Midland University - Warrior Yearbook (Fremont, NE)

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Ton row: Harmon. NcUon. Mnilscn, Qurllc. Srcoml row: Lewis. Pntterson, Snclman. Duly. Liver . (■rrcnnwjilt. Third row: 1’ntlmon, Willman. Sexton. I'rof. ILvk. l,rr tevi«Hr«i. Ilonderson. Hanlon. Fourth row: Mnnilrn, Larson. Itixby. Schriofor. Diohson. Vn sum. I lie Staff ol The 1027 W arrior has cooperated with the Editor-in-Chief to produce this successful kook. Their sacrifice of many hours of labor to gain tlior oughne s. their persistence to seek all the facts, and their patience to produce perfec- tion was a groat factor in compiling this annual. Great praise is due the talent and skill of the Art Kditors. Dorotln W assum and I Iric Harmon, They have aided in picturing the theme, the Spirit of Youth, by producing a variety of unique drawings, herein contained. Although student works, as such it presents achievements which professional artists might be proud to call their own. Special attention is called to a proposed Midland seal, on the cover, and to the accepted Theta Gamma Epsilon ke . page 109. Both are original drawings of Dorothy W assum. Especial merit goes to Albert Quelle. Literary Editor, who has great I v helped the Editor-in-Chief in producing this literary masterpiece among Midland annuals. Ilis precision and knowledge of English has aided in publishing a smooth-reading history of the college year. In addition, his painstaking efforts in gathering facts and moulding them in a presentable wav resulted in the unique contribution to The 1027 arrior. the History. Progress and Hall of Taint of Midland C.ollege. Paul Lewis as ssistant Business Manager, with his knack at collecting money, contributed a great share to the financial success of this hook. In addition, his un- tiring efforts as one id the Snap Shot Editors gives 1«» the annual the most represen- tative Life Section ever enjoyed l a Midland Warrior. Others of The Staff who played their part in the compiling of The 1027 W arrior are: Herbert Dichscn. Ted Larsen. Arthur Nelson. Pauline Prestegaard. Ilda Schriefcr. Muriel Bixby. William Sudman. Veronica Hanlon. Waller Boltman. Ralph Rasmussen. Emily Marsden, Ernest Harder. 'Ted Wood. Rena Bonderson. Erank Madsen. Dorothy Sexton. Luther Patterson. Gornelius Daly. Virginia Patterson. Carl Berhenke. Paul Greenawalt. Lillian Willman and Wallace Livers.

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Zhc - W%m cCJ 927, s lliirrior WARRIOR OFFICERS it- •.M. Ilitrolil K. IVliT'fn. Ilii ine— M:ni.v-'« r l‘hili| M. Ilwwanifrr, K«litor-in-Chi f. The Warrior. the official collide yearbook. was edited ami published this year on a largei and finer plan than ever before in I he history of Midland annuals. Yearbook' Irom llu sinalle-l high school lo llu national pri .e-ssinning Sasilar were examined in order lo incorporate the be l ideas possible into The 1927 Warrior. Philip M. Bei-wangor. as Kdiinr-in-Chief. brought to'flu W arrior his experience of previous years. He i- tin only Midlander to have llu distinction of holding the s-ocialc Editorships and olliccs ol Edilor-in-(’hiel of both Midland -ludent publica- lions. The Midland and The Warrior. Phil's” «I ream ol a bigger, more beautiful, and most representative annual combined with hi ingenuity, his masters of details, and bi ability t organize lias resulted in this 1927 Warrior. Harold E. Petersen, as Business Manager, served hi- apprenticeship as Advertis- ing Manager ol The Warrior last sear. He also displayed hi- executive ability as Student Mhlelic Manager. Due to hi- initialise, his ambition, and his desire to further the best interests ol the college, he has labored constantis for a bigger and better Warrior. It was largely due to hi- untiring efforts that The 1926 Warrior had tlu largest number of adscrli-emcnl- ever appearing in a Midland annual. With the same resourceful ability. Pete” has svorked on The 1927 Warrior. Besultinglv. llu loyal support Irom I'lemonl bu-ine— men sva- increased this sear to -uch an extent as to make this larger and liner Warrior a financial success. llu ads ice and cops-reading ol Professor Beck was a great advantage lo the -I.ill thi- year. Hi- willingness and ability lo -can the pages of this book has helped to make it a- errorlc— a- po-silde in regard to composition, make-up and typography.

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7 he College Journalist rillm l y Reno Itohoniiis Mud.-uls aspiring I. beconu writers are found in oven, freshman group «‘ntering col logo. Tllo . enthusiastic f.u ihoir futuro work and inquiring cono-ming the desired preparation, soon enter the journal- i'lii « lass. Olliers in the halls of higher learning, who have Hot selected I heir life work, are attracted by the energetic staff ineinhers. editors, or journalism professors. They begin to appreciate the valm of literary training and enter the ranks of future writers and news- paper men. Ilcginning with a study of the fundamentals, tlx- sturlent learns that news is tin- immediate record ol the most interesting, important, and accural«‘ infoimalioii ohtainahle about what man thinks and sa '. sees and deseri lies, plans ami «lues. The personal fantasies and imaginations are relega!e«l to the hack ground when hi is re- minded that “tin- ideal attitude of a news writer is that «d an im- partial observer, investigator, and recorder. After a brief study ol news stories and types of |ea«ls. the aspirant i» given his fust experience in practical writing. Ile i' assigned a news event to «•over. Scouring the campus 1« i desired facts and composing his story, he proudly submit' the am«- to the editor. Probably, it is refused with the firm request to rewrite. Disappointed but ambi- tion'. lie turns !«• exert every effort l« satisfy the journalistic re- «|uir«'inents until his story is accepted. Thus, the college writer makes his lii't debut in tin journalistic world and continues along th« pathway of j V' and «(isappointmenls. The nflicers «.f publications face more t -«li nis tasks ami diflicul- tics luit receive, perhaps, more honorable rewards. Tin editor strives to be plea'ant .-t appearing stern ami exacting s«. that the submitted stories are promptly and properly written. Mis greatest rcspoii'ibilm i' rewriting articles to maintain the desired standanl • •I ptihlh ation. Added to this, are hours of tedious labor making heads, reading copy and proof, ami planning the pages of a dummy. Th«- «-«litor ofl« n suffers uiiheralde«l criticism for his editorial col- urniis which he publishes with the best intentions of «-ffecliug much needl'd reform. The niauagi-r ntliusiuslicaliy approaches business men to sell ailvertising. Snnctimcs. his proposition is acc«‘ptc«l; ofl ,nlinu-s. In is met with the curl reply, no. Striving to «-lose the year without a loss. |o- finally concludes that his business experi- «•m« was worth it' cost in time ami energy. The «-ollege journalist, considering the values of his «-Horis, may think that lln-y are all bo naught. Ibil there are rewards beyond I hose of gra«l«-s and r -«lils. Tin profession ol journalism, today. I- drawing it- recruits from schools where slmlcnls have gaim-«l the broad preliminary training nff«-r« d « «dl« ge publication'. Il« re. they • oriliiim-il on I’agi Om Iliimln-d flighted! »