Kent State University - Chestnut Burr Yearbook (Kent, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 224 of the 1927 volume:

Page one I ' rjv Copyright by Robert Fosnight, Editor LuciLE Pearce, Business Manager 1927 Page two - 15T5t n l Lb L 515 5b L 1 li ' J- iJiJJd in Page three 3) r FOREWORD To record the tremendous growth of our college: To point to a still greater Kent State; To present the school year as a connecting link between our achievements and our visions ; and — To analyze this year into its very numerous activities and actors — constitute in brief the aims and purposes of those who compiled the Chestnut Burr of 1927 J4 Page four 3 cr DEDICATION TO A GREATER KENT STATE, That institution of the future, which is ever in our minds and hearts while we are working for the Kent State that now is, we dedicate The Chest- nut Burr of 1927. c=Xym Page five §= rT . CONTENTS ADIMIXISTRATIOX CLASSES ACTIVITIES ORGANIZATIONS COLLEGE LIFE ATHLETICS HU; IOR X fT Page six THE COLLEGE ■1 |g 1 1 i 643i--,, ... 1 Mjgl p Page seven Poge Eight Page nine Pile tei Page eleven Page twelve Page thirteen Page fourteen Page fifteen Page sixteen ADMINISTRATION Page seventeen TRUSTEES r. D. L. Rockwell N. W. Senhauser W. A. Cluff W. M. COURSEN Page eighteen THE NEW TRAINING SCHOOL During the winter of 1925 the Genei ' al Assembly of Ohio appropriated Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars for a teacher-training building for Kent State Normal College. By resolution of the Board of Trustees of the College, the building ' was named The William A. Cluff Teacher-Training Building. This action was taken partly in consequence of Mr. Cluff ' s help in presenting to the Legislature the needs of the College and partly because of his genuine friendliness for the Training School. The new building will probably be finished some time during the month of May and will be ready for occupancy in time for the summer quarter which opens June 20, 1927. It will house all of the departments of the training school, viz. the kinder- garten, the elementary school, the junior high school, and the senior high school. The building is 275 feet long and 65 feet wide except in the central section which is wider. In addition to the basement or ground floor, there are two other complete floors and a third one over the central part of the building. Most of the ground floor is higher than the grade line next to the building. On the ground floor will be found the kindergarten rooms, the home economics department, the manual arts, locker rooms, showers and store rooms. The floor of the small gymnasium extends several feet below the ground floor level and thus aff ' ords sufficient height for basket-ball. The first floor proper has the assembly room, one college recitation room, the offices, and class rooms to accommodate the entire elementary school. The next floor will be given over to the junior and senior high schools with the junior high school on the south end and the senior high school on the north. The senior high school study room is in the central part of the building. Special music and art rooms are on this floor in the extreme north end. The top floor over the central part of the building has rooms for physics, chemistry, and biology. In the elementary and junior high school department each critic teacher is to have two rooms so that if necessary she may divide her grade and supervise the work of two student-teachers at the same time. Page nineteen David Allen Anderson, A. B., SI. A., Ph. D. President Page twenty OUR GRADUATES AS TEACHERS We Americans believe in education. Our faith in it is unquestioning. We be- lieve in schools. We believe in schools because we regard them as the strongest safe- guard of society, as the best means of developing individual personality, as the surest way of enlightening the entire human race; and we are certain that in them are laid the soundest foundations for national stability. The prime factor contributing to the effectiveness of these schools is the teacher. It is generally agreed that the teacher constitutes the heart and soul of the school. To supply schools with adequately trained teachers is looked upon by many as the largest field of professional service in America. Teachers colleges have been developed as specialized institutions for the express purpose of training teachers. Kent State College is classed among the worthy mem- bers of this group of professional schools. It has been and it continues to be the aim at Kent to maintain a faculty which shall be the life giver — the soul of the institution. This group of teachers must transmit to the teachers-to-be the ideals, knowledge and skills which they in turn will use in directing the children and adolescents to a realiza- tion of their greatest possibilities. Kent State recognizes in the candidates for graduation in the classes of 1927 many of the native and acquired qualities that make for success. Among these qualities your Alma Mater prizes especially worthy character which gives security in every walk of life; scholarship or wealth of knowledge which is the first essential in teaching; faith in education, in young life, in humanity, and in the teaching pro- fession; vision that looks beyond the day ' s routine into the inclusive life of society; fine idealism; and self-control. These are the qualities that have enabl ed Kent ' s alumni to achieve success and to gain recognition among the leaders in their chosen field. These same qualities will enable the graduates of succeeding years to become noble men and women — teachers capable of transforming American youth into a better citizenship. David Allen Anderson Page tiventy-one ADVISOR TO MEN Being creatures of habit we are always the victims of customary procedure. Because the early schools were so organized that military discipline was necessary to guarantee existence, we find ourselves still thinking of administratioii in terms of reward and punishment. So it is that too often the student thinks of the advisor as one especially designated to do the scolding and punishing. At Kent State we are organized with the thought of making the Advisor to Men as help- ing friend. We believe that successful admin- istration must be based upon a desire to give guidance and suggestion and carried out through democratic cooperation between faculty and students. The oflice of Advisor to Men gives a varied service including — 1. An attempt to provide better rooms and better rooming conditions. 2. An effort to arrange part time employment. Advice to students concerning programs. The giving of encouragement and inspiration to those students who have not adapted themselves to new conditions. Supervison of the social life of men students. The giving of aid to fraternal and other student organizations in the conduct of their affairs. It is the hope of those directing the affairs of the college that the growth in service rendered may keep pace with the growth of the institution and that the idealism of the typical Kent man may be such as to set him apart as a leader in any community. Raymond Manchestek I ' nge tivenly-iivo Blanche A. Verder DEAN OF WOMEN OUR COLLEGE DAYS John Ruskin once said: There are few things more wonderful to me, than that old people never tell young ones how precious their youth is. They — scarcely ever warn or watch them. Remember, then, that I at least have warned you (young men and young women) that the happiness of life, and its power — de- pend on the way you pass your days now. They are not to be sad days, far from that, for the first duty of young people is to be delighted and delightful; but they are to be in the deepest sense solemn days. During no four years of your life can Ruskin ' s words be more applicable than during your college years. They are not to be sad years, but years full of joy — because they should be full of all good things. First, you should be enjoying robust health. We watch and warn, for ' e do not want you to learn to prize your health through the sad experience of losing it. Youth and health are precious. Secondly, you should rejoice in mental growth. There should be joy and zest in intellectual attainment. You should know the thrill that comes from performing perfectly the mental tasks set for you in college. Particularly should you rejoice in the hard thinking out of a problem to its logical conclusion. Thirdly, you should rejoice because these college years are afforded you for spiritual growth. This does not mean that college will prove to be a storehouse of spiritual manna, though it should be that far more than it is. But for the normally developing soul, college years should be a period when spiritual problems are squarely met, and when insight and faith are developed. We warn, and watch, and hope. Have you ever heard a better answer to the question, Why go to college than this, — We go to college to learn how to live with others. College years, therefore, should be full of the joy of social contacts. Perhaps of all the subjects offered in any college, the one not listed in any curriculum is most fruitful in our lives — the study of human nature. Alumni generally seem to prize most highly, and to find most en- during, the blessings offered during undergraduate days of acquaintanceship and friendship. If there is any other more valued asset taken out of college halls, it is the ability to know how to attack a problem. And here again, we of the faculty stand by, and with Ruskin, watch and warn. Happy are they who arrive at the end of their college course with no regrets, and who leave colleg e better than they entered it. And happy is their Alma Mater, for she gives them her blessing with a sense of confidence in their ability and in their spirit to solve even greater problems beyond her fair campus. Page twenty -three DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE L. S. IviNS, Ph. B., M.S., M. A. The school laws of Ohio require that agriculture be taught in high schools and elementary schools; that elementary teachers who are examined by county superintendents, must take the examination in agriculture in order to teach; and that Kent Col- lege must maintain an adequate department for the training of teachers of Agriculture for the schools of the state. Because of these laws Kent State since it first opened its doors has maintained a Depart- ment of Agriculture for the complete and proper instruction of prospective teachers and other stu- dents who desire a broad and cultural education. DEPARTMENT OF ART Nina S. Humphrey The term ' drawing ' applies to only a small part of the instruction and education in the realm of art that is designed to teach children to appreciate the beauty of truth; to catch the message from nature and from human life; to rightly interpret it and to express it in such a way as to give the message and the joy which accompany it to others. This is the mission of art. DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY Ethel Gowans, B. S., A. M. The scope of biology is unmeasurable and its prob- lem endless, but it aims to teach its laws in such a way that one may understand the meaning of what has gone before; that he may live a longer, fuller and more purposeful life; that he may vision a brighter and better future because the history of the past has shown that change is slowly but pro- gressively towards greater perfection and beauty; and that man is not the reason for the existence of all earthly things, but that he is greatly honored by being one with all about him. (Prepared by Eva N. Spencer, student of the Biology Department.) Page twenty-four THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Louis A. Bu Damn, M.A. This is the newest departmental addition to the college. It was opened in January, 1925 with two instructors and an approximate enrollment of 60 students. It now has three instructors in whose classes there are enrolled a total of one hundred and sixty students. Its primary aim is to prepare teachers of commercial subjects in high school but it also offers excellent opportunity to those students who wish training for commercial or secretarial positions, or to those who may desire a wider range of electives in their college work. If given the proper amount of publicity and provided with additional equipment it liids fair to become one of the major departments of the college. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Daniel W. Pearce, B. S., A. B., A. M., Acting Head of Department A department of Education in a Teachers ' Col- lege should be the center about which all the facilities of the academic departments and The School of Directed Observation and Teaching are organized. That is to say the Department of Educa- tion should function as a co-ordinator and as an ever willing helper in all efforts directed towards realiz- ing as fully as may be the objective of such an in- stitution, namely artistic teachers. DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH Edgar Packard, A. B. Study English. It is the world ' s foremost lan- guage. It is the material by which vague subcon- sciousness takes on form in the most practical, the most philanthropic, and the most inspiring thoughts now being produced. It is the means of self-ex- pression by which the one-fifth of the race now- using it is enabled to publish four-fifths of all books and periodicals. And it is the medium of communi- cation which all the signaling at sea and nine- tenths of all the cablegrams and telegrams employ. Study English! Page twenty-five v DEPARTMENT OF FRENCH Miss Rowlan, A. M. The aim of this department is to oflfer an oppor- tunity of mastering French for its own sake. Here is a chance to lengthen your vision, to open the doors of the unknown. By much reading from many authors you will be able to follow the thoughts of the masterminds of another great civilization. So you may form contacts with source material, and advance to research work in history, literature, and science as well as add to the pleasure found in music, art and travel. A key to a fuller life. DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY David Olson, M. Sc, A. B. In earlier times a man ' s area of relationships extended but little beyond his visual horizon. To- day it is Earth encompassing. We depend on and contribute to all parts. In this enterprise we have girdled the earth with rails and wires. We have taken to waters and the air and indeed to the uni- versal ether. We are straightening rivers, levelling mountains, extending shorelines, deepening bays and exploring the air. We fly over the plains and waters and have gone far in conquering physical force. Peace and good will depend on our under- standing this new and wider sphere of interrela- tions. Here lies the field of geography. DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE H. D. Byrne, M. A., A.B. Every intelligent individual desires to know in somewhat of detail the story of the long journey of mankind down through the millenniums of time. The History Department offers four years of stand- ard college history, in addition to certain methods and special courses. This Department is also devel- oping the Social Science studies in the field of Economics, Sociology and Government. New courses have been developed constantly to take care of the increased demand until it is now possible for the student to secure four years of work in these com- bined fields. Further additions are planned in these subjects for the ensuing year. Page twenty-six DEPARTMENT OF HOME ECONOMICS Bertha Louise Nixson, B. S. No Nation is any better than its homes. When we consider that the fifty per cent of children who never enter high school do establish homes and found families that must be maintained on the low wage scale, we realize the need of stressing home-making in the elementary and sec- ondary schools of our land. The importance of applying the principles of home economics in the lives of individuals necessitates its being taught in correlation with all other subjects. The home i.s the nuclevis from which springs the physical, mental, social, and spiritual life. DEPARTMENT OF KINDERGARTEN-PRIMARY Hazel Swan, B. S. The Kindergarten-Primary Department was or- ganized in September with Miss Herman in charge of the work with the kindergarten children, and with Miss Swan in charge of Teacher-training. The children attend in two sections, a morning and an afternoon session. Seventy have been reg- istered. The department is otfering five courses in Teacher- training at present. Recommendations have re- cently been made for a four year curriculum grant- ing Bachelor of Science Degree and Certificate for teaching in Kindergarten and grades one, two and three. THE LIBRARY Margaret Dunbar, B. L., B. L. S. A library is the scholar ' s workshop; it is the teacher ' s assistant; it is the professional man ' s outfit. To the true book lover it is much more: it is a paradise of delights wherein are contained those things that inform the mind, stimulate the understanding, cultivate the heart, and uplift the soul. James Baldwin Page twenty-seven DEPARTMENT OP MATHEMATICS Raymond Manchester, A. M., A. B. An ancient philosopher, when asked what studies a youth should pursue, replied : Mathematics and music — the one that he may know God, the other that he may enjoy man. Centuries have turned around the clock of time but we still study mathe- matics to discover truth and music to provide en- tertainment and inspiration. So, when you are weary of studying opinion and surmise, come to room 315 for a study of the true laws governing man and his universe. DEPARTMENT OF MANUAL TRAINING Clinton Van Deusen, M. E. Thorndike names three forms of intelligence : general, social, and mechanical. The aim of this department is to develop the last of these three and to develop elements of skill that may be of service later in the learning process or as a foundation for later vocational work. This form of intelligence and skills can best be developed thru actual experience in handwork. Manual training is handwork given in schools for this purpose. Much of this work may well be given in the ele- mentary school by the regular grade room teacher. It is for this reason that those preparing to be grade room teachers should take manual training. DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC Grace King, A. M. The aim of music is to provide us with a wise use of our leisure hours, resulting in the love and desire for good music. Shakespeare has said : The man that hath no music in himself and is not moved by sweet sounds, is fit for treasons, stratagem and spoils. Let no such man be trusted. Fags tivcnty-eight G. To coach DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES C. F. RuMOLD, A. B., LL. B. The Department of Physical Sciences offers courses in Chemistry and Physics which are the equivalent of similar courses in Colleges and Uni- versities. Full credit has always been given every- where and for every purpose for the work done at Kent State in these courses. Ninety-six term hours of Chemistry and twenty- four term hours of Physics are available. General Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Qualitative Analysis and Food and Nutrition Chem- istry are offered in consecutive courses. Freshman College Physics, Radio and Methods of teaching Science ai-e offered in the Physics courses. DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION A. O. De Weese, B. S., M. D. The purpose of the Physical Education course is to prepare men and women to discharge the duties of a director of a School of Health as follows: 1. To give pupils their physical examinations. 2. To have charge of the health education of pupils. 3. To advise concerning the heating, lighting, and the ventilation and sanitation of the school building. 4. To direct playground activities. 5. To have charge of such special classes as open air classes. supervise athletics and games. REGISTRAR Lawrence Miller, A. M., B. S. The Registrar ' s office is no longer considered merely as a place where records are kept. Rather it is now thought of as the place where the officers and faculty of the college can go for information in regard to many problems. It is rapidly becom- ing a research office investigating problems of personnel administration. KP]NT STATE TRAINING SCHOOL Emmet Stophek, A. B. Kent State Training School with its 450 pupils is extensively used for observation and research purposes by the Department of Education and by the various special methods classes of the college. It furnishes opportunities for student teaching in the kindergarten, the elementary school, and in the junior and senior high schools. Faculties for prac- tice teaching include not only the usual academic subjects, but also music, art, home economics, man- ual training, commercial subjects, and physical education. Page twenty-nine Stephen A. Harbourt, B. S., M. A. Extension and Agriculture Doris Cauffield, B. S. Home Economics: Thomas E. Davey, Jr., A. B. Eiiglii h Raymond M. Clark, B. S., M. A. Education Fren Musselman, B. S., M. A. Extension and Education Mona Fletcher, B. S., M. A. History and Social Science John T. Johnson, A. B. Agticulture, Photography and Farm Sxperintendoit Mrs. Eloise Irwin, A. B. Physical Education George A. Damann, B. S. Manual Training Page thirty Margaret Basinger Alt Eleanor Ann Meyer, Ph. B., M. A. History Philip E. Baird, B. S. Commerce Marie Hyde Apple Physical Education Marian E. Mills, A. M. Biology Chester E. Satterfield, A. B.. B. S. English Frank L. Oktavec, B. S., M. A. Physical Education Merle E. Wagoner, B. S. Coach and AgriciiUure Isabelle R. Oktavec, B. S. Physical Education Page thirty-one Ilo Maddux, A. B., M. A. Supervisor of Student Teaching May H. Prentice Supervisor of Practice Teaching Edith M. Olson, B. S. Junior Hig)i School Ptincipal ISABELLE HaZEN, A. B., M. A. High School Critic Amy Irene Herripf, B. S., M. A. High School Critic Vera Morris, B. S. Home Economics Isabelle Dunbar Assistant Librarian Margaret Jeffrey First Grade Critic Maude L. Van Antwerp, M. A. Junio) ' Higli School Critic Page thirty-two Ruth M. Parrish Firxf Gradr Critic Ada Hyatt, B. S. Till id Grade Critic Ora Belle Bachman, B. M. Mtisic Marcaret Scanlan Art Laura Hill, B. S. Sixth Grade Critic Bertha A. Lively, B. S., M. A. Fifth Grade Critic Nellie Berman, M. A. Kindogartim Critic Neda Freeman, A. B., M. A. FoiDth Grade Critic L. Ethel Spray, A. B. Second Grade Critic Page thirty-three Iaeel Thurston Libiaiiaii Cataloguer LiDA Mae Straight Secretary to Traiuiny School Supt. Muriel Line Full time Student Librarian Adaline O. King Assistant Treasurer Lola Merydith Secretary to Business Manager Helen F. Bonsall Secretary to the President Marian Wolcott Assistant to Business Manager John B. Gillespie, Jr. Business Manager Ruth R. Keith A ssistd n t Reg ist}-a r Page thirty-four M. Lois