Nebraska Wesleyan University - Plainsman Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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PAIL MAVES SPEAKING This, they say, is the lost genera- tion because we arc caught in the maelstrom of a social order that seems to be disintegrating. We suffer from the sickness of the old order and there is little hop.-, they say. of profit- ing from the new one that shall rise from the ashes of the old. In a .sense we arc lost for, like aviators crossing a fog-blanketed ocean, we are flying blind. What i- worse, we have an imperfect knowl- edge of the vehicle that carries us and only a dim idea of our destination, for we have taken off at the com- mand of an older generation who have failed to train us for flying, because they were trained only to run on the ground and did not see the need. A will to learn, a resolve to go ahead, and a warning to fly high are our only hopes. It will not be strange if some of us lose our course or if some of us crash. Hut some will arrive. In the meantime we look forward to that moment when we can more than dimly discern the pattern that works the events and moods of life into a unity that will symbolize the meaning of itself. What bits of beauty this flood of autumn Casts upon the shore of every day! Patches of yellow sunlight across the floor : Gold and scarlet leaves sifting slowly to the ground ; Soft blue haze veiling far horizons; A crescent moon gliding across a sea-blue sky Like a silver canoe lost among the lilies on a turquoise lake; Rain on the roof and the sighing wind outside : The lift of the pungent air on frost- gilt dawns : Laughter and the voices of children off to school The ascending smoke of campfires in the woods. Songs of friendship tossed to the evening sky : All these and mine treasures to grace the rhythm Of every hour. One of the prize book reviews of the year, in our estimation, was given by a preadolescent boy who had been inflicted with Evangeline in school. hni asked by his mother what it was all about he replied: Oh, it ' s a story about a dame chasing a guy all over the world. — Now you try! There is a memory in the back of my mind that will always be recalled with a twinge of remorse. When I was seven a boy of my own years ame from the city to visit one of our neighboring ranches for a few weeks. Almost at once we became bosom friends, opening for each other a dif- ferent world in our backgrounds. We were together constantly. Then the day before he left we quarreled over some trivial affair, and I went home deeply hurt. Thus I lost my first friend. I have never seen him since. Overheard in Old Main: is Brown in here? No. ' Where is he? The Lord only knows, and the Lord only cares. Well, it must be the Lord on the telephone then. One cold blustery winter day I stood on a down-town street corner and watched a hag whose hair was white beneath the filth, fishing old papers and pieces of string out of the refuse boxes. Pride seemed to have been murdered and sensitiveness be- numbed. As I watched, I thought of an- other lady, white gowned and radiant with the richness of a long life, who had helped me over a rough spot with a well-timed word. Then I remem- bered others, likewise full of years — pioneer mothers — beautiful women. I watched until she gathered her bundle and shuffled into the wind sniveling and mumbling to herself. Our greatest asset for rich living is an ability to make friends in the truest sense of die word with all types of people of both sexes, from every level of life, -an asset too many of us never use; we are too shy, too proud, too narrow, or just indifferent. By friendship we mean the mutual sharing of our best ideas, experiences, and moods. Such friendship comes from engaging in a common enter- prise that is greater than the people sharing in it, or it comes from the discovery of common interests and common needs, which leads to doing something about it together. Friendship broadens and deepens personality by raising one ' s gaz; from the self to the universal. It is ob- jective rather than subjective and calls for a minimum of introsp?ction, the devitalizer of the present age. It rises above sex. It transcends all lines of race, creed, or clan. It is the greatest creative force in the universe. Wesleyan students : you are to be commended on your fine sportsman- ship! Once when a nervous student ap- peared for the first time on your chapel platform and failed to achieve a high note on her instrument, you generously clapped the embarrassed girl back on the stage and. lifted by your regard for one of your own, she played two encores beautifully. You do not tolerate slovenly per- formance or carelessly prepared and badly delivered speeches. Yet, I haye seen you respond to a deep sincerity even when it was badly expressed. You do not endure hypocrisy and sham, but you rightly admire honest effort. Once a tiresome speaker was placed in an embarrassing situation when a number of students walked out to meet some appointment near the end of his speech, and you put him at ease by a generous applause that his speech did not merit, just to signify that you were not a party to such discourtesy. In a heated student meeting when passions were aroused and misunder- standing was rearing its ugly head, I saw you command yourself while you coolly brought the affair to order and adjourned friends — united in loyalty to your school. May the sporting instinct of the Plainsman never die! (Continued on page 50) MEDITATIONS OF A MAVERICK 28

