Northland College - Wedge Yearbook (Ashland, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1947 volume:

THE WEDGE Volume XXXI 1947 Published by T h e C L A S S o f 1 9 4 8 NORTHLAND COLLEGE Ashland, Wisconsin Forwar d In this thirty-first volume of the Wledge, the Staff has endeavored to bring you a true, pictorial view of the activities which have transpired during the college year ,46 - ,47. We hope in years to come when you read this book it will remind you of all the little things, the joys, the sorrows, and thrills; everything that went to make up your college days. We hope also it will remind you of the simple beauty of this lovely North Country, wherever you are. If this is so, we have successfully accomplished our purpose. jANELLE ANDERSON Editor LESLIE HANSON Business Manager Dedication To THOMAS NEWTON BOBB who had faith in the 66College of the Northh and who has given his best unselfishly, we the class of 1948 respect- fully dedicate this Wedge. Contents ADMINISTRATION CLASSES ATHLETICS ACTIVITIES ORGANIZATIONS COLLEGE LIFE ADMINISTRATION N. ,...xxlv:$3$:l!.iivia; ? k x. X I MANLEY E. MaCDONALD B. A. Greenville College, 1923; M. A. University of Michigan, 1927; Ph. D. University of Michigan, 1944. PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE. LEWIS H. BRUMBAUGH B. A, Mount Morris College, 1917; M. A. University of Chicago, 1919; B. D. Yale University, 1920; Fellow, University of Chicago, 1921-22; Johns Hopkins University, 53 1925, 1930; Ph. D. University of Pittsburgh, 1945. DEAN OF THE COLLEGE AND PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATION. JNO. T. KENDRIGAN B. S. University of Nlaine, 1908; C. E. University of Maine, 1908; University of Wisconsin Extension 1936, 1937; M. Ed. Harvard University, 1941; Harvard Univ- ersity, SS 1942. REGISTRAR AND PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS GLADYS W. ULINE B. A. Norrhland College, 1927. SECRETARY TO THE PRESIDENT AND ALUMNI EDITOR WALLACE A. COLE B. S. University of Wisconsin, 1927; M. S. University of Wisconsin, 1927; University of Wisconsin SS 1943, 1944. DEAN OF MEN AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF CEMISTRY. HELEN A. SNYDER B. A. Lawrence College, 1933; M. A. Northwestern University, 1943. DEAN of WOMEN and DORMITORY MANAGER and ASSISTANT PROFESSOR of ENGLISH and SPEECH. ROY P. BUCKLAND Milwaukee State Teachers College, 1917-18; University of Wisconsin Extension 1924- 26, 1935. BURSAR. R. WEBB NOYES B. A. Bowdoin College, 1921; M. 5. Columbia University, 1929. LIBRARIA.N MORRISON SHARP B. A. Harvard University, 1929; M. A. Harvard University, 1933; Ph. D. Harvard University, 1939; Harvard University SS 1942. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF SOCIAL STUDIES. ARNA M. MCFARLAND B. A. Indiana University, 1914; M. A. Indiana University, 1933; University of Chicago. 1935;831932-36, 1937, 1941. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF LANGUAGES EARL E. SPEICHER B. A. Juniata College, 1914; Teachers College, Columbia University, 1914; M. A. University of Pennsylvania, 1917; B. D. Crozer Theological Seminary, 1918; Ph. D. University of Chicago, 1924. PROFESSOR of PHILOSOPHY and RELIGION and CHAIRMAN of DIVISION of PHILOSOPHY and EDUCATION. JAMES B. BRENNAN B. A. University of West Virginia, 1934; M. A. University of West Virginia, 1944; Cand, Ph. D. at University of Pittsburgh. Graduate work at Ohio State University and University of Michigan. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR of SOCIAL STUDIES. HAZEL M. LAMBERT B. A. College of St. Scholastica, 1934; B. E, Superior State Teachers, College, 1941; M. A. University of Minnesota, 1944; Cand. Ph. D. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR of EDUCATION. J. c. PETERS B. A. Kansas Normal College, 1914: M. A. University of Michigan, 1920; M. A. University of Michigan, 1936. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR of ECONOMICS and SOCIAL STUDIES. UDO ALBRECHT Royal Wilhelms Universitat, Berlin, 1907-08; B. A. University of Akron, 1934; M. A. Western Reserve University, 1937; Ph. D. Western Reserve University, 1940. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR of MODERN LANGUAGES. NEWELL YOUNGREN - B. E River Falls State Teajshers College, 1937; M. A. University of Wisconsin, 1941. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR of SCIENCE. T. NEWTON BOBB B. A. Northland Col1ege, 1912; Marine Biological Laboratory SS, 1913; M. A. Uni- versity of Wisconsin, 1922; University of Wisconsin, SS 1929; SCD. Northland C011- ege 1936. PROFESSOR of BIOLOGY and BOTANY and CHAIRMAN of DIVISION of SCIENCES. Mrs. HARRIET DEXTER B. A. Comer College, 1920; M. R. E. TransyIvania University, 1925. INTERIM INSTRUCTOR in EDTGLISH. KATHRYN R. CHURCH Tch. Dip. in Voice and Piano, Christian Co1lege; Iowa State College, SS 1928, 1929, 1939; Iowa State University Conservatory of Music, SS 1936, 1938. Studied voice with Afra Kirsh of Julliard School of Music and had voice coaching under Mrs. Elizabeth Birney Schmidt and Thomas Muir of New York City. INSTRUCTOR of MUSIC THEORY and VOICE. PERRY H. YAW B. S. Mansfield 11351.1 State Teachers College, 1940; M. A. University of Michigan, 1946. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR of MUSIC THEORY, INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC. MARCIA-MARY BALL B. Mus. American Conservatory of Music, 1941; M. Mus. American Conservatory of Music, 1945, SS 1946. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR of MUSIC THEORY, PIANO and ORGAN. LOUIS J. KOLONKO B. A, Northland College, 1941; M. A. University of Wisconsin, 1943. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR of PHYSICS. NATHANIEL B. DEXTER B. A. Ripon Col1ege, 1914; M. A. University of Wisconsin, 1915; University of Chicago, 1933-34; University of Michigan, SS 1940. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR of ENGLISH and ACTING DIRECTOR of DIVISION of LANGUAGES. F. W. ALTENBURG B. A. Lake Forest College, 1926; Platteville State Teachers , SS 1935, SS 1936; University of Wisconsin, SS 1942; Colorado State Teachers College, SS 1946. