77r R 4SI z. 'tone lane librari ftIPON COLLEGE Ripoft, Vi con ia ARCHIVES - - SPECIAL COLLECTIONS RIPON COLLEGE LIBRARY 1954 CRIMSON Dedicated To Our ALMA MATER . .. ragw2L 'iv 3 And Down Though The Years . . . i I This Pledge We Sing to You . . . 5 Hail Alma Mater! L Faculty 1 _ u President Clark C.torgc Kurkin. PU)., I I D- UU .. D.C.I.. Dean of the College Irikur I.. I'ogrU ark, Ph.D. Deans Dietrirh Korllrr, M.I., Dran of Mm Marffurrilr H'icknulrn, ll. I.. M.I., l)ran of llâotnnt 10 Deanâs Secretary Clnriit Ranks Registrar lilva .. Ito iiti ha. I.It. Bookstore Cordon Iraki, I.H.. Manar rr Ri.it mary FrhvoLi, Inhiant Business Manager U'illiam R. Knul i 11 Public Relations Hilly Iturion, Srrrelary Dr Ions Kuhf, Seeratary Curt II'. Strinrr, I.II., Dim tut Guidance and Placement Daylr Dunham. I.II., Secretary J. Frederic Indrnvs, Iâh.D.. Director Admissions Delores Lawson. Srrrrlary James M. Dunn. II. I., Direelor H'illiam Mac tie. IS.. I.. Assistant Student Union Hill Donaldson and ftarhara King. Co-Directors Infirmary H'illiam Srhulrr, M.D, Drtrnr IIrerun. Surse F.velyn Kahl, S unt- il lire Darrovs, Sursa 12 Biology Dorothea Meyer. II.S.. M.S. Henry Meyer, I.II., M.S., Iâh.l)., ('hr. Charier Xieholr, Jr.. I.H., 1 . I.. Ph.l). Classics 13 Sidney P. Coodrith, I.II., M. ., Ph.D. Dramr IVaUtr I. Itouahlon, It..I., M..I.. AI. I I Education Economics John I). I.rhman, It. I., Al.ll., I. English Paul X. Sitjtl, H.S.. M. .. Iâh.D. Chtirlrj Svilat'tky, .1.11., AI. I. Until llmatta I.It.. M l.. PhJ). I vans Sir ham, Ph.lt.. M..I. Paul J. 11 Jus, II.S., I.M.. P t.l)., Chr. J. FrrJtrit .luJrfw, B.S.. At..I.. I.,1.1). History CliforJ II. !âu. I.II.. I.M.. Iâ i.l).. Cât . I.luin ir. Wrhrtrr, .1.11., I Library Marilyn II. lit union, I.II. William R. Ilran.lt. I,It.. II.S. in IS. German D'fhidi Rortlrr. II..I.. M..I. Urmry SrhnriJrr III. II. I.. M. I.. PI,.I).. Chr. Mathematics tl.tv.in II. Comfort. It.S., M. I.. Ph.l). Ralt li Sf martz. Ph.ll. Cliff on! C. Crump, US.. M.I.. Ph.D.. Chr. 15 Military Science Lawrence E. Decker, Captain, II.S. Clari II'. Porter, Major. H.S. Clarentr II. Steven). Master Senjeant Donah J. Dabhert, Mailer Srrt eam William C mreh, h irst ieutenant, I.It. Oden J. Stott, Mailer Sen eant Music William J. Peterman, It.Mu .Ed.. M.Mus. Etthrr E. Itarber, It. I. Harold Chamberlain. H.Mus.t d.. I.II.. M. I.. Chr. Elisabeth Chamberlain Richard W. Morse, It. I.. M. I. Philosophy William E. Tyree. IE.I., ltd).. S.T.M., Phd).,Chr. ⢠Jason E. Saunders, .l.lt., M.A., Ph.D. Physics Robert E. Henry, l.lt., Ph.D. 16 Physica) Education Carl . Dothhnt , IIS.. C n. William II. Ilollinger, . .ft.. MS. Rif hard I.. Milton. IIS., M.t. Marjory I). Lyons. Lit., M..I. Psychology II'. Clark if mill. ft.. .. Ml.. Ph.l). Political Science irilliam Firming, J.l). Speech Charles .7. Ilâhite, ft.. ., M. I. Romance Languages Marguerite II. Il'iekenJen. II..I.. M..I. irilliam F. Ilottiolia, .1.11.. I.M.. FhJ)., Chr. Margaret M. lay. I.II.. M..I. :llexander C. Hooker. Jr.. I.It.. .I.M. _ 17 Seniors 18 CM'S Barbara Bagemihl Slum ran Hay. II'it. Ptythology . Art Caruma Theta Donald Bartell NrilltvilU, Wit. Lr anomie S'der mar. Alpha (hneeja Art Helen Billett lAmhurtl. Ill, Pty kolot y-Philoiophy Alpha (lamtna Theta Peter Bonkowski Three Lakes. Wit. Wat he matin Danny Booras Matinee, Wit. Phytifal P. Juration Phi Kappa Pi Robert Brown Milwaukee. Wit. Claim t Lambda Delta llpha David Brunton Kipon, Wit. History William Cad well Tva niton, III. Malhematiet-Philosophy 20 William Calawcrts Creen liny If'it. Iliology Della Sigma Psi Charles Chase Minneapolis. Minn. Economies Verne Churchill Chicago, III. Eco nomus 11 ⢠in Phi Omega David Cochrane if'estfrhl. H'n. Econo mics T trla Sigma Tau Cornelius Corcoran Milwaukee, ll'is. Economics Omega Sigma Chi Wilson Delzell Stevens Point, llâis. Economics Theta Sigma Tau Charles Donian Ri on, ll'is. Economics Delta Sigma I'si William Donaldson Chicago. III. Economics Delta Sigma Psi 21 Joan Dunham Detroit. Midi, Psychology Kappa Sigma Chi Martin Dwyer Chicago Heights. III. Philosophy Thrla Sigma Tan Barbara Elsy Clra hilly n. III. Philosophy-Psychology Up ha Camma Theta John English Chicago, III. liiolor y Phi Kappa Pi Clark Erickson Itrohne, Il'is. Iliology Phi Kappa Pi Rosalie Fahrendorf Ripon, Il'is. Psychology Harry Fisher Milwaukee, Il'is. economics Alpha Omega Alpha Donald Forest Reseda. Calif. Physical education .Alpha Phi Omega 22 Graham Foster Heaver Dam. II'is. English Jane Furzland Rif on. H'if. English I If Ini (iamma Thrift Barry Goldman Chit ago. III. Political Scirntr Lam hi! a Della Ilf ha Patricia Goodrich Mrnomonie, il'is. lliology Ilf hu (iarn ma Theta Richard Harmet Oak Park. III. I: ton omits Phi Kaffa Pi Daniel Harmon Oshkosh. Il'is, Economies Theta Sigma Tau Dwight Harris Pittsburgh, Pa. Trench Lambda DrIta .Ilfha Jo Hartough Princeton. Il'is. Trench Ilf In. (iamma Theta 23 Constance Inverse i Rif-on. ('is. Spanish-Psychology Pi Tau Pi James Jacobson Neenah, Pit. Economies I Ip ha Phi Omega William Jensen La Grange, III. Mat he matte S Theta Sigma Tau Margaret Jess Ripon, Ids. Spanish Della Phi Sigma John Kahoun Chicago, III. Economies Theta Sigma Tau Joyce Kiefer Milwaukee. II'is. Trench Pi Tau Pi Richard Kirchen Milwaukee, Ids. Philosophy Alpha Omega llpha Thomas Knudson Merrill. Il i s. Economics l.ainh.ta Delta llph.t 21 â Chandler Kraus Stevens Point, ll'is. Economics Theta Sigma Tau Carolyn Krueger Forest Junction, ll'is. Mu sir Pi Tau Pi Mary Landwehr Milwaukee, ll'is. Psychology - E nglish Ilf-ha dammit Theta Roy Lange Chicago, III. Chemistry Lambda Delta llpha Vernon Laubenstcin Fredonia. ll'is. II iology -Econo m ics Delta Sigma Pit Don Lueck Two Rivers, Ids. English Delta Sigma Psi Rene Males Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. French-Mathematics Patricia McCullagh Chicago. III. Economics Pi Della Omega 2F Alan McNair Riverside, III. Economics I)flla Si; nut Psi Werner Menck II'(limaion,. Il'is. Econo mirs Omega Sigma Chi George Middleton M Hnaukee, Il'is. Economics Theta Sigma Tan William Moran Detroit, Mich. Physical Education Della Sigma Psi Arthur Myrberg Joliet. III. Iliology Omega Sigma Chi Yolanda Orsini Panama City, Panama Iliology llpha Cam mil Theta Duane Pcpke Merrill, Il'is. Chemistry Deltc. Sigma Psi Wayne Pinkalla M ilvaukre, Il'is. Economics Delta Sigma Psi 20 Tom Poullette clnligo, Wit. Ilio logy Thriu Sip me Tau Barton Reed Rockford. III. Political Science Larry Richardson Rif-on. Wit. Psychology .1 If ha Phi Omreja Franklyn RohlofF Rif on. Wit. ⢠T. co no tnin Phi H nf fn Pi 1 Sidney Rouse R cell burp. Wit. Political Science I If ha Camma Thetx David Runkel Menomonee Pnllt. IT is. T.couomict Omega Sigma C n Calvin Schielcr Rifon. Wit. Tconomict .1 If ha Phi Omega Jane Shoeder Phelft. Wit. Psychology Kaffa Sipmn (.'hi 27 Patricia Spiczcnski Heri in. II'it. History Ardcne Stccklcr IPatnLiilosa, iris. Itiology Kappa Sigma Chi Gerald Steltcr Ripoa, Ids. Itiology llpha Phi Omega James Thayer Fond dii l.at, II'it. Etonomies Drhn Sigma Psi Elizabeth Thomas Milwaukee. Il'is. Psychology Dflla Phi Sigma Susan Toal IPauuatosa, ll'is. Psyi hology Drlhi Phi Sigma Lorry Trayscr Milwaukee, IPit. Philosophy Omega Sigma Chi 28 James Wagner Ri on. iris, lliology Theta Sii in it Tau Barbara Williams Chi, ago. III. I. nglish Dflht Phi Sigma Robert Williams Chit ago. III. lliology I) i lia Sigma Psi Edward Wing Evanston. III. Reonomus If-ha Omega IIpint Lois Zimmerman Markesan. IIâis. English Pi fau Pi Walter Hofman Chicago, III. Iliologj Omega Sigma Chi Ned Lufrano Chit ago. III. Mat hematics Lambda Delta I If ha 29 Sororities 30 OFFICI RSâIâ. Goodrith, trraiurrr; II. Ililhll. vur-fwidriri; J. Hartough, prei'ulrnt; II. 1âliy. tttrrlary The highlight of the Alpha Gambia Thetas year was the celebration of their fiftieth anni- versary as a sorority â the oldest on Ripon s campus. The festivities began with the annual homecoming banquet held at Carverâs on Green Lake. This was followed by the fall open house, the annual Wassail party, and climaxed by an honorary-alumni party and banquet at Nortonâs. Green Lake. Members of almost every class from 190-4 to 1954 helped to make the celebration a huge success. Lyle also held two teas during the year, hon- oring Jane Furzland as homecoming queen, with members Yolanda Orsini and Fran Joan- nes on her court, and Fran Joannes as Mil Ball queen, with Jane and Yolanda being represent- ed on the court. Jane Furzlandâs talents were claimed as a principal singer in Ver Adest, as well as co- chairman. and as president of the choir. Other members of the choir were Jo Hartough. who acted as secretary. Harriet Bruckman. accom- panist. Sally Hansche. Sydney Rouse. Betty Trinrud. Sue Read. Sue Kreuser. Yolanda Or- sini. Fran Joannes. Bobbie Niess. Jan Fiedler and Pat Goodrich. Pat and Harriet were also accompanists for Ver Adest. Yola Orsini acted as choreographer for Vcr Adcst and as a member of the sextet, while Pat Undcrkofler. Betty Trinrud. Bobbie Niess. Judy Rackow and Barb Elsy were members of the units. A principal speaking part was held by Karen Learman. who also held leading roles in R.tl.R.â and Night Must Fall.â Members of W.A.A. were Barb Elsy. presi- dent: Carolyn Callahan. Harriet Bruckman. Helen Billctt and Gloria Greco. Lyle proved its athletic prowess this year by winning the basketball championship. Other campus leaders were Jo Hartough. first semester president of W.S.G.A. and Helen Billett. first semester president of the Inter- Sorority Council. Mary Landwehr had her work cut out for the year as secretary of the Winter Sports club and chairman of sets for Vcr Adest. Other members of the Winter Sports club were Barb Bauman and Anne Mc- Lendon. Staunch supporters of the Snow Flake club were Lyle seniors Pat Goodrich. Barb Elsy. Yola Orsini. Mary Landwehr. Helen Billett. Barb Bagemihl and Jane Furzland. Lyle representatives on the Junior Prom court were Fran Joannes and Carolyn Callahan. Fran was also chairman of decorations for the Prom. Officers this year were Jo Hartough. presi- dent: Helen Billett. vice-president; Barb Elsy. secretary: Pat Goodrich, treasurer: Jane Furz- land. social chairman: and Harriet Bruckman. alumni secretary. Rushing was carried out successfully under the guidance of Sally Hansche. rushing chair- man. Pledged were Joyce Brownworth. Joan Duck. Janet Fiedler. Nancy Jessen. Knren Learman. Bobbie Niess. Sophia Ogawa. Anne McLendon. Hope Hansen. Pat llnderkoller. Sue Kreuser. Betty Trinrud. Sue Read and Jan and Judy Rackow. Lyle climaxed its year with the annual sen or breakfast at Carverâs. Alpha Gamma Theta looks forward with the satisfaction of knowing it has closed another successful year. 32 ICI II I S fir t n i, (hsirn. It. Ituum,in. II. Urutkman; seram,! rov.. S. Roust, Goodrich, J. llarlQuyh. II. Itillrtl, II. Ehy, J. Furxland; third row, S. Ilansc it, G. Crno. C. Callahan, It. Itagtmihl, M. Lan.lv.rhr, K. Hâright. F. Joannes, K. Hiant I I'lIDUISâfirjt rave, S. â˘Kreusrr, â. ( n.lt G.fhr, K. Sun. J. Duil: second rote, It. '1'rinrud, J. I tdltr, II. .ÂŤ . o I. Miltndun. J. Savytr, I. Uamsaen, thrd V, S. Read, J, Ra,hotJ. Railov.. h. I.earman. J. R' vnvarlh, X. Jttstn, S. Oi av.,i Delta Phi Sigma [ The girls from the âbig white house'' on the corner of Woodside and Thorne earned the name of those busy Harwood ladies again this year by being an enthusiastic and active part of all college functions. Shirley Medow and Liz Thomas served on the orientation committee and Shannon Ruth was chairman of the admissions committee. Jane Sorenson was a member of the Film Arts so- ciety. Sue Toal was a cheerleader and Nancy Rasmussen and jean Buga were majorettes for the ROTC band. Barb Williams was secretary of the senior class and vice president of the Inter-Sorority council: Shirley Medow kept busy as Inter-Sorority council treasurer and secretary of the Student-Faculty Chapel and Convocations committee: Rita Curtis performed the functions of vice president of WSGA and Gerry Jensen served as secretary of the student council. The pledge class held its share of of- fices also, with Sue Brady vice president of Ev- ans hall. Pat Noyer treasurer and Cath Farley secretary, as well as secretary of the freshman class. Sue Toal. Nancy Greenwald and Shan- non Ruth worked on the Days, and Lois Panetti and Rita Curtis were members of the Crimson staff. The ranks of the choir were well filled with Lois Panetti. Barb Williams. Gerry Jensen. Sue Brady. Sue Bush. Pat Noyer. Lolly Decrwester. Gerry Heal. Shannon Ruth. Jean Bugg. Jane Sorenson and Nancy Rasmussen all taking ac- tive parts. In the cast of Ver Adest were Barb Williams. Pat Noyer. Val Cappell. Rita Curtis. Jean Bugg. Sue Toal. Shirley Medow. Shannon Ruth and Cath Farley, while Lolly Deerwester. Jane Sorenson. Gerry Heal and Sue Brady sang in the choral unit. Jane Stauffacher and Liz Thomas worked on Ver Adcst sets and props and Mickey Plischke helped with costumes. OFFICERSâ '. Jtu, prfiidiHi, A. Thomas, trrasurrr; R. Curtis, II'SC.I rrfirrsfulativf; J. Slouffaihrr, srerttnry: S. Font, virr frrt. Gerrv Jensen was in the double sextet. Barb Williams was co-chairman of the show book and Sue Bush was both a principal in the show and on the Vcr Adcst board. Sue Brady and Cathy Farley took part in the theater productions this year and Dorothy Manolis. Rita Curtis and Sue Bush worked on crews. Shannon Ruth was the freshiflan representa- tive on the homecoming court. Gerry Jensen and Mickey Plischke were on the Mil Ball court, and Shirley Medow was chosen prom queen, in whose honor a tea was given May 29. Members were also very active in such ac- tivities in the school as WAA. WSGA. Winter Sports club, rifle team and Spanish club, not to mention the Snow Flake club, and several girls were chose to be on the All-Star basketball and volleyball teams. The ladies started the year out right with their annual rec-Lacâ street dance early in the fall and later held an open house. Besides be- ing on clean-up for the Inter-Sorority Formal second semester. Harwood also gave its annual honorary breakfast and then to end the year right it held its faculty breakfast on the porch May 16. Last on the year's schedule was the senior banquet at the Heidel house. Harwood also had its share of scholastic honors, with Gerry Jensen receiving the Phi Beta Kappa book award for outstanding schol- arship in the sophomore class, and Sue Brady the same award for the freshman class. The scholastic standing of the pledge class was the highest in the school. All in all. it was another fun and produc- tive year for Harwood, upholding its old tra- ditions of friendly cooperation and service. 