Ripon College - Crimson Yearbook (Ripon, WI)

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Student Council Adopts New Resolutions Introduced by Miller S'lTDENT Cnl NCIL: l.rft to Ri kt—Millie Edwards Bern McCnmh, John Tollcfxm, Carol Maas Jane llnrbcr, Jack Ho rack. Mary Hockcnhiill, Geo. Doll. MacDonald, Miller Head Survey of Post-War Buying Plans in City The Student Council under the ijership of President George I'll accepted tin; ten article rcso- t:«m introduced by Henry Miller (ring the first meeting of the year, it 15. [Tltc resolution included such ins as setting up and supporting program of civilian-army panic- ttun in school social events, as i» in dances, house parties, in pnusc socials, and. week-end ac- mes. The second article suggested that j Student Council would take jvv interest in the conduct of jents at all social activities, both campus and olF. Also, an in- action into the recreational jlities of the Student Union ild be made so that the student could make the best possible jof them. irticle three incorporated the i of instituting a well planned [conceived program designed to i the army men on the campus ecomc, m the literal sense of word, a part of the student | article four the Student ncil pledged to support and my school or student activity ned to give civilian students f relations with the adminis- m and faculty of the college, [c Council believed that any [I or student activity which as its avowed and admitted jthc assistance and. facilitation je war effort should be sup- si rigorously. je council promised in article i take an active interest in the ion and publication of the k Days as it believed an en- ned and excellent college pa- I extremely vital during war k Student Council, in article | wished to lv recorded as jly supporting a wise and table extracurricular activity fh articles eight, nine and ten, udent Council proposed to bn actively along with the [committee, and to support thlctic program instituted, all, the council announced [ire for comments and sin- pinions on such matters as ting to its scope of action on of the student body, [complete plan was initiated fcffort to promote and cstab- c activities of the regular [ body on such a basis as to je with the army curriculum, thereby having the two groups work as a unit. Later in the year, the Council took charge of the plans for the Diamond Ball, appointing commit- tees made up for civilian students, and also promoted the sale of stamps and bonds until the War Council was organized. Godfrey Visits Hill Dec. 15, Miss Alice Godfrey arrived in Ripon for a two day visit to the campus. Miss Godfrey is a traveling secretary of the World Student Service Fund and came to the college as the guest of the WSGA. From 8 to II, Thursday morn- ing, Dec. 16, Miss Godfrey visited classes at Ingram, which were in- terested in the work she was car- rying on. Miss Godfrey graduated from Macalcstcr college in St. Paul, Minn., and had a year of graduate work in the divinity school at Yale university. She obtained experience along executive lines while on the cabinet of the college YWCA, as head of the student counselors at Macalcstcr, as secretary of student government and as an officer of her college class. While at Macalcstcr she was prominent in working for the cam- paigns of the World Student Serv- ice Fund. Miss Godfrey has known personally many foreign students who were in America and have since returned to war-torn coun- tries. The student service fund is an active branch of the National War fund. Miss Godfrey explained its activities and helped students un- derstand how they could coordi- nate their fund-raising activities with the United National appeal. In a report issued to all college organizations, the Student Council announced the beginning of the World Student Service Fund cam- paign, Nov. 16, 1943. This cam- paign, in which college students throughout the world were solicit- ed, proposed to aid students and teachers victimized by the war. These include refugee students in the lands of the fighting allies, ref- ugee students in this country or in a neutral nation, and students wlio Surveying the post-war attitudes of the