McKendree University - McKendrean Yearbook (Lebanon, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 134 of the 1931 volume:

.S M ' H-- ' THE M KENDREAN OF NINETEEN HUNDRED AND THIRTY ' ONE e Published by the Junior Class of [cKendree College Lebanon, Illinois © Thank You! The Annual Staff wishes to thank Miss Wilson, the Junior Class, the Administration, the Student Body, the Advertisers, and All who have co ' operated and made possible this Book. This 1931 McKendrean aspires to be a record of your student days at Old McKendree and a guide for pleasant reminiscences in the future. If it preserves to you a vivid picture of those days, it has achieved its aim. © Dedication To the death of Old Man Jinx, whose funeral was so solemnly celebrated this year — to an ambition reali2;ed, an achieve ' ment accomplished in our admission to North Central — to the indomitable spirit that enables McKendree to stand ■ — • triumphant over time, rich in history and accomplishments, and facing the future undaunted. Order of Books The College Classes Activities Features THE McKENDREAN, 1931 The McKendrean Staff Miss Alleen Wilson Faculty Advisor Donald Moore Editor Clark Lee Allen Business Manager Albert Meyer Asst. Editor Leon Lauder Asst. Business Manager Marion Ropiequet Advertising Mgr. Walter Morse Circulation Mgr. Arthur Hortin Athletic Editor Edith Gott Organization Editor Edith Hortin Feature Editor Stephen Tedor WiLMA Nell Land Art Editors THE COLLEGE THE McKENDREAN, 1931 Tte Chapel and the Bell OF all the buildings on McKendree ' s campus possibly the most interesting is the chapel building, the second oldest structure on the grounds, whose tall clock- tower is to be seen as a landmark in the surrounding community. The present building was completed in 1857, taking the place of the original all- purpose building which was destroyed by iire in 1856, during the third term of Dr. Peter Akers as president of McKendree. The chapel auditorium is approximately forty- five by seventy feet in size and was, at the time of construction, the largest hall of its kind in the state. It was heated by two large stoves until 1898 when the heating plant was installed. The original seats in the auditorium were long moveable benches with backs, one of which may be still seen in the balcony. The hall has a seating capacity of slightly over four hundred. Possibly the most interesting portion of the chapel is the belfry that mounts to a considerable height above the roof, for it contains the historic bell that is rich in tradi- tions which are dear to the hearts of McKendreans. The spire rises one hundred and forty-five feet above the walk in front of the building, and is surmounted by a broken weather-vane. Originally the arm of the vane was nine feet, and the gilded globe on which the vane rests is three feet in diameter. For many years it was an annual prob- lem for the students in the trigonometry class to measure the height of the spire. Until recent years most of the history connected with the bell was traditional, hut a record left by the Rev. Thomas A. Eaton, a graduate of McKendree revealed some interesting facts. According to the record the bell was brought to St. Louis in the eighteen fifties by some Santa Fe traders who had found it in a deserted Roman Cath- olic Mission somewhere in New Mexico. Dates and names on the bell show that it was cast in Spain in the eighth century and recast in the fourteenth. It was brought to Florida in the sixteenth century and by some means found its way to New Mexico. It was recast when it was brought to St. Louis and from there it was taken to the State Fair at Centralia, Illinois, in the fall of 1858 for exhibition and sale. At this fair it was purchased for McKendree College by Dr. Cobleigh, then president, and Professor Risdon M. Moore, instructor in mathematics. It was placed in the tower of the new chapel, and has since been in continual service. It has called seventy-two graduating classes to graduating exercises, and will evidently fulfill that service for years to come. On two occasions the chapel bell has been rung without ceasing all night. The first occasion for such a performance was the receipt of the first $100,000 of the endowment fund in April, 1905, during the administration of Dr. M. H. Chamberlain. The second night of celebration came during March of this year, when McKendree was admitted to the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. V3gs,5 - 5 3 iv5:=S: ?=32g Chapel Science Hall Clark Hall Library Entrance Old Main Entrance Hypes Field Entrance Cameron Harmon, A.B., D.D., L.L.D. McKendree Loyalty A college ' mid plains is standing, standing there from olden days, A pioneer of learning, first in untrodden ways. For service and Christian culture, for efficiency she stands. Her sons and daughters praise her, with voices, hearts, and hands. Hail to thee, our dear old McKendree, May we always loyal be; It ' s a song of praise we ' ll raise to thee, Alma Mater, dear old M-C; May we always hold thee true and wise and right. Honor Purple and the White, And for victory we ' ll always fight, Till we win for old McK. Enduring and strong she stands there, stands upon our college hill, Though others may outnumber, she holds the first place still. For beauty and truth and knowledge, and service without bound. Then let us raise our voices, until the plains resound. e Page 16 ST£T ' HE ] E-Dof ' 4 i k ! ' iwy Administration Page 17 THE McKENDREAN, 1931 Cameron Harmon, A.B., D.D., LL.D. President Edwin Percy Baker, LL.D. Dean — German A. B., Ohio Wesleyan; A. M., McKendree; Graduate study, Univ. of Berlin; Sauveur School of Languages. James Clay Dolley, Litt.D. Registrar — Latin and Gree}{ A.B., Randolph-Macon: A.M., ibid.; M.A., U. of Wisconsin; U. of Michigan; Washington U.; Graduate study, American Academy in Rome. European travel. William Clarence Walton, D.D. Philosophy A.B., McKendree; A.M., ibid.; Ph.D., ibid.; Graduate study, U. of Chicago, U, of Illinois. European travel. Wesley Charles Kettelkamp History A.B., Central Wesleyan; A.M., U. of Chicago; Graduate work, U. of Chicago, Washington U. Wiley Boyce Garvin Psychology; Extension B.S., U. of Illinois; M.S. ibid.; Graduate study, U. of Ilhnois. Claude E. Vick Education B. S., U. of Illinois; M. A., ibid.; Graduate study, Washington U. Christopher John Bittner Social Science B. A., U. of Valparaiso; M. A., U. of Iowa; Graduate study, U. of Iowa; U. of Chicago, Washington U. Edwin Rollin Spencer Biology B.A., U. of Illinois; M.A., ibid.; Ph.D., ibid. Arthur H. Doolen Director of Physical Education B.S., Kansas State Agricultural College; Grad- uate study, Kansas State, Notre Dame U. Page U THE McKENDREAN, 1931 Charles Jacob Stowell Mathematics B.S., Illinois Wesleyan U.; M.A., U. of Illi- nois; Ph.D., U, of Illinois; Graduate study, U. of Illinois. Louis K. Oppitz Physics A.B., Yale U,; A.M., ibid.; Graduate study, U. of Cincinnati, Ohio State U., U. of Michigan; U. of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., U. of Pennsylvania. Robert Roloff Violin Oliver Henry Kleinschmidi Piario. Organ. Theory Conservatory Diploma, Central Wesleyar Student of Galloway, Armstrong, Kroeger; Ass( ciate member of American Guild of Organists. Eli Grouse Bible A.B., McKendree. Walter Morse Mechanical Drawing and Mathematia Evelyn Eulalia McNeely £ng!isli B. S., U. of Illinois; Graduate work, U. of Illinois. Agnes Howe Expression A.B., Albion College; Graduate work, U. of Wisconsin; New England Conservatory; Morse School of Expression. A. Edythe Mange History Greenville; M.A., U. of Illinois; Ph.D., A. ibid. Alleen Wilson Librarian A. B., Missouri Wesleyan; Graduate study, Colorado U.; Summer Library Conference, Mad- ison, Wisconsin; U. of Illinois Library School; B.S. in Library Science, U. of Illinois. Page J 9 THE McKENDREAN, 1931 Julia Wilhelmina Osling Public School Music B.S., Northwestern U.; U. of Illinois School of Music; B. Music Education, Northwestern U.; Graduate study, ibid. R. Pauline Harper Voice Graduate in Public School Music Methods, Northwestern School of Music: Graduate in Voice, Missouri Wesleyan; Advanced study, Den- ver U., Northwestern U.; Voice study, John C. Wilcox, John W. Bohn. Sophy D. Parker French and Spanish A.B., Boston U.; A.M., U. of Chicago; Grad- uate work, Sorbonne, U. of Chicago. EXEAN WOODARD Eyiglish A.B., Ohio Wesleyan U.; A.M., U. of Chicago; Graduate study, Columbia U., U. of Chicago. Nellie Griswold Oppitz History A.B., National Normal U.; Graduate study, U. of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Jessie Lee Huffstutler Matron of Carnegie Hall Mrs. a. W. Ayres Dean of Women Mrs. Minnie Phillips House Mother Page 20 CLASSES THE McKENDREAN, 1931 Faculty Members Not In Picture Standleigh Myron McClure Chemistry .S., Drury; M.S., ibid.; Graduate study, Northwestern U., U. of Illinois, U. of Chicago, Washington U. Frank Hirth Band Instruments Ha rd U. AiLEEN Spencer Biology Chicago Normal School of Physical Educa- tion; B.A., U. of Illinois. Rev. C. L. Coleman fiscal Agent Edward B. Waggoner, A.M. Emeritus Professor J atural Sciences Curator of the Museum Student Assistants Edith Gott Secretary to the President Helen Saegesser Assistant Secretary to the President Wilma Nell Land Assistant Registrar Leon Church Assistant to Fiscal Age7tt Virgil Church Assistant to Fiscal Agent Carl Brock Bwlogy Wilson Dorries Biology Elmer Rigg Chemistry Lester Cralley Che nistry LuELLA Friend German Nell Carmichael Latin Christine Clayton Library Francis Dotson Library Dan Hertenstein Mathematics Howard Rawlinson Physics Page 22 THE McKENDREAN, 1931 Seniors Page 2i Edith Hortin, A.B., Albion, III. CHo; Y.W. Cabinet ' 31; Review Staff ' 31; Sigma Zeta; McKendrean Staff ' 31. Brilliant wit, intelligence, and pleasing personality combine to make Edith one of the most respected and likeable girls on the campus. She keeps them guessing, but those who know her know a real friend. To now, to esteem, to love, and then to part, Ma e up life ' s tale to many a feeling heart. (Coleridge) E. H. Laura Yargar, A.B., Stoy, III. Orchestra; Band; Glee Club; The Robin Woman ; Clio; French Club; Y.W. Cabinet ' 28; Debate ' 30, ' 31; Secy.-Treas. Clark Hall; Secy.-Treas. Junior Class ' 30, Senior Class ' 31. Laura was well known for her pep and vivacity. Whether at work or at play, she was always anxious and eager to do her best. These traits of personality have won for her many friends. Tlie success of any school, family, or individual depends largely upon its friends. May we McKendreans always he friends. — L.Y. WiLMA Nell Land, A.B., Harrisburg, III. Debate ' 29, ' 30; Glee Club; The Simple Soul ; The New Poor ; Alpha Psi Omega; Clio; Pres. Y.W. ' 31; Review Staff ' 30; ' Vice-Pres., Pi Kappa Delta ' 31; Vice- Pres. Junior Class ' 31. Wilma Nell ' s versatility is evidenced by her wide range of activities. She was an honor student, and has a magnetic personality which has had a great influence on her success in college. The world goes up and the world goes down. And the sunshine follows the rain; And yesterday ' s sneer and yesterday ' s frown Can never come hac again. — W. N. L. Page 24 THE McKENDREAN, 1931 Nell Carmichael, A.B., E. St. Lams Pres. Societas Classicas; Nature Cluh; Y.W. Cabinet ' 31; Education Cluh, Brilliancy is Nell ' s most outstanding trait, for she is strictly an A student. Al- though she has not lived on the campus, and had opportunities to enter into many activities, she has shown herself to be an earnest worker where chance afforded. May that indescribable sentiment that hinds our hearts in love for McKendree enrich our lives and ma e us strong, cheerful, and loyal to that which is best. — N. C. Vera Whitlock, B.M., E. St. Eows, III. Clio; Y.W. ' 29, ' 30, ' 31; Glee Club; Orchestra; Quartet ' 30; As You Like It ; Pirates of Pensance ; Pres. Clark Hall ' 31; Vice-Pres. Student Association; Voice Recital ' 31; Piano Recitals ' 29, ' 30, ' 31. As a musician, a scholar, an ardent worker, and a friend, Vera will ever be re- membered. Although always busy, she never refused to lend her support to every worthy undertaking. Couldst thou iyi vision see thyself the man God meant, Thou never more coiddst he the man thou art — content. — V.W. MiRZA Earth, A. B., Keysport, III. Greenville College, ' 28, ' 29. Very quiet and demure, Mirza delved deep into her studies and received grades which justified her efforts. Upon more intimate acquaintance she was real jolly, and exhibited reserve only at the proper time. I have only spent two years on IVlcKendree ' s campus, hut it will always he to my deepest regret that I could not have spent much more time here. — M. B. Page 2 J THE McKENDREAN, 1931 Elberta Malandrone, A.B., Hernn, III. Debate ' 30; Pres. Glee Club; Quartet ' 31; The Robin Woman ; The