Independence Junior College - Inkanquil Yearbook (Independence, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 36 of the 1926 volume:

THE INKANQUIL PAGE 1 THE INKANQUIL ' lmxsaaqls 5'::::jH ..':'-4' V W' Published by the Independence Junior College as: Vol. V-No. 35 of the Independence Student. HIGH SCHOOL PRESS George Allred .......... Editor. David Argo . . . . . . Ass't. Editor. Daisy McGaughey Lit. Editor. Jake Endres ........ Bus. Mgr. Katherine Potts ...... Athletics. Rachel Gansel Q.. ,..,.. Art. Ruth Wylie ............ Kodaks. Independence College is charact- erized by the admirable spirit that pervades the student body. Last September the Junior College opened for the first term in its history, a new and untried institu- tion. The instructors were new to each other. No special schedule had been prepared. A college was to be started, but no clear concep- tion of just how it was to be done existed. But Prof. Risdon, our superin- tendent had great faith in the stu- dent body. No restrictions were placed on the conduct of the stu- dents. They were placed entirely on their honor. Prof. Risdon ear- nestly impressed upon each stu- dent the part he had to play in making Independence College a success. If the students were ser- ious and conducted themselves at all times in an orderly manner the College could not but succeed. The students responded nobly, they cooperated with Prof. Risdon in all that he desired and with the faculty. Everyone felt keenly that the present personnel, both faculty and student, would mould the future of Independence Coll- egeg if success was wholeheartedly striven for it would be obtained, but if a halfhearted interest was maintained the College would gain but little prestige. Independence College is a suc- cessg it is recognized by Kansas University as being a fully accred- ited junior college. It has all of its departments well developed. But .the greatest thing to be said about it is that there are not even now any rules governing the con- duct of the students. The high ideals and the spirit to succeed that the students had at the begin- ning of the year have been inten- sified rather than have lessened. Prof.. Risdon, the faculty, and the students all said Independence College will succeed and it has succeeded. It may occur to some of our readers to wonder just what the origin and derivation of the title for this publication may have been. A proud family, deciding upon a name for a new and promising off- spring, never faced the problem of christening more seriously and earnestly than did the staff of this first college annualg for here was a name that must be carried not for a day? nor even a year, but for all time to come. And the editor- ial heads pondered deeply. The result, be it ventured, was a brilliant success. INKANQUIL, to begin with, is not a John and Mary name. It is distinctly differ- ent g withal it is easy to say, to read, and to remember-so much for the claims of individuality, euphony, novelty and impressive- ness. And if it suggests an Indian extraction, so much the betterg our region is identified and the first settlers are acknowledged and honored. But primarily, of course, IN- KANQUIL, in the first and second syllables, has direct reference to our home and our college-Inde- pendence, Kansas. And because this is 31 literary journal, sponsor- ed by the English department, and representing the work of the writ- ing talent of the school, the second reading, INK-AND-is as inescap- able as it is a propos. All that re- mained at this point, then, was to complete the coinage with the add- ition of QUILL, inseparable and indispensable pardner to the ink- stand th1'ough all the ages. So there we have itg and all of this is as simple and obvious now as it was elusive in the beginning! They say, Opportunity knocks but once . Nevertheless, great things are being done to render the force of this statement less. One of the most important of these is the establishment of junior col- leges throughout the country, mak- ing permanent opportunities for securing an education. It is hard to place a limit on the .af.,.. range of advantages which are thus opened up for the young peo- ple of the nation. A junior college is a door through which infinite possibilites, are glimpsed, followed up, and finally fulfilled. Many do not know what a bless- ing Independence has in its col- lege. Some still send their sons and daughters to larger schools, but when the standard of work done here becomes known, this number will show an appreciable decrease. From the financial viewpoint derived from attending school while living at home. We need speak no farther of this phase. But for those to whom money is no consideration there are other mat- ters of importance. All things be-I ing equalj what parents would de- liberately send their children away from their care and watchful guid- ance, to live among strangers, where there would be none to counsel and advise. A Few college students have the sustaining influence of exper- ience back of them. They are con- stantly meeting new problems ne- cessitating the establishment of precedents for themselves. It is. here that an occasional wise word of advise often means success or failure. Not only are the individual stud- ents benefited by attendance at a college at home, but the commun- ity at large feels its infiuence in several direct ways. A cultural interest is created by the activities connected with college work. A community is judged by the type of people who compose it. College professors, not only by their influ- ence on the students under their supervision, but by their mingling with the citizens in the various walks of life, raise the educational level of a community. The barber was finishing lather- ing a customer and was talking volubly as usual. . Yes, sir, he said, we have to mind what we're about here. Every time we cut a customer's face we are fined a dime, and if we make an ugly gash it costs us a quarter. Then picking up and brandish- ing a razor, he addedg But I don't care a hang today. I've just won a dollar. ai--ii-.,.-..-V .. ........., .-.-..-........A. .... ,..'..-A .. .. I1 . ' . PAGE 2 I THE INKANQUIL . PROFESSOR C. S. RISDON We the students of the Independence Junior Col- lege, dedicate this, the first edition of the lnkanquil, to Professor C. S. Risdon, the beloved leader and friend of all the college students. Pro- fessor Risdon has been known and loved by most of the student body since they first started to school in the grades. It is with the greatest regret that we part with our old friend, and the students of the col- lege wish him the acme of success in whatever he undertakes in the futugre. THE INKANQUIL PAGE 3 HOW IT WAS It is with a pride which we be- believe wholly pardonable that we glance backward over the accom- lishments of. the year. The Indep- endence Junior College is now an established institution, a live, firm- ly entrenched, growing organiza- tion. The citizens of Independence should realize fully that they have taken an important educational step in making this the home of a junior college. The faculty consists of six mem- bers of high educational standing, who are to be complimented on the very excellent manner in which they have handled the affairs of the school. Few junior colleges in the-country have had the rare fortune of securing such capable professors, who have the interest of the students so deeply in mind an every moment. They have not only taught thoroughly and comp- etently, but have done ,much by personal contact toward directing the students along the 1'oad to ser- vicable knowledge. It is this per- sonal mental guidance which is lacking in many larger colleges and universities, and which is so very desireable in every school. The curriculum of the College was established by the University of Kansas, and is presented on the same high plane as that of the Un- iversity itself. On a recent visit to the College, representatives of the University expressed their en- tire approval of the work done here, which approval was the final step necessary in order to make this an accredited school. Students completing the the two years work offered here are eligible to enter any of the larger colleges and universities of the state without it being necessary for them to pass entrance examinations. A number of the College activi- ties have been developed during the year, which had fair to win for the school a recognized place among the colleges of the state in the near future. 'Although the football and basketball teams were seriously handicapped by their limited number, they showed a val- ient spirit which is astonishing when the existing conditions are taken into consideration. Due to a shortage of substitutes, many men have played through to the end of a game after being physic- ally incapacitated by accident. The student body appreciates the her- oic attitude which its atheletes have shown in defending the Blue and Gold, for however often they went down to defeat they went bravely, showin-g a fighting spirit to the end. 'Toward the close of the year, a Women's Athletic Association was organized under the supervision of Miss Alice May Austin and Miss Zella Spradling. Points for mem- bership are scored for hiking, swimming, etc. It is the aim of those interested in the work to secure the afliliation of the local order with the National Women's Athletic Association, so that points gained in the Independence College can be transfered to other schools. ' The Young Women's Christian Association, under the guidance of Mrs. Majel W. Wood has had an interesting and useful year. Sev- erel prominent club women of the city have greatly aided in the Work by their inspiring and educational talks. During the holiday season, the members of the Association joined with others in providing gifts for the Mexican children of the city. Plans are already being made for the coming year's pro- gram, oflicers having been elected some time ago. The Young Men's Christian Ass- ociation was organized under the direction of Mr. Clayton,Montgom- ery, with Mr. James Gilmore as president. Its programs have in- cluded several excellent talks by members of the faculty. The College also has a debate club, which was represented in a dual debate with Arkansas City by Mr. James Gilmore, Mr. Harold Bullock and Miss Rachel Gansel for the affirmative, and Miss Jose- phine Blades, Mr. Alford Prescott and David Argo for the negative. Much work was done on a play entitled, Mrs. Partridge Presents in which Miss Rachel Gansel plays the role of Mrs. Partridge. It is believed that this play was. the outstanding College event of the year. With the exception of the all-school picnic this play conclud- ed the year. -Daisy McGaughey PAGE 4 THE INKANQUIL It is with regret that we speak of Prof. C. S. Risdon as 'formerly superintendent'g it is with sorrow that we realize we can no longer go to him with our student's troub- les, and throughout the whole city, those who have ever had the inter- est of the school at heart, the de- parture of Prof. Charles S. Risdon from this community cannot but feel that Independence has suffer- ed a loss which it will be difiicult to efface. Prof. Risdon's greatest aim as superintendent of schools here was to build up one of the strong- est and most successful education- al systems in the state, and one which attracted even nationwide attention. The resignation came as no great surprise to the older members of the Board of Educa- some Inde- Prof. three made tion, as they had known for years that larger cities than pendence were bidding for Risdon's help. Some two or years ago Prof. Risdon was flattering offers to fill positions in the educational field which, in both remuneration and chances of advancement as an educator, ex- ceeded his post here. Despite the fact that Independence could not offer equal inducements, the super- intendent remained here, and as a result, the city has a junior college course added to the cirriculum of its school system. When Prof. Risdon came to In- dependence from Thayer, in 1902, only a shadow of the present school system was present. Two of the present schools, the Wash- ington and the Lincoln, were func- tioning, although even both these are new buildings, but in the same location. The high school was then operated by the county. Since Prof. Risdon's arrival here, the Longfellow, McKinley, Willard, Riley, and Junior High school buildings have been built. In ad- SUPT. C. S. RISDON dition the Senior High school building has been remodeled to ac- commodate the Independence Jun- ior College, an institution offer- ing two years of regular college study, and whose credits are hon- ored in every college and univer- sity in the state. Since Prof. Risdon has been at the head of the Independence schools, courses in manuel train- ing, domestic science, music, phy- sical education, printing, art,kand mechanics have been added. When the retiring superintendent took up his work here, the school en- rollment was 500, whereas it is now almost 3,000, or an increase of over six times. During this time thle value of Independence school propertyhas increased from S20, 000 to 31,358,000 When Prof. Risdon took over the duties of sup- erintendent, the school property consisted of fl block of land where the Lincoln school now stands, the Washington school with a half a block of ground, and the old fourth ward school, which was located in the 500 block on south fourth street. CToday the six grade schools each have a block of land attached, with gthe exception of the McKinley.l Prof. Risdon was largely respon- sible for the erection of the new Junior High school building. Be- fore tlie subject was brought be- fore the citizens of Independence. he had given the matter much thought, and at last, when archi- tects examined the plans he had laid, they found necessary very few changes in his ideas. School men in Kansas readily agree that the Junior High school building in Independence is one of the best in the state from an architectural standpoint. During his twenty-four years in Independence, Prof. Risdon has .