McMurry University - Totem Yearbook (Abilene, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 176 of the 1944 volume:

THE 1944 TOTEM Published by the Students of McMURRY COLLEGE ABILENE, : : : TEXAS ELEANOR GREEN PORTER BROOKS Editor Business Manager Vol. XXI Copyright 1944 The American eagle, the national emblem of the United States, is a symbol of the Mc- Murry Exes in the armed forces, who dream of their re- turn to their Alma Moter, 8$ L _____ FOREWORD THE TOTEM for 1944 has as its pur- pose the picturization of the interest of McMurry exes and students in the One Million Seven Hundred and Fifty Thous- and Dollar Endowment and Building Campaign as well as an album of the campus activities nurtured by the stu- dents while many of their former class- mates have joined the Allies to make a better world. DEDICATION DR. HAROLD G. COOKE President In appreciation of the courageous and enthusiastic leadership of our Presi- dent Dr. Harold G. Cooke, who, in behalf of Christian civilization through the influence of the church college, has promoted the McMurry Endowment and Building Campaign, that our Alma Mater may hold a place of dignity in the field of education in the post-war world—we dedicate the 1944 TOTEM. ★ ★ PRESIDENT'S HOME ★ ★ ¥ 11VH lNflH BOYCE HALL ★ ★ ART BUILDING ★ ★ GYMNASIUM ★ ★ STADIUM ★ ★ 3 it ffimiiixxmm Buster Peek, Jr., receiving Purple Heart and Air Medal for his father, Buster Peek, 1940, who was killed August 31, 1943, over Europe. R. B. Kendrick; born December 19, 1917, killed in action in Southwest Pacific, Decem- ber 26, 1942. Pruitt Garver; born July 15, 1917, killed in action in North Africa, February 4, 1943. Fred Keathley; born February 8, 1918, died in training in Santa Anna, California, April 23, 1943. Granville Johnson; born March 1, 1920, killed in action aboard Air Craft Carrier in South Pacific, May, 1943. Frank Ferrell, born February 1, 1912, killed in action in the Middle East, August 1, 1943. Buster Peek; born April 6, 1917, killed in action in Europe, August 3 1, 1943. Emmett Lee; born February 20, 1917, killed in training accident in Battle Creek, Mich., January 8, 1944. ★ ★★★★★★ . •• - - . r McMurry College is just now entering its greatest period of development. For twenty-one years it has been driving its roots deep into the life soil of this great western empire. Its growth has been one of penetration rather than expansion. It has lived through difficult days and under adverse circum- stances, and these have put something into her soul that is worth more than buildings and endowment. It has influenced the lives of hundreds of Young People who are now coming into leadership in this vast territory. It has been watered and nourished by the prayers and sacrifices of thousands of good Methodist people who have had the vision and understanding of the need of such a College. The time has now come for McMurry College to put forth her branches and to unfold her blossoms. The Methodist Church is convinced that the time for expansion has come. Money will be made available for the needed buildings and equipment, and to undergird it with endowment for future se- curity. God's Spirit has moved upon His Church to do a great and need- ful thing, and it will be done. With the eyes of Faith we see the McMurry College that is to be, and it is one of which we will all be justly proud. cJ-fciioCcl (looks. Although the student body this year has been small, due to war conditions, the spirit on the campus has been excellent, and each one of you has made a valuable contribution to the campus life. It has been a distinct privilege to work with you. Some of you as seniors will leave us this year. To you we extend our best wishes as you assume the tasks of life. It is our hope that the rest of you may be permitted to finish your college work. We covet for all of you an abundant life. Sincerely, (9. P. Dflxant The advent of this annual means, as usual, the end of an- other school year. While the requirements of a nation at war for two years have stripped the student's program of most of its glamour and fan-fare, when it comes to the final analysis, we have had a good and profitable year together. You have seri- ously and earnestly applied yourselves to the task at hand, and I congratulate you for it. Now, let us look to the future. With the successful comple- tion of the Endowment and Building Fund Campaign, come added responsibilities for the faculty, the student body, and the Alumni. Let us all devote our minds and our energies to the development of a program of post-war education which will place McMurry College among the top ranking colleges and universities in this section of the Nation. Sincerely yours, IV. Ud. A [c J anLz[ Board of Trustees, McMurry College OFFICERS S. M. JAY H. O. WOOTEN ANTHONY HUNT ROBERT B. WYLIE HENRY JAMES C. A. Bickley Lubbock Marvin L. Boyd Hereford Alsie Carlton Lubbock J. Harvey Clark Abilene O. P. Clark Stamford Dr. Sam G. Dunn Lubbock W. J. Fulwiler Abilene G. E. Hamilton Matador W. E. Hamilton Lubbock H. M. Harrison Abilene J. O. Haymes Abilene H. B. Hill Shamrock H. T. Hodge Abilene President First Vice-Presiden t Second Vice-President Secretary Treasurer W. C. House Amarillo J. Edmund Kirby Borger E. D. Landreth Lamesa L. M. Lipscomb Lubbock Ellis Locke Miami C. A. Long Sweetwater E. R. McDaniel Abilene W. M. Pearce Vernon Nat G. Rollins Abilene H. I. Tobinson Lubbock M. C. Ulmer Midland J. M. Willson Floydada Sterling Wooten Abilene JULIA LUKER English B. A. Unlvorsily ol Texas M. A. Unlvorsily of Toxas GYPSY TED SULLIVAN WYLIE Vo ce Graduate of Ward-Bolmont Conserva- tory of Music Pupil of Homphill, Braggiolto, Wilhor- spoon, Griffith. Christianson Choral Club WILLIE MAE CHRISTOPHER English B. A. University of Toxas M. A. Univorsity of Toxas JENNIE TATE Malhemallcs B. A. Hardin-Simmons