Missouri Southern State University - Crossroads Yearbook (Joplin, MO)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1948 volume:

1948 OF THE STUDENTS OF JOPLIN JUNIOR COLLEGE, JOPLIN, MISSOURI The Joplin Junior College is located at Fourth and Byers Avenue. On the first floor are three class rooms and student lockers. On the second floor are the offices of the Dean and his secretary, the office of the Registrar, the library, the audi¬ torium-gymnasium, and class rooms. On the third floor are the laboratories, the machines rooms, and other class rooms. The Joplin Junior College opened September 6, 1938, in its own building at Fourth and Byers Avenue, but classes for approximately one hundred students had been held in the Joplin High School building during the academic year of 1937-1938. These classes were conducted by eight instructors who taught under the direct guidance and supervision of the University of Missouri. These faculty members were Martha Mc¬ Cormick (Mathematics) ; Edna Drummond (Botany and Zoology) ; Ada Coffey (English) ; Eugene Henn¬ ing (Spanish) ; John Sommerville (Chemistry) ; T. Frank Coulter (Chorus) ; Armel Dyer (Track) ; E. O. Humphreys (Football) ; and H. E. Blaine, Dean. At the beginning of the second semester, Mr. De Ford of Miami, Oklahoma was added to this first faculty to teach history. By the fall of 1938 the enrollment had grown so great that it was necessary for the young junior college to move into a separate building. The old high school building at Fourth and Byers Avenue was remodeled, redecorated, and opened to three hun¬ dred and twenty enrollees, with H. E. Blaine as its first Dean and with a faculty of twenty-three members. The college now comprises the following divisions: College of Arts and Science, Col¬ lege of Terminal Commercial Education, College of Vocational Education, and College of Terminal Vocational Education. Dean H. E. Blaine devoted ten years of enthusiastic and zealous service to the junior college. When he retired in June, 1947, the Joplin Junior College honored him at the annual alumni banquet and presented him with a gift. Blaine Hall, which was dedicated November 1, 1946, was named in honor of him. The Junior College is directed and sponsored by the Board of Education; hence the Superintendent of Schools acts also as the President of Joplin Junior College. The first president was E. A. Elliott whose administration extended from September 1938 to March 1943, when he resigned to accept a position as a Director of Education in Germany. Roi S. Wood, the second president of Joplin Junior College assumed his duties March 1943. Under his administration, the college has acquired G.I. City, the Franklin Vo¬ cational School, and Blaine Hall, which houses the college cafeteria, the Lion ' s Den, and workshops for the Chart and the Crossroads. H. E. BLAINE Page 5 GROUNDS The Administration Build¬ ing, located at Ninth and Pearl Avenue, contains the office of the Superintendent of Schools (President of the Junior College) and the gen¬ eral offices of the Joplin Public School System. The Administration Building Junge’s Field and BUILDINGS G. L City Blaine Hall Franklin Technical School Home football games are played at Junge’s Field, Thirteenth and Bird Avenue. Blaine Hall at Fifth and Byers Avenue houses the college cafeteria, one class room, the offi¬ ces of the Chart (school news¬ paper) and the Crossroads (school annual) and the Lion’s Den, a recreation room for college stu¬ dents. G. I. City at Thirteenth and Murphy provides housing accom¬ modations for the veterans. The Vocational ' School, one of the best equipped technical schools in this district, is located at Thirteenth and Pearl Street. Page 7 The Franklin Technical ' School at Thirteenth and Pearl Avenue was erected under the supervision of the Federal Works Agency and is an in¬ tegral part of the vocational pro¬ gram of the Joplin Public Schools. The building was dedicated on Fri¬ day, March 19, 1948. LEFT TO RIGHT: Roi S. Wood, superintend¬ ent of schools; Dr. Harlan Bryant, dean of J. J. C. ; Joe Harding, member of the board of education; Dr. Harry H. Wise, head of the education department of the Southwest Missouri state college, Springfield; Nelson Christman, secretary of the board of educa¬ tion ; Mark Henderson, president of the board of education, receiving the papers; Mr. Lav¬ ing, F W A representative from Springfield; George Dalton, contractor for building; Milo H. Johnson of Kansas City, assistant divi¬ sions engineer of the F W A, presenting the papers officially delivering the building to the board; M. L. Webb of Springfield, F W A project engineer; R. W. Baker, director of vocation education; Merton Wheeler, assist¬ ant supervisor of the state department of industrial education; C. Bates Manning, building architect; Dan Farrell of Kansas City, F H A representative; and Glen R. Deatherage, principal of the Senior High School. ALMA MATER Words by Mary Laird, Class of ’39 Music by Emerson Jackson, Class of ’39 The seal of Joplin Junior Col¬ lege was designed by mem¬ bers of the art classes under the direction of Mr. Arthur Boles. The die for the seal was made by Hugh Claycomb, jr. It pictures a burning lamp placed over an open book and signifies that only through learning may the Light of Life illumine our understand¬ ing. The school flag was presented to the college at the Thanks¬ giving assembly, 1941, by members of the Teachers of Tomorrow, then known as the Pi Alpha Gamma. The school seal was stamped in gold on a background of green, thus featuring the school colors; on the reverse side, the seal was shown in green on a background of gold. The flag was designed by June Keepper, Guida La Gasse, and Gladys Winter under the direction of Mr. Arthur Boles, art in¬ structor, and Mrs. Ermie Whitfield, sponsor of the group. The “Alma Mater,” the college song, was first sung on the Class Day program in 1939. The lyrics were written by Mary Laird, editor-in-chief of the Crossroads, and the music by Emerson Jack- son, president of the Sophomore class and member of the Crossroads staff. The motto, “We learn not for scholarship, but for life,” was proposed by Dean H. E. Blaine and adopted as the motto of the college. From its inception to the present time, Joplin Junior College has proved, through the records and achievements of J. J. C. students, the wisdom and significance of Dean Blaine ' s choice. i 111 j m Our A1 - ma Ma - ter, we ho - nor thee. m Pi J j i J i shap - ing and guid - ing our de - sti - ny. $ % t. | J i J j i J Af - ter we have part - ed as the years roll by; i i lU J Ji ii well keep each me - mo - ry hail, hail to thee. Page 9 ARTS AND SCIENCE AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING LIBRARY LAV V BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION TEACHERS TRAINING GENERAL business AAEDiCAL DENTAL NURSING © BOTANY typewriting ORGANIC CHEMISTRY VOCATIONAL EDUCATION APPLIED MUSIC JOURNALISM FOURTH STREET J INTERSECTION OF U.S. HIGHWAYS 66 AND 71 JOPLIN JUNIOR COLLEGE } BLAINE HALL l ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 5 FRANKLIN TECHNICAL SCHOOL 5 JUNGE ' S FIELD 7 G. I. 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The earth expanding right hand and left hand, the picture alive, every part in its best light, the music falling in where it is wanted, and stopping where it is not wanted, the cheerful voice of the pub¬ lic road, the gay fresh sentiment of the road. —Walt Whitman. Page 14 D STUDENTS gySiNESSRT «-7l+ flHP a £ I ifl - 11 % ' lIHlilill ■■ iSiSl H : .,u 11 li 1 H . TU. U Page 15 THE PRESIDENT Roi S. Wood Culver-Stockton College A.B., Central Wesleyan College A.M., University of Missouri Roi S. Wood, for the past four and one-half years Superintendent of Joplin Public Schools and President of Joplin Junior College, is an efficient executive. He is active both in civic affairs and in professional organizations. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge, Joplin Rotary Club, the N.E.A., and the Association for Supervision of Curriculum Development. Mr. Wood is Vice- President of the Missouri Association for School Administration and is Chairman of its Legisla¬ tive Committee. Page 17 THE DEAN Dr. Harlan Bryant B.S., Southwest State College A.M., University of Missouri Ed. D., University of Missouri Dr. Harlan Bryant, who holds tj e aegrees of Master of Arts and Doctor in Education from the University of Missouri, assumed his duties as Dean of Joplin Junior College August 1, 1947. Dur¬ ing World War II Dean Bryant served as a Naval gunnery officer for two and a half years in the Pacific Theatre and attained the rank of lieutenant. Before coming to the junior college, he was Assistant Professor of Education at the University of Tulsa. REGISTRAR Theo Hart DEAN OF WOMEN Edna C. Drummond LIBRARIAN Edith Gorman EDNA DRUMMOND, A.M., George Peabody Col- lege, has been Dean of Women since 1938. She is a friend and source of inspiration to the girls whom she advises. THEO HART, B.S., Southwest Missouri State College, came to the junior college in September 1945 and has held the position of Registrar since September 1946. EDITH GORMAN, B.S., K.S.T.C. Pittsburg, Kan¬ sas and graduate work George Peabody Library School, has been Librarian of the junior college since 1938. Among her duties are included book selections, cataloguing reference work in the jun¬ ior college library, administration of the textbook collection, and supervision and cataloguing of the three junior high school libraries. SECRETARY TO THE DEAN Margaret Burke MARGARET BURKE, a graduate of Joplin Jun¬ ior College (’47) is Secretary to the Dean. Page 19 FACULTY ADA COFFEY: A.B., A.M., University of Kan¬ sas; instructor, Literature and English; sponsor Beta Beta Beta and Crossroads; member, Gen¬ eral Activities and Social Committee. CLEETIS HEADLEE: B.S., A.M., University of Missouri; instructor, English; sponsor, Y.W.C.A. and Alpha Kappa Mu. LELA A. SMITH: A.B., B.S., Drury College; A.M., George Peabody College; in¬ structor, English; sponsor, Chart. LILLIAN SPANGLER: A.B., A.M., University of Missouri; instructor, French and German; sponsor freshman class, Modern Language Club, and Chart; member, Baccalaureate and Commencement. E. A. HENNING: B.S., A.M., University of Missouri; instructor, Spanish; sponsor freshman class; member, Baccalaureate and Commencement Com¬ mittee ; chairman, General Activities and Social Committee. ARNOLD IRWIN College of Arts and Science • College of Terminal Commercial Education ADA CLEETIS LELA A. LILLIAN E. A. COFFEY HEADLEE SMITH SPANGLER HENNING harry c. GOCKEL PAUL R. •STEVICK CATHERINE SELVES MARTHA McCORMICK ARTHUR BOLES ARNOLD E. IRWIN: B.S., K.S.T.C., Pittsburg, Kansas; A.M., University of Missouri; instructor, Social Sciences; sponsor, Y.M.C.A.; member, Dramatics and Public Speaking Committee. HARRY C. GOCKEL: A.B., A.M., Washington University; instructor, History, Economics, and Geography; sponsor, Crossroads. PAUL R. STEVICK: A.B., Southwestern College, Winfield, Kansas; S.T.B., S.T.M., Boston University; Ph. D., University of Iowa; instructor, Philosophy, Sociology, Old and New Testament and Logic; sponsor, Y.M.C.A.; member, Dramatics and Public Speaking Commit¬ tee. CARTHERINE W. SELVES: B.S., Northeast Missouri State Teacher’s College; A.M., Uni¬ versity of Chicago; instructor, Algebra, Trigo nometry, and Solid Geometry; member, Dra¬ matics and Public Speaking Committee. MARTHA ANN McCORMICK: Ph. B., A.M., University of Chicago; instructor, Algebra, Trigonometry, Analytic Geometry, and Calculus; sponsor, Alpha Kappa Mu, and Alumni-Student Organization; member, General Activities and Social Committee. ARTHUR BOLES: Chicago Art Institute; instructor, Art; sponsor, Crossroads; member General Activities and Social Committee. EULA RATEKIN: A.B., A.M., University of Missouri; instruc¬ tor, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry, Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis; sponsor, Stu¬ dent Senate; member, General Activities and Social Committee, Assembly Committee. JAMES WILLEY: A.B., University of Kansas; instructor, Inorganic Chemistry; member Athletics Com¬ mittee. College of Arts and Science • College of Terminal Commercial Education EULA RATEKIN JAMES WILLEY EDNA DRUMMOND E. L. McCLYMOND ERMIE WHITFIELD HiUiN A imuiYiiviuiND: D. . A.M., George Peabody College; instructor, Zoology, Botany, Hy¬ giene, and Anatomy; member, General Activities and Social Committee. ERNEST L. Mc- CLYMOND: B.S., Central Mis¬ souri State College; Southwest Teachers, Gunso, Colorado; Uni¬ versity of Missouri; instructor, LINN LUCILLE PHIL Physics, Engineering Problems, STAIR DOWNER CRAWFORD Slide Rule, and Plane Surveying; sponsor, Sophomore Class; mem¬ ber, Baccalaureate and Com¬ mencement Committee, and General Activities and Social Committee. ERMIE MARSH WHITFIELD: B.S., Central Missouri State College; A.M., University of Missouri; instructor, Psychology, Teachers Training; sponsor, Chart, and Teachers of Tomorrow. LINN STAIR: B.S., Southwest Missouri State College; Iowa State College; instructor, Physical Education; Football and Basketball Coach; sponsor, Y.M.C.A., J-Club and Sophomore Class; Chairman, Athletics Committee; member, Baccalaureate and Com¬ mencement Committee. LUCILLE DOWNER: B.S., University of Wisconsin; instructor, Physi¬ cal Education; sponsor, W.A.A., Y.W.C.A., and Sophomore Class; member, Athletics Committee, and Baccalaureate and Commencement Committee. PHIL CRAWFORD: B.S., Southwest Missouri State College; Track Coach; Assistant Football and Basketball Coach. BURKE E, HILL: A.B. Southwest Texas State College; Graduate Work, University of Missouri; instructor, Speech, and Play Production; Director of the Dramatics Department, and the College Theatre; sponsor College Players; chairman, Dramatics and Public Speaking Committee; member, Assembly Committee. THEO M. NIX: B.A., Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College; A.M., University of Tulsa; instructor, Music; Director of the Music Department; sponsor, Y.M.C.A.; member, Assembly Committee, Baccalaureate and Commencement Committee. VERA MARGARET STEININGER: A.B., University of Kansas; A.M., Columbia University; Central Missouri State College; Sarachon Hooly School of Secretarial Training; instructor, Shorthand, Typewriting, Secretarial Procedure, and Office Machines; sponsor, Y.W.C.A. College of Arts and Science • College of Terminal Commercial Education BURKE HILL THEO M. NIX VERA STEININGER DOROTHY STONE V. L. ANDERSON DOROTHY A. STONE: B.S., A.M., University of Mis¬ souri ; instructor, Accounting, Typewriting, Steno- grahpy, and Business Law; chairman sponsor, Alumni- Student Organization, Sophomore Class; chairman, Baccalaureate and Commencement Committee. V. L. ANDERSON: B.S., Southwest Missouri State College; Stout Institute, Menomonie, Wisconsin; Graduate Work, University of Missouri; instructor, Engineering Drawing, and Descriptive Geometry; member, Ath¬ letics Committee. OLIVER SOVEREIGN: instructor, Voice and Chorus; Studied with Vincent Hubbard and Stephen Townsend, Boston; Louis Graveure and Enrico Rosati, New York; Director, Handel and Haydn Society, Joplin; Choral Director of State of Missouri Federation Music Clubs; Vice-President, Music Teachers Associa¬ tion. EVELYN HINTON: instructor, Voice; B.S., Kansas State Teacher’s College; Student of George Winter, Joplin; John Wilcox, Denver; Percy Rector Stevens, New York; Cesare Sturani, New York. MARY BINGHAM PORTER: instructor, Voice; Graduate, Drake School of Music, Chi¬ cago; Graduate work at Von Ende School of Music, New York; Study with Sametini, Chicago Musical College, Jacques Gorden of New York, and Master Classes of Leopold Auer. MAE MAR¬ SHALL: instructor, Piano-Organ; Calhoun School of Music, Joplin; Studied with Henoit Levy, Ar¬ thur Dunham, Chicago; Dr. Wm. C. Carl, New York; Frank Wright, Brooklyn; Winslow Chensey, New York. L. BURYL HARMAN: instructor, Piano; Graduate, Chicago Musical College; Studied piano under Dr. Edward Collind, Leopold Godowski, Percy Granger, Dohnanyi, Herbert Wither¬ spoon, Felix Borowski, Laura Harris, Dr. Weslie Laviolette, and Dr. Arnold Volpe. MARIE A. GUENGERICH: instructor, Piano; Graduate, Calhoun School of Music, Joplin; Studied with Helen Scoville, Maurice Dusmenil, John Thompson, Wiktor Labunski, Albert Mirovitch; University of Chicago. NIRA WRIGHT: instructor, Voice; Graduate, Lamperti-Valda School of Singing, Pans; Studied with John Van Cleve, Cincinnati; Mme. Richards Claggett, Dallas; Mme. Johan Hess Burr and William Nelson Burritt, Chicago; Mme. Anna Zeigler, Mm. Valda and Frantz Prochowski, New York. OLIVER SOVEREIGN EVELYN HINTON Applied Music Instructors MARY MAE L. BURYL MARIE NIRA PORTER MARSHALL HARMAN GUENGERICH WRIGHT R. W. BAKER: Director of Vocational Education; A.B., Central College; A.M., University of Mis¬ souri; Four years trade experience. MARVEL WATKINS: Secretary to the Director. HOWARD G. WEAVER: instructor, Carpentry; Three years trade experience; Joplin Junior College; Uni¬ versity of Missouri. CARL H. WELL: instructor, General Metals; Fifteen years trade experience; University of Missouri. ELLIS KINDRED: instructor, Auto Mechanics; Twenty-eight years of trade experience; K.S.T.C., Pittsburg, Kansas; University of Missouri. CLAUDE B. GILBERT: in¬ structor, Auto Mechanics; Twenty-nine years trade experience. DILLARD F. SMITH: instructor, Auto Mechanics; Twenty years trade experience. COOPER C. KELLY: instructor, Machine Shop; Fourteen years trade experience; University of Missouri. CARL L. GRAHAM: instructor, Welding and Sheet Metal; Fifteen years trade experience; University of Missouri. ELLIS KINDRED College of Vocational Education CLAUDE B. GILBERT DILLARD SMITH COOPER KELLY CARL GRAHAM . ■ ■ 5; . | ' 1 ; , v mm | § l I I t ; Hfl g tlli i LEFT TO custodian; T. Tucker, engineer RIGHT: W. T. Patterson, Myrtle Patton, matron; R. THE SOPHOMORE CLASS We, the SOPHOMORES of Joplin Junior College, have proved our worth since our entrance into the college life of J.J.C. As freshmen, we entered energetically into college life, joined various soc¬ ieties, and participated in dramatic productions, music and sports. We carried on successfully throughout the year to reach at last the exhalted status of sophomores. This year we participated in all school acti¬ vities, took the lead in draft¬ ing a new constitution for the student body, and made a com¬ mendable record in scholar¬ ship. Twenty-one sophomores were on the Honor Roll the first semester. Joanna Walker ranked high with a straight average of E. We were in- ded wise in electing efficient, sincere students as our lead¬ ers. We elected Anthony Kas- sab, president; Fred Daugh¬ erty, vice-president; Mary Margaret Myers, secretary- treasurer ; and Don Holley, parliamentarian. PRESIDENT Anthony Kassab Left to right: VICE-PRESIDENT Fred Daugherty SECRETARY-TREASURER Mary Margaret Myers PARLAMENTARIAN Don Holley BAGBY BENNETT BRYAN BALLENGER BERRY BURGESS BARLOW BLANKENSHIP BUTLER ADAMS, ROBERT, Stockton, Pre-engineering, J-Club, Football team manager, Basketball. ADAMS, WILLIAM E., Joplin, Civil engineer. ANDERSON, RALPH D., Neosho, Arts and Science, Law. BAGBY, ROBERT, Joplin, Arts and Science. BALLENGER, HARLEY, Joplin, Pre-business administration, Accounting. BARLOW, HELEN, Joplin, Arts and Science. BELK, FLOYD, Joplin, Teachers Training, Physical education, J-Club, Football. BELK, HOWARD, Joplin, Teachers Training, Football. BENEFIEL, ERNEST H., Joplin, Pre-dental. BENNETT, JANE, Joplin, Pre-medical, Beta Beta Beta. BERRY, BOB, Joplin, Arts and Science, Chemistry, Modern Language Club. BLANKENSHIP, SHIRLEY, Joplin, Pre-business administration, secretarial, W. A. A. secretary, Alpha Kappa Mu, Cheerleader, Y. W. C. A., Chorus. BOLDING, ELWANDA LEE, Webb City, Pre-business, Secretarial. BRUN- DA, NICHOLAS, Neosho, Law Chart. BRUNSON, BEVERLY, Joplin, Arts and Science. BRYAN, WIL¬ LIAM J., HI, Joplin, Journalism. BURGESS, ALBERT, Joplin, Pre-business administration, Crossroads. BUT¬ LER, JIM, Joplin, Pre-business administration. BUTLER, MARY ELLEN, Joplin, Journalism, Beta Beta Beta. BYRD, JERRY F., Joplin, Arts and Science, Music, Vic3 President of College Players, “Our Town”, Modern Language Club, Y. M. C. A. ADAMS BELK BOLDING ADAMS BELK BRUNDA ANDERSON BENEFIEL BRUNSON 1 9 4 8 SOPHOMORE Page 29 BUTLER COLE CRUS’A BYRD CALDWELL COMER COVEY CUNNINGHAM CUPP CANADY CREASY DAKE CANTRELL CROWE DALTON CASTAGNO CROWELL DAVENPORT CALDWELL, LUCILLE, Joplin, Pre-business administration. CANADY, GENE, Webb City, Pre-engineering, Chemistry. CANTRELL, LLOYD L., JR., Neosho, Chemical engineering. CASTAGNO, NICK, Joplin, General Business. COLE, MARTHA, Joplin, Arts and Science, Alpha Kappa Mu. COMER, GREGOR, Carthage, Pre¬ business administration, Accounting. COVEY RICHARD, Joplin, Teachers Training. CREASY, WAYNE, Joplin Arts and Science. CROWE, KENNETH T., Carthage, Arts and Science, Pre-journalism, President of Modern Language Club, Student Senate. CROWELL, CLIFFORD M., Joplin, Pre-engineering, Chemistry. CRUSA, JACK T., Carthage, Pre-business administration, Accounting. CUNNINGHAM, JACK, Anderson, Arts and Science, Pre-journalism. CUPP, JESS, Galena, Arts and Science. DAKE, JUANITA VIVIAN, Galena, Teachers Training, Education. DALTON, THOMAS, Stotts City, Engineering. DAVENPORT, JIM L., Joplin, Engineering. DAUGH¬ ERTY, FRED, Joplin, Physical education, Vice-president of Sophomore Class, Secretary of J-Club, Student Senate, Basketball team. DAVIS, DONALD, Joplin, Pre-dental. DAVIS, MARY, Webb City, Arts and Science, Secretary of Y. W. C. A., Beta Beta Beta, Student Senate, Green Peppers. DEGRAFFENREID, JOAN, Joplin, Arts and Science, Alpha Kappa Mu. 1 948 SOPHOMORE CLASS Page 30 DISCH, JOHN, Neosho, Pre-engineering. DUFF ROGERS, Sarcoxie, Pre-business administration. DUNCAN, KEN¬ NETH, Galena, Pre-medical. DUNHAM, ERVIN JERROL, Carthage, Pre-journalism. EINSEL GLENN V., Joplin, Pre-business administration, Accounting. ELLIFF, KENNETH, Joplin,. President of Y.M.C.A. ELLIOTT, BETTY ANN, Webb City, Arts and Science, Speech, President of College Players, Alpha Kappa Mu, “Our Town”. ENDI- COTT, CHARLES, Joplin, Pre-business administration. EVANS, NEIL, Carthage, Law. EVERETT, DALE C., Joplin, Electrical engineer. FAGAN, ROGER, Joplin, General business. FAULKNER, BOB, Joplin, Pre-business administration. FEHRENBACH, JIM, Joplin, Arts and Science, English and speech, Chart, President of College Players, Vice President of Y.M.C.A., “Our Town,” FLINN, ROB ROY, Joplin, Pre-engineering. FORREST, PAT, Joplin, Arts and Science, Physical Education, President of Green Peppers, Alpha Kappa Mu, Y. W. C. A. Student Senate, Volley ball team. FOSHAY, ROBERT, Joplin, Pre-engineering. FRANCIS, SARA, Joplin, Arts and Science, Languages, President of Beta Beta Beta, Student Senate. GARBACZ, ROBERT, Joplin, Pre-dental. GATES, KENNETH, Carthage, Arts and Science. GIBBONS, RAYMOND, Verona, Pre-engineering, Electrical e ngineering. DAUGHERTY DUNCAN EVANS DAVIS DUNHAM EVERETT DAVIS EINSEL FAGAN DEGRAFFENREID ELLIFF FAULKNER DISCH ELLIOTT FEHRENBACH DUFF ENDICOTT FLINN FORREST GIGER HARDY FOSHAY GREGORY HARNER FRANCIS GUGLER HARRIS GARBACZ GUM HAWLEY GATES HADLEY HAYS ' GIBBONS HANCOCK HOAR GIGER, DWIGHT, Joplin, Arts and Science. GREGORY, DON, Joplin, Pre-business administration. GUGLER, CLARK L., Woodbine, Chemical engineer, “Our Town, 5 ' ’ “Squaring the Circle,” Chorus. GUM, EARL ROBERT, An- 1 derson, Chemical engineering. HADLEY, JACK M., Neosho, Pre-business administration, Physical education, J- Club, Football, Basketball. HANCOCK, DORTHIA, Carthage, General Commerce, Student Senate, Vice President of Green Peppers, Secretary of Alpha Kappa Mu, Cheerleader. HARDY, GENE A., Webb City, Arts and Science, Pre-law, Y.M.C.A. HARNER, DOROTHY, Joplin, Architecture, Beta Beta Beta, Y.W.C.A., Chorus. HARRIS, BOB, Carthage, Arts and Science, Piano, Chorus. HAWLEY, CLYDE, Joplin, Pre-medical. HAYS, EUGENE, Joplin, Arts and Science. HOAR, PAUL G., Carthage, Pre-business administration, Chorus. HOBART, KAY, Jop¬ lin, Pre-nursing, Beta Beta Beta. HODGES, KERRY LEE, Joplin, Secretarial, Treasurer of Beta Beta Beta, Vice President of Y.W.C.A. HOLLEY, DON, Joplin, Pre-medical, Science, Secretary-treasurer of Modern Language Club, Parliamentarian of Student Senate, Y.M.C.A. HOLMES, J OHN DONALD, Joplin, Mechanical engineering. HOOD, BILL, Joplin, Pre-business administration, Accounting, Football, Manager of Basketball team. 1 948 SOPHOMORE CLASS Page 32 HOBART HODGES HOLLEY HUGHES HURD’ HURST JENSEN JESTER JOHLFS HOLMES HURST JOHNSON HOOD JAMES JOHNSTON HOUSMAN JENKINS JONES HOUSMAN, CECIL, Webb City, Pre-business administration, Accounting. HUGHES, DON RAMON, Joplin Me- canical engineer, Track, Football. HURD, WILLIAM E., Joplin, Business. HURST, DOROTHY EILEEN Joplin reachers Training, Beta Beta Beta, Y.W.C.A., T.O.T. HURST, MARY CARMEN, Carthage, Education, Vice Presi- ent of Beta Beta Beta. JAMES, JANET, Webb City, Ar;s and Science, Secretary of Student Senate, Beta Beta T «iA; W o C At ' 4, reen Peppers ’ Modern Language Club. JENKINS, DELBERT, Atlas, Engineering, Chemistry. JiJNSEN, ROBERT, Carthage, Electrical engineering. JESTER, BOB, Joplin, Arts and Science. JOHLFS DORIS Joplin, Arts and Science, English, President of Y.W.C.A., Alpha Kappa Mu, Student Senate, “Our Town,” College ayers. JOHNSON, EDWARD L„ Joplin, Mining engineering and geology, Tennis. JOHNSTON, HAROLD, Kan- • S Pre -busmess administration. JONES, KENT, Joplin, Arts and Science. KANNIER, NAOMI, Carl Junct- eachers Training, Beta Beta Beta, Student Senate, Secretary of T.O.T. KAPLANIS, JOHN, Joplin Pre- c l®rT’ V r Pr ® sident and President of Student Senate. KASSAB, ANTHONY R„ Joplin, Pre-law, Sopohomore president, Student Senate, “Our Town,” Crossroads, College Players. 1 9 4 8 SOPHOMORE CLASS Page 33 KANNIER KELLY LANNEY KAPLANIS KING LA PLANTE KASSAB KOEHLER LAWSON KEIFER KOLKMEYER LEONARD KELLER KRUEGER LOGAN KELLY LANDRITH LOWE KEIFER, ALBERT J., Joplin, Arts and Science. KELLER, LOUISE JEAN, Webb City, Pre-business administra¬ tion, Chorus, Beta Beta Beta, Y.W.C.A., Golf. KELLY, JOHN D., Seneca, Pre-law, History. KELLY RICHARD, Seneca, Pre-medical. KING, WILLIAM, Webb City, Arts and Science. KOEHLER, ROSEMARY, Joplin, Journal¬ ism. KOLKMEYER, ALFRED, Joplin, Arts and Science. KRUEGER, CHRISTINE, Stotts City, Secretarial, Vice President of Alpha Kappa Mu, Chorus, Y.W.C.A., W.A.A., Volley ball team. LANDRITH, DOUG, Carthage, Arts and Science. LANNEY, HARRY, Carthage, Engineering. LA PLANTE, ELWOOD, Joplin, Arts and Science, Lan¬ guage. LAWSON, NORMAN, La Russell, Pre-engineering. LEONARD, FLOYD, Carterville, Pre-business admin¬ istration. LOGAN, FRED, Carthage, Arts and Science, Modern Language Club. LOWE, RUTH, Joplin, Journalism, Secretary of Alpha Kapp Mu, “Our Town,” ' Student Senate, Crossroads, College Players, Y.W.C.A. MANNESS, CARL, Joplin. MARLATT, PATTY, Joplin, Journalism, Beta, Beta, Beta. MARVIN, HUBERT, Joplin, Pre-engin¬ eering, Mathematics. McKINNEY, J. M., Carthage, Arts and Science. McKINNEY, OTIS L., Parsons, Arts and Science, Physical education, President of J-Club, Student Senate, Football Captain. 