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR of ENGLISH. CLASSES i l y AVONEL ANDERSON Rice Lake High School :43. Major: Music and English. Lounge Committee 3; Gamma Nu Omega 1; 2, 3, 42, Piano Team 3, 4; Dormitory Officer 4; Senior Rep. Student Senate 4. JUNE EMERSON Ashland High School ,43. Major: Social Science. Choir 1, Z, 3, 4; Blue Masque, Vice Pres. 3, Pres. 4; College Play 4; Alpha Sigma 1, Z, 3, Vice Pres. 4; President 3; Secretary 4; Student Council 2; Choir Council 4. JOHN FERRIS Hartford High School 740. Major: Mathematics. Band 1, Z; Choir 2, 3, 4; Beta Chi 1, Z, Pres. 3, 4; Chairman; Inter-Society Council 4; Wedge Photo- graphgfl Z. 3. 4. FLORINE FLESIA Mellen High School ,43. Major: History. Gamma Nu Omega 1, $9631 Treas. 2; Stacy 3; Vice Pres 4; Choir 2, 3; Wedge Bus. Mgr; 3; Student Life Bus. Mgr. 3; Student Senate 3; Assembly Committee 1; Treasurer 4; Drama Club Vice Pres. 3; Freshman Dormotory Rep. 1; Senior Counselor 4; Play Commu- cee Bus. Mgr. 3, 4. SHIRLEY HICKEN Ashland High School ,43. Major: Chemistry and Mathematics. SeHy-Treas. 2; Alpha. Sigma 1, Z, 3, 4; Pep Club 37 4; Choir 2, 3; Student Senate 3; Science Club 1. ROSE MARIE HINDES Prentice High School ,43. Major: English. , Choir 1, Z, 3, 4; P313 Club Pres. 3, 4; Gamma Nu Omega 2, 3, 4; Blue Masque Seiy-Treas. 4; Cdllege Play 3, 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Choir Council 4; Co-Editor, Wedge 3; Enterprise Wall Newspaper 1, Z. SHIRLEY HUFF Ondossagan High School ,43. Major: Chemistry. Alpha Sigma 1, 2, SeEy-Treas. 3, 4; Choir 2, 3; Dormi- tory Officer Sec,y 3; House Counselor 4; Pep Band 3; Science Club 1. ELIZABETH JOHNSON Ashland High School ,43. Major: History. Alpha Sigma 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; Inter-Society Council 2, 4; Vice Pres. Freshman Enterprise 1, SeEy-Treas. 3; Bethel Award 2; Blue Masque Sec3y-Treas. 3, 4; Home- coming 1, 3; Katherine Matthias Award 3; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4. RALPH JOHNSON Neenah High School 939. Major: Social Science. PHILLIP MYOTT Depadua High School 338. Major: Social Science. Beta Chi Z, 3, 4; Veterans Club 3, Commander 4, Vice Pres. 4. VIVIAN N ELSON Mellen High School ,43. Major: Mathematics. Gamma Nu Omega 1, 2; Vice Pres. 3;, Vice Pres. 4; Student Senate 4; Vice Pres. :2, 3; Choir 1, 2, 3; Pep Band 3; Freshman Kimball AQard 1. NATALIE PENDERGAST Ashland High School 343. Majors: Mathematics and History. Alpha Sigma 1, 2, 3, 4; Elks Scholarship 2; Julia R. Gilman 3; Choir 1, Z, 3. DEN N IS SCHULTZ Hartford High School ,40. Majors: Chemistry and Biology. Basketball 2, 3; Beta Chi 1, 2, Treas. 3, 4; Veterans Club 3, 4; Wedge 3; Student Life 3; Inter-Society Council 3; Science Club 3; German Club 1, 2. EYVONNE SIGEL Mellen High School ,43. Major: English. Pep Band 1, 3; Finance Committee 4; Wedge Editor 3; Homecoming Committee 3; Gamma Nu Omega 1, Soc. Sec,y Z, 3, Pres. 4; Dormitory President 4; Choir 1, 2, 3; Inter-Society Council 3, 4; Enterprise Ed. 1, 2; Student Life Editor 3; Pep Club 4; Soc. Sec,y 2; Pub- lication Award 3. RUTH SPOOLMAN Ashland High School 343. Major: History. Alpha Sigma 1, 2, Vice Pres. 3, Sec3y 4; Student Coun- cil 2, Sedy 3; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1, 2, 3; Piano Quartet 3, 4. RICHARD STROSHANE Ashland High School ,43 Majors: Biology and Chemistry. Beta Chi 1, Sedy-Treas. Z, Sec3y-Treas. 3, Vice Arcon 4, President 2; Pep Club Treas. 3; Basketball 3; Choir 4; Men,s Chorus 3, 4; Band 3, 4. FRANK TOTUSEK, Jr. Silver Lake UVIinnJ High School ,40. Major: Chemistry. Beta Chi 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3; Intermural Basket- ball 1, Z; Tug of War 1, 2; Science Club 3; Veterans Club 4. HAZEL WESTGATE Ashland High School '43. Major: English. Wedge 1; Enterprise Wall Newspaper 2; Student Life 3, 4. NOT PICTURED ; JOSEPH NEMEC l St. Agnes High School ,36. Major: Social Science and Physical Ed. x I ' ROY MILLER Marinesco High School '38. Major: English. Senior Class History The fall Of the year ,4; twenty-five Of the greenest Frosh CV61: to grace the campus enrolled at Northland. It was the most marvelous feeling, at long last we were going to college! Our freshman year was well filled with tobaggan parties, hay rides, and the like with a little studying just to break the monotony. We began the substitute newspaper, the iiEnterpriseK a small wall paper to take the place of the Student Life. As Sophomores we were but sixteen, and with only ONE man. Our efforts were concentrated on raising money to purchase a War Bond which was pres- ented to the college in support of the Endowment Fund. Our Junior year with the return of G. 1,5. our ranks were swelled to twenty- two. The publication of the Wedge was our major project of the year. College life was enriched by college dances and hot dog sales in the lounge. Our Senior year has been filled with concentration on graduation with a grand round of picnics, parties, and dances to make it a most memorable year. OFFICERS: President ............................................................................. John Ferris Vice President ............................................................... Phillip Myott Secretary ......................................................................... June Emerson Treasurer ........................................................................ Florine Flesia Advisor ............................................................. Prof. J T. Kendrigan V'w W w; 4 V c216 lst Row: F. Hicks, E. Speare, L. Mathews, F. Hahn. 2nd Row: P. Biglow, S. Hicks, M. Thurston, P. Wallender, B. Walker. 3rd Row: J. Anderson, Y. Urbank, P. Berg, M. Van Guilder, K. Wil- son, C. Fecteau. 