Kansas State University - Royal Purple Yearbook (Manhattan, KS)

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Recognition is given to Doretta M. Schlaphoff, new dean of the School of Home Economics, at a tea in Southeast hall. . . . and readm ' , writin ' aeam head the list The ' 54- ' 5 5 school season began in earnest with the kick-off of the first football game and many teas and mixers. As summer days dwindled into fall weeks, readin ' and writin ' took up where swimmin ' and fishin ' were forced to leave off. New classes brought many new faces, but also revived some of last year ' s adventures and misadventures. And finally you realized you were back in school. Worm fall days draw beads of perspiration as students and instructors meet outside for classes. Students insist that concentration is at a higher peak when they ' re in the correct setting on days like these. The first football game, against Colorado A M, brings ardent for their favorite team. Studies go to the back of collegiate Wildcat supporters out in the open again .... this time to cheer heads, as Corky Taylor (23) helped renew football enthusiasm. Tfc-r.i L) : ' ' ' - W ' .;i: i. p k ' - •, Wr . ., .

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I J Alumni records are found in secretary Kenney L. Ford ' s office. Amid stacks of books, William F. Baehr, librarian, is found. New students are admitted and registered by E. M. Gerritz. Mother and Dad asked you to find the address of an old classmate, so you went to the office of Kenney L. Ford, alumni secretary. There you found up-to- date records of K-State alumni. When the new stacks opened in the Library, you were able to do more research on the term papers that accumulated toward the end of each semester. Wil- liam F. Baehr, librarian, and his staff were busy with the opening of the new stacks early in the year. A new K-Stater this year was E. M. Gerritz, regis- trar, who enrolled other new K-Staters. You thought he had his hands quite full keeping track of who were coming here from where next year and their ap- plications. Helping Dean Craig outline the student activity program was one of Philip H. Sorensen ' s many task s. As assistant dean of students, he also participated on various student committees in an advisory capacity. Lining up the big-name dance bands was credited to him, too. It was a woman ' s world for Helen Moore, K-State dean of women. She sought to develop social, educa- tional and vocational activities of women students between themselves and others. Assisting the dean of students is Philip H. Sorensen ' s job. All women students receive advice and supen-ision in dorm and campus activities from Helen Moore, K-State ' s dean of women.

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A fitting climax to Ag week and its horse tanks was the Ag Barnwarmer. Red kerchiefs, faded jeans and scuffed cowboy boots were predominate campus costumes. Coeds sported peasant outfits at the dance. Before choosing the Barnwarmer Queen, contest- ants performed a variety of farm chores to the dehght of onlooking Aggies .... short gals had a great time saddhng tall horses .... many hog troughs weren ' t quite milk-tight .... tractor gears nearly threw some of the feminine contestants for a loop .... pitching hay was new to some of the girls .... and scared chickens were a part of the last round-up as the girls chased them back and forth on the lawn in front of Anderson hall. Authentic cider and doughnuts help many a weary couple through the lively Ag Barnwarmer held in Nichols gym. Bales of home-grown hay replace chairs. It ' s saw one, hammer two instead of knit one, purl two as a coed participates in one of the many prereq- uisites for Ag queen .... building a hog trough. Radiant smiles show that pre-queen activities were enjoyed by the contestants. Sitting on the queenly throne of baled hay are attendants Marilyn Pence, Sylvia Hyde, Queen Bonnie Morton, attendants Nancy Blackburn and Jackie Johnson.