Ripon College - Crimson Yearbook (Ripon, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1952 volume:

L lie C fiiclenh yXipoii college h:i le y runsoi for IQ5- 7 Sta . . . EDITOR Pat Cappell ASSOCIATE EDITOR Bill Haake ASSISTANT EDITOR Barbara Bagemihl BUSINESS MANAGER Delroy Cornick ASST. BUSINESS MANAGER Bert Waterhouse EDITORIAL STAFF Barbara Auer Nina Bade Bob Clemens Mary Holyoke Lois Reed Joan Sampson Barbara Young Lois Zimmerman PHOTOGRAPHY Frank Backes. Editor Michael N. Conte Studios Dave Jaeckels Fred Hibbert Don Kirkpatrick ADVISOR Miss Kitty Worzalla COVER DESIGN Pat Cappell Bill Haake Barbara Bagemihl ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Ken Jacobs and the Days Carol and Alice Simpelaar Robert Rashid Public Relations Office Piolo uc t Last year Ripon college celebrated one hun- dred years of active, expanding existence. It would seem not only appropriate but intriguing then to think of our college not as a doddering, crumbling place of old memories and tired out- looks but as a strong and lively center of in- tellectual and social stimulation and growth, strangely analagous to a grinning, healthy baby. With this view in mind, we have attempted to present Ripon in her more fun-loving, play- ful moods. We of the staff feel that human or institutional youth is not so much a matter of years, but one of outlook. A light-hearted frame of reference is a part of youth; the attachment we all feel for Ripon is obvious without pro- claiming it in resounding and fervent phrases. ecCccctUcK . . We respectfully dedicate the 1952 Crimson to — Dr. Herbert W. Priestley Department of Physics What do you mean, you re not prepared? Scftcatd pciccdtef BA, you say? ' ' You mean that was THEIR goal? ' i .o,i.e. HOW many i ears o[ KP? ' iecL te ' Deadline? . . . Phooey! ' Let ' s get this show on the road- hmmmm? PeMcoi cMd ( tee44 ' You mean you WON ' T take mi) key? 0% euufCitc M YOUR RECORDS SHOW . . , ' ( u tacUatt 0 (iteCiect. . . Dr. Kueblev and friend adopt modern dress — Japanese style Ph.D., University of Chicago L.L.D., Lawrence College Clark G. Kuebler, President LH.D., Yankton College A.B., Northwestern University LL.D., Nashotah Seminary D.C.L., Atlanta Law School Edward A. Texnev, Dean nf llir ,(UiUi( ,- Ph.D., Cornell rnivciMtv B.A., M.A., Oherlin MAm.LtKiii; H. Wickendex Dean of U ' omrn M.A., McGill B.A., Adelphi Dietrich Koti ilk Dean of Men M.A., Wisconsin B.A., Amherst F.I.VA HoKirXHER Rii istrar A.H., Ripoii 4cUtu U Pi ztc X7t Clarke H. Rowe AssisianI 1(1 ill! ' I ' rrsuti ' nl BA., Iowa Stnte William R. Knuth Business Manarjrr Oshko!-h Bll irlc . Ci)lVL;e Cordon E. Jemks Manai fr of Bookstore A.B., Ripoii CJeorce Lundeex Sii it., Buildini s iiiul Grouinh 4cC KU4t XH Office James M. Dunn Dirri ' tor of .1 tiiriissifiiis A.B., Ripon Kdward Llljack .Idmissions Counselor A.H., Ripoii Carl W. Sjeiner .hi missions Counsrlor A.H.. Ripnn Betty Millek Secretary Marion- J. Ninni;ma Secretary PcdUc Kaihleek ' orz.m.la Ailintj Diifitor of I ' lihlic Rilalions Beiiv BukTo.s Sriretary 3r ' 7c tcH cutcC Ptcice Heitt J. Frederic Andrews Dir., I ' oi alioiuil Guidance (iiitl Phu ' t ' mi ' jtt ESTELITA SALUANHA Dir., Student Personnel Jeanne M. Tonus Secretary - cftec( nd 6 t e 7i U y t William Donaldson Bekmce (Jardner . ' ■o-t ' l 1,1 Ml K ( ). Schwartz liisiJinI . I nisi. Instructor in .Irt Alt lM tinitc, Chicago Henrv Meyer A.R., Calvin M.S., Ph.D., Michigan 4it 4 t% MO H coCo Mrs. Dorothea Meyer B.S., Illinois Wesleyan Univ M.S., Michigan Clifford C. Crump B.S., Earlham M.A., Ph.D., Michigan Charles Nichols, Jr. A.B., Dartmouth M.A., Ph.D., Harvard mtdtncf Augustus L. Barker B.S., M.S., Alabama I ' li.D., Wisconsin Leone Oyster A.B., Ripon MA., Wisconsin ns SinVEV f ' . CJOODRICH A.K., M.A., Ph.D., Princeton Lewis W. Stoerkeir B.A., Elmhurst N!.P.A., Yale Z i4tCd lOfHa MlI.TON H. Westhagen B.S., M.S., M.B.A., PhD., ()ith«esterii S M MUCd JoHK D. Lehman B.A., DePauw M.B.A., Chicago Sdccoztco t S t ic i J. Frederic Andrews B.S., Dartmnuth M.A., Ecl.n., StuTiford Edward A. Tenney Ph.n., Cornell B.A., M.A., Oberliii Paul J. Aldus B.S., Detroit M.A., Michigan Ph.D., Chicago Paul N. Siecel B.S., Citv College of N. V. M.A., Ph.D., Harvard James F. Carens Thomas Kexdris Albert M. Witte B.A., Harvard M.A., Vale A.B., Cornell A.M., Columbia M.A., Chicago Ph.B., Chicago i uifUf CCCKCC William R. Brandt A.B., Hamilton College B.S. in Lib. Sci., Columbi.i Marilyn- H. Brunton A.B., Ripon a erutuut Henry Schneiihk 111 A.B., M.A., Ph. P., Hrincetoii Dietrich Roetter B.A., Amherst M.A., Wisconsin oiton Edwin W. Webster Clikiord H. Moore Howard R. Murphy M.A., Ph.D., Chic-aso A.B., Ri ' on A.M., Ph A.B., liul .D., Chicago ir.na A.B., Bard A.M., Ph.D., Harvard TH it em itcc , Clifford C. Crump B.S., Earlham M.A., Ph.D., Michigan John S. Hokansox B.A., Carleton M.A., Michigan THiUt i cceHce Lt. Col. Willlx.vi Davidson ' B.S., U.S.M.A. Command and General Staff College Advanced Course, Infantry School Major Clark W. Portf,r B.S., Colorado A. M. Advanced Course, Infantry School M SCT. Donald J. Dabbert M Sgt. Lars O. Kari.son Sgt. O. J. Scott Harold Chamberlain B.Mus.Ed., N.W.r. A.B., Ripon M.A., Wisconsin Elizabeth Chamberlain Ciiliimliia School of Mii ic Chicago Esther E. Barber B.A., MichiRan Univ. School of Music, Ann Arbor TKu cc C. V. Bronson Director of College ISaiiA Carroll College ILLL M J. PETERMAN Director of Colleije Choir B.Mns.Ed., M.Mus., North- western James A. Pait B.A., Duke M.A., Ph.D., Virginia utd PolUcccU cce tce W 1 1. 1,1 AM TYKEE B.A., 111. Wesleyan B.A., Garrett Biblical Inst. S.T.M., I ' liion ' I ' heologica! Ph.D., EdinburKh ' P tf UcA ' iLi,iAM Fleming J.D., Freiburg Herbert Priestley B.Sc, Ph.D., Leeds Bi:n ' a. FusARn B.A., Swarthmore f ' Pd Of i - I i : , S ALDAN HA B.A., Academy, Iniv. of Lisbon, Portugal B.S., M.A., Nebraska Ph.D., Cornell Carl H. Doehlinc B.S., Colorado State WILLIA.VI J. HOLLIXCER A.B., Hiram M.S., Stanford Marjory D. Lvoss A.B., Oberlin M.A., Wisconsin Helev ' . Gresham B.S., Southern Illinois William F. Bottiglia A.B., A.M., Ph.D., Princeton M. RG. RET M. Lay A.B., Ripon M.A., Wisconsin Aleixander C. Hooker, Jr. A.B., Dartmouth A.M., Harvard Marguerite H. Wickenden B.A., Adelphi M.A., McCJill Sfieec Bruno E. Jacob A.B., Ripon M.A., Denver Charles . . White B.A., Muskingum M.A., Northwestern I MADE IT, MA! it Acut . . . f xtdccCeHt John A. Mess Milwaukee, If ' isconsin Bioloijy Phi Kappa Hi cee PtcAccCcHt Robert A. Walker I ' lroqua, It ' isionsin Economics Theta Sit iiia Tau Secnetofuf Wilma Heim Ilufhland Park, Illinois Psyi holoyy Ktt (t Su ma Clii tea ucier James D. Jones Norlh Foiul du Luc. It ' , Cht ' inistry Delta Siijma Psi Andrew W. Alkiewicz Poznan, I ' oland Political Science Patricia Ann Amend Ripon, ll ' isconsin Music Pi Delia Omega Dorman Anderson Hit klanJ Park, Illinois Economics Alpha Omega Alpha Frank H. Backes alcnvieii:, Illinois Psyc iology-l.conomics Susanne Billings Ripon, Wisconsin Psychology Delta Phi Sigma Ernest Bock Chicago, Illinois Economics Gladwin Born Clintoninlle, Wisconsin Economics Lambda Delia Alpha Williaii F. Brennan I ' aUicrs. If ' isconsin Economics Delta Sit ma Psi Mary Jane Bixmby . filiL-tiitktr, irisionsm Bioloijy Alpha Gamma Tlieta J. Patricia Cappell Chu ' atfo, Illinois Fill lis i-P iiloso i iy Alpha Gamma Thrfa George W. Chapman HartlanJ, U ' isconsin Economics Alpha Phi Omicja James Cochrane IVestjielJ. U ' isconsin Economics Tlicta Sit ma Tan Delroy L. Cornick Chicago, Illinois Mathematics-Economics Omega Sir ma Chi Ruth Ann Currer Miliiaiikcc. Il ' isi oiisin English Delta Phi Sigma Stephen M. Cushman Racine, Wisconsin Biology Jack Dekker Chicago, Illinois Mathematics Theta Sigma Tau Donald E. Deuster Milrutiiikir, ll ' iSi onsin I ' oliital Sditui ' -Mahrmaics Phi Kappa Pi Gcrmaine Dobratz .MiliL ' aiikfi-, H ' lsmnsin Psyiholofiy Kappa Sii ma C.Jii Kenneth Harker Chiiatji), Illinois Physics-M athi-malics Theta Siijina Tau Lee J. Harrer Skolcif, Illinois Biolof y Alpha Omii a Alpha Dale R. Hinz Milivaiiln ' f. irisconsin History Phi Kappa Pi Virginia Hirschberg Chi ai o. Illinois r.nijtish Kappa Si( ma CIn Helen Hoag S pari a, H ' isinnsin Spanish Kappa Sufina Chi Kriton Hourmusiades Ka-i ' alla, (irrtcr English Tenho R. Hukkala ll ' aiikegan, Illinois Matlnmatiis-Fliysics Phi Kaffa I ' i Rernadine Johnson Chitaijo, Illinois Ent lisli Pi tail Pi George Johnson Cliicatjo, Illinois Cliemisiry-luonomiis Tht ' ta Sif imi Tan Kenneth G. Johnson Menaslia, irisconsin P iilosop iy Al[ lia Omcijii .llf lia Carol Kahnert t. Paul, M ifiiiisota Piujlish Kafifia Sii ma Chi Roald P. Kaklins Latvia Econoniiis Rosemary Klement Genoa City, ll ' isi onsin Psycholoi y Lawrence J. Kosikowski Mih:;aitkt ' f, H ' isconsin Physical F.Juiation -lll ha Phi Unuija Rnhert Lambert Hipiin. Il ' mnmin .lil i iit- Plit inxiiiB ECarii ¥. Liuiqe: IPi U J nil, II ' HI nilitn- Rinnnmirs If Hi H tifipm Ifi: Jb«r IL Laiufe Pniiil , h I.iii , ll ' iiinnatt li iuilisll I ' l Tau. Ifi Dnfrert Lieiier S nimit i, IViuiinsitr F.rnnntmrx- I.amhtin Otfllii ilphic (bvinqi C Eivimpmin XfdiiliTiy. ( ' .iilipinitit r.litisui- I ' liilnsnplif llplin Ointi ii llp ia- Al Lnacii IP-il llrniiltlyii, lllinnu Hi nnnmin- llplin- I ' lli (hnrifil ' Pfiaitty MIottWftnitEr OoKV trn (inivr. Illimm Rrriiill-lfllllasnpliy I ' i D I ' ll II Omri ii fnycK A. S tanley Hill till, niiiii Oram a I ' i Tiiw Pi Ralph T. Martin Dii Moinii. lo iia Efonomics Alpha Phi Omeya Kenneth Martzke S ia ' u.ano. H ' lscjnsin liconomifs l.amhJa Drlta Upha Fanny Lou Mathers Mo ' i lilanJ. Iltirtijis Hhilosvphy Kappa Sigma Chi Suzanne Meyers Chiiayu, Jllin ' jii Spanish Pi Drlta Omraa Kenneth Milius It ' aupaia. U ' ixunsin ; ivtftm ia-Hsyfhohgy Upha Hhi Vmiya Marjcrie M. Miller (Jak Park, lllin-jn liioloyy-Psyfh ' jt ' Jiiy Pi IJflta Omnia William B. Miller Chtiayo, JUtnoif Imglish-Philosophy Phi Kappa Hi Arthur P. Nancarrow Huuyhton, Mifhigan Philosophy Lambda Vrlla Upha Thomas Potter Alf ' uts ui, H ' istonsin lu ' OTiomh ' s .llf lui I ' hi Omif a James Powers At ' f ia i, ir is( o isin Psycliiih{ y .Ilfi iit Phi Omi ' tja Nancy M. Purnell Mrrriilan, ll ' isconsin Spanisli Pi Dilla Ometia John A. Richardson Ripon, ll ' isconsin Economics I f ' iii Phi Omeija Gretchcn Riepma Spencer, Jotva Public School Music Delta Phi Sii mti Francis Rodeo Milivaukee, Wisconsin Economics Delta Sit ma Psi John Rosenbaum W ilmuujinn, Delai-i ' arc Economics Mary Ann Sandberg Cliicarjo. Illinois French-Englisli Alpha Gamma Thela Elizabeth Schmitter fCaitiL-atosa, ft ' isconsin Matliimat ' us-Girman Kii ' a Sii mii Chi Mylin Schroeder Ripon, Wisconsin Mathematics Paul J. Spheeris Mtl waukcc, ft ' isconsin History Delta Suftna Fsi Robert Steffes St. Cloud, irisconsin Economics Thcta Sif ma Tan William B. Stewart Detroit, Michigan Mathematics Thcta Sif ma Tau Donald Swartz Musket on, Michiijan Biology Carl T. Syburg Hartland, If ' isconsin Economics-Psychology Phi Ka a Pi Joseph Tecson Chicago, Illinois Economics Eitmlida Delia llfha David Thackray ll ' uuf ' un, irisionsin Binlnijy John Thorson Ccdarhurij. Wisconsin Mathematics Tliela Sii ina Tau Thomas A. Truss .Mil ' u-aukcc. Wisconsin Economics Alpha Phi Omif a Carlos Velarde Panama City, Panama Economics Tlifta Sii ma Tau Alan Walbridge Glens Fulls, .V ' u- York Philosophy Dorothy Whitner Sanford, Florida Biolotjy Duncan W. Wiedemann Western Spntii s. Illinois liiolni y Alpha Omeiia Alpha Barbara Young CAtuatjd, Illinois French-liiology Pi Tau Pi Helene Altergott .7 i ' (7 H, irisionsin Spetms i Alpha Gumma Tliila John C. Mrotz ake Giniva, ll ' isconsin Economics Gerald Pfafflin Fori .hkinson, Wisconsin Economics Lamhda Delia Alpha Kenric Miller Ripon, ll ' isconsin Economics •JUST WHAT SHOULD I JOIN NOW? c e at ci o . . . r w r:y |- ■%x. • m- AMERICAS TOWN MEETING OF THE AIR PRESENTED BY TOWN HALL and DEDICATED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF AN HONESTLY INFORMED PUBLIC OPINION AMHICAS TOWN ' 1, ' FOAM SAYS COME ON DOWN! 7 c ime . . . Helen Hoag. Duffie senior, was chosen to reign over the 1951 homecoming festivities, and was presented during the half-time ceremonies at the Ripon-Lawrence game on October 27, by her spon- sor. Ken Moose Milius. Mem- bers of Helen ' s court were: Gerry Uobratz, Duffie senior; Marlene Bockstruck. Duffie junior; Gene- vieve Hipke, Parkhurst sopho- more; and Pat Potter, Harwood freshman. Sponsor Ken Milius llomnomini Queen Hrliu Iloai IIUMI COMING COURT, from Irfl—G. Dobratx. G. Ilipke. P. Poller. M. P.ockslruck. (Jueei: . Hoar, CIIEERLE.IDERS LEADING THE PARADE, from left— P. Guodrkli, , . Iliiiiiy, C. I ' lin Zorrn, M. Binzel, H. Miillisoii On Friday evening, October 26, Ripon ' s peppy cheerleaders led pajama clad frosh and enthus- iastic spectators in the annual torchlight parade to the blazing bonfire on the practice field. Ilarii-f Oii Larnhdc PuJ{ r It-adi lit, band mross thr square Siiiil i iind Diiffif liouse deioralion. ■   ' «r5. ' l«ST :23 — Early SuturJay miirninij — ijnasinij the 10:06 — Tlie siruijijli- hi ' llins pole The annual greased pole fight Saturday morning once again saw the almighty sophomores victorious over the struggling trosh. This was quite in keeping with Ripon tradition; can anyone here recall when the freshmen won out? The frosh were out to get the upper-classmen; Vance had a tough time warding the vengeful little monsters off. With the usual war-cries the fight was on and after a few shirts had been ripped to shreads and trousers were beginning to slip danger- ously, the frosh retreated in disgust. Any sophomore will tell you that the frosh never even got near the pole, but it looked like a pretty even match from where we stood. lU.US — rii, I ' uity yils iijurjh 10:21 — DisijrunlUd frosli beaten ayaiii o ptec Htut f. icCe c , . , With the usual enthusiasm shown for that annual college hol- iday called Homecoming, alum- ni streamed back to the college campus on October 27 to join current students in the annual events associated with a tradition- al Ripon homecoming. On Friday evening the piama parade and the bonfire, held on a vacant pasture adjacent to the practice field, were the highlights of the preliminary celebration. Early Saturday morning the students were out putting the fin- ishing touches on both their floats and house decorations in prepara- tion for the final events of home- coming. At 9 a. m. the parade through the downtown district began while a panel of judges walked about the campus judging the decora- tions of various houses. Following the parade, the tra- ditional scramble around the greased pole was held and stu- dents, parents, and alumni watch- ed as the sophomores successfully defended the pole against wave after wave of eager and oily freshmen who beseiged them in an attempt to retrieve the small banner fastened to the top of a well-greased pole. Hundreds of people jammed Ingalls field in the afternoon in hopes that a Ripon victory, such as the one eeked out in the final minutes of the 1950 Ripon-Law- rence tussel, would be forthcom- ing. The Vikings, on the other hand, came to Ripon with revenge in their hearts and, still smarting from the 16-14 defeat of the pre- vious season, successfully capital- ized on frequent fumbles and ran up a 26-0 score before the dazed Redmen could collect themselves sufficiently to push over a single touchdown in the last seconds of the final quarter. With spirits somewhat damp- ened by the defeat, Riponites, past and present, returned to the campus to spend the remainder of the weekend discussing old times and hoping that next year ' s gridiron skirmish with the Law- rentians would be more success- ful. ■ ' YEA. TEAM, LETS GO ' 7 0 fte (4. 