-,fp raised the Independence schodl system from one common to a country village to one of which a city many times larger than this might welll be proud. The resign- ing superintendent's popularity with the school students as well demonstrated by the honor at the high school which was confered on him. Another little incident which shows the regard in which local students hold Prof. Risdon Was the greeting given him at a reception by the faculty of the Junior Coll- ege. When Prof. Risdon entered, as the function was almost at a close, every student sprang to his feet and cheered the superinten- dent. , In going from this community into a different field, where, indeed rewards are greater and promotion and advancement are more readily achieved, Prof. Risdon istaking ag step upward. We of the Indepen- dence Junior College, last of all would not bewail the fact that a friend who has labored among us and for us for the last twenty years has gone to improve his lot. It is for us, not to sulk be- cause we are deprived of the man under whose leadership we grew up, and to whose sound and log- ical method of proceedure in the educational field we owe what we have learned, but to welcome the' new administration, whatever be it, as the next best, and to jstrive to maintain the same high stand- ards of scholarship, the same bra- nd of true and clean sportsman- ship, and the same honor, respect and consideration for our college, its faculty, and the, man who is chosen to direct its work-as we did under the guidance of that mall who, like Samuel.M. Nees in our high school days, stood for all that is noble and clean and good in student life, Charles S. Risdon. -Russell Greenlee , THE INKANQUIL I PAGE ,5 . FACULTY i 1 ' itTop Row Left to Right-Myyers, Austin, Russell, Montgomery. Bottom Row--Sudermann, Wood, Owen. ' FRANCIS C. MYERS, Chemistry A. B., University of Kansas Francis Myers, a native Kansan, is a member of the Harvard Chap- ter of the Alphi Chi Sigma frater- nity. He attended high school at Potter, Kansas, and took his under- graduate work at the University of Kansas. For two years he taught chemistry in the high schools of -ElfDorado and Corning, his home town. He took graduate work at Harvard' last year and intends to return there this summer. With the exception of foreign language, he has-completed the requirements for his master's degree. In addi- tion to his College chemistry class- ess, he teaches three high school classes. Next year, however, he expects to devote all of his atten- tion to College work. He is greatly enlarging the science department of Independence College. ALICE MAY AUSTIN, Math. A. B. University of North Dakota A. M. University of North Dakota Miss Austin is a member of the Chi Omega sorority, and of the Sigma Si sorority, a national scien- tific society. Although Miss Aus- tin was born in North Dakota about two miles from the Canad- ian border and received her de- grees in that state, she never- theless, attended school at one time in Leavenworth, Kansas, where her home is now located. For two years Miss Austin was principal of the Walhalla High School, Walhalla, North Dakota. Through the efforts of Miss Aus- tin, a Women's Athletic Associa- tion was organized in the Indepen- dence College. Miss Austin also coached the College play, Mrs. Partridge Presents , given Tues- day, May 11. . PEARL RUSSELL. Librarian Miss Russell, who is in charge of the College library, received her training at the Independence City Library, under Miss Gemmel. For four years before the College was founded, she was in charge of the Independence High School Library. This year in addition to her Coll- ege work, she handles the referen- ce work for students of both the senior and junior high schools. Miss Russell has endeared herself to the College students by her un- fiagging interest in them and in their work. CLAYTON L. MONTGOMERY Social Science and Educa- tion Department A. B.-Kansas City University B. S. E.-Kansas State Teacher's' College, Pittsburg, Kansas B. D.-University of Southern Cal- A. M.-Columbia University, New York City ' Mr. Montgomery is a member of the Pi Kappa Delta, an hono- rary debate fraternity. During the war his studies were inter- rupted by his enlistment in the navy. He has been a resident of Independence for several years, and frequently preaches in and near this city. Prof. Montgom- ery is sponsor of the Freshman Class and of the Y. M. C. A. In addition to his work in Social Science and Education, he has charge of classes in public speak- ing. His negro dialect stories, with which he occasionally enter- tains the students at convocation, are very vividly presented. His lectures are made very interest- ing by his liberal use of stories and anecdotes. Mr. Montgomery has had excell- ent training in many fields, and has also had much experience as a teacher, and a public speaker. GEORGE SUDERMANN, History Department A. B. University of Kansas 1924. A. University of Kansas 1925. Mr. Sudermann was a Fellow Student, while working on his master degree. He is a member of the Phi Delta Kappa and of the Cosmopolitan Club, the latter being ia fraternity composediwof students of foreign birth and those interested in foreign-born stu- dents. Mr. Sudermann was Presi- dent of ther History Club in 1924- 25. He is of English-German des- cent, and was born in Konstanti- novka, Ekaterinoslave, in southern Russia. He was educated there by private tutors until he was twelve years old. He then lived in Germany two and one-half years where he studied in a Gymnasium School at Berlin. From Germany he went with his family to Eng- land, and thence to America. Mr. Sudermann is a very efficient de- bate coach, and has been of great assistance to the Debate teams. He is a very interesting lecturer, and a thorough historian. He uses his first hand information concerning Europe to great advan- tage in his classroom work. CContinued on Column 3 Page 267 PAGE 6 THE INKANQUIL el 31 Fred Colburn CFritzJ - We have yet to see an intelligent 'l shiek. Dorothy Joines Jaunty dashing Amazon. ' Mildred Geckeler t Pussy, put Rex out. Arthur Billings CArtJ Married man after May 30, 1927. Q Frances Williams J That baby doll smile. Josephine Blades CJOJ W-a-a-a-a I wanted an A. Eunice Jones Newlywed. Ruth Burkett CPollyJ 0-o-0-o h Verlin Beatrice DeVo1'e CBeeJ Now Fritz quit. Verna Perkins CPerkieJ An able accomplice to Jimmie. Alford Prescott CFat7 Show me the way to go home. . Blossom Salisbury 5 Oh, Jay you're the awful- . est. A s s THE INKANQUIL PAGE 7 THE- SOPHOMORE PROPHECY We were the Sophomores, but now we pass out of the life of Ind- ependence College with little or no regret in the hour of our passing. In a few days we will lay aside our visors, put away our reading glasses and turn our thoughts to the sterner things of life. What will the individuals of the first, small class make of them- selves? Very probably they will be very good citizens and lead Quite ordinary lives. Some of our number have sunk and others may soon sink into what John Bunyan might happily have called the treacherous slough of Matrimony, for verily CI solemnly swear itj Matrimony seems to clasp to it- self the unwary. How else can you account for the present Mrs. Geckler and Mrs. Jones having been deserted by their good sense to the extent that they departed from the very pleas- ant state of single blessedness, to take up for life their very orth- odox but unremunerative position of house wife. And too we understand that Ar- thur Billings is seriously consid- ering taking unto himself a wife, a step which we have no'doubt ,will cause him great sorrow as long as he lives. Also it is report- ed, but I would not verify the charge, that Polly Burkett has been Qplaying with a nice young man's heart. We expect the nice young man to pass the cigars soon. However, Matrimony will not reap- all of the golden harvest, for a while at least, for Misses Will- iams, DeVore and Joines intend to wait a few years while they learn all they can about children by tea- ching someone else's. Their suc- cess as teachers is assured. One has but to think of the many un- scholastic things which they have taught certain of their boy friends, to be assured of their ability. To the other members of the class, graduationimeans only a change of schools. Verna Perkins, Fat Prescott and Fritz Colburn will return to K. U. where, they did their freshman work last year. They will probably be accompani- ed by Josephine Blades who did her first year's work in Christian College in Columbia, Missouri. When Miss Blades gets her edu- SOPHOMORE OFFICERS i ' Left to Right-Colburn, Billings, Joines. cation and her growth, she may be a doctor. Fritz Colburn has his application in as president of a ladies barber college. Mr. Pres- -cott may graduate from the Har- vard Law- School in the late thirt- ies, and .be a lawyer. And Verna Perkins whether she graduates or not is going to be a home Wrecker, she can't help it, it's her eyes. We pass on as all things mortal must, but in passing we hope to leave behind, for your use, every- thing but our personal ambitions for the future. Since a school is only a collection of personal am- bitions we leave you nothing but memories of us which may or may not serve as inspirations. Our stay in Independence College was too short to greatly influence it. Yet I warn you if in the future our Alma Mater becomes a proud in- stitution, we will hold ourselves responsible for its high position. But if our school fails we will not consider it our fault. You will be the ones we will blame. In passing let us wish you all the good luck in the world. We hope the enrollment grows, and that the dove or eagle or vulture or what have you of victory perch- es more consistantly on your ban- ner in the future than it did in the year just past. As an officer who must leave the battle orders to his junior officer, so we order you freshmen, CARRY ON. -Alford .Prescott WE SOPHOMORES With what solemn dignity the few but learned take their places on the platform to- .receive not quite a sheepskin, but what we might almost say a lambskin. Be- hold! We have before us the first garduating class of the newly es- tablished College. From among such a sagacious group who knows but that all will ascend the pinnacles of fame by the numerous paths thither, and having reached a good old age, die in a state of single blessedness, or double, as the case may be. The class of '26 started large and is ending in much the same condition, the ranks' being thinned by two, leaving a total of ten who have thus far lived to tell the story to their own or someone else's grandchildren, as the case may be. Besides being exceptionally bril- liant, the class was a success soc- ially having enjoyed several fun- ctions of the pink tea type common to such noted classes. Mr. Owen was chosen the sponsor, and never once has the choice been regretted for Mr. Owen has proved himself a regular fellow. By way of a heart to heart chat with the Freshmen, we.will pro- ceed. As Sophomores of the first graduating class from Indepen- dence College, we regret that we do not have more in the way of traditions, standards and achieve- ments to leave to the oncoming crop of prodigies. Perhaps it is CContinued on Page 27 Column D g THE INKANQUIL PAGE FRESHMAN OFFICERS Left to Right--Bullock, Potts, Featherngill. WE FRESHMEN A long, long time ago, when the world was so young that there ,were only four people on it, half frif them were freshmen, and the other half were dumber than that, Sophomores or Juniors perhaps. Now we are certain that Adam was an upperclassman because he was a freshman when the Lord created him and freshmen seldom marry. Abel was the other upper- classmang we are sure of that from the fact that he knew how to get along with the authorities. Gain was a freshman who must ,have resented the green cap and the paddlings the others forced him to endure in a moment of re- bellion, which is common to all freshmen, he refused to be the goat, and Abel dropped dead of apoplexy in his rage. Eve was the other freshman-she could not have been a sophomore, for sopho- mores act like ladies and gentle- men and the Bible says Eve raised cain-The Bible says it-it must be so. So we come down through the ages with the freshman like the Lord's poor, always present. Till in the years 1906-7-8 the Lord was so busy at the Hague that he for- got all about unimportant things, in consequence of which the