Ripon College - Crimson Yearbook (Ripon, WI)

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Theta Alpha Phi Initiates Neophytes Eight Mad: and Wig veterans received the highest dramatic hon- or on Wednesday afternoon, May 24th, when they were initiated in- to Theta Alpiia Phi, national dra- matic fraternity'. The service was held at the Little Theater at 3 o’clock and was read by Prof. H. P. Btxxly. The initiates included Rosemary Middleton, DufTic senior from Ri- pon; Billc Hooper, Harwood soph- omore from Downers Grove, 111.; Juanita Davies, Dulfic sophomore, and Muriel Smith, DufTic junior, both from Kenosha: Elva Bierman, Parkhurst senior from Wauwatosa; Jayne Blumcnshinc, Lyle junior from Ripon, Maurinc Carter, Duf- fie sophomore from Ripon; and Roland Schuning, Phi Kappa Pi senior from Chippewa Falls. Requirements for initiation into Theta Alpha Phi include two ma- jor roles or two minor and one major roles. One of these groups must be completed. Rol Schuning started his dramat- ic career when he was a freshman, playing a lead in “What a Life. He also played a lead in Heart of a City ” His experience in direct- ing was obtained in the “Male An- imal and the one act frosh plays. Another veteran Mask and Wig performer, Maurinc Carter, had notable roles in The Eve of St. Mark, American Passport, The Male Animal, and Heart of a City. Arsenic and Old Lace started Jayne Blumcnshinc out on her way to Theta Alpha Phi last year. She continued in dramatics, playing roles in The Male Animal and Heart of a City. Elva Bierman wins membership in the national dramatics fraterni- ty through her long record as head of the make-up department. For the past two and one-half years, she has had charge of or assisted with the make-up of the entire cast of all Mask and Wig plays. Another member starting put as a frosh was Muriel Smith. Her two years at Ripon have seen- her in American Passport. Heart of a City. and The Male Animal. luanita Davies, whose varied roles have gained her membership in the fraternity, played in Amer- ican Passport, and Heart of a City. Billc Hooper also took part in the same two plays, with an equally varied distribution of roles. Rosemary Middleton’s first col- • rm % 1«». O )u • n a I 111;. 1 A AI.PIIA Pill: Left to Riffht-— Billc II »oprr, Maurinc Carter, Juaniia riavirs Prof. II. P. Boodv, Muriel Smith, Elva Bierman, Jayne Blumcnshine. Dr. Kuebler Journeys Over Entire U. S. Addressing Varied Groups To publicize Ripon college, Dr. Kuebler has traveled many miles during the year. He has addressed both large and small gatherings and everywhere his words have been highly praised. On Nov. 16 he spoke at a con- vention of the Mayflower associa- tion. The banquerimccting was held at the Astor hotel in Milwau- kee. In West Bend, he addressed the chamber of commerce. His sub- ject was Freedom’s Imperatives. On November 10 he traveled to Chicago. He delivered an address to the Wisconsin Society of Chica- go meeting at the Union League Club. Following the memorable inaug- uration ceremonies in Ripon dur- ing the week of Dee. 7, Dr. Kucb- ler waited until Jan 17 for his next two speaking engagements. In Milwaukee he addressed the Acad- emy of Medicine on “Progress, Fact or Fiction? The same day he spoke before an assemblage of the Whitewater State Teachers college. In St. Stephen’s church, located in New York City, he spoke before a gathering of representatives from 15 eastern parishes. He returned lege appearance on the stage was in What a Life. She continued her interests, playing in The Male Animal and Heart of a City. VOLLMER’S Fruits, Vegetables. Groceries I’llOIK iu- l HW lUpon for addresses before Illinois con- ventions of various organizations at Waukegan. Elgin, Springfield, and Oswego. After a meeting, which Kith he and Dean Graham attended, a