Trefethen, A. B. Dietitian Alex Whyte Plant Superintendent noNNA McBride Seoetcifij to Assistant Treasurer MiTTiE Smith, R. N. Niiri:e Frank N. Harsh, E. S. F)incip(it Se)iior High School Mrs. Grace E. Bu Dahn, B. S. Co in Die )-cial Department Mrs. Edith Coe White Head Resident, Moulton Hall Page thirty-five KEN STATE Kent State College is set on a hill, — To win to her door you must climb with a will, And Kent State Hill is weariful long, — Hut we trudge on together, a glad-hearted throng Climbing the hill at Kent. Kent State portal is open wide; You ' ve made the grade and you ' re safe inside;- There ' s a clarion call to maiden and youth, For now is the time you begin, in truth. Climbing the hill at Kent. For, hills of the earth or hills of the soul. It is all the same, for they take their toll, One of the body and one of the mind, And the summit is hard to gain, we find. Climbing the hill at Kent. But keep a-stepping, and first you know. You are up on top where the cool winds blow, Below, farstretched, lies a wonderful view And glad are the eyes and the heart of you That vou climbed the hill at Kent. Page thirty-six CLASSES DEGREE SENIORS Page thirty-seven Degree Senior Class Officers. President, Cletus Scheetz. Vice-President, Helen Blake Class Adviser, Lester S. Ivins Secretary, Gertrude Besaw ' Treasurer, j Iarion King Page thirty-eight Gertrude Besaw, Kent, Ohio Graduate of Oberlin Conservatory of Music Sigma Sigma Sigma Glee Club Claude E. Burgett, Jefferson, Ohio Delta Phi Sigma, 4 Orchestra, 4 Helen Blake, Kent, Ohio President of Off Campus Women ' s Club, 2 President of Sigma Sigma Sigma, 4 Athletic Board, S Associate Editor of Chestnut Burr, 4 General of Musketeers, 3 Physical Education Club, 4 Pan-Hellenic, 3-4 Social Science, 4 E. Eugene Arnold, Quaker City, Ohio Page thirty-nine Leokah Dreher, Defiance, Ohio Defiance College Off Campus Club Social Science Club Eugene Feeley, Rye, Nev York Captain Varsity Football, ' 25 Captain of Varsity Basketball, ' 26 President of Kappa Mu Kappa, ' 26 President of Varsity K , ' 27 Social Science Club, ' 27 President College Sophomore Class, ' 25 Mrs. Francis Carr, Kent, Ohio Social Science Club, 4 Off Campus Women ' s Club, 1-2-4 Women ' s League, 1-2-3-4 Benjamin R. Colville, St. Louisville, Ohio Varsity K , 4 Kappa Mu Kappa, 2-.3-4 President Kappa Mu Kappa, 4 Page forty Madeline Halstead (Hiram College, Musketeer, 4 Glee Club, 4 Ross Gandee, Ravenna, Varsity K Ohio University Ohio Dorothea Harris, Social Science, 4 Delta Sig, 3-4 Glee Club, 3-4 Kent Stater Staff, 4 Buccaneer, 3-4 Pan-Hellenic, 3-4 Mathematics Club, 3 Robert M. Fosnight, Akron, Ohio Editor of Annual, ' 27 Akron University Oberlin College Graduate School-University of Chicago ' 27 Page forty-one Hazel Keener President Alpha Sigma Al jha, 3-4 Trebel Cleff, 3-4 C. HuLME, Warren, Y. M. C. A., 3 Kent Stater Staff, Annual Staflf, 3-4 Ohio Ferne Strawn Gerren Morningside College, Sioux City, Iowa, 1-2 Tri Sigma, 3-4 Off Campus Club, 4 President Lowry Hall, 3 Francis Jacob, Kent, Ohio Advertising Manager, Annual, Ohio Wesleyan, 1-2 Tennis, 3 Page forty-two H. Kloha Social Science, 4 Y. W. C. A., 3 Earl McPeek, Kent, Ohio JIarian King Treas. Senior Degree ' 27 Off Campus ' 23-27 Charter Member Social Science, 3-4 Harold Miller, Aurora, Ohio A. B. Hiram College Page forty-three Mrs. Alice Murlin Jason C. Murlin, Kent, Ohio Blue and Gold Debating Club, Men ' s Glee Club, 1-3-4 Gamma Tau Delta, 4 Y. M. C. A., 3 Orchestra, 3 Treasurer El. Jr. Class, ' 21 Glbnna Overholt Off Campus, 1-2-3-4 Social Science, 3 Musketeer, 4 Oren Casey, Lorain, Ohio Gamma Tau Delta Page fortij-fatu IjUCIle Pearce, Kent, Ohio Ball ' s Teachers College, Miincie, Indiana Treble Clef Club, 2-3 Off Campus Women ' s Club, 2-3-4 Y. W. C. A. President, 3-4 Woman ' s League Cabinet, 2 Sigma Sigma Sigma, 3-4 Business Manager, Chestnut Burr, 4 Ralph Rhodes, Kent, Ohio Social Science Club University of Montana, 2-3 I.uciLE Patterson Ohio University, Athens, Ohio New York University, New York City August Peterka, Hudson, Ohio President Junior Class, ' 26 Glee Club, 3 Captain Football, ' 25 Kappa Mu Kappa, 2-3-4 Varsity K , 1-2-3-4 Page forty-five Ada Ross Cleveland School of Education, 2 years Baldwin Wallace, 1 year Social Science, 3-4 Woman ' s League, 4 Cletus Scheetz, Fresno, Ohio College Editor, Chestnut Burr, ' 27 Executive Committee Soc ial Science Club, ' 27 Verna Proehl, Ravenna, Ohio Oft ' Campus Women ' s Club N R. ScHOFiELD, Chesterhill, Ohio B. S. Degree in Agriculture at Ohio State University, ' 23 Social Science Club Page forty-six Eva N. Spencer, Ravenna, Ohio Assistant Biology Department Delton R. Smith, Cleveland, Ohio Tennis, 3 Varsitv K Eunice S. Reudi, Ravenna, Ohio New York State Normal, 2 years Off Campus, 4 Social Science, 4 Debating, 4 Virgil L. Shilling, Cortland, Ohio Ohio Northern University of law, ' 23 Delta Phi Sigma Glee Club, ' 26 Searchlight Staff, ' 26 Page forty-seven Alice Young University of Minnesota, 2 years Alpha Sigma, 3-4 Kentonian Editor, ' 20 Literary Editor, Chestnut Burr, ' 27 Sec. Pan-Hellenic Council, ' 27 H. Julius Williamson, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Hiram College, 1-2-3 Varsity K , 4 Genevieve Wright Assistant Home Economics Dept. Sigma Sigma Sigma, 4 Bray Toot, Dellroy, Ohio Walter R. Youngen, Rogersville, Ohio Delta Phi Sigma Puye forty-eight DIPLOMA SENIORS Page forty-nii; Dll ' LOMA SeNIOI! ClASS OFFICERS President, Esther Veiiner Vice-President, Ruth Sweeny Secretary, Laura Wood Treasurer, Gloria Wright Class Adviser, L. A. Bu Dahn Page fifty Jeanette Carnes Phyllis Consol Sophia Brown Gertrude Delanty Mildred Moore Helen Donner Lorena Beeler Ottilia Szeghy Agnes Black Willima Cassell Marjorie Blalock Gladys Hitchings Page fifty-one Helen Murray Tina Johola Hilda Ramsay Georgiana Reed Martha Borklund Norma Hurlbut Evelyn Williams Eda Boelenbacher Mable Straus Viola Clark Margaret Floyd Lois Billeteh Page fiftij-tivo :} !i l . Helen Hamilton Nettie Smith Jane Gibson Nellie Lee Josephine Ensign Helen Lane AuRiLLA Lyon Ethel Summers Mary Dickson Sydonah Buckley Beatrice Giber Page fifty-three Nellie Walker Gertrude Hathaway Florence Keyser Gladys Forsythe Gertrude Simons Agnes O ' Horo Blanche Jones Gladys Tarr Helen Murphy Edith Heard Doris Smith Pearl McFarren Page fiftij-four Eleanor O ' Malley Vera Mac Heddleston Magdaline Erb Rhea George Hattie Reed Rose Rifkin Maxine Billiar Jean Gorham Harriet Myers Laura Wood Alice Wire Pciffe fifty-five Irma Bate Irta Martikinen Philomena Zappolo Olive Walter Elinor Bryenton Minnie Carpalleti Mary Sanderson Mary Claire Brown Gladys Brunn Majorie Rearoth Ellen Collins Florence Tinney ' Page fifty-six Mildred Francis Helen McGarvey Marion Fisher Helen Woodruff Mildred Stauder Anne Hakundy Jeanette Carnes Pearl Phillips Blanche Jones Ellen Collins Mildred Brodbeck Clara Ohlemacher Page fifty-seven Dixie Wales Lois Kestle Majorie Patterson Rose Wexler Janice Clapp Grace Davidow Helen Crooks Helen Sperry Margaret Hull Merle F idler Evelyn Anthony Eleanor Bryenton Page fifty-eight Antoinette Scaletta Mable Wright LEONA V. SCHEETZ Thelma Hamilton Abe Schwartz Elsie Stroup Eileen Huelsman Ruth Lewis Ruth Mandereach Helen German Leila Riley Dorothy Hall Page fifty-nine Marion Leri Esther Venner Katherine Lado Lillian Matlas Margaret Hayes Hester Thomas Max Robinowitz Helen Van Winkle T HELM A ANKRIM Ida Hershkovitz Betty Feldman Thelma Davis Page sixty DEGREE JUNIORS Pac e sixty-one Degree Junior Class Officers President, Ward Davis Vice-President, Agnes Watson Secretary, Beatrice Johnstone Treasurer, Anna Wells Pauc sixty-two .J i •S Jessie Preston Avis Copeland Anna McKim Chester Davis Francis Mull Hilda Bachman Jennie Schroyer Anna Brown Beatrice Johnstone Ralph Rogers Page sixty-three Grace Russell Gwendolyn Drew Christine Steinmetz Roy Merrill Mary Leasure Donald Menough Howard Keener Evelyn Long Dorothy Grimm Henrietta Strayer Paye sixty-four Bernice Van Hyning Roger Thomas Charles Wells Agnes Watson Ruth Swinehart Seldon H. Watkins Kenneth Cook Kathleen Fisher Maud Thomas Frank Hall Page sixty-five Merna Elliman ESTELLA ESTERLY Florence Grant Clarence Chenevey Antoinette Link Evelyn Horton Virginia Webber Karl W. Sander Ada Schmitt Lillian J. Rice Page sixty-six Clarence Gerren Mildred Miller Anna Wells Elizabeth Boyd Helen Monegan JIax R. King Ann Brown Ruth Wilson Pauline Gaston Harold Dunlavy Page sixty-seven Russell Woolman Hazel Cook Byron Leeper Jack Chernin J. C. Henry Harley B. Eldridge Page sixty-eight DEGREE SOPHOMORES Page sixty -nine k k Degree Sophomore Class Officers President, Earl Weikel Vice-President, Elizabeth Trescott Secretary, Edith Tripcony Treasurer, Frank Curtiss Paye seventy Roy Johnson Marian Morseach Ray Beulah Lucy Stabler Ward W. Davis Karl W. Muster Roy Ober Edith Tripcony Marion Weisneiwski Leslie Downes Charles Randolph Helen Seidel Evalena Clinger Ann Moore Agnes Hennon Page seventy-one Robert Hall Ethel Frishnet Lucille Ewing Alice Elgin Joseph Henley Laura Fleming Wayne Pomfrey Edith Grove Margaret Taylor Henrietta Beechy Clyde Weasner Marion Laird Harold Polen Florence Crosby Verb Beck Page seventy-trvo Margaret Hoffman Sherman Crow Merle Murphy Doris Scroogie Kenneth Nash Frank Curtis Edna Tarr Carl Henderson Irma Youngen Edward Harris Jessie Bradshaw Earl Weikel Kathryn Thomas Page seventy-three LiLA Ellsworth Mary Brenneman Archie Davis Ralph Spangler Claude Geaber Naomi Johnson Elizabeth Truscott Albert Heritage Merrell Fuller ViLURA Camp Ronald Spacht Agnes Quinlan Jane Mason Esther Kirkbride Osborne Abbey Page seventy-four ' DEGREE FRESHMEN Page seventy-five Degree Freshman Class Officers President, Lewis Hall Secretary, Idabell Harris Vice-President, Helen Gilcrest Treasurer, Frank Webb Page seventy-six Alene Muter Lewis Hall Josephine Lytle Frank Hanna Anna Hawley Robert Bohecker Mary Priddy Helen Gilcrest Grace Barker Elizabeth Hamilton Ruby Dort Louise Hencky Marie Beadle Helen Snowden Linnie Beadle Page seventy -seven Amy Rideout Lucille Hendricks Helen Lauser Alfred Hill Virginia Bundy Robert Kelso Mildred NiHauser Esther Scheetz Evelyn Kneifel Eleanor Rowney Orris Curie Mary Cook Fidelia Farnum Gertrude Weiss Elmer Geib Page seventy-eight Claude Vair Dorothy Weirick Esther Gee Lois Fenn George Flood Ruth Williams Edith Richardson IsABELLE Walsh Idabelle Harris Betty Francis Frank Webb Margaret Kay Gertrude Kruger Dorothy Babb Margaret Malamphy Page seventy-nine Mr. Strawman Treva Hartman Mary McGilvery Katherine Ross Eunice Smith Dan Stratton Mr. Hibeard Florence Johnson Dorothy Bickel Ruth Ransome Eva Evans Duane Stambaugh Marion Witroski Maurice McKay Helen Eastwood Page eight}! William Tabler Mary Duer Wilbur Smith Dorothy Watenbaugh Fred Drew Blanche Russell Howard Stambaugh Velma Leeper Dorothy Stabler Happy Sapp Emma Alman Charles E. Fish Jr. J. Harold Byler Page eighty-one Sofia Weltman Vera Hohman Edith Whittacre Gloria Wright Margurite Fisher Ruth Sweeny Clarice Thompson Anna Hawley Lois Canfield Margaret Grimm Helene Luce Mrs. Brockett fage eighty-two DIPLOMA JUNIORS Page eighty-three ; ' ■) Diploma Junior Class Officers President, Esther Gee Vice-President, Dorothy Powell Secretary, Ruth Glass Treasurer, Alice Palmer Pa je cir htij-foKr First row: Georgia White, Betty Merriam, Dorothy Powell, Eleanor Allison. Second row: Edith Reed, Mrs. Williams, Cornelia Honda, Harriet Morgan, Geraldine Wilson. Third row: Inez King, Ruth Williams, Ruth Reede, Zelpha