34 â 7 l)(ll ' -front rote, Parley. S. Ruth. .. Deemrj- tfr; teeau.l ro n '. Caff-ell, X. Rasmuifen, J. II'e: fen- I.. R ifhel, J. Rut . M. PHtehke, S. Rra.ly; th-r.l nue. S. lunJf, J. Soren.ion. R. I.otter. Xoyer, (i. Ileal. S. (irenmalii OH ICI KSâII. Ih in,It. jrcrrtiuy; . , StrtkUr, vin prnutnil; J. Shonlt-r, f-risiih nt; K. CrintvU, irrasurtr The Duffie girls began their 25th year on the Ripon campus with Barb Berndt as sophomore representative on the homecoming court, and also received second place for homecoming house decorations. Jane Shoeder was secretary of the Inter-Sorority council and a member of WSGA. Ardene Stcckler was secretary of WSGA. a member of the Inter-Sorority coun- cil. choir, and chapel choir. One of the lead roles in the college production of R.U.R. was taken by Betty Cherry. Representatives on this yearâs Military Ball court were Joan Dun- ham and Kim Kenney. With the return of Ver Adest this spring. Duffic was well represented by Joan Dunham. Betty Cherry. Lee Hussey and Rita Rafajko. dancers in the double sextet, along with Char- maine Weyer and Roxy Griswold, show girls, and Jackie Boucck. a dancer in the units. Also active in the house were peppy Rita Rafajko on the cheerleading squad. Barb Berndt. Betty Cherry. Joan Dunham and Roxy Griswold, members of the choir, and Jackie Boucek. serv- ing as secretary of the sophomore class and Lee Hussey, sophomore class treasurer. Duffie's pledge class this year consisted of: Joan Aschenbrenner. Beth Beyers. Dana Butler. Mary Flanagan. Kim Kenney, Eileen Leander. Maryann Novotny. Pat Ott. Joan Finney. Ann Youngquist and Sharon Zoerb. Dana Butler, who was in the cast of R.U.R.. also had a principal lead in Ver Adest, along with Eileen Leander and Ann Youngquist. dancers in the units. Kim Kenney and Eileen Leander also helped to boost school spirit as cheerleaders. This year Beth Beyers and Maryann Novotny were the junior representatives on the Junior Prom court. Also active as members of the choir were Dana Butler and Joan Ranney. The officers this year were Jane Shoeder. president: Ardene Stcckler, vice-president: Bar- bara Berndt. secretary: Roxanna Griswold, treasurer: Joan Dunham, social chairman: and Jacqueline Boucek. student council representa- tive. Dulfieâs social year started with the home- coming banquet, held at the Pin Bowl, and the annual open house. Second semester brought the faculty tea. honorary party, initiation ban- quet at Carvers, pledge party and the spring party at the Faust club. 36 .ICTII'RSâfront me, It. Cherry, J, S harder, J. Dunham, .1. Sleekier. R. Grim old: hack row, F. Druster, I.. Hussey, J. Itoucrk, l Downie. It. Itcrn.lt, It. Plummer, R. Rafajko I'l.l'DCF.Sâfront rtxc. I). Buller, .1. Youmjtjuisl; second roc.. It. Beyers, C. Srhloesser, K. Kenney, S. Zoerb, J. Ranney. . Oil; third row, M. Hanatjan, M. o-votny, I:, leanda. J. .lithenbrenner The 195.3-5 1 school year once again saw the Pi Delts very active, both individually and col- lectively. in various campus events. Choir members included Nina Bade, Pat 3aumgardner. Liz Elton. Florence Houvouras. ane Hallock, Helen Mealy. Sandra Syman. oan Anderson. Marilyn Brietung. Judy Pallett. Vlargot Reiners and Sandra Silvasy. Pat Baum- gardner was soloist for the Christmas concerts. Pat McCullagh was president of the Theater club and actively participated in productions, being head of sound in A Midsummer Night's Dream and on the props crew for R.U.R. Principal roles in Night Must Fallâ and A Midsummer Night's Dream were held by Helen Mealy, who also served on the stage crew for these two productions. Liz Langer appeared in R.U.R. and Night Must Fall. while in the Shakespearian play's cast were Joan Anderson and Barb Zimay. Ann Baxandai! was in charge of costumes for all productions and assisting on crews were Phyllis Anderson. Jane Hallock. Nina Bade. Flo Hou- vouras. Sandy Syman. Margot Reiners. Helene Kouba and Lynn Peabody. Particular WAA sports enthusiasts were Nina Bade, chairman of intramural badminton, and Florence Houvouras. a volley ball All-Star team member. As for Ver Adest, this year Helen Healy had a principal role. Flo Houvouras was a showgirl and Sandy Syman and Barb Zimay were in the dancing units. The choral unit claimed the tal- ents of Liz Langer. Nina Bade and Judy Pal- let!. On the behind-the-scenes crews were Margot Reiners. Phyllis Anderson. Joan An- derson. Liz Langer. Ann Baxandall. Jane Hal- lock and Lynn Peabody. Wardrobe and make- up chairmanships were filled by Helen Healy and Karen Egan, respectively. OFFICERSâA'. limit. trtautrrr; '. li Cullmj i, we f-rttulfnt; I. Ilaxan.lull. iftrrlary; II. llfaly, frflidtttt French club members Pat Elsby and Judy Pallctt contributed their comic best to the Mo- here comedy spring production of the French club's Lcs Femmes Savantes. Pat also ap- peared in the club's fall production. Junior prom court members were Nina Bade and Helen Healy. Nina was also secretary of the junior class. On the honor roll were Nina Bade and Sandy Syman. Going to Inter-Sorority council meetings was on the agenda of members Mary Lou Metcalfe, Helen Healy and Pat McCullagh. Busy Helen was also WSGA vice president and later presi- dent. besides being on the newly formed stu- dent union reception committee. An initial honor for her was being chosen winner of first prize in the Scribbler writing contest. First of the social events was the homecom- ing banquet at Carvers, followed by the tradi- tional winter open house in January. Other memorable events were the honorary party in March, the initiation banquet, the spring party at the Fond du Lac Country club and the May senior-alumni breakfast. This yearâs pledges were Joan Anderson. Marilyn Breitung. Karen Eqan. Joan Francis. Helene Kouba. Liz Langer. judy Pallctt. Lynn Peabody. Margot Reiners. Sandy Silvasy and Barb Zimay. Miss Langer was president of Evans, as well as vice-president of the Poly-Stat club and a debate team member. Margot Reiners was on the student union social committee. Wright hall officers were Joan Anderson, vice-presi- dent. and Judy Pallett. secretary-treasurer. Joan Anderson was a feature writer for the College Days and Barb Zimay was a member of the news staff, as well as news editor of the Green Sheet. Sandy Silvasy was a yearbook typist. 38 .It. III I.Sâfront rÂŤi, A. Itailf. I. ISn.uin.htll, â. MrC.ultanh. M. Mrleulfr, Iâ. I'.lsby, F. Hourvourai; bark torn, S. Syrnan, .1. Hansen, C. Harry. InJtrson. II. Ilraly, .1. Hallo, k FIF.DdFSâfirst row, M. Reiners. S. Silvusy, M. Itrei- i Hg A Pallett, II. Zirnay, K. Pgan; bark rote, .. Pea- bn.ly. J, Prands. S. lanae, II. Knubu, J. In.hr ton OH ICI RSâKrueijer. vire president. S. Chiu an, seerttary: J. Kiefer. president; I.. Reed. treasurer; It. Km; , soeial e hair man Pi Tau Pi got off to a good start this year with the sponsoring of the well-attended Pur- ple Room. an all-school dance held in the un- ion. Following that came the traditional Chi- nese party and an open house. The first proj- ect of the second semester was the making of decorations for the Inter-Sorority formal. In April, the Ninth Anniversary ball, preceded by a banquet at the Republican house, was the main event for Pi Tau. In May the sorority was represented on the junior Prom court by Barbara King and Lois Reed. Pi Tau was well represented in campus ac- tivities. Joyce Kiefer, besides being president of the sorority, served as president of Pi Delta Epsilon, national honorary journalism frater- nity. She was also publicity director on the executive board of the Theater club:! co-editor of the Scribbler. and hockey manager of WAA. She was a member of the French club and worked on the crews of R.U.R.. A Mid- summer Nightâs Dream. and Night Must Fall. Carolyn Krueger, vice-president of Pi Tau. was an honorary cadet captain on the Military Ball court. She was active in choir, and serv- ed as vice-president, and later president of the Inter-Sorority council. Norma Clausen was secretary of the sorority first semester. She was also a choir member. Treasurer for Pi Tau was Lois Reed, who was also treasurer for WSGA. She worked on the crew of Night Must Fall, and took lead- ing roles, in the French club's productions of Reussite and Les Femmes Savantes.â She was also a member of the German club. In April she was honored by the Ripon chapter of Phi Beta Kappa as one of the three top juniors scholastically. Barbara King. Pi Tau's social chairman, was co-director of the union, secretary of WAA and vice-president of the German club. She was on WAA all-star teams in volleyball and basketball: co-manager for volleyball: a member of the rifle team: and secretary-treasurer of the Spanish club. A member of the band. Barb was also one of the showgirlsâ in Ver Adest. Lois Zimmerman, rushing chairman, was elected secretary of the house for the second semester. She was a member of the college board of writers for Mademoiselle magazine, and was on the wardrobe committee for Ver Adest. She was story editor for the Scribbler. was in the French club, was co-manager of the WAA rifle team and served her third term as student council representative for Pi Tau. Maria Mayer, one of the marshalls for the house, was also active in the choir and in Ger- man club. Mariann Thull managed WAA bowling and Pat McGillen was on the rifle team. Mary Anne Ryan was active in WAA and Connie Inversetti was historian for the sorority, as well as a member of the Spanish club. Gloria Bcrtschie was in choir, Spanish club and Theater club: was on the WAA rifle team and in the choral units for Ver Adest. Both Gloria and Cathy Hall had prominent roles in A Midsummer Night's Dream.â Early in the fall. Mrs. Walter Boughton. Mrs. Clark Leavitt and Mrs. William Knufh were initiated as honoraries and during rushing Pi Tau added five new members. The sorority is looking forward to another year, even more successful than this one. 40 ICTIi ISâfront rote. J. Philip i. M. Thull, C. Kruajtr, J. Kiffr . Unit. (I. Hertuhie; bark row. S. Clauint. M. T iull. l. Ryan. C. Invtr rlti, I., ' .imntrrmart, I.. Rrr,l. MrCiUrn, It. Kino. M. Maya Fraternities 42 43 Alpha Omega Alpha V- . - : t' 'W (.rna.RS H. Fishrr. ÂŤy v prtsulitit; l). Rarull, pmidmt; :'. H'ÂŤÂ . hraswtr; .. Hâing, alumni utirUuy; K. hier, ircrftnry i his is the forty-eighth year for Alpha Ome- ga Alpha. Ripon's oldest fraternity. Alpha again proved to he a well-rounded fraternity with its men in most campas activities. Co-chairmen cf this year's Vcr-Adest pro- duction were A! Wood and Ed Wing. AJ was also in charge of lights, and Ed was the stage manager and in charge of construction. Dick Kirchen was assistant stage manager. Harry Fisher served on the Publicity staff. Other members of the house in the show included Neil Anderson. Peter Anderson. Jim Groh. Jack Pcot. Gary Ross and Joe Mazanetz. Three of the five members of the Theater board were Alpha men: Ed Wing, secretary: Al Wood, business manager: and Dick Kirch- en. social chairman. New members of the Theater club arc Dick Groncrt. Neil Anderson and Dave Dotcn. Alpha men were also represented in sports. Jim Groh served as football manager and train- er. joe Mazanetz was basketball manager. John Rekus and Neil Gundermann participated in football. Cross county runners were Ray Alice and Jack Pcot. Track te: m members were Ray Atlee. Neil Gundermann and Dave Lcicn. Alpha men on the wrestling team in- cluded jack Peot. Neil Anderson. Dave Doten. jim Ham mitt. George Sinadinos and Gale White. Harry Fisher was president of Pi Kappa Delta and Howie Bott won the James Oratori- cal contest. Ray Atlee won the Outstanding junior award. Gary Ross was on the board of the student union. Other members of the house were in choir, band. German and Spanish clubs. The house social activities were numerous and well attended. Among the activities under the supervision of social chairman Gary Ross were the fall formal. Club Midnight. the spring formal, steak fty. alumni banquet, and the traditional senior banquet. Officers this year were Don Bartcll. presi- dent: Harry Fisher, vice president: Ray Alice, secretary: Al Wood, treasurer: Ed Wing, alumni secretary: and Joe Mazanetz. intramural manager. â˘it ICTiriiSâfront. R. Itier. J. Masanets, (S. Smadinor, II. lithrr. R. Kirehen; seeond rixc. I.. H im . J. Re km, I:. Wood; third row. (J. Ron, . I.ifim tlott, . Cundermann, (I. While. I). Itnrtrll, J. (It oh, J. Veal, J. I.at ham, -V. Ien.lt. J. Howard rld'I)CISâfirtt row. I). Dotrn, IT. Murllrr, I). Coon. V. Ilentrr, I.. I hide; hark row. S, llahih. A. .7 ruler ton. I. Ilammitt, K. Sennimj. J. dorr, V. Inderjon OFFICERSâfront, J. J mob ton. IrtatUTtr ; . . Strand; I). Fowl, {â˘rrs'ulrnt: '. ('hurthill, firs frrsidtnt; bmk, S. PithtirJ, it. :rttry: R. Hitt; St hitlrr. K. Prtllhtni Members of Alpha Phi Omega again found their fraternity one of the leading fraternal or- ganizations on the campus, in social scholarship and athletic life, during their 35th year. Members of the âRâ club included Vern Churchill Neil Dactz. Don Forest. Jim Jacob- son. Dan Kosikowski. Bob Potter. Ron Prell- berg. Larry Richardson. Don Rintelman. Cal Schieler. Bob Schieler. Chuck Peterson. Jerry Stelter. Tom Tcschner. Bob Witt and Pat Cas- person. Representing West on the gridiron were Neil Daetz. Don Forest. Jim Gear. Phil Koser. Dan Kosikowski. Chuck Peterson. Bob Potter. Larry Richardson. Don Rintelman and Bob Witt. Competing on the varsity basket- ball team were Vern Churchill. Neil Daetz. Chuck Peterson. Ron Prellbcrg. Bob Schieler. Jerry Stelter. Tom Tcschner and Bob Witt. Jim Jacobson and Tom Tcschner played tennis and Tcschner and Daetz competed in track. Tcschner was Westâs sole representative on the cross country squad and Phil Koser wrestled. Ron Prellbcrg and Sam Pickard played on the golf team. Roland and Ronald Johnson. Dick Nelson. Dick Rocming. Russ Troudt and Keith Shan- non participated on the frosh football team. while Henry Borg. Ed Levine. Dick Nelson. Russ Troudt. Don Winegarden and Keith Shannon played basketball and EcW Levine was on the cross county team. Jim Gear. Paul Maes and Ron Prellbcrg were sports reporters for the Collcye Days. Westmen in the choir were Larry Richardson. Bob Schieler and Jerry Stelter. Stelter was a consistent honor student and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, the national honor fraternity. A very successful social year was started with the homecoming banquet at the Eagles. To aid the Alpha Phi Omega memorial scholar- ship fund. West again sponsored the annual Sadie Hawkins dance. Just prior to the close of the first semester, the Westmen enjoyed themselves at their Gangster party, and to be- gin the second semester they held the annual pledge banquet at the Faust Supper Club to honor their thirteen new members. A smoker was also held to honor their new honorary. Dick Milton, and returning honorary. Bill Peterman. Thus, as in previous years. West has ful- filled its purpose of molding the well-rounded student, and has placed men in every aspect ol campus life. 46 ICTH'lSâfirst rote, I. Strand, R. IâalUr, â. A'osrr. T. Trtthntr; tnand row. S. Pukard, I). Rialrlman. I. Shannon. R. Silr.rDr, I ('.hurthill, I.. Riiherd ton; third row. I). Fort}!, J. Jatobion, C. Srhtrlrr. R. II'ill. Slrllrr. I). Kotikotetki, '. Mart. J. Crar, R. Prrllbrry, Rdtrson, X. Doric nilH;i fnt rote. R. Xrhon. R. Troudt, R. Olio; row, I . t.rtinr, R. l.rnt yrl, . . Kuhitz, R. Ronn- ie . K Shannon, R. MiFaddrn; third iokv. (!. hCarty. J. !i (.tilthy F Yrnth, I). Il'inrgardrn, II. Ilorr , T. V Kaluga, J. H'rmfilr OHICI.RSâ . (haver, vice-president; II'. loch, president; K. Holt:, tylft; J. Kuril , (haplain; â˘'. llonfi lio. intramural manatjer ; J. I andicehr. secretary; I). Deike. treasurer 'Phis year. as in the past. Smith has maintain- ed the high ideals and traditions that have al- ways been characteristic of Delta Sigma Psi. Evidence of this was shown by the positions cf leadership held by Smith men and by their ac- tive participation in campus activities. The house was represented academically by Robert Williams, on the honor roll, and by Vernon Laubcnstein. who was given the Wall Street Journal award for being the outstanding economics student at Ripon. Also active in the academic Held was Wally Voeks. who was lab assistant in the chemistry department. Smith men held positions of responsibility in many leading campus organizations. Jim Thayer completed a very successful term as president of the student council and acted as member of the ROTC battalion staff, at the head of which was Bob Williams as cadet lieu- tenant colonel. Lee Grover served as the presi- dent of the junior class and Bill Donaldson completed his second year as director of the student union. Bill was also active in Ver Adest as a member of the sextet and designed the cover for the show's program book Serv- ing the campus literary enterprises were Jerry Rosen, who acted as business manager for the Crimson, and Jim Landwehr. who was execu- tive editor and a contributor to the literary magazine. Scribbler. In varsity athletics Smith was unusually well represented, with men competing in almost all of htc major and minor sports. Members of the footbal team were Skip Hill. Wayne Pin- kalla. Jim Brost. Bob Williams. Don Dcikc James Sund. Sherwin Ballis and Bill Moran. A