Pirates of Penzance ; Class S ecy. ' 29; Pi Kappa Delta; French Club; Clio. Talented in music, Dink has served as an able musical representative for Mc- Kendree during her entire stay here. She was ever a zealous leader and worker in every line of her activity. I have a perfectly good place in Old Main that III leave to the persons that can prove to me that they really need a place to spend their leisure hours. — E.M. Caroline Schafer, A.B., Mascoutah, III. Clio; State Oratorical Contest ' 31; The Fool ; Review Staff ' 31. Caroline ' s ability in reading and oratory has made her a popular and interesting entertainer. A ready smile and lovable disposition ever characterized her presence. Just as all McKendree graduates, I feel that there is an indestructible cord holding me in thoughts and interests to the college. I value the friendships I have made and cherish the hope that these may last throughout my lifetime. — C. S. Violet Taylor, A.B., Lebanon, III. Societas Classica; Education Club. Unusually quiet, but nevertheless energetic, Violet has been a good student in Latin as well as in her minor studies. Her reserve has not been detrimental, for to those with whom she is associated, she is a real friend. The end is almost here — but ' All ' s well that ends well ' So here ' s to the future of dear old McKendree, her students, her graduates, and her faculty. —V. T. Page 26 THE McKENDREAN, 1931 Vernon Sanders, A.B., Crossville, III. Pres. Unholy Four; Pres. Student Association ' 31; Pres. Senior Class ' 31; Editor McKendree Review ' 30; Philo; Pres. Glee Cluh; Nature Club ' 28; As You Like It. Sande was always loyal to all — McKendree, his activities, his fellow students. He has proved himself to be a capable leader by his splendid performance m his several capacities, and by his congenial personality. Here ' s to McKendree! May her future existence he characterized by steady growth and prosperous development, and may she continue to foster the same high ideals which have mar ed her progress in the past. — V. S. Dan Hertenstein, B.S., Jsiew Baden, III. Master Scientist Sigma Zeta ' 31; Football ' 29, ' 30; Tennis ' 30, ' 31; Plato; Pres. Y. M. C. A. Cabinet; Junior Class ' 30; Mathematics Club; Pres. Carnegie Hall Sun-Up ; The Fool ; Mathematics Assistant, ' 30, ' 31. A scholastic record, athletic ability, and a remarkable character are qualities that have made Dan a true McKendrean. His activities, varied as they were, v ere every one entered into with the same zeal and enthusiasm, which is typical of all his conduct. I shall never forget the years I spent at McKendree and the friends I yiew there. May the future bring further honors to the old school. — D. H. Howard Rawlinson, B.S., Mt. Vernon, III. Pres. Unholy Four; Pres. Carnegie Hall ' 31; Philo; Track ' 29, ' 31; Vice-Pres. Stu- dent Association; Mathematics Club; Romeo and Juliet ; Physics Assistant. With a natural inclination toward scientific work, Howard has been right at home in the physics laboratory. His good nature, his famous warbling, and his poetical pro- ductions are inseparable from remembrance of him. ' Tour years in McKendree have served to create bonds of frieridship and memories which I will ever cherish. May McKendree coyitinue to progress, and may the friendships created never be bro en. — H. R. Page 27 THE McKENDREAN, 1931 Charles Summers, A.B., High HiU, Mo. Football ' 30; Basketball 30; Track ' 30; Alpha Psi Omega; M Club; Central Wes- leyan ' 26 - ' 30. Coming to McKendree only for his last year, Chick became quite a McKendrean in a short time. His athletic ability was soon made evident. He is a jolly fellow, and has made many friends. Among my souvenir memories, there will always he dear to me those friends .made through class wor}{, social life, and athletics at McKendree. I regret that I had hut one year to spend with her. — C. S. John Montgomery, A.B., Lehanon,Ill. Philo; Bachelors; Pres. Y. M. C. A. ' 29; Nature Club; Pres. Oxford Club ' 28; The Fool. With a character just as clean and beautiful as is his personal appearance, John is a McKendrean of whom we are proud. He has already chosen the ministry for his life work, and, judging from his past services, he will no doubt be highly successful. Some men are horn great; some achieve greatness, some have greatness thrust upon them. ' My desire is to achieve with the henediction of McKendree College upon me. — J. M. Nelson Grote, A.B., Hoyleton, 111. Pres. Oxford Club ' 31; Central Wesleyan ' 28 - ' 30. In Grote we have a sincere student and student pastor. Having never lived on the campus, and being quiet and unassuming as he is, he has a rather small circle of intimate acquaintances, but he is regarded with the highest esteem by all who know him. Methusaleh said, ' The first hundred years are the hardest. ' May McKendree realize a future more prosperous and more promising than her colorful past. May her students and alumni always he ready to spea a good word for the old school which has meant so much to them. — N. G. Page 28 THE McKENDREAN, 1931 «fe« Stephen Tedor, A.B., Zeigler, l . Pres. Sophomore Class; Pres. Alpha Mu Omega; Review Staff ' 28 29 30 3 1 ; McKendrean Staff ' 28;29;31 ; Track ' 29 30; Publicity Director; Biographer McKendree History. Steve has used his unusual abilities as scribe and artist for McKendree interests during all four years. He has already made quite a name for himself m the journalistic world, and has promise of a bright future. ' ' i:] re.e. years as publicity director for McKendree have given me ayi oppor- tunity to become intimate with ynany of the traditions of the hill, and I can- not help but predict a great future, culturally and athletically, for the institution. — S. T. Chlorus Hubbell, A.B., Flora, 111. Football ' 28 ' 29 ' 30 ' 31; Basketball ' 28 ' 29 ' 30 ' 31 ; Track Squad; The Brink of Sil- ence ; Pres. Alpha Mu Omega; Education Club; I.I.A.A. Football Center ' 30; Second Basketball Center ' 30, ' 31. Being one of the best athletes McKendree has known, little can be said concerning Fu2, ie ' s athletic career which is not already known. His remarkable qualities of leadership, along with his agreeable personality are evidenced in his services as captain of both football and basketball. I ' m leaving to ' A. E. ' my place as captain of football next year, and he can add as many to his team as he wants to from these new letter men here. I ' m for you, ' A. E., ' have a big winning team. — C. H. Earl Davis, A.B., Bluford, III. Pres. Alpha Psi Omega; Plato; Pi Kappa Delta; Glee Club; Cross-country ' 30, ' 31; As You Like It ; Lightnin ' ; Shanewis ; Vice-Pres. Junior Class, Senior Class, Carnegie Hall. Though small of stature, Husky has made his presence felt on the campus for the past few years. He was active in many lines showing much versatility. He is a Latin major, and leaves McKendree cum laude magna. I am convinced that the added responsibilities of the small colleges tend to increase confidence, character, and ability in the more timid students, there- by creating a more intelligent, more capable, citizenship. — E. D. Page 29 ' T ' r c.r. McCoy Curry, B.S., Pakstme, lU. Plato; Alpha Psi Omega; Shanewis ; Pirates of Penzance ; Band; Orchestra; Glee Club; Review Staff ' 29 30; Secy. Student Association. Who can think of a meal in Pearson ' s Hall or an interrupted dream without think- ing of Curry? His apparently cynical attitude is merely on the surface, and to know him well is to know a really jovial fellow and a sincere worker. The days of parting have come. Friends made in the last four years will travel different paths, maybe never to cross again. Tet 1 shall carry cherish- ed memories of the old Ahna Mater and the friendships that have been formed. — E. M. C. Frank Epps, A.B., Christie, Va. State Normal, North Carolina, ' 28, ' 2y; Philo; Nature Cluh; Sun-Up ; Debate ' 31. Epps, a man who doubtless has more friends and fewer enemies than any other person on the campus, cannot be too highly commended for his splendid record while here. His general friendly attitude and entertaining manner have been without blemish. Arriving at McKendree in 1929, and realizing I was the only ' AlhAmer- . ican in school, I found Dr. Harmon and many other friends and now I am an ' All ' McKendrean ' . — F. E. Albert Rode, A.B., Brownstoivn, III. Band; Orchestra; Alpha Mu Omega; Plato. Apparently very solemn, upon further acquaintance, Albert is found to have gen- uine wit and humor. His pleasant disposition and unassuming m.anner have made him a friend to everyone. I will ever cherish the memory of McKendree for the friendships that I have formed while here. I sincerely hope that McKendree coritmues to grow in the development of friendships and moral character in the future as it has in the past. — A. R. Page 30 THE McKENDREAN, 1931 Gail Hines, A.B., Alma, III. Oxford Club; Y.M.C.A. Cabinet ' 31; Philo; Cross-country ' 28;29;30, Capt. ' 29; Track ' 29;30;31; Nature Club ' 27;28;29; Secy. M. Club ' 31. In Gail we have a conscientious worker ni his studies, athletics, on his ministerial charge — in every undertaking. His cheery disposition and willingness to serve were assets in every phase of his college career. Hail, McKendree! We greet thee as our Alma Mater, and with gladness we view thy rapid success. May we always loyal he! McKendree, Hail! G.H. Lewis Head, A.B., Eldorado, III. Plato; Yell Leader ' 28, ' 29, 31; Debate ' 28,29,30,31; Oratory ' 29, ' 30, ' 31; Pres. •Student Association ' 30; Nature Club ' 28; Oxford Club; Pres. Pi Kappa Delta ' 31; Pres. Illinois Intercollegiate Oratorical Association ' 30. Lewis was one of our most prominent students, having ably represented the college in the forensic field. He is a booster for all McKendree interests, and is a student pastor. Judging from his college activities, his future success is undoubtedly assured. I leave McKendree nowing that I shall never forget the old college, my student days here, and the friendships I made here. — L. H. Ernest Crisman, A.B., Columbia, 7s[. . Philo; Nature Club ' 28, ' 29; The Fool. Bishop was always anxious to do anything within his power to boost McKendree in every way possible. Philo loses in him a zealous member. He is surely one whose interest in McKendree will not die out. Although coming over a thousand miles in order to he a soyi of McKendree, I count my four years spent here very profita hle indeed: especially shall I rememher and cherish the friendships made here. — E. C. THE McKENDREAN, 1931 Walter Morse, B.S., Steamboat Roc , la. Bachelor; Annual Staff ' 31; Mathematics Assistant ' 31; Mechanical Drawing As- sistant 31; Billings Polytechnic Institute, Billings, Mont., ' 28, ' 29, ' 30. Prof Morse, as he is affectionately called by his students, has been here only one year, but this has been ample time for him to demonstrate his worth. He is not only an excellent scholar, but also has commendable traits of friendliness, honesty and reserve. To the old school on the hill; viay we ever be loval to her! — W. M. George Daoit, A.B., Lebarton, III. Band; Nature Club ' 29, ' 30, 31. With high aspirations and genuine earnestness concerning his work, this man has proved himself a true scholar. Although his aspect is somewhat more serious than some, his wider range of experience has taught him lessons which yet remain for some of us to learn. Goodbye, dear old McKendree. May your influence ever continue to en- lighten and mspxre your future students so that they may say to all the world, All ' s well with McKendree . — G. D. Whitmore Beardsley, a. B., St. Louis, Mo. Alpha Mu Omega; Plato; Band; Orchestra. Care-free, desperately in love,but a true adherent to all his affiliations is Whittey. Frankness, wit, and congeniality are characteristics of this lad from the big city. Call me Whittv. — W. B. Page 32 N TI 1931 h LoRENA Kruger, A.B., Belleville, III. Alpha Psi Omega, Pres. ' 31; The New Poor. As an impersonator and reader, Lorena was scarcely excelled. Diligent in her work, she has been an able scholar, unassuming and reserved, but well liked by all who know her. There is something about McKendree which is not foimd in larger schools. It is a certain spirit, a certain feeling of intimacy. Every studeyit on the campus IS your friend. This has impressed me most of all. — L. K. Opal Meehan, A.B., O ' Fallon, III. Having been with us but one semester, Opal is not very widely known on the campus. However, her pleasing personality and friendliness are immediately evident, and her splendid past record in the teaching profession points toward a successful future. Mav McKendree ' s store of fine, old traditions continue to he augmented. ' — O. M. Merle Lang, A.B., Lebanon, III. Glee Club; Quartet ' 27; Bohemian Girl ; Mathematics Club; Clio. With always the same friendly, cooperative