Pittsburg State University - Kanza Yearbook (Pittsburg, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 172 of the 1953 volume:

Publinked by the Student LavtACi vState eac ier 0O S?itt b andaa Asst. Editor John Edwards Editor ,p Green Bus. Manager Tom Belliuoar In 1903, when a State Manual Training Normal School at Pittsburg was proposed, it appeared that Kansas had had a state system of schooling for over 40 years, and that it was maintaining three state schools for teacher training. None of these institutions offered courses in manual training, and a definite lack of teachers in that field was felt. The bill providing for the establishment of an Auxiliary Manual Training School, a branch of the State Normal School at Em- poria, was passed in February, 1903, and in September of that same year, school was opened at Pittsburg with 54 students and five faculty members. “In order that none should be handicapped in procuring this education which the legislature has provided, the requirements for admission are very broad and liberal.” Any student who had graduated from the eighth grade of the common better, and who presented satisfactory character references, was to be admitted to the Normal School without examination. During the years 1905-1908 construction was begun on an administration building. While Principal R. S. Russ was debat- ing the question in the State House, he was jokingly fined a barrel of apples, so the school celebrated its first “Apple Day,” now an annual event, on March 8, 1905. The attempt to become an independent school resulted in the dismissal of Mr. Russ, the first principal, but the school continued in its steady growth. The ground- work had been laid, the path begun. In 1913 the long-awaited independence was granted and the name of the school became “Kansas State Manual Training Nor- mal School of Pittsburg.” schools or district schools of any county in the state with a grade of 80 per cent or Page 5 The burning of Russ Hall during an electrical storm in 1914, a tragic set-back at the time, provided only added initiative and effort toward the goal of a perman- ently established, ever-growing educational institution. The school developed from the special task of preparing teachers of industrial arts and home economics to a general program embracing the preparation of teachers and administrators in all subject-matter fields and in all levels of the public-school system. The 27 years from 1913 to 1940 constituted the administration of the first pres- ident of the College, William A. Brandenburg. It was a period of notable progress in raising and establishing on high levels the academic standards of the institu- tion; of remarkable expansion of the program and the offerings, in keeping with the rapidly increasing enrollment of students, and consequent enlargement of the faculty; of substantial development of financial support, and of corresponding growth in physical plant and equipment. Dr. 0. P. Dellinger was appointed acting president in 1940, until the accession of Dr. Rees H. Hughes as president in 1941. Since that time, the College has ex- panded under the careful leadership of President Hughes. The new buildings on campus speak for themselves and for the functioning building program, and the growth in enrollment speaks for the intellectual, social, and spiritual growth and training the students receive. Kansas State Teachers College has become one of the fully-accredited schools in the nation, and its active constructional and educational programs assure its place in the American school system. Beginning this summer, the College celebrates its fiftieth anniversary, and if this Kanza of 1953 were to be dedicated, it could only be to those students and faculty members of years past. The way has been lighted before us, we can but follow. Page 6 Queens of poise, personality, beauty and charm. Annette Brown, tied for second attendant; Lois Nieman, queen; Betty King, tied for second attendant; and Sue Carol Rash, first attendant. Jt, omecominff 1952 The life and color seen at Homecoming time is rarely equalled. Whether renewing old acquaintances or mak- ing new ones, the days arc packed with excitement sym- bolized by march music, waving flags, gala decorations, tipping hats, handshakes, ribbons, pennants and pins. The weekend celebration began with the fun-packed Variety Show in Carney I fall auditorium Friday even- ing. The first place trophy for organizational skits was awarded to the Tri Sigmas who presented a musical pantomime, “The Hills of Home. Second place honors went to Theta Alpha Phi, and third to Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. Following the coronation of the Homecoming Queen at the show, festivities continued with a pep rally and bonfire on the oval. The parade through the downtown district Saturday morning found over 30,000 spectators assembled to watch the colorful bands, floats, and queen cars pass in endless array. The following prizes were awarded. Queen car: Dames Club, first; Women’s Physical Education Club, second. Floats: Industrial Arts Club, first; Alpha Sigma Alpha, second; Theta Sigma Upsilon, third. The many decorated houses lined the route to Bran- denburg Stadium for the afternoon football game in which the Gorillas won over Washburn 17-7. First place prize money for house decorations was taken by Alpha Sigma Alpha. Second place went to Theta Sigma Up- silon; third, Phi Lambda Chi; and fourth, Phi Sigma Epsilon. The massed bands of the morning and afternoon gave way to the Musicaires, who provided the rhythmic back- ground for the climax of the day, the Homecoming Dance. And still, 1 lomecoming is not yet over, for as the sun surprises the silent Sunday campus, the masses of alums, guests, visiting dignitaries and high school band members have disappeared, and the weary student seeks comfort, relaxation and solace among broken pennants, discarded papers and programs, and shattered ‘mums’ and eagerly awaits a return to normal. ontentd PERSONNEL page 11 Faculty, student body. ORGANIZATIONS .page 57 Honorary fraternities, social fraternities, dormitories. ACTIVITIES .page 95 ROTC, student council, publications, Kanza ball, clubs. 3 SPORTS............page 131 Football, basketball, tennis, track, Apple day. Page 12 It is typical of the friendly atmosphere which prevails on the Pitt State compus that we find President Rees 11. I lughes strolling past the Stu- dent Center with students Boh Schnackenberg, Joan Caspari and Joyce Platz. I lowever materially wealthy a school may be, the true value of education is derived from class and extra-class activities. A school is but a “merry- go-round,” without faculty and classes; a school but a tomb, without the variety of enrollees rang- ing from earnest, studious scholars to vivacious, carefree students to whom classes are a neccssan evil. T he congeniality among students, and between students and the faculty is an integral part of the heritage of fifty years that belongs to each and every Pitt Stater. Page 13 From the classroom, laboratory, shop and office come the faculty to attend the regular faculty meetings held in the Student Center. This picture, taken at one of the meetings shows only a portion of the faculty, and cannot attempt to portray the qualifications, degrees, experience, and personal- ities that are here represented. From an original faculty of five, in 1903, the instructional staff of the College has grown to around 200, fully and efficiently staffing the twelve departments of the school. Officers of Administration Rees H. Hughes, A.M., LL. D., President Ernest Mahan, Ph. D., Dean of Instruction Eugene E. Dawson, Ph. D., Dean of Students Belle Provorse, B.S., Financial Secretary Helen K. Schuyler, Ph. D., Counselor for Women James U. Massey, M.S. Director of Admissions and Registrar Page 14 The original faculty of the Manual Training Normal School, when it opened in 1903, consisted of the principal and four assistants, who were var- iously referred to as professors, directors, and in- structors. With the faculty of five members, there was little need of formal organization, and the first mention of a “department” occurred in the an- nouncement for the fifth year. Curiously, the title was applied first, not to Manual Training or Do- mestic Science, the departments which were orig- cl dminidtration inallv responsible for the creation ol the school, but to the latest arrival upon the scene at that date, the “Department of Primary Methods and Kinder- garten.’’ The school has now expanded to twelve depart- ments and a graduate school, and is one of the fully accredited schools in the nation. Kansas State Teachers College, Pittsburg is a member of the North American Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, and the American Association of Colleges for Teachers Education. Heads of Departments R. Paul Bartolini, I lead Librarian Dr. William A. Black, Education and Psychology E. Louise Gibson, Home Economics Prentice E. Gudgen, 1 lealth and Physical Educa- tion Dr. O. A. I lankammer, Industrial Education and Art Dr. L. C. Heckert, Physical Science Dr. W. S. Lverla, Commerce and Business Administration Dr. Otis J. Mumaw, Music Dr. Alvin 11. Proctor, Social Science Dr. R. G. Smith, Mathematics Dr. Robertson Strawn, Language and Literature Dr. J. Ralph Wells, Biological Science The serving table at the president's reception. Ted Aehey Bill Alderman Sally Allyn Ernest Amoneno Charles Arnspiger George Baker Jack Ball Sammy Barkwell Charles Barnes Doris Jean Beck It’s not often that you can catch David Rose stand- ing still. Being the president of the Freshman class and a member of Alpha Phi Omega, Student Coun- cil, Physical Science Club and ISA, he seldom has a chance to relax except for maybe a few games of his favorite sport—tennis. Pittsburg is Davids hometown. Urelli Page 16 men jear enrollment, hit redlimen a add Dick Rel lairs Hetty Lou Hethell Kathryn Bettega Philip Blakely Richard Boatright Mjartha Bolze Richard Boone James Bowers Kay Sharon Bowyer Holland Bruce Jim Buche Carolyn Buckley Mary Delores Burnick David Burr Robert Burr Paul Burris Wilma Bussell Mary Catherine Campbell Aleta Cantrall Ralph Carlson Mike Garpino Joan Casperi Joe Castelli Bobbie Ann Chancey Cecil Charles Theodore Chadd Lois Chapman Meredith Chapman Jack Clark Leona Clark Page 17 Ernest Clegg Keith Clugston Arnold Clum Theodore Condos Sidney Coldiron Glenn Cool Hob Cooney Mary Carolyn Cooper John Cornelia Larry Cowan Don,aid Cox Delores Cramer Aubrey Crews Allen Crisler Mervin Crook Howard Cunningham Joe Cussimanio John Dake Jack Daugherty Darrell Davis Alice Davison Lowell Deckard Kenneth DeLange Eddie Dennerline Paul Derfelt Joe Deruy Barbra Dowty David Driskell Larry Dumm Ted Dunkle f --------- V r F ,1 - ▲ w James Dunlap l'at Eakin Marie E'chhcrn Milton English Dean Erdman Oliver Estes Freddie Evers Donna Falkenstein Alice Farneman Margaret Feagans :S flic I can be j nn Allen Crisler credits his cool calculating at the pin-ball machine to his major here at school- accounting. Allen is vice-president of the Fresh- man class and is a member of the ISA and the YMCA. Allen hails from La Cygne, Kansas. This five-foot-seven blonde is Alice Farneman, secretary of the Freshman class. A biology major and chemistry minor, she plans to be a lab tech- nician, but aside from such scientific pursuits she plays a clarinet in the College band, works in the Audio-Visual department, and holds membership in ISA, YVV, Wesley Foundation, and Kappa Phi. A classy chick, she was Kappa Phi s candidate for homecoming queen. Pretty dark out there, Alice, better come back in the center for another coke. Arvilla Fli rinj ter Dale Foster Delores Feezell Marshall French John Ganger Jim Gantert Lucille Giacoma James Gilbreath Janice Glick Gerald Graner Page 20 Albert Goswick Derril Grander lien Greene Em a Lou Greer Kill Griffin Dennis Griffin Sariah Gross Walter Haddock Orville Hamilton Millie Ann Harris Rae Harvey Hob Havens Carol Jeanne Hawley Ralph Heaton Duane Heidecker Dennis Heidrick Donald Herd Patricia Hilton Richard Hiller Linn Holland Bill Hollenbeck Everett Holt Glen Hornbaker Wayne Hucke Su .anna Huffman Barbara Hughs Janice Huggins Ellen Hunter Ora Ivey Jack Johnson James Jones John Joseph Georgia Karr John Kazmierski John Keker Bobbie Jean Kelly Anna Marie Kennedy Jack Kennedy Barbara Kilgore Betty King Milton Kirkpatrick Donald Kubler David Lacy Robert La Forte Ernest Laizure Tom Langman Luanna Layden Charles Lehman Shirley Machetta Amy Maninger Phil Maceli Samuel Mason Tom McCall Jean McColley Verna McCoy Mary Faye McDonald Rosemary McKee Jo Ann Mc'Queen James Mcllwrath Kllouise McVay Page 22 ( Francis Meyer Harold Millard Lewis Milleman Anna Ruth Mitchell Marianne Mitchell Heverly Morando Jean Morimoto Suzanne Morrison James Moody James Mooney Playing pretty music is pert Sally Allyn, Freshman treasurer. She’s probably looking for some of that slow, smoo-ooth semi-classical music she likes so well. A product of Pittsburg Hi, Sally is a speech major scouting for an education degree. Utilizing her talents, hT ol Sal has talked herself right into such organizations as Sigma I an Delta, Pi Kappa Delta and is also active in Kappa Phi and ISA. Is she playing that piece because it reminds her of the role in 1 Iobohemia or that man Sandy at K.U.? liiijs popcorn and peanuts The boy in the plastic suit who is making a mad dash to the Student Center is George Baker. George is the freshman representative for the Board of Publications. 1 lis sharp, piercing blue eyes have made him a good marksman on the rifle team, and he’s also a member of ISA. George’s favorite hobby is racing his Ford in the evening.