Stevenson, Elizabeth Schraegel. Fourth row: Leona Snow, Nellie Sterrett, Evelyn Smith, Cornelia Schubert, Mary Yarman. Fifth row: Angelia Watopolis, Hildah Grable, Esther Renko, Irene Penry, Lois Snvder. Pac e eifjhty-fii ' i 4 First row: Fern Selzer, Katherine McSweeny, Caroline Cliappalear, Margaret Carleson, Sylvia Sly. Second row: Angeline Marsola, Mureil White, Virginia Dunn, Margaret Welter, Natalie Richards. Third row: Florence Muntz, Hazel Larsen, Pauline Ford, Mildred Clapp, Isabel Klotz. Fourth row: Vada Mae Gartre, Alice Kennedy, Edna King, Ada Stetler, Rosalind Graham. Fifth row: Velma White, Blanche Miller, Emily Geroch, Mildred Peterson, Agnes Albright. Page eighty-six First row: Jean Perry, Margaret Armour, Alice Sturgill, Margaret Barnet, Havana Amos. Second row: Eleanor Jewell, Margaret Konvalinka, Freda Glasser, Delpha Hisey, Nellie Marinello. Third row: Anna Palek, Dorothy Scheflfer, Susan Lewis, Gladys Jones, Bertina Moores. Fourth row: Jeanette Krause, Thelnia Jones, Celia Lockshin, Anna Hastings, Vernetta Moores. Fifth row: Mable Sharp, Dorothy Mund, Ella Reisinger, Mildred Peterson, Courtney Holly. Page eighty-seven First row: Gladys Evzovich, Jennie Petkovesk, Esther Abramowitz, Virginia Hughes, Alice Grey. Second row: Cloda Knecht, Alice Kemp, Alda Holcomb, Dorothy Johnson, Margaret Hamrock. Third row: Letha Nelson, Albina Reseter, Katherine Witbeck, Marion Heyer, Ruth Hammerman. Fourth row: Genevieve Garret, Sally Peoples, Minnie Ribbet, Virginia Fuller, Mable Wagoner. Fifth row: Irene Johnson, Myrtle Reynolds, Mildred Rudge, William Douthitt, Ethel Muerman. Paye eighlij-eight First row: Ruth Caldwell, Elk ' n Bergeson, Thelma Bond, Norma Burlnn, IIik j Brajkovich. Second row: Ruth Cromwell, Helen Crusen, Laretta Donavan, Edward Cooey, Dorothy Bardolph. Third row; Rita Brady, Zelma Kleinsmith, Everett Johnson, Wilma Burrier, Ruth Beveridge. Fourth row: Kathryn Crum, Dorothy Clark, Celia Brobst, Vivian Blair, Adeline Conroy. Fifth row: Marylin Burris, Edna Cool, Alice Carrig, Verna Baughman, Beatrice Buchanan. Pacje eighty-nine p First row: Virginia Jones, Clara Thomas, Naomi Patterson, Jemima Allenbaugh, Jena Perry. Second row: Margaret Dales, Bessie Dornbush, Laverne Lane, Mary Jones, Kathryn Hattel. Third row: Helen Dungan, Helen Adams, Ralph Traschel, Doris Pettie, Ruth Faud. Forth row: Rhea Brady, Clara Tarr, Margaret Knapp, Thelma Tschabold, LaRue Diehl. Fifth row : Edna Heacock Geraldine High, Alice Palmer, Edna King, Rose Degregory. Paye ninety First row: Mary Oberlin, Teresa Mcllhone, Ethel Douglas, Mary Farres, Cloie Scott. Second row: Alice Robinson, Nellie Toba, Margaret Timmons, Albert Brumbaugh, Leona Slusser. Third row: Myrtle Hawthorne, Margaret Aten, Laura Hauschild, Ruth Glass, Grace Penrod. Fourth row: Marcella Cain, Dorothy Worley, Mary Gale, Audrey Scott, Beatrice Gale. Fifth row: Esther Swartz, Anna Johnson, Muriel Cook, Lucille Bennett, Margaret Schneiter. Page ninety-one { First vow: Mavy Pierce, Irene Titko, Helen Sperry, Betty Thiele, Lydia Buehl. Second row: Louise Hencl e, Gertrude Watts, Marie Vesy, Celia Zoss, Marion Warren. Third row: Lavina Hiltv, Laura Kennard, Lucy Joiner, Gladys Joyner, Edna Pallas. 1 Fourth row: Rachel Raviiison, Esther Justice, Vivian Heskett, Bess Zoss, Margaret Weltei-. Fifth row: Lillian Reynolds, Alice Schoff, Clarise Thompson, Miss McCoy, Helen Witherstay. Pcic i ni)H ' tij-t ro Frances Owen Helen Orcutt Mary Jean Porter Dorothy Johnson Virginia Wilson Parte ninety-three Rhodel Pearce Opal Nicodimus Mildred Mowen Maby Yorke Eleanor Rychlik Helen Oesch Marie Miller Dorothy Stough Josephine Merscera Pearl Woodings Muriel Crawl Sara Mae Loomis Page ninety-four ACTIVITIES JOURNALISM Page ninety-five O ' HORO SWARTZ McGlLVERY Prof. Packard Murphy Webber, Editor R. Hall KENTON IAN STAFF The Kentonian is the oldest literary production published by the Kent State College. This magazine has endeavored thru its staff and faculty adviser to maintain this trifold purpose : 1. To intere.st the faculty in the doings of the students and in their work at College. 2. To publish those literary productions of the students which are of extra- ordinary value. 3. To aid in holding the intere.st of the alumni and to enable them to feel an interest in the present students of this college. Pcif c iiinctij-six Feldman, D. Hall, Kneifel, B. Johnstone, Williams, M. Fisher Taylor, Hill, Pomfrey, R. Hall, Hulme, Harris, Wright THE KEXT STATER The Kent Stater is the official college newspaper published weekly by a staff composed of members of the student body. The editorial staff is composed of the following members: Marion Fisher, Editor-in-chief, Margaret Taylor, Managing Editor, Albert Hill, News Editor, Harold Hulme, Feature Editor, and Wayne Pomfrey, Circulation Manager. As a member of the Ohio College Newspaper Association the Kent Stater is able to give its readers up to the minute information of various colleges and their activities. The aim of the Kent Stater is to issue a publication for the best interests of a Greater Kent State. Page ninety-seven Helen Blake Robert Fosnight Francis Jacob Prof. Satterfield Luicle Pearce CHESTNUT BURR BOARD OF CONTROL Page ninety-eight FOSNIGHT, CURTISS, YOUNG. ShEETZ, F. DrEW. ScALETTA, Blake, F. Jacob, R. Hall, Pearce. K. Fisher. Chestnut Burr Staff Robert Fosnight Editor-in-Chief Helen Blake Associate Editor Lucile Pearce Business Manager Francis Jacob Advertising Manager Antoinette Scaletta Art Editor Cletus Sheetz Classes Editor Alice Muriel Young Literary Editor Kathleen Fisher Snaps Frank Curtiss Varsity Athletics Marion Fisher Organization Editor Fred Drew Humor Robert Hall Associate Art Editor Page ninety-nine R. Hall Pro. Packard Dr. Anderson Fosnight Young Hayes M. Fisher Webber H. Blake CHI PI HONORARY JOURNALISTIC FRATERNITY A long felt need at Kent State College was met, when Chi Pi Honorary Journalistic Fraternity was organized, February 1, 1927. The purpose of the organization is to bring editors of the various publications in closer touch with each other, and to further the journalistic work of the college. Dr. David Allen Anderson and Professor Edgar Packard consented to act as advisors and have done much to assist in establishing the fraternity. Charter members are: Robert Fosnight, Editor-in-chief, and Helen Blake, Assis- tant Editor, The Chestnut Burr, ' 27; Virginia Webber, Editor, The Kentonian, ' 27; Alice Muriel Young, Editor, The Kentonian, ' 26; Robert Hall, Department Editor, The Kentonian, ' 26- ' 27; Margaret Hayes, Editor, The Kent Stater, ' 26. The Chi Pi pin consists of a key designed by Robert Hall. Until such time as a Department of Journalism can be established at Kent State, it is felt that this fraternity can play an active part in shouldering the responsibilities of the various publications. Page one hundred ART DEPARTMENT Page one hundred one % THE KINDERGARTEN The Kindergarten in the Kent State Training School is the only kindergarten in the community. This year the enrollment totaled sixty-eight children, the largest number the school has ever had. Subsequently it became necessary to have both a morning and an afternoon kindergarten session in order to accommodate all the children. Bus transportaion is provided for all who desire it at the nominal fee of cen cents per day. The kindergarten room is a large, light, well ventilated room on the ground floor. It is fully equipped with the many and varied materials of the kindergarten. In addition it now possesses a play screen and furniture. This splendid addition was the work of the Kindergarten-Primary Department in the College and came as a gift from them. The activities in the kindergarten include almost every phase of subject mat- ter in the elementary curriculum. However, the method used is one of correlation of subject matter. This is accomplished through individual and group projects, birth- day celebrations and excursions. Most of the projects centered about Hallowe ' en, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentines Day, Washington ' s Birthday, Easter, and the May Day Party. Three larger and more extensive projects were those based upon the home, the community, and the farm. Excursions through the community, to the post-office and to the farm accompanied the project work and were thoroughly enjoyed by the children. Birthdays and holidays, too, are celebrated appropriately. The Mothers ' Club is an active and vitally interested organization associated wth and affiliated with the kindergai ' ten. The Mothers gather bi-monthly for discussion of child problems and for a social hour. Page one hundred two DRAMA AND MUSIC Page one himdred three. Keener, Scott, Dungan, Drake, Beveridge, Bond, Forsythe, Clakk, Johnson, Francis Snyder, Halstead, White, King, Elgin, Hulsman, Nihowsen, Richards, Lewis, De Geegorie, Chapelire, Merlin, Gaston, Wright, Hull, Hayes GIRL ' S CHORUS The Special Music Department is increasing in quality and quantity each year. It is composed of about forty girls. Class work consists of methods, piano, voice, harmony, and conducting lessons. The department furnishes musical programs for chapel exercises during the year, and gave an Operetta, Miss Cherry Blossom, which was well attended. Page one hundred four Merlin, Byler, Crow, Keener, Henley, Chenevey, Schwartz, L. Hall, R. Hall, POMFREY, MERRIL, MuRPHEY ' . MEN ' S GLEE CLUB Page one hundred five ,, ' J •Mi THE ORCHESTRA The Orchestra of Kent State College is an active organization that features in many of the college assemblies. It does some very interesting pieces and expects to do several very lovely compositions for graduation. Miss Grace King, the director, believes in giving the orchestra a chance to play many different types of music, even giving it an opportunity to play modern and popular music. The orchestra meets twice a week in Miss King ' s room at seven o ' clock on Tuesday evening and ten o ' clock on Thursday morning. Miss King spends a great deal of time and thought in endeavoring to make the orchestra a vital force on the college campus. Page one hnndred six Beechy GORHAM POMFREY E. Johnson DRAMATIC CLUB Among the outstanding and flourishing organizations at Kent State is the Velvet Curtain Players. This club, composed of thirty members chosen from the school, has been a live, active, vi ' orking body throughout the year. With Miss Nellie Herman as supervisor and faculty adviser, the club has been able to reflect a type of vi ork that is not only creditable to itself, but to the college. Perhaps its greatest achievement was the production of Booth Tarkington ' s Ghost Story, which was given at the Pop Concert. The play not only created great interest but revealed the dramatic ability of the club. It typified that spirit of co- operation which is necessary for the production of every play. Plans are being made for the Homecoming play, and at that time the Velvet Cur- tain Players will again appear and demonstrate to the college its ability in fostering and developing dramatics. Page one hundred seven 1 m THE CHESTNUT BURR In me you find the record of a year Which Time has taken to an Unknown land. I keep in rock the words you write on sand And writing pass; I am the smile — the tear — The song you sang one morning when the spring Was fair among the roses; — I am truth. My two-edged sword will clip the silveiy wing Of age — I am the keeper of your Youth. The memories which cluster round the