mainstay on the team was Moran, who was named its most vauable player. Duane Pepke held down a berth on the basketball team and both he and Mitch Joannes were cross country regulars. Mitch and Bill Moran were members of the wrestling team and Wayne Pinkalla proved himself a consistent point winner in his third year as a golf team standby. Bill Cala- werts completed his fourth year of service as varsity athletic manager. ⢠With five sports remaining in the intramural circuit, the Smith Hall Bombers have been suc- cessful in holding down the first place position against tough competition. Socially speaking, the house has had another successful year. The first of the year's fes- tivities. the homecoming banquet, was held at the Hotel Athearn in Oshkosh and served the double purpose of welcoming many alumni and wishing good luck to a retiring honorary. Pop Moore. In January the Smith lounge was again transformed into an 1890 saloon, com- plete with the atmosphere of swinging doors and sawdust on the floor, for the annual Bow- cry party. February saw sixteen new members welcomed into the fraternity at the pledge ban- quet held at the Hotel Athearn. and the yearâs formal social activities ended with the long awaited spring party held at the Tuscumbia Country club early in May. During the course of the year there were various informal social events worthy of men- tion: Beer busts with other organizations, and eager participation in such activities as the Snow Flake club, which drew a large number of its members from the ranks of Smith. Delta Sigma Psi was an active influence in all phases of campus life throughout the past year. 48 .IC.TII FSâfirst nw, .. drover, '. Calawerts. II'. I'inkalla, ft. Holtz. J. Until, '. I.auhrnstrin. II , Forks, J. Thayer; set on.I row, IT. Moran, M. Joannes. I). Lurch, I. M eft air, I). Deike, F. Bonfiglio, I). Pefike, 7. Kuehn, (I. Rosen. R. Williams I'l.I.DGF.Sâfirst rote. .1. Srhullz, W. I'erJiir. I. Coo,I. II. Ilill, J. Bertram. I.. Messinger. seron.l rote. K. Stair, C. Kale, F. Delimari, R. Fenskr, '. Ilamlin, I. Slayton. I). Ronifiies, C. Dolan. J. Hughes, R. Hoye Lambda Delta Alpha OFFICI: RSâfini row, R. Rrowa, strrrlary, R. Stall man. vier [â ni- denti II. Goldman, president; '. Knudson, treasurer; second row. C. Rted, R. Brothers, F. Roeming, R. Tagge, R. l.anor The Lambda Dclts ended their twenty-ninth year on the Ripon college campus by upholding their high place of leadership. Barry Goldman filled the role of Inter-Fraternity council presi- dent. as well as heading Lambda, while Bob Brown held the post of Senior class vice-presi- dent and Bob Stallman acted as vice-president of the Junior class. This fall Lambda, under the able leadership of Bob Brothers, stepped onto the intramural gridiron to walk off with the championship for the second consecutive year. The same per- formance was accomplished in handball and squash paddle. Lambda men participated prominently in other intramural contests. In collegiate athletics. Barry Goldman was the house's star eager as varsity guard. John Van Egeren and Burt Levinthal also participat- ed in basketball. Wrestler Ed Cromey and four year tennis star Tom Knudson. trackmen Dwight Harris. Len Harscl. Norm Kozak and Ken Suhr were active in sports. In the arts. Lambda men were also promi- nent. Ed Cromey held one of the roles in the college theater's production of R.U.R. and Night Must Fall. as well as doing comic numbers in Ver Adest. Barry Goldman acted one of the major roles in Night Must Fall.â. Bob Brown was costume chairman for Ver Adest and again on the Days news staff. Fred Roeining and Art Lundeberg were star vocal- ists in the college choir. This year twelve men completed their pledgcship duties and became members of the fraternity. John Wemple was made an honor- ary member. ICTIlâISâfirst row, R. hinge, R. llrowa. II. Coldman. R. Stallman. T. Knudson, S. Jiminrt; hack row, I). C.rerhnan, J. Fuller. I. Hussissian, V. Lufrano, ;. Cromcy, . . Sparks, I), liniris, F. Roeming, R. Tagge, R. Ilrol icrs, C. Reel. J. Can I: germ. II. Moussa LANE LIBRARY 1 RIPON COLLEGES 3ipon, Wttconsia j Iâl.FDGtiSâfirst Mi- I. l.undrherg. J. Sc iulrr, I. Rod- rigue. .. Harsrll; second row. T. Iloolon, R. Mic filer, R. Singer!. J. Horner, S. Moss. K. Su ir, A . Kozak OFFICERSâfirst rots. I). Diedrieh. teeretary; I). Hurt kit. Irrasu er; V, Xleneh, president; J. Jam ft, vier Fresi Jen!; (', Thompson ; trmn.t rets, .1. Fite her, F. Sluhbt, R. Haute, ('.. Coreoran, (i. Grant,I.. Ileal 1953-5-1 again saw Omega fulfilling its ob- jective of a well-rounded house, with Members active in every phase of campus life. Omcganicn served on the Days, thc Scribbler and the Crimson. The staff of the Days in- cluded Buz Myrberg. who acted as business manager, with Jose Sanchez as his assistant Bill Cadwell. who worked as news editor: and Al Fischer, who took the role of feature editor. Chuck Ganzer was one of the co-editors of the Scribbler and served as vice-president of Pi Delta Epsilon, the national journalism frater- nity and Tom Linde was chosen poetry editor of the magazine. Jim Price was photography editor of the Crimson. College theater audiences saw much of Ome- ga this year.. Gordon Grant and Chuck Gan- zer appeared in R.U.R. and Grant also did excellent work in A Midsummer Night's Dream. appearing with Ganzer. Dave Runkel. Jim Price and Claud Thompson. In addition. Thompson took an active part in the French club and AALIW presentations. Tom Linde was elected historian of the Theater club and Chuck Ganzer served as vice president of the group. In the field of athletics. Bill Ihssen. Jose San- chez and Ruby Rodriguez were active on the wrestling team: Keith Guise was a member of the tennis team: Dick Dicdrich. Buzz Myrberg. Tom Stubbs and Sanchez were members of the track squad: and Stubbs did a fine job on the football team. Werner Menck and Stubbs al:o played basketball and Menck was again one of the mainstays of the golf team. The ranks of the choir were considerably strengthened this year by the addition of twen- ty-one members of Omega. Laird Heal and Bob McPherson appeared as soloists with the choir on several occasions. The trio of Tom Gauger. Bob Ainsworth and Jose Sanchez played at many campus activities this year ant1 Ainsworth composed or arranged many of the musical numbers of Ver Adest. Also in the Ver Adest cast were Rudy Aubinger. Frank Brockway. AI Fischer. Tom Gauger. Gordon Grant. Laird Heal. Wally Hofman, Jerry James. Reggie James. Bob McPherson. Buzz Myrberg. Roger Newell and Jim Price. Jose Sanchez and Chuck Ganzer served as presidents of the Spanish and German clubs and Jerry James was active on the debate team. Jim Price. Dick Hause and Pete Petroll shot on the ROTC rifle team, with Price as captain and Gordon Grant was commander of thz drill team. Omega stood high scholastically on the cam- pus this year. Both the actives and the pledges ranked first among the men's organizations. Six members, including Rudy Aubinger. Fred Blake. Bill Cadwell. Dick Hause. Tom Stubbs and Claud Thompson together comprised al- most twenty per cent of the school honor roll the first semester. In addition. Fred Blake and Dick Hause received Phi Beta Kappa awards for scholastic excellence. The social year was marked by the annual homecoming banquet at Carver's, the fall cos- tume party, the pledge banquet, the several open houses and the spring âSweetheart Dance at Tuscumbia at which Pat Noycr. Harwood, was named Sweetheart of Omega Sigma Chi for the coming year. Bill Cadwell. Jeff Stephens and Dr. Arthur Vogelback were elected to honorary member- ship during the year. Omega made by far its most important deci- sion of the year when it issued a letter of intent to petition Sigma Chi national fraternity for a charter. 52 dCTITHSâfirst row, J. James, I), Diedr'uh, I). Runket, ll Menfk, C. Corcoran, C. Thompson, I. Use her; second row, J. Sanches, R. Rodriejues, I.. Heal, .1, 1ârice, I). Reed, It. l issen, R. Aubinger, C. Cancer, .1. Struck, R. len ason, J. Reitner, I. Myrberg, T. Linde, T. Stubbs, lâ Teayser. R. Itause, IT. Hof man, C. (Irani, R. Sewell PUDGESâfirst row. I). Kraftcenk, P. Petroll, T. StŠ- i insoy. R. McPherson, (I. Dac her; second row, S. Tay- lor, ('., Uâesner, 1). ReJnaret, C. Malacul , IT. Richtrd- son, I. It rod-nay, T. (lauc er. It. Itursaek, lt. Anderson, R. linm-orth, T. Calmer, I. It late Phi Kappa Pi OFFICERSâD. Harm ft, sttrtlaty: J. Ulofdorn, Irratun-r; Fri(k ton. pretidfnt; I), lioortu, vur president The men from Merriman demonstrated through active leadership and participation in all campus activities that Phi Kappa Pi has again retained its position as one of the leading fraternities on the Ripon college campus. Clark Erickson served as secretary of the Inter-Fraternity council and treasurer of the R club, while John English held the post of treasurer of the senior class. Everett Schwalbe was Riponâs 1954 Prom King and also served as treasurer of the junior class. Al Chaimson was elected president of the sophomore class and Pete Barkley did a good job in his position of âChief Heller for the sophomore class. In athletics the âPhi Kapps distinguished themselves, as can be seen by the large num- ber of members who participated in varsity and freshman athletics. George Merchant. Clark Erickson. Dan Booras. Pete Barkley. Jack Sto- lar and Art Sowlc were members of the varsity football team, while Denny Barber. Neil Bar- ber. Don Schuh. Ron Berger. Jerry Bethkc. Tom Miller. Harold Fraunhofer and Ulysses Doss were outstanding performers on the fresh- man football team. Sowle and Doss were Mcr- riman s contributions to the varsity basketball team and Don Toedt. Neil Barber. Ed Lind- roth. Don Dunkin. Fritz New and Jim Bcrtsch played freshman basketball. Doss. Sowlc. Ron Berger. Dick Harmet and Sam Holmes were point-getters on the varsity track team, while Dan Booras and Jack Bloedorn played on the varsity tennis team. Andrew Obara, Al Bus- sian. Kermit Klingbail and Denny Barber per- formed as wrestlers. Merriman men were active on the staff of the College Days, with Tom Domcncich as copy editor. Dick Harmet as sports editor. Norm Burke as photographer and Clark Erickson and Jack Bloedorn as writers. John English was co-chairman of Ver Adcst, as well as choreo- grapher. Wong Yong Lee. Jack Bloedorn and Clark Erickson were placed on the honor roll for their achievements in the academic field. This year Dick Nelson served as chairman of the intramural managers. Phi Kappa Pi this year distinguished itself by initiating Dr. Jason Saunders as an honorary of the fraternity. Homecoming this year was celebrated by a turnout of some seventy alumni, with the alum- ni class of 1950 being present intact. Speeches by house officers and prominent alumni high- lighted the traditional banquet held at Merri- man house. Mcrriman's social year opened with the an- nual Apache Party held last fall. On Febru- ary 20 the Merriman pledge class played host to the actives by giving a costumed Jungle Party. The climax of the social year was the traditional Spring formal, held this year at Tuscumbia Country club on April 10. Merri- man's annual stag steak fry closed out the social year. As can be seen, this year, as in the past. Phi Kappa Pi upheld the traditions which have been the cornerstone of the fraternity and also re- tained its position of excellence in academic, athletic and social affairs . 54 ii m .1CTIVF.Sâfirst row. . Hurts, .S'. Holmes, F. Coddington. J. London. I). May hall, Domenrich, C. Djort; srrond row. (i. Merchant, J. English, I). liar met, C. Frit t son, I), Rooms, F. Rohloff; third row, . Barkley, (), Ford, .1. Chaim ion, J. Hlordorn, F. Schwalbe, J, Stolar, D. Johnson, K. Klin hail, I. Russian. .7. Sowle, T. Case, R. Ufidt, .7. O'llara PLEDGE. $âfirst row, J. Fehlandt, IDoss, M. Xrw, F. lindroth; srrond rn-xc, J, Hertrh, J. Ilrthkr, II. Fraun- hofer, I). Sehuh, X. Barker, I). Barker, I). Toedt. F. Miller, R. Iloleer, D. Duntin, (!. Slelltnaeher, D. Write, IF. Lee Theta Sigma Tau OFFICHR â . C.othrane, Htrclary; II'. Jrns.n. Irraturrr; I . Pou- Irltr, freti,Itnl: I). Harmon, vite freti,leni Theta Sigma Tau celebrated its forty-fourth anniversary by maintaining itself as one of Ri- pon's top fraternities. Officers this year were: Thomas Roulette, president: Dan Harmon, vice president: David Cochrane, secretary; and Bill Jensen, treasurer. Homecoming was well celebrated with our âRipon wins an-udderâ float and an equally in- teresting house decoration. The alumni ban- quet. as usual, was most enjoyable, with many alumni returning to the campus. Once again. Theta upheld its reputation for fine parties. Our Shipwreck Party'' was a great success, along with numerous other so- cial gatherings. Theta's theatrical ability was well shown in our participation in theater productions. George Wojtasik had a leading role in Mid- summer Nightâs Dream.â along with Wilson Delzell. Dave Cochrane. Dick Schuster. Bill Weinkauf and Russell Major. Another thea- ter production. R.U.R.. found George Woj- tasik and Jim Wagner among the cast. Once again. Ver Adest returned to the campus and Theta again was well represented. Bill Whittle was a principal. Bill Delzell a member of the sextet and Chan Kraus. Bill Jensen. Barry An- derson and Bill Weinkauf members of the unit dancers. Dave Cochrane was business man- ager of the show. Theta men were prominent in athletics this year, with Tony Cremerius. Ed Kirkbride and John Kahoun participating in football and track. Theta also finished as co-champs of intramural bowling. The college choir was well filled with Theta men â Bill Delzell, Chan Kraus. Barry Ander- son. Dave Cochrane. Bill Weinkauf. George Stone and Dane Larsen. Del Tacbel was ⢠editor-in-chief of the College Days with George Wojtasik. John Pastar and Bill Whittle as feature writers. As in the past. Theta acquired an excellent pledge class, which took part in both campus and fraternity activities. The pledge period and Hell Week were brought to an end by a formal initiation followed by a banquet in honor of the new members. Theta added another honoray member during the year in the person of Charles Svitavsky, an instructor in English. ft6 .II'TII'RSâfir it rota, R. Cltttcnruh. T. Poulrttr, I). ('.at hr ant. I). Harmon, '. Drltrll; srcond rote. R. Major, I). Tatbel, ll liârinkauf. II. Inilrnon, (!. IIâojtasik, . Union. J. Uâat nrr Organizations 58 59 STI'DIiXT COI XCH,âseated, .. Zimmerman, (!. J.Ttsen, S. Home, J. Rrnruy, II. Plummer, lilthy; Handing. I). U'eise, V. It,vise, K. Ilronen, IDost, J. Sherwood, J. Thayer, It. Ildldnsotth, J. True. A. I.osier, (!. Rots, X. Hurts Student Council Student government has finally come to Ri- pon college. Because of a certain number of violations, some more serious than others, the student body voiced the opinion that the stu- dent should have more to say about policy per- taining to the student body. President Jim Thayer in his efforts to give the student more voice in student policy and administrative af- fairs created a student court. Bill Ihssen and Sidney Rouse were co-chairmen of the impor- tant committee. This group will cooperate very closely with the administration to formulate pol- icy and correct student violators of accepted college rules, regulations and traditions. The court will not be separated from the council. Rather, it will become an intricate part of stu- dent self-government. Until its inception, the student council was entirely a social organiza- tion and powerless to intervene or pass judg- ment of any sort on the student problems. It intends to remain a social organization only with respect to certain all-school affairs. The council again cooperated with the R club in providing an exceptionally interesting homecoming. Buses were chartered for all vacations and this service was indeed welcomed by the stu- dent body. Ripon was represented through your council at Grinned college in Iowa and Lawrence college in Appcton at the council