spirit, Merle has been an asset in every activity with which she has been associated. A good student, a dependable char- acter, one with a sincere attitude, she has come to be one of the most respected students on our campus. McKendree — she has given us priceless inspiration, education, and associa- tions. She ' s a college to be proud of, and I am glad that I am a McKendrean. — M. L. THE McKENDREAN, 1931 Charles Reinhardt, B.S., Mascoutah, lU. Reinhardt ' s hit;hest ambition is to hecome a doctor, and all of his efforts while in McKendree have been directed toward that end. Charlie has a pleasing personality and a lot of friends. Elmo McClay, B.S., Oa vale, lU. Philo; Nature Club; Glee Club For perseverance, sincerity and reserve, Red is among the best representatives of the class. His intense interest in scientific fields gives evidence of his ambition. Having spent four years on McKendree ' s campus in the laboratories, classrooms, library and at study, ma ing new acquaintances, and in general living in the college atmosphere, I can say that I have spent four years enjoyably and profitably. May Mc- Kendree remain a place for the development of the best. — E.M. WiLMER Steinkamp, B.S., Mascoutah, III. Steinkamp has not been a particularly prominent figure on the campus, since most of his time has been spent in the science laboratories and in Mascoutah, where his chief interest seems to be, but, he is welMiked by those who know him. He, too, is diligently preparing to enter the medical profession. Page 34 THE McKENDREAN, 1931 Wilson Dorries, B.S., Breese, III. Nature Club; Biology Assistant. Never talkative, but ever meditative, Dorries is an earnest worker, especially m his field, biology. Talented m music, as a saxophone player, he is well known in other places as well as here. I have enjoyed and profited bv my four years here, and I intend to he a McKendree booster after my graduation. — W. D. Pauline Brooks Hortin, A.B., Jerseyville, III. Clio; Y.W. C. A. Cabinet ' 27, ' 28, ' 29, ' 30; Nature Club; Education Club; Review Staff ' 29, 0 Although Brooks has not been with us during the past term, remembrances linger with those who knew her. For dependability, fidelity to all phases of her activities, and as a faithful friend, Brooks can ' t be beaten. May McKendree ever be the embodiment of true friendships and pleasant expe- riences, which will cast a glow of rainbow colors over the clouds that may gather in our s ies of the future. — P.B.H. Page 35- J)REAN, 1931 Ida Mary Starr, A.B., Lebanon, III. Seniors Not In Picture Minnie Mae Reed, A.B., Belmont, III. Irene Stocker, A.B., St. Loms, Mo. Victor S. Barcroet, A.B., Kinmundy, III. Bert E. Gum, A.B., Odin, III. S ' Page l (i THE McKENDREAN, 1931 Juniors Page 37 • j:== -5= ' ' THE McKENDREAN, 1931 EvALiNE Garner Albion, 111. Although she is pretty, she ' s not at all vain, A smile 15 sufficient a friend to attain. Marybelle Hertenstein New Baden, 111. ii scierice and math., A ' s follow her name, Afriendwhenyouneed one — alwaysthesame. ' Hazel Garvin Lebanon, 111. She ' s very ambitious, and is loyal to both Her home and her school, which some of us loathe. Edith Gott Norris City, 111. Edith ' s always busy — in the office every day, She ' s clever and she ' s witty, a success in Julia Wattles Clay City, 111. She ba es good ca es,. and plays basketball, A rare combination for 07ie of Clark Hall. Ruth Melton Mounds, 111. A good-natured girl with pefi, ever-glowing. She ' s nice to all — displeasure not showing. Anita Reuss Belleville, 111. To study .%he seems to be very much attached. For perseverance, we dare say, she-d hardly be matched. Bessie Lee Thomas Lebanon, 111. An Alpha P,n member, we find Bessie Lee, There ' s pleasure in everything — she ' s quite carefree. Christine Clayton Collinsville, 111. She ' s library assistant, and wor s all the while, She always will greet you with that friendly ule. Agnes St. Peters Jerseyville, 111. Somewhat small, but then it ' s so. Most prizes come in small bundles, you now. Page 38 Mildred Landwehr Lebanon, 111. A History shar . she studies too, Ayid nows more facts than Muzzey new. Inez Hageman Lebanon, 111. In tennis a star — in bas etball good, She plays well at either, as few of us could. Irene French Lebanon, 111. A reader with talent and willingness too, A cheery smile is always due. Arthur Hortin Albion, III. Junior class president, captain-elect. One more year of his tac ling is all we expect. William Saunders Xenia, 111. Wit i Bud very few can really compete As a scholar combined with an all-round athlete. Clark Lee Allen Cairo, 111. As a scholar and man, he surely stands out, A star in forensics without any doubt. Virgil Church Lebanon, 111. In football and basketball he plays a good game. His playing in tennis may be called the same. ' Richard Galloway Pleasant Hill, 111. Dicl{ calls the signals for the football game. In McKendree pole-vaulting he ivill ma e quite a name. Charles Sharp Mt. Carmel, 111. ' Here ' s a scholar who thin s to himself, not aloud. Has high aspirations without being proud. John Brown ell Crawford, Colo. ' Another young parson from quite far o West, Does all of his wor with no lac of zest Arthur Brewer Louisville, 111. ' He f lays chess and studies, he may never fall, For he things very little of those in Clar Halir Marion Ropiequet E. St. Louis, 111. ' He sings very well, a real deep bass. Among history majors, he merits a place. Walter ' Grauel Lebanon, 111. His interest ' s in Lebanon, why shouldn ' t it be. ' ' The barber shop ' s here, and so is she. Leon Church Lebanon, 111. ' In long distance running, he ' ll not come in last. By the stack, of his trophies, he must be quite fast. Howard Wilcox Carlyle, 111. ' Howard ' s a student in French, quite a shar . In the world of French speakers; he ' ll sure mal{e a mar . John Barrett E. St. Louis, 111. ' He ' s an A physics major, and usually down there. In class you will find him right on the front chair. Elmer Rigg Bone Gap, 111. ' In chemistry lab, he is sure to be found. If there ' s nothing to do, he won ' t be around. Donald Moore Equality, 111. ' Don ' s an ideal college fellow, versatile and strictly straight. He ' s an asset to McKendree, as opinions indicate. Theodore Bohn Summerfield, 111. ' Another science major, just as smart as all the rest. In studies, as m running, he always does his be.st. W illiam Lory E. St. Louis, III. ' A Bachelor, Sigma Zeta, and chemist com- bined. As true a scholar and worker as you ' ll ever find. 1 ' • :3:= .xS Page 40 THE McKENDr Alonzo Pitchford Fairfield, 111. ' He always played well his position in football, He ' s a fairly good size — just about six feet taiir Fred Tomlin Grand Valley, Colo. ' A long distance runner, a preacher, and too An orator — three qualities possessed by very few. Joseph Harris Murphysboro, 111. ' A P.K. quite jolly whose mirth is all real, His laughter is heard at almost every meal. Wendell Seaney Palestine, 111. ' To become a dentist is his greatest desire. An ideal to strive for, which all will admire. Burdette Walkington Kinmundy, 111. ' A preacher, a student, a married man too, Witfi this triple duty, he has f)IeTi£y to do. Harold Thomas Granite City, 111. ' Although he is married, he ' s one of the boys, So cheerful you ' d thin that his life was all joys. Owen Evers Mounds, 111. ' A cording good athlete — always a guard. To find someone better vjould surely be hard. l JUI- THE McKENDREAN, 193] Juniors Not In Picture Virgil Anderson Lebanon, 111. From Central Wesleyan Andy came with all The requisites to play fine bas etball. Walter Eichinger Belleville, 111. At the organ and piano, he ' s a genius indeed Of excessive talking he finds little need. Lew Wall.ace Mason Lebanon, 111. ' A banjo player, he ' s nown far and wide, Ever ready to argue, if you ' re not on his side. John Pepper Lebanon, 111. ' Ambitioyi is surely his most outstanding trait. If not wording, he studies, for he never does date. Lee Ryan Chicago, 111. ' Rosy ' s from Chicago, and has that well- nown drawl. Just the sayne as Big Bill Thompson, and ex-governor, Len Small ' Ray Sparlin Flora, 111. ' Spot ' s a good player in football, no doubt. His long runs for touchdowns will always stand out. Dale Tedrick Vandalia, 111. ' He ' s quiet, but thoughtful, at least it appears, A merit not unanimous, even after your years. William Welge Butler, 111. ' We do not now him very well, and yet He ' s a true McKendree .student and booster, we ' ll bet. Page 42 THE McKENDREAN, 1931 ' jTL?HE l TtT) .y Sophomores Page 4 i Eleanor Clement , ( f Francis Logan = Marie Fox Gladys Clayton LiLLiE Carmichael Bernice Mowe LuELLA Friend Viola Bunge Mildred Beutelman WiLLENE Fink % Martha Kershner Mildred Wilkin Phebe Anderson Vera Grouse Opal Huff Irene Smith Emma Walton Hope Baer Wilfrieda Jared Mildred Jared Page 44 EuLALA Jenkins Hugh McNelly Loren Yount; Homer Ely Albert Meyer Carl Brock Leon Lauder Edwin Meyer DUANE HORTIN ElMER ToDD P I Elmon Clayton Samuel Mercer Harry Lang Lloyd Weaver Harold Broverman Joseph Spudich 9 fl4 x i Vx v ' HP.OBERT Kurrus Edward Sooy Lester Cralley Lewis Cralley I tl THE McKENDRKySi,. ! . • Walter HADFitLD Leroy Dude Ray Callison Clyde Berry Howard Kelley David Zook Lyman W9 BJ Louis Fortner Fred Huffstutler J) , ,rAM Tl ' LEON Howe Emmett Hard Jesse Sarver John Gibson Soph omores Not In Picture Otto Bierbaum Clarence Jones Charles Miner Clyde Singleton Edward Cazel Harold Innis Leroy Larsh Edward Maul Ernest Murdock Ward Sheldon James Starnes Marguerite Reader Page 46 THE McKENDREAN, 1931 Freshmen Page 47 ,. S ::§ 5r: s. ' Li M.i ' fL it ii km ii Cunningliam Reid Wright Snow Poe Hundley Tucker Smith Kranz Reinhardt Manring Nattsas Cherry Horst Jenkins Reeder Fulkerson Wise Joyce Glasser Wilde Levonian Martin Willis Miles Hathaway Frey Whiteside Hare Perkins Fulkerson Habig McNair Maxfield Quirrin Quillman Mitchell Haun Schoene Byrne Jennings Schafer Wood Isaac Fogler Page 48 } THE McKENDREAN, 1931 uO OV £t ikLikL mM,miit htm L THE McKENDREAN, 1931 Freshmen Not In Picture Margaret Belcher Leroy Brede William Budt Herbert Condon Harvey Creed Frank Bruchalla Lloyd Harmon Frank Hedger Ralph Hodges Rodger Stevenson EuRus Stoltz Glen White Joseph Howard Roy Keith Virgil Kirkpatrick Robert Knauer Adwir Kraemer Charles Litsey Harry Nesmith Oliver Page Edward Scarborough Charles Shook Frank Wade Page 50 ACTIVITIES THE McKENDREAN, 1931 Tke S wan Song Why must I cry farewell to you, Dear Alma Mater, school of mine? Why should I sing thus in adieu With choking voice, a halting line? Why should a tear come to my eye When it is time to go away, When I must grip dear hands good-bye And cannot find a voice to say A single word, though millions rise To pound the portals of my throat? Why should the roll that ribbon ties Be laid aside with cap and coat And not bring forth glad shouts of praise That graduation sets me free? Why should I turn from parting ways To look and look, and yet not see. Because sad tears blot out the charm Of seeing friends upon the Hill; And then lift high a hand and arm In hope that someone sees me still And sends a strengthening word of cheer. Before I turn with stumbling steps To plod a path that now seems drear, And tears my heart to deepest depths? It is not books and all their stores That holds my heart within your arms. That locks my voice with iron-clad doors. That holds my eyes with magic charms. It is not hours at study spent. Or facts well-learned, or work well-done, Or hard-fought games that came and went, Or parties where we had our fun That makes each brick within your walls A precious stone for future years. That makes each board within your halls A sight that stirs my soul to tears. That makes each tree a living string To pull my heart when I depart. That makes the grass which greens each spring A voice that holds me when I start. Nay, Alma Mater, college dear. There Ve stronger strands that stay my steps, There ' re friends that I have made while here. The friends whose smiles bring joy to me. The friends who stay through smooth, through rough. The friends I trust, and who trust me, Whose hands I cannot grip enough. Why, Alma Mater, must I go And leave behind what grieves me so? — Albert Meyer Page 52 THE McKENDREAN, 1931 Organizations Page J 3 THE McKENDREAN, 1931 Student Association First Semester Lewis Head Vera Whitlock McCoy Curry Leon Lauder Billy Tucker Marion Ropiequet Homer Ely Howard Poe Organized in 1921 OFFICERS President Vice ' President Secretary - treasurer Associate in Athletics Cheer Leader Song Leader Pianist Custodian of Bear Second Semester Vernon Sanders Howard Rawlinson McCoy Curry Leon Lauder Lewis Head Marion Ropiequet Homer Ely Howard Kelley THE Student Association has come through with another successful year, and has further