Univorsity M. A. University of Wisconsin FACULTY ELIZABETH MYATT Romance Languages B. A. Toxas Women's College M. A. Southorn Mothodist University Univorsity of Mexico, Mexico City University of Poitiers. Tours, Franco RUTH HOLZAPFEL Biology A. B. Univorsity of Oklahoma A. M. Univorsity of Oklahoma Ph. D. Univorsity of Oklahoma HELEN LATHAM REEVES Librarian ROBERT L. LONG Biblo EMILY E. LANGFORD Businoss Administration B. A. Hardin-Simmons University A. B. Hendricks College B. D. Emory Univorsily M. A. University of Chicago A. B. East Texas Stato Teachers College M. A. Univorsily of Toxas FACULTY ROMA REAGAN CONNOR Art Aunspaugh Art School Columbia Univorsily Chicago Academy of Fine Arts R. L. WILLIS Social Science B. A. Wostmlnstor College B. S. George Peabody College M. A. Wcstorn S. C.. Colorado NANCY CRAIG LASLEY Piano Pupil oi Edward Flotchor, Wilbur Mc- Donald, Thuol Burnam, Francos McFarland, Charles Dunham ESTELLO M. THOMAS Public Music- Physical Education B. Mus. Ed. Northwestern Univorsity Gradualo of Edythe Mansfield School of Dance HAROLD L. THOMAS Music. Thoory. Organ B. Mus. Northwestern University M. Mus. Northwestern University MRS. W. D. RHODES Public Relations Director ol Publicity B. A. McMurry College VERNIE NEWMAN History B. A. West Toxas State Teachers Coltcgo M. A. Texas Technological College IRIS GRAHAM Registrar B. A. McMurry College ELIZABETH MILLERMAN Socrolary ol Extension Department B. S. McMurry Collogo MILDRED BANKS Assistant to Bursar WARD KIMBALL Journalism B. A. Colorado Stalo College of Ed. M. A. Colorado State Collcgo of Ed. MARGUERITE CORNELIUS Secretary to President Instructor in Business Administration B. A. McMurry College MRS. E. B. GUTHRIE Hostess oi President Hall MRS. WARD KIMBALL Hostess oi Hunt Hall MRS. E. H. BAKER Hostess ol Boyce Hall Seniors SENIOR OFFICERS RUTH RUCKER........................ President SHIRLEY JOLLY Vice-President EILEEN ODOM Secretary-Treasurer ELIZABETH BUTLER Representative MRS. FRED REEVES Sponsor MARJORIE AARON Rotan Elementary Education Wah Wahtaysee '40-'43; McMurry Maidens '42-'43; Kap- pa Phi '41'44; Art Club '40-'41; Alpha Chi ‘43-'44; W. A. A. '42-'44. RETA MAE BIGONY Big Spring Religion Students' Council of Religious Activities '41-'44; Sigma Lambda Kappa '40-'44; Volunteer Mission Band '40-'44; McMurry Players '41-'42; Kappa Phi '41-'44; Wesley Play- ers '40-'42; Boyce Hall Club '42-'44; Chanters '42-'44; Presi- dent of Student Association '43-'44; Who's Who '42-'44; Student Director of Religious Activities '42-'44; Campus Queen '43-'44. fr w t MARY ELIZABETH BUTLER Abilene Science Scribblers '41; Alpha Theta Nu '41; W. A. A. '41-'44; S. C. R. A. '42; McMurry Maidens '42-'44; Alpha Chi '43- '44; Who's Who '44; Kappa Phi '44. ELIZABETH CLARK Abilene Speech Alpha Theta Nu '43-'44; McMurry Players '43-'44; Wes- ley Players '43-'44; College Theatre ‘43-'44; Alpha Psi Omega '43-'44. + ♦ DURWARD O. DEAVER Winters Bible Ministerial Forum '43-'44. SUE DUVAL Abilene English Wah Wahtaysee '43-'44; Chanters '43-'44. MARY GREER Abilene Elementary Education Art Club '41-'44; Alpha Theta Nu '41-'44; W. A. A. '43-'44; Delta Beta Epsilon '44. IRENE HALL Lockney English W. A. A. '43-'44; Volunteer Mission Band '41-'44; Boyce Hall Club '40-'44; Delta Beta Epsilon '44. LA V ANDA HAMILTON Abilene Elementary Education Alpha Theta Nu '40-'44; S. C. R. A. '42-'44; Alpha Chi '42-'44; W. A. A. '42-'44; Art Club '43-'44. SHIRLEY RUTH JOLLY Abilene Public School Music Chanters '43-'44; Gamma Sigma '42-'44; Alpha Chi '43- '44; Art Club '42-'44; McMurry Maidens '42-'44. MILDRED LAWLIS Sylvester Business Administration Wah Wahtaysee '41-‘44; T. I. P. '42-‘44; W. A. A. '40- '43; Alpha Psi Omega '43-'44; Chanters '41-'43. • ■ ♦ ROBBYE RAYE GARRETT Throckmorton Public School Music Chanters '40-'44; T. I. P. '41-'44; Wah Wahtaysee '42-'44; Football Queen '42-'43; Secretary of Student Association '43-'44; Volunteer Mission Band '40-'42. LENORE LONGINO McLean Business Administration Chanters '40-'44; Volunteer Mission Band '40-'44; S. C. R. A. '40-‘44; Scribblers '41-'42; Alpha Chi '42-'44; Who's Who '43-'44; Alpha Theta Nu '40-'44; Wawassas ’43-'44. RUBY JO MARSHALL Loraine Elementary Education Wah Wahtaysee '40-'44; T. I. P. '41 -'44; Chanters '40-'44; Secretary of Class '42-'43; College Sextette '42-'43; Queens Attendant '43-'44; Art Club '42-'44; W. A. A. '42-'44. • BETTY BROCK MARTIN Paducah Public School Music Chanters '42-'44; T. I. P. '42-'44; Alpha Chi '43-'44; Art Club '42-'44. EILEEN ODOM Abilene Elementary Education Alpha Theta Nu '40-'44; S. C. R. A. '42-'44; Wah Wah- taysee '40-'44; Alpha Chi '42-'44; Secretary of Senior Class '43-'44; Art Club '43-'44. RUTH RUCKER Abilene Science Alpha Theta Nu '40-'44; Scribblers '40-'42,- Press Club '42-'43; Alpha Chi '42-'44; Chanters '43-‘44; President of Senior Class '43-'44; Who's Who '43-'44. JO OLA SANTANGELO Rotan Secondary Education MINNIE LEE STRAIN Colorado City Business Administration T. I. P. '41-'44; McMurry Maidens '41-'44; W. A. A. '40- '44; Alpha Theta Nu '40-'41; Wesley Players '41-'42; Vol- unteer Mission Band '41-'42; Senior Representative to Stu- dent Council ‘43-'44. MINTA SUE THOMPSON Throckmorton Business Administration « Kappa Phi ’43-'44; Alpha Theta Nu '42-'44; Volunteer Mission Band '43-'44; Totem Staff '43-'44; Press Club '42-'44. AUBREY WHITE Abilene Bible Ministerial Forum '42-'44. juniors JUNIOR OFFICERS HELEN JO HUNDLEY BETH ARNETT VONDELL WOMACK President Vice-President Secretary-T reasurer MARGARET DICKINSON Abilene O. A. McBRAYER Anson KATHARINE RYAN Paducah DOROTHY SHANNON Merkel Sophomores SOPHOMORE OFFICERS BETTYE JO BARKLEY JOYCE SMITH DOROTHY HARKINS President Vice-President Secretary-T reasurer GRADY ADCOCK Haskell LOYLE ALLEN Stamford it BETTYE JO BARKLEY Anson MARION BOYD Abilene JUNE COLEMAN Big Spring