meetings pf the schools of the Midwest confer- ence. These meetings are designed to share problems and solutions of all the member col- leges. Through meetings such as these, our 50 cent entrance ticket for games away from home was made possible. Spring day again was held this year because of the council efforts. A picnic was held: games were played and prizes were awarded. In the attempt to bring student-faculty rela- tions closer together, the council with the full cooperation of all the Greek letter houses and R.U.M. initiated a system of Thursday even- ing dinners. From all reports, everyone enjoy- ed himself and it is hoped that these dinners will become a tradition at Ripon. The council kept a bulletin board posted with the train and bus schedules, along with the daily movie schedules of Ripon and Fond du Lac theaters. Because of the increased duties of the coun- cil and the court, the vice-president is now elected by popular vote. This will enable this officer to aid the president immeasurably in his many activities. The reason for the obviously outstanding success of this yearâs council does not lie in the hands of one individual. It was possible only through the unselfish and cooperative attitude of all the council members. The student coun- cil organization has grown to the extent that all members must be willing to share the tre- mendous responsibility that has been placed in their hands by the student body. Besides president Jim Thaver. the council officers were Bob Brown and Bob Taggc. vice presidents; Woody House, treasurer: and Ger- ry Jensen, secretary. (to Jl 'XIORâsratrd, X. ItaJe, I.. Grover; standintf, K. Stallman, ;. Sthvalhe Class Officers SOPHOMOREâI. ChaimsoH, I,. Hussey. J. Hour,k. C. Veterson 61 SEXIORâ-teated, II. Fisher, II. H'illiams; start,tint?, J. Ent lish, R. Brown Ripon Unaffiliated Men OFFICERSâstalrJ, R. Ktuxomer, stertiary; . . Ileviitt, f-rrtiJ.nl; Iâ. Hontonski, Kâitr-ftresiJtnl; slanJinft. (!. Foster, X. I.tivinsky, .1. .11 1, treasurer The Ripon Unaffiliated Men reorganized at the beginning of the school year under the able leadership of Art Hewitt, president, Pe er Bon- kowski. vice president. Art Abt. treasurer, and Bob Newcomer, secretary, in order to coordi- nate all scholastic, social and athletic activities among independent men. The group began the school year by request- ing and receiving from the college administra- tion permission to use a room on the first floor of Bartlett hall for a lounge. Meetings were held in the new lounge every two weeks for the remainder of the school year. In October, the R.U.M. demonstrated its progressiveness and school interest by con- structing a large army tank of cardboard and lumber for the homecoming parade. Complete with a moving turret and a very audible can- non. this tank won third prize in the float com- petition. The first social event sponsored by the un- affiliated men was a very successful bingo par- ty in the grill room of the student union early in the fall. No admission to the party was charg- ed and prizes of movie passes, book store credit slips and candy bars were presented to holders of the winning cards. After Peter Bonkowski succeeded Art Hewitt as president in the sec- ond semester, the R.U.M. continued its activi- ties in the social vein. The annual Casino par- ty, with this year's theme that of a riverboat. was held in the axe-handle and game rooms of the student union. A nominal charge of five cents enabled the guests to purchase mimeo- graphed money with which to play at the vari- ous gambling devices. Again, movie passes were used as incentive, the prizes presented to those who had amassed the most money during the course of the evening. The R.U.M. was well represented in college activities throughout the year. The choir, band, theater and Ver-Adest groups all included members of the organization. Bruce Holds- worth represented the R.U.M. in the student council and under athletic chairman Graham Foster and team captains Peter Bonkowski and David Rcdhed the members participated in all intramural contests. Ed Kappus was honored for high scholastic achievement at the honors convocation in April. The new Lambda Zeta chapter of Alpha Phi Omega, national scout fraternity, particularly was bolstered by mem- bers of the R.U.M. Charter members of APO were Bruce Holdsworth, John Moffatt, John Bercns. Ben Bull. Mark DeWolf. Stewart Keeler and Ed Kirchncr. Neal Lewinsky was a photographer for the Crimson and Bart Reed and Bob Newcomer were members of the Col- lege Days staff. 62 R.L.M.âStated, J. Rowley, R. Sencomer, I. 11 rv.it t, .1. .Ibt, '. It onkowski, It. Reed; standing, O, Lapp now, (!. hosier, D. Redhed. R. Hunter, C. Chase, , l. De H'otf, Xril Lewinsky, J. Mofjatt. It. HoldltCOflli, J, I lowland SUH I K ll'O.MI.XâA . traitr; K. Iâarktr, ftrtiiJrni; It. Malthrxvi. â. Spirz.mh Independenr Women Though not all are pictured. Ripon's unaf- filiated women include girls from the three Tri- Dorms and town. Officers for the group are Roxi-ann Parker, president: Pat Spiczenski. vice-president: Dorothy Dennee. secretary- treasurer; Janet Bell. WSGA representative: and Karen Keyser. student council representa- tive. The Independent women are active in almost every phase of campus life. Pat Spiczenski. the only senior and a future teacher, has kept busy in many ways. This year she was the only girl elected to Phi Beta Kappa. Throughout the year she has been Dr. Webster's assistant in the History department and has conducted freshman quiz sections. A 3.0 student, she helped Shalcr attain the highest house point average on campus. She and Roxi-ann Parker were the co-chairmen for the tea this spring in honor of Dr. Moore. Theatrics interest the Shaler girls. Dotty Walsh, a freshman transfer from the Univer- sity of Illinois extension at Navy Pier, played one of theâleads in Night Must Fall.â Valerie Smith, rophomore. played Puck in Midsum- mer Night's Dream. Music takes much of the time of the Independent womcnt Roxi-Ann Parker, who plays clarinet, is one of the two qirls in the college band. Choir claims Laurie Brown. Barbara Due. Anne Hacnsgen. Ginny Marszalck. Bobby Mathews. Centa Schloesscr. Valeric Smith and Gail Wenstadt. Both Valeric and Ginny worked on Ver-Adcst. Socially, the Independent girls keep active, too. Shaler cooperated wih the other two Tri- Dorms to put on the Tri-Dorm formal early in the fall. In the second semester Roxi-ann Par- ker was the Shaler representative on the junior prom court, and Dotty Walsh, the representa- tive for the honor court of the Midwest confer- ence track meet. Another new student at the semester was Mariela âMarty Beliz. She comes from Pan- ama. where she spoke nothing but Spanish. When she arrived on campus, she didn't speak more than a few words of English. Living in Evans soon cured that state of affairs. Shalcr girls work on campus, too. In addi- tion to Pat Spiczcnskiâs assistant ship. Centa Schloesscr. a transfer from the University of Wisconsin, is a counselor in Wright hall and Roxi-ann Parker is a library assistant. 61 Intersorority Council The most important function of the Intcr- Sororitv Council this year was its collaboration on rules and traditions during the rushing and pledging period. The rotating tea, preference parties, rushing rules, weekday parties, and the quota system were all planned and explained to the freshmen. Also the council urged that Hell Week and the pledging period be con- structive. and thus be beneficial both to the houses and the pledges. This change was sug- gested because of the discussions about bring- ing national sororities into Ripon. The Intcr- Sorcrity council was host to the visiting sorori- ties. compiled and discussed the problems that arose, and in this way aided the individual so- rorities in understanding the whole situation. The beginning of second semester found the council making plans for the annual Inter-So- rority formal, this year called Cupid's Ca- pers, which was held in the dining hall on February 13. Because of the council's hard work, it was a big success. Officers this year were: Helen Billctt. presi- dent first semester; Carolyn Krueger, president second semester; Barbara Williams, vice-presi- dent second semester; Jane Shocdcr, secretary: Shirley Mcdow. treasurer. IXTIRSORORITY CO I XCILâfirst rw, X. Metcalfe. . McCuUagh, C. Krueger; second ran. It. Cherry. .1. Sleekier, J. Kiefer, ,. Zimmerman; heck raze, J. Shoedet, II. Ileaty, . Hi Hell, J, Hartough, Dean H'iekenden IV TI.R-FR. I TURN IT Y CO IXCILâsealed D. Hart ell. It. Coldman. C. trirkion: standing I). Forest. II'. Mend, T. Roulette Interfraternity Council During the 195 1 season at Ripon college, the Inter-Fraternity council had been most active in its usual capacity: that of aiding the admin- istration in the handling of potential candidates for rushees. and regulating the rules for a sue- cessful Hell Week period. Other than this, most of the functions of the council had been confined to rather simple tasks. By a vote of four to three, the council voted in favor of national fraternities and initiating steps have already been taken. As usual, ad- ministrative-student conflicts prevailed, but for- tunately mutual agreements were established and peace once again reigned. Obviously, with the initiation of national fraternities, this organization will have its hands full for the next year. However, with the establishment of the student court and the strengthening of other student organizations, we can be sure that the IFC. along with other functional bodies, will do a commendable job. 65 WSGA H'SCdâfront w;, ,. Rrtd, '. McCullaijh. Y. Omni. ('.. Krurc rr, I.. Hussey. . Ilillell; jeton.l ro-u-, R. Parker, .1. Sleekier, S. Itra.iy, J. Kiefer, (I. Ilerlsehie; back row, J. II alloc k. J. Shoeder, II. Unity, J. Hartouejh. J. In.ltnon, Dean ll'itkendrn. J. Rat how With the purpose of furthering the spirit of unity among the women students of the college, increasing their scnce of individual and group responsibility, and acting as an official body to express the opinion of women students in mat- ters of general college interest, the Womenâs Self-Government association has completed an- other successful year. The WSGA has the responsibility of gov- erning the womenâs houses, and of handling the disciplinary and social problems which are be- yond the jurisdiction of the individual house councils. Every woman enrolled in the college is a member of the WSGA. but three members from each house are elected to serve on the WSGA board. Officers of the board were: Jo Hartough. president: Helen Healy. vice- president: Margaret Jess, secretary: Lois Reed, treasurer. Following the resignation of Jo Har- tough. Helen Healy succeeded to the presi- dency: following Margaret Jessâ graduation at the semester. Ardene Steckler was elected sec- retary. The board was advised Uy Dean of Women Marguerite H. Wickendcn. Convocation Committee This committee consists of a joint group of faculty and students working together with an equal voice on all issues. Dr. Wiliam Tyree services as chairman of the group and Shirley Mcdow was secretary. Other members of the committee are Helen Billctt. Dean Roetter. Mr. White and Dean Wickenden. Dr. Kuebler and Dean Vogclback acted in advisory capaci- ties for the group. The variation of programs for the convoca- tions of the past year has been well accepted. Dr. Andrew Martin, famous international law- yer. gave an interesting speech on the Prob- lems and Prospects of Collective Security.â During the Christmas season, the college choir gave its much-loved annual Christmas concert at the Scott street church. Dean Vogelback gave an inspiring speech at the Founderâs day convocation. Dr. Douglas Maitland Knight, new president of Lawrence college, was warmly received l?y all at the Phi Beta Kappa convoca- tion held at the Scott street church. The band concert presented by the college band and ROTC band'was enjoyed by all who heard it. COXIOC.ITIOXS COMMITTF. I-âS. Medow. Mr. If hilt, Mr. Itouc lilon, Mr. Lehman. Or. Tyree. It. Billell; itan.ltno, R. Brown. .1. File her. II'. Donaldson 66 Debate The forensic heritage of present day Ripon- ites is rich in national glory and fame. Through the years, because of forensic participation, stu- dents have left Ripen better equipped to meet the needs of a free society. During the 1953- 5-f season Ripon's squad participated in tourna- ments at Bradley university. University of Il- linois at Navy Pier in Chicago. Wisconsin State college at Eau Claire University of Wis- consin. St. Olaf at Northficld. Minn., and Uni- versity of Southern Illinois at Carbondalc. Ri- pen met fifty-four other colleges and unversi- ties in debate. Ripon is helping to meet the needs of a free society by providing extensive forensic activity for interested students. DEIIATEâsealed, E. Eant rr, J. Dink; standing, . . .1 hi, J. II unity, J. Kahoun, Mr. IT hilt, J. James, II. Fisher, V. 1âoralh Pi Kappa Delta 7 KAPPA DELTAâseated, J. Kahoun, II. Fisher; standing, K. Ilause, (J. Ford, Mr. White, A. Abl, J. James The Alpha chapter of Pi Kappa Delta at Ripon is the original chapter of the national forensic honor fraternity. Since its beginning here in 1913 by Egbert R. Nictiols. the frater- nity has grown to the point where it is now represented on 75 college campuses throughout the country. At Ripon. it is an organization of students and faculty members who have shown profi- ciency in forensic activities at Ripon. This year Pi Kappa Delta at Ripon sponsored the James Oratorical contest that was held in March before students and faculty. The win- ner. Howie Bott. then represented Ripon in the state oratorical contest at the University 'of Wisconsin and was awarded third place. The provincial meeting of Pi Kappa Delta met this year at the University of Southern Il- linois at Carbondale. Illinois. Ripon was rep- resented at this meeitng. Next year the na- tional meeting of Phi Kappa Delta is to be held in the state of California at Redlands univer- sity and Ripon chapter members are already making plans to attend this forensic tourna- ment. New members initiated into the chapter this year were Joan Duck. Peter Porath. Jerry James. Howard Bott. Jerome Hanley and John Kahoun. Present members include Harry Fish- er. Roland Hansen. Richard Hausc. Quentin Ford. Vernon Laubenstein and Arthur Abt. 67 IT'ISTER SPORTS Cl.t Itâis ahii, J. Hupp. M. PTuthkt, I. Younpi uul, M. lutitiitvs ir, K. Knotty. It llofman. . A'oytr, T. Ilytr; sland'imj, I). P,utter. A'. Ratmutitn, T. I)pmfncic i. R. Hauman, It. Indtriott. .7. MrLrmJon, . Perdue. .1. Myrbcrg, C. ('.hast Snowflake Club This year marked the introduction of a new and quite extraordinary organzation on the Ripon college campus, formed purely for recre- ation. Because of the lack of snow in late '53. and more important, the lack of social life fol- lowing the usual colorful football season, some of the more outstanding extra-curricular stu- dents took it upon themselves to create an at- mosphere of excitement and expectancy. Thus was born the Snow Flake club, the constitution containing, bricflly. the following regulations: (1) Upon the first flake of snow from Ripon skies, all active members must immediately re- port to the club house. (2) The club house and the Davis hotel bar (fondly called the T ) shall be one and the same. (3) Having arrived at the club house, each member shall sign his or her name to the roll call. 68 (4) All members must be 21 years or older. (5) After all recognized members have ar- rived and signed their names to the roll call, the last name shall be responsible tor the pay- ment of the first roundââ of drinks. The constitution was drawn up and the mem- bership grew. Then came the long wait. Weather reports became the main topic of the day. No snow! Expectancy ran high: sleep became as scarce as Ripon football victories. Still no snow!! Then at 11:51 one quiet, peace- ful Sunday morning the snow began to fall. Suddenly the sleepy, serene campus burst into a bedlam of scurrying figures, desperately rac- ing to the club house. Fortunately we can say that no one was killed in the rush and that everyone collected his free one. (Everyone, that is. except for that poor, depressed lad who had chosen this of all weekends to journey home.) SSOir FI.IKF CIA Itâfront i, C. Schieler, I.. Richardson, R. Lange; second rove, IIâ. Donaldson. Y. Orsini, J. Inn.iv.rlir. . t.nnlish; third r xc. M. I.andvehr, II. Bill iit, F. Thomas, II'. Delzell, â. Goodrich. T. Poult He; hack rtxv. '. Mr nek, C. Kraus. I. Heston, I), Runkcl, l.ft tindneard, J. James, . Fischer i 69 Alpha Phi Omega 1953-5-4 marked the beginning for Lambda Zeta chapter of Alpha Phi Omega, national service fraternity. Lambda Zeta was chartered on February 7. 