0(t . . . ' ■ ' ( ■ u IliSlTr FOOTIi.lLL. hnllnm rozi from Uft—L. Rulniidson. G. Itinlz. II . Pinkalla, If. Bonn. J. Rhliantson. R. Martin, D. Forest, .1. Gundladi. D. Marsfllr, II ' . Russell; second roix, Coach Doeliliny, D. Rintehnan, K. Fenske, G. Sivan, G. Born, If. Brennan, J. Mess, T. Peterson, If. Moran, E. Scliivalbe, L. Suffer, H. Cleereman ; third row, J. Bray, A. Hansen, T. Ken Fenske it at me . . . The fall of 1951 saw fifteen let- termen and a flock of anxious freshmen returning to the campus a week early for the beginning of football drills under the watchful eye of Coach Carl Uoehling and Line Coach Bill Hollinger. With the conference freshman rule a thing of the past, the two Ripon mentors were doubly interested in the roster of first year men, as the frosh could be counted on to fill certain crucial gaps in the lineup left by the graduating seniors of the previous year. The hybrid Redmen traveled to Blcomington, Illinois, for their season opener against the Illinois Potter, G. Mtrthant, R. Strrr. K. Lani f, C. Si iii-artz, , . Siirnt, R. Rnlir.r. A. Jones, D. Booras, A. Myrhertj: jourth rova, A. Bnssian, A. Loaeli. R. FAckstedt. Jim Stelter. R. Lieher. R. Balej, P. Shannon, Jerry Stelter. R. Il ' il- liams, D. Jaeohson, T. Dotneneuli, D. Knsikoii-ski. Wesleyan club, but found the Southerners a trifle too hard to handle and lost. 21-12. Passes paved the way for the Wesleyan win as they gained 100 yards via the aerial route. A week later the locals got down to the business of confer- ence play as they played host to the Kohawks from Cedar Rapids. Iowa. Coe had been in on the three-way tie for the league cham- pionship a year earlier, and the lowans were eager for a repeat performance in ' 51. Their title hopes received a rude jolt, hov,- ever. as the Redmen splashed their way to a 6-0 win at rain- Jack Richardson (Ujiu D ' n iluif lUxiili Ilfillitu ir drenched Ingalls field. Don For- est scored the lone touchdown. An identical score was register- ed the ne.xt Saturday as the Reds spoiled the Parents day celebra- tion at Cornell with another 6-0 victory. This time Charlie Schwartz was the TD man. The Grinnell Pioneers came to town a week later and became victims of the Reds ' biggest of- fensive splurge of the season. A 32-0 score was run up by the Ri- pon team with Martin, Forest, Brennan, Schwartz and Pinkalla all going over for six points. Things were looking great for a Ripon repeat as conference champs as the Redmen again traveled south, this time to Gales- burg, Illinois, for a game with the Siwashers of Knox. It was home- coming for the Siwashers, but the unsympathetic visitors failed to please the rain-soaked crowd as they sloshed out a 7-0 win. Schwartz again proved his bull- dozing ability, slogging across for the Ripon tally. At this point in the season Ri- pon fans were getting acute title fever. Their team had been un- scored on in conference play, and it had shouldered its way past several tough opponents to stay that way. Now all they had to do was to get past Lawrence. The Vikings came to town that day still smarting from their heart-breaking 16-14 loss to the Redmen a year earlier. It was the Redmen ' s homecoming party, and the Vikes were out to crash it. And crash it they did. The large crowd of Ripon alumni and students sat back stunned in their seats as the Lawrentians proceed- ed to take the Reds apart piece b) piece. Capitalizing on frequent Ripon fumbles, the Vikings ran up a 26-0 count before the dazed Reds could collect themselves and push over a single touchdown with but a second remaining in the final quarter. The big bubble had been popped for a lot of people. The weather man returned with his wind and bad weather when Halfback Ralph Martin siurnis thiout h tin- Monmoutli sifnndary aflcr takuui a liand-nff from qitarti-rbark Jim Stcilir. In l ir hackijround is halfback Don Forest. the Ripoii squad traveled north the next week to face the big Carleton team at Northfield. Minnesota. But the adverse con- ditions again failed to phase the visitors as they rang up a 13-0 victory over the Carls. Potter and Brennan were each good for a touchdown that day. and Gund- lach booted the conversion. The season ' s final game was played at Ingalls field a week later when the Monmouth Scots found the Reds too strong to ar- gue with. Potter took a Stelter pass for one score; Schwartz plunged for another. Martin pro- vided the crowd-pleaser of the day when he ran a Scot punt back 70 yards for a third Red touch- down. It was 18-6 when things ended, and the Redmen had cinched an undisputted berth in second place in the Midwest con- ference. When, a few weeks later, the all-conference teams were an- nounced, four Ripon athletes had their names included. Ken Fen- ske. end; Bill Brennan. back; and Adie Hansen, tackle, were named on the first team defense, and guard Jack Richardson was pick- ed on the first team offense. Sta itc«t ctteu -f 5f Tom Potter LE Adolph Hanson LT Jack Richardson LG John Moss RG Bob Lieber RT Ron Balej RE Tom Peterson C Jim Stelter QB Bill Brennan RH Glenn Butters FB Don Forest LH i RI.ILRMAC l.i.liLRMEN, hollam la-iv lam Ull—CuaJi Ui„litin,j, T. Potter, W . Brennan, J. Richardson, C. Schtvartz, R. Balej, T. Truss; standini), G. Born, R. Lieber, A. l.oaeh, K. Fenske, Jim Stelter. R. Martin, A. Hansen, G. Butters, J. Mess. CROSS COUNTRi Ft IM, jiont roii- from left—C. Silni ' Ifr. I.. Ostnman ; snonJ roiu. F. Roeminij, T. Sullierland, D. Pephe. ' 0(4et ' cU cutd T de , Cross country is the most thankless sport on the entire Ri- pon athletic calenda . Since it co- incides with the football season, it does not receive the same specta- tor interest or active participation as the grid program; its team strength is generally only live or six men. Cross country is a gruel- ling sport. Members ' ' of the team run a four meet schedule over dif- ficult courses and in some chillly fall weather conditions. Two and one-half to three miles under these circumstances demand that the participant be not only in fine shape physically, but have a great deal of stamina. Cross country is not so much a sport in itself as it is a tune-up period for the distance mcr of the track team. It provides the team membe s with an oportunity to do some aluable running during the fall mi nths and thus keeps them from Getting stale from ' lack of work. Meets are run on everything from paved streets in the middle of town, like Ripon ' s 2.7 mile Bar- low park course, to golf courses and city parks. Hills and slopes are nothing unusual on the aver- age course. The sport is justly named. The team for 1951 was com- posed of five men — two sopho- mores and three freshmen. The first year men were Lane Oster- man. Ted Sutherland and Fred Roeming. The sophs were Duane Pepke and Cal Schieler. The team ran three dual meets last fall. It traveled to Milwaukee for a match with the State College Green Gulls: faced the Carroll Pioneers at Waukesha: and met the Lawrence Vikings at home on homecoming day. The season end- ed with the annual Midwest con- ference meet at Washington park in Chicago. V ou t ea H, a cc Schedule The 1951-52 basketball season at Ripon was one of continual ups and downs. At times the team showed great all-around ability in shot making, team work, and ball handling, but at other times it found the going tough. The Red- men played a total of 22 games from November 24 through March 1. Their won-lost record does not speak fully of the capa- bilities of the young team. Al- though only six victories were chalked up, no less than three games were lost by a single point and many more by close scores. In conference play the Reds fin- ished seventh with a record of three wins and seven defeats. Probably the greatest achievement was a one point defeat suffered at the hands of Carleton in the Ri- pon gym. The Carls went through their conference schedule without a defeat to cop the title. In the first home game of the season the locals gave the home fans a lot to cheer about as they came from behind to tip a highly favored La Crosse State college team, 61-60. To make the victory even more impressive, the Teach- ers were Wisconsin State college champions in 1950-51. The greatest game of the sea- son and without a doubt one of the finest thrillers ever to be stag- ed in the Ripon field house, saw the Redmen and the Oshkosh State college five battle back and forth for four quarters and two overtime periods before the Ripon VARSITY B.lSKF.rii.llL SOI .IP, from ro-ic from left— Coach Holliri, rr. D. .■orrsl. D. Marsellc, B. Goldman, P. Caspiison, .1. Smart; secend mix:, G. Sicaii, A ' . Ki;llis(i7i. I ' . Cliurclnll; R. Slerr, N. Lufrano: third row, Jerry Sliltir, R. Il ' ilt. F. ilaier, K. Mitius. R. lialej, A. Loach. ' J Second Loyola 97, RIPON 59 RIPON 56, LaCrossc 55 Marquette 94, RIPON 27 Oshkosh 61, RIPON 60 Knox 60, RIPON 5C RIPON 67, Coe 63 Lawrence 52. RIPON 51 Carleton 60. RIPON 59 Macalester 59, RIPON 41 Eau Claire 72, RIPON 64 RIPON 72, Monmouth 70 Coe 65, RIPON 59 RIPON 60, Grinnell 48 Carroll 85, RIPON 57 Cornell 63, RIPON 57 RIPON 76, St. Norbert 61 LaCrosse 74, RIPON 57 Carleton 80. RIPON 51 Lawrence 75, RIPON 65 RIPON 95, Oshkosh 91 Northwe£tern 86, RIPON 59 Carroll 59, RIPON 53 l!lllllllllllllllllllll lllll lllllllllllllllllillllllllilllllllllllH Jerry Sititir hatlles for a rebound in the Oslikosli ijame. In the background is Gerry S Lan. aggregation came through to take the victory. With but two seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, an Oshkosh forward drove in for a layup shot to force the game into an overtime afFair. But that was only the beginning as far as the fans were concerned. With six seconds remaining in the first overtime period. Pat Casperson tossed the ball to Barry Goldman from out of bounds and Goldman drove the full length of the court, through the entire Oshkosh team. to leap into the air and drop a spectacular two handed, under- hand layup shot to force the game into another extra period. The ball was dropping through the net as the horn sounded to end the period. The next period was different and the Redmen built up a sub- llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllliillliliilllllllllllliil RIPON BASKETBALL ROSTER 1951-52 Name Pos. Ht. Vr. Ron Balej C 6-2 3 Vern Churchill F 6-0 2 Don Forest G 5-9 3 Barry Goldman G 5-10 2 Nate Kittleson F 6-0 3 A1 Loach F 6-1 4 Ned Lufrano F 5-10 2 Fred Maier C 6-6 1 Dewey Marselle G 5-9 1 Ken Milius C 6-5 4 Jerry Stelter F 6-2 2 Ron Sterr F 5-11 3 Bob Witt F 6-2 2 Denotes letterman JUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIillllllllllllllllilllllllll Diminuthu- Pal Caspeison si I ' Ulus lo iji ' t irilo llir siruijijlf for the ball in the Osh- kfis ' J am I ' , Jerry Sleller Jumps one in for the Red- men as Pat Casperson and Fred Maier stand by for a rebound. stantial lead to win going awav. 95-91. The total points set a new school record, as did the Redmen ' s 95 points. Outstanding for the Reds were Ned Lufrano and Jerry Stelter. Lufrano scored over 400 points during the season to lead the team. He averaged over 21 points a conference game to win the Midwest conference individual scoring crown and was honored with a first team berth on the all- conference five. Stelter was no less valuable to the team with his all- around play. Many times he was the only spark that could get the team to work. His reboundinq was exceptional and he was no lesr, a shotmaker. Pat Casperson. although eligi- ble only for the second .semester, sparkled at guard position. His achievements in the three confer- ence games of the second semes- ter were enough to gain him hon- orable mention by the league men- tors. Barry Goldman. the other guard, was the outstandng floor man on the team. His generalship during the tense moments was a vital factor in many of the wins. At center Coach Hollinger alter- nated junior Ron Balej and fresh- man Fred Maier. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiy MIDWEST STANDINGS W L Caileton 10 Cornell 7 4 Knox 6 4 Monmouth 6 5 Lawrence 4 6 Coe 4 7 RIPON 3 7 Grinnell 3 10 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIW Ned Lufrano Tied TVcu 7 . . . Ned Lufrano has distinguished himself as one of the finest sopho- more basketball players ever to play in the Midwest conference. As a shot maker he ranks with the best in Ripon history. The y oung Redman from Chicago was almost unstoppable with his spectacular jump-two handed push shot. Probably the greatest feat of the year was the 35 point bar- rage that he directed at the Osh- kosh hoops. He was unstoppable from any part of the court and when the final horn sounded he walked off the floor with a new record for a Ripon player. The score broke the 34 point record hung up by the immortal Kermit Doc Weiske two years ago. The naming of Lufrano to the first string All-Midwest confer- ence basketball team was no sur- prise. He garnered 1 1 out of a possible 15 points to pin down a forward position. Lufrano played every one of the twenty-two games on the Ri- pon schedule and amassed a grand total of 406 points in the season. His conference record was even more spectacular. In the ten games played by Ripon against Midwest foes, Lufrano dropped 91 field goals and 32 free throws for a to- tal of 214 points to grab the cov- eted league individual scoring crown in his first year of varsity competition. J ' ; J JiMOR I IKSITY H.ISKETB.ILL TEAM, kneeling from left— J. Meiklejohn, G. Ilintz, T. Case, S. PiekiirJ, R. Kitlhson; slandinij, J. Groh, T. Teschner, T. Poulellc, D. Pe ke. R. Nelson. R. I ' letlhere , A. Jones. The basketball season of 1951- 52 saw for the first time at Ripon the establishment of a junior var- sity team. The club was intended to give those boys a chance to play and gain experience who were not quite of varsity caliber and yet were still good ball players and could be developed for future var- sity service. Under the tutelage of Coach Bollinger, the JVs held daily practices and played a nine game schedule. The idea of developing varsity material paid off when freshman Jerry Swan was moved up from the JV ' s late in the season and put in some fine work at for- ward for the varsity. Fans will es- pecially remember his sharpshoot- ing during the second Oshkosh game. The team was largely compos- ed of freshmen. First year mem- bers were: Art Jones, Russ Kit- tleson, brother of varsity forward Nate Kittleson. Tom Teschner, Ron Prellberg, Sam Jimenez, Jerry Hintz, Dick Nelson, Tom Case and Sam Pickard. Sophomores on the squad included Tom Poulette, Duane Pepke, Carl Gorr and Uan Booras. The JV ' s faced Tom Truss ' team three times during the sea- son, losing the first, 43-34, but winning the second two, 55-50 and 45-37. Waupaca beat the JV ' s. 50-47; the Reds beat Law- rence ' s junior varsity in a thriller, 39-38, but lost to the same team later in the season, 63-50. The team also split the series with Car- roll JV ' s, winning, 43-41, and los- ing, 46-44. Merriman house fell victim to the junior Redmen also. 52-29. The JV ' s played many of their games as preliminaries to varsity games at the gym, and they also traveled with the team on two road trips. (S tU t CUtcC ' TO t Sa 4 . . . Wrestling saw renewed interest by both participants and fans at Ripon this season as Coach Ben Fusaro provided all interested parties with plenty of interesting material. A new mat and uniforms were purchased, and the grapplers attacked the problem of getting in shape with much vigor. An eight meet card was sched- uled for the team, and a standard lineup was used by Coach Fusaro throughout the season. It featur- ed: 123 lbs., Forrest Moy and Claud Thomson: 130 lbs. Bill Ihs- sen; 137 lbs.. Art Wong; 147 lbs.. Fran Blaise; 157 lbs., Wayne Pin- kalla: 167 lbs.. Paul Spheeris: 177 lbs.. Warren Yukon: and heavy- weights John Kahoun and Adie Hansen. A summary of the meet results includes: a 23-12 win over Mil- waukee E.xtension; a narrow 17- 1 3 loss to Marquette: a 22-6 Law- rence victory over the Reds: a 35-5 victory over the Carroll team; another Lawrence win, this one. 29-3; a second defeat by a tough Marquette team. 19-11; and the placing second of Bill Ihssen and Adie Hansen in the confer- ence meet. In the league meet, Hansen all but whipped his arch opponent. Moose Webers of Lawrence, but the burly Viking ace managed to eke out his win on the basis of riding time. Ihssen had pared down to 123 pounds for his con- ference match. ll ' Ri:STU ' G TEA M, front row from left— If. I ' inkalla, F. Moy, F. Blaise, T. RusJi- lon, .1. Il ' onri; standing, J. Peot, T. Peterson, W . Yukon, A. Hansen, Coach Fusaro. si lSiiZiiiSS-I: TRACK TEAM. sral, l from Irft—T. Peterson. D. llinz. J. U ' rit lit. H. ITeaver. li. Morati. T. Rusliton. , . Stacker: kneetinij, . . Russell. A. liiissian, C. Sr iivartz. J. Kos- soris. J. Rieliardson, R. Allee; slanilinij. Coaeh liolltm er. D. Nelson. R. Clout . L. Kosikoicski, D. Jones, IT. llerlisl. R. Ilalej. T. Sutherland. Track got an early start at Ri- pon for the second straight season as the Redmen used what facilities were available in the gym and be- gan workouts in preparation for the second annual University of Chicago indoor relays. Competing against the other Midwest confer- ence teams, plus the host Ma- roons, the Reds were able to place in the upper half of the schools entered. Captain Uon Jones was the lone medalist for the Ripon team as he grabbed a first in the high jump. Another indoor meet came along April 5 with the Reds going to Appleton for a special relay meet with the Lawrence Vikings. Coach Hollinger and the Viking mentor planned the meet to give members of both teams a chance to compete and keep in shape over the spring vacation period. Al- though no score was kept, the Redmen would have walked away if a tabulation of points had been made. Don Jones again won the high jump and also took the high hurdle event. Dale Hinz copped the broad jump, while Jack Rich- ardson. Jim Cunningham and Glenn Butters posted victories in the shot put. low hurdles and 60 yard dash, respectively. For the season. Coach Holling- er counted on his eight returning lettermen. Charlie Schwartz, dis- cus thrower and sprinter; Dale Hinz, dash man and broad jumper; John Friswold, one and two miler; Jack Richardson, holder of the school record in the shot put; Lar- ry Kosikowski. another shot put- ter; Don Jones, captain and ace high jumper and hurdler; Jerry Kossoris. junior hurdler and broad jumper; and Don