1 948 SOPHOMORE CLASS Page 34 MANNESS MILLER MOORE MARLATT MILLER MORRISON MARVIN MILLER MOSELEY McKinney MILLS MULKEY McKinney MINCY MULKINS MIKOLIZA MINER MYERS’ MIKOLIZA, ZOLTON, Melvindale, Pre-engineering, Chemistry. MILLER, DORIS ELAINE, Joplin, Secretarial, President of Alpha Kappa Mu, Student Senat e, College Players, Chart, Y.W.C.A. MILLER, BOB, Webb City, Pre¬ business administration, Accounting. MILLER, CHARLES E., Joplin, Pre-engineering, Civil engineer. MILLS, CARL, Joplin, Journalism. MINCY, VIRGINIA, Kansas City, Medical. MINER, MARVIN, Baxter Springs, Pre¬ business administration. MOORE, NORMAN, Larchmont, Journalism, English. MORRISON, CLYDE, Joplin, Pre¬ business administration. MOSELEY, AUDREY, Carterville, Teachers Training, Education. MULKEY, ORVAL C., Joplin, Pre-engineering. MULKINS, LEWIS D., JR., Webb City, Arts and Science, Pre-journalism. MYERS, MARY MARGARET, Webb City, Arts and Science, Secretary-treasurer of Sophomore Class, Alpha Kappa Mu, Student Senate, Modern Language Club. NEWTON, JACK, Carl Junction, Arts and Science, Music, Modern Lan¬ guage Club. NICKEL, WAYNE, Joplin, Pre-engineering, Physics. OLIN, JIM, Joplin, Pre-business administration. OLSON, HOUSTON, Webb City, Education. OUTLAND, MARIALICE, Joplin, Teachers Training, President of T.O.T., Student Senate, Beta Beta Beta. PANNELL, JOHN, Joplin, Pre-business administration. PARKS, RICH¬ ARD, Carthage, Pre-dental. PATTERSON, HERRELL, Webb City, Pre-dental. 1948 SOPHOMORE CLASS Page 35 m NEWTON PARKS QUEEN NICKEL PATTERSON RAYMON OLIN PATTERSON REED OLSON PERRY RETHERFORD OUTLAND PFLUG RHOADES PANNELL PREWETT ROBERTSON PATTERSON, ROY E., Boulder City, Pre-medical, Chemistry and biology, Modern Language Club. PERR1, JAMES, Neosho, Pre-agriculture, Secretary-treasurer of J-Club, Football. PFLUG, DON E., Joplin, Mechanical engineer. PREWETT, MELVIN, Joplin, Business administration, Accounting. QUEEN, DICK, Joplin, Journalism. RAYMON, JAMES LESTER, Joplin, Arts and Science, Biology and Chemistry, Cheerleader. REED, JESS, Neosho, Pre-engineering, Football, J-Club. RETHERFORD, HERBERT, Joplin, Arts and Science. RHOADES, RALPH, JR., Joplin, Pre-law, Social Science, Chart, Vice President of College Players, “Our Town,” Student Senate. ROBERTSON, DELMAR, Neosho, Pre-business administration. RODERIQUE, ROBERT, Carterville, Pre¬ business administration. ROGERS, LLOYD, Joplin, Journalism. RYAN, COLLEEN, Joplin, Arts and Science. SAILOR, LOREN, T. Webb City, Electrical engineer. SAWYER, JEANNE, Galena, Arts and Science. SAYERS, CHARLOTTE, Joplin, Arts and Science, Treasurer of Alpha Kappa Mu. SEARLE, WILLIAM A., Joplin, Arts and Science, Journalism. SHARP, RAYMON, Joplin, Pre-business administration, J-Club, Football. SHORT, JACK, Orongo, Pre-business administration, President of Student Senate, Y.M.C.A. SIMMONS, CLAUDE B., Joplin, Me chancial engineering. SMITH, CLIFTON, Joplin, Mechanical engineering. 19 4 8 SOPHOMORE CLASS Page 36 RODERIQUE ROGERS RYAN SAILOR SAWYER SAYERS SEARLE SHARP SHORT SIMMONS SMITH SMITH SNELL SNOW STARKS’ STEPHENS STILES STOKES SMITH, MAITLAND, Carterville, Engineering. SNELL, LEWIS C., JR., Neosho, Pre-agricultural. SNOW, WIL¬ LIAM, Joplin, Pre-medical. STARKS, RALPH, Joplin, Pre-engineering. STEPHENS, JAMES E., Joplin, Arts and Science. STILES, WILLARD F., Noel, Pre-medical, Science. STOKES, EVERETT, Joplin, Journalism. STRAT¬ TON, MERLIN, Joplin, Special Course, Language. STRIEGEL, JANET, Joplin, Pre-journalism, Secretary of Beta Beta Beta, Student Senate, Crossroads. TAYLOR, GENE, Joplin, Pre-business administration, Advertising, Chart, Golf team. TINGLE, RALPH, Joplin, Journalism. TOOPS, BETTY JANE, Joplin, Teachers Training, Edu¬ cation, Business Manager of Crossroads, T.O.T., Student Senate, Y.W.C.A. TURNBULL, LEO, Joplin, Music. TUR¬ NER, GENE, Carthage, General Business, Secretarial. UNDERWOOD, BILL, Anderson, Journalism. VAN HORN, GALE D., Carthage, Architectural engineer. WALKER, JOANNA, Stella, Arts and Science, Language, Modern Language Club, Beta Beta Beta, Chart, Y.W.C.A., Green Peppers, Chorus. WARDEN, JACK, Joplin, Pre-busi¬ ness administration. WARDLOW, DORIS JEAN, Jasper, Teachers Training, Elementary education, Beta Beta Beta, Y.W.C.A., Green Peppers, T.O.T., Chart. 1 9 4 8 SOPHOMORE LASS Page 37 STRATTON STRIEGEL TAYLOR THOMAS THOMPSON THOMPSON TINGLE TOOPS TURNBULL TURNER UNDERWOOD VAN HORN WALKER WARDEN WARDLOW WATKINS WIGGINS WILBUR WATKINS, KENNETH, Webb City. WIGGINS, ROBERT, Carthage, Pre-business administration. WILBUR, STANLEY MAX, Carthage, Mechanical engineering. WILLIAMS, NEAL, Joplin, Pre-law, English, J-Club, Foot¬ ball. WOODARD, BOB, Webb City, Pre-business administration, Accounting. YORK, LLOYD M., Joplin, Arts and Science, Pre-business administration. YOUNG, DON, Joplin, Mechanical engineering, Tennis. ZEHR, SHIRLEY KATHRYN, Granby, Teachers Training, Elementary education, Beta Beta Beta, Chart, T.O.T., Y.W.C.A., Green Peppers. ZUMWALT, BEAUFORD, Joplin, Pre-engineering, Editor of Crossroads, College Players, “Our Town,” Student Senate, “Squaring the Circle,” Y.M.C.A., Tennis. STUDENTS NOT HAYING PICTURES: BOYD, DON¬ ALD E., Joplin, General Business. BURRESS, F. J., Joplin, Law. CUNNINGHAM, CHARLES, Carthage, Pre¬ dental. DIGBY, DAVID, Carthage, Business administration. FAMULINER, RUTH, Joplin, Journalism. HATCH¬ ER, PRICE, Carterville, Pre-business administration. MARSHALL, HARRY, Joplin, Pre-medical. RANDAL, LE¬ ROY, Joplin, Pre-medical. RENICK, RICHARD, Neosho, Arts and Science, J-Club, Football. SHANER, WIL¬ LIAM, Webb City, Pre-engineering. TALBERT, NONA, Carterville, Teachers Training. THOMPSON, DUAYNE, Joplin, Law, College Players, “Our Town,” “Squaring the Circle.” YOUNT GERALDINE, Galena, Law. 19 4 8 SOP Page 38 H O M O R E CLASS Graduates of 1948 Commencement Exercises, May 24 ASSOCIATE IN ARTS Ralph D. Anderson Harley Ballenger Nicholas Brunda “Beverly Brunson William J. Bryan, III Albert Burgess, Jr. Frederick Jack Burress Mary Ellen Butler Paul Carter Martha Lee Cole Gregory Comer Mary Davis Charles Endicott Sara Francis Clyde D. Hawley Neal Head Katherine Hobart tDonald B. Holley Janet James Doris Johlfs :{:John N. Kaplanis Anthony R. Kassab Mary Anna Keeler John Dutton Kelley Paul Richard Kelly Rosemary Koehler Fred Logan tRuth Lowe Jack M. McKinney fOtis L. McKinney Clyde W. Morrison Lewis Mulkins John Panned Richard C. Parks Herrell B. Patterson Roy Pendergraft Melvin Prewett Colleen Ryan t John Sandy fWilliam Edward Adams Norman Barr Lloyd Cantrell, Jr. Thomas E. Dalton J. L. Davenport John Disch ASSOCIATE Dale C. Everett Raymond Gibbons Clark Gugler Robert Earl Gum John Donald Holmes Edward LeRoy Johnson Beauford IN SCIENCE Norman Lawson Joseph Z. Mikoliza fOrval C. Mulkey Wayne Nickel Jesse A. Reed tClifton L. Smith . Zumwalt ASSOCIATE IN BUSINESS Shirley M. Blankenship Donald Boyd fKerry Lee Hodges Elwanda Bolding Lucille Caldwell fLouise Jean Keller Gene Lewis Turner ASSOCIATE IN MUSIC “Robert A. Harris I. D. (Jack) Newton 1948 Jack D. Short William Mason Snow L. Wayne Stanley fJames Stephens t Willard F. Stiles Janet Striegel Ernest E. Taylor Harold Thompson fBill Underwood Fred Van Pelt “Joanna Walker Maitland Smith Norman Thomas William E. Thompson Gale Van Horn Arnold Workizer Donald F. Young Christine Krueger tDoris Miller Mary Carmen Hurst Naomi Kannier ASSOCIATE IN EDUCATION Marialice Outland Doris Jean Wardlow Shirley K. Zehr 1 Helen Barlow Eugene Canady George Rogers Duff Neil Evans Roger Fagan Ruth Famuliner Patricia Forrest Donald Gregory Graduation in Absentia First Honors, 2.7 average or above DIPLOMA Dorthia Hancock fDorothy Harner William E. Hurd Richard Renick Grace Smith Bill Stipp Betty Jane Toops Lloyd York Second Honors, 2.4-2.7 average fThird Honors, 2-2.4 average 1 8 SOPHOMORE CLASS Page 39 THE FRESHMAN CLASS We, the FRESHMEN of Joplin Junior College, are proud of our accomplishments during our first year here. Coming to college as novices, we immediately took an active interest in the activities and life of the school. Many of us participated extensively in athletics, music, and dramatics. The en¬ tire cast of “Squaring the Circle” was composed of fresh¬ men. During the second se¬ mester, we held many of the important posts on the staff of the Chart and we had the honor of having Nancy Moss elected “Crossroads Queen.” The Honor Roll for the first semester included thirty-one freshmen. Bobby Ann Hayes made a straight E average. We have excelled in scholar¬ ship, leadership, and service, and are pleased with our con¬ tributions to the progress of PRESIDENT the college. Bob Fountain We feel that we acted wisely in choosing people with abil¬ ity and leadership as our offi¬ cers. We elected Bob Foun¬ tain, president; Bill Brown, vice-president; Emerson Foulke, secretary-treasurer; Bob Brown, parliamentarian. Left to right: PARLIAMENTARIAN Bob Brown SECRETARY- TREASURER Emerson Foulke VICE-PRESIDENT ADAMS ALLEN ANDERSON ANDRESS ' ARD ARTERBURN ASHFORD BACHELER BAILEY BAIR BALDRIDGE BANDY BARBEE BAUMAN BELL BENTLY BOWMAN BRICKELL ADAMS, KEITH, Joplin, Engineering, Basketball. ALLEN, CLYDE WAYNE, Joplin, Business Administration. ANDERSON, VIRGINIA, Joplin, Arts and Science, Beta Beta Beta. ANDRESS, WILLIAM F., Webb City, Medi¬ cal. ARD, HELEN, Joplin, General Business, Alpha Kappa Mu, Chorus. ARTERBURN, JESSE, Joplin, Engineer¬ ing. ASHFORD, MAURICE, Joplin, Music. BACHELER, LEE AARON, Anderson, Arts and Science. BAILEY, BARBARA, Joplin, Art, Beta Beta Beta. BAIR, FRANK, Webb City, Engineering. BALDRIDGE, GEORGE CROCKER, Joplin, Accounting. BANDY, CHARLES H., Carl Junction, Journalism. BARBEE, NORMAN, Joplin, Business Administration. BAUMAN, PATRICIA, Joplin, Medical Technician, Alpha Kappa Mu, Y.W.C.A. BELL, JIM, Carthage, Journalism. BENTLEY, CECIL, Webb City, Arts and Science. BOWMAN, MORRIS, Carthage, Engineering. BRICKELL, N. L„ Sarcoxie, Pharmacy. BRITE, MORRIS, Seneca, General Business. BROOKS, BONNIE, Webb City, Secretarial, Chorus, Beta Beta Beta, Y.W.C.A. BROWN, JEAN, Carthage, Commercial, Al¬ pha Kappa Mu, Y.W.C.A. BROWN, ROBERT DALE, Webb City, Pre-veterinarian. BROWN, WILLIAM E., Webb ' ty, Aeronautical Engineering, Vice President Freshman Class, Tennis. 1 9 4 8 FRESHMAN CLASS Page 41 BRITE BROOKS JAMES BUTLER CHENOWETH CLARK BROWN CAMPBELL COCHRAN BROWN CARTER COFFMAN BROWN CARTRIGHT COFFMAN BRUFF CEARNAL COLE BRUFF, JAMES, Webb City, Pre-business. BUTLER JAMES, Oronogo, Arts and Science. BUTLER, JOE, Oronogo, Arts and Science. CAMPBELL, JAMES STUART, Joplin, General, College Players. CARTER, BOB, Joplin, Ac¬ counting, Football, J-Club. CARTRIGHT, CELIA, Joplin, General Business, Alpha Kappa Mu, Secretary of Green Peppers, “Our Town,” “Squaring the Circle,” Crossroads, College Players. CEARNAL, KATHLEEN, Joplin, Home Economics, Beta Beta Beta, College Players, Chorus. CHENOWETH, GEORGE E., Carterville, Chemistry. CLARK, WILLIAM J., Anderson, Teachers Training. COCHRAN, WENDELL, Carthage, Electrical Engineering. COFFMAN, JAMES, Columbus, Kansas, Arts and Science. COFFMAN, TROY, Columbus, Kansas, Arts and Science. COLE, DAVID M., Diamond, Elementary Teaching. CONRAD, WILLARD, Miami, Oklahoma, Science. COLE¬ MAN, LYMAN, Joplin, Arts and Science. COOKERLY, JOHN, Joplin, Eingineering. COPE, DONALD LEE, Neosho, Elementary Teaching, Chorus, Dramatics, T.O.T. CREECH, LOIS, Joplin, Arts and Science. CRIM, BILL, Joplin, Arts and Science. CROWELL, EDWARD ALAN, Joplin, Mechanical Engineer. CROWELL, RAY¬ MOND, Joplin, Chemistry, Modern Language Club. 1948 FRES-HMAN Page 42 CLASS COLEMAN CONRAD COOKERLY COPE CREECH CRIM CROWELL CROWELL CRUME CRUSE DALE DANIELS DAVIDSON DAVIS DE-NNEN DEVERS DILWORTH DOSS CRUME, BILL, Joplin, Pre-business administration. DALE, JIM, Joplin, Business Administration. DANIELS, GENE, Joplin, Arts and Science, Track. DAVIDSON, JACK, Joplin, Chemistry, Football, Track, Dramatics. DAVIS, CHARLES, Joplin, Engineering. DENNEN, JACK, Joplin, Physical Education. DEVERS, ROBERT, Carthage, Engineering. DILWORTH, DELORES, Joplin, Teachers Training, Beta Beta Beta, “Our Town,” ' T.O.T. DOSS, RICHARD, Joplin, Medical. DOUGLAS, CHARLOTTE IRENE, Joplin, Mathematics, Modern Language Club, Beta Beta Beta, Chorus. DUNLOP, JIMMY, Joplin, Chemistry, Football, Track. DUNLOP, JOHN, Joplin, Pre-journalism. EDDS, CHARLES G., Joplin, Law, Y.M.C.A. EDGE, POWELL F., Neosho, History. ELLIOTT, OSCAR, Joplin, Civil Engineering. EVANS, RAMON, Carthage, Business Administration. FANNIN, GERALD, Joplin, General Business. FANNING, DICK, Carthage, Business Administration. FELKINS, STELLA RUTH, Carl Junction, Secretarial, Alpha Kappa Mu. FITZER, JACK, Joplin, Electrical Engineering. FLEMING, JAMES, Joplin, Music. FLY, RONALD, Joplin, Chemistry. FOLEY, JAMES S., Joplin, Business Administration. FOS¬ TER, MARY JEAN, Waco, Home Economics, Y.W.C.A., “Our Town,” National 4-H Girls Record Winner of 1947. 