Kansas City Kansas Community College - Owaissa Yearbook (Kansas City, KS)

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Page 14 THE JAYHAWK Spanish Fiesta Jeannette Farlish was crowned Miss Pan-America at the twenty-first an- nual Junior College Pan-American Fiesta. Escorted to the stage by Charles Otten, Miss Pan-America was crowned by Senor William Es- penosa, consul from Cuba. Attend- ants to the queen were Barbara Blake, Jane Smith, Jeanette Carriger, and Carolyn Hoffman. For the night of Friday, April 6, the gymnasium of Junior College was transformed into a plaza of a Span- ish village. Opening the program was a colorful and impressive pageant with American countries represented by the following girls: Argentina, Gerry Swan: Bolivia, Doris Elliott: Brazil, Nancy Carey: Chile, Paula Frederickseng Colombia, Joan Mc- Bride: Costa Rica, Sue Penistong Cuba, Bernita Reed: Dominican Re- public, Mary Yulich: Ecuador, Pat Ryang Guatemala, Mary Kay Has- neuerg Haiti, Carol Kobetsg Hon- duras, Joan Fromholzg Mexico, Pat Hurt: Nicaragua, Estelle Goodrich: Panama, Dolores Mockg Paraguay, Shirley Cathersg Peru, Mary Cedar- landg Venezuela, Lillian Bemardg Uruguay, Edna Meyer, and Salvador, Cathryn Gunther. Doris Yendes was Miss U.S.A. A comedy, Amor Inocente was presented by the following students: Joe Solis, Carolyn Hoffman, Barbara Blake, William Stanley, and Frank Solis. Other features of the Fiesta were the specialty numbers, the Span- ish skit, Paz En El Parque, solos by Mitzi Hurt and Dalton Conner, and the strolling minstrels. El Como Se Dice Club The activities of the El Como Se Dice Club were climaxed by the annual Pan-America Fiesta held April 6. The annual Christmas party with the Pinata and Christmas carols sung in Spanish was one of the highlights of the year. Another of the worth while tasks completed by the club was the annual Clara Barton school Christmas party. Members of the club distributed popcom balls, candy, oranges and apples to Mexican stu- dents. During the school year the club presented monthly programs, visited 1 FIESTA QUEEN AND ATTENDANTS Barbara Blakeyjane Smith, Queen jeannette Farlish, Carolyn Hoffman, j eanette Carriger. SPANISH CLUB OFFICERS Nancy Carey, Dolores Mock, Carolyn Hoffman, jeannette Farlish, President. mAAAAnAAA,vvvxAA,vv wvAAAA Mexican cafes and theaters, and at- tended the annual Cervantes Day at the University of Kansas. Leading the club were Jeannette Farlish, president: Carolyn Hoffman, vice-president: Dolores Mock, secre- tary, and Nancy Carey, treasurer. Miss Violetta Garrett and Mr. Herbert Ragsdale sponsored the Spanish Club and the Fiesta.

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THE JAYHAWK Page 13 French Club Le Cercle Francais was rather limited in activities this year, owing to its small membership. The French Club meetings were unusual in that they always featured a foreign lecturer, who told some- thing of his country and usually showed films. The Club sang Ce Matin and a verse of Silent Night at the annual Christmas Sing. The French Club was under the guidance of Mary Robohn, president: Martha McWilliams, secretary, and Joan Mueller, program chairman. Mr. Herbert Ragsdale is the faculty sponsor. German Club The German Club, composed of both beginning and advanced lan- guage students, held its first meeting of the year on October 11 in the annex. At that time the new mem- bers were initiated and the officers installed. The officers were: Richard Beilharz, president: Ed Howard, vice- presidentg Vernon Carrell, secretary, and Dora Mae Ricord, treasurer. During the year the club sponsored a project to send packages, each containing pencils, a notebook, cray- ons, a wash cloth, hard candy, and soap, to 275 school children in the town of Bardenfleth, Germany, as Christmas gifts. The club also had, in the Home- coming parade, a float representing a castle in the Alps, with students attired in typical German costume. At their Christmas party, held De- cember 20, the members exchanged gifts which were given to a charity organization after the party. The annual dinner was held jan- uary 10, at St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Former German students were guests. One of the last meetings of the German club featured a talk on Swiss customs and impressions of America by Dr. Christian Schmid and his wife, Gisela, of Switzerland. The couple are exchange students, now studying and teaching at K.U. Miss Violetta Garrett is sponsor of the club. I FRENCH CLUB STANDING: Cathryn Gunther, Lura Lu Daniels. SEATED: Martha McWilliams, Mary Robohn, joan Mueller. GERMAN CLUB OFFICERS Berry Laws, Dora Mae Ricard, Richard Beilharz, Ed Howard, absent. vNA,xA,xAAA,vaAA,vvvxfvxAAAfCxAA,vvvvvvvvvxAA,vvxAA,vvxfv vvvvvwAA David Gilman to his date: That's Mr. Jewell: Buehler, your recita- A pilfered kiss may be petty lar- 'Purple Lighting' lipstick you're wear- tion reminds me of Quebec. ceny, but in most instances it's con- ing, isn't it? Buehler: How, Mr. Jewell? sidered grand. Flattered that he had noticed the Mr. Jewell: A'It's built on a bluff. color, his date replied, Why yes, ill- but how did you know? Students interested in public speak- The sorriest object in life is the Oh, Dave quipped, I've been ing should acquire a telephone on a fellow who marries for love and Finds gtrugk by it before! party line, out that his wife hasn't any money.