— mmm-mmm. Heather Murphy Richard Myers Car vet h Neer Jo Ann Neher Beth Nelson Shirley Nelson Eldon Offenbacker Mary Ruth Ojrden Harry Orbison Bruce Palmer CJ°°C 1 ante or I wo, Page 24 5� � w , ■ a £rr C? Glen Pape John Patterson Richard Payton Charles Periman James Phillips Vernon Plouch Norma Jean Plum Carry Pierpoint Max Powers Dean Powell David Purdy Marlene Quathamer Miax Reck Arthur Reynolds Pat Ricketts Ann Riggs Shirley Robinson Dorothy Rock hold Evelyn Rodarme David Rose Dora Jean Ross Charlene Sanborn Petty Lou Scott Martin Schiffendecker Arnold Schnieders Art Schooley Gerold Schooley James Schwindt Freda Seely Jim Sherman Pa «e 25 William Sloan James Smith Suzanne Snodgrass Donald Sprague Beverly Spriggs Galen Stacy Walter Stovall Mary Strawn Marvin Stumfoll Mary Ann Talbot Carol Tanner Marilyn Taylor Gerjald Thomas Harold Thomas Jane Thompson Lee Thomison Pat Thomas Alonzo Tidball Marilyn Tindel Mary Ann Torrence Thayce Townsend Bill Triemer James Tro.xel Jimmie Turner Nancy Turner Hetty Vanderpool Jim Van Hoose Lois Viets Robert Volker Fred Wade Arthur Walker Clarence Wantland .lames Ward Frank Wattelet Ronald Wattelet Ronnie Watts Wendell West Dean White Shirley White Joy Williams magle a card ! game, Page 27 Demonstrating the proper way to serve is Jane Thompson, while Mary Ann Torrence, Marilyn Taylor and Rosemary McKee eye that fruit cocktail. This is part of the Social Skills program for the freshman girls living in Willard 1 Iall. Meeting each Monday and I hursday evening, the girls learn the hows, whys and whens of social living under the direction of Mrs. Constance Zimmerman of the I Iome Economics department. Page 29 Slicking up for his portrait is Don Marquardt, sophomore prexy, assisted by Robert Van 1 loozer, vice-president. Don, the all-around guy, is the cam- pus NS A Co-ordinator, APO pledge pop, student council treasurer, and a member of ISA, UNESCO, Newman Club, and the Business Club. This little o 1’ walkin’, talkin’ brain is also on the tennis team. More scientifically minded is Robert, who’s headed lor a degree in industrial chemistry. APO president, this 19-year old sophomore is a member of ISA, the Physical Science Club and a student affiliate of the American Chemical Society. Dolores Adams Bob Anderson Christine Baker Margaret Bassett Clive Bastin Wilma Barber Marilyn Ravaro Charles Bell Dolores Bender Robert Bruner Carl Buck Paul Buchanan Willa June Burton Dale By bee Howard Caldwell Aleeta Cass Gary Bruce Cheatum Donald Cordes Billie Cordray I.aVeta Cox Sam Cox Russ CraiK Larry Cruzan Carol Ann Davis Wayne Dresker Mary Lou Dunjran Kenneth Dunn Paul Durham Bob Edmi� ton Merlyn Elder Jane Emeny Janice Emeny Charles Erickson Donald Ferris Charles Foley David Fowler Thomas Fujimura Ruth Garretson Robert Gilham Gretchen Glick Page 31 Bernitiu Golden Larry Gorrell Allen Graber Emily Gunn Seifallah Hakimi Marvin Hancock Armand Harrison Robert Hawley Gould Hayden Jane Hill LeRoy Hiner Adalee Hodges Agnes Horgan Leland Houchins DeLayne Hudspeth Lelja Hughes Lorene Humble Margaret Huning Betty Jones Roberta Jones Billie Johnson Janice Kahle Marilyn Kazmierski John Kellogg William Kennedy Jack Klinger Edward Krone Carolyn Lager Lawrence Lamme Barbara Lraughlin Lucille Liebert Jerry Linthicum Florence Ann Luke Francis Macheers Harlan Mann Don Marquardt Lurena Mart!nie Thurman McCamon Jayne McCanse Pat McClanahan “Five foot two, eyes of blue’’ might well be sung to the 19-year old secretary of the sophomore class, LaVeta Cox. Another one of those speech majors, she is minoring in music and plans to be a religious education director alter graduation. Active in Kappa Phi. the Lang and Lit club, student council and president of Independent Women, she still finds time to accompany her soprano voice with her ukelele. Lacking an audience, the animal me- nagerie in her dorm room fills in. Her ambition to travel seems to have been confined to the music ball stairs, where ye old photog caught her for this snap. In this distinctive pose we find Jim Valentine, better known as “Mouse'. A drafting major and pledge pop of Sigma Tan Gamma, his main in terests are confined to card-sharking in the Student Center and being one of the more 'friendly' students on the campus. You don't really know Mouse, though until you have seen the hidden side of his personality as expressed by his rendition of the “Boss-bop . dancing the evening awau, Page 34 Don McCoy Jiame-t McDaniel Carol McNiekle Lorna Mead Jimmy Merando Rita Menjrhini Lloyd Mink Marlyn Moore Matilda Mora Hetty Morrison Doyle Morton Mary Ann Myers Hushang Nabavian Gertrude Naccarato Meil Nelson Kathryn Newman Sue New master Ann Nolin Martha Ohmsieder Verbena Omeck David Orr Tom Overstreet Gary Patterson Ted Pethtel Joyce Plata Harold Priee Esther Ralston Carolyn Ramsey Margaret Richardson Gwendolyn Robb Nola Robinson Ellen Rossel Charles Rowzer Del Ruff Harold Russell Betty Saia Philip Saia Ann Schoneberg Sandra Scott Ruth Scott Page 35 Gene Seifert Ritia Sherar Bonita Simpson Luba Sydorenko Owal Taylor Betty Tersinar Bob Tracy Lillian Tucker James Valentine Lewis Wamsley Richard Warner Jane Watson Dick Whitaker Luella White Ola Lee Wilson Oleta May Wilson Phyllis Wilson Edwin Wolkar Page 36 While John Kellogg is at a stalemate with his chess, we’ll find out a few things about him. John, who is from Goodland Kansas, was elected as the sophomore representative for the Board of Pub- lications. He has brown hair - - blond hair, well anyway, he’s an active member in Phi Lambda Chi and belongs to the Pep Club and Alpha Phi Omega. John’s major here at Pitt State is chemistry and his hobby is building model airplanes. Page 37 Lee Olmstead with his flashing personality and his expert basketball playing took some of the top honors this year. Lee was chosen “Mr. Basket- ball” and was elected president of the junior class and is also a member of the student council. Lee, who is from Golden City, Missouri, is majoring in industrial arts, and will receive a B. S. in Educa- tion next year. Beverly Ackley Jerry Allen Lloyd Anderson PeRKy Btarto Hal Barlow Bob Bailey James Benelli Lois Bennett William Bennett John Bewley divert uni lorJ euro Page 38 J. W. Emerson John Flater Cleo Frederick Bonnie Funk Eleanore Fyock Page 39 Max Birt Joyce Booher Margaret Bowers Lynette Bowles Paul Bresniek William Briles Annette Brown A. O. Brown Gerald Bruner Marvin Buehele Jim Buchanan Anita Busch Dewey Combs Tommy Connell Bertie Cooper Demarice Coots Hazel Court right Ruth Cowan L. IX Curran Gene Dejcrruson Yvonne Dunham Carlyle Dunshee Ruth Eberle John Edwards William Fdlisor Charles Galvin Mary Garber Blanchie Gray Lee Green Jim Groff Shafer Gross Paul Haight William Hamilton Pat. Harkins James Harmon Glen Hastings Edgar Henry John Herod Eldon Hill Norma Holland George Holmes William Hornbaker DeLoryse Hough Eldon Huffman Loueille Hughes B. K. Jackson Sam my e Jackson Shirley Jackson Charles Johnson Louis Johnson Russel) Johnston Mill Kapler Bill Kiser Martha Lasley Bob Little Page 40 Helen Lundquest Hob Lyerla Verna Jo Mariano Charles Me Bee Harmon Me Bee Bob McCord Lyle Munyiw Dollie Murty Lois Nieman Lee Olmsted Must be something over there that's purty in- terestin' as these two favorite sons of Baxter Springs known as Bill Kapler and Bud McGregor seem to have it spotted. Knowing Bill, treasurer of the junior class, it might he a good looking car (is there anything better than a green convertible) or some football play. Might even he some of those Teke pledges giving their brothers a rough time, hut pledge pop Kapler isn’t lifting a hand. Bud, vice-prexv of the juniors, would he more apt to spark to some fascinatin' basketball trick, as lie's one of Lance’s roundballers. And Bud, you've just got to keep your eye on the ball, not Miss Taylor, (see next page) _ jom c u rc a eend, Page 41 What a surprise to Veralee Taylor when she tuned in on the television set and who appeared on the screen, none other than Lee Green. Lee is secretary to the junior class, vice-president of Tri Sigma and also belongs to Kappa Pi and is editor of the 1953 Kanza. Veralee is the junior representative of the Board of Publications and is a member of Theta Sigma Upsilon, Sigma Tau Delta and Pi Kappa Delta. Warner Owen Hob Palmer Lewis Palmer Russell Petrram Lucy Pennington Leroy David Potter William Props t Sue Carol Rash Donald Reniker Dean Rhodes Some are poo Page 42 Kaye Ricketts Henry Ritchey Jack Rogers Vera I.ee Rose Ella Mae Ross Patsy Ruddick Matidie Runkle Lois Sandford Joan Saporito Eugene Sartore Margaret Schiffert Donald Schroder Kenneth Shewell Charles Smith Jaeky Stigall Daphne Tappan Versa lee Taylor Vern Taylor Marcella Tharp Dawn Ted lock Harold Thomas Johnny Thompson Roger Thompson Lawrence Tinsley William Toeller James Torchia William Ward Hill Wallace David Weatherford Gladys Wesley Pagp 43 Shirley Whitehead Terry Wolfe Virgil Williams dene Wilmoth Donald Wilson Norma Wilson Page 44 The Student Center, hub of all student activity, houses a ballroom, the cafeteria, the Gorilla Grill, the Gorilla Den, and many lounges which provide meeting rooms lor organizations or conferences. In this haven, you find Pitt State students dropping in for cokes and chatter between classes, and many examples of that rare animal, the 'class-cutter”. Page 45 Virginia Adams Rob Agnew Virgil Albertini Arthur Anderson Charles Angle William Atkinson Russell Raker Betty Barnes Donald Barr Jo Ann Barr Senior a$5 Why yes, man, anything you say, proxy Bill. Not an ad for Arrow shirts, but the president of the senior class, Bill Strumillo transferred to Pitt last year from Kansas City Juco. A business major, he is a member of the Business Department club, and is secretary of the Men's Dorm. After graduation, Bill believes the LIS Army plans for him to pay them an extended visit. Sen iorS are aman Martha Barta Mickey Bauer Clarice Beaver Robert Belline Cene Bicknell William Billiard Herbert Blessman Charles Bolton George Breneman Keith Buchele Mary Buckner Wanee Mae Butler Frances Call Johnnie Campbell Carter Carlton Custer Carpenter Mary Carter Ann Chester George Clark Max Collins Lucille Conjugation Kenneth Cooper Ed Cornell Ralph Cost ley Donna Cottongim Dorothy Crabtree Gene Craven Robert Cukjati Howard Curry Lucretia Cushman Page 47 Esther Dale Ernestine Daniels Darrell Degenhart Carole Did'.er Donald Dillon Merna Disinger Mitzie Donaldson Phil Doty Charles Eastburn Richard Easton Frank Edwards Cera Id Elliot Ldoyd Evans Conrad Faulk Kay Fenton Virginia Ferrei' Rose Lee Fliss Ronald Fortino Norman Fujimura Warren Gauntt Gerald Gifford E. A. Gilbert Albert Gillette Audrey Golden Elaine Gossett Albert Hall David Harbaugh .Janet Hay Michael Hernandez Clifford Herring Donald Might Mervin Hight Raymond Hoard Glenn Holmes Donald Howey Enid Humphrey L. J. Hurst Eugene Jenkins Nelda Faye Johnson Phyllis Johnson 4 Bongo, bongo bongo, well look who’s in the jungle J. B. 1 owner. J. B. is the vice-president of the senior class. I le was also an outstanding quarter- back in football and is a member of the golf team. J. B. will receive a B.S. in commerce this year. Norma Karhoff Louise Keller Margaret Kelly Coralyn Kittell Gordon Knuth Duane Lawellin Stanley Lea Betty Leffler Elsie Ruth Leistikow Bert Lewis Page 50 vT i { 4 ' i A Jk v -rr-' ‘T- wo Jf| w -v r « v .fames Lewis David Lewis Carl Liebig Dwight Linkhart Newton Lippitt Eustace Llewellyn Trew Lockhart Max Lundquest Mona Markham Joseph Marlow Claire Marsh Margaret Marsh Gloria Marvel Charleen McClanjahan Janna McEndree Robert McWilliams George Meese Maurice Misegades William Mitchell Frank Moses Pat Mosher Roy Vernon Myers Donna Needham Harry Noel Charlie Oberzann Perry Page Barbara Palling Harold Parker Don Pearson Leslie Pearson Page 51 Harold Peck Elsabeth Phelps Marlene Plagens Mary Cooper Proctor Jerry Pumphrey Edna Jo Riley Clara Jane Robb Jane Roberts Ronnie Roderique Jim Ruggles Arden Sanderson Jim Scalet Robert Schnackenberg Robert Schnoenherr Robert Scott Ernie Seward Wilbert Shade Edward Shaver J. D. Shouse Sharon Shouse Bobbie Sisk Iiarlene Slapar Benton Smith Betty Smith Clifford Smith Betty Souder Robert Spain Pete Stein Bill Strumillo Ruth Sutterfield Page 52 Kenneth Syring Bill Taylor Robert Temple Virginia Thomas John B. Towner Catherine Trau Dorothy Tustin James Van Horn Loyle Van Horn Joann Wagoner Modeling here for the Kanza photographer is pretty Pat Corley. Don't read a double meaning here, we just wanted to show Pat in profile as well as the front view. I lading from Belleville, 111. and Coffeyville, Kans., Pat is majoring in busi- ness education and is the able secretary of the senior class. A member of Alpha Sigma Alpha, she is president of the house. Could be we should have snapped this picture when her dark tresses were pulled back in that bobbing pony-tail. can Page 53 Richard Waymire Richard Weathers Alice Wilkinson Tom Williams Wes Williams Dotti Wolkar Kenneth Wood Jeanette Wright William Wright Joann Yates Newell Yates Cynthia Zimmerman Tom Bellwoar Page 54 At the end of four years, memories flood their minds in idle moments. Remembering those basketball trips, jam sessions in the den, the perils of Greek life, and those announced assemblies, the hard work they've done earning their degrees can almost be forgotten. Roy Ren nett Jack Carpenter William Dunn Thomas Garber Charles Gordon Calvin Jones Randolph Kasper Rowland Klink Gilbert Lietz Richard Slinkman Hob Wootton Howard Yakshe Page 56 Page 58 Two contrasting but equally necessary factors of education are shown in this organizational division. A college education is not complete if it does not help prepare the student to cope with social situations which arise. The social organizations, Greek and Inde- pendent, provide day-to-day training while the members enjoy wholesome, worth- while activity. 