Peru State College - Peruvian Yearbook (Peru, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 146 of the 1946 volume:

PERU STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE PERU, NEBRASKA volume xxxvn ' uJva ft • £+€ .C?2f jhr£fi£ZA, Oifrtt Z cA S Co ld HS' I P 93 US' Pi • lib After being a war casualty for two years, the Peruvian-1946 style-appears to take its place with its predecessors as a mirror of the unforgettable scenes and activities of Peru State Teachers College. In this way we hope partially to capture the spirit of college life with its varied activities, lasting friendships, work and play, victory and defeat, joy and sorrow. May this book provide the means by which you will be able to recapture, in the memory- filled years to come, those fleeting months when you were de- veloping from adolescence to adulthood, and preparing to take your place in a turbulent world. If we can help one student recall these pleasant days, we shall not begrudge the long hours of work and worry we have spent making this annual possible. The campus of a thousand oaks will always hold a very warm spot in the heart of all true Peruvians. Here is the review of life on that campus in the year of 1946. ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS ATHLETICS CAMPUS LIFE To those Peruvians who gave themselves that the good things for which our college stands might not be lost to the race of men . . . who laid their own bright dreams of life and love and contentment a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom . . . who by their selfless commitment to a high cause have taught us to hold fast to our faith in human kind and in the practicability of ideals . . . and who through the years ahead will inspire us to a better effort to make secure those values for which they gave their lives . . . to these we humbly and gratefully dedicate this book. Payo Ssx Lt. (j'. g.) Eugone L. Coupo. USNR Nebraska City. Nebraska Attended 1941 Killed in action August 12. 1943 Ensign Donald Dean A-V (N) USNR Fairmont, Nebraska A.B. Degree 1942 Killed in action February 17, 1944 1st Sgt. Leslie E. Gump. 134th Inf. Nebraska City. Nebraska Attended 1940 Killed in action August 9. 1944 S Sgt. Thaine J. Halo. 134th Infantry Hardy. Nebraska Attended 1940 Killed in action Sept. 20. 1944 Ensign Robert M. Halladay, Naval Air Corps Glenwood, Iowa A.B. Degree 1940 Killed in action November 5, 1942 1st Lt. Jack Hazolton. Infantry Burwell. Nebraska A.B. Degree 1938 Killed in action November 8, 1943 2nd Lt. John P. Heck. Air Corps Hacino, Wisconsin A.B. Degree 1938 Killed in action Sept. 15, 1942 1st Lt. Cassius B. Kennedy. Air Corps Brownville. Nebraska Attended 1938-1940 Killed in action February 17, 1945 F O Barton G. Kerker. Air Corps Shubert. Nebraska Attended 1940 Killed in action Sept. 13, 1943 1st Lt. Wilburt W. Kohrs. Infantry Johnson, Nebraska Attended 1941 Killed in action January 3, 1945 Ensign Robert W. Koontz Auburn. Nebraska Attended 1941 Killed in action January 13, 1943 Ensign Maurice D. Linder. Naval Air Corps Nehawka, Nebraska A.B Degree 1942 Killed in action July 23. 1944 F O Eugene E. Llewellyn. Jr.. Glider Pilot Auburn. Nebraska Attended 1940 Killed in action June 7. 1943 1st Lt. Noel R. Lundy. Air Corps Shubert, Nebraska Attended 1940 Killed in action Sept. 13 1943 Lt. H. Keith, McHugh. Air Corps Pawnee City, Nebraska Attended 1940 Killed in action March 18. 1943 1st Lt. Lawrence J. Stark Albany. Missouri A B Degree 1938 Killed in action May 13, 1943 Page Sevt n “Tho flrmy was novor like thin. ays Smith as Coach R! put him in shape. Intramural basketball was reinstated with gusto as the Freshmen tcnglod with the mighty Seniors Page Eight Classes almost devoid of men sudden- ly take on a masculine atmosphere fit the outbreak of the war in 1941 Peruvians started marching off valiantly to uphold the ideals of democracy. Many made the supreme sacrifice so that we might continue to live in a free world. After V-J Day they gradually began to re- turn to Peru once again to take up their peace- time studies, and with them came many of their brothers-in-arms who are newcomers to the campus of a thousand oaks . It is an honor and a privilege to welcome and be so closely associated with these men who not only helped win the peace but are preparing to be leaders in the world of to- morrow. Hubbell shows the fellas his favorite war souvenirs. That's Tod under the cap. Some of the ‘'Delzellers'' loosen up their vocal cords as they give out with a little music Pago Nino Whore ideas, iees, and college careers start . . the Administration Building. Oft' it can be said that students relinquish the needless gaieties and frivolities of life to set out in quest of deeper funda- mental learning. Our faculty has been a faithful and ever- present inspiration to helping us accomplish this task. We devote the following pages to those persons who respect knowledge and who reap the harvest which grows from the seeds of education. Page Ton . . . in the Art rooms. Pane Lkven and in the Biology department The daily news gels a going over. The members of the faculty have constantly assisted us in our relentless search for knowledge. They have en- couraged us when we faltered and soothed us when we became impatient. By their guidance and interest in our problems, we have been able success- fully to reach our goal. In return they have won our everlasting gratitude and admiration. Many changes have occurred since the last PERUVIAN appeared; so many of the old familiar faces have been re- placed by new ones. PRESIDENT W. R. PATE. When ho doesn't make a speech himself, he concludes another's with ''Convo- cation Dismissed . . . still wears Ihe same contagious smile ho wore the day he was elected President oi P.S.T.C, . . . enjoys poetry and finds snooker fascinalinq . . . stops ins car ever so smoothly when he cnves students a ride up Fifth Avenue. R. B. LOWE. The V-12 unit brought him to Peru, and he remained or his own choice throws out progressive ideas and follows them up dignified, f’lendiy, demo- cratic Acting Doan of Mon and Director of Extension. GENEVIE MARSH. Minder ol tho dormitory girls . . . keeps a yard- stick on hand so the coeds can draw lines . keeps Eliza Morgue humming . . light- switches the girls to bed at eleven sympathizes with eager beavers. Acting Dean of Women. Page Twelve I BARNEY K. BAKER—The campus Dunninger . . . analyzes character while the customer waits . explains IQ s, AQ's, EQ s, and other mental culi- Q's . . . umpires at softball games and reads psy- chology into every strike. Professor of Education. CLYDE BANFIELD—Namer of the Bobinn student union . . . has introduced the 93rd element—work— to his chemistry students who perform scientific ex- periments by means of it . . . owns twelve happy hens that lay a dozen eggs every day . . . maestro of the musical saw. Assistant Professor of Physical Science. IDA MAE BRACKNEY—Official taster for America's future cooks . . . knowing all the tricks of season- ing. she takes most everything with a grain of salt .• . . believes economy of food should be computed by dividing the calories by cost regardless of the size of the denominator . . . concocts interesting hot lunches for training scholars. Assistant Professor of Home Economics. ARTHUR L. BRADFORD—Knows Brobdingnagian words but has trained himself to use little words of might . . . loves life and literature . . . writes short stories of the Missouri hillfolk . . one of his most trying problems is teaching Sigma Tau Deltans how to make tea. Head of English Department. ERNEST BROD—Resumes his teaching after several years in the Navy . . teaches junior high physical education . . . revived the volleyball spirit of the faculty Lion Tamers. Assistant Professor of Educa- tion and Supervisor of Junior High Teaching. CASTLE M. BROWN -Wakes young Americans up to the affairs of our government . . . his knowledge of law and economics leaves students awe-inspired . . . his dry sense of humor offers keenest enjoy- ment to quick-witted people. Head of History and Social Science Department. RUTH S. BROWN—Teaches junior high English and arithmetic . . . collects antiques which she uses in her home every day an artist at setting a dainty tea table Assistant Professor of Education and Supervisor of Junior High Teaching. NELLIE M. CAREY—When asked for a book, she knows its color ... as accommodating as the day is long • keeps accounts with customers who can afford to keep books overtime ... in her files “overdues precedes dues ... an enthusiastic basketball fan who never misses a game Associate Professor. Librarian. Banfield Brackney Brod R. Brown Bradford C. Brown Carey Page Thirteen S. L. CLEMENTS: Job-finder for Peru's student teachers . . . has a generous supply of adrenlin . . . assists in directing band and perfecting a softball team . . . raises a garden and chickens .. . delights in exhibiting prize vegetables and odd-shaped eggs to envious friends. Superintendent of Training School. PHYLLIS DAVIDSON: Keeps in trim running up and down the mountains of Peru v ith her tennis classes... demonstrates to admiring aquabelles how to swim without leaving a wake and how to dive v ithout emptying the pool ... is willing to try anything from shorthand to painting. Director of Physical Education for Women. MARY O. DELZELL: Quiet force in the college office . . . takes meticulous care of Mr. Hayward's files . .. grants that extra hour of v ork to greedy scholars . .. sponsor of S.C.A. and an inspiration at every meeting. Assistant to Registrar. NORMA L. DIDDEL: Says 'abra cadabra ’ makes a few graceful motions with her hands, and there is a masterpiece of sculpture. . artistic designer . . has had water color paintings on exhibit at Joslyr. Memorial . . teaches students to ap- preciate all forms of art from way back when. Professor of Art. MARIE FAULHABER: Assigns themes for v ritten expression and throws a jellybean banquet . . . can't digest infinitive spits . . . teaches Merchant of Venice by records .. . sponsor of high school freshmen. Associate Professor of English. FRANCES FIELDS: Knows a touch for every kind of tone . . . trains stubborn fing- ers to relax . . . never trips on a syllable whether going up or coming down . . . writes for music mazagines . . . attends numerous conventions and is up on the latest in her line. Instructor in Piano and Organ. BLANCHE A. GARD: Limber as a jumping-jack when leading first and second graders in rhythmic calisthenics . . . prepares teachers for the skilled labor of teaching reading . . . has difficulty keeping pins in her naturally curly hair. As- sistant Professor of Education and Supervisor of First and Second Grade Teaching. A. B. CLAYBURN: His knowledge of Geo- graphy penetrates the globe's surface to the core ... as Boy Scoutmaster directs building of character . . . carries around film projector and treats his classes to movies .. . finds a reason for a budget ticket and then punches it. Professor of Geography and Geology. Clemen ' Clayburn Davidson M. Deizell Diddel Faulhaber Fields Card Page Fourteen ELMA GOCKLEY: Keeps president's office in order . . . does things by the short- cut efficiency method . . . her accuracy score in keeping financial records is 100% . . . Santa Claus of the pay checks. Secretary to the President. Bursar. E. H. HAYWARD: Explains the facts of the college bulletins . . . helps students get into some groove after they have completed their sampling course ... a family man first, last, and always, but is generous with his time and service to all . . . his patience is appreciated . . . his advice, easy to take. Registrar. MARY L. HILEMAN: Possessor of a million-dollar smile that is reflected in her pupils faces . . . carries out life-situation projects based on child curiosity . . . likes to crochet . . . newest accomplishment—some water color paintings of which she is not ashamed. Assistant Professor of Education and Supervisor of Third and Fourth Grade Teaching. MABEL D. HOATSON: Operates the campus health resort . . . good-natured nurse who cures ill-natured” people . . . thermometer and throat-sprayer are her basic equipment . . . would appreciate a trolley from the infirmary to the dorm during a flu epidemic . . . and a light on the campus all night. College Nurse. C. A. HUCK: Teaches practical math and tells jokes interchangeably . .. threat- ens to cut a hole in the floor and build a fireman's pole so super energetic high school pupils can slide down and play with the kindergartners . . . caretaker of training school finances . . . tinkers with radios and clocks and has a green finger. Associate Professor of Mathematics. V. H. JINDRA: Likes strings-grouped in fours and tuned in fifths . . . will dance a polka if coaxed ... is here, there, and everywhere . . . friendly as they come . . . opens a convention as easily as a housewife does a can of beans. Director of Instrumental Music and Instructor in Violin. BURTIS KENNEDY: Helps keep the library conducive to study and searches for books until they are found ... is a capable manager and business woman . . . gives an extra special smile to each person she meets . . . has a song in her heart and a pleasing alto to sing it Assistant Librarian. Gockley Hayward Hileman Hoatson Pm� - fitter� !! Kirk EMILIE KIRK: Teaches fifth grade, and art and pen- manship to the intermediate grades . . . is skilled with the brush . . . delights young “daubers by showing them how to put the Missouri River on paper . . . has had paintings exhibited in Joslyn Memorial. Assistant Professor of Art. SELMA S. KONIG: Traces word cousins back to their common ancestor . . . serves as interpretor for French, German, and Spanish students at Foreign Language Club meetings . . . has an ear carefully tuned for accents . . . laughs and lives con gusto ... is thrilled by Chopin—plays piano beautifully herself. Professor of Modem Language. A. V. LARSON: Colonial Virginia cabinet makers had nothing on him . . . understands wood from its be- ginning to its finish ... in his classes students draw it—then make it ... a just grader, but his dog, Snookie, is the petted one of his class. Professor of Industrial Arts. WILHELMINA LARSON: Every chapter of history is her favorite . . . correlates, motivates, and accentuates all phases of the subject . . . sparkling conversational- ist—speaks German and French too . . . enjoys mak- ing and hearing good music . . . leads the songs in high school convo. Assistant Professor of Education and Supervisor of High School Teaching. V . Larson ISABEL MASON: Her quiet smile is a request and a reward for pupil perfection . . . stitches with the needle and keeps herself neat as a pin . . . makes things from copper worth anyone's gold. Assistant Professor of Education and Supervisor of Fifth and Sixth Grade Teaching. L. B. MATHEWS: The early bird at the training school. . . gives valuable help free of charge . . . accomp- lishes work without fuss . . . when the bells don't v ork, he makes the rounds of the classrooms and brr-r-r’s at each door. Principal of High School and Associate Professor of Education. RUTH V. MATHEWS: Teaches Biology, Physics, and Chemistry as well as any man and adds a woman's neat touch to the laboratory ... is a solid rock in the Kellogg Health foundation . . . her saleswoman personality brings her the cooperation she needs in this project and others. Assistant Professor of Educa- tion and Supervisor of High School Teaching. P. A. MAXWELL: Advocates scientific definitions of words, scientific evaluations, scientific reading mat- ter—and anything that is scientific ... is a scientific farmer . . . knows that by the time a student has worked 60 hours on a problact, he has done some serious thinking on a problem . . . his pride—Kappa Delta Pi, and his joy—singing in and directing a choir. Head of Education Department. Mason L. Mathews R. Mathews Maxwell Page Sixteen McCollum ELIZABETH McCOLLUM: Introduces school to the little tots and tikes . . . imagines and pretends along with the kindergartners . . . demonstrates to practice teach- ers the gymnastics of a jumping frog or a leaping deer . . . constantly tries new ideas . . . makes each activity meaningful. Assistant Professor of Education and Director of Kindergarten. META NORENBERG: Expounds journalistic ethics to blundering amateur reporters . . . “newsically in- clined ... a typical minister's daughter—she has a streak of healthy orneriness and a mischievous chuckle to prove it . . . pet peeve—people who feel indis- pensable. Assistant Professor of English. ROSS ORGAN: Former graduate of Peru . . . super- vises junior and senior high industrial arts classes and acquaints elementary teachers with hammers, saws, and other paraphernalia of the workshop. Assistant Instructor of Industrial Arts. NONA M. PALMER: Can take down chant of a tobacco auctioneer in shorthand . is no relative to A. N Palmer of the penmanship books—uses a typewriter as skillfully as he does the pen . . . has proved to be an able caller at square dances. Professor of Com- merce. Palmer LEONARD PAULSON: His first solo was a resonant waa-a-a-a-a . . .ambition—to be a tenor, but his voice settled for a baritone . . . his short clipped mustache has as much power as Samson's long hair . . . winds up his chorus for three good workouts each week. Director of Vocal Music. ELOISE POOL: Teaches math students how to juggle letters and numbers to get the answers in the back of the book . . . backer-upper of most campus ac- tivities ... a tactful tease . . . likes ice cream—es- pecially when she makes it and her friends help her eat it. Assistant Professor of Mathematics. A. R. REYNOLDS: His favorite story—Peggy O'Neill s love tangle . . . knows the name of the owner of the goose whose feather went into the pen that was used for signing the Declaration of Independence ... a former Peru student of not so long ago and he hasn't quit studying yet . . . Student Council gets behind him and he pushes. Assistant Professor of History and other Social Sciences. WAYNE RIGGS: A former Peru student and athlete he was the idol of the lads, the heart throb of the lassies, and the pride of all . . . directs men's rough and tumbling classes . . . has a handsome son whom he is training to be a state sport champion like him- self. Assistant Director of Athletics. Paulson Pool Reynolds Riggs Pago Seventeen Swenson Tear Tyler Urban PAULINE SCOTT: Teaches social science in the junior high . . leads the Girl Scouts . . . tests new recipes and likes to cook . . . the bigger the meal, the better. Assistant Professor of Education and Supervisor of Junior High School Teaching. ALICE SWENSON: Taught math to civilians and V-12-er3 . sailed away when the Navy left in October . . . Peru misses her Swedish smile. Assistant Profes- sor of Mathematics. GRACE TEAR: Welcomes freshmen and shows students how to include studying in their 24-hour time budgets . . keeps the desk in room A104 supplied with flowers . . v rites poetry and encourages campus scribblers . her distinction between a gentleman and a man—a necktie Professor of Principles and Methods in Education. J. W. TYLER: Has a sense of humor that explodes in a silent grin ... an extensive reader of a little of everything . . . states a principle in prose and illustrates it in poetry . . . instructs and inspires future Miss Bishops Director of Rural Education. SAM URBAN: Works feverishly teaching physics students the difference between mass and weight . . . nonessentials are “so much bird seed to him . . . has built up a large repertoire of singing commercials and practices them in lab periods while a roomer at the women's dorm, got late leave free of charge Assistant Professor of Physical Science. EDNA WEARE: Unfolds pattern complexities and guides struggling seamstresses to sew just so . . . an excellent cook and charming hostess . . . sponsor of S C.A serves tasty Sunday morning breakfasts to cabinet members Assistant Professor of Home Economics. HAZEL WEARE: Fixer of typewriters and mimeograph machines just for the fun of it . considers selling tickets at a social affair as part of her evening's enjoy- ment . . . helps prepare delicious meals for guests at the Weare home . . her smile can t be washed off Assistant Professor of Commerce. AL WHEELER: Girls just don't rate v ith him except when they cheer for his team . . credits athletic victories to his magic handshake and the loving pat he bestows on each of his players before the game . . gives a word at pep rallies, but reportedly makes his best speeches between the halves. Director of Athletics and Physical Education. Scott E. Weare H. Weare Wheeler Page Eighteen HAZEL L. WILLIAMS: The lady behind the scenes . . . sees a stage set in each of the thousand oaks . . . teaches mainly for the chance to direct plays . . . likes a