Independence Junior College - Inkanquil Yearbook (Independence, KS)

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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.

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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 . ' .

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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