4 On the other hand, a vital part of any educational system is the means of rewarding scholastic attainment, and the remainder of the division is devoted to the honorary societies. These organizations signify high scholastic attainment and out- standing achievement of their members in their major fields. Since the origin of the school in 1903, the class and extra-class activities have been kept well-balanced, providing a well-rounded intellectual and social development of the student. Page 59 emc The Pan-Hellenic Council serves as a governing body of the campus social sororities. Its purpose is to promote cooperation within the fraternal organ- izations and to further relations with the student body. Rules regarding pledging, routine sorority practices, dances, and various problems that arise, are handled through the Pan-I Iellenic Council, working with the counselor of women, Dr. I lelen Schuyler, and Mrs. Edwina Fowler, Pan-I Iellenic sponsor. The Council is composed of representatives from the following sororities: Alpha Sigma Alpha, Sigma Sigma Sigma, I beta Sigma Upsilon, Alpha Kappa Alpha and Delta Sigma Theta. Activities of the Council this school year in- cluded an annual fall tea held September 11, in the Twilight Lounge for the sorority members and rushees. In January an informal dance was held for all sorority members. A scholarship cup is awarded at the end of each semester to the sorority with the highest scholastic standing. I he scholar- ship cup was awarded to Theta Sigma Upsilon for the fifth consecutive time. Officers are Dorothy Tustin, president; Margaret Kelley, vice-president and treasurer; and Lucy Pennington, secretary and editor. Front row: IVlitzie Donaldson, Sue Carol Rash, Dorothy Fustin, Pat McClanahan. Second row: Jo Ann Barr, Lucy Pennington. Front row: Carlyle Dunshee, Edwin Wolkar, and Dr. Dudley Cornish. Back row: Edward Strevell, Bill Taylor, Keith Buchele, Bill Ward, and James Van Horn. The Inter-Fraternity Couneil is comprised of representatives from each of the five social fra- ternities on campus. I he purpose of the group is to co-ordinate the activities of the fraternities among themselves and serve as a liaison to the sororities through the Pan-I Iellenic Council. Rules and regulations that govern the participating fra- ternities originate from this group. All rushing and pledging regulations are under their jurisdiction, working in cooperation with the Dean of Students. Activities this year include the sponsoring of a blood drive and the Inter-Fraternity Ball. The council sponsor is Dr. Dudley Cornish with Carlyle Dunshee serving as prexy. Page 61 Seven smiling officers of Alpha Sigma Alpha. Front row: Marilyn Bavaro, editor; Yvonne Dunham, registrar; Jo Ann Barr, president; Martha Ohmsieder, treasurer. Second row: Donna Needham, secretary; Virginia Adams, chaplain; and Dorothy Tustin, vice- president. Alpha Sigma Alpha, a national social sorority holding membership in the National Panhellenic Conference was founded November 15, 1901, at Farmville, Virginia. Eta Eta chapter was organized in Pittsburg, July 9, 1920. The aim of the sorority is to establish a sisterhood for encouraging the spiritual, intellectual, social and physical development of its members. The Alphas experienced a successful year in 1952-53. Two Alphas were elected to Who’s Who —Jo Ann Barr and Virginia England. Pat Thomas was chosen as a runner-up in the Miss Grit” na- tional contest. Cheer-leaders this year have been Dollie Murtv, Norma I lolland, Johnnie Polston and Gertrude Naccarrato. The high stepping majorettes for the college band were Doris White, Pat Thomas, Carol Hawley, and Ellouise McVav. Jo Ann Barr was chosen as the most outstanding senior girl and reigned as Apple Day queen. Home- coming was very successful for the Alphas when first prize was won on the house decorations, and second prize on the float. The winners of the pep trophy greeting the roundballers at the door. Special honors were given to Charleen McClan- ahan, who received the Eta Eta Frost Fidelity award, Virginia Adams, the Eta Eta Elizabeth Bird Small Award, and Virginia England who received the Danforth Fellowship. The sorority won the Pep Trophy for the third consecutive year. As the philanthropic project this year, the Alphas adopted a needy family to whom gifts of clothing and food were presented. Alphas hold membership in the following organizations: band, Pep Club, Future Teachers of America, Newman Club, Heyer Fellowship, Biology Club, Student Center Board, Pi Kappa Delta, Delta Psi Kappa, Student Council, Women’s Recreational Activ- ities, Kappa Delta Pi, Physical Education Club, Alpha Mu Gamma, and Kappa Phi. Advisers for Eta Chapter are Dr. Jane Carroll and Mrs. Perva Flughes. Sponsors are Miss Eulalia Roseberry and Dr. and Mrs. G. W. Weede. Mrs. Noel Dieu is the housemother of the Alpha House at 201 East Williams. Patronesses are Mrs. W. A. Brandenburg, Mrs. C. F. Spencer, Mrs. FI. J. Veatch, Mrs. Ernest Mahan, Mrs. Clay DeFord, Mrs. Robert Lemon, Mrs. C. O. Davis and Mrs. Alvin Proctor. Virginia Adams J Ann Harr Marilyn Havaro Kathryn Bette� � Carolyn Buckley Bobbie Ann Chancey Bertie Cooper Mary Carolyn Cooper Yvonne Dunham Pat Eaikin Marie Eichhorh Janice Emeny Jane Emeny Virginia Ferrell Carol Hawley Janet Hay Norma Holland Phyllis Johnson Luanna Layden Amy Maninger Claire Marsh Margaret Marsh Charleen McClanahan Pat McClanahan Jean McColley Jo Ann McQueen FI Ionise McVay Marianne Mitchell Dollie Murty Mary Ann Myers Gertrude Nacca rate Donna Needham JoAnn Neher Barry Noel Martha Ohmsieder Sharon Shouse Jackie Stigall Mary Strawn Carol Ann Tanner Pat Thomas Marilyn Tindel Dorothy Tustin Phyllis Wilson Cynthia Zimmermar Page 63 I e —Jicjma Something really amused these officers of Tri-Sigma. Front row: Lee Green, vice-president; Mitzie Donald- son, president; and Billie Johnson, treasurer. Second row: Rose Lee Fliss, recording secretary; Margaret Kelley, keeper of grades; and Carole Didier, corres- ponding secretary. Wonder if those purple and white hats help when it comes to making grand slams in that bridge gamer . Sigma Sigma Sigma, a national social sorority of fifty-two college chapters and over 16,000 mem- bers, holding membership in the National Pan- hellenic Conference, was founded April 20, 1898, at Farmvillc, Virginia. Chi chapter was organized at Pittsburg in 1922. The aim of the sorority is to establish a bond of lasting friendship and to uphold the ideals of schol- arship and ethical character. Sigmas have been out in front in many of the campus organizations and happenings. Tri Sigma placed second in the Pan-1 lellenic scholarship competition and two Sigmas were elected to Who’s Who—Margaret Kelley and Carole Didier. Several of the organization were candidates in the home- coming queen, Kanza queen and military ball queen contests. Jo Ann Gallagher won a superior rating on extemporaneous speaking in the National Debate Tournament. During homecoming, honors were taken as Sigmas won first place in the variety show. A tea in honor of Tri Sigma alumnae was held following the homecoming football game. Two social service projects of the chapter are babysitting for the Robbie Page Memorial Fund for polio, and the annual sale of Christmas seals. Offices the Sigmas hold are: president of Wesley Foundation, editor of the Kanza; secretary of the Page 64 Joyc'e Booher Rose Lee Fliss Billie Johnson Marilyn KazmierSki Gloria Marvel Shirley Robinson Mitzie Donaldson Lee Green Bobbie Jones Margaret Kelley Mona Markham Carole Didier Nancy Turner Dotti Wolkjar Joy Williams Joann Yates Junior class and president of the Press Club. They also hold membership in Student Council, Home Economics Club, Education Club, Social Science Club, Physical Education Club, WRA, Collegio staff, Sigma Tau Delta, Kappa Phi, Polymnia Club, Community Chorus, Theta Alpha Phi, Future Teachers of America, Phi Alpha Theta, Psi Chi, Kappa Delta Pi, YWCA, Language and Literature Club, Wesley Players, WSSF, Board of Publica- tions, Religious Activities committees. This year our annual Founder’s Day Banquet was held in the Hotel Besse celebrating Tri Sigmas 55th birthday. In May the annual Spring formal was held in the Student Center Ballroom. Miss Betty Bennett, librarian, and Miss Corinne Clark, women’s physical education department, are faculty sponsors. Patrons and patronesses are Dr. and Mrs. J. Ralph Wells, Professor and Mrs. D. D. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Freeto, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Angwin, Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Angwin. Tri Sigma’s Flower — purple violet Colors — purple and white Open motto — Faith fid unto death” Page 65 Sheta Si Theta officers primping for the camera. Seated: Veralee Taylor, vice-president; Sue Carol Rash, pres- ident; and Pat Harkins, secretary. Standing: Rita Sherar, treasurer; DeLoryse Hough, Rush Chairman; and Frances Call, editor. Theta Sigma Upsilon, a national sorority, was founded in 1921 at Emporia, Kansas, and holds membership in the National Panhellenic Con- ference. Epsilon chapter was founded on campus in 1924 under the sponsorship of Miss Elmina Graham. The aim of Theta Sigma Upsilon is to establish a sisterhood whose five-fold object is the physical, intellectual, social, ethical, and spiritual develop- ment of its members; the open motto, “the higher good. Members of Epsilon chapter are prominent in campus activities and hold numerous offices. At I Iomecoming, seven Thetas were queen candidates, two of whom were first and second attendants to the queen. The Theta house and float were award- ed second and third prizes respectively. The group also presented a skit for the variety show. Seven campus organizations are headed by Thetas. Eight members were elected to Who’s Who, seven hold membership in Kappa Delta Pi, and fourteen girls held college scholarships this year. For the fifth consecutive time, the Thetas were awarded the Panhellenic scholarship trophy. The Theta chorus accompanies Oleta Wilson’s tap solo during their Christmas convocation. Each year the chapter contributes to the sorority national social service project promoting cleft palate rehabilitation. Locally, the Thetas helped with the campus blood bank, bought Christmas seals, and provided a Christmas basket. Presenting an all- college convocation is an annual event of the or- ganization, and this year they presented the Christ- mas assembly. The highlight of the year for Epsilon chapter was becoming the sister sorority of Zeta Chapter of Phi Lambda Chi fraternity. Both groups have as their mutual goal the promotion of fraternal ideals. Miss Frances Hashbarger and Miss Helen Kriegs- man are the faculty advisers for Theta Sigma Up- silon, and Miss Elmina Graham is the chapter mother. Page 66 First row, left to right: Clarice Beaver, Hazel Courtright, Eleanore Fyock. DeLoryse Hough, Rosemary McKee, Lucy Pennington. Betty Lou Scott. Beverly Spriggs, Catherine Trau, Norma Wilson. Second row, left to right: Doris J-an Beck, Lucretia Cushman, Gretehen Click, Ellen Hunter. Rita Menghini, Sue Carol Rash, Freda Seely, Marilyn Taylor, Betty Vanderpool. Ola Lee Wilson. Third row, left to right: Margaret Bowers. Alice Davison, Elaine Gossett, Betty King. Marylyn Moore, Pat Ricketts. Rita Sherar, Veralee Taylor. Joan Wagoner, Oleta May Wilson. Fourth row. left to right: Francis Call. Barbara Sue Dowty, Pat Harkins, Barbara Laughlin, Heather Murphy, Nola Robinson. Betty Smith, Dawn Tedlock, Luella White. Fifth row, left to right: Aleeta Cass, Kay Fenton, Patricia Hilton. Lucille Liebert. Beth Nelson. Ellen Rossel. Suzanne Snodgrass, Virginia Thomas, Mitzi Williamson. Sixth row. left to right: Leona Clark, Arvilla Fliginger, Adalee Hodges, Jean Morimoto, Barbara Palling. Ann Schoneberg, Betty Souder, Jane Thompson, Willa June Willis. Page 67 Reigning officers of Alpha Kappa Alpha. First row: Willa Thacker, Grammateus; Marjorie Jackson, Basileus; Blanche Gray, dean of pledges. Second row: Sammye Jackson, Anti-Basileus; Margie Estes, Tamiouchos. Nadean Wake, reporter is not shown. Jipk Beta Nu chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha was founded on campus in 1938. The national organi- zation is composed of 95 college and 45 alumnae chapters, and was founded at Harvard University in 1908. The purpose of the organization is to en- rich the intellectual, educational and social develop- ment of Negro women. I lonorarv members are Eleanor Roosevelt, Marian Anderson, and Etta Moten. Beta Nu chapter has a membership of 22 and meets each Tuesday night. Its membership is rep- resented on the Collegio staff, in Sigma Tau Delta, Future Teachers of America, Education Club, NS A, Theta Alpha Phi, Press Club and the Choraliers. The symbol of the organization, the ivy leaf, also names its pledge class, the Ivy Leaf Club. Miss Marjorie Pierce is graduate adviser. AKA’S sparkling pledges. First row. Alois Smith, Shirley Jackson, Thelma Holloway, Emma Jean Brazier, Emma Jean Dozier. Second row: Emily Gunn, Cathryn Cade, Patricia Caliman, Ernestine Daniels, Bobbie Kelly. Front row: Shirley Whitehead, Ozella Pierce, Jo Ann Goodwin, Rose White, Harriett Frey. Second row: Gladys Wesley, Bobby Bradshaw, Bernece Smith, Ella Mae Ross, Barbara Robinson. The Beta Zeta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was started on this campus in 1936. Founders included Mrs. Neva Cole Beatty, of Pittsburg, Kansas and Mrs. Theresia B. Moore, now teaching at Langston University, Langston, Okla., who served as Regional Director of this Central Region for a number of years. The purpose of the organization is to unite women with high ideals and promote a better way of life, especially among the Negro race. This year there are 9 actives and 6 pledges; and although a relatively small group, they are quite active in other campus functions as well as sorority activities. The members belong to organizations such as FT A, YWCA, Education Club, Polymnia Club, and their various department clubs. The officers of the organization are: Edna Riley, president; Harriett Frey, vice-president; Gladys Wesley, secretary; Bernece Smith, secretary; Mary Fuller, Sgt. at arms. Dr. Gladys Galligar is faculty sponsor. Page 69 First row: John Joseph, Warner Owen, Don Ferris, Bill Triemer, Harry Fay, Albert Goswick, Jim Van Horn. Second row: Philip Blakely, Edward Shaver, Bill Kapler, James Bowers, Bill Burns, Norman Fujimura. Third row: John Grasso, Jim Rea, Marshal Blosser, Sam Wood, Charles Rowzer, Gene Bicknell, Leland Houchins, Lloyd Anderson. Kappa Delta Kappa was founded on the campus as the Alpha-Omega chapter on January 20, 1927. It has been one of the major organizations on campus since that time. On January 12, 1953, the active members of Kappa Delta Kappa were affiliated with the na- tional fraternity of Tau Kappa Epsilon in pledging ceremonies at the Hotel Besse. Tau Kappa Epsilon was among the first fra- ternities to ban the use of the paddle in pledge training, and the idea of Help Week instead of Page 70 Kappa Delta Kappa Colony “hell week” was first advanced by Teke as early as 1924. TKE is one of the largest national social fra- ternities in the United States, having active chap- ters on 99 college and university campuses through- out the nation. In Kansas, chapters are located at K. U., K-State, Ft. Hays, and Emporia. The officers of this chapter are: Jim Van Horn, president; John Grasso, vice-president; Gene Bick- nell, chaplain; Norman Fujimura, Sgt.