meal that can be cooked in ten minutes but spends hours making delicious bread . . . reads mystery stor- ies—impatiently awaits each Look to match her wits with Inspector Cobb. Assistant Professor of English and Instructor in Speech Education. JOHN M. WINTER: Looks at the world through a mag- nifying glass . . . his chief delight—perfect specimens of any species . . . admires them when they are alive and mounts them when they are dead ... in class has every eye expectant for that reflexive wink. Head of the Department of Science. Then there are the times when the faculty members are off guard. Here we find Mr. Huck at the BOBINN giving the cue ball a professional lap with the help of ’granny ... Miss Pool surveys the situation and comes up with That MUST be a misprint . . ah-h-h-h-h!! you'd better not! (Why photographers get killed) . . one of Clyde's problems— working time, 3 hours, 42 minutes, and 371 2 seconds if you use all the shortcuts . . . Miss Tear juggles as she heads for “faculty row. Pacio Nineteen ELIZA MORGAN HALL GYMNASIUM SCIENCE HALL Page Twenty-One Payo Twenty-Two lAJiflard Mrunzeher REPRESENTATIVE .V Dr. Bradford ably steadies the seniors through the last gruelling days of Commencement Week and leads the procession down the last mile on gradu- ation day to get the long-awaited diplomas. He still enjoys it as much as he did the first time. His secret ambition is to wear his cap and gown to classes. Takes pride in the outstanding graduates that Peru sends into the teaching profession. CLASS OFFICERS Dr. Bradford Tod Hubfcell. President Willard Hunzeker. Vice-President. Wayne Buhrmann, Secretary-Treasurer After four years of dreaming, planning, and hard work the seniors at last have had their hopes fulfilled and have reached their goal. Sadly they realize that it is time to leave the campus of a thousand oaks which holds so many priceless memories for them. Their last year has been the most difficult and yet the most enjoyable. On the work side were problacts, student teaching, and being good examples to underclassmen, while the scale was balanced by the awe and respect they commanded from the underclassmen, the formal faculty reception, the last convocation program, and finally, the caps and gowns. The class was strengthened and imbued with a great deal more pep when many returning servicemen joined the ranks. The 46 grads finally found time to elect Tod Hubbell the class president, Willard Hun- zeker as vice-president, and Wayne Buhr- mann secretary-treasurer. Pago Twenty Threg ; IRENE MAE ARGABRIGHT. Dawson. Nebraska. Commerce. Small but mighty—especially when behind the swing of a baseball bat ... has two ldiosyncracies—a love oi sports and an overwhelming appetite lor popcorn. Has been a member o! S C.R. and the Chorus. BILLIE L. BERGER. Nebraska City. Nebraska. Chemistry. P. big game hunter . . . his specialty—paramccium amoeba, and other wild hie in the Biology lab . • also a champion steak eater. Interested in Alpha Mu Omega, Tri Beta, and Lambda Delta Lambda. BERNICE A. BLETSCHER. Falls City. Nebraska. Elementary Education The personification of efficiency. poise, and industry an expert book- iinder in the library pet peeve— people who slam doors Has been very busy in Early Elementary Club. S.C. A.. Chorus. Women's Dorm Coun cil. Kappa Delta Pi. Art Club, and Home Ec Club. WAYNE BUHRMANN. Princeton. Ne- braska. Mathematics and Science. The man who got rusty when his mama left him out in the rain could advise girls how to have beautiful hair rinses his own v ith grape- fruit juice to give it that glow Participated in Alpha Mu Omega, Lambda Doha Lambda, and Intra- mural Basketball for extra-curricular activities. RUTH E. COMSTOCK. York. Nebraska. Mathematics. Probably the most ver- satile individual on the campus . . has a finger in all the pies . . . does everything v ith as much punch as her drumming . . . her favorite saying. 1 hate my roommate! An active mem- ber of the Dramatic Club, S.C A , Band, Orchestra. Student Advisory Council, Kappa Delta Pi. Alpha Mu Omega. Tn Beta. Lambda Delta Lambda, and Business Manager oi the PERUVIAN. MARION DECK. Peru. Nobrar.ka, Music. Begins and ends every day v ith a giggle, but finds time between for singing hates Phys. Ed. clas- ses likes to ride horses—especial- ly the one in the aym. Has partici- pated in S.C A . Chorus, and Home Ec. Club this year. V0( ntypc OUr ANTHONY V. DE MARQ. Nebraska City. Nebraska. Music Hot lips on the trumpet and ???? . . . . if he leads the pep band long enough it won't be necessary to take the old root off the gym—the band will raise it! Extra- curricular interests are Band, Orches- tra. and Intramural Basketball. REX W. FLOYD. Los Angeles. Cali- fornia, Physical Education. A good sport with genuine school spirit . . . puts his energy to good use . . after graduation his theme song will be California, Hero I Come Has spent some of his spare time working on the Podagogian, PERUVIAN, in the P Club, Basketball, and Track. TOD HUB BELL, Humboldt, Nebraska. History. Hub-a-hub-a-hub-a! Typical minister's son—always in mischief . . . possesses the most contagious laugh on the campus . . if ho doesn't laugh, it isn't funny . . . can take a spark of enthusiasm and fan it to a flame. Has been an ambitious member of SC.A., and was a Cheer Leader. WILLARD F. HUNZEKER, Humboldt. Nebraska. Chemistry M-m-m-m-m! The blue star in many a wolverine's heaven, but he's playin' hard to get ... a real man in every way except that he gets so tired o! amen on the ole amen board. Has par- ticipated in Band, Orchestra. Chorus. Alpha Mu Omega. Intramural Basket- ball, Lambda Delta Lambda, and Tri Beta. ANSELM JOHNSON. Auburn. Nebraska. English. The man who has had many wives—ONLY in plays, o! course . . . has a quotation from Shakespeare tor every occasion . . • declares. You kinda got attached to a place after a while A very essential member of the Dramatic Club. SIDNEY JOHNSON. Auburn. Nebraska. Physical Science. The John Barry- more of the Johnson brothers . . . prefers playing a young romantic role because it gives him the practice he thinks he needs . avers that a car which won t go more than 100 m.p.h. is useless Has been a Pedagoaian scribbler this year, and added his bit in the Dramatic Club f°K tv PATTY HILL KOSA. Peru. Nebraska. Music. One oi the mem recent brides on the campus people marvel over her Judge sundaes and violtn playing . . judges every day with V hat's good about it? Her extra curricular interests are Orchestra and String Trio. JOHN LAWRENCE. Peru. Nebraska. Mathematics and Education Is con- sistently the same Johnny—yesterday, today, and tomorrow makes an ideal husband because ho is a good cook . enjoys being the young slick chick ' in the plays Keeps busy as a member oi the Dramatic Club and participate� in Track UNA MAY LEECH. Humboldt. Nebras- ka. Music. So reserved and pleasant . . speaks only when there is some thing to say . a versatile musician v ho can oblige with the twoedle o a ilute. the zoom-zoomp ot a bass viol, or a tune on the p-iano. Hasn't any time to waste because she is busy with Dramatic Club. S C A Band. Orchestra. Chorus. Women Dorm Council. Kappa Delta Pi, and Sigma Tau Delta DONALD H. LIENEMANN. PapilUon. Nebraska. Industrial Arts. The tall boy with the line ' . . ilattors coeds with. Hollo, you're looking beautiful today . . . can make something out oi nothing with the help oi a table knife. A member of S C A , Choru3, and Kappa Delta Pi CARTER RAINS. Murray. Iowa. Indus- trial Arts. industrial arts is both a vocation and avocation taking a busman's holiday from the Clinton. Iowa high school whore he will teach this fall. Active member of Epsilon Pi Tau. MARY RISHEL. Plattsmouth. Nebraska. Early Elementary, The firecracker that sets everyone on third to banging . keeps her radio going even while in class just so she won't miss any- thing . . . and everywhere that Mary went, Jo went too. This year she has been a member ol the Early Ele- mentary Club, the Pedagogian stall, Women's Dorm Council, S C.A , and Art Club. °9o 7 y s. x DEAN ROPER. Sumner. Nebraska. In- dustrial Arts. Why doesn't anyone know something about him? ... it has been said that he is a gentleman and a scholar . . . can it be proved? . . . has the happy faculty ot dancing three dances in succession without saying a word. Played Intramural Basketball and is a member of the Men's Dorm Council. DELORES L. SCHREINER. Unadilla. Nebraska. Early Elementary. Always has that just out of a band-box look' . . . makes every word count double value . . . begins each day with a good deed, namely, wakening the neighbors with a vigorous bang- ing on the pipes just so they won't miss their eight o'clock classes. Par- ticipated in Early Elementary Club, S C A., Women's Dorm Council, and Home Ec. Club, ERNEST C. STT.nUSS. Falls City. Ne- braska. Induct. :al Arts It has been said that he goes down to Deck's to gei rain water for more than one reason appears to be a bit bash- ful. but you can't always tell by looks . . looks are only skin deep. Is a member of S C A.. Camera Club, and goes out for Track. JOAN THICKSTUN. Omaha. Nobraska. Heme Economics. As restless as a willow, and you'll never find another one just like her . . . has a captivat- ing Colgate smile, result—May Fete Queen seems to be Rishel's part- ner in every enterprise. Extra- curricular activities includo S.C.A., Women's Dorm Council, and Home Ec Club. LOUELLA TIEMANN. Brock. Nebraska. History. Hasn't any interest in men— just A man . . . her contagious laugh adds sparkle to many a party . . is one of the official locker-uppers at Eliza Morgan Hall. Besides being the woman behind the news, she was also a member of S.C A.. Women s Dorm Council. Sigma Tau Delta, the PERUVIAN staff, and tho Student Ad- visory Council. DUANE WHITE. Peru. Nebraska. Phys- ical Education. Is a south-paw and likes it . is tall, not dark, and always under the basket in every game it it were legal, he could tip them out of the basket as fast as the opponents put them in . bagged the center position on the All-State team this year Also goes out for Track and is a member of the P Club. 7-tv, nt ysc For two years, 1944 and 1945, the PERUVIAN was a war casulty. However, classes continu- ed despite the war and the conspicuous ab- sence of many students, and thus two graduat- ing classes departed from Peru v ithout any record of their final year at P.S.T.C. For that reason we are including this section of the Seniors of 1944-1945. ici44 - i] 2M3 EVELYN RODGERS BROWN Peru, Nebraska Modern Languages Dramatic Club. Scribbler's Club (sponsor). PERUVIAN, Sigma Tau Delta. WENDELL HANDLEY Nemaha. Nebraska Physical Education Football CLIFFORD HARDING, JR. Now York, Nov York History Learn-to-Dance Club (sponsor), Y.M.C.A., Chorus, Kappa Delta Pi ROBERT JAMES Elmwood, Nebraska Biology Student Advisory Council. Men's Dorm Council, Kappa Delta Pi, Tri Beta. Track IRENE NISPEL Lincoln. Nebraska History Kappa Delta Pi, Sigma Tau Delta, Kappa Omicron Phi, Tri Beta VERONA OETKEN Cook. Nebraska Commerce Y.W.C.A.. Student Advisory Council. Peruvian, Womens Dorm Council. Kappa Omicron Pi TWILDI EPLEY SACK Beatrice. Nebraska Commerce Swimming. Home Economics Club LORRAINE SAFRANEK Wilber, Nebraska Physical Education Sigma Tau Delta, W.A A., Art Club EVELYN SLAGLE Falls City, Nebraska Music Orchestra, Glee Club. String Trio. Kappa Delta Pi LOIS WAGONER WIRTH Louisville, Nebraska Home Economics Y.W.Cfl., Women's Dorm Coun- cil. Kappa Delta Pi, Kappa Omicron Pi BETTY BERGER Nebraska City, Nebraska English and Spanish Dramatic Club, Y.W.C.A.. Band. Pedagogian. Women's Dorm Council. Kappa Delta Pi, Sigma Tau Delta BARBARA DRESSLER Fairbury. Nebraska Early Elementary Early Elementcry Club. Personal- ity Club, Y.W.C.A.. Band. Chor- us. Women's Dorm Council. Kappa Delta Pi. Sigma Tau Delta VIRGIE LEE JOHNSON Arlington, Virginia English Dramatic Club. Pedagogian Women’s Dorm Council Kappa Delta Pi. Sigma Tau Delta. Tri Beta LEONORE LARSON Peru. Nebraska Commerce Dramatic Club, Band, Orchestra. Kappa Delta Pi GRACE MATHEWS Malvern. Iowa Early Elementary Early Elementary Club, Y.W C.A. Women's Dorm Council Kappa Delta Pi MARY MEISTER Humboldt. Nebraska English Dramatic Club, Y.W.C.A . Glee Club, Pedagogian. Kappa Delta Pi. Sigma Tau Delta EVELYN RIDDER Livermore. California Educational Administration Dramatic Club. Chorus, Glee Club. Kappa Delta Pi PATRICA CARMINE RUSSEL Falls City. Nebraska Music Learn-to-Dance (sponsor). Y. W. C. A . Band. Orchestra. Glee Club. Kappa Delta Pi. Sigma Tau Delta. W A A., Symphonmm MILDRED SCHMIDT Sterling. Nebraska Home Economics y W.C Il.. Glee Club, Women's Dorm Council, Kappa Delta Pi. Sigma Tau Delta, Kappa Omi- cron Phi DONNA STEFFEN Peru. Nebraska Com merce Y W.C A., Band, Orchestra. Ped- agogian, Student Advisory Coun- cil DOREEN WHITE Peru, Nebraska English Y WCA.. W A A Sigma Tau Delta BILL M. WOODS Emerson. Iowa English Dramatic Club Kappa Delta Pi Sigma Tau Delta Student Ad- visory Council Pedagogian Mr. Clayburn keeps the Junior class running smoothly and has found that the knowledge he has acquired in years of leading Boy Scouts applies equally well in guiding the juniors. He keeps his charges happy by providing them, as well as the other college students, top-notch budget events, and even throws in an occas- ional convo movie for good measure. Knows what the students want because he has a couple of them in his family. Mr Clayburn CLASS OFFICERS The juniors have now become old timers in campus activities after two years of hard experience. They have puzzled over the ancient question, How late can I sleep and still get to my eight o'clock class? A few have actually found the answer. Being veterans of tests, these juniors have discovered each teacher s style and have become skilled in guessing what will be asked on a quiz. In ex- ploring the nooks of higher education, some of them have found that it pays to study. Acting as hosts to the seniors, they presented a very successful barn- dance, much to the enjoyment of all concerned. President Esther Steiner, Vice-Presi- dent Doris Wagner, and Secretary- Treasurer Bill Thompson led the class the second semester. Page 1 htriy One L. 3erger Meister Friedly Porks Guy Pascal Handley Patrick Howerton Pfister JUNIORS LOIS GRUNDMAN BERGER. Nebraska City. Nebraska. English. Keeps house and goes to class as a sideline . . . employs her deft fingers at sewing . . . hubby Bill says that she is the “bestes cook in the country. Participated in Dramatic Club, Foreign Language Club. Tri Beta, and Sigma Tau Delta. HESTER FRIEDLY. Falls City, Nebraska. Early Elementary. Has a face that commands attention . . . head of the meat department at the cafeteria . . . plays an interesting role both off and on the stage . . - adept at pretending to be a reindeer in the kindergarten. Keeps busy as a member of the Women's Dorm Council. Dramatic Club. Sigma Tau Delta. Early Ele- mentary Club. Kappa Delta Pi. Pedagcgian staff, and SC. A FRANCES ANN GUY. Omaha. Nebraska, Commerce. Always present, though a few minutes late . . sometimes likes to shift her brain to neutral and just rattle or. .. . wonders why so many teachers insist that students write units She is responsible for the make-up of the Pedagogian, and belongs to the Dramatic Club. S.C A . Sigma Tau Delta, and Student Advisory Council. R. MERLE HANDLEY. Shubert. Nebraska. Art Has a milky- way of freckles across the bridge of her nose . seems to enjoy the art of make-believe involved in acting wishes French grammar wasn't so complicated. Extra-curricular activ- ities include Art Club, Dramatic Club. Foreign Language Club. Pedagogian, PERUVIAN, and S. C. A. BLONDENA HOWERTON. Dawson, Nebraska. Early Elementary. One of the members of the Pop-Corn Eater's Club on second floor . . has a sarcastic v it that really quells Was an interested member of the Art Club. Chorus. Early Elementary Club, and Home Ec. Club RUTH MEISTER. Humboldt, Nebraska, Music. More commonly known as “Hot-foot . . . shouldn't bother about paying rent at Eliza Morgan since sho lives in the Music Hall . . favorite saying. “That makes me SO mad! Has spent her spare time as a member of the Band. Chorus. Foreign Language Club, Kappa Delta Pi. Orchestra, Pedagogian staff, PERUVIAN staff, S.C.A., and Sigma Tau Delta. WALTER W. PARKS. Dorchester. Nebraska. History. Takes history very seriously . . . sometimes makes a little history himself . . . likes a girl who is moody. Took a very active part in initiating and playing Intramural Basketball, and member of Men's Dorm Council. RICHARD PASCAL. Weston, Nebraska. Mathematics Co- ordinates as rhythmically on the basketball floor as Yolanda on a dance floor . . . particularly loves little blonde girls with braids notice—ONLY little girls Participated in Alpha Mu Omega, Basketball, and P Club RALPH PATRICK, Dawson. Nebraska, Mathematics. Meets life as calmly as if it were his ov n invention studies—and likes it . thrilled many a heart (especially feminine) with expert ball playing. Takes time out from studies to belong to Alpha Mu Omega. Men’s Dorm Council. Bobinn Council. P Club, and Basketball squad. ANNA ELIZABETH PFISTER. Stoinauer. Nebraska. Early Elemen- tary Always serious—even when teliing a joke . occasion- ally surprises her friends with unusual v it has a con- science that twinges like a drilled tooth This year has belonged to the Art Club. Chorus. Early Elementary Club. Kappa Delta Pi, and S C A. I. V 1 Page Thirty-Two JUNIORS MARGARET SPELLMAN. Adams. Nebraska. Mathe- matics. Freckled as a tiger lily ... is tops in all sports, but a particularly adept tennis player . . . would be considered a rare little jewel in any collec- tion of precious gems. Has been an essential member of Alpha Mu Omega, Kappa Delta Pi. S.C.A., and PERUVIAN staff. JEAN VAN CAMP, Lexington. Missouri, Music. Wears her convictions like a well-cut gown . . . could sing her way into the most exclusive supper club . . . be- lieves the only way to hold a Peru man is down. Kept busy as a member of the Band, Chorus, Learn-to- Dance Club (sponsor), Kappa Delta Pi, Home Ec. Club, and Orchestra. BEULAH SPOOR. Peru, Nebraska. Mathematics. Must have a good button on her lip that can keep her so quiet . . . applies wha; she learns in math to dress designing. Interested in Alpha Mu Omega and Sigma Tau Delta. ESTHER STEINER. Burchard. Nebraska, Early Elemen- tary. Not the Steiner of Steiner's Diner, but the one who has a wonderful time writing tor the PERUVIAN . . . a sucker for lollypops from Milwaukee . .. since she couldn't go to Mecca she brought Mecca to her room. Participated in Early Elementary Club, Kappa Delta Pi, Orchestra, PERUVIAN. S.C.A., and Sigma Tau Delta. DORIS WAGNER. Johnson, Nebraska, Physical Science. Has been the most important wheel that helped keep the Women's Dorm Council running smoothly . . . doesn't enjoy receiving lines at formals . . . always looks as eloquent as a travel folder. An active mem- ber of the Camera Club (sponsor). Women's Dorm Council, Dramatic Club, S.C.A., and Bobinn Council. MARGARET WELLENSIEK. Syracuse. Nebraska. His- tory. A mathematical whiz (with the adding machine in the cafeteria) . . . itemizes every little bean on your plate . . . always has vim, vigor, and vitality to share as well as spare. Her interests are in Kappa Delta Pi, Home Ec Club, Personality Club (sponsor), Pedagogian, PERUVIAN, and S.C.A. DOROTHY MAE STEPAN. Peru. Nebraska. Commerce. Studies geography avidly in the day time and spends her nights at the telephone office saying, Number, please, in her sweetest manner. A member of Kappa Delta Pi, Home Ec Club, and on the Pedagogian staff. WILLIAM G. THOMPSON. Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania, History and Mathematics. Extremely loyal to Pitts- burgh, Pa., even when in Peru . . did like Peru well enough to return as a civilian though . . . his chief delight is arguing with Mr. Reynolds. Extra-curricular activities include Alpha Mu Omega, Intramural Bas- ketball, Football, and Track. WILLIAM WITTY, Nebraska City, Nebraska. Physical Education. The proud father of Itty-Bitty-Witty . . . brings him up to be a real boy by telling him. Now stick out your tongue at the girls, Billy ... his hand- shake ought not be used except as a tourniquet. A member of Sigma Tau Delta, Student Advisory Council, and the Pedagogian staff. ORVILLE C. YOCUM, Humboldt. Nebraska. Physical Education. Plays tennis with his wife in his spare time . . . loves to eat—especially steak and cherry pie . . . energetically hurries through his work so that he can participate in his favorite activity—sleep. Enjoyed his activity in Basbetball, Track, and P Club. Spellman Spoor Steiner D. Stepan Thompson Van Camp Wagner Wellensiek Witty Yocum Paqr Thirty three mm EPRE3ENTATIVE toanne Page Thirly-Four Under Mr. Larson's leadership, the sophomores have developed into one of the liveliest classes on the campus. He believes that students get more enjoyment from class activities which they plan and execute themselves. He oversees their work and stands by to offer constructive help. He enjoys the events as much as the sophomores do themselves. Mr. Larson CLASS OFFICERS The sophomores, only recently ad- vanced from the “green stage, be- came full-fledged Peruvians and ac- cepted all the fun and work pertaining thereto. Taking time out for an eve- ning, after trying to acquire that book- ish look, they set the pace for the other classes by holding a successful theater party which ended in the recreation rooms of Delzell Hall with games and refreshments. Highlight of the year was their con- vocation program, sponsored by Red Tape, broadcast from station P.S.T.C., and complete with stock market re- ports, singing commercials, and a soap opera. Class officers were President Ruth Ann Crook, Vice-President Don Aufen- kamp, and Secretary-Treasurer Phyllis Winkle. Pag Thirty five CODY ANDERSON, Tocumsoh. Ne- braska. Elementary. The quiet little qi-1 who wore the crown at Home- coming with so much dignity . . . when amused, her giggles are be- tween a squeal and a whine. Has been a member of S.C.A. DON AUFENKAMP. Noxnaha. Ne- braska, Mathematics. Glo°%®bu2 the compliments he got on hi- room-mate s neckties • • • . . Tnon who knows all the Uicfc- o e”ip« Omega, Band. Intramural Basket- Delta Lambda. Orchestra. Track, and P Club. ELMER BACHENBERG. B orchard. Nebraska. Commerce. The Humph fey Bogart of the campus . . A to be a super-salesmar. to. Pedagcgian advertisements—(there was hardly room enough for the news) ... is nice even to people v ho can't do him a favor. This year he has been a member jl]„h Camera Club. Scribblers Club S.C.A., and has worked on the Pedagogian. ROZELLEN BALLflBD. Beatrice. Ne- SSepifa Can'apF-ndec.omyTh.s vrgsscfl JOANNE BANKS. Wahoo. Nebraska. Elementary. Her goal: to capture a good boy . . . believes m smoth- erly love ... if a flower watched her dance, it might learn to sway Belonged to the Early Elementary Club. Dramatic Club, S.C.A.. ana Kappa Delta Pi. SOPHS Anderson D. Aufenkamp Bachenberg Ballard Banks Beatty Becker Barbara Berger Boeckner Christensen RALPH BEATTY. Beavor Crossing. Nobraska. Mathematics. Came in first on the two mile run—in fact was no competition for himself . . . is alv ays “R oschen around the track . . . can upset his Ford and make it look like now again. His extra-curricular interests lay in In- tramural Basketball and Track. DONALD BECKER, Union. Nebras- ka. Industrial Arts. Tall. dark, and hands off! . . the football player v ho amazed Coach Al” by prov- ing that ho dances as well as any millionaire playboy. His extra-cur- ricular intorosts are Basketball. Football. Learn-to-Dance Club, S. C. A., and P Club. BARBARA BERGER. Nobraska City, Nobraska. Biology. Thinks the only v ay to the top is to begin at the bottom cf things ... a woman to be feared since she enjoys mounting skeletons. Participated in Dramatic Club. Foreign Language Club, Kappa Delta Pi. and Tri Beta. DrasKa, r. rie greatest ambition is to teach ii Oklahoma . . . could it be tha she has heard about the wealth Indians there? Was a member c the Early Elementary Club. LOIS CHRISTENSEN. Clarks. No- braska. History. Makes all her de cisions in the light of historical facts and events . . wishes every day were 48 hours long so she could play tennis for 13 . . . hkes spinning wheels, but v ants four of them and a spare. Was an essentia! member of Chorus, For- eign Language Club, Kappa Delta Fi, and Tri Beta. Page Thirty-Six ARTHUR CLEMENTS. Peru. Nebras- ka. Pre-Engineering. Export at set- ting up Physics experiments with his little brother's BB gun . . . motto “Don't do any work today that might wait until day after tomorrow. . . . man of few words but makes them count. Proved him- self an important member of the Basketball team. RUTH ANN CROOK. Nebraska City. Nobraska. Music. Smiles only twenty-four hours a day . . . has the prettiest pink ears on the campus under that chic coiffure . . can make any lin-pan piano talk in eloquent language . . pre- fers not to sleep with stray dogs her room-mate befriends. Has spent spare time working in the Band. Chorus, Dramatic Club, Foreiqn Language Club. Orchestra, S.C.A., and on the PERUVIAN stafl. RUTH DOUGHERTY. Brock. No- braska, Early Elementary. Baby, where aid you get those eyes? . . willingly used her enthusiasm to make this a successful year for ihe basketball team. Extra-curricu- lar activities were Early Elemen- tary Club. S.C.A., and was a Cheer Leader. PHYLLIS JEAN FISHER. Cook, Ne- braska, Elementary. How do some people always manage to be away when their room-mates want to clean house? . . maybe Fish would know. Interested in Band, Early Elementary Club, and was a cheer leader. EVELYN GATZ. Falls City, Nebras- ka. Early Elementary Evelyn has a little shadow. That goes in and out with her . . . He's tall and dark and lanky. And (V rite the last line and answer the $64 question). Took part in the Early Elementary Club and S.C. A. MARY LOU GENOA. Humboldt. Nobraska. English. Could make the meanest boa constrictor dance with her arrangement o: “Twelfth Street Rag on the squeeze-box . . . likes her ice cream only threo dips deep on the pie . . . puts difficult problems aside for a brainy day. Does her part in Chorus. Orchestra, Personality Club, and Dramatic Club. ONA ANNE GESS. Syracuse. No- braska. Elementary. Seems to know how to blush without even trying . . . likes to sing—especially for weddings . . . always at the wed- ding, but not yet the bride. Enjoys her activity in the Early Elementary Club. Chorus, and Home Ec. Club. RALF O. GRAHAM. Nebraska City. Nebraska. Pre-Business Administra- tion. Has made a red-head the center of his life’s story . . . seems to be suffering from an incurable case of softening of the hearteries . . . hands out PERUVIAN assign- ments in wholesale lots. Besides editing the PERUVIAN, he kept busy with the Learn-to-Dance Club (sponsor). Kappa Delta Pi. Peda- gogian, S.C.A., and Student Ad- visory Council. HELEN HOWLETT. DeWitt, Nebras- ka. Early Elementary. Zoolie — about as unpredictable as a hum- ming bird when she goes out for excitement . . . gets her mental exercise by jumping at conclusions. Participated in the Band. Early Elementary Club, and S.C.A. LAURINE CLAYBURN JOHNSON, Poru. Nebraska. English Her vig- orous “Now hit it! aroused spec- tators for louder cheers during many a football game. Interested in the Band, Dramatic Club, Or- chestra, and was a Cheer Leader. A. Clements Crook Dougherty Fisher Gatz Genoa Gess Graham Howlett L. Johnson SOPHS Page Thirty-Seven FRANCES ELAINE LA SEUR. Moor- head, Iowa. Elementary. Owner of the drollest of drol! humors . . . has one ambition that is much greater than any others—to settle down somewhere and stay there. Keeps busy as a member of the Early Elementary Club, S.C.A., and Home Ec. Club. MARGARET LEWIS. Shubcrt. Ne- braska. English. An amateur star of the first pulchritude . . . men fall for her the way coal goes into basements . . . motivates all her conversation with facial gymnas- tics. Extra-curricular interests are Dramatic Club and S.C.A. IRENE MAJORS. Peru, Nebraska. Commerce. A good example of Peru sunshine even or. a rainy day . . prefers the hills o: Peru to the v ilds of Wyoming . . . her favorite color is blue—Navy blue. JANET MASTIN. Auburn, Nebraska. Elementary. Likes cute little puppy dogs, and curs too . . . likes to read good poetry . . . can jabber in Spanish but no one seems to know where she learned it Was a member of the Early Elementary Club and S.C.A. JACK MAXWELL, Peru, Nebraska. Physical Science. Doesn t know just where he's going, but he's on the way ... a future horse-and- buggy country doctor. He has been an active member of the Camera Club and Foreign Lan- guage Club. SOPHS NORMA MEHLIN. Humboldt. Ne- braska. Early Elementary. Opti- mistic as a seed catalog . has a good sense of rumor that keeps her room-mate well informed . • • her ambition—to live in a cage and sing like a canary. Enjoys being a member of the Art Club, Chorus, Early Elementary Club, Kappa Delta Pi. and S.C.A FRANKIE LEA MONTGOMERY, Ne- braska City. Nebraska. English Seems very confident she won t be an old-maid school teacher . . . has decided to live in Salt Lake City and didn't havo to take geography to do it Has no spare tune because she is busy with the Early Elementary Club. Dramatic Club, Kappa Delta Pi, Pcdagogian. Scribblers Club (sponsor), and S.C.A. DOROTHY MOODY. Auburn. Ne- braska, F.lementary. Kept every- one wanting to danco with her Boogie-Woogie Swing-or-Jive or what-you-want-to-call-it . . . thinks a good line makes the shortest distance between two dates. Her interests lie in the Early Elemen- tary Club, S.C.A., and Student Advisory Council. GOLDIE MOTIS, Friend. Nebraska. Early Elementary. An apprentice of Miss McCollum has artistic ability which may put her on the map someday. She is busy with activities of the Art Club, Chorus Farly Elementary Club. Home Ec SHIRLEY PENNY. Tabor, jowa Early Elementary Quiet as d wooden-logged man on a tin roof . . restless as a one-armed paper hanger with the hives . a one- woman propaganda machine for Mr Reynolds and his history courses. A member of the Early Elementary Club, Lcarn-to-Dance Club, and S.C.A. LaSeur Lewis I. Majors Mastin J. Maxwell Mehlin Montgomery Moody Motis Penny Page Thirty-Eight ROSEMARY PERSHING. G r o o n - wood. Nebraska. Mathematics A real jifter-buggin' jit tor-bug . . . lull o! interest quietly compounded . . . artistically digs little wells in the mounds ol mashed potatoes. Does her part in the Dramatic Club and S.C.fi. RUTH RANDALL. Auburn. Nebras- ka. Commerce Likes her colfee strong and black . . says. '‘There's no such thing as strong colteo— i inly weak people. Belongs to the Early Elementary Club and S C A. MARCELYN SCOTT. Burchard. Ne- braska. Early Elementary. Must have a keen sonsc o( time ... at least she always manages to slip into the dorm just a minute before the door closes. Participated in the Learn-to-Dance Club. PHYLLIS M. STEEVER. Stromsburg. Nebraska. Elementary Must be a direct descendant of Burbank— comes homo from every walk load- ed to the gills with plant speci- ments . . . gets her morning ex- ercise by swatting at the cock- roaches that have come during the night Has been very active in the Art Club, Camera Club. Early Ele- mentary Club. Learn - to - Dance Club, SC. A., Student Advisory Council, and Tri Beta. JOSEPH M. WEBER. Tecumseh, Ne- braska. Elementary. Never chases street cars or women as he figures there will be another one along any minute . . . has a comfortable humor that lickles without scratch- ing Has spent spare time working at Football. P Club, and Track. AILEEN WHEELDON. Brownville. Nebraska. Music. Likes to spend her time talking to the editor until yawning hours . . . caught the bouquet at a recent wedding . . . what does that mean’ . . . Does Half know? Looked forward to her activity in the Band, Chorus. Women's Dorm Council, Orchestra, and S.C.A. LOIS WILLOUGHBY. Fairbury. Ne- braska. Early Elementary. Fearless, by all means! . . . has proved it by being the best mouse trainer in Peru for the year 1945-46 This year has been a member of the Early Elementary Club and Learn- to-Dance Club. PHYLLIS JEAN WINKLE. Wilbur. Nebraska. Early Elementary. Silent as a sun-dial and just as timely . . seems to know how to rub people's fur the right way . . A la modes the pie at the cafeteria. Extra-curricular activities include Early Elementary Club, Kappa Delta Pi, Sigma Tau Delta, and S.C.fi, ARMON F. YANDERS. Peru. Ne- braska, Pre-Medical. So tall he has to stand on a ladder to shave . . . when his Grandma lets him go out to play, he's always swing- ing gates . . considered almost a permanent iixture in Eliza Morgan lobby Took part in Intramural Basketball, Football. Foreign Lan- guage Club, and Tri Beta. EDNA MAE YATES. Auburn. Ne- braska. Music Her motto 'T love that man of mine. . . . changed her last name to Stoddard so fast the PERUVIAN staff couldn't keep up with her . . . pet peeve—peoplo who say she has pink hair or call her Pinky.' Interested in Band, Chorus. Orchestra, and S.C.A. Pershing Randall Scoff Sleever Weber Wheeldon Willoughby Winkle Yanders Yates SOPHS Paao Thirty nine REPRESENTATIVE ea tare I Cjooci Pago Forty Miss Tear, acting as sponsor and counselor of the bewildered freshmen, makes each of their problems her own. She guides them through their first arduous days of registration and gives them a hearty send-off into their college careers. She makes it a point to know each fresh- man personally; consequently she knows everyone on the campus, for at one time they were all wee freshmen. She was the originator of the popular freshman clubs. CLASS OFFICERS Miss Tear Merl Sherman, President. George Coupe. Secretary; Ruth Hol- scher, Treasurer; ftrtie Lindsey, Vice- President. i When school opened in September, the freshmen discovered that they were enjoying rights and privileges heretofore unheard of. Benefiting both physically and mentally by an ex- tremely light initiation, they soon found their slots and began adding their bits to campus life. Starting off right, they showed what they could do in their Talent Night, started their numerous clubs rolling, and staged a convocation program which was a jumbled combination of psychology and campus life. In addi- tion, with the help of Miss Tear they held successful parties. The freshmen were ruled the second semester by a three-man-and-a-girl staff consisting of President Merl Sher- man, Vice-President Artie Lindsey, Secretary George Coupe, and Treas- urer Ruth Holscher. Fag© Forty-On© FRESHMEN B. fiufenkamp Btrkman Boyd S Bradford B. Brown D. Brown B. Burgouc M. Burgosr. Conner Copo Coupe DoVore Elwell Eschen Gillard Good Holmick Hogenmiller R Holscher B Johnson i Page- Fcrty-Tv o FRESHMEN BONNIE LEE AUFENKAMP, Nemaha. Nebraska. Could make almost any man suffer from high blonde pres- sure . • - true to family tradition, she knows all the answers . . . knows what she wants and goes after it. Extra-curricular activities include Band. Camera Club. Women's Dorm Council. Learn-to-Dance Club. Dra- matic Club, and S.C.A. MARDELL BIRKMANN. Brock. Nebraska. Owns a little red-wheeled Model A which she willingly uses for taxi service from the dorm to town. A member of the Personality Club. LOIS BOYD. Verdon. Nebraska. As interesting as a trip on a scenic railway . . . puts beautiful thoughts into her oil paintings . . . appreciates friends who send birthday cards bearing forged names. Keeps busy as a member of Learn-to-Dance Club, Personality Club, and Home Ec Club. SAM BRADFORD. Peru. Nebraska. If the government tried to pay him for all he knows there wouldn't be enough money in the mints to do it ... a potential author of ’’best-sellers. Has spent spare time work- ing in Dramatic Club. Pedagogian staff. Learn-to- Dance Club, PERUVIAN staff, and Sribblers Club. BARBARA BROWN. Auburn. Nebraska. The most per- sistent late-leave-gctter among the Freshman girls. Dresses on the way to breakfast, and when she gets there bewails the fact that she didn't get any paint on. DARLENE BROWN. Cook. Nebraska. When Lester saw her, all his prayers were answered . . what more could he want? . . . must spend all her spare time putting little ringlets in her hair. This year has been a member of the Early Elementary Club, Learn-to- Dance Club. Personality Club, and S.C.A. 3ARBARA JEAN BURGESS, Mondamin, Iowa. A one- speed woman . . . always a little behind time . . . seems to make the Hill Store her haven. Took part in the Camera Club, S.C.A., and Home Ec. Club. MARGARET BURGESS, Mondamin, Iowa. Doesn't mind at all when the lights go out at 11:00 p. m. . . . solves the problem by using a discarded lantern from the farm. LOIS JEAN CONNER. Auburn. Nebraska. Should be working for the FBI ..at least she always gets her man . . insists that she surely must have some mail at every mail call Belonged to the Early Elementary Club, Learn-to-Dance Club, and Personality Club. MARY ALICE COPE. Peru. Nebraska. A ’’champ at putting salt in other people's beds . . . owns the only musical powder box on first floor ... the neighbors just wish it would play something besides My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean Kept busy as a member of the Learn-to-Dance Club. Personality Club, and Home Ec Club. GEORGE COUPE, Nebraska City. Nebraska. Possesses the most famous (perhaps infamous) Ford in Peru— good ole Henrietta . . . plans to be hypnotized during the week of final exams. Trained to be shutter- hoppy in the Camera Club. GRANT DE VORE. Peru, Nebraska. Lady, don't look into that man's eyes . . . your heart might strip a gear . . . speaks Italian like a native because he learned it from the natives. WALTER ELWELL. Beatrice. Nebraska. Has found that the most satisfactory place to develop his films is in the dark room at Vance's . . . particularly likes to take unexpected shots of unique poses. A charter member of the Camera Club, Alpha Mu Omega, and gets his exercise by playing Tennis. S. RUTH ESCHEN. Peru. Nebraska. Soon learned that it is much easier to get Trig, when there is a masculine touch put with her efforts ... a ioy to Miss David?.on in any sports class. Taught her feet how to act prop- erly at the Learn-to-Dance Club. BEN GILLARD. Brownville, Nebraska. The idol of the Brownville girls' eyes . . . has his nylon shirt camou- flaged so the girls won t take it away from him ... is studying engineering so he can keep Brownville on the map. RICHARD GOOD. Peru. Nebraska. Is Rich because he spends most of his time around banks . . . moot question—which is the shadow and which is the sub- stance—Good or Pedro? . . . the clamour of his sweat- ers usually preceeds him. LOIS IRENE HELMICK. Stella. Nebraska. If a woman's figure is her fortune, she certainly has her investments in the right places . . . the first person who ever thought Peru's hard water is ideal for washing hair Extra-curricular activities include Dramatic Club and Personality Club. PHYLLIS HOGENMILLER. Auburn. Nebraska. Often thrills her friends by making pleasant little tinkles of sound at the piano . . . can’t conceive of staying in Peru for a week-end. An active member of the Band. Brass Sextette, Chorus, Women's Dorm Council, Or- chestra. and Personality Club RUTH HOLSCHER, Burr. Nebraska. Like the first violet of spring—mild and modest . accompanies Birk- mann everywhere she goes to keep her in the straight and narrow.” ELIZABETH M. JOHNSON, Hamburg, Iowa. Likes to do things the hard way—learned to dive before she could swim . knows lots cf stories about early Iowa life— v rites them too favorite food—Hamburg ham- burgers. Pago Forty Three FRESHMEN Kennedy Klein Lindsey Lulz McCandless Matschullat Merklingor Mincer Niemann Potty Poole Rohm Rhoten fl. Richards M. Richards Robinson Sherman E. Stepan Straubo Svoboda Page Forly-Four FRESHMEN CLAY WARE KENNEDY, Brownville, Nebraska. Takes his hat off when he mentions his ov n name . . . found that government class was more conducive to sleep than lying in his own bed. MARY KLEIN. Shelby. Nebraska. Her motto— Do right by ANY man and don't write to any woman . . . likes to use her excess energy to play the cymbals. Belongs to the Band and Learn-to-Dunce Club. ARTIE LINDSAY, Auburn, Nebraska. Writes unique poetry . . . uses expressive winks on special occas- ions . . . could easily be called the best-dressed man on the campus. Interested himself in Intramural Basketball and Track. EUGENE LUTZ, Union. Nebraska. Shy fellow—now you see him now you don't . . . pops up like a jack- in-the-box . . . could honestly claim the title of small- est man on the football squad. Participated in Foot- ball, Learn-to-Dance Club, and S.C.A. MARILYN McCANDLESS. Nemaha. Nebraska. Plans to spend her life holding hands—taking pulses, of course . . . vouches that all the cockroaches in the dorm look in the files to see what her room number is. An active member of the Band, Foreign Language Club, Learn- to-Dance Club, and Orchestra. GERALD MATSCHULLAT, Nemaha, Nebraska. Always having an uncorking good time shirking his way through college . . . man of many interests—women, women, and more women . . . essential to the band as a big blower. Has been busy in the Band. Chorus. Football. Learn-to-Dance Club. Orchestra, Brass Sex- tette, S.C.A., P Club, and Track. RUTH MERKLINGER, Plymouth. Nebraska. Has told everyone in Eliza Morgan about Brownie and Daisy Mae (her dogs) at least a dozen times . . . drove up on the iront porch while taking her first driving lesson. Enjoyed activities of the Chorus, Early Elementary Club, Learn-to-Dance Club, and Home Ec. Club. LOIS DARLENE