LOUISE COOPER Winters MARY WILLMOTH DALTON Abilene GERRY DAVIS Abilene DOROTHY HARKINS Wingate FLORA ALICE HAYMES Munday ELNOR BETH HENDRIX Munday DORTHALEEN HERRING Snyder LILLIE HESTER Channing JANE HUCKABY Rotan WILBUR LINDSAY Abilene GLORIA MARTIN Loraino IDA BELLE McBRAYER Anson helen McCauley Abilene RUTH McGINTY Barstow MRS. ALDINE MOORE Abilene RUTH McNUTT Grand Falls VIRGINIA NORRIS Lockney BILLIE JOE PARRISH Abilene JUANITA RUCKER Abilene MARGILEE RYAN Paducah DORIS SAMPLE Abilene LAURA SAMPLE Abilene JOYCE SMITH Abilene IRENE STRAIN Colorado City MARIANA STRICKLAND Rotan VIRGINIA TEAGUE Abilene CHARLOTTE TOMB Abilene BONNIE WILKINS Clyde FRESHMAN OFFICERS PORTER BROOKS DEVERLE FRAZIER MYRA BIGONY President Vice-President Secretary-T reasurer BETTYE ABBOTT Hamlin COY BACCUS Merkel PORTER BROOKS Dalhart LUCY ANN BRYANT Abilene KEMP ANDERSON Cueno MYRA BIGONY Big Spring V. E. BRYANT Abilene JIMMY CAMPBELL Laredo LA NELLE CARLTON Wichita, Kansas Le ROY CARPENTER Amherst WANDA CARRIKER Royston E. B. COX Abilene PATSY COX Merkel LESLIE COWAN Hamlin BILLIE DAVIDSON Dunn KATHRYN DAVIS Andrews JAMES DICKEY DENISON Merkel ADELLE DIXON Yellville, Ark. JESSE EDMONSEN Abilene MARTHA ESTES McCamey J. L FARGASON, Jr. Snyder DEVERLE FRAZIER Clinl ★ MAURINE CURTIS Abilene ELEANOR GREEN Loraine RUBIE GREER Tahoka MARY GURLEY Pam pa GERALDINE HAMBRIGHT Crews NANCY HARRIS Abilene CHARLES HOGSETT Rotan RITA HOOD Winters JENNYE HOOPER Abilene ALDEN HUGHES Hermleigh OLIVIA HUNT Bradshaw MARTHA JAMESON Sabinal BENNIE RAY JONES McCaulley DURWOOD JONES Anson VICTOR JONES Texline BETTY ANNE KING Abilene , MARY PRISCILLA KILLOUGH Ralls PATSY RUTH KIRK Munday HAROLD LONGINO McLean W. B. McSPADDEN Rotan JACK RILEY Briscoe MARIANNA ROGERS Abilene BRYAN MAHON Loraine GENE MATTHEWS Brisco JAMES PICKENS Shamrock JUANITA ROSSER Ropesville JOLENE SCOTT Sylvester BETH SHEPHERD Tahoka GORDON SLOAN Alamogordo, N. M. WYNOLA THATE Abilene jIMMIE LOU THOMAS Tahoka BETTY LEE THOMASON Pampa ESTELLAR TOLAND Tye PEGGY TOOMBS Merkel JUNE TROTT Loraine MARY WHITE Lamesa MARIE WOODARD Roscoe ' CAMPUS QUEEN RETA MAE BIGONY PRINCESS ROBBYE RAYE GARRETT DUCHESS RUBY JO MARSHALL CLASS FAVORITES SHIRLEY JOLLY DOROTHY SHANNON FLORA ALICE HAYMES MARY GURLEY Senior Junior Sophomore Freshman QUEEN'S COURT BIGONY CAMPBELL McDaniel HOGSETT GARRETT MATTHEWS MARSHALL PICKENS JOLLY FRAZIER SHANNON MAHON HAYMES BROOKS GURLEY Reta Mae Bigony CAMPUS OUEEN ★ Robbye Raye Garrett PRINCESS ★ Ruby Jo Marshall DUCHESS ★ Shirley Jolly SENIOR FAVORITE ★ Dorothy Shannon JUNIOR FAVORITE ★ Flora Alice Haymes SOPHOMORE FAVORITE ★ Mary Gurley FRESHMAN FAVORITE ★ Queen's Court Top Row: Hogsett, Garrett, Bigony, Marshall, Matthews. Middle Row: McDaniel, Pickens, Jolly, Shannon, Frazier, Campbell. Bottom Row: Mahon, Haymes, Gurley, Brooks. Athletics . WAH WAHTAYSEE WAH WAHTAYSEE OFFICERS RUBY JO MARSHALL EILEEN ODOM WINNIE ADAIR EILEEN ODOM ... ROBBYE RAYE GARRETT RETA BEIGHTS GLORIA MARTIN GERRY DAVIS DOROTHY SHANNON Presiden t (1st Semester) President (2nd Semester) Drum Major (1st Semester) Drum Major (2nd Semester) ................Secretary Keeper of the Records .................. Reporter ...................Artist Pianist This year's Wah Wahtaysee Drum and Bugle Corps, though not active as a marching unit, has carried on traditions upholding the true McMurry and Wah Wahtaysee spirit. Wah Wahtaysee builds character, high ideals and promotes enthusi- asm in the student body. This is made possible through its seventeen years of existence and the capable sponsorship of Miss Willie Mae Christopher, for whom everyone holds deep respect and love. Activities of the year include: Participation in the Inaugural Ceremon- ies, the Council Fire, selling War Bonds and Stamps, Red Cross knitting, escort- ing the Lions Club in their formal opening of the March of dimes, Pilgrim- age to Dr. Hunt's grave, and the Installation Tea in May. BOYS ATHLETICS There seems to be some rumor of a War going on or something of that sort. Henceforth there has been very efficient teams that have really carried that pig around on the grid. This ugly rumor seems to have become a reality and made the two-sided subject of male and female a small bit lop-sided, leaning favorably toward the fairer sex. This uneven ratio is shown in the fact that there has been no regular football team this year, but you can't curb the American fighting spirit. In this case the old spirit is being shown around by taking it out on the pig-skin. BOYS ATHLETICS This tennis game is a matter of give and take. You either give your op- ponent the point or he takes it from you. Spring also brings your fancy to tennis as well as to love. Prof. Willis saw no other way out than to furnish the balls and let the little boys beat the balls to death instead of each other. BOYS ATHLETICS Army'll Be Nothing New Non-SHE-Lant Untying Shoes in Unison Firemen or Policemen BOYS ATHLETICS Best Man Wins What's So Fancy? Working Act Your Age—O. K. Poor Frankie—Tied Up As Usual Stubby's Chubby WOMEN'S ATHLETICS ESTELLE M. THOMAS Director Keeping pace with the national emphasis on health through education, McMurry College is justly proud of a successful year in Women's Physical Activity and Health Education. Interest in team sports, individual sports, the American Red Cross First Aid classes, and the splendid showing of the girls electing Methods and Health Education courses, will soon be reflected in many communities as our girls leave McMurry and take their places in the ever-changing world. Displaying the true McMurry spirit of teamwork and coop- eration, over 400 individual hours were donated by the girls to make our gym a healthier and happier home. No girl who spent hours scraping the floor, painting the walls and bleachers, or balancing on the top of a tall ladder will soon forget