195 ?. after petitioning for near- ly four months, and became the 270th chapter in the nation. Alpha Phi Omega is a national service fra- ternity composed of college men who are or have been previously affiliated with the scout movement. The purpose is to give college men an opportunity to develop leadership, to pro- mote friendship and to render service to others. The program is Leadership. Friendship and Service. The program of service for the first year has been made up of activities like the following: Ushering at college plays and convocations, placing student directories in all campus houses, assisting on blood drives, supplying the hos- pital with Christmas trees, sponsoring an all- school dance, and helping with the local scout movement by supplying service, instruction and guidance. The charter officers were as follows: Richard Diedrich. president: Bruce Holdsworth. vice- president: John Moffatt. recording secretary: Pete Porath, corresponding secretary: Dirk Van Pelt, alumni secretary: William Manches- ter. treasurer: Richard Furgason, historian; Ben Bull, sergeant-at-arms. Charter memebrs included: B. Anderson. J. Berens. M. De Wolf. J. Fehlandt. R. Groncrt. T. Hamlin. T. Hooton. J. Horner. S. Keeler. E. Of I K.l RSâsealed, J. M offâill. R. Dirdrieh. I). Tan Pell; thin,liny. P. Porath, II. Holdsworth. S. Keeler Kirchner. D. Kraftzenk. N. Lewinsky. J. Pas- tar. B. Reed. C. Reed. K. Renner. W. Richard- son. R. Steube. G. Stone. N. Taylor and R. Walker. Charter faculty advisors were: Dr. Kuebler. Dean Vogelback. Dean Roetter. Major Porter and Dr. Webster. Charter scouting advisors were: L. Shafer. W. Lankton. G. Lambert and H. Prcllwitz. Men to complete the first pledge program, the class known as the Clifford H. Mocfre Class. were: F. Blake. J. Howland. E. Kap- pus. H. Lauson. T. Linde. R. Newcomer. R. Rodrigue: and A. Stucko. IIPIIJ Pill ()MEC:1âseated, J. Moffatt, X. Taylor, P. Porath, I). Tan Pill, I). Kraftztnk. R. Dirdrieh; Hand- inn. H. l oldncorth. T. Hootrn, I). Croatrl, J. Ilthrmt. K. Rrnnrr, II. hidrrson, T. Ilamlin, R. Strnhr, IT. Rir hard ton. It. Hull, J. Tthlandt, S. K trier, M. I)r Wolf. It. Retd, (.'. Reed, X. I.trinity 70 Drill Team The Ripon college drill team again complet- ed a most successful year under the guidance of Lt. William Church and Sgt. C. W. Stevens. Starting with a large group of inexperienced freshmen and a few returning upperclassmen, the team quickly took shape under the leader- ship of its field commander. Gordon Grant. The team gave its first performance in a city- wide parade to help raise funds for the Com- munity Chest. Spectators at a basketball game were thoroughly entertained by a demonstra- tion of the team's special drill. During Military week the team played an active part in the ceremonies. In addition to providing guards for the arms display in the union, the team gave a special demonstration during the battalion review. They provided ushers for the Professor Chamberlain concert. Edward Kirchner was president. Other of- ficers were: Richard Dicdrich. executive of- ficer: Bob Ainsworth. Si-Personnel: Stuart Keeler, S3-Training and Operations; Bruce Holdsworth. S4-Supply and Finance; John Rie- mer. secretary. On the field Gordon Grant was commander. Edward Kirchner platoon sergeant. Fred Schul- theiss platoon guide, and Arthur Abt platoon guidon. Other members were Anderson. Blake. Calmes. Hanley, Hooton. Hoye. Kate. Kraft- zenk. Larson. Lindroth. Matavulje. Minne and Rodriguez. Rifle Team Despite the loss of several lettermen. the rifle team concluded the season with an excellent â˘M-I7 record. Sixty-one schools were challeng- ed and the team whipped neighboring Lawrence twice while splitting two matches with St. Nor- bert. Some of the victories which the team compiled this year were against Indiana. Notre Dame, Rutgers. Tulane. Purdue. Michigan and Kansas universities and the United States Na- val academy. In the Fifth Army Intercollegiate tournament this year, the riflemen paced twelfth among colleges and universities in thirteen states. In the National Hearst Trophy match. Ripon was thirty-first in the country. John Ferbend continued his practice of being top man when he set a new range record this spring. In the intercollegiate tournament he placed second in the Fifth Army area and third in the nation. The returning men. Ferbend.-Jim Price. Art Lundeberg and Al Chaimson. received their letters, as did the new members. Chuck Chase. John Howland. Dick Hause. Jim Howard. Dave Minne. Norm Kozak and Pete Petrol!. 71 ÂŤi .-2 ⢠--= -⢠9 At v. ⢠£ S' S ' â'ra: .5 t - ÂŁ = â˘ÂŽ  ' V -ÂŤ ⢠U â 5 8 5- E . C ÂŤS5 o a: ÂŤ .'â˘S ' n- t ÂŁ _ = 3 v 1:1 =⢠r I §J ⢠3-1 3 -? . ÂŁ- T-sH N K ⢠, i! i fcCS v fic COMPANY RâCajt. IF. Mrnrk, II. Goldman, IF. Foekt, II. Levinthal, I). Runkrt, R. Lange, II'. Ilofman, S. Jiminez, T. Teschner, S. louse. J. Hughes, S. Mott, I). Rontpiet, I). Creelman, C. IP finer, . Chaim ton, C. Gehrman, R. Johnson, II. .Inderson, J. Ronxtey, J. McMahon, X. I ufratio. J. English, R. Holtz, E. Schwalbe, I. Haitian, R. Prellherg, S. Ileuser, R. Johnson, J. Mazanetz, P. Koter, T. Case, I). St huh, J. Schuler, C. Reed, R. Hoyr, R. Rotter, I.. Coffel, R. I arten, J. Kubitz, V. Gundermann, .1. I lesion, .1. I.unde- hetg. R. Major, F. Hyrr. R. Smgert, G. McCarty, I), Maloney, K. Suhr, J. Shannon, S. Trethaniky. R. Il'endt, I, Kinzel, II', Whittle, I. Ilanrl, R. Fergiuon, P. Petroll, I). Redhead COMP.IXY CâCaf l. W. Moran, I). Ilartell, I. Fischer, J. Stolar, I). Harmon. W. Pinkalla, J. Kahoun, G. Merchant, S. Pickard. I. Gear, F. Slayton. R. Flu hr, F. Stubht, J. Thorn gate. G. Itelhke. I. Cremer tut, I). Deike, R. Gertenrith, Kirkbride, R. Mc- Pherson, IF. Perdue, F. Good. IF. Delzell, C. Chate. E. IFing, I . l.aubemtein, J. Sherwood, I.. Taper, J. Grab, I). IFinegarden, S. Polantky, IF. Mueller, R. John ton, R. Tagge, J. It, rent, X. Kozak. E. Levine, X. I'aylor, I. Obara, II. Ilorg, G. cllexander, I). Parker, K. Stair. IF. Calawerlt, I). Kotikowiki. I). Pepke, R. Ilfidi, I). Rinlelman, J. Fan F.geren, R. Troudt, K. Shannon. R. Ilolzcr, I.. Meitingrr, K. Cink, J. Kotka, I.. Mites, G. Grhrman. T. Xunn, J. Thurman, J. Il'emple, T. I 'dstutn, P. Vnikel, F. Sototok, R. Rautehenberger 73 W. A. A. '. . âsealed, II. Plummer. (!. Creeo, It. Kina. It. Thy, S. Inal, ,. Zimmer- man; Standing, R. Griswold. C. ITeyer. C. Callahan, S. Mrdow, .. Panelii, II. Hrui I-man G. Jensen, J. Kiefer The purpose of the Women's Athletic as- sociation is to promote cooperation among the women of the college. It offers many sports: Archery, howling, bas- ketball. field hockey, rifle, volleyball, badmin- ton. tennis and hiking and biking. For three years a trophy has been awarded by the WAA to the house with the most par- ticipation points. In 1952 Evans hall won the trophy. In 1953 it was awarded to Pi Tau Pi and in 1954 to Harwood. To become an active member of WAA a girl must participate in at least three sports in one ear. After two years of active membership a little R is awarded and after three years a big R. Finally, each year a special award is given to the most outstanding senior in WAA. Officers for 1953-54 were: Barbara Elsy. president: Sue Toal, vice president: Barbara King, secretary: and Gloria Greco, treasurer. Women s Rifle Team The management of the Women's Rifle team was shared by Barbara Elsy and Lois Zimmer- man. The other members of the team were Mary Landwehr. Barbara King. Gloria Bert- schie. Sophia Okawa. Judy Rackow. Janice Rackow and Betty Trinrud. The Annie Oakleys had no opportunity to travel for shouldcr-to-shouldcr matches, so they fired several postal matches under the di- rection of Mrs. Marjorie Lyons, faculty ad- visor. and Sgt. Clarence Stevens, coach. The team scheduled matches with Coe. Mon- mouth and Knox colleges, and Wisconsin and Idaho universities. Because of a lack of en- thusiasm on the part of the opponents and the Ripon team, only two matches were completed, with Ripon winning both. Barbara Elsy was the team's leading shooter, never scoring below 98. but she was closely pursued by Mary Land- wehr. a new member of the team this year. IIâOMI .S S Kllll Tli.lAtâkneehn , I . Zimmerman. Iâ. MeCitlrn. II. Thy, (!. Hertsehie; standing, It. Trinrud, S. Or mira, It. King, M. I.an due hr. J. Raitrw., J. Rackow 71 Film Arts The Film Arts Society, which seeks to bring to its members the best available films from all countries, this year offered the following pro- gram: The Male Animal (American). The Lady Vanishes (British). Fame Is the Spur (British). Paisan (Italian). Seal Island (American). Don Quixote (Spanish). The Rules of the Game (French). Nanook of the North (American). A Walk in the Sun (American). Battleship Potemkin (Russian). The membership fee for the year was $1.50. Bill Donaldson was the chairman of the society. Helen Billett was the treasurer. Bill Ihssen and Claude Thompson were in charge of publicity and Thompson. Gordon Grant. Roxi-ann Par- ker. jane Sorenson and Del Taebel participated in promotion. Dr. Siegel was the faculty spon- sor. FlI.M I RTSâC. Thorn 'ton. II. ItiUrtt, Dr. Sirgrl, II. Donut,Ison. I). Tarbrl Till ITI R CLUBâfront, I.. Ilarsrll. S. Brady. II. IIraly. J. Kirfrr. I). K ire hr n; t ruler, K. Farlry, â. .indrrson, (I. Brrtschir, Mrs. Mifhir; hart. (!. Cram. S. Krrlrr, I). (Ironrrt. Mr. Houghton, T. IT i tig Theater Club The Ripon College Theater opened its sea- son with a new director. Professor Walter Boughton. Under his guidance, three plays were produced this year. Karel Capck's melo- drama. R.U.R..â was the first, followed by the Shakespearian comedy. A Midsummer Night's Dream.â For its final production, the group chose Night Must Fall.â Emlyn Wil- liams' psychological thriller. Officers for the year were: Pat McCulIagh. president: Chas. Ganzcr. vice-president: Ed Wing, secretary-treasurer: Dick Kirchen. so- cial chairman: Tom Linde, historian. Al Wood served as business manager, with Joyce Kiefer acting as publicity director. Fourteen new members received their silver keys this year, with eight students earning their gold keys for three years' work. Students be- come eligible for membership by earning points on the productions. 76 Cafirlâf R.l .R. Much work was done this year to improve the stage facilities, and many new tools were acquired. In addition to this, work was begun to improve dressing room accommodations for next year. The Ripon College Theatre club was given its present form in 1948. when the name was adopted. The purpose of the club was and is the encouragement of drama on the college campus as a means of presenting the best dra- matic literature to the college community while giving training in the techniques of theatre to the participating students. Membership in the cl'.ib is achieved by working ninetv hours or more on at least two productions. Its work is guided by the executive board of the club, which this year consisted of the following mem- bers: President ............ Pat McCullagh Vice-president ....... Charles Ganzcr Secretary-treasurer ...... Ed Wing Business manager ......... A1 Wood Social chairmanâ First semester ... Pat Baumgardner Second semester .... Richard Kirchen Historian ................. Tom Linde Three plays were presented during the year, all directed by Riponâs new drama professor. Mr. Boughton. More than a hundred students participated in the acting, technical production and business management of these presenta- tions. ⢠The initial production of the season was Kar- el Capckâs expressionistic drama of the future. R.U.R. This production was notable for its dynamic settings and its robot characters. The leading roles were capably executed by Charles Ganzcr and Betty Cherry. THE CAST Sulla, a robotessâElizabeth Langcr Harry Domin. general manager of R.U.R.â Charles Ganzcr Marius, a robotâJames Thayer Helena GloryâBetty Cherry Dr. Gall, head of the Physiological and Ex- perimental Department of R.U.R. âJack Feh- Jandt Mr. Fabry. Engineer General, Technical Controller of R.U.R. â Ernie Bigsbv Dr. Hallemcier. head of the Institute for Psychological Training of Robots â George Wojtasik Mr. Alquist. architect, head of the Works Department of R.U.R.âGordon Grant Consul Busman. General Manager of R.U R. â Robert Hunter NanaâKaren Learman Radius, a robot â Ed Cromey First RobotâRoland Hansen iti Second RobotâRichard Harmet Third Robot âPeter Bonkowski Fourth Robot â Robert Wendt A servantâMark Glass Helena, a robotessâDana Butler Primus, a robotâJames Wagner The winter production was a somewhat more ambitious undertaking. Shakespeare's Mid- summer Night's Dream. It proved a memor- able evening in the theatre, the pure farce of the rustics alternating with the tender poetic scenes of the Athenian courtiers, the whole garnished by fairy capers. Pat Noyer's choreo graphing of the latter added beauty of move- ment to the poetry of the script and its musical background. THE CAST Theseus. Duke of AthensâGordon Grant Egeus. father of HermiaâCharles Ganzer Lysander, beloved of Hermia âGeorge Woj- tasik Demetrius, suitor to Hermia. approved by FgeusâJ. H. Thayer Philostrate. master of the Revels to Theseus â Roland L. Hansen Peter Quince, a carpenter; Prologue in the InterludeâJohn Fehlandt Nick Bottom, a weaver: Pyramus in the same â Robert C. Hunter. Jr. ÂŤ Francis Flute, a bcllows-mender: Thisby in the sameâClaud A. Thompson Tom Snout, a tinker: Wall in the sameâ Dick Gronert Sh-ikaprarr: âAlitiiummrr Sight's Drram 77 â Williams; Sitjht Must Faitâ Snug, a joiner: Lion in the sameâRussell E. Major Robin Starveling, a tailor: Moonshine in the sameâWilson Dclzell Hippolyta. Queen of the Amazons, betrothed to TheseusâJoan Anderson Hermia. daughter to Egeus. in love with Ly- sanderâSusan Brady Helena, in love with DemetriusâHelen Healy Oberon. King of the FairiesâRobert Wendt Titania. Queen of the Fairies â Catherine Hall Puck, or Robin Goodfcllow âValeric Smith Peaseblossom â Gloria Bertschie CobwebâPat Underkofler Moth âBarbara Zimay MustardseedâCathy Farley HazelnutâGail Wenstadt Attendants on Theseus and Hippolytaâ David Runkcl. Helen Billett. David Cochrane. William Wcinkauf. Gerald Rosen. Richard Schuster. Alan McNair. James Price The College Theatre concluded its season with that masterpiece of contemporary melo- drama, Emlyn Williams' Night Must Fall. The small cast demonstrated marked improve- ment in acting technique. Said the Ripon Col- lege Dat s: The performance of each and ev- ery member of the cast was admirable . . . ex- cellent and original interpretations of charac- ter.â THE CAST The Lord Chief JusticeâGordon Grant Mrs. Bramson â Helen Healy Olivia GrayncâDorothy Walsh Hubert LaurieâRobert Wendt Nurse LibbyâElizabeth Langer Mrs. TerenceâKaren Learman DoraâCathy Farley 78 Inspector BelsizeâHd Cromcy DanâBarry Goldman No review of the season would be complete without some appreciative reference to the long hours and skilled efforts of the club's techni- cians and businessmen. Much of the efficien- cy of this yearâs production is directly traceable to Hd Wing's technical direction and Charles Ganserâs stage managing. Al Wood doubled as business manager and backstage Jack-of all- trades. Ann Baxandall's costuming and Stuart Keelerâs lighting have been important factors in achieving fully realistic productions. Others whose devoted efforts have helped in the com- plex business of play production are Dick Kirchen. Roland Hansen. Joyce KJefer. Pat M:- Cullagh. Leonard Harsel. Karen Egan. Bruce Anderson. Don Bednarek. Jane Hallock. Al Stucko. Gary Ross. Pat Underkoflcr and Rita Curtis, to name only a few of the more indus- trious contributors. The club is deeply in- debted to Alpha Phi Omega, whose members under Richard Diedrichâs leadership. managed front-of-house. But all work and no play is hardly typical of the devotees of Thespis. Dionysian festivals were held at the Legion hall after each produc- tion and the social calender reached its climax with the annual Theatre Banquet, held this year at the Faust Club. On this occasion gold keys, signifying three years of consistent, back- breaking endeavor, were awarded to Ed Wing. Al Wood. Richard Kirchcn. Joyce Kiefer. Charles Gamer. Helen Hcaly. Ann Baxandall and Gordon Grant. With high revelry and a mellow rendition of There's No Business Like Show Business. the Ripon College Theatre lowered the curtain for another year. 79 FF.R jiDF.ST HOARDâfront. I). Cothranr, S. Ruth, J. Furzland. J. English; hark, Mr. Prtrr- man, A. Wood, I.. Wing, H. Donaldson Ver Adest This year the Ver-Adest show returned to the campus again after a one year absence. Hello. Again! was the eighth show of this type to be presented at Ripon college â each show individual in itself, yet always carrying on the traditions which were established back in 1946. Jane Furzland and John English had the difficult task of bringing to many new and for- mer students the purposes and aims of Ver- Adest. The show's prime interests arc to give any student on campus an opportunity to par- ticipate in a non-dcpartmental activity, trying to give each one active responsibilities, which will create in him the qualities of leadership, cooperation, responsibly and loyalty. Hello. Again! included material by pres- ent students. including Bob Ainsworth. Tom Linde. Jane Furzland. Chandler Kraus. Graham Foster. Bill Whittle. Ed Cromcy and Al Fisch- er. Alums contributing to the show were Doris Rohloff Bohling. Kitty Worzalla. Jim and Jo Cochrane. Ken Jacobs. Beverly Johnson Stcffcs and Mary Lou Blattspieler. The show ranged in a variety of scenes including the Admissions office, a glimpse of hillbilly hicks, a satire on progressive education, a New Orleans Can- Can. a concert by Libcracc. a look into the famous Republican House and a short Trip to the Moon. The cast and crews of the show totaled 165 students. Hello. Again! marked the final production to be directed by W. J. Peterman. The follow- ers of Ver-Adest arc now looking forward to next year's show, which will undoubtedly be something entirely new and different. Ver- Adest means spring is here, and to the students, faculty, alumni and friends of the college, it means an evening of splendid entertainment and one of the highlights in the series of events at Ripon college. 80 I DIRI: ('TOR â Mi. Iârtfwian CIIORIOGR irill RSâY. Omni. J. h.n9lith ROCKl m s â F. on- mourns. It. Km . II. Klsy. R. Curtis. II. irilliants, X. I.tnii s, T. Cap fell, â. Soyrr, ('.. Ilâryrr, R. (iristvt U, It. I'rinrud 81 Ofirning 82 A', ('.unit, . Myrhrrff Dunn Dunn It â K. !. far man, (!. (Irani 83 HIM) ROSTERâP. Barkley, A. Coddington, . Prite, J. Snathe:. G. Rots, S. Holmes. I'. Dots. M Joannes. V. Hurtr. R. M.Pad- Jrn, R. Haute, '. Gauger, D. Tariff I. I). May hall, D. I,in Pell. C. Reed. R. Sr hi tier, R. Gronerl. A. Daetz, M Xeti. li. Inder- son. I). He,Inaret. T. Hamlin, !. H'ojtasik, ('.. Peterson Band During the first semester two bands, the ROTC band and the Student Pep band, divid- ed the responsibility of providing music for college and town events. The Community Chest parade, the homecom- ing game, the Dad's day game and one basket- ball game were functions of the ROTC band, now at a strength of about 30 players. The homecoming rally, the children's Hal- lowe'en parade, escorting Santa Claus and sev- eral basketball games were occasions for some remarkable music by the Pep band. In recognition of these services, the merch- ants of the town contributed toward the band budget. The ROTC band continued in the spring with the Military week review and the federal inspection. The college band and ROTC band combined presented a convocation concert and shared in the concert honoring Prof. Harold Chamber- lain. who retires this year. On both of these occasions the group caused a great deal of sur- prised comment on the quality of the perfor- mances under the direction of Richard Morse. Two new instrumental ensembles were or- ganized on the campus this year: The Brass Ensemble. which played on the program at the band convocation, and the Dance Band. Eith- er of these organizations plus a reconstituted college band may be taken for credit next year under a new course offered by the music de- partment. Music Ensemble. Members of the Brass Ensemble were John Moffatt and Corwin Reed, trumpets: Robert Walker. French horn: Richard Groncrt, baritone: Edward Kappus. trombone: and John Pcot. tuba. Seven band members were given awards in recognition of two years of loyal service: Nor- man Burke. Barbara King. Roxi-Ann Parker. Jose Sanchez. Dirk Van Pelt. Robert Walker and George Wojtasik. Elected officers of the ROTC band were Robert Schicler. president: George Wojtasik. secretary-treasurer: and Neil Daet2. librarian. 84 CHOIRâfirst row, Y. Orsini. G, llcrtschie, J. Fiedler, I). Rutter. It. Plummer, C. Marszalek, V. Read, P. Goodrich, .. Derr- wester. F. Smith, J. Fun!and, S. Ruth. It. Cherry. J. Pallet!, S. Rouse, Krueger, S. Ilansche, J. Ranney, R. Si ess, S. Hade. F. I. Ilort, S. HraJy, S. Hush; second rove. I. Sleekier, G. Jensen, X. Clausen, P. Jaeob, F. Joannes. R. iasworth ,R. Sewell, G. Middle- ton. J. Sanchez. IF. Hof man. F. Stoginsky. R. McPherson. It. Bursack. It. Foppnow. F. Houteouras. It. Iterndt. J. Dunham, S. Syrian. P. Baumgardner; third row, R. Fahrendorf. X. Rasmussen. F. Panetli. M. Mayer, R, Griswold J. Fnglish, I). CotAjjane, R. .lubinger. F. Itroekway, .1. Fischer, C. Thompson. G. Foster, R. Ilering. C. Kraus. T. Gauger. It. Anderson, '. I loot on, I. I undeherg, It. Trin- rud, J. Hat lock, M. Reiners; fourth row, C. Schloesser, J. Anderson. C. Hall, P. X oyer, G. Ross, IT. Deltell, G. Stone. J. Moffatl. R. Far sen. I). Itednarek, M. Joannes. IF. Hreslauer, J. Gorr. F. Calntes J. Hughes, G. Grant, . . Sfyrberg, F. Roeming, F. Schultaurr, II. Ilealy, .1. Haensgett. It. Williams, J. Hartough Choir The Ripon college choir welcomed back di- rector William John Peterman this year after his year's leave of absence at Northwestern university to continue work on his doctorâs de- gree. The organization turned out a member- ship of more than 100. and the enthusiasm, as in years past, has been one of the mainstays of the campus spirit. Rehearsals for the opening convocation be- gan the musical year, followed by weeks of preparation for the annual Christmas concerts. This year the choir made its tour at Christmas- time rather than in the spring, as in the past, and carried its candleliqht tradition to Milwau- kee. Wauwatosa and Evanston, as well as the two concerts at Ripon's $cott street church. The concerts met with very great success and the choir also broadcast part of the Christmas concert over an NBC coast-to-coast hook-up. Following the Christmas concerts, the choir began rehearsals for its spring program featur- ing alums Louise Chamberlain, soprano, and Bob Potter, tenor, and Laird Heal. bass, and Jo Hartough. contralto, as the soloists, in The Sower. a harvest cantata, and Schubertâs Mass in G Major. The annual choir banquet was held second semester and keys were awarded to the seniors for their service. In April the choir combined its talents with the college band, the high school choir and band, and the combined church choirs of the city of Ripon to put on a program in honor of Prof. Chamberlain, who is retiring this year. Skipper directed part of the program and the occasion was one of the most memorable of the year. Officers this year were Jane Furzland. presi- dent; Jo Hartough. secretary: Bill Weinkauf. treasurer: and Harriet Bruckman. accompanist. 80 French Club During 1953-54 the French club of Ripon college continued to place its stress, as in recent years, on the presentation of dramatic readings. On November 11. 1953. the club produced two modern one-act plays: LâEcole des Veu- ves. by Jean Cocteau, and Reusslte.â by Claude Roger-Marx. The former play starred Jo Hartough and Pat Fishy, with Karen Krogh and Barry Goldman figuring in smaller roles. The latter play offered Rene Males and I-ois Reed as principals and Ed Cromey. Dwight Harris. Fred Schultheiss and Joan Dunham in minor parts. On March 31. 1954, the club gave a reading of Moliercâs masterpiece. Les Femmes Savan- tes. The cast included Lois Reed. Judy Pal- lett. Jo Hartough. Valeric Smith. Joan Dunham. Pat Elsby. Sue Brady. Barry Goldman. Claud Thompson. Fd Cromey. Dwight Harris. Fred Schultheiss. Jim Thayer. Graham Foster and Dr. William F. Bottigiia. A painted back- ground for this play was supplied by the art department. The fall performance was attended by about sixty-five persons: the spring presentation by approximately seventy-five. GF.RSUX CIA nâiratej, I. Reed. Mr. Roetler. M. Mayer, It. King; Handing, II I.ikvjoh, R. Hame, R. Gronerl. X. Taylor Spanish Club The scholastic year '53-'54 brought the lan- guage clubs at Ripon closer together. The Spanish club in conjunction with the French and German clubs presented an amusing and appropriate Christmas program. Climaxing the event was the breaking of the Pinata. the traditional Mexican holiday surprise bag. During the tenure of office of President Jose Sanchez and Secretary-treasurer Barbara King, the Spanish club partook of many pleasant and educational activities. The club sponsored a dance which featured Latin American music and where some of the members were given the opportunity to learn how to wiggle their hips during the rhumba. Mid-semester of 1954 was time to elect new officers: Ruben Rodriguez, president, and Mar- iela Beliz. secretary-treasurer. Without a mo- mentâs hesitation, they named committees, one of which was to prepare a Banqucte. Here, some of the students were able to taste some of the spicy Latin American cuisine. The Spanish club looked forward to its an- nual trip to attend a presentation of some well known Spanish plays put on by the University of Wisconsin. This year it was Puebla de las Mujcres. a light, satirical comedy on the pow- er of women and their gossip in a small Spanish town. An account of the Spanish clubâs activities for this year would not be complete if we did not give recognition to our advisor. Mr. Hook- er. who so generously gave of his time so that we could have some fun and at the same time fulfill an essential part of our liberal educa- tionâknowing and appreciating the culture of other people. 86 FRENCH Cld'llâsralrd, J. Dunham, Dr. Hot- lit lia, . Smith, I'. Khhy; Han,Inu , II. Gold man. G. loslrr, D. Harris, J. Thayrr, C. Thompson German Club The function of the German club is to ac- quaint members of the Ripon college student body with German culture outside the class- room and its frequently inhibiting atmosphere. The only requirements in order to become a member are a willingness to have fun and an interest in learning how another people lives, thinks, sings and speaks. During the academic year meetings of the German club were either held in the home of the faculty advisor or the Axe Handle room in the student union. On one ocacsion students of German and members of the German club visited Milwaukee to see two German movies. Just before the Christmas recess, first-semes- ter German students did a fine job of putting on a Christmas play at the joint Christmas meet- ing with the Spanish and French clubs. At its last meeting this year one of the mem- bers who had only recently returned from over- seas duty in Germany showed us a very fine selection of slides which he had made on his excursions in Germany. It has been a good year and we are looking forward to an even better one next year. 87 V ' V .S7 Cl.I Itâsratfj. M. Hr Hz, V. Orsini. H. King; standing, J. Sant hr:, R. Rodrigue, Corattan. A'. Frndt Phi Beta Kappa Iâll I RUT A KAPPAâseated, Dr. Comfort, Patricia Spictenski, Jetsy Strllrr. Mrs. Lyons; standing. Dr. Cirump, Mr. Svitavsky, Dr. Kaebl.r, Dr. Henry, Dr. Rotlii liu. (Xu pictured Dean Coget hue k. Dr. Andrev.s) In recognition of their scholarly attainments, two seniors, Patricia Spiczcnski. a history ma- jor. and Jerry Stclter. a biology major, were elected to Phi Beta Kappa, national honor society, by the Ripon Chapter in its second year. The chapter is made up of those faculty members who are members of Phi Beta Kappa. The two new members were initiated on April 8 in a ceremony conducted by Mrs. Mar- gery Lyons, the Chapter president, with the aid of Dr. Edwin Comfort, the vice president. Dr. Robert Henry, the secretary, and Dr Kuebler. At the honors Convocation follow- ing the initiation, the two initiates received special recognition. Also honored by the Chapter were nine underclass students, three from each of he three lower classes, who were presented nook prizes in recognition of high scholarship. Th following received books: Freshman: Susan Brady, Edward Kappus. Fred Blake: ophomores: Arthur Hausc. Geraldine Jensen. Robert Schieler: Juniors: Raymond At- lee. Lois Reed. Jack Bloedorn. The second annual Phi Beta Kappa banquet was held at the Republican House on the even- ing of the same ÂŤlay. Dr. Kuebler gave a short talk and the two new members told of their plans for next year. Pi Delta Epsilon This year the local chapter of Pi Delta Ep- silon celebrates the tenth anniversary of the establishment at Ripon College of a branch of the national honorary collegiate journalism fraternity. Open to students who served suc- cessfully in responsible positions on student publications and made significant contributions to the world of student journalism, the organ- ization seeks to foster the development and welfare of student journals and to encourage the definition and achievement of the highest ethical and professional standards in college journalism. The year, an active one for the local chap- ter. has seen the induction of two new mem- bers. Charles Ganzer and a new advisor, and before the year i.; out. the chapter's board of selection will have issued invitations of mem- bership to those students whose work on the several Ripon publications has now qualified them for membership, and the new members will be inducted at a sober candlelight cere- mony of initiation. For the first time. Pi Delta Epsilon, with the Scribblerâ staff sponsored the Scribblerâ this year. Pi Delra Epsilon members serving in the capacity of editorial consultants. In this enterprise, the chapter realized a plan origi- nally developed by David Brunton. Pi Delta Epsilon president, until his graduation in Feb- ruary. PI DIA.'TA I: PS 11.0 XâD. Rrunton, ('. Canter, Dr. Busaeca. J. Kiefer 88 I  I Scribbler I)irOHSâJ. Kiefer. C. Gamer The Scribbler was published this year under the auspices of Pi Delta Epsilon, with )oyce Kiefer and Charles Ganzer as senior editors. The editorial board consisted of Jim Land- wehr. Lois Zimmerman. Tom Linde. Gary Ross, and Dave Brunton. Dr. Busacca was the faculty adviser. First prize in the annual contest was won by Helen Healy for a short story. Tom Linde received the next award for a poem, and third prize honors were shared by Joyce Kiefer, who wrote a fable. Jim Landwehr. short story, and John Lewis for a poem. Each year the âScribblerâ publishes a col- lection of student-written short stories, poems, essays, and criticisms. Material is now being collected for an early issue next year, and any material not published before in the magazine may be submitted. STIFFâD. llrunton, J. Kiefer. Canter, Dr. Umax a. J. luiMtluehr, T. Finde 89 Days Launching its 87th year of service to the students of Ripon College, sophomore editor- in-chief Del Tacbel picked a completely new staff of editors when September rolled around Not one member of the five-man editorial board filled an editorial position the preceding year. Bill Caldwell, who previously had been one of the top reporters, took over the reins of news editor. Dick Marmct. who for three years had been working on the sports department, was given the job of sports editor. Cadwcll and Harmet were the only two seniors on the editorial board. A1 Fischer, well known for his The Fish Pond. stepped into the feature editor position while Jack Stolar handled the reins of copy editor. In a shake-up of staff positions, copy editor was opened up this year for the first time as an editorial position. Another depart- FDiToRixcmiFâDfl Tnthfi FI.HTORI.lI. ST.IFFâ. . Fischtr, IS. Oi.hj.fU, T. Domtacith, R. Il.um.i IK) merit was opened up when the 1953-54 staff began its work last fall a political staff. With Barry Goldman as editor, the political staff consisted of Claud Thompson, Bart Reed and Jack Bloedorn. In the business department. Buzz Myrberg moved up to business manager while Charles Ganzcr was appointed to the assistant busi- ness manager's position. Besides giving the students a taste of the heavier aspects of campus life, the Days also tried to balance its pages with light writing. The Fish Pond, with Al Fischer and Bill Whittle combining talents, kept up a steady round of campus chatter and college buffoon- ery. The Croation Corner. a column looking at the world from the cosmopolitan point of view of Tom Domcncich. took digs at every- thing from the editor to the police department. The Days also presented for the first time a music column culled from Down Beat maga- zine. An Associated Collegiate Press news column also provided students with opinions from other colleges. Tom Linde provided the Days with a versatile attraction of articles rang- ing from play reviews to commentaries on cam- pus activities. Claud Thompson also took part in play and music reviewing for the Days this year with a number of faculty reviewers. Final- ly. besides keeping the readers informed on the student council. Jim Thayer contributed sev- eral articles to the Days, one in particular con- cerning the adventures of the ROTC boys at Ft. Benning. When the semester rolled around. Tom Do- mcncich stepped into the feature and copy edi- torâs positions, while Jose Sanchez took over the reins of assistant business manager. Continuing its policy as outlined in the first issue, the Days supported the student council by supporting the progressive step of the stu- dent court. As a public service, it devoted one issue to the student council elections in the spring and provided each candidate an oppor- tunity to express his opinions to the students via the college newspaper. In March the frosh took over the manage- ment of the paper and gave the veterans a rest by putting out the annual Green Sheet. under the direction of Sheldon Treshansky. Towards the end of the year, the College Days received the highest award in its division in the Associated Collegiate Pressâ first semes- ter contest. A total of 1.600 points was award- ed to the Days for outstanding achievement, with 16 excellents and 9 very goods in the individual categories. Out of 28 newspapers entered in the same division, six of them, along with the College Days, received first class rat- ings. The award was a fitting tribute to the editorial staff, business staff and many members who worked so diligently to give Ripon stu- dents a paper of which to be proud. STIFFâsrtiled. T. I.in,Is. II. Due, IS. Zimay, S. Toni. IS. IT hit I If; standing, . Ilnrke. R. I'rttlbffif. S. Treshautky. J. Pnilnr, J. Illordorn 91 Crimson Work on the 1954 Crimson was begun, as usual, during the previous summer, so that most of the layout, except for minor changes, was completely sketched by September. Jim Price and Norm Burke were the onlv two photo- graphers returning to school, so f)on Bednarek and Bob Wendt were picked for the job from a large number of freshmen who had specified, an interest in photography in their applications. In order to avoid the rush later, seniors made their picture appointments during registration and Mike Conte had turned out his usual su- perb portraits before Christmas vacation. The faculty pictures were taken as informal groups again this year, and in spite of missed appoint- ments on both sides these, too. were done be- fore Christmas. As always, though, the rest of the photography was done in deadline rushes. I.DITORâIlf Dm IlilDil 92 I DITORI II ST IFFt-C. Ro n. J. Prirr, .1. Fit.lur. II. Flhy Wc wanted something unusual in division pages this year, so after experimenting with several photographic techniques and scouring other schools' books for ideas, and after many conferences with the engravers, we decided on the abstract line drawings of Barbara Elsy. This is the onlv student art work that has ap- peared in the Crimson for several years. Then, to carry on with some attempt at consistency, we chose the line design Cover Contest entry submitted by Dick Diedrich. The book this this year is dedicated to the center of our lives for four years and the con- tent of many pleasant memories in the future, our Alma Mater. For this reason, in addition to the fact that books of recent years have been noticeably lacking in pictures of our campus buildings, we included full page shots of these in the dedication. Wc know that many additions and improve- ments could still be made, but the entire staff hopes that it has done its best to give you. the Ripon student, a record of the year '53-'54. CRIMSOX ST.IFFâR. Rafajko, J. Boutrk, C. H'eytr, J. Ilartouylt t 3 94 95 tâ.IRSITY FOOTit.11.1.âfront row. I. Stubbs, R. Moran, . Hour, It'. Pinkalta. V. Hartley, I). Forrsl. I). Rintelman, .. Richard son, (I. tirickson. second row, (loach Dorhling, J. Stotar, 11. Ilooras, I. Sonic. J. Hrosl. S. Ilill, It. Rotter, P. (Setter, J. (Sroh, (loath HoUingcr; back row, J. Rekus, I). Kosikowski, R. Williams, I). Deike, X. Cundermann, X, Dacis, J, Sun,I, (S. Merchant Football THE RECORD Indiana State I-I. RIPON 0 RIPON M. Cornell 6 Monmouth 36. RIPON 15 Lawrence 62. RIPON 0 Carleton M. RIPON 7 Coe 39. RIPON 12 St. Olaf 58. RIPON 0 The 1953 football season was a dismal one. Head coach Carl Doehling. in his 30th year here, had a small squad and only 10 returning lettermen to work with. The Redmen finished the season with a 1-5 conference record which put them in eighth place, ahead of the cellar- dwelling Knox squad. The season opened with a non-conference game with Indiana State at Ingalls field. Ri- pon put up a good fight against its larger foe from Indiana before being downed. M-0. With this pre-league game under their belt, the Red- men were ready to take on their conference op- ponents. The following Saturday the Crimson team traveled to Mount Vernon. Iowa, to take on the Cornell college Rams. In this contest the Ri- pon eleven posted its only victory of the season by a score of M-6. Passes from quarterback Wayne Pinkalla accounted for both touch- downs. Pinkyâ connected with end Bob Witt and Capt. Don Forest for the two markers. Senior tackle Bob Williams added both extra points. Monmouth invaded Ingalls field for the next struggle and Ripon started out with a bang. A field goal by Bob Williams and a touchdown by Don Forest gave the Redmen a 9-6 lead at the end of the first half. The Scots came out fighting mad in the second half and scored four tallies to Ripon's one. Big gun in the Mon- mouth attack was Barry Frakes, who toted the pigskin over the goal line three times. Next was the homecoming game with Law- rence. The result was complete humiliation. The Redmen could do nothing right and the Vikings nothing wrong and Ripon was defeat- ed before a host of returning alums. 62-0. The Vikcs posted M points in the first quarter and mounted the score to fl by the end of the first half. Riponâs offense failed to get started and 96 Rogues' (I all try Lawrence added insult to injury by adding 21 points in the last half. The hapless Rcdmen then traveled to North- lield. Minn., to meet the Carlcton college Knights, to whom they had not lost in 13 years. The string was snapped, however, as Ripon was stopped. 14-7. The Knights jumped pit to a 14-0 lead and a Ripon rally fell short. The Crimson scored on a pass from Bob Potter to Capt. Don Forest. On the next weekend the Ripon squad hit the road again, this time to Cedar Rapids, la., to meet the Coe college Kohawks. The Rcd- men got olf to a bad start and trailed. 27-0. at the end of the first half. The team came to life in the second half, however, and played the highly ranked Kohawks even. Ripon touch- downs were made by ' Skip'' Hill and on a pass from Bob Potter to Jim Brost. The final score was 39-12. The final game of the season was played at home as undefeated, untied St. Olaf came to town. The Olcs showed their championship form to Ripon fans by trouncing the local lads, 58-0. Big guns for St. Olaf were scat back Roger Oie. Dick Werdahl and Little All-Amer- ican John Gustafson. This game ended the season for both teams. St. Olaf finishing on top of the league with a 7-0 record and Ripon next to the bottom with a 1-5 slate. Bill Moran was the only Ripon player to be honored by the all-conference selections. Bill, who was always good and rugged at his quard position, earned honorable mention. Moran played three years for the Redinen and was e. top competitor. Seniors who played their last season for Ri- pon were Moran. Bob Williams. Don Forest. Larry Richardson. Clark Erickson and Danny Booras. 97 98 Tht lilua ion is well in hand T he hnt â˘ass defense is a hard charging line. 99 . familiar scene .â In Souls, m.l Don Forsit, bark 100 Hob irittiarni, tatkD Don Dnkr, larklt Clark l.riikson. guard 101 l RSITY II.ISKETII.ILLâfront row, T. Ttuhntr, D. Pcfikc, '. Churchill, C. Steller, R. Win, N, Duct:, C. Peterson; hack row, R. Prellherej, R. Schiclcr, I', Doss, . Sonic, T. Stubbs, Conch UoUingcr Basketball Year after year it is the same story: The Ri- pon cagers are tough on their home floor, but can be pushed around at will on the road. This year Ripon again showed class on the local hardwoods, but for the second complete season in a row failed to gain a single victory away from home. The squad lacked depth. Throughout the entire campaign Coach Bill Hollingcr experi- mented for the winning combination, finding it one game, only to lose it again. For the games that counted, especially those played at home, the boys had all the fight needed. If one factor could be singled out for the teamâs minimum success, it would be lack of height. The initial game, a practice tilt with the alums, ended in a spine-tingling victory for the alums. The margin of victory was two points. This two point margin, or less, decided five home games. the'Redmen emerging victoriously twice. These close scores tell the true picture of many hard fought and often heart-breaking battles. As was expected, the Redmcn dropped their first three exhibition games to De Paul. Loyola and Marquette, respectively. It is sad to note, however, that this yearâs scores were more lop- sided than previously against these national powers. Ripon won its first home exhibition from Oshkosh State in a thriller and then took to the conference trail on the road. On the road, the team hit its travehnq jinx and dropped seven straight tilts, three o them conference games. Returning to its own court, the squad tipped Monmouth in what proved to be the most exciting game of the season. All in all. the Rcdmen won only three of twelve conference games. They had a respect- able home stand, with three victories and the 102 same number of setbacks. They lost all six road tilts. The exhibition games told the same story, as the team could only scrape out one win while absorbing nine setbacks. The home and home games with St. Norbert and Oshkosh proved to be the most exciting exhibition battles. Osh- kosh exchanged victories with Ripon. each team winning on its own hardwoods, while St. Norbert squeaked out one of those two-po inters on Ripon's home floor in a game that left the gym rafters ringing for days. Irregardless of the over-all record, there were various individual honors to be meted out. Jer- ry Stelter was impressive enough at the center slot to gain the second string all-conference post. Jerry Stelter was a constant thorn in the side of the opponents as he consiscntly thwart- ed their defenses with his deadly-plus hook. It became a familiar sight to see Stelter. using both hands equally well, dropping the pellet through the hoop time after time. It is also noteworthy that Stelter took second place in the race for individual honors, being second only to Pete Kovacs of Monmouth. Stelter was invariably up against much taller players, hit had the edge in poise and coordi- nation. which is indicated by his ability to score and rebound. Often-timcs unnoticed, mention must be made of his ability to scorch the nets with free throws. This had no small value in lifting Stelter to the number two spot in the scoring race. Over-all. he connected for 156 out of 193 for a splendid average of 80 . At seasonâs end. Stelter was named most valuable player by his mates. Also lost to next seasonâs squad and deserv- ing of recognition is Barry Goldman. Not a single fan who has seen it happen for the past three years will forget the famous Goldman dribbling stall. Time and again the little field general brought smiles to the faces of onlook- ers as his opposition fruitlessly lunged here and there fer the ball. After more than two and a half seasons of regular play. Barry was forced to bow out because of illness and had to watch, with itching fingers, the remainder of this last seasonâs games. Vern Churchill, a senior, finally lasted out an entire season and had his moments of spec- tacular faking. Vern always proved experienc- 103 tn ed and dependable in the clutch. Duke Pep- ke. the only other senior, shone with his hustle and fight. Never believing his team down, re- gardless of the score, the Duke always fought to the final whistle. Bob Witt will be counted on next year for his tremendous rebounding. Game after game. Witt went up among throngs of opponents and came down with more than his share of re- bounds. Tom Teschner filled in so capably in early season games that by the end of the year he was an experienced regular. Tomâs forte is his pesky defensive work, never giving the opponentsâ offense a chance to set up. Ron Prellberg was noticed for his sparks of scoring ability and pressure play. Bruno Daetz was the only sophomore to break into the regu- lar lineup consistently and showed line promise with added experience. Last minute drive-ins were his specialty. Chuck Peterson proved also to he a capable ball-handler. He was used much more frequently near the season's end. a sign of recognition for his steady improve ment. Although the past season was lamentable, the outlook or future seasons cannot help but be optimistic. A fine nucleus of now-experienced ball players is returning. Especially noteworthy is the presence of long-desired height supplico by this year's frosh squad. Ripon is on the upgrade in basketball, of this there can be no doubt. 104 THE RECORD Dc Paul 81. R1 PON 36 Loyola 74. R1PON 39 Marquette SO. RIPON 34 RI POM 60. Oshkosh State 55 Knox 70. RIPON 67 Monmouth 75. RIPON 54 Carroll 74. RIPON 63 Stevens Point 73. RIPON 53 Lawrence 61. RIPON 58 Oshkosh State 88. RIPON 67 St. Norbert 81. RIPON 64 (overtime) RIPON 57. Monmouth 56 St. Norbert 81. RIPON 64 Coe 66. RIPON 59 Cornell 68. RIPON 66 RIPON 63. Lawrence 50 Carroll 88. RIPON 83 Carleton 89. RIPON 56 St.Olaf 95. RIPON 60 Grinnell 72. RIPON 58 RIPON 77. Stâ. Olaf 75 (overtime) Carleton 79. RIPON 67 105 106 H'REST U SC, TE.IXfâfront rov. Kinzrl, R. Rautthenhergrr, If. l issrn, ). Itarhtr, bait ion-, J. Rat tar. . . 11 am mill. â. Kostr, J. PfOt, C.oach ShvrnJ Wrestling It was a hard year for the Ripon wrestlers. Plagued by ineligibility, inexperience and in- juries. Ripon seldom fielded a five man team. Working under such a deficit made it almost impossible to win matches. Consequently, the spirit of the team was at times lacking. There were occasions when individuals made good showings. Andy Obara, the 123 pounder, showed a marked improvement over last year by winning three matches. Jack Peot was bothered by injuries most of the season, but showed a great amount of aggression and abil- ity in the matches he wrestled. He won two matches during the year and placed fourth in the 157 pound class at the Midwest conference meet. Bill Ihssen. the 137 pound captain, had a record of four wins and two losses. Along with Peot. he won a fourth place at the confer- ence meet. Ernie Bigsby and Gail White were the only undefeated men on this yearâs team, but both were ineligible for varsity competition. Phil Koser was off to a good start first semester, but was ineligible second semester. Terry Hooten showed a great deal of promise, but was also ineligible. â Three freshmen. Denny Barber. Jim Ham- mitt and John Pastar. should definitely add strength to next yearâs team. Sgt. Stevens kept the team in good physical condition. His excellent sportsmanâs attitude and example were continual incentives for ev- ery member of the team. It is not difficult to build a wrestling team, but the first requisite is to have participants. This was the reason for the poor showing of this year's team. Next year it is hoped that more individuals will come out for the sport. 107 r IRS TY TR 1CKâfrom row. Coach Hdtingrr, R. Merger, S. Dads, I. Sowle, I. Myrherg; sccon.t rtm. S. Ilohnrt, D. Harris, T. Stubbs, .V. Cun.lcrmann; back, J. Sanches, I . Doss, D. Dietrich, .. HetrseU Track Track got off to an early start at Ripon as the Redmcn used what facilities were ava'lable in the gym and began workouts in preparation for the annual University of Chicago indoor rclavs. Competing against the other Midwest conference teams, plus the host Maroons, the Reds were able to pick up six points. Ulysses Doss was the lone medalist for the ReJmen. tying for first in the high jump. Sam Holmes copped a fifth in the two mile. Doss. Sowle and Berger teamed up with Capt. Cal Schieler to gain the ether point in the sprint medley. In the other indoor meet with Lawrence. Coach Hollinger's boys were given a chance to com- pete and keep in shape over the spring vaca- tion. With ony four lettermen available, lack of experience was the principal handicap to the Rcdmcn. However, bad weather and lack of indocr facilities combined to impede the prog- ress of the team. Capt. Schieler. an outstand- ing middle distance man who specialized in the â˘HO and 880. was lost to the team by a foot in- jury which kept him from competing during the regular season. Moving outdoors for the regular season, the Redmcn were downed by Carroll collcgz. Out- standing performer of the meet was Ripon's sophomore sensation. Ulysses Doss, who cap- tured four firsts and a third for more than half of his team's points. He won the broad jump, the high jump, the javelin and the 220 and placed third in the 100. Ron Berger, another sophomore, won the 100 and placed second in the shot put. In the two mile. Ripon's Sam Holmes almost ran a dead heat, but was nosed out at the wire. Good performances were turn- ed in by Neil Daetz in the high hurdles and Art Myrberg in the javelin. Each placed second. Art Sowle turned in his usually fine job in the pole vault, shot and dashes. The Redmcn counted mostly on sophomores during the track season. Versatile Art Sowle. who pole vaults, high jumps, throws the shot and takes time out to run the dashes, was the only junior. Seniors were Neil Gundcrmann. who did a fine job in the discus, and Art Myr- berg. who teamed up with Doss in the javelin. Setting the pace for the sophs was Doss, a mid- year entrant. Ron Berger added depth to the 108 i J.UâF.US THKOUIkSâC. Doj). I. Myrh.ry team by running the dashes and throwing the discus and shot put. Teaming up with Ron in the weights was Dwight Harris. Neil Daetz and Tom Stubbs handled the hurdles, although Stubbs also did a fine job broad jumping. Rounding out the slim squad were Dick Dicd- rich in the 880. Ray Alice, who teamed up with Holmes in the mile, and Jose Sanchez, who ran the 440 and broad jumped. The team's strength was reduced greatly by injuries to Schieler. Berger and Sowle. Tiro !II.I:r3-S. Ilolmn I.KI SII.VI IA THICKâfrom rose. f. Afillrr, I. Kazak. H. John ton, T. S oyintky, (I. Ilexnnjfr, I). Dunk n; ba k rms. S. Jan,i. J. It.thk., II. lory, F. Srv:, K. Subs. I). I John 109 [ Jutk Hior,lora Tennis Riponâs tennis team, led by Coach Dick Mil- ton. had three returning lettermen on the squad. Tom Knudson. Tom Teschner and Jim Jacob- son. These three were backed up by Jack Bloedorn, Keith Guise. Dan Booras and Dave Redhcd. Playing under rainy and snowy weather, the racketeers got off to a slow start. Losing to Marquette twice. Oshkosh and Carroll, the team finally got going and beat St. Norbert and Oshkosh. With two meets remaining, the Rcdmcn hope to end the season with a .500 percentage. Good performances were turned in by Knud- son. Teschner. Jacobson and Guise in singles, while Bloedorn and Guise have won four out of five of their doubles matches. Next year, with Teschner. Bloedorn. Guise and Redhed back, plus help from two or three promising freshmen. Coach Milton is looking forward to a good year. 110 Competing in a seven match schedule, the Ripon duffers were able to account for two vic- tories. Rated a strong aggregation at the start of the '5-f season, the squad fell short of pre- dictions as it competed under some of the most adverse weather conditions. Coach Carl Steinerâs squad opened the sea- son with a dual meet involving St. Norbert on the Shorewood course at Green Bay. After the termination of the contest. Ripon had suffered its first loss. The Redmcn evened the won and lost column in their next match by downing the Oshkosh State linksmen at Lawsonia. Sam Pickard pulled the Rcdmen through by de- feating his opponent. 3-0. The Ripon duffers had tough sledding in the following two match- es with Lawrence, which easily won both. How- ever. the Rcdmen appeared much stronger by posting a one-sided victory over Oshkosh on the latterâs course. A two under par 68 by Ron Prcllbcrg. along with victories by Chan Kraus and Werner Menck. paved the way for the Ripon win. In the final two matches Marquette and Car- roll college dealt the Riponites their fourth and fifth setbacks. Dan Harmon was medalist for the Rcdmen against Carroll with a 77 and as a result claimed the only Ripon victory. In conference competition, the Redmcn plac- ed a conservative fourth out of nine schools. Werner Menck. captain, posted a 75-77 for the 36-hole meet to place fourth in individual com- petition. j II FRKSIIM IS FOOTR.U.Lâfront raw, J. Helhke. R. Ro.miny, A . Ilarber, I.. Wasinyer, ( Illrn, IS. Damron; middle row. I). Sr huh T. Miller, T. Shu,insky. Coach R. Milton. II. Fraunhofer, K. Shannon; tof row. R. John ton. R. Rttger, J. Il'rmflr, I). Slayton, R. Miller, Dost. R. Set son. R. Johnson. J. Mr Mahan Frosh Football Dick Milton's advent as frosh football coach highlighted the dazzling debut of another top llight yearling squad. Steered by Milton, an import from New Mexico via Fort Lewis. Colo., the hard fighting fiedglings. two dozen strong, showed their heels to all comers as they capsized Carroll college. â˘10-0. and plowed the turf to the tunc of a 25-0 triumph over arch enemy Lawrence. Sparked by the stellar play of backfield aces John McMahon and Gary Alexander .the junior Rcdmcn fielded a well-balanced team boasting a crushing scoring punch, as well as a formidable defensive bulwark. Guardmen Roland and Ronald Johnson turned in top per- formances on a powerful line which harbored such standouts as Ron Berger. Dennis and Neil Barber, and ends Ulysses Doss and Keith Shannon. . Behind the lines, in the quarterback arena. Alexander split offensive control with Don Schuh. while John Wemple handled the de- fensive maneuvers. At halfback. McMahon and Russ Troudt were key figures, while Dick Rocming. Jim Edwards and Tom Miller star- red at fullback. Carroll college, first to buck the warrior threat in a pre-homing clash, was whipped soundly, as the Crimson crew, despite the loss of six players in a pre-game offensive, chalked up six touchdowns to flog the foe. 40-0. Russ Troudt and Jim Edwards ran rampant to cop top scoring honors, while Dennis Barber cor- nerstoned a Chinese wall of Ripon defenders. It was low tide in Vikcland when the Rcd- mcn came to town. Touchdowns by Shannon (pass from Troudt). Edwards. Alexander and McMahon contributed towards Ripon's 25-0 rout. Highlights of the fray were an 85 yard quick kick by Edwards and a 10 yard jaunt, longest of the day. by fullback Miller. 112 FRESIIM.I A' It.lSK F'I'll.l I.Lâfront row, I. Lindroth, D. Sr Ison, C. Milrj. II. Itorg, I). Donkin, F. New, I). Toedt; hack row. C. Alexander, X. liar her. D. IF'incgardrn, T. Knudson, II. Martin, Coach R. Milton Frosh Basketball Following in the footsteps of Riponâs year- ling gridders. the Milton-manned frosh bas- keteers barreled through to a 3-1 intercollegiate record, splitting two tilts with Lawrence and slashing Carroll in two encounters. Height advantage, a rarety among recent cage crews, and a powerful scoring punch were big factors in the basketeersâ performance. Boasting such players as Don 'Spider Wine- garden. who towers over his teammates at 6-6. the squad was composed almost exclusively of players at least 6 feet in height. Crack scorer of the season was Winegarden. averaging 1 1.5 points a game, followed close- ly by Hank Borg, with 11.0. Borg, a late ar- rival. thrived on shooting and rebounding, ex- hibiting good varsity potential. Most promisinq player despite his meager 4.5 average was Ed Lindroth. a line rebounder and an excellent shot from almost anywhere on the eburt. Ed. Hank and Spider head a crack squad including Bill Martin (10.0). Tom lldsteun (8.0). Don Toedt (6.3). Dick Nelson (4.0), Leroy Miles (4.0). Fritz New (2.3). Don Dunkin (2.3) and Gary Alexander (1.0). In their opening thriller against Lawrence, the warriors, earlier on the short end. punched through in a series of rapid fire rallies that left the Vikcs well in the wake. Headed by Jim Edwards and Winegarden. the tribesmen pull- ed out a 60-57 win. A second Lawrence-Ripon clash left the Reds on the tail end as their third period slump allowed a 14-point gap which proved too tough to span. Although a valiant surge recovered considerable ground, the fledglings succumbed. 67-60. Carroll college was no threat as the Ripon- ites chalked up two more wins to end the sea- son with a 3-1 record. In campus scrimmages, the squad emerged with eight victories and three defeats. 113 R (.'Id'llâfirsl cm;, I). II nor as. II'. PinkaUa, II. Co Liman, C. Erickson, J. Jacobson, T. Tnchncr; second rote, p. Fornt, T. Do- mcncich. C. Merchant, I.. Richardson, R. Prellbcry. I). Harm cl; third rone, F. Schwalbe, P. liar klcy. I). Rintrlman, ll I hum. J. Pcot; back. J. liras I. I). Deike R-Club This year the R club undertook many var- ied projects on campus to improve athletics, while also lending service to the college by its participation in many all-school affairs. Under the capable leadership of Barry Gold- man. president. Don Forest, vice-president. Larry Richardson, secretary. Clark Erickson, treasurer, and Bill Moran, chairman of the scholarship committee, the Râ club planned and administered all phases of homecoming this fall, which included picking of the homecom- ing queen and her court, the pajama parade, the annual Friday night bonfire and pep rally, the float parade and the greased pole fight. The Homecoming dance was also planned and di- rected by members of the R club. This year the R club purchased the flag which represents the newly admitted metnbrr of the Midwest conference. St. Olaf. and which now hangs in the Memorial gym. As in the past, the R club ran the con- cession stands at both basketball and football games. Tom Domencich was head of the pro- gram committee which provided programs for most athletic events at the college. This year the Midwest conference track meet was held at Ripon and the members of the Râ club were instrumental in setting up the necessary provi- sions for the succssful running of the meet. The R club closed out the year by holding its annual banquet at the Wonder Bar. at which honorarics and members of the club were treat- ed to a steak dinner. 114 CIIEERLl .7DI RSâfront row, '. Smith, St. Greenwood, R. Rafajko; hack row, E. Leander, A'. Kenney, J. Ratkow, J. Ranney Cheerleaders Heading the cheerleaders this year was Rita Rafajko. A Duffie sophomore from Chicago. Rita is majoring in English. Sue Toal. a senior from Wauwatosa. Wis.. is a psychology major. She is a member of Harwood sorority. Val Smith, a sophomore from Wright hall, is a potential philosophy or psychology major. Outside interests include music and drama. Five freshman cheerleaders were added to the checrlcading squad in an effort to bolster school spirit. Judv Rackow. a veteran cheerleader, hails from Barrington. III. She is undecided as to a physical education or science major. Horst back riding is the sport which is most likely to take up her leisure time. Kim Kenney, an active participant in sports and dramatics at East Rockford high. Rock- ford. III., is aiming at a speech major. Being an avid sports enthusiast, she enjoys all types of sports. From Park Ridge, III., comes Marion Green- wood. whose main interests center around thea- ter activities. The field of economics will prove to be an interesting as well as profitable major for her. Joan Ranney of Racine has been active in many sports, but particularly ice skating. She not only skated professionally, but has been ac- tive in water sports. She plans a career in oc- cupational therapy. Another veteran cheerleader is Eileen Lean- der of Chicago. She has participated in vari- ous sports, having been a member of GAA in high school. Her deep interest in athletics is reflected in her choice of physical education as a major. 115 Intramurals FOOTBALL W L Pts. Lambda ... 6 0 40 Smith 5 1 28 Theta 3 2 24 HANDBALL W L Pts. Lambda ... 7 0 20 Merriman 6 1 14 Smith 5 2 12 SQUASH PADDL W L Ptr,. 7 0 20 Smith 6 1 14 Merriman 5 2 11 VOLLEYBALI W L Pts. Smith 7 0 40 West 6 I 28 Merriman 5 2 24 BOWLING W L Pts. Smith IS 3 2 Theta 17 4 14 Lambda ... 15 6 12 BASKETBALL W L Pts. Smith 7 0 43 West .. 5 1 26 Lambda .... 5 1 26 trrrimiiH vi. Theta Up ha vi. Omega 116 All-Star Basketball Game IV hoof V' 117 Events 118 no 120 TB M. Johnson, I). Croncri, J. llugg, R. Hansen 121 Homecoming Pajama Para,It Float Para,lr (Jurrn J. Furxlan,! an,I Ft (orI J. Strltrr 122 121 turn tht book .ââ' âAnybody for nauimj marthmaUovstf   â˘Â Homecoming Game 125 126 Choir Conor!âSi. I.ukfâf Churdt, Evanston. III. â â â J. Haunt I). Rin t Irntin 127 M. I)i It'olf, Janie RatkoW, G. H'enstadt. I. Ihwitt â I  - Hell Week MU IT.IKY II III COURT--C. Ktuetjrr, A . Kenney. J. Dunham, Y. Ortini, M. Tluthkr, Jr nun. J. Turtlantl, Cadet l.l. Col. II. U'iUinmt, lion. 11. Col. F. Joannes )30 131 132 ltnks .ujul Ugly Man â Contest .iifi.n Tht il'iitnrr . . . and Sultan ÂŤwiJ tht smnrl.it (himfanzft of thrm all. 133 Rottttr Dolm I'ROM K A (', .1X1) (Jl 'FEXâShirhy .Ua mc and EvertU Srfkealbt 131 PROM COVRTâfront rÂŤv. Aâ. Hade. F. Joannes. It. Refers, M. Xovotny, I.. Reed; baek runs:. Callahan, It. Kin , King F.. Srimat- he. Queen S. Medoiv, II. Ilealy, R. Parker 135 SPRINGâI. Iluisry, â. Downif, H'ryrr. R. 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