Illinois State Normal University - Index Yearbook (Normal, IL)

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Walker Hall Singing those washday blues are Billye Obst, Barbara Bernard, Marilyn Cronic, and Janice Anderson of Walker Hall, but the smiles indicate it ' s no job at all with new automatic washers. Our newest arrival on campus is Walker Hall. At the Founder ' s Day Dinner on February 23, Acting President Arthur H. Larsen accepted the hall on be- half of the University. Named for Lewis M. Walker, Teachers College Board chairman, the dormitory cele- brated its dedication by opening its vast doors and halls for public admiration and praise. Housing 375 freshman women and 33 junior and senior honor residents, the dormitory established an active agenda which was an impressive record for its first year. A masquerade party, homecoming decora- tions, and a Christmas formal highlighted the activi- ties of the residents. Modern furnishings and contemporary design throughout the building mark it as a distinctly new and attractive addition to the campus. Directors of the dormitory are Miss Bette Soldwedel and Miss Visitacion Miguel. Bridge, anvonc? When time permits, honor residents Judy Renfro, Sandy Umbanhowar, and Lenore Renner assume the lady-of-leisure pose which includes a bridge game. A birds-eve view of Walker Hall is indicative of its spacious- ness.

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Divided into two separate gyms, McCormick Gymnasium is the center of learning for men and women in health and physical education. The men ' s gym, being the larger of the two, accommodates all indoor sports events. Cook Hall is the home of the Business Education Department. The building also contains a gymnasium, a music room, several practice rooms, and, in the tower, the campus radio studios. The most modern classroom building on campus is Fairchild Hall. It provides the latest in equipment for physically handi- capped and mentally retarded pupils and for special education majors. The University Health Center and infirmary are found here.

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Set within a frame of hanging bushes covered with snow, the portrait of Fell Hall epitomizes quiet, warmth, and the ethereal. Clara Churchill, Judy Luebchow, Gloria Foley, Wendy Downs, Sandra Montagnoli, Madia Montagnoli, Joanne Rak, and Joan Ehresman are stuffing to complete Homecoming decorations on time. Fell Hall Fell Hall, the focal point of the campus and a land- mark secondary only to Old Main, acquired a new designation this past year. In September, 1955, it no longer was the freshman women ' s dormitory but the residence of 256 sophomores and honor residents. Though this change has taken place, the internal func- tioning of the hall remains the same. The judicial council, which is newly elected each semester, is the governing body of the dormitory, while the social council arranges for the various dances, parties, and other recreation. Miss Isabelle Terrill and Miss Carol Rylander serve as the directors. The hall is a familiar meeting place for those who live there but also for other students who often visit the Cage, at the rear entrance of the dormitory. They attend the dances in the recreation room, such as die Flunker ' s Frolic (that was held the week-end before final exams). One of the most active and friendly times at Fell Hall is during the Christmas season, when the tra- ditional Christmas formal, the ever-popular formal Christmas dinner, and the open-house for the campus take place. The Homecoming decoration also stimu- lates much excitement and action; it is always one of the most striking. Diana Cozart turned hair stylist when Pat Patterson needed a new hair-do.