the thrill of seeing the job well done and the transformation she had helped to bring about. Mrs. Thomas has endeared herself to the girls of this de- partment not only by her outstanding leadership but also as a counselor and friend. Her happy, healthy spirit is reflected in this department and under her guidance it will continue to grow and prosper. WOMEN'S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION ELIZABETH BUTLER RETA BEIGHTS MARY WILMOTH DALTON President Vice-President Secretary MARY ANNA STRICKLAND Treasurer BILLIE JO PARRISH Reporter Membership of W. A. A. is made up of girls enrolled in any Physical Education course. A special point system for greater interest and participation in athletics has been adopted with major and minor award letters going to the girls acquiring the necessary number of points. The W. A. A. has sponsored the selection of Victory girls. These girls are selected by the members as being the most outstanding girls in the Department in Vim, Vigor and Vitality. The girls sponsored the painting of the gym, annual Poster Week and a Mardi-Gras, which promises to become an annual event. SENIOR VICTORY GIRLS LONGINO AARON GARRETT HALL Almost all of the girls finishing col- lege with this class will hold the W. A. A. emblem, first award for special recognition in the Physical Education Activities of McMurry. Ten seniors are to receive second awards and one will receive a special award, the first to be awarded for outstanding services in all Physical Education during their four years of college. Elizabeth Butler is the girl so honored this year. HAMILTON Class Manager JUNIOR VICTORY GIRLS BEIGHTS KIDD FLORES LEE Steadfastness of purpose and the de- sire to succeed are the Indians' inter- pretation of blue. How nicely this rep- resents our Junior girls who face a troubled world with high ideals. MURRAY Class Manager SOPHOMORE VICTORY GIRLS HARKINS MARTIN McNUTT BOYD Very active in planning all school parties and activities in the gym, are these Soph girls who wear yellow to symbolize warmth, happiness and wil- lingness to uphold traditions and ideals. SAMPLE Class Manager FRESHMAN VICTORY GIRLS WHITE THOMAS BIGONY THOMASSON Always an outstanding factor in the regular gym classes is the “fresh green color worn by the girls in this first college year. The Indian symbol- ism of color says that green means be- ginning of growth; for this reason the freshman color is green. In Intra-mural activities the Frosh girls have been very outstanding with a wide win in both Basketball and Volley Ball. GURLEY Class Manager GIRLS BASKETBALL WHITE AND MAROON VOLLEY BALL TEAM Organizations PRESS CLUB THOMPSON MURRAY McBRAYER HUCKABY HAYMES DICKINSON ★ ★ h HESTER FARGASON PICKENS ★ SAMPLE BROOKS GREEN RUCKER ALLEN DALTON TEAGUE OFFICERS President Minta Thompson Vice-President Mary Ann Murray Secretory Ida Belle McBrayer The Press Club has completed its twentieth year on McMurry campus. The purpose of the club is to coordinate the press activities of the college, which includes the Totem, War Whoop and Galleon. Eligibility for membership in the Press Club included sixty hours of secretarial or advertising work or 5,000 words printed in the school publications. The regular meeting of the club was the first Mon- day of each month. Miss Julia Luker is the sponsor. The annual Spring banquet was held at Abilene Woman's club, April 21. Mary Ann Murray served as T. I. P. A. contest director for the year. Although State Convention was not held, due to the World situation. Miss Murray conducted the contest at McMurry College. Zhe Zotem ELEANOR GREEN PORTER BROOKS THE TOTEM STAFF, 1944 ELEANOR GREEN PORTER BROOKS MINTA THOMPSON JUNE TROTT JAMES DICKEY DENISON JANE HUCKABY MARTHA ESTES MARY PRISCILLA KILLOUGH OVNA WEATHEREAD Editor-in-Chief Business Manager Assistant Editor Class Editor Feature Editor Sports Editor Club Editor Art Editor Assistant Art Editor Printed By ABILENE PRINTING STATIONERY CO. Photography By THURMAN STUDIOS Engraved By WALLACE ENGRAVING CO. THE TOTEM THOMPSON TROTT DENISON HUCKABY ESTES KILLOUGH Excellent cooperation of the faculty, students and staff in putting out the 1944 annual, is deeply appreciated by the editor. The staff takes this opportunity to thank Dr. Ruth Holzapfel, the official photogra- pher, and her assistants, Billie Joe Parrish and Minnie Lee Strain, for the photography; Miss Jennie Tate, Dean of Women, for her donation of the autographed pictures of men in service; Mrs. Edgar Conner, Head of the Department of Art, and her stu- dents, for the art work; Totem sponsor, Miss Julia Luker, head of the Department of English, and Mr. O. P. Thrane, technical advisor. Lillie Hester (1st Semester) Editor Porter Brooks (2nd Semester) Editor J. L. Ferguson (1st Semester) Business Mgr. Mary Ann Murray, (2nd Semester) Bus. Mgr. Ward Kimball (1st Semester) Adviser Ruth Rhodes (2nd Semester) Adviser Staff Reporters: Minta Sue Thompson, Jane Huckaby, James Pickens, Arline Ragle, Virginia Teague, Mary Moore, Loyle Allen, Doris Sample, Mary Greer, Mary Ann Mur- ray, Jimmy Campbell, Margaret Dickinson, and Betty King, typist. LILLIE HESTER PORTER BROOKS j. L. FERGUSON This year the War Whoop has had a four-fold responsibility. It has preserved a record of students, their lives and loves, presented consistently all news of exes both in and out of the service, through stories and a column, Exes Fight the Axis ; backed with publicity and accurate news coverage, the present vast Endowment and Build- Mar illluniu MRS. MOORE MARY WILLMOTH DALTON ANN TIPTON ★ JANE HUCKABY DORIS SAMPLE MARY ANN MURRAY JIMMY CAMPBELL VIRGINIA TEAGUE LOYLE ALLEN MARY GREER MINTA SUE THOMPSON GLORIA MARTIN ing Campaign of the school; stimulated the thought of its readers along the lines of post-war planning. The staff has adopted a war-time