state of Kansas suffered considerable from floods, droughts, grass hop- pers, and birth of the present freshmen class. We might say in passing that the birth of the mem- bers of this freshmen class is the only ,thing that held the settlers to their homesteads in this state. Never has there been, and never again will there be another class just like the Independence Fresh- men class of 1925-6. This fresh- man class furnished 13 of the 15 football lettermen and all the scrubs, all of the basketball play- ers, four of the six debaters who represented the school against Ar- kansas City, the college contestant in the declamation contest, nine of the cast of the school play, and all of the annual staff. Can such a record be beaten? Numerically perhaps, it can be equaled, but the men can be no better athletes or cleaner sportsmen than Niles Smith and Charles Hoffman 'and the women cannot be more loyal to their school than Rachel Gansel, who represented Independence col- lege in the declamation contest. For a year We have been humble in the presence of those who thot that they were our superiors. Now the worm will turn, and we will be for a year the lords of creation, and in our reign we hope to set the banner of achievement for In- dpendence College so high that the classes who follow us will marvel at our work just as we marvel at geniuses that built the pyramids. Madeline Allen Wilma Allen Geo. L. Allred Madge Altman David Argo Beula Bowen A Velma Bowler Claire Brandenburg Elizabeth Brighton Ruth Budke Harold Bullock Vera Calkins Marguerite Davis Ferne Duckworth Cleta May Elder Esther Ellison Charlotte Ellsworth Jake Endres Myrlean Everett Mildred Fansler Alice Featherngill Paul Ferrell Rachel Gansel James Gilmore Gladys Grabham Russell Greenlee Blanche Harris Margaret Heinback Clarice Henderson Robert Hill Charles Hoffman John, Kidd Nina Krebs Geneva, Lanning Florence Larery Merle Leech Elinor McCaul Lola McDaniels Mrs. L. C. McGaughey Jay Mason Joe Newell Paul O'Brien Mrs. F. A. Palmer Thelma Penland John Pinkston Katherine Potts Evelyn Roberts Jack Sanders Margaret Scott Wallace Scott Ruth Selleck Harold Shile Niles Smith Ernest Snell James Stevens Grace Swartz Helen Swartz Orrin Wahl Lucerne Wible Ruth Wylie PAGE 10 Q THE INKANQUIL , When the Independence College started on its career, the thoughts of everyone turned -to athletics. The Questions they asked them- selves were: Will the college have a football team? and, if so, what kind of a team will it be able to produce with the enrollment it has? Those questions were answered by the college itself. On September 8, 1925 a call was issued for football players, and this call was answered by approxi- mately fifteen students who were willing to bite the dust for the In- dependence college. Of those fif- teen only seven had ever played football before, and only five had received letters in high school, so Coaches Smith and Daggett had a bunch of green horns to contend with. During the ensuing weeks of September, actual practice was carried forward with great rapid- ity. Such stunts as falling on the ball, a. very painful experience to a new many tackling the dummy, Cand the larger the bite of dirt you take the better the tacklej spiking the dummy, an experience that will tell a beginner just how many ribs he hasg running down punts, where a fellow can bring into play the experiences with dummies and try, them on his teammatesg and last but not least, the actual scrim- mage are all experienced in pract- ice. In sc1'immage, football fel- lows can settle old scores, and a man can wreck his vengance on the hard head of the man opposite him. All this may mean just fun to one who has played no football, but to the player it is hard, grind- ing work.To him who goes through ugh the same routine of work each night for a whole season without any thought of quitting or lying down on his particular part, who many times helps his teammate who has a particularly hard man to handleg to him who can go down fighting and come up grinning, we owe the greatest respect and admiration, for it is this fellow who wins. On October 1 occured the first game of' the season. Parsons invaded the'Yellow Jackets Camp, and carried away the big end of the score 26-6. It was a hard fought game. Independence made the first and their only touch- down, in the beginning of the first quarter. Smith took a fumble and galloped across for a touchdown. . FOOTBALL ' The inexperienced line of Inde- pendence soon began to tell, for Parsons started shoving across the touchdowns which won them the game. On Thursday of the following week October 8, the Independence Warriors took their first trip of the season. They went West for a battle with the Arkansas City Col- lege, where they were greeted by a war cry. This was perhaps the hardest fought contest of the sea- son although the Ark City eleven took the large end of a 26-6 score. In the first quarter Independence had a little bad luck and Endres, quarterback, was laid out for a while. During the remaining part of the half, Arkansas City scored three touchdowns and one field goal making it look bad for Inde- pendence. Weller, Ark City quart- er, made all the touchdowns. In the third quarter, Smith, Indepen- dence half, took the ball on a ride around right end, dodged the'safe- ty, laid back his ears and ran sixty yards for Independence's only score. But this touchdown seemed to pep up the team, for time and time again they drove the ball down on Ark City's 10 yard line, but lacked the weight and ex- perience to put it over. During the last half Arkansas City got close enough to the Independence goal to get a place kick which was their only score in the last half. Arkansas City won the game in the first half, but Independence made more yardage and outscored Ark City in the last half. On October ,14, the Pittsburg Reserves came down to Indepen- dence and in the combat which followed Independence was beaten 12-0. The Reserves were a strong team and Independence made them show the best they had to win the game. On the eve of Neewollah, Octob- er 31, CThe day of festivity in In- dependencej Iola came to the Inde- pendence camp and showed signs of hostility. Independence promp- tly responded with the agility of a bantam rooster. In the first quarter, Hoffman pushed over a touchdown, and it looked as if ,Independence was going in for a cleaning. But Iola came back strong the first half, scoring a touchdown and a place kick, which won the game 9-7. On November 12, Independence journeyed to the camp on the south with all the fight they had, for Coffeyville is an old enemy of In- dependence. Hoffman, fullback, and Newell, halfback, were out of the game on account of injuries. This considerably weakened the power of the team, but not their fight. About thirty minutes before the game started, it began raining and continued a heavenly deluge all through the game, making it almost impossible to gain any dis- tance. In the third quarter a Coffeyville, half swam across for a touchdown making the only score of the game. By this time the mud was so bad that it was impossible for either side to play very well, but both teams kept their scrap to the end. The Coffeyville game end- ed the season with the Indepen- dence team atfthe bottom of- the list in scores, but the top in scrap and pep. It is well worth the time and paper to name the players who rep- resented the Independence College in her first year. A Captain Alford Prescott, L-tack- le, is a hard hitter and a good lead- er, playing every minute of the game. - Robert Heckert, L-end. Bob is every inch a fighter, and he im- pressed this freely on the opposing teams. Carl Gillen, L-guardifi Dutch was ever in the battle. Harold Shile, center, was a man who just wouldn't be pushed back. Ralph Waggoner, R-tackle, des- pite his cracked ribs played a stel- lar part. Harold Bullock, L-guard. THis red hair made him a marked man, one who had to be watched. g Vernon Burroughs, R-guard,had a knack of getting through the line. Niles Smith, L-half. On a split formation he would split the air. Jack Sanders, quarterback. A man who used his head first then feet and hands afterwards. Jake Endres, R-half. A mighty little man with a football and a stick of gum. ' Charles Hoffman, full back. With head down and teeth bared Chuck plowed on through. Joe Newell, R-half. Joe was always fighting to gain and de- fend. C ' p Ernest Snell Hero played, end. -Ernest Snell THE INKANQUIL PAGE 11 Top Row, Left to Right-Sanders, Losey CCoachJ, Endres. Bottom Row--Hoffman, Heckert, Snell, Smith CCapt.J The basketball season of 1926 opened with prospects of a good, team to represent the Indepen- dence Junior College. Fifteen as- pirants reported for practice. Several of these had been letter men on the high school team, and we had high hopes that they would turn out to be an all-victorious team, in spite of the fact that they were to play against teams from Junior Colleges which had been in existence for two or more years. The first game of the season was with Coffeyville, in which we came out with the long end of the score. On January 13, the first road trip was made to Arkansas City. Our game there was lost by a decisive score, but the next day the team was victorious over the Chilocco Indians. The following week the Chilocco team played here on the home court and was defeated, this time only by two points. Ar- kansas City visited us next only to outplay us again. The Fort Scott team played a very fast game here on January 28. The score was nearly tied during the entire game but they defeated us by making a basket in the last few seconds of play. The fast team from Parsons was the next to defeat us on our home court, The Iola team play- BASKETBALL ed here, and they also went home victorious. Our games at Iola and Fort Scott turned out to be vict- ories for them, but on February 4, we played at Coffeyville and de- feated them. When they played the return game here, we were victors again. Our last game of the season was played at Parsons, where after a hard fought game, they beat us by three points. The members of the basketball squad were: Captain Niles Smith, Ernest Snell, George Allred, for- wards: Jake Endres, Jack San- ders, Charlie Hoffman, guards, Bob Heckert, centerg Paul Ferrell, Joe Newell and Jay Mason. Our players never weakened or lost their fight. They worked with as much vigor for the school and team at the closing of the season as they did at the beginning. The team was faithful in their practice, and under the coaching of Losey and Smith did excellent work. 'Unfortunately for us, one of our best guards, Jake Endres, injured his knee in practice and was un- able to play in the last few games of the season, and Bob Heckert, our center, was out of the last game on account of illness. Although the team did not come out with the highest scores, the college has every reason to be proud of them, considering the fact that this was their first year of playing on a college court, and that the teams they met were all veterans. Each member of the squad displayed a real sportsman- like attitude during the season and all played the game in a very cre- ditable manner. This is the first year in the Jun- ior College for all the members of the squad. Our outlook for the coming year is bright, and We have great material for the mould- ing of a victorious team next year. --Katherine Potts The Game Scores Ind. Op'ts 22 13 Dec. 14 Coffeyville Jan. 13 Ark. City 15 49 Jan. 14 Chilocco 26 14 Jan. 19 Chilocco 29 27 Jan. 21 Ark. City 25 46 Jan. 28 Fort Scott 25 27 Feb. 3 Fort Scott 29 38 Feb. 4 Iola 21 23 Feb. 12 Parsons 35 57 Feb. 18 Iola 20 33 Feb. 25 Coffeyville 19 9 Mar 4 Coffeyville 44 11 Mar. 11 Parsons 26 29 PAGE 12 THE INKANQUIL DEBATE SQUAD , . A Top Row, Left to Right-Prescott, Bullock, Argo. ' Bottom Row-Gansel, Gilmore, Blades. Independence College was an active participant in debate dur- ing the 1926 season. Combined with a late start, and not having a coach who could devote his whole time to debating, the College team was somewhat handicapped. Only a few students came out for debate due to a misunderstanding in the requirements for the team. It was generally understood that to be on the debating team it was necessary to enroll in a separate debating class. Only a few stud- ents cared to enroll in such a class, and for a time it appeared that Independence College would have no debating team. When the de- bate class failed to materialize, a group of six students, barely enough for the two teams with one alternate each, met and organized a debating club. The question debated was: Re- solved: that Congress Adopt the Mitchell Plan of National Defense with Three Separate Secretaries of Army, Navy and Air. This ques- tion was very appropriate for the time, since Col. Mitchell had suc- ceeded in stirring up so much feel- ing about a separate air depart- ment. Nearly everyone is inter- ested in such a vital and universal Question, and a debate on the pro- ject could' not but create interest on the part of the debaters. 