Milwaukee meeting of college deans and presidents, he journeyed for an address in Shar- on, Pa. Thence he went to Wash- ington, D. C„ to confer with army and government officials concern- ing plans for the school. On this trip he was able, as guest of their presidents, to visit Swarthmore, Haverford, St. John’s colleges and Brown university. In early May he was in Mount Vernon, Iowa, for the inauguration of Coe college’s new president. After engagements in Wisconsin Rapids, Waukesha, and Madison, where he made two speeches the same afternoon, he went to Evanston. Northv university, Dr. KucblcrV mater, was celebrating its 1 ers' Day on May 10. In the noon he spoke at the imp candlelight ceremony. In St. Cloud, Minn., h dressed over 500 young gathered in convention froi diocese of Minnesota. Mar was the site of a Wisconsin cration of Womens gathcrinj ter an address in Necnah I the Presbyterian church, he cccded to Chicago. Then the Morrison Iwrtel, he spoil fore a meeting of Cook o school representatives. Also h cussed problems lx fore the man hotel convention of th nois Federation of Women’s The same day he was speak the luncheon which closed diocesan council of the Milwi diocese: the council met at th tor hotel. EXAMS (Continued from page JO) studying was impossible. Third quarter, visions of to £amp Crmvdcr and Fort fi mouth, shopping for approp clothes, and hunting for jobs py all vacant brain cells anc ams went the way of all unf an things—to the dickens, ar if anyone really did plan to st Silly children, don’t you k card games arc much more fu MORTON NOVELTY Berlin CO. Coin Controlled Equipment ‘.NATIONA l.“ V KNIMHtS •SKKBUIWr SY.MrHONOI, ‘It’s Blue 66” Mpm TIaIJMBMY Where the Good Work Comes From

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INTERSORITY COUNt'il.—l.tft to Right—June Von KerKen, laii Krictirman, Hetty McCutnb, Elvo Biermon, Gwen Ej-d.ilil, (’.irnl Moa Mary Ilorkenliull, Millie Eihvirds Ruth Walker. Roll Call Statistics Exceptionally Low During Third Quarter Intersorority Council Records All Activities, Rules, Precedents Under the presidency of Jane Van Bergen, the intersoroniy council nude as their project lor the year a complete and perma- nent record of all rules governing the sororities. As no records had ever been kept of rushing rules, the times of pledging, hell weeks, initiation, and other sorority activ- ities, the council this year under- took the task of making these rules permanent. Records were also kept of any exceptions or violations of the rules of the intersoroniy council, so in future years, they may lx; referred to in settling other similar problems. Other officers were Mildred Ed- wards vice president, and Ruth Walker, secretary. The interseror- ity council is made up of the pres- ident, vice president and rushing chairman from each of the four so- rorities. MUSIC STUDENTS TO HOLD RECITAL From Mr. Chamberlain comes announcement of the college com- mencement recital, to be given on Thursday, June 15, in the chapel. The program is as follows: Prelude and Fugue (Bach) — John Challoner. Impromptu (Schubert)—Doro- thy Evans. Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal (Quiltcr); Live Has Wings (Rog- ers)—Miriam Beilke. Album Leaf (Dcthicr)—Betty Jane Schneider. Sonnet to Petrarch (Liszt)— Jane Barber. 