4th Row: R. Benson, E. Hmielewski, S. Tonish, L. Hanson. OFFICERS President. ................................................................... James Higgins Vice President ............................................................. Stanley Tonish Secretary - Treasurer .................................................... Cleone Fecteau Adviser .................................................... . .............. Prof. N. B. Dexter Junior Class History When the class of ,48 entered these portals as green iiFreshies,l we were only' twenty-nine strong but full of enthusiasm. In spite of this at roll call second semester only twenty voices answered. Four of our six men had been called to service and by June our class was composed entirely of girls. As Sophomores we were seventeen girls, just a little bit discouraged at the outlook of another manless year but much to the delight of all when second semester rolled around we had acquired nine husky ex-G. Ils. Things began to happen then and we sponsored the first formal dance since 1941. In May we took the Freshmen for a drink in the creek when we over-powered them in the annual Tug of War. In September, 1946, we started out as twenty-eight, and with the beginning of second semester we adopted two more to make us an even thirty. We pledged ourselves torthe hetterlnent of the student lounge and contributed ten large ash- trays which were products of our own labor. The publication of the Wedge was our principle project of the year. We as a class look back on three prosperous years and look forward in an- ticipation to our final year. May it he one of which we can be proud. .3 let Rdw: WJ Biglow, J.Bc;;1cher, E. Bardill, E. Huun, D. Borowick, F. Albrecht, D. Buckman. 2nd Row: M. Johnson, M. Eisner, D. Fenzel, M. Ferkovich, E. Emerick, M. Fisk, D. Crosland. 3rd Row: K. Daniels, R. Forgie, J. Anderson, G. Fry, XV, Johnson. R. Coey, M. Carlson, H. Johnson. x rlst Row: R. .Nyberg, K. Martingon; rLucky, L. StAaer, R. Werner, K. Konkol. 2nd Row: V. Penn, J. Squires, J. Liljequist, B. Suminski. 3rd Row: D. Waste, S. Simon, J.K1att, J. Boucher, D. Sukanen, J. Muelling, C. Stemm, E. Perrin. ;. .4 Sophomore Class History h W76 entered our college career full of enthusiasm for things to come. Our Freshman year was packed full of parties, dances, and the usual round of social events. The year was ended with the Tug-O-War in the ravine where seven of our strongest men were taken by surprise by the Sophs and landed in the creek. This year we started out with a few of last years members absent and a few new faces were present. On November lst we sponsored and alI-school Halloween Dance at the Eaglds Ball Room. Throughout the year our class contributed to the social life of the campus by active participation. OFFICERS President .................... V. .. .. L. Jack Boucher Vice President ........................................................ Kenneth Konkol Secretary - Treasurer ................ . .................... Dorothy Sukanen ., Adviser ..................................................................... Dr. M. Sharp P. Anderson, W. Andruk, R. Arntsen, M. Arney, D. Asplund L. Ayles, I. Baker, G. Ball, J. Beirl, M. Bennatts, W. Blake, M. Bergen, R. Boyer, J. Brehm, R. Brekke, J. Burlager, D. Carlson, G. Carlson, E. Carroll, C. Carter, S. Classon, D. Cook, J. Cluver, V. Darling, R. Delap, M. Dexter R. Dexter, B. Dike, H. Konkol. J. Dodd, J. Doherty, D. Donahue, J. Dosedel, J Emerson, O. Erxckson, C. Felmlee, J. Fondow, E. Forster, R. Forsyth, E. Frederick, R. Fuller, V. Fryklund, L. Garfield, A. Gehrman, A. Gidlof, J. Good, B. Greech, H. Grotzke, J. Gustafson, T. Hadfield, B. Hall, W. Handler, J. Hassard, F. Hauer, R. Hause, T. Hayes, E. Hill, R. Hoffman, R. Hogan. DA I-irabik, J. Hueckman, H. Hultman, A. Iverson, S. Janowski, J. JeweW, B. Johnson, G. Johnson, J. Johnson, V. Johnson, T. Johnson, R. Justice, C. Kelly, J. Kennealy, J. Ketchum, M. Olson, J. Penn, E. Klep, NI. V. Klught, F. Knisely, J. Kotleski, R. Krekling. P. Kurschner, A. LaBounty, XV. Laffin, L. LaPoint, B. Larson, G. Larson. R. Larson, K. Laurion, J. Lenihan, J. Lindberg, D. Lorscheter, M. Lum- ery, D. MacDonald, H. McKenzie, XV. McAuIiffe, B. McDonald R. NIC- Donell, C. McKinlay, A. Melberg, J. Mesang, M. Mesner, D. Metz, David Metz, N. Metz, H. Miller, S. Moe, C. Moller, B. Moore, C. Moore, M. Motyka, J. Mowatt, M. Murdock, J. Nelson, P. Norton, L. Nystrom, J. Papez, W. Pacitz, John Pentony, James Pentony, J Pias, R. Pinkowski, M. Poyer, J. Reed, R. Reed. A. Reistad, E. Ross, E. Schroeder, M. Simmonds, E. Soliwoda, L. Spar- ding, E. Stauffer, K. Stroshane, F. Susienka, J. Synnott, L. Thompson, R. Thompson, W. Thoreson, W. Thornton, L. Topel, C. Wadak, L. Wag- ner. C. Walker. E. Wardensky, H. Westman, C. Wichlidal, L. Williams, D. Yankee, J. Zar, T. Zinnecker, R. Ziolkowski, L. Zipperer. Freshman Class History We entered Northland bright-eyed and enthusiastic as the largest Freshman class in the history of the college. We began to get acquainted with each other at the Freshman Dance epte ember 18th, and with the upper classmen on Friday night, September 20th, On March 28th we sponsored a Spring Program Ball where the gals invited the fellows and declared a success by all who attended. The remainder of the year was spent participating in other social events on the campus and the usual round of picnics and final parties. OFFICERS President .................................................................... Howard Konkol Vice President ................................................................. Clyde Cartez Secretary - Treasurer ...................................................... Bernice Dike Adviser .................................................................. Dean Helen Snyder ORGANIZATION S ,.e...wg9mma Nu 05999a lst Row P. biglow, J. Johnson, P. berg, . 1Vloore, .mGehrman. 2nd Row: K. Wilson, F. Flesia, E. Sigel, C. Fecteau, S. Hicks. 