red Devils’ home field. The game was featured by a one hundred yard run by Ray Watts and passes from Grove to Christison. Brilliant blocking also played a prominent part in the victory. ILLINOIS COLLEGE ..... 18 NcKEN DREE Se ee 0 The Blueboys, playing without the services of Don Longer and Dave Billings and finishing the game without “Nero” Bottom: John De La Paz, HB; Bill Gross, FB; Ray Watts, HB; Bob Harshman, End. Thurmon, rolled over McKendree for their first post-war Homecoming victory. Grove’s passing was the big gun with Gross, Christison, and Watts accounting for the scoring. ILLINOIS COLLEGE ..... 19 CARTHAGE Sees 7 Illinois College came from behind to defeat the Redmen on the Carthage field. Trailing 7-6 at the half, I.C. stopped Carthage twice before recovering a fum- ble. Soon after, Ray Watts made an eighty-three yard run for a touchdown. Another fumble set up the last I. C. touch- down in the final quarter. Top: Bob Grove, QB; Paul Lasley, Center; Don Smith, HB; Ralph Christison, End. eS ers ILLINOIS COLLEGE...... 12 WABASH COLLEGE ..... 28 Plagued by injuries, the Blueboys were unable to cope with the platoon system of Wabash. With Watts out of the lineup and several other backfield men partially incapacitated, the I. C. scor- ing machine was greatly hampered. Bill Gross played an outstanding game al- though he had a bad ankle. ILLINOIS COLLEGE ..... 7 BUGUSTANAG ae en 14 Illinois College was defeated by virtue of two fumbles which the Vikings recov- ered and turned into touchdowns. The Blueboys, who led in the early part of Bottom: Russ Alexander, HB; Jim Spink, Tackle; Ray McKenzie, HB; Dave Billings, HB. the game, were hampered by rain and were unable to hold onto the ball. Billings and McKenzie led the attack on the ground and Grove passed for the touch- down. 1949 SCHEDULE [eo ere Mare ae VTE RIT gw Ms 6 EGS cena eke 2 -——= Principia... 6 LE Cee etn he 6 — North Central. .40 IO ae ere ee eee ee FUTEKO oti ws 13 IO a ae ee 18 — McKendree ... 0 | EG ee oe 19 — Carthage ..... 7 RCs itn A, eae 12 — Wabash ...... 28 Or hee 3 ae re oe 7 — Augustana ....14 Top: Bob Scheller, OB; George Florence, Guard; Sam Spink, Tackle; Bill Mathews, Guard. OE Sig 8 « 64 BASKETBALL The 1949-50 I. C. cage squad under the able coaching of Al Miller and Assistant Coach Joe Brooks came out on top in 17 out of 24 games including 6 out of 10 conference tilts, and their own four game Christmas holiday tournament. They came out in a third place tie with Wheaton and Lake Forest in the hecti c Little Nine Con- frence title scramble. The well-balanced I. C. quintet boast- ed veterans Don Longer at center, Bill Gross and Barney Vilk at forwards, Bill Shouse and Bob Grove at guards, and Dave Billings, Paul Lasley, and Bob Mur- rin as capable reserves. Bill Shouse, Blueboy guard for the last three years, broke all existing Illinois College scoring records in his three years of competition. Back Row: Joe Brooks (Assistant Coach), Paul Lasley, Lou Myers, Glen Hendricks, Howard DeGroot, Jim Kinsell, Al Miller (Coach). Front Row: John Kochvar, Dave Billings, Bill Gross, Don Longer, Bill Shouse, Bob Grove, Barney Vilk, Bob Murrin, John Gaddo (Manager). Starting the season, the Blue Five journeyed to Murray State. They showed the lack of seasoning, and came home crushed 80-42. Seeking revenge, the Blue- boys traveled to lowa Wesleyan. Here they came into their own and trounced Iowa Wesleyan 68-43. At home for the first time the Blueboys poured on the heat and overcame the McKendree quintet 81-64. Travling to Washington University, the Blue five vainly struggled to beat the tight defense of the Washington U. five, but were downed 42-60. The following night at Quincy, the Blue five were anxious for a victory and tripped Quincy 59-46. Home again, the Blue five in good shape turned out a sparkling performance against Concordia, downing them 77-47. « 65 � Paul Lasley, Jim Kinsell, Howard DeGroot, Bob Grove. Bill Gross, Barney Vilk, Dave Billings, Don Longer, Bill Shouse, Bob Murrin. « 66 Playing in their own holiday tourna- ment, the I. C. quintet rolled over Shurtleff 63-51. The following night the Blue five downed Bemidji 67-48, winning their tour- nament. During the holidays, the Blue five traveled to Kirksville and proceeded to win there 66-54. Back at home, the Blue five engaged Lake Forest in their first conference tilt, downing them 80-50. Trav- eling to McKendree the I. C. five downed the Bearcats in one of their best played games of the season 91-51. Up at North Central the next weekend, the Blue five fought stubbornly for the lead, and after the second overtime had been played, they came out on the short end 72-74. Traveling to Concordia the Blue five were upset in a close game 48-50. Back at home the next night the I.C. quintet engaged Wesleyan and came out over the Titans 88-67. The Blue five next engaged DeKalb in the I1.S.D. gym and sank the Teachers 73-99. The following weekend the Blue five put up a stubborn fight on their home floor against Millikin, but were crushed 60-49. At Elmhurst the I.C. crew proved that they were still a for- midable opponent and downed Elmhurst 68-42. The next night on the Wheaton hardwood, the Blueboys fought their hardest game of the year. Minus Shouse and Grove, the Blue five, under Longer and Gross, came out on top in the last sec- onds with a thrilling fielder by Dave Billings, 60-58. On the Millikin floor the Blue- boys again put up a stubborn fight against the Big Blue, but were downed 61-76. At Carthage, however, the Blueboys won 66-52. Back on their own floor the Blue five met Quincy in a tough strug- gle, and the Hawks were downed 69-62. Eager for revenge lowa Wes- leyan ventured to the I.S.D. hardwood but again they were swamped by the Blue five 83-54. On the Wesleyan floor the Blue five came out slow and rallied too late, and were downed by the Ti- tans, 81-74. In the cage final of the year, the Blue five met Augustana at I.S.D. and downed the Augie crew 92-74. SCHEDULE 1949-50 MVitcinncyge OCIS eee is uss sors terval: 42-80 loner WWIGSIIERRSISY 235 4ccdouenoeeodee 68-43 IMIGISCHAGRREVE - 4 ce ab fie Buyers CRRA Aes 81-64 ‘HY Gislatbavepverey, We sumone cen ore 42-60 WrinIcynCOlleGeumanm santas s ene 595-46 Goncordia (St Mouis)l......2.55+- 77-47 Sinema Secetoctreses are ete 63-51 Beal Chie eeter er ca Nine eee oicccad wes. ahs 67-48 I NASSAU sali yeiets, Mee deny ate neyeen pee 66-54 ICikCMeEOLeSi mera wale j bene ates 80-50 MIGIR ICING « 24 5 ao ge oss Sodee onan ace 91-51 Nori @enirdlann ease mae cine ck 72-74 Concemetion (S35 IMSS), can acccoGnoe 48-50 MimoismWieslevianuemencss ae. ses. 88-67 NeiMotsN SIGiembecchers seen: 73-59 Tic ene ee Se ee the Ate . 