town of Ripon, college stu- dents visited each house, equipped with a questionnaire to be filled out by the family concerning their purchasing plans for the future. These were later collected and sent to Washington where they were tabulated with like surveys from all over the country. Under the direction of Claire Kleinschmit. general student assist- ant to committee heads Robert Mc- Donald and Henry Miller, colle- gians were sent out from Feb. 19 to Mar. 4 in this task. A chair- man for each house was appointed to supervise the work of that group. They were as follows: Kay Kohl, Harwood: Marcia Russell, Duffic; Ruth Ferdinandsen, Lyle; Lois Kriedeman, Parkhurst; and Dean Johnston, Harwood men. Re- alizing the survey's value, the aca- demic departments strongly sup- ported the work of the students and a faculty committee of Dr. Dudycha, Dr. M(x a Dr. Web- ster, and Mr. Casdno aided in planning and executing this work. On the questionnaire each fam- ily checked the civilian gixxis they are prisoners of war. The Student Council appointed as a special committee for the drive Mary Miller, Harwood: Ma- ry Hockcnhull, Parkhurst; Jane Barber, Dutfie, and Henry Miller as chairman. Dr. C. H. Mixirc served as faculty adviser. Contributions were received from Ripon college students, ASTP sections, the faculty and ad- ministration, and special organi- zations on campus. plan to buy at the close of the war and indicated from what source the money for these purchases would come; i. e., from current income, installment credit, cashed war Ixmds or Kinked savings. Town Girls Organize Dean Margaret Gunniggim met with all the town girls in the Stu- dent Lounge Wednesday, Nov. 3, for the purpose of discussing and deciding upon the actions neces- sary for the organization of a Town Girls’ club. Miss Cunniggim made several suggestions as to the benefits ac- cruing from such a plan Among these were the following: repre- sentation on the Student Council and WSGA which up to this time had not been afforded the girls; the furnishing of a room for the exclusive use of these girls; posting of the notices read in Commons; formation of an athletic team for town girls. Jane Barber and Mary Ellen Weiskc were elected to the offices of president and secretary, respec- tively. Work was begun immedi- ately on the Town Girls' Room, which was located in the basement of Bartlett All furniture was do- nated by parents and friends of the girls. Chamberlain Initiates Musical Open Houses Prof. Harold Chamberlain an- nounced a series of musical open houses this year. These took place each week-end during the winter quarter. The thousand record col- lection in East building was avail- able for this project. Sponsors Drive For W.S. S. F. Funds

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Diamond Dali Headlights Social Session During Second (Juarler Glittering diamonds on a hack-» drop of blue with blue and silver lighting effects decorated the kill nx m for the most memorable so- cial event of the year. The Dia- mond Ball, which had all the pomp and Idvishrtcss of Military Balls in former years, was held on March 10 in the dining room of the Stu- dent Union. • The music of Dm Diamond and his famous orchestra vus the featured attraction of the evening. The time of the dance was set for 9 until 12. and special arrangements for the army men wet made by Major Burner. Chairmen for the formal includ- ed : decorations, Marcia Russell and Dean Johnston, working with Susan Fonk, Shirley DeWitt, iShirley Franz, Elva Bierman. and Rewel Stallones; publicity, John Tollcffon: programs, Maunne Car- ter. and general arrangements, Dean Emmanuel and Fred C x k. The programs were designed by the art department under the di- rection of Dean Cunniggim. They were red and while sprinkled with ulvcr diamond dust. Weddings, Births Engagements Weddings, engagements, and new additions to Ripon families cpmpnred a great deal of the so- ciety columns throughout the year. A brief resume of those important events follows: Engaged: James Dunn, ‘42, to Ruth Andrea DeWitt of Bloomer, Wis.; Maurinc Carter, '46, to Lt. Carl Milzcr, ex '45. • • • Ruth Fcrdinandscn, ‘45, to Wil- liam