3rd Row: D. Lorscheter, P. Norton, A. Anderson, Y. Urbank, R. Hogan, E. Hook, C. Moller, M. Simmonds, M. Van Guilder, E. Schroeder. In 1924 a group of girls interested in literary work organized the Gamma Nu Omega society. ' This past year was a very busy one for the Gamma Nu,s. The first social event was a pre-bridal shower given for Marge Cotie, a Gamma Nu Alumna. Rush season started off with a Halloween party, October 23rd, at the Van Guilder home, complete with goblins and everything. The rushees were enter- tained at a banquet at the Knight Hotel, October 26th. During December placecards were made for the Christmas trays at the local hospitals. i. . Hell Day, Januaryi9th, found the pledges dressed in costumes depicting nursery rhymes heralding the approach of the traditional Sno-Ball formal, held January 18th, at the Legion Hall. The hall was cleverly decorated with pine boughs and iisnowballsii March 24th found the pledgees going through the rigors of informal initia- tion and formal initiation was held in the Memorial Hall parlor, Sunday, March 30th. The annual cottage party was held in May and all members survived not too much worse for wear. The final event of the year was the formal Mother and Daughter banquet. OFFICERS President .......................................................................... Eyvonne Sigel Vice President ................................................................ Florine Flesia Secretary ........................................................................ Cleone Fecteau Treasurer ..................................................................... Kathryn Wilson Adviser ................................................................ Mrs. Margaret Wicks Alpha Sigma lst Row: MA Thurston, J. Anderson, R. Spoolman, B. Johnson, J. Emerson, P. Wallender. 2nd Row: V. Penn, M. Murdock, M. Dexter, B. Larson, Miss Uline, B. Greech, J. Synnott, B. Walker, E. Forster. 3rd Row: M. Poyer, V. Johnson, N. Pendergast, L. Garfield, S. Huff, E. Perrin, A. Reistad, R. McDonnell. Alpha Sigma organized in 1918, is the oldest society on the campus. Its aims are service to Northland and fellowmen as well as the cultivation of social life. The first event of the year was the annual cottage party on October 12th, at the Buckland cottage. Here plans were laid for future social events. Rush season opened with a Bowery Party for rushees on October 24th, and a banquet on October 26th. It ended with a bang on Hell day, January 9th, when the pledges dressed as song titles gave a program in chapel. Informal initiation was January 11th, and the formal initiation was February 11th. The Alpha Sigma Penny Carnival on December 13th was declared a success. A new tradition was established when a Copper King tEarle Ginglest and a Queen tMary Motykat were crowned. The fragrance of coffee and hamburgers filled the football field on November 9th when a stand was set up for the event. Ice cream bars were sold at one of the basketball games and a pancake supper was held March 2nd. The box social on May 9th was well attended. Modern and Old Time dancing was enjoyed by all. Most of the efforts were concentrated on raising funds for the Myrtle Beck- strom Music Scholarship fund. A most successful year was completed with the annual Formal Banquet on Saturday, June 7th. OFFICERS President .................................................................. Elizabeth Johnson Vice President ................................................................ June Emerson Secretary ....................................................................... Ruth Spoolman Treasurer .......................................................................... Shirley Huff Adviser .......................................................................... .Gladys Uline lst Row: D. Sukanen, D. Fenzl, J. Squires, M. Ferkovich, E. Carroll. 2nd Row: J.Li1jequist, M. Bennatts, E. Emerick, B. Suminski. 3rd Row: L. Nystrom, S. Simon, D. Waste, M. Johnson, P. Anderson, J .Klatt, J. Muelling, M. Elsner. In March, 1946, Northlandhs newest sorority, Delta Pi Theta, was organized for the purpose of promoting social life on the campus. On Monday, October let, the Deltahs started off rush season with a hang- up hay ride party for their rushees. On Saturday, October 26th, the rusheres were their guests for the rush banquet at Hillcrest. During the year several roller skating parties were sponsored by this active group of girls and they actively participated in other social events of the year. A wonderful year was concluded with the formal banquet held in June. OFFICERS President ............................................................................ Jane Squires Vice President. ......................... Eunice Emerick Secretary .................................................................... Dorothy Sukanen Treasurer ........................................................................ Dorothy Fcnzl Chaplainu ............................... Mary Lynn Elsner Advisers ....................................................... Mrs. Newton Babb, Mrs. Lewis Brumbaugh, Mrs. Manley MacDonald Beta Chi lst Row: C. Carter, K. Martinson, J. Konkol, R. Stroshane. 2nd Row: L. Hanson, R. Boyer, L. Ayles, S. Janowski, G. Fry, W. Harris, J Ferris, R. Weigle. During the twenty-one years of fraternal activity the Beta Chi fraternity has established itself as a living tradition of the Northland College campus. This year, as in previous years, the Beta Chi,s subscribed to the social tradi. tions of their organization which include the rush season, with its dinner party, its fraternal taboos and its formal initiation. During the winter months the Beta men competed with men of the other fraternity on the campus in basketball and bowling tourneys. The highlight of the spring season is the customary Beta Banquet during the commencement period. This is usually followed by a formal dance where they enjoy the privilege of meeting alumnae brothers and renewing 01d associations. It is at this time also that new officers are elected for the ensuing year. Participation in other activities in cooperation with other organizations on the campus during the year helps make each year a memorable one. OFFICERS Grand Arcon ........................................................................ John Ferris Vice Arcon ................................................................... Dick Stroshane Scribe .......................................................................... Dennis Schultz Adviser ............................................................................ Louis Kolonko L. Clark, G. Larson, Mr. Youngren, M. Sykes, K. Daniels, E. Speare, J. Jewell, D. Carlson. 