Iowa Wesleyan College - Croaker Yearbook (Mount Pleasant, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 90 of the 1945 volume:

THE CROAKER Iowa ’Wesleyan College Always — whenever someone is away from home or those with whom he is familiar — there is one person who soon assumes the character of a friend. That person is the mailman, who day by day brings to us the news from our families and friends. At the first of the year, when it seems so terribly important to hear something from someone, we eagerly await the mailman's ar rival. And all through the year, we keep waiting and watching every morning .... if he's late, there are cries of impatience if he's on time, sighs of satisfaction (or disappointment). . Especially those of us who are in college during war time feel the necessity of the mailman’s visit. Ordinarily “the interest in our lives would be here on the campus too, but those who find this an impossibility, keep an extra-alert for the morning call from the mailman. And wherever we may be in the future, let us not forget that there will always be one connecting link upon which we may depend for a word of greeting from our friends of today and tomorrow m AllflDVd R. K. ELLIS Dean of the College G. E. KING Registrar - L FRANCES MOSER Dean of Women R. J. HEKEL Acting Dean of Students Stanlp.y B. Niles. President On the walls of the Union Station of Chicago you will find the following very suggestive message. “To sanctify our war dead by wringing out of victory the last full measure of their sacrifices; to assume the awful humiliation of our war imprisoned until we bring them liberation; to raise our holy flag from such ground as it may have touched in the first inning of the fight; to make the battle worth more than death; to either wear a uniform or to make the same amount of sacrifice that goes with a uniform; to know the end; to find the way; to encompass the strain and resist any temptation to slacken the pull; to be in one person the whole United States of America: to live its ideals; to reflect its glories and its purity on friend and foe alike — in these goals lies the end of bewilderment and waiting. There is one sentence in this unusual message which strikes me with peculiar force. It is “to be in one person the whole United States of America; to live its ideals; to reflect its glories and its purity on friend and foe alike”. I like this sentence for it imposes not only my thought about our responsibilities as citizens of the United States but also as students and alumni of our own beloved Alma Mater. We arc Wes-lcyan. Its hopes, its ideals, its future resides in us. If it is great it is because we are great. If it fails it is because we fail. Let us take courage and renew our determination to hand its torch on to later generations undimmed. W. E. 'SMITH E. G. FLIGG JUNE HEATON Trcasurcr'Busincss Manager Public Relations Public Relations ADMINISTRATION [8] FACULTY Like most institutions of learning, Iowa Wesleyan may claim distinction in several respects. And we, the students of her halls, believe that one of the outstanding distinctions of the college is her fine faculty. Both the lives of our faculty and our own lives are so enriched by the experiences of Campus life as we enjoy them day by day. Our characters are molded, our entire sojourn on earth is blue' printed as we come into contact with the brilliant minds of our professors, and we shall realize the importance of those brilliant minds as we go on toward the final goal. HARRY JACQUES, Biology R. K. ELLIS, Economics ELSYE TASH SATER. English E. J. VANDAGRIFF, Speech (not pictured) GORDON SCHILZ, Social Science JEAN MORROW, Biology HERBERT TAG. Education S. W. HOCKETT, Chemistry BELA ROZSA, Music GERALDINE RISTINE. Music EMILY JACKSON, Music W. E. SMITH. Band OLAH CRANE. Home Economics G. E. KING. Mathematics OLAN G. RUBLE. Physical Education ROGER MORROW. Physics STANLEY B. NILES. Religion C. O. STROHL, Religion W. H. HERRMANN. Social Science R. J. HEKEL, Social Science DANA BRADEN. Foreign Language FRANCES MOSER. Business Administration MRS. ROBERT SHEPP. Typing, Shorthand MARIANNE TRITZ Nurse [9] STUDENTS SENIOR ROSALIE BENTZINGER Home Economics. Pi Beta Phi, Ottumwa, Iowa I.R.C., 1, 2; Band, 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir, 2, 3; Ellen Richards. 2, 3, 4: Tiger Staff. 2, 3, 4; Nine Till Six , 3; Qui Est, 3, 4; President Pi Beta Phi, 4; President Kappa Pi, 4; President Panhcllcnic Coun-cil, 4; Student Council, 4; Drum Major, 4; I.W.P., 4; Sigma Tan Delta, 4; Cast of Starbound , 4; Alpha Psi Omega. 4; Vice-president Senior Class. JACQUELINE KORF History. Pi Beta Phi. Olds, Iowa 1. W.P., 1, 2, 3, 4; Tiger Staff, 1, 2. 3, 4; I.R.C.. 1. 2; Alpha Secretary of Freshman Class; Psi Omega, 2, 3. 4; Highest scholarship in Freshman class; Panhcl-lecnic award; Zeta Sigma Pi. 1, 2; Honor Roll, 1, 2, 3, 4; Band, 2, 3. 4; Qui Est, 3. 4; President Alpha Psi Omega, 4; Editor-in-Chief Croaker , 4; Sigma Tau Delta, 4; Who's Who, 4. DALE BURKET Economics and Business Admin-istration. Sigma Phi Epsilon, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa Tiger Staff, 2; Pink Key, 2; Student Council, 2. 3. 4; Intra-Fraternity Council, 2; Basketball, 3, 4; Letter Club, 3, 4; Assistant Croaker Editor, 4; Who's Who, 4. LUCILLE CARLSON Home Economics. Pi Beta Phi, Lock ridge, Iowa Choir, Iowa Wesleyan Players. 1; Iowa State, 2; Pep Club, 3, 4; Kappa Pi, 3. 4; Ellen Richards, 3; Homecoming Queen Attendant, 4; Chairman Homecoming Dance, 4; President Ellen Richards, 4; “Star Bound , 4. MARGARET COCKLIN Biology, Alpha Xi Delta. Grandview, Iowa Grinnell College, 1, 2; Biological Society, 3, 4; Band, 3. 4; Choir, 3; Beta Beta Beta, 4; I.R.C., 4. GUY LEIGHTON Physical Education. Sigma Phi Epsilon, Quincy, Mass. Boston University, 1, 2: Basketball, 4; Swimming (Red Cross), 4. JOSEPHINE DiMARCO Biology, Alpha Xi Delta. New York City, New York New York University, 1, 2; Pep Club. 3. 4; I.W.P., 3, 4; House Council, 4; Choir, 3; Beta Beta Beta, 4. KATHLEEN OLSON English, Alpha Xi Delta, Mt. Pleasant. Iowa Band, 1, 2. 3, 4: I.W.P., 1. 2. 3, 4: “Tiger Staff, 1, 2; “Tiger” Editor, 3. 4: Honor Roll. I; Home' coming Queen, 2; Qui Est, 3. 4; Hershey Hall Council, 2. 3, 4: President Council. 3; I.R.C., 3: Choir 3, 4; President Sigma Tau Delta. 3: President Qui Est, 4; Who’s Who, 4. JANE GRAHAM MALONE Chemistry. Alpha Xi Delta, Mt. Pleasant. Iowa Outstanding Freshman: Band, 1. 2: I.R.C., 1, 2; I.W.P.. 1. 2, 3. 4: Honor Roll, 1, 2. 3, 4: Wesley Club, 1; Vice-President Sophomore Class: Choir, 3. 4; Alpha Psi Omega, 3, 4: Iota Phi, 3 4; Qui Est, 3, 4; Who's Who, 3; Tiger Staff, 3, 4; Croaker Staff, 4; Student Council, 4: Panhcllcivc Council. 4; President Alpha Xi Delta, 4. DOROTHY PETERSON History, Pi Beta Phi. Olds. Iowa Band Twirlcr, 1, 2. 3, 4; I.R.C., 1, 2, 3: Tiger Staff. 1, 2, 3; Hall Council. 2; I.W.P., 2, 3, 4; President of “Wits , 3; Student Council 4; “Star Bound , 4; One-act plays. 4: Alpha Psi Omega, 4; Scc.