-at-arms; Ed- ward Shaver, historian; Bill Kapler, pledge pop. The Independent Student’s Association was first organized on this campus in 1948, sweeping the campus elective posts the same year. While formed as a political minority party, ISA has been the in- cumbent party since its conception, but its activ- ities have covered much more than politics. The social aspect of the ISA has gained much each year, until at the present time its activities include everything from formal dances to swimming parties. Any student on campus who is not directly affiliated with a Greek social organization, may be- come a member of the ISA. This organization strives to encourage, train, and reward socially responsible leaders, to take the initiative in alleviat- ing any adverse conditions on campus, and to en- courage participation in the established activity program and to provide a supplementary program if the existing activities are inadequate. First row: Bryant Jackson. Sally Allyn, Ann Biggs, Betty Morrison, Betty Tersinar, James McDaniel, Lynette Bowles, LaVeta Cox, Lorna Mae Mead, Mary Carter, Verbena Omeck, Joyce Platz, Bernita Golden, Charlotte Robinson. Second row: Mar- garet Schiffert, Thayce Townsend, Georgia Karr, Suzanne Morrison, Anita Busch, Janice Kahle, Janice Huggins, Alice Farneman, Donna Falkenstien, Marlene Quathamer, Dora Ross, Anna Marie Kennedy, Betty Jones, Esther Ralston, Christine Baker, Verna McCoy. Third row: Jim Troxel, Mervin Crook, Harold Thomas, Jim Ward, Roger Thompson, Phil Doty, Bob Harris, Robert Van Hoozer, Del Ruff, Sam Cox, Allen Robertson, Terry Wolfe, Vernon Plouch, Don Marquardt. Zeta Chapter of Phi Lambda Chi is the northern branch of the fraternity which has chapters scat- tered all through the South, with the local chapter being farthest north. The parent fraternity was organized at Conway, Arkansas in 1920. The wheels of Phi Lambda Chi. Front row: Ronnie Fortino, recording secretary; Glenn Holmes, vice-pres- ident; Vern Taylor, corresponding secretary. Back row: Kaye Ricketts, historian; George Holmes, sgt. at arms; Maurice Misegades, treasurer. Striving for honors scholastically, working for campus spirit and developing brotherhood, Zeta Chapter, in its short history on campus, has de- veloped a reputation for fun, service, and fraternity that has spark-plugged and increased interest in the campus social world. Included in the activities of the year were the Thanksgiving Banquet, Winter Formal, and the annual Spring Formal April 25. Faculty sponsors for the organization are Ralph Wright and Forest Penny. If die Phi Lams' spirit had the desired effect, the Gorillas must have walloped the opponent. Page 72 Bob Agnew Charles Barnes Gerald Bruner Robert J. Bruner Paul Buchanan Keith Buchele Marvin Buchele Jack Clark Uonjald Cordes Donald Dillon Carlyle Dunshee John Flater Ronald Fortino Armand Harrison Linn Holland George Holmes Glenn Holmes Charles Johnson John Kellogg Harlan Mann Thurman McCamon Maurice Misegades Richard Myers Kaye Ricketts Art Schooley Vern Taylor James Torchia Edwin Wolkjar Richard Warner Page 73 When we asked for officers, we got officers. First row: Rex Whitaker, president; Bill Griffin, secretary; Bill Taylor, outgoing v. p.; Don McCoy, outgoing sec- retary; Glenn Cool, vice-president. Second row: George Breneman, outgoing corresponding secretary; Boh Schnackenberg; Joe Murphy, sponsor; Bill Ward, out- going president; John Graham, outgoing pledge pop. Third row: Louis Johnson, sentinel: Tom Langmann, chaplain; Jack Daugherty, treasurer; Bob Spain, cor- responding secretary; Jim Gantert, co-editor; Rae Har- vey, co-editor. In their personalized, hand-painted derbys, the Phi Sig band ‘holds that tiger' at the Emporia game. Page 74 Beta chapter of Phi Sigma Epsilon was organized at KSTC in 1927 and has grown steadily through the years from an original membership of fifteen. Regular meetings are held every Tuesday night at 1718 South Broadway. At the present time nearly all the curricula of the College are represented in the membership of Phi Sigma Epsilon. Beta chapter encourages higher scholarship of its members and has cooperated with the faculty and administration by entering into all school activities wholeheartedly. Chapter activities include a I Iomecoming alumni banquet, a Christmas dance in December, the Phi Sig Follies in April, and the annual Bell Ball in May. The fraternity maintains an active corres- pondence with former members now in the armed forces. Beta chapter now has thirty-seven active mem- bers. Joe Murphy is the faculty sponsor. fob Anderson ack Ball lax Birt leorge Breneman )ale By bee Sidney Coldiron Glenn Cool Darrell Davis Paul Durham Jack Daugherty Wayne Dresker Frank Edwards Merlyn Elder Dean Erdman Jim Gantert John Graham Bill Griffin Denny Griffin Paul Haight Rae Harvey Ralph Heaton Louis Johnson Milton Kirkpatrick Bob Lager Don McCoy Lewis Milleman Lyle Mu maw Carveth Neer John Patterson Larry Pierpoint Art Reynolds Bill Taylor Dean Rhodes Bill Ward Phil Saia Rex Whitaker Bob Schnaekenberg Dean White Bob Spain Wes Williams Page 75 3 3 ummu Sig Tau's men of distinction. First row: Ray Hoard, treasurer; Ed Strevell, president; John Herod, vice- president; Jim Valentine, pledge pop. Second row: Bob Tracy, secretary; Chuck Bolton, house-manager; Gene Seifert, chaplain; Albert Hall, historian. Sigma I au Gamma, oldest and largest national social-professional-educational fraternity on any teachers college campus in the United States, was founded in 1920 at Warrensburg, Missouri. On campus, the local chapter of Sigma Tau Gamma grew out of a local fraternity, Sigma Phi Kappa, created in November, 1923. Sigma Phi Kappa became officially affiliated with the na- tional organization in May, 1924, becoming Epsilon Chapter. Professor O. F. Grubbs, a member of the original local fraternity and a charter member of Epsilon Chapter, has been active in the organization since its beginning here, now serving as honorary chapter sponsor. That Sig Tau paddle isn’t seeing much action as the fraternity entertains in the Twilight Lounge. Among the many high-lights of the fraternal year were the traditional White Rose Formal in which Shirley Sherman was selected as “Rose Queen ; the annual alumni banquet, and the spring formal held at the country club. s ■ Wm “V ' r I ; «■ • Charles Bolton Paul Bresnick Jim Buche Joe Castelli Cecil Charles Kenneth DeLange Joe Deruy John Edwards Bill Ellisor Charles Erickson Marshall French Larry Gorrell Albert Hall William Hamilton Glen Hastings Bob Havens Michael Hernjandez John Herod Raymond Hoard Everett Holt James Jones John Kazmierski William Kennedy George Meese Lloyd Mink James Moody Neil Nelson Harold Russell Gene Seifert Jim Sherman Bill Wallace Richard Slinkman Clarence Wantland Lee Thomison Bob Tracy James Valentine Frank Wattelet Tom Williams Page 77 a Phi Omec a Posing with a clean, clean desk are the APO offi- cers. Seated: Don Marquardt, second vice-president; Robert Van Hoozer, president; Albert Hall, treas- urer. Standing: Wendell Silvius, first vice-presi- dent; Rex Whitaker, secretary. . Well-known on campus for their annual Ugly Man contests and Valentine Sing, the Alpha Phi Omega chapter is an active campus organization. The national organization was founded in 1925 and Delta Mu chapter was founded at Pittsburg in 1946. The Ugly Man (the popular man) this year was Eugene Sartore, pictured on the opposite page, and February 14 was the day of singing Valentines. Money raised by these means is being used to replace the large outdoor bulletin board outside the Student Center entrance. Other activities of the chapter include aiding in blood drives, running a Lost and Found department in the Gorilla Den, and handling the election booths during student elections. The fraternity held its annual Valentine Dance, although it was postponed because of conflicting activities. Advisors of the fraternity are: T. William Mall, Lewis H. Caldwell, Dr. Robert Noble, Dr. Lester Tracy, and Dean Eugene Dawson. Anything for a quarter; even singing valentines. Page 78 Philip Blakely W. L. Ellisor Bill Griffen Duane Lawellin James McDaniel William Propst Ernie Seward Jtames Ward James Bowers Jim Gantert Albert Hall Charles Lehman Carol McNickle Ronnie Roderique Roger Thompson Gene Craven Gould Hayden L. J. Hurst Newton Lippett Perry Page Harold Russell Jimmie Lee Turner John P. Doty Gerald Graner John Kellogg Don Marquardt Dean Powell Robert Scott James Van Horn The Ugly Man of 1952-1953, Eugene Sartore, and runner-up Bob Scott. m en 5 dedidi ence Construction of the proposed $500,000 men’s dormitory will take the place of the temporary structure that was built during World War 11. The dormitory is divided into two wings, the east wing provides housing for 70 to 75 men. In the west wing, there are 22 apartments which accommodate the married students. First row: Arnold Clum Thomas Garber Henry Beaty Gareld Owen Mrs. Dorothy Nichols, house director Harry Faye Mrs. Lida Anderson Dr. Eugene Dawson Pete Stein, president William Strumillo, secretary Second row: Virgil Williams Ronnie Roderique Harold Kelley Charles Arnspiger Jackie Klingler Robert Scott Jerry Burns Richard Myers E. A. Gilbert Roland Bland Third row: Gene Craven Terry Wolfe Derrill Granger Gerald Thomas John Bewley Flarold Thomas Joseph Moheban Eugene Degruson Seifollah Hakime Merdith Chapman David Orr Fourth row: Hugh Palmer Norman McMurray Milton Kirkpatrick Lewis Wamsley Milton English Lee Olmsted Marvin Hancock Richard Boone James Phillips Clive Bastin, treasurer Jim Buchanan First row: Vernon Plouch, Bob Smith, Walter Haddock, Jim Turner, Walter Brown. Second row: John Joseph, Bob Davis, Mrs. Mary McGee, LeRoy Hiner. Third row: Richard Hiner, Don Sprague, Leland Houchins, Gerald Graner, Paul Burris, Roger Thompson. Fourth row: Dick Maupin, David Caldwell, Lynn Farrell, Sam Krutcher, Dean Powell. J louAe It’s not an organization, a club or an organized house; it's just the I louse of 209, but to the fellows that live there, Mrs. Mary McGee, “Mom, as they call her, makes it their home. Page 81 WitLJ JUt I lousing over 70, Willard 1 Iall is the women’s residence hall for freshman women. Open house was held in March. Clarice Beaver is housemother. Officers are: Suzanne Snodgrass, president; Thayce Townsend, vice- president; Suzanna Huffman, secretary; and Janice Huggins, treasurer. First row: Jane Thompson, Marilyn Taylor, Betty Lou Bethell, Joy Williams, Martha Bolze, Lois Viets, Gayle Shearburn, Patti Balk. Second row: Betty King, Heather Murphy, Pat Ricketts, Beverly Spriggs, Doris Beck, Pat Hilton, Rosemary McKee, Alice Lou Davison, Ellen Hunter, Freda Seely, Beth Nelson. Third row: Suzanne Morrison, Janice Huggins, Sue Carol Rash, Veralee Taylor, DeLoryse Hough, Evelyn Rodarme, Wilma Bussell, Shirley Miller, Donna Falkenstein, Jane Roberts. First row: Mary Ann Torrence, Shirley White, Lois Chapman, Evangeline Bridges, Cathryn Neal, Marjorie Jackson, Wilma Turner, Alois Smith. Second row: Thayce Townsend, Carole Johnson, Clarice Beaver, Georgia Karr, Marlene Quathamer, Gay Lee Brown, Mary Ann l albot, Norma Jean Plum, Dorothy Jean Rockhold, Anna Marie Kennedy, Dora Ross. Third row: Suzanne Snodgrass, Cynthia Zimmerman, Suzanna Huffman, Betty Scott, Jackie Yadon, Sue Dowty, Jean Morimoto, Mary Campbell, Verna McCoy, Jeannine Garland. Barbara Batson, Alice Farneman, Barbara Kilgore. ( adt JUl Front row: Sue Nevvmaster, Loucille Hughes, Betty Tersinar, Lorna Mae Mead, Betty Morrison, Charleen McClanahan, Carole Didier, Joyce Plat ., Ellen Rossel, Dolores Adams. Second row: Benester Love, Edna Jo Bilev, Florence Ann Luke, Lynette Bowles, Elsabeth Phelps. Bonnie Funk, Jane Watson, Jo Gallagher, Helen Curry. Barry Noel. Third row: Christine Baker, Lurena Martinie, Jovee Booher. Catherine Trau, Phyllis Marsh, Mary Buckner, Elsie Ruth Leistikow, Rose Lee Fliss, Dotti Wolkar, Ruth Sutterfield, Jessie Rogers, Jane Emeny, Tressa Jones, Marv Lou Dungan, Barbara Loughliri. Joan Saporito, Mit .i Donaldson. East I tail, residence hall for sophomore, junior, and senior women, houses over 100. A new building on campus, it was opened for residency last summer. Mrs. 1 lazel Cockerill is housemother. Officers are: Marylyn Moore, president; Ruth Sutterfield, vice- president; Joan Saporito, secretary; and Irene Forch, reporter. Front row: LaVeta Cox, Norma Karhoff, Joan Mosier, Margaret Bassett, Audrey Golden, Andrea Thompson, Lucille Liebert, Norma Wilson. Nelda Johnson, Marylyn Moore. Second row: Oleta May Wilson, Janice Kahle, Ann Schoneberg, Margaret Schiffert, Beverly Ackley, Mary Carter, Margaret Kelley, Kathryn Newman, Betty June Lc-ffler, Ola Lee Wilson, Blanchie Gray, Carolyn Ramsey, Lois Nieman. Third row: Sammve Jackson, Eleanore Fyock, Jody Yates, Jan Emeny, Vera Lee Rose. Barbara Palling, Jo Ann Goodwin, Ann Robins, Frances Call, Hazel Courtright, Irene Forch, Ella Mae Ross, Anita Busch, Mary Kathryn Wimbish, Rita Sherar, Margaret Richardson, Patsy Ruddick. Luba Sydorenko. Shirley Jackson, Lucille Conjugacion, Mrs. Hazel Cockerill, Luella White. Seated: Bill Dunn, Mike Livian, Bob Gilliam, Thomas Fujimura, Bill Ellisor. Back row: Hazi Nemati, Mrs. Daisey Scott, Sam Cox, Robert Tomishima, Bruce Palmer, Dr. Robert Noble, Professor Ralph Wright. Internationa i jj, oude The International 1 louse on campus is part of a plan originated several decades ago on the campus of Columbia University. The purpose of having such a house is to allow men of different faiths, races, nationalities, and religious beliefs to come together and learn from each other, thus gaining an international understanding. I Iere, the plan was initiated by the YMCA and given final approval on January 10, 1951. Imme- diate action was taken and by early February a house had been found and occupied. The officers of the International I louse are: Bill Dunn, president; Mike Livian, vice-president; Bob Gilham, secretary. The debaters’ tournament record for the season, gained in seven major tournaments in seven states besides Michigan, won them regional recognition as one of the outstanding twelve debate colleges in a nine-state midwest area, and entitled them to enter the West Point Elimination tournament at Iowa State College. Besides participating in tournament debating at other colleges. Pi Kappa Delta members sponsored an invitational high school debate tournament in October and a college tournament in January which drew several hundred people to the campus. They entertained a British debate team from Cambridge University, meeting them on the proposition ‘'Amer- ica owes all its success to co-education.” They con- ducted the annual all-college oratorical contest with $50 in prizes, presented a demonstration debate with Southwest Missouri State College in a KSTC assembly, and appeared on programs before a num- ber of civic groups. Miss Mary M. Roberts is director of forensics and sponsor of Pi Kappa Delta. Martha Lasley is chapter president and Margaret Richardson is sec- retary. First row: Veralee Taylor, Martha Lasley, president; Jo Gallagher, Sally Allvn. Back row: Jo Ann Barr, Galen Stacy, Gerald Gifford, Margaret Richardson, secretary; and Mary Roberts, coach. Pi JC SbJt appci a Traveling to the national Pi Kappa Delta con- vention at Kalamazoo, Mich., was the climax of a successful season for members of the Theta chapter of Pi Kappa Delta speech fraternity. Two members of the group won national honors bv receiving top ratings in their respective events—Joanne Gallagher with a superior rating and second place in compe- tition with 54 students in women’s extemporaneous speaking, and Gerald Gifford with a rating of ex- cellent in discussion. CJ ■ i Trying to talk themselves out of a Minnesota snow drift are