MINCER, Hamburg. Iowa. If you're not in convocation she puts your name in the little black book . . . could glide off with swimming honors most any day. Belonged to the Learn-to-Dance Club. ROGER NIEMANN. Nebraska City. Nebraska. Co-pilot of Henrietta . . . carefully nurses her along to get her up to top speed of 18 knots per hour . . . spends his evenings with his pin-up girls and his week-ends in Nebraska City with his real live dolls. BETTY RUTH PETTY. Glenwood, Iowa. Always comes in at night carrying her glasses ... do you suppose she can see better in the dark without them? RAMONA L. POOLE. Omaha. Nebraska. Is from South Omaha and tells the world about it in NO uncertain terms . . . insists on having some sort of sign hanging on her door all the time. ALVERTA REHM, DeWitt, Nebraska. The strong, silent type . . . emphatically believes that children should be seen and not heard. Spent spare time in the Chorus and at Learn-to-Dance Club. JESSIE FERN RHOTEN, Unadilla, Nebraska. Friendly as a basket of puppies . . . first recognition in col- lege winning the award for being the best sport in the Freshman Class. . . sees something good in every- thing. Kept busy as a member of the Band. Chorus, and Learn-to-Dance Club. ALICE RICHARDS, David City, Nebraska. Always make-beloving . . . has a water-bug mind—always skimming about with lightening speed but never going much beneath the surface. Took part in the Learn-to- Dance Club and Personality Club. MARVIN D. RICHARDS. David City, Nebraska. Chief- Big-Smoke-Little-Fire. Thinks the Marine Corps is still the best organization in the world (even since HE was discharged). Played Intramural Basketball and went out for Track. ERNEST E. ROBINSON, Nebraska City, Nebraska. Irish and proud of it . . . honors a few other people by considering them Irish too . . . when driving he occas- ionally slows down to 70 m.p.h. to let his passengers catch their breaths. He played Intramural Basketball and went out for Track. MERL SHERMAN, Tecumseh. Nebraska. Constantly complains that his desires are nipped in the budget... has an unusual mushroom friendliness that has grown up almost without notice . . likes his trousers pressed with curving, loose creases. Did his part in Chorus and S.C.A. EVELYN STEPAN. Peru, Nebraska. She will be glad when glasses have unbreakable lenses ... a real Peruvian since “way back when” . . . likes to jitter- bug when she can find someone v ho can take it. An active member of the Learn-to-Dance Club. RUTH STRAUBE. Burr. Nebraska. Has made a host of friends because of the things she didn't say . . . her disposition puts a ray of sunshine into the darkest cloud. Has been a member of the Learn-to-Dance Club and S.C.A. MARTIN J. SVOBODA. Valparaiso. Nebraska. Is doing research on the subject sleep . . believes he learns more through experience than from books . . . Pascal's understudy in basketball . . . likes to lure unsuspect- ing victims into a one-sided snooker game. Was at- tracted by the activities of Basketball, Camera Club, and Track. Page Foity Fivo FRESHMEN Teegarden Vance Wright Thurman Wiles Zednik ILENE TEEGARDEN. Brock. Nebraska. The farther up the road you go the sweeter they get . . . she lives in the last house Was an interested member of the Personality Club. ROBERT THURMAN. Nebraska City. Nobraska. P. future journalist who enjoys prowling around at night in search of feature stories ... if he isn't careful he might get Conner-ed . . has about decided to adopt Auburn as his home town. V ent out for Track BETTY VANCE. Poru. Nobraska. Has varied in- terests. especially among men . always to be found in the dark room developing pictures if she isn't somewhere else. Participated in the Camera Club and Chorus. AGNES WILES. Wooping Wator. Nebraska. An eager, eager-beaver m Shorthand class . . . abbrev- iates everything, even the things she says. Took part in the Learn-to-Dance Club, Personality Club, and S C.A. THELMA MAE WRIGHT. Glonwood. Iowa. Just a teeny-weeny firecracker with a groat big bang . . . thinks being an old maid would bo as bad as drowning has clear blue eyes that make one look again. Belonged to the Band. Early Elementary Club. Learn-to-Dance Club, and Chorus. IRENE ANN ZEDNIK. Wilbur, Nebraska. Check and double check . . . appears a bit bashful, but that is just coy camouflage. A member of the Early Elementary Club. Learn-to-Dance Club, and Chorus. V v? w i Page Forty-Six Ana the poor little (reshies studied n' studied n’ studied There are always a few people who never seem to be able to appear on the day the photographer is present. Here are a few of our misfits that we caught on the run . . . the Wally Clevelands . . . Artie Lindsay and Bob Berger . . . Rollin Hall . . . Ralph Evans, Grant DeVore, and Freddie Drexler . . . Charles Rogers and Richard Juilfs . . . Mar- vin Holscher and Gerald Clayburn . . . Robert Walker . . . Orthello Buzz Byers and A1 Haack . . . Wayne Linder . . . Donaldeen Parriott . . . and Joseph Littreil. Dr Holman CSp(fl) Grochowski Navy officers: Lt. V H. Pursley, Lt E. H. Carl, Lt. {j g.) W. E. Bambarger. and Lt J. M. Holman. Battalion Commander Patterson (right), Company Command- ers Nekich and Bienhof (upper left), and Platoon Leaders Ruede, Kerr, Pucket, and Rice. The first Navy V-12 unit, under the command of Lt. R. B. Lowe, arrived at Peru in July, 1943, bringing with it men from the four corners of the United States. In a short time the uniformed gobs took over Delzell Hall, renamed it The Ship, started to attend classes, became familiar figures on the campus, and in general had the situation well in hand. The unit spent seven trimesters at Peru and during that time the 478 men stationed here received basic officer's training from both regular faculty mem- bers and from special naval instructors who were secured for that purpose. Navy classes were distinct from those of the regular college. • The V-12 students did much to liven up the campus during the two years they were here, and partially owing to the lack of civilian men, the sailors par- ticipated in nearly all of the campus activities. They were largely responsible for the ex- istence of competitive athletics, helped in dramatic produc- tions, and spots of Navy blue dotted the band and orchestra. The solid Macs, an all-Navy swing band, was also organ- ized. In addition the men handled the girl situation very capably. Most of the trainees liked the atmosphere of Peru and the college, and when the group was disbanded in October, 1945, many were sorry to have to leave the campus of a thou- sand oaks. Besides getting training necessary for becom- ing naval officers, they had good times which they will not soon forget. The last group was commanded by Lt. E. H. Carl. Lt. J. M. Holman was the medical officer, and Lt. W. H. Pursley was in charge of naval science The remainder of the staff included Lt (j.g.) W E. Bambarger, CSp (A) E. J Groc- howski, PhMlc F. A. Hoffman, PhM3c J. B. Johnson, Y2c J. R Kegley, Sklc G. D. Quinn and Sp (A) 2c M. R. Russell. H. Carl, Commanding Officer f I Page Forty Nine FIRST PLATOON Left to right: Rice, Berry, Haynes, Pearson, Heiliger, Ford. Thorson, Gillen, Thompson, Anderson, Blalack, Fischer, D. Peterson, W. Smith, Kaiser, Willis, Swanson, J. Carter, Little. SECOND PLATOON Left to right: Puckett, Rosenblum, Garon, Tv iss, Fierce, Field, Dowe, Huff, Boyer, Krup, Prichard, Saul, Hassenfritz. Carson, Schnabl. Bienhoff. Cadman, Haller, Brewer, Mills, Turgeon, McGuire, Young. Stubbe. THIRD PLATOON Left to right: Kerr, Fisher, Ruisch. M. jc son. Freeberg, Buckley, Merriam, D. Cart ? Beyert, Nielsen, Meyer, Poglein, Shanaha Adams, Luedke, Terry, Whiteman, V j] liams, Wall, Veverka, Chasteen, DaVj,. FOURTH PLATOON Left to right . Ruedo, Miller, Still, Mad -on, Clark, Sullivan, Knowles, Scarpino. Wun- derlich, Skinner, Power, Quiner. Smith, Edgar, Boynton, Wiegand, Wolfberg. Whiteford, Hinman, R. Smith. Potter. Pnrn Filty fit ease—no doubt . . . Mark . . . Saul writing to Frankie . . . Ward Clark . . . J. B. . . . waiting for the bell to ring . . . mmm!! chicken . . . Orlen, Bill, and Dutch . . . chow in Steiner's Diner . . . Eager and Beaver eat, too . . . time out for current events . . . bye, son, don't get lost . . . Ker- nan and Rice playing . . . and they did study , . . Patterson flanked by two guards . . . Retreat. Class leaders B. Coatney. M. Patter- son. R Applegate, and S. Applegate. The “younger generation. The ionic columns of the T. J. Majors Training school are merely a camouflage, for inside is nothing sugges- tive of the ancients. Instead, there is a progres- sive group of young Peru- vians—progressive in music, athletics, and studies from kindergarten to college. Big brothers and sisters from P.S.T.C. enter there as student teachers and take ideas of progressive teach- ing, everything from gym- nastics to physics. This year the supervisors launched a successful hot lunch program, rejuvenated the T. S. Band, sponsored the Bobkittens who took the hon- ors in athletics, and initiated many other activities. We must not forget this little red school house , for tomor- row, today's pupils ol reactin', writm', and 'rith- metic will find their places in our democracy. ROBERTA APPLEGATE REX COATMEY VIRGINIA FLAU ROBERT MAJORS MARION RODGERS DALE VANDERFORD JOHN CLEMENTS IRENE FILMER INA JANE GOOD CHARLOTTE PRYOR ALICE SIMPSON KATHLENE WHITEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS Pcjcjo Fifty Fhiee JUNIORS Fourth Row: Oscar Cahill. Charles Fike. Third Row: Mary Hays. Threasa Spittler, Dorothy Flau. Mary Patterson. Second Row: Darryl Brown. Ethel Walker, Lorene Palmer. First Row: Carrol Blankenship, Arthur Majors. Fourth Row: Boyd Coatney. Quentin Pharoah, Alan Majors Third Row: Patricia Pryor. Ansel Clayburn, Carl Cope, Colleen Lotter. Second Row: Janice Rediern, Barbara Bragg. Charlotte Merriti, Clara fiigood First Row: 3etty Cornett ftrline Lindsay, Elaine Mackey. Betty Parnell. Richard Steffan. SOPHOMORES rage FiMy-Fcur FRESHMEN Third Row: Rogor Russel. Bob Suzman, Nova Blankenship. Sidney Applegate. Second Row: Betty Allgood. June Pharoah, Cleve Coatney. First Row: Helen Brown. Eileen Hamel, Gerald Comstock. eighth grade Back Row loft to right: Donald Flau. Robert Knoplo. Donald Letter, Dean Vanderford. James Mathews, James Scott. Jmogono Anderson Car- olyn Pharoah, Burl Barton. Front Row: Billy Cole. Wilma Young, Margaret Ulbnck. Trod Clements. Jenis Craig, Ray flj,_ good. Norma Jean Heywood. Dick Parin' James Walker. SEVENTH GRADE Back Row: Henry Baum, Lena Blankenship, Richard Steiner. Middle Row: Stanley Longfellow, Fred Apple- gate. Marilyn Lavigne. Front Row: Mary McConnaughey. Phyllis Daven- port, Cameron Lowe. Page Fifty Five SIXTH GRADE Back Row: Marilyn Applegate. Betty Colo, Frank- lin Walker. Middlo Row: Rodger Majors. Mary Steiner, Ruby Tishncr. Barbara Mertes. Front Row: Raymond Douglas. Norma Straw. Evelyn Scott. Eddie Pharaoh FIFTH GRADE Fourth Row left to right: Marion Stoddard, Donald Hamel. Donald Knople, Rudolph Gloller. Third Row: John Winter, Rex Allgood. Anita Vanderford, Raymond Graves. Socond Row: Alfred Stoddard, Christine Brown, Dean Baggs, Bobby Jones. First Row: Norma Lottor, Myrna Steiner. Loren Douglas. Garold Goings. FOURTH GRADE Left to Right: Duaine McKniaht. Richard Atkins. Darlene Platt. Opal Tishncr, Harriet Straw, Darrell Allgood. Page Ttfty-Six THIRD GRADE Standing, left to right: Helen Walker. Diane Baum, jimmy jones. Joyce Ruyle. Kenneth Sitzman. Sidney Brown. Millard Hamel. Carol Majors. Jo Ann Parrtott Seated: Jean Ruyle. Richard Douglas. Billy Hunt. David Longfellow. Richard Graver. Daryl Lotter. Winniired Hayes Hex Ftlmer. SECOND GRADE Left to Right: Eldon flligcod. Howard Allgood. Ruby Stoddard Rex McConnaughey Jimmy Hays, Nadine Knople. Vernon Straw. Rav Douglas Cecil Walker. FIRST GRADE Standing, loft to right: Ross Weddle. Bruce Hayward. Ronnie Merles, Tommy Atkins, jerry Henning Soatod: Marilyn Tynon, Judy Tynon, Grace Stoddard. KINDERGARTEN Back Row, left to right: E Steiner (student teacher). Barba.'a Ltrm Judy Straw, H. Howlett (student leach or) Sandra Hunt, David Baum R. Dougherty (student teacher) Patty Mertes Marilyn Batnhardt. Kenneth Quinn, Peter Holdo i Roger Marncll Monty ttllgood Benny Sitzman. Page Fifty-Sevon FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Peru Prep 0 Tecumseh 26 Peru Prep 19 Sidney, la. 0 Peru Prep 61 Table Rock 0 Peru Prep 27 Hamburg, la- 13 Peru Prep 20 Weeping Water 13 Peru Prep 47 Neb. City “B 0 Peru Prep 14 Rock Port. Mo. 26 Back Row, left to right: S. Applegate, Witty. Daryel Brown. K. Blankenship. C. Cope, Schneider. A. Clcyburn, R. Sherman. J Coatney, Russel. Front Row: Art Majors. R. Majors. Cahill, M. Comstock. J Clements. G. Comstock. Helm:-. A1 Majors, R. Coatney. D. Vanderford. ATHLETICS Guided and coached by Bill Witty, the Bob- cats' little brothers, the Bobkittens, hit hard and fast in football by downing live of their seven opponents. Speed and ability with the pigskin brought outstanding play by Bob Applegate, Dale Vanderford, and Bob Majors. In basketball P. C. Maxwell led a fighting Kit- ten team to its share of victories. Track found fewer men on the cinders, but a good showing was made in the Peru Relays. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Peru Prep 19 Peru Prep 39 Peru Prep 33 Peru Prep 37 Peru Prep 16 Peru Prep 18 Peru Prep 36 Peru Prep 21 Peru Prep 16 Peru Prep 29 Peru Prep 17 Peru Prep 33 Peru Prep 36 Peru Prep 32 Peru Prep 44 Peru Prep 41 Peru Prep 46 Peru Prep 31 Peru Prep 22 Peru Prep 37 St. Bernard 12 Cook 19 Johnson 12 Brock 21 Avoca 34 Auburn 10 Nemaha 20 Rock Port, Mo. 38 Da v son 20 Humboldt 12 Auburn 9 Tecumseh 35 Rock Port, Mo. 19 College View 31 Bellevue 38 St. Bernard 21 Filley 23 Lewiston 25 Wymore 39 Nemaha 23 Pag� . Fifty-Eight Back Row. left to right: Wnty, B Applegate. P C Maxwell. R. Majors, f Clements. M Comstock S Applegate Front Row: C Comstock. A1 Majors S. Coatney A Clayburn Da-ye! Brown Back Row, left lo right: Richard Stern- or, Donald Flexu. Dale Vanderford. John Clements, Carl Cope. Fred Clements. Cameron Lowe. Middle Row: Phyllis Davenport, Jems Craig Marilyn Levigne, Imogene Anderson, Charlotte Merit!. Betty Parriott. Carolyn Pharaoh. Margaret Ulbnck Wilma Young. Virginia Flau. Bottom Row: Colleen Lotto:. Betty Cornett. Barbara Bragg Patricia Pryor, Jar.ico Redfern. Arlene Lind- say Kathleen Whitfield. Irene Filmer. MUSIC Instrumental and choral music was revived at the Training School this year. Relieved of part of his teaching duties, Mr. Clements or- ganized a grade and high school band. With the help of college students, beginning classes were organized, and by the second semester a sixty-eight piece band was meeting twice a week to follow the batons of Mr. Clements and Tony DeMaro. The chorus was directed by Jean Van Camp under the supervision of Mr. Paulson. The group rehearsals and weekly sectional re- hearsals were climaxed by the public concert during the last of the school year. Back Row, left to right: Sidney Brown Brian Gfeller, Robert Knople, Robert Cleek. Otto Steffen. Sidney Apple- gate, Wayne Saier, Alan Majors, Keith Palmer, John Clements. Floyd Grossoehrr.o Margaret Ulbnck. Dale Vanderford, Fred Sitzman, Barbara Braggs, Jimmy Cotton, Barbara Mer- tes, Mary Patterson. Middle Row: Evelyn Scott, Jerry Crab- tree. Dwaine McKmght, Richard Douglas, Dean Baggs. Raymond Douglas. Mary McConnaughey. Eileen Hamel. June Pharaoh, Jams Redfein. Arlene Lindsay Boyd Coat- ney, Kathleen Whitfield. Rex Ccat- noy. Venitn Hade:. Fred Applegate Charles Straw Roger Majors, Don- ald Flair Robett McAdams Garold Goings, Eddie Pharaoh Donald Loiter Front Row: Donald Hamel John Win- ter. Carle Patterson. Ruby Patterson, Margaret Morris. Fred Clements, Stanley Longfellow, Marilyn Lavigne. Phyllis Davenport, Betty Cornett, Lena Blankenship, Anita Vanderford Wilma Young Anne Hendrickson Jimmy Jones. Bobby Jones Robert Adams, Robert Sitzmann, James Scott.. Page Fifty Nine Our formulas, our outlines, our reviews, and our problacts make up the one concise unit of study by which we gain an education, but our organiza- tions provide the trimmings. We relax from the daily routine of life to enjoy the social activities of the campus, yet we keep the spirit of learning with us. Our organizations are the key to the door which swings wide to the room of opportunity. May these pages revive a lasting memory to those who have turned the key. Page Sixty The Home Ec-ers served generous slices of the 37-pound Martha Wash- ington cake at the Sil- ver Tea. 1 J Pr.go Sixty-One STUDENT COUNCIL In early September and until late October the Student Advisory Council boasted a total of ten members with Ralf Graham as president, Ruth Comstock, vice president, and Dorothy Moody, secretary-treasurer. With the close of the V-12 unit, the council lost its two hard-working Navy men, Ward Clark and Bill Kerr. Thanks go to those two for the cooperation between the V-12 unit and the col- lege in presenting what was thought to be one of the best Homecomings in the history of Peru. This year the council assumed the duties of the formal Social Committee whose chief respon- sibility had been to sponsor all-college dances. The council proudly boasts of its greatest ac- complishment, establishing the BOBINN. Through the combined efforts of sponsors Arthur Reynolds and Clyde Banfield and the members, in addition to partial financing by the council, the BOBINN effectively began to function early in January. It has already begun to expand, and is rapidly be- coming the outstanding attraction on the campus. Again the annual May Fete and crowning of the May Queen was held, and an old P.S.T.C. tradition was reinstated. This festival climaxed a successful year of counciling. Banfield Graham Moody Steever Comstock Guy Reynolds Tiemann Pa a • Sixty Two What is more appropri- ate at a house meeting than housecoats? The rulorn of Fliza Morgan— Back Row. toil to right: Mrs. Marsh. Leech. Wagner. Wheeldon Fricdiy. Front Row: B 1 e t s c h e r. Schreiner, H o g o n miller. Thicksten. Rishcl. Tiemann WOMEN’S DORM COUNCIL B Bletscher U. Leech vice-president secretary treasurer Mrs Marsh P Wagner acting dean president Housemeeting E. M. Parlors 6:30 p. m. Everyone be there This notice appeared quite regularly in the Eliza Morgan lobby, especially just before each formal Reading this announcement, every coed knew that the Council was up to something. Usually, when a formal was in store, the council wanted to know how many were interested and la- ter how many were actually going to the dance. This information was necessary, for the Council had to consider the number going in order to get the best orchestra tor the price it could afford to pay. Besides sponsoring two formals, the Council also assumed a responsibility formerly belonging to Gamma Chi—that of giving a Christmas Tea. Amidst candlelight and music, faculty members and wives enjoyed entertainment provided by their hostesses—dormitory women. Securing junior-senior privileges was one of the main goals achieved by the Council Because of the small number of upperclass women, members of the Council included all seniors and two representatives from each of the other three classes. Members elected Doris Wagner, president. Bernice Bletscher, vice-president, and Una May Leech, secretary treasurer. Pag© Sixty Threo Loft to Right: Buhrmann, Haack, V agnor. R. B. Lowe. Patrick. Schreiner, Leech. BOBINN COUNCIL The Bobinn Council was organized simul- taneously wilh the opening of the Bobinn. Chairman of the committee is Ralph Patrick, and vice-chairman is Doris Wagner; other members are representatives of the Men's end Women's Dorm Councils. The purpose of the committee is to consider carefully the reaction of students at the Bobinn and to see that the students obey rules and regulations. Also, its stamp of approval must be secured for the expenditures of the student union. Back Row left to right: D. Aulenkarr.p. Parks, Roper, Drexler. Front Row: Patrick. R. B. Lowe, Buhrmann. MEN’S DORM COUNCIL In November when the Boys in Blue'' de- parted the halls of Delzell Hall once again rang out with the boisterous shouts of sport- shirted men, buzzing of electric razors, tooting of musical instruments, and the gabbing of radios. In a short time the Men's Dorm Council un- der the leadership of President Ralph Patrick was organized to keep the iellas in line . Those who assisted Pat were Wayne Buhr- mann, Don flufenkarnp, Wayne Parks, Dean Roper, and Freddie Drexler. Page Sixty Four Back Row loft to right: Pool. D. P.ufenkamp. Wagner, Patrick, Comstock. Billie Berger. Drexler, Hunreker. Lawrence. Middle Row: Buhrmann. Haack. Byers Weber. Front Row: Spoor, Elwell Thompson, Spellman. ALPHA MU OMEGA Alpha Mu Omega, absent from the campus of a thousand oaks for two years, was re- organized in October