11 Bacio (Arditi)—Norma Klc- bcsadcl. Elegy (Gibson)-—-Rachael Lick- ing. Polonaise (Chopin) — Luella Bean. The Silver Ring (Chaminadc); Robin, Robin, Sing Me a Song (Spross)—Jean Chamberlain. Angelus (Massenet) — Carol Humoresque (MacDowcll) — Sylvia Bohr. Dashmiri Song (Wixxlfordce- Findcn); The Rose of Tralee (Glo- ver)—-John Horak. Sonata, C minor (Scott)—-Tom Scott. The Rosary (Ncvin); I Love Thee (Grieg)—Dorothy Evans. The Lake of Evening. (Griffes); Night Wind (Griffes)—Emily Thnmn Rock Chamberlain Lead Years Honor Roll With an average of 97.0 first quarter, and one of 96.66 second quarter, Virginia Rock, DufFie, maintains her position at the top of the honor roll for two succes- sive periods. Jean Chamberlain, Harwood, followed closely on the first quarter roster with an aver- age of 96.7, while Jane Barber, DufFie, occupied the second place position for second quarter with 96.64. All three of these top rank- ing girls arc from Ripon. The winter quarter honor roll placed 18 students with an aver- age of 93 or more. There were five seniors, seven juniors, four sopho- mores, and two freshmen. The fol- lowing students composed the roll of honor: Lottie Kucher, 95.8; Jean Scarlc, 95.6; Doris Oiexa Stockton, 95.5; Valla Olson, 95.4; Carol Maas, 95.3; DcVcrc Van- dervort, 95.2; Pfc. Donald Young, 95.1; John Challoner, 94.4; Mau- rinc Carter, 94.4; Pfc. James Mar- shall. 93.8; Jane Barber, 93.81; Jean Phicl, 93.7; Roberta Jackson. 93.4; Claire Tamura, 93.4; Mary Miller Michie, 93.3; and Richard Kate, 93.3. Second quarter's roll of honor contained six who had an avearge of 96. They were Fred Cook, Dean Emanuel, Carol Maas, Claire Ta- mura, Jean Chamberlain. Jean Searlcs average was 96.64. The remainder of the students found on the honor roll are as fol- lows: Jean Chamberlain, 95.94; Lottie Kucher, 95.77; Shirley Thackray, 95.55; John Challoner, 95.41; Doris Stockston, 95.23; Marcia Russell, 95.06; Doris Jac- ob, 94.97; DcVerc Vandervort, 94.63; Maurinc Carter, 94.28; Bette Belle Lamb, 93.86; Maripat Murray, 93.70; and Claire Labis- ky. 93.00. ------------------------- Marachowsky’s More for Leas Your Complete Food Store Him a —It lark 432 »5. The total number of students listed on roll call for first and sec- ond quarters was 79. These stu- dents had individual conferences with Dean Graham and Dean Cunniggim to attempt to discover the reason for their inferior grades and to enable them to overcome their difficulties. Parkhurst and Duffic led the women's houses with only two in- vitation for the former and four for the latter for both quarters. As in previous years all fresh- man girls whose names appeared on the roll call became automati- cally restricted to their house aftei 7 Monday through Thursday However, they could receive libra ry permits from their house moth ers for study purposes. Contrary to the ruling set-up Iasi year, the upperciass girls were under the jurisdiction of the dean's office. They were restricted to their rorority houses two nights a week to be chosen at their discretion. Third quarter showed a decrease to only half over the previ mis quarters and as a result no re strictions were made although th« calices did have conferences witl the deans. CALL BLACK 460 Frozen Foods Storage Corporation Retail Meat Market—Fish, Cheese Frozen Vegetables and Fruits Ice 128-1.14 .lefTeraon St. Itlpon SPENCE VIETH, Ine. fashions roo men SPORTSWEAR EPR WOMEN KIHON, WISCONSIN

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ALPHA GAMMA TIIKTA. liottom Row, left to right—Jean llavs Harriet Cox. Hetty McCoinb, Jane Van Bergen, Sumii Fonk, Dori» Caballero; Sreonj Row—Annette Solway, Beverly Block witr, Dorothy Evans Ann Hellmer . Third Row—Ruth Kuwn, Maripat Murray, Janet Han»en, Beverly Eick, Ruth Ferdi- nandten, Shirley Thrackery. Marie Nelson. • Alpha Gamma Theta Delta Dili Signwi n Pledging was held Oct. 24 when I the following ;irls were taken in [ as pledges: Margaret Curry, Mar- garet Eastwood, Marjorie Ferrell, Susan Fonk, Marcia Hunold, Nor- ma Klebesadel, Phyllis Lty, Chris- tine Miller, Margaret Rather, Bet- ty Jane and Edna Schneider, Car- olyn Schucttc, Mary Swanson and Marilyn Wilsey. Alpha Gamma Theta gave the ASTP one of its happiest memories when they ser- enaded Nov. 24. Students still on campus during the last few weeks of school will