MeEvoy, ex '45; Rosemary Middleton, '44, to Madeo Moli- turi, '43. • • • Births: A daughter to Lt. and Mrs. Andrew Rock (Louise J’rie- bc. 42); a daughter to Lt. and Mrs Edward Buckley on Oct. 21. • • • Married: Mary Millgr, '44, to Pfc. Norman Michic, ex ‘44, on rpec. 23, in Ripon. Helen Fred- rickson, ex '46, to Clarence Moore on Dec. 29 in Wisconsin Rapids. Myra Wasserburger, '42, to Mil- Croft, '42, on Dec. 21 at the Ripon college chapel. Marge Gra- ham. '43. to Pfc. Ed Jacobsen, ex '44 on Dec. 22 in the college cha- Feterman Addresses Students on Science “Unprecedented war demands are speeding up the trend toward greater utilization of agricultural products in industry, V. S. Pet- erson, agricultural consultant, Du Pont agricultural extension divi- sion, told students who attended his lecture in the Little Theater Oct. 25. Mr. Peterson was on tour under the sponsorship of the agri- cultural and mineral development department of the Milwaukee rail- mad. Shortages in a great many fields are relieved by chemically developed replacements and by adaptation of existing products and processes to new ones, Mr. Pet- erson said, citing the increased use of casein, a dairy product in the manufacture of certain paints. He also discussed the use of cellulose, derived from wood and cotton, to replace metals and rubber in new types of cellophane laminated and cellophane lined containers; and the discovery of a base made from the oil of the castor bean, a farm- produced crop, to replace the im- ported pyrethrum used in house» liold and cattle sprays. Millions of pounds of farm pro- ducts are consumed by the DuPont company each year, he declared, and a very considerable fraction of the company's normal sales are of manufactured products which did not exist a dozen years ago, but which have since been created by research. pci. Alice Burns, '43, to Pfc. Lowell Maynard, '43, on Jan. I in Chicago. Marilyn Burras, ex '45, to A. Whitacre Kimball, Oak Park III. Enid Lewis, '42, to Lt. John F. Thuenncr, ‘43, at Carmi, III. Dorothy Ncesc to Pvt. Marvin Ev- ans at Lyle on Mar. 24. Jan Boh» ling, ex '46, to Cadet Wil- liam Wells, ex '44, on Octo- ber 16 in Randolph, Wis. Phyl- lis Lindslcy, cx 44, to Paul Pur- nell on June 3 in Green Bay, Wis. Anne Olson, '44, to Lt. Kcrmit Guenther, ex ‘44, on May 27 in Rhinelander, Wis. Lt. Robert Bir- ge cx '44, to Ruth Konow, '43, on May 26 in Ripon. Helen Fossland, '42, to Ervin ZippcI, ’43, on June 10 at Winthrop Harbor, III. Guests Congregate For Friendship Days Friendship week-end brought approximately 65 guests to Ripon college campus this year. It was held on April 28-30, and consisted of a week-end of planned activities in which college people and guests took part. The women guests were housed in the tri-dorms, occupying Evans and Wright. Each girl was assigned to a certain room and roommate, and several upperclass girls from each sorority house act- ed as hostesses. The men visitors stayed at Harwood. The program of activities began on Saturday morning with a tour of the campus and its buildings. The members of the WSGA board acted as guides and hostesses. In the afternoon, the movie, Cover Girl, was shown at the Ripon theater, where all students were the guests of the college. After the show, there was a faculty tea at Line library. The entertainment that evening was furnished by the sororities in the form of open houses for the four groups of guests. Sorori Lieu Sponsoi Joint Formal Dan Strains of “Jolly Sixpence to a dancing tempo marked highlight of the first quarter so activities, as the ASTP orche played for the Intersorority for which was given on Dec. 4. fhxir of the college gym was a n of color, as khaki uniforms mini with pastel formal gowns. A blue false wall at one cut the fl x r and a red one at the t er carried out the theme of “h cn and hell. A flirtatious ar watched over the dancers in heaven section, while a red d occupied the same position at opposite end. An angel and a di joining hands stood in front of kindstand The programs can out the theme further, as they white with small blue angels on cover. Committee members and tl respective duties were as folio Elva