hill. The Dorm and walks I will keep clean and true. My flowers fade not — my sky is always blue. In me is beauty Time can never kill. My voice will bid life ' s waning sun stand still While those I cherish dream old dreams anew. Page one hundred eight COLLEGE LIFE Page one hundred nine Page one hundred ten Page one hundred eleven Page one hundred twelve ' ? '  ' - ill V t Vv 4 J«« pr i r ti ' Pafife one. hundred thirteen Page one hundred fourteen Page one hundred fifteen Parje one hundred sixteen - Y ' M T Twf-t-iM ' ' i Page one hundred seventeen Robert Hall Agnes Ouinlan MOST P O P IT L A R STUDENTS Faces wreathed in smiles would win first prizes in most anything, thought college students in selecting Robert Hall, Ravenna, and Miss Agnes Quinlan, Coshocton, as the most popular man and most popular woman student on the campus. The contest was conducted in connection with the sale of The Chestnut Burr. All students ordering annuals were given an opportunity to vote for a most popular man and woman. Mr. Hall is a member of Delta Phi Sigma fraternity and is a sophomore. He is a member of the editorial staff of tlie Kent Stater and The Chestnut Burr. Miss Quinlan, besides being the most popular girl, is a senior in the ' 27 diploma class, is a college cheerleader, captain of a girls ' athletic team, and goes in for other activities. She is not a member of any sorority. She took first place in the contest in a field of seven opponents who had sorority affiliations. Quinnie, is the most popular co-ed ' s nickname. Hall goes by the name of Bob. The two most popular were congratulated by hosts of admiring friends after first announcement of the contest had been made by Robert Fosnight, editor of The Chest- nut Burr. It is planned to conduct a similar contest next year. Page one hundred eighteen ORGANIZATIONS m. A ' f} -s SORORITIES Page one hundred nineteen SIGMA SIGMA SIGMA Founded at Virginia State Teacher ' s College, Farmville, Va., 1898 21 Chapters Kent, Alpha Beta Chapter — 1925 ACTIVES Seniors Helen Blake Lucile Pearce Jane Gibson Edith Heard Marion Morsbach Alice Elgin Laura Fleming Mary Jean Porter Gladys Jones Dorothy Hall Lida Straight Feme C. Strawn Gerren Juniors Pauline Gaston Sophomores Freshmen Mildred Rudge PLEDGES Gertrude BeSaw Genevieve Wright Marion Fisher Lois Kestle Thelma Hamilton Elizabeth Truscott Esther Gee Agnes Albright Dorothy Weirick FACULTY MEMBERS Miss Mona Fletcher PATRONS AND PATRONESSES Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Stopher Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith Geraldine Wilson Lois Fenn Page one hundred twenty ■sS i ' v-sSjgp. Page one hundred twenty-one Elizabeth Boyd Jessie Bradshaw Meriia Elliman Sydonah Buckley Vilura Camp-Burdett Thelma Davis Vir,a:inia Jones Eveline Kneifel Ruth Glass DELTA SIGMA EPSILON Founded at Miami University, 191G 23 Chapters Kent, Tau Chapter, 192G ACTIVES Sevio s Dorothea Harris Rhea Johnson-George Evelyn Long Frances Blake-Morris Soj-)hn iwies Lucv Stadler PLEDGES Idabelle Harris FACULTY MEMBERS Isabelle Rooney Oktavec Bess Dunstan Rider PATRONS AND PATRONESSES Prof. Frank L. Oktavec Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Donaghy Christine Steinmetz Henrietta Strayer Virginia Webber Margaret Taylor Esther Venner Dixie Wales Mary MacGillivary Dorothy Worley Helen Lane Page one hundred tiventy-two ■ -; , it V 1 1 Pa( e one hundred twenty-three ■-. - m ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA Founded at Virginia State Teacher ' s College, 1901 17 Chapters Kent, Ohio, Omicron Omicron Chapter, 1926 ACTIVES Seniors Hazel Keeiiei ' Hilda Bachman Henrietta Eeecliy Jean Gorham Eleanor Drake Eleanor Rowney Helen Dungan Rosalind Graham Carol Hauschildt Teresa McHhone Jiiiiiofs Soplioiiwres F)ef:hi)iev PLEDGES Alice Young- Antoinette Link Naomi Johnson Helen Murphy Happy Sapp Alice Sturo-ill Lois Snyder Dorothy Stough Elsie Stroup FACULTY MEMBERS Miss Ada Hyatt Mr. and Mrs. Merle Wagoner PATRONS AND PATRONESSES Mr. and Mrs. James Green Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gressard Mr. and Mrs. Hale Thompson Prir e ovc hiiiHh ' cd fivenfji-fow Par e one hundred tiventy-five Kuth Sweeney Lucile Ewing ' Irnia Bate Marion Laird THETA SIGMA UPSON Kansas State Teacher ' s College, Emporia, 1922 7 Chapters Kent, Eta, 1926 ACTIVES Seniors Katlileeii Fisher Ethel Freskcnet Hazel Cook Mable Strauss IVIary Oberlin IMargaret Timmons Jiniioi! Laura Hauschild Alice Palmer Marjorie Hawley Virginia Bundy Alice Erwin Doris Petit Gertrude Delanty Marilyn Burris Thelma Hensel FACULTY MEMBERS Miss L Hazen PATRONS AND PATRONESSES Dr. and Mrs. Schmidt Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Miller Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Gillespie, Jr. U Parjc one hundred tieentij-six - v 4 .. :i_ ■ -.w ' T i i s v - Pf(( e o?ie hundred twenty-seven Fou Thelma Ankrim Jeannette Carnes Catherine Ladd Dorothy Grimm Evelyn Horton Margaret Aten ■ Alice Gray Dorothy Clark Fredda Glasser Mary M. Lockard PI KAPPA SIGMA NDED AT Michigan State Teacher ' s College, 1894 17 Chapters Kent, Ohio, Psi Chapter, 1926 ACTIVES Soiiors Juniors Fresihmen Myrtle Hawthorne PLEDGES Harriet L. Myers Dorothy Stewart Alice Wire Beatrice Johnstone Neva Zuver Anna Johnstone Grace Penrod Betty Merrinian Helen Snowden Dorothy Waltenbaugh PATRONS AND PATRONESSES Miss Nellie Berman Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Davey Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Clark Paye one hnndrcd twcnty-ciyht Ijr- , -: - ' ir TT TTTT -r 4- : I U V : ' I ' - V. I. .,. Page one hundred ticcntij-iiino ALPHA SIGMA TAU Pounded at Michigan State Normal College, 1899 Kent State College, Eta Chapter, 1927 Helen Crooks Evelyn Williams Mary Dickson Agnes Black Sara Peoples Dorothy Shaffer Helen Orcutt Mildred Nihousen Ruby Dort Mary Cook Seniors Juniors Sophomores Jane Mason Freshmen La Rue Diehl FACULTY MEMBERS Florence Keyser Agnes O ' Horo Eileen Huelsman Marvel Holmes Muriel White Frances Owen Laverne Lane Geraldine High Helen Sidell Helen Lauser Miss Laura Hill PATRONS AND PATRONESSES Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Manchester Mr. and Mrs. Dick Donagh y Page one hundred thirty 4 4 .i-% I U t . -r. •. ii g  ..wt.-. Pajre owe hundred thirtu-one PHI EPSiLON SORORITY Fou NDED AT Kent State ACTIVES Sciiiofs College, 11)24 Grace Davidow Beatrice Giber Betty Feldman Lillian Matlas Juniorn Marian Levy Esther Abramowitz Bess Zoss Celia Lockshin Evelyn Natharius Celia Zoss FACULTY MEMBERS Miss Grace H. Swan PATRONS AND PATRONESSES Mr. and Mrs. M. Rosenberg Page one hundred thirty-two Blanche Miller Lila Ellsworth Estelle Ester ly PSI CHI NU SORORITY Founded at Kent State College, 1927 ACTIVES Seniors Alice Fate Murlin Juniors Adelaide Conry Avis Copeland Ann Brown FACULTY ADVISER Bertha A. Lively PATRONS AND PATRONESSES Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Johnson Page one hundred thirty-three Geiber, Brown, Ewing, Bates, Siddel, Horton, Crooks, Bachman, Morris, Elgin, Stadler, A. Young, Hyatt, Adviser, Zuver, Stewert, H. Blake, Sweeny, Williams. Keener, D. Harris, President, Ellsworth, Copeland, Rice. PAN-HELLENIC Officers Chairman Dorothea Harris Secretary Alice Young Treasurer Alice Elgin Faculty Adviser Ada Hyatt REPRESENTATIVES Sigma Sigma Sigma Morris, Elgin, Blake Delta Sigma Epsilon Stadler, Webber, Harris Alpha Sigma Alpha Keener, Young, Bachman Theta Sigma Epsilon Sweeney, Bates, Ewing Pi Kappa Sigma Stewart, Horton, Zuver Gamma Sigma Phi Crooks, Williams, Siddel Phi Epsilon Geiber, Brown Psi Chi Nu Rice, Ellsworth, Copeland Page one hundred thirty-four FRATERNITIES Page one hundred thirty-five KAPPA MU KAPPA Founded at Kent State College, 1922 Kent, Alpha Chapter, 1927 ACTIVES Sciiiofs Eugene Feeley Ben Colville Kenneth Cook Paul Burkett Frank Curtiss Wayne Pomfiey Leslie Downs Frank V. Webb, Jr. Rov Ober Jinjiors Paul Levering Donald Menough Sophoino) ' cfi Joe DeLeone William Searl Claude Vair F) ' ef h))iev PLEDGES FACULTY MEMBERS Prof. L. S. Ivins Mr. Alex Whyte August Peterka Ralph Rogers J. E. Spinneweber Jack Chernin Edward Harris J. E. Harriman Norbert Mac Dermott Evertt Johnson Elmer Pettay aae one hundred thirty-six jft mk g i nSr lStl tm K Bi B B nk m jB % j MJIggft J ' ' ' 1 : ■ gH k ppmi 3dK ' ( HI V B -3 it H Pa£fe one hundred thirty-seven DETA PHI SIGMA Founded at Kent State Normal College, 1923 ACTIVES ' i Virgil Shilling Frank Hall Seniors Walter Youngen Claude Bergett Juniors Herman Chapman Paul Van Dusen Burdette Weave; Frank Hanna Ralph Spangler Sopho7nores Carl Henderson Merril Fuller Oris Curie Robert Bohecker Harold Dunlavy Earl Wiekle Robert Hall Lewis Bailey Harold Polen Sherman Crow Kenneth Nash Paul Apley Freshmen Robert Kelso Lewis Hall Vere Beck PLEDGES Donald Baker FACULTY ADVISOR Prof. Rumold Page one hrm.dred thirtii-eight Page one hundred thirty-nine GAMMA TAU DELTA Kent State College, Alpha Chapter, 1925 ACTIVES Seviofs Jason C. Murlin Juviors Or en Casey Roy Johnson Ward W. Davis Merle Murphy Roy Merrell Clarence Chenevey Chester Davis SophomorcK Harley Eldridge Claude Graber Albert Heritage Karl Muster Archie Davis Lawrence Gatchell Daniel Stratton Mei ' edith Bryan Ficslmioi Fred Drew PLEDGES Edward Coey FACULTY ADVISER Prof. Eniniett C. Stopher Ralph Trachsel William E. Tab]er Page one hnndred forty Page one hundred forty-one Harold Polen, Ben Colville, Claude Graber. INTRA-FRATERNITY COUNCIL With the organization of new fraternities, there has developed a need for definite understandings between them. To take care of these needs, the Intra-Fraternity Council was formed. This, being its initial year, it may seem that not much was accomplished but to those who composed it, a nucleus of an organization which will build for unison and solidarity among the fraternities, is very apparent. To produce cooperation instead of intrigue and antagonism and to unite the fraternal organizations into a happy and harmonious family are the chief aims of the Council. It is planned by another year to establish a definite system of pledging; to encourage open-house meetings and to hold All-Fraternity social functions. Also plans to promote, through competitive contests, spirit in scholarship and athletics are being formed. Each fraternity has manifested a fine spirit of cooperation in eve ry way, and by another year the Intra-Fraternity Council will take its place among the most valuable organizations of the college. There are at present three fraternities in the Council. These, with their presidents, are : Kappa Mu Kappa Ben R. Colville Delta Phi Sigma Harold Polen Gamma Tau Delta Claude Graber Page one hundred forty-two CLUBS Page one hundred forty-three Back Row — Claude Graber, Duane Stambak.h, Kenneth Cook, Mr. Manchester Front Row — Irma Bates, Mary Leasure, Dean Blanch Verder, Dlxie Wales KENT STATE COUNCIL Page one hundred forty-four BUNDY, MOKSBACH, DeAN VERDER, H. MyERS Strayer (President), Kneifle, Ray, Hayes. McGilvery - O : I E X ' S LEAGUE What is the Women ' s League? It is the one society in which evei-y woman student at Kent State College enjoys membership. It has but one aim! That is to render the greatest service possible to all college women and to promote greater college spirit. The League holds a most prominent place among the college organizations. It is active along both social and educational lines. One all-college dance is given every term by the League, and a tea dance is held, after each registration, in