Deuster, an- other veteran hurdler. These men formed the nucleus of experience around which the 1952 track team was built. To add to this polish were such newcomers as junior sprinter Glenn Butters, who had been un- able to compete the pre%ious sea- son due to a knee injury; Bill Herbst. star javelin man from the freshman track squad of 1950, al- so out of competition for a year; and Jim Wright, junior pole vault- er. Up from the frosh squad of 1951 were Cal Schieler, holder of the freshman school record in the half mile run. and high jumper Jim Clough. Freshmen played no small role in the success of the cinder club this spring. In the middle dis- tances Al Russian, Bob Weaver, Ron Clough and Jack Stacker turned in good performances, while Tom Peterson scored point:: n the high jump. GOLF Ti:.lM ir. Piiikalla. M. PnUhir, , M. .Indnson. C. .lllisnn. K. Frnskr 4 St M ( oi ecuK . . . Prospects for the 1952 golf campaign were brigfit at Ripon, even though only two lettermen returned from the team of a year earlier. Marv PrelJberg, a junior, and captain Dorman Andy An- derson, a senior, were back for another season with the Red links- men, but the big problem was to find some boys to back up the two veterans. Help came from several direc- tions. Three freshmen, now eligi- ble under a revised conference rul- ing, stepped up to lend fine sup- port. They were: Ron Prellberg. younger brother of Marv, Wayne Pinkalla and Clint Allison. Two second year men provided polish- ed play for the team. These soph- omores were Werner Menck and Tom Rhode. Menck showed his ability by earning the number one spot on the team. Ken Fenske, a junior who had not previously competed with the Ripon duffers, rounded out the team. The Redmen faced a tough schedule. On April 26 they played Carroll at Waukesha: the 30th. Oshkosh: May 1. Lawrence; May 3. St. Norbert; May 13. Oshkosh in a return match; another replay on the 17th against Lawrence; and on May 24. the Midwest confer- ence contest at Cedar Rapids. la. The league matches at Coe con- cluded the season for the team. cfioH ac uctccfU . . . The Ripon tennis team, al- though claiming only one letter- man from the 1951 club, made up in hustle what it lacked in ex- perience. Captain Pat Casperson led the netmen through a success- ful eight match schedule, with support from two freshmen, five sophomores and one junior. First year men on the team were Tom Teschner. Lee Grover and Jim Groh; the sophs were Chuck Van Zoren. Tom Knudson. Jim Jacob- son. Rene Males and Dan Booras; the lone junior aside from Casper- son was Dick Cozad. Working out daily on the Bar- low park courts, the team whipped itself into shape for a tough card of net matches. On April 30 they traveled to Oshkosh for a match with the Titans; May day found the Reds at Lawrence for a meet with the Vikings there; the 3rd of May saw them at St. Norbert. On the 7th the Reds traveled to Mil- waukee to face the Marquette Hil!toppers; the 17th brought a return match with the Vikes from Appleton; Marquette came to Ri- pon on the 20th of May. With May 24 came the end of the season as the netters traveled to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for the conference meet. The tennis team enjoyed unus- ually fine weather for its spring junket around the state and home again, and the sunny weather made for good tennis at all times. TKNNIS TEAM—], .larohsun. T. Trsdimr. D. C.oziui. I ' . Casf;rsoii. C. Con: o r - ' .v. IT ' S MY DRAFT BOARD! ' TU ' RoAedCc, Sea  Cadet Lieutenant Colonel John Mess COMPANY A OFFICERS, from l.ft—U. Donaldson. K. It ' alkins. A. Locirli. If. Brennan, E. Bock. om kott 4 MEMBERS OF COMPANY A. front row from Irfl—J. Furs. C. Or is. .1. Ifilluuns. T. Coynrs. M. Sriiolanus, .. Il ' alknts. A. Eoiuli. D. Brunton. IT. Hrrnnan, E. Bock. B. iricJrmann. C. Syhuri . D. EdiLuirds. R. Sicrr. F. Bess. J. Fcrbcnd. .lim Sirllrr. If. Gttzcl: second row. B. Donaldson. .1. drout. IE CIrrrrman, B. Bronson. R. Cruick- sliank. . . Ent lish, J. Bloedorn. C. Holly, G. Buc i iolz., C. Erickson. B. Calawrrls. .. Grovcr, R. . lfidi, . Fislirr. .1. Ducklow; tliird row, B. Brown, C. Gilmnrr, f. C iurc iill, B. Hcrinij, B. Brollurs. D. Cochrane, S. Buginas. F. Clour , A. Bussian, R. Atlee, C. Chase, T. Fortnum, D. Booras, M. Chat field. D. Cauc er, J. Gundlach. D. Burress; fourth row, D. Bcche, T. llawley, B. Herr, R. Cloui h, F. Elliott, C. Ganzer, J. Bray, B. Clemens. M. Anderson, B. Cadwell. .1. Brink. T. Domencich. D. Barlell. .1 . Groli. COMPANY II 0FJ1CI: RS. from Irfl—J. .lamhsan. II. Milhr. li. Clial miiii. K. l.ani r, I). Ilinz. XMtfo At MEMBERS OF COMPANY li. front riKW from left—Ii. Chapman. K. Johnson. R. Martin. K. Lan ji D. Ilinz. B. Miller, M. Cushman, L. Harrir; second rov., J. .lacoh- son. R. Si-iy, D. Cozad. li. Henry, li. Peters, J. Pearson D. Forest. J. Ryan. P. Martin. C. Schwartz, A. Palm. M. Prellher; , N. Kittleson, li. Ifaterhousr, B. Ilelsel. R. Han- sen, A. Schlesini cr ; third roiv, T. Hornick, T. Peterson, J. Middleton, D. Harmrl, R. Ihssen, S. Pickard, A. Obara, I ' . Lauhenstein, A. Lundeherg, J. Lefiavsky, . . Ilintz. L. Laper, D. Reed, S. Jimenez: fourth roiv, C. Gohr, J. Jnnas, A. tieston, I. Holm, R. Goldman, J. Herner, G. Merchant, R. Holtz, .J. Jones, N. Lenius, J. Mriklejohn, D. Loppnoic, .7. McNair, J. Mills, II. March, I). Marselle; fifth roic, . . Kahoiin, I). Johnson, L. Fitch, R. Kittleson, D. Harmon, J. Jensen, D. Kosikov.-ski, D. Kirk- patrick. D. Kirrhen. D. Jacohson. T. Patterson. R. Lani e. If. Menck. D. Nelson. F. Maier. D. Linde. J. Hou-tand. 1 COMPANY C OFFICERS, from bft—li. Moran. G. Born. T. Potter, J. Powers. D .Jones. ( UH ia t ( MEMBERS OF COMPANY C, front row from left—T. Potter. G. Born. D. . ones. . . Powers; second row, B. Moran. D. Pe )ke. B. Seliraye, F. Schultheiss, B. E ' ukstedt. , . jrittiams. R. Murhach. P. Casperson, J. Kossoris, R. Balej. K. Fenske L. Satjer. D. tl ' esterherf . G. Stearns. G. Rouhas. C. T iompson ; third row. L. Ricliardson. B. iritt. A. My ' rherij. .1. Sund. R. Prellhertj. D. Rintelman. K. Sliindo, C. SeliieUr. . . Mureli. G. Swan, T. T esc liner. D. Schoeller. J. Shannon T. Rushton. J. Sherwood ; fourth row, B. Smith. L. Urban, M. Schmitz, E. Il ' inti. D. Rohrer. .1. Thayer, I ' . Tank. D. Taylor. E. ITood, Jerry Stelter, V. Van l.aanen. B. ll ' einkauf. B. Weaver. 1. Strut k. J. Stacker: fifth roii. . II. Schmitz. J. Russell. B. Tatii e. J. Poor. D. Schuster. B. Russell, T. Poulette, 0. ICilliamson, . . Smart. If. Pinkafla T. Sutherland I.. Thu- roiti, G. IVinkler. RIFLE TE.LM, front roiv from Icfl—E. Bock. . . Fcrhnui, .1. Sclimitz. B. Sicvers. B. Chapman, M. Burns; slandint , D. Lo ' pnow, . . Russell, T. I ' altrrson, D. Schustrr, . . Jamil y. M. Cus iman, . . . ' itarki-r. Syl. Karlson. DRILL TE.IM. kneeliny from lefl—D. Norman, F. Scliullliriss. D. .lacrkiis, C. Slat iaf n. R,iJ; second roiv, S. Cole, A. Fisher, T. Benson, J. Jf ' alker, Major Porter- third row, J. Moffat, G. Grant, E. Schildhauer, C. I an Zoren, .1. Cunnin, ham, B. Jensen ■ fourth ro-u B. Thornton, G. Sinadinos, . Arthur, E. Kirchner, M. Burns. ' NO?.. .OH! ' a% t cut a t. . . ■ V 1 - ' . Flowing focmals and faded flowers, a transformed dining hall, excite- ment, those heavenly late hours—this then is the social side of Ripon. t N H .M V WHATS THAT NEXT LINE? ' TH eCcoAC imc . . . 7 cfroK dlc Acatne . . . ' . . is an organization of those interested in drama. Its goal is the development of the highest stan- dards of dramatic production and the furthering of drama as an edu- cational medium for the college and community. Membership is gained by the acquisition of points earned in working on plays. Pro- ductions of the past few years in- clude The Merchant of Venice, Glass Menagerie. Our Town. Harvey, The Tragical History of Ur. Faustus. Goodbye, My fancy and Death of a Sales- man. By doing such shows the mem- bers of the Ripon College Thea- tre club have gained not only ex- cellent and valuable technical training, but an extraordinary lit- erary understanding of many great plays. It has been under the guidance of Lewis W. Stoerker, present head of the Drama De- partment, that the Ripon College Theatre has gained the prestige it has. His shows have been produc- ed with a professional touch that can be rivaled only by depart- ments having three or four men. Besides the three productions presented this year, the Ripon College Theatre played host to two celebrities, and presented two motion-picture programs. The fol- lowing pages present the hi-]ite of the year. Scf d S te . Sybil Shearer, one of the great interpretive modern dancers of our time, opened the 1951-52 col- lege theatre season with her re- cital Once Upon a Time, a pro- gram based upon fairyland char- acters. With the help of Helen Morrison, her designer, and Mar- ion Hall, concert pianist, she re- vealed not only the charming ' orld of childhood memories, but a whole knowledge of the world of maturity. In it she gave a fuller view of the fantastic imagination, perception, and brilliant theatre for which Miss Shearer has al- ways been admired. One of her most severe critics spoke of her as The one great woman dancer of our immedi ate moment. i ' ( (Kxd cfe, 7ft f €Utccf. . . . Goodbye, My Fancy. the play that left the Broadway critics wild with delight and in which the lovely actress, Madeline Carroll, gathered such astounding ap- plause, was presented by the Ri- pon College Theatre on Novem- ber 15-16-17. It is the story of a liberal congresswoman who re- turns to her old school to be awarded an honorary degree. Since her wartime experiences in Europe, she has devoted herself to the task of acquainting people with the actual horrors of war. That is why she has brought a documentary movie with her to be shown to the fresh young gradu- ates. The movie is considered harsh and improper by the trus- tees, however, so Miss Reed has a fight on her hands. The conflict e.xposes the president as a spine- less and irresolute figure, instead of the upstanding and outspoken professor with whom Miss Reed thought she had been in love for so many years. The disenchant- ment drives her into the arms of a wartime acquaintance who. as a Life photographer, has come to cover the event. And from there on, it ' s just one big, happy ending. Joyce Manley was seen as Agatha Reed; Joan Babcock as Woody, the secretary; Gordon Grant as President Merrill; and Steve Cole as the reporter. 7{ t Actue l a . . . Why the Chimes Rang was presented December 19 and 20. Pictured below is the humble cot- tage in which Holger (Claude Thompson) and Steen (Danny Porter) live. With them are Un- cle Bertie (Charles Ganzer) and the Old Woman (Joyce Manley). Pictured above is the Cathedral scene, which is climaxed by the ringing of the chimes when Hol- ger gives his pennies, which meant more than a king ' s crown because they were offered in love and hu- mility. ' Dc t 0 S le ptci (€ . . Death of a Salesman rc- received its first non-professional production at the hands of Lewis W. Stoerker at the Ripon College Theatre March 13-H-I5. The Arthur Miller play, which v on every prize the theatre can be- stow, was hailed by many as the finest production ever staged at Ripon. It created much discussion on campus, which ranged from How was such an effect achiev- ed? to Which of the characters knew Willy best? Also a much discussed point was Is Death of a Salesman ' really a tragedy in the classic sense? Miller says of his play, Every man has an image of himself which fails in one way or another to correspond with reality. It ' s the size of the discrepancy between illusion and reality that matters. 1 he closer a man gets to know- ing himself the less likely he is to trip up on his own illusions. 1 his soul-shaking tragedy was presented on a re-creation of the criginal New York set designed by Jo Meilziner. The lead role was played by a graduate of Ri- pon college, Wally Buchholz, now a teacher at the Ripon senior high school. Linda was played by An- nabelle Wichman, in her first ap- pearance on stage here, while Happy and BifF, the two sons. were played by Charles Ganzer 2 _1 J-ii- and Jerry Grout. Each part was played with depth and under- standing, due in great part to the same quality of direction by Mr. ijtoerker. The picture at the left depicts the opening scene, in which Willy Loman returns home from an un- cessful sales trip. The other pic- tures represent other incidents as the play progresses. I ' his play, a drama of certain private conversations in two acts, is the story of Willy ' s difficult love for his sons, of his pitiful but strangely strong wife, and of his final sacrifice. Beyond that, it is the story of small men everywhere whose dreams conform to the modern standards of success and happiness, but lack the real basis of self-knowledge and clear per- ception of real values that is the only thing that can lead to hap- piness. Death of a Salesman has proved itself so vital, that even after two years on Broadway and a transcontinental tour of two seasons, requests have poured into the producer ' s office from local managers, chairmen of college and university cultural programs, and leaders of church and mental hy- giene groups for continued per- formance of this great play. la eAc Tfcifi a . . . Blanche Yurka. A ' hom the late Burns Mantle titled Our greatest tragic actress. presented her one- woman show on the college thea- tre stage April 5th. Her program entitled Dramatic Presentations of the Theatre Throughout the Ages, included selections from the works of Aristophanes, Soph- ocles, Shakespeare, Moliere, Wil- de and Maxwell Anderson. This was a distinguished program by a distinguished personality. Her in- terpretation, technique, and real ability were that of a great artist. It was a rare treat for all theatre- goers. In reviewing the same pro- gram in New York last season, Robert Garland of the New York Journal American wrote. Blanche Yurka, the justly celebrated ac- tress , . . I ' ER IDl.ST liUIRD natid fiom left — John Lmilu i, clioiKiyraplnr ; Sue Lambert, co-promotion manayer ; Gina Ilirselihery, eo-chairmciu and clioreoyraplier ; Dorothy It ' hitner, co-produetion ehairmari ; Merle Se iotanus, co-prumotion manayer; standiny, Karl Lanye, eo-production chairman ; Bill ll ' ledemann, eo-ehairman ; If ' m. J. Peter man, director; James Cochrane, business manaijer. Z tec 7 !fc . . Ver Adest came again with spring in 1952 to provide fun and entertainment for all concerned. The show used a theme of variety this year and presented a well rounded program of songs, skits and routines. The opening featured the entire cast in a setting inspired by points of local interest in Ripon. The tempo began here and con- tinued through to the finale ac- cented by specialty numbers such as Ripon in Nipon ' ' and That There Gal, which presented the double se.xtet in a lively routine with the flavor of the old west. The sextet maintained a spark- ling pace throughout the show, highlighting such numbers as October, The Carnival and Goin ' ' Round with You, where they received a tremendous ova- tion as they appeared on the stage on roller skates. Va tfi iJS f I V ll« u rr ! f t FILM .IRTS SOCIETY MEMBERS, seated from left— J. Laiuk. B. Steicart. Siet el, J. IFilh; standing, R. Alfidi, C. Carl, . . Sampson, D. Comtek. Dr. n t ' pwU e a tce o ( ultcc c . Now in its second year, the Film Arts Society was formed in 1950 under the guidance of Dr. Paul Siegel of the English De- partment and Lois Horn, ' 51. Its fundamental purpose is to extend to its members the appreciation of films as an art by giving the mem- bers an opportunity to see the best films produced, not only by this country but by the rest of the world. The selection of the films was done by careful programming in favor of universal appeal. Like any other organization, it was in its e. perimental stage the first year. However, it has presented many outstanding foreign films. The Film Arts Society offered membership to both students and faculty. The members chiefly re- sponsible for the organization ' s success were Constance Carl. Joan Lauck, Joan Sampson. Wil- liam Stewart. Ralph Alfidi. Boyd Holmes, Delroy Cornick, Bob Henry, Dr. Siegel, Dr. Roetter of the German Department, and Dr. Priestley, head of the Physics De- partment. The officers for the year were Dr. Siegel, director; William Stewart, president-treasurer; and Bob Henry, secretary. The Stu- dent Council and the Student Un- ion were also contributors to the Film Arts fund. The success of this organization was demonstrat- ed by its purchase of a new bead- ed screen for the College Theater and by its plans for future purch- ase of other film equipment with the excess funds. STOP THE PRESSES! 7 St tu im Sc%i e4 . . . ' .| x ?l lS h- V i Seated from left, Assistant Editor Barhani IStu emihl, Editor-in-Chief Pat Cappell. Standin . Business Manayer Del Comtek; Associate Editor Hill llaake. ( lUfUOH ' Sdcton, . . . t 1 f ' ? -I CRIMSON ST. IFF MF. fBFRS. holtum roii. ' from Irfl—S. Rous,-. II. Il,u ,mt il, B. Younij. J. Sampson, A ' . Iladr ; sttotui roiv, B. .