economy, but at the same time, has evoked a forward-looking policy, harmonizing as basic tenets, companionship, campus citizen- ship, collegiate activity, and principles of Christianity. GALLEON GALLEON STAFF LORENA BROOKS Editor MARY WILLMOTH DALTON Literary Editor LOYLE ALLEN Exchange Editor The Galleon is a literary magazine published semi-annually by the students of McMurry College to encourage creative v riting on the campus. It is the purpose of The Galleon to promote talent and orig- inal thinking through essays, feature stories, short stories, poetry, editorials, book reviews, and one-act plays. The Galleon of 1944 was published as a project of the journalism class. Those who contributed were: Pfc. Lloyd Blanks, Mary Gurley, Harold Longino. Mary Priscilla Killough, Jimmy Campbell, Lo- rena Brooks, James Dickey Denison, Lenore Longino, Beth Shepherd, Loyle Allen, Mary White. Wanda Smith, Olivia Hunt, Gene Matthews, Nancy Harris, James Pickens, Estellar Toland, Betty Jo Barkeley, Myra Bigony, Bryan Mahon, Marianna Rogers, Bobbie L. Pool, Sue Duval, Marinell Terry. The frontis- piece was an ink sketch done by Mrs. Maurine Glass in the Department of Art. As the teacher of the journalism class, and sponsor of The Galleon. Miss Julia Luker has rendered invaluable assistance. STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION BIGONY STEGER MATTHEWS GARRETT STRAIN BEIGHTS DAVIS MAHON OFFICERS President Reta May Bigony Vice-President Patsy Steger (1st Semester) Vice-President Gene Matthews (2nd Semester) Secretary Sr. Hep. Jr. Rep. Soph. Rep. Fr. Rep. Fac. Reps. Robby Raye Garrett Minnie Lee Strain Reta Beights Gerry Davis Bryan Mahon Jennie Tate Dean W. B. McDaniel The Students' Association of McMurry College is composed of every bona fide student. It is the purpose of the Executive Committee, made up of a president, vice- president, secretary and a representative of each class, to direct the affairs of the stu- dent body and to further a closer relationship between the students and the faculty and closer association among all students. The Council governs and plans all-college affairs, including the formal reception at the opening of school, the all-college Banquet, Coronation of the Campus Queen, Sadie Hawkins Week and the all-college Picnic in the Spring. The Executive Committee is elected by popular vote of the student body at the close of each year. S. C. R. A. CARPENTER HESTER HAYMES ★ LONGINO KIRK McBRAYER LEE GARRETT BROOKS ★ SAMPLE CAMPELL RUCKER ★ RUCKER ODOM ★ BIGONY LONGINO OFFICERS President LeRoy Carpenter Vice-President Lillie Hester Secretary Flora Haymes Worship Chrm. Lenore Longino Publicity Chairman Patsy Kirk Recreation Chairman James D. Denison The Student Council of Religious Activities is the central student planning body for the religious activity program on the campus at McMurry. It is composed of represen- tatives from churches in Abilene and classes at McMurry, and works through stand- ing and special committees and campus organizations. Headquarters for the S. C. R. A. is the Wigwam, McMurry's student center, com- posed of an office, a kitchen, a reading room and library, and a recreation and as- sembly room. The Wigwam is open to students every day and several nights a week. The Student Council of Religious activities recognizes the need for recreation in a well-rounded religious life, and seeks to meet this need. ALPHA CHI LONGINO BUTLER RUCKER HUNDLEY MARTIN LEE TIPTON JOLLY AARON HAMILTON ODOM OFFICERS President Lenore Longino Vice-President Elizabeth Butler Secretary-Treasurer Ruth Rucker Reporter Helen Jo Hundley Sponsor Julia Luker The James Winford Hunt chapter of Alpha Chi is a member of a national scholarship society. The purpose of Alpha Chi is to encourage and give recognition to scholarship on the campus. Membership to Alpha Chi is selected by the faculty, based on several formal requirements. One must be of junior or senior standing, with grades ranking in the upper ten per cent of those two classes. A member must have attended the school in which he receives membership for at least one year prior to election. Character is also a requisite of membership. The annual social activities of the Chapter include: The initiation of October 18, held in the music Studio, at which ex-members were guests; the formal dinner of November 26, hosted by Mrs. Frank Grimes at her Abilene home; February Tea honoring first semester honor roll students; public presen- tation of shingles in March; and spring chapel program with members of Hardin-Simmons and Abilene Christian College Chapters as guests. Under the Capable, efficient, and willing sponsorship of Miss Julia Luker. the club has enjoyed a most successful year. KAPPA PHI BIGONY TOOMBS DALTON THOMPSON HESTER BIGONY BUTLER PARRISH HAYMES AARON HENDRIX KIRK HAMBRIGHT ROSSER OFFICERS President Reta May Bigony Vice-President Charlotte Toombs Secretary Mary Willmoth Dalton Treasurer Minta Sue Thompson Reporter Billie Parrish (1st Semester) Reporter Flora Haymes (2nd Semester) Sponsor Mrs. Fred Reeves It is the purpose of Kappa Phi to encour- age friendship and helpfulness on the Mc- Murry campus. Because McMurry grows and develops according to the individual development of each student, the club has tried to add to that growth through the improvement of each of her members by emphasizing clear thinking, precise decision, and firm determination. These things have been accomplished with the very helpful guidance and encouragement of their sponsor, Mrs. Frederick Reeves. Annual affairs are the reception for new girls and faculty women, the surprise coke party for the faculty, rush week, homecoming dinner. Spring banquet, and initiation banquet. Associate members are Mrs. R. H. Looney, Mrs. Ina Wooten Jones, Mrs. J. S. McDaniel, and Miss Maybelle McDaniel. Ex-members