1 The teams chosen consisted of James Gilmore and Harold Bullock DEBATE on the aiirmative with Rachel Gansel as alternate, and Joseph- ine Blades and Alford Prescott on the negative with David Argo as alternate. Little active reading was done about the question be- fore the first of February. Miss Gemmel at the City Lib- rary kindly set aside a basement room for the use of the debaters, and in every way possible aided them in their search for useful material. The teams studied faith- fully, and were coached somewhat by Prof. Suderman, Prof. Owen and Mrs. Wood. Through no fault of their own the faculty were un- able to give much time to the De- bate Club other than to correct the more glaring mistakes and to make valuable suggestions. The first debate was held on March 19, with Arkansas City, a dual debate, Independence's af- firmative going to Ark City, and her negative remaining at home. The Affirmative team drove over to Ark City with Mrs. Wood and Miss Russell? Both debates were hotly contest- ed. Each side delivered good speechs and effective rebuttals. Until the decisions were read the audience had no idea as to the re- sult. Independence was unlucky both at home and at Ark City. Mr. Case of Southwestern College, Winfield was the judge at Ark City. He gave his decision and blasted the championship aspira- tions of Independence College in debate. The debate at Independence was judged by three officials, Mr. Grubb of Pittsburg, Mr. Guthrie of Pittsburg, and Mr. Bowen, also of Pittsburg. Until the last afirm- ative rebuttal Independence seem- ed to have the advantage, but Ark City took advantage of her oppor- tunity and tossed our proof to the four winds. Ark City won by two decisions to one, but by a very slender majority of only one per cent. A The loss of the Ark City debate eliminated Independence from fur- ther competition among the junior colleges. However, Iola tried to arrange for a no-decision debate with us, but was unsuccessful. Although we won no debates this year, we do not feel that Ind- ependence College did so poorly. It was our first year as a College. We were unable to get an early start in preparation for the de- bate. We were unable to obtain sufiicient coaching. Everything points toward a successful season next year. We will have a larger faculty and our work will be ar- ranged better. We will have the whole team back with the except- ion of Miss Blades. In short, In- dependence College will make a reputation for herself in debate next year. THE INKANQUIL PAGE 13 THE LITERARY CLUB Top Row, Left to Right-Argo, Gilmore, Hill, Greenlee. Bottom Row-Elder, Larery, Allred, Gansel, McGaughey. On Tuesday afternoon, January 26, twelve students interested in literary work met in Prof. Owen's room and organized a literary club, the purpose. of which is to encour- e original amateur composition. this meeting, Russell Greenlee elected president of the new dfganization, David Argo, vice- president, Mrs. L. C. McGaughey, seiretary, and Florence Larery, treasurer. Prof. Owen was elect- ed to sponsor the society. 'Prior to this meeting, Prof. Owen had got in touch with the Pen and Scroll Club, the chief lit- dary organization at the Univer- sity of Kansas, and had received the encouraging news that our club, after having functioned suc- cessfully in Independence Junior College, could become affiliated with the University literary club. In a letter to Prof. Owen, Bernard Bloch, president of the Pen and Scroll, added that the subject of the organization of this club had been discussed and commended in a meeting of the University Club, and also that ours was the first attempt on the part of a Kansas junior college to institute an or- ganization for the purpose of in- teresting students in original writ- ing. We feel now that we can truthfully say the Literary Club of the Independence Junior Col- lege has been successful, and we look forward with pleasure to the time when we shall become a chap- ter of the Pen and Scroll. The society started with ten charter members on its roll: Rob- ert Hill, James Gilmore, Cleta May LITERARY CLUB Elder, George L. Allred, Rachel Gansel, Alford B. Prescott, Flor- ence Larery, Mrs. L. C. McGaugh- ey, David Argo, Russell Greenlee. One new member, Miss Ferne Duckworth, has since been taken into the club, on the merits of an original short story. Members are taken into the club on their sheer ability to write. A candidate is elected to membership after he has submitted to the club an original manuscript, and this contribution has been approved by the members and the sponsor. No coniinements as to type of writing are made: how it is said, and not what is said determines the cand- idate's election. The feature which has made the Literary Club a success this sem- ester is the fact that the member- ship is made up of students who are really interested in work of a literary nature, and not of those who join organizations simply for the kick they receive from it. Every member has entered into the spirit of the work, and almost every member has submitted work to be read at every meeting. Most of the manuscripts tendered have been of a humorous nature, al- though we can not offer an explan- ation for this particular turn of mind in our members. Papers have been submitted bearing on subjects ranging from cave-man love to village life in Germany. Poetry ranging from sonnets to limericks has also been read, all to the entertainment of the whole club at the fortnightly meetings. As a result of the criticism given each paper read, we feel that with- out exception the literary work of each member has been improved. And it is largely through the time and constructive criticism of Prof. Owen that the club has been suc- cessful in its efforts this year. Without his aid we would have been unable to decide correctly upon the worth of many of the manuscripts. Moreover, it was largely through the help given by Prof. Owen that the club was at first organizedg upon the suggest- ion of a number of the sudents in- terested in the formation of such an organization, he immediately entered into correspondence with the ofiicers of the Pen and Scroll, and with the favorable replies obtained, gave us the ambition to carry the idea ahead and found this organization. It is with re- gret that we see Prof. Owen leave our College this year for Emporia, although we realize that he has outgrown his position here, and is accepting a merited promotion. We shall indeed be fortunate if we have a sponsor of Prof's Owen's ability and willingness to help us next year, but we shall hope for the best. Probably with the im- petus given the Society by Prof. Owen this year, we shall carry the work on through next year in the same manner as we have this. Excepting the Y. M. C. A. and the Y. W. C. A., the Literary Soci- ety was the first organization formed among the students of the Independence Junior College, and we feel that it is one which has come to stay. -Russell Greenlee PAGE I4 ' ' 1 ' THEINKANQUHJ WOMEN'S ATHLETIC. ASSOCIATION This spring a group of college women interested in the future welfare of women's athletics in the Independence Junior College formed a temporary organization for the purpose of earning enough points by athletic accomplish- ments to entitle them to member- ship in a Women's Athletic Asso- ciation. The members of this group purpose to have enough points by the close of this semester to organize the association and make plans for next year. The officers of the temporary organization are the following: Ruth Wylie, chairmang Rachel Gansel, captain of tennisg Ferne Duckworth, captain of swimmingg Beatrice DeVore, captain of health and Miss Alice May Austin, sponsor. Any woman enrolled in the Junior College is eligible to mem- bership if she wins the required number of points. At the present time fifty points are required. The points can be won in tennis, hik- ing, swimming, and by keeping health charts. Next year other sports will be added to this listg but, due to lack of time and equip- ment, many sports have been omit- ted this spring. After the association is organiz- ed various contests will be plan- ned. Rewards will be given to winners and to those who win honor. The purpose of this organization is to encourage a wholesome and systematic pursuit of physical welfare among the women of the college: to encourage indoor and outdoor sportsg to promote good sportsmanshipg to give every woman in the college an opportun- ity to keep herself physically fitg and to add interest and pep to college life On each Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from three thirty to four thirty o'clock the pool in the Junior High School building is open to the college women. It is not only for those who can swim but also for any one who wishes to learn to swim. Instructions in swimming are given by Miss Krueger and Miss Gould. Two points are given for each hour of swimming. ' Hikes of three, five, seven and one half, and ten miles have been planned. The three and five mile hikes have been taken at the time of this writing. Picnics are plan- ned in connection with some of the hikes to add interest. Saturday, April 24 a group of the women hiked out to the Y. W. C. A. camp for breakfast. The breakfast con- sisted of oranges, bread, butter, bacon and eggs . It was enjoyed very much by the hungry hikers. After breakfast the woods were explored and many flowers were picked. The group returned home about twelve o'clock. One point is given for each mile hiked. Quite a number of girls are go- ing out for tennis, and they hope to plan a tournament in the near future. One point is given for each half hour of playing but no player can count more than three points a day. The health chart is made up of six health habits which everybody should practice. Anyone who keeps four of these points on the chart every day for four weeks is en- titled to twelve points toward membership. The same four points do not have to be kept every day but there must be at least four points each day. This being the first year of the college there are many difiiculties to overcome in order to organize such an association as these wo- men have attemptedg but they in- tend to overcome them this year and be ready to start out next year with much interest and en- thusiasm. Some of the sports they wish to enlist in next year in addition to the ones they are now engaging in are baseball, basket- ball, volley ball, hockey, and per- haps others. Much credit is to be given to Miss Austin, instructor in math- ematics in the college, for the in- valuable help and support she has given in starting and carrying out plans for this organization. The college women also thank the high school teachers who have will- ingly offered to help and support the organization in any way they Call. ' CHAPELS SEPTEMBER Future Junior Colleges by C. L. Montgomery. Tenor solo by Theodore Owen. Speech by George Suderman. Violin selections Salut d' Am- our and Cane Brake by Mr. Owen. Leadership Dr. J.L. Gehman. Foreign Universitiesf, Majel Wood. Gipsy Love Song vocal solo by Alice Featherngill. Explosives and Poisonous Gas- es Used in the World War by Mr. Myers. OCTOBER Pep C.L. Montgomery. The Value of a College Ed- ucation in Business by Geo. T.Guernsey Jr. Evolution of Speed Theodore Owen. i Pep Chapel What We Expect of a Football Team Majel Wood, Beatrice DeVore, Wil- liam Reno and C. L. Mont- gomery. Response, Alford Prescott. Peace Pact of Geneva George Suderman. ' Readingl selections by Mrs. Fred Anderson. Sophmore Program. NOVEMBER I Freshman Program. Public Speaking Program. ' DECEMBER Reading Selections, Miss Clapp JANUARY Miss Austin's lecture on North Dakota. High School String Orchestra. Miss Helen Hardy presents the Boy's and Girl's Choruses. FEBRUARY Necessity of Thinking Things Out for One's Self Rev. Shan- er. MARCH Rev. Shaner continued. Rev. Burkett. Danger Spots of the World by Geo. Suderman. APRIL Growth of the Florist Trade in America Mr. Hasselman. Rev. Garret McQuiddy. I Spanish and Italian Love Songs. Solos by Theodore Owen. MAY l -Enrollment for the next year. 'THE INKANQUIL PAGE 15 n . We started the first year of In- dependence College lacking greatly in library equipment. Necessary supplementary books for the read- ing courses of the curriculum had not as yet been purchased, and no arrangements had been made for the college, or rather Senior High library, being kept open later than five o'clock in the afternoon. 