-lufr, F. llthherl, F. Jnannrs. P. Capped, If. Ilaakc. M, Ilolyokr; third roii;, D. Coniiih, R. CIrmriis, If. Mrmk. D. Kirkpalrick, M. U ' atcrliouse, F. Barkis. ette% ,d ite ut Tte Aen. . . . Harried and hurried by the di- lemma known only to those who have ever worked on a pubhca- tions staff, the CRIMSON staff shd into its deadlines and publish- ed this, its pride and joy. the 1952 CRIMSON, It was a season of trouble, laughs and weariness and, always, hurry, but at last a finish- ed product that we can say is ours. Working under the handicap of an unusually short period of time for editing the book, the various department heads started in Feb- ruary to get their materials in. The staff was divided into groups such as those in charge of the theater, sports. Greeks, homecoming, or- ganizations and ROTC sections. The advertising staff also began in February to do the enor- mous job of securing the adver- tising which was so important for the financial well-being of the book. The cause of the shortage of time was unfortunate and un- avoidable. The editors were not selected until the second semester because Bob Rashid. the former advisor to the CRIMSON and public relations director of the college, resigned in the fall. His post was not immediately filled, and consequently, the post of CRIMSON editor was also left open. Second semester found the situation straightened out. and the staff was appointed. It consisted of Pat Cappell. editor-in-chief: Bill Haake. associate edtior; Barbara Bagemihl. assistant editor: and Delroy Cornick. business manag- er. The staff was ably advised by Miss Kitty Worzalla. f . DAYS EDITORS, from left—R. liroun, K. Jacobs, C. Cole. R. Ctimins, J. FrisvoUI. 7 7 e cce . . . The College Days completed its eighty-fifth year with its char- acteristic independence and con- structively critical attitude toward campus happenings. Again under the editorship of Ken Jacobs, the editorial staff underwent changes, but its policy remained essentially unaltered. The Days had no fac- ulty advisor outside of the valu- able assistance of Miss Kitty Worzalla of the college public re- lations office, and thus was en- tirely free to express the trend of student thought on college issues, fiditorials questioned actions of both the administration and or- ganized student groups; likewise, praise was given them when due. Kepercussions from the student body were published in frequ ent letters to the editor, and Student Council decisions and actions were printed in the weekly Coun- cil Corner. Ihe beginning of the second se- mester ushered in several editorial changes. The veterans on the staff were promoted to editorial positions. Changes included: Bob Clemens, associate editor; Bob Brown succeeding John Berton as news editor; John Frisvold, sports editor; Carol Cole, feature editor; fid Watkins, business manager; Dick Lunde, assistant business manager; and Connie Smith, in charge of circulation. The editors and staff kept their ears to the ground in reporting the current news about campus. Homecoming, Ver Adest, and Theater productions claimed large stories. Outside of coverage of s ' DAYS ST AH. s,al,d lium Ufl—U. lirunlun. A. Aht, D. Jacckcts: standiny, R. Ilar- i:.rl, If. Mill,-,, R. PnlzrI. R. Prellhirfl. traditional events, the Days brought to its readers articles on the much debated honor system and the Beloit athletic question with its subsequent events in the Midwest conference. The sports angle was enliven- ed by John Frisvold ' s feature, In the Wigwam, which came into the limelight in a heated verbal tiff over the Beloit sports issue. f ' he Milwaukee Journal and Sen- tinel carried the news of this col- legiate tete a tete. occasionally adding their own comments. However, the newspaper was not with out a sense of humor. I ' he lighter side of life was re- corded in a weekly feature, Mat- ta and Harry, later known as I ' he Handy Si.x, and lastly ap- pearing as the editorial column ' s Here and There. Readers were amused to find the old familar banner changed to read The Ri- pon College Days — Wisconsin ' s Collegiate Advertising Paceset- ter when an unusually large a mount of advertising appeared on the pages. The clima.x in the humorous line was the annual hu mor edition. Riptide. published for the second year in magazine form. In it President Kuebler was pictured as an oriental immigrant. a carrier of measles, analagous to the Japanese beetle. All those who were connected with the Days throughout the past year enjoyed sharing the re- sponsibilities of management and producing this student pu ' DJi- cation. There were trying times as always (lack of news, recalcitrant staff, type lice, etc.), but all are better for the experience gained. Students interested in creative writing again found opportunity for expression in their own liter- ary publication, The Scribbler. The editorial staff represented a cross-section of classes and was aided by faculty advisor Dr. Paul J. Aldus, hditors were Chuck Ganzer, Joyce Kieffer, Bill Miller, Paul Nancarrow and Lois Zim- merman. As in the past, the Scribbler en- couraged all types of writing, dis- regarding form for content when- ever possible. Short stories, po- etry, essays and sketches were collected and screened by the staff. Previous editors have stressed the artistic make-up and frame- work of the publication, with at- tention to size, type, color and manipulation of space relation- ships. This year ' s staff felt justi- fied in sacrificing the frame for the picture; hence, a less striking medium to include more, and per- haps better writing. The increased quantity was possible because a limited budget made the usual two issues per academic year impos- sible, concentrating all contribu- tions in one issue. The qualitative improvement was less easily meas- ured, but a larger student response indicated increased interest in lit- erary e.xpression and the staff was pleased to be given the opportu- nity to be perhaps more selective than is ordinarily the case. Those connected with the Scrib- bler felt that its possibilities as a container of literary expression have not yet come near realiza- tion, and hope for wider attention to their pleasant problems. Should there be such a welcome awaken- ing, the Scribbler would become more than it seems to be at pres- ent — a thing of great interest to a very few. WELL, OUR QUOTA IS ONLY . . catAC Ct ta t ( Oii . . . Bamboozled bridge plaqers. midnight snacks and phone calls. Peeping Toms, short sheeting sessions, catastrophic campuses, over-flowing ashtrays — visible symbols o[ the intangible relationship o ' sorority li[e. tfr (Z 4iUH 7 ' ' ' % V W tU W!ii ' wv ml LYLF. OFFICERS. s,,iUd from Ufl—H. Billitl. M. liumhy. P. Capfrll, J. FurztanJ, G. Il ' iitr; slandinij, M. .V. Sandbenj, L. Carson, B. Gardner LYLF FLFDGtS. seatrd from left— I ' . Stiilahl. B. ll ' rslUind. B. B. Bat emiht, C. Callalian, F. Joannes Goodmh ; slandint , LYLF. MEMBERS, s,-al,ci from U-ft—J. Muir, Bt-v. Ni,-lsi-n. B. Haitizai. P. Cap; ,ll. M. Bumby, M. A. Sandberg, G. White, Y. Orsini; standinij, S. Yonan, P. Goodricli, H. Bitlett. C. Olinstad, B. Eglin, L. Carson, B. Gardnrr, B. Jnlnison. Barjiura Nielsen, J. Furzland. J. Hartoutjh, M. Landiiehr T ' 7C 6u ' 7 i tu izU OajOT, - Ver Adest mw« ■sras 3 member vas Be C V-w.ujv- ' s:- j. — jti j_ t. Sonnb OimiwiilL ami Ljpfe i tc - -EH. it Goo at-r 9B R ilOIj 1 Marv AoB i rv Lyile amiS T 13flBC|pBtt- =ssL Ok r off 3 ai VdUi P Sc } tuz . . . HARHOOD OFFICERS, from Uft — J. D ack lo ' u: . G. Rupma. M. Rnus€ H.JRlt OOD PLEDGES. snUfd from Uft—B. Lioyd. C. L ypnidt. A. Purdy. g. . G. Claagh, P. PotUr ; standing, D. fCigdahi, it. Mahits. R. IfiUhtnts. E. T rnn.i B. .Auar, C. Diumnntgs, S. MediKZ II IRIIOOb MI.MIIIRS. s,;tl,d from Iijl—M. Sullifan. R. Curnr. . Tnal. C. Ri, - ma, M. Jiss, S. Biilini s: slaiufuiij, II. I ' nrr,lt, J. Duikto u. J. Wills. J. LcMinse, S. Hush, C. Cole, M. Rouse o KC at t . . . f After seven years of nomad- ship, the Harwood girls have once again hung the Delta Phi Sigma sign back on Harwood Hall, the great brown house on the corner of Woodside and Thorne. which has been the sorority s home for so many years. Collectively en- thusiastic and active, each indi i- dual Harwood girl was equally prominent in campus activities. President Gretchen Riepma al- so served as the president of the W.S.G.A.. was secretary of the choir, and a principal in Ver Adest. Joan Prosser Ducklow was Harwood ' s vice president, vice president of the W.S.G.A.. and the director of costuming for Ver Adest. Mary Rouse, treasurer of Harwood. worked on the Ver Adest crews. Carol Cole was elected secre- tary of the junior class and was feature editor for the College Days. Sue Toal was a reporter for the paper, kept up school spirit as a cheerleader, and was W.A.A. volleyball chairman. Suzanne Bush, besides being in the choir and a Ver Adest principal, made her debut with a lead in the play Goodby, My Fancy. Joan Le Mense. also a theatre fan. was historian of the Theatre club. Marjorie Sullivan, secretary of the student council, took a princi- pal lead in Ver Adest. Barbara Perrett kept the house interest in Ver Adest by being chairman of properties, and Ruth Ann Currer was a showgirl for the musical. Joan Wills. Harwood house presi- dent, took part in the Film Arts Society as a board member. The Homecoming Banquet was held this vear at the Athearn Ho- tel in Oshkosh. Harwood held its traditional Christmas open house with new enthusiasm at having its own house. A wonderful op- portunity to introduce the new honoraries and pledges was pro- ided in the honorary breakfast. while the initiation banquet was held at Norton ' s. Harwood is also proud of its one hundred per cent participation in intramural sports. The honoraries admitted to Harwood during the year were: Helen Gresham. Joyce Johnson. Mrs. Lee Landes. Anne Reich. Mrs. Lucille Heidel. Lenore Pel- tier. Mrs. Robert Rice and Mrs. Lee Mishlove. ' TC.a i i Sc K i . . . DVFFIE OFFICERS, from Irfl—F. Sihmitt.r. It. Ihuui. I . Iliri, h,rr . I ' . Cozarl DUFFIE PLEDGES, from Irft—K. Thompsan, E. Biltridyr, I. Hamillon, M. Rnhinson DVFFIE MEMBERS, front roii- from lift— J. Uunlutm. .1. Sleekier. .1. Pof l . C. Oiren. . . S ilkini s; second ro ' W, W. Heim, E. Schmitter. C. Kalinert, H. Hoaej, F. Mal iers, G. Dobralz, I ' . Hirschhery ; standine , .V. Franklyn. B. GiJloj. M. Johnson. G. Pliilipfi- . . Hurley, D. If ' ielnnann. M. Eriekson. S. Lmnlierl. M. Hall. F. Cozarl. .1. Knoll aUifro iZKcl e . . , Throughout the year the girls of UufFie House took an active part in the hustle and bustle of campus activites. President Helen Hoag received the honor of being chosen as Homecoming Queen, was a member of the Intersorority Council and served as secretary of the W.S.G.A. She was also ini- tiated to the Phi Alpha Honor So- ciety of Ripon College. Vice-pres- ident Gina Hirschberg proved herself to be a true showman by being one of the co-chairmen of the Ver Adest show, as well as being choreographer of the show and a member of the double sex- tet. She was also on the Mil Bail court, was a member of W.S.G.A. and served as president of the In- tersorority Council. Liz Schmitter busily took care of the financial affairs of the sor- ority, was in Ver Adest. and reigned as the Honorary Lieuten- ant Colonel of the Mil Ball. Gerry Dobratz was active in many phases of campus life. She was on the Mil Ball court and the Home- coming court, in the Ver Adest double se.xtet, and in the Choir. She also held the honor of being Miss Ripon of 1952. Social honors were also re- cei ed by Julie Knott, who was a member of the Mil Ball court and also in the Ver Adest sextet; Marlene Bockstruck, who was on the Homecoming court, and Fan Mathers, who was a member of the double sextet. Wilma Heim, who was in charge of the social affairs of the house, was secretary of the senior class, chairman of public relations for Ver Adest, and a member of the units. Sue Lambert was co- chairman of promotions for Ver Adest. was a member of the cast and appeared in the college pro- duction. Goodby, My Fancy. Many of the other girls par- ticipated in Ver Adest. Pat Co- zart was a principal. Jo Hurley, Marcia Hall, Marilyn John.son. Barbara Gidlof, Jeanne Popp, Uottie Wichman, and Ann Barber sparkled as dancers and show- girls. Members of the Ripon College Choir included Jeanne Spikings, Joan Dunham, Ardene Steckler, Pat Cozart and Barbara Gidlof. Jo Hurley, Gloria Phillippi, Uottie Wichman, Wilma Heim, Marilyn Johnson and Marcia Hall par- ticipated in the activities of W.A.A. throughout the year. Jo Hurley was also one of the peppy Ripon cheerleaders. Cynthia Owen headed the rushing activi- ties of the house and was a mem- ber of the Intersorority Council. Duffie House received first place on its spinning lollipops Homecoming float this fall. The annual open house was held after the first football game with the traditional hot cider and dough- nuts. Uuffie gave a tea in October for the faculty and students hon- oring Helen Hoag, Homecoming Queen, and in March another, honoring Liz Schmitter, Honorary Lt. Colonel of the Mil Ball. The Homecoming Banquet was held at the Pin Bowl. The Spring Party was held on April 5th at the Fond du Lac Country club. The initia- tion banquet and the annual Mother ' s Day banquet were g ' ven at Carver ' s in the spring. The highlights of Duffie ' s social calen- dar this year were the frequent visits of Paul the Prowler in the wee hours of the morning. Mrs. Lillian Kosikowski. Mrs. Dick Edwards and Mrs. Estrelita Saldanha were initiated as honor- aries of Duffie during the year 1951-52. ' pi Dc(ta OtHC . . . P.IRKHLRST OFFICI RS. from hft—S. Mryns, N. I ' urtuil, N. Mai If hol- ler. M. Miller P.IRKlll ' RST PLEDGES, sealed from lefl—.l. HaxanJall. .1. Sampson. L. Ellnn. ,V. Bade: standinij. G. Sehlaeyer, P. Bauinyardiur. II. Ilealy. M. ; ' . Slaplelon P.IRKIIiRST MEMIiliRS. front roti.- from li-fl—II. MalUson. V. liriins. S. Mryrrs. P. M(Cullaf i; second ro=u. G. tlipke, M. Moore. M. L. Y.ender, M. Miller; lliirj roii:, A ' . M u ll ' liorter. A. Wiiliman, L. Simkiis. F. Bin kits; fourlli ro-xv. I.. Chamherlain. N. Purnell. M. B. Houijli, M. Holyoke, F. Kelly talent ciHct ' 7H i tetc i0t . . . Through its all-around partici- pation Pi Delta Omega asserted her claim to a place of prominence in Ripon College life. Establishing a tradition, the Pi Delts held a highly successful Winter Open House, and. under the guidance of Lillian Simkus. so- cial chairman, went on to plan a Halloween party, an informal hon- orary party, to participate in the Intersorority Formal, and to hold many smaller parties throughout the year. Also as a group, they were honored for their decora- tions at Homecoming and plan- ned and executed a fall serenade under the direction of music ma- jors Ann Amend and Louise Chamberlain. During the course of the year, Mrs. William Davidson. Mrs. Theodore Wickman. Mrs. Wal- ter Amend. Mrs. Patrick Samp- son, and Miss Helen McConachie were initiated as honorary mem- bers of Pi Delta Omega. Again working as a whole and cfirected by Shirley Labisky. head of house improvements, the girls completely redecorated their lounges with new drapes, new slip covers, lamps, furniture and paintings. Taken individually the Pi Delts gave evidence of leadership and talent. Lillian Simkuj. Ripon Col- lege theater member, appeared before the lights in Goodbye My Fancy, and behind the scenes as stage manager, head of cos- tumes and bo.x office, a job also shared by Mary Beth Hough. Ann Am end gave her senior voice recital and Louise Cham- berlain, choir member, sang for the convocation program of the music department. Annabelle Wichman appeared in the lead ' ing feminine role in Death of a Salesman. On the managerial side. Mar- jorie Miller was active in WSGA and WAA. und Suzanne Meyers participated in the functions of both WSGA and Intersorority Council. Sue also appeared in the first semester French club produc- tion. In the second semester French play was Nancy Mac- Whorter, who also acted as sec- retary of the club. Nancy Purnell. as an active member of Spanish club, played a role in that group ' s first semes- ter production and as a member of the theater group did consid- erable backstage work on plays. The Pi Delts were proud to be represented by Genevieve Hipke on the Homecoming Court of 1951 and among the cheerleaders by Helen Matteson. Ver-Acfesters this year includ- ed Fran Kelly. Louise Chamber- lain, and Annabelle W ichman. and working behind scenes were Helen Matteson, Mary Beth Hough, Mary Holyoke. and Pat McCullagh. Marilyn Moore held the posi- tion of secretary for the Interso- rority Council. Faye Backus ap- peared in the Spanish play and Mary Lou Zender had a busy year as student council member and co-chairman of the social committee. Mary Holyoke work- ed on the Crimson staff. The nine prospective Pi Delts. Nina Bade. Pat Baumgardner. Ann Baxandall, Liz Elton, Jan Haberkamp. Helen Healy. Joan Sampson. Grace Schlager, and Mary Ellen Stapleton added greatly to the trad ' ition by their close to all-out membership in choir, participation in Ver Adest and the college theater produc- tions, their interest in intramurals. and their leadership on freshman committees. Specifically Ann Bax- andall acted as secretary of the freshman class and Joan Sampson came to the WSGA board as president of her house. Evans. i (Zu ' Pi . . . PI TAV OFFIC.F.RS. from I, ft— II. Elhsoii, C. Carl. .1 . Manlry. F. Ilork- lirimii ' PI r.ir PLFDGFS. sitihd from Icft—C. Kru,-i ,r. S. Ilammrrsi ilu, . L. Rird, R. Si litindir : slandiriij. A ' . Cliuisin. II. Kini . ■. ' . Minlrrr, D. l.nvrhir Mr:MBi:RS of pi T.IV, sral,d from Irfl—Il. Yin,n(i, C. Curl. F. IJ a, Uni :;.,;■. .1. Kiefer, B. F.llcson, J. l,autk; slandinij, M. Scliixnrlzl)ui( , ' . ' . i miri uni an . C. Kiinsky, J. Manley, B. Johnson, B. Butcher, C. Ini ' erselli. 