Ripon College - Crimson Yearbook (Ripon, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1956 volume:

: ARCHIVES - - SPECIAL COLLECTIONS RIPON COLLEGE LIBRARY THE 1956 CRIMSON In the short space of the one year and a half that he has been in Ripon, Dr. Pinkham has proved his sincere concern for the school of which we are all very proud. In appreciation of his efforts to make Ripon College a big family , the 1956 Crimson is dedicated to our eighth president. 7 3?rjL Dr Frederick Oliver Pinkham A B MA. Ed.D, Presiden: ol Ripon College 3 Cofd ds Rtcufey - Page 6 Cpods - Pogfc 50 Ctodcrt - Page 10 2 Otga Xgatto s - Page 16 Om Huh Ia L fJUtcfcj gfi£ - Page 1 14 ,J I V wih FACULTY I.V � _ tr . ’ 'f- 7 v - V � v mi' '- w I Presidont Dr Frederick Oliver Pinkham A.B. M.A. Ed. D Public Relations Carl Steiner, A. 3. Director of Admissions William Macbie. A.B., M.A. Alumni Gordon Minch, A.B. Chomistry Dwight F Mowery, A.B., M.A., Ph. D. L. Leone Oyster. A.B.. M.A. Biology Dar.iel Q Thompson, B.S.. MS.. Ph. D. Charles Nichols Jr. A.B. M A„ Ph.D. Hichard h. Dean. B.S., M S., Ph.D. Classics Sidney ? Goodrich. A.B. M.A.. Ph D Economics lohr. Lehman. B.A MBA Drama Walter L Boughton B.A . M A . M.F A Education Lawronco A Fisher, BS.. B E., M.E. Ph.D. Leonard W Veughan, A B.. M.A English Paul I. Aldus. B S.. AM. Ph.D Mary I Ollmann, A B A M. Louis H Loiter BA , M.A. Erie La Guardia, A.B.. M.A Paul N Siogcl. BS.. M.A . Ph.D. Robert Ashloy. A B.. A M.. Ph D. German Henry Schneider. B.A.. M.A. Ph D. Henry Smith BA.. M.A.. PhD History John Glaser. A B.. M.A. Ph.D. George Miller. A 3.. M A . Ph.D Edwin W Webster. A.B..M A.. Ph D n Mathematics Edwin G H. Comfort. B.S..M.A., Ph.D. Clifford C Crump. BS.. M.A.. Ph.D. Carlton W Larson, B.A., M A Philosophy William Tyree, BA.. B.D.. S.T.M.. Ph.D. Robert G Olson BA.. Ph. D Music Elizabeth Chamberlain Katherine Morse. B.M., P.S.M. Joseph A Mussulman, B.M., M.M. Donald O. Johnston, B.M., M.M. Esther E. Berber, B.A. Charles W. Bolen, B.M.E.. M.M.. Ph D. Physical Education Carl H. Doehling, B.S. Roberta Sondalle, B.S Richard L. Milton, 3.S., M.A Marjory D. Lyons, AB., M.A. William H. Hollinger. A.B, M.S. Judy Mattiaccl 12 Psychology Leonard W. Vaughan, A B., M.A. Lawrence A Fisher. B.S., B.E., M.E., Ph.D. H.R. Cort, Jr.. B.A. David L. Harris, A B., A.M. t Romance Languages William F. BoUiglia, A.B., A.M., Ph.D. Margaret P. Moore, B.A, M.A. Margaret M. Lay. A.B., M.A. Alexander C. Hooker, Jr., A.B., A.M.. D.M.L. Physics Robert L. Henry, A.B., Ph.D. Military Science Thomas W Akins L Col. Inf. B.A WillicrnS Monsos. 1st Lt. B.S Raymond K. Cooley 1st Lt.. A B Fitzwater. M-Sgt Grover W Linderi, M-$gl Mauman. M-Sg;. MA. Art Lester O Schwartz Artis! in Residence Library William R. Brandt, A.3., B.S. Mrs. Nichols Mrs. Fleming Ballet Asta M Nelson 14 Union Board Barbara Zimay Gary Ross t Grill Esther Hoffman Gladys Lee Book Store Gordon Jenks, A.B.. Manager Verna Summers Inlirmary Dr William Schuler. M.D Dr Sundeen, M.D. Nurses: Brown. Darrow, Kahl Dietician Lucille Hawkinson 15 Row 2 Jim Smith, Bill Breen, Tony King, Bob Spangler. Dean Smith, Helene Kouba (Sec), Rcy Besing (Pres.), Bob Ainsworth (V P.), Dean Harris, John Hekus, Jerome The 1955-56 Student Council has left an impressive record on its books as well as pointed to the pages ahead which can be filled for the benefit of the student body. In literally rebuilding its ov n foundations by formulating a more workable, up-to-date constitution, the Council has provided itself with the means of continuing the fine v ork accomplished this year. A highly successful Orientation program, the decoration of the campus at Christmas-time, the strengthen- ing of the Student Court, the establishment ol the ground-work for a campus radio- station, the financing of a large part of the cost of the Junior prom, have been but a few of the high spots of some 50 odd items handled by the Council which, besides everything else, acted as host to the Mid- West Conference Student Government meeting. Progress has been made towards even greater programs in the future, in- cluding projects such as an all-school car- nival. a Religious Emphasis Week, and, Hanley. Phil Za ercpoulos. Row 1. Cathy Farley, Rhoda Rhodeghier, Dottie Longer. Barbara Cottrell. Janice Rackow. Paul Kegel, Ren Gillard. Jim Bertram. most important, a larger development of student participation and cooperation in all campus activities. One o: the most important