'We were thus greatly hampered by lack of library facilities. Luckily we had our old friend of our high school days to fall back on, the Public Library. The Pub- lic Library under the supervision of Miss Anna Gemmel has always extended the student whatever aid possible, and we felt certain that it would not fail us in our hour of need. Miss Gemmel kindly con- sented to arrange for College stud- ents to come any time of the day and read. All the social science and educational books were group- ed in a separate case for our es- pecial benefit. Every aid was extended us by the librarians. Any material that we wished to find was readily pro- cured for us. We could move about with all the freedom that we would have had in a College li- brary, and such it isg we have made close friends of all the li- brarians and, in fact, with the THE PUBLIC LIBRARY library itself. We can certainly speak of it as our College library. We have been allowed to go there practically any waking hour and study as we desired. We could arrange for five hours of study there after our last hour class had met. We had four more hours for study after school at the City Li- brary than we had in our own spec- ial library. We had many more books at our disposal. Our prob- lem of material and a place for study was thus effectively solved. But few restrictions were placed upon usg in fact none except those necessary to insure quiet, in order that no one be disturbed. We hope that we have not overstepped any of the liberties given us, for it is certainly our intention to conduct ourselves at all times as serious students. Miss Gemmel is an ardent sup- porter of Independence College in all its activitiesg but most of all she supports debate. She cannot help much in turning out a good football or basket ball team but she can help us in our debating. She did help us very materially. She had a basement room set aside for the use of the debate team alone. She loaned us a typewriter and supplied us with a profusion of material. She instilled morale and pep into us. She made us de- sire to win or die fighting. She gave us much of her valuable time in coaching. In fact she did every thing within her power to make our debate team a success. She literally turned the whole library over to us and she takes a personal interest in every one of us whether we are debating or not and helps us in every way she can. Through the cooperation of the Public Library with our College we have been able to make a suc- cess of our first year. We have been accepted by the State Uni- versity as a fully accredited Jun- ior College and we feel that no small amount of credit is due the Public Library. The Public Li- brary is our friend and our great- est aid -in what research work we find necessary. It helped us in our hour of infancy and impot- ency. It has given us its best. We hope that we appreciate how deeply we are indebted to the Public Library for the aid extend- ed us. We surely wish the friendly relations existing between us to extend far into the future. For all the good done us by the Public Librarya-we heartily thank it as an institution and the librarians as being the people who made such an institution possible. It is our library. ' ' 1niasa '- -ii m....-s. 1... . 4 F r l F i i f W T s 'THE INKANQUPL ' PAGE 17 THE FAM'LY MAN My daddy comes home with steps so slow, I hardly know if I should go Way down the street an' meet my dad, I know he feels so very bad. My daddy's been out since early' today I , A lookin' fer somethin' to git some Day- ' .Fer the oatmeal's all et up last' night An' baby sissy's a cryin' a sight Acause she ain't had nothin' to eat, An' myl stomach an' backbone feel like they meet. But I ain't acryin' I know My daddy's done his best, an' so I guess I'll go to bed an' see If the sandman's got a dream fer me , 'Bout Hapjacks round an' taters too An' a bowl of hot, thick veg'table stew, An' maybe some cakes an' a pie an' then In the mornin' I wont want no breakfast again. There's a eupful of milk an' a cracker, I think, An' baby sissy must have her drink. An' after that if I come to your door Will you give me a biscuit or two or more? Fer baby sissy's so little an' frail, An' somehow she seems so awful pale. ' But I'm so big that I wont cry- Why there's water a drippin' down oh, why! I ain't acryin'-My eyes blink so's The tearsdkeep a runnin' .down my nose. THE SET OF SAILS One ship drives east, and another west, With the selfsame winds that blow, Tis the set of the sails, And not the gales, Which decides the way we go. J Like the winds of the sea are the- Wings of fate, ' As we voyage along thru' life: ,Tis the WILL of the soul That decides the goal, And not the calmjor the strife.- BALLAD OF A SPIRITUALIST Bill Phaker was a spiritualist, And dealt in fearsome talk. He made the stove and hall-tree sing, And the table jump and walk. Bill threw his last seance one day, When Mrs. Joe McKnapp Wanted him to get her husband, Who'd gone through' a gallows trap. I Bill sang and howled, and groaned and moaned, And each and every yap Seemed to get him bettercontact With the victim of the trap. Then Bill pounded on the table 'Till his phiz grew black as sin, And the coo-coo elockstruck thir- teen, i ' And McKnapp came fioating in. Then the widow started screaming, But Joe didn't hear her speak, For he was busy hammering At Phaker's pointed beak. I don't crave notoriety, The spirit said to Bill, And I'll learn you better manners, So help me Heck, I will I .So he took Bill by the hind legs, Knocked his brains out on the floor, And before the show was ended, Waded ankle-deep in gore. Bills spirit went back with Mc- Knapp's, ' Into the land of Mists. And now is daily paged to earth By other spiritualists. Alone I stood beside the lattice gate ' Then crept within the garden stealthily . But with no thought of .crime to perpetrate I seized a rose in sheerest ecstasy. I grasped the rose and fled in pure delight ' I 'Twas mine, all mine, to fondle and possess ' I gazed upon it in the dim twilight 'Twas withered! Penalty of ruth- lessness.- There was a young man in the city Who, thought he would write a short ditty, A , e But he nearly-fell dead, g When his girltapped her head And he' heard her say, Oh,'what a pity!, r- .W I ' 1, On The Passing Of Santa Claus St. Nicholas, my patron saint, I cry Fortheeg thou'rt gone, Oh, thou art sped! In sorrow can I scarce forbear to shed A tear of grief from out my blood- shot eye, Though try I must, O Santa Claus, though I Am 'ware that thou wilt scoot not on thy sled To heap thy former presents by my bed, , As thou wert prone to do in years gone by. I drop a tear-CAye, bitter salt it islj Into my left shirt pocket. on my breast, And as it through evaporation cools My fevered bosom, up then lights my phiz, For though I know full well thou'rt but a jest, I Thou didst make bright my life on bygone Yules. -Russell Greenlee Spring Song O, happy is the world in spring, For birds fly high, and snakes lie lowg And the nacent grass, sun- kissed and blown By the winds that over the V praries roam, Looks up at the blue, where the A birds fly high, And then at its feet, whore the snakes lie low. And the fishermen tramp, with cheerful mein, Over the carpets of grass so green, And they smile and lziugh, and yawn and sigh, And look at the blue, where the birds fly high, And then at the grass, where the snakes lie low. -Russell Greenlee There was a young man with spring fever, He swore to his girl l1e'd ne'er grieve her: But he curried 'the goat. And got hair on his coat, And his girl swore that he had de- ceived her. U PAGE ISV THE INKANQUIL Honestly, Bobbie, I'm so mad. Oh, I'm so mad! No I haven't had a fight with Jerry. No, nothing like that. Yes, he's coming out tonight. Listen, you know that history theme I had to write? Oh, that history Prof! I could just shake his teeth out. I tell you I'm peeved, mad, angry! Why? Well, it's a long story. You see it was this way. I wrote about The Age of Queen Elizabeth. I just spent hours and hours on that paper. Really, it was so fascinating. Queen Elizabeth had the most gor- geous clothes you can imagine. She had hundreds and hundreds of dresses, and scores of hats and shoes. And Jewels! My dear, she had trunks of them! You see, John Hawkins and Sir Frances Drake used to go out on the ocean a long way from England, and when Spanish galleons Cthey were ships, not measuresb came along carrying silverand jewels from South America to Spain, Hawkins and Drake would up and fire at them, capture them, and take them back to England. They always gave Elizabeth half of all they cap- tured-I suppose that was just be- cause she was their queen, or may- be because they had fallen in love with her, the same as nearly all the other nice young men in that country did. Well, anyway, she just had oceans of bracelets, and rings and ear-screws and necklaces. And she had lots of money to spend on clothes-didn't have to ask Dad every time she wanted a new party dress, for her father, old Henry the Eighth, was dead, and anyway she was a queen and could do as she pleased. For source of material I quoted from Melville where he says, The flueen said she had clothes of every sort, which every day thereafter, so long as I was there, she chan- ged. One day she had the English weed, another the French, and an- other the Italian, and so forth. She asked me which of them be- came her best. I answered, in my judgment, The Italian dress. He 'goes on to say how pleased she was with his decision, because she liked to show her beautiful golden hair under the funny little Italian bpnnets. , , HISTORY When she had her portrait painted, she used to wear great, wide, pleated, lace ruffles around her neck, and one dress she had was of blue velvet, embroidered all over in gold and silver. Oh, it was gorgeous! It had a tight bas- que waist, a real full skirt, and those old-fashioned leg-o'mutton sleeves. And whenever she wore this dress, she always wore a per- fectly stunning string of pearls, made in the most elaborate de- sign, that ended in an enormous diamond pendant. Her clothes were the envy of all the other queens, and as soon as she appear- ed in public in a new dress, which was almost every day, every other lady rushed to her dressmaker to one like it. And all the gal- whose wives didn't see it home and described it to in detail. They were afraid wigs would get all mussed they didn't. have lants went them their up if But clothes weren't the only things she had in huge quantites. All the men were wild about her. You see, she could play the piano Conly they called it a virginal thenl, and could speak several languages, besides wearing all those dazzling clothes, and the men all just naturally fell for her. That woman had class, my dear, she had class. There was Sir Robert Dudley, whom she made Earl of Leicester. She was really very fond of him, but there were so many others who kept asking her to marry them that she knew she would get more attention from all of them by not marrying anybody. Wise Lady, I say. King Philip II of Spain just ur- ged and urged her to marry him, and even sent Count Feria as Am- bassador to the court of England, so he could be there all the time to speak aj good word forthe King whenever there was an opportun- ity. The Scotch Earl of Arran. Eric, King of Sweden, the archduke Charles of Austria, Philabert of Savoy, Charles IX of France, the duke of Anjou, and the duke of Alencon all proposed to her. But she knew how to manage them, for they kept coming back and coax- ing her even after she had rejected theirjproposals. ' I V' Well, as I said before, it's a long story, That's just a sketch of the theme I wrote. I thought it was darling. It just thrilled me to death. I looked up a lot of big words in the dictionary, and when I finished, it sounded perfectly scrumptous. So I turned it in Friday. This morning I went in to get mylpaper back. I was- just sure I'd get an A or probably an A plus on it. The history Prof. was sorting out a lot of papers when I entered. Thinking to be real so- ciable, I said, How'd you like my theme? Can you imagine what he ans- wered? No, I'm sure you never could. Really I was astounded. After all my work and such a per- fectly adorable description of her clothes, he said, Do you call that a HISTORY theme? I was so mad I never said one word. I just snatched my paper out of his hand, and gave him the awfullest look. You could see I just withered him. Then I threw my head up in the air to show him he couldn't run over me, and walk- ed out, still not saying a word. He had a D marked on my paper. Imagine it, a D! I'm so mad! Oh, I'm so mad! One time a young man went to jail He'd shot without license a quail, Not a tear did he shed, But softly he said, I Next time I'll throw salt on its tail. The cider supply of our fair city was nearly exhausted on the night of the all school picnic at Le Hunt. Some of the students were report- ed to have acted rather queerly under the influence of the bever- Qlge. Fat Prescott, although much averse to winter baths, was ra- ther thoroughly immersed in the Kansas Natural Lake on the night of the School skating party. ,. Literal Translation Forte dux in aro-forty ducks in a row. Passum sum jam-Pass us some jam. A Boni legis Caesaris-the bony legs of Caesar. -1 We wonder if 'Fat Prescott wears outsize hose. I 4 THE INKANQUIL PAGE 19M Top Row, Left to Right-Devore, Shile, Featherngill. ' Bottom Row-Gilmore, Wylie, Bowen, Ferrell. THE Y. W. C. A. The Y.W.C.A. started this year with a large attendance and a great deal of enthusiam. Mrs. Wood helped us organize and has been our faithful and efficient ad- visor all year. At the second meet- ing Beatrice DeVore was elected president, Alice Featherngill vice president, Beula Bowen secretary. and Ruth Wylie treasurer. The other girls chosen to be on the cabinet were Mildred Geckler, Eunice Humphrey, Rachel Gansel, Madge Altman, Katherine Potts, and Josephine Blades. Soon after school started, the Y. M.. and Y. W. gave a party for the students, which was enjoyed by all who attended. The subject for meetings was Women in Business and Profes- sional World. Talks were given by women representing the different professions on the subjects, Wom- en in Politics, The Medical Career for Women, The Home Maker, The Business Women, The Educational the