2nd Row: L. Thompson, H. Miller, J. Boucher, C. Walker, G. Vickers, L. Stener, H. MacKenzie, D. Buckman, D. Crosiand, J. Grimm, E. Bardili. lst Row: With the return of many former Phiis as veterans the Philaiethean fraternity became imbued with new life at the opening of the fall season. The organization voted to retain its pre-war officers, Edward Speate, president; and Marvin Sykes, treasurer and secretary; and officers would be elected later. Though several projects the frat improved both the lounge and campus. This consisted of the repair of furniture and cooperative efforts in redecorating. The Phi Male Chorus was expanded this year to include voices from other or- ganizations under the leadership of Gilbert Vickers. Fame and honor came to the group when the bowling team proved victorious over its rival fraternity. The Philaletheans also participated in basketball, at Chery and tennis. The famed Phi formal was resumed this year with great success. It was among the high-lighted social events and brought to a close a season of fine brotherhood and service. OFFICERS President ..................................................................... Kenneth Daniels Secretary - Treasurer .......................................................... Jack Jewell Adviser ..................................................................... Newell Youngren ACTIVITIES Standing: M. Lindquist, L. Hanson. Seated: J. Anderson. The Junior Class of Northland College-wishes to thank all those members of the other classes who have assisted us in compiling the information for the Wedge of 1947 and helped to make it a true index of the spirit of Northland. Especially do we wish .to-thank Mr. N. B. Dexter for his most helpful sug- gestions and advice. WEDGE. STAFF Editor-in-Chief .......................................................... Janelle Anderson Assistant Editor ..................................................... Madeline Lindquist Business Manager .......................................................... Leslie Hanson Photography ........................................................................ John Ferris Adviser ................................................................... Prof. N. B. Dexter REPORTERS James Higgins, Yvonne Urbank, Mary Thurston, Edward Speare, Patricia Berg, Gilbert Vickers, Beverly Walker, Bruce Johnson, Cleone Fecteau, and Florine Flesia The Blue rMasque 15: Row: L. Hanson, Miss Helen Snyder, R. Hindes, M. Dexter, V. Darling, E. Schroeder, A. LaBounty. 2nd Row: B. Johnson, A. Reistad, J. Emerson, L. Lapoint, K. Daniels, L. Ayles, E. Carroll, 8. johnson, M. Elsner, D. Sukanen. 3rd Row: E. Cass, L. Clark, J. Boucher, C. McKinlay, E. Perrin. The major project of the Blue Masque Drama Club was the play ttThe Night of January 16th,, at the Royal Theater, January 27th. In addition to this members of the Blue Masque aided in the production and stage settings for the Christmas tableau. At regular meetings various members of the organization entertained with pantomimes, monologues, and other forms of speech and dramatic work. OFFICERS President .................................................................... June Emerson Vice President .............................................................. Florine Flesia Secretary .................. V ............................................. Rose Marie Hindes Adviser .......... . ................................................. Miss Helen Snyder The Blue Masque 'e presents e uThe Night of January 16th by AYN RAND e under the direction of - y HELEN SNYDER February 26th and 27th, 1947 C A S T District Attorney Flint .................................................... Ermon Cass His Secretary ................................................................ Elaine Schroder Defense Attorney .......................................................... Bruce Johnson His Secretary .............................................................. Virginia Darling Clerk of the Court ...................................................... Lawrence Clark Karen Andre .................................................................... June Emerson Prison Matron .............................................................. Eleanore Perrin Judge Heath .............................................................. Calvin McKinlay Mrs. John Hutchins ........................................................ Eileen Carroll Dr. Kirkland .................................................................... Jack Bouchez Homer Van Fleet ............................................................. Lyle LaPoint Elmer Sweeney ............................................................ Kenneth Daniels Nancy Lee Faulkner .............................................. Rose Marie Hindcs John Graham Whitfield ................................................ Leslie Hanson Jane Chandler .................................................................. Mary Dexter Magda Svenson ............................................................ Audrey Reistad Sigurd Jungquist ........................................................ Arvid LaBounty Roberta Van Rensselaet .......................................... Mary Lynn Elsner PRODUCTION STAFF Assistant to Director .................................................. Virginia Darling Stage Manager ............................................................ Wallace Johnson Stage Crew ............ Harry Bowers, Eleanore Perrin, Lawrence Clark Electricians ............................................ Marvin Sykes, Leslie Hanson Business Manager ............................................................ Florine Flesia Assisted by e Charlene Moore, Kenneth Martinson and Bruce Johnson Publicity ................ Dorothy Sukanen, Joyce Synnott, Robert Olson and Glen Larson Costumes adn Make-up ...................... Julie Johnson, Eyvonne Sigel and Mary Lou Murdock Stage Furnishings ................................ Mary Dexter, Eunice Emerick Selections by Northland College Orchestra under the direction of Perry Yaw Memorial Hall 15: Row: Y. Urbank, E. Sigel, M. Elsner, Miss Snyder. 