with only six members. However, in the second semester many service- men returned to fill in the blank spots. The group boasts an overwhelming majority of men, probably, it is supposed, because o: woman's inability to cope with figures. Willard Hunzeker became president and Ralph Patrick vice-president. The tiny but mighty Secretary- Treasurer Margaret Spellman collected dues from the big boys . HOME E The monthly meetings of the Home Eco- nomics Club this year featured a thorough hashing out of home problems by all of the members. . The highlights of the years activities were a Silver Tea in March at which they served C. CLUB pieces of the thirty-seven pound Martha Wash- ington cake, and a tour of Kansas City on a field trip in May. They were headed by President Frances LeSeur, Vice-President Margaret Wellensiek, and Secretary-Treasurer Goldie Motis. , e lo ,i9hl: Back neck. Schreiner. Thiekstun- p Wel]onsiek. Van Wellensiek. B1e,scher. Gess. Merklinger, f. Iis Ballard. Howerlon. Front Row: Moody- Boyd’ f, ers D Stepan. Parrioti, Burgess, Weare. LaSeur. Cope Pag ? Sixty Five BAND An adventure note was added to the band as the members bussed their way to out- of-town games. A journey to the Doane foot- ball game began the trip fever which rose steadily throughout the basketball season as pepsters packed themselves off to Doane, Wesleyan, and Wayne. Last September the band was dominated by the feminine element. The V-12 musicians relieved the situation temporarily, but by the second semester empty chairs were filled by DeMaro, Drexler, Cleveland, and Hunzeker, and the band played on. Student directors Jean Van Camp and Tony DeMaro proved competent as collectors of money and music for band trips as well as givers of the downbeat at games. With the close of the basketball season the band softened down to more serious music which v as included in the program for Music Week. During the second semester Freddie Drexler, Tony DeMaro, Phyllis Hogenmiller, Willard Hunzeker, Wally Cleveland, and Gerald Mat- schulat polished up their brass and the sex- tette played music—good and solid. Back Row. loft to right: Klein. Rhcten, Hogenrruller, D ftuienkamp Matschullat, W. Cleveland, Van Camp, Drexler, DeMaro. Wright. Front Row: Spellman. McCandless Wheeldon. Meisier, R. Comstock, Leech. Crook, Yates, Hunzeker Page Sixty-Six Back Row, loft lo right: D Brown. Pfister, Pryor, Dalton, Lienomann, Weber. C Kennedy. E. Stepan, Genoa. Middlo Row: Deck, Barbara Berger, Wheeldon. Van Camp, Mihlm, Bletscher, Gess, Vance, Christensen, Winkle, f otis. Front Row: V iight. Crook. I. Good. Meister, Howerton, Hogenrniller, Steiner, Leech. Rhoten, flrgabright. CHORUS The all-girl chorus of the first semester cheer- fully folded up its soprano-second-alto music and welcomed the more satisfying soprano- alto-tenor-bass of the old times. With the addition of Mr. Paulson to the fac- ulty, and the presence of more men on the campus, the Perusingers again came into be- ing. Wrinkled choir robes were ironed out, risers were set up, and rusty throats were lubricated with use. Strains of a bit of Bach and Ole Man River' along with novelties such as Turkey in the Straw were heard over the campus during chorus rehearsals. ft girl's sextette happened out of the group one day and kept right on happening as Norma Mehlin, Una Mae Leech, Ruth Ann Crook, Ruth Meister, Mary Lou Genoa, and Jean Van Camp met for a sing after each day's classes. The first appearance of the chorus at a pub- lic recital in March was the tantalizing begin- ning of a delicious dream—a school bus, chorus trips, and general good times. Page Sixty Seven _:l Sponsor Williams The members of the Dramatic Club be- lieving in the potentiality of Peru's stu- dents as actors and actresses, convinced the public on October 13th with the pre- sentation of “Where the Dear Antelope Play . This was a successful beginning for another year of dramatics. At the October meeting the club found many new people present. Not only active members and pledges but the Freshman Peru Players joined with the Dramatic Club and thus expanded the talent resources. Initiation of new members was held in the Little Theatre and was followed by a buffet- style lunch. S. Johnson delivers a startling bit of informa- tion in Mr. Pim Passes By. Back Row left to right: Guy. Comstock. Steiner. Wagner. S. Johnson, fl. Johnson. Bradford, Lawrence, Banks, Leech, Steever. Front Row: Crook, Friedly. Montgomery L. Berger. Wellensiek. Meister, Bar- bara Berger Handley, Lewis, Sponsor Williams Page Sixty-Light CLUB Love you? Of course I love you old lady, says A. Johnson to 'Grandmother' Steiner as Guy, Friedly, Crook, Meisler, Kennedy, Lawrence, and Comstock look on during a scene from the play, “Where the Dear Antelope Play. President Comstock In November Vice-President Anselm Johnson told of his experience in the Pasadena Playhouse. Miss Williams, the lady who is jack-of- all trades in that she can wield the ham- mer as well as the make-up, directed Synge's Riders to the Sea end Kelly's The Flattering Word , two one-act plays, as a budget event before Christmas. In March Mr. Pim Passes By” was presented as a second budget event. The spring play, Little Shot , a comedy by Percival Wilde, was presented on May 17 as a part of the commencement week program. A successful year was climaxed by a chicken-lry in May. It looks like the real thing doesn't it? It is only a scene from Mr. Pim Passes By with A. Johnson and Lewis doing the acting???? The sofa gets stuffed ' by Steiner, Bradford, and Tie- mann under the supervision of Steever as Lav rence mere- ly stands by. Pago Sixty Kino KAPPA DELTA PI Don and Chris whip up some delicious re- freshments . . . the offi- cers check a new supply of books . . . President Comstock holds the floor, momentarily at least. Kappa Delta Pi, the club which not only dis- cusses educational subjects but also teaches the art of cooking and dish-washing, might well be called the 'Eatin-est Club on the cam- pus. The program for the year, outlined by Presi- dent Ruth Comstock and Vice-President Mar- garet Spellman, centered around the ''Seven Cardinal Principles of Education. It deviated a bit in February when Don Lienemann ex- pounded his war experiences. Of course we must not neglect to mention that Santa Claus came once again to the Max- well home where all Kadelpians had a won- derful time guessing and then unwrapping. In March Esther Steiner, delegate, and Ber- nice Bletscher, alternate, went to Milwaukee to attend the National Kappa Delta Pi Conven- tion. The Kadelpians sponsored the May-Day Breakfast and the Inter-Fraternity Banquet. The year's work was climaxed by a May pic- nic. Secretary of the club was Una Mae Leech and the treasurer was Bernice Bletscher. Back Row. left to right: L. Berger, D. Stepan. D. flufenkamp, Meh- lin. Graham. Van Camp. Liene- mann, Banks. Wellensiek. Middle Row: E. Steimer. Christen- sen. Leech Bletscher. Comstock, Friedly. Pfister. Wheeldon. Front Row: Winkle. Motis, Spell- man, Barbara Berger, Montgom- ery. Page Seventy Back Row left to right: Tear. Winkle. L. Berger. Mrs. Bradfoa. W. Cleveland. Guy, Norenberg, Montgomery, Wheeldon. Front Row: Friedly. Steiner, Tiemann, Dr. Bradford, Leech, Spoor Meister, Konig. SIGMA TAU DELTA Sigma Tau Delta is the national honor society for English students. Phi Alpha chapter was organized on the campus in 1926 and was the second active chapter in Nebraska. Students who major in English and who maintain above-average grades in that sub- ject are eligible for active membership. To reach senior grade, the individual must have published in school or other publica- tions 5,000 words of original writing. Students who minor in English and who maintain the required grades are eligible to become associate members. Two initiations are held during the regu- lar term in connection with the fall and spring banquets. Another initiation is held during the summer session. Sigma Tau Deltans sponsor the publica- tions of Sifting Sands. This is a compila- tion of original writings by members and other Peruvians who care to contribute. This year the eleventh spring edition will be published under the direction of Dr. A. L. Bradford, sponsor of the organization. Hester and Frankie bring on the ’'eats. ' Sigma Tauns perform a little magic—make food disappear. Officers Tiemann, Leech, and Witty cookin' up” future activities. J Page Seventy One The traditional candle iight service. Crook and D. flufenkamp were chosen worst of the lot at the Halloween party. Cabinet members Steiner, Wheeldon, and Steever ex- amine some of the books at the S.C.A. reading table. For the first time on the Peru campus the Y.M.C.A. and Y.W.C.A. combined to form the S.C.A., Student Christian Association. There were many highlights in the year which in- cluded a Little Estes conference at Hastings, an all-college costume party, a successful W.S.S.F. drive, Edmund Wellenslein, the Dutch student who told of his first hand experiences as a member of the Dutch underground, the Thanksgiving Vesper Service, the S.C.A. con- ference at Wayne, and an Easter Sunrise Service. The regular meetings consisted of numerous discussions of current topics. S.C.A. officers for second semester were Don Aufenkamp and Hester Friediy, co-presidents; Esther Steiner and Tod Hubbell, co-vice-presi- dents; Ruth Ann Crook, secretary; Rosemary Pershing and Elmer Bachenberg, co-treasurers. Their cabinet, included Bonnie Aufenkamp, Aileen Wheeldon, Ruth Meister, Norma Mehlin, Doris Wagner, Anna Pfister, Phyllis Steever, and Merl Sherman. Back Row left to right: Straube. Rishel. Hubbell. Drexlor, D. flufen- kamp, M. Sherman. Weber, Gra- ham. Strauss. Bachenburg. Thick- sten. Leech, Fisher. Middle Row: E. Steiner. Steever, Wagner, Bletscher. Mehlin. Com- stock, Wheeldon. Van Camp, Tie- mann. Winkle, Pfister. Front Row: Howerton, flrgabright, Schreiner, Meisier. Crook, Spell- man. Pershing, Friediy, D. Brown. Anderson. Page Seventy-Two ART CLUB The Art Club was reorganized late in the first semester to encourage art work outside of class. Membership points, earned by making articles, were necessary. President of the Art Club was Ramona Hand- ley; secretary-treasurer was Anna Pfister; and program chairman was Bernice Bletscher. With the help of Miss Diddel, an art sale was held in December. During second semester work hours, the chief activity was the making of block print booklets of campus scenes. Left to Right: Pfister, Hand- ley. Schreiner, Motis, How- erton, Mohlin. Stecvor, Blet- scher. Back Row loft to right: Spellman, Barbara Berger, J. Maxwell, D. flufenkamp, McCandless, L. Berger, Handley. Front Row: Sponsor Konig, Reynolds, Crook, Moister, Christensen, Yanders. FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLUB Use Your Head was sponsor Konig's favor- ite saying and the motto of the Foreign Lan- guage Club. President Ruth Ann Crook continually wor- ried about arranging Vice-President Ruth Meister’s monthly programs, while Secretary Margaret Spellman wrote the minutes in plain fundamental English. Don Aufenkamp, the treasurer, had to learn to say Pay your dues in three languages. The outstanding programs of the year were a gay Christmas party and the presentation of a play, Elizabide el Vagabondo '. Pago Seventy-Three Each staff member contributed his part . . and the Ped began to take shape. PEDAGOGI AN Let's see now— 11 words to a typewritten line, 35 words to an inch, 7000 words in the Ped. Equipped with only these facts, two inex- perienced editors started editing the Pedago- gian in the fall of '45. Frances Guy assumed Wonder who’s under the gun? Sponsor Noren- berg and Editors Tiemann and Guy in a big conflab. the responsibility of make-up editor while Louella Tiemann became managing editor. Under the able direction of Miss Norenberg they started to work. Members of the first se- mester Journalism class were responsible for writing the articles and were constantly guided and prodded by the higher-ups. Because of a reduced budget this year, the Ped appeared only twice a month. Each Sat- urday before the Ped went to press, the ad- visor, the editors, and faithful reporters could be found feverishly measuring columns, counting out headlines, and typing last min- ute stories. Rex Floyd, for a time, assumed the job of sports editor and Elmer Bachenberq handled the advertising for the second semester. Mem- bers of the Journalism class, in addition to those who were interested in writing as an extra curricular activity, continued as report- ers. The editors brought upon themselves a bit of trouble when they ran a personality sketch of Miss Norenberg while she was down, but they felt that it was worth the scolding. Once again the Ped has chalked up a suc- cessful year ... in fact the thirtieth year of publication. Pago Seventy-Four After two years of silence broken only by the gambols of silver fish and box elder bugs, the PERUVIAN office once again resounded— in the autumn of 1945—with the activities, ver- bal and manual, of a staff determined to pub- lish a yearbook. A totally inexperienced staff entered those untidy premises, but within a few short weeks had learned how to wire an office for lighting (including the easiest way to burn out a 110V bulb), how to file waste paper on the floor, and how to make announcements in convoca- tion. A trip to Minneapolis in late November along with innumerable conferences with Mr. Rrnold of the State Journal and countless hours studying layouts of other year books taught the editor and business manager the necessary particulars of publishing an annual. Finding film, flashbulbs, and a photographer was like finding a specific grain of sand on the bank of Missouri. By haunting photography stores, the staff secured the necessary supplies a day or two before the O hour. Ralf Gra- ham, editor, by the trial and error method, learned about shutter speeds and back shut- ters; so you have this book. The editorial staff consisted of Rex Floyd, sports, and Ramona Handley, Esther Steiner, Ruth Meister, Louela Tiemann, and Sam Brad- ford. Ruth Comstock, who did the managing, tried hard to make both ends meet. She was as- sisted by Sales Managers Margaret Spellman and Lois Christensen, and Advertising Man- agers Ruth Ann Crook and Bonnie Aufenkamp. The typing was taken care of by Margaret Wellensiek. Here is a new layout idea. Editor Graham. Business Manager Comstock, and Sponsor Bradford confer. Pago Seventy«Fi The past season brought countless memories of the varsity teams, of championship development, and of Peruvian spirit equal to that of pre-war days . . . solid echoes from the Oak Bowl . . . the rise of spirit and the slow drawling of fight, Gang, we're with yo’ ” that rang clear in the gym . . . yes, all are marks of the Battling Bobcats'' in action. These pages are devoted to the activities of a team that played by the motto: It isn't whether you won or lost, but how you played the game.” Page Seventy-Six The Bobcats move as Homecomers cheer them on. Back Row. left lo right: Coach Wheeler. Rice, Rees. Hermsmoier. Goins. Pierce. Weber. Seefca. Yanders, R. Good, J. Patterson, Twins. Becker. Sp (A) Russell. Middle Row: Knowles. liekich, McGuire, Ruede, Saul. Rosenblum. Owens, Mat- schullat. Fischer. Brewer, D Aufenkamp, Kernan, Heiliger. Carter Front Row: Coad, Fike. Thompson. Lutz, Little, Puckett. Coach Al With drive and attack on the gridiron and strong support from the student body, the well trained Bobcats developed into victorious and highly-rated skin-haulers. Six games of a short season showed only one loss, a Homecoming tie, and lour outstanding victories. Peruvians from both civilian and Navy sources donned the Bobcat suits at the be- ginning of fall practice; they included sixteen men from each source. Coach fll Wheeler and his able Navy assistant, Mark Russell, viewed a team of 200 pounders for the line, and a backfield of light, fast men. This team carried the spirit, determination, and pigskin-ability which has been carried down through decades of Peruvian history, and proved itself worthy of the name, Bobcats. The team was ranked by Williamson, National Sports Syndicate writer, as one of the strong- est Teachers College teams in the United States. Through superior Wheeler-Russell coaching, the men, wearing football toggery for the first time, acquired enough knowledge of the game to develop a clicking combination. Players went into each contest with the philosophy that the best team on the gridiron must play hard, fast, and smart ball. They also learned that no team is defeated by statistics, and no game is on or lost before the final whistle. Page Seventy-Eight ft! and “Mark talk it over. PERU 0—WASHBURN 21 On the basis of early porkhide season activi- ties, the Bobcats showed little strength as they travelled to Topeka, Kansas to meet Washburn University. In defeat the 'Cats learned much which helped them during the remainder of the season. The Ichabods scored early in the first quarter, spearheaded a drive in the second, and in the closing minutes of the game tallied number three. Peru's only threat came in the last stanza, but failed after a fumble. An earlier bid was stopped by the half-time gun. Passing by Patter- son and Kernan, with Good on the receiving end, was good in six out of eleven tries. Interceptions by Peru's defense clicked to perfection; the 'Cats snatched three of Washburn's tries. BILL THOMPSON End DEE REES Full Back PERU 34—DOANE 7 Staging a rousing comeback, the Bobcats jour- neyed to Crete with a full volley of 16-inch guns to score hit after hit for their first victory of the season. They were ably backed by a noisy cheer- ing section of enthusiastic Peruvians. On the turf, Jim Patterson lugged the ball play after play with- out a set-back and reached pay dirt once,- Ker- nan struck twice; and Ruede scored once. Saul's tackle behind the goal stripe added a safety, and Rosen- blum rounded out the talley by a pass from Patterson. Thompson's ability to snag passes proved his worth at end. The lone Doane score came in the first period. The're always plenty of surprises when the Bobcats swing into action 1 Pago Seventy-Nm® PERU 7—WflRRENSBURG 0 Coach A1 with his mixed group of civilian and navy Blue and Whites hit Missouri dirt, and threw the Mules of Warrensburg for a 7-0 loss. After being held scoreless during the first half because of a rainy field, the Peru machine began to function and Rosenblum scored from the fifteen after a drive had been started in the third canto by Ruede, Heiliger, Patterson, and Kernan. The odd point came from Ruede's toe. The high-light in mid-line play was when Becker recovered a fumble on the thirty-five but was stopped on the five marker as the gun sounded. Matschullat and Owen lent excellent de- fensive action, and along with backer-up Patterson, held the Mules in their own territory most of the session. PERU 31—WflRRENSBURG 0 In the first horne game the Oak Bowl spectators witnessed a featured game-clinching attack that came in the second period. Kernan extended a pass to Good, followed by an attempted lateral which was picked up by Patterson who packed the ball 45 yards to net the first six. Rosenblum then intercepted an intended Mule pass and dashed to striped terri- tory to score again. Another Rosenblum interception plus an end run by Patterson placed the ball on the two-yard marker at half-time. Late in the fourth per- iod Patterson again brought the ball into scoring territory by completing a hammering drive. A pass from Kernan to Rosenblum added the extra point. A pass from Kernan to Rosenblum added six more; it was followed by another pass from Rees to Thomp- son to finish the total count. PERU 6—DOflNE 6 To highlight the first peacetime festival in four years, a Homecoming crowd of old grads marched back, in uniform and in civilian clothes, to witness action by the battling Bobcats and the crowning of Cody Anderson as Homecoming Queen. In the 60- minute fracas the offensive was all Peru's, but a de- termined Tiger team did not permit the score board to change. Peru's fumble on its own 18 in the first stanza opened the door to the lone Doane marker Tackle Becker blocked the big extra point. After half time, Rice intercepted a Doane pass on the Doane Pag? Eighty k 21, setting up a touchdown which resulted from a Kernan-to-Rosenblum pass to tie up the game. The attempt for the extra point failed. Interceptions by Ruede high-lighted the defensive action, while up front Becker and Matschullat shone at the tackle posts PERU 58—MIDLAND 7 In the last game of the season, the Wheelermen rose to their peak and downed the Midland Warriors 58-7. Talley one came with Rosenblum's interception of a pass on the 32 and with Patterson reaching point-land in five plays. Patterson scored again in the first period. The half-time score