debaters Martha Lasley, Jo Gallagher, Coach Mary Roberts, Gerald Gifford, and Galen Stacy. Page 86 Seated: Bill Russell, president. Standing: Edward DeVore, Charles Angle, Carl Liebig, vice- president; Harold Peck, Prof. J. C. Straley, Barbara Palling, Dr. Alvin H. Proctor, secretary- treasurer; Margaret Kelley, Richard Slinkman, Dr. Dudley T. Cornish. Pit i dljjlia It eta, social Science jt raternit y Ps i CL i, psychology ft raternity First row: Dawn Tedlock, Dr. J. A. Glaze, faculty adviser; Clarice Beaver, secretary- treasurer; Walter Wylie, president; Mitzie Donaldson. Second row: Merna Disinger, Dr. Eugene Dawson, Dr. Lester Tracy, Dr. William Black, James McDonald, Gloria Marvel. Officers not shown are: Edward DeVore, vice-president; Ronald Strowig, corresponding secretary; and Helen Schasteen, reporter. First row: Forest Penny, Billie Cordray, Charles Galvin, Ralph Montee. Second row: Eugene Larkin, Stanley Lea, I.ee Green. Third row: Dr. Hankammer, Eugene Beaver, Owen Kerns. Pi Tau chapter of Kappa Pi, national art fraternity, was installed on campus in 1938. The national fra- ternity was founded at the University of Kentucky in 1911. Membership in the organization is open to students in the junior or senior classes who have outstanding scholarship records and proven ability in the field of art. The local chapter sponsors exhibitions of well- known artists in a gallery on the second floor of Page 87 the Industrial Arts building, and this year has sponsored two artists in lectures and demonstrations on campus, Reginald Neal, and Abraham Joel Tobias. Officers are: Eugene Beaver, president; Norman Krusic, vice-president; Stanley Lea, secretary-treas- urer; and Ralph Montee, historian. Forest Penny is the fraternity sponsor. First row: Bill Russell, Veralee Taylor, Gene DeGruson, David D. Moore, Dawn Tedlock, Jo Gallagher. Second row: George Schoneberg, Mervin Crook, Ann Schoneberg, Carole Didier, Galen Stacy, Margaret Richardson, Charleen McClanahan, Roy Thornton, Gerald Gifford. Jhetci PL Since the beginning of time itself man has called upon the field of theatre with its sister arts of drama, music, and dance to express his emotions toward God, nature, and himself. He has made free use of it not only in the more serious aspects of his life, but also in the realm of entertainment. Striving to interpolate this wealth of our theatrical heritage with the reflective messages realized by our contemporary dramatists is one of the main functions of Theta Alpha Phi, national dramatics fraternity. This responsibility is capably handled under the sponsorship of Professor D. D. Moore, director of the College Theatre. Under his guidance, the Col- lege has presented this year works of perhaps two Page 88 of the greatest dramatists of our age—George Ber- nard Shaw and Robert E. Sherwood. In November Shaws’ Candida was presented in Carney Hall to a receptive audience. In March Sherwoods There Shall Be No Night was produced in con- junction with UNESCO and the American Na- tional Theatre and Academy. I ligh school students from the surrounding district were guests at each of the productions. In addition to the production of plays, super- vision of theatre activities, and development of aspiring thespians, Theta Alpha Phi annually con- ducts a District Speech and Drama Festival for the high school students in the southeast district of our state. The cast of “Candida” pauses for a moment as Ronnie Fortino points out the correct interpretation. Officers for Theta Alpha Phi this year are Dawn Tedlock, president; Gene DeGruson, secretary treas- urer; and Carole Didier, reporter. During the past season there have been forty active members and affiliates of Theta Alpha Phi. THETA ALPHA PHI MEANS GOOD THEATRE. The camera catches Jim McDaniel pleading with Dawn Tedlock in a scene from “There Shall Be No Night.” Page 89 J appa Setia Pi An honorary society in education. Kappa Delta Pi seeks to encourage and recognize high intellec- tual and scholastic standards in education. Organ- ized by Eulalia E. Roseberry and Dr. Jane Carroll in 1925, the society has broadened and enriched its membership by conferring honorary memberships upon outstanding persons who have rendered dis- . tinguished service in the field of education. Many of the original members of the organization are still active in the chapter, which numbers among its members some of the most prominent people on the campus, as well as educators and leaders in the field of teaching around the world. First row: Clara Jane Robb, student secretary; Helen Kriegsman, secretary; Hulda Berg, treasurer; Margaret Coventry, Belle Provorse, councilor; Janna McEndree, president; Virginia Thomas. Second row: Betty Smith, Frances Tedlock, Dawn Tedlock, Jo Ann Barr, Virginia Adams, Tom Needham, Lucretia Cushman, Betty Souder. Third row: Merna Disinger, Ceroid Elliatt, Dick Slinkman, Pearl Strawn, Sue Carol Rash, not shown: Gerald Gifford, vice-president. Front row: Gwendolyn Robb, Lucille Liebert, Ellen Rossel, Mary Buckner. Second row: Pat Mosher, Clara Jane Robb. Third row: Jeanette Navarre, Marcella I harp, Catherine Trail, Elsie Ruth Leistikow, Jane Roberts. Alpha Kappa chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota was organized on campus in 1930, the first teachers college to have a chapter of the national profes- sional music fraternity for women. Members chosen for Sigma Alpha Iota must be girls with outstanding musical ability and high scholastic ratings. Any musician establishing and maintaining an outstanding reputation for high musical standards as a public performer or teacher may be invited to become an honorary member. I he purpose of the organization is to uphold and further the highest ideals of musical education and performance. The chapter presents two recitals a year, and provides musical entertainment upon request. Of- ficers are: Jeanette Wright, president; Clara Jane Robb, vice-president and treasurer; Jane Roberts, secretary; Pat Mosher, chaplain; and Gwen Robb, editor. Page 91 First row: Hortense Smith, Betty Smith, vice-president; Virginia Thomas, president; W. S. Lyerla, sponsor; Pat Harkins. Second Row: Charles Kingsley, Cecil Dickinson, Donna Cottongim, Clara Jane Robb, Betty Souder, M. J. Little. Third row: Rail Thomas, Kenneth Hillier, Lewis L. Moore, John McCormick, C. A. Swenson. First row: R. C. Smith, Frank German, R. W. Hart, Helen Kriegsman, Virginia Adams, secretary; Margaret Parker, William Hill, Dick Slinkman, president; Tom Needham, vice-president. Back row: Carl Landis, Harrv Nabavian, Francis Wilson, Ken Wood, Mertin Wagner, Bob Fort, Edgar Henry, Peter Nabavian, Joe Haefling, L. J. Hurst, Richard Easton, Gary Patterson, Bob Little, Roger Stevens, Kaye Ricketts, Louis Hakimi, Ted Nairn. Not shown: Phil Doty, treasurer. Science First row: Carl Liebig, president; Jane Watson, Jane Hill, Don Wilson, vice-president; Bill Dunn, Dr. A. H. Proctor, Jim Gilbreth, Dick Warner. Second row: Processor Grubbs, Etelka Vincent, Milton Hardesty, Dr. Dellasega, Dr. Cornish, Dr. Noble, Harold Peck, Dr. Cochran, Robert Strickland, Bonnie Funk, secretary-treasurer. S;$ ma Da„ SbJta, ere a live u ri ti n cj J rci tern i tty First row: Marilyn Ka mierski, vice-president: Lucy Pennington, treasurer; Gene DeGruson, president; Jo Gallagher, and Nita Golden. Second row: Sally Allyn, Jean McColley, chapter sponsor; Dr. Robertson Strawn, Dr. Walter Pennington, Roland E. Fenz, Della J. Heckert, Dr. D. D. Moore, Mayo Jones, Carole Didier, Margaret Flaughawout, Aaron Butler, and Wilma Turner. Not shown: Dawn Tedlock, secretary. First row: Floyd Percy. Leo Ensman, Charles Kingsley, L. G. Cutler, William Mitchell, Leo E. Boone. fj l ). Second row: Milo Heatwole, Darrell Degenhart, Charles Morgan, Forest L. Penny, L. B. Carlvon, Alton f l —Jail O. A. Hankammer, L. E. Fluhartv. Third row: Lerov Brevvington, Randolph Kasper, A. O. Brown, Warren Robinson, Ray A. Boyer, E. W. Baxter. J. W. Morgan. Max Lundquest. Epsilon Pi Tan is an international honor society- in industrial arts and industrial-vocational educa- tion. It is the object of Alpha-Alpha chapter of the Pitt campus to recognize the outstanding students of the industrial education department and to further the professional aspects, both on the cam- pus and in the field. During the year, three initiations are held, one in the fall in conjunction with the annual four- state conference on industrial education; the spring initiation primarily recognizes juniors and seniors who have maintained a high scholastic standing, and the summer induction is more concerned with graduate students. Aside from these initiations during the past year, the fraternity played an active part in assisting with the four-state conference and sponsored a candidate, Annette Brown, who was named attendant to the I lomecoming Queen. In the spring, the fraternity assisted in planning and conducting the open house for high school seniors. Monthly meetings are held with programs of a professional nature. Each year the chapter provides a scholarship award of $100. - Fhe officers of Epsilon Pi Tau are: Max Lun- cjuest, president; Richard Weathers, vice-president; Charles Kingsley, secretary; William Mitchell, treasurer; Dr. O. A. I Iankaminer, trustee; L. G. Cutler, co-trustee. The combined industrial education groups forego industry for pleasure. Page 96 No campus is complete without a long roster of extra-curricrular activities. Within a month after the opening of the school in 1903, the first organizations were founded. Growing through the years, these clubs were primarily departmental clubs, and activities connected with student interests, such as musical and literary groups. The YMCA and YWCA were organized in 1909, and there follows a list of organ- izations in which members united because of common religious beliefs. The school s well-rounded extra-curricular program offers excellent educational, recreational, and professional training for future years, as well as enjoyable exper- iences and memories of college days. Page 97 t eierue Officers Jr rainuuj Cor 'p5 Congress in executing the preamble to the Constitution “to provide for the common defense” has established a system of military training at educational institutions that is of vital importance to all citizens. These Congressional acts provided for the establishment, at the request of the institutional author- ities, of a system of reserve officers training. The object of this training is to create better citizens and to furnish a means whereby the graduates of in- stitutions of higher learning can be of greater value to the nation in time of national emergency as well as in time of peace. Every regularly-enrolled male student at Kansas State Teachers Col- lege, Pittsburg, is afforded the oppor- tunity of taking ROTC while pursuing his professional education. At gradua- tion he will be commissioned a 2nd lieutenant in the regular army or United States Army Reserve. Whether the college student intends to pursue a civilian occupation or a mil- itary career, the ROTC offers invaluable training in developing the essential qualities of leadership required to achieve success in any chosen endeavor. Page 98 V . '-K y K $S + Major Martin Schroeder, Captain Major Sharp, Colonel Byron Ladd Col. Byron Ladd Lt. Col. Byron Ladd, battalion com- mander and officer in charge of the Pitt State ROTC, became a regular army officer in 1937. During the Second World War Col. Ladd served overseas with the 78th In- fantry Division. In 1944, he was pro- moted to his present rank. Major Martin Schroeder Major Martin F. Schroeder received his commission in 1941 at the South Dakota State College. He entered the service in January of 1942, and was dis- charged in 1945. I le was again commissioned in July of 1946 and was stationed in Japan. The Major has had previous ROTC duty in the Denver public schools. The purple heart, the bronze star, two oak leaf clusters and other decora- tions have been received by Major Schroeder. Captain Major Sharp Captain Major E. Sharp was com- missioned in March of 1944 at Tank Destroyer Officer Candidate School. He also served in the European theater of war and was promoted to 1st lieutenant in 1945. He has taught ROTC in the high school in Indian- apolis, Indiana. The silver star and the bronze star are among his decorations. Sgt. Elmer Ambler, supply sergeant, takes the measurements of Kenneth Cochran for his new tailored suit. Tactics are demonstrated by Captain Major Sharp to a group of cadets. First row: Joseph Cussimanio, Ecklie Derinerline, Eugene Sartore, Jack Rogers, Bob Tracy. Second row: Larry Gorrell, George Baker, Francis Mackeers, Burl Fowler, Bill Wallace. Third row: Llovd Dry bread, Norman McMurray, Denny Griffin, M Sgt. Alvin C. Lee. C omman Kenneth Cochran, William Propst, Gene Reniker, Battalion Commander; Dean White, Bill Wallace. Page 102 Carolyn Ramsey Marilyn Taylor Lucy Pennington Veralee Taylor Nancy Turner The first annual Military Ball was held at Pitt State this year and was a dazzling extravaganza of military color, with the motif carried out in tra- ditional military style. Lucy Pennington was crowned queen at the ball, and was given the honorary title of battalion colonel. Her four attendants, Carolyn Ramsey, Marilyn Taylor, Veralee Taylor and Nancy Turn- er, were given the rank of honorary cadet captain. Wjiharif (Balt Page 103 Norma Wilson, secretary; Lee Olmsted, vice-president; Gene Craven, pres- ident; Don Marquardt, treasurer. The Student Council, the student governing body, speaks for and acts as a representative for the entire student body and is the unifying medium between the students and the faculty and admin- istration of the College. Through its membership and activities in the National Student Association, in which it may share with and benefit from the activities of some 300 of the leading colleges in the United States, the Council is constantly striving to improve student welfare on the campus. The highest office on the campus that a student can attain is that of the Council presidency. Elec- tion for the office is held in late spring with the president-elect becoming an ex-officio member of the Council until his term begins near the end of the regular spring session. Page 104 C ounci The Council evolved from a 1919 debate club, the Council of that year being made up of only nine members, elected from classes. Since that time, it has advanced to its present status, with 26 council members, representatives from Greek or- ganizations and the Independents, a graduate rep- resentative and the class officers forming one gov- erning group. First row: Ruth Sutterfield, Thayce Townsend, Billie Marie Johnson, LaVeta