2nd Row: F. Flesia, A. Anderson, S. Huff, J. Anderson, E. Emerick, J. Synnott. This year due to the increased number of girls living in Memorial Hall it was evident that there must be some definite form of self-govefning body. At an early meeting house officers were elected. These girls were to aid Dean Snydex in drawing up a constitution and carry on the business of the dormitory. During the year we had several meetings of all the girls together e some for business and others for social contact. On December 15th the girls gathered in the parlor in pj,s and robes for the annual Christmas. Songs were sung and a short program was presented. We also sponsored several all-school coffee hours for the students and faculty to get acquainted with one another. In spite of a few difficulties and the early hours another again in September. OFFICERS President ......................................................................... Eyvonne Sigel Vice President ......................................................... Janelle Anderson Secretary - Treasurer .................................................. Eunice Emerick Senior Counselors ................... .Florine Flesia, Shirley Huff Freshman Representative .............................................. Joyce Synnott Sophomore Representative .................................... Mary Lynn Elsner Junior Representative ................................................ Yvonne Urbank Senior Representative ............................................. Avonel Anderson Dean of Women .............................................. Miss Helen Snyder Student Senate 15: Row: R. Olson, B. Walker, A. Anderson, V. Nelson. 2nd Row: K. Daniels, P. Biglow, J. Anderson, E. Speare. The Student Senate was organized in 1918 as a means of furthering under- standing between the students and the faculty. Since that time many changes have taken place as the organization developed, but the principles have remained the same. Confronted with the largest student body in the history of Northland the Student Association found it necessary through the Senate to make further alterations this year. Those who have served through the year as representatives of the classes and the student body at large are: Vivian Nelson, Avonel Anderson, Robert Olson, Patricia Biglow, Muriel Olson, Beverley Walker, Doris Konkol, Edward Speare, John Anderson, Bruce Smith, Kenneth Daniels, and Richard Delap. OFFICERS President ........................................................................ Beverly Walker Vice-President ......................................... .John Anderson Secretary ........................................................................ Patricia Biglow Inter-Society Council The purpose of the Inter-Society Council is to legislate in the activities con- cerning the various campus organizations. It consists of two college represen- tatives from each literary society and two faculty advisers. Desires of all campus organizations were successfully correlated. Changes which shortened the rush season and governed pledging activities were among its endeavors. The former constitution was revised and made applicable to present campus needs. John Ferris ............................................................. h ............. President Jane Squires .......................................................................... Secretary Eyvonne Sigel ............................. Gamma Nu Omega Representative Patricia Berg ............................... Gamma Nu Omega Representative Jane Squires ........................................ Delta. Pi Theta Representative Mary Lynn Elsner ............................. Delta Pi Theta Representative Elizabeth Johnson ................................ Alpha Sigma Representative Mary Thurston .................................... Alpha Sigma Representative Edward Speare ...................................... Philalethean Representative Edward Bardill ........................................ Philalethean Representative John Ferris .................................................. Beta Chi Representative Dennis Schultz ............................................. Beta Chi Representative Dean Helen Snyder ................................................... Faculty Adviser Dean Wallace A. Cole .......................................... Faculty Adviser The Choir Early in September sixty eager voices answered iipresenth to the Northland Choir roll. They ranged in quality from high soprano to low bass. This was the first time in four years we,ve had the tenors, baritones, and basses adding the very necessary support to a musical group. It was indeed a change from the three-part English madrigals to the group of religious numbers for which the choir is now famous. Under the able direc- tion of Mrs. Kathryn Ragsdale Church, and the student director, Gilbert Vickers, the choir has accomplished great things with six and eight part music by Bach, Tchaikowski, Palestrina, and numerous others. Full choir rehearsals were held three times a week with special sectional rehearsals twice weekly. The Christmas concert was acclaimed a great success as was also the Easter concert. The carts work was not in vain as roven b the results of the New Y P Y England tour. NORTHLAND COLLEGE CHOIR Program New England Tour, Spring 1947 I Adoramus Te ..................................................................... Palestrina All Breathing Life ........................................................................ Bach Mote: Opus 39, No. 2 Uaken from Psalm 5U .............. WUBmhms Create In Me O God Grant Unto Me the Joy of Thy Salvation From Deepest Woe I Cry to Thee ............................................ Bach Urom Walthers Book of Choraleg Now with Hands to God Uplifted ............................................. Lotti II Sheep and Lambs ..................................................................... Homer Lullaby on Christmas Eve ............................................. Christianson Brother James Air ........................................................................ Jacob Lo, How a Rose ........................................................... Praetorious In Heaven Above ............................................................. Christianson III Prayer .................................................................................... Kountz Salvation is Created ......................................................... Tchaikowski Legend ........................................................................... Tchaikowski Nunc Dimittis .................................................................. Gretchaninoff Alleluia, Christ is Risen ....................................................... Kopolyoff Soloists: June Emerson, Ashland; Gilbert Vickers, Ashland; Betty Greech, Owen; Lowell McMulIen, Amigo; Patricia Berg, Asiu land. Student Life lst Row: P. Wallender, J. Synnott, B. Johnson, M. Elsner, H. West- gate, D. Sukanen. 2nd Row: L. LaPoint, E. Bardill, R. Hogan, E. Speare, J. Brehm. Under the guidance of the co-editors, Mary Lynn Elsner and Bruce T. John- son, the student publication, hStudent Life,, has made a splendid record this year. Under faculty adviser, Professor N. B. Dexter, this bi-weekly hVoice of the Stu- dent? has attempted to be a definite creative force in college affairs. The staff was completely reorganized last fall with only a few of the old staff members taking part. In its pages the Student Life has brought to its readers an interesting picture of college life and activities. Brightening the pages have been numerous features and poems, pictures and cartoons. The Student Life has expanded its Exchange Department making it an im- portant liaison between Northland College and other colleges in the Middlewest. Student Life EDITORIAL STAFF Co-Editors ................. . .............. Mary Lynn Eisner, Bruce Johnson Feature Editor ........................................................ Dorothy Sukanen Sports Editor .............................................................. Edward Bardill Art ............................................. Hazel Westgate, Rosemary Hogan Photographer .................................................................... James Brehm REPORTERS Jane Squires, Joyce Synnott, Joyce Muelling, Auclrey Reistad, Mary Dexter, and Edward Speate BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager ............................................................ Lyle Lapoint Exchanges ............................................................ Margaret Wallende: Faculty Adviser ...................................................... Prof. N. B. Dexter The Veterans Club lst Row: 5. Janowski, P. Myott, J. Konkol, L. Hanson, G. Carlson. 2nd Row:,W. Blake, W. Thornton, R. Coey, J Lenihan, W. Mueller, F. Hauer, R. Werner, C. Thompson, E. Olscewski. 3rd Row: D. Stevens, K. McDonald, R. Hause, R. Delap, J. Nelson, E. Hill, M. Arney, C. Tolliver, T. Zinnecker. 4th Row: S. Armstrong, M. Broten, J. Gordon, I. Baker, E. Perrin, J. Boucher, K. Martinson, S. Tonish, J. Lindberg, H. Larson, L4 Topel, M. Sykes. The Veterans Club The Veterans Club of Northland College, organized upon the return of the veterans in the spring of 46, has a four-fold purpose. It acts in the general interest of the veteran and the students on campus issues. It sponsors and supports social activity on the campus. The Veterans Club also acts as an agent between the veteran and the college administration. It acts, with consent of all the members, as the voice of the veteran. All veterans registered in the college are eligible to become members. Meetings are held every fourth Thursday morning during the chapel period. The Vets Club sponsored a Pigskin Stomp at the American Legion Home, on November 9th, at the end of football. There was a party for all the members at the Fraternal Hall. The Vets Club during this past year presented to the college a beautiful bronze plaque, in memoriam of those who made the supreme sacrifice from North- land College during the past war. This plaque is now on display in the hall of the Administration building. First semester officers were: James Higgins, Commander; Orrin Marx, Ex- ecutive; James Gordon, Adjutant; John Anderson, Finance Officer; Edward Bardill, Sergeant-ar-Arms. OFFICERS Commander ...................................................................... Phillip Myott Executive ......................................................................... Myron Broten Adjutant ........................................................................ Alyce Iverson Finance Officer. V ..................................................... Leslie Hanson Sergeant-at-Arms ....................................................... Winston Mueller : Orchestra ; lst Row: XV. Link, C. Muller, B. Larson7 M. Van Guilder, D. Metz. t 2nd Row: D. Wasce, H. Johnson, G. Vickers, P. Berg, W. Andruk, C. Moore, D. Nletz, J. Haugen. chfer the direction of Mr. Perry Yaw the Northland College orchestra had a successful year. The major projects of the orchestra were the playing of thc overture before the play the Night of January 16th,, at the Royal Theater and e they played some numbers for the Christmas program. Veterans Court Between February 15th and Niarch lst eleven veterans and their families moved into the new Veterans Court at Northland College. This court is comprised of four units consisting of three apartments for each unit. An apartment is made up of two bedrooms, a bath, living room, and kitchen with plenty of closet space. These apartments were built by the government un- der the resident managership of Professor Jno. T. Kendrigan. Walter Handler has been chosen as chairman of the group and Kenneth Konkol as secretary. These young men present their problems and questions to the manager. The building of these homes for our veteran students is an accomplishment of which Northland can well be proud. x, a $?NA3M V -w.m-.umumwnvumr.q.mu:MMM MM. 