49-60 LE IbogMab aes 8. eae ea cau ee a ene ee tee 68-42 MEV VI SCIOM iets Mion tua Ayan. ae) oecce a crate 60-58 IMGHIBI SUG 5 oe Beil Ae SAA cir eee Me pe 61-76 CRIdeVSlefal 5 CAE DSc OEE 66-52 @uincyva Colleges ener er cre eee louie: WESIESGIR. o.45,0sqa000cc04o8 Miso WWERIESTSTA 2 o556d5000n0000¢ Augustana « 67 � Robert Brand, Glenn Henricks, Deane Cramer, Robert Grove, Charles Due, Ed Doney, Dave Billings, Leonard Drabant, John Gaddo (Manager), Kenneth Gill, Leslie Glenn, Richard Clark, Bill Gross, Edward Harmon, Eugene Thomure, James Grant, Arnold Rosen (Manager). Gene Thomure, Captain « 68 BASEBALL The I. C. baseball team had a record of seven wins and ten losses for the 1949 season. The Blue nine won two and lost three on the 1950 southern trip. , 1950 SCHEDULE April W2——Princiorc aaa es eee Here April 15—North Central sje eee Here Aprile —Ouinex yee. one oe eee There April S18 Scotter elon as eae eee There Aprile 22——elmhursi ee ae eee ee There April 26—Washington University.......... There April 28-—-Carthage. nse eee There May “2—QOuincy (2a eee Here May 6—Wheaton) 224. ..4 705 eee Here Mery LO] Millikiri ey cater ere eee Here May “W2=—Scotte Fieldvy ya see Here May 16==Millikin’ 2 sen aoa ee There Mey iS Wiesley.ciin eas ene Here May 7 19=Fureka ines eid see eee Here May 24=-Wesleyan 23.5.4 eee There May @20—Eurek cient ee eee There ee Arnie Rosen, Freshman Manager John Gaddo, Manager Top Row: Ken Gill, Ed-Harmon, Les Glenn, Paul Lasley, John Maynard. Bottom Row: Charley Due, Bob Grove, Deane Cramer, Jim Grant, Glenn Henricks. Coach Joe Brooks « 70 � 1950 TENNIS SCHEDULE April “13—Carithage 22. eee Here April 20-—Principid) 2.5) 3 ese Here April 26—-Carthage. ..... --e ee There April 28--Wesleyan’ .... 1... , ogee There May .2-—Principigg 2). nanan eee There May 4—Millikin ....0..908)0.4)) Here May’ 11—Wesleyan ..fu .2. 2.0.9 eee Here May 16—Millikin™ 32 272) 3) See There The Illinois College track team, under the tutelage of Dr. Malcolm Stewart, took part in three meets in 1949. They partici- pated in a dual meet with Principia and a triangular meet with McKendree and Mil- likin. They wer e defeated at Principia and were third in the meet at Millikin. Several of.the team competed in the conference track meet. Bob Kunzelman won fourth place in the high hurdles to become the first I. C. student to receive points in a conference meet since the C.C.I. was formed several years ago. Front Row: Dick Rogers, Bob Clark, Mr. Walter Gaylor, Ronald Jessen. 1950 GOLF SCHEDULE Be ee ek ee oe April: 26-— Carthage, i. gaeeae Gach. ontctndoe There Mion $2 Crordilaveie(S 5 Son oc ope noleoe odacueuol Here Wiente AOS SMbnUbt Stet isd a haan s cco up aces oer Here Miteryeu 6 Ma) Tikit was erent niece, deat cus sree ae tae There peers Ne RR se aoe a at Bob Morag May) 1 —Concordia (Springfield). .......- There ¢ « 71 FENCING Fencing was introduced at Illinois College two years ago when Mr. Gaylor joined the faculty. He received his in- struction in fencing from the late fencing master, Clovis Deladrier, head fencing coach at the U. S. Naval Academy at Annapolis. Mr. Gaylor won several cham- pionships in Baltimore and Washington in foil, epee, and sabre, culminating his successes in amateur competition by win- ning the Tri-State Fencing Championship in all three weapons. The Illinois College team had two meets with a team composed of some of the best fencers in the St. Louis area. The men’s team lost in both meets, and the women’s team won one and lost one. The women also defeated Monticello. The second meet with St. Louis was held in Jacksonville, and gave the public a chance to watch fencing in their com- munity. Public interest was great enough to encourage the fencing squad to put on an exhibition between the halves of one of the basketball games. Sweaters were awarded to those who participated in the meets, thereby making fencing a recognized sport at Illinois Col- lege. There were about thirty-five students who received instruction in fencing this year. WOMEN’S SPORTS A part of the wide curriculum offered by Illinois College is the Women’s Sports. The women students of Illinois College are required to take two hours of ‘;phys- ed” a week for their first three years. Each student has a choice of the courses she likes best. Dean McCracken serves as Director of Physical Education for wom- en. Tennis, bowling, volleyball, archery, and badminton were offered during the fall term. This year the women’s volley- ball team enjoyed several games played against the faculty. They were tied at the end of the season. During the winter term basketball, folk dancing, badminton, and bowling were offered. Again this year a basket- ball team was organized which played against MacMurray. The athletic program for the spring term included archery, tennis, badminton, softball, square and folk dancing, fencing, bowling, riding, and swimming. Many of the better tennis players had a chance to join the college tennis team. Bigger