1 9 4 8 FRESHMAN CLASS Page 43 IpBilH DOUGLAS EVANS FLY DUNLOP FANNIN FOLEY DUNLOP FANNING FOSTER EDDS’ FELKINS FOULKE EDGE FITZER FOUNTAIN ELLIOTT FLEMMING FRALEY FOULKE, EMERSON, Joplin, History, Secretary of Freshman Class. FOUNTAIN, BOB H., Joplin, Journalism, Freshman President, Student Senate, Football, Modern Language Club, Chart. FRALEY FRANK, Joplin, Mechan¬ ical Engineering. FRANKLIN, JACK, Joplin Accounting, College Players, “Our Town.” GARDNER, JAMES, Jop¬ lin, Business Administration, “Our Town, College Players. GARRISON, BILL, Joplin, Arts and Science. GAT- LIFF, BOB, Carthage, Pre-engineering. GENEREUX, EDDIE, Joplin, Arts and Science, Golf. GIBBONS, CHAR¬ LES, Joplin, Journalism. GIGER, LOREN, Sarcoxie, Accounting. GILBERT, MORRIS, Joplin, Mechanical Engin¬ eering. GILBRETH, ROBERT T., Joplin, Mechanical Engineering. GILBRETH, WILLIAM, Joplin, Arts and Science. GILCHRIST, VIRGINIA, Joplin, Music. GRAHAM, JOHN C., Joplin, Mathematics. GRAYSON, RICH¬ ARD, Joplin, Medical. GREEN, DONALD, Neosho, Business Administration. GREEN, ROBERT L., Joplin, En¬ gineering. GREENE, PAT, Webb City, Dramatics, Cheerleader, Beta Beta Beta, “Our Town.” GREENLEE, JACK D., Joplin, Pre-business. GRIFFIN, CAMPBELL A., Joplin, Pre-law. HADLEY, BETTY, Neosho, Physical Edu¬ cation, W.A.A., Y.W.C.A., Volleyball. HAMMOND, JO ANN, Neosho, Arts and Science, Dramatics Club, Chorus. 1948 FRESHMAN CLASS Page 44 FRANKLIN GARDNER GARRISON GATLIFF GENEREAUX GIBBONS GIGER GILBERT GILBRETH GILBRETH GILCHRIST GRAHAM GRAYSON GREEN GREEN GREENE GREENLEE GRIFFIN HANSFORD, JEANNE, Joplin, Secretarial, Beta Beta Beta. HARDY, ROBERT, Joplin, Teachers Training. HARNS, C. E. JR., Joplin, Engineering. HARRINGTON, HERMAN, Webb City, Civil Engineering, Football, J- Club. HARRIS EDWIN, Joplin, Chemistry. HARRIS, MILO, Joplin, Dramatics, Student Senate, Chart, Assistant Editor of the Crossroads, College Players, “Our Town, 5 ' ’ “Squaring the Circle.” HAYES, PATRICK G., Anderson, Pre-journalism. HAYS, BOBBY ANN, Neosho, Chemistry, Alpha Kappa Mu, W.A.A., Y.W.C.A. HEGER, BER¬ NARD, Alba, Agriculture. HENDERSON, JEANNE, Joplin, Teachers Training, Y.W.C.A., T.O.T., W.A.A. HIN¬ TON, QUINTEN, Stella, Vocational Shops. HOLMES, BILL, Joplin, Accounting, “Our Town.” HOLT, NATHAN, Joplin, Law. HOPPAS, GERALD, W., Neosho, Arts and Science, College Players. HOUGH, HELEN LOUISE, Carthage, Pre-journalism, Alpha Kappa Mu, Crossroads. HUDSON, ERWIN, Joplin, Medical. HLILEN, ALLAN, Webb City, Mechanical Engineering, College Players, “Squaring the Circle.” HUNTER, JAMES, Carthage, pre¬ business. INMAN, JOHN, Webb City, Engineering, Football, Basketball, Golf, J-Club Vice President. IRWIN, PATTY LEE, Riverside, California, Business, Beta Beta Beta. 19 4 8 FRESHMAN CLASS Page 45 HADLEY HARRIS HINTON HAMMOND HARRIS HOLMES HANSFORD HARDY HAYES HAYS HOLT HOPPAS HARNS HEGER HOUGH HARRINGTON HENDERS’ON HUDSON JAMES, WILLIAM TERRY, Webb City, Chemistry, “Squaring the Circle.’” JENKINS, RUTH ANN, Alba, Home Economics, Peppers, Y.W.C.A. JOHNSON, JOHN WARREN, Joplin, Pre-business. JONES, MARY RUTH, Carth¬ age, Music, Chorus. JORGENSON, JEWELL ANN, Joplin, Teachers Training, Beta Beta Beta, Our Town, Student Senate. KASSAB, MARY ROSE, Joplin, General Business. KELLER, RALPH, Carthage, Ministry. KEL¬ LEY, RICHARD, Joplin, Business Administration. KIMMEL, ELEANOR, Joplin, Business, Alpha Kappa Mu, College Players, “Our Town,” “Squaring the Circle.” KIRKSEY, GAYLORD, Sarcoxie, Music, Football, Modern Language Club, Y.M.C.A., Track. KETZLER, ROSALIE, Diamond, Secretarial, Y.W.C.A. DORN, DAVID, Joplin, Pre-law, Chart, “Our Town,” “Squaring the Circle.” KRITZ, WILLIAM C., Neosho, Mechanical Engineering. LAND, MARILYN, Neosho, Physical Education, Y.W.C.A., W.A.A., Volleyball. LEEK A, GEORGINE, Joplin, Arts and Science, Crossroads, Secretary of the College Players, Student Senate, “Squaring the Circle,” Modern La n¬ guage Club, Beta Beta Beta. LINDNER, DON, Joplin, Arts and Science, Sports Editor of the Chart, Track, Col¬ lege Players. 1948 FRESHMAN CLASS Page 46 HULEN HUNTER INMAN IRWIN JOHNSON JONES JORGENSON KASSAB KIMMEL KIRKSEY KETZLER KORN JAMES KELLER KRITZ JENKINS KELLEY LAND LINEBARGER, PAT, Joplin, Commercial, Beta Beta Bsta. LONBERG, AUSTIN L., Coquille, Oregon, Mathe¬ matics, Basketball. LONG, EARL, Joplin, Pre-law, Chart, “Our Town.” MANESS, WENDELL, Rocky Comfort, Business, College Players, Chorus. McCANN, MAX H., Carthage, Architectural Engineering. McCLANAHAN, KATHLEEN, Alba, Teachers Training, Chart Reporter, Y.W.C.A., Beta Beta Beta. McCULLOUGH, DALE, Joplin, Medical. McINTYRE, ROSEMARY, Joplin, General Business. McKAY, EDDIE, Joplin, Arts and Science, Golf. McLAUGHLIN, JOHN, Joplin, Business, Tennis. McLAUGHLIN, MARY, Joplin, Teachers Training. MEANS, LOIS, Joplin, General Business. MEGEE, MARY, Joplin Arts and Science, Cheerleader, Crossroads, College Play¬ ers, Chart, Beta Beta Beta, “Our Town.” MENSE, EUGENE M., Joplin, Pre-law. MILLER, CHARLES, Joplin, Engineering. MONTGOMERY, WILLIAM L., Joplin, Ministry. College Players, Football, “Our Town,” ' Chorus. MOON, BILL, Webb City, Engineering. MOORE, DON, Carl Junction, Engineering. MOOREHEAD, ROBERT HANS, Joplin, Accounting. MORRISON, JOHN MACK KEY, Diamond, Engineering. MOSENA, NANCY LOU, Webb City, Secretarial, Alpha Kappa Mu. 19 4 8 H CLASS F R E S MAN Page 47 LEEKA LINDNER LINEBARGER LONBERG LONG MANESS McCANN McCLANAHAN McCullough McIntyre McKAY McLaughlin McLaughlin MEANS MEGEE MENSE MILLER MONTGOMERY MOSS, NANCY, Joplin, Arts and Science, Crossroads Queen, Crossroads, Beta Beta Beta. NEALY, CHARLES, Carterville, Physical Education, Basketball. NEIHARTE, RALPH L., Carterville, Accounting. NEUBERT, NANCY, Carthage, General Business. NEWELL, FRANCES DAWN, Webb City, Crossroads, Beta Beta Beta. NEWMAN, CAROL ANN, Joplin, Religious Education, Y.W.C.A., Chorus, Crossroads, “Our Town,” Beta Beta Beta. NEW¬ MAN, REX, Joplin, History, Tennis. OLSON, OLIVE, Joplin, Arts and Science, College Players, Beta Beta Beta. Y.W.C.A. ORR, HELEN, Joplin, General Business. PARRISH, TED, Joplin, Vocational Shops. PAYNE, JIM, Neosho, Chemistry. PENDLETON, MARGARET, Duenweg, Secretarial, Y.W.C.A. PFLUG, MARY ANNA, Jop¬ lin, Secretarial, Alpha Kappa Mu, Crossroads, “Our Town.” POTTER, JERRY, Webb City, Accounting. QUALLS, LORIS E., Galena, Kansas, Chemistry. REED, ROBERT, Joplin, Engineering. REEVES, MARJORIE, Carthage, Music. REYNOLDS, JAMES B., Carterville, Accounting. REYNOLDS, RALPH, Carterville, Arts and Science. RICHARDSON, HAL, Joplin, History, Chart, “Our Town,” College Players, Tennis. RICKETTS, PATRICIA, Jop¬ lin, Accounting, College Players, “Our Town,” Y.W.C.A. 1948 FRESHMAN CLASS Page 48 MOSS NEWMAN PFLUG MOON NEALY OLS ' ON MOORE NEIHARTE ORR MOOREHEAD NEUBERT PARRISH MORRISON NEWELL PAYNE MOSENA NEWMAN PENDLETON ROBERTS, HOWARD, Joplin, Journalism. ROBERTS, THOM A., Joplin, Pre-business, Golf, Tennis. ROBERTS, WILBUR P., Webb City, Chemical Engineering. ROBERTSON, LOR ALEE, Carthage, Commercial, Alpha Kappa Mu, Y.W.C.A. ROBINSON, DALE, Carl Junction, Journalism. ROPP, CHARLYN, Carthage, Music. ROWLAND, RAYMA JEAN, Joplin, Secretarial, Alpha Kappa Mu, Chorus. RYAN, PAT, Joplin, General Business. SAMPLEY, CECIL, Joplin, Dental. SAYERS, DICK, Joplin, English, Chart, Y.M.C.A., Student Senate. SCHAEFER, DALE, Joplin, Arts and Science. SHORT, MARTHA JUNE, Noel, Business, Alpha Kappa Mu, Volleyball. SHORT, TOM, Oronogo, Business Administration. SHURE, IRA, Webb City, Law. SIMMONS, MARY JANE, Joplin, Arts and Science, Journalism. SKELTON, VIRGIL LEE, Joplin, Dental, Football, J-Club. SMITH, NANETTE, Joplin, Gen¬ eral Business. STEWART, MARY LEE, Webb City, Arts and Science, College Players, Chorus, Beta Beta Beta. SURFACE, BASIL, Oronogo, Engineering. SWANSON, MANNING L. JR., Neosho, Pre-business Administration. TALBERT, ANNE, Carterville, Secretarial. TALMADGE, BILLYE, Joplin, English, W.A.A., College Players, Stu¬ dent Senate, Chorus, Y.W.C.A., Chart, Crossroads. ' 948 FRESHMAN CLASS Page 49 POTTER QUALLS REED REEVES REYNOLDS REYNOLDS RICHARDSON RICKETTS ROBERTS ROBERTS ROBERTS ' ROBERTSON ROBINSON ROPP ROWLAND RYAN SAMP LEY SAYERS TAYLOR, BARBARA, Joplin, General Business, Alpha Kappa Mu, Peppers, W.A.A., Chorus. THEURER, LOIS MARIE, Joplin, Music. THOMAS, CHARLOTTE, Jasper, Commerce. THOMAS, JOAN, Joplin, Secretarial, Al¬ pha Kappa Mu, Chorus. THOMPSON, W. E., Joplin, Science. THURMAN, GEORGE E., Amarillo, Texas, Teach¬ ers Training, President of the T.O.T. TIPPITT, DENVIL L., Joplin, Chemistry, “Squaring the Circle,” ' College Players. TONJES, BOB, Carthage, Pre-business. TOUTZ, MARGE, Webb City, Business, College Players, Y.W.C.A. TRAVIS, GENE, Joplin, Accounting, College Players. TROUTMAN, WILLIAM C., Ill, Joplin, General Business, Chorus. TUCKER, VIRGINIA, Joplin, General Business. TURN ER ELMO, Carterville, Medical. VAN HOOSER, BETTY, Carthage, Business Administration, Chorus. WADKINS, CHARLES, Joplin, Medical. WALKER, JOE, Joplin, Music. WALLACE, JOYCE, Seneca, Arts and Science, Y.W.C.A., Beta Beta Beta. WALTERS, MARY SUE, Joplin, Science, Beta Beta Beta, Chart. WARDEN, BURTON, Joplin, Business administration. WASSON, BILLY E., Joplin, Engineering. WATKINS, ANN, Joplin, English, Beta Beta Beta, Y.W.C.A. WATSON, JERRY, Oronogo, Engineering. WATTS, LEROY, Joplin, Science, Modern Language Club, Chorus. 1948 FRESHMAN CLASS Page 50 SCHAEFER SMITH TALMADGE SHORT STEWART TAYLOR SHORT SURFACE THEURER SHURE SWANS ' O’N THOMAS SIMMONS TABLER THOMAS SKELTON TALBERT THOMPSON WEAVERS, CHARLES D., Jasper, Pre-agriculture, Chorus. WEBB, JAMES, Joplin, Medical. WEBER, JIMMY, Neosho, Business administration. WEEKS, ELTON L., Joplin, Physical Education, J-Club, Football. WHITE, CHARLOTTE, Joplin, Journalism. WHITED, DONALD R., Joplin, Architectural Engineering. WHITED, WANNEE MAE, Joplin, Dietetics, Alpha Kappa Mu, Y.W.C.A., W.A.A., Peppers. WICKHAM, BOB, Joplin, Mechanical En¬ gineering. WIEDEMAN, WILMA MAY, Joplin, Teachers Training, Vice President of T.O.T. WIGGINS CECELIA, Joplin, Business, College Players, Green Peppers, Alpha Kappa Mu, Crossroads, “Our Town,” WILLIAMS, JANIE, Riverton, Kansas, English, Peppers, Beta Beta Beta. WILLIAMS, MEDORA LEE, Beaumont, Texas, Journalism, Alpha Kappa Mu, Peppers, Y.W.C.A. WILSON, CHET, Joplin, Arts and Science, Pre-law. WILSON, JACK W.[ Joplin, Physical Education, J-Club, Football. WOMMACK, JOYCE M., Joplin, English. WOOD, VIRGINIA JEAN, Joplin, Elementary Teaching, Beta Beta Beta, Crossroads. WRIGHT, FRANCES LOUISE, Jefferson City, Art, Beta Beta Beta, Chorus. YTELL, JIM, Asbury, Arts and Science, Modern Language Club. 19 4 8 FRESHMAN CLASS Page 51 THURMAN TUCKER WALTERS TIPPIT TURNER WARDEN TONJES VAN HOOSER WASSON TOUTZ WADKINS WATKINS TRAVIS ' WALKER WATSON TROUTMAN WALLACE WATTS FRESHMEN NOT HAVING PICTURES: BAILEY, JACK, Joplin, Business Administration. BIXEY, DWAIN, Joplin, Engineering. BUTTS, CHESTER, Joplin, Journalism. CARNES, ROBERT H., Neosho, Arts and Science. CLIFTON, BILL, Joplin, Agriculture. CLOUD, NOLAN, Rocky Comfort, Arts and Science. COOPER, ROBERT, Joplin, Journalism. DAVIS, GLENN, Joplin, Business Administration. DEGGINGER, HARRY, Joplin, Vocational Shops. ELMS, MATTHEW, Joplin, Engineering. EWING, JAMES GAYLEN, Joplin, Journalism. FAIRCHILD, CLIFFORD, Saginaw, Engineering. FINCH, ROBERT, Joplin, Arts and Science, Music. GILBERT, TOMMY, Jop¬ lin, General Business. GOUGH, WARREN, Picher, Oklahoma, Arts and Science. HARPER, HELEN, Joplin, Arts and Science. HATCHER, JOHN, Webb City, Engineering. HEDGES, KELLEY A., Joplin, Business Administration. HICKMAN, ALBERT M., Joplin, Arts and Science. HOLLAND, WILLIAM R., Joplin, Engineering. HUFFER, JOHN, Goodman, Arts and Science. INGLE, WAYNE, Carthage, Business Administration. JENKINS, CODY JOE, Carthage, Business Administration. JOHNSTON, BILL LEROY, Joplin, Arts and Science. KEY, EDWIN, Joplin, Medical. KIRK, WILLIAM D., Rocky Comfort, Teachers Training. 1948 FRESHMAN CLASS Page 52 I WEAVERS WHITED WILSON WEBB WICKHAM WILSON WEBER WIEDEMAN WOMMACK WEEKS WIGGINS WOOD WHITE WILLIAMS WRIGHT WHITED WILLIAMS YTELL KRUSE, BYRON, Hot Springs, South Dakota, Arts and Science. LINDER, JAMES, Carthage, Arts and Science. McDONALD, ALICE ERLINE, Joplin, Arts and Science. MARTIN, BILL, Joplin, Arts and Science. MAURIZZI, JOE, Galena, Kansas, Arts and Science. MOORE, NORMA LEE, Joplin, Journalism, “Squaring the Circle.” MOORE WILLIAM J., Baxter Springs, Kansas, Business Administration. PATTERSON, JOHN, Webb City Medi¬ cal. PEEK, SAMMIE, Webb City, Arts and Science. PRATT, BILL DEAN, Joplin, Law. RATACZAK, NOR¬ MAN, Anderson, Arts and Science. RUSH, LOIS, Carthage, Journalism. SCHULZE, GEORGE, Carterville, Engin¬ eering. SHANK, MARVIN, Joplin, Business Administration. SMITH, PAUL F., Lanagan, Engineering. SNYDER, GLEN, Carthage, Engineering. STEARNS, JOHN, Joplin, Engineering. STIPP, BILL, Neosho, Physical Education. TALBOT, CLARENCE, Joplin, Arts and Science. THOMAS, JAMES, Joplin, Law. THOMAS, NELSON E., Webb City, Engineering. TIPPING, JOHN M., Joplin, Engineering. TURK, WILLIAM L., Joplin, Arts and Science. VAN FLEET, PAUL, Galena, Kansas, Business Administration. WISE, DOROTHY, Carthage, General Culture. WOOD- PULL, BEATRICE, Anderson, Teachers Training. 