-Trcas. Senior Class. OFFICERS PRESIDENT......................... Morell Rubey VICE-PRESIDENT ................. Rosalie Bentzinger SECRETARY-TREASURER .............. Dorothy Peterson MORELL RUBEY Social Science, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Norwalk. Conn. President Independent Men. I; Oxford Club, 1; Presid:nt Oxfoid Club, 2; I.W.P., 1, 2, 3: Student Council, 1, 3, 4; President, 3; Chess Club, 3, 4; President Sigma Phi Epsilon, 4: Student Pastor— Salem Circuit Methodist Churches, 1942-4 5. DORIS WARD SESSIONS Biology. Alpha Xi Delta, Mt. Pleasant. Iowa Band, 1, 2, 3, 4; IAV.P., 1, 2. 3, 4; Honor Roll, 1; Outstanding Freshman; Tiger Staff, 1, 2: Sigma Tau Delta. 3, 4: Alpha Psi Omega, 3, 4; Student Council, 3, 4; Pan-hcllcnic Council. 3, 4: Qui Est, 3, 4; President Alpha Xi Delta. 4. F. ALLYN WESTBROOK English. Crawfordsvillc, Iowa Muscatine Junior College, 1; Iowa State College, 2: Bob Jones College, Tennessee, 3: Student Pastor, Crawfordsvillc Methodist Chjrch, 1943-45; Choir, 4. CLASS [13] JUNIOR Margaret Deahl Centerville, Iowa Social Science Mary Greenwood Centerville, Iowa Pre'Law Ruth Hill Rembrandt, Iowa Home Economics Doris Hilleary Burlington, Iowa Biology OFFICERS PRESIDENT................... Leonard Redlinger VICE-PRESIDENT.....................Martha Lodwick SECRETARY-TREASURER ............... Wuanita Hobbie Waunita Hobbie Mt. Union, Iowa Economics Frances Jaeger Sigourney, Iowa Chemistry Elaine Johnston Esthcrvillc, Iowa Social Science Shirley Kritzman Ottumwa, Iowa Economics [14] Martha Lodwick Centerville. Iowa •Social Science Frannie Michael Ottumwa, Iowa Chemistry Marian Miner Mt. Pleasant. Iowa English Bernice Linn Lockridgc. Iowa Biology Carl Hammer Detroit. Michigan Pre'Osteopathic (Not Pictured) Betty Jean Moore Sheridan. Montana Biology Shirley Neill Flushing, Long Island, New York Home Economics Leonard Redlinger Richland, Iowa Biology Louise Scheurman Mt. Pleasant, Iowa English CLASS [i5] SOPHOMORES Row I—V. Vogel, M. Step-hens, R. Calycr, J. Schracdcr. Row II—B. Rochefort, C. Morris, J. Miller, B. Coffman, E. Thomassen. Row III—C. Baird, R. Mills, K. Turner, M. Johnston, J. Hacs-sler. Row IV—G. Wondcrlich, L. Curtis, S. Gaskill, M. Wright. M. Gavin, E. Houdyshcll. Row V—K. M c i h 1 a n, R. Stein, W. Frans, D. Finney, C. Fellers, H. McElhinncy, V. Smuts. You can tell a Sophomore, hue you can't tell him much! Yes, thirty strapping young' sters! And we’re living up to all the expectations! Among us were: President Letter Club, Tiger Business Manager, Tiger Assistant Editor and Sports Editor, Head Librarian, Lead in Homecoming Play, Homecoming Queen, five on first semester Honor Roll, six active in Radio Production class, Co'Captain of Basketball team, Presidencies of two Fraternities, Presidency of Hershey Hall Couiv cil, Literary and Photography editors of Croaker, and Advertising Editor. Three mem' bers initiated into Alpha Psi Omega. President—Kenneth Meihlan, Secretary—Joyce Haessler, Treasurer—Howard McElhinney. JUST WATCH OUR SMOKE!!! [16] FRESHMEN A Mighty Class — small number of masculinity, but never fear — those fellows have really been “on the ball” all year. The upperclassmen enjoyed a good laugh at our expense when we all had to prepare stunts for “their” stunt night — three fellows play sixunan football, and plenty good, too. Three Freshman cheerleaders — seven in Pep Club. A poet in our midst — four good girls Basketball players — and boys too!! Class President—Holmes Foster; Vice President—Mary Wilke; Class Secretary — Bar b a r a Scott; Class Treasurer—T. L. Henderson. Row I—Ted Harbour, Ronald Houston, Holmes Foster, Del mar But! in. Row II—Bill Lloyd, Merle Houser. Lloyd Campbell, Lee Snooks. Row III—G. W. Barricklow, Bob Ludford, T. L. Henderson. Bob Brown. Row IV—Vernon Buckley, Vernon Cook. Lowcldcnc Fincher, H. Middleton. Row I—M. Morgan, V. Campbell, B. Larson, N. O'kono, P. Edwards. B. Butler. D. Walker, P. Stuckcr. Row II—M. Shipton, G. Anshutz, M. Cushing, V. Ebert, D. Shaw, J. Jacques. M. Taylor, R. Walker. Row III—M. Stone. A. Mizuki, G. Trigg. B. Dewart, B. Lane, I. Smith. P. Latta. L. Hunt. Row IV—V. Blcincrt, G. Marncr, B. Linch, L. Conkcy, M. Morrison, W. Panzeco, M. Wilke, R. Woodward. R. Steen, W. Purtlc. Row V—S. Blum, Beverly Scott, J. Stewart, C. Friedrich, J. Brenner, P. Bcvcr, M. Boston, M. Richards, J. Ogden, E. Miner. [17] Ivaleen Smith New London, Iowa Martha Johnson, Ruth Mills, Jean Schracdcr, and Kathleen Turner have completed work this year for the Standard Elementary Certif' icate based on TwO'years of Teachers Training work on an element' ary level. Ivaleen Smith has completed a prescribed course on the one-year Normal Training Program, and receives the First Grade County Certificate. Martha Johnston Libcrtyville, Iowa Ruth Mills Perry, Iowa Two Year Normal Jean Schraeder Sigourney, Iowa Kathleen Turner Rcdficld, Iowa [is] Business Students Shirley uonry Ainsworth, Iowa Joy Denney Ncw London, Io vw -unaon, Iowa n Hazel Hunt Ainsworth, Iowa Nadine Kudabe Mt. Pleasant, Iowa Business Students at Wesleyan find business training at the highest level. They are able to take advantage of the rich experiences of a real college campus, which cannot be enjoyed at the ordinary business college. In the Pioneer College of Business this year were many capable students. They have taken active part in Band, Choir, Dramatics, Athletics, and many other activities. Officers of the Business Students are: President—Marjorie Moore; Secretary—Beverly Scott; Treasurer—Hazel Hunt. Virginia Kudabe Marjorie Moore Doris Morris Beverly Scott Mt. Pleasant, Iowa Eldon, Iowa Mt. Pleasant, Iowa Mt. Pleasant, Iowa [19] [20] [21] B. BUTLER L. CONKEY B. DEWART V. EBERT C. FRIEDRICH B. LANE B. LINCH M. MORRISON D. SHAW V. BLEINERT . STEPHENS DGERS OGEL WILSON J. BRENNER R. BENTZ1NGER, President L. CARLSON. D. PETERSON E. JOHNSTON C. MORRIS B. ROCHEFORT P. EDWARDS S. GASKILL M. GAVIN J. STUART M. VOGEL September and school again ... Pi Phis return and set up new sorority apartment . . . Successful Rushing Season with fourteen new pledges . . . Homecoming Lead and four others in Play . . . Marian Stephens reigns as Homecoming Queen . . . Lucy Carlson first attendant ... Pi Phis win Scholarship Cup . . . eight actives collapse . . . Cookie Shine at Wrights' . . . Vogel and Venning initiated . . . Dance With the Dolly party by pledges . . . Christmas Party . . . Venning-Rogers nuptials in sunny California . . . Annual Sweetheart Ball at County Club . . . Eleven new arrows on March third . . . Bcrgdahl-Dcwart Wedding . . . Jackie honored in Who's Who . . . three new pledges . . . Stephens in Commencement play . . . Jackie. Editor of Croaker, Rochefort, Stephens, Vogel, Assistants . . . Arrow Editor. Mrs. T. N. Alford visits Iowa Alpha in April . . . Bcntsingcr-Rubcy duo still a constant affair . . . Commence' ment . . . and another Happy Year is over. [23] J. MALONE, President J. DI MARCO K. OLSON D. SESSIONS LUCKY THIRTEEN M. DEAHL W. HOBBIE S. KRITZMAN F. MICHAEL M. MINER GOOD SISTERS S. NEILL L. SCHEURMAN KAY CARLSON B. COFFMAN