demonstrated the value of student control of school functions. The association is composed of the regularly enrolled students of McKendree. The president is elected by vote of the student body on the first Friday of each semester. The other officers are selected by the Slate Committee, which is composed of three students appointed by the president. This representative student body ' s purpose is to centralize student activities as well as to stimulate McKendree pep . This year ' s program consists of: Home-coming program, annual football banquet, disposition of student business, and many other functions of interest to the entire stu- dent body. We are indebted to this organisation for the splendid programs which have been presented each week at Student Chapel. Page S4 THE McKENDREAN, 1931 « i  t r J li m m McKendree RevieiA Staff Faculty Advisor Miss Exean Woodard, I, II Editor ' in- chief Vernon Sanders, I Albert Meyer, II ' hianaging Editor Albert Meyer, I Billy Tucker, II Business hianager John Brownell, I, II Circulation Aanager Duane Hortin, I,II Asst. Circulation Manager Elmon Clayton, I LeRoy Dude, II Sports Editor Stephen Tedor, I,II Society Editor Evaline Garner, I,II Feature Writer Edith Gott, I,II Alumni ' Exchange Edith Hortin, I,II Reporters Wilma Nell Land, I Billy Tucker, I An es St. Peters, II CaroHne Schafer, II Albert Nattsas, II Page 55 Pi Kappa Delta OFFICERS Lewis Head WiLMA Nell Land Don Moore Clark Lee Allen President Vice-President Secretary -Treasurer Student Manager THE Illinois Theta Chapter of Pi Kappa Delta, national honorary forensic frater- nity, was established at McKendree in 1924. The aim of the organization is to en- courage intercollegiate forensic relations, as well as to develop the art of public speak- ing and argumentation. Last year the organization sponsored a high school debate tournament, and is working on other projects to further forensic activity in the state. This year two men have achieved the highest degree in debating, that of special distinction. They are Clark Lee Allen and Lewis Head, who also holds the degree of special distinction in oratory, and is the only McKendrean to hold this degree in both orders. Several other members have the degree of honor. This year the organization has one of the largest memberships in its history — two honorary members and sixteen active members, five of whom were initiated this year Page S6 THE McKENDREAN, 1931 Alpha Psi Omega THE Alpha Theta Cast of Alpha Psi Omega, national honorary dramatic fraternity, was organi ed in 1927 with sixteen charter members. At that tmie Miss Olive Patmore was the faculty advisor. This fraternity has been one of the most active organizations. During the present year two groups of students were initiated into the fraternity, one in November, composed of eight caiididates, the other in May, with five candidates. In the history of the cast forty have been initiated, with twenty active members on the campus at the end of this year. The purpose of the order is to promote worth-while dramatics in the colleges and universities of our country. The membership of Alpha Psi Omega is rather limited be- cause of the strenuous qualifications which must be fulfilled in order to become a member. In March of this year the Alpha Theta Cast had the pleasure of initiating and installing a new cast of Alpha Psi Omega at Shurtleff College. The dramatic department has been unusually active during the past term. The New Poor was presented in November, The Fool in January, His Blue Serge Suit for the Rotary Club in March, and the opera, Pirates of Penzance in April. All of these were dec idedly successful and helped in increasing the membership of Alpha Psi Omega. THE McKENDREAN, 1931 Sigma Zeta OFFICERS Dan Hertenstein Chairmayi Prof. S. M. McClure Rec order-Treasurer SIGMA ZETA, honorary science fraternity, has enjoyed during the past school year one of the best seasons since the estahhshment of the Beta Chapter at McKendree in 1926. As membership is Hmited to Juniors and Seniors of superior scholarship in mathematics and the sciences, the roll of the organization is necessarily small. At the present time, the active chapter in- cludes one member of the Board of Trustees, three Faculty members, two Seniors and four Juniors, totaling the largest number the organization has ever contained. Durmg the past year, the organization attempted but little active work aside from the duties of the group, but with the steady growth of the fraternity as well as the prospects for a larger membership in the future, a number of plans for the furthermg of the objectives of the society are under consideration. Page: THE McKENDREAN, 1931 Nature Club OFFICERS Dr. E. R. Spencer George Dagit Joseph Spudich L. E. Lard, Jessie Sarver, Leona Jacobs Faculty Leader President Secretary-Treasurer Program Committee THE NATURE CLUB was organised in 1926 under the capable and interested leadership of Dr. E. R. Spencer. It is to him that we owe much of our appreciation of the beauties about us, from the most modest flower to the historic trees on our campus. The purpose of the Nature Club is the sponsoring of nature study, bird study, stellar observation, and the beautification of the college campus. Many interesting discussions, star-gazing projects, and hikes have been sponsored this year. Especially interesting was the trip to the Grand Canyon of Jackson County, where plants and rocks were secured for the new rock garden, which is to be situated near Clark Hall. Several new rock walks now make our campus more convenient as well as more charming. Those belonging to the Club are those who are especially interested in such work and study. Page 39 First Semester Chlorus Hubbell Albert Rode Stephen Tedor Alpha Mu Omega OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary -Treasurer Second Semester Stephen Tedor Leon Lauder Albert Rode Page 60 -02 = ' ' : 5 5== 9szr x 1931 The Bachelors First Semester OFFICERS Second Semester Donald Moore Presideyit William Lory Vice-President William Saunders Elmer Rigg Recorder -Treasurer Fred Huffstutler Arthur Hortin Sergear t-at-arms S. M. McClure, Faculty Advisor Page 6 J THE McKENDREAN, 1931 . C. A. CABINET WiLMA Nell Land Agnes St. Peters Ruth Melton Martha Kershner Vera Whitlock Edith Gott Marybelle Hertenstein Edith Hortin Eleanor Clements EuLALA Jenkins President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Program Chairman Social Chairman Devotional Chairman World Fellowship Chairman Room Chairman Mus c Chairman ITH the help of the Master, who said, I have come that ye might have Hfe, and have it more abundantly, the Y.W. C. A. on our campus purposes to help each girl live in its fulness the abundant life — socially, culturally, spiritually, and this year has proved highly successful in that respect. From the distribution of Big Sisters for the Little Sister freshmen girls, to the brief, quiet Evening Tryst devotions held nightly in the guest room of Clark Hall, the Y.W. tries to meet the needs which are so inevitable to college life. This year for the first time the Y.W. took charge of one chapel program each month, and presented various devotional, instructive, and entertaining programs. Beginning next fall, for the first time, the Y.W. is going to organize a Scout troop of the younger girls of the community, thus, at the same time, guiding the maturing of these girls, and developing a sense of responsible leadership in the college women them- selves. As opportunity offers this work will be extended. Page 62 THE McKENDREAN, 1931 WWfSr ,hiW ' pi ' t3 ' flHB -2 .( 1 MJ ii l k ' V i H C. A. Prof. W. B. Garvin Donald Moore Fred Tomljn Albert Meyer Dan Hertenstein Sam Mercer Gail Hines Elmer Rigg John Brownell CABINET Faculty Advisor President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Social Chairman Program Chairman Boys ' WorX Chairman Freshmen Adjustment Chairman F OR whatever success the campus Y has had this year, thanks is due to the hearty cooperation of the student body, the administration, and the Y. A substantial social program was carried out; refreshment stands were operated at the games to help finance the Y organisations; the Y ' s McKendrean was published for the first time jointly by the Y.M. and Y.W., to fulfill a much-felt need. Freshmen adjustment work was begun, including assistance with registration. One chapel service a month has been directed by the Y.M. Deputation teams have been sent over a wide range of territory to the churches of the various communities. This department proved very successful. McKendree was the host to ShurtlefF, S.I.N.U., and Blackburn in a Y.M. Retreat during the Christmas vacation, with Dr. Ivan Holt and Kirby Page as leaders. An older boys ' conference was conducted in the spring for high school students of surrounding communities, with Allen K. Foster as leader. Special thanks is due the city Rotarians for their financial aid, which has made e the boys work, with resultant value to both the boys and the leaders in charge. Page 63 BURDETTE WaLKINGTON Hugh McNelly Oxford Club OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Nelson Grote Joseph Harris Fred Tomlin THE OXFORD CLUB is the organisation of preachers and men who expect to enter the ministry. There has been a Preacher ' s Club in McKendree since 1890, though it has not been active all the time. It first took the name Oxford Club in 1920, because by that tmie it had become the common custom for the Preacher ' s Clubs in Methodist colleges to he designated by that name. The reason for this name is that Methodism had its origin in Oxford University. All preachers in the faculty or student body are eligible to membership, as well as those who are preparing for the ministry. The object of the organization is to promote interest in religious work, and espe- cially in preparation for the various lines of activity in which the modern church usual- ly engages, also to cultivate a finer fellowship among the members themselves. They have regular meetings twice a month with prepared programs, in which there are dis- cussions of questions of church polity and problems, such as the members are likely to meet when they come to active participation in their profession. At times men of ma- ture experience in the ministry are asked to address the club on suitable topics. Thus this organization is an opportunity for its members to receive inspiration in one of the most important fields of human activity. The Club is also instrumental in arranging Gospel Teams to hold meetings in neighboring churches on invitation from the pastor. Page 64 Z. ' n ISAusic Page 65 THE McKENDREAN, 1931 .HdS ' i t fP j=i ' - ' mw ■ 1 11. MJ Women ' s Glee Club OFFICERS Elberta Malandrone EuLALA Jenkins Edith Gott Miss Julia Osling Miss Pauline Harper First Soprano Junealda Frey Ruth Hahig Crystal Heer Opal Huff Fluorine Miles Virginia Perkins Bonnie Schoaff Second Soprano Hope Baer Elizabeth Bickley Christine Clayton Gladys Clayton Luella Friend Edith Gott Merle Lang Ruth Melton Anna R. Wright President Business Manager Secretary ' Treasurer Pianist Director First Alto Eulala Jenkins Helen Saegesser Flora Schneider Agnes St. Peters Emma Walton Laura Yargar Second Alto Winona Andrews Ruth Clock Aurelia Dressier Marian Harmon Elberta Halandrone Quartet Junealda Frey Eulala Jenkins Elberta Malandrone Flora Schneider Page 66 THE McKENDREAN, 1931 Men ' s Glee Club OFFICERS Vernon Sanders McCoy Curry Howard Wilcox Mrs. Huffstutler Miss Pauline Harper President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Pianist Director First Tenor Virgil Church Elbert Isaac Warren Myers Howard Wilcox Second Tenor Homer Ely Harlan Hall Farrell Jenkins Vernon Sanders First Bass McCoy Curry Joseph Harris Harry Lang Hugh McNelly Shirley Nichols Jesse Nichols Second Bass Clark Lee Allen Leon Church Fred Elmer Huffstutlei Donald Kline Marion Ropiequet Claud Piland « Quartet Virgil Church Homer Ely Jesse Nichols Marion Ropiequet Page 67 Orchestra Robert Roloff, Director Professor Kleinschmidt, Director Hope Baer — Piano Violin Mildred Beutelman, Faith Baer, Aurelia Dressier Anna Rae Wright, Frieda Woitgel, DeWitt Nesmith Vera Whitlock— Cello Banjo Wniona Andrews, Marian Reed Laura Yargar — Clarinet Edna Maxfield — Cornet Trombone Malcolm Spencer, Milburn Schoene Orell Smith — Baritone Martha Kershner — French Horn Saxophone Hertenstein, Shirley Nichols, Charles Shook Bedros Levonian — Drums Violin Damon Schmidt, Chantel Fischer Maryhe Page 68 OFFICERS George Dagit Shirley Nichols Professor Kleinschmidt Secretar President Treasurer Director Claud Piland — Bass Drwn George Dagit — Cornet Oren Fulkerson— Cknnet Marjory Mowe — Cornet Dorothy Houseman — Clarinet Edna Maxfield — Cornet Donald Kline — Cornet Fay Jennings — Snaredrum Leroy Dude — Cornet Dedros