1 9 4 8 FRESHMAN CLASS Page 53 An intersection ... a crossroads . . . Yet this is more than just an intersection of two streets. For here is an institution of higher learning whose chief function is to offer guidance along the highway of life. Along the thoroughfares of this crossroads many students have traveled, seeking the light of knowledge. Within the walls of our Alma Mater they have gained an insight into the vast world of knowledge and received inspira¬ tion to travel on toward the realm of the unknowable. The Junior College has lighted the first lamp along the high road of cul¬ ture and understanding—the road that takes us through life. Though Fourth Street and Byers Avenue may disappear in the future, the guiding light of the institution which has made this crossroads outstanding will never fade. Page 56 STUDENT I The STUDENT SENATE is the student-governing organization of Joplin Junior Col¬ lege. Dean Harlan Bryant and Eula Ratekin are the sponsors. Officers of the group this year are president (first semester) Jack Short; vice-president, John Kaplanis; presi¬ dent (second semester) John Kaplanis; secretary-treasurer, Janet James. Purposes of the senate are to make J.J.C. a more democratic institution by vesting certain legisla¬ tive powers in the hands of the student senators, to promote active participation in school affairs, and to execute activities that come under senate jurisdiction. The per¬ sonnel of the Student Senate consists of the president, the vice-president, and the secre¬ tary-treasurer of the student body elected annually by the college at large; the presi¬ dents and the secretaries of the sophomore and freshman classes, the presidents and secretaries or two represen¬ tatives of each student or¬ ganization of the college. SECRETARY- TREASURER Janet James PRESIDENT Jack Short VICE-PRESIDENT John Kaplanis SENATE Front Row: Marialice Outland, Ruth Lowe, Doris Miller, Naomi Kennin, Betty Toops. Row 2: Sara Frances, Mary Davis, Doris Johlfs, Georgine Leeka. Row 3: Janet James, Janet Striegel, Tom Short, Kenneth Crowe, Beauford Zumwalt, Mary Margaret Myers. Row 4: Milo Harris, Bob Fountain, Floyd Belk, Fred Daugherty, Jim Fahrenback. Row 5: Kenneth Elliff, Anthony Kassab, John Kaplanis, Jack S ' hort, Don Holly, Bill Brown, Ralph Rhoades. Not Present: Celia Cartright, Pat Forrest, Emerson Foulke, Patty Greene, Dick Sayers, Jewell Ann Jorgenson, George Thurman, Dorothy Hancock, Otis McKinney, Mary Megee, James Perry. To be eligible for an office in the Senate a student must have completed twenty-six semester hours of college credit with an M average. Thirteen of the hours must have been earned in Joplin Junior College. Foremost among the year’s accomplishments ' are the sales of insignia decals, the sponsorship of the Halloween Dance and the annual Homecoming Queen coronation and dance, the supervision of the Lion’s Den, the placing of phonograph records in the den for the student use. Members of the Student Senate drafted and ratified on March 31, 1948 a new constitution which calls for proportional representation, direct election of twenty senators by the student body, and the crea¬ tion of a cabinet. This cabinet, composed of one representative from each college so¬ ciety and each college publication, is to function as a service committee during the sum¬ mer months, supervise elections in the fall, and act in an advisory capacity to the presi¬ dent. The senate is to be composed of twenty members. Page 59 The YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION of Joplin Junior College which is sponsored by Dr. Paul R. Stevick, Arnold E. Irwin, and Linn Stair of the faculty, and by Ronald Robson of the local Y.M.C.A. was organized in 1939. Officers this year are president, Ken Elliff; vice-president, Jim Fehrenbach; program committee, Tom Short and Dick Sayers. The college chapter of the “Y” was organized with the expressed ob¬ jective of “providing informal fellowship for all faculty men and men students.” The weekly luncheons have been popular get-tojethers. The college men meet at noon each Tuesday in the dining room of the Y.M.C.A. building and listen to interesting speakers, sing songs, or discuss current problems. Front Row: John Johnson, Beauford Zumwalt, Carl Maness, Gene Taylor, Tom Short, Don Holly, Gene Hardy. Row 2: Jim Fehrenbach, Charles Edds, Dick Sayers, Jim Dale, Ken Elliff. Row 3: Dean Byrant, Wendell Maness, Morris Gilbert, Clark Gugler, Dr. Paul Stevick, George Baldridge, Prof. A. E. Irwin. Not Present: Bob Adams, Don Boyd, Jerry Byrd, Tom Dalton, John Dunlop, Powell Edge, Bob Fountain, Frank Fraley. Richard Kelly, David Korn, Charles Miller, Don Pflug, Hal Richardson, Howard Roberts, Dale Robinson, Jack Short, Kenneth Watkins. Page 60 Y. M. C. A Y. W. C. A Members: Doris Johlfs, Kerry Lee Hodges, Mary Davis, Shirley Zehr, Doris Miller, Doris Wardlow, Pat Forrest, Janet James Joanna Walker, Mary E-llen Butler, Ruth Ann Jenkins, Louise Keller, Helen Ard, Helen Barlow, Pat Baumann, Shirley Blanken¬ ship, Bonnie Brooks, Jean Brown, Mary Ellen Butler, Lucille Caldwell, Kathleen Cearnal, Lois Creech, Mary Davis, Charlotte Douglas, Stella Felkins, Pat Forrest, Mary Jean Foster, Tommy Lou Gilbert, Virginia Gilchrist, Pat Greene, Betty Hadley, Jo Ann Hammond, Dorothy Harner, Bobby Hays, Jean Henderson, Kerry Lee Hodges, Dorothy Hurst, Patty Irwin, Ruth Ann’ Jenkins, Dons Johlfs, Mary Ruth Jones, Louise Keller, Rosalie Ketzler, Rosemary Koehler, Christine Krueger, Marilyn Land, Georgine Leeka, Kathleen McClanahan, Doris Miller, Frances Newell, Carol Ann Newman, Margaret Pendleton, Mary Anna Pflug Pat Ricketts, Loralie Robertson, Carolyn Ropp, Rayma Jean Rowland, Colleen Ryan, Jean Sawyer, Martha Short, Nanette Smith Mary Lee Stewart, Billye Talmadee, Betty Toops. Marge Toutz. Virginia Tucker, Joanna Walker, Joyce Wallace, Mary Sue Walter’ Dons Wardlow, Ann Watkins, Wanee Mae Whited, Jane Williams, Frances Wright, S ' hirley Zehr. The YOUNG WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, which is sponsored by Vera Stein- inger, Cleetis Headlee, and Lucille Downer of the college faculty and by Marjorie Martin of the Y.W.C.A., was organized in the fall of 1938. The 1947-48 officers are president, Doris Johlfs; vice-president, Kerry Lee Hodges; secretary, Mary Davis; treasurer, Shir¬ ley Zehr; committee chairmen, Doris Miller (Program); Doris Wardlow (Service); Patty Greene (Social); Janet James and Joanna Walker (Ways and Means); Mary El¬ len Butler (Publicity); Ruth Jenkins, (Menu); Louise Keller (Worship). Activities of this year included attending conferences, co-sponsoring with the Y.M.C.A. the annual ‘School Days” mixer, raising money to send to needy Europe, presenting the Easter as¬ sembly, and publishing “The Lion’s Roar,” a student directory. Page 61 ALPHA KAPPA MU Front Row: Doris Miller, Joan D ' egraffenreid, Ruth Lowe, Shirley Blankenship, Christine Kruger, Dorothy Hancock, Charlotte Sayers, Mary Margaret Myers, Pat Forrest, Joan Hammond, Betty Elliott, Doris Johlfs. Row 2: Martha Cole, Mary Ann Pflug, Cecelia Wiggins, Eleanor Kimmel, Celia Cartright, Rayma Roland. Row 3: Medora Williams, Pat Bauman, Nancy Mosena, Joan Thomas, Helen Ard, Barbara Thomas, Maurice Ashford, Billye Talmadge, Jean Brown, Wanee Mae Whited, Loralee Robertson, Marilyn Land, Betty Hadley. Row 4: Stella Felkins, Helen Orr, Betty Van Hooser, Helen Louise Huff, Virginia Tucker, Martha Short. Not Present: Tommy Gilbert, Bobby Hays. The officers for 1947-1948 of the ALPHA KAPPA MU which is sponsored by Martha McCormick, are president, Doris Miller; vice-president, Christine Krueger, Helen Ard: secretary, Ruth Lowe, Dorthia Hancock; treasurer, Charlotte Sayer, Helen Ard; ser- geant-at-arms, Mary Margaret Myers, Martha Lee Cole; reporter, Shirley Blankenship, Joan Thomas; pledge mother, Betty Ann Elliott, Billye Thalmadge. The Kappas were or¬ ganized in 1938. The activities of the Kappas include a presentation of an assembly program, a bunking party at Camp Ni-ka-ga-hah, and the annual Christmas and spring dances. Page 62 The purpose of the BETA BETA BETA sorority, which organized July 19, 1939, is to promote interest in both the social and cultural graces, to improve the standards and morality of its members, and to further the interests of Joplin Junior College. Red let¬ ter events for the year include co-sponsoring the formal Christmas and spring dances with the Kappas, a “bang-up” bunk party at the Girl Scout camp, an annual alumnae banquet and the annual Beta assembly. The officers are: president, Sara Francis; vice- president, Mary Carmen Hurst; secretary, Janet Striegel; treasurer, Kerry Lee Hodges; sergeants-at-arms, Kay Hobart and Patty Greene; reporter, Helen Barlow, pledge mother, Patty Marlatt; with Ada Coffey as sponsor. K a n me r Ma ry Lee Stewart, D elores Delworth, Jewell Ann Jorgenson, Virginia Jean Wood, r? g T’A? S c Wa w l0 i7’ Ru h Ann TT Jen ]pns, Ann Watkins. Row 2: Sarah Francis, Patty Marlatt, Joanna Walker, C T? rna 4 M nP Waiters, Jeanne Hansford Nancy Moss, Virginia Anderson, Frances Wright, Louise Keller, Jane Williams. Row 3. (Jliver Olson, Marialice Outland, Shirley Zehr, Janet Streigel, Dorothy Hamer, Helen Barlow, Janet James, Mary Davis, Marjorie Toutz, Frances Newell, Pat Greene, Joyce Wallace, Dorothy Hurst, Mary Megee. Row 4: Carol Ann New¬ man, Patty Irwin, Nanette Smith, Mary Carmen Hurst, Lucille Caldwell, Kathleen McClanahan, Kerry Lee Hodges, Kay Hobart Lois Creech, Jane Bennett, Mary Jane Simmons, Bonnie Brooks, Georgine Leeka. Not Present: Mary Ellen Butler, Barbara Bailey’ Nancy Holland, Pat Linebarger, Janet MacFarland, Rosemary Mclntire, Nancy Newbert. BETA BETA BETA Page 63 The purpose of JOPLIN JUNIOR COLLEGE PLAYERS, formerly known as the Dra¬ matics Club, is to increase student participation and interest in dramatics and the thea¬ tre. E. Burke Hill is sponsor. Officers for the first and second semesters were president, Jim Fehrenbach, Betty Ann Elliott; vice-president; Ralph Rhoades, Jerry Byrd; secre¬ tary, Georgine Leeka; treasurer, Betty Ann Elliott, Mary Megee; publicity managers, Milo Harris, Jack Franklin. Among the varied activities of the organization have been productions of “Our Town” and “Squaring the Circle,” the presentation of variety pro¬ grams for the radio, a spring banquet honoring the alumni College Players, the spon¬ sorship of the annual Dramatics Festival and the presentation of the Chirstmas As¬ sembly. Front Row: Mary Lee St ewart, Betty Ann Elliott, Jim Fehrenbach, Milo Harris, Ruth Lowe, Bill Holmes, Mary Megee, Pat Greene, Mary Anna Pflug. Row 2: Burke Hill, Jerry Byrd, Duayne Thompson, Georgine Leeka, Cecelia Wiggins, Clark Gugler, Eleanor Kimmel, Beauford Zumwalt. Row 3: Marjorie Toutz, Ralph Rhoades, Anthony Kassab, Bill Montgomery. Not Present: Celia Cartright, Kathleen Cearnal, Powell Edge, Jack Franklin, Jo Ann Hammond, Gerald Hoppas, Allen Hulen, Hal Richardson, Pat Ricketts, Donald Cope, Gene Hardy, Wendell Maness, Jim Dunlop, Olive Olson, Galen Van Horn, Emerson Foulke, Gene Travis, Bill Turk, Burton Warden, Terry James, Doris Miller, Stuart Campbell, Billye Talmadge, Jack Davidson, John Dunlop, Don Lindner, Jim Gardner, Denvil Tippitt, David Korn, Jane Williams, Doris Johlfs. COLLEGE PLAYERS Page 64 J-CLUB Front Row: James Perry, Dick Covey, Floyd Belk, Jack Short, Tom Short, Jack Hardley, Bob Adams, Fred Daugherty, Jack Warden, Raymond Sharp, Bill Stipp, Bill Hood, Johnny Inman. Row 2: Herman Harrington, Jack Wilson, Jesse Reed, Otis McKinney, Richard Renick, Coach Linn Stair, Pete Turnbull, Bill Garrison, Gend Parker. Not Present: Howard Belk, Bob Carter, Jimmie Dun¬ lop, Clifford Fairchild, Bob Jester, Douglas Landrith, Hugh Mcl ntire, Ted Parrish, Robert Roderique, Virgil Skelton, William Snow, Elton Weeks. The officers of the first and second semesters of the J CLUB, which is sponsored by Coach Linn Stair, are president, Floyd Belk, Otis McKinney; vice-president, Jack Had¬ ley, John Inman; secretary-treasurer, Fred Daugherty, James Perry; parliamentarian, Gene Parker, Doug Landrith. The purpose of this new club, which was organized in the fall of 1947, is to promote friendly relations between athletes and to encourage friendly relations between J. J. C. and the college competing against J. J. C. in sports. Among the many activities of the organization have been weekly luncheons at the Y.M.C.A., the banquets at which the football and basketball letters were awarded, a banquet hon¬ oring the high school athletes in the Tri-State district, and the presentation of an as¬ sembly program. Page 65 LANGUAGE CLUB Front Row: Kenneth Gates, Fred Logan, Roy Patterson, LeRoy Watts, Ralph Rhoades, Dick Parks, Irwin Hudson, Kenneth Crowe, Gene Taylor. Row 2: Helen O ' rr, Olive Olson, Charlotte Douglas, Mary Margaret Myers, Janet James, Ruth Lowe, Janet Striegel, Georgine Leeka, Medora Williams, Charlyn Ropp, Lois Theurer, Jane Bennett, Dick Kelly. Row 3: Doug Landrith, Floyd Belk, .Don Holly, Bill Underwood, Clyde Hawley, Jack Cunningham, Bob Berry, Howard Belk, Doris Qualks, Carl Mills, Jack Newton. Not Present: Beverly Brunson, H. Bryant, Jerry Byrd, Lois Creech, Powell Edge, Ruth Famuliner, Bob Fountain, Virginia Gilchrist, Dorothy Harner, Kay Hobart, Bob Jester, John Kaplanis, Gaylord Kirkseyj Rosemary Koehler, Jo Ann Patterson, Bill D. Pratt, Lester Raymon, Lloyd Rogers, Colleen