and better things along this line are hoped for in the “new gym.” BOOK IV - PEOPLE The Administration, the Faculty, and the Students made I. C. the school that it was in 1949-1950. The social calendar reflects the influence of the people who made up the cam- pus this year. Their pictures will recall to us the classes and dances of this year when we're all Alumni. HARRIS GARY HUDSON, Ph.D., LL.D. PRESIDENT A.B., James Millikin University; M.A., University of Oxford; Ph.D., University of Chicago; LL.D., Blackburn College; President, 1937— « 76 Dear Reader of the Rig: This book records the splendid achievements of a great year. In years to come I trust that it will refresh memories of good times, warm friends, and great ambitions. May it serve to inspire you throughout the years with the spirit of Illinois College. H. GARY HUDSON Ernest Gotthold Hildner, Jr., Ph.D. Dean A.B., A.M., Ph.D., University of Michigan Genevieve McCracken, M.S. Dean of Women bao. M.o;, Louisiana State University 6 HU Staff of Dean’s Office Marcella Taylor Recorder Jean Reid Secretary « 78 � Wilmuth C. Gillham Secretary to the President Arthur Setrak Samoore, B.S. Business Manager B.S., University of Illinois « 79� Staff of the Business Office Mrs. David Billings Mrs. Virginia Green Mrs. Leah Schramm Admissions Office Lucille Mason Morgan Secretary in Admissions Office Richard Lothrop Secretary of Admissions Russell V. Kohr Director of Public Relations « 80 Alumni Office Mrs. Maude Reid Secretary in Alumni Office Mrs. Walter Gaylor Executive Secretary of Alumni Office , N. Arthur Anderson, A.M. Associate Professor of Chemistry B.S., B.S.Ed., Central Missouri State Teachers College; A.M., University of Missouri; Associate Professor of Chemistry, 1949— Everett Joseph Brooks, B.S. Instructor in Physical Education and Assistant Coach B.S., Physical Education, University of Illinois; Instruc- tor, 1947— Jesse Leonard Clements, M.Ed. Associate Professor of Education; Veterans’ Counselor B.S., McKendree College; M.A. Ed., University of Illinois; M.Ed., DePaul University; Associate Professor, 1946— Willis DeRyke, Ph.D. Hitchcock Professor of Biology A.B., A.M., Indiana University; Ph.D., University of Iowa; Acting Professor, 1926-1927; Professor, 1927— Lloyd P. Dudley, M.A. Associate Professor of Speech B.A., Wabash College; M.A., University of Southern California; Associate Professor, 1947— Charles Edward Frank, Ph.D. Professor of English A.B., Haverford College; A.M., Ph.D., Princeton Univers- ity; 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— Walter Gaylor, M.A. Associate Professor of English B.S., Pennsylvania State College; M.A., Harvard Uni- versity; Associate Professor, 1947— « 81 Arthur Hallerberg, A.M. Associate Professor of Mathematics A.B., Illinois College; A.M., University of Illinois; Instruc- tor, 1942-1946: Assistant Professor, 1946-1947; Associate Professor, 1947— Elizabeth Thomson Hastings, Ph.D. Professor of English A.B., A.M., Brown University; Ph.D., Yale University; Instructor, 1939-1942: Assistant Professor, 1942-1944; Pro- fessor, 1944— 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, 1946— Daniel E. Kerr, A.M., D.D. Associate Professor of Religion A.B., Coe College; Princeton Theological Seminary; A.M., Princeton University; D.D., Lincoln College; Associate Professor, 1948— Marjorie Stockley Kerr, B.A. Instructor in Sociology B.A., Coe College; Instructor in Sociology, 1949— Albert J. Miller, M.S. Associate Professor of Physical Education; Director of Athletics B.S., James Millikin University; M.S., University of IIli- nois; Associate Professor, 1946— Earle B. Miller, A.M. Hitchcock Professor of Mathematics A.B., University of Colorado; A.M., University of Chicago; Professor, 1927— « 82 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— Lawrence Pasel, M.A. Professor of Economics LL.B., B.A., Illinois Wesleyan University; M.A., Columbia University; Professor, 1947— Ethel Louise Seybold, Ph.D. Associate Professor of English A.B., Illinois College; A.M., Un iversity of Missouri; M.A., Ph.D., Yale University; Associate Professor, 1946— Walter L. Silvernail, A.M. Associate Professor of Chemistry A.B., Park College; A.M., University of Missouri; Asso- ciate Professor, 1949— « 83 Joe Patterson Smith, Ph.D. Professor of History and Government B.S., Ph.D., University of Chicago; Professor, 1927— Brigitta Sperber, M.A. Instructor in Modern Languages B.A., B.S. in Ed., M.A., 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— 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 Iowa; Assistant Professor, 1941-1944; Professor, 1944— Ernest Emory Stowell, Ph.D. Professor of Modern Languages B.A., M.A., University of Washington; Ph.D., Centro de Estudios Universitarios de Mexico; Professor, 1947— Mary Louise Strong, A.M. Associate Professor of Modern Languages B.L., University of Wisconsin; A.M., University of Cali- fornia; Marburg: Assistant Professor, 1922-1946; Associate Professor, 1946— Leonora L. Tomlinson, A.M. Associate Professor of Modern Languages A.B., Bryn Mawr College; A.M., Northwestern University; Paris; Instructor, 1925-1927; Assistant Professor, 1927-1946; Associate Professor, 1946— Norman Bernard Ture, A.M. Assistant Professor of Economics Ohio State University; Indiana University; A.M., Univers- ity of Chicago; Assistant 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— « 84 � JAMES SPINK Senior Class President The class of 1950 is the largest class ever to be g raduated from Illinois College. The last year in the college life of this class has been a successful one. The seniors have been active in all campus activities and have helped to build up college spirit in the student body. They were the guests of the Alumni Association at its annual banquet and had a fine Senior Chapel and a busy Commencement Week. The officers of the class are James Spink, president, and Mary Lee Coultas and Charles Baldwin, class agents. « 85 Edward Armstrong HISTORY Crossville Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities 3; Independent Organization; Forum 3, 4; Rambler 3, 4, Associate Editor 3, Editor 4; Rig 3 Roy Arroll ECONOMICS Long Beach, N. Y. Honor enol 2 GMA Me Prelim inercst Honors 2; Phi Alpha 1, 2, 3, 4; Youth Radio Forum 1; Economics Club 3, 4, Vice-President 3, President 4; English Club 4. Elaine Athey ENGLISH Irving Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; Preliminary Honors 2; Chi Beta 2, 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 2, Secretary 3, Vice-President 3, President 4; Rambler 1, 2; Rig 3; Psychodelphia oF English Club 4. Charles Baldwin PHILOSOPHY Bridgeport, Conn. Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities 4; Sigma Pi 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3; Hill- toppers 1, 2, 3, 4; Intersociety Debate 2, 3, 4; Intersociety Rees 3; Forum 3; Lecture Committee 3; Pi Kappa elta 4. Shirleanne Batson SOCIAL STUDIES Belleville Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities 3; Gamma Delta 2, 3, 4; Rig 1, 2, 3, Business Manager 3; Homecoming Queen 3; Social Committee 2; Hilltoppers 1, 2; I.C:A.W. Executive Board 2; Rambler 1; Kamm House Committee 2, 3. William Batson SOCIAL STUDIES Westchester Gamma Nu 1, 2, 3, 4; Veterans Organization 1. Elbert Beasley Virden Richard Bond Jacksonville Sigma Pi 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2; Golf 1, 2; Basketball 1. Rise pe ays ape nae av Philip Bovard Lawrenceburg, Indiana Charles Burnett Robert Cain Jacksonville Frank Cannon Jacksonville Phi Alpha 3, 4. John Carroll Ottawa Sigma Pi 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; Economics Club 3, 4. John Clouser HISTORY McDonough, Ga. Independent Organization 2, 3, 4, General Chairman 4, Social Chairman 4. Martha Cloyd PSYCHOLOGY Taylorville Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; Preliminary Honors 2; Sigma Phi Epsilon 2, 3, 4, Vice-President, Treasurer 3, President 4; Youth Radio Forum 1; Hilltoppers 1, 2; Rambler 2; Rig 3; Psychodelphia 2. 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 2, Vice- President, President 3. Mary Lee Coultas BIOLOGY Chapin Gamma Delta 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3; Forum 2, 3, 4; 1.C.A.W. President 3; Lecture Committee 3; Homecoming Queen 3. John Coyne Grand Tower Phi Alpha 2, 3, 4, Recording Secretary 4; Economics Club Bel Glub.4. John Cully ENGLISH Jacksonville Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; Preliminary Honors 2; Phi Beta Kappa 3; Rammelkamp Scholarship 4; Hilltoppers 1; English Club 4; Rambler 4; Rig Veda 4. Delbert Davis Roodhouse Paul Doolin PRE-MEDICAL Jacksonville Honor Roll 2; Phi Alpha 3, 4. Jack Engel ENGLISH Metamora Alpha Phi Omega 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1; Hill- toppers 2, 3, 4; English Club 4. Robert Epler Jacksonville Robert Fast Scotland, Conn. Ireland Prize in Philosophy 2; Phi Alpha 2, 3; Alpha Phi Omega 3; Varsity Track 2, 3; Rambler 3, 4. Nancyann Fernandez BIOLOGY Jacksonville Chi Beta 4, Treasurer 4; Debate 3, 4; Pi Kappa Delta 3, 4; Sanders Oratorical Contest 3. « 88 | | | | Dorothy Foote John Glenwright ENGLISH Springfield Jacksonville Honor Roll; Sigma Phi Epsilon 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3; Hilltoppers, Business Manager 4; Chorus 3; Lecture Committee 4. Mary Griffenhagen PHILOSOPHY Evanston Kenneth Gill Honor Roll 2, 3, 4; Preliminary Honors 3; Sigma Phi Epsilon 2, 3, 4, Recording Secretary 3, Vice-President 4; Rochester Psychodelphia 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 4; Rig Veda 3, 4, ee Co-Editor 4. Phi Alpha 2, 3, 4; Track 1; Baseball 3. Margaret Gill William Hanback Rochester Winchester Chi Beta 3, 4; I1.C.A.W. Vice-President 4; Rig Veda 3; Rambler. Chester Harris ; BIOLOGY Leslie Glenn Edwardsville SOCIAL SCIENCES Phi Alpha 2, 3, 4. Clinton Gamma Nu 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. « 89 � Glen Hawk Jacksonville Phi Alpha 2; 3, 4; Band) 2: Jack Hogan PSYCHOLOGY Chicago Phi Alpha 3, 4; Psychodelphia 3, 4. Albert Hudson SOCIAL SCIENCE White Hall Gamma Nu; Social Committee 3; Manager of Bookstore 4., Jack Hudson CHEMISTRY, BIOLOGY White Hall Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 1; Board of Independents 2, 3; Intramurals 2; Social Committee 4; Rambler 4. Roger Huson Waverly Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; Preliminary Honors 2; Phi Alpha 1, 2,3, 4, Treasurer 3, President 4; Chorus 1; Band 2,3, 4. John Jackson Abingdon Phi Alpha 2, 3, 4; Football 1; Economics Club 3. Ronald Jessen PRE-MEDICAL Chicago Heights Paul Jockinson Quincy « 90 Edwina Johnston ENGLISH Homer Gamma Delta 2, 3, 4, President 4; Tennis 1, 2; Rambler l, 2, 3, 4, Co-Editor 4; Social Committee 3, 4; Forum 3; Homecoming Queen’s Court 3; Student Christian Association, ly 12, 3, 4. Elizabeth Jost ENGLISH Palatine Honor Roll; Sigma Phi Epsilon 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Hilltoppers 2, 3, 4; Rambler 3; Rig Veda 3, 4; Fencing 3, 4; 1.C.A.W. Executive Board 3; Lecture Committee 4. Robert Kaeser CHEMISTRY, BIOLOGY Pittsfield Chorus) 273. Janet Kiuz SOCIAL STUDIES Sheboygan, Wis. Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; Preliminary Honors 2; Sigma Phi Epsilon 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 2, President 2, Treasurer 3. John Kluz CHEMISTRY Chicago Honor Roll 2, 3, 4; Sigma Pi 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3; Hill- toppers 2; Baseball 1; Golf 2, 3, 4; I Club; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Disciplinary Committee 3. Ward Koehler Woodstock Honor Roll; Phi Alpha 2, 3, 4; Choir 2, 3; Economics Club 2,3, 4, lreasuner) 4: Juanita Kruger BIOLOGY Chicago Chi Beta 2, 3, 4; Hilltoppers; Physical Education As- sistant. Ernest Land Greenfield Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; Preliminary Honors 2; Phi Alpha Z, 3, 4, Treasurer 3, Vice-President 3, President 4; Chorus 1, 2; Lecture Committee 3; Forum 4. « 91 Harry LaTier Glen Lovekamp Griggsville MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Forum 3; Independents Board 3; Chapin Veterans’ Organization Secretary 3; Hilltoppers 1, 2, 3, Gamma Nu 4; Chorus 2, 3, President 3. 