7 7V%c aU Suw . . . Pi Tau Pi. the youngest soror- ity on the Ripon College campus, celebrated its seventh anniversary this year. As usual, its versatile members were active in many campus affairs, Joyce Manley, sorority presi- dent, was also the president of the Theatre club and the vice- president of Pi Kappa Delta. She appeared this year in Goodby, My Fancy and Death of a Salesman, and was assistant to the director for another produc- tion. As the first drama major at Ripon, she gave her recital at one convocation. Joan Lauck, a member of the Film Arts board, had roles in Goodby, My Fancy and Why the Chimes Rang. Cindy Krin- sky, secretary-treasurer of the Theatre Club, was assistant to the director, publicity agent and stage manager for theatre productions. Barbara Young. Pi Tau ' s social chairman, had roles in two French plays. Si.x girls were on Ver Adest committees. Pi Tau girls were also found participating in athletics. Betterae Elleson, sorority secretary, was W.A.A. president. Betty Butcher and Bernie Johnson were, respec- tively. W .A. A. vice president and secretary. Barber-shop harmony can often be heard wafting from Wright Hall. Five members of the soror- ity were in the College Choir and five were in the Band. Connie Carl was treasurer of W.S.G.A. and a member of the Film Arts board. Mid Schwartz- burg was the treasurer of the In- ter-sorority Council. Joyce Kiefer and Lois Zimmerman were mem- bers of the Scribbler board. Pi Tau. as well as being active in e.xtra-curricular activities, e. - celled in the academic field. It had the highest point-average on campus. Barbara Young was one of four students named to receive a Republican Foundation Scholar- ship. Pi Tau increased its numbers this year. Nine girls were pledg- ed: Norma Clausen. Susie Ham- merschlag. Barbara King, Carolyn Krueger, Doris Lovrine, Maria Mayer, Eileen Minteer, Lois Reed and Ruth Schneider. Mrs. Kendris and Mrs. Murphy were initiated as honoraries. Chinese Night Club was again the theme of Pi Tau ' s fall party, held in the gayly decorated Wright Hall basement. The an- nual Anniversary Ball, a formal dinner-dance, was held in April. Because they think independently, because they want to lire the way they think is right, because they preserve a liberal, broadened view on campus—the Ripon Indees! l, Di:i: OIFICI.RS sialtd from li-fl—P. J.iikiiis. D. Kinlin:. li. Sfbon, F. Ilaikis (V. FoiLill; stanJin , G. Stearns, J. Kicdrrer. .1. Beilon. li. ilaakf. INDEE MEMBERS, front roii.- from Irft—G. Poiaelt. D. Il ' liitncr, G. Stearns, li. Haake, M. S ioemaker. F. Baekes; second roii. P. .lenkins, J. Sahin. R. Falirendorff, B. Reed, B. Nelson, R. Parker; third ro-zv, D. Kirdien, T. Forlnum, S. Jiminez. D. Mie ielis, J. Berton, .1. Niederei, R. Herinij, I ' . Tank. ome t e(Aoicctco u . . . The Ripon Independent Organ- ization, under the leadership of Frank Backes, president; Dick Kirchen, vice president; Rosemary Klement, secretary-treasurer; Juel Lepavsky, social chairman; and James Niederer, athletic chairman, beqan social functions with an all- school dance in the union lounge. The group also sponsored its an- nual Casino party, and then add- ed to Ripon ' s Christmas festivi- ties with a caroling party. Second semester saw a turn- over of officers, with the result that Richard Kirchen became president; Pat Jenkins, vice presi- dent; Rosemary Klement, secre- tary-treasurer; Eugene Stearns, social chairman; and James Nied- erer, athletic chairman. The In- dees danced at the Penthouse par- ty late in March. Independents were seen in al- most every activity on campus. Dorothy Whitner was president of Shaler hall, co-production man- ager and co-chairman of set de- signs for Ver Adest. Other of- ficers included Barbara Nelson, vice president; Constance Smith, secretary; Jane Sabin. treasurer; and Gert Powell, social chairman and Student Council representa- tive. On the College Days stafF were John Berton, news editor for the first semester, and Constance Smith, circulation manager. Inde- pendent reporters on the Days staff were Arthur Abt and Ro.xi- Ann Parker. Associate editor of the Crimson was Bill Haake. Frank Backes and Fred Hibbert were photographers for Ripon ' s annual. Active in the Ripon College Theatre was Joan Babcock. who portrayed Grace Woods in Goodby, My Fancy and was the assistant director for Death of a Salesman. Others included Alan Walbridge, Andrew Palm, Barbara Nelson, Arthur Abt, Lee Denman, Kay Gebhardt, Helen Kuhn, Bill Carruthers, Howard Hinton, Fred Hibbert, Marc Fin- kel, Dave Loppnow and Dick Kirchen. Choir members reprcscntiig RIO were Rosemary Klement, Barbara Nelson, Sydney Rouse, Martha Shoemaker, Alice Sim- pelaar, Eugene Stearns, Bert Wa- terhouse. Frank Backes. Troy Benson, Dave Loppnow, Ed Shildhauer and John Moffatt. Ver Adest displayed the talents of more Indees. In this spring mu- sical were Margaret Binzel, Rose- mary Klement, Shirley Oltman, Kay Gebhardt, Sydney Rouse, Dee Schmidt. Carol Simpelaar, Dave Loppnow, Richard Kirchen and Jim Middleton. Dancing their way through the Folk Dance Festival put on by the Physical Education Department were Margaret Binzel. Pat Spic- zenski, Lynn Moncreiff, Virginia Foertsch, Kay Gebhardt. Helen Kuhn, Sydney Rouse, Martha Shoemaker, Dee Schmidt, Dick Kirchen, John Moffatt, Dick Michelis, Marc Finkel and Bill Cadwell. In the Ripon College Band, In- dependents such as Roxi-Ann Parker, Bill Haake, Dick Michelis, John Moffat, Fred Schulthies and Fred Hibbert were found. Leading the cheering during the football and basketball games was Margaret Binzel. Indees on the all-school social committee were Virginia Foertsch and Eugene Stearns. Independent Ed Kirchner was the winner of the coveted Tribune Award, while on the crack Rifle Team were John Janney, Marshall Cushman, Ernest Bock and John Ferbend. Barton Reed, Dave Loppnow. John Moffatt and Bill Thornton were members of the ROTC Drill Team. ■f n j tin a ilia. :b 15 f z  Beer busts, battered briars, white bucks, cashmere casualness. dangling keys and dilapidated cars— he ' s a FRAT MAN! 4tfr Ome ;4tft . . . ALPHA OFFICERS, stated from Uil—L. Harrer. ;. It i.j.mann. D. Ander- son; standing. J. Lii ' ingslon. K. Johnson. ALPHA PLEDGF.S. front ro from Uil — T. Rushlon. A. Lundibcrt). J. Lffczsky. J. Smart; sfcond ro , J. Pfol. J. ZfrUr, J. Groli, R. Hansen, R. AtUe; third riKs. R. Atlee, R. Jthnsom. H. Arthur, P. Bonkov:ski. G. SinaJinos. ALPHA MEMBERS, front rati, from Ifft—B. Russell. O. Sivi.. J. Iltrvier. K. John- son, P. Martin. H. Fisher; second rov:. E. Wood, D. Burress, I. Livingston, A. Il ' ong. G. Bufhholz. F. Moy: third rov;. J. Fuehs, E. U ' ing, M. Anderson. M. Jones. U ' . Yu- kon; fourth ro R. Balej, D. Beehe, B. ll ' iedemann. L. Harrer, D. Hallock, D. Bar- tell, D. Anderson. n fie wc €utd fiuia t . . , Alpha Omega Alpha celebrated the 45th anniversary of its found- ing in a new home, spacious Bart- lett hall. Behind the strong spirit exhibited by the Alpha men stands a tradition dating back to 1 906 which has consistently serv- ed to maintain the organization as one of the strongest fraternities on the Ripon College campus. This year has been no exception in finding Alpha a leading organ- ization. The house was honored for its decorations for the fall Home- coming event. In intramural ath- letics under the management of Art Wong a significant record was made in taking the Bowling championship and tying for first place in Volleyball. Social Chairman Mac Jones conducted a highly successful series of e.vcra-curricular functions during the year, among them the Homecoming banquet at the Le- gion hall, the November Club Midnight formal in the lounge of the Student Union, a Christmas dance in the lower lounge of Bart- lett hall, a Spring formal, a house party sponsored by the pledge class, the spring steak fry and the annual Spring banquet. For the fourth straight year the Alpha Omega Alpha Scholarship was awarded to a worthy student. This fund, maintained by alumni and actives, provides each year one student ' s room and gives him the opportunity to earn his board. Alpha men. as well as being collectively active as a fraternity. were diversely represented in campus activities. Ron Balej was prominent as end on the football team and as a center during the basketball season. Other R men were Dorman Anderson. Warren Yukon and Woody Moy. On the wrestling team, which was managed by John Fuchs. v.ere Warren Yukon. Art Wong. Woody Moy. Jack Peot and Tom Rushton. Jim Smart and Jim Groh managed the varsity basketball team. Harry Fisher, who as also vice president of the sophomore class. Glen Buchholz. Ken John- sen and Carroll Dana were par- ticipants on the college forensic squad and all four were honored with memberships in Pi Kappa Delta, national forensic fraternity. Bill Wiedemann was co-chair- man of the Ver Adest show. Of All Things. Also taking part in Ver Adest were Dick Hallock. prominent choir soloist, and Mac Jones as principals, and Lee Har- rer. who was stage manager. Al Wood and Ed W ing did much of the backstage work for Ver Adest and for the Ripon College Theatre organization. Jack Peot. Harry Arthur, and John Zerler were members of the band. George Sinadinos and Harry Ar- thur were members of the ROTC drill team. Under the guiding hands of Bill Russell, the Big Brother, and Little Brother Manley Anderson, the pledges were acquainted with the traditional hazards of pledg- ing. 4lfr ' Ome . . . WEST OFFICERS, seated from Irft—R. Set, . M. Prellhertj. B. C ia man. R. Martin, .4. Hansen; standinij, C. lirinttinger, K. Milius, R. .liremner, R. Lambert. II ' EST I ' l I IX I.S. tniril rmi from left — J. Gundlaeh. D. Rinlelman. T. Frtennn. S. Pickard, T. Tesehner; second row, C. Holly, G. Swan, J. Bray, J. Shannon. .1. .lonas; third row, R. Prellberg, T. Ham ley, F. Maier, E. Felh, R. Witt, J. Sherwood. IFEST MEMBERS, from roiv from Irfl—O. l-unsl. M. Prctlhfrij. R. Martin, L. Rich- ardson, J. Jacohson, P. Caspirson; svconj roix, . . II ' right, , . Richardson, I ' . Churchill, A. Loach, T. Potter, J. Poor, A. Hansen; third roiu, T. Truss, J. Powers, D. Edwards, J. Pearson, D. Kosikotuski, L. Kosikowski, li. liorm, R. Stcrr; fourth row, C. lirint- lintjcr, B. Eickstedl, R. Seig, R. Bremner, R. I.amherl, K. Milius, B. Chapman, Jim Stelter, C. Schielcr, Jerry Siclttr. (T Utf tCfU :tW ( CUiHtoU • • • June of 1952 marked the close of another successful year for Al- pha Phi Omega fraternity. Throughout the year. West men were noted on campus in all types of activities from athletics to de- bating, from parties to scholastics. November found forty-five alumni members returning for the annual Homecoming banquet held at the Eagles club, where many happy fraternity associations were revived. Following this West again sponsored the all-school Sadie Hawkins dance. As in the past, the dance was a huge suc- cess, with prizes being awarded for the best costumes. The pro- ceeds from this dance were plac- ed in the Alpha Phi Omega Mem- orial Fund, which provides finan- cial aid for some worthy freshman boy. This scholarship is dedicat- ed to the memory of West men who lost their lives in World War II. First semester was brought to a close with a bang by the tra- ditional Gangster party held in the West lounge. With refresh- ments served and entertainment provided by the actives, a good time was had by all. Second semester opened with pledging and as usual West came out with a fine crop of prospective brothers, including Jack Bray, Ed eth, John Gundlach, Tom Haw- ley, Charles Holly, Jack Jonas, Fred Maier, Tom Peterson, Sam Pickard, Ron Prellberg, Don Rin- telman, Jim Shannon, Jim Sher- wood, Jerry Swan, Tom Tesch- ner and Bob Witt. These men went through pledging successful- ly and they were initiated into Al- pha Phi Omega on Mar. 25. On the evening of their initiation a banquet was held in their honor at the Hi-K club near Oshkosh. Also in the spring of the year, the annual spring dinner-dance was held. Throughout the year, the West men were active in all campus ac- tivities, besides maintaining a cumulative house point average of 1.65. In athletics. West had eighteen football players, ten bas- ketball players, two wrestlers, eight trackmen and two each in tennis and golf. Adee Hansen and Jack Richardson were honored by being chosen on the all-confer- ence football team. West also had representatives in choir. Ver Adest. theatre work, the forensic team, ROTC command, honor roll and campus offices. With George Chapman as president, Ralph Martin as vice president and Ken Milius as treasurer. West has been highly successful from all standpoints and looks forward to a future which will be equally as bright. ' Dcita Su Kd P . . . SMITH UrriCi:RS. s,ut,d from lifl—D. Jun.s. II. linnnim. Z ' . S n;:is ; slandimj, G. Buttiis, F. Rodro. J. Kla ' iniiir, J. Iuiini ,r, SMITH PLEDGES, from ronx: from Irfl—L. Crover. If. I ' mkalla. I). Taylor. T. Ilor- nick; sicond rois:, .1. .fours, .1. Mills, I. Holm. If. Toiks; third roii- ; ,. SiK rr. .1. Ducklov:, N. I.niius. . . Mriklrjnlin; fourl i roix, F. Elliot,, R. Clouijli. f Slui ' iiion, D. Jiuobson. S. Ilallis. SMITH MEMBERS, from nm- from Irft—F. Rodio. J. Ktupmeur. I!. Il ' illiams. B. Brennan, A. McNair, B. Moran; second roix, M. Chatfii-ld. J. Sun J. B. Donaldson, G. Butters, B. Cala werts; third row, N. Niekels, D. Lueck, P. Splieeris. I). Jones, D. Pepke, B. Dougherty, J. Mureh, D. Retzlaff, J. Edinyer, I ' Eauhenstein. ' ' T SWer uf ... The Smith men. this year as in the past, carried on the high tra- ditions of former Delta Sigs. Members of the fraternity were well represented in the various campus activities. The sports scene found Smith men well accounted for in all fields. Bill Brennan was given a first team berth on the all-confer- ence football team for the second year in a row and received plenty of additonal support on the grid- iron from Smith men Glenn But- ters, Bob Williams. Bill Moran, Jim Sund. Wayne Pinkalla and Art Jones. The wrestling team re- ceived a big boost from veeran Paul Spheeris and sophomore Wayne Pinkalla, who captured a third place in the conference meet. Pinkalla ' s versatility earned him a position with the varsity linksters. Don Jones was captain and chief point getter of the track team this year. Glenn Butters and Ron Clough also proved their worth with the Ripon trackmen. Duane Pepke was a cross country main- stay as well as being captain and rne of the leading scorers on the JV basketball squad. Other JV basketball men were Frank Elliott, Art Jones and John Miekiejohn. Den Jones and Glenn Butters also held the offices of treasurer and secretary of the R club, respec- tively. In other fields. Bill Brennan was a cadet captain in the ROTC bat- talion, while the coveted Chicago Tribune gold medal award went to Bill Donaldson, outstanding sophomore basic. Vernon Lauben- stein was secretary-treasurer of Pi Kappa Delta and received much acclaim as a member of the var- sity debate team. Bill Donaldson was appointed as director of the Student Union and also served as sophomore class president. Fran Rodeo served as Smith representa- tive on the Student Council. The Delta Sigs were represented in the choir by John Mills and by Bill Donaldson in the Ver Adest sex- tet. Scholastically, James Klapmeier and Don Jones were named to the honor roll on the basis of their first semester ' s grades. Klapmeier was elected to Ripon ' s Phi Alpha honorary fraternity as a junior due to his outstanding scholastic rec- ord in the previous two and one half years. Vernon Laubenstein was named the recipient of one of the new Republican Foundation scholarships, while Bill Donaldson received the Kemper Insurance scholarship. Chemistry students are aware of the fact that Don Jones was an assistant in the chemistry department this year. Socially speaking. Smith had a successful year with the tradition- al Bowery party standing out as one of the best ever. Days of preparation turned the lounge into a rustic frontier saloon during the Gold Rush era. The candle lit bar- room saw dust covered dance floor, the music of Nick Livings- ton, and the costumed ladies and gentlemen behind the familiar swinging doors provided the boom town atmosphere which made the party such a success. The annual Spring Party was held at the Fond du Lac Town and Country club in April, offering a very en- joyable evening of dining and dancing to all who attended. The initiation of nineteen new actives was highlighted by a superb ban- quet at the Hi-K. These parties, in addition to the many sponta- neous affairs, filled the Smith so- cial calendar throughout the en- tire year. am clci elt€i ;4lfr z . I AMHDA OFUCIRS s.ahJ h i l,fl—P. un ano ' v. T. Coyn,;. I). IIiiil- liurl, ' . IlUiisf, (i. Ilnrri: sliinJirit , .1. Jniitcss, A ' . LufratKi, 11. linldman, I ' . Ian Laanin. L-lMlilJ.I l ' l.l:U(;li , scalid jium l,jl—K. t.aniji-, -I. Sfitiks. li. Unii i.rs, . . Rusnil, D. Maiscllc; stamiinrj, F. Rocmin j, B. Sifvcrs, C. .Illis ' iii, ti. [irnis.n.  