read 26-0. In the second half Seebe plunged through center after a 70-yard drive by the Blue and White team. Another drive sent Rosenblum over. Midland, showing its only offensive drive in the game, staged a rally to score seven points in the third period. Heiliger skirted around end for another Peru chalker; Kernan carried the extra point. An interception by Heiliger, and two more tallies by Patterson sent the score even higher. A recovery of a Midland fumble by Twiss set up a pass from Ruede to Fischer to total the final counters. SCHEDULE PERU STATE G WASHBURN UNIVERSITV 7.1 PERU STATE 34 DOANE STATE 7 PERU STATE 7 WARRENSBURG STATE 0 PERU STATE 31 WARRENSBURG STATE 0 PERU STATE 6 DOANE STATE 6 PERU STATE 58 MIDLAND 7 Total 136 Total 41 MflTSCHULLP.T Tackle HEILIGER Left Half PATTERSON Fullback t Page Eighty One L Lofl to Right: fl. Clements. Becker. R Good. Coach Whcetor, White, Yocum. Pascal. Coach Riggs, Haack. Byers. Patrick, Smith. Coach Ri 39s Fortitude and passive courage built the squad of 1945-46 into an up-and-coming fight- ing Bobcat team. Early practice showed sev- enty-five percent of the men on the campus out for basketball. Few with basketball experience appeared on the teams in the early games of the season. Gradually, returning servicemen began to bolster the basketball ranks, and the Wheeler- men were molded into a smooth-running ma- chine that fought its way to victory in many of the remaining games of the season, fl final check showed that the Cats had won 16 of the 22 games which they had played. They also held the N.I.fl.fl. Conference title, making a slow-starting season end with a bang-up fi- nale. The climax to the season came when the Blue and Whites journeyed to Kansas City to enter the National Intercollegiate Tournament. They met Southeastern Oklahoma Teachers College of Durant, Oklahoma. Although many Peruvians yelled in support of the Cats, they went down under a blistering second half at- tack by the Oklahomans. Players and fans alike will never forget the feverish pitch which prevailed at the Wayne. Hastings, and Chadron games, when high- geared, fast-breaking ball-hurlers, built around the Wheeler-Riggs system of offense and tight man-to-man defense, went into action. With Whiz White the only senior on the squad, hopes for the next season are high, and the fans can look forward to the expert ball handling of Buzz Byers, Slug Pascal, flb Yocum, Ralph Patrick, and Art Clements. White was listed as the high scorer for the N.I.fl.fl. Conference, and ranked third in the state. He also received the honorary position of center on the mythical All-State team. Pascal received the guard spot on the second team. k ago Eighly-Two PERU 41—NORFOLK fR. COLLEGE 37 Victory number one found the Cats facing a fast junior college team from Norfolk, but they pounded the hardwoods to a 41-37 win. Two cage veterans, “Whiz White and fll Haack, aided by the dependability of Ralph Patrick and Dick Good showed possibilities of the de- veloping of a true Peruvian team. White hit 19 points; Haack made 11 and Good made 10. PERU 33—TflRKIO 34 Meeting their first defeat at Tarkio's early season bid, the Wheelermen learned much in the way of floor play and the need for a tight defense. White and Good fouled out after a half time lead. Weakness of the reserve strength was evident as Floyd, Seeba, and Becker tried to uphold the fast moving offen- sive. PERU 66—DOflNE 48 The Doane Owls found a smoother running ball club and a barrage of baskets by White contributing to their defeat on their home court. The Cats learned much in this game, developing their fast break and gaining ex- perience for reserves. White's 37 points broke the college record for individual scoring. PERU 38—WflRTBURG 36 ft fast moving, hard hitting, and small Iowa team made the Bobcats play heads-up ball the entire game to squeeze out a two point vic- tory on the local court; it was the second de- feat for the Waverly squad. The Cats were coachless as Coach fll was in bed with the flu. Patrick hit 12; White maintained his high av- erage with 16 points. Haack, Seeba, and Floyd filled the remaining line-up. i WHIZ WHITE Center flL HflflCK Forward Peru vs. Wayne . . . almost, but not quite. fll goes up to add two points to the score Paqe Eighty Three RALPH PATRICK Guard BUZZ BYERS Forward SLUG PASCAL Guard AB” YOCUM Forward PERU 39—OMAHA U. 24 Luckless U from Omaha found a cold, slow-moving Peru team, but despite this fact its bid for victory failed. Omaha fought in the game until the last four minutes when the Bobcats started their barrage. Peru's team was sparked by White with 20 points. Are Clements returned to help strengthen the Wheelermen. PERU 35—HASTINGS 59 The Broncs held an upperhand over the Cats on the Hastings floor as attempts to hold the Hastings team short of its 14th straight victory proved fatal. Losing Patrick and Clements on fouls showed the ineffectiveness of the reserve players. White and Haack racked 12 points in the fracas. Peru's standing reached five victories, two defeats. PERU 60—KEARNEY 55 Operating the N.I.A.A. Conference schedule over an out-classed state team, the Cats hit hard and held an early lead over the Ante- lopes. The return of ex-service men Byers, Yo- cum, and Pascal added to the effectiveness of the Bobcats. White lead the Cats in scoring honors with 27 points. PERU 42—NORFOLK J. C. 35 Completing the second session of a two- night stand, the Peruvians faced an improved junior college gang, and proved a well- rounded team can win many a ball game. The Norfolk team threw a scare into the Bobcats by ending the game 33-all. Haack's four tree throws and one fielder netted the victory for the Peruvians in the extra period. Pago Eighty-Four PERU 58—ST. JOSEPH J.C. 36 Completely outclassing the Missouri team, the Cats paraded 19 players across the hard- woods to take an easv victory. More returning veterans Cotton, Svoboda, Holscher, Clayburn, Richards, and Dalton aided by Hu.nzeker, Juilfs, and Becker gained needed experience for fu- ture Cats. PERU 43—OMAHA U. 40 Returning servicemen strengthened the cir- cles of collegiate basketball, and Omaha U. was no exception as it placed a strong cage team against the locals to hold the iead.most of the qame. However, during the last few minutes of play, the game was put on ice when Byers and White connected. Pascal's work at guard along with Patrick's floor play proved outstanding. PERU 48—WESLEYAN 42 Hitting stride, the newly organized Wheeler- men tripped to Lincoln to down the Plainsmen in a closely-decisioned game. With the full support of Peruvian rooters, Haack proved his work-horse ability to take honors at scoring and floor-play smoothness. Shooting accuracy by Byers, Yocum, and Pascal as well as tight defense determined the victory. PERU 56—WAYNE 54 All around scoring and improved floor play were demonstrated by a great Peru basketball five as the Wildcats from Wayne romped hard in an attempt for N.l.A.A. honors. The lead changed 11 times dunng the canto as Haack and White gathered ringers, supported by Pascal, before they froze the score in the closing minutes with a stalling game. Art Clements tries a little iancy shooting. PERU 60—TARKIO 41 A fast scoring barrage enabed the Cats to avenge an early-season defeat as the Owls showed little ability in keeping the Bobcats from moving at will. Haack struck consistently from the side, and White's under-basket game proved accurate. Yocum, Patrick, and Holscher also made good their actions. PERU 79—KEARNEY 44 A game that moved fast and with out let-up left the Kearney Antelopes a badly beaten team in their second game witn Peru. Haack poured in point alter point, and the under- basket defense of Kearney cracked to allow Yocum and White to strike at will. Pascal proved outstanding in his defensive work, ond Clements proved himself an important cog in the Bobcat machine. ' Buzz Byers stretches for the ball. fib Yocum dunks in another one against Wesleyan. Pano Ftahlv five ' Slug'’ Pascal biases through for another tally. The Cats pour on the pressure against Chadron. PERU 61—ST. JOSEPH J. C. 28 Little opposition was met as 12 players paraded before the weak St. Joe cagers in a very one-sided session, ft fast-moving, never-tiring Cat team hit time after time to tally high; players proved their tightness on defense by holding the Missourians to a low ebb. Smith, Cotton, and Becker fared well as subs. PERU 49-55—CHADRON 52-45 In a double header with the Eagles, they captured the first of a two-night stand and thus maintained their undefeated season record. However, by playing heads-up ball, high-lighted by fast breaking and a clicking defense, the Bobcats were able on the sec- ond night to down their hefty opponents from the west, and once again the victory bell rang in Peru. These games proved to be two of the fastest of the season. White took the scoring honors for both nights. Pascal's floor play was excellent, and the true Cat fighting spirit was well demonstrated by Byers, Haack, and Yocum. Many Peruvians witnessed the split contest to see action sel- dom displayed on the local court. PERU 66—WESLEYAN 45 The fast-moving ball game showed a snappy Peru team functioning smoothly against the Plainsmen who fell to the Cats on the local maples. White maintained his 22 point average; Haack and Yocum did much toward improving their eye for the ring. Clements fared well, proving to be good ma- terial after Pascal left the court on fouls. Page Eighty-Six Whiz lires at (he ring from way up high. PERU 43—WANE 47 Followed by rooters and the band, the Bobcats met their second defeat in the N.I.A.A. Conference at Wayne. The Cats hit hard and fast by driving ahead in the opening minutes of the game only to be doomed in the last period. Byers came through with many hits to close the gaps, but the Wildcats' small court proved too much. Haack and Yocum put forth top ball. PERU 59—HASTINGS 61 With the state title at stake, Broncs and Bobcats crossed the maples with determination to win. As a result one of the hottest contests of the year was played. Scoring varied but three points either way during the entire game, and with seconds to play the score was tied; however Hastings man- aged a fielder to win. Byers displayed outstanding ball before he and Yocum fouled out. PERU 61—DOANE 39 A repeat in victory over Doane on the home court showed a weak Owl cage team playing a rough game, highlighted by bad passes and 50 fouls. White spent his last home game on the bench after five penalties. Yo- cum played top ball and captured scoring honors. Byers, Haack, Patrick, and Pascal rounded the activities. PERU 36—S.E. OKLAHOMA STATE 50 At Kansas City in the National Inter- collegiate Basketball Tournament, the Peruvians fell short of victory after holding the strong Oklahoma cagers 16-all for the first half in the best de- fensive game of the season The Du- rant cagers were too much in the sec- ond half, and held the Cats outcourt preventing their scoring. White was in good form in ending his career as a Bobcat. Haack and Byers proved able as forwards; Patrick and Pascal stood up at guard. Page Eighty-Seven Sprinters Mather, Svo- beda, M Holscher, and G. Clavburn ‘'take olf. fib v inds up to heave the discus into “the wild blue yonder. Spring is always apparent on the campus as the thin-clad boys trot down the hill to take in the warming weather by lapping the track, loosening sore muscles, and preparing them- selves for the coming track season. The Bobcat? hit hard and fast in the season opener with the support of 32 men, totaling 82 2 points to reign supreme over Tarkio and Maryville. Men totaling the points were Robinson who clocked well in the mile, Floyd in the 440 and relays, Yocum in the discus, javelin, and shot, Holscher in the 100, 220, and relay, Hunzeker in the 440 and relay, Haack in the hurdles, White in the high jump, hurdles, broad jump and discus, Mather in the sprints and relays, Linder in the pole vault and 880 along with Rufenkamp, and Beatty in the two mile and high jump. R heavy schedule included Tarkio and Maryville at Peru. Tarkio, and Maryville at Tarkio, Kansas Relays. Drake Relays at Des Moines, Peru Invitational (Tarkio, Wesleyan, Doane, Midland, and Omaha U.), Kearney and Doane at Crete, Wesleyan and Midland at Peru, and ended by winning the State Con- ference Meet at Crete. Pag� High -,--Eight Mather and Floyd take the low hurdles in their stride. Seeba and White stre-e-e-tch over the high hurdles. Back Row. left to right: Coach Wheeler. Juilis. Svoboda. Seeba. Beatty Hall Robinson Weber White. Haack. Yocum. Smith, Coach Riggs Middle Row: Holman. G. Clayburn, Hunzeker. Floyd D. fiufenkamp Mather. Cotton Clements Dalton Thompson. Linder Front Row: Holseher, Garber M. Richards. Lawrence C Rogers Page Eighty Nine The champs—the Sen- iors. The team consisted of Hunzeker, Rcper, Bahrmann, Littrell, Floyd, Drexler, and DeMaro. The championship play-off and everyone claws for the ball. Rope adds to the score that beat the Freshmen. INTRAMURALS ft progressive intramural program once again got underway at the start of the second semester, with basketball being the main attraction. The goal of the program was to interest every man and woman on the campus through its varied type of activities, including bas- ketball, badminton, ping pong, tennis, volleyball, and softball. Basketbal teams were chosen from the four classes this year, and the Sen- iors grabbed the season title by losing only one game. The Juniors were the runners-up. The All-Star intramural team included Buhrmann, senior, cen- ter; Hal, junior, and Juilfs, freshman, at forward; Floyd, senior, and D. Aufen- kamp, sophomore, at guards. In the ping pong competition Butch'' Roberts took the honors. At press time the faculty men and men students’ of the campus were battling it out for ten- nis honors, and the lassies were wind- ing up their season with a big doubles play-off. The highlight of the spring activities was the championship play-off in vol- leyball between the facuty men and the members of the P Club. ! P CLUB Love of sports and respect for the tradi- tions of Good Sportsmanship character- ize the men who wear the P s . These fel- lows have unselfishly put forth their best effort to make Peru State a name to conjure with in the competitive sport circles of the nation, both in war and in peace. The objective of this organization is to provide a functioning intramural program on the campus for both men and women in the highest sportsman-like conduct. The activities for this year included basketball, swimming, ping pong, badminton, and tennis. The club's highest goal this year was to raise money for the Gold Star Scholarship fund in memory of the men who died for their country in an effort to establish the ideas of fair play for all men in the world. The scholarships are awarded to outstand- ing students in the field of sports and aca- demic standing to enable them to continue to develop their abilities. The P Club members have sold programs, printed by themselves, at basketball games, conducted dances for the students, and solicited from faculty, students, and previous members of the P Club to raise funds for these scholarships. Rex Floyd as president of the organiza- tion led the activities. Whiz White acted as vice-president and Joe Weber was the secretary-treasurer. P Clubbers turn mechanical as they print programs to boost the Gold Star Athletic Fund. Back Row left to right: Smith. Byers. fl. Clements, Yocum. White. Pascal. Haack, W. Lin- der, Floyd. Front Row: Coach Wheeler. Becker. Good, Sceba. D. flulen- kamp. Wober, Matschullat. Thompson, Coach Riggs. Page Ninety-One I i i The losing upperclass men got slightly damp' in the tug-o!-war. Homecomers bounced lo the music oi fil Marsh and his orchestra. ☆ The traditional oak is the tall silent observer of the cheerful greeting, the happy grin, and the quick smile of Campus Life. It has been the mute witness of chats between bells ... of shouts across the campus ... of last minute rushes. It is privy to the woeful tales of flustered students cramming for examinations ... is the unseen guest of midnight gab ses- sions is the confidante of frat secrets. So may those who know the campus make the memories of the oak their own. Hme TJinoty Tv c Homecoming Queen Cody Anderson flanked by attendants Louella Tiemann and Janice Kimsey. Page Ninety-1 hiee JEAN WILLARD BERNICE Each year in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the staff of the American Universities and Colleges asks each college to choose students of Junior or Senior standing who possess superior scholas- tic ability, sound character, and pleasing per- sonalities to be listed among other such stu- dents in America. The following were chosen. Jean Van Camp with her ready smile is a member of the Home Economics Club, Kappa Delta Pi, Band, Chorus, and Orchestra. She is also sponsor of the Freshman Learn-to-Dance Club. Willard Hunzeker says that when he finishes school he is going to do nothing but loaf. While in school he has been busy with the presidency of Alpha Mu Omega, and has membership in Lamba Delta Lamba, Chorus. Band, and Kappa Delta Pi Bernice Bletscher. the lucky girl who never has to p t up her hair, is treasurer of Kappa Delta Pi, be- longs to Art Club, Women's Dormitory Council and Early Elementary Club. Page Ninety-Four MARGARET UNAMAE RUTH Margaret Spellman, whose freckles come out when the sun does, is treasurer of Alpha Mu Omega, vice- president of Kappa Delta Pi. and sales manager of the PERUVIAN. Una May Leech is the genius who can work three problacts at once and also manage to attend Kappa Delta Pi, Sigma Tau Delta, Womens Dormitory Coun- cil. and Bobinn Council meetings. She enjoys Chorus, Band, and Orchestra. Ruth Comstock, who telescopes three hours of work into one, proves that she knows how to organize by being president of Kappa Delta Pi and the Dramatic Club, vice-president of Student Advisory Council, busi- ness manager of the PERUVIAN, besides belonging to Tri Beta. Lamba Delta Lamba, and Alpha Mu Omega. Page Ninety-Five HOMECOMING QUEEN (dody sdnderion 'Deciimscl, t)elr«slu MAY FETE RULERS The gals powder their noses, et cetera. A! courageously takes on Champ Butch in a sizzling game ol ping pong. Last fall the members of the Student Advi- sory Council, their ears turned to the ever pres_ ent cry of the students for a recreation center, quickly organized themselves, analyzed the situation, and set out to satisfy the wants of their fellow students. After a very brief but thorough survey, it was decided that the basement of Delzell Hall was the only place on the campus that offered adequate facilities to establish a recreation' center. At that time Delzell Hall was occupied by the Navy V-12 unit; so the Council patiently waited, but not idly. Finally on the night of January 12 the doors of the student recreation center swung open to the students and faculty members. Soon afterwards the name BOBINN was suggested, and it stuck. At the opening there were four main places of interest, the club room, game room, coke room, and lounge. Both squares and hep cats enjoy gliding across the club room floor to the strains of some popular dance tune played by Harry A few of the gang do a little demonstrating on how to cuddle up a little closer. learned that she was supposed to hit the ball. Pago Ninoty-Eight George dishes it out to all comers, first come, first serve Customers can retire to a shining booth to sip a coke or bury their faces in ice cream cones. The beautiful part of bowling was the job of setting pins. But v hen it came your turn at the ' heaving end, it was worth the effort. lames, Les Brown, or Tommy Dorsey. Needless' to say, such music is furnished by old Dumpy, the friendly jukebox. Also it is here that the students are broadening their knowl- edge of the three modern B's of music—barrel- house, boogie woogie, and the blues. Without a doubt the noisiest spot on the campus is the game room. Here can be heard the reverberating crash of a bowling ball clip- ping off the pins, mixed with a few well chosen words of the bowler as one pin remains stand- ing. The staccato tapping of a ping pong ball as it skits dizzily back and forth across the net all but drowns out the gentle tap given a snooker ball which glides easily from the cue of a shark,” and easily slices a red ball into the corner pocket. The P Club added its bit by furnishing pic- tures of the great Bobcat teams of the past to- gether with the trophies won by these Peru athletes, for the lounge room. Equipped with soft divans and easy chairs, the lounge makes an enjoyable place to relax and dream. The coke room offered the facilities for a pause that refreshes. However its exist- ence was short lived, for it was soon replaced by a snack bar. Its usefulness as a coke room ended; the room was converted into a faculty lounge. The snack bar, which like the recreation rooms had a small start, is growing daily and is rapidly reaching the lunch counter stage. To accommodate the customers fifteen booths were installed in the corridor of the BOBINN. For the outdoor lovers, twenty new bicycles have been secured so that the students and faculty can pedal themselves up and down the hills of Peru. Future plans for the BOBINN include paint- ing of murals depicting early life during the settling days at Peru, enlarging the faculty lounge, and purchasing more recreational equipment. The BOBINN is off to a great start, but it is the sincere wish of all concerned that like Jack s beanstalk, it will just keep growin’. Pago Ninety Nino Eliza Morgan Hall kept buzzin' with a daily mail, not male,” call—Louella is chewing her tongue, not a pepper- mint . . . Louella, Chris,” and Phyllis kept the office running smoothly and the front door locked PROMPTLY at 10:30 pm.... main entrance to E. M. at 11:30 p. m. . . the gals” relaxed becomingly for the photographer, OH, but you should see them sometimes! . . . yes, the manpower shortage was really terrific for a while, but cheer up girls—the best is yet to come! Once again Delzell Hall be- came a purely civilian haven alter the Navy unit loft in Oc- tober and everything dropped back to normal ... it would appear lhat Dean Lowe has the lloor as he gives the fellas a bit of advice' . . . well, anyway, Joe, its easier than do- ing it by hand . . . Mrs. Brown pauses for a few minutes to catch up on the latest . . . Delzellers get together to hash out their problems . . . whose deal is ii anyway? . . . horseplay and the cry You'd better quit before someone gets hurl! Paae On-? Hundred One Marvin and Ruth Holscher talk it over . . . the two ftufenkamps, Don and Bonnie—probably discussing nuclear physics . . . Marvin Richards and sis Alice—bigshots who advertise David City . . . Jerry and Laurine Clayburn—two well-versed Geography students who occasionally get help with their home work . . . The Bergers, B., B., and B.