4, Vice-President 3, President 4. James Lentz Thomas Lowery Collinsville Springfield Gamma Nu. Robert Lusk Virginia Lewis PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY ENGLISH Chicago Jacksonville Phi Alpha 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Intramurals 2, 4. Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; Preliminary Honors 2; Gamma Delta 2, 3, 4, Corresponding Secretary 3, Vice-President 4; Chorus 2, 3; 1.C.A.W. President 4; Social Committee 4; 3 | English Club 4. Kenneth McGuire Carlinville ; Donald Longer | Danville Honor Roll; Forum 2, 3, 4; President of Student Body 4; ; Track 2; Football 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Student Director Intramural Athletic Program. ) « 92 � Raymond Major PSYCHOLOGY Chambersburg Walter Martin SOCIAL SCIENCES Meadville, Penn. Janice Maynard SOCIAL SCIENCES Jacksonville Sigma Phi Epsilon 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1. Mina Jean Miller ENGLISH South Bend, Ind. Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; Preliminary Honors 2; Junior Class Honors 3; Rammelkamp Scholarship 2, 3, 4; Phi Beta Kappa 3; Who's Who in American Colleges and Univers- ities; Chi Beta 2, 3, 4, President, Vice-President 4; Rig Veda 2, 3, Co-Editor 3; Rambler 1, 2; Hilltoppers 1, 2; Economics Club 3, 4; English Club 4. « 93 � Louise Nicholson Jacksonville Gene O'Farrell ENGLISH Mount Olive Lucille Parlier BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY Jacksonville Gamma Delta 2, 3, 4, Corresponding Secretary 4. Charlotte Persigehl MATHEMATICS Beardstown Gamma Delta 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Hilltoppers 1, 2, 3, 4; Rambler 1; I.C.A.W., Secretary 4; English Club 4. Glen Petefish Donald Ransdell Virginia HISTORY Franklin Phi Alpha 1, 2, 8, 4, Secretary, Treasurer, President; Forum 3; Hilltoppers 1, 2; Football 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2; Lee Peity Kamm House Committee 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. ENGLISH Hot Springs, S. D. Marlo Reazer Elgin George Pieper Honor Roll; Preliminary Honors 2; Gamma Delta 2, 3, : 4; Hilltoppers 1, 2, 3, 4; Social Committee 4; I.C.A.W. St. Louis, Mo. Executive Board 4. Leslie Pruehsner Gillmore Rhea SOCIAL SCIENCE, RELIGION 2 Wood River Jacksonville Student Christian Association 3, 4. Don Robinson SOCIAL SCIENCE Jacksonville « 94 � Eleanor Rossman SOCIAL SCIENCE Chicago Chi Beta 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3, Corresponding Secretary 4; Psychodelphia 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 4; English Club 4; Hilltoppers 1. Fred Rupel CHEMISTRY Jacksonville Phi Alpha 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 3, 4. Lois Rust Franklin Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; Gamma Delta 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2, President 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, President 2; Cheerleader ee Jerry Ryan Jacksonville Sigma Pi 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Golf 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2; I Club; Intramurals. « 95 � Boyd Seefeldt PRE-MEDICAL Lincoln Don Semla HISTORY, ECONOMICS Springfield Phi Alpha 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Economics Club 3; Social Committee 4. William Shaffer PHILOSOPHY Chicago Honor Roll; Preliminary Honors 2; ireland Prize in Philos- ophy 2; Pi Kappa Delta; Tennis; Economics Club; Alpha Phi Omega. Shakour Shalaan Katr-sakr, Egypt Joan Sheahen SOCIAL SCIENCE Highland Park Sigma Phi Epsilon 2, 3, 4; Psychodelphia 2, 3, 4, Secre- tary-Treasurer 3; Hilltoppers 1, 2, 3; Camera Club 3. William Spencer Roodhouse James Spink Jacksonville Whos’ Who in American Colleges and Universities 3; Sigma Pi 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 3; Basketball 2, 3, Manager 2; Track, Manager 2; I Club. Sam Spink Jacksonville Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities 3; Sigma Pi 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Co- ane 3; Track, Manager 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; lub. Virginia Stine Jacksonville Sigma Phi Epsilon 2, 3; Manager of Bookstore 3. John Tarzwell Jacksonville Mildred Tomita MODERN LANGUAGES Wailuku, Hawaii Gamma Delta 2, 3, 4. Edward Turner ECONOMICS Mount Sterling Phi Alpha 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Cnorus 2, 3, 4; Economics Club 3, 4. « 96 � Russell Walton Jacksonville Phi Alpha 3, 4; Alpha Phi Omega 3, 4, President 3. Harry Wegehoft Concord Jack Wilson ECONOMICS Evanston Social Committee 4; Band 3, 4, President 3, Secretary 4; W.S.S.F. 3. SENIORS NOT PICTURED Dale Beerup Jacksonville Kenneth Bloomer Collinsville Allen Crosby Collinsville Robert Denny Griggsville Robert Gregory PHYSICAL EDUCATION, SOCIAL SCIENCE Meredosia Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities 3; Gamma Nu; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3. Nancy Gustin SOCIAL SCIENCE Glen Ellyn Sigma Phi Epsilon 2, 3, 4, Corresponding Secretary 2; Chorus 2, 3; Lecture Committee 3; Rig Veda 4. Robert Hunter Jacksonville « 97 � Richard Johnson Jacksonville Lyle Lowe Jacksonville Thomas Nolan Springfield William Reed Chicago Arthur Soddeck Brookline, Mass. Robert Stark Springfield Eugene Thomure St. Louis, Mo. Gamma Nu, President; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Forum. Donald