Ryan, Billye Talmadge, Leo Turnbull, Joe Walker, Jim Ytell. The officers of the MODERN LANGUAGE CLUB, sponsored by Lillian B. Spangler, are president, Kenneth Crowe; vice-president, Carl Mills; secretary-treasurer, Don Holley. The club, organized in 1942, is open to all students who are studying either French or German. The customs, literature, and music of France and Germany are studied and discussed at the regular meetings of the club. The members corresponded with stu¬ dents in Europe, sent boxes of clothes to needy Europeans and raised the money with which to buy French and German dictionaries. Page 66 The purpose of the PEPPERS, organized in 1946, is to promote cheering at football and basketball games. Officers of the club this year are president, Pat Forrest; vice- president, Dorthia Hancock; secretary, Celia Cartwright; treasurer, Shirley Blanken¬ ship. Lucille Downer is the sponsor. The activities of the Peppers include selling pro¬ grams at games, decorating Junge stadium for athletic encounters, sponsoring the Hal¬ loween assembly, and selling the lion-insignia sweaters and collegiate J caps. Cheerleaders: Maurice Ashford, Pat Greene, Mary Megee, Shirley Blankenship. Front Row: Nancy Mosena, Medora Williams, Jo- anna Walker, Doris Wardlow, Shirley Zehr, Mary Lee Stewart, Ruth Ann Jenkins, Tommy Gilbert, Mary Anna Pflug, Rosemary Koehler. Row 2: Betty Toops, Jane Williams, Doris Miller, Frances Wright, Kathleen Cearnal, Eleanor Kimmel, Georgine Leeka Cecelia Wiggins Pat Forrest, Helen Orr. Row 3: Helen Ard, Louise Keller, Billye Talmadge, Bonnie Brooks, Celia Cartright. Row 4; Virginia Tucker, Jeanne Henderson, Jean Hansford, Betty Van Hooser, Kathleen McClanahan, Dorothy Hurst. Not Present: JJary Favls Famulmer Mary Jean Foster, Virginia Gilchirst, Betty Hadley, Janet James, Ruth Lowe, Mary McLaughlin, Mary Margaret Myers. Frances Newell, Rayma Jean Rowland, Martha Short, Nanette Smith, Barbara Taylor, Joan Thomas Marge Toutz, Wanee Mae Whited, Dorthia Hancock. PEPPERS Page 67 TEACHERS OF TOMORROW, sponsored by Ermie Whitfield, is the organization for prospective teachers. All members of the Department of Education who are doing satis¬ factory work are eligible for membership. Officers for the first and second semesters were president, Marialice Outland, George Thurman; vice-president, Doris Jean Ward- low, Wilma Wiedeman; secretary-treasurer, Naomi Kannier, Jewell Ann Jorgenson; re¬ porter, Mary Carmen Hurst, Kathleen McClanahan. Purposes of the organization are to promote professional spirit among its members and to aid all school activities which are for the best interest of the college. Professional activities include the practice teaching by sophomores in the elementary schools of Joplin. Front Row: Doris Wardlow, Naomi Kannier, Jean Sawyer, Jewell Ann Jorgenson, Delores Dilworth, Virginia Jean Woods, Kath¬ leen McClanhan, Mary Carmen Hurst, S ' hirley Zehr. Row 2: Marialice Outland, Dorothy Hurst, Donald Cope, Betty Toops, George Thurman, Jeanne Henderson. Not Present: Betty Alden, David M. Cole, Clarence Daugherty, Pat Forrest, Robert Hardy, Wendell Maness, Kathleen McClanahan, Audrey Moseley, Charlotte Thomas, Wilma W ' iedeman. Page 68 NURSES Front Row: Evelyn Newby, Bonnie Stewart, Dixie Royce, Hazel Herring, Jeannine Norman, Carmen Barnett, Naydene Bricker, Norma Jean McWetby, Mary Royce. Row 2: Rose Mary Wagner, Doris Stroup, Connie Davis, Georgia Fee, Bernadine Haworth’ Sue Williams, Jeanni ne Shaw, Phyllis Woodard, Edna Mae Cary. Not Present: Sarah Crews, Louise Bertsch. The NURSES are organized through their mutual association with the St. John’s School of Nursing which is associated with St. John’s Hospital. The School is approved by The American College of Surgeons, The American Medical Association, and it is a member of The American Hospital Association. The activities of the Nurses include a three year course of theory and practice in nursing. The first semester is devoted to the prelim¬ inary period of instruction and demonstration. At the close of this period, examinations are held and students who meet the requirements are admitted to the school. Then fol¬ lows the theoretical work in correlation with the work in the wards. Each nurse re¬ ceived her allotted time in all departments, thus giving her sufficient experience in all services of the hospital. Page 69 ■H W.A.A Left to right: Dorthia Hancock, Betty Hadley, Jeanne Henderson, Pat Forrest, Shirley Blankenship, Christine Krueger, Billye Talmadge, Erline McDonald, Mrs. Downer, Mary Jean Foster. Not Present: Patty Greene, Barbara Taylor, Joanne Thomas, Wan- nee Mae Whited, Martha Short, Bobbie Ann Hays, Marilyn Land, Mary Anna Pflug, Celia Cartright, Charlotte Douglas, Bon¬ nie Brooks, Doris Miller, Rayma Jean Rowland, Helen Ard, Loralie Robertson, Jean Brown. THE WOMEN’S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, sponsored by Lucille Downer, was organ¬ ized in 1946 and was reorganized in January 1948. Officers of W.A.A. are president, Billye Talmadge; secretary, Shirley Blankenship; treasurer, Patty Greene. Activities of this organization include picnics, ball games, bicycle rides, bowling, hiking, tennis, swimming, skating, a bingo party, and the sponsorship of two “Play Day” events in competition with groups from Pittsburg, Miami, and the Joplin High School. The pur¬ pose of W.A.A. is to create and maintain an interest in women’s sports and to practice sportsmanship. Page 70 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The JOPLIN JUNIOR COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION was organized in 1945 when the first Alumni-Student Banquet was held. Martha McCormick was the first sponsor; Dorothy Stone is the present sponsor. Officers of 1947-48 are Kay Buchanan Longacre (’40), president; Betty Nu¬ gent (’47), vice-president; Norma Jean Creech Galbreath (’47), secretary - treasurer; members of the board Jean Wommack (’44) and Bill Warren (’41). The major acti¬ vities of the Alumni Associa¬ tion include the planning the annual homecoming, the pub¬ lishing the JJC Alumni News, and the sponsoring the an¬ nual Alumni - Student Ban¬ quet. Every student who grad¬ uates from Joplin Junior Col¬ lege automatically becomes a member of the association. Left to right and up: Martha McCormick, first sponsor ; Dorothy Stone, present sponsor; Norma Jean Creech Galbreath, secretary-treasurer; Betty Nugent, vice- president ; Kay Buchanan Longacre, presi- FOOTBALL RESULTS Games at June’s Stadium Sept. 18—Joplin 13 Ft. Scott 13 Oct. 2—Joplin 36 .... _Chillicothe _ __ 0 Oct. 31—Joplin 0 Coffeyville . ......30 Nov. 7—Joplin 6 _ _K.S.T.C. “B” .. ......19 Nov. 14—Joplin 13 _Parsons -18 Out of Town Games Sept. 26—Joplin 13 Charm t.p 0 Oct. 10—Joplin 7 .. Independence _27 Oct. 17—Joplin 7 _Iola _ _12 Nov. 21—Joplin 7 _ _Wentworth ..... ....47 Nov. 27—Joplin 0 _ _Miami _ _40 s LETTERMEN Floyd Belk ♦Dick Corey ♦Jack Hadley ♦Bill Hood ♦Jim Perry ♦Jess Reed ♦Dick Renick ♦Jack Short ♦Bill Stipp—Co-Captain ♦Neal Williams Howard Belk Bob Carter Jim Dunlop Cifford Fairchild Herman Harrington Doug Landrith Otis McKinney—Co-Captain Ted Parrish Tom Short Raymon Sharp Bob Tabler Jack Warden Elton Weeks Jack Wilson John Innman Virgil Skelton ♦Two-year lettermen Page 72 FOOTBALL COACH Linn Stair ASSISTANT COACH Phil Crawford MANAGERS Fred Daugherty Bob Adams Cecil Sampley Front Row: Howard Belk, Otis McKinney, Jac Wilson, Clifford Fairchild, John Inman, Jii Rr n J° P o F lo J d Belk ’ Jack Short ’ Bil1 Hood, Jet X ed ’ Bob, Carter, Neil Williams, Bob Fountaii R n . V eeks ’ P? u g Landrith, Bob Adams. Secon pr nrM Coach Linn Stair, Raymond Sharp, Jac Covev 7, I elton, Don Hughes, Richar TaJv n Ga lord Kirk sey, Tom Short, Bill Stipi gomprv a, Twf °p ’ Harrington, Bill Mom ertv a’ • ? Pai T lsh Cecil Sampley, Fred Daugl erty. Assistant Coach Phil Crawford The The coronation of Miss Kathleen Cear- nal as Homecoming Queen highlighted the Homecoming activities for 1947. Queen Katheen was crowned by Stu¬ dent Senate president, Jack Short, pre¬ ceding the Homecoming dance held in the junior college gymnasium at 9:00, Saturday night, November 15, 1947. Miss Cearnal, a freshman, and her at- tendents Miss Ruth Lowe and Miss Rosemary Mclntire were chosen by the members of the football squad, in an election held Friday, October 31, from a group of five nominees. Miss Kathleen Cearnal HOMECOMING QUEEN and her attendants .... MISS RUTH LOWE MISS ROSEMARY McINTIRE BASKETBALL DEFENDING STATE CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS BASKETBALL RESULTS Independence 68 . .J.J.C. 57 Moberly 45 . .J.J.C. 28 Coffeyville 44 . .J.J.C. 29 Coffeyville 49 .. .J.J.C. 39 Monett 25 .. .J.J.C. 31 Jefferson City 56 . .J.J.C. 49 Flat River 57 . .J.J.C. 49 Hannibal 49 . .J.J.C. 78 Hannibal 45 . .J.J.C. 41 St. Joseph 40 . .J.J.C. 29 Independence 58 ... .J.J.C. 45 Bolivar 47 . ...-J.J.C. 51 Parsons 50 . .J.J.C. 64 Trenton 35 . .J.J.C. 47 Chanute 41 . .-J.J.C. 37 Independence 53 . .J.J.C. 46 Bolivar 48 . .J.J.C. 40 St. Joseph 38 . .J.J.C. 37 Monett 32 . .J.J.C. 47 LETTERMEN Bob Adams Keith Adams J im Foley ’ Jack Hadley x George Hosp John Inman Austin Longberg Charles Nealy Bill Stipp Jack Wilson, Manager Lett to right: Johnny Inman, Bill Stipp, Austin Longberg, Bob Adams, Charles Nealy, Fred Daugherty, George Hosp, Jack Hadley, Jim Foley. Not Present: Keith Adams. BOB ADAMS, Co-Captain MISSOURI JUNIOR COLLEGE CONFERENCE STANDINGS Two year lettermen; ’Second team of the all star conference; x First team of the all star conference. COACH Linn Stair, Secretary-Treasurer, Missouri Public Junior College Association (Basketball Confer¬ ence) . Moberly . Jefferson City Bolivar . St. Joseph . Hannibal . Pet. 1.000 .750 .625 .625 . .500 Flat River Joplin . Monett .... Trenton ... Pet. .375 .375 .125 .125 SPORTS CHEERLEADERS. Left to right: Dorthia Hancock; Pat¬ ty Greene; Shirley Blanken¬ ship, captain; Mary Megee; Georgine Leeka. The ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT has had a full and well-rounded year of sports. The men’s golf team, (pictured) included some of the star golfers of the district. Members of the men’s ten¬ nis team were Don Young, Anthony Kassab, Richard Johnston, Bill Brown, Hal Richardson, Rex Newman, and Jim Dunlop, all experienced “racket busters.” GIRLS’ VOLLEY BALL TEAM. Fro nt row: Billye Talmadge, Jane Williams, Christine Krueger, Pat Greene, Jean Brown. Back row: Betty Hadley, Martha Short, Jane Bennett, Loralie Robertson, Marilyn Land. Not present: Dorthia Han¬ cock. The Kappas and Betas or¬ ganized bowling teams. Not only have these bowling teams played intramural games, but they have played against other junior college girls ' teams. The girls ' volley ball team, sponsored by the W.A. A., also have played against other college teams. Lucille Downer, girls ' physical educa¬ tion instructor, has sponsored a variety of sports for the college girls this year. TENNIS. Left to right: Christine Krueger, Bobby Ann Hays, Pat Greene, Mari¬ lyn Land. MEN’S GOLF TEAM. Left to right: Harold Thompson, Dick Fanning, Jack Bailey, Ed Genereux, Johnny Inman. BOWLING. Front: Pat For¬ rest, Georgine Leeka. Seat¬ ed, left to right: Joan Thomas, Billye Talmadge, Medora Lee Williams, Carol Ann Newman, Barbara Tay- ior, Stella Felkins, Jane Ben¬ nett, Mary Sue Walters. Not present: Katheen Cearnal, Pat Greene. MUSIC The MUSIC DEPARTMENT, under the direction of Mr. Theo Nix, collaborated with the dramatics department to present the Christmas Assembly. The J.J.C. chorus, directed by Oliver Sovereign, made several public appear¬ ances during the second se¬ mester. A concerto recital by students of Buryi Harman, applied music instructor, was given in March, 1948, in the Joplin Junior College Auditor¬ ium. The members of the col¬ lege double quartette are Ear¬ line McDonald, Maurice Ash¬ ford, Carol Ann Newman, Charlotte Douglas, James Fleming, Bill Johnson, Jack Cunningham, and Donald Cope. ORGANIST: Jerry Byrd. TRIO, left to right: Jerry Byrd, accompanist, Charlotte Douglas, Carol Ann Newman, Maurice Ash¬ ford. Page 80 CHORUS—Front Row: Mr. Nix, Jo Ann Hammond, Patty Greene, Virginia Jean Wood, Charlotte Douglas, Jim Fleming, Bill John¬ ston, Gaylord Kirksey, Bonnie Brooks, Joanna Walker, Mary Ruth Jones. Second Row: Kathleen Cear- nal, Virginia Gilchrist, Charlyn Robb, Marjorie Reeves, Jane Koeh¬ ler, Christine Krueger, Billye Tal- madge, Maurice Ashford, Carol Ann Newman, Dorothy Harner. Third Row: Jerry Dunniham, Clark Gugler, Jerry Byrd, Charles Wea¬ ver, Pete Turnbull, Robert Harris, Jack Cunningham, Paul Hoar. Ac¬ companist, Robert Harris. Page 81 DRAMATICS RADIO, left to right: Duayne Thompson, Jerry Byrd, Ruth Lowe, Bill Montgomery, Pat Lmebarger. Among its many activities of the past year, the DEPART¬ MENT OF DRAMA found time to experiment with tape recorded radio drama and came up with several very creditable programs which were broadcast over the local radio sta¬ tions. An original drama, “The New Year” was written and directed by Joan De Graffenreid and Martha Lee Cole. Students of the Radio Class produced, directed and acted in plays and stories which were adapted for radio. Jerry Byrd’s organ backgrounds helped to give a professional polish to all the productions. HAPPY JOURNEY,” left to right: Betty Ann Elliott, Milo Harris, Doris Johlfs, Jack