of Kappa Phi have organized an ex-chapter of which Mrs. Wayne Norwood is presi- dent. T. I. P. GARRETT WOMACK STRAIN BEIGHTS STEGER MARTIN SHANNON MARTIN HUNDLEY LAWLIS LYON ARNETT MARSHALL ROGERS HARRIS COOPER DIXON JAMESON WHITE TOOMBS GURLEY THOMASON KING ABBOTT HERRING BOYD NORRIS DAVIS STRAIN STRICKLAND OFFICERS President Robbye Raye Garrett Vice-President Vondell Womack Secretary Minnie Lee Strain Treasurer Reta Beights Reporter Patsy Steger (1st Semester) Reporter Gloria Martin (2nd Semester) Keeper of Records Dorothy Shannon Sponsor Miss Iris Graham The good ship T. I. P. io launched each September on a voyage around Its World. the college year, and it anchors only to take aboard passengers or have parties, as far as the world knows, be- cause most of the ship's sailing is done secretly. In its sailings this year, the T. I. P. has docked to be hostess for a picnic honoring Gamma Sigma and Kappa Phi, for a rushee tea, the banquet honoring all ex-members, the annual Christmas party, a slumber party, the Barn party, the Senior Dinner honoring all senior members, and to take aboard new shipmates. T. I. P., which upholds standards of friendliness, character, academic rating, and mutual helpfulness, is now and forever a ship of friendship. The entire crew is looking forward to next year's happy voyage with Miss Iris Graham as their helpful and willing sponsor. GAMMA SIGMA JOLLY HARKINS BARKLEY SHEPHERD BRYANT HOOD KELLOUGH SCOTT HUNT ★ DAVIDSON OFFICERS President Shirley Jolly Vice-President Dorothy Harkins Secretary-T reasurer Bettye Jo Barkeley Reporter Beth Shepherd This year Gamma Sigma has attempted to remain true to the principles that were held by the founders, and feel that we are most fortunate to have the kind of girls, sponsor, and principles which we are striving to uphold. We feel it is this sort of thing that, pulling together, will make the student body of McMurry better than ever before. We are looking forward, as we finish the eighth year, to a bigger and better McMurry and Gamma Sigma. We are most fortunate to have had through the eight years of club life Miss Beth Myatt as our sponsor. We feel that she, more than any other person, has helped to make the club what it is today, and what we hope it will be tomorrow. Gamma Sigma has been most fortunate to have Mrs. S. M. Jay and Mrs. W. E. Jarrett as its patronesses. ART CLUB MARTIN MARSHALL WOMACK ARNETT GLASS FLORES HAMILTON STRAIN ODOM HAYMES BOYD McNUTT BEIGHTS TOLAND KILLOUGH CARRIKER JOLLY GREER ROBERTS PARRISH THOMAS DALTON SMITH TOOMBS JAMESON HOOD OFFICERS President Betty Brock Martin Vice-President Ruby Jo Marshall Sec y.-Reporter Vondell Womack Treasurer ........... Beth Arnett Exhibit Chairman Maurine Glass Sponsor Mrs. Edgar F. Connor The purpose of Art instruction at McMurry College is to give specific training in the fundamental principles of Art, to develop a vital interest in creative expression, to give definite instructions in our problems, discovering, fostering, and training cre- ative genius in the gifted student, and to meet the needs of students majoring in both painting and public school art. To further this aim, the art club has presented two exhibits — Katherine Camp- bell's exhibit in watercolor, and prints by the Print Makers' Guild. THETA TAU MU MATTHEWS DENISON CARPENTER BROOKS PICKENS MAHON FRAZIER ANDERSON LONGINO ★ RILEY BACCUS JONES HOGSETT OFFICERS President Gene Matthews Vice-Pres. James Dickey Denison Secretary LeRoy Carpenter Publicity Superintendent Porter Brooks Theta Tau Mu, the most recently organized m en's fraternity on the McMurry campus, was inspired with a triple purpose: (1) to raise the living and studying standards of the men; (2) to promote a deeper feeling of comradeship among everyone on the reservation as well as the members of the fraternity; (3) to fill a gap in social activities caused by a war-nerved reservation and world. Theta Tau Mu had its beginning with thirteen fr ashman students of McMurry. Although it is organ- izzed for the purpose of taking the place of other fraternities, it is meant to be and shall be a lasting organization which will hold high and carry forward the ideals of McMurry. Assuredly Theta Tau Mu has come forth victoriously. Certainly it will continue to advance for a greater fraternity and a greater McMurry. This organization owes much of its success to the able leadership of Mr. Harold L. Thomas, spon- sor of the organization. DELTA BETA EPSILON ALMA LEE JANE HUCKABY RUTH McNUTT JUNE COLEMAN MARY ANN MURRAY LOUISE COOPER IRENE HALL ARLENE RAGLE OFFICERS President .......... Vice-President Secretary ..............Treasurer Reporter ............... Historian Alumnae Secretary ...........................Chaplain The Delta Beta Epsilon, the newest club on the campus, had its start on February 18, at the home of Prof, and Mrs. H. L. Thomas. The new organization, centering about the theme of friendship, has as its main objective the bettering of individuals, along with the betterment of McMurry. The Delta Beta owes much of its success to the sponsorship of Mrs. Harold L. Thomas, for which the members of the sorority are deeply grateful. Also, we would like to thank Mrs. Simpson, our first honorary member, and Mrs. Smith, our sorority mother, for all they have done for us. Each and every member of the Delta Beta Epsilon is anxiously awaiting the start of the new school term. SIGMA LAMBDA KAPPA PARRISH GREEN HAYMES ALLEN COOPER HUCKABY BARKELEY HARKINS BIGONY ESTES TROTT DALTON OFFICERS President Billie Jo Parrish Vice-President Eleanor Green Secretary-T reasurer Flora Alice Haymes Sigma Lambda Kappa has used as its theme this year, Women in World War II. Program of meetings have centered around this theme with special programs and guest speakers. Social activities for this year included the initiation