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position. He added to the reputa- tion of Wesleyan ' s line. Claude Otto, a fine general who relieved Hawkins and also played halfback. His speed and fins passing aided Wesleyan when yards were needed. George Farley Head Coach Henry Menke, tackle, anoth:r man from Beatrice who spilled the plays before they got under way. He played good, consistent football and will be an asset to the Wesleyan line next year. Sanford Staley, quarterback, small but mighty, a hard runner and one of the best tacklers on the squad. He has another year and will be caus- ing the regulars plenty of worry. Clair Shuman, fullback, a good blocker on the offense. He could back up the line in great style. He will be a valuable man next year. Dell Hedges, halfback, could al- ways be depended on for gains. He made the longest run against Has- tings after intercepting a pass. John Braush, center and two year lctterman, should be an asset to the Wesleyan line the qext two years with his sure passing and tine defensive work. Gordon Axford, a fast, aggressive tackle who could also lead the offense from a guard position. Axford ' s fight and spirit could always be depended upon. Virgil Hayes, a snappy freshman guard who has plenty of weight. A little more experience and he should be one of the best guards in the con- ference. Chet Arthur, freshman center who has been pushing John all year for that position. This Beatrice boy has proven to have all it takes to make a real player. Me i ytn Kopp, end, a first year letterman who earned a regular berth on the team. He is hard charging and his blocking on offense is above par. John Van Ells, guard, a first year man who has shown decided improve- ment as the season progressed. He is a good blocker and defensive man. Martin Braush, freshman tackle who developed fast in one year and should gain himself a regular berth next year. The football season will officially culminate Friday. December 13, in the annual football banquet. Here announcements of the All-Conference team and of next year ' s captain for Nebraska Wesleyan will be given. However, as this book goes to press, word has been received that all All-Conference team, selected by Nebraska newspapermen, ranked four of our football players in their line- up. Captain Dawdy Hawkins received recognition for the fine leadership and excellent headwork that he exhibited throughout the entire season when he was selected as one of the eleven. And I ' m sure we all agree with them that Dawdy deserves the best there is. We ' re glad he ' ll be back next year. Rod Shuman. end, was another Plainsman picked by the sports writers as belonging on this repre- sentative team, because of his speed, his pass receiving, and his drive. We won ' t argue with them any on this point, or this man. Bill Ptacek was rated ace high when the final listing was made up in the football score sheet. We won ' t forget the playing in many a long day. We ' re all for you, Jo. Bearcat Wright truly deserved the ranking he received in the con- ference and in the hearts of football fans. He gave his best, even when placed on the bench for injuries. We ' re glad he ' s another of the Wes- leyan football men to come in for his share of the lauding, and we ' re proud of him. Despite the fact that the Plainsmen had a few men on the injured list in nearly every game. Nebraska Wes- leyan came through with one of the finest teams seen in the Conference for several years. This was a squad that never let down, even when the breaks went against them to bring a defeat. They came back more de- termined to win than ever. With students behind them who really meant it when they gave a cheer for the Yellow and the Brown, the Plainsmen hold a good record for the season with five victories and one tie out of a tough nine point grid sched- ule. They have played hard and fast, winning a far greater percentage of games than most of the schools. The team concluded the season with the most praiseworthy of attributes, that of being good sports. Their losses as well as their wins chalked another mark to Nebraska Wesleyan ' s credit on the side of sportsmanship. Those boys who have played their last game for Nebraska Wesleyan know what it is to have fought a hard fight, to receive the praise and commendations of a student body heart and soul behind them. They go out knowing that they have given their best, and this best will serve as an added inspiration for next year ' s team. We ' ll miss them next year. Dawdy Hawkins, 1935 Plainsmen Captain, sums it all up when he says, Next year we ' re coming back stronger than ever, and nothing ' s going to stop Nebraska Wesleyan from getting that N. C. A. C. title. Jerfy Adams Assistant Coach 27