J. HATFIELD E. HOUDYSHELL M. JOHNSTON R. MILLS E. THOMASSEN K. TURNER THE GANG'S ALL HERE! M. WRIGHT G. ANSHUTZ S. BLUM V. CAMPBELL M. COCKLIN Beta of Alpha Xi Delta is the chapter which made the sorority national. Ten co-eds at Lombard College founded the organisation on April 17, 1893. M. CUSHING M. LODWICK A. MARNER E. MINER M. MORGAN An academic merger of Lombard and Knox in 1930 located Alpha at Knox. Meanwhile, Beta was established at Iowa Wesleyan, June 9, 1902, by members of the college chapter (S) of P. E. O. Sisterhood. Another bang-up year. Michael homecoming attendant . . . blue ribbon stunt . . . fun at open house . . . diamonds for Ruthie and Kay C. . . . J. OGDEN Who's Who'ers Neill, Olson, and Graham . . . finished by spring formal B. SCOTT , . M. SHIPTON at the Country C,ub- R. STEEN B. LINN [25] W. FRANZ. President D. BURKET M. RUBEY N. SNOW R. STEIN K. READ N. RILEY L. SNOOK R. VAN VRANKEN R. BROWN V. BUCKLEY G. LEIGHTON W. LLOYD HORM AT REST “EAGER SHOOKS THE ROOMS PREXr In September, Iowa Alphas five returning actives. Rubey. Burket. Snow, Franz, and Stein pledged eight men. Stockton, Gordon, Dettmer, Riley, Read, Snock. Van Vranken and Leighton. Brown, Lloyd and Buckley were pledged at the turn of the semester. Read, “Van”, Stockton and Dettmer were lost to the armed forces during the year. The year in review . . . Winning the Scholarship Cup for the second year in a row . . . Pledges party in “Club El Sn oocho Mucho” highlights first semester season . , . Leighton looking natural as bartender . . . Flourishing season for pipes in face of the cigarette shortage . . . Sig Eps present Hall girls with three serenades . . . Burkett and Leighton win letters in basketball . . . Snook's Hell Week will long be remembered by the actives . . . Snow photography editor of the yearbook . . . Burket appointed associatc'cditor . . . Franz initiated into Iowa Wesleyan Players . . . Winter formal at Country Club February 3rd. Election of officers in March ended with Franz as president . . . Stein, vice-president and Norman Riley as comptroller . . . Revic makes it around his Parish in his Model A . . . Visits by District-Governor Axthclcn and Secretary Hindcinan to various alums keep pledges busy cleaning up Frat homes and barracks on the campus. Year ends with house party on Apr.l 7 and formal on the 28th. [27] Gfi A L. REDLINGER. President C. FELLERS D. FINNEY H. McELHINNEY L. SMUTZ G. BARRICKLOW L. CAMPBELL H. FOSTER T. HARBOUR T. HENDERSON M. HOUSER R. HUSTON R. LUDFORD Phi Delta Theta fraternity was founded on the campus of Miami University, Oxford, Ohio in 1848. Iowa Alpha chapter was founded on the Wesleyan campus in 1871 and holds the unique position of being the oldest chapter of Phi Delta Theta west of the Mississippi. Occupy new Phi House September 8,—really tops. Eighty-five attend Phi Dclt homecoming—annual hay ride—Phi Dclt backficld in football—Phikeia Halloween party— six earn basketball letters. Bud and Sherlock managers—Pledges thump actives in B. B. —New Shc-Dclts—Spring Formal—Pi Pilgrimage to Fred Beck's—Phi serenade! Redlinger Pilots the jolly crew—also—president of Student Council, Beta Beta Beta, I.R.C.. V.P. of Biological Society—Sports editor of Croaker. McElhinney—been fixing the books all year—treasurer of Sigma Tau Delta—Tootles French Horn. Finney— Heads Letter Club—Co-Captain of basketball team. Smutz—V.P. Letter Club—Tiger high scorer. Fellers—President Sigma Tau Delta—V.P., I.W.P. and I.R.C.—Letter Club—Sports editor of Tiger. Ludford and Barricklow—lifeguards . . . Sherlock”— Assistant Team Manager and Iowa Wesleyan Players . . . Henderson—Student Council and Youth Fellowship . . . Houser—First Team Football . . . Campbell, Harbour. Henderson, Houser. Huston—basketball . . . Huston, Houser, Henderson—Letter Club . . . Phi Dclt Freshman Basketball Team undefeated in five post season games, victories over Actives and Burlington Independent Champions, highlighted the short schedule. [29] PHILIA L. BLACKWOOD, President C. BAIRD P. BEVER M. BOSTON L. CURTIS R. HILL D. HILLEARY F. JAEGER P. LATTA V. LONG B. MOORE N. OKANO W.PANZECO M. RICHARDS J. SCHRADER I. SMITH M. STONE P. STUCKER M. TAEGER M. TAYLOR G. TRIGG J. WIELE M. WILKE OFFICERS President........-.......... -...........................Lois Blackwood Vice-President .............-............... Madelon Morgan (1st Sem.) Jean Schrader (2nd Sem.) Secretary ..................................—............ Francis Jaeger Treasurer .......... —........................ -........ Crystal Baird Student Council Representatives.......-.....Murrell Stone, Margie Boston The highway of youth is a venturesome trail Though strange and uncertain the way. We must trust in Christ, for his strength cannot fail. The young soul must find the new day. For only the young have the strength for the task That the dreams of the ages have made, To smile at the dawning that lightens the skies And walk into the day unafraid. Philia, Philia, to thee we raise our song Bind us in sacred unity and love shall make thee strong. Philia, Philia, thy faith shall give thee might. Within our souls orever Burn the watch-fires of the night. Words by Music by Patricia Bever Patricia Bever and Margie Boston INDEPENDENTS K. MEILHAN, President D. BUTLIN B. CASSABAUM S. CONRY J. DENNEY R. FINSTROM P. GERRIE M. GREENWOOD R. GREENWOOD H. HUNT L. HUNT N. KUDABE V. KUDABE J. LONG LEG SHOW RUTH IE AT THE BELL AROUND WE GO! M. MOORE D. MORRIS L. PARKS J. PIRTLE B. SCOTT M. SIEGRIST A. WESTBROOK G. WONDERLICH The purpose of the Independent club on the campus is fourfold: To pro mote a stronger bond of fellowship among the independent people; to en' courage its members toward wholesome growth — physically, intellectually, socially, and spiritually; to offer its members the essential benefits of a social fraternity at a cost which any student can afford; and to work for the best interests of Iowa Wesleyan College. It is open to every student regardless of race, color, or creed. A great year ... fun at work and play . . . Hiking home . . . Ruthie and the victory bell . . . fun at Saunders . . . side-show at the Mardi Gras . . . German Band. [33] [M] SPORTS [35] )u y Boys Basketball, 1943-44 Iowa may boast of its “Iron Men but Wesleyan produced six “Men of Steel” for the basketball season of 1943-44. Three of these men were 17 years of age and one was 16 but they played against the strongest teams in the Mid-West and ended the season with 9 wins and 8 losses, scoring 297 field goals and 103 free throws to their opponents 293 field goals and 130 free throws, for the best local record in several years. Nine of the teams on the schedule were manned by service men much older and with much more college ex-pcricncc. Two of the civilian games were against Burlington “Y” which was composed exclusively of former college players. The Wesleyan Tigers were victorious in three of these games and lost to but one college civilian team during the season. The one defeat was to Simpson in the first game before Holly Wagner