Cox, Pat Corley, Mary Carolyn Cooper, Martha Lasley. Second row: Edna Jo Riley, Blanchie Gray, Norma Wilson, Don Marquardt, Gene Seifert. Third row: James Van Horn, Bill Hollenbeck Don Hight, Lee Olmsted, Jim McDaniel, Roger Thompson, Ronnie Roderique, Tom Needham, Gene Craven. Page 1C5 First row: Adele Mehl Burnett, Belle Provorse, Dr. Walter Pennington, Eugenia Johnson, Mar- garet Kelley, Barbara Laughlin, Lee Green. Second row: Dr. Homer Johnson, Aaron Butler, Wendell Williams, J. V. Melton, Dr. Robert Noble, Laurence Cutler, Jim McDaniel, Gene DeGruson, Gene Craven, Tom Bellwoar, Richard Korns, Dr. Robertson Strawn, chairman, and John Edwards. ond Nine students elected by the student body and nine faculty members appointed by President Hughes make up the Board of Publications. Purpose of the Board is to supervise student publications. rhe board selects an editor, assistant editor and business manager for the Kanza and The Collegio. Page 106 The Collegio, the official news- paper publication of students of the College, is published by the journal- ism students every Thursday except during August and scheduled vaca- tions. Holding forth in 309 Russ Hall, the staff is headed by editors elected by the Board of Publications, and is directly under the supervision of the Teaching Co-ordinator, Richa.d Korns. Although the paper has a large outside circulation among alumni and other subscribers, its main pur- pose is to provide for the Pitt Slate student an interesting, entertaining and an accurate account of campus happenings. The average student who picks up a copy on Thursday little thinks of the planning and work that have gone into its make-up. The staff member knows, and may complain, but'he also knows that the knowledge and experience gained during the year are well worth the effort. First semester rulers of the roost: Carole Didier, business man- ager; Dwight Linkhart, associate editor; Barrv Noel, editor. Ed Krone took over as associate editor after Dwight’s resignation. Second semester bosses: Dwight Linkhart, business manager, Nita Golden, associate editor; Wendell Williams, editor. Page 107 JC cinzct Office dignitaries—assistant editor John and editor Lee. The Kanza, College yearbook, is pub- lished annually by and for the students of Kansas State Teachers College, Pitts- burg. The editor, assistant editor and business manager are elected for the regular school year by the Board of Publications. No matter how it may have looked in advance, by the time the book was pub- lished, the editorial staff realized a years rather trying adventure in hard work. A wealth of experience and in- valuable information can be gained from such work. A job of many jobs— plans, budgets, schedules, layout, art, photographv, copy writing, engraving, paper selection, typography, proof read- ing, printing, binding, advertising, de- livery — leaves no phase of the journa- listic field uncovered. Although each student is an actual contributor to the book, special mention for staff work goes to Mary Lou Dun- gan, Joan Saporito, Ruth Sutterfield, Elcanore Fyock, Charles Bolton, and Billie Cordray. Staff photographer first semester was Don Austin, and second semester, Francis Macheers. The man- aging staff of the Kanza ’53: Lee Green, editor; John Edwards, assistant editor; Tom Bellwoar, business manager. Business manager Tom getting the details from photographer Macheers. Approximately 640 music-loving mesdames, mademoiselles, and monsieurs, attired in ap- propriate evening wear, attended the fabulous 1953 Golden Anniversary Ball in the Student Center ballroom, March 20. Tex Beneke and his orchestra serenaded and entranced the gay hearts of dancers with his unusual and incompar- able musical stylings of such old Glenn Miller favorites as “Serenade in Blue and “In the Mood ’ The Kanza Ball skyrocketed into being the most outstanding affair of the 1952-53 school year. High lighting the evening’s entertainment was the pres- entation of the many vivacious queen candidates shown on the following pages. This year, for the first time, the Ball was spon- sored by the Student Council, in conjunction with the Kanza Staff. Page 109 Betty King JC anzci The queen of the 1953 Golden Anniversary Kanza is Miss Lucy Pennington (left). A blonde beauty, she is a junior majoring in language and literature at Pitt State. Lucy was chosen queen by Red Berry, native son and favorite wrestler of Pittsburg, who has held the world title. He proved his talent in the ring of beauty when he chose Lucy, for only a week before she donned the Royal Kanza Crown, she was awarded the title of ROTC battalion sponsor and honorary colonel of the Military Ball. Lucy's court consists of Betty King, first at- tendant; Sue Carol Rash, second attendant; and the lovely ladies-in-waiting on the opposite page. jCucy f- ennincjton Sue Carol Rash Ann Schoneberg Gayle Shearburn Oleta Mae Wilson Lois Viets Bernita Golden Ellen Rossel Mary Buckner Charleen McClanahan Shirley Miller Freda Seely Marie Eichhorn Thayce Townsend Barbara Laughlin Gertrude Nac'carato Shirley Robinson Gretchen Click Dollie Dean Murty Joanne Goodwin Janice Kahle Marilyn Taylor LaVeta Cox Nancy Turner Page 111 First row: Blanchie Gray, treasurer; Joy Williams, Dick Korns, Carole Didier, president; Charleen McClanahan, vice-president. Second row: Wilma Turner, Gene DeGruson, Gerald Thomas, Dotti Wolkar, Roy Thornton. Not shown: Lloyd Anderson, secretary. The Press Club is an informal organization through which students are invited to keep in con- tact with journalism, even though not enrolled in journalism courses. Purpose of the club is to at- tempt raising the standard of the Collegio and to afford students the opportunity of developing writ- ing talent. The biggest event of the club year is the Press Club banquet held each spring when the annual Page 112 Virginia Thomas, Ed Krone, Margaret Kelley, Lee Green. Ernest J. Bennett Journalism Trophy winner is an- nounced. The trophy, a silver loving cup, is given for excellence in original writing. Last year, a plan offered by Mrs. Laurence Cutler, 1940 award win- ner and the wife of one of our professors, was in- augurated when a huge gold cup was purchased. This cup bears the names of all winners and re- mains in the Collegio office. A miniature cup is given each year s recipient. X ancjucKjc an cl oCi tera lure First row: Trew W. Lockhart, Galen Stacy, Mary Faye McDonald, LaVeta Cox, Rush Evans, Lloyd Mink, Jack Kennedy, Gene DeGruson, vice-president. Second row: Bernita Golden, Sally Allyn, Jean McColley, Margaret Richardson, Patsy Ruddick, DeLoryse Hough, Carole Didier, Ann Schoneberg, Robert Wirt, Walter Pennington. Third row: Mary Roberts, Dawn Tedlock, Frances Call, Marilyn Kazmierski, Lynette Bowles, Veralee Taylor, Lucy Pennington, secretary-treasurer; Betty June Leffler, reporter; Margaret Kelley, Roland Fenz, Mayo Jones, Jo Ann Barr. Fourth row: Gerald Gilford, president; D. D. Moore, Richard Korns, Margaret Blaine, Robertson Strawn, R. C. Craig. 1 he Language and Literature Club, founded in 1926, is made up of the majors of the Language and Literature Department. The aim of the Lan- guage and Literature Club is to advance the study of literature, speech, and language, to encourage speaking, writing, and reading, and to give oppor- tunity for self-expression. Talks and discussions are given by members of the faculty, members of the Club, and persons outside the organization. 1 he club not only supplements that information obtained in the classroom, but fosters a spirit of fellowship among those interested in the human- ities. The club is active at receptions, Great Book Lec- tures and workshops. At present one of the pro- jects of the club is the selling of late issue magazines for 5c. Among the social activities this year have been the annual spring banquet, Christmas party, and white elephant sale. Page 113 PoL ijmnia At the piano: Billye Ruth Rodgers. First row: Lucille Liebert, Leta Faye Sisco, Lurena Martinie, Shirley Machetta, Lonna Jean Dotson, Ruth Eberle, Gwendolyn Robb. Second row: Shirley Jackson, Marilyn Preddv, Beverly Ackley, Marcella Tharp, Marilyn Moore, Emma Jean Brazier, Mary Ann Torrence, Daphne Tappan-Dunn, Clara Jane Robb, Barbara Jean Robinson. Third row: Edna Jo Riley, Sammve Jackson, Jane Roberts, Elsie Ruth Leistikow, Catherine Trau, Patricia Mosher, Emalou Greer, Catherine Cade, Jeanine Garland. Orchestra an d a orud All students in college may participate in any of the major musical organizations: band, glee clubs, choir, chorus, and orchestra, as well as smaller en- sembles. For students who specialize in music, a choice of three degrees is offered: B. S. in Ed., B. M. E., and B. M. The department is a member of the National Association of Schools of Music. The entire department combines for a major musical event each year. This year Brahms “Re- quiem'’ was presented by chorus, orchestra, and guest soloists. Many programs are presented in Pittsburg and the surrounding area for schools, service clubs, conventions, by organizations, faculty members, and students, in addition to numerous recitals and concerts presented on the campus. Page 115 The Music Department serves the students. Col- lege, and community in many ways. Private in- struction is available for all orchestral and band instruments, voice, piano, and organ. Many stu- dents elect to study music in addition to their aca- demic load. W. rtm en I U5LC d3and First row: Dr. Leist, Gayle Shearburn, Mary Carol White, Donna Alderman, Lois Bennett, Shirley White, Pat Hilton, Leona Clark, Dr. Sperry. Second row: Richard Joseph, Rita Menghini, Georgia Karr, Betty Barnes, Margaret Bowers, Dr. Wells, Alice Farneman, John Joseph, Jack Klingler, Gould Hayden. Third row: Paul Derfelt, James Torchia, John Benage, Charles Bell, Warner Owen, Keith Buchele, Harold Murry, Henry Ritchey, Perry Page. Fourth row: Professor George Ruggles, Hugh Nicolus, Ernest Laizure, Ben Wheat, Jim Ward, Bob Dodson, Bob Schnackenberg, Frank Myers, Bruce Palmer, Gary Patterson. CU Bui °n The Biology Club was founded in 1912 with the name of Agricultural Club. In later years, the membership changed until a majority of the stu- dents were interested in the pre-medic field and the club became Lambda Sigma Kappa, an hon- orary professional fraternity. Since that time the emphasis was again changing and so it was decided to name the organization the Biology Club in order that all phases of the science Page 116 could be included equally. The organization meets regularly and programs are planned to include speakers who are leaders in the various fields of the biological sciences. Membership in the organiza- tion is open to all students having an interest in biology. The officers of the Biology Club are: Richard Joseph, president; James Torchia, vice-president; Rita Menghini, secretary; Bill Hamilton, treasurer. udinedd t)epartment Ctub The Business Department Club was organized in the spring of 1951. Programs of interest to sec- retaries, salesmen, accountants, teachers—anyone interested in the field of commerce—are presented monthly. The Club has heard representatives from Kansas City Southern Railroad, Montgomery Ward, Bell Telephone Company, Empire District Electric Company, Cook Paint and Varnish Company, and The Spencer Chemical Company. Seated: Mary Ann Myers, Betty Smith, Clarice Beaver, Joan Saporito, Louise Keller, Barbara Laughlin, secretary. Second row: M. J. Little, Everett Holt, Jim Turner, James Van Horn, Glenn Cool, Max Birt, Tom LaSota, Harold Kelley, Ernie Seward, president. Third row: Fred Estes, Ralph Thomas, W. S. Lyerla, Bill Griffin, Ray Little, Marvin Buchele, Robert Cukjati, Richard Myers. Four row: Harold Russell, Bill Strumillo, Pete Stein, Ray Hoefling, treasurer, Ronnie Rod- erique, Rae Harvey, Clive Bastin, 2nd semester treasurer; Gerald Burns, Carl Spicer. Not shown: Bill Wright, vice-president. industria ( M CU First row: O. A. Hankammer, Ray Boyer, Jack Morgan, Forest Penny, L. G. Cutler. Second row: Donald Ferris, Tommy Connell, Jacob Freisberg, Charles Kingsley, Cecil Charles, Rex Whitaker, William Mitchell. Third row: Gilbert Lietz, James Farley, Cordon Knuth, Bill Ellisor, Kenneth Svring, Robert Scott, Custer Carpenter. Fourth row: Randolph Kasper, Charles Smith, John Rhoads, Newton Lippitt, Dean Powell, Lee Thomison, A. L. Gillette. First row: Albert Hall, Leo Ensman, Boh Johnson, LeRoy Hiner, Vernon Plouch. Second row: Robert Moyer, Jerry Allen, Don Rogers, Wendell Silvius, Gerald Thomas, Chuck Eastburn. Third row: David Orr, John Colvin, Don Sprague, Ed Krone, Hugh Palmer, Joe Cicero, Arnold Clum. First row: Betty Pacconi, treasurer; Eleanore Fyock, Joan, Mosier, Norma Karhoff, Cleo Fred- erick, Ruth Mitchell, Shirley Machetta. Second row: Doris Beck, Demarice Coots, Constance Zimmerman, Annie Marriott, Louise Gibson, Pearl Strawn, Rose Lee Fliss, Esther Dale, Carolyn Kittell, vice-president; Mary Strawn. Third row: Betty Jones, Beverly Ackley, Aleeta Cass, Mary Lou Dungan. Beverly Spriggs, Mary Ellen Glover, president; Charleen McClanahan, Elaine Gossett, secretary; Darlene Slapar, Dora Ross, Anna Marie Kennedy. Created to provide an opportunity for students of Home Economies to have a social organization that could aid in the furtherance of their profes- sional development, the Home Economics Club is composed of majors and minors in the field. Many social gatherings as well as interesting lectures are sponsored by the club to allow the students to obtain the most possible from this facet of their college education. Stated purpose of the group is to strengthen student-faculty relationships, pro- mote professional development, interpret the pur- pose and functions of home economics, work with groups in other countries for development of home economics and to promote recruitment in the field. The group meets regularly each month during the school year. Page 119 First row: Charles Periman, Lester Lyden, Joe Haefling, Collins Fort, Eugene Stuckey, Sam Wood, Marry Nabavian, Seifollah Hakimia, Edwin Wolkar, Milton Kirkpatrick, True Cousins, David Caldwell. Second row: Ernie Lager, Charles Langman, Neil Nelson, Parviz Livian, Margaret Parker, Luba Svderenko, Virginia Eng- land, Mrs. Broome, Bob Cooney, James Storey, Roger Stevens, Prof. Matthews. Third row: Dr. Crandall, Meredith Chapman, Melvin Potts, James Gadwood, James Buche, Robert Burr, Ray Luley, Robert Wingblade, Charles Lehman, George Baker, Parviz Nabavian, Joseph Moheban, John Dake, Arnold Schnieders, Martin Wagner, Bob McCord, John L. Johnston. Fourth row: William Jennings, Dyke Purdum, Harry Orbison, Keith Clugston, Bill Adlerman, David Rose, John Chap- man, Henry Beatty, John