honor of the new students. A reception and dance in honor of our Alumni is given at Home Coming each year. This year the League is sponsoring a Mothers ' and Fathers ' Day Celebration which is to be some time in May. It is hoped that this will become an annual custom. In the way of educational activity the League is responsible for two or more Assembly programs each term, including the Arbor Day Program in the Spring. These programs are always of the most entertaining and profitable type. Page one hundred forty-five if E. Johnson, Feely W. Davis, Polen, Woolman M E N ' S U N I N The Men ' s Union exists for the purpose of promoting a closer feeling of fellow- ship and equality among the college men. While smaller groups are quite select, the Union includes every man, who by virtue of his registration, shall be considered a member. During the past year, the Union had been very active. In the fall term, two gym parties were held, in which the men students became assimilated into the common group, through competitive games and general recreation. In the winter quarter, a banquet was held in Lowry Hall, which proved to be by far the biggest event of the year. The program was built around the general theme, What I am going to do for Kent State. This was excellently answered by representatives of the fra- ternities and Y. M. C. A., and by outside speakers, including President Anderson, Judge Rockwell, County Supt. McDowell, Dr. Chandler, Prof. Gorman, Mayor W. I. Harvey. Dean Manchester acted as toastmaster while G. F. Elgin added lots of pep with his excellent song leading. The Spring affair was a Men ' s Union Dance held in Moulton Hall on March 12, where a very delightful evening was enjoyed. The Union has been governed during the year by a board of five men chosen by the men students in attendance at the banquet. These will function until a Con- stitution and By-Laws have been definitely adopted. Page one hundred forty-siv Brown, Drake, Copeland Kestle, Gibson, Elgin, Trescott OFF C A IM P U S W O INI E N ' S CLUB The women students of Kent State who do not live in either of the dormitories, belong- to the OflF Campus group. Within this group is the Off Campus Women ' s Club, which is a thoroughly organized group. Its hospitality to new girl students, and its wholesome companionship among all its members make it a real force for up-lift at Kent State. On each registration day, the club gives a tea to which all of the new off campus girls are invited. In addition, the club arranges, during the year, for a certain number of activities — mostly social. Certain of these social functions, by reason of their popularity in the past, have now become annual affairs in the club calendar; especially the Harvest Party in November, The Pop Entertainment in December, May Day Breakfast in the college woods. The Off Campus Club Banquet at Home Coming, and several specialty club parties in the club room. In the autumn term. Miss Lois Kestle was elected president to serve until the midyear, when Miss Alice Elgin succeeded her. Miss Kestle ' s service to the club was unstinted, and she with her able assistants accomplished much for the club. Miss Elgin ' s presidency promises to be both constructive and progressive. ' Tis due the O. C. K. S. Girls A tiny bit of praise. They help to boost with pep and song. And Kent State ' s banners raise. All know full well the charm they lend, That brightens college days, Then, hurrah for the Off Campus Girls, Page one hiuidred fortijseven SOCIAL SCIENCE CLUB A new type of campus organization came into being when the Social Science CUib reorganized, November 18, 1926, as a dinner club, with a roster of 60 members. On the third Thursday of every month the members gather around the dinner table to discuss problems of the day in the light of their relation to education. The officers of the year who have worked under Professor H. D. Byrne as adviser are: Russell Woolman, president; Dorothea Harris, vice-president; Elizabeth Boyd, secretary; Virginia Jones, treasurer; Committee chairman, Gwendolyn Drew, mem- bership; Cletus Scheetz, program; Elizabeth Truscott, social; and Margaret Hayes, publicity. Out of town speakers were Mr. Paul Packard, Cleveland, who discussed The Press and its Relation to Education on January 20; and Mr. W. L. Connor, Director of Research, Cleveland Public Schools, who spoke on March 17 on the subject of the changing curriculum. Pa,jc Iuiii(h-cd flirt !i-vig)it LuiCLE Pearce Beatrice Johnstone Anna Wells Y. W. C. A. CABINET Dixie Wales Marion Fisher Page one hundred forty-nine ' 1 r Mrs Oktavec E. Tarr G. Drew Mr. Oktavec M. Leashue H. Blake E. Long A. Elgin M. Ellimen PHYSICAL E D U C A T I O N CLUB Because of the many phases of physical education work and tlie interest shown by different members of the department, Mr. and Mrs. Oktavec organized a Physical Educa- tion Club, inviting as members those students from the department who seemed most interested. Discussions and debates have been held concerning various subjects, such as Formal versus Informal Physical Education and other problems arising in teaching. It is hoped that the Club will prove a permanent oi ' ganization in this department. Paffe one hundred jiffi WOMEN ' S ATHLETICS Page one hundred fifty-one BUCCANEER AND IMUSKETEER ACTIVITIES Buccaneer! Musketeer! Names that have emblazoned themselves on the halls of Kent State College as symbolizing all that is finest and most loyal in women ' s extra- curricular activities. May this spirit that has grown from small beginnings not depart with the graduates of this year, but linger to battle with the rookies of the future. For the bold Buccaneer and the gallant Musketeer were each once but an idea the possibilities of which four people pondered over one December day of 192.5. What do you think of it? the Field Marshall leaned back in his chair and glanced inquiringly through the dusk at the Admiral and the General. These two worthy officers looked at each other and then at the Commander-in- Chief. Can it be done? they parried. The girls must answer that came the reply. If they have spirit, loyalty and a love of the game, it can be done. So the plans laid in a small office in Wills Gymnasium were launched with the new year. Henrietta Strayer, in the arrogant costume of a pirate king, and Helen Blake, in the swaggering uniform of a Musketeer, stormed Assembly one January morning in 1926, and explained the scheme. As they had hoped this surprise attack brought in many captives, and it was two well-matched teams that met in an affair of arms at the first tournament. Could it be done? Girls who had never felt the burn of the floor on a tender knee soon became plucky basketeers. Others whose only knowledge of tennis had been that of the sport costume necessary when viewing a set, rose at four in the morning to practice on the dew-soaked courts. Loyal support, too, came from the faculty members who willingly and enthusi- astically turned out to referee the field meets. The hours of untiring labor, advice and life itself that Professor and Mrs. Frank L. Oktavec have put into the B. and M. project are beyond the measure of words. They have woven themselves into the very fibre of the teams. It was not until the fall term of 1926 that the activities went outside the realm of sport, and embraced all women ' s activities, elected honors, health and studies, with a K as the insignia of the all around Kent State woman. A committee of ten elected that the Buccaneer man-o ' -war be steered by Edna Tarr, and that Musketeer tactics be directed by Gwendolyn Drew. These officers have shown themselves to be gallant leaders, and their warriors have fought nobly. Whether or not she has reached the final achievement of a K , all hail to the Buccaneer and the Musketeer! Page one hundred fifty-two Edna Tarr Admiral of Buccaneers Mrs. Apple Mr. Oktavec MUSKETEER AND BUCCANEER OFFICIALS Gwendolyn Drew General of Musketeer. Mrs. Oktavec ) Page one hundred fifty-thri: ALL STAR BUCCANEER SOCCER TEA:M Hank Strayer, Captain First How: Mary Deur, Esther Gee, Hank Strayer, Captain, Kathryn Ross, Lois Snyder. Second Row: Elizabeth Boyd, Edna Tarr, Henrietta Beechy. Third Row: Peg Taylor, Marge Blalock. Fourth Row: Dorothy Bickel. Page one hnudred fifty-four ALL STAR : IUSKETFER SOCCER TEAM Helen Blake, Captain First Row: Henricks, Hurlbut, Witroski, Blake. Second Row: Lane, Wells, Drew, Long. J ' ] Page one hundred fifty-five ' vi % ' 35 Rk..W f H@ H t ' ' r I H hpH91B« li B 1 ii «k L«fe J( KU jTr jp ' if J ALL STAR MUSKETKER BASKETBALL TEA: I Ev Long, Captain Capriato, Lane, Wells, Gale, Hendricks, Thomas McGiLVERY, Blake, Long, Witroski Pnge one htivdrcd fifty-six ALL STAR liASE FOOTIJALL I ' EA.MS Honda, Francis, Perry, Hamrock, Johnson, Thomas, Jones, Klotz, Brobst, L. Hauschild, Zuver. Pearce, Wright, Drake, Capriato, Brakovitch, Scroguie, Orcutt Myers, Capts. I ' . Page one hundred fifti seven . BULLFROGS—VOLLEY BALL Dorothy Bickle, Captain Top row, left to right: E. Jewell, G. Wright, V. Webber, M. Rexroth, E. Kay. Lower row, left to right: M. Leasure, D. Bickle, Captain, M. Stauder. Page one hitiidred fiftii-eight BASKETEERS Agnes Albright, Captain Top row, left to right: Agnes Quinlan, IVIargaret Taylor, Alice Elgin, Alene IVIUTER, Anna Palek. Lower row, left to right: Sydonah Buckley, Lois Snyder, Agnes Albright, Captain, Hilda Grable, Ethel Muerionan. Page one hundred fifty-nine MARINERS Mary McGillivray, Captain Top row, left to right: M. Carlson, E. Long, R. Hammerman. Lower row, left to right: E. Abromovitz, D. Pettit, M. McGillivray, Captain, Jones, B. Feldman. Page o c huiidfcd sixty BEATEMS Esther Gee, Captain Top row, left to right: Idabell Harris, Happy Sapp, Georgiana Reed. Lower row, left to right: Elizabeth Schraegel, Harriet Meyer, Esther Gee, Captain, Evelyn Kneifel, Virginia Wilson. Page one hundred sixty-one MINIKINS Anna Wells, Captain B. Gale, Zuver, Thiele WiTROSKi, Wells, H. Blake Page one hundred sixiy-tivi. BOOGIES Henrietta Strayer, Captain Top row, left to right: M. Peirce, L. Hauschild, A. Irwin. Lower row, left to right: M. Deur, H. Orcutt, H. STRA-i-ER, Captain, V. Buckman, C. Honda. Page one hundred sixty- three MIDGETS Helen Lane, Captain Top row, left to right: H. Thomas, V. Fuller, M. Moore, E. Reed, S. Lewis. Lower row, left to right: L. Wyman, E. Smith, H. Lane, Captain, B. Gale, M. LOCKARD. I ' arjc one hitiidrcd nixfu-four M. Z. T s. LuciLE Hendricks, Captain Top row, left to right: E. Cook, L. Snow, H. Ramsey, M. Hawthorne, M. HURLBUT. Lower row, left to right: N. Marinelli, R. Waxler, L. Hendricks, Captain, M. Malamphy, M. Capriato. rje 07ie hundred sixty-five r - _ ■■ IHS ■pssn iss P i nai n H wi 1 m 1 H r Kfi ill H HI n Kff H ■ 1 A T T L E R S ASKETBALL Blalock, Captain - Ross Francis Johnson Brajkovich Priddy Blalock Armour Page one hundred sixty-six CHAMPS ' Esther Gse — Buccaneer Target Toss ' Chris Stinmetz — Musketeer Horse-shoe Pitching ' Hank Strayer — Buccaneer Paddle-Tennis Page one hundred sixty-seven A K GIRL A K Girl is an ideal college representative. She will leave the portals of the institution that has nurtured her destined to be a perfect human being — ready in vision, in knowledge, in health and in social adaptability to meet life. In awarding her the letter of her Alma Mater, her happy mentors are merely symbolizing their awareness of her magnitude. They are acknowledging and proclaming that she has voluntarily