Franklin, Jewell Ann Jorgenson, Duayne Thompson. PLAY PRODUCTION, left to right: Jerry Byrd, Duayne Thompson, Beauford Zumwalt, Mr. Burke Hill. Several plays were presented during the year. The cast of the Christmas play, “The Night Before Christmas’’ included Ralph Rhoades, Georgine Leeka, Gale Van Horn, Milo Harris, Celia Cart- ngt, Jane Williams, Jo Ann Hammond, and Harold Johnston. “The Happy Journey,” a one-act play by Thornton Wilder was presented before schools and civic groups with the following cast: Dons Johlfs, Jack Franklin, Milo Harris, Betty Ann Elliott, Jewell Ann Jorgenson, and Duayne Thompson. This year the college added a new activity, the Play Production Workshop. Students taking play pro¬ duction participated in all phases of be¬ hind the scene stagecraft and produc¬ tion. An entire new system of lighting was installed with a control board equip¬ ped with auto transformers which give complete and flexible control of the stage lighting. New cabinets in which to store costumes, properties and light¬ ing equipment were built and a start was made toward the building of an extensive costume wardrobe. Burke Hill, dramatics director, was in charge of all activities of the dramatics department. This has been a most satisfying and successful year for the College Theatre. ‘SQUARING THE CIRCLE” PRODUCTION CREW: Front Row: Celia Cartright, Mr. Burke Hill, Pat Ricketts. Back Row: Clark Gugler, Beauford Zumwalt, Jerry Byrd, John Dunlop. THE COLLEGE THEATRE presents OUR TOWN A Play in Three Acts By THORNTON WILDER Directed by BURKE HILL The Joplin Junior College Auditorium December 9, 10, 11, and 12, 1947 SCENE The entire play takes place in Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire. ACT I A day in Our Town—May 7, 1901 ACT II Three years later—July 7, 1904. ACT III Nine years have gone by—Summer, 1913 In the first act the author genially outlines the history of the town, which is Grover ' s Corners, N. H., and something of the character of its citizens. Then he carries you into the houses of the Gibbs and Webb families, substantial homes containing substantial folks. You arrive at breakfast time and are carried through one entire day in the lives of these good people. n u i _ ., The second act concerns the love affair between young George Gibbs and little Emily Webb, and thus culminates in a moving wedding scene which con¬ tains all those elements of poignant sorrow and abundant happiness that make for solemnity and impressiveness. In the third act we are led to the cemetery on the hill, where many of the townspeople we have come to know so well are patiently and smilingly awaiting not “judgment but greater under¬ standing. Into their midst is led the bride, a .little timid at first, a little wishful to go back to life, to live again with her memories. But she is shown how impossible, how futile it is to return. The past cannot be re-lived. Living people, humans, occupied with their petty occupations and small thoughts, know little of true joy or happiness. Truth is to be found only in the future. THE CAST (in order of appearance) Stage Manager .Anthony Kassab Mrs. Gibbs .Pat Greene Mrs. Webb ...Doris Johlf Dr. Gibbs .Leo Turnbull Joe Crowell .Jack Leeka Howie Newsome .Hal Richardson George Bibbs ...Jim Fehrenbach Rebecca Gibbs ....Carol Ann Newman Wally Webb .Harold Johnston Emily Webb .Betty Ann Elliott Professor Wflliard ...Jerry Byrd Mr. Webb ...Bill Holmes Simon Stimson .Milo Harris Mrs. Soames .Jewell Ann Jorgenson Constable Warren .Duayne Thompson Si Crowell ...Robert Braxton Baseball Players Assistant Stage Managers ( Jimmy Gardner ' .Lee Bachler Joe Stoddard ...Clark Gugler Sam Craig ...Bill Montgomery People of the Town: Delores Dilworth, Marge Toutz, Georgine Leeka, Mary Ann Pflug, Patricia Ricketts, Ruth Lowe, Lee Bachler, Cecelia Wiggins, and Celia Cartright. THE PRODUCTION STAFF ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Ralph Rhoades. BUSINESS MANAGER: Georgine Leeka. PROMPTER: Mary Megee. LIGHTS: Beauford Zumwalt, Chairman; Gale Van Horn; David Korn. COSTUMES: Barb Bailey, Chairman; Delores Dilworth; Jewell Ann Jorgenson; Mary J. Foster. MUSIC: Jerry Byrd. PROPERTIES: Carol Newman, Chairman; Martha Cole, Charlotte Sayers; Joan DeGraffenreid. PUBLICITY: Ralph Rhoades, Chairman; Jim Fehrenbach; Hal Richardson; Milo Harris; Georgine Leeka. MAKE-UP: Jack Frank¬ lin, Chairman; Jo Ann Hammond; Marge Toutz; De- lores Dilworth; Elearnor Kimmel; Jewell Ann Jorgen¬ son; Priscilla Collins; Earl Long. POSTERS: Mr. Arthur Boles and the Art Department. USHERS: Vir- ginia Anderson, Chairman; Nancy Moss; Mary Sue Walters; Virginia Wood; Jane Williams; Olive Olson; Frances Newell; Jeanne Hansford; Joyce Wallace; Frances Wright; Helen Hough; Pat Linebarger; Ann Watkins; Kathleen Cearnal; Charlotte Douglas. Page 84 “Here, take a good drink-a-water, Emily. You look all shook up. I tell you, you got to look both ways before you cross Main Street these days. Gets worse every year—” “Aren’t they a lovely couple ? Oh, Pve never been to such a nice wedding, I’m sure they’ll be happy. I al¬ ways say: Happiness that’s the great thing. The important thing is to be happy.” “It seems thousands and thousands of years since I—” THE COLLEGE THEATRE presents SQUARING THE CIRCLE A Play in Three Acts By VALENTINE KATAEV Directed by BURKE HILL The Joplin Junior College Auditorium April 7, 8, and 9, 1948 SCENE THE CAST The entire action of the play takes place in a muni¬ cipalized apartment building in Moscow under the Soviet regime. ACT I A night in January, 1928 ACT II The same a month later about noon. (The stage will be darkened a moment to denote a lapse of four hours.) ACT III The following day late afternoon (in order of appearance) Vasya .Denvel Tippit Ludmilla .Georgine Leeka Tonya Kuznetaova .Norma Lee Moore Abram . Allen Hulen Sashka . Jack Leeka Rabinovitch .Milo Harris Emilian Tonkonogov .Jack Davidson Boris Novikov . Terry James THE PRODUCTION STAFF BUSINESS MANAGER: David Korn. PROMPTER: Pat Ricketts. COSTUMES: Pat Ridketts, Chairman; Mary Jean Foster; Celia Cartright; Kathleen Cearnal; Mary Sue Walters. LIGHTING: Beauford Zumwalt. STAGE CREW: Jerry Byrd, Chairman; Clark Gugler. PROPERTIES: Celia Cartright, Chairman; Pat Ricketts; John Dunlop, Mary Megee. MAKE-UP: Betty Ann Elliot, Chairman; Eleanor Kimmel; Doris Miller; Billye Talmadge; Jewell Ann Jorgenson; Doloris Dilworth; Doris Johlfs; Bill Turk. USHERS: Mary Megee, Chairman; Charlotte Douglas; Virginia Anderson; Virginia Jean Wood; Ruth Lowe; Nancy Moss. PUBLICITY: David Korn, Chairman; Dick Sayers; Duayne Thompson. ART WORK: Mr. Arthur Boles and the Art Department. Complete new flats and setting for this production were designed and built by: Beauford Zumwalt, Jerry Byrd, Duayne Thompson, Pat Ricketts, Celia Cartright, and Mr. Burke Hill in the Play Production Class Worshop. “Squaring the Circle” is a hilarious comedy of young love under the trying con¬ ditions of extreme housing shortage in the new Russia. The serious-minded Vasya and his more frivolous friend, Abram, share a di¬ lapidated room loaned to them by the poet, Tonkon- ogov. Though allegedly “confirmed bachelors,” both boys marry on the same sad day, unbeknown to each other. The room for two must now serve for four, and to complicate the trag¬ edy, the poet returns un¬ expectedly too Vasya’s “Grandma, a housewife by trade. She goes to the left of Lenin.” wife is a kittenish home-girl named Ludmilla. Aoram’s choice is Tonya, an earnest, studious girl. Both are pretty in different ways. After the initial mix-ups and hysterics are cleared up, the two couples and their poetic headache settle down. A chalk-line across the floor, and presto! the room is turned into two “apartments.” When the second act opens, each “apartment” is a glaring re¬ flection of its mistress. Ludmilla’s side is filled with cushions, pictures, canaries and other capital¬ ist comforts; and it is fragrant with hot cutlets. Tonya’s half is Spartanly barren and devoid of food. Unfortunately Tonya’s hubby yearns for food, cushions—and the kittenish Ludmilla. Lud¬ milla’s husband revolts against the doo-dads and frivolity of his wife and looks yearning into the Spartan half and at Tonya. In Short, it becomes clear that all their hearts are on the wrong side of the chalk-line. The higly-respected district organizer of the Boshevik party, Novikov, sur¬ prises each of the boys, in turn, in the arms of the other boy’s wife. He assumes that these are the married couples, thus further confusing the confusion. In the final act the problem is adjust¬ ed. The poet, bewailing the failure of his “domestic paradise,” is silenced. The house political leader, Robinovitch, shows them all that the tragedy is just comic—all that is needed is a couple of divorces and remarriages. The switch is happily accomplished. netzova herself gets all the con- “Fd pick up a banner with sickle and hammer and march, and march, cessions for her.” and march.” CROSSROADS 1948 EDITORIAL STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Beauford Zumwalt ASSISTANT EDITORS Milo Harris Frances Newell PHOTOGRAPHERS Clyde J. Morrison Albert Burgess FACULTY SECTION EDITORS Ruth Lowe Jim Ytell CLASS SECTION EDITORS Mary Megee Nancy Moss SOCIETY EDITORS Dorthia Hancock Marjorie Toutz MUSIC AND DRAMATICS EDITORS Jerry F. Bvrd Mary Lee Stewart ATHLETIC EDITORS Fred Daugherty Campbell Griffin SNAPSHOTS EDITORS Patty Greene Virginia Anderson Pat Linebarger Carol Ann Newman LITERARY EDITORS Georgine Leeka Billye Talmadge Anthony Kassab TYPISTS Celia Cartright Dale McCullouerh Mary Anna Pflug Cecelia Wiggins 1948 BUSINESS STAFF BUSINESS MANAGER Betty Toops SALESMEN Helen Louise Hough Kathleen Cearnal Janet Striegel Virginia Jean Wood FACULTY SPONSORS Harry Gockel Ada Coffey Arthur Boles The CROSSROADS is the Junior College year¬ book. The annual received its name in 1939 when Mary Laird, editor, offered a prize of one dollar for the most appropriate name submitted by the students. The name Crossroads, submitted by Joan Epperson of Neosho, was accepted as the name of the yearbook since “Joplin is the Cross¬ roads of America and the Junior College is a cross¬ roads in the life of a student ' The sponsors are Harry Gockel (business), Ada Coffey (literary), and Arthur Boles (art). The staff is headed by the following: editor-in-chief, Beauford Zumwalt; assistant editors, Milo Harris and Frances Newell; business manager, Betty Toops. Upper left to right: Frances Newell, Betty Toops, Milo Harris, Beauford Zumwalt. Lower left to right: Mary Ann Pflug, Fred Daugherty, Cecelia Wiggins,, Helen Louise Hough, Celia Cartright, Anthony Kassab, Georgine Leeka, Kathleen Cearnal, Janet Striegel, Ruth Lowe, Nancy Moss, Mary Megee, Carol Ann Newman, Jim Ytell, Jerry Byrd, Clyde J. Morrison. r 1948 CROSSROADS QUEEN Miss Nancy Moss was crowned Crossroads Queen for 1948 at the most impressive and colorful ceremony of the year at the Scottish Rite Temple, Friday night, February 27. Miss Moss was escorted to the throne by her manager, Dick Sayers. The names of the Queen and her attendants were kept secret until the moment immediately preceding the coronation. A formal dance followed the coro¬ nation. Miss Nancy Moss Coronation candidates and escorts, left to right: Christine Krueger, Jack Davidson, Janet Striegel, Bob Wiggins, Doris Miller, Harold Thompson, Queen; Nancy Moss, An¬ thony Kassab, Dick Sayers, Hal Richardson, Frances Newell, Jack Short, Kathleen Cearnal. Page 91 The Preliminary nominations, held Feb¬ ruary 18, named twelve girls for the queen contest from which six were chosen by ballot two days later. The election of the Crossroads Queen climaxed a week of enthusiastic cam¬ paigning. Down and left to right: MISS JANET STRIEGEL MISS FRANCES NEWELL MISS KATHLEEN CEARNAL MISS DORIS MILLER MISS CHRISTINE KRUEGER The CHART, the Junior College newspaper, is published monthly by and for the students. The name Chart like the name Crossroads was chosen by student vote. The first edition of the paper was presented to the students on November 10, 1939. It was edited by Kenneth McCaleb and sponsored by E. A. Henning. The Chart is now a member of the Missouri Interscholastic Press Association. The present sponsors are Erma Whit¬ field (news), Lela Smith (features), and Lillian Spangler( circulation). The staff is headed by the following: editor-in-chief, Dick Sayers and Jim Fehrenbach (first semester), Milo Harris (second semester) ; business manager, Hal Rich¬ ardson. Upper left to right: Kathleen McClanahan, Doris Ward- low, Milo Harris, Shirley Zehr, Don Lindner, Joanna Walker. Lower left to right: Charles Gibbons, Jim Fehren¬ bach, Hal Richardson, Ralph Rhoades, Jeanne Sawyer, Georgine Leeka, Billye Talmadge, Mary Megee. iM i .1 CHART 1948 EDITORIAL STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Dick Sayers (First Semester) Jim Fehrenback (First Semester) Milo Harris (Second Semester) ASSOCIATE EDITORS Charles Gibbons (First Semester) Ralph Roades, Jr. (First Semestei) ASSISTANT EDITOR Bob Fountain (Second Semester) NEWS EDITOR Milo Harris FEATURE EDITOR Georgine Leeka FEATURE WRITERS Billye Talmadge Mary Megee Rex Newman Mary Sue Walters Doris Miller Pat Hayes J eanne Sawyer NEWS REPORTERS Betty Hadley Jane Williams Ann Watkins David Korn Kathleen McClanahan Doris Wardlow S’hirley Zebr Joanna Walker SPORTS EDITOR Don Lindner SPORTS WRITER Harold Thompson 1948 BUSINESS STAFF BUSINESS MANAGER Hal Richardson AD SOLICITOR Mary Megee CIRCULATION Jerry Boyd Clyde Hawley Don Holley John Kaplanis FACULTY SPONSORS Ermie Whitfield Lela Smith Lillian Spangler Page 95 CALENDAR September 2— Once again the school bells ring, And kids come back to the same ole thing. 