Cornelia, Arthur Schooley, Ernest Zuech, Phil Maceli, Merlin Imbusch. The Physical Science Cluh is open to all stu- dents interested in the Physical Sciences. {Meetings Officers are: Joe 1 laefling, president; Bill are held monthly and current pertinent topics are Toeller, vice-president; and David Rose, secretary- discussed and various actitivies pursued. treasurer. Page 120 Pi'1} iccil Science C lu! First row: Margaret Iluning, Ruth Scott, Mary Cuckner, Marilyn Bavaro, Janet Hay, Dorothy Tustin, janna McEndree, Lois Sandford. Second row: Mona Markham, Anita Busch, Margaret Schiflert, Kathryn Newman, Ella Mae Ross, Merna Disinger, Ruth Garretson. Third row: Thomas Garber, Virgil Williams, Ronnie Fortino, William Atkinson, Gerald Elliott, Ernest Anderson, Howard Yakshe. }(umni s AAociati on John Gilbaugh president Jeanne Malcolm vice-president Aaron Butler secretary-treasurer Frances Baxter director Leonard Potter director Louis Corporon director Juture Jeaclier5 of me rica First row: Joyce Booher, Jody Yates, Joan Saporito, Margaret Kelley, Betty June Leffler, Jane Watson, Rita Sherar, Janice Kahle, Margaret Schiffert, Janet Hay, Rosalee Carter, Dorothy Tustin, Bonita Simpson, Carolyn Lager. Second row: Merna Disinger, Esther Rolston, Oleta May Wilson, Ann Nolin, Catherine Trail, Rowland Klink, Sue Carol Rash, Marilyn Bavaro, Dolores Adams, Bonnie Funk. Third row: W. S. Davison, Betty Barnes, Lois Nieman, Vera Lee Rose, Ruth Cowan, Ela Mae Ross, Kathryn Newman, Marylyn Moore, Verna McCoy, Donna Falkenstien, Ola Lee Wilson, Mildred Horton, Lois Sandford, Joyce Platz, Mona Markham, Nelda Johnson, Mary Buckner. Fourth row: Agnes Morgan, Margaret Huning, Ruth Scott, Ruth Garretson, Ronnie Fortino, Gerald Elliott, Hazel Courtright, Elaine Gossett, Gloria Marvel, Mary Lou Dungan, Mary Carter, Leta Hughes, Anita Busch, Lorna Mae Mead, Loucille Hughes. Fifth row: John Campbell, Virgil Skinner, Keith Buchele, Roy V. Myer, Loyle Van Horn, Kenneth Shewed, Richard Wav- mire, Charles Gordon, Thomas Garber, Virgil Williams. I he Future Teachers of America is a national organization. The movement grew out of the Horace Mann centennial in 1937, and since that time has had a rapid growth. The W. A. Branden- burg Chapter was installed at Kansas State Teach- ers College on November 11, 1941. The officers include: Rowland Klink, president; Sue Carol Rash, vice-president; Marilyn Bavaro, secretary; Catherine Trau, treasurer. Page 122 PL First row: Margaret Hunting, Ruth Scott, Barbara Laughlin, Gayle Anderson, Emily Mumaw, Charleen McClanahan, chaplain; Lois Bennett, treasurer. Second row: Gretchen Glick, Mary Carter, Margaret Kelley, Betty June Lefller, corresponding secretary; Joan Saporito, Bev- erly Ackley, Lurena Martinie, president. Third row: Martha Lasley, Joann Wagoner, Kathryn Newman, Louise Keller, Elsabeth Phelps, Jane Roberts, recording secretary; Christine Baker, Lynette Bowles, vice-president; LaVeta Cox. First row: Sally Allvn, Suzanne Morrison, Janice Glick, Janice Huggins, Delores Adams. Second row: Dorothy Rockhold, Anita Busch, Marcella Tharp, Anna Marie Kennedy, Jean Morimoto, Ola Lee Wilson. Third row: Mary Buckner, Elsie Ruth Leistikow, Donna Falkenstien, Alice Farneman, Sue Carol Rash, Lucretia Cushman, Thayce Townsend, Margaret Schiffert. First row: Jo Gallagher, Lois Nieman, Lois Viets, Lorene Humble, secretary, and treasurer, Martha Ohmsieder; president, Dora Ross. Second row: C. A. Swenson, sponsor; Gene Seifert, Gerry Graner, Robert Schnackenberg, vice-president; Paul Sharp, Rob Viets, Melvin Imbusch. The 1 lever Fellowship was founded March 2, 1952, to give students of a like faith the oppor- tunity to meet together for mutual benefit and en- lightenment. It was created to provide social and cultural experiences for students interested in the Lutheran faith. Lois Nieman, the homecoming queen candidate for the club, was selected the 1952 Homecoming Oueen for Kansas State Teachers College. The success of the club at the present time is due in large part to the sponsor, Mr. C. A. Swenson. The group meets regularly at five o’clock each Sun- day evening for inspirational and recreational pro- grams. Page 124 ofl +S)tudi ML 2 L ill OWd idcip es en The Disciples of Student Fellowship, a part of the Christian Student Foundation located at 1801 South Joplin, is a fellowship of Christian students of the First Christian Churches of the State of Kansas. Its aim is to help individuals, and them- selves, grow in Christian faith and commitment and so became creative and unselfish citizens of the world. The Foundation House is a new project of the Christian Church at Pittsburg. Rev. and Mrs. Roy V. Cartee are the directors, and a well-rounded program in the areas of worship, social action, recre- ation, intellectual and creative growth in the field of churchmanship is being presented. Miss 1 lor- tense Smith and Dr. I Iomer Johnson are the faculty advisers for the DSF, and the officers are: Roger Thompson, president; L. J. I Iurst, vice-president; Lorna Mae Mead, secretary; Leroy Simpson, treas- urer. Seated: Bob Little, Mrs. Williams, Betty Morrison, Loucille Hughes, Joyce Platz, Billv Gram, Betty Tersinar, Lorna May Mead, Mary Carolyn Cooper, Marilyn Holler, Jo Partin. Standing: Roy Cartee, Jack Johnson, L. J. Hurst, Roger Thompson, Mr. Williams, Leroy Simpson. Page 125 First row: Lucille Liebert, Rita Menghini, Leggy Barto, Betty Pacconi, Matilda Mora. Second row: Father Bartos, Ronnie Fortino, Denny Griffin, Jim Buche, Gertrude Naccarato, Billie Marie Johnson, Agnes Morgan. Third row: John Joseph, Arnold Schnieders, John Dake, Jim Merando, Dr. Dellasega, Ronnie Roderique, Cecil Charles, Bob Tracy. n ewman The organization for Catholic students on cam- pus, the Newman Club was founded here in 1922. It is a member of the Newman Club Federation, a national organization of Newman Clubs in state universities and colleges. Named in memory of John Henry Newman, one of the cardinals and a well known literary figure, the organization of Catholic culture and fellowship fosters the develop- ment of the spiritual, intellectual and social interest of its members. This year the Newman Club remodeled the old College Inn and thanks to the efforts of St. Mary’s Parishioners, the Club now has very good facilities to hold meetings, discussions and various social activities. The officers of the Newman Club are: Jimmy Merando, president; Ray Hoefling, vice-president; Rita Menghini, secretary; Ray Hoard, treasurer. Page 126 The Canterbury Club, an organization for Epis- copal students and their friends, is a part of the national Association of Canterbury Clubs, which is committed to a program of prayer, study, service, giving, evangelism and unity. Its activities began at the opening of the fall semester with a coffee and social hour for students and faculty members, at the rectorv of Saint Peters Church. Since then, regular meetings have been held the first and third Monday evenings of each month at Saint Peters Church, 306 West Euclid. Father 1 Iitt, rector of Saint Peter’s, is adviser to the group. The officers are: Melvin Wyler, president; Ruth Cowan, vice-president, Phyllis I Ienry, secretary- treasurer. (anterlury ((ill First row: Dorothy Rockhold, Luba Sydorenko, Mary Kathryn Wimbish, Phyllis Henry, Mary Hitt. y.w.c.-j. The Y. W. C. A. at Pittsburg State College is a source of relaxation and friendship on the cam- pus. The purpose of the well-known organization is that of aiding each other and obtaining a full and creative life through a growing knowledge of God. Along with other activities this year, the “Y”, in collaboration with the Y. M. C. A., presented the Page 128 annual Easter assembly. Each year, many members attend the Rocky Mountain Regional Student Conference at Estes Park, Colorado. Clara Jane Robb, local president of the organiza- tion was elected state Y. W. C. A. president. Other officers are Pat Harkins, vice-president; Charleen McClanahan, secretary; Barbara Robinson, treas- urer. First row: Ann Nolin, Bonita Simpson, Ann Chester, Mary Ann Myers, Martha Ohmsieder. Second row: Margaret Schiffert, Martha Lasley, Charleen McClanahan, Clara Jane Robb, Pat Harkins, Barbara Robinson, Helen Howe. Third row: Pat McClanahan, Luba Sydorenko, Marylyn Moore, Mar)' Kathryn YVimbish, Alice Farneman, Shirley White, Ruth Eberle. y w c ji The YMCA of Pittsburg State College is open to all college men who desire to discover for themselves the highest ideals of Christian living and service and to have a part in making these ideals operative on the campus and throughout the world. Regular activities of the Y include weekly meetings with dinner, worship, recreation, and a program. The “Y sponsors Religious Emphasis First row: Bill Ellisor, treasurer; Kenneth Wood, Wilbert Shade, secretary; William Hall, Gene Seifert, Eldon Huffman, president; Norman Fujimura. Second row: Paul Derfelt, Rav Cain, Freddie Estes, Russell Pegram, Bob Little, Jim Gilbreath, Sidney Coldiron, Bill Dunn, Dick Slinkman, Glen Hastings. Denny Heidrich, Bryan Wood, Thomas Fujimura, Harry Fay. Third row: Lee Thomison, Harold Thomas, James Ward, Sam Cox, second vice-president; Robert Tomishima, John Bevvley, Gerald Thomas, Dennis Heidriek, DeLayne Hudspeth, Robert Gilham. Not shown: Thomas Edgar, vice-president. Week, W. S. S. F. Drive, all school religious con- vocations, student scholarships, social events, con- cession stands and other conferences and the re- gional conference in Estes Park, Colorado. The home of the YMCA is at 306 East Lindburg, a cottage fully equipped with pool tables, ping pong tables, kitchen and lounge. 'lAJedtniindter efHowdh Seated: Eleanore Fyock, Vera Lee Rose. First row: Ruth Sutterfield, president; Ann Schoneberg, Betty Barnes, Dawn Tedlock, Mary Strawn. Second row: Gary Patterson, Pete Stein, Bob Dodson, Orville Taylor, Carter Carlton, Charles Lehman, Arnold Clum. rn anted C til First row: Nina Eastburn, president; Erylene Lewis, Lois Williams, Laura Waymire, Betty ingsley, Maurine Dunshee, Bonnie Misegades, Marjorie Knuth, Winifred Carpenter. Second row: Ruth Kasper, Jean Bennett, Jackie Wright, LaVonne Altendorf, Bonnie Smith, secretary, Mae Spicer, vice-president, Chilana Tripp, Sarah Cross, Patsy Elder, Patsy Thomison, Ruth Austin, Helen Klink, Ella Nora 1 Iarbaugh, Rosalee Sanderson. It may deflate the ego of the husky male athletes on the campus, but according to the sports records, the first organized sport at the college was girls' basketball. Basketball for both men and women was followed by tennis, football and baseball in the years 1904-1905. The first recorded track meet occurred in 1911. In 1910, the first “letters” were awarded to mem- bers of athletic teams. I he letter may have changed from an ‘M’ to a ‘K’, but not the honor accompany- ing it, nor the spirit behind it. Speaking of spirit, some forty or fifty years ago, you might have heard enthusiastic rooters giving this Manual Training Normal yell. Jay! Jay! Jay! Haw! Haw! Haw! Manual Training Normal Jayhawk! Jayhawk! Page 133 Bill Bromlev FB Kenneth Cochran E Bob Coughenour G Bud Corn HB Frank Crespino LH |. W. Emerson OB Coach Carnie Smiths Gorilla gridders rollicked through the first six games of the season un- defeated, though tied once. Tough sledding was in store for them, however, as they met their tough- est opponents in and out of the C1C in the remaining four games. The Gorilla rolled over their first foe, the Olathe Naval Air Station, 27-6, but marked up only a 7-0 margin over the Miners of Rolla. The last non-conference game before beginning C1C play found the Gorillas shutting out the Springfield Bears 14-0. The first conference play un- covered a strong Ft. Mays’ eleven, and the game ended a 7-7 tie. The following week, spurred by 1 lomc- coming spirit, the Pitt State grid- men stacked up a decisive 17-7 victory over fighting Washburn. rJ 1 M With championship hopes high, the Smithmen traveled to Atchi- son, but St. Benedict’s came From behind in the fourth quarter to overtake the Gorillas 18-13. With one loss and one tie, the Gorillas faced old rivals, the Em- poria Hornets. Although Emporia grabbed an early lead, Carnie’s charges Fought it out, but couldn’t change the scoreboard when it read 26-21 For E-State at the end of the game. The last two non-loop tilts, Arkansas State, and Northeastern Oklahoma at Tahlequah were be- grudged defeats; 26-7 in Favor of Ark State, and a 42-20 mark for the Tahlequah Indians. Taking only Fourth in the C1C, the Fighting Pitt State Gorillas had nevertheless offered stiff com- petition for the title-takers. Paul Friskel RH Allen Graber HB Bun Hays T Earl Hepler E Bill Hollenbeck C ' Page 136 L. J. Hurst G Bill Kiser C Joe Kohler E Eustace Llewellyn E Five members of the 1952 team landed positions on the A11-C1C squad as selected by C1C league coaches. Heralding laurels on the 22-man mythical team were Dale Neth, J. 1). Shouse, Bob Coughen- hour, Bill Kiser, and Bun 1 lays. Receiving honorable mention were Ken Cochran, Adrian McCut- chen, J. W. Emerson, Bob Friskel, AI Phillips, Bud Corn, and Paul Friskel. In December, the lettermen named Bun 1 lays, 200-pound sen- ior tackle from Mapleton, hon- orary captain. The same group ’oted Dale Neth, senior end from Parsons, and Paul Friskel, Fron- tenac senior linebacker, most val- uable to the team. At the season’s end, the Athletic Council and Director of Athletics Prentice Gudgen awarded 33 let- ters to Gorilla gridders. Lettermen not pictured on these pages are: Bob Bowers, FB, Jack Day, FB; Archie Stewart, T; Ron- nie Wing, FB; and Don I light, LH. Coach Carnie Smith lost 13 seniors from this season's squad, but performances of freshmen and sophomores indicate that next falls pigskin aggregation will be built upon a firm foundation. J. D. Shouse T Lerov Simpson ' FB J. B. Towner QB Stanley Wade G Page 137 Lynn Farrell Guard (l a LetLaff Lee Olmsted Center The Pitt State Gorillas, coached by John Lance finished the 1952-53 basketball sea- son with 12 wins and 11 losses which gave Pitt a 5-5 conference record. Kenneth Cochran Forward Starting out this season, Pitt went on a rampage, taking the lead of the CIC for several weeks until the Fort I lays Tigers took the lead after upsetting Pittsburg. Lynn Farrell, guard, and Lee Olmsted, center, were selected to be on the secondary CIC team this vear. Pete Stein Forward Bob Miller Forward Lee Olmsted, a junior, was chosen Pitt’s “Mr. Basketball,” the most popular basket- ball player of the year, selected by a student poll. With a great loss to the gorilla cagers, Lynn Farrell and Pete Stein, graduate this Orville Taylor vear. Center Stein, the six-foot one-inch guard, has shown superior skill