Woman Lawyer. were very profitable sorry that more girls advantage of the op- hearing something so Career, and All of these and we were did not take -portunity of worthwhile. The social der Mildred of the most active committees this year. In November they gave a party at the Y. W. rooms for some girls in the grade schools and Jun- service committee un- Geckler has been one ior high school. This was very suc- cessful and we hope to have more like it in the future. Our Y. W. helped with the Christmas party for the Mexicans. Each girl took a gift for one child and seemed to enjoy the party as much as did the guests. Josephine Blades represented our organization at the conference at Lawrence in November and brought back many helpful sug- gestions. The officers who have been elected for next year are: Alice Featherngill, president, Beula Bowen, vice president, Madge Alt- man, secretary, and Rachel Gansel treasurer. The other members of the cabinet will be chosen in the fall, some of them probably from among the new girls. This year has not been as suc- cessful as we hoped it would be, but perhaps we have laid the foundation for a bigger and better association. -DeVore THE Y. M. C. A. Early in the year, Mr. Risdon called a meeting of the boys to elect Y officers. The following were elected: James Gilmore, pres- ident,.Harold Shile, vice president, Robert Heckert, secretary, and Paul Ferrell, treasurer. Later Har- old Bullock, Niles Smith, Russell Greenlee and Orrin Wahl were ad- ded to the Cabinet. This -first year of our college Y. M. C. A. has not, we are frank to say, been one of unparalleled suc- cess. In fact, we were forced to discontinue regular meetings on account of lack of attendance. Yet we have accomplished some few things which are worthy of men- tion and even, perhaps, commenda- tion. In October, a college Y. M. con- ference was held at Emporia. Our College was represented by Harold Bullockg Independence was one of the two Junior Colleges represent- ed. In November we sent James Gilmore to K. U. Independence was ,the only Junior College rep- resented at that conference. Be- ing represented at these confer- ences has undoubtedly advertised our school. Our Y. M. also invited Mr. Grubbs of Pittsburg to speak at our assembly on the World Court. This proved to be, as most students agreed, our best assem- bly. Altho we have not accomplished as much as we would have liked to, this year, we hope that at least a foundation has been laid for fu- ture Y. M.'s. And we hope that next year we will have a very live- ly organization in our college. The officers for the next year were elected at the last meeting of the year. They are as follows: David Argo, president, Harold Bullock, vice-president, Robert Hill, secretary, and Jack Sanders, treasurer. -Gilmore rp W V W , ,A,,... 1 f Q 1 1 5 1 . 4 THE INKANQUIL PAGE 21 2 div xc: 3 ri- 2 rioiuioicrimrioiniuirriui 1- xi 1 3 :im i4i4l1 Look at Your Hat-if Every one Else Does The House Of Straw Hats 32.50 to S6 ikzniizi-Qiuicbnioi ini I I 3 ifioiuioioioinirrizivi 3 3- 3 3 1- ima-1 PAGE 22 THE INKANQUIL Down 'the shady street, over- arched with magnificent, leafy elms she cameg five feet three and a half, one hundred and three pounds when stripped for gym' nasium, snapping black eyes, golden-brown hair that curled softly around her evenly featured face, presenting in all a very at- tractive picture of the modern up- to-date girl. Marcia McLarry was on her way to a pink tea, with which a friend of hers was enter- taining an out-of-town gllest- Marcia's dress was a tight-waisted full-skirted, airy, soft bit of laven- der lovelinessg and the folds of her dress floated softly in the spring breeze. Her hat, of the large picture type, was worn on her brown curls as a queen wears a crown. Her head was held highg dainty feet, neatly shod, tripped lightly over the hardened, unap- preciative, cement walk, small, soft hands fondled, caressingly, a corsage of many-hued sweet peasg and Marcia's heart sang within her, for she knew that the several pairs of masculine eyes which looked after her were looking in appreciative admiration at her pretty, feminine self. Quickly she walked along the shady street, quickly, but not Quickly enough to look hurried or to overheat her- self. Thank goodness! She never looked as if she were hot, though the thermometer was registering 99 degrees in the shade. She turned into the privacy of a lovely, brick homey inviting and oozing coolness on the unusually hot sping day. Marcia! Hello, there! How are you? Marcia walked over to greet the honor guest. My dear! You're the same sweet old Marcia. What have you been doing? Oh, just fooling around, mak- ing new boudoir pillows for my room. You knew I had redecor- ated it, didn't you? .... Yes, in green and gold. You should see it. Quite stunning, really. Mar- cia was about to indulge in an orgy of description, when she was interrupted by a soft voice at her elbow speaking her name. She turned to find her hostess. HYes?H I A SILVER DO0DAD May I speak with you for just a minute, dear? she said, draw- ing her guest from the porch to the door of the house. Once in- side she turned to her, and said, Honey, did you know that one of your new silver garters is 'encir- cling your slender ankle? Then as Marcia stooped hastily floor- ward, I didn't want to tell you in front of all those girls, 'cause you don't know some of them very well. Oh, Mary Joe! cried a dis- comforted Marcia, I'll just bet that horrid garter has been there ever since I left home. And I was sure those men were smiling at me because I was all dressed up pretty. Oh, oh, oooooh. How awful! There, there. No one will think-a thing about it. Forget it as those men probably have done by now. Come on out and have a good time. Mary Joe led a rather crest-fallen Marcia out on the cool veranda. The chattering girls were all interested in what one of them, Ellen, was saying. .... tall, handsome, blue-eyes, black-haired, manicured son of Erin, a perfect WOW! Then he said real solemn like, 'Your-broth- er has spoken of you often, Miss Spencer, and I've been wanting to see you.' Thrilled? Golleeee. Just then old Suzanne steps up and says, 'Mr. Markheim on the phone, Miss Ellen.' Wasn't I glad? Just sort of showed him how I stand around here. Well sir, three other man-calls did I have within two hours. Never happened before, Lady Luck surely gave me a boost on her horse. I gave every one of them a date. Then he says, 'l'm afraid I shan't get to see you at all,' The orator ceased from lack of breath. 1 Who 's this you're speaking of, Jack Gilbert? queried Marcia. Nope, He's Ronald's roomie, and his name is W. J. Bryan. Ellen giggled as she announced the romeo's name. You're fooling. Nope. He's from Texas, and his parents are Democrats. The center of attraction continued to answer Marcia's wary questions. She didn't want to seem too eager, 'X but he surely sounded interesting. The following day Marcia an- swered a telephone call from Ellen. Marcia? Uh-huh. How would you like to go on a moonlight ride seated in a buggy behind a horseg a One Hoss Shay party? Oh, fun! But I won't date old Tubby anymore. We had a des- perate quarrel Sunday night. Fine Listen, you favorite of Luck, Mister W. J. Bryan of Dallas Texas craves a' date with you all. He saw you the other day, and took a fancy to youah neat figure. - NO! 'Does he really? Mar- cia's eyes danced with excitement. YES! And he hopes he won't be presumin' to ask you all with- out having first met you-all. But he reckons that you two will get along right smaht. ' Bring him over! When's the ride? A Tomorrow evening. We'll come early. 'Bye. The phone clicked, and Marcia ran to her mother's room to tell her about the impression she had made on this altogether desirable young man. . . Moonlight, stillness, fragrance of flowers, the world! breathed romance to the nth degree. The old horse trotted lazily along the by-road, his feet clumping heavily in the dust. Marcia, sitting by the side of the young Texan, sigh- ed happily, and answered the re- marks of her escort with clever witticisms. . Kansas is really a beautiful country, he remarked. I wonder why it's always made the butt of ouah jokes. I suppose you know that every state in the Union makes fun of Kansas ? He turned to the young lady at his side. ' I found that out once when I was outside my state. Horrid of everyone of them. She lifted her head higher in indignation. Yeah. Guess it is. Maybe we'd bettah speed up this trolley right smaht or we'll get left out of the big feed. Clicking his tongue, and gently slapping the reins on the back of the means of, loco- motion, W. J. Bryant settled down. to the business of driving. THE INKANQUIL PAGE 23 The buggy-riding party went off without a single mishap, and Marcia developed quite a case with W. J. Summer was fading' into au- tumn., Marcia at a clever lunch- eon had announced her engage- ment to W. J., and on the evening before the ceremony of ceremon- ies was sitting beside her beloved in the comfortable porch swing. They swung gently to and fro, to and fro, thinking of the morrow and all that it would mean to them. Suddenly Marcia turned, facing her handsome fiance. I W. J., tell me. I Yes, honey? How did you happen to pick me out from all the girls in this town when you knew none of us? She waited expectantly, hoping that a love at first sight answer would be forthcoming. How? he smiled impishly, Honey, will you weah a silver doodad around youah ankle to- morrow? Please, just foah me. A -Ferne Duckworth On the-night of the basket ball game at Iola, ten of the students accompanied by Owen and Myers of the faculty went to Iola to at- tend the game. The trip was made in a Ford truck, and the time made is thought to have establish- ed no new speed record. The tem- perature was far below freezing, and ,most of the students were chilled to the bone before the trip was over. The team was much surprised to see the gang stringing in during the intermission be- tween halves. .The trip back was the' slowest and coldest as it seem- ed to those on the back of the truck, and a halt was called at every town in order to warm up with a cup of hot coffee. They arrived home a little before most students were starting to school. Wallace Scott and Theodore Owen were accredited with the honor of being thd best and highest kickers in the' crowd, much to the con- sternation of the proprietors and patrons of the many cafes and' restaurants at which they stopped. The college basket ball team at- tended the fungral of Bob Heck- ert's mother in a body. Flowers wxere sent by the whole student body. ' - ' ALLEGED POETRY The coming of spring New joys doth bring It fills me with gladness and glee All nature is greeng How happy things seem To welcome the bird and the bee. -Harold Bullock Winter days seem long and dreary With nothing in view but the snow In the evening we are weary, Listening to the noisy winds blow. -Claire Brandenburg The train moves up the hill And goes on across the fill The smoke rolls out in an endless string And long string of car go rattle- tee-bing. I -Paul Ferrell One happy day in the month of June When all mother nature was in tune A boy and girl stood under the moon While with his banjo, soft melo- dies they'd croon. -Vera Calkins An engine with a string of cars Came racing down the trackg A hobo rolled from the grimy bars, And landed on his back. -Niles Smith You -said that I was cold and thoughtless That days I love you were few That my heart belongs to another My Dear! If you only knew! -Orrin Wahl As I sit thinking of times past, I see that I have been outclassed. All my friends have now made good, But, in the same old rut I've stood. My childhood friends have given me up Because they drink of a better cup. Oh this old world is a cruel cruel place, And I couldn't win if I held an ace. It's almost time for me to flop, Because this world of mine has stopped. -Fritz Colburn If I just had the right today, To tell you what I'd like to sayg I'd tell you why I loved you so, For fate has come between. I .-Elizabeth Brighton The college is much concerned over the late rumor of the engage- ment of Mr. Harold Bullock to Miss Bess Brown. EITBTSRF HOME OF PARAMOUNT FIRST NATIONAL METRO-GOLDWYN UNIVERSAL AND THE WORLDS GREATEST PICTURES vxqis.,n1uini1oqmi:o1o:41141301014 0 II Office Phone 179 115 W. Main i EdWinPotts I 3 Funeral Director fi F . Ambulance Calls, Anytime. Anywhere, Prompt, Efficient I Satisfactory-Service i EDWIN POTTS - Res. 