of Danville joined the team. Wagner joined the team late after considering not playing because of a bad knee, but in the 16 remaining games continued his previous years scoring ability to run up 262 points and second place scoring honors in the Iowa conference. Wagner ended the season only slightly behind first place in scoring and without any doubt would have been first had he been left in the game on several occasions when his team was far in the lead. The splendid ball handling and cooperation between every man on the team and the fixed determination to win made this one of the most successful seasons in Wcsleyans history. The climax of local interest was perhaps in the two victories over Parsons, 56-31 here and 65-17 there, and in the victory at the end of the season, over the Air Corps team of former major college players. The Dunkel rating system, based on the cumulative correlation of scoring differentials with rating of opposition and considered as the most authoritative rating in the U. S. ranks only three civilian teams in Iowa above them and places Wesleyan well above many other well-known teams. (RECORD) The Seasons record: I W C Opp. 26 Simpson .............. 49 56 Parsons .............. 31 34 Penn ................. 30 67 Alumni ............... 12 27 Burlington “Y ....... 47 26 Monmouth Navy ...... 75 65 Parsons.............. 17 36 Mayo Army Hospital... 35 I W C Opp. 39 Central Navy ......... 50 50 Penn .................. 32 34 Burlington “Y” ........ 54 3 5 Loras Navy ............ 66 30 Dubuque Navy .......... 51 38 Mayo Army Hospital .... 36 43 Central Navy .......... 62 46 82nd C. T. D........... 32 49 Crawfordsville ....... 37 (LETTER WINNERS) The following men were awarded letters: Holly Wagner, Danville, Forward. Dale Burket, Mt. Pleasant. Guard. Verne Smutz, Stockport, Center. Don Finney, Eldon, Forward. John McDowell, Kinross, Guard. “Chuck Fellers, Fremont, Forward. “Bud Rcdlingcr of Richland was awarded a letter for service as manager to both the boys and girls teams. [36] The 1943-44 Iowa Wesleyan college girls' basketball team had the distinction of being the first college girls team in the state of Iowa and perhaps the United States. With only three practice sessions the team started the season on November 13 against the championship Seymour girls and were defeated 55 to 22, but with more practice and game experience the team developed into a smooth efficient organisation. The high spots of the season were two defeats administered to Parsons, 36-16, 24-12; victories over three independent teams from Burlington, and victories in two final games against the strong Morning Sun Independent team. Kay Carlson, midget forward, from Mt. Union was the offensive spark plug of the team, scoring 269 of her team's 434 total points and registering 59 free throws in 93 attempts. The team's defense was sparked by the brilliant playing of Dorothy Elliott of Bonaparte, Iowa. (LETTER WINNERS) Those that received letters arc: Kay Carlson. Mt. Union, Forward. Dorainc Oldt, Wyman, Forward. Elda Gabclinc (Capt.), Mt. Union, Forward. Bcrniccc Linn, Lockridgc, Forward. Reba Coltranc (Co-Capt.), Stockport, Guard. June Pickard, Stockport. Guard. Dorothy Elliott, Bonaparte, Guard. Kathleen Turner, Rcdficld, Guard. (RECORD) The season's record is as follows: I w c Opp. 22 Seymour 55 29 Stockport 31 36 Parsons 16 22 Donncllson 22 24 Parsons 12 25 Stockport 29 26 Denmark 42 35 Donncllson 15 37 Spitfires 29 17 Burl. Instrument Co 20 43 Women Ord. Workers 11 34 Women Ord. Workers 16 49 Morning Sun 39 35 Morning Sun 31 Total 434 Won 8 Lost 5 ...368 Tied 1 1943-44, Girls Basketball [37] Six Man Football, 1944-45 As far as is known Six'inan football made its initial appearance on the Iowa Wesleyan campus this fall. Trans' portation difficulties made it impossible to schedule any 11 men games, and therefore at the invitation of Parsons college two games were arranged with them. Eighteen men reported for practice and although only a few had any previous experience. Coach Ruble developed them into a smooth combination. The willingness to learn and their fighting spirit carried them on to victory. The boys reporting for practice were: Dale Burket, Mt. Pleasant; Lloyd Campbell. Benton; Ed Dettmer. Argyle; Charles Fellers, Fremont; Don Finney, Eldon; Walt Franz, Newburgh, N. Y.; Ted Harbour. Rathbun; T. L. Henderson, Burlington; Merle Houser, Seymour: Ronald Huston, Olds; Bob Ludford, Wilmette, 111.; Howard McElhinncy, Morning Sun; Sharon Moran, Letts; Laird Simpson, Ainsworth; Verne Smutz. Stockport; Don Stockton, Argyle; Richard Van Vranken. Winfield: Robert Smith. Ottumwa; and Loren Parks. Salem. Parsons bowed twice to the Tigers in the two game schcd' ule. The Parsonites out' weighed the Tigers but Coach Ruble's fighting six was too much for them. The hard hitting line in combination with the fast, plunging back' field outclassed the Kelly Greens in every move. The ball game started to roll when Fellers intercepted an enemy pass on the forty and raced the remaining length of the field for a touchdown. A combined attack of Rusty Smutz and Don Finney pushed the wildcats back to score again at the end of the first quarter. Van Vranken scored on a long pass from Smutz to end the half with a score of 19'6. The second half opened with Fellers tak' ing the kickoff on his own twenty and behind a wedge of interference ran eighty yards to score. A hard tackle by Franz gave Houser a chance to recover the fumble and score. In the course of the game Van Vranken, Fellers, and Simpson counted two touchdowns each and every other man in the starting lineup tallied one each. The score ending 53 to 6. The second game with Parsons on their home field was almost a duplicate of the first. The Tigers were slow in starting but were strong in finishing and the score ended 46'6 in their favor. [ 8} A number of outstanding high school players reported for the 1944-45 season of the second year for Girls basketball in Iowa Wesleyan College. Through the untiring efforts of Coach Ruble he coordinated them into an outstanding girls basketball team. The team lost its first game of the season to the strong A.I.B. team of Des Moines but went on to win 12 games during the regular season and then accepted an invitation to attend the Womens National Championship tournament at St. Joseph, Mo. They were the first four year college in the U. S. to enter the National Tournament. At St. Joseph they defeated the Florida State champions, Jacksonville, in the first round and then lost in the second round to the national runner-up team. Dr. Pepper of Little Rock, Arkansas. Girls on the team were: Barbara Scott, Seymour; Mary Nclle Taylor, Keosauqua; Kathleen Turner, Rcdficld; Kay Carlson, Mt. Union; Joan Long, Denmark; Martha Siegrist, Denmark; Patricia Gerrie, Chicago; Margorie Boston, Nauvoo, 111.; Bernice Linn, Lockridge; Vivian Long, Salem. 1944-45 Season Record Iowa Wesleyan College Girls Team. Wc Opp. 19 A.I.B. (Des Moines).... 33 42 Parsons College ....... 