—Bill, Barbara, and Bob. Lois and Bill—ma an' pa to you . . . Marvin and Jean Van Camp— yes, it looks like a candid shot doesn’t it? . . . Don and Phyllis Winkle— a picture of Aufenkamp with a girl, we finally got it! .. . Marvin and Mary Rishel—probably trying to decide what to do with the next mouse Rish' catches. . . Jerry and Ruth Dougherty—it might have been the sunshine that caused the frown but it probably was the photo- grapher. Once in a while the married folks get to- gether on the campus, so you see the Yocums, fib and Betty . . . Whiz and Dorene White astride their '46 Ford . . . the happy newly weds, Paul and Edna Stoddard . . . Jerry and Marjorie Gar- ber just relax by the pool . . . the Joe Lit- trell’s, and at the time a coat felt mighty good . . . those two Pepso- dent salesmen Rex and Hope Floyd. Then there are the campus romances. Oh, we re not say- ing that they will be per- manent, but who knows—Dor- othy Moody and Wayne Parks seem to find plenty to talk about and lots of time to say it as for flrmon Yanders and Evelyn Gatz, Pedro” frequents the dorm so much that he is just about considered standard equipment . . . Merl Sherman and Hester Friedly—oh, they are just friends—at least that is what they say . . . Frankie Montgomery thinks her gob from Salt Lake City is the salt of the earth , and Bill Saul seems to be enjoying him- self too . . ■ Betty Petty and Tony DeMaro are doing a good job of cementing Iowa-Nebras- ka relations, and Lucky has a ’rock' to prove it too . . . sometimes, not less than twice a day, Editor Graham takes a pause that refreshes with flileen Wheeldon. Time hcis a way o! dimming the memory, but as the years flit dizzily on, and our years of P.S.T.C. are only pleasant recollec- tions, who can fail to remember the first week in September . . . old friends and new ones . . . Homecoming with its host of old grads . . . football games . . . Christmas vacation and two weeks of carefree relaxa- tion . . . the Cats clawing their way to the N.I.I.A basketball championship . . . bus trips to ball games . . . M.I.N.K. festivals . May Fete . . Inter-Fraternity banquet . . . Commencement, and farewell to Peru? Yes, you will remember all of these things, but wait a moment—will you remember the little things that happened every day? Will some of you remember that battered alarm clock that jarred you out of bed each morning . . . shuffling off to class sometimes still in a daze . . . occasionally being rudely awakened by an unexpected test . . , some- times by an ordinary test . . . sometimes sleeping on through the lectures? Will you remember the chats in front of the fid building . . . last minute rushes at bell time . . . glances at the PERUVIAN bulletin board . . . disappointment at the mail box? Occasionally you were forced to frequent the library in search of reference material, to seek peace and quiet, to read the fun- nies, or even to study . . . disapproving looks were cast in your direction if you started to talk . . . you were even ousted if it didn't stop. Pagrt One Hundred Four Will you remember the mad dash to the cafeteria at noon . . . standing in line . . . grumbling when the food didn't suit your taste, but forgetting to comment when it was good . . . developing a taste for weiners . . . lounging on the grass soaking in the warm spring sunshine , . . watching the lawn mower taking wide sweeps across the green carpet . . . screaming at your friends across the campus . . . strolling to the Hill Store for a malt . . . hiking downtown for an ice cream soda? Will you remember when you tried to piece the paper together long enough to find the funnies . . . took rides in Otis the elevator if someone hadn't left the door open . . . waited for Mr. Czeka to bring your cleaned clothes back . . . patiently tried to hear your favorite radio program over the banging on the piano . . . occasionally went to a show—not always alone . . strolled on the campus with your one and only until 10:30 curfew, 9:30 for freshmen? Will you remember the evenings you spent at the BOBINN sipping a coke dancing to the music of the best bands in the nation via the jukebox . . . energetically trying to bowl 300 but seldom reaching ISO . developing a spin shot in ping pong that never seemed to work . . . shooting a mean game of snooker ... or just relaxing in the lounge? Will you remember the nights that you passed with friendly free-for-alls . . . batted the breeze” in bull sessions where everyone was carefully taken apart and mercilessly analyzed . . . studied in your room until 11:00 p. m. then in the lobby afterwards . . . took time out for a midnight snack if you found a friend who had some food? Finally when forced to it you slept . . . the alarm clock awakened you again . . you stifled it with a pillow and slept bliss- fully on through your 8 o'clock class . . . REMEMBER????? Pago One Hundred Five Rr. 31 piece MINK orchestra (above) under the direction of Dr N DeBobertis. and the MI NIC band (bolo consisting of 132 pieces under the direction of Major Joseph E Skornicka held their public concerts Februar and March 16 respectively in the P.S.T.C auditorium The twenty-two high schools that participated in the tv events were: Auburn. 3rock. Crab Orchard. Dawson, Douglas, Fairbury, Falls City. Hebron, Humboldt. Nebr City, f Jem aha. Omaha Technical. Pawnee City. Peru. Plattsmouth. Rock Port, Missouri; Sebetha. Kansas; Sid ° lov a; Shubert. Table Rock, Tecumseh, and Wilber. ncY The P.S.T.C. music department under the di- rection of Prof. Victor H. Jindra sponsored two music festivals for high school musicians from neighboring states. The traditional annual M.I N.K. vocal and instrumental contest held here since 1928 was discontinued in 1941. Two years ago the clinic plan was begun in Peru which again drew Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas musicians to the campus. The clinics placed music on a cooperative rather than a competitive basis and proved to be a satisfactory change from the contest program. The assembly of eighty-two high school pu- pils on February 1 and 2 for the first orchestra clinic in Peru showed that although bands en- joy a greater popularity in schools, orchestras hold a stronger appeal for a good many peo- ple. Dr. N. DeRubertis, nationally known conduc- tor and composer of Kansas City, Missouri, was the guest conductor whose personaity in- spired everyone. Under his able direction the orchestra gave, successful performance of such numbers as Shubert's Symphony in B Minor and Cima- rosa's Three Brothers Overture. Bernice Maledon, soprano with station WDflF in Kans- as City, Missouri, was guest soloist with the orchestra. Other features were a piano solo by Ruth Chatelain Epley of Peru and a cello solo by Charles Klaseck of Wilber with accom- paniment by the orchestra. On March 15 and 16 was scheduled the third M.I.N.K. band clinic on the campus. Major Joseph E. Skornicka, Music Officer and Direc- tor of Special Services Division, Seventh Serv- ice Command, conducted the massed band of 182 pieces. A varied program of standard marches, in- cluding some of Skornicka's own, and some Bach and Beethoven pleased concert goers. Recordings made of several numbers made this a concert long-to be remembered. The following schools participated in the clinics: Auburn, Brock, Crab Orchard, Daw- son, Douglas, Fairbury, Falls City, Hebron, Humboldt, Nebraska City, Nemaha, Omaha Technical, Pawnee City, Peru, Plattsmouth, Rock Port, Missouri, Sabetha, Kansas, Sidney, Iowa, Shubert, Table Rock, Tecumseh, and Wilber. P..igo One llund-ivi S. von I aurinc ably demonstrates what she means when she says Come on, let's hit it!1 ' . students, faculty, and alumni rub- bed elbows at the Homecoming Banquet . . . Homecoming day and the pep band posed my, but they were happy! . . ■ all aboard we re on our way to see the Bobcats trounce Doane . we did it again, this time to Wesleyan—the editor and business man- ager always a little behind . . • registration deflation of the pocketbook, dad's pocket- book that is! The root went oil when the points that beat Chadron dropped through the ring . . . the high school gals played a mean game of volleyball at the tournament . . . some people pick the craziest places to hang their coats . . . yep, we did it again—we are Wayne bound . . . the best ice cream sun- daes in the state at the Wayne Snack Bar . . . the sophomores sell red tape . . . Don smoothes up a booth for the BOBINN . . . the Music Methods class gets its daily ex- ercise by galloping like horses—well . . . Peru vs. Doane—Doane furnishing the half time entertainment . . . Billy Conn gets a thrill from sports writer Rex Floyd . . . Rope' and Don just meditatin’ . . . midnight snack served by Chefs DeMaro, Hall, and Evans . . . tub time for B.B. and H.H. . . . those big feet belong to Crook . . . Louella and Rosemary . . . Hester and Persh' demonstrate the latest in dancing The Richard's Bounce . . . Art teaches people of the cowege wevel” . . . Don and Elmer raise Old Glory . . . land mark . . . LeSeur, caught! To the progressive and enterprising business and professional men who have shown their faith in this college and student body, we, the editor and manager of the 1946 Peruvian, express our sincere thanks and appreciation. Not only have they loyally supported the yearbook, but they have taught us many valuable things through correspondence, and personal contact. We have enjoyed our work on the Peruvian staff, and again to all those who made it possible, we say THANK YOU. Page One Hundred Klovon Nebr. City Coca Cola Bottling Co. Page One Hundred Twelve AI . . . Brad . . . Penny . . . Chris . . Symbol of Peru . . . Svoboda . . . W. A. A. Cabin . . . Mid- night in E. Morgan . . . Little Chow Never Missed a Game Dick and Armen . . . The President's Home. A Handclasp Across the Miles LINCOLN LIBERTY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Lincoln, Nebraska Joseph Albin—President Class ’10 H. L. Schwenker—Vice Pres, and Actuary Class ’15 Ira Crook—Chairman of Board Class '11 Page Ono Hundred Thirteen SEPTEMBER 7. President Pate's address of welcome. First meeting of Freshmen boys. 10. Freshman class meeting. Stu- dent Advisory Council meet- ing. 13. Last day to change schedule. First Dramatic club meeting. 14. Group sing in auditorium. Football—Washburn there. A dark way to start a football season. 17. Freshman class meeting. First Kappa Delta Pi meeting. 18. First meeting of S. C. A., new organization combining Y. W. C. A. and Y. M. C. A. 21. Pep Rally. Doane there. First victory. Joy, joy! Peruvian support lead by band who “bassed out. 24. First Sophomore class meet- ing. Ruth Ann Crabb elected president. 28. Mr. Harlan Smedly of Auburn talked in convo. Warrensburg there. Another v inner, was almost a mud-ball game. OCTOBER 1. Voted for Homecoming Queen Cody elected. 5. Football Warrensburg Teachers here. We did it again. This tune by a con- vincing margin. 6. Date for women's formal ap- proved 12. Homecoming Rally, complete with burning of Doane Tiger, and dance, music by records. 13. Homecoming. Hosts of old grads back. Doane vs. Peru ended in tie 6-6. Homecom- ing dance with A1 Marsh's orchestra. 14. 185 guests attend alumni banquet. 15. Everybody rolled crepe paper after Homecoming dance. 16. Tragedy strikes campus mas- cots, Eager and Beaver. 25. Alumni reception at Hotel Cornhusker. 31. Foreign Language Club or- ganized. Experience and Dependability DARLING TRANSFER REFRIGERATOR SERVICE We Move Freight and Stock Auburn Shipments of Any Size Nebraska Pago One Hundred Fourteen It’s been a pleasure working with the faculty and students Your 1946 Peruvian Photographer EVANS STUDIO 1215 P Street Lincoln 8, Nebraska DJI. F. M. TUSHLA Physician and Surgeon Office at Hospital West of New Postoffice Res. Phone 11—Office 107 AUBURN STATE BANK Always Dependable Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Company Auburn, Nebraska Itty Bitty Witty Pago Ono Hundred Fifteen Sho u.s � d to make them tv o c.;: a time—now she barely makes them at all. Hot Foot Then and Now NOVEMBER 3. Y.W.C.fl. costume party. Crook and flufenkamp worst-dressed. 10. Sophomore class party. Started by theater party. 12. Sigma Tau Banquet. 13. Rex Floyd became head of the newly organized P club. 20. Vesper service in col- lege auditorium. 21. Thanksgiving vacation started 5 p. m. Most stu- dents out of Peru by 5:01. 22. Alpha Mu Omega re- organized. 26. Morning classes began again on the hour. Eager beavers still come ten minutes early. 30. Faculty entertained stu- dents at a square dance. Everyone learned how it was done, or at least tried to learn. Thanking you for your patronage, the STATE and AUBURN THEATRES Auburn, Nebraska Wish the .191 6 Seniors of P. S. T. C. Success and Happiness Page One Hundred Sixteen TIM CROOK ORCHARD Most Varieties of BUDDED PEACHES In Season (1200 Trees) also SENATOR DUNLAP STRAWBERRIES Phone 1192W Nebraska City THE PERU POINTER Complete Newspaper Printing Service THANK YOU PERU STUDENTS AND FACULTY We always endeavor to bring you the latest and best entertainment possible Suggestions are welcomed. THE PERU THEATRE A. SANDERS, Manager Initiation? . But They're Not Freshmen. RED AND WHITE STORE Groceries - Meats - Fruits - Vegetables Full line of flour and feeds. M. G. Heuer, Owner PERU NEBRASKA Pago One Hundred Seventeen NEBRASKA CITY FURNITURE SHOP 512-609 Central Avenue Nebraska City Nebraska When In Nebraska City visit HALL'S MARKET In their new location 613 Central Ave. NEBRASKA CITY HOME APPLIANCE CO. Easy Washers - Stoves - Refrigerators Radios J. I. FITZPATRICK BERTHA M. THOMPSON, M.D. Physician and Surgeon Peru Nebraska Lesl We Forge! For soon she will nave a new face. J. P. CLARK Shoe Repairs of All Kinds Electric Shoe Shop Peru, Nebraska A FINAL 'GOOD LUCK'! We take this opportunity to extend to all our friends who are graduating or leaving our PERU the best that life affords. Peru CHATELAIN'S JEWELRY ■'f6 Years of Service Nebraska Pago One Hundred Eighteen DECEMBER 3. P Club meeting 4. R. B. Lowe to be acting dean of men. 5. Basketball Norfolk Junior Col- lege here. 7. Three one-act plays. 8. Freshman Party. 10. Sigma Tau Delta. 11. Doane Basketball there . . . the band went too. 13. Dramatic Club. 14. Foreign Language Party. 17. Kappa Delta Pi Christmas party at Maxwells'. 18. Tarkio Basketball here. 20. Wartburg Basketball here. Coach A1 took it laying down —he had the flu. 21. Christmas vacation. Two whole weeks of relaxation. GREENE’S ICE CREAM Reflecting Good Taste In Any Weather Made at Nebraska City NOVAK AUTO CO. New and Used Cars Nebraska City, Nebraska RIGGS JEWELRY STORE Diamonds - Jewelry - Watches - Gifts Watch Repairing OMAHA SCHOOL SUPPLY CO. “Everything For Schools” Auburn Nebraska OMAHA, NEBRASKA Pacjo Ont? Hundred Nineteen The Crook's Pride and Joy. Randy and Dot ... ho hum. EVERYTHING IN MUSIC • PIANOS • ORGANS ® RADIOS • PHONOGRAPHS • RECORDS • BAND INSTRUMENTS • SHEET MUSIC Complete stocks of Lesson Material for Teachers and Students “Home of The Steinway Piano” SCHMOLLER MUELLER 1516 Dodge St. 1220 O Street Omaha Lincoln JANUARY Rrt Club meeting. Nemaha H. S. there. Omaha U. vs. Peru there. A tight game, but we won it. Opening of the new Student Union. Students and faculty heartily approved. Margaret Spellman won lan- guage av ard. Hastings vs. Peru there, fl bitter pill—we lost by points. Language club meeting. Humboldt H. S. there. Training School recital. Peruvian pictures taken. Every one put on their best suits and smiles. Norfolk there. Another victory chalked up. St. foe vs. Peru here. The re- serves got in some game time. Business Manager Page One Hundred Twenty FARMERS' CO-OP. OIL CO. HARRY E. WOLF “Cooperation Pays Dividends'’ Jeweler and Optometrist Fine Watch and Jewelry Repairing Nebraska City Julian Talmage NEBRASKA CITY, NEBRASKA McADAMS SERVICE STATION Socony-Vacuum Products—Blaugas Stoves Complete Car Repair FOLEY JEWELRY STORE Nebraska City Diamonds Watches TAXI SERVICE Phone 08 Night 127 H. W. McADAMS Peru Nebraska Chicago, Burlington Quincy Your Cooperation and Patronage Is Appreciated Peru. Nebraska E. J. Gottula, Agt. HILL'S DRUG STORE School Supplies, Stationery, Cosmetics, Magazines and Candy Our Soda Fountain Service Will Please You Peru RUBY'S BEAUTY SHOP Nebr. Pago Ono Hundred Twenty-One Best Wishes to the Class of 1946 PERU LUMBER CO. PETER HOLDORF, Manager DE MARO SHOE SHOP Invisible Halfsoling Rubber Heels — Soles Shoe Repair of All Types NEBRASKA CITY NEBRASKA Pianos - Radios - Sheet Music - Records GASKILL MUSIC CO. Nebraska City Nebraska Congratulations Class of 19J 6 PERU CLEANERS AND TAILOR We Restyle Any Garment to the Latest Style KREGEL BROTHERS Automobile Repairing Welding and Machine Work ★ Nebraska City Nebraska JAMES OIL CO. Lowest Prices — Quality Merchandise ★ Dependable Service ★ Nebraska City ]o Singin' on Cemetery Hill Mary Lou Page One Hundred Twenty-Two MACKEY'S STANDARD SERVICE STATION Welding and Brazing Peru, Nebraska Phone 401 NIEMANN CLEANERS NEBRASKA CITY ★ Good. Since 1910 Hoo-Let! Margaret WURTELE GARAGE Auto Repairing Wrecker Service Body and Fender Work Telephone 12 1014 Central Ave Nebraska City, Nebraska AVENUE STORE We thank you for your cooperation and patronage which is appreciated. Success to Your Future ★ VISIT US ★ SCHOOL AND COLLEGE SUPPLIES NOTIONS AND TOILET GOODS LUNCHES — SANDWICHES HOT AND COLD DRINKS ICE CREAM AND FRESH FRUITS COOKIES — GROCERIES AND MEATS OPPOSITE TRAINING SCHOOL H. U. LANDOLT Phone 78 Peru HART-BARTLETT-STURTEVANT GRAIN COMPANY Bernie Underwood, Mgr. Peru Nebraska Page One Hundred Twenty Throe HUNT'S TIRE SHOP HAMBURGER INN FIRESTONE TIRES I„c slic� Kuyle, Owner VULCANIZING AND REPAIRING LUNCHES AND MEALS Nebraska City Phone 15 Peru Nebraska PAY-LESS FOODS 800 Central Ave. Phone 2270 McKIM AND MISHLER McCORMICK-DEERING FARM EQUIPMENT Nebraska City Nebraska City Nebraska BANK OF PERU Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. PERU NEBRASKA Pago One Hundred Tv onty-Fcur GAMBLE'S Everything for the Home FEBRUARY 1. Omaha University here. 4. Flrt Club meeting. Band made the trip to Wesleyan to see the Cats strike hard. 7. Faculty had tea. 8. Wayne here. It was almost too close lor comfort. 11. Tod Hubbell elected presi- dent of the Senior class. 15. Tarkio here. Sweet revenge! We clipped them, but good. 15. Kearney vs. Peru here. Our victories climb. 16. Girls' volleyball tournament. Steinauer was the best of the bunch. 