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

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CAST: B. Me In 1925 Alpha Psi Omega was founded as a national fraternity to honor those who had made outstanding contributions in the field of drama. Today there are over three hundred and fifty chapters, with a total membership of over forty thousand members. The Omega Chapter of Iowa Wesleyan College is one of the oldest chapters, being granted its charter in 1927. Being an active chapter some of its projects have included sponsoring a booth at the Spring Carnival, presenting the annual Christmas play, THE SECOND SHEPHERD'S PLAY, and a musical THE FANTASTICKS. It also sponsors Masquers. To be eligible for membership for Alpha Psi Omega one must ear a minimum of fifty points in the field of Drama; twenty points in either acting or backstage experience and thirty points in the other area. MASQUERS is an organization for all interested people in the field of Drama. They assist in the production of all college plays. Masquers is also a proving ground for those people interested in becoming members of Alpha Psi Omega. Mr. Fronterhouse ALPHA PSI OMEGA: J. Frey, P. Meyer, B. Humphrey, S. Spcro, B. Metzger, J. Pollct. Dramatics Alpha Psi Omega

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RELIGIOUS LIFE: Dr. LaMorc, J. Nelson (President), T. Roslyn, D, Haines, L. Blagg, D. Strait, N. Critchlow, M. Dresser. Numerous seasonal religious activities occur at Wesleyan. Each autumn and each spring a week is set aside as Religion In Life Week. Noted leaders are brought to the campus, and numerous supportive programs are held in conjunction with their daily presentations. Students at Wesleyan are very active in Regional and National Christian Student Conferences. Three times a year Religious Life Retreats are held off campus for intensive devotional and spiritual exploration and growth. Periodically, various social groups on campus hold Evening Vespers in the Student Union prayer chapel. Each Lent, Wesleyan students publish for nation wide distribution a BOOK OF LENTEN DEVOTIONS, for which they have received large recognition. A large number of their devotions have also been printed in other national magazines. . Numberous Wesleyan students serve local churches as Student Pastors. Programs of service to local churches of the area are carried on, such as The Minister and Mental Health program in conjunction with the state mental health institutes, seeking to prepare practicing ministers for the role of religious counselor. In these programs, and in curriculum administered by a faculty well known for its Christian commitment as well as its academic competence, Wesleyan students are involved in a noteworthy program of Religious Life on campus. WESLEYAN COLLEGE FELLOWSHIP: ROW ONE: D. Haines, R Russel, D. David, T. Roslyn, H. Com (President), M. Gordon, F. Roberts, ROW TWO: Dr. LaMorc, P. Gaucr.

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Cock-a-Doodle Dandy A Play by Sean O'Casey CAST: B. Metzger, J. Frey, B. Humphrey, J. Casanova, J. Asthaltcr, J. Pollet, S. Spero, K. Hammcl, P. Skut-chcs, A. Fisher, C. Gillespie, L. Faron, J. Onorato, B. Halden.