Levonian — Cornet Malcolm Spencer — Trombone Shirley Nichols — Saxophone Martha Kershner — Alto Charles Schook — Saxophone Maryhelle Hertenstein — Saxophone Martha Mowe — Saxophone Inez Hageman — Saxophone Mildred Pile — Saxophone Milhurn Schoene — Trombone Mildred Beutelman — Baritone Oral Smith — Tenor Horn John Pepper — Bass Horn Page 69 THE McKENDREAN, 1931 tudents 1930=1931 Winona Andrews P.S. Music Imogene Auwarter P.S. Music Faith Baer Violin Hope Baer P.S. Music Elizabeth Belcher P.S, Music Mildred Beutelman Violm John Brownell Piano Virgil Church Voice Gladys Clayton P.S. Music Ruth Clock Piano Vera Crouse Organ Pearl Dick Voice Homer Ely P.S. Music Fern Fox Piano Junealda Frey Voice Eleanor Freshour Piano Luella Friend . Piano and Organ Herbert Fritz Piano Oren Fulkerson Piano Ruth Habig Piano Richard Haggist Violin Marian Harmon Piano and Voice Russel Harpstreit Saxophone Crystal Heer Voice Jesse Lee HufFstutler P.S. Music Eulala Jenkins P.S. Music Farrell Jenkins Voice Donald Kline P.S. Music Marjorie Koebel Piano Elberta Malandrone Voice Hugh McNelly Voice Fluorine Miles P.S. Music Donald Moore Violin Margaret Nichols Piano Shirley Nichols Voice Betty Mae Phillips Piano Mrs. Frank Pike Voice Claud Piland Voice Frances Postel Piano Marion Ropiequet Voice Lucille Ruth Piano and Voice Lee Ryan Piano Ilda Jean Schafer Violin Julia Schafer Voice Damon Schmidt Violin Flora Schneider P.S. Music Milhurn Schoene P.S Music Marjorie Sharp Voice Virginia Sharp Voice Bonnie Shoaff Piano Malcom Spencer Trombone Verona Swears Voice Fred Tomlin Piano Emma Walton Voice Lloyd Weaver Voice Vera Whitlock B. Music Anna Rae Wright Violin Page 70 THE McKENDREAN, 1931 Forensics Page 71 Philosophian Literary Society Page 72 . T THE McKENDREAN, 1931 Clionian Literary Society Page 74 THE McKENDREAN, 1931 a IN the field of Oratory McKendree was very ably represented in the various contests of the year by Miss Caroline Schafer, Clark Lee Allen and Lewis N. Head. As a result of winning the preliminary contest early in the season Mr. Allen and Miss Schafer went to Monmouth for the state contest. Here Mr. Allen was able to pass safely through the preliminaries and take a third place in the finals, with his oration, Debunking the Constitution. Miss Schafer, with her oration, Waste in Education, won fifth place in the women ' s contest. At the Province Convention of Pi Kappa Delta, held at Fulton, Missouri, Mr. Head represented the college for the third year and was one of the six to reach the finals. Here he placed first with the high score of two firsts and a second, but as the final winners were determined by the total score of both the preliminaries and finals, Mr. Head was only able to get third place in the final ranking. He used as his subject, The Devil ' s Workshop, a plea for prison reform. In the realm of extemporaneous speaking Miss Edith Gott and Clark Lee Allen represented McKendree at the Convention. The subject for the men ' s speeches was America and International Relations, and for the women, Recent Tendencies in Education. The crowning event of the year in this field will be the Harriet E. Dorris Oratorical Contest to be held on May 30. In this contest all the McKendree orators will have a chance to compete for the prizes of $50, $30, and $20. Last year this contest was won by Lewis Head. Page 75- ■Y = ' ' ;i::S = 9z-: = . :% = r Women ' s Debate ' THIS was a successful season m women ' s debate from every angle. They had one of the most extensive schedules that they have ever had, debating some of the strongest schools of Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri. The girls debated on two different questions: Resolved that the nations should adopt a policy of free trade, and Resolved that state medicine should be established. ' There were six on the squad this year : Laura Yargar, senior, Edith Gott, junior, Marybelle Hertenstein, junior, Helen Saegesser, Francis Dotson, and Leona Jacobs, freshmen. Miss Gott is a veteran of last year. Miss Yargar was also on the squad, and the others are newcomers. Miss Gott is a member of Pi Kappa Delta, and Miss Hertenstein, Miss Yargar, and Miss Saegesser are eligible this year. Miss McNeely did a thorough job of coaching this year. Besides the home debates, Miss Gott, Miss Hertenstein, and Miss Saegesser, accompanied by Miss McNeely, made a tour in northern Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri, debating the following schools on both questions: Western State Teachers, Macomb, Augustana, Parsons College, Northeast Teachers, Kirks- ville, Missouri, Culver-Stockton. Miss Gott and Miss Saegesser represented the college in women ' s debate at the Province Convention at Fulton, Mi ssouri. Here they met two of the strongest teams: Central College and William- Jewell. All the squad, with the exception of Miss Yargar, will be back next year. Page 76 THE McKENDREAN. 1931 Men ' s Debate ALTHOUGH the schedule this year was of necessity more Hmited than that of last year, it was, nevertheless, a successful season. The veteran debaters, Clark Lee Allen, Don Moore, Lewis N. Head, and Leon Lauder bore the brunt of the encounters, while Albert Meyer, a newcomer to the squad, also saw some action. The subject for debate this year was: Resolved that the nations should adopt a policy of free trade. The home debates, which were mostly non-decision affairs, included: Carthage, Weber College, Ogden, Utah, William Woods, Maryville Teachers College, St. Louis University, and Oklahoma City University. A debate was held with Shurtletf at Alton. Allen, Moore, Head, and Lauder made an ex ' tensive two-weeks trip into Kentucky and Tennessee, during which time they engaged in contests with the following schools: Union University, Cumber- land University, Maryville College, University of the South, Moorhead Teach- ers College, Transylvania University, Georgetown College, Murray Teachers College. The McKendree team managed to win three, while losing three, with a tie and a non-decision. Consider the fact that most of these southern schools chose the Democratic side of the question; this was a creditable record. The men also staged two exhibition debates — at Cairo Methodist Church and Eldorado High School. At the Pi Kappa Delta Convention Allen and Moore were very success- ful, being one of the last four teams to be eliminated from the tournament, after themselves eliminating the state champions of Iowa, and accounting for the defeat of two other schools, one of which was highly favored. Prospects seem bright for next year, since only Mr. Head will be lost from the squad, and some very promising new material is available. I Page 77 THE McKENDREAN, 1931 ression Elizabeth Bickley Alice Carter Christine Clayton Dorothy Dausman Irene French Eleanor Freshour Pauline Kolb WiLMA Nell Land Caroline Schafer Ora Starr Laura Yargar Page 78 THE McKENDREAN, 193] Athletics Page 79 ORE AN. 1931 First Semester Chlorus Hubbell William Saunders Owen Evers M Club OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Second Semester William Saunders Owen Evers Gail Hines I wv ll s ' t- ■a  « ' ' ' ,4 ,„,-, sC„i « m.. m m!aM i  m . immam - - In Football Squad Page J THE ' Football Summary THE Purple gridders faced a rather hard schedule of nine games with only four to be played on our home field. Our new coach, Art Doolen, a former player of some note, brought with him the Rockne System which was new to the members of our squad. The season opened with the Scott Field Aviators invading our territory, hut they flew back with the small end of the score, 13-6. Todd, Spudich, and Sparlin were the outstanding ground gainers, while Hubbell and Evers did fine defensive work. The first defeat was suffered at the hands of the mighty Ozark Bears at Springfield, Missouri, when they kicked over the dope bucket and won, 44-6. Spudich grabbed a kick ' off and raced the entire field for McKendree ' s lone marker. Galloway, our new quarterback, showed remark- able ability in calling the plays. After a shift in the line-up, the Bear-cats de- feated the Evansville Aces in a hectic contest, 6-0, Radosevitch and Zook, two new backfield men, played stellar roles in the fight. On October 17 our men took their first conference defeat at the hands of the Fighting Irish of St. Viator. Hubbell, Kurrus, and Hortin peppered the Irish backfield with consistent tackling. Brock menacingly invited the Irish around his end, but only twice did they try it, then resorted to aerial tactics. The Pioneers of Shurtleft , led by Captain Hortin, conquered our team in a thrilling contest at our Homecoming, 12-7. A large portion of our team were on the injured list. McKendree had the advantage in ground gaining from scrimmage. Summers and Saunders were outstanding. Coach Doolen ' s ma- chine worked to perfection when our team whipped the strong Cape Girardeau gregation to the tune of 19-2. The Bearcats were penalised ten times, but by passing, plunging and long sweeps around end, completely bewildered the group from Cape. Due to many injuries, the Purple succumbed to I. S. N. U., 12-7. The line functioned rather poorly as a whole. The season closed when our Bear- cats were defeated by S. I. N. U. of Carbondale, 44-12. The game was not such a defeat as it may seem, for S. I. N. U. were Little Nineteen Champs and this was one of the highest scores against them. Pitchford and Evers played a fine game. We cannot boast of an extremely successful season, but several games were lost by low scores. At times the team came through with as brilliant work as has been seen on the McKendree gridiron. With a year ' s experience with the new coach and system, and the new material that will be available, coupled with the fact that not many men will be lost, the Purple should do things in a big way next year. I 4 THE McKENDREAN, 1931 Chlorus Hubbell, Captdni Center Flora, Illinois Fu:; y, our All-Conference center, a four letter man, standing men on the Purple Hne. His remarkable influence. was one of the most out- his fighting spirit, his like- able disposition, made him a man that McKendree will long remember. Fu:;sy, we hate to see you go. Arthur Doolen Director of Athletics Coach Doolen, a former end on the Kansas State Agricultural College team of Manhattan, Kansas, has been with us but one year, but he has made a remarkable showing in athletics. He introduced the Rockne System, developing a nucleus for a winning football team. His basketball five was one of the most outstanding that Mc- Kendree has ever known. Whether here or elsewhere, great accomplishments may be expected of Coach Doolen in the future. Arthur Hortin, Captam-elect Guard Albion, Illinois They never came too big for A.E. Many an ambitious back struck a snag when he tried to get through his side. Art was always in the thick of the fight. His likeable personality ought to make him a fine leader for next year. Page 82 THE McKENDREAN, 1931 Robert Kurrus, Guard E. St. Louis, Illinois Bob, a splendid fighter, a good offensive man, charging quick and hard, was one of the most valuable men on the line and a member of the Wrecking Crew. Bob was always in the fight, giving his best to the team, and in every phase a great asset to the McKendree team. Carl Brock, End Cisne, Illinois Coach won his second M out on the gridiron by giving his best and showing the fighting spirit as he did throughout the entire season. Brock, with his pleasant dis- position and his ability to nail everything coming his way, was an outstanding man, and we expect much of him in the next two years. Owen Evers, Tackle Skinny, weighing only about 220, was always fighting, and very effectively. He was an aggressive and deadly tackier, and a good sport, one who was always commend- ing his fellow players. Skinny ' s talkative spirit throughout the entire game was a mainstay to the morale of the gang. Page 83 ORE AN, 1931 k ii i ' Joseph Spudich, Fullhac Benld, Illinois Spuds the Thunderbolt from Benld is all the name implies. A deadly line plunger, a hard tackier, and an able punter, Joe was an important cog in the Purple machine. Joe is a sophomore and we have great expectations from him in the next two years. F Elmer Todd, Halfbac Pleasant Hill, Illniois Butch the Big Boy from Pleasant Hill brought with him remarkable ability as a kicker, runner and line plunger, which was poison to the enemy. His size, speed, and drive made Todd an important member of the squad. We are glad Todd will be back. Frank Gruchalla, Ce?Tter Benld, Illinois Big Frank, six feet four, weighing over two hundred, showed us what he could do from the pivot position. His defensive work was outstanding, taking iine care of the opponents as they attempted to come his v ay. F rank will undoubtedly have a monopoly on the center position for a few years. Page 84 THE McKENDREAN, 