of new mem- bers, participation in an all school Hallowe'en party with the Alpha Theta Nu, and a party held in honor of all Seniors. The club contributed Christmas gifts for the sol- diers at the Base Hospital at Camp Barkeiey, a project sponsored by the City Fed- eration of Women's Clubs, as well as aiding in the Third War Bond drive. The mem- bers sold $250 in War bonds. Sigma Lambda Kappa is a member of the City, District, and State Federation of Women's Clubs. ALPHA THETA NU HESTER McBRAYER RUCKER BUTLER ODOM RUCKER SAMPLE I EF SAMPLE TOLAND THOMPSON LONGINO WARD RYAN RYAN SMITH TEAGUE FLORES GREER HAMILTON HENDRIX ROGERS CLARK THOMAS GREER SHEPHERD MOORE HAMBRIGHT KING DAVIDSON JAMESON ROSSER KIRK DICKINSON THATE WOODARD HARRIS OFFICERS President Lillie Hester Vice-President Ida Belle McBrayer Secretary-T reasurer Juanita Rucker Musician Elizabeth Butler Reporter Eileen Odom Museum Custodian Ruth Rucker Recreational Director Doris Sample Historian Alma Jestine Lee Artist Laura Sample Club Representative Estellar Tolland Sponsor Miss Elizabeth Myatt Alpha Theta Nu is commonly known as Philo, which means love or friendship. Girls who are interested in literary clubs may join the Philos. The club has tried to live up to its name and administer the feeling of friendliness by its members. Following Philo traditions, we had our annual Philo-Ero Hallowe'en party and our annual spring tea for the seniors. This year at Christmas, we also gave gifts to soldiers who are in the hospital at Camp Barkeley. The Philos are custodian of the two museums on the campus. They were opened for the student body on January 25. BOYCE HALL CLUB HALL COLEMAN HUCKABY HENDRIX WILKINS GREEN ESTES TROTT HAMBRIGHT KIRK ROSSER HESTER BIGONY BIGONY LEE McGINTY McNUTT COOPER DAVIS OFFICERS President Irene Hall Vice-President June Coleman Secretary-T reasurer ............... Jane Huckaby Reporter Elnor Beth Hendrix The Boyce Hall Club was organized a year ago in September by the girls living in the cooperative dormitory. One of the highlights of the year, was the annual Christmas party. Another highlight is a soldier's party each month. Under the very capable and lovable guidance of Mrs. Baker, the club has made great progress toward their goal during this year of organization. ALPHA PSI OMEGA DICKINSON MURRAY STEGER LAWLIS DAVIS CLARK ROBERTS PICKENS ★ DENISON WARD MAHON TEAGUE ★ CARRIKER DICKINSON FARGASON ROSSER ★ ANDERSON CAMPBELL CARPENTER OFFICERS President Margaret Dickinson Vice-President Mary Ann Murray Secretary-Treasurer Patsy Steger The Alpha Psi Omega, a National Speech Fraternity on the campus, began its year's activities with very few mem- bers returning to college. It was found very early in the year that Mrs. Edith Grimes and Elizabeth Clark were eligible for mem- bership. After a short initiation ceremony was read these initiates, together with the officers, and Mildred Lawliss, Gerry Davis, and Iris Roberts constituted the group. By January, it was found that there were about sixteen students ready to be pledged. Miss Julia Luker and Mrs. Estelle Thomas had had honor- ary faculty memberships conferred upon them by the National office. Thus slowly the club began to grow. As a spring production. Corporal Jack Roach of Camp Barkeley was asked to be guest director of Worry Quarry, a three act comedy by Philip Barry. To meet the requirements of Junior Recitals and with the help of Mrs. Grimes a series of One-Act plays was given in April. And so the Iota Delta chapter of Alpha Psi Omega has moved a step forward. Miss Opal Wal- lace is faculty sponsor. McMURRY MAIDENS Sun Princess Moon Princess Star Maiden Gold Maiden Dawn Maidens Eagle Maiden Director OFFICERS President Helen Jo Hundley Vice-President Elizabeth Butler Secretary Minnie Lee Strain Treasurer Gloria Martin Librarians Laura Ben Ward Olivia Hunt Mary Priscilla Killough Reporter . Virginia Teague ........................ Mrs. Harold L. Thomas The McMurry Maidens, McMurry's All-Girl Orchestra, was organized in the fall of 1941, under the capable leadership and direction of Mrs. Harold L. Thomas. During the first year Mrs. Robert B. Wylie, Dean of the McMurry Music Department, was se- lected as an honorary member of the organization and since then she has been very helpful and loyal. This year the Maidens are completing their third successful year on the campus. They have presented numerous performances at the College, Camp Barkeley, the lo- cal U. S. O. Clubs, Abilene Air Base, and in nearby schools, towns, and camps. CHANTERS OFFICERS DOROTHY SHANNON RUTH FLORES ROBBYE RAYE GARRETT President Vice-President Secretary The McMurry Chanters is a vocal group dedicated to the singing of worthwhile music. Its primary aim is to train the mem bers to respect and understand the great master composers. Each season the Chanters make man y appearances both in and out of Abilene. This year the itinerary included programs in many towns in West Texas and also numerous performances at the Camp and the U. S. O. The Chanters of 1943-44 would like to pay tribute to the boys and girls of other years who are so courageously facing emergencies in all parts of the world. The success of Chanters is largely due to the prodigious work and uniting coop- eration of Mrs. Robert B. Wylie, Dean of Fine Arts and director of the group. To her, the organization is deeply grateful. MINISTERIAL FORUM ADCOCK CARPENTER ★ CAMPBELL BROOKS McBRAYER WHITE DEAVERS RILEY HANKINS DENISON OFFICERS President Grady Adcock (1st Semester) President Ray Elliott (2nd Semester) Vice-President Porter Brooks (1st Semester) Vice-President Grady Adcock (2nd Semester) Secretary-T reasurer O. A. McBrayer (1st Semester) Secretary-T reasurer LeRoy Carpenter (2nd Semester) The Ministerial Forum is an organization of the ministerial students on the cam- pus. Its