long remember May 24 as the night Lyle gave their farewell serenade. Officers for the past year were: president, Betty MeGunb; vice- president, Jane Lee Van Bergen; secretary, Harriet Cox; treasurer, Dons Cabcllero; corresponding iccetary, Jane Damelsen; sergeant at arms. Beverly Blochwitr; histo- rian, Annette Solway. Other social events of the year included: Oct, 10: Intersorority tea for freshman women Oct. 19: Preference party Dec. 12: Annual wassail party for faculty Feb. 25: Social for ASTP Apr. 14, 15 and 16: Hell week Apr. 27. Coker-smoker with Dr. Kucblcr. Apr. 29: Friendship week-end spread May 3: Formal initiation and banquet at Grand View hotel. May 24: Sorority picnic Monday, May 22, the Lyle girls elected Ruth Ferdinandsen to the office of president. Ruth was the chairman of the sale of war Kinds and stamps on campus this year, she has proven her ability to or- ganize and work with people. She has been active in her somrity for three years and by her able work Delta Phi Sigma’s biggest social event of the year was the second quarter party held on Feb. 19, 1944. This party was given by the pledges who decorated the un- ion ax handle rmm to represent Blue Rhapsody. Pledging was held Oct. 24, when the following girls were pledged: June Bedford, Sally Dunn, Harriet Emigh, Virginia Gchring, Genevieve Horsford, Har- riet Kcichpaw, Elma LnckwtxnJ, Mary Pappas, Rose Render, Mar- iyln Russell, Waverly Wendorf, Betsy Miller. Officers for the past year were: president. 1943, Mary Miller; president, 1944, Mildred Edwards; acting vice president, Gwen Eg- dahl; corresponding secretary, Nancy Christenson; recording sec- retary, Norma Jean Stuart: treas- urer, Dorothy Lyle; sergeant at arms, Luanna Shicls; historian, Gwen Egdahl; WSGA representa- tive, Peg Ogilvie. Other social events for the year were: Oct. 10: Intersomrity tea has merited the position given her by the girls of AGT. Janet Hansen was elected vice- president; Doris Cabcllero will be treasurer, recording secretary will be Ann Hcllmcrs; Annette Solway will assist as corresponding secre- tary. Tew freshmen were elected to positions as officers. Marge Far- rell will act as historian next year and Geraldine Birkholz is the new sergeant at arms. Oct. 20: Preference party Nov. 12: ASTP social Dec. 4: Intersomrity prom Dec. 8: Strawberry night Jan. 12: Spread for Pat Hoopc Jan. 14: Fmsh spread Jan. 23: Faculty tea Jan. 24: Serenade Jan. 28: ASTP social Mar. 3, 17: ASTPsocial Apr. 19: Shower for Elm; Lockwood Apr. 21-22: Hell week-end Apr. 23: Formal initiation ant banquet Apr. 29: Friendship wcck-enc spread. May 1: Election of officers May 17: Mid-quarter initiation May 28: Honorary tea June 4: Party given by Miss Bagemihl and Mrs. Barker June 5: Senior banquet, Jean Chamberlain, junior, was selected by the sorority to act as president for the coming year. Bilk Hooper, sophomore, will act ai house president and vice president for the next year. The position of recording secretary will be filled by Mary Ann Hoffman, junior. Treasurer is Valia Olson, junior. Virginia Gehring, freshman, was elected corresponding secre- tary for the 1944-45 year. Ser- geant-at-arms will be Waverly Wendorf, alse» a fmsh. Myrl Ann Miller, sophomore, is the historian for next year and (Dorothy Graham is the WSGA representative. DEL TA 1 111 SIGMA: Firit Row, left to right—Margaret 'Hoffman, Ann Barker, Claire Klcinrchinit, Jean Srarlr, Nan- cy ('hri«lrn«m, Luanna ShieU, Millie Edwards Gwen Egdahl, Dorothy I.yle,' Jean Chamberlain. Man Ann Hoffman. Srrond row—Doris Stockton, Jean Kidwcll, Dorothy Graham, Katy Jane Gardner, Mary Dunn, lixda Rohner, Doroihj Lali , Valla OI»en, Bille Hooper, Iaarraine Johnson. Third Row—Myrl Ann Miller, Kay Kohl, Belly Royce, Shirley DeWitt, Belly Johnson, Grace Hoag, Teresa Snapp, Betty Mac Smith