Monticello College - Echo Yearbook (Godfrey, IL)

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1 k Monticello's two smiling nurses ore Mrs. Florence Pelot, resident procticol nurse, ond Mrs. D. r. Findly, director of Hcolth Services. Campus Services The Health Center, under the supervision of Mrs. Lenore Findley ond Mrs. Florence Pelot, is a modern unit built by gifts from parents and alumnae and includes fourteen beds, a day room, lounge, waiting room, examining room, office, residence quarters for nurses, and a kitchenette. All the rooms are fully furnished with the most up-to-date supplies and equipment. The environment and competent care rendered are conducive to recovery from any illness of students or the faculty. Open twenty-four hours a day for the benefit of all students, the library contains some 24,000 books and periodicals which ore distributed by Mrs. Vladimir Rouseff and Miss Nell Gaspard, the librarians. The library staff also makes available to students a number of best-sellers and educational books in paper-back editions. Checking to sec if the library books ore in order are Mrs. Nell Gospord, librorion, ond Mrs. W. V. Rouseff, ossistant librorion. Miss Alvena Closson is Monticello's head housekeeper. The spotless appearance of the buildings is the result of her timeless effort and patience. Miss Closson and her staff help maintain household order in dormitories and in the main buildings. Page 29

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Mrs. Rolph J. Schmidt, Director of Alumnae Affoirs, Director of Alumnae As director of Alumnae Affairs, Mrs. Ralph Schmidt has assumed added responsibility this year. In addition to maintaining an extensive correspondence with Monticello alumnae and planning Homecoming and Alum Weekends, she helped to introduce several new projects in the Alumnae program. Among the recent additions are the organization of alum parties throughout the nation for prospective students, and the development of area Alumnae Admissions Representatives. Miss Shirfee Hall, preparatory school social and assistant preparatory school director. The Preparatory School social director. Miss Shirlee Hall, is a familiar staff member to all preps. She and the social committee are responsible for planning many enjoyable hours of entertaining and educational activities. Highlights of the year were such events as attendance at the Kingston Trio performance in the Chase Club in St. Louis and several dramatic productions at Washington University. Formats, cabin parties, shopping trips to St. Louis, and good times at Western Military Academy have been possible because of her originality and love of fun. Social Director Preparatory School director, Page 28

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The bookstore which is managed by Miss Marjorie Dietiker ond Mrs. Elizabeth Habekost is o central campus center for students purchasing gifts, necessities, text books, records or magazines. There is a regular cleaning service through the bookstore which has proved very convenient. One finds every necessity in the bookstore and in the display windows from art supplies to school rings attractively arranged. Miss Dietiker, Manager of the bookstore ond Mrs. Hobckost, assistant. Mrs. Montroy, ossistont, and Mrs. Miss Prewitt, switchboord Propst, director of the college dining operator. Mrs. Clarence Montroy and Mrs. Irene Propst are the dieticians responsible for the well-balanced and varied meals served daily in the dining room. They are aided by Col. S. J. Goodman and the student-faculty Food Committee in the planning of menus, in supervising the student waitresses, and maintaining the appearance of the dining room. Many business and personal calls arrive at Monticello through the main switchboard operated by Mrs. Mar- ?iaret Prewitt. The delivery of in-ormation and contact of students and staff concerning meetings and other appointments can be traced to the switchboard staff. hall. The cabin staff is typified by their friendliness toward all students. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Moody ond Mrs. Edna Richey prepare the meals at the Monticello cabin and always have a smile for each girl despite the rush in filling numerous orders. The cabin, where students may bring dates, watch television, listen to the jukebox, or dance is the campus refreshment-relaxation center where many relaxing hours are spent. Edna Richey and Mr. ond Mrs. Moody Page 30