Bierman, refreshments; S Icy Franz, invitations for chaj ons; Dorothy Hotvedr, orehes Mildred Edwards and Jane Van Bergen, decorations. Foreign Affairs Forum Features Speech) By I)r. Webster Each Thusilay Night During the year. Dr. Edwin Webster, professor of history, con- ducted informal meetings of both AST1’ and civilian students. On Thursday nights in the student lounge time was devoted to lec- tures by Dr. Webster and discus- sion questions from his audience concerning vital aspects of the all- important foreign relations of the United States in a world of war and ensuing peace. The Nov. 11 meeting, one of the series most provocative, concerned the problem of Italy, recently in- vaded by Allied armies. While military occupation was proceed- ing, future dangers were appear- ing especially in the matter of lo- cal government. Briefly, the prob- lem was this; military authorities were content to allow the local Fascist officials to continue in of- fice to keep civilian order. These officials, however, having ruled during Mussolini's Fascist dictator- ship, were, if not active Fascists, at least acceptable to that govern- ment. They could easily lie the nu- cleus for any Fascist revolts in the future or for present sabotage that could he disastrous to .Allied success. Yet possible democratic leaders, confined in their activities and untrained in governing these years, would undoubtedly incompetent in handling the no sary civil affairs. Russia was explored on May Dr. Webster traced her hist from the first world war and Bolshevik revolution. He shoi the various stages by which Ru rose to be a first-rate power the communistic kickground this development. He also discui speculations on Russia’s future havior. especially her relation the United States, and condu that a greater understanding tween the two nations must be veloped for the sake of post-' peace and prosperity. Kostalenetz, Gershwin, Strauss Student Favorite Upon tabulation of quest naires given to the student h concerning their choice of dir music, it was learned that Ar Kostalanctz, George Gershwin the Strauss waltzes are most pc lar with students. Comment.1 general were to the effect that music was played t(x loudly vocals were not considered fi dinner music selections.

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 . 4 V ;C r ,r F v ■5 v» V v y krV'1 f —A ’ ' I f ' r L Y . •- V— DAYS STAFF Standing, left to right—Itillr llooprr, I.i»rll.t Kolinrr, I’allv FeKkc, Terc a Suapp, John Tollcfv n, liror c SchormT, lt.uh.irn Wheeler, Murirl Smith, (.‘eraMine Konklc, Wavcrlv Wrmlorf. Sratrd—Sit» itirkliolz, Dean JohiiMon, Mnurinc Carter, Jane Kiaus Pori Stockton, Mr. (trim, Shirley DeWitt, Mary Ellen Wri kr, l.tirillr Van AlMinr Weiske Edits '47 Frosli Days Following tradition, the fresh- men of ’4.' edited and published an issue of the College Days. Mary Ellen Weiske was appointed by Dean Graham to fill the posi- turn til editor-in-chief. KUEBLER SPEAKS TO SORORITIES Ripon Delegates Go To Speech Senate Ru.-icll Hoiperm was the asso- ciate editor; Lucille Van A Istinc, l irk'iurst, news editor; Geraldine Bukholz. Lyle, society editor; Ger- ald Birkholz, sports editor; Marga- ret Rather, Lyle, circulation, and Patricia Fclske, Duffic, mechanics. Mary Ellen was the senior edi- tor for the Ripon High sclvxil an- nual, and she was also social re- porter on the high school paper. Russell Holpcrin was business manager for the high sdxxil annual of Eagle River, Wis.; Geraldine Birkholz worked as spirts editor, associate editor, feature writer and in the clerical department of the Otnro High sclxxil newspaper. Ger- ald Birkholz also worked on the In line with his intention to know th student of Ripon, Dr. Kuebler im- v ued the four ► •- rority houses aiui Harwood mens lull during tin year He began by expressing his in- tentions towards improving the sclnxil He discussed frankly the housing conditions. Commons sit- uation. additions to faculty and curriculum. He listened under- standingly to gripes” and student suggestions, opinions and com- plaints. Results of these sessions influenced, lor example, the recent advantageous arrangement with Medill -vlxxil of