Watson ART Jacksonville James Wood Jacksonville JUNIORS Albert Ahlquist Jacksonville Richard Allen Ronald Allin Granite City Hamilton Vernon Alvin DesPlaines Camille Arata | Chicago | Wallace Beasley Virden ) David Billings . Danville Dale Bryant | Jacksonville : | Richard Bueschel ) Chicago | Mae Carlson Chicago Paul Clavey Park Ridge Dorothy Cobb Jacksonville Edward Cox i Jacksonville Marilyn Cruse Jacksonville James Davidsmeyer Jacksonville Ruth Dodd Lowder Robert Drury Gillespie Charles Due Jacksonville Robert Fairbank Madison, N. J. Harold Faith Rock Bridge Robert Falkenburg Westwood, N. J. Carol Fisk Evanston Margaret Foreman Jacksonville Robert French Oak Park « 98 � JUNIORS Marianne Giangreco Jacksonville Don Gilchrist Jacksonville Don Gill O'Fallon James Grant Hall Quarry, Me. Robert Grove Canton Robert Harshman Pittsfield Shirley Hemminger Chicago Burt Hill Chicago Marian Hills Jacksonville Calvin Hobbie Witt Leonard Kaufman Brooklyn, N. Y. Roland Krizenecky Cicero Charles Kurtock Lincoln Gerald Laschinski Evanston Richard Leasenby East Moline Betty Lubes Rochester, N. Y. Richard Luth Chicago Mary Macpherson Chicago William Mathews Chicago Faith Metzler McHenry Alvin Miller Jacksonville Richard Mills Jacksonville Albert Monyek Elizabeth, N. J. Victor Mosley Pittsburgh, Pa. « 99 � JUNIORS Virginia Muntman Jacksonville Jerry Murphy Jacksonville Marjorie Murphy Jacksonville Jean Patterson Winchester Nancy Pierce Jacksonville Patricia Pierce Middletown Donald Polzin Chicago William Query Jacksonville Stephen Radasevich Hubbard, Ohio Henry Reinders Jacksonville Ernest Reven Virden Donald Rikli Highlanc Janet Ryrholm Chicago Jack Sabado Chicago Harold Schaefer Stewart Manor, N. Y. Robert Scheller Chicago William Shouse Edward Siltman Chandlerville Margaret Slagle Jacksonville Donald Sleet Point Pleasant, W. Va. Danville Dorothy Sloan Chicago Heights James Smith Springfield James Swift Chicago Benjamin Vanderhorst Woodson « 100 � Arthur Williamson Virginia Wilhoit Rogers Wendt JUNIORS Lincoln Jacksonville Lake Zurich JUNIORS NOT PICTURED Charles Barnett Winchester Max Beschloss Taylorville Robert Bonjean Jacksonville Robert Brand Kewanee Ogden Brewster Flossmoor Gordon Campbell Bluffs Thomas Comerford ; Bluffs John Dearing Carlinville Arthur Denny Griggsville Shirley Dudley Jacksonville Kenneth Dunkum Jacksonville John Gaddo Benld Thama Kanaske Chicago « 101 Guy Lam Mooseheart Marjorie Lam Chicago Donald Muchtin Jamaica, N. Y. Robert Murrin Danville Charles Otto Sullivan Lou Alice Payne Springfield Donald Rooth Chicago Sue Sasaki Kanai, Hawaii Joe Simpson Forrest Park Richard Slaby Riverside Robert Smith Freeport Harold Sorrells Wilmington Mary Standley Jacksonville Ralph Thompson Palmyra SOPHOMORES Joe Baker Eugene Blaser Darrell Brenner Norman Carlson Wayne Carrier Ralph Christison Joan Clymer David Cohen Cynthia Collins John Cox Howard DeGroot John De La Paz Lowell Dewhirst Darrell Ehlert Thomas Feyerabend Sally Furukawa Raymond Glowacki_ - Janet Graham Harry Greene Ila Guidice Dorothy Haines Glen Henricks Donna Hillborn Gert Jacobson Leon Kelleher Mary Lou Keyes Ik Ho Kim John Klis Stanley Kolc Donald Kolmer Norman Kuhlemeier Robert Kunkel « 102 � SOPHOMORES Robert Kunzelman Jane Larson Doris Leach Wallace McConaghey Florence Majewski William Mills James Minarik James Mullen Nancy Munk Nancy Murphy Phillip Owens Roy Paulsen Alice Penewitt Tom Phillips Donna Postlewaite James Read Robert Read ‘Coral Reazer Kermit Reside Mary Roberson Richard Robertson Amold Rosen Betty Ross Delmar Seitz Jeanne Shelton Betty Shewmaker Roderick Sparnicht Angelo Spinazzola Donald Squier Raymond Stein Douglas Stewart James Strasser « 103 � SOPHOMORES Lois Stratton Henry Takitani Josephine Tarro Paul Thursby Harold Toussaint, Jr. Roy VanGundy Bernard Vilk James Whiteside Marilyn Williamson « 104 � SOPHOMORES NOT PICTURED Charles Atherton Pauline Atherton Jean Avichouser Max Aubuchon Jerzy Bigosinski Robert Brace Robert Broome Paul Brummett John Burr Wendell Carrier Franklyn Chandler John Chulick Douglas Coe Deane Cramer Conrad Dahlman Donald Durham Arthur Evans Isabelle Follmar Robert George Paul Grandcolas Duane Gronau William Gross Roland Hays Jack Hearst Harold Host Clyde Hull « 105 � Robert Humphrey Scott Longenbaugh Ralph Maeda Frank Maietta John Marsh James Masters Ronald Mayer Robert Merris Barbara Miles Jack Miller James Moffatt Ingeborg Mueller Loren Mueller James Murray Tony Niccum Robert Owens John Paul Harold Riggs Henry Shrope Donald Smith David Sweet Athens Taratsas Helen Thomas Wayne Willard Birl Worley FRESHMEN George Aderton Arvid Alvin Louis Arkema Barbara Austin Jacqueline Bamberger Barbara Bieber John Bostic Bruce Boyle William Brooks Beverley Brown David Brown Barbara Buchholz Ronald Byrd Deane Cannell Patricia Carlson Robert Carpenter Phyllis Cockin : James Collver Robert Compton Patricia Cooney Charles Covey William Crosson Charlotte Dietz Shirley Dudman Jean Dulen Raymond Durley Mary Elledge Noble Emde Robert Fanning Patricia Fitzpatrick Charles Ford Barbara Gates « 106 � FRESHMEN George Gilbertson Paul Gove Richard Grimm Charles Gruny Howard Gutekunst Joan Hamilton Sue Hammitt Wayne Hannah Joan Harber Jane Harriman Charles Henna Morris Heselton Edward Hill Dean Hocking George Hoffman Raymond Honey Edward Horton James Hyde Thomas Iannucci Alice Jackson Curtis Johnson Katherine Johnson Joan Keiser James Kinsell Jacques Kozub Jorjean Krumm Alvera Lansink Edward Lawless Ivan Lederer Howard Liggett Henry Lindstromberg Frederick Lubes « 107 FRESHMEN Walter Lubes William Lucas Mae Lundell James Major Rosemary Martin Dino Maurizi David Maxfield Geraldine Miller Larry Miller James Moffatt Louis Myers John Oetjen Kimball Page Arthur Pierard Vivian Pond Ronald Poore Kenneth Reside Naomi Rosen Robert Rossio Edward Scott James Scott