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YELLERS OF THE BROWN By Doris Craven and Bonna Story Wesleyan spirit has become that urging, driving, yet intangible force that has so much to do with bringing honors to Wesleyan. That spirit manifest in our students has been correctly denned by one of our coaches as the momentum making champions. The work of Nebraska Wesleyan ' s Pep organization, Yellers of the Brown, has had much to do with momentum toward championship for it is the duty of the group to foster and direct enthusiasm for every activity on the campus. The 1935 football season has proved a particu- larly successful one for the Yellers of the Brown. Under their auspices great rallies were held, with band music and marching, torches looming and students shouting. We will — We will — We will! Cries of Hold That Tiger, Warp the Warriors, and Beat York were heard at different times from one end of the campus to the other. The football dinner before the Doane game was a help, too, as many of the football fellows commented on the fact later. By the way, Roland Enos isn ' t a bad master of cere- monies, is he? How proud we felt w T hen we heard that victory bell and realized that we had contributed towards its ringing ! On the day before the great game of the year the Yellers of the Brown held a big program in the gym followed by a rally which shall go down in history as most successful. Xot satisfied with this display the logs crossed in the form of a W with bright yellow flames leaping from them, signifying the fires of the Plains- men burning in the hearts of Wes- leyanites. The word Plainsmen is centered across the insignia in yellow letters. With this emblem set against a deep brown background the effect is quite startling. Chevrons are worn on the sleeve to signify number of years in the organization. The officers who lead the Yellers of the Brown in their activities and who assume the responsibilities are: Pep Club sponsored, another pep rally in the evening with a big bon- fire built by students, speeches by football men and coaches as Bust the Broncs was shouted from the very skies. Sales of yellow balloons, mega- phones, and 1935 Plainsmen sheets autographed by football men were projects undertaken by the Pep Club. The work of the Yellers of the Brown is never completely finished. They take an active part in pushing spirit up ace high for basketball and other sports. Not only does the Pep Club get us to games, but they keep things moving after we arrive, thanks to you cheer leaders! It is the Yellers of the Brown who choose the cheer leaders of Wesleyan University. We have been especially proud of Bob Stewart who has cer- tainly given everything he had to compel the students to show their pep and enthusiasm. His Let ' s Give the Locomotive and Make It Good can never be forgotten. Ronald Enos and Evelyn Youngquist have demon- strated that they have what it takes to bring pep and cheers from a stu- dent body. You have of course, noticed the canary yellow sweaters with brown insignia of the club which was espe- cially designed for the Yellers of the Brown last year by Alice Gilbert, then a student of Wesleyan. It consists of President — Lois Mather. Vice-President — Doris Craven. Secretary — Ruth Butler. Publicity Chairman — Harold Ahrendts. Treasurer — Alvin Wilks. Rallies such as we had this year, dinners, parades, ribbons, bonfires, torches, speeches, and yells, showed the team we were in back of them, win or lose; it showed that the Yellers of the Brown were capable of planning and pre- paring programs and rallies; it showed that there were leaders who spent untiring efforts to bring about the success of these plans. They have worked faithfully and well. They will continue to co-operate in supporting college activities throughout the year. We believe the organization is justifying its existence by its sincere effort this year. We are proud of their loyalty and their pep. So what about a yell for the Yellers Here goes! What ' s the matter with the Pep Club? They ' re all right! Who ' s all right? The Pep Club! Who? The Pep Club! Three cheers for the Yellers of the Brown! Three cheers for Wesleyan ' s Pep Club! First Row: Ahrends, Morey, Nicholls, Tranbarger, D. Craven, Armbruster, Butler, Benker. Second Row: T. Randall, Wullbrandt, Mangels, Deane, Youngquist, Mather. Third Row: Bader, Wilkes, Davis. Not in Picture: Ron Enos, Stewart, Bryant, Cole, Jones. Jenkins, 29