journalism, the engaging of Mr IVterman for the music department, and Lester Schwartz as resident artist for next year, and other steps not yet an- nounced. Ripon college, along with Be- loit, Carroll, Knox. Kocktord and the University of Wisconsin, was • pn « nted at the annual Midwest Student Sniatc, which was held Mar. 17 and 18 in the state capt- tol building at Madison The proposition that the Unit- ed States should cooperate in es- tablishing and maintaining an in- ternational police force after the defeat of the Axis was discussed according to parliamentary proce- dure and at the close of the forum a resolution creating a post-war in- ternational police force was drawn up and passed. Prof Jacob acred as parliamen- tarian during the forum and the following senators represented Ripon college: Dean Johnston, Caryl Pederson, Jean Piehl, Elma Lockwood, and Shirley Franz. V eiske i 'r.;,i Tci ’45 D.js ftliio, Next year's Days staff will headed hy an editorial Kurd seven members, as announced ccntly by if»». hoard of publicatu beaded Uy Dean .1 (’lark Grab, The newspaper will Ixr st.ilTcd Mary Jane Kraus, editor in eh Mary Ellen Weiske. associate tor; Tom S mu. news editor; M iel Smith, literary editor; D Johnston, Inusncss manager; G aldmc Konklc, circulation man tr, and Geraldine BirklKilz, soct editor. Editor Mary Jane Kraus promoted to her position from tl of associate editor. Her high sell work consisted of fulfilling tl fame position on that paper. 5 has also worked in the offices The Aurora Daily Beacon Net Associate Editor Mary Ellen Wt kc began her journalistic career the Ripon high schixil paper a this year acted as a reporter the Days staff as well as editor- chief of the freshman edition that pajvr. New- Editor Tom Scott scry for two years as a reporter on t Days and received experience t the bus'iicss end of newspaper ai animal publications m his luj •chi«'I. Muriel Smith, acting as e itor of the newly founded litcra page, obtained her experience as feature and news writer. Business Manager Dean Joh ston has been promoted from f position of circulation manage which Geraldine Konklc has Ivi appointed to fill. Geraldine Bir holz comes to the position of $ ciety editor with a year of expel dice m helping out in that dcpai mem. New frosli will be allowed serve as cub reporters on the sta next year, and will lv augmenti by the veteran staff which scrv during the last three quarters. sports page of this newspaper. Margaret Rather worked in the circulation departmen in her high school, and Patricia Fclske had been associate editor and feature editor in her high sclnxil at Racine. Each of the preceding students worked on the Days gtaff during this year. Studes Burn Midnight Oil As Exams Approach Faculty Holds Party The a nual faculty Xmas par- ty was held at 8 o'clock Sunday evening. Dee. IV. in the faculty lounge of Lane library For gosh sikes, give me anoth- er cigarette, and please pour me the rest of the coffee- you don't need it- you’ve had seven and one half cups already and it's only 3 a. m. Aw, shut up. this U.S history is driving me batty and Evie isn’t helping with that monotone m Deutsch. If you haven’t caught on yet, shall we give you a hint? What happens about three times a year, at the end of each three months (three month.s off tor ■acatimt, you know) as regularly the ages pass, and as inevitably as death? You guessed it exams! Those methods contrived by the faculty to approximate as closely as possible the torture performed during the period of the Inquisi- tion! Anil tee arc the unwitting victims. Extra-curricular work has piled up so high on willing heads that scIhxiI work has been aban- doned lor the most part until three days before finals begin Take for example, first quarter when exan reared their frightful phut abut, a week before Christmas. Natt rally, everyone was t x busy wit shopping and packing to worr about studying. Second quarte the distracting feature was the out flux of ASTP's and the farewell t love and devotion for the rest 1 the year Of.course, lovely eye were so bedimmed with NTnnvfn tears (m other words, the gal were yelling their heads lf) tha (Continued on jisrc 17)