in ball handling and sharp shooting all season. He has served his team well and has contributed much to their many wins. Bruce Palmer Guard (t ashetbaff Farrell, five-foot eleven-inch forward, shortest of the Gorillas, has had his name at the top of the high point man list in several games. Coach Kenny Callaways Pittsburg State Gorilla Bee squad played some rous- ing games this season. The team’s open- ing game was with Ft. Scott on the home court. Pitt’s Bees were forced into an over- time, but emerged winners by a 83 to 76 count Carl McCormick Forward Page 140 Dan Hagan Center John Bewley Guard Bud McGregor Guard Dick Maupin Forward Pep CU First row: Charleen McClanahan, secretary-treasurer; Phil Doty, President; Betty Bethell, vice- president; Virgil Williams. Second row: Dorothy Rockhold, Judy Dorst, Suzanne Morrison, Freda Seeley, Virginia Thomas, Delores Cramer. Third row: Eleanore Fyock, Elsabeth Phelps, Arthur Walker, Ruth Cowan, Bernita Golden, Suzanna Huffman, Janice Huggins, Betty Morrison, Robert Curry, Joyce Platz, Lois Viets. Cheerleaders of 1952-53. Ray Hoard, Johnnie Polston, Dollie Murtv, Norma Holland, Gertrude Naccarato, and Larry Pierpoint. The Pitt State track squad stacked up wins over Drury, Wichita and Ft. Hays in dual track meets this spring before the Kanza went to press, and had marked the name of Pitt State on the records of the Oklahoma A and M Relays, the Ft. Worth meet, and the K. LI. Relays. This year was the first time that the Pitt State cindermen had entered in the Okie meet, and their fine showing included the first place mark in the 100-yard dash by Gene Buie and a tie for first in the pole vault hv Bill Bromley. The Gorilla squad chalked up four second places against tough competition at the K. LI. Relays. The relay teams, composed of Gene Buie, Dave Suen- ram, Bill Sloan, Jim Buchanan, Jay Brady and Lynn Farrell, had near misses in the college half- mile. sprint medley, and mile relay events. Gene Buie, Pitt’s outstanding speedster, was second only to K-State’s Thane Baker in the 100-vard dash. These performances were unmatched by any Kan- sas school below the university level. Members of the Gorilla team are Richard Barton, Jay Brady, Bill Bromley, Jim Buchanan, Gene Buie, David Caldwell, Norman Caldwell, Don Cordes, True Cousins, Marion Eigsti, J. W. Emerson, Oliver Estes, Lynn Farrell, David Fowler, A1 Gra- ber. Bob Harris, Dennis Heidrick, Chester Herd, Bill Hollenbeck, Bill Hornbaker, Eldon Huffman, Charles Johnson, Bill Kiser, Walter Knox, Joe Koh- ler, Bob Little, Bob Semonick, Bill Sloan, Jerry Stein, Pete Stein, Dave Suenram, Dave Tate, Paul Thompson, Ray Tripp, Jim Troxel, Arnold Von Soosten, Lew Wamsley, Frank Watellet, Ben Wheat, Dick Maupin, Carl McCormick, Jim McDaniel, Don McWhirt, Chuck Mosier, Bob Palmer, Frank Patterson, Don Pearson, Rudy Pouch, Max Powers, Bill Robertson and Don Schroder. Coach Eugene E. Dawson gives last minute inductions to the tennis team: Gene Siefert, John Chapman, Kenny Cochran. Max Reck. Rill Alclerman. Jim Patterson, and Don Marquardt. Jennid The tennis team won over S.iVl.S., K. State and Nebraska University. They also played Drury, Tulsa, Tahlequah, Southwestern, Kansas State and Southwestern. Page 144 Pkr lea I (Education CU First row: Ozella Pierce, Nelda Faye Johnson, Wilma Bussell, Pat McClanahan, Jane Leonard, Florence Luke, Shirley Miller, Esther Ralston, Dollie Dean Murty. Second row: Lee Leonard, Nadean Wake, Bobby Jones, Margie Estes, Jane Emeny, Marlene Plagens, Delores Feezell, Cvnthia Zimmerman, Donna Needham, Christine Baker, Virginia Ferrell. First row: Janice Huggins, Gayle Shearburn, Pat McClanahan, Shirley Miller. Second row: Jov Williams, Suzanne Snodgrass, Yvonne Dunham, Lucille Conjugacion, Virginia Ferrell, Suzanne Morrison, Wilma Bussell, Cynthia Zimmerman. Third row: Donna Needham, Jessie Rogers, Betty Scott, Phyllis Marsh, Nelda Faye Johnson, Bobby Jones, Jane Emeny, Marlene Plagens, Delores Feezell, Christine Baker, Joan Dugdale, Helen Curry, Corinne Clark, Charlotte Robinson, Evelyn Triplett. W.tz -A. Presenting an apple pie to his majesty, King of Apple Day Gerald Gifford is her majesty, Apple Day Queen Jo Ann Barr. Formerly selected by popular vote of the students, this year an outstanding senior boy and girl were selected to reign as Apple Day Royalty by the scholarship committee of the College on a basis of scholarship, leadership, and participation in cam- pus-wide activities. Page 146 Both students are language and literature majors and lead active campus lives. Jo Ann has a 2.3 average and among her many activities she is president of Alpha Sigma Alpha social sorority, a member of the Student Council, was attendant to the 1952 Kanza Queen, and was selected as a Who’s Who. Gerald maintains a 2.5 average. He is active in oratory, debate and dramatics, and was also selected as a Who’s Who. cJlest WJe oraet As so commonly happens with traditions and customs, the story of Apple Day has been told and retold, embellished and changed through the yefars since the first celebration on March 8, 1905. However it is singularly significant that this tradition is one that belongs to our school alone, and is so closely connected with the origin of the school. Although the State Manual Training Normal School of Pittsburg was established in 1903, it was a branch of the Emporia school. During the struggle in the state legislature in 1905 to appro- priate building funds for an independent state school at Pittsburg, R. S. Russ, the first principal, was jokingly fined a barrel of apples for sitting in a legislator’s chair. When the bill was passed and Principal Russ returned home, he was met by a delegation of jovial students, and they decided to fine the faculty a barrel of apples during an as- sembly as a means of celebrating the newlv-won independence. For many years, the students would stand in assembly and raise the motion fining the faculty, but now it is mere custom which decrees that apples be passed out. After the assembly, classes are dis- missed, and the chosen Apple Day King and Queen reign over the annual Apple Day dance. Light-hearted and in the spirit of fun in the beginning, Apple Day has become an occasion of dramatic and inspiring celebration in commemora- tion of the founders of the institution. Page 147 It’s the GUARANTEE that counts. Proof of QUALITY that cannot be denied. It costs no more to work with a Yearbook Specialist. For more than thirty years BURGER-BAIRD has been producing the finest Yearbooks in the Middle West. Let a BURGER-BAIRD representative help you with your next Yearbook. BURGER-BAIRD GRAPHIC ARTS BUILDING • KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI COMPLIMENTS OF Schulte Plumbing Heating do. On Your Golden Anniversary Mechanical Construction on Student Union Building Mech. Arts Bldg. Joplin Missouri Congratulations Class of 19 5 3 COMPLIMENTS PITTSBURG AND MIDWAY COAL MINING COMPANY III! 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Locust Street hi n in in inminn nmimi mini iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii mn n i I I I I i nm i in i i n ■ I II I ni I I I I I I i n I I I I ■ I 1111111 u Congratulations On Your Golden Anniversary BAKER Cr KNOST m i ■ nun n n n n i i i b i n i i n « i n n i n i n n i n n n i nn i n n i' n i n ini i nm nninnnini i ■ ■ i ■ i i o in ni n nil 11111111111 BATTEN'S BAKERY Phone 1535 206 S. Broadway Makers of Fancy Pastry n mn i i nn iiiiciciiiiiiiiiiiii mn i i i i inminn Schwindt Motor Company '53 FORD THE NEW STANDARD OF THE AMERICAN ROAD Phone 376 114-16 So. Bdwy. ?o% t e ineat in Caelia StKte itainnten t KOAM 860 Kilocycles 10,000 Watts Pittsburg, Kansas The FADLER PRODUCE CO. Service Wholesaler Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Main Office—112-114 North Elm Pittsburg, Kansas II III ■ ■ ■ i ■ I I I I I 111 ■ I I I II I llll II I I I I I I' I 11111111 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I Ii Ii I ;|; I I ill I Ii 11 i llll n I DC Compliments To : Graduating Class of 1953 General Machinery fir Supply Company 202 N. Bdwy. Pittsburg Kans. - iiiiiiiiiiiikniiiiiii:ii:ii:ii ■ i a i i i iDiaiiiiiiitBiiiii.liiiiiiiiiiiitiiillllllillllltllijniB lllllll I I I. I I I I I I I I I I I I I III! 1 I I I I I I I I I I llll I llll£ finest | service | ★ | DON GRAY DRUG STORE Southeast Corner 4ih Bdwy. WE DELIVER | . llll llll lllllll ■'11:i ■ 111 i ■ i i i i n i i I i :| ■ ■ ■ I'd I , £•1111111111 I I I I I lnllllllliilllll li liill.llil.il I III I. I I I I I I I I I I I W R I G H T 1 S Greenhouse | Frank C. Hill I 4 Forest Walnut I Phone 894 ?!!ini ii i ii i ■ i i i i i ii mu 111 mu i iiniii ii mi i i i i i i i i i i i l lll III 11111111 llll' llllM|lllli|||||;|i|i:|i:|i.|i |i 1111111 It 11111 III I j I I I I I I |i Picco Ice Cream Mfd. By i Pittsburg Ice Cream Company 1 “We Serve the College Cafeteria and the Student Center Fountain” I 301 W. PARK PHONE 381 I Compliments of I Dunton Hardware Company Arcadia, Kansas § | (Phone 8) 1 | FURNITURE [ FLOOR COVERINGS 1 HARDWARE FARM MACHINERY j i I.ill I l l l I l l I l l lllllli lllllll i 1111111111.111111 ■ i i I mil millilillimmmmillllimillllllllll III I ill i i I II I II i i Ii.i i I III ..I i i i i i 1111 ■ 11 ■ 11 ■ 11 ■ i ■. iiiiii iiii i: 11 i i umiiiiiiiii i 111 ■ 111 ii ■ ii ii 11 ii 1111 imiiii iiiiMiii .i i M11111 iiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiii imi'ii iii mi iii ni i n i ii 111 in in ii iii iiminniiiiiiiiiiiiii 506 N. Broadway | Cameras.... I Photographs.... '.iii'i i i i i i i i i mini i 'i i miiiiiiniiii mi iimmmmmiiimmmmmiiimiiimmmiiimmmmiiimmmmmmmmmmmirmii nniiiiini i i i i mtiimmmmim I I I I nil l oyai J loriit f or the 1953 J anza i3al(! Corsages Original and distinctive floral displays for all occasions. Let us plan your next organizational floral decorations. Phone 206 422 N. Broadway Pittsburg, Kansas i ni i i i i i i i iii.ii ii i i i iliiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiliiliiliiinriliiiiii ili i i ili i ili i iiiiiiiiiiii iii i i i i i i i i iiiiiiin i i i i i i The F Grquson Maurice Branaman, Photographer NEW GROUND FLOOR STUDIO Portraits - Cameras - Developing and Printing 520 N. Broadway Phone 738 Krispy Krunch Potato Chips For Your Party PHO TE 2385 1S23 N. SMELTER A. J. CRIPE TOWN TALK BREAD ii 'ii i 1 i mi i i ■ i i i i ..ii i i i ii mi i i i i i min iiililliiiiili:iiiliili'ii 11 i mu i i i ill i i ii i i i i I 1111111111111111111111111111111 Shultz Sheet Metal Complete Automatic Heating Service 721 N. Broadway Phone 1625 PITTSBURG, KANSAS i i 111 ■ i: i i i i i i i i ■ ■ i i i i i i ■ i ■ i ■ mi i mi i i i i i Hisey Electric Service Electrical Contractors Engineers Member Electrical Contractors Assn. ALL TYPES OF ELECTRICAL SALES and SERVICE Phone 7274 1007 S. Locust PITTSBURG, KANSAS Compliments SHASTA Jewel ers Pittsburg's Oldest and Finest Since 1890 503 North Bdwy. Phone 131 Mundt Radio and Television Service TV SERVICE and INSTALLATION Service on Home and Auto Radios Public Address Systems Phone 1854 1112 South Broadway i ■ i ■ i i i Compliments OLDHAMS DAIRY 512 S. GEORGIA PHONE 1612 United Iron Works Company Engineers — Founders Manufacturers Telephone 22 General Office and Plant PITTSBURG, KANSAS 1913 - 1953 40 Years of Smiling Service Pittsburg Girard Tui I iinmi i i iii i Biiiniiiiiii nili i ■ i ili I ■ lilllHii- ' lllllll I II 11:1' I lllll.ll I I I I I I I I I I I I I P I I I 11111. ■ i I ' ll;| i|..l i l l in I n II I ll'i MEN'S WEAR HOME OF . . . Z Arrow Shirts I Botany Suits (Tailored by Daroff) Bostonian Shoes ; Sports Wear Marlboro Sports Shirts 508—510 N. Broadway I Pittsburg The 1953 KANZA Cover is MOLLOY-MADE by The S. K. Smith Company 2857 N. Western Ave. Chicago, Illinois For Fine, Easy Cooking Choose an Automatic Gas Range Phone and Our Representative will call t Nxdwud Gm kmnA xvnd Sun Engraving Company. Inc. PARSONS, KANSAS Parsons, Kansas May 15, 1953 Kanza Editor K. S. T. C. Pittsburg, Kansas Dear Miss Lee Green: Your extraordinarily successful Kansa publication commemorating the fiftieth anni- versary of K. S. T. C. merits the congratula- tions of all. It is a worthy memorial and tribute to a college which has grown steadily in stature and inf luence during the past half century. Such an achievement is possible only through the effort and whole-hearted cooperation of year book staff, their engraver and their printer, as we in the trade well know. Many, also in the trade, when they want fine quality engravings at budget prices, turn to Kansas' most modern, completely air-conditioned photo-engraving plant, the Sun Engraving Company. We offer our best wishes, and trust we may serve future Kanza staffs. Yours very truly, SUN ENGRAVING COMPANY . S. Gribben, President FOR BETTER PRINTING IT'S .... PITTCRAFT, INC. 9 PROGRAMS • ANNOUNCEMENTS • BUSINESS FORMS ALL TYPES OF COMMERCIAL JOB PRINTING PHONE 19? 115 WEST FOURTH STREET PITTSBURG, KANSAS ■ for perfection in portraits | j GRAVES STUDIO f | ★ | | Cameras jj Expert Amateur Finishing | Supplies 310 N. Broadway - Phone 193 z Z RICHARD A. PARRISH Owner and Operator . HHIII'IIHII I III IIII l!llllllllllllllllllllll|lll'!l!ll I I I I Hill I I I 1111111111111111111)? iiiliiBi!liia:ii iiiB ii!iiii i mi i 111111111111111 i i i mu i i i i I I II h i i i i - CAMPUS CLEANERS ★ [ 1609 S. Broadway | Phone 123 ★ 1 Bob Wells Manager | GOOD LUCK and BEST WISHES CLASS OF 1953 F R E E T O Construction Co., Inc. “il ilium i ■ ■ i i i i i i iliiliil.il liiDiliiiiilltliiliiliillillli ilillllllllllllllilllilHiT- minui ill ii i mi i mill ■ 11 ■ i: 111 ■ i n 11 ■ 11 ■ mu i i i i mmii i i niiiiiinmiiuj CROWELL DRUG STORE I 401 N. Broadway I ★ ASH DRUG STORE | 605 N. Broadway I ★ Specializing In Prescriptions 63rd ANNIVERSARY ? We have been trusted by the Medical I Profession and the public with more = than two million prescriptions n jin CLASS of ’53 WE ARE HAPPY to join Pittsburg business firms and citizens in extending sincere congratulations and best wishes for success. Your college activities have contributed much to our city and it has been a pleasure to offer our whole-hearted support. We hope that you have liked Pittsburg as much as Pittsburg has enjoyed having you! iltaburg 3HLpa Xtgl|t THE PITTSBURG SUN EVENINGS MORNINGS EXCEPT SUNDAY EXCEPT MONDAY RADIO STATION KSEK 1340 on Your Dial As a member of the KSTC Class of '53, you are not only endowed with the privilege of o fine education . . . you are also heir to a large portion of the responsibility in protecting and maintaining the traditions and principles of our American free enterprise system. You, through your efforts at KSTC, are better equipped to cope with this all-important job. Once Again, Congratulations! COMPANY