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Prof Suderman is well versed in the handling of books and, no doubt, will be an efficient advisor.. One member of the faculty was heard to remark, I hope he impresses the fact upon the students' minds that they must not tear the leaves out of the books. We hope so too because Miss Russell is very severe in her punishment for such an offence. It is with deep regret that 'we hear of the complete, positive and absolute nervous breakdown of Fred CFritzJ Colburn, due to over- work and overstudy. We have all seen how desperately hard Fritz has studied all year. Many have urged him to cease this strenuous work, but to no avail. Startling facts have been reveal- ed-Prof. Montgomery has con- sented, after much persuasion, to pose for the Lucky Tiger Hair Tonic Co. It is understood that Prof. Montgomery is to receive S100 a sitting, and if he sits often enough it is assumed he will ac- cumulate a small fortune. Prof. Montgomery is to be commended for his service to mankind. On many a bottle and sign' board, and in, many a newspaper we wilL meet our own Prof. Montgomery. Infamous Quotations Monotony is the spice of life. Dishonesty is the best policy. Politeness is to do and say the rud- est thing in the rudest way. Never be tardy unless you happen to oversleep. Prof. Owen was seen recently hurrying away from a news stand tucking several magazines under his arm-among them were: Snap- py Stories, Whiz Bang, and the Wild West Weekly. It has been learned that Mr. Myers keeps a very exact schedule with his dates. Six weeks seems to be the limit for each girl. We advise his future wife to persuade him within six weeks or all is lost. Minister: Are you a Christian? 'Harold B.: No, Pm a freshman. Prof. Owen was heard to remark at the beginning ofthe year that he did not believe the Hudson Car was practical, but now whether it is practcal or not he loves to drive or to be driven in one. Yes, we have good evidence, and, besides, Prof. Myers assures us it is true. ...,l..1--..i.-. Can you imagine- Prof. Suderman without his portfolio? Prof. Montgomery with a shock of hair? Prof.. Myers with sheik hair ? Prof. Austin flunking a math exam? Prof. Woods with straight hair? Lola McDaniel being on time? Katherine Potts without her gum? Jimmie Gilmore without Ruth? Jake Endres being quiet? Fritz Colburn embarrassed. Blossom, Salisbury sober? Josephine Blades flunking? Charles Hoffman a great lectur- er. Jimmie Stevens without Margar- ite? C Alford Prescott skinny? Miss Russell with hoop skirts? Bee DeVore without Fritz? Russell Greenlee having a ser- ious thought? Pollyg Burkett with curly hair? Jay Mason missing an athletic game? Qualifications for a Student 1. Must not be afraid of any of the teachers. 2. Must get your bluff in on them. 3. Must be able to throw chalk and erasers accurately. 4. Must arrive 'twenty or thirty minutes late to class at least three mornings in the week. 5. Must bring candy or gum to school every day. 6. Must loaf in the halls, slam the doors and make all confusion possible. 7. Must not pretend to writeg go to sleep instead. 8. Must never ,hand work in on time. We understand that Miss Austin is doing light housekeeping this winter, in order to be prepar- ed-for the worst? . Life is a joke, And, all things show itg Look at the sophomores, And then you'll know it. I . THE INKANQUIL Wrmh PAGE 25 PROF. MOYER SPEAKS On the morning of March 10, the College was invited to hear Prof. Moyer of the University of Kan- sas speak on The Chemistry of Common Things . Prof. Moyer's lecture was about sodium, chlorine, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen and liquid air. He told something of the properties of each of these elements, and about some of their compounds. The lecture was ac- companied by many interesting demonstrations, and those who were inclined to sleep were staid 'by numerous explosionsthruout the lecture for the purpose of showing the inflamibility of some substance or the power of some high explosive. The audience was most impressed by the liquid air demonstration in which several articles such as flowers, rubber balls and cranberries were frozen in a very few seconds by submerg- ing them in liquid air. Prof. Moy- er performed an experiment in which he burned a steel watch spr- ing in liquid oxygen which has a temperature of nearly 3300 degrees below zero. ORATION AND DECLAMATION The Junior College Declamation and Oratorical Contest was held in Independence this year, and contestants were sent by five schools. The contestants and their selections were as follows: Declamation The White Hands of Telham by Reba Sisk of Parsons, The Last Leaf by Dorothy Decker of Coffey- ville, Wee Willie Winkle by Rachel Gansel of Independence, The Laughter of Leen by Helen Alex- ander of Arkansas City, and The Melting Pot by Earnest Morrison of Fort Scott. Q . 0.01inisuiu1o1o3o1o1cr1uz1v1uio:o1o1n:o1o1i 1 1 1 1 rg '11 anim 05 fi Li ! is A NA TION-WIDE i 5 , S INSTITUTION' 3 ! I I A I I mc. ' I I . DEPARTMENT s'roREs Our Policy Is a Revelation to the Unacquainted I I I I i For many years past J. C. Penny Company goods have I E been accepted by hundreds of thousands of people through- l out the United States as the standard for comparison. Q A single visit to our Store-wherever it may bc local- ! cdg in any of the 44 States in which we opcrate- will Q quickly dispel such thoughts and claims. It will estab- ! lish in your mind beyond a shadow of doubt, that article i for article and dollar for dollar more in genuinely reliable ll i and standard quality can be had than is ordinarily obtain- able. l i Bear in ,mind that with the tremendous buying power Q for our hundreds of Stores goes a SELECTIVE power that U i assures us the better grades of goods. I I I U 5 Q 2 Q' 2 I i i uiqoozuxoxozu an 101 :cafe Oration The Constitution by Eugene Col- opy of Parsons, Citizenship by John Christholm of Coffeyville, The Challenge to Intelligence by Robert D. 'McMichael of Arkansas City, and The Common Citizen by Charles Wogan of Fort Scott. Both the declamation and the oration contests were very close, and the judge must have had a hard time picking the winners. His decision placed Fo1't Scott first, Parsons second, and Coffeyville third in declamation. In oration Arkansas City was first, Parsons second and Coffeyville third. The affirmative debating team, Miss Rachel Gansel, Mr. Harold Bullock, and Mr. James Gilmore, were the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Russell, the parents of Miss Pearl Russell, librarian, while in Arkansas City. 410101011izozoxozozoxoxuz I: 55 C. Ray. Shultzg Q 5 u i or phone 126 I Q ! i CLEANING I I 3 PRESSING 3 I l 2 I 5 DYING 3 I i I I 9 I 2 Larvex moth-proof Q j treatment for your 3 winter clothes ' I I 1 I 3 Free if requested Pt' 110113 1111011124 110101, 5 PAGE 26 THE INKANQUIL - l urs i ,qm- P-I P4 E 'T Z1 50' HTF' ss.-:,' co U2 Sz Ugg .TON OUP! :ings cn gh P-4 'SS NJ ihitliilil 610101 rf .Is Ze L-Ur-e S P Feeling Bad E Dr. H. M. Shaw 5 4710111is1inrioioininioiuioiiozo 0.0 gnzuzugoiuzuxoiuzngnf--4..xwzv Q :io-jviuiui., 'box ini,xoxox-yi'rqnmpnx-11-11 up 11 nz :antigua-man. IF YOU WANT Quick! Courteousl Service! Every Day And The BEST To Eat In Every Way Then You Will EAT At WILLS BROS. CAFE . Us lui'viuioiuiuinifniuii11:1 Q 1: 1 1 in1w1o1o1ui:i:o1n1 111014 Qriniuini 101110101 1 1 1 rio: 1 ni:ninazuxnzuioiuqooi vine ,:, I J l I I I LEARN MORE EARN MORE oLsoNis COMMERCIAL COLLEGE I OFFERS U NEXCELLED I Opportunities for preparing for good bus- E iness positions, new class formed every Q week. enter anytime. I 2 FINE CATALOG FREE Q Phone 379 J. C. Olson Pres. E , e- ' 1.1011 ioilldbtlillillioilliulbioitliuiiziui if 11111 1010303014 ozonininiuinzuimriuzuinim 1 11 -U. FACULTY ' CContinued from Page 53 MRS. MAJEL W. WOOD, Romance Language Department i A. B. Cornell University. A. M. Cornell University. Mrs. Wood has also passed the preliminary examinations for a Ph. D. degree at the University of Wisconsin, where she taught for three years. She also taught French and Spanish at the North Carolina college for three years, and at Friends University lof Wichita, at Wichita, Kansas three years. In addition to Mrs. Wood's training received in this country, she studied in Germany one year, in France one year, and in Madrid one summer. She did research work in History at the Archivos de las Indias, in Seville. She was pursuing her studies in- Europe during the World War, and tells many interesting stories concern- ing life on that continent. Mrs. Wood is one of the coaches of the debate teams. She is also faculty advisor for the Y. W. C. A., and has made it one of the most successful organizations of the college. She expects to organize French and Spanish clubs for stu- dents studying these languages. THEODORE C. OWEN, English I Department . A. B. Ottawa University 1924. i A. M. University of Kansas 1925. Mr. Owen is a member of the University of Kansas chapter of the Phi Mu Alpha, a national hon- orary music fraternity, and .of the Pi Kappa Delta, the national for- ensic fraternity whose Alpha chap- ter is at Ottawa University. -He is sponsor of the Sophomore class, the Debate team, and of the Lit- erary club, which latter organiza- tion was formed under his super- vision. He is also Advisor of the staff of the Inkanquil. Mr. Owen has organized and trained the Girls' Glee club, the Men's Glee club. He has an enviable reputa- tion as a tenor soloist and as a violinist. On numerous occasions he has entertained the students at convocation with solos, or in com- pany with other singers. Although this is Mr. Owen's first year in Independence, having come here from Ottawa, Kansas, he has al- ready obtained a secure place both in the hearts of the students and in the community. His English classes are very popular 'among the students. THE INKANQUIL PAGE' 27 WE ' SOPHOMORES CContinued from Page 73 for the best after all, for though we have been positive of our dig- nity as upperclassmen, in the case of the first graduating class, the old adage, disastrous but true, that 'might makes right' was est- ablished early in the year. So be- ing unable to seek vengeance on those 'less than the dust', we will descend from our exalted position and wish the coming sophomores all the dignity and sedateness pos- sible. We hope also that enough of the green will be erased to es- tablish their identity. --Verna Perkins Miss Austin maintains that the length of the osculation of a pen- dulum is equal to the time in sec- onds times the length squared, etc. We never could see what there was about a math class to turn one's thoughts to such delectable subjects as osculations. If Miss Austin will disclose her secret, we are sure she can help to pep up the esprit de corps of the student body. On Thursday, the 16th day of April, last, Verna Perkins, Bea- trice DeVore, George Allred, and Wallace 'Scott went to Lawrance in Wallace's, shiny new coupe to view the K. U. Relays. The party 1'e- turned Sunday afternoon, having enjoyed a very splendid trip. A group of twelve college boys met at the home of John Pinkston and organized a club for the spon- soring of general amusement and smoking in particular. James Gil- more was elected president, John Pinkston vice-president, and Geo- rge Allred treasurer. A room over Laderer's Clothing sto1'e was rent- ed and furnished by the club mem- bers. Aii present the club is pros- pering as no members are in jail and all have their dues paid.. How can the morals of the stud- ent body be kept at a high stand- ard when members of the faculty turn lawbreakers? On the 22nd day of December, Mr. Montgomery was arrested and fined S150 and costs for jay-driving. He deliber- ately violated the city ordinance that states No U Turns at this Corner . fa v 1 v Vasu-3 v 9.011 .Ion-in 104ifxin-.7411-in-1u1011:111411034134aimni:ninzuicuiuiniuxiuxnqm. Farm and City Loans Kansas and Oklahoma LOW RATES LIBERAL TERMS The Humphrey Investment Co. Independence, Kansas -4--:ous .. -.-4n..4uu..x- :gm,111101:w:oiu1n34vio1ncof.311 3 tv 14 1 11 1 920111311riuxnixii1ri:xioioioioiniixioi 1 1 1 1 1 1 in 1 Always Ask for Flour At your Grocer .nz mario: -1 1111 cs1aiuioiinininininguiu1 1 1 1 1 1 1:1 .lust a real good Drug Store Sunflower Pharmacy The Santox store Phone 65 Free Delivery 309 N Penn Carefulness and Accuracy Are Always Observed in I. G. FoWler's Drug Store A clerk who would try to fill an orilzror a pre- scription sloppily or dishonestly in this -store would be out of a job the next minute. urn:-4 xncnozcnascixaixaixfixoxenqpazvurotoiuibdrv 'll 010101010101 11111111 1 1 :Luigi 11 1 1111? C 501 ng 1 11111111112 -3111 1-safvsQ1vug-Y-1-pfyqgsivuni-ani'-53 :cp---un--gwqnvimgfng in-1 Z 1.1111 104-nf um ini 011114 11 :nam iniui ni ini- 1 zuxnxoxuii 1 1 1 zu: :nine PAGE 28 - A THE INKANQUIL The college social season was opened-with an all school party sponsored by the 'Y. W. C. A. and Y. M. C. A., at the Senior High school, Friday, October 9. The evening, under the supervision of Mr. C. L. Montgomery was spent in playing games. Refreshments were served by the Y. W. girls. The college faculty entertained the students at a formal reception at the Eposcopal Parish House, Friday, March 12. During the evening several vocal and violin selections were presented by Mr. Theodore Owen, accompanied at the piano by Miss Kuhns. The hosts and hostesses included the Misses Alice May Austin, Pearl Russell, Mary Self, Mesdames Maj- el Wood, and the Messers. Francis Myers, C. L. Montgomery, George Sudermann, and Theodore Owen. Miss Ethel Allen announced the .engagement of her sister, Pauline, to Mr. Murl Burnworth, at a din- ner at her home, 607 E. Myrtle, Friday, March 19. Cards bearing the message Pauline-Murl April 7 were concealed in the Easter lilies at each place. Bridge was the diversion of the remainder of eznmnioioi viuiuguininimuiuiv f, 9 i ' ! Q ! 5 MENS SHOP 5 i LESS BARNARD 5 Q I ! ' 1 l . Visit the clrtssiest littlc 9 i men'S Haberdashery in the i country for DOBBS HATS iand CAPS and ARROW i SHIRTS. Also Tailor Made D suits at prices no higher than - E g ready made. 1 E 2 Q - Q 1 MENS SHOP g 2 LESS BARNARD f .. 