13 32 Argylc H. S............. 21 22 Pepsi Cola (D. M.) 58 24 Donnellson H. S........ 28 41 Mt. Union H. S........ 15 42 Argylc H. S........... 15 35 Parsons College ........ 21 46 Denmark H. S........ 33 22 Seymour H. S........ 39 16 Mt. Union H. S.......... 21 30 Donnellson H. S........ 17 45 Yarmouth H. S....... 25 46 Mt. Pleasant Ind..... 26 39 Morning Sun Ind..... 39 32 Burlington Spitfires 34 52 Morning Sun Ind........ 22 30 Burlington Spitfires 23 National Tourncnyient 38 Jacksonville Florida ... 27 12 Little Rock. Ark....... 39 Total 665 ........................524 1944-45, Girls Basketball [39] The 1944-45 pre-season prospects looked rather discouraging but one of the most earnest and cooperative squads in Wesleyan's history turned in a season's record of which everyone concerned was justly proud. All teams defeating the Tigers had service personnel or they were much older men. The high spots of the season were, of course, the two defeats of Parsons; the victory over Coe in which the team stalled eight minutes without loss of the ball; the lop-sided victory over Kirksvillc; and the high conference standing above such teams as St. Ambrose, manned entirely by Navy Personnel. BASKET 1944 The Conference Standing is as follows: W L Pet. Lorcas 7 1 .875 Dubuque .... 11 2 .846 Simpson 8 2 .800 Luther 5 3 .625 Iowa Wesley an .... 7 5 .583 Wartburg .. 8 7 .533 St. Ambrose 3 3 .500 Penn 4 6 .400 Central 3 11 .214 Upper Iowa 2 9 .182 Buena Vista 0 6 .000 Parsons 0 7 .000 Western Union— played only 1 team. BOYS' BASKETBALL Opponents Opponents fc Opponents Score Date IWC Opponents Score Date 80 Iowa Malle- 24 Simpson, T 70 Jan. 12 able Iron, H. 34 Nov. 18 148 State Hos- 50 Parsons. H. 28 Nov. 21 pital. H 25 Jan. 23 41 Simpson, H 30 Dee. 1 26 Augustana, T 37 Jan. 27 62 Upper Iowa, 36 Carthage. T 25 Jan. 31 H 32 Dee. 8 64 Kirksvillc, 32 Dubuque, T 53 Dee. 9 T 21 Feb. 6 32 Culver Stock- 44 Central, H 29 Feb. 9 ton, H 51 Dec. 12 42 Augustana, 54 Parsons, T 42 Dee. 15 H 43 Feb. 17 26 Coe, T 25 Dee. 16 56 Carthage, H 38 Feb. 20 42 Upper Iowa, 35 Central. T 36 Feb. 23 T 38 Dee. 20 48 Penn, T 40 Feb. 27 42 Dubuque, H 73 Jan. 5 54 Penn, H 31 Jan. 10 1,038 851 Won 13 Lost 8 [40] BALL -45 Verne Smutz, from Stockport, Iowa, was elected co-captain of the team. He was playing his second year at center and only 18 years of age. He scored 239 points for the season. Don Finney, Eldon. Iowa, and only 17 years old played his second year as an Iowa Wesleyan forward. Don scored 198 points for the season, although he was forced out of four games with an arm injury. He was elected co-captain of the team. Ronald Huston, Olds, Iowa, was the diminutive spark'plug ol the team. He was only 16 years of age but fast, wiry, and clever, which enabled him to produce 177 points. Dale Burket, Mt. Pleasant, a senior, played h i s second year at guard since returning from the Army. He was one of the best passers on the squad. Guy Leighton, Quincy, Mass., a senior, with a medical discharge from the Army, returned to make an important contribution to the teams success as a guard. His uncanny ability with long shots was the deciding factor in a number of games and his clean-cut shots never failed to cut the fighting spirit from the opponents. Charles Fellers. Fremont. Iowa, played his second year on the team and was instrumental on several occasions in speeding up the players by his ability to steal the ball and inject enthusiasm. Merle Houser, 17, from Seymour, was a true competitor and always came through in the pinches. He was perhaps the best rcboundcr on the squad. T. L. Henderson, West Burlington, 17. made a valuable contribution as a forward. Although he was light in physique he made up for it in fight and persistence. Lloyd Campbell, 17, Benton, Iowa, at the end of the season, was giving the regulars a chase for their positions. He was exceptionally strong with a one hand shot up to 20 feet from the basket. Other men who saw action in the 1944-45 team were Howard McElhin-ncy. Morning Sun, at forward; Jim Gordon, Marshalltown, at center; and Ted Harbour, Rathbun, at forward. Three men played earlier in the season who perhaps would have won letters had they not been called to the armed forces. These men were Richard Van Vranken. guard, from Winfield; Don Stockton, center, from Argyle; and Sharon Moran, forward, from Letts. [41] A CTIVITIES [43] Alpha Psi Omega Members Jane Graham, Doris Sessions, Jacqueline Korf, and Margaret Deahl. Jac' queline Korf, President. Alpha Psi Omega is a National, Honorary Dramatic Fraternity, existing for the pur' pose of recognizing outstanding accomplish' ment or service in dramatic production. Mrs. Dana Braden, Speech Instructor, is the faculty sponsor to Alpha Psi as she is to the apprentice group, Iowa Wesleyan Players. Four major dramatic productions have been sponsored in the last two years by Alpha Psi and Iowa Wesleyan Players, jointly. As his last production before he went into the U. S. Army, Dr. Waldo Braden directed a splendid cast in “The Cradle Song”. This is a great play, one of the rare inspirations of the Theatre. The civ tire action takes place in a Spanish Convent, and the cast includes ten women and two men. Last spring, the Commencement play, “Nine Till Six”, a comedy in three acts, was presented under the direction of Mrs. Dana Braden. The scene of the play — an exclusive dressmaking shop in London. The cast included fifteen girls. The main part in the play was very ably portrayed by Jacqueline Korf, a Sophomore. One of the outstanding features of Homecoming of 1944, was the presentation of the play “Star Bound”, a comedy in three acts, written by Allen Richard Kenward. The cast included twelve girls — with Marian Stephens, a Sophomore, playing the leading part. The action took place in Hollywood and concerned a group of young girls, each working hard to get “just one chance” to prove her worth in the field of motion pictures. On May eighteenth, the Commencement play, “Yes and No” was presented from the stage of the Chapel Auditorium. The cast included four women and three men. The scene of the action was a parish house in England. The first act dealt with what would have happened had the leading lady said “No”; the second act with what would have happened had she said “Yes”; and the third act or epilogue, what did actually happen. On April twenty'third, eight new members were initiated into Omega Chapter of Alpha Psi Omega. These were: Marian Miner, Marian Stephens, Rosalie Bentzinger, Dorothy Peterson, Elaine Thomassen, Morell Rubey, Louise Schuerman, Beth Rochefort. The initiation ceremony was followed by a dinner at the B 6? H Cafe. An election of officers was held at the close of the evening. Row I—Margaret Deahl, Jane Malone. Row II—Doris Sessions, Jackie Korf. [44] The Biological society, after a few years of inactivity was reorganized this year under the sponsor' ship of Dr. Jaques and Mrs. Morrow. Members for the year included: Jo DiMarco, our president, “Bud Redlingcr, who served as vice'president, Joyce Haesslcr, who took care of our