Slallman. LAMBDA MEMBERS, first roiu from left— P. Nancarroiv, B. Tortorello, G. Born, D. Hurlburt, B. Lieber; second roiv, N. Lufrano, T. Coynes, K. Jacobs, N. Livin jston; third row, J. Tester, T. Knudson. A. Jenness, F. Blaise, C. Deliaan; fourth row, B, Griswold, T. Rohde. B. Goldman, I ' . J ' an l.aanen 7 e xat 0 OuU tOKclm adOKcCual Lambda Delta Alpha completed another successful year under the leadership of president Don Hurl- burt. Other officers were Tom Coynes, vice-president and cor- responding secretary; Fran Blaise, recording secretary; Gladwin f3orn, treasurer; Paul Nancarrow. chaplain; Tom Knudson, his- torian; Al Jenness. sgt.-at-arm.s: and Ned Lufrano and Barry Goldman, intramural managers. During the school year Lamb- da men were prominent in all campus activities. Veterans Tiny Lieber and Booby Born were again standouts on the football team, as were Ned Lufrano and Barry Godman on the basketball squad. Fran Blaise made a name for himself in wrestling, while freshman Dewey Marselle was active in football, basketball and track. Tom Knudson played on the tennis team. In the field of letters. Lambda was ably represented by Ken Ja- cobs, editor. Bob Brown, news editor, and Paul Nancarrow, on the Days staff, while the latter also held down a post on the staff of the Scribbler. Tom Coynes and Fred Roeming were active in the choir, while Bob Stallman, Al Sparks and Paul Nancarrow play- ed in the band. Nick Livingston was well-known on campus for his small dance combo. Paul Nan- carrow served as music chairman and orchestra manager for Ver Adest. Vance Van Laanen acted as chief heller during the fresh- man hazing period. Lambda opened its social year with the Homecoming banquet at the Bel-Air club in Green Lake. Its float, featuring varied beer cans and appropriate slogans won third prize in the parade. The spring formal was held at Osh- kosh. Twelve new men served their pledgeship and were taken in as actives. They are as follows: Clint Allison, Bob Brothers. Bob Brown, Dewey Marselle, Roy Lange, Tom Patterson, Fred Roeming, Al Sparks, Bob Stall- man, Jim Russell, Bob Sievers and Tom Killeen. New honoraries ad- mitted were Mr. Carens. Mr. fCendris and Jason Lee. Otac a Sc w . . . OMEGA OFFICERS, seated from t.-fl—lf. Mnuk. II Clemens. C. 0,lis. D. Corniek. R. Auhinijer : staiidiiu . C. Coreoran, J. Alkinson, M. Seliotanus. D. CaiKje.-. D. Linde. E. Ifalkins ' OMEGA PLEDGES, front roii from lefl—C. Carlisle. S. Coir. R. Motll. C. Tliomf- son; secona roii. B. Ihssen, A. Fischer, R. De Vrriola, C. Grant; third roii;, M. Schmitz, A. Struek, C. Ganzer 1 f •? :3atop p, ' 49( I B l omnJl ' Ij ' - • ,; a BiMg||i J; ,jg j , J ._,, ,. iiiM P|| |||g_||| _ ||H||HHHHH| ■ H H ■ OMEGA MEMBERS, front roic from teft—S. Mo ir, O. Jl ' illiamson. D. ll ' esterherij, S. Tse, 11 ' . Hofman, B. Mancliestrr ; second roii:. M. Srholanus. C. Ochs. B. Clemens. D. Runkel, C. Corcoran; third roiv, J. James, R. .lubinyer, D. Cau jer, C. Boltero, J. Atkinson, D. Cornick; fourtli roiv, D. Linde, .1. Myrherij. . . Moore. .1. Schlesinijer, E. U ' atkius, .1. Flies Out tcuicU«t , cu 4lcacuf . . . Omega parties were well-han- dled in the 1951-52 year, and Omega was well-represented in campus activities. Uel Cornick. winner of the Dr. Priestley award for the outstand- ing Omega man of the year, was also Student Council president, succeeding Carl Sarge Patter- son. Omega. ' 51. and exploring the possibilities of an honor sys- tem. In the field of journalism. Ome- ga was well-represented. Bob Clemens, who won the first prize in the Ver Adest skit contest, was associate editor of the College Days and also did excellent work as associate editor of the annual humor magazine. Uick Linde and Ed VVatkins held up the business end of the paper. Dick as circula- tion manager and Ed as business manager. Del Cornick was busi- ness manager of the CRIMSON. Omega men participated in the college theater productions. Gor- don Grant and Steve Cole played leads in Goodby, My Eancy ; Claud Thompson and Chuck Gan- zer also held parts in that play. Grant and Ganzer did excellent work in another College Theater production. Death of a Sales- man. In Ver Adest this year, Buzz Myrberg took one of the leads. Other Omegamen in Ver Adest were Dave Runkel. Bob Clemens. Gordon Grant. Rudy Aubinger. Walter Hofman and Merle Scho- tanus. who was chairman of pro- motion. This year ' s freshman class elected two Omegamen to office: Bill Ihssen as president and Claud Thompson as secretary. In sports, Bill Ihssen was one of the mainstays of the wrestling team and Werner Menck showed himself to a budding Sam Snead on the golf team. Charles Ochs. Rudy Aubinger. Art Myrberg. Wally Hofman. Werner Menck. Dave Runkel. Claud Thompson. Gordon Grant and Al Fischer represented Ome- ga in the choir. Ochs, who was chosen for the Phi Alpha honor society this year, was also treasur- er of the choir. Socially. Omega activities were all-around successes. The fall term was distinguished by a dance in the Axe-Handle room, and the an- nual homecoming banquet later in the semester. In the spring. Helen Matteson of Pi Delta Omega was chosen sweetheart for 1952-53 to reign over the annual Sweetheart dance held at Tuscumbia country club. The calendar was closed with the annual beer-bust base- ball game. Honoraries elected during the year were Jay Fues and Mr. Douglas Richards. ' T a i Pc , . , MI.RRIMIS OFFICERS. s,at,d frnm left—T. Hukkala. D. Drustrr, J. M,ss. K. La u i-. H. Millfr; slandinij, K. Fenske, P. Pretzel, G. S ' asioudjik, D. Jnns ' in. 11. C.lerreinan MFRRIM.liX PLEDGES, front mi:, from left—.!. Hints. .7. Obara, . . Rloedn-n. T. Case, C. Erukson, R. . lfidi; second roii;. R. Jl ' eaver. C. Ian Zoeren. .1 . Bussien. J. Keouff i, E. Scliivalbe. D. Rohrer; third rr ii D. Nelson. J. Grout. J. Cunntnijliam, G. Merchant, L. Osterman, T. Domencicli MliRRIMAN MF.MBF.RS. front ro ' v. ' from lefl—C. Syhunj, I), llinz. D. Diustcr, B. Miller. J. Mrss, K. l.ainyr. D. Brunton, T. Iliikkala; second roiu, P. Sampson, J. K ' illiarns, C. Gorr. J. Ryan, , . Frisvold, B. Danielsen, H. Cleereman; third roiv, D. Booras, K. Fenske, B. Peters, L. T iuroiv, D. Cozad, D. Harmet, R. Il ' inijfield, D. Jonson; fourth row, G. Nasioudjik, . . Knssoris. F. Rohloff, F. Clouijh, II ' . Getzel, .1. Brink. P. Pretzel, C. Schu-arlx S Cfd 1 Mt Ufl t UC . . . Sociallv. Merriman was active and kept up its tradition of good parties and lots of fun. More than thirtv-five Merriman alumni re- turned for the Homecominc) game and celebration and enjoved a big ham dinner at Merriman that ev- ening. On No embcr 17 Merri- man became a French cabaret complete with cobwebs. French posters and sexv girls for the regular fall Apache partv. In Ap- ril the seventeen now pledges treated the actives to another par- tv in the house. Later in the spring Merriman men went out to South Woods for their famous steak frv and beer bust. This was followed in May by a formal dinner-dance. The Merriman intramural foot- ball squad, the Marauders. chalked up an unbeaten, unscored- upon record. Bv the end of the first semester the Merriman ath- letes were holding the intramural first place position. Holding kev positions on the varsity football team were John- ny Mess. Charlie Schwartx. Dan- nv Booras and Ken Fenske. who was chosen all-conference end. Two Merriman pledges. Tom Domencich and Dick Rohrer. won letters, while sophomore Heinie Cleereman managed the team. Included on the track team were Charlie Schwartz. Don Deuster. John Frisvold. Jerrv Kossoris. Jim Clough and Dale Hin:. Dick Co- rad held a position on the tennis team. In the field of journalism Phi Kappa Pi was also active. Johnny Frisvold was s|X rts editor of the College Davs, with Dick Harniet on his start. V a c Brunton was feature editor the first semester, with both Bill Miller and Paul Pretzel writing features. Representing Merriman in ' er .Adest were Karl Lange. co-pro- duction manager: John English, choreographer and member of the double sextet: Bill Miller, director of set designs: and Dick Cozad. publicitv. Paul Pretzel was vice president and VisKft Brunton secretarv of the Poly Stat club. Pretzel, with Carl Gorr. was also on the debate team. Merriman was also well repre- sented in the band and in the choir. Jim Williams, cornetist. was president of the college band. Singing in the choir were Walt Getzel. Chuck ' an Zoeren. Bill Miller. John English and Carl Sy- burg. Syburg was featured as guest soloist in the choir ' s fall concert. John Mess, the fraternitv presi- dent and also president of the senior class, was made cadet lieu- tenant colonel in the ROTC. Ten- ho Hukkala was the cadet major and Karl Lange. cadet captain. Earlv in the fall Merrimans popular housefather. Dr. Wil- liam Tyree. was taken in as an honorary member of the frater- nitv and was quite active in the fraternitv ' s various activities. 6 tCi. Sc Kd CUl , . . THF.TA OFFICERS, seat.d from hft—J. Codiranc. J. Tlirnsnii. R. Mur- hacli; standintf, T. Basils, H. Sfi ' ffrs. H. llrnry THET.I I ' l.LUGl.S. s.uhJ from left— J. Staikcr. IJ. Hnninit,. II. .hiis.n. R. Xormaii. M. Dr Vrriola, C. Suil iiu; si-cond roir, .4. Carlson, J. Bronson, . . .hnsrn, R, Major, D. Jaiikfls, J. Harmon: third roix:. R. Siliuslir, B. Jl ' iinkauf, I . Burns. R. Killli- son; fourth roix;. M. Dii-yrr. .1. ticslon, T. Lriihl. .1 . Kah ' iun. C. Kraus. C. Moryan. P. Morijan THET.I MEMBERS, front rov.- from l,fl—.l. Jhrl. C. I.war.s. T. Hastis. II. ll.nry. second roir, K. La Fave, B. Delzell. D. Harmon, C. I ' ltarJr: third roiL-, B. If ' aHrr. R. Murhacli, D. Cochrane. A ' . Kittleson, J. Drkkcr: fourth roit. }. Stcffcs. T. Pouhllc. B. Sleitart, C. Johnson; fifth rov:. , . Thorson, J. ICai ner, B. llcrhst, K. llarker, J. Cochrane, J. Talh ran CifUtOf. ( OO ' UCf . . . Progress was the keynote of 1951-52 for Theta. The frater- nity completed another successful term this year under the leader- ship of president John Thorson. One of the first big events on the calendar was Homecoming. Theta won first place with their comic house decoration on the theme We ' ll Bow] ' Em Over. An even greater achievement, however, was the large number of former Theta men to return for the alumni banquet which was a huge success. Emphasis at the banquet was placed on strength- ening the newly-formed Alumni Association. The foundation for this organization is now firmly es- tablished, and Theta men who leave school may look forward to becoming members of this inte- grated group. Socially the men of Theta Sig- ma Tau maintained their high po- sition in their activities. The third annual Esquire party was enjoyed by all. This dance was held in the game room of Harwood Mem- orial union. Its theme, decora- tions and dress were taken direct- ly from the pages of The Maga- zine for Men. A contest which was held for the best Esquire girl costume was won by Barbara Nielsen of Alpha Gamma Theta. She was chosen by a board of judges made up of the male chap- erones. An RCA recording or- chestra was obtained for the dance, and everyone agreed that this violin-accordian combination was a fine background for the successful costume party. Another high point in the social year was an informal contest with Lyle. Theta proved victorious, and brought home a trophy which now maintains a conspicuous place in the fraternity lounge. The climax of the social events was the annual spring dinner- dance. An atmosphere made up of an e.xcellent dinner, beautiful music, and exquisite companions provided a very wonderful time for all. Theta was glad to welcome into its ranks John Tallgren as an hon- orary member, and George Mid- dleton as an associate member. Theta ' s loss was the army ' s gain when Boyd Pancho Holmes, di- rector of the student union, com- pleted his graduation requirements at the end of the first semester. A successful rushing program was climaxed in the acquisition of a pledge class which outnumbers the active members. The twenty- four pledges were some of the top men on the campus, being active in school and fraternity activities and yet keeping a very respect- able scholastic average. The pledge period was short, much to the relief of the actives, who found that old saying the more the merrier was certainly true. Climaxing the pledge period was the hectic hell-week, after which a formal initiation ceremony was held in the union lounge. After the ceremony a banquet in honor of the new actives was held at the Hi-K club. Theta ' s intramural program was ably managed by Carlos Velarde. The standings in any of the vari- ous sports found Theta in a very respectable position, in addition to placing men on the All Intra- mural teams. Various other phases of frater- nity life found Nate Kittleson as the able chaplain and Jim Coch- rane overseeing all dances and parties as social chairman. Rep- resenting Theta in school govern- ment affairs was Bob Walker, vice president of the student coun- cil. BUT, ACCORDING TO OUR CONSTITUTION . . . • (n a%ced tte%e t . . . Si ' artiiry Carol Coir, lice President Km Jiuohs {sealed) Treasurer Jerry Kossoris. President Ken Fenske (standini ) U(i.ca% ( W4 O cei . . . 1 V i X i f ' ' - H lid ' I ' nsidrnt Harry Fisher, Trrasurcr Marilyn Moore. Sriri ' lary Barbara S ' iclsni. PrcsiJrnI Bill Donaldson So i c K yie W4 O fcce iA Secretary Ann Baxandall, Fresidrnt Bill llissen, J ' ice fresidenl Bill Il ' eiukauf, Treasurer Claud Thompson fill ll.l ' IIA MliMBERS. sntl.il from Irfl—li. Yoiin; , II. Iloaij. D. If liiliu-r, M. ' .cn- Ji-r. 11. hJlcson: staitdini . P. Xiuuarrd--::, .1. A ' lVJi ' nr, [ . Lamhril. D. Diiutir. C. Odis I ' ULY-ST.IT OFFICERS, from Ufl—P. Pretzel. .1. .liku ' u;uz, D. Ihuninn Ae ttelic e tt ia . . . Seekers after excellence is the motto of the Phi Alpha society of Ripon College. This organiza- tion strives to promote scholar- ship among students. At a meeting early in the sec- ond semester. Dr. William Bot- tiglia, head of the French depart- ment, was elected president of the group. Dr. Sidney Goodrich, head of the Classics department, was the vice president, and Miss Le- one Oyster of the Chemistry de- partment served as secretary- treasurer. Qualifications for membership demand high academic achieve- ment. Any student who has main- tained at least a 2.50 scholastic average for five semesters is elect- ed as a junior affiliated member. Any senior with a 2.50 average after seven or eight semesters is elected as a member in course, and a student from the junior class with a 2.90 average after five se- mesters may also be elected in February as a member in course. Phi Alpha society held a ban- quet in the spring. In addition, it was in charge of the traditional Honors convocation, held this year on May 21, at which the an- nouncements of the student elec- tions to the society were present- ed. SficcedatCoH, olctcc , Sfrca en4, . . . Because this is a liberal arts college and because the students of today are the leaders of tomor- row, the Politicians-Statesmen ' s club was established some time ago for the purpose of informing the students of Ripon College on contemporary affairs and for of- fering them the opportunity to ex- press their opinions on these topics. The club had a full year, begin- ning with a renewal of its affilia- tion with the Association of Inter- national Relations Clubs, a na- tional organization. The club al- so initiated a small activity fee to be paid by members in order to tighten its membership and enable the club to present a larger variety and a higher quality of programs. The club ' s presentations for 1951-52 were well received. Dr. Fleming of the Political Science department spoke before the club twice on the subjects Should the United States Favor an Interna- tional Bill of Rights and The Ci il and Political Provisions of the Human Rights Covenant. Dr. Westhagen of the Economics department spoke on the topic, The Pressures on Mature Fkon- omy. Other speakers from the faculty were Dr. Webster and Dr. Moore, both of the History de- partment. The club also had several stu- dents speak on subjects in which they have had e.xperience. Roald Kaklins spoke on the subject I Came from Behind the Iron Cur- tain, Kriton Hourmusiades spoke on Victims of Peace, and Ste- phen Tse. a Chinese student, also addressed the club. Poly-Stat presented two movies during