Dorothy Sitka Martha Smith Phyllis Spece Barbara Stern John Stone Robert Sturm Joan Tate Marjorie Taylor Stanton Teal Betty Walker Edward Warwick « 108 � John Wendorff Roy Wheeler Betty Williams FRESHMEN NOT PICTURED Russell Alexander William Armstrong Elizabeth Baehr Robert Beck John Bertman Harry Bick Richard Bishop Jo Ann Bohannon Daniel Brauer Arnold Burke David Carrier Richard Clark David Cooper James Cooprider John Curren Norma Davenport Donald Daykin Peter Dowiatt George Florence Claude Gustine John Harmon Abel Hooton Harold Hornbeck Charles Irick Thomas Kirkham John Kochvar John Lake Robert Lindau William Long John Lucas Lowell Lundell Charles McKenzie Giles McNeill Joseph Marfia Kimber Merker Joseph Moore Gary Nakamura Oliver Nash John O’Leary Jacqueline Peters Harold Spencer Wilbur Stafford Barbara Stieglitz Robert Stroud Harold Taylor Francis Thurman James Walston Nelson Watson Raymond Watts Gene Wendt robert e. lewis photographer CONGRATULATIONS and Best Wishes to THE CLASS OF 1950 THE DUNLAP HOTEL « 110 Over 100 Years of Service Capps’ Clothes J. CAPPS AND SONS, LTD. JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS Reach for ELM CITY BUS LINES Inc. Tt Bs 5 ov rigs ye ee = i ene i as Jy SL Prompt, Courteous Service to All Parts of the City Baked by 531 W. Independence Peerless Bread Company Phone 2032 ‘The Bread You Need for Energy’ 1316 South Main Jacksonville, Illinois « 112 THE WELCOME MAT is always out for I. C. students at the FOX JACKSONVILLE THEATRES ILLINOIS F () X TIMES MAJESTIC “The Place To Go” BRANSTITER W. B. ROGERS PRINTING COMPANY SCHOOL and Since 1899 OFFICE SUPPLIES 217 E. Morgan Phone 533 216 W. State « 113 FARMER'S, ena sodas NEN ED ESTER: USTEEe ft 3 = SE = exe = eeseeteos UA OKHS HORNEWAIS COLES SE HEHLELEESNEOH EGS MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INGURANCE CORPORATION Nationally Known HAMILTON'S HOME APPLIANCES RADIOS pe COD OOD PAINT and WALLPAPER for 7 GOOD HEALTH” : 216 E. STATE ST. “One of the Best Known Names in Illinois’’ « 114 DREXEL SPORTING GOODS JACKSONVILLE “One Stop Sport Shop”’ JOURNAL BILLIARDS - CIGARS and LUNCHES COURIER W. State St. Phone 1809 H. E. HILLS WE INVITE YOU TO SHOP AT THE FRIENDLY KRESGE'S 10c and $1.00 Stores « 115 eS ¥ BEST WISHES MILLER To The 1950 Rig and to HAT SHOP THE SENIOR CLASS of Illinois College Distinctive Millinery THE MAPLE CHEST P 212 W. State Phone 2123 GIFT SHO 217 W. STATE Jacksonville’s Best! Crit Haneline fPegitte funy DAIRY PRODUCTS Finer and Better Vicit The New PURITY CLEANERS CLEANING SERVICE “Pralise aris Phone 1000 DAIRY BAR Jacksonville Illinois 4U2 West Beecher « 116 � Se DEPENDABLE BUILDING MATERIAL Since 1873 JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS JACKSONVILLE BUS LINES Direct Service to CHICAGO - PEORIA - SPRINGFIELD - ALTON ST. LOUIS - HANNIBAL and QUINCY Service to All Points in the U. S. A. PHONE 1775 340 W. STATE a laly ae. ELLIOTT STATE BANK OFFICERS Charles A. Johnson, Chairman of the Board Francis R. Rantz, President Chester A. Hemphill, Vice President and Trust Officer Rollyn B. Trotter, Cashier Marvin L. Schuetz, Assistant Vice President L. D. Meldrum, Assistant Cashier Dorothy M. Crabtree, Assistant Cashier James R. Duewer, Assistant Cashier James C. Coultas, Assistant Cashier KLINE'S Jacksonville’s Leading Department Store Welcomes Illinois College Undergrads and Old Grads and their families to visit here for all their family needs. 31-33 S. SIDE SQUARE « 118 Our Savior’s Hospital SCHOOL OF NURSING Jacksonville, Illinois participating unit of HOLY CROSS CENTRAL SCHOOL OF NURSING ST. MARY’S COLLEGE Notre Dame Indiana THE REXALL STORE STEINHEIMER DRUG STORE ) We Are in Business for Your, Health SODA FOUNTAIN AND LUNCHES DROP IN BASSETT'S JEWELRY STORE eg ey ae) DIAMONDS - WATCHES SILVER - GLASS CHINA 21 S. Side Square LANE'S BOOK STORE SCHOOL and OFFICE SUPPLIES Everything for the College Student 225 W. State Jacksonville | A « 119 � JACKSONVILLE WALKER HARDWARE SUPPLY COMPANY W holesale “Everything” | in © Plumbing © Boilers HARDWARE | @ Warm Air Furnaces PAINTS © Oil Burners @ HOUSEWARES SES: Phone 275 West Side Square Estimates on Request Phone 1723 Compliments ARNOLD MAYER CO. Jacksonville Monument Company Retail and Wholesale QUALITY MEATS Fresh Dressed Poultry 330 E. STATE ST. 216 So. Mauvaisterre JACKSONVILLE ILLINOIS Phone 115 Harold Wessler, Mer. JACKSONVILLE ILLINOIS —_—_—_—_—_————— eee « 120 Schoedsack 5 patois CNOCAIGC PAINT WALLPAPER CO. Dependable Since 1860 x Glidden Paints CLEANERS and DYERS stekea Wal oad: KE eK “Paint Your Own Figurines” Telephone 3838 230 East State Pick Up and Delivery Service 220 West State Phone 2220 WRIGHT LUMBER co. WRIGHT READY MIXED CONCRETE CO. 725 E. College Phone 816 FIRST t) with 92 Years of Service to THE LATEST FASHIONS This Community =f Reon “at i EMPORIUM ILLINOIS POWER 7 COMPANY oO 212-14 East State Phone 21 BARR'S LAUNDRY ILLINOIS STEEL BRIDGE Bonjean Bros., Props. COMPANY ee ak FAMILY WASHING STEEL BUILDINGS BRIDGES A Specialty CONTRACTORS een METAL STRUCTURES Phone 447 221-3-5 W. Court Jacksonville, Hlinois Jacksonville Illinois 225 PASSAVANT Memorial Area Hospital 1865 Passavant Hospital School of Nursing, established in 1902, is affiliated with Illinois College for biology, chemistry, English, sociology, and psychology. The course in nursing is thirty-six months, with clinical affiliations in psychiatry and pediatrics. Entrance requirements same as for Illinois College. HUDSON'S DAIRY MILK AND CREAM and DAIRY BAR E. Morton Rd. Phone 1462 123) Continuous Quality BOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY BY Jacksonville Coca-Cola Bottling Co. WALTON COAL COMPANY WALCO J. T. Hackett, Mer. 614 E. College Phone 44 HOPPER HAMM, Inc. HOME FURNISHERS y Local and Long Distance MAIN STORE [ILLINOIS TELEPHONE 26-28 North Side Square