19. Murgatroyd was on the ball. 22. Chadron vs. Peru here. Chalk one up for them. 23. Chadron vs. Peru here. The victory bell for us. We broke the undefeated record HILL SHOE STORE SHOES FOR THE FAMILY We Feature X-ray Shoe Fitting STAR BRAND SHOES ARE BETTER Auburn Nebraska IIARRY BUNGE Owner AUTHORIZED DEALER Auburn Nebraska WHITE SPOT Where P. S. T. C. Students Find Refreshment When In AUBURN, NEBRASKA Meals — Fountain — Ice Cream Delicious Coffee at All Times Phone 732 Billy Mr. Dalstrom George Pago One Hundred Twenty-Five GRANT'S MARKET MEATS GROCERIES Auburn Nebraska Humphrey Bogart Backenberg HALEY’S MARKET Good Things to Eat Auburn Nebraska MARCUS CLOTHING STORE See Us for Sport Clothes and Shoes Auburn Nebraska LOKIE FURNITURE COMPANY A Complete Line of Home Furnishings Phone 346 1903 N St., Auburn, Nebraska SANDER’S RECREATION HALL A Nice Place to Spend Your Time Auburn Nebraska MARCH 2. Mr. Prim Passes By Dram- atists again prove their worth 5. Hastings vs. Peru here. De- feat in the last 30 seconds. Such is life! 7. Annual Silver Tea. 13. Piano recital in music hall. 14. Dramatic club meeting. 15 and 16. M.I.N.K. Band clinic. 27. Ben Hammond, cartoonist. 28. Faculty tea. 31. Grieg male chorus. Milam Greenhouses Corsages a Specialty Bouquets for Special Occasions Auburn Nebraska H. HEMMINGSEN Dry Goods Ready-to-Wear Millinery Telephone 377 Auburn Nebraska Page One Hundred Twenty-Six THE OLYMPIA CAFE Our Motto: The Best of Food Served for Less ★ Our Aim: To Please Each and Every Customer ★ We Invite You to Make THE OLYMPIA CAFE Your Headquarters While In Nebraska City LITTLE DINER Nebraska City Nebraska CLEMMY HOLMES MOTOR CO. Ford Sales and Service ★ Nebraska City Nebraska ERNEST HILL Plumbing and Heating Electrical Systems 1008 Central Ave. Nebraska City D. A. RAILSBACK Groceries and Fresh Meats Peru Nebraska A. E. MEYER, OPTOMITRIST Eyes Tested Glasses Fitted We Duplicate Any Broken Lens and Repair Frames Nebraska City Nebraska Summer . . . Fall . . . and Winter Pago Ono Hundred Twenty-Seven ELLA MARGARET SHOP “The Shop of Quality” LADIES WEARING APPAREL AND MILLINERY Headquarters for College Girl’s Frocks Auburn Nebraska CARSON NATIONAL BANK Member Federal Deposit insurance Corporation AUBURN NEBRASKA Kennedy Faculty House. 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NEW POSTWAR BUSES SERVICE EVERYWHERE BURLINGTON TRAILWAYS BUS DEPOT Earl’s Cafe, Peru • Phone: 65 Page One Hundred Thirty-Five INDEX Adams, Francis.......................... 50 Allgocd, Betty ........................... 55 Algood. Clara ........................... 54 Algood, Darrell ......................... 56 Algood, Eldon ........................... 57 Allgood. Howard ........................... 57 Allgood. Monty ............................ 57 Allgood, Ray .............................. 55 Allgood, Rex ........................... 56 Anderson. Cody..............36. 93. 96. 100 Anderson. Imogene ......................55. 59 Anderson, Lawrence ........................ 50 Applegate. Fred . .................. 55, 59 Applegate, Roberta ........................52, S3 Applegate, Marilyn ........................ 56 Applegate. Robert ............••••••••• 58 Applegate, Sidney ............52. 55. 58. 59 Argabriaht. Irene ..........24. 67. 100, 109 Asher, Lawrence ................. 50 Atkins. Richard ........................ 56 Atkins. Thomas ......................... 57 Aulenkamp, Eonnie .........................42, 102 Aufenkamp. Don.......36, 64. 66 78. 89. 91 B Bachenberg. Elmer 36. 74. 110 Baggs. Dean ...............................56. 59 Baker. Barney K............................ 13 Ballard. Rczellen ................... 36, 65 Bambarger. W. E............................ 48 Banlield. Clyde .......................13. 19. 62 Banks, joanne...............34, 36. 68. 70 Bann. Diane .............................. 57 Barnell. Jerome ..................... 8. 9 Barnhardt, Marilyn ....................... 57 Barton. Burl ........-..................... 55 Baum, David .......................... 57 Beatty. Ralph .......................36, 88. 89 3ecker, Don ..............36. 78. 82. 91. 92 Berger. Barbara 36. 67. 70. 73, 99. 102 Berger, Betty ......................29. 98 3erger, Billie . ..............26. 65, 102 Berger, Bob .................. 8. 47, 102 Berger. Lois......... 32. 68. 70. 71. 73. 102 Berry. Thompson ......................... 50 Beyeri. Theodore ...................... 50 Bienhoff. Herman ...................48. 50 Birkmann, Mardell ...................... 42 31alack. Charles ...................... 50 Blankenship, Alvin ...................... 58 Blankenship, Carrol .................. 54 Blankenship, Lena .......................55. 59 Blankenship. Neva ........................ • 55 Bletscher. Bernice 21. 63. 67. 70, 3, 94 Boechner, Ruth . ........................ 35 Boyd, Lois.... 42. 65. 75, 105 Boyer, Keith ....................... - 50 Bradford, Arthur L.......... 13. 23, 71. 75 Bradford. Sam.............42. 68, 69, 74. 75 Brackney, Ida Mae.......................y... 13 Bragg, 3arbara .......................54, 59 Brewer, Owen ................... .50. 81 Brod. Ernest .......................... 13 Brown. Barbara .......................... 42 Brown. Castle M.......................... 13 Brown. Christine ..................... 56 Brown. Darlene ................... 42, 67 Brown. Daryel .... 54, 58 Brown. Evelyn Rodgers ................... 28 Brown. Helen ............................ 55 Brown, Ruth ............................. 13 Brov n. Sidney ....................57. 59 Buckley. Jim ........................... 50 Buhrmann. Wayne. .23, 24 64. 98, 101, 105 Burgess. Barbara ..............42, 65. 100 Burgess, Margaret ...................... 42 Byers, Orthello.......47. 65. 82. 84, 85. 91 Cadman. Wilson ....................... 50 Cahill. Oscar ......................54. 58 Caroy. Nellie .. 13 Carl. E. H..........................48. 49 Carter. Donald . 50. 78 Carter. James ........................ 50 Chasteen Dean ........................ v0 Christensen. Lois....36. 67. 70, 73. 75, 100 Clark. Ward 50 Clayburn. Ansel .................. 54. 58 Ciayburn. A B .................... 14. 31 Clayburn Gerald 8 47, 62. 88. 89. 102 Cleveland. Alice................ . .. 47 Cleveland. Wallace......... 47. 66. Clements, Art 37, 82, 85. 86. Clements. Fred .................... Clements, John .................. 53. Clements. S. L................. Coad, Duane W ........... Coatnoy, Boyd 52. 54, Coatney. Rex 53. Cole. Betty ................. Comstock. Gerald ............. Comstock. Melvin Comstock, Ruth. 27, 62. 65, 66, 68. 70 Conner. Lois .................. Copo. Carl ......................54 Cope. Mary Alice.......... 42. 65. Cornett, Betty .... .............. Cotton, Jimmy ............. Cotton, Vern Coupe. Eugene ............ Coupe. George................8. 41 Crabtree, Jerry ................. Craig, Jenis ..................... Crook. Ruth Ann.....35, 66. 68. 73, 71. 74 89. 91 .55. 59 58. 59 .... 14 .... 78 58. 59 58. 59 .... 56 .... 55 .... 58 . 75. 95 42 . 58. 59 98. 105 54. 59 .... 59 .... 87 7 , 42. 99 .... 59 ...55. 59 100. 109 Dalton, Paul................ 8, 67, 88. 89 Davenport. Phyllis ................ 55. 59 Davidson. Phyllis ..................... 14 Davis, Richard .... ... 50 Dean. Donald .......................... 7 Deck, Marian ...............24. 62, 65. 74 Delzoll, Mary 0........................ 14 DeMaro. Tony 25. 66, 103. 105. 109. 110 DeVoro, Grant ............. .8. 42, 47. 98 Diddel, Norma ......................... 14 Dougherty. Ruth ... 37. 57. 84, 98. 100. 102 Douglas. Daryld Ray....... 57 Douglas. Loron ........................ 56 Douglas. Raymond ...................56, 59 Douglas, Richard ...................57. 59 Dov e, William ........................ 50 Dressier. Barbara ..................... 29 Drcxler, Freddie.... 47, 64. 66. 84. 98, 105 Edgar, Alva ............................ 50 □ well. Walter ....... 42, 65. 98, 101, 105 Eschen. Ruth ........................... 42 Evans. Ralph.................. 47. 105. 110 Taulhabor, Marie ......................... 14 Field. James ............................. 50 Fields. Frances .......................... 14 Fike, Bob .......................... .... 78 Fike. Charles ............................ 51 Filmer, Irene .................... 53, 59 Filmer. Rex .............................. 57 Fischer. Alfred...................50. 78. 81 Fisher. Phyllis Flau, Donald Flau, Dorothy Flau. Virginia Floyd, Rex........ Ford, William ..... Freeberg. William Friedly. Hester 37. 84 109 ...............55. 59 ..................... 54 .... 53. 59 25. 75. 89. 91. 103. 110 ........................... 50 ................... 5G 32. 63, 68. 70. 74. 103 H Haaclc. Alvin........ Hale. Thaino Hall. Marvin ........ Hall. Rollin ........ Halladay, Robert Harncl. Donald Hamel, Eileen .... Hamel. Willard Handley. Ramona Handley. Wendell Harding. Clifford Hassonlritz, William Haynes, Gone ....... . Hays. James ......... Hays. Mary Hayes. V inifred Hayward. B:uco ...... Hayward, Eldon ...... Hazelton. Jack Hock. John Helmick. Lois ....... Helms. Junior ....... Hendrickson. Georgia Henning. Jerry ... Hermsmeier, Kenneth Hey wood. Norma . .. Heiliger, Lowell..... Hileman. Mary ....... Hill. Ernest . ...... Hinman. Clyde ....... Hoatson. Mabel .... Hogcnmiller. Phyllis. Holdorf, Peter ...... Holman, I. M ........ Holscher, Marvin..... Holschor. Ruth ...... Howerton, Blondena Hov lett. Helen Hubbeli. Tod Huck, Clarence ... Hull. Virgil ........ Hunt, Sandra ........ Hunt. William ....... Hunzekor, Willard.... 47 64. 76. 82. 83. 91 7 .... so 47. 110 . 7 56. 59 55. 59 57 32. 68. 73. 74. 75 ............ .. . 28 ...................... 28 .....................5(1 ........................50 57 ............54 ..................... 57 ........ 57 15 7 .7 ............ ... ... 42 ....................... 58 .......59 ■ ....78. 101 ...... 55 ....... .. . 50. 78. 81 .... 15 .... 101 ...... . 50 ....................... IS 12. 63. 66. 67. 99 ....................... 57 ....................... 48 ....47. 87. 89. 99. 102 ...41 42. 98 102. 105 ....32. 65. 67. 73. 100 37, 57. 98. 110. 109 9. 23. 25, 84. 101. 109 ....................15. 19 .......................... 50 ....................... 57 ........................ 57 11 22 24. 65. 89, 94 Garber, Jerald .....................89, 103 Garber, Marjorie ......................103 Garon, Norton ......................... 50 Gard. Blanche ........................... 14 Gatz, Evelyn...................37. 98. 103 Genoa. Mary Lou................37, 67, 109 Gess. Or.a................37. 65, 100. 105 Gfeller, Brian ....................... 59 Gfeller, Rudolph ...................... 56 Gillard. Ben....................11. 42. 99 Gillen. Donald ....................... 50 Gockley, Ema .......................... 15 Goings, Garold .....................56, 59 Goins. Robert ...................... 78 Good, Ina Jane......................53, 67 Good. Richard ...........40. 42. 78. 82, 91 Graham, Half .........37. 62. 74, 75, 92.103 Graver. Lewis ........................ 57 Graves, Raymond ...................... 56 Gregg, Richard ........................101 Grochowski. E J........................ 48 Grossoehme. Floyd 59 Gump. Leslie .......................... .7 Guy. Frances ....... 32, 62. 68, 71, 74, 109 J James, Robert ............................ 28 Jindra, V. H..........................■ ••• 15 Johnson. Anselm............25. 68. 69 Johnson. Elizabeth..........................42 Johnson, J B 8 Johnson. Laurine Clayburn 37, 102. 108 Johnson. Marvin ...................... 5f) Johnson, Sidney ....................25, 68, 74 Johnson, Virgio Lee................... ' yg Jones, fames ................ ... 57 eg Jones, Robert .................... ce' eQ Juilfs. Richard.... ....... .... 47 jjy’ 89 K Kaiser. Robed ........................... 50 Kennedy, Burtis ........................... 15 Kennedy, Cassius R 7 Kennedy, Clay.............44, 67. 69. 98. 105 Kerker. Barton............ .... 7 Kernan, William .......................... 78 Kerr. William ..... ..................48. 50 Kirk, Emily ............................... 16 Klein. Mary.............. ....44, 66. 105. 109 Knople. Donald ............................ 56 Knople, Nadine................... • 57 Knople. Robert .......................55, 59 Knowles, Robert .......... 50. 78 Kohrs, Wilburt........ ? Konig. Selma .................... 16, 71, 73 Koontz, Robert ............................. Kosa. Patricia Hill... 26 Krup. Donald .............................. 50 LaSeur, Frances 38, 65. 110 Larson. A. V........................ 15, 35 Larson, Leonore .......................... 29 Larson Wilhelmina ....................... 16 Lawrence, John.......26, 65. 68, 69, 89, 105 Lavigne, Marilyn ........... 55, 59 Leech. Una May 26, 63. 64. 66, 70, 95 Lewis. Margaret 38. 68 69. 105. 109 Lienemann. Donald 26. 67, 70, 101. 105. 109 Linder, Maurice ......................... J Linder. Wayne................47. 89, 91, 99 Lindsay, Arlene .................... 54, 59 Page One Hundred Thirty Six Lindsey, Artie Little. William Littrcll. Joseph .... Llewellyn. Eugene Longlellow. David Longlellow. Stanley Lotter. Colleen Lottor, Daryl Lotter. Donald Lottor Norma Lowe. H B Lowe, Cameron Lucdke. Robert Lundy. Noel Lutz. Eugene Lynn, Barbara Me McAdams. Robert ... McCandless. Marilyn McCollum. Elizabeth McConnaughey Mary McConnaughcy. Tom McGuire. Joseph McHugh. Keith McKnight Duaine M .41. 47. S9 ........58. 6 ....47. 90. 103 ........ 7 ............ 57 ........55. 59 .......54. 59 ............... 57 ...........55. 59 ............... 56 .....12. 54. 101 ...........55. 59 ............... 50 ... 7 44. 70. 81 ............... 57 ............... 59 44. 66. 73. 10S ...... 17 55 . 57 50. 76. 81 .... 7 .............56. 59 Mackey. Elaine Madison. Stuart Majors. Alan Majors. Arthur Majors. Carol Majors. Irene Majors Robert Majors. Roger Marnell, Rodger Marsh. Genevie Mason Isabel Mastin. Janet Mather. James Mathews. I. B Mathews. Ruth V Mathews. James Mathews. Grace .................. , Matschullat. Gerald 44. 66. 78. 81. 91. 54. 58. ........54. .38. ... .53. ....56. ...12' .. .38. 92! 88. Maxwell. Jack Maxwell. P A Mohlin. Norma Meister. Mary Meister. Ruth Mentt. Charlotte ... 38. 73. 38. 67. 70. 73.' 32. 66'. 7i. 73. 74 ..........................54 Morklinger. Ruth . ....... .......... Morriam. Robert ...r- Mertes. Barbara 3D' Mortes. Patricia Mertes. Ronald ....... Mincer. Lois .. Mills. Edwin Montgomery. Frankie 38. 68. 70. 71. 74. Moody. Dorothy 38, 62. 65. 98, 100, Motis. Goldie 11. 38. 65. 67, 70 54 50 59 55 57 65 58 59 57 63 16 99 89 16 16 55 29 109 105 16 109 29 109 59 65 50 59 57 . 57 . 44 . 50 103 103 . 73 17 50 38. 105 ...39' 99. 105. 110 44. 103. 109 32. 67. 70. 73 55. 59 Pharoah. June 55. 59 54 50, 78 56 17. 19. 65. 109 ... 44. 99. 100. 105 50 ....53, 67. 93. 109 54 48. 50. 78 Q Quiner. David Quinn, David R 50 57 Stoddard. Allred ..... Stoddard. Grace Stoddard. Marion .. Stoddard. Paul ..... Stoddard. Ruby .... Straube. Ruth _______ 56 ................... 57 .................. 56 .... 103 ................... 57 ..... ‘ 44 Strauss.' E wtZIZZTZX'27. 101. 105 Straw. Harriet .—...........—..... Straw. Judy ...................... Straw. Norma ..................... Straw. Vernon .................... Sullivan. Charles ..................™ Svoboda. Martin.....8. 44. 85. 87, 88. 69 Swenson. Alice ................... Swanson, William ......-....... ,u 63. 65. 33. 50. N Nekich, Dewey 48. 78 Niemann. Roger ....................... 4. 9� Nielsen. Victor ......... ............... Nispol. Irene 4? Norenberg. Meta 17. 19, 71. 74 O Oetken. Verona ................. Organ. Ross - ‘4 Owen. Donald 2 P g Palmer. Gordon r. Palmer. Lorene Palmer. Nona ........... ........• --„• •• yny ' 1 m Parks. Wayne 32. 64. 99. 101 103 Parnott. Betty 2- Parnott. Donnie .............. Parnott. Jo Ann ......................... Parnott. Richard ........•• ••••_ oe' q7 Pascal. Richard 9. 32, 84. 86. 9 Patrick. Ralph 30. 32. 64. 82. 84. 97 Patterson. James Patterson. Mary 5Z. 54, 5b Rains. Carter............................26. 101 Randall. Ruth ............................. 39. -3 Rediern. Janice .....................-....54. 59 Rees. George D ...................-.........78. Rohm. Alverta ..................................44 Reynolds Arthur 17. 62. 73. 99. 110 Rhoten. Jessie ........................44 ,7S,,2« Richards. Alice ...............................102 Richards. Marvin......... 8. 44. 87. S9. 98. 102 Rice. Orlen ..........................48, 50. 78 Bidder. Mrs E B .... .................... 29 Riggs. Wayne 17, 82. 88. 89, 91 Rishel. Mary................26. 63. 74. 99. 102 Roberts. Keith ............................... 98 Robinson. Ernest..............8, 44. 88. 89, 99 Rodgers. Marion ......................-........ 53 Rogers. Clark ........................•••••;jr47, Roper. Dean ..........................9. 27. 110 Rosonblum. Hubert ..........................50. 78 Ruodo, Gilford........................48, 50. 78 Ruisch. Dudley ............................. 50 Russell. Patricia Carmen...................... 29 Russell. Roger .....................55. 53 Russell. Mark .....................78. 79 Ruyle. Jean ................................... 5 Ruyle. Joyce 5 Sack. Twildi Epley..................... 28 Salranek. Lorraine ..................... 28 Saul. William...............50. 51. 78. 103 Scarpino. Robert .................... 50 Schmidt. Mildred .................... 29 Schnabl, Gunther .......................50 Schneider Wayne....................... 58 Schreiner. Delores 27. 63. 64. 65. 73, 100 Scott Evelyn ..................... 56. 59 Scott. James ..................... 55, 59 Scott Marcelyn ....................39. 105 Scott. Pauline ......................... 18 Seeba. Don .... 3. 78. 87. 89 91 99 Sherman, Mori .. 9, 41. 44. 99, 103 Sherman, Roland 58 Simpson. Alice ........................ 5J Sitzman. Bennie ....................... 5 Sitzman, Fred ......................... 59 Sitzman. Kenneth ..............-........ 57 Skinner. Ivan ......................... 50 Slagle. Evelyn ....................... 28 Smith, Oscar ,............8. 82. 86. 89. 91 Smith, Walter ........................ 50 Spellman. Margaret....33. 65. 66. 70. 75. 95 .... Tear. Grace. ........-.. Teegarden. Reno ........ Terry. Ronald .......... Thickstun, Joan.......27, Thompson. William.....31. Thorson, John .........— Thurman. Robert........ Tiemann. Louella........27, 62. eS Tishner. George ........ Tishner. Opal .......... Tishner. Ruby ........... Turgeon. Raymond........ Twiss. Donald .......... Tyler. J. W............. Tynon. Judith ....... -. Tynon. Marilyn .......... 18. 19. 41. 71 46 50 109 91 50 45 93 8 ...‘.'I... 56 ' 56 .....50 .....50. 78 .... 18 “ _______ 57 '........ 57 97. 99, 78. 89. .....8,9. . 71. 74. Ulbrick, Margaret Urban. Sam ......... ..........55. 59 ............. 18 Steiien. Donna .......—... iSfe E hoJ - j; 31; 33 68.7d:‘7?: Steiner. Mary -.... Steiner. Memo rr 5° Steiner. Richard .........-......-......55. 59 Still. Roy ......................... Stepan. Dorothy..............-......33. 70. 74 Stepan. Evelyn...................... 44, 67. 98 Van Camp. Jean 33. 66. 67 9 . 102. 109 Vance. Betty........... „...46. 67. 98. 105 Vanderford. Anita ........—-...•••••••55. 59 Vanderiord. Dale................53. 58. 59 Vanderlord. Dean...............-....... 55 Veverka. George ...................... 50 W Wagner. Doris.......31. 33. 63, 64. 98, 105 Walker. Cecil ........................ 5' Walker. Ethel ............-............ Walker. Franklin .................... 5b Walker. Helen ........—................. Walker. James ....................... Q 55 Walker. Robert ...................—8. 4 Wall. William ..................------ g Weare. Edna .....................—18 Weare. Hazel ........ ...........„ g. Weber. Joseph.........39. 65. 6 . 78. 80. 91 Weddle, Ross .........-••• 'fn'74' 75 Wellenseik. Margaret-Jla, 65 8. -jgg Wheeldon. Aileen.....39 63 66 70 71 w Wheeler. Al... .......18. 78. 82. 84 89 jj� V hite. Doreen l03 White. Duane........27. 76. 83, 8 . Whiteford. Jay .......-................ eg Whiteman. Frank ....................... -Q Whitefield. Kathleen.................55, Wiegand, Victor ..................-... Wilos, Agnes .......................... cn Williams. Robert -■ 2« Williams. Hazel ...................19- 88 Willis. Donald ....................... Willoughby, Lois .....oc 20 r? 7n 71 98 Winkle, Phyllis.. � . 39. 67. 70. 71. 98 Winter. John Jr.....................7« eg Winter, John ........................ ofl V irth. Lois V agoner...... Witty, William .................33 58. Woliberg. William — ;jg Thelmn ..: 46 . 66. 67 100. 105. 109 Wunderlich. Robert ................... 5U Y Yanaers. Armon 39 73. 78. 98. 103, 109 Yates, Edna Mae.. 39. 66. 100. 103. 109 Yocum. Orivell.......33 82. 84. 88. 91. 103 Young. Wilma .......................55, 59 Z Zednik. Irene.................-...48« Page One Hundred Thirty-Seven City L m fs De z.c( H if B i A fh fe tf c ve Id - o • ree nhouse. Engineer' Horn e v' Ca Dutch N CAMPUS PLAT or STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE PERU, A EBRASKA Drawn By Don A J fe.nkamp Tcnrus Court