assimilated all the big things Kent State College has offered. She has participated in college outside school activities that have culminated in giving life to what may have been only unspeaking walls and in giving her experiences in fields only indirectly related to her particular profession; she has delved into her studies with a desire to grasp all the truths and gathered all the material essential for a teacher of wisdom and a person influential in any phase of life; she has striven for the maximum of health, knowing that only with a strong machine could she produce her maximum as a teacher and as a member of society. To the K Girl: CONGRATULATIONS! And— when in the world where material awards for greatness are not always given, will you recall your K , the award of your college days, and revive the urge that prompted you then. Page one himdred sixty-eight VARSITY ATHLETICS Page one hundred sixty-7iine V WILLS GYMNASIUM Kent State College has one of the finest gymnasiums in the state of Ohio. There is hardly a day goes by without finding it crowded to its limits. When other colleges visit Kent to play either a football or basketball game, everyone is interested in the gymnasium. During the last year three high school basketball tournaments were held in Wills Gymnasium. There is ample space in the gymnasium to seat thousands of spectators and enough playing space to allow three games to be played at once. In the basement of the building is one of the finest swimming pools one could desire. The pool is under direction of Mrs. E. Irwin and is in constant use. Page one Jatndred seventy ATHLETIC BOARD Dr. DeWeese Chairman Mr. Pearce Faculty Mr. Davey Faculty Mr. Oktavec Physical Education Department Mr. Wagoner Coach Frank Curtiss Representative four-year course Abe Schwartz Representative two-year course Miss Berman Faculty Miss Beechy Representative four-year course Miss Lane Representative two-year course Page one hundred seventy-one 4 V A R S I 1 . y ■ . K C L U B OFFICERS Eugene Feeley. Joseph DeLeon Edward Harris, Eye. N :, Kent, Raven n Y Ohio a, Ohio... President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer LETTERMEN FOOTBALL ....■27 . .. ' 27 Menoukh Levering C. Davis Chernin Thomas A. Davis . . ' 28 CURTISS Searl R. Hall Spangler Graber McDermott Dunlavy Kelso M. McDermott Captain-elect . . ' 28 ' 28 ' 29 ...•27 ' 27 ' 27 .... ' 27 ' 27 ... ' 28 ' 28 ' 28 ' 28 BASKETBALL ... ' 30 McDermott, Captain Vair, Captain-elect .... ' 29 .... ' 29 .... ' 29 ' 29 DeLeone Harris . .... ' 29 ' 29 ' 29 Rogers Feeley ... ' 27 ... ' 27 Grabeb : Peterka BASEBALL ' 27 ' 27 Toot . . . A. Davis POLEN . . TENNIS .... ' 27 .... ' 28 ' 29 .... ' 27 .... ' 27 COLVILLE .. ' 27 Smith MANAGERS -FOOTB -Bask -Bask all .TBALL TBALL DeLeone— ' 25- ' 26 HONORARY MEMBER Coach — Merle E. Wagoner Page one hundred seventy-two M: Copt. Don Men QUO h Codch Merle moo Cdpt- - eci l a cl ' Qosliftbali ' 7 f C opt- z Let Dui-J gtt- Page one hundred seventy-three VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM Weikel, MgT., Davis, Curtiss, Burkett, Fuller, Wagoner, Coach, Schwartz, Graber, Crow, Downes, Bohecker, Menough, Captain, Peterka, Feeley, Dunlavy, Levering. A. Davis, Spangler, Rogers, Chernin, Colville, Thomas, Vair, Searle. Page otie hundred seveniy-fom FOOTBALL SEASON WITTENBERG Aftei ' two weeks of hard training the Kent team journeyed to Springfield to meet one of the strongest teams in the State, Wittenberg, where defeat was met with a score of 27-0. With only 18 men on the squad, the Silver Foxes fought every minute of the game and went down to noble defeat. When West Liberty brought a team to Rockwell field more men were back, and many nights had been spent in practice to meet the team whom Kent had de- feated in 1925, 7-6. Overconfidence resulting from the splendid showing at Springfield, and too much Potts gave the second game to West Liberty 25-2. HEIDELBERG In the second Ohio Conference game of the year Kent received another setback 25-0. In this game Captain Don Menough was injured in the first quarter, and taken out until the end of the season. ASHLAND Unable to score a victory thus far, the team went south to Ashland to play before a large Homecoming crowd with determination to win. Ashland, however, had its best team in years, and the Blue and Gold wilted before a score of 55-0. EDINBORO Not discouraged from previous showings, Kent State met her old rival, Edinboro, on Rockwell field and won the first victory of 1926, 12-0. The game was fought out on a water-soaked gridiron, and the first touchdown of the year was scored by Schwartz. All the men played a fine game. FINDLAY With memories of a 12-0 defeat of last year the team went after the scalp of Findlay College. After out-playing their opponents for three quarters, Kent ' s defense weakened, and Findlay scored a touchdown and kicked goal to a 7-6 verdict. INDIANA As usual Indiana Normal came to Kent loaded, and took away a score of 23-0. The game was played before a large and enthusiastic crowd, but Wagoner ' s men seemed to lack the fight possessed by Indiana. WILMINGTON Last of the year the greatest game of football ever played on Rockwell field found Kent State a winner, 15-14 over Wilmington College. The game was thrilling throughout. Wilmington scored two touchdowns in the first period, but Kent did not give up. Searle and Schwartz came back and carried the ball over for touchdowns, but missed the kick. This gave Wilmington a 14-12 lead. With one minute to play Joe DeLeone made a perfect dropkick and won the game. It was a fitting ending for the season. Paye one hundred novcnty-five Top Row: Coach, Wagoner, Whyte, Rogers, Searle, Henley, Fuller, Manager. Bottom Row: Graber, Peterka, DeLeone, MacDermott, Captain, Curtiss, Vair, Captain-elect. VARSITY BASKETBALL RESULTS Kent State 12 Mt. Union Kent State 19 Baldwin Wallace. Kent State 29 Kenyon Kent State 20 Hiram Kent State 30 Indiana Normal. . Kent State 12 Kenyon Kent State 14. . Case Kent State 18 Wilmington Kent State 9 Cedarville Kent State 24 Bliss Kent State 21 Wilmington Kent State 29 Slippery Rock Kent State 30 Cedarville Kent State 35 Slippery Rock.. . . Kent State 23 Akron University Kent State 27 Indiana Normal . . .57 at Alliance 17 at Kent 35 at Kent 37 at Kent 24 at Indiana, Pa. 68 at Kent 44 at Cleveland 30 at Kent 24 at Cedarville 40 at Columbus 31 at Wilmington 28 at Kent 20 at Kent 37 at Slippery Rock 21 at Kent 30 at Kent [ ' (ii i: niic hundred seventy-six THE ASKETBALL SEASON The 1926-27 Basketball season was the most successful one completed by a Kent State team for many years. Although playing one of the stiffest schedules ever attempted by a Silver Fox team, Kent managed to hold her own against the best in the Ohio Conference. The game with Aicron University made Kent stand out better than any other. The Zippers who were leading the Ohio Conference came to Kent expecting an easy game — but Kent State was set for them and downed Akron 23-21 in the best game ever staged in Wills Gymnasium. Every player who participated in the game was responsible for the victory. Other Ohio Conference teams Kent played were Mount Union, Case, Baldwin-Wallace, Hiram, and Kenyon. Of the seven men who won letters this year only one, Gus Peterka, who has played four years of basketball for Kent State is lost through graduation. The prospects of a winning team next year are very favorable, as McDermott, Vair, Curtiss, Graber, Searle, DeLeone, Whyte, and Henly will be back besides a wealth of material from the Freshman Class. Player Position Curtiss Guard . . DeLeone Guard . . Vair Forward McDermott Forward Searle Center . Peterka Center . Graber Guard . . Rogers Center . Henley Forward Feeley Guard . . Field Foul Games Goals Goals Points 16 32 21 85 16 24 18 66 15 25 9 59 12 20 8 48 12 12 10 34 13 14 5 33 16 2 5 9 5 1 1 3 5 2 2 2 1 1 Page one hundred seventy-seven 11 BASEBALL SQUAD — 1926 CuRTiss, Graber, Mowery, Evans, Hallihan Wagoner, Coach; Hershberger, Miller, Byrne, Arnold, Polen, Baldwin, Spangler. Elden Youngen, Captain Pitcher Raymond Glass Pitcher Charles Arnold Catcher Harold Polen Catcher William Hallehan First Base August Peterka First Base Howard Evans Second Base Carl Baldwin Second Base Paul Hershberger Third Base Joseph DeLeone Third Base Ralph Byrne Short Stop Earl Miller Short Stop Claude Graber Outfield Prank Curtiss Outfield Oliver Mowery Outfield Merle E. Wagoner Coach Charles E. Spangler Manager Paye one hundred seve iti -eight BASEBALL SEASON With the first game a 3-1 victory over Ashland, the 1926 baseball team started the season with a bang. The boys displayed an ability to hit as well as to field. After copping the first game, Wagoner ' s men met Baldwin-Wallace before a large home- coming crowd, and by last inning rallies nosed out B-W, 5-4 in ten innings. Hallahan ' s single, with two men on base, gave Kent its second straight win. Much credit was due to Captain Youngen ' s splendid pitching. In the next game Kent walloped Thiel 16-2 in an uninteresting game. The trip to Slippery Rock gave Kent her fourth straight victory. Glass was in rare form and gave Slippery a few scattered hits. The final score was 11-7 in favor of Kent. The next day Coach Wagoner and his men traveled to Ashland to play a return game. The team went on a hitting spree to capture the fifth straight win of the season, 5-4. This ended the season and Kent, for the first time, had come through a season unbeaten. The 1927 season is barely under way as this is written, so it is difficult to say what to expect. Practice started late in March. The letter men to report were: Graber. Feeley, Polen, and Curtiss. Besides these men McDermott, DeLeone, Williamson, Miller, and several others are out for the squad. The schedule for 1927— April 28 Western Reserve at Kent. May 5 Western Reserve at Cleveland. May 7 Ashland at Ashland. May 14 Slippery Rock at Kent. May 17 Baldwin-Wallace at Kent. May 24 Ashland at Kent. May 26 Slippery Rock at Slippery Rock. June 3 Akron at Kent. Page one hundred sei ' enty-ni ie % 4 THE 1926 TENNIS SEASON Top row, left to right: Deakins, Dunn, Smith, Coach, Wagoner. Bottom row: Jacobs, Line, Brown. The 1926 tennis season was the most successful in several years. Although she did not win many matches, Kent State always gave her opponents a hard fight. Jacobs was the only squad member to win all his matches, and his playing was never off form. At the close of the season letters were awarded to Deakins, Smith, Jacobs, Line, and Brown. Because of a recent ruling made by the Athletic Board, there will be no tennis team on the campus this year. RECORD, 1926 Kent State 6 Kent State 2 Kent State 1 Kent State 6 Kent State 2 Kent State 2 Spencerians Hiram 4 Capitol U 5 Spencerians Slippery Rock 3 Hiram 4 Page one liKudyed eic htii STATE HIGH L U E D E ' I L S Warner, Manager, Kilbourne, McHenry, Ludick, Francis, Coach, Harsh, Faculty Manager. Ve Nard, Van Deusen, C. Johnson, Captain, Mercer, Manes. Kent State High ended a very successful Basketball year by winning the State Class B Championship, Mai ' ch eighteenth and nineteenth at Columbus, Ohio. They started their successful season by winning a first place in the Trolley League, then they entered the State Sectional Tournament held in Wills Gymnasium; they came through this on top, winning by wide margins. This victory gave the Blue Devils the right to enter the State District Tournament held in the Goodyear