inovations envisioned by the Council is the increased social program planned which will aid greatly in solving some cf the campus prob- lems now confronting the student body. This year, the major aim of the Student Council has been that of placing student- self-government and all extra-curricular programs in their proper role of building a better and more complete campus life. To a great degree this has been achieved and it remains fer the students in the coming years to capitalize upon the progress made during 1955 56 It is fitting to be mentioned here that the personality and the untiring efforts of its president successfully guided the Student Council through many a rough storm and for that reason we must be very thankful to Ray who is certainly one of the finest presidents we ever had Student Court Row 2 Paul Kegel, Ray Besing. Andy Schulz, Don Weise Rov; 1 Bob Ainsvsorth, Gary Alexander. Lois Panetti. Ren Gillard, Del Tcebel. Although the Student Court has been in existence for two years, during the first year only tv o cases were acted upon. How- ever, in the past year the Court has handled thirteen disciplinary cases due to the lact that the Court members and the Student Body have discovered that the principle of being judged by one's peers is an important facet of true student self-government. This year the Court has functioned on the prin- ciple that its purpose is to aid the individual student if ct all possible and punish only when necessary. The structure of the Court was made more consistent with accepted governmental systems when the president and the vice-president cf the Student Council requested that they be replaced by others in the position of chairman and vice-chairmen they held respectively in the Court, so that the Court v ould no longer be closely associated with the Council, the student legislative body. The maturity and wise judgment shown by the members of the 1955-56 Student Court are credits both to themselves and to the student judicial system as a whole. 19 Inter-fraternity Council Standing Rogor Gorton rich, Dorman Rood, Dick Died rich Paul Kegel, Noil Barber Seated: Joe Mazanotz, Sherwood House, Patrick Shannon, Ron Berger Jim Howard. The Inter-fraternity Council started the year on a completely new basis by laying the plans for a far more constructive pledg- ing program. It was considered that simply by providing the pledges with a hell week little was being done toward the solidifica- tion of the new fraternity members with their organization. Consequently, a help week was provided during which the pledges from the various Greek organizations per- formed useful services for the community. At the end of help week, the Inter-fraternity Council organized a dance for the pledges and all those who attended had a wonder- ful time. The officers for this year were Pat Shannon, president; Ron Berger, vice-presi- dent; Sherwood House, secretary Jim Gear, treasurer We hope that next year's council will meet with as much success in all its activi- ties as the 1955-56 council has. 20 Inter-sorority Council Row 2 Charmaine Weyer, Geraldine Jensen. Donna McKinney, Florence Houvouras. Roslyr. Elk, Dianne Lorenz, Sandra Syman. Row 1 Betty Trinrud, Barbara Cottrell, Harriett Bruckman, Lois Panetti, Gloria Bertschie. The Inter-sorority Council had a most successful year in its capacity of co-ordi- nator and regulator of matters of common interest to all sororities Its principal task during the first semester was the organiza- tion of the rushing program. An innovation this year was the assessment of a $1 00 rushing fee for all rushees. This sum was equally divided among the sororities to de- fray rushing expenses. The second semester was high-lighted by the annual ISC dance held in the Union on February 11. This year, the dance was entitled ' Cupid's Cavern. A rewarding help-week was due in a large part to the co-operative planning of the council. Regarding next year's rushing pro- gram, a new quota system has been de- vised and it is thought to be more fair than the present one. The new system will work, in the following manner: the total number of girls out for rushing plus the number of girls in sororities will be divided by five; how short of that quotient each house falls will be its quota. This year's ISC officers were: Harriett Bruckman. president; lanice Hume, vice- president; Sandra Syman, secretary and Betty Trinrud treasurer 2 I Women's Self Government