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THE JAYHAWK Page 15 Candlelighting Program Christmas carols sung and played by the Junior College chorus and orchestra, soft candlelight, Bible read- ing and prayer united the hearts of the faculty, alumni, parents, friends, and students in the common wish for Peace on Earth, at the twenty- eighth annual candle service of jun- ior College. Mr. Iden Reese and Mr. Robert L. Luyben directed the music as has become a custom at this Christmas service. Jean Johnston read the story of the lirst Christmas from the Bible, Luke 2:8-20. Mitzi Hurt accompa- nied her on the piano. Mary Catherine Colglazier, '43, violinist, played Ave Maria by Gounod. She was accompanied by Josephine lXIcConnell, '52. The symbolic ceremony of passing the candle of knowledge from the students of yesterday, to the students of today, to the scholars of tomorrow was the major part of the service. Dr. Hughes Day '35, representing the Past, gave the candlelight to the Present, represented by Bill Strumillo '51, who in tum passed it on to the Future, represented by Harry Schanker '52. After contributing to the scholar- ship fund and receiving lighted candles the audience sang Joy to the World. LaVerne Alt '52 gave the benediction. Miss Christine Wenrich, general chairman sisted by of the program, was as- Mr. Neal Evans and Mr. Clint Hammer. MM Calendar of Events September 21-All School Mixer October 28-Homecoming December 1-Junior College Play, Suspect December 19-Christmas Candle Service December 22-Christmas Sing january 10-German Club Dinner February 9-UNESCO Valentine Dance March 13-Basketball Banquet March 22-Easter Cantata April 6-7-Speech Festival April 6-Spanish Fiesta April 13- Superstitious Swing WPA Dance May 16-Honors Convocation May 20-Baccalaureate Service May 23-Commencement May 25-End of School CANDLE SERVICE Harry Schanker, Bill Strumillo, Dr. Hughes Day, 1935. -vNvvvvvvvN Chorus . From Olivet to Calvary, the tenth annual production of the Easter can- tata which was given before the stu- dent body on March 22, was the major production of the chorus class this year. Under the direction of Mr. Iden Reese, the Chorus sang at other spe- cial occasions including the Christmas sing, the Candlelighting service, and the Brotherhood week convocation. In early March they traveled to the Junior Chamber of Commerce build- ing to sing for the business men at their weekly meeting. The last performances for the group will be at the Baccalaureate service and Commencement exercises. Orchestra Mr. Robert L. Luyben directed the orchestra through a The major perform- Junior College successful year. ances were the candlelighting service and the annual college play at Wyan- dotte. A small band selected from the or- Homecoming parade chestra led the in November. They also played in the National Education Week convo- cation. The orchestra's final appearance will be at the graduation exercises on May 23, when they will play among other selections Marche Mili- taire. Go-to-Junior College Program To create a desire by senior high school students to come to junior College next year was the aim of the eight students who traveled to the various high schools in Wyan- dotte County during the third week in April. A skit written and directed by Derlene Meyer was given by the stu- dents. It depicted a scene from col- lege life which included sports, mu- sic, journalism, dramatics, speech, chemistry, and other activities of J un- ior College. Members of the cast were: Derlene Meyer, Frances Fagan, Harry Schanker, Bob Dunnuck, Mitzi Hurt, Eleanor Straub, and David Gilman. Mitzi sang The Best Things in Life Are Free, accompanied by Eleanor. Eleanor played Body and Soul and several boogie numbers. Harry Schanker recited Rudyard Kip- ling's Gunga Din, and Derlene gave a portion of the original essay which won her high honors at the El Do- rado Speech Festival. Dalton Connor played Saint Louie Woman and other numbers on his accordion. After the skit, Dean Wellemeyer talked to the students about the War situation and the advantages of at- tending Junior College. The school visited were: Rose- dale, Argentine, Washington, Bonner Springs, and Wyandotte.