'X SPORTS .n. xi. ijnlicxlyahtaugj 111:4.1a1u1x13kxtn: v$asavw 1 . , A v5.1.4: we A ;E . .!!...3. :1119141731 .41 .FVYI . ,. ., ,..;.ug;wrhnhwyg Cheerleaders In Front: Judy Hindes. Left to Right: E. Speare, J. Squires7 R. Hogan, L. Clark, R. Hindes, M. Simmonds, J Synnott, A. LaBounty. Under the able direction of Edward llHip-Hiph Speare the cheerleaders concluded a successful year. With only two of last years leaders and Ed, who returned after a lapse of several years, there was a good deal of working over to do and some new routines were developed. Ed is also an excellent batan twirler and favored the crowd with exhibitions during the halves of the games. Without the leadership of this fine group Northlachs cheering section would not have been as lusty. The game is easier for the boys if they know they have the backing of the student body. Football 15: Row: D. Steven, E. Hmielewski, W. Blake, L. Fischer, A. Melberg, E. Soliwoda, R. Deiap, S. Tonish, J Pentony. 2nd Row: D. Botowicky J. Tarasewicz, M. Carlson, H. Quinn, 0. Erickson, P. Tomlinson, C. McKinlay, L. Stener, J. Draeger, C. Thomp- son, F. Totusek, Coach Lyle M. Arns. Despite the fact that Northland lost seven football games out of seven this year we feel proud in having a team, under the direction of coach Lyle M. Arns. that played the game fair and square. By the end of the season some of the teams best men were laid up with injuries which greatly handicapped the team. Football 15: STRING Left End ................................................................... Stanley Tonish Left Tackle ....................... . ...................................... Kenneth Wheeler Left Guard .......................................... Lawrence Fischer ko-captaim Center ........................................................................ Albert Melberg Right Guard .......................................................... Edmund Soliwoda Right Tackle ................................................................ William Blake Right End ................................... . .......................... E dward Hmielewski Quarterback ......................................................... Robert Ziolkowski Left Halfback .......................................................... Joseph Tarasewicz Right Halfback .......................................................... Paul Tomlinson Fullback .............................................. Donald Stevens ko-captaim RESERVES Harry Quinn ............................................................................ Backfield James Draeger .................................................................................. End Richard Delap .............................................................................. Tackle ' Frank Totusek .............................................................................. Guard Dale Borowick .............................................................................. Tackle Raymond Thompson..........,....t ..... . .............................................. Back James Pentony ............................................................................. Back Donald Johnson ............................................................................. Back Calvin McKinIay .............................................................................. End Louis Stener ................................................................................. Tackle Milton Carlson ............................................................................. Guard Orrin Marx ...................................................................................... Back FOOTBALL GAM ES Duluth T. C. 6 Northlandm, Pat Northland Northland.,. 0 Michigan Tech ..... 14 21: Michigan Northland...,20 Itasca J. C ..... 21 at Itasca J. C. Northland.. . 0 River Falls A. 26 at River Falls Northland.,,. 0 Marquette..,.26-at Marquette Duluth J. C ..... 30 Northland.... 0-at Northland Northland. . O Eveleth J. C ..... Fat Eveleth h ...M ,.. .. Basketball lst Row: A. Melbetg, T. Zinnecker, L. Nylen, F. Hicks, J. Anderson, S. Arinstrong J. Gustafson. 2nd Row: C. Carter, L, Topel, W. Blake, M. Klught, R. Benson, J Pentony, J. Tarasewicz, H. Konkol, Coach Lyle Arns. W'ihen the gong sounded for basketball men forty-five candidates appeared to represent the Orange and Blue in their coming encounters. Coach Arns cut the group down gradually according to their ability. The team won nine out of nineteen games for the season. In the matter of wins and losses, the season could not be called successful but from the standpoint of fight and teamwork, it was a great season. It is regretted that a group with the possibilities of the squad had to suffer the irregularity of practices due to intermittent use of the gymnasium facilities off the campus; LeRoy Nylen was the high scorer of the season with an average of 17 points per game. Clyde Carter won the free throw medal awarded for the best per- centage of free throws during games. There was no designated first string on regulars. They' were shifted around all year and used all of them at one time or another as the starting five. JQMMMWXX? Basketball John Anderson ............................................................................ Center Sam Armstrong .................................................... Forward and Center Roland Benson .............................................................................. Guard E; John Gustafson ....................................................................... Forward E Francis Hicks ..................................... Guard and Captain J Howard Konkol ....................................................................... Forward Albert Melberg .......................................................................... Guard LeRoy Nylen ......................................................................... Forward Thomas Zinnecker ..................................................................... Center Clyde Carter ................................................................................ Guard CAGE SEASON C 1946-47 Ely J. C ..... 46 Northlandm59Cat Northland Northlandm54 Marquettem65Cat Marquette Northlandw40 Houghtonm53-at Houghton Northland H.56 Itasca..u53Cat Itasca Northland,...36 Bemidji....45Cat Bemidji JNorthland....66 Duluth J. C ..... 59Cat Duluth Northland....45 Eveleth J. 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