1 Q axoicliuxtrzfxzxxioioxogozcicdzo AA? ,i:f.1'.77Li- ,. the evening. Miss Lola McDan- iel won high score, and Mrs. Leon- ard Oswald was consoled. Those present were the Misses Ruth Wy- lie, Beatrice DeVore, Eunice Hum- phrey, Ferne Duckworth, Lola Mc- Daniel, Aliene Shadley, Alberta Klien, June Henderson, the Mes- dames George Andrews, Leonard Oswald, and Ray Frampton. A progressive dinner and show- er in honor of Miss Eunice Humph rey whose marriage to Mr. Frank- lyn Jones took place May 1, was given April 28.A The cocktail course was served at Mrs. George Andrews' home, the dinner course at Miss Ferne Duckworth's, the salad at Miss Beatrice DeVore's, and the desert at Miss Frances Meinhardt's. The remainder of the evening was Spent in playing bridge at Miss Duckworth's home. Many beautiful gifts were pre- sented to Miss Humphrey. Those present were: Misses Lola Mc- Daniel, Beatrice DeVore, Ruth Wy- lie, Francis Meinharda, Mary Rev- ellette, Minnie Revellette, Eunice Humphrey, Ferne Duckworth, Mesdames Leonard Oswald, For- rest Geckler, Myrl Burnworth, and George Andrews. ozoiznioxnxozognz L 1111 10:1 ,xg Eat the best 5 Ice Cream 5 U l g We serve Franklin XX quality at our fountain. U i n Cramer'S Pharmacy 5 ! The Rexall Store ' Q 'z' 1 1 1-1 111:91 19110113 1 :nifty w iw L it l Ii . 1 L-,fig lf' A .gr J I -eq:-f 1 1 g From the Very First 1 A i the' Steinway Piano has been ac. claimed supreme! There must be a 1 reason for this-and there is! Come in today and hear of the almost incredible tests the Steinway must pass-the stringent rules that must be followed in its construction. Just hear it and see it-and you will understand why it has stood first among Pianos for more than 70 YEHFS. l Prices Start at 8875 , Your Old Piano Taken in 1 Exchange--3 Years to Pay 9 1 . 'VF i 313 North Penn Avenue. ' THE INKANQUIL ' PAGE 29 The Misses Beatrice DeVore and Eunice Humphrey entertained with a line party to the Beldorf Theater, Tuesday, M-arch 30, in honor of Miss Pauline Allen, whose engagement to Mr. Murl Burnworth was recently announc- ed. After the show Miss Allen re- ceived many beautiful gifts at a miscellaneous shower at Miss Humphrey's home. Supper was served at a late hour. We understand that there has been considerable agitation for the election of a monitor for each of Prof. Sudermann's classes since Ray Frampton's memorable nap in English History class. It seems to us that it is somewhat too sev- ere tciwaken a sleeper in the mid- dle of a lecture. but we are entirely in favor of adopting some plan of waking such sleepers at the end of the class period. Mr. Frampton's classmates were -somewhat shy about disturbing his slumbers, and as a result he slept far into the next. period, thereby, sadly dis- rupting his regular schedule. Mrs. J. S. Humphrey announced the engagement of her daughter Eunice to Mr. J. Franklyn Jones of Brownsville, Texas at a well appointed formal dinner at her home, 600 East Main, April 23. The rooms were beautifully dec- orated in lavender and pink. The guests were: Miss Lola McDaniel, Beatrice DeVore, Ferne Duck- worth, Alice Featherngill, Kather- ine Potts, Eunice Humphrey, Fran- ces Meinhardt, Minnie Revellette, Fern Wallace, Gladys Sewell, Mes- dames Leonard Oswald, Forrest Geckeler,.,Murl Burnworth, George Andrews, and Glen Byron of Neo- desha. Mrs. Majel Wood, instructor of romance languages, entertained the Independence College faculty with a four course dinner at her home at the close of the first sem- ester. The guest list included the Misses Florence Harper, Ethelyn Williams of Oklahoma City, Mes- Adames Sudermann, Wood, and Messers. Myers, Owen, Risdon and Sudermann. ' 4 U1 -. n :az--vin: 1: 0:11:01 U l l l Q ! l II H U ! l l 3 9.1 erm: niniuinluiniu141101111-.llxilrifvil 1011 init 3 iu1ninin1nI .3 -was IHNE I FEATHER , i i HOSIERY 2 AND 2 DRESSES 5 i l SOL DENTON ' Qui 11:11:13 xi vi ni-11 1 11414 3 1111111 134 3 1 ini: ini: 2 xi 30:0 onioini 311 1:1 2 2 1111 2 pozoioi 11031 ,xg i ifgjgl .- This is the T ff Ankle Age 1 xi i, W E 1 And when a girl graduates and attends Junior proms and i things she needs give first thought to her foot-dress, i The FOOT PRINT has just received a beautiful array i of new patterns in patent, satin, and white kid, expressly suited to graduation needs. They are moderately priced too. A You are cordially invited. to see and try them on at your E earliest convenience. I The Foot Print ' 202 North Penn Avenue f , . 7.0111 1 ni xii 1 ii 2011111-iiuilrilnixlq puininiui :init 1:1101 ig 1. 4 .' -. PAGE 30 THE INKANQUIL 11110101 113 1 111111 1 SANITARY Ice Cream 81 Butter Co. Manufacturers and Wholesalers ol Ice Cream, lces and Butler ZIS North oth Sl. Phone 383 WRIST WATCH ES Ladies and Gents Diamond Rings in fact Everything in Jewelry GANSELS 202 No. Penn 1:1113 1 1 1:1 14113: Visitors at Riverside park Fri- day, March 26, were astonished to see about eighteen college stu- dents indulging in the youthful pastime of roller-skating. All dig- nity was cast aside for the eve- ning as the paired tlivvers were tried out. The students were ac- companied by the sedate Miss Alice May Austin, Mr. Theodore Owen, and Mr. Francis Myers, faculty members. Miss Pauline Allen, whose mar- riage to Mr. Murl Burnworth took place April 7, was the honor guest at several delightful parties given by her friends. Ruth Wylie and Fern Duckworth entertained at bridge Thursday, April 1. Lola McDaniel entertained at a four course dinner Friday, April 2. Bridge was the diversion after the dinner. Mrs. George Andrews en- tertained at cards Monday, April 6. Mr. and Mrs. Burnworth are at home at 600 East Myrtle Street. Seven members of the Sopho- more class, accompanied by Theo- dore Owen, faculty advisor, and Mr. Forrest Geckeler, enjoyed a hamburger fry at Riverside park, October-- Those who attended were the Misses Beatrice DeVore, E u n i c e Humphrey, Josephine Blades, Mrs. Forrest Geckieler, and the Messers. Alford Prescott, Ver- non Burroughs, and Fritz Colburn. Mrs. Forrest Geckeler entertain- ed four tables at bridge Saturday, March 153.-The decorations and the supper conformed to the St. Pat- rick spirit. High score was won by ,Miss Donna Krueger, second high by Miss Mary Baty, and Miss Eunice Humphrey was consoled. Favors were real Irish shamrocks, presented to Mrs. Geckeler by a friend. The guest list included the Misses Eunice Humphrey, Ruth Wylie, Beatrice DeVore, Rachel Gansel, Josephine Blades, Verna Perkins, Donna Krueger, Virginia Cook, Ruth Ingram, Mary Baty, Mae Hudiburg, Anna Ingleman, Viola Crimm, Grace Hiatt, Miss Hedrick of Bartlesville, and 'Mrs Elaine RudraiT.' 1 oznzoioguioioi 101113010301 hone 409 Comm. Nut'l Bank Bldg Dr. I.. A. HlNlJENACH,Denfist INIJICPICNDICNCIE, KANSAS Dental X-RAY .Q an 1-.14 1 iqnoiozoi-nic-1:11 ozmifignaar1:4ni-uasuioioiugpucpui MEADOWS 84 STRAIGHT AGENCY Insurance, Bonds, Realestate. Rentals, G' Loans S. G. Straight, Manager 202 l-2 N. Penn. Ave. v 9,0 ioguzoioioiox 11011 1 I f ss N Q . ff PAS 4 CT fb?-Z PECIAL A .H g u ,e if our f UH 'ff' afyclml mm INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL GIRL 51.25 KOMPACT for 9 c H. BADEN MERC.,C0. a THE INKANQUIL PAGE 31 The fact that the first year of the existence of the Independence College is a success is well proved by the extension of the curriculum for the next year, over the exist- ing one. Success has been so marked that all the courses offer- ed at' present will 'be extended next fall. Practically any course in foreign language, social sci- ence, education, literature, rhe- toric, history, physical science and mathematics offered in any junior college in Kansas will be availa- ble to the student in Independence Junior College. The curriculum as arranged at present is as fol- lows: . Modern Language 1. Spanish I, 5hrs. grammar, conversation, readingg Spanish II Csecond semesterj 5 hrs. grammar, conversation, reading, Spanish history. 2. Spanish III, first semester, 3 hrs. literatureg Spanish IV, first se- mester, 2 hrs. conversation, com- position: IVa, Csecond semesterb 3 hrs. literatureg Spanish, Csecond semesterj 2 hrs. conversation, composition. 3. Spanish III, first semesterg 3 hrs. Spanish Novelg Spanish Vag first semester, 2 hrs., conversation .and compositiong Spanish VI, sec- ond semester, 3 hrs. Spanish dra- ma: Spanish VIa, second semester, 2 hrsg conversation and composi- tion. i4. French I, first semester, 5 hrs. grammar readingg French II, second semester, 5 hrs. grammar, reading, French history. 5. French III, first semester, 3 hrs. literatureg French IIIa, first semester, 2 hrs. conversation, com- positiong French IV, second semes- ter, 3 hrs. literatureg French IVa, second semester, 2 hrs. conversa- tion, composition. , . 6. German I, first semester, 5 hrs. grammar, readingg German II, second semester, 5 hrs. grammar, reading. Social Science ' 1.- American Government. 5 hrs. A general study of the develop- ment and structure of American Government, both national and local. -- 2. Elements of Sociology. I5 hrs. A general course in the founda- tions and principles of Sociology. NEXT YEAR'S PROGRAM 3. Elements of Economics. 5 hrs. A concrete analytical study of the laws governing man and his relation to wealth. Education, Psychology and Philosophy 1. Methods of teaching. 3 hrs. Fundamental principles of method in the organization and presenta- tion of the subject matter. 2. School management. 3 hrs. Aim, scope, setting and internal organization of elementary edu- cation. . 3. General Psychology. 3 hrs. General survey of the field of psychology. 4. Ethics. 2 hrs. To awaken a vital conviction as to the genuine reality of moral problems. 5. Logic. 2 hrs. A study of the science of correct thinking. English, Literature, Rhetoric, Public Speaking 1. Rhetoric. 3 hrs. Thorough review of grammar, punctuation and the fundamentals of sentence and paragraph structure. 2. Rhetoric. 2 hrs.'Second se- mester Continued. Description, narration, short story. Required of all freshmen. 10. English Literature. 2 hrs. A course in supervised reading of classics. 11. English Literature. 3 hrs. Second Semester. Continuation of Course 10. I 12. History of English Litera- ture. Open to Sophomores. 5 hrs. A survey course. Second semester oiiering to Sophomores to be ar- ranged. 13. Public Speaking. 4 hrs. Study and practice of the prac- tical art of platform speaking. History 1. Modern European History, 5 hrs. A history of Europe from the discovery of America to the present time. I ' 2. Medieval History, -5 hrs. A history of Western Europe from the barbarian invasions to the be- ginning of the sixteenth century. 3. English History. 5 hrs. Em- phasizing the growth of economics, social and political institutions. 4. Contemporary American his- tory. 5 hrs. History of the United States since the Civil War. Chemistry 1. Inorganic Chemistry II. This course is open to any freshman or sophomore. 2- IU0I'ganic Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis III. This course is open to any student who has had Inorganic Chemistry II. 3. Physics I CMechanics, Heat, Soundl. This course is open to any student who has had College Algebra and Trigonometry or who IS llakilig these courses with Phy- sics I. . Mathematics 1. College Algebra C33 or C5y, One three hour course will be open to students wno have had 3 Year and a half of algebra in high school. 'A five hour course will be open to students who have had one year of algebra in high school. 2. Trigonometry 125. ' 3. Analytic Geometry 149. Other subjects such as biologi- cal sciences will be added if a sufiicient number of students de- mand them. -..1- .k...- , , Laugh and the teacher laughs with you: - , Laugh and you laugh alone: The first is a joke of the teacher's, The last is one of your own. Seniors were made for great things, Juniors were made for small, But it is not yet recorded Why freshmen were made at all. A traveling salesman, having at last succeeded in getting an order out of one of the largest firms in the north, purchased a big box of costly cigars which he intended to present to the manager as a token of his gratitude. But the manager was highly offended. Naw, naw, mon, said he, I canna tak' them. It's just bribery, that's what it is. But surely, persisted the sales- man you caf accept a present from me? I couldna, mong I couldna do it. Well, then, I'll tell you what -I'll sell the cigars to you for a purely nominal sum: say a quarter for the box. Weel, that's a different matter, answered the scrupulous one. An as you are so pressin' I'll pay you cash for three boxes. ' s PAGE 32 THE INKANQUIL Five Reasons why Girls are Nicer than Boys 1. Because the Lord made them second, and second thoughts are best. 2. Because they couldn't be worse. 3. Because there had to be some nice people in the world. 4. Because Pm a girl. 5. Because-well just because. A Few New Books How to Manage Blonds by 0:01411uioioilzxIqooioxuioiuiui Arthur Billings. My Love Affairs by George Allred. Fords and their Drivers by Beula Bowen. Ten Complete Reducing Les- sons by Alford Prescott. My Opinion of Women by Niles Smith. Psychology and its Peculiarit- ies by Josephine Blades. 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