the year, The Middle East-Israel and Gentlemen ' s Agreement. The club found enthusiastic and able leadership under its presi- dent, Andrew Alkiewicz. Other officers of the club were Paul Pretzel, vice president, and Da id Brunton, secretary. Dr. William Fleming was the organization ' .s sponsor. fl K.ll ' l ' .l DI.LT.l MHMHCRS, sralcd from U-ft—J. Marihy. P. Pretzel. I . Lauhen- steiri ; standing, A. Palm, G. Buchholz, H. Fislier, P. Sclilalit, R. Hansen, K. .lolinson. R. Seirj, C. Coin, Mr. Il ' liite FORENSICS Mf:. tHFRS, sealed from left— I ' . Laubenstein, P. Sehlaht. G. Buehlwlz: standing, R. Hansen, H. Fisher, P. Pretzel, R. Seig, C. Gorr, K. Johnson, Mr. Il ' liite V SCite VeUu . . . Proficiency in forensic func- tions is the necessary qualification for membership in Pi Kappa Del- ta. The Alpha chapter of this na- tional forensic fraternity is located at Ripon. The function of this or- ganization is to recognize those who have shown ability in foren- sics and to stimulate further inter- est in these activities on campus. Indications of the success at- tained by the Pi Kapps this year were the large number of students who tried out for the de- bate squad and the subsequent in- crease in the fraternity itself. Under the sponsorship of Mr. White of the Speech department. many plans were discussed for fu- ture achievements of the group, such as a student ' s speakers ' bu- reau to be comprised of any inter- ested students on campus. Officers for this year were Paul Pretzel, president; Joyce Manley. vice president; Vern Laubenstein, secretary-treasurer; and Glen Buchholz, tournament manager. cctuft u ottcl d ao l . In a society such as ours, where varying opinions are being con- stantly voiced by men of both good and questionable integrity, there is a desperate need for the type of man who can objectively and intelligently seek out the facts and issues inherent in each com- plex social problem. There is a need for the man who, after dis- covering the facts and issues, can evaluate them and formulate valid conclusions which are pertinent to the total welfare. There is a need for the man who, after formulat- ing alid conclusions, is skilled in getting, through oral discourse, others to accept his viewpoint. There is a need for the man who realizes that his conclusions are rarely conclusive or absolute but subject to change. There is a need for the man who can defend him- self against those of questionable moti ations who use sophistic methods of persuasion to attain goals consistent with selfish inter- ests. College forensic activity is de- signed to meet the above need. In this activity a supervised train- ing ground provides competition among college students in areas of critical thinking, problem analy- sis, oral communication, self-con- trol, and information on critical social problems. Such competition plays a distinctive part in training men to meet a need of our free society. The forensic heritage of present day Riponites is rich in national glory and fame. Through the years, because of forensic partici- pation, students have left Ripon better equipped to meet the need of a free society. The season of 1951-52 is no e.xception. The sea- son ' s squad participated in five major forensic tournaments with entries in extemporaneous speak- ing, original oratory, discussion and debate. The debate squad met with forty eight teams each rep- resenting a different college or university. This is the first season in which Ripon has had partici- pants in the discussion event. An entry was sent to the Interstate Oratorical contest. Ripon is doing its share in helping to meet the need of a free society by providing extensive forensic activity for its students. FKI.SCII CLl ' ll MI:MJSI:RS. u-aUui jinm hfl—H. (lijluf, C. If nlr. S. I lammns, lila.i . H. Younij, S. Meyers, M. .1. Sainlher; : slanJiii , S. Liuiihnl. K. llounnusiadrs, N. Mai- U ' horler. R. Mates, R. Kayc, D. Syrris Sl ' .IMSIt Cl.rJl MI.MIII RS. sriilrj from Irfl—.l. Ilhirjnni. Mr. ll„okrr. Y. Orsini. . . R ' uharJson, M. ' .endrr : slandini . S. Jimriirr. II. Iliuui. A ' . I ' urnell. . l . Hall. ■ ' . tia, - kits, D. Ruiikcl aulc - ou ... 7 Under the guiding hand of president Rene Males, the French club fostered numerous interesting educational proarams and two plays, carrying out the purpose of the organization to promote inter- est in the French culture and lan- guage. A reading of L ' ArJesienne, with the music of Bizet, formed the opening meeting of the year. Successive meetings centered around French music, literature and drama, skits and readings. One meeting featured a lecture on the L ' Encyclopedie Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers, with illustrated prints, and another was highlight- ed by a series of slides on Europe. Projects of the French club were a special French table which met on Wednesdays throughout the year, and a trip to the Uni- versity of Wisconsin to see the annual French production. The principal activity of the club was the production of its plays. On Ne Badine Pas Avec L ' Amour and Antigone. Participating members in these were Rene Males, Carlos Velarde. Kriton Hourmusiades, Barbara Young, Mary Ann Sandberg, Suzanne Meyers, Richard Linde, Barbara Bagemihl, Barbara Gidlof, Su- zanne Lambert, Nancy Mac- Whorter, Uemetrios Syrris and Gay White. The club ' s officers were Rene Males, president; Barbara Young, vice president; Nancy MacWhor- ter, secretary; and Mary Ann Sandberg, treasurer. Dr. William Bottiglia. head of the French de- partment, was the faculty advisor. a1tdi , e dU, ' Tf, U ted , American and Latin-American students gathered at Spanish club meetings once a month in the un- ion lounge for the promotion of a greater cultural understanding of the Spanish language and of the countries in which it is spoken. Educational and social activities throughout the year provided the club with a full and interesting schedule. At several club meetings, cer- tain members gave talks on the phases of Spanish culture with which they were familiar. Helene Altergott spoke on Puerto Rico and displayed a collection of na- tive craft and art which she ob- tained v hile working in that coun- try during the past summer. Car- los Bottero gave a colorful and interesting talk about his home- land, Columbia. At these and oth- er discussion meetings, other mem- bers were able to add to the talks from their own experience. Several educational films were shown throughout the year to the group. The subjects ranged from Me.xican scenery to Spanish mu- .sic to bull fighting. Early in the spring, several of the members drove to Madison to see the film Don Quixote. which was shown at the University of Wisconsin theater. Highlight of the year was the presentation in January of the play, Los Interesses Creados, by the club members; Carlos Velarde, a student from Panama, and Faye Bachus, a Spanish major, played the leading roles. A party given by Mr. Hooker at his home cli- maxed the production. The Spanish club was lead this year by Jack Richardson, who served as president, and Yolanda Orsini, secretary-treasurer. Mr. Hooker of the Spanish department was the club ' s adviser. .11 TO CLUB MEMBERS, seatvd from left— J. Juiituy, C. Chase, B. Russell; slaiul- intj. B. Walker, E. Bock, . . FerhenJ, M. Cushman S.IU.IM: CHIi Ml. Mill. IIS. .ual.J jrum lejl i.. Won, , M. LariJiL-elir, J. Kiefer. J. Harlouijh, M. Cushman ; stanJinij, Mr. Hooker, J. Grout, J. Talli ran, .1. Brink. E. Bock. J. Middleton cU tc , m , (! fiea ie aacC Stu . The Ripon Auto club was or- ganized in the winter of 1950 by its president. Charles Chase, and vice president, John Janney, with the aid of Morris Quint, then dean of men. Wednesday night meetings held by the club offer the auto en- thusiast an opportunity to discuss his own mechanical ideas and problems with the group, thereby effecting an exchange of know- ledge heretofore impossible at Ri- pon. Membership also entitles the card bearers to a parts discount and garage facilities should he be inclined to do his own repair work. The criteria for member- ship is an honest interest in auto- mobiles rather than a desire for these privileges. Due to the lack of cooperation with the local constabulary, those with competitive spirit must con- fine it to nearby race tracks, one of which has recently been con- structed in Ripon. Several mem- bers make stock and midget auto racing their summer voca- tions, which adds not a small field of discussion to club meetings. The club ' s social activities are necessarily restricted to the spring and fall months of the year. Thus, the caravan tours and picnics wait for fair weather and the member can only look forward to the good times governed by his Auto club pledge to reflect credit on himself and this club by careful and considerate driving on public highways and by observing strict- ly all motor vehicle codes. atefOficU ( «td SacU . . . A newly formed Ripon sailing team won the first regatta of its career on May 13. 1951. in a three school race against the University of Wisconsin and Oshkosh State college on Lake Mendota. The team totals were: Ripon, 32; Uni- versity of Wisconsin, 21; and Oshkosh. 19. A galvanized bucket filled with beer was the trophy awarded the Ripon sailors. Since then, although necessarilv inactive during the winter months the fire and spirit of the team has been kept alive through the help of the club ' s two faculty advisors. John Lehman and Alexander Hooker. Last fall, however, the team lost its laurels, when it was shut out by the University of Wisconsin, and has been striving ever since to regain these lost honors. For the time being, until the club is firmly established, only those with sailing or racing ex- perience have been encouraged to join. Nevertheless, all of the club ' s meetings have been open to any interested person. ' Pote tc 0 ' y Mcuee . No sooner were the finishing touches added to one project and the record of its progress and culmination neatly tucked away in the little black book of minutes than another matter presented it- self to the Inter-sorority Council. It all started back in the early part of the school year when the coun- cil looked to the future and saw Dad ' s Day approaching. By group action the girls planned and car- ried out the details of a warmer which was held in the union after the game. Refreshments were served and there were introduc- tions and conversation among par- ents, faculty and students. The attention of the council was then concentrated on the In- ter-sorority Formal, one of the major dances of the year. Each house worked as a committee and gradually the ideas and sugges- tions were united and the actual formation of the dance became noticeable. The theme. Winter- lude, was developed in the bids and decorations, with red and sil- er the predominating colors. The formal took place on Saturday, January 5. in the union. Rushing rules were revised, schedules and refreshments plan- ned for the rotating tea and dates for the preference parties were drawn by the rushing chairmen and a system of quotas establish- ed. Following on the heels of rush- ing is the pledging period. In its regular Thursday afternoon meet- ings, the council discussed the regulations that the actives and pledges must follow and later gave suggestions to remedy some of the situations that appeared during this period so that the In- ter-sorority council of ne.xt year could benefit from their e. - perience. lA ' TliRSORORITY COLXCIL Mi:MIll:RS. !,;U, i from Icft—H. Hon, . M. Sihii-mn- hiiifl, M. Moon-, r. Hirsr iheif , B. Gardner. S. Mi-ycrs; slanjini . C. Cart, P. .less, C. bv.; ' ?i. . . Manli-y. G. Riif ' mii. P. Cii ' ' rII. . Mm ll ' nrl,r. M. .1 . liiimhy 1 1 ' 1 s ]  .- 1 M ' i CSE ii ' IS ' TF.RFRATERMTY COIACIL .XfEMBFRS. sailrj from l,fl—B. Brninan, I). Ilurlhurt. Dian Roiiler: slanJini , J. Miss, . . Tlinrson. IS. iri,diman. C. Otlis 7 CU A- COi€ U Comprised of the presidents of each of the seven fraternities on campus, the Inter-fraternity Coun- cil works together with the dean of men in handling the many com- plicated and vital problems which face the Greeks. The difficulties of pledging, intramural sports, and the always very controversial Hell Week form a major portion of the council ' s weekly agenda. This year the adoption of second se- mester pledging kept the council on its toes constantly working o ' er the numerous problems which always arise in connection with a new program. Near the close of each college year, the Council undergoes a complete change of representa- tives in accordance with fraternity elections. This year the new coun- cil has as its first task the comple- tion of a constitution which the re- tiring members leave in its begin- ning stages, confident that their successors will continue the good work and further the reputation the council has built up in past years. IfS.G.A. MEMBERS, seated from lefl—V. Ilirschhenj, B. Nelson. C. Carl. G. Riepma, H. lloag. S. Meyers, P. Ca pell: standinij, J. If ' illis. D. If iitner. J. Hurley. J. Man- ley. M. Binzel. C. Krinsky. N. MaeH ' wrler. M. . . Bumby, A. Purdy. B. .lohnson. M. Miller. J. Sampson 1Rcde i, 1Rcde i, l cded . . . Throughout the past year the Women ' s Self-Governing As- sociation of Ripon College suc- cessfully maintained the responsi- bility of governing all the wo- meii ' s houses on campus. The for- mal purpose of the W.S.G.A. is to further the spirit of unity among the women, to increase their sense of individua l and group responsibility, and to form an official body to give expression to the opinions of women students in matters of general college in- terest. A board is appointed by the W.S.G.A., composed of three representatives from each house. It is the duty of this board to con- sider all problems of interest to the women students. Gretchen Riepma was president of the 1951-52 association; Joan Prosser Uucklow, vice president; Helen Hoag, secretary; and Con- nie Carl, treasurer. Dean Mar- guerite Wickenden of the lan- guage department is the advisor of the W.S.G.A. The W.S.G.A. sponsored a Christmas During Dinner Dance for the faculty and stu- dents in the union lounge on De- cember 20. Members of the W.S.G.A. participated in every phase of campus activities throughout the year. On May 15 the new officers for the ne.xt year were installed, and an initiation banquet was held in the union dining hall. O , Jft ;4cAia cut a e , . . Stirring up spirit in the spec- tators and fight in the team, the cheerleadling squad had an un- usually busy year. After several practice sessions, it began the sea- son by teaching Riponites the cheers as part of a Student Coun- cil convocation. Later a special meeting of the freshman class was called by the chief heller for the purpose of teaching them the cheers. Then came the traditional pep rally — complete with pep band and football players — the night before the first home game. The following night the frosh fell in behind the band and marched to Ingalls field while shouting cheers and singing pep songs. At Homecoming time the cheer- leaders led the pajama clad frosh in the torchlight parade while keeping the spirit of the throngs lining the streets at a high pitch. The parade continued past the practice field to the site of the bonfire. Enthusiasm reached a new peak during a program con- sisting of speeches by players, coaches and alums, additional cheers, and finally the Alma Mater. With the arrival of the basket- ball season, the squad split into two groups and cheered at alter- nating games. The spirit which had been increasing throughout the season reached its climax in the final home game, in which the Ripon cheerleaders matched cheer for cheer with the Oshkosh cheer- leaders in a double overtime clas- sic which finally resulted in a vic- tory for the Redmen. The squad, headed by Chuck Van Zoeren, consisted of Mar- garet Binzel, Pat Goodrich, Jo Hurley, Helen Matteson and Sue Toal. CHEERLEADERS, from Uft—P. GoodrUh, II. Mulleson, S. Toal. J. Ilurl.y, M. liinzrl, C, Van y.orcn Socc Stn !itC CtH . Perpetually party-minded, the social committee consisted of Dean Dietrich Roetter. Dean Marguerite Wickenden. the di- rector of the student union, and eight students appointed by the student council. The co-chairmen were Mary Lou Zender and Wal- ter Hofman; the secretary was Darien Schmidt. The group held regular meetings throughout the year to register regulations and to gh ' e organizations places on the yearly school calendar. Every spring the committee begins work on the calendar for the following year. The social committee operated to keep all social affairs on cam- pus regulated, and also to provide parties and affairs of its own to bring the students together where they could mi.x and enjoy them- selves on free evenings. Early in September the com- mittee sponsored the all-school picnic at Green Lake and was re- sponsible for all aspects of the affair. The annual Dad ' s Day celebration was also organized by this group. A skating party was presented on January 31 with refreshments of hot chocolate and doughnuts, and