finances and acted as secretary, Margaret Cocklin and Barbara Coffman, who drafted our guest speakers, Barbara Scott, Phyllis Latta, Betty Moore, Bernice Linn, Doris Hilleary, Shirley Blum, Merna Shipton, Doris Sessions, Holmes Foster, Virginia Ebert and Alice Mizuki, who have all proved themselves to be fine, quote, “high'powcred biologists , unquote. During the year, many inspiring as well as interesting talks were presented by guest speakers in the informal meetings held at the homes of the various members. At present a very unusual banquet is being planned in which everyone in the society is encouraged to cat a sample of the new types of plant and animal dishes to be prepared by the committee. Beta Beta Beta, the national biological fraternity, was organized in the campus rather late this year. It therefore plans its program in conjunction with the Biological Society. The members are “Bud Redlinger, president; Bernice Lynn, vice-president; Joyce Haessler, secretary-treasurer; Margaret Cocklin, historion; Jo DiMarco, Barbarba Coffman, and Doris Hilleary. Dr. Jacques is the faculty advisor. Row I—Hilleary, Linn. Redlingcr. Row II—Prof. Jaques, Cocklin, P. Marco, Haesslcr, Ship-ton. Row III—Coffman, Mrs. Morrow. Moore. Blum. Biological Society [45] Iowa 'Wesleyan Players Row I—Dcahl, Neill, Schcurman, Calycr, D. Marco. Row II—Morgan, Olson, Miner, Stephens. Row III—Morris, Rochefort. Hobbie, Johnston, Thomas-sen, Ogden. Row IX—Peterson, Rubey, Franz, Bentzinger, Fellers, Dewart. Iowa Wesleyan Players is an apprentice club to the dramatic fraternity Alpha Psi Omega. Membership is attained by the collection of points granted by dramatic achievement. Iowa Wesleyan Players very successfully sponsored a series of one-act plays earlier in the spring. The group meets twice monthly to discuss matters of dramatic interest. Row I—Cushing, Thomasscn. Row II—Houdyshcll, Sessions, Korf. Olson. Row III—Fellers, Hobbie. Johnston. Row IV—McElhinney, Mcihlan, Beaver. Omicron Alpha chapter of Sigma Tau Delta is gaining in membership on the campus by leaps and bounds. This is an honorary English fraternity whose purpose is to express life in terms of truth and beauty, and to make first hand acquaintance with the chief literary masterpieces of the English language. The group meets once each month. Sigma Tau Delta [46] International Relations Club The International Relations Club has but one purpose — to instruct and to enlighten public opinion. It is not to support ex-clusively any one view as to how best to treat the conditions which now prevail through' out the world, but to fix the attention of students on those underlying principles of international conduct, of international law, and of international organization. I.R.C. has seventeen members, and the group meets twice monthly to informally discuss matters of international interest. This group is sponsored by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Row I—Cushing, Dcahl, Morgan, Marncr, Michael, Green-wood, M. Row II—Shipton, Greenwood, R.; Hobbic, Johnston, Ogden. Row III—Rcdlinger, Cocklin. Mills, Harbour. Row IV—Fellers, Rubcy. The Iowa Wesleyan Octette takes part in every Tuesday Chapel program, and on each Tuesday evening sings the hymn on the Chapel Broadcast, that is dedicated to some church in southeastern Iowa. The director is Dr. Rozsa. Double Quartette [47] Front row: M. Miner, M. Boston, M. Stephens, J. Malone. Second row: K. Meihlan, R. Ludford, M. Rubcy, C. Hammer. Regulars absent from picture, A. Westbrook, L. Curtis. CHEERLEADERS Gladys Anshutz, Ruth Calycr, Glenys Marner and Marguerite Morgan were chosen from the Pep Club to act as cheer' leaders. These four girls urged the teams to victory with their “Rah—Fight locomo' tive, or a “Tiger yell. Left to right: Ruth Calycr, Glenys Marner, Gladys An- shut:, and Marguerite Morgan. Row I—Charles Fellers, Merle Houser, Bud Rcdlinger, Ronald Houston. Row II—T. L. Henderson, Dale Burkct, Verne Smutz. and Don Finney. All men who have won varsity “Ws in football or basketball are members of the Letter Club. There were nine lettermen on the campus this year. As in other years, Letter Club sponsors freshman initiation. Under the watchful eye no freshman dare remove his green hat or tread upon the chapel triangle. The club acted as host for the Henry County high school basket' ball tournament, held in the gym. LETTER CLUB [48] IOTA PHI Iota Phi is a local honorary scholastic fraternity. Membership is based upon faculty selection. The selection is made from the highest 15 per cent of the Junior Class and the highest 5 per cent of the Senior Class. To be eligible, a student must have a credit ratio not lower than 1.80. The following selection was made for the year 1944: Jacqueline Korf, Doris Hilleary, Waunita Hobbie, and Shirley Neill. Jane Graham Malone was the only old member returning to the campus this year. WUANITA HOBBIE SHIRLEY NEILL DORIS HILLEARY JACQUELINE KORF JANE MALONE [49] Left to right: Lucy Carlson, Shirley Wilson, Shirley Neill, and Rosalie Bcntzingcr. Kappa pi President, Rosalie Bentzinger. Iota Chapter of Kappa Pi is located on Iowa Wesleyan's Campus. This past year. Kappa Pi has been rather inactive, because of the small number of members. Kappa Pi is a National Art Fraternity, and has for its ideal the progress of art. Its members are the potential artists of tomorrow. At Commencement time each year, the iris, Kappa Pi flower, is planted on the campus in recognition of each Kappa Pi Senior. Last year, 1944, the iris was planted east of Old Main for Mcda Hauenstein, Doraine Oldt, Suzanne Ward, Eloise John' ston, and Ruth Clark. Mrs. R. K. Crane is the faculty sponsor of this group. £Urn KtcfMutnS President, Lucy Carlson. “The way to a man's heart is through his stomach is the unwritten slogan for these queens of the kitchen. Ellen Richards is a National Organization and Home Economics Majors may enjoy membership. The purpose is the exchange of ideas on Culinary Arts, and to make the preparation of fine foods an art in itself. Mrs. R. K. Crane is sponsor of this group. They have been rather inactive this year because of so few members. Pi IRfjo Xtta This year Pi Rho Zeta, a national business sorority, was rc'established on December 15. The initiation was a formal affair with a banquet afterward. One of the first programs of the meetings was a play called the Badge Of Honor . Miller, Scott, Conry and Gaskill took part. The next meeting took place at the local bowling ally where the sorority had a bowling tournament ... in which, of course, our president, Hazel Hunt showed us all up. Pep Club The corps of girls generating much of the enthusiasm at the games, and cooperating with the band in presenting many clever stunts, is known to Wesleyan fans as the Pep Club. These girls are chosen by Qui Est on the basis of their pep and enthusiasm. Wearing their purple and white uniforms, the Pep Club has appeared at many home games with cheers for the teams, and a clever stunt at half'time for the crowd. Led by Jo DiMarco, this