Gymnasium, Akron, Ohio. A first place in this tourney gave them a ticket to Columbus to enter the State Class B Tournament held in the Coliseum. Here they met real opposition but were not stopped. They won three games in great style, defeating Oberlin High, last year ' s State Champion. Our Champs played a total of twenty-one games this year and lost four. They will lose three of the eight men but still have five left for the coming season. From this it is judged that next season should be as successful as this. State High School proudly possesses four first place trophies won by the team, and one, won by the school itself, knovra as the Sportsmanship Cup. Page one hundred eighty-one Jlshlcnd Lneef A ecx e - Ll Page one hundred eiffhty-twq .,i r, O 1 Co ' a a. Wmm I H ¥ ' ( ' 1) f Pac e one hundred eighty-three ' :o). OWED TO POVERTY Tuition, hats, and railroad fare, And board and room, and slices, Allowances and spiffy ties, ,, V ' And evening clothes, and dues, ( •,, I tell you it ' s no joke, ,.j And slickers, books and fountain pens. 1 ; V To see a way for four whole years ' , ' ;-) , ' . At college when you ' re broke. Of course there are some lucky guys Who have a lot of cash, And know that when they get to school They ' ll make an awful splash. To them it is a cinch to spend A thousand at one stroke They don ' t know what it is to go To college when you ' re broke. They tell me that a rich man ' s son Is seldom a success. Ax that rate I will some day have A million, more or less. So poor men ' s sons let us no more Bewail our bitter yoke — , We ' re better off to have to go To college when we ' re broke. First Occupant of Booth (looking at the key dangling from the other ' s chain): Pi Delta Epsilon or Pe Gamma Mu? Waitress: Say where do yuh think yu are? You ' ll either have your pie a la mode or just plain pie. F — ierce lessons L — ate hours U — nsuspected companjr N — othing prepared K — illed in test. What time does your next class start? ' Half an hour ago. Life is real, life is earnest We must strive to do our best. And departing leave behind us Notebooks that will help the rest. ' Are you going out for track? ' No, we ' re still having indoor practice. Page one hundred eighty-fmir Page one hundred eighty-five I I TO OUR READERS I In closing the editorial section of the ]927 I Chestnut Burr, the editor wishes to make grate- ) ful acknowledgement to those in general who have I made the compilation of this book possible. To I the Chestnut Burr Board the editor wishes to I express a public appreciation for a splendid type [ of co-operation, to the staff, the editor wishes to 1 state a parting word of thanks for their persistent j aid thruout the year; to the readers, the editor j wish es to ask them to allow the 1927 Chestnut I Burr, its predecessors and its successors, to inspire ! them to a greater loyalty for the traditions, I history, and achievements herein embodied. ! Robert Fosnigut, I Editor j Fafje ove hnvdred eighty-six TO OUR ADVERTIZERS | The Staff of the 1927 Chestnut | Burr is grateful for the loyal support I and friendly cooperation of Kent I Citizens. We are wishing them I a happy and prosperous year, and J to the readers of this book we say, ! Patronize our Advertisers ! LuciLE Pearce, I I j Business Manager Page one hundred eighty-seven Payc (iiic hu}idicd eighty-eight KENT STATE NORMAL COLLEGE COURSES Four-year course for high school teachers. Four-year course for kindergarten primary teachers. Two-year course for lower grade teachers. Two-year course for upper grade teachers. Two-year course for rural teachers. SPECIAL ADVANTAGES Large new gymnasium with line equipment. Splendid swimming pool. Finest health department. A complete model school, from kindergarten to senior high. Pleasant rooms. Library of great efficiency. Fine auditorium, good stage and scenery. Active organizations. ' ell equipped and trained teams, football, basketball, baseball, track. Two fine new buildings under construction. Growing faculty. Improved laboratories. High standards. SPECIAL CAFETERIA SERVICE DURING SUMMER TERM Summer Quarter Opens June 20 Fall Term Opens September For information address the President. Page one hundred eighty-vine. DRUGS CANDY ' EVERYTHING YOU WOULD EXPECT in a MODERN DRUG STORE at HALE B. THOMPSONS Registered Pharmacist Corner Main and Water Street TELEPHONE 150. COLLEGE BOOKS STATIONERY Page one hundred ninety WiLBERT C. RONAN, A. I. A. R. G. INGLESON Consulting Architect Consulting Engineer Professor of Design Ohio State University RONAN INGLESON ARCHITECTS ENGINEERS Columbus, Ohio DESIGNERS OF Gymnasium Addition to Lowry Hall Connecting Corridors Boilers and Stokers Tunnels Swimming Pool New Dining Hall Central Heating Plant Teachers Training Building Library Page one hundred ninety-one BOOKSELLERS TO KENT STATE. COLLEGE BOOK STORE ON EDGE OF THE CAMPUS ' Page one hiiiidi-ed iiiHeti -two THE CITY BANK KENT, OHIO Organized 1881 S ' ASSETS OVER 51,000,000 Safety Deposit Boxes for Rent S ' 4 PER CENT ON TIME DEPOSITS ' . S ' OFFICERS H. H. Line Chairman of Board M. G. Garrison President D. L. Rockwell Vice President E. F. Garrison Secretary-Treasurer G. F. Bechtle Assistant Treasurer Page one hundred ninety-three Modernizing Electric Interurban Service — m Parlor chair cars are now in operation between Canton, Akron and Cleveland. This provides a de luxe service that we trust will appeal to all students going to Cleveland or Canton. These cars are obtainable at Silver Lake Junction. They provide a high grade limited service without extra fare. Save parking and garage worries by trying these new cars. YOUR COMFORT — OUR SERVICE Northern Ohio Power and Light Company. Page one hundred ninety-four Service Means getting what you want when you want it at a reasonable price. We Have Everything That a Student Wants. Headquarters for Books both new and used. Fountain Pens and Pencils, College Pennants and Cushion Tops. Ocean Bathing Tank Suits and Caps, Spalding Gym Suits and Shoes, Complete Line of Notebooks and Fillers, Complete Line of College Stationery. A College Store Run by College Students. Rivals thi bzauty of tite Scarl t Tanager Come Here for your Non-Breakable Parker Duo£oId Pencils to match 3, 3.50 and $4 Duofolds, and the new Parker Pens in Pastel Shades. Pencils to match. COLLEGE EXCHANGE PARKER PEN HEADQU S RTERS r ? ; Kent Barbecue Boettler ' s Field M. Mdntud Rodd VJe Cater to Kent Normal Students Qudliti] dnd Seruice neuer chdnge Page one hundred ni7iety-five COMPLIMENTS OF V. W. SURBER AKRON, OHIO. GENERAL CONTRACTOR on Wills Gymnasium Addition to Lowry Hall New Training School Swimming Pool KENT STATE NORMAL COLLEGE BARR SKINNER Phone, Main 6715 Office, 109 N. Union St. Akron, Ohio Lathing, Plastering, Stucco, and Ornamental J. R. BARR JOHN H. SKINNER 586 Patterson Ave. 948 Mercer St. Portage 225— R Portage 763— W Pa(jc one hundri ' d ninty-si.x AKRON LAW SCHOOL 57 East Market Street AKRON, OHIO Offers a four-year evening course preparing for bar examination and leading to the degree of LL. B. Students with one year of college training are eligible to register for the fall class. After October 15, 1927, two years of college training will be required at the time of registration. Ask for catalog. C. A. Nkale, Pics. KENT NATIONAL BANK Checking accounts solicited 4% Paid on savings Safety Deposit Boxes for Rent 4°l- Safety The Gruen Prestige Ci)f!ts No More. The Name on the Watch Dial is All— Important— Gi?L ' £ ' N G. F. ELGIN Jewele)- and Ovtometrist 141 N. Water St. Page ove hundred ninety-seven % DONAGHY ' S THE Friendly Drug Store A drug store founded and operated on the somewhat unusual and unique principle that Friendship is paramount to financial gain. WHERE YOU WILL FIND Text Books, Students supplies, Sheaffer Lifetime Pens, Domestic and Imported Toiletries, Stationery, Delicious Luncheon and Soda, Kodaks, Films and finishing, and friendly, interested sales people. OLIN ' S HOWARD YOUNG QUALITY MUSIC STORE Bicycles, Sporting Goods Established 1880 Fishing Tackle Auto Accessories MUSICAL MERCHANDISE Tires Latest in Sheet Music and Records ( Phone 32 135 East Main Street KENT, OHIO. Phone 44 143 E. Main St. KENT, OHIO. .I ' cif e one hundred ninety-eight STEINER ' S BOOK STORE The Students Store College Supplies Stationery Books Gifts Greeting Cards Dennison Goods Kodak Finishing PHONE 445 141 E. MAIN ST. E. R. STEINER O M I M E N of T RICHARDS FLOWER SHOP Compliments of COZY CORNER Kent State Students patronize us. We patronize Kent State Students. Page one Imndred ninety-nine LONGCOY ' S BARBECUE Barbecue Sandwiches Toasted Sandwiches Coffee Pie Soft Drinks Ice Cream Cocoa Cigars - Cigarettes - Candy East of the College on the hill. Orders delivered to dormitories. Complete Line Est. 1910 Leo A. Bietz, Mgr. of Men ' s Furnishings Hats, Caps, Neckwear, Shirts, Underwear, Hosiery. IMPERIAL Dry Cleaning Co. Phone 452 Largest assortment of Pipes, and Tobacco. m FRED BECHTLE Kent National 113 N. Water St. 132 S. Water St. Bank Bldg. Kent, Ohio. Page two hundred THE KNEIFEL KENT COURIER GROCERY CO. Lawson and Arthurs Phones 42 43 Proprietors KENT, OHIO Printers-Publishers Give ns a Trial 138 E. Main St. Phone 26 Kent, Ohio. GENSEMER BROS. KENT, OHIO. Retailers of Dry Goods Floor Coverings Ladies ' and Children ' s Footwear Ladies ' Ready-Made Garments Page tivo hundred one DAVET TREE SURGEONS FOR SAFE TREE SURGERY 5 Indoor Forest of The Davey Institute of Tree Surgery, where the Science of Tree Surgery is taught in actual practice. No experimenting is done on the clients ' trees. THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT CO., INC., 295 City Bank Bldg., Kent, Ohio GIBSON and OTT What a Happy Restaurant Thought! To know of a real place to buy Sporting Goods. .._•;; ' ;■ _. To know that the prices are ■ ' ' - always right. To know that you will receive prompt and efficient service. Cor. Main and Franklin To know that we have Kent State Phone 124 Normal in our hearts. To know that this store is The M. S. LONG Co. Sporting Goods 147 S. Main St., Akron, Ohio. Kent, Ohio. Coach Geo. B. Kirk, Mgr. Page two hundred two- THE NATIONAL BLANK BOOK SUPPLY CO. 36 North Main St. Akron, Ohio. Office Supplies, Safes, Letter Files, Steel Shelving. ACTUAL Offers Complete Courses in all Business Subjects. General Business Secretarial Auditing Accounting Stenography Bookkeeping DAY AND NIGHT CLASSES Write or telephone for complete information ACTUAL BUSINESS COLLEGE 21 N. Main St. Main 197 Akron, Ohio. Tires, Tubes, Batteries, Accessories, Gas and Oil IDEAL TIRE SHOP 313 N. Water St. Phone 196. Kent, Ohio. READ STUDIO Yes, we made the pictures and we have your negatives on file. Any time you wish prints from them, we can make them for you on short no- tice. See the enlargements from these films, they are certainly fine. IVe Specialise On Kodak Work 129 E. Main Street Kent, Ohio. Page two hundred ihree ' AHN OLLIER AGAIN FINE annuals, like brilliant victories, are brought about by the co-or- dination of skillful generalship and trained effort. The Jahn Oilier Engraving Co. is America ' s foremost school annual designing and engraving specialist, because in its organization are mobilized America ' s leading cre- ati e minds and mechanical craftsmen. THE JAHN OLLIER ENGRAVING CO. Photographers] Artists and Makers of Fine Printing Plates for Black and Colors 817 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago iM Page two Iiinidrcd four Page two hundred five h