3— Kids queue up to pay their fees, And end up with exhausted knees. 8— School really begins to move, As tests and homework soon prove. 18— Football fans to the first game stream To see Fort Scott tied 13 to 13. 22—At the “Y” mixer were frolic and fun, A good time was had by everyone. 26— The football Lions—all heroes, Beat Chanute—12 to 0 ' s. 29—First meetings were held with anticipation By the Beta and Kappa organizations. October 2—Football—Lion ' s score was 32, Chillicothe ' s score—0. Whew! 7—A regular meeting of the T. 0. T. ' s To teach ' lil chillun ' their ABC ' s. 9— Richard Varner ' s talents were employed His assembly talk was by all enjoyed. 10—To Independence the Lions and Peppers went Returned to Joplin—defeated and spent. 16— A teacher ' s convention comes in hand. 17— Result: 2 day ' s vacation—That ' s just dandy! 20—Morton Gould ' s concert in Memorial Hall Was attended and applauded by each and all. 29— From this day forward everyone “crams, In order to pass “mid-term exams. 30— Green Peppers decked out for Halloween With ghosts ' n goblins as their theme. 31— Coffeyville Ravens make Lions bow 30-0 And How! November 7—19 to 14 win for Kansas State, Joplin Lions accept their fate. 14— 18 to 13 was the final score, Parsons wins—Lions lose once more. 15— Kathleen Cearnal, our homecoming queen, Was one of the prettiest ever seen. 27— Once more Thanksgiving rolls around 28— One gains more than just one pound! December 1— Back to school after brief respite, Homework stacks up every night. 2— “Madam Butterfly at Memorial Hall, Grand Opera was “grand, after all. 9, 10—To those in “Our Town, everyone 11,12—Says, “A terrific job well done! 19— Christmas carols for all to hear, Then vacation ' s begun until “next year. CALENDAR January 9—Bolivar Baptist with a 48 score, Beat the Lions who had 44. 13—Joplin Lions beat Monett 47 to 32—Were they upset! 16—Some sad faces seen as results of tests, Sighs are heard, and “opinions” are, expressed. 31—Jefferson City holds a win Of 56-49 over Joplin. February 5— American Legion’s Oratorical contest, May the man who wins be the best! 6— Joplin’s five in basketball Fight for a win from Hannibal. 12— Drama Club’s party at end of the day, With a murder-mystery and a one-act play. 13— A dance in honor of the Leap Year, Was hard on the gals, we fear. 26— “Hour of Harm” by Alpha Kappa Mu ' Imported a Savage from Timbuctu! 27— The Crossroads dance was at a loss Naming anyone happier, than Queen Nancy Moss March 8—Merle Miller was a sensation, Speaking on “the Lost Generation.” 11—The travelogue of Austin West Was found to be one of his best. 15-19—The week of “Mid-semesters” begins, With tests, coffee, and aspirins! 21— Concert by pupils of Buryi Harmon, Was extraordinary, and charmin’. 25— Easter assembly by Y.W.C.A. Was given in appropriate way. 26— Easter holiday gives respite, But still there is homework ev’ry nite! April 8—Assembly given by the “J” club. Was pretty good! Eh, Bub? 11—Concert by Daniel Ericourt Was definitely the “appealing” sort. 22— Beta’s assembly was amusing, Really, now, no “April fooling!” May 14— The Class Day of ’48, Sets the pace. Really great! 23— Baccalaureate—a solemn thing, Robes, Mortars, Diplomas, finally gained! 24— Sad faces, sighs, laughs, and tears As Commencement once more appears. May this Calendar someday remind you, of the days left behind you. -f: IP= J.C.PENNEY COMPANY . ■ SHOES: i : WSSfflu HOTEL vil DON ' T STOP HERE The advertisements on the following pages helped make this book possible. The Advertisers Deserve Your Patronage and Support THE ROAD AHEAD For some it leads to college ...... for some, a place in business or industry .for the girls, perhaps, it’s mar¬ riage and a home. Regardless of your choice, opportunity lies ahead. Oppor¬ tunity that stems from the American way of free choice, free speech, freedom to build a future. 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JUST BANKING FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Joplin Member of F.D.I.C. 524 MAIN STREET PHONE 5000 YOU ' LL FIND WHAT YOU WANT AT NEWTON ' S JEWELRY OF DISTINCTION The Ideal Gift for Those You Love — Choose from Nationally Known Makes of Fine Watches — Pearls — Billfolds — Cigarette Lighters — Necklaces — Lockets — Bracelets — in fact — Gifts for Everyon e and All Priced Moderately. NEWTON S JEWELRY STORE CORNER 5TH AND MAIN In Drugs If It ' s Rexall — It ' s Right HAYNES REXALL DRUG STORES JOPLIN, MISSOURI WEBB CITY, MISSOURI Page 108 JEFFRIES-BOYD OIL COMPANY Wholesale Reta i I Phone 7011 Phone 948 2824 W. 7th St. 1029 Joplin Lonnie Collins AMERICAN Dry Cleaning Just Cleanliness ' ' Phone 2044 Roland Shadday South Joplin Hardware Company W. L. Johnston, Proprietor Phone 557 Joplin 1204 Main St. Pride of the Ozarks Main Store 2112 Main Visit Our Downtown Candy Department in Newman ' s Phone 7225 Page 109 OSTERLOH ' S BOOK STORE FROM 1895 TO 1948 53 YEARS SELLING BOOKS AND STATIONERY 613 MAIN PHONE 268 PHONE 355 58 YEARS OF QUALITY SERVICE A JOPLIN BANK for joplin STUDENTS CITIZENS STATE BANK OF JOPLIN 626 MAIN SINCE 1900 Page 110 JOPLIN BUSINESS Believes in YOU ... and in JOPLIN Education Depends on Business, — Business on Education. Together, Nothing Is Impossible! JOPLIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 112 West Fourth CENTER OF DISTRICT ACTIVITIES PHONE 4300 COMPLIMENTS and your Laundry is done! YATES HOTEL KEYSTONE LAUNDRY AND ELEANERS Incorporated 1 dWk (f The Keystone Way . . . The Safe Way 410 Virginia Phone 4300 4th and Pearl Phone 5700 Page 111 MID-WESTERN MACHINERY COMPANY, Inc. Manufacturers of: ROCK DRILL PARTS • COLUMNS • TRIPODS • J. C. AUTOMATIC ROCK DRILL OILER • Specializing in Reconditioning Rock Drill Parts and Chrome Plating Cylinders • P. O. BOX 830 902 EAST FOURTH STREET PHONE 400 JOPLIN, MISSOURI COMPLIMENTS 2raeckel INCORPORATED AG STORES LOOK FOR THE ORANGE AND BLACK A. G. SI GN YOU SAVE EVERY TIME YOU SHOP AT AN A. G. STORE 12th and Wall Streets JOPLIN, MISSOURI THE A. G. EMBLEM IS YOUR GUIDE TO FINE FOODS AT REASONABLE PRICES Telephone 677 The Best Grocery Stores In Town Congratulations From BILL AAARKWARDT AT YOUR GROCER GOOOD BREAD • . .. ■ mjL A FLAVOR THAT ONLY FRESHNESS GIVES Page 112 T. C. HELM 712 Virginia for REAL ESTATE • LOANS • INSURANCE We exchange what you have for what you want Congratulations to Class of ' 48 HAASE ELECTRIC CO. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS 131672 MAIN TELEPHONE 5899 CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES! Molloy’s Jewelry Jewelry of Distinction 620 Main Street Phone 776 The Best In Foods At mat Restaurant 419 Main Street Newest Most Modern Joplin, Missouri Air Conditioned Page 113 Superior Flowers With Perfect Service 114 W. 6th Street Joplin, Missouri HAL E. SMITH PHONE 510 IF IT ' S NEW IT ' S AT NEWMAN ' S A Community Institution JOPLIN YOU ' LL FIND WHAT YOU WANT AT NEWTON ' S JEWELRY OF DISTINCTION The Ideal Gift for Those You Love — Choose from Nationally Known Makes of Fine Watches — Pearls — Billfolds — Cigarette Lighters — Necklaces — Lockets — Bracelets — in fact — Gifts for Everyone and all Priced Moderately. NEWTON ' S JEWELRY STORE CORNER 5TH AND MAIN Page 114 Lambda Alpha Lambda Sorority Officers for 1947-48 President_Ann Morganthaler Vice-President___Katherine Tipping Recording Secretary_Lois Jane Howell Corresponding Sec ' y_Catherine Ditson Treasurer_Ann Boyd Sergeant-at-Arms_Rosemary Wadleigh Door Keeper_lanet Babb Reporter_Cecelia Braeckel Parliamentarian_Donna Sue Adams CONGRATULATIONS JUNIOR COLLEGE GRADUATES Tau Phi Gamma Sorority Officers for 1947-48 President_Evelyn Smith Vice-President_Margaret Deatherage Recording Secretary_Pat True Treasurer_Pat Miller Chaplin-Treva Warden Sergeant-at-Arms_Mary Lou Middleton Reporter_lackie Colson Parliamentarian_Sue Grant WE YOUNG WOMEN OF TODAY OFFER CONGRATULATIONS tHlcCccl fcrug £twe Perfumes and Toiletries — Russell Stover ' s Candies Prescription Service — Volupte Compacts 120 W. 4th PHONES 888 - 887 COMPLIMENTS of Joplin National Bank £ Trust Co. Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 4th and Main Streets Page 115 • OTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY 5Y Original Creations Correctly Styled 3 , cirnSwor House of Fine Flowers PHONE 3089 1406 BROADWAY JhiL jcdsLiu (bhuq, SioAst GLAD TO SERVE THE GRADUATE IN EVERY WAY 1724 MAIN PHONE 735 Compliments of 14th Main CONSUMER ' S FEED AND SEED Joplin, Missouri Phone 62 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE JOPLIN JUNIOR COLLEGE AND TO THE MEMBERS OF THE 1948 CLASS LAWRENCE ' S WHITE ROCK LUNCH 6TH AND JOPLIN STREET The Store of Correct Clothes for Young Men VISIT OUR SPORT SHOP 610 MAIN COMPLIMENTS OF MILLIGAN SHEET METAL HEATING CO. 612 Joplin Street JOPLIN, MISSOURI JOPLIN HARDWARE STORE THE DISTRICT ' S LEADING SPORT STORE GOLDSMITH ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT SOUTH BEND FISHING TACKLE REMINGTON GUNS AND AMMUNITION 628 MAIN Phone 59 Page 117 BULOVA AND LONGINE WATCHES REEVES JEWELRY OFFER THEIR CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATES OF 1948 If It Is JEWELRY You Want - SEE US 406 Joplin Street Phone 1646 Sure! I Saw It In That ' s what anyone will tell you — from Oswego to Aurora and from Lamar to Siloam Springs. The folks of this district have learned to depend on THE JOPLIN GLOBE for daily information and up to the minute news. It ' s a daily supplement to YOUR class¬ room education. Joplin Globe JOPLIN NEWS HERALD Page 118 THE GARVIN AGENCY BURL M. GARVIN, Mgr. REALTORS - INSURORS Phone 690 1502 Main, Joplin, Missouri Compliments of S. S. KRESGE COMPANY 512-514 Main For Joplin Junior College May each year be greater than those before. COMPLIMENTS OF Fox Theatr es Joplin ' s Most Distinguished Theatres RELAXATION . . . In an Atmosphere of . . . Courtesy and Comfort Page 119 CONGRATULATIONS TO CLASS OF ' 48 FROM YATES COFFEE SHOP Good Food at Reasonable Prices Compliments From KEYSTONE HOTEL Fourth and Main Band and Orchestra Instruments PIANOS RADIOS ERNIE WILLIAMSON MUSIC HOUSE Everything in Music Joplin, Mo. Neosho, Mo. Coffeyville, Kans. Pittsburg, Kans. Meet me at the MODERN RECREATION Bowling — Billiards — Ping Pong General Electric — Air Cooled Year Around PHONE 1270 515 JOPLIN Page 120 Alpha Kappa Mu Beta Beta Beta President_ President_ -Doris Miller 7i(-p_Prpc KA n Secretary ____ -Ruth Lowe Secretary — Mary Carmen Hurst Treasurer_ -Charlotte Sayers Treasurer_ -Janet StrieQel -Kerry Lee Hodges Sgt.-At-Arms_ -Mary Marg. Myers Sgt.-At-Arms.__ -Kay Hobart Pledge Mother -Betty Ann Elliott Reporter_ -Helen Barlow Reporter_ -Shirley Blankenship Pledge Mothei ' -Patty Marlatt Sponsors Sponsor Miss McCormick Miss Headlee Miss Coffey COMPLIMENTS The Newly Decorated KEYSTONE COFFEE SHOP Open 24 hours Daily Banquet Room for Special Parties Phone 1855 FRED PIERCE, Prop. MORRISON ' S MILLER ' S CAFE By the Frisco EXCELLENT FOOD POPULAR PRICES Page 121 The Store of Beautiful Pianos Baldwin — Lester Betsy Ross — Estey ! and Jesse French Wonderful Radios — Scott — RCA Victor — General Electric — Stewart Warner The Most Complete Stock of Records in the Four State District Phone 6030 JOPLIN PIANO CO. 312 Main GREEN ' S The Fashion Center Exclusive Ready To Wear CARTHAGE, MO. JOPLIN, MO. ! The Advertising Staff of the 1948 Crossroads is very grateful for the cooperation of the advertisers. We are indebted to these people for the interest which they have shown, and we hope that each student and each faculty member will return their kindness whenever possible. Let ' s show our appreciation. Page 122 ENGRAVING Burger-Baird Engraving Company Kansas City, Missouri PRINTING Pittcraft, Incorporated Pittsburg, Kansas COVERS AND BINDING Becktold Company St. Louis, Missouri PHOTOGRAPHY Clyde Morrison Joplin, Missouri Thomas Korn Studio Joplin, Missouri Murwin Mosler Studio Joplin, Missouri ART AND LAYOUT Beauford Zumwalt WRITING Ada Coffey Milo Harris Doris Johlf Billye Talmadge Beauford Zumwalt Page 123 UNFINISHED THOUGHTS Countless cycles has the earth Coursed its ageless path around the sun, Drawing its strength for all things living From golden rays that forever run A glistening journey from earth to sun. Thus do myriad sylvan flora Of wondrous variation Spring from one primordial soil In perennial creation. And stars we see in glimmering toil Lighting Infinity’s road. Could it be That some we see Are world’s and life’s abode? Yet all these things are just a few Of vast unfathomed workings. Still man mumbles for more reason To believe God is The Reason. So look within yourself, 0 man purblind, For the mystery of them all; Two cells make four and thus to millions In miraculous Design, A man is born with soul and breath What greater treasure could he find? 0 God, thou art the mold of Life. No answer to thy essence Is held by us of humble mind Who often doubt thy presence. How could we ever fail to see That Any, That All, To Infinity, Is ever possible with thee. by Anthony R. Kassab