dancing afteru-ards in the union lounge. The Leap Year dance in Febru- ary was an after-dinner dance sponsored by the Student Council and organized by the Social Com- mittee. In addition, on many Saturday nights the committee, along with the director of the union, gave in- formal coke parties. SOCI.IL COMMITTKi: MHMIifiRS. srtitij from Irft—R. lirrmnrr. D. ficlimidt, It ' . Hofman. M. Y.ender, R. Se ' tij: slandinij. I. Hamilton. R. .llfiJi. F. Batkus. J. Mills. ' . Firrli, G. Stearns STLDEXT COVNCIL MEMBERS, seated from lefl—M. Y.ender. B. Nelson. B. Ilalk- er, D. Cornick, M. Sullivan, G. Poivell. D. Jonson; stanjin . B. Gardner, II. Fisliey. D. Runkel, B. Bro un, R. Seiij, C. Allison, P. i ancarroii; F. Rodeo, G. P iillifipi 74e SUidcat Ucc . . . The Student Council, under the direction of Delroy Cornick, ac- complished a great deal during the academic year 1951-52. Working with the Women ' s Self- Government. they resolved that it would be against student health and college policy for women stu- dents to be permitted to work on any college production that is qualified as extra-curricular by the administration past the hour of 1 a.m. This rule also applied to men students in that there would be a 1 a.m. limit, with the only valid exception being the clean- up following a college dance. A proposed honor system was un- doubtedly the largest undertaking of the year. Revisions to the pres- ent constitution were sent to the faculty for consideration. The Council also sent four rep- resentati ' es to Beloit to attend a council conference in November. A series of articles were run in the College Days concerning this con- ference. Because of the undesira- bility of having a shortened Christmas vacation, a letter was sent to the faculty requesting that it be lengthened. Bus transporta- tion was provided by the Council during Christmas and Thanksgiv- ing vacations. A Men ' s Self-Government as- sociation was proposed by the Council members, who thought that it would be advantageous to all men students. Officers of the Council were Uelroy Cornick. president: Robert Walker, vice-president: Marjorie Sullivan, secretary: and Donald Jonson. treasurer. •■« ' ■ CLLH M{:MI1I:RS, jnmi rniL jn.m l,jl—Ii. Bn-rinan. I). Rn inr. R. Mailut. . . Mess, B. Moran; second roic, P. Casperson, D. Rintetman, G. Born, T. Truss, J. Poinrrs, F. Moy, B. Bonn, J. Frisi ' olJ, H. Cleerman : t iirj roiv, T. Potter, M. Prell- herff, J, Richardson, J. Kossoris, A. Jones, D. Forest, L. Richardson, K. Lantje; fourth rotr, T. Peterson, K. Fenske. R. Sterr, B. Williams, B. Lieher, T. Domencicli, P. Sfiheer- is, D. Deuster; fifth roir, A. Loach, T. Sutherland, D. Anderson, R. Balej, J. Cochrane, K. Milius, D. Jones, B. Lambert, C. Schivariz ' Tftu clemen Sufineme . . . Outstandingly active, the Ripon R club is an organization made up of all letter-winners of the se en major sports at the college. During the past year, this organi- zation handled many activities which aimed toward the better- ment of athletics and the promo- tion of sportsmanship. R club officers for the year were Jim Powers, president; Ken Fenske. vice president: Uon Jones, secretary: Glenn Butters, treasur- er: and John Mess, chairman of the awards committee. Under this leadership, the members success- fully planned the Homecoming celebration, including the pajama parade, bonfire, float parade, greased pole fight, and selection and presentation of the queen and her court. Along with the Admis- sions office, the R club sponsor- ed a Ripon athletic day, at which time high school athletes from the surrounding area were invited to the Ripon campus. This year the R club voted to donate a trophy to the Little Ten high school conference in memory of Al Uillingofski. a well- known follower of Ripon athletics for many years who died during the summer of 1951. This trophy will be annually presented to some deserving athlete at the Little Ten track meet in May. Advisors of the organization, elected in September, supervised activities of the R club. They were Dr. Herbert Priestley, head of the physics department: Dr. Milton Westhagen, head of the economics department: and Prof. Harold Chamberlain of the music department. m i ca tH 0H4 , . . Participation in three sports en- titles a girl to membership in the Women ' s Athletic Association of Ripon College. This organization stresses not only athletic ability, but also strives to promote friend- ship, sportsmanship and coopera- tion. A small R is given for two years active participation in the organization, and a large R is given for three years. A special award is given to an outstanding senior in W.A.A. on the basis of athletic accomplishment, scholar- ship, and service both to W.A.A. and to the college. Activities offered for the year of 1951-52 were field hockey, hiking and biking, basketball, ten- nis, rifle, volleyball, modern dance, bowling, badminton, archery and Softball. Ripon sent two delegates to the state W.A.A. conference at La Crosse in the fall. A play day was given by the organization for the freshman women at the be- ginning of the year, and a Held hockey play day at Milwaukee and a basketball play day at Madison were attended by W.A.A. members. During the football season the members made and sold booster buttons to be worn at the games and in the basketball season they provided coat checking facilities for those attending the games. The officers for the year were Betterae Elleson, president; Betty Butcher, vice president and head of sports; Bernadine Johnson, sec- retary; and Mary Lou Zender. treasurer. Faculty advisors for the group were Mrs. Lyons and Miss Gresham. IC.A.A. MEMBERS, sealed from lefl—M. Sullivan, S. Tool. B. Johnson, B. Bulclier. B. Elleson, M. Zender, V. Firch, M. Binzel; standing, G. Philippi, J. Hurley, D. If ' ic i- mann. If. Heim, M. Hall, J. Manley, M. Miller, B. Young uMdcuaxf ' (MxtcC e tticx . . . Its fourth and biggest year has now been completed by the Ripen College Theatre club. A drama club has been in existence at Ri- pon since 1917. Th is original group was known as the Mask and Wig. Several years later, a chapter of Theta Alpha Phi was instituted on the college campus and. in 1947, these two groups combined to form the present Col- lege Theatre club. A season ticket was introduced by the club this year. It was made available to all townspeople and college students and. in addition to admitting bearers to regularly scheduled college productions, two performers were imported for the season — Sybil Shearer, the dan- cer, and Blanche Yurka. the dramatist. H.M.S. Pinafore and Hans Christian Anderson were the movies presented this year. The first play of the year was Goodby, My Fancy. At Christ- mas time the theatre group gave Why the Chimes Rang, a co- operative student-town produc- tion. Arthur Miller ' s psychologi- cal play, Death of a Salesman. was next on the agenda. This play has won not only the Pulitzer prize but also the New York Drama Critics Circle award. Joyce Manley was the presi- dent of the group: Bob Lambert was the vice president; secretary- treasurer was Cindy Krinsky. and the historian was Joan Le Mense. Lewis Stoerker, head of the drama department, was the advisor, and Dr. ClifTord C. Crump, Dr. Wil- liam Bottiglia. Dr. Paul J. Aldus and Prof. Harold Chamberlain are honorary members. THEATRE CLUB MEMBERS, front roii: from left—G. Grant. N. Purnell. M. Hougli. ]■ ' . Hihbert. J. Kii-jcr, L. Simkus, S. Coli E. Wood; sriond roK. Xfr. Stocrkir. J. Man- ley, n. Lamliirl. C. Krinsky. C. Ganzer, L. Deninan SA m W Cat , , . The growing Ripon College Band was under the skillful direc- tion of Clarence Bronson this year. Mr. Bronson. who return- ed to teach here again after twen- ty-two years, hails from Oshkosh, where he has his own business. The pep and loyalty of the band was shown by its spirited and stirring marches at all the chilly football games. The band led the Homecoming parade in great style and added to its finesse with striking maneuvers at the Lawrence-Ripon homecoming tiff. The band gave the public a chance to hear it at its best by presenting a Winter concert Janu- ary 13. The highlight of the pro- gram was a jazz session with the Scott Hall Se. tet. Concert num- bers included: His Honor March Waltz from Serenade. Op. 48 Overture, The Student Prince On the Square March; Smoke Gets in Your Eyes (symphonic paraphrase); Funiculi Finicula; Semper Fidelis; Badinage for Brasses. The program closed with the Alma Mater. During the spring the band performed in collaboration with the ROTC unit for the Military Review. The second concert given by the band in May includ- ed such numbers as Blossom Time. Oklahoma selections, Robinson ' s Grand Entree March and La Sorella March. 7 SWW o4ten. James Williams Paul Nancarrow Kenneth LaFave John MofFatt Goodrich Gevaart Allen Sparks Harry Arthur Norma Clausen Mildred Schwartzburg William Haake Kay Gebhardt Walter Voeks Elizabeth Goodrich Fred Hibbert Richard Norman Bruce Bronson Helen Healy Joan Sampson Margaret Jess James Bronson Richard Michelis Barbara King Roxi-Ann Parker Russell Major Betty Ann Westland Donald Sonnenburg Everett Schwalbe John Zirler Edward Schildhauer John Peot Robert Stallman Ruth Schneider David Thackeray Griffith Morgan Phillip Morgan ' Ti e df d tK.:lSK. ' . - «. f m!mk u. ' i: 7 t% 7VM oAh ' , , . With Vitality and Feeling was the motto for the 1951-52 Ri- pon College Choir on the concert stage as well as in the rehearsal room. Under the guiding hand of Director William John Peterman, the choir ' s season was made very successful with apearances on stage and radio. Opening convocation in Sept- ember began the season. Many hours of rehearsal time followed for the choir before its last ap- pearance, minus seniors, at June commencement. During this peri- od the choir presented the follow- ing: the Brahms Requiem Mass in October; Christmas concerts in Fond du Lac. the two annual Christmas candle-light services at Scott Street church, and a Christmas program over an NBC coast-to-coast hook-up. Then began the work necessary to give a tour with the high stan- dards familiar to the followers of the choir. After completing prepa- rations, the tour began — risers, robes. Greyhound buses, and all else. This year, under the very capable direction of Mr. Peter- man, the choir appeared on tour at the Pabst theatre in Milwau- kee, the Eighth Street theatre and Steinmetz high school auditorium in Chicago, Christ Cathedral in Eau Claire, the Woman ' s club as- sembly in Minneapolis and St. Paul, in addition to co-starring with Hedda Hopper at Kohler. The reviews were very good. and the choir received many let- ters from people who had attend- ed the concerts and were deeply grateful to have been able to en- joy the varied and expertly deliv- ered programs that the choir pre- sented. The choir roster, Mr. Peter- man ' s FRA-SOR-ITY. under the guidance of Mr. Peterman, as- sisted by the choir officers, presi- dent Robert Walker, secretary Gretchen Riepma and treasurer Charles Ochs, is as follows: R.ilph Alfidi, Patricia Amend, Rmlv Aubingcr, Frank Backes, Ainie Harlici, Nina Bade, Patricia Baumgardner, F.ditli Bettridge, Russell Brcmner, Siizamie Bush, Betty Butcher, Constance Carl, Andrew Carlson, Louise Chaniherlain, David Cochrane, James Cochrane, I ' hornas Coynes, Patricia Cozart, Wilson Delzell, Christine Diamantes, Germaine Dohratz, Joan Dunham, John English, Elizabeth Elton, Alfred Fischer, Jane Furzland, Walter CJetzel, Barbara Cjidlot, Gordon Grant, Richard Hallock, Ida Hamilton, Jo Hartough, Helen Healy, Robert Her- ing„ Walter Hofman, Patricia Hork- heimer, Frances Joannes, Rosemar Klcm- ent, Carolyn Krueger, David Loppncnv, Werner Menck, William Miller, John Mills, John Moffat, Arthur M rberg, Barbara Nielsen, Beverly Nielsen, Charles Ochs, Volanda Orsini, James Poor, Gretchen Riepma, Fredric Roeming, Syd- ney Rouse, David Runkel, James Ryan, Joan Sampson, Mary Ann Sandberg, Ed- ward Schultheiss, Alice Simpelaar, Carol Simpelaar, Jean Spikings, Mary Ellen Stapleton, Eugene Stearns, Ardene Sleek- ier, Carl Syburg, Claud Thompson, Rob- ert Walker, Merrill Waterhouse, William Weinkauf, Betty Ann Westland, Anna- belle Wichman, Barbara Williams, Doro- thy Wigdahl, Charles Van Zoren, Bar- bara Voung. i ■ - J. I.M- i 1 4i, MEMBERS OF PI DELTA EPSILON R. Lamlnrl. I . Ca[ p,U. D. Bruntan, B. Mill,-, % Mt Ofi,(fio f t ScUtOX . , . Journalistically minded are the Ripon members of Pi Delta Epsi- lon. the national honorary journa- listic society. Its functions are to encourage interest in journalism, promote student participation, help solve school publication prob- lems, and elevate the cause of journalism. Officers of the organization for the past two semesters were Bob Lambert, president, and Bill Mil- ler, ice president. Helene Alter- gott was also a member, but she was graduated at mid-year. Two new members were admitted this year: Pat Cappell and Uave Brunton. Membership in the society is open to all who meet the require- ment for eligibility — two years service on any campus publication. At the end of their second year the persons selected by the fra- ternity for their meritorious work Vv ' ill be taken in as pledges. TEN GROSS SHOULD BE PLENTY! ' Ou% ;4d Aentc e% . . . 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Bud and Marilyn Fresh as a mom in Spring AMERICAN and IMPORTED CHINA, CRYSTAL TABLE ACCESSORIES and UTENSILS R CASPER ' S O RYSTAL O M 845 North Plankinton Milwaukee DIEDRICHS For the Latest in Men ' s and Women ' s Jewelry Ripon. Wis. The World ' s Finest Artists Offer you Pleasure and Relaxation through their recordings. Please visit JOHNSON ' S Record Dept. THE Jack and Jill Shop Clothing and Gifts for Infants and Children Greeting Cards for Every Occasion BORDEN ' S ICE CREAM, MILK If It ' s Borden ' s It ' s Got to Be Good COMPLIMENTS RIPON LUIMBER CO. ALWAYS GLAD TO SERVE YOUR LUMBER NEEDS Congratulations, Class of ' 52 Ruliland Electric Co. ' Footwear for All Occasions O. A. HAASE CO. DUVALL GROCERY Good Things to Eat FREE DELIVERY PHONE BLACK 173 On the Square ACE HARDWARE QUALITY AT LOWER PRICES Green 376 Ripon, Wis. Correctly Styled Men ' s Wear THE BRANDS YOU KNOW AND TRUST IN RIPON IT ' S ARTHUR ' S SMART CLOTHES FOR MEN Compliments of BADGER SPORTING GOODS COMPANY Telephone 5-3141 418 State Street MADISON 3, WISCONSIN COME IN AND SEE US FOR YOUR BANKING NEEDS FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF RIPON SPECIAL ACCOUNTS FOR RIPON STUDENTS ON THE SQUARE RIPON, WIS. From An Anonymous Friend Don ' s Quality MARKET FRESH AND SMOKED MEATS Ripon, Wisconsin Black 241 Cherry. Preserves Crystal cane sugar cooked slowly with tree-ripened fruit. If you cannot purchase this in your home town — write uj — P.O. Box J. S., Chicago (90) Sexton VAN METRE ' S Your CHEVROLET - OLDSMOBILE Dealer FOR YEARS TO COME... Satisfaction for years to come is assured by plumbing fixtures and fit- tings that bear the name Kohler. ' They have the timeless beauty of clean-cut lines and good proportions. Utmost practicality is assured by easy-to-clean, lustrous surfaces, smooth and hard as polished glass — and by durable precision-made working parts. Kohler quality, at no extra cost, is important to you for the comfort and health of your family, whenever you plan to build, buy, or remodel. Kohler Co., Kohler, Wisconsin. Established 1873 KOHLEROF KOHLER H. LUETKE SON Cigars, Cigarettes, Smoking and Plug Tobacco and Candy at Wholesale . . . Pipes, Fishing Tackle, Sporting Goods Mercury Outboard Motors Ripon, Wis. RONNIE ' S SUPER MARKET COMPLETE FOOD MARKET Offering a Complete Food Service Phone Black 88 208 Watson St. Ripon, Wisconsin KOHL HARDWARE CO. HARDWARE FURNITURE Ripon, Wis. POND SPORT SHOP, INc. SPALDING ATHLETIC GOODS Wholesale and Retail Phone 3-1056 133 E. College Ave. Appleton, Wisconsin Koro Creamery Co. Manufacturers of MEADOW QUEEN Creamery Butter Natural American Cheese Factory operated on strictly cooperative basis Phone 813F2 Berlin, Wis. CONGRATULATIONS RAMSEY S IGA STORE WISCONSIN DISTRIBUTING CO. WHOLESALE FRUIT AND VEGETABLES Oshkosh, Wisconsin MAKE IT BETTER WITH GRAY IRON INecnah loundry v- ompany Neenah Wisconsin COMPLIMENTS OF SPLITT ' S GROCERY Black 29 Ripon, Wisconsin No matter what the future brings or where life ' s jour- ney leads, you can be pretty sure that your friend. Reddy Kilowatt will be on hand to provide quick, efficient and economical electric service. In the home . . on the farm and on the job . . rely on your electric servant for modern-day living. WISCONSIN POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY RELY ON US FOR YOUR NEEDS COHODAS - MANIS CO. Wholesale Distributors FRUITS. VEGETABLES. GROCERIES Fond du Lac. Wisconsin Commonwealth Printers C. J. Inversetti F. W. Inversetti Printers of House Books College Days College Crimson Ver-Adest Ripon Alumnus Scribbler Publishers of The Ripon Commonwealth The Paper with the Pictures Engravings for the 1952 CRIMSON BY Brock Engraving Co, 115 SOUTH CARROLL STREET MADISON. 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