1931 George Moorman, Tac le Edwardsville, Illinois Moorman is only a freshman, but he proved his worth by making the first team. He was iine ni breaking through the line, stopping runners in their tracks, breaking up plays, and making himself a general nuisance to the other team. George is a splendid team player. Richard Galloway, Sluarterhac Pleasant Hill, Illinois Dick showed remarkable talent in selection of signals, in making teamwork, and in keeping up the morale of the men. His knowledge of plays, his headwork in signal calling, and his all -round ability won for him quite a reputation as an efficient quarter- back. Dan Hertenstein, Guard New Baden, Illinois Dan, a senior, is a fighter, a clean sport, ready to play square with both team and opponents, and he will be missed by the men next year. His willingness to talk it up at all times, ever ready to help the team and school, won for him an admirable place with the Purple men. THE McKENDREAN, 1931 WooDROW FuLKERSON, Sluarterhac Albion, Illinois Woodie, with his shrewd signal calling and the spirit with which he played the game, became an niiportant member of the team. Fulkerson is a freshman, but showed remarkable ability as a ground gainer, in selection of plays, and in outguessing his opponents. Charles Summers, Halfbac Warrenton, Missouri Chick, a three year star of Central Wesleyan, came to McKendree and displayed his talent with the Purple team. Small but mighty, Chick came through with some nice plays, and did much to keep up the fighting spirit of the men. Marion Radosevitch, Fullbac Zeigler, Illinois Tango was the smallest man on the team, but a powerful line plunger and a fighter in every sense of the word. He, too, is a freshman, but an important man, and gives promise of being one of the stars of the future. v a c-:: , stuff. In the next game the Doolenmen smeared S. I. N. U. at Carbondale to the tune of 26-21. A week later they lost to Carthage, 49-41. Continuing their winning ways, the Purple crushed the Eastern Teachers at Charleston in a Little Nineteen game with a score of 43-31. Two days later they won a sensational victory at the expense of the rejuvenated Concordia Seminary quintet at St. Louis with a score of 31-29. This game proved to be the most oustanding one of the season, with the Purple machine working to perfection against the strong Concordia team. Our old rival, Shurtleff, proved to he a jinx to our five. The sickness of Huhbell and other members of the squad, and rabbit-foot breaks gave Shurtleff the edge, and they won two games from our team. Friday the thirteenth proved to be anything but unlucky, for on that date McKendree won an exceptionally sensational gam.e from S. L N. U. by a score of 37-27. This broke a precedent of six years standing, to the effect that the Bearcats always beat the Teachers at Carbondale, and vice-versa. Todd and Evers were invincible on the defensive, and Wright, Schafer, and Summers showed remarkable speed and shooting ability, accounting for ten points in the last two minutes. On the next night our team won a close game from Evans- ville College. This season the Bearcats made an extended trip into Northern Illinois for games with Elmhurst, Lake Forest, Crane, and DePaul. They defeated the first three, and lost by only six points to De Paul, a team which boasts two victories over Northwestern this season. Hubbell, Yucus, and Church ran up high individual scores in different games on this trip. The men receiving letters are: Hubbell, Summers, Evers, Todd, Church, Wright, and Schafer. Hubbell played outstanding ball all season, though he was out for several games on account of sickness. Todd and Evers proved to be two of the best guards McKendree has ever had. Summers, Wright, Church, and Schafer furnish a group from which any two could be picked for ij- a pair of flashes. There were some outstanding men on the reserves. Yucus, 6- who substituted for Hubbell when he was sick, Stolts, Moorman, Butts, 7- Anderson, Nesmith, Fulkerson, L. Church, and Radosevitch all helped to form a crack squad, and produce a winning team. I The intramural contests this year were well organized and furnished a great deal of interesting basketball. In addition, they provided a chance for every man to participate, helped develop new players, and kept track, tennis, and football men in condition. With only two men gone, with five letter men back, all the reserve squad, and with such new men as may appear, McKendree should have another powerful team next year. THE McKENDREAN, 1931 Chlorus Hubbell, Captain, Center Fuzzy finished his basketball career in an outstanding manner. His height, his unique one-hand shots, his steady all-round play, did much to baffle the opponents and run up the scores. Hubbell was always in the fight, giving his best till the last whistle. Fuzzy leaves a vacancy hard to fill. Elmer Todd, Guard Butch, 6 feet 2 inches, weighing 210, held down the guard position in a brilliant manner. Possessing speed, knowledge of the game, calm judgment and skill, Todd play ed a whale of a game. He was often respon- sible for a new fighting spirit, and often came through with some brilliant shooting. We are glad he will be back. Owen Evers, Captain-elect, Guard Skinny, the big guard from Mounds is a Junior and has performed remarkably as a defensive and offensive man the past three years. His ability to talk it up, to keep fight and spirit in the contest makes him a valuable asset to the team. He is steady and no one plays harder. We will be counting on Skinny again next year, especially since he has been honored with the captaincy for 1932. Page 90 THE McKENDREAN, 1931 Charles Summers, Forward Chick, the Httle Central Wesleyan Flash, did much to make McKendree a win- ning team. Summers was always in the right place, an exceptionally fast man, ready to receive a pass and make for the goal. Chick will be missed for his calmness and headwork as well as his shooting ability. Virgil Church, Forward Church ' s eye for the basket, his aggress- iveness, and fast-breaking tactics won for him his third letter on the Purple team. He is a dependable man, always ready to get into the light and play his best. He should be one of our outstanding forwards again next year. Robert Shafer, Forward Bob, the smallest man on the squad, only 5 feet 6 inches in height, weighing 145, was one of the fastest men in the Little Nineteen. He never tired, keeping up a terrific pace throughout the entire game, and displaying at times spectacular shooting ability. Lawrence Wright, Forward Wright, though only a Freshman, exhib- ited some of the skill for which Mt. Carmel is noted. His cat-like movements, da2;2ling speed, and superior dribbling ability made him a difficult man to guard, while he was himself a reliable defensive player. Wright, too, will be with us next year. Page 91 -, : r:5 zr:: . i 5 Sc- ■ ' w ' - Hp Track Suminary, 192.9=30 LAST year the Purple and White men faced a hard schedule, but succeeded in making a very credible record. Early in the season the team participated in the W. A. A. U. Meet in St. Louis. They were unaccustomed to an indoor track, and did not fare so well. On April 11, in a triangular meet with Shurtleff and the Springfield Teachers, our men brought home the big end of the score — McKendree, 70; Springfield, 58; Shurtleff, 14. Novotny, the Benld star, won first in the high jump, discus, and high hurdles. The Carlyle Flash, Bud Saunders, broke the tape first in the 100 and 220 yard dashes. Meyer won the broad jump and Hoifman the 880. Hines, L. Church, Spudich, and V. Church did their share in winning the contest. The relay was won by Todd, Meyer, Tedor, and Saunders. In a quadrangular meet here on our own track our team easily won. The score was: McKendree, 81 2; Carbondale, 51; Cape Girardeau, 13; Shurtleff, 12 2- The whole team had a finger in the pie. On May 9, the squad journeyed to Illinois College, where they won a very close contest by virtue of a first in the relay. Only two meets were lost — to Washington University of St. Louis, and to Carbondale, after our men had already beaten them twice. Saunders stepped the 100 in 9.7 seconds, but the record was unofficial due to a slight wind. A group of the track men went to the state meet at Bradley, where Saunders, Meyer, Hoffman, and Novotny won various places in their events. SCHEDULE— 1930-31 May 1 — Triangular meet: Cape Girardeau, Shurtleff, McKendree; here. May 8 — Quadrangular meet: Illinois College, Shurtleff, S. I. N.U., McKendree; here. May 15 — Quadrangular meet: Charleston, Shurtleff, Carbondale, McKendree; at Charleston. May 22 and 23 — State meet at Monmouth. May 29— Dual meet— S.I.N.U.; at Carbondale. Page 92 I xee Aii Tinie Track and Field Records Holder When Set Record Beedle 1913 10 sec. 100 yd. dash { Isom 1925 10 sec. Saunders 1930 10 sec. 220 yd. dash Saunders 1929 22.4 sec. 440 yd. dash Saunders 1929 52.9 sec. 880 yd. run Perkms 1927 2 min. 1.8 sec. Mile run Rawlings 1915 4 min. 35 sec. Two mile run Rawlings 1915 10 mm. 13 sec. 120 yd. high hurdles. .Culver 1928 15.6 sec. 220 yd. low hurdles. . Culver 1929 25.8 sec. Shot Cullen 1925 42 ft. 7 in. Discus Goode 1925 126 ft. 9 in. Javelin Goode 1928 209 ft. 8% in. „. , . Isom 1925 5 ft. 10 in. g J P , Novotny 1930 5 ft. IOI 4 in. THE McKENDREAN, 1931 Girls ' Tennis, 192.9=30 LAST year the girls came through the season with almost a perfect record, losing only one contest. The team consisted of Bernice Mowe, Mildred Beutelman, Martha Rogers, Lavina Zook and Inez Hageman. The opening match was with the strong Illinois College team. Our local racketeers invaded their territory and brought hack a victory. Those who participated and won were Martha Rogers, Inez; Hageman, Hildred Beutelman, and Bernice Mowe. The second match was waged on our local courts, Lavina Zook taking part with the local team. We won in a closely contested match. On April 1 8 the strong ShurtlefF aggregation invaded our courts, but went home with the small end of the score. Our local netsters won as follows: Singles — Martha Rogers won, 6-2, 6-1; Lavina Zook won 6-2, 6-1; Bernice Mowe won 6-1, 6-4; Doubles — Lavina Zook and Inez Hageman won 6-1, 6-1; Bernice Mowe and Mildred Beutelman lost in a close match 6-8, 6-8. The second match was also won at ShurtlefF by the McKendree team. Two matches were carried on with Blackburn College. Our team won at Blackburn, but lost on the local courts. The McKendree team showed up re- markably well in the state meet at James Millikin University. Those repre- senting McKendree were: Doubles — Mildred Beutelman and Martha Rogers; Singles — Bernice Mowe. The girls went to the semi-finals in both doubles and singles. This record was one of which McKendree may be proud. Prospects are good for this year, with Bernice Mowe, Mildred Beutelman and Inez Hageman back, and others showing up well in practice. °age 94 THE McKENDREAN, 1931 ' s Tennis, 192.9°! 