or' ganization has been an important aid to the success of our sports season. [50] flBui C$t Qui Est, local women's honorary fraternity, was established on the Iowa Wesleyan campus April 6, 1943, by Blue Key, national men's honorary fraternity. These men founded Qui Est for the purpose of promoting the general welfare of the college. Qui Est is not an interfraternity organization. Any woman on the campus is eligible. Members are chosen from those who have proved themselves worthy in some outstanding way during the school year. It is significant that in Qui Est are found the leaders in almost every field of college life. Sponsored by Mrs. L. P. Ristene, Qui Est selects the outstanding freshmen and the members of the Pep Club. panfjcllcmc Panhellenic Council is composed of two members from each sorority to guide the rushces and to settle rushing and other problems arising among the sororities. Each year the council revises the rushing rules. Rosalie Bentzinger of Pi Beta Phi was president this year and Jane Malone of Alpha Xi Delta was sec re ta ry- t reasu re r. Each year Pan-Hellenic council gives an award to the student with the highest grades the pre-ceding year. This year a beautiful bracelet was awarded to Doris Hilleary. Other functions of the council are the fall tea, for the new rushees and the spring tea for the Alumns and sorority members. student Council Student Council meets bi-monthly to discuss campus problems. Today, the group, two representatives from each fraternity, sorority and Independent club, and advisors Dean Moser, Professor Hockett and Professor Hermann, includes sponsorship of the Homecoming and Visitation Day, Mardi Gras, and its administration of Strike Day privilege. This definitely contrasts the desperate attempt the council was making ten years ago, to persuade town and administration that dancing should be permitted on the Wesleyan campus. Ij. i?. Council The House Council, governing body of Hershey Hall, is composed of nine Hall residents and Dean Frances Moser. Officers are elected by popular vote of the girls. Those chosen in the spring are to serve during the next school year. The president must be a member of the incoming junior class, but other officers may be chosen from the three upper classes. This year, at the suggestion of the Council, a successful study room was established in the dining hall and Open House was held regularly in the sun parlor. goutf) J cIlofcocfjip This year has marked the revival of a Youth Fellowship group on Wesleyan's campus. The Fellowship, being interdenominational, is composed of members representing many faiths. The group meets each Sunday evening in the chapel and holds short worship services. This group has been very active, especially in the field of Home Mission work. [51] WHO’S WHO Wesleyanites agree that to be chosen for Who's Who Among Students in Universities and Cob leges is one of the highest honors attainable on this campus. This is a national means of recognizing outstanding achievements of college students. Requisites for selection are character, scholarship and leadership in extra-curricular activities. Only Juniors and Seniors arc eligible. Here at Wesleyan the selection is made by faculty members. An edition of “Who's Who has been published every year since 1934-55 and biographies of the students selected appear in it. Dale Burnet, Mt. Pleasant. Iowa, economics; Sigma Phi Epsilon; Basketball; Student Council; Letter Club; Assistant editor of Croaker. Shirley Weill. Flushing, Long Island, New York, home economics; Alpha Xi Delta president; Kappa Pi; Ellen Richards Club; Choir; Tiger staff: Student Council; Iowa Wesleyan Players; Iota Phi. Jacqueline Korf. Olds, Iowa, history; Pi Beta Phi secretary; treasurer; editor of Croaker; editorial writer, business manager of Tiger; International Relations Club; Iowa Wesleyan Players; Qui Est; Alpha Psi Omega; Iota Phi; Sigma Tau Delta; Band. Kathleen Olson, New London, Iowa, English; Alpha Xi Delta secretary; editor of Tiger; Sigma Tau Delta; Qui Est; Iowa Wesleyan Players; International Relations Club; Band; Choir; Croaker staff; Homecoming Queen. Jane Malone. Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, chemistry; Alpha Xi Delta president; Alpha Psi Omega; International Relations Club; Iowa Wesleyan Players; Choir; Tiger staff. Leonard Redlinger, Richland, Iowa, biology; Phi Delta Theta president; Biology Club; Student Council; Beta Beta Beta; International Relations Club; Letter Club; Croaker staff. [52] ATTENDANTS -MICHAEL AND L. CARLSON + From roto: V. Vogel. M. Taeger. M. Cushing. M. SitRri t, M. Boston. Mr . Jackson, Dr. Roisa, N. Morrison. J. Malone. N. O'Kano. B. Larson. K. Olson. M. Miner. Second row: G. Anshuts, N. Kudobe, G. Marner, B. Coffman. V. Ebert. B. Dewart, M. Stephens., R. Walker, J. Wide. P. Stuckcr, I. Smith, L Curtis. Third row: R. Steen. G. Leighton. R. Brown, A. Westbrook. C. Hammer. K Meihlan, V. Buckley, R. Ludford, J. Miller, J. McFarland. BAND Top row: I (ft to right; Beth Rochefort. Norman R.lcy. Martha Wright. Kenneth Merlahn. Shirley Krittnun. Marine Moore. Ronald Hu ton. Virginia Campbell. Don Scuion . Fourth row: Kathleen Olron. Pauline Hen� loui e Curti France Michael. Loweldenc Fincher. Marian Miner. Vernon Cook. Nancy Ro«e Mormon. Hatel Hunt. Third row: Lou: Hunt. Ruth Woodward.’Nadine KudoNe. Virginia Ebert. Ruth Hill. Virginia Vogel. Mcrna Shipton. Elaine Thomauen. Cry� tal Baird. Marguerite Morgan. Mary Wilke. Betty Linch. Second row: Mr. Smith. Margaret Cocklin. Barbara Coffman. Marian Stephen . Harold Middleton. Virginia Kudobe. Joyce Stuart. Jacqueline Korf. Keith Read. Julia Ogden. Elnora Miner. Beverly Lane. Bonnie Sue Bergdahl. Bea Butler. Front row: Barbara Scott. Cathernie Morri . Dorothy Petcnon, Ro� alic Bentunger. Abient Jrora picture: Shirley Conry, Wilhelmina Panteco. Joy Denney. Marian Mormon, C. E. Hammer. Evelyn Houdythell. Howard McElhinney. In behalf of the staff, I wish to express our sincere appreciation to our faculty advisors, Wm. Herrman and W. E. Smith, for their guiding hand. We also extend this appreciation to R. K. Ellis who substituted for Mr. Smith in the last stage of the editing. To the advertisers who are represented in this publication, we are also grateful. Without their help we could not have published this yearbook. For myself, I am very much indebted to those students on the staff who have taken care of a million and one details. Thank you! Jacqueline Korf Editor. EDITOR: Jacqueline Korf. ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Dale Burkct. BUSINESS MANAGER: Waunita Hobbie. ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER: Louise Schuerman. PHOTOGRAPHER: Norman Snow. ASSISTANT PHOTOGRAPHERS: Jane Gra ham, Howard McElhinney, Betty Linch, Frannie Michael. LITERARY EDITOR: Marian Stephens. ASSISTANTS: Kay Olson, Elaine Thomassen, Suzanne Gaskill. ART EDITOR: Margaret Vogel. ASSISTANTS: Lu Conkey, Rhea Steen, Dorothy Shaw, Joyce Stuart, Gladys Anshutz. ADVERTISING EDITOR: Beth Rochefort. ASSISTANTS: June Brenner, Virginia Ebert, Catherine Morris, Bea Butler. CALENDAR EDITOR: Marian Aumann Miner. SPORTS EDITOR: Budde Redlinger. STAFF STENOGRAPHER: Marjorie Boston. FACULTY ADVISORS: William Herrmann, W. E. Smith. JACKIE and DALE— Time Out From Editing MARIAN— From the Literary Field —MARGARET Chief of the Art Department NORM— Just a Photographer at Work CROAKER STAFF [56] [”] [58] HOMECOMING REIGNING 3.UEEN MARIAN STEPHENS Pi Beta Phi FIRST ATTENDANT LUCILLE CARLSON Pi Beta Phi SECOND ATTENDANT FRANCES MICHAEL Alpha Xi Delta On Saturday evening, nine to twelve, Wesleyanitcs and their friends danced to the music of Bill Kipp's orchestra in the college gym. Main event of the dance was the ascension to the throne of the Homecoming Queen, Marian Stephens, and her attendants, Lucy Carlson and Frances Michael. The Queen was crowned by Don Finney. President of the Letter Club. After the crowning, the Grand March was led by President and Mrs. Stanley B. Niles. i [60] t H ! - ! O Homecoming Week The initial event of Iowa Wesleyan's Homecoming was the dramatic production, “Star Bound , presented on November 15, 1944. A cast of twelve girls, with Marian Stephens playing the lead. On Thursday night, November 16, one of the best Stunt Nights” in Wesleyan’s history was presented at the Chapel. A stunt was presented by each social organiza tion, with Alpha Xi Delta taking first, Philia second, and Pi Beta Phi, third. High' light of the evening was the announcement by M. C. Morcll Rubey that Marian Steplv ens, Pi Beta Phi Sophomore, would reign as Queen of Homecoming, with Lucille Carlson and Frances Michael as attendants. On Friday night, November 17, the stu' dents and faculty were privileged to hear the Governor'elect, Robert Blue, speak at the annual Homecoming Banquet. The Banquet was followed by a movie at the Temple Theatre. On Saturday morning, the entire StU' dent Body assembled for the Annual Pa' radc. Leading the parade were faculty, I.W.C. Band, Pep Club, Queen and at' tendants in carriage, and students. Homecoming chapel speaker was Dr. Fred E. Miller, former Wesleyanite and pastor of the Methodist Church in Wash' ington, Iowa. The Panhellenic and Fra' ternity Scholarship Cups were awarded to Pi Beta Phi and Sigma Phi Epsilon re' spectively. [61] [62] TARGET SIGHTED! BROADCASTING . . STUDYING . . . WINNING FROM PARSONS COOKING . . Advertisements [65] We carry a complete line of Building Materials Sherwin- Zilliams Paints Mulehide Roofing Complete plan service for postwar homes HALL WEIR LUMBER CO. Phone 83 SALEM LUMBER COMPANY Phone 93 WHEN YOU THINK OF INSURANCE Think of O. T. WILSON NORTHWEST CORNER OF SQUARE MAGIC MIRROR SALON WINGS BAKERY EDNA PHILLIPS Mt. Pleasant • BREAD PIES Phone 425 ROLLS PASTRY 205 E. Washington M. A. WING, Prop. 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Sept. 12—Tuesday—Registration of Freshmen. (This took all day!) Sept. 13—Wednesday—Registration of upperclassmen. Topping this mad scramble was the first open house of the year at Hershey Hall. Sept. 14—Thursday—Classes began. (With hope and fear.) Sept. 16—Saturday—All college mixer in the gymnasium. Sept. 21—Thursday—International Relations Club organized and claimed the first and third Thurs days of each month for their meetings. Sept. 24—Sunday—Panhellenic Tea at the Hall, opening formal rush week for the sororities. Sept. 28—Thursday—Student Council organized and took the second and fourth Thursdays of every month for their meetings. (Even at this early date all of my Thursdays were filled up!) Oct 4—Wednesday—Play rehearsals started for the first all college play of the year, “Star Bound . Oct. 7—Saturday—The Phi Delt's opened their social life with a hay ride! (Can we forget it?) Oct. 14 and 28—Saturday—The Sig Ep's came out with two informal dances. Nov. 3—Friday—Philia held its initiation at the Hall. The Pi Phis held an informal party at the Country Club. (The girls were beginning now, boys.) Nov. 4—Saturday—Phi Dclt Pledge Picnic. Nov. 6—Monday—Sigma Tau Delta organized. Nov. 11—Saturday—Sig Ep pledge party at new chapter rooms. Nov. 14—Tuesday—Biology club organized. Nov. 15—Wednesday—“Star Bound was given and to a full house! Nov. 17 and 18—Homecoming!—The Governor of Iowa spoke; Boom night—Alphas first on stunt— Marian Stephens chosen Queen with two attendants in the form of Lucy Carlson and Franny Micheal. No classes on Saturday—Special chapel—parade—(this year we went back to a colorful horse and buggy. (C’est la guerre!) Nov. 19—Sunday—Alpha Xi Delta open house with new rooms. Nov. 20—Monday—Iowa Wesleyan Players organized. Nov. 21—Tuesday—Both men and girl's basketball teams beat Parsons! Nov. 28—Tuesday—Pi Rho Zeta organized. Nov. 28—Thanksgiving vacation! (Ahhhh!!) Dec. 10—Sunday—Alpha Xi Open House for the men on the campus. Dec. 17—Christmas Oratorio by Bach was presented by the choir to a full house. Dec. 21—Vacation began at noon. What fun we had. No lessons for a couple of weeks. (Every' body has been asking me when Ruby Costello is going to say “yes . Is there a rumor?) 1945 (How did you celebrate?) Jan. 4—Thursday—Vacation is gone! Did I hear some groans? Jan. 6—Saturday—Alpha Xi Pledge party for their dates. [76] THE YEAR=------------------------------------------ Jan. —All month the basketball men and girls played gocxl games. (Let's not forget the support of the students and the band!) Jan. 16'19—Tuesday to Friday—Semester tests! (Many students told me to drop them from the “C” group to the “D” group. Gee, we just don't know nothin'.) fecconb Sscmcstn Jan. 22—Monday—Registration—We started the classes next day full of resolutions. Feb. 3—Saturday—Sig Ep formal dance at the Country Club. Feb. 10—Saturday—Alpha Xi Pledge party. Feb. 16—Friday—Founder's Day. We have existed for 103 years now. What a record! Feb. 24—Saturday—Pi Phi Formal dance. Mar. 2—Friday—Band Spring Concert. Mar. 9—One Act Play night on Friday. Mar. 10—Saturday—Phi Delt House party. Mar. 12—Monday—Religious Emphasis week. Mar. 17—Saturday—“Mardi Gras”. Mar. 25—Sunday—Easter Cantata. Mar. 29—Thursday—Easter vacation. (Good.) Apr. 3—Tuesday—Classes begin. Apr. 4—Thursday—Honors Day. Apr. 7—Saturday—Sig Ep informal party. Apr. 14—Saturday—Phi Delt Spring Formal. Apr. 26—Thursday—Senior Visitation Day. Apr. 28—Saturday—Sig Ep Spring formal at Country Club. May 5—Saturday—Ottumwa House Party. May 12—Saturday—Phi Delt House Party. May 18—Friday—Commencement Play. May 22'25—Semester tests. (Again we “sweat it out!”) May 25—Phi Phis entertain at informal party. May 25—Saturday—Last chapel—Alumni party. May 27—Baccalaureate—Commencement—(We say good bye to many friends.) Thus ends the year 1944 and '45, but many other things came that we didn't mention. For instance: Hershey Hall Open Houses Broadcasts on Tuesdays and Thursdays Chess Games Fraternity and Sorority meetings Daily tests!! Youth Fellowship Student Council Independent fraternities Study in the library Drinking pop at the Business Office. [77] [78] ATHENS PRESS Iowa City. Iowa PRINTED IN THE U. S. A. .—