Morton Junior College - Pioneer Yearbook (Cicero, IL)

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EHNIINIS CLASSES ACTIVITIES FACULTY STUDENTS SOPHOMORE ... FRESHMAN .... CLUBS ....... FEATURES ..... ATHLETICS MEN'S SPORTS .... WOMENS SPORTS

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I I l S the years have passed, changes have been nunllferous. Qnly the building that houses the students oi OVIOF1 Junior College remains the same. It has aged, too, with the . . ' M t n. Former students, but is still the symbol of all that is Or O What il this building were to SDeUl4Oltl1O5etlllnQS which it has housed for lo, these many YGOV stored up against those who have destroYed H5 beauty by various acts ol vandalism, the loud laughter thot lWCl'5 Shfllsefi its walls,and the tears that have shattered its drec1mS?Wl1Gf would be said ol the students who have through the YQOVS entered its doors-gateways to advancement ol learning? What could be repeated oi the conversations between those who chattered happily as they rushed to the next class, discussed the latest class incident, or argued about the newest political controversy? Who knows what successes and failures have been observed through the eyes ol this unrevealing house ol knowledge? Memoriesslrom the past, the thrill of a sports champion- s-the grudges it has ship, the excitement and elegance ol the annual proms, the life and gaieties ol the operettas and plays through which student talent has been aided and developed, reminiscences of people in the passing parade of student lile-the pioneers ol the year book, newspaper, directory, and other student publications would be just a lew ol its memories. The old landmark will vividly remember how the old college traditions commenced, how the college managed through the First years ol development, and how outstanding the students ol each class were in their numerous Fields of sports, journalism, government, club activities, and scholar- ship. The inside story regarding friendships, companionships, loves, hates, petty jealousies, worries, fears, laughter,and tears would be revealed it this building were to speak. Administration and faculty would be described as they planned and worked to aid various activities: the presidents, ldeans, social. committees, club advisors, and teachers who OVG UVQed increased endeavor from the student bodies. Yes, the personal secrets ol Morton junior College have been Stored in G building that has meant home to thousands ol students and alumni through the years never to be I revealed by this ediFice,yet somehow lelt by everyone who has made his WCW down its narrow corridors.

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iHHHlIHH iHi Yiillil lt was September of 1924 when Sterling Morton First opened its doors to students desiring worl4 in the first two years of college. That year only 79 freshmen students en- rolled in the offered courses, but it marlced a beginning, a beginning of bigger and better things lor Morton Junior College. ' It was a great job, this starting a new school, lor who could tell what the future would bring? With one strolce of the clocl4 immense success or dismal lailure might be the result. But there were men to meet the responsibility. l-larry Victor Church, MJCS First president furnished the inspiration and planning needed to put such a plan into ellect. l lis untiring el'iorts united with the determination of faculty and students alilce furnished the sparl4 lor the Fire that was to burn brightly lor many years to come. Even Mr. Church could not undertalce such a job alone and so it was that a man was appointed dean ol the college whose name has become synonymous with that of Morton ,junior College. That man was Walter Bishop Spel- man. Ugpeln, as he was fondly tabbed by students and fellow laculty members, was all that could be hoped For in a leader ol a new endeavor. All the foresight and ambition ol youth were his as he tool4 over at the helm of a newly formed institution of learning. Those same qualities existed until the day of his death in 1941. ln his seventeen years as dean, Spel saw times ol trouble, wealth, prosperity, and depression but always forged ahead. When Mr. Spelman toolc over his job in this newly organized junior college, he had one year in which to prove to the state authorities that Morton vlunior College should be accepted amonglthe ranl4s of accredited junior colleges in lllinois. It was a tremendous job, it meant building from nothing into something great and worthwhile in community life, but the right man had been chosen. theiiiiil -WGS mhOVG ihanlxax c?aln. l-le was a counselor, advisor, and friend to each student who made 9 Yee' Ome Gt J , S Was a guide to the whole student body. To him teaching was an l'WiQUif1Q experiment, never stale and monotonous, but rich and exciting. l-lis enthusiasm never died, from the socials he attended where he danced with the female students to the COHGQG ClOSS he joined as a student among many. Dignity and Charm he lleelfend respect he gained. l-le was determined tO lleve his COll9Qe on the highest level possible, his ehlorts were For the students regardless of the cost to him. Undef HSDel's direction the student council was organiz- ed and from that time has existed as a hard-worlcing student governing l9OClY- l-lis activities did not end here, however, for he felt the QVSCH responsibility upon the State Association of JUn'e'C9ll'-9995 and becamea hard-worlcing member and ohiicer gl that organization. Always with the school in mind Mr. ,pelmen Wefked CIUi9flY at his job through thiclc and thin. It I5 no wonder that in 1941 his death during the summer came if i A GS G erect Sheelq to MJC students, laculty,alumni, and citizer1S 6 lx of the cgi? s 50 ll'lOfl we S To lake his S, Pope Ge the situOf'0' 1 nits i pope Sow If in 19471 G M lor 0 'elem' tional tOX- i' Morton staci this COPCUTP ln the SDH President 54 toslc encoust the summer ' way has bee Saturday: added lor I' Belore this he lelt out 1' junior Colle the junior gg the position copahly 17,33 seling and 5 have been r in the 5 the English YQGFS, her lmpirotion 4 lvllf. Another w, to lead Ml Maclean. jj to the Succe, Ol Mlcxtr Oh thai . SODDOrt in times Q' E The meh v Who to be night to jeg Toile Dossih umm COllf Ugl-j T Tho l00lcs bn r Qs: l f,.,.- 1-Lv..-3 .-i.l.sL5-jlfii.LEQZQQ1-1Q?l5QL51,-9l.1.L.yQiQAn-..g-m.i-Its.,..E....' L. .--.u4..,. s,..e.-,,.,,. - '