930 ' cKENDREE tennis teams composed of Virgil Church, Leon Church, Jack Pfeffer and Dan Hertenstein had a very successful season last year, showing an exceptional brand of tennis throughout the season, and winning a great majority of their matches. On April 7, our Racketeers invaded Blackburn College and completely swamped the opponents. Leon Church, Jack Pfetfer and Virgil Church easily won the singles, while the Church brothers and Pfeffer and Hertenstein won in the doubles. On April 1 2 Blackburn came to our campus and met with another decisive defeat at the hands of the Purple men. The Locals doubled the score on the Blackburn aggregation, 66-33. Singles were won as follows: V. Church, 6-2, 6-3; L. Church, 7-5, 6-3; Pfeffer, 6-2, 64. The doubles resulted in the following scores: Pfeffer and Hertenstein won, 6-2, 7-5; V. Church and L. Church won, 6-2, 10-8. The only defeat of the season was when Shurtleff brought their strong team down and won in a close match. V. Church won, 6-1, 6-3. L. Church won, 8-6, 2-6, 6-4. Pfeffer lost, 5-7, 6-4, 2-6. Hertenstein lost, 1-6, 9-7, 2-6. Both doubles were lost to the opponents. On May 7, the Carbondale netsters were defeated by our team on the local courts. The Purple men swept all matches, singles and doubles. In the state meet at Jacksonville our team showed up well, but were defeated in the later rounds. This year, with Leon and Virgil Church and Dan Hertenstein back, and uith a good new recruit, Walter Hadfield, McKendree shows promise of setting up another excellent record. Page 95- E - ' t Cross=Coimtry Summary CROSS-COUNTRY meets have become very popular m the Little Nineteen the last few years, and McKendree has had much success in recent meets with the various colleges and universities. In the Coach, Professor Garvin, who was a star at Illmois University, the Purple Harriers have a man who knows cross-country work, and a man who has developed some good teams. In the fall of 1929 the Purple men went up against a rather difficult schedule of six meets, with Illinois College, Carhondale, Bradley, Washington University, and the state meet, hut they managed to win a majority of the contests. This year only two meets besides the state meet could be scheduled — with Illinois Normal and Illinois College at Jacksonville, and with Bradley at Peoria. In the first meet Normal won by a score of 23; McKendree was second with 43; and Illinois Col- lege was third with 59. In this meet Captain Leon Church placed third, Hines fifth, and Nattsas sixth. The Harriers were defeated by Bradley by a score of 23-32. Bradley has had an exceptionally strong team for several years, and were last year ' s champions. The Mc- Kendree team was handicapped by the loss of Hines on account of sickness. Church placed third, Nattsas fifth, Hadfield seventh, Bohn eighth, and Davis ninth. In the state meet the team placed well up in the Little Nineteen. Schedules have been made for next year with some of the strong Northern teams, such as Bradley and Normal. Prospects look good, with this year ' s experience for some of the men, and the loss of only a few. 1 Page 96 T m. . M=_ FEATURES THE McKENDREAN, 1931 In Memoriam Avery novel and delightful event of the year was the funeral of Mr. Jonah Hoodoo Jinx, which took place in the College Chapel, Monday morning, March 22. The cause for this unusual occurrence was the admission of Mc Kendree into The North Central Association on Thursday of the preceding week. Since Mr. Jinx had evidently been the most potent factor in thwarting our previous attempts to become a member of the Association, and since he had at last been overcome, it seemed to be the logical thing to carry out an appropriate ceremony. While the doleful funeral dirge was being played, the black casket of Mr. Jinx, amply decorated with celery, cauliflower, and other similar vegetation, was brought to the front of the chapel by the pallbearers, who were faculty members. The mourners, composed of the remaining faculty members and seniors, followed, apparently very sad. Dr. Walton, Dean Baker, and Dr. Harmon were the chief speakers for the occasion. Dr. Walton read the obituary, which was quite a lengthy dis- course on Mr. Jinx ' s past activities, influence, and life in general. It was re- vealed that Mr. Jinx, frequently disguised, had been haunting McKendree for 103 years in various other ways, as well as preventing her entrance into the Association. Dean Baker and Dr. Harmon, each optimistically and emphatically de- clared that now Mr. Jinx ' s work was over, and expressed their gratitude for this, although they were constantly reminded that it was a very solemn and serious occasion. When the various addresses and eulogies were finished, under the capable direction of the undertakers, Mr. Hortin and Mr. Kurrus, the congregation filed by the casket to view the remains, again to the strains of the mournful dirge. The funeral train, headed by Mr. Jinx ' s corpse then proceeded to the back campus, where the funeral pyre had been prepared, and a grave dug to receive the ashes. The casket was placed on this pyre, and after being duly saturated with kerosene, the corpse was cremated, while the spectators with bared heads sang the Alma Mater. (Note: — This event also was widely known, since an account of the pro- ceedings appeared in several newspapers.) Page 98 THE McKENDREAN, 1931 Most Representative THE initial annual sales campaign was featured by the contest to choose the six most representative stu- dents. For each dollar paid down on an annual the pur- chaser was allowed one vote for a hoy and one for a girl. The choice was to be based upon : scholarship, ability and versatility in extra-curricular activity, and general respect of students and teachers. Those receiving the largest num- ber of votes were: girls — Irene French, Evaline Garner, and Edith Hortni; boys — Don Moore, Lewis Head, and Clark Lee Allen. Page 99 HOMECOMING DAY this year was characterized by one of the most elaborate float parades in the history of the college. Between fifteen and twenty floats participated from every organization on the hill. A prize consisting of a picture m The McKendrean was ofi ered for the best float, which heightened the interest in the parade. There were many beautiful and novel floats, hut the prize went to the Angel Roost, neatly trimmed in white, and with four unique horned and winged angels riding on it. All who saw this pageant of decorative representation pronounced it the greatest parade they had ever seen on Homecoming Day. i 1 A Section of the -J) Parad; u on ' Main Street Page 100 N, 1931 TRUE to McKendree tradition, Hobo Day occurred on the day preceding Home- coming this year. Contrary, however, to the usual custom of having only Hohoes we had also Hoboettes during the entire day. The costumes were even more ridicu- lous and uniformly pertinent than in previous years. The familiar belated alarms re- sounded throughout the day, and the gaiety was just as exuberant as ever before. Another added feature this year was the evening ' s entertainment. Lunch was served cafeteria style, then a Hallowe ' en party in the gym very appropriately followed. Prizes were awarded for the best Hobo and Hoboette to Opal Huif and Albert Nattsas. Both group and individual pictures were taken, giving us quite a lot of pub- licity since they were circulated quite extensively. The pep meeting and snake dance which climaxed the day left all partic- ipants in excellent condition for the events of the following day. f THE McKENDREAN a The Ne v Poor ' Presented m the College Chapel October ?)l, I9i0 CAST Mrs. Wellhy Bessie Lee Thomas Betty Evalinc Garner Connie Wilma Nell Land Alice Irene French Amos Wellby Don Moore Mr. Gutteridge Hugh McNelly Mary Maudsley Lorena Kruger Duke Boris Howard Wilcox Prince Vladimir Howard Poe Count Ivan Willard Quillman Princess Irina Mildred Wilkin Kirk OTarrell Albert Meyer Page] 02 THE McKENDREAN, 1931 u The Fool Presented in the College Chapel February 10, 1931 CAST Mrs. Thornbury Ruth Melton Mrs. Gilliam Christine Clayton Dilly Gilliam Emma Walton Mr. Barnahy Carl Cunningham Mrs. Tice Ruth Habig Jerry Goodkmd Dan Hertenstein Rev. Everett Wadham Leon Church Clare Jewett Marion Harmon Daniel Gilchrist John Montgomery George F. Goodkind John Brownell Charlie Benfield Arthur Hortin A Servant Claude Piland Max Stedman Marshall Harris Joe Hennig Ray Sparlin Umanski Joseph Spudich Grubby Don Moore, McCoy Curry Mack Homer Ely Mary Margaret Dorothy Ball Pearl Hennig Caroline Schafer Miss Levinson Agnes St. Peters Mrs. Mulligan Edna Maxfield Mrs. Hinchley Adelyn Martin Page 103 Opera Tirates of Penzance Presented m the College Chapel April ?:0, J 93 1 CAST Richard, the Pirate King Manon Ropiequet Samuel, his Lieutenant Homer Ely Frederic, a Pirate Apprentice Virgil Church Major-General Stanley Hugh McNelly Edward, a Sergeant of Police Donald Kline Mabel, General Stanley ' s Daughter Vera Whitlock Kate, Flora Schneider Edith, Eulala Jenkins Ruth, a Piratical Maid-of -all-work Elhert a Malandrone General Stanley ' s Daughters, Pirates, Policemen, etc. — Members of the College Glee Clubs Page 104 -vN, 193J The Calendar o=i September 1 1 ) verdant young prospects register. Y.W. Jamboree for girls in Clark Hall. Y. M. Stag ' Pow-wow for boys in Carnegie Hall. Upper-class reunions begin. Supper in sacks — Y. M., Y.W. weiner roast. Professors unearth old lecture notes. Y. M., Y.W. Reception. File down the receiving line at Dr. and Mrs. Harmon ' s Reception. Head elected student president. Freshmen class organi2,ed finally. Scott Field defeated 13-6; good beginning. Freshmen boys get first car ride since leaving home, for suspicious actions; also hike some. Springfield too fast for Bearcats, 44-6. Freshmen carry sandwiches and apples out in the country — a few bloody noses. October 13. French students guests at Miss Parker ' s luncheon. 17. More bad luck— St. Viator 12, McKendree 0. 18. Triangular cross-country meet with Illinois College and State Normal here — McKendree second. 21. Four new affectionate couples make first public appearance in New Poor. 23. Old gloves rejuvenated and half -pairs loaned for tea given by Faculty Dames. 24. Too bad— Charleston 23, McKendree 0. 28. Dr. Hieronymous talks in chapel. 31. Clothing more tattered and torn than usual — a red-letter day — Hobo Day. Y. M., Y.W. Hallowe ' en Party. November 1. Homecoming. Worst luck yet — Pioneers 12, Bearcats 7. Freshmen pulled through water. 3. Clio pledges begin dutiful week. 4-6. Moisten your lips and look pleasant. Page WS THE McKENDREAN, 1931 4. Angels housekeeping ability demonstrated. 7. Rah! Rah! Rah! McKendree 19, Cape 2. 11. Little Clio girls look stunning. Bachelor- Alpha Mu Omega Stag Banquet. Iv S.I.N. U. 12, McKendree 7. 26. Packing suitcases and getting ready for inspection. 29. Hubhell chosen center of Little Nineteen Eleven. December 1-14. New dents in Plato ' s ceihng. Dr. Kroeger gives musical program. Buddy Hilton speaks in chapel. We don ' t want to fight. Come early and avoid the rush — Clark Hall Bazaar. Alpha Psi Omega initiation. 9. First student recital. 10. Central Wesleyan 34, McKendree 3S. 16. Football banquet. 17. Pearson Hall laborers have gay party with tatfy, popcorn and ale. 18. A. M. O. pledges given finishing touches. 19. Merry Xmas! We ' re off to see Santa! 19-21. Y.M.C.A. Retreat here— McKendree, Blackburn, Shurtleff, S.LN.U. Kirby Page and Dr. Ivan Holt. January . Mad rush to get to classes again. 7. Mr. Ehre nsperger chapel speaker. 8. Macomb n, McKendree 31. 9. Retaliation! Eureka 27, McKendree 31. 12. Reminded in chapel that exams are coming. 1 . Student recital. 17-18. The eleventh hour. 19-23. Our bhssful week — Semester e.xams! 23. Memorable party in Carnegie Hall. 26. Visit returned— Party in Clark Hall. 26-27. Registration again. 28. Meet the professors. 30. Vernon Sanders chosen as student president. Study Emily Post — we dine out. Februar) 2. Mr. Epps v ,-ins his divorce suit at the Philo Mock-tnal. 4. Miss Willick spends the day here — lecture and interviews. 6. Hang your head — Shurtleff 0, McKendree 28. 10. ' The Fool ver much appreciated; applause shook the building violent- Page 106 THE McKENDREAN, 1931 ly that the plastering fell. 13. McKendree 37, Carbondale 27. 14. Clark Lee Allen and Caroline Schafer first in oratory preliminaries. We ' re getting better and better— McKendree 21, Evansville 19. 16. French class motor through fog to see Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme. 11. Debate with Maryville, both men and women. 18. Another defeat from Shurtletf, but what a game, 36-37. 20. Charleston 38, McKendree 30. 21. Men debate women from Weber College, Utah. Women have the edge in a talkmg contest — they won. 23. Sigma Zeta initiation. 24. Philo Chatauqua well attended. 25. McKendree 38, Crane Tech. 34. 26. McKendree 27, PePaul Umversity 33 27. McKendree 38, Elmhurst 21. March McKendree 43, Lake Forest 26. We will not be taxed! Chapel speech. Gloves again — Angels give tea for Lebanon ladies. Men debate Shurtlelf — they say the fur flew. Men ' s debate teams leave for two week ' s trip, amply provided with tokens for remembrance. Hints of North Central Admission — jubilee started. Holiday — let ' s celebrate! Definite information that we were admitted — How the bell rang until — it stopped! Everybody happy! Rawlinson makes dash tryouts in ringing portable bell 21-22. Mothers visit in Clark Hall. 23. Girls ' debate team leaves for week. 24. ' Voice recital by ' Vera Whitlock assisted by Irene French. 28. Jennie Lee arrives! April 5. 6. 9-15 15. 19. 27. 30. ' 29. McKendree scandal made public by dissuance of scandal sheet. Sunrise Easter service. Glee Club girls leave for week ' s performance. ' Hello there, Baby! . Easter vacation — belated. Classes start with a boom. Boys ' Glee Club returns after eventful week. No classes — clean up day — planting of senior tree. Piano recital by Hope Baer, assisted by Flora Schneider. A Cappella Choir from Ozark Wesleyan present splendid program Bachelor Banquet. Basketball sweaters given as tokens of appreciation. Fat Evers elected captain for next year. Pirates of Penzance. Y. M. Older Boys Conference. Page 107 CENDRE. May Q 6. Glee Cluhs give combined program. 7. Alpha Psi members go to Shurtleff to see Outward Bound. 1. Triangular track meet here with Shurtleif and Cape — McKendree wins. 8. Quadrangular meet with Illinois College, Carbondale and Shurtleff here — McKendree third. 9. Alpha Mu Omega Banquet. 11. Third floor under lock and key — party! 12. Alpha Psi Initiation. Senior girls luncheon. 14. May Fete. Vera Whitlock ' s piano recital. 16. Alpha Psi Omega Banquet. 