purpose is not only to help these students, but to help them to help others live a more abundant Christian life. Many wonderful discussions are had at the reg- ular Tuesday evening meetings. This year the practice of having a short devotional each morning was added to its activities. The Forum cooperates with all other relig- ious organizations. Some of the members have regular pastorates. VOLUNTEER MISSION BAND SAMPLE HALL DENISON ADCOCK COLEMAN FLORES ALLEN ★ BIGONY BROOKS CARPENTER HENDRIX HESTER KIRK LONGINO McBRAYER RYAN SAMPLE SCOTT SLOAN THOMPSON LONGINO TOOMBS McBRAYER SAMPLE WILKINS OFFICERS Fall Semester President Arline Ragle Vice-President Laura Sample Secretary............. Irene Hall Extension Chairman James D. Denison Spring Semester President Grady Adcock Vice-President June Coleman Secretary Ruth Flores Extension Chairman Arline Ragle One of the active religious organizations on the campus is the Volunteer Mission Band, which has a two-fold purpose. First, the members of this group strive to carry out the great commission of Christ, Go ye into all the world and make disciples of all men, by carrying religious programs to churches in and around Abilene. The second aim is fellowship of members of the Band. This group of Christian students meets at 4:00 P. M. each Wednesday afternoon in the Wig Warn. At this time inspirational services are led by guest speakers. Miss Vernie Newman has been the faithful sponsor of the Mission Band since its organiza- tion in 1938. WAWASSAS FLORES McBRAYER KIRK ANDERSON ★ BUTLER DENISON DIXON ESTES HESTER JAMESON ★ HERRING GARRATT LONGINO LONGINO McNUTT PICKENS SAMPLE SAMPLE OFFICERS President Ruth Flores Vice-President O. A. McBrayer Secretary-Treasurer Patsy Kirk Reporter Kemp Anderson Faculty Sponsor Miss Opal Wallace The Wawassa Club had its first meeting on October 25, 1943, and the officers were elected. The membership consists of all students on the campus whose fathers are ministers. This club was organized for the purpose of conserving our mutual in- terest and of promoting good fellowship in the conferences of McMurry territory. COLLEGE THEATRE We have been especially proud of our boys in the Speech Department this year. Va- ried and interesting have been their activities and fun. From the slogan of Oh, what a nice lit-tul foot through the maizes of The Maker of Dreams and Oh, Dear! to the Three Strangers Come to Sherwood Forest there has been one round of costumes, wigs and grease paint. The Methodist Pageant put on by unit groups of Wesley Players, from the various churches, pictured episodes of Methodism from the time of the Old Rectory in England to the present day in McMurry College. Because of the uncertainty of our boy personnel and the problems caused by the large number of brides, we had to confine our productions primarily to one-act plays. These, however, were numerous and offered quite a variety. Early in the year was the Eighteenth Century group, Strolling Players, St. Patrick's Day. All boy and all girl casts furnished the themes. Broken Wings, written by Mary Ann Murray, gave the war note of the season. Ten minute recitals in the Freshman and Interpretation classes did not phase the stu- dents who responded cheerfully by bringing up memory work of poems and stories, dec- lamations and monologues, as well as vario us types of speeches and book reviews. Rev. Aubrey White and Mrs. Elizabeth Clark Plaisance, one of our numerous brides, were presented in Senior Recitals. Each one gave miscellaneous selections. The College Theatre is open to any student desiring to take part therein. It has a Wesleyan Chapter and is endeavoring to sponsor a group in each of the Methodist churches of the city. Snaps of Fort Phantom Made by Photography Class Fort Phantom Hill has a briof but interesting history. Phantom Hill established in 1856 by Robort E. Loo, then a young enginoer and lieuten colonel under Albert Sidney Johnston. When Leo joined his regimont at Mason ho was immediately sent North with tho first and fifth squadron far as tho Clear Fork of the Brazo3. This section was then in the hsar the Comanche Reserve, whoro tho Indians wore tho fiorcost and most gcrous. Leo's acuto engineering skill promptd him to select this hill as ideal place upon which to establish his post. It is said that when tho young commander approached the spot he struck with its position as a favorable point of vantage in an Indian att Tiro hill appeared to bo much more olovated than tho surrounding torr and therefore afforded a better outlook. But when it was reached, youthful onginoor was surprised to find tho hill apparently no highor t the approaching lands. He remarked that it must have boon a phar hill that ho had soon. From this romark and circumstance the place der its name. Some of tho old settlors say that when Phantom Hill was abandon© January, 1861, that the fort was sot on fire by the soldiors stationed t! Othors associato Mrs. Loo with tho circumstancos of destruction. This le has twined itself around tho tondrils of history until it is hard to know truth. Notables, Bishop and All The Able Registrar Stares Heroes ol Two Fronts Two of a Kind and Miss Luker Mrs. Reeves Pet Table Voice Out of Germany V'W Who’s Elizabeth Butler Robbye Raye Garrett Lenore Longino Buggy Lab Lab's the Place for Them Absorbed in a Lens Don't Be Scared, the Slides Died—Er—Dead Dear Ole Physics Lab What's Gonna Blow Up Next? Campaign in Full Swing The Library's the Place for Me—Quiet! Kappa Phi Theta Tau Mu May be a man around . . . Laziness personified . . . Inviting, no? . . . Best smile . . . Coupled Exes . . . Frankie with triplets . . . Dreaming . . . Play horsey? . . . Irony on balcony . . . Pretty pose . . . Fall in careful . . . Chanter jaunt. Possibilities . . . 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