COMPANY ee 109-115 East Court “The Value of the Telephone Is Greater Than Its Cost” “Carol King” JUNIOR DRESSES ILLINOIS HOTEL with “The Blue Grill Exclusively and at DEPPE'S The Chalet « 124 � E Si [eee © Compliments of SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. @) ROGERSON BUNN CAPITAL COAL HEATING CO. GROCERY COMPANY 625 E. College Ave. | COAL AND COKE Prompt, Courteous and Efficient Service Conco Heating Equipment Installation - Service FOOD Telephone 33 “In Business for Your Comfort” Wholesale Distributors 6 AY Refreshingly Yours SWIFT'S ICE CREAM It’s a Treat Anytime and W hat a Flavor! CRAWFORD LUMBER EDWIN SMART COMPANY SHOE CO. “Shoe of the Hour” All Kinds of BUILDING MATERIALS 11 West Side Square “The Lumber Number 90” —_—e_—_—_—_— « 126 ee _ LS SS SSS = = = 7 = THE COZY CORNER ROSZELL’S ICE CREAM LUNCHES - FOUNTAIN SERVICE 300 E. STATE PHONE 107 OWEN'S ARMY SURPLUS JENKINSON GROCER COMPANY Richard E. Owens, Prop. Bt hee 7 Jor JACKETS SWEATERS SHOES : GLOVES SHIRTS PANTS WHOLESALE Many Other Items FOOD tif Be PRODUCTS 224 No. Mauvaisterre « 127 � HOFMANN'S BOWL - INN - LANES FLOWERS Air-Conditioned For All Occasions COCKTAIL LOUNGE and GRILL “The Newest and Best Bowling Alley in Central Illinois’’ SOUTH SIDE SQUARE Phone 182 224. N. East Phone 2160 Select Your Furniture From “JACKSONVILLE’S LARGEST FURNITURE HOUSE” Home of Nationally Known Merchandise From America’s Finest Shops GUSTINE FURNITURE COMPANY 229-231-233 S. Main St. « 128 � THOMPSON SON JEWELERS If you don't know Diamonds, Know Your Jeweler 7 W. Side Square Jacksonville Appliance Company “Your Hotpoint Dealer’ “Smiley” Mayberry, Prop. Opposite Post Office Phone 600 SUPPORT YOUR ADVERTISERS x kK ke The test of real friendship is the willingness to help. eee CRAKERS Cd BUNGALOW BAKERY Quality Merchandise Freshness Guaranteed Wedding and Decorated Cakes a Specialty Phone 1668 WISE DOWLAND International Harvester Phone 1685 Jacksonville Illinois ROSZELL Roe Dairy Products ‘‘Use the Sweetest and the Best in the Midwest” Cisne and Schneider Dairy Phone 513 SSSSSSzZzz , ° URIZE W.L. 0. 8. FOR GOOD LISTENING 100.5 F. M. 1180 A. M. PRODUCTION LA ROSS JEWELERS eee Y BULOVA WATCHES N 15 West Side Square Jacksonville Illinois « 130 Complete P rinting Service 300 East Morgan Telephone 1700 PROCESSED LETTERS ADDRESSOGRAPHING GENUINE ENGRAVED . . . Wedding Invitations Social Stationery Business Cards and Stationery WADDELL’'S Complete Stock of Compliments of Wemen’s Wearing Apparel with MEADOW GOLD Attractive Furnishings to MORGAN DAIRY DIVISION 92-53 South Side Square Complete Your Wardrobe tay! On av = am a 1 wt Lit oD a wt 8 FAANDREWS) aN fan a Os “i, - = COMPLETE BUILDING SERVICE 320 N. MAIN ST. PHONE 46 Cele� ROACH PRESS THE MUSIC ALBUM Instruments and Accessories “Printing Since 1901” et | ate ae Sheet Music - Albums John Sommers, Prop. 310-12 S. Main Phone 236 9 W. Side Square Phone 2099 LINANdIIOF INS LNAWdINOA OLLATHLV NOLLINOQWNY - SNQYI May Music Company “Always the Latest in Records” 204 E. Court Phone 862 $d0C9 SNILUOdS LLAGNON AGNYS ‘S SIZ ! Compliments of PURITY CANDY COMPANY W holesale ELM CITY PRODUCE e FRUITS and VEGETABLES | lta Phone 11 403 N. Main St. SPINK INSURANCE WALKER AGENCY FURNITURE COMPANY Earl M. Spink Robert E. Spink NORTH SIDE SQUARE 211 E. State Phone 765 JACKSONVILLE « 132 | | BY cs ia a 7 TT Lm, i tices im ne UA JACKSONVILLE NOVELTY CO. HOME APPLIANCES PHONOGRAPH RECORDS 225 EK. STATE ST. PHONE 589 LARSON'S CLEANERS PASCHALL COLE CO. Jacksonville’s Largest and Finest CLEANERS ONE DAY SERVICE Phone 1800 Office Opposite Post Office 431 Brown Phone 74 « 133 Add leisure hours to your day 7 the MESCOMAIIC OKING way! MANUFACTURED IN JACKSONVILLE Prepare golden brown roasts and fowl without tedious watching... bake delicious pies, cakes and rolls...cook a complete meal while you’re away from home...do all these things and many more with this beautiful Nesco “Golden Jubilee” roaster. Accurate automatic thermostat and thick glass wool insulation save up to 40% on fuel, too! Cabinet and timer clock acces- sories optional. See this new Nesco today! Sraronood by — Housekeeping S AS apyeatisto WE NEW TEMPERATURE NEW “PUSH-BUTTON” NEW AUTOMATIC “GUIDE-DIAL”! COVER LIFT! ELECTRIC CLOCK! Exclusive Nesco feature! Easy- Only Nesco has it! Just push the Set it—forget it! Turns current to-read dial helps you pick the button... coyer opens smoothly, on and off at pre-set times. Also right tempe-7- r r7t a glance. quietly. Positive closing latch. serves as regular kitchen clock. National Enameling and Stamping Company « 134 � Pardeu Ws IF OUR PRIDE IS SHOWING! @ For 45 years Huston-Patterson Corporation has been pro- ducing fine high school and college yearbooks ... books which have won honors in competitive showings and many expressions of appreciation from gratified clients. q But, since a 1949 annual produced in our plant took FIRST place in competition with entries from FORTY-ONE states, we think we may be pardoned if our pride begins to show. PP eal credit to the school’s staff and faculty advisors. Such suc- VA P ; iy @ We're not too proud, however, to give a large share of cess never would come without the long hours of pains- taking care they devoted to the preparation of copy and layout. @ Yes, in the final analysis, it’s co-operation that counts. Teamwork spells achievement in printing as well as on the football field or basketball court. q Co-operation, teamwork — they are words which through too frequent use. may have lost some of their meaning. But here at Huston-Patterson we still strive to give them their full import and significance in our yearbook printing as well as in all other phases of our business. HUSTON -PATTERSON CORPORATION 365 North Main Street Decatur, Illinois « 135 � ENGRAVINGS IN THIS BOOK BY INDIANAPOLIS ENGRAVING COMPANY = INC.