20. Biology class visit zoo at Forest Park. All manage to get back. 23. Pi Kappa Delta Banquet. 25 ' ' 30. Semester examinations — ouch! 29. Clio Triennial. 30. Dorris Oratorical Contest. 31. Baccalaureate. June ( ' ) Philo and Plato Exhibition. Clio Exhibition. Alumni Banquet. Musical recital. Commencement. So long! Sec you later! Page 108 :ENDREAN, 1931 M The Moon High over the hill where the whippoorwill Pours out on the air its mournful tune, With her silvery white the queen of the night Bathes in beauty the land and lagoon, And the delicate flush of her maidenly blush As she meets the smiles of the earth below In a golden splendor just seems to render The unlit landscape with life aglow. The dark lace net and the silhouette Of the many-armed skeleton trees Form a filmy veil for the maiden frail, Dancing wierdly about in the breese; Or they upward gaze through the lustrous haze At the queen as she rides on high, And her raven hair bedecked so fair With roses out of her garden — the sky. The velvet curtain with folds uncertain Falls from the darkness over her face. Then she steps into view with glory anew. The shadows from out of her pathway to chase; And the silent glide as their white forms slide Off into the darkness like ghosts from, the light. Gives her a thrill, for she knows that they still Are hoping to cover her face for the night. Then she sits on the bank of the rivers dank, Where the grasses sparkle with glossy sheen, To watch the liason, as each tiny mason Helps build a pathway of gold to his queen; She seems to ride like a leaf on the tide. Tossing about from wave to wave. Or with fairy tread toward us is lead Down the trail which her helpmeets pave. She waves good-bye and climbs to the sky On a ladder of dust from the stars. And sings a song the whole night long To the fire-eyed ruler of Mars; She slowly descends as her night ' s play ends. Though she yearns to linger a while, And her brightness wanes on the shadowy lanes As she gives us a farewell smile. Then she sees the fire of her father ' s ire. As he over the horizon peers, Where his angry face emblazons the place. And her soft eyes are starting with tears; For she knows the wrath of her father ' s path. As he chases away the shadows of night; Her face turns pale, and with smothered wail She silently fades away from his sight. — Howard Rawlinson Page 109 THE McKENDREAN, 1931 Living For Others What is life to you? What is there in store? What ' s the use of Hving? What do YOU hve for? Do you hve for your own pleasures? Do you work for your own needs? Do you strive in all life ' s battles, Trying hard to do good deeds? Are you selfish and conceited? Was the world made just for you, Or do you think of other people As everyone should do? Then you should live for other people, And help them when you can; Speak kind words to those who need them And prove yourself a man. Then when your life ' s work is over, And you ' ve journeyed all the way. Can you say, I ' ve lived for others, ' Before God, on Judgment Day? THE McKENDREAN, 1931 ReiiiLiiiciatioii Gone! Every dream that I cherished Has passed by and left me alone In this cruel and hitter old world, With nothing at all to atone. I ' ve wandered from one place to another And wished I might give up and die. But that ' s a coward ' s way out of a thing And since I ' m not a coward, I cry. You ' ve never felt the way I do Or you ' d not have been so unkind. For I ' ve not even one hope to stand on When thoughts of you fill my mind. Gone is my faith in all mankind. For I loved you and trusted you too; Those dreams that I hung on a rainbow Have all gone away, dear, with you. A vagabond on life ' s highway, I ' ll wander through life, till at last I ' ll settle down in some cottage And live on my dreams of the past. -Anonymous Page 1 1 1 iv s:§ 9sj-: . Once as I wandered o ' er the mead I chanced upon a tumbleweed, Aimlessly its path pursuing No goal to reach; no haste ensuing, And yet it seemed to hurry on, To leave the place that it had won. Pushed forward by an unseen power Holding not a faint desire. But yielding to an impulse given. By winds of chance is forward driven; It onward rolled across the mead A thoughtless, aimless tumbleweed. Just a glance I did not heed This little bush roll ' cross the mead. But later on I seemed to see That little bush roll o ' er the lea. And thought about the men each day Who toss about life ' s crowded way, Who do at any man ' s suggestion. Who never think and never question, But as puppets onward dance Knowing only luck and chance, Who by their actions do behave Just as a chip tossed on a wave, Or blown about by selfish greeds — Are only human tumbleweeds. -Howard Rawlinson I Page 1 1 2 When I was sick You came along, Singing your happy song- — My Nurse. Lips with a smile, Dimples in your cheek, Twinkles in your eye Caused me not to die — My Nurse. I hope and pray That some sweet day ril he your patient for aye- My Nurse. Would you take me? Would you accept me? Would you love me? My Nurse? When you get older. And I get holder, Tm going to ask you to he My Nurse. You are the only Who can fill my lonely Heart with sunshine — My Nurse. ' J i When Fm sick and lonely, You are the one and only Who can heal my heart — My Nurse. When the tears start rollin ' , And when I feel like roamm ' It ' s you that stops me, My Nurse. -Joe C. Karris Dig, dig, and dig alone. Don ' t give up and give to moan; Life is worthy of the living. If we but do our utmost digging. -Joe C. Harris THE McKENDREAN, 1931 We Made It Inspectors seem to be the craze; They haunt our nights, they ruin our days. They have never given us any rest, They really make us look our best. And we can now be justly proud That in N. C. we were allowed; This does not mean that we can shirk, We must keep up the splendid work. Now that all this has come to pass. Just watch your step; keep off the grass. And do the right things every day. Then in N. C. they ' ll let us stay. Inspections surely soon will cease. Then well enjoy a bit of peace; We got it, Roy; now let it lay; Who said McKendree saw her day? — Joseph Spudich When I don ' t want to go somewhere, I love to have it rain. To see the drops come pattering down Upon the windowpane. I do not like the bluster, roar. Of semi-hurricanes; The kind of weather that I like Is simply when — it rains. A steady downpour do I love Far better than a shower; It washes, cleanses all outdoors Lavishly, by hours. And another thing — well, maybe 1 had better ask you plain: Say, did you ever have a date With someone — in the rain? -Hugh McNelly Page 1 1 4 THE McKENDREAN, 1931 Do you ever feel lonesome and blue as sin, When something inside is hurting you, And want away from life and men Out where the silence is biting through? Do you want to be out in the all alone With nothing but darkness, God and the stars, Where the night winds sigh in a monotone, To be with yourself and your thoughts for hours? Does something seem to burn you inside, And your heart to be bursting with tears; Then reminisce ' neath the branches wide And bring back the bruises and heartaches of years? Somehow it seems to remove all the pain And give you a quiet kind of peace, For you know that she too gets lonesome for you. And your love and hers never cease. — Howard Rawlinson There was a hoy who all day long Would sing to his maiden fair; But when he came to end his song, He found she was not there. One day he thought he would not sing; He tried to get sincere, But when he turned to get his ring He saw her disappear. One day he said, I must propose, But when she came along, He walked right up to her and said, ' Why do you sing that song? The days rolled by, the years also, Once more he tried again; But she stood iirm, he lost his nerve; His trial had been in vain. One day he said to her for sure, ' Sweetheart, will you be mine? ' My dear, said she, in mournful tones, ' Why I cannot be thine. ' For I was wedded long ago, I waited in despair: — It takes a strong, persistent heart To win a maiden fair. -John W. Barrett Page 1 1 6 THE McKENi 931 PRINTING In me all human nowledge dwells; The oracle of oracles; Past, present, future, I reveal, Or in oblivious silence seal. What I preserve can perish never — What 1 forego is lost forever. I spea all languages; bv me The deaf may hear, the blind may see. The dumb converse, the dead of old Communion with the living hold. All hands are one beneath my rule; All nations learners in my school. Men of all ages, everywhere. Become contemporaries there. James Montgomery (1776-1854) FREDERICK ItTtKS ek? CO. Faithful Printing Service Since J 885 318 N. Third St. St. Louis I 193J M cK endr e an THE McKENDREAN, 1931 The old Romans didn ' t wear pants that weren ' t pressed Because they didn ' t wear pants But 19?! McKendreans can ' t get away with that Give us a ring and our Chariot will come a-snorting PEERLESS DRY CLEANERS AND LAUNDRY All Kinds of V or Guaranteed Bedros (Pete) Levonian Phone Page 11 THE McKENDREAN, 1931 The First National Bank of LEBANON, ILLINOIS May We Serve You? Courteous Treatmen t On Protection The Square Accuracy Prompt Service Member Federal Reserve System The Spirit of the Age is Sjpeed The Speed of our Automatic Presses Todd, discussing the Lincoln- Save us time, and you money Douglas debates in an American History exam : Lincoln tied Douglas in a knot in the debate. Asked him a question Blotters, Four-Color Process Work, so long Douglas didn ' t get it all, so Envelopes, Pamphlets, Stationery, he said it was irrelevant and quoted Dred Scott for authority. Slavery Catalogues, Office Forms, was the big issue, so they all sang, Letterheads, CalHng Cards, ' Massa ' s in the cold, cold ground, ' Tickets, Feel-Type, and dug him up to prove it. Territories had something to do Engraved Invitations with it, so Lincoln advanced the theory of extra-territoriality. This crossed-up Douglas, so he had to SINGERS PRINTING check signals. He waived his last rebuttal. CO. ' ' It was a non-decision affair. Lin- coln should have won by a knock- 127 N. Seventh St. out in the fourth. E. St. Louis, III. Page 1 1 9 Page 120 SAYRE MOTOR CO. c ?)(5 Sales and Service ! LEBANON, ILL. Phone 35a OTALLON, ILL. Phone 74 } Daily Capacity 1,000 Barrels Elevator Capacity 200,000 Bushels PFEFFER MILLING COMPANY Lebanon, III. Incorporated 1889 SEARS, ROEBUCK 6? CO. Retail Store 301 Collinsville Ave. East St. Louis, III. The cover for this annual was created by The DAVID J. MOLLOY CO. 2857 N. Western Avenue Chicago, Illinois THE McKENDREAN, 1931 w Distinction Dis f7c iVe ideas in annuals k v S i re a prime factor in a successful booh of course service and quality can nol he overlooked Jhe sign oflhe trade mark means- EnqraA inq Ser ?ice Plus Close Cooperation beWeen Siaff and Annual DepadmenL C CkWX -rCkt ENGRAVING Cllilcii COMPANY CALUMET BUILDING ST.LOUIS, VIISSOURI College Annual Builders of America k A Page 122 THE McKENDREAN, 1931 Headquarters For Students ' Supplies, Athletic Goods, Stationery Fountain Pens, and Toilet Goods The Best in Fountain Service LEBANON DRUG CO. O. C. Freshour, Prop. C. H E E R General Merchandise Cinderella Guaranteed Silk Hose $1.00 to $1.6? per pair The Sludlity Store BLUMENSTEIN BROS. Fresh and Smoked MEATS Page J 23 , s- ' I Page 1 24 Student needs can be found at this store, from pens and pencils to typewriters DAUMUELLER S MUSIC AND GIFT SHOP Refreshments of all inds are served The time to start to trade with us is at the very beginning of the school year — for correct time use a Bulova. ARNOLD CLOTHING ' ' CO. ' ' Outfitters for Men and Boys If It ' s Hew, We Have It Quality Above All Herff ' Jones Company De.sig7ier,s ' and Manufacturers of High School and College Jewelry and Commencement Invitations Official Jewelers to McKendree College E.H.Hall, IK. State Mgr. HI ' WAY CAFE Try our ice-cold Root-beer from the Frigidaire Barrel Meals Sandwiches Chili Short Orders Home-made Pies WM. MONKEN Mercantile Co. The Store of Service General Merchandise THE McKENDREAN, 1931 McKendree College Students Are Like Our Merchandise JUST RIGHT ' ' ' The ' ' ' AMOS JAMES GROCER CO. SPIETH STUDIO Centralia, III. Photographs for High School and College Annuals Our Specialty Where most schools of Southern Ilhnois have their photographic work done Write for Pnces We respectfully submit the following as the best joke of the current season; we guarantee that you have not heard it, and that you will laugh till you cry when you read it; Once three men went into a restaurant. They asked the waiter what kind of pie he had. Peach, cherry, and apple, he said. The iirst man said, Give me peach ; the second said, ' Til take cherry ; the third scratched his head, deliberated a moment, then said, ' TU take apple. Page 126 THE McKENDREAN, 1931 S ' cKENDREE BOOSTER e Page 1 21 : I Page 128