Association Bov 2: Bet:y Tnnrud Carol Luensman. Charmaine Weyer. Geraldine Jensen Nancy Oy- ster. Sandra Syman. Jar.e Idleman, Anne Welter. Sheila Chummers. Virginia Oakley. Barbara Due Bovs L Barbara Cottrell. Gloria Bersrhie. Florence Houvouras. Lois Pa nett i, . Harriet Bruckman, Muriel Morgan The Women's Sell-Government Asso- ciation, under the direction of president Lois Panetti, continued i:s work as the group responsible for governing the wom- en's houses and of handling the discipli- nary and social problems beyond the juris- diction of the individual house councils. The WSGA has the additional task of fur- thering the spirit of unity among the women students of the college by increasing their sense of individual and group responsibility and by acting as an official body to ex- press :he opinion of women students in matters of general college interest. In view of this, the WSGA has again completed a successful year. The roster of officers in- cluded: Lois Pametti, president; Harriet Bruckman, vice-president, Florence Hou- vouras, secretary; Barbara Due, treasurer. The board was assisted by Dean Wiesen- der, during the first semesterand by Dean Smith during the second. 22 Senior So pW omo c Class Officers JUNIORS Paul Kegel Ed Lind rot h Betty Trinrud FRESHMEN Lori Doss . Ed Shank. ... Muriel Morgan vice-president president . secretary . . ,. president vice-president . .. . .secretary Fro Vi 23 1 Debate The Ripon Debate team, though heavily handicapped by its inexperience, succeed- ed in perpetuating the distinguished foren- sic heritage of the school where the Alpha chapter of the national forensic fraternity was founded. Coached by Howard Hansen, chair- man of the speech department, the team ol Phyllis Schafler, Dick Christensen, Phil Kunz, Bob Kuehlwein and lerry Hanley de- bated the controversial topic- Resolved that the non agricultural industries of the U.S. should guarantee their employees an annual wage. Participating first in the U. oi Illinois Freshman-Sophomore Tournament in Chi- cago, the affirmative team of Phyllis and Dick received a coveted excellent rating Subsequent competition at the 12th Annual Speech Tournament at Wisconsin State College in Ecu Claire and the Pi Kappa Delta Province Meet in Liberty, Mo. found the debaters, buttressed by a throrough knowledge and understanding of the 1955- 56 topic, being notified only a lew minutes before each round whether they would advocate the affirmative or the negative side of the issue. At the Delta Sigma Rho Invitational Speech Tournament held annually at the U of Wisconsin, the Ripon representatives Dick Christensen, Mr Hansen, Phyllis Schal- lor, Jerry Hanley, Bob Kuehlwein. Ker. Tucker, Jerry Hanley Mr Hansen. Jim Priddis, Phyllis Schaffer, Dick Christensen. Phil Zafero- pulos. Bob Kuehlwein. used the orthodox style of debate in the first two rounds and then, for variety, em- ployed the cross-examination style for the third and fourth round. Considering that the team is composed of tv o freshmen and three sophomores, its season's record assumes even greater significance for the present and expecta- tion lor the future. Pi Kappa Delta The national honorary forensic frater- nity conferred the rites oi initiation on five new members, four of whom served in the debate team of 1955-56 During the Pi Kappa Delta Province Tournament in Liberty, Mo., Dick Christen- sen, Bob Kuehlwein, Phil Kunz and Mr. Hansen were initiated. Phyllis Schaffer was initiated later in the year and the officers for 1956 57 were elected at the same time. Jerry Hanley will be president, Bob Kuehl- wein, vice-president, Phil Kunz, secretary- treasurer and Dick Christensen, corres- ponding secretary. Phi Betta Kappa How 2: Dr. Ashley, Mr. Mac he, Mrs. Me ore, Dr. Henry, Lee Hussey. Bob Schiele:, Sandra Syman, Neil Barber, Gerry Jensen. Mrs. Lyons. Dr. Knie- ger. Dr. Comfort, Mr. Larson How 1: Miss Oil- man n. Dr. Meggers, Dr Crump. Dr. Glaser. Phi Betta Kappa, national scholastic honorary fraternity was founded in 1776 at the College of William end Mary in Wil- liamsburg, Virginia. The purpose ol the so- ciety is to recognize and encourage scho- larship, friendship, and cultural interests The Ripen College Chapter, Epsilon of Wis consin, was established in 1952 when a charter was granted to the members of Ph: Betta Kappa officially connected with the College as teachers or administrators. Each spring the chapter elects as mem- bers a restricted number of Seniors, pri- marily on the basis of scholarly achieve- ments and broad cultural interests Among the specific minimum qualifications for eli gibility at Ripon are a cumulative point ratio of at least 2.5, a liberal arts major and a predominently liberal course of studies. Neil Barber, Florence Hussey, Geraldine Jensen, Robert Schieler and Sandra Sy- rian were the seniors elected to member- ship this year. Three alumni who have evidenced dis- tinguished scholarly capacities sice their graduation were also chosen as members this year. They w'ere Dr. William F Meg- gers, Bureau of Standards, V ashington. D.C.; Dr. J. H. Dillon, Director of the Textile Research Institute, Princeton, N. J.; and Dr. Howard C. Horsfcrd, assistant professor of English at Princeton University. For the third successive year Phi Betta Kappa, at the Honors Convocation, pro sented volumes of poetry to the three high- est-ranking students in each of the three lower classes. In February the chapter sponsored the Phi Betta Kappa Convoca- tion at which Dr. Bestor of the University of Illinois gave a stimulating address on The Restoration of Learning. A lively and well- attended panel-forum discussed the speech in the evening. As another stimulus to the intellectual interests of the students. Phi Betta Kappa conducted an exhibit of fa- vorite book of faculty members in the Lane Library throughout the second semester The officers of the chapter for 1955 56 were president, Dr. Clifford C Crump; vice- president, Mrs. Marjory D Lyons; secretary- treasurer, Dr. John F. Glaser. Row 2 Joanne Twomey, Barbcra Due. Ruth Clerk Row 1 Betsy Rcss. Bobbie Mathews, Liz Longer, Barb Spangenberg, Gail Wenstadt. The Independent Women were rep- resented in numerous activities this year. Val Smith, who graduated in Feb- ruary, wrote an excellent article for the Scribbler and also earned membership in the theater club. The president of the Independent Women Barb Due, served as treasurer of W.S.G.A. and Ruth Clark won the first prize in the annual art competition. Among the freshman, Anne Eisele was social chairman of Shaler; JoAnne Twomey, Betsy Ross and Jan Pfeiffer sang with the concert choir, while Ian was active in the theater and received the Phi Beta Kappa award for being one of the top three academically in the freshman class. Liz Langer v inner of the lames Or- atorical contest, was elected president of Student Council, and was also cho- sen to lead the R.U.W. next year. In retrospect, the Independent Wo- men can look back on a profitable year. 26 Ripon Unaffiliated Men Rov 3 Morgan Tomkies. John Stedman. Duane Kcplien. Jim Lehman, Bill Preus. Leslie Hallock, Paul Frazer Jim Sullivan, Dick Johnson, Dennis Kapas. Row 2. Jerry Hanley. Bill Popko. Mack Goldsmith. Allen Olson, Roderick Thompson, Tom Gilbert John Macmillan Rovf 1 Jose Vilaz, Douglas Gonzales, Carl Panek, Robert Fisher. After almost a semester of practical inactivity, the HU Ms sprang into action. The attendance this year has certainly been one of the best for quite a long period of time. In the beginning of the second se- mester the RUMs got together in order to elect their Student Council representatives according to the new constitution There was a joint meeting with the Rip- on's Unaffiliated Women where the plans for the RUM-RUW party were laid. To take care of the technical details, Rod Thomp- son was elected party chairman with a committe of three to help him. The officers for this year were Allan Olson, president; Roderick Thompson vice-president; Mack Goldsmith, secretary - treasurer, Ronald Rock, Kenneth Benson and Phil Zaferopou- los, Student Council representatives. Je- rome Hanley was elected social chairman with John Stedman to assist him. BillPopko and Thomas Gilbert were elected athletic co-managers. The RUM and RUW party was given on May 8, after the All School Sing, and v as open to all students. 27 L a n g u a a g e C 1 u b s The object of the language clubs in Ripon College is to encourage cttempts for a better understanding of the people and customs of those countries whose language is studied in the classroom, as well as pro- moting the study and use ot these languages on a conversational basis. For this purpose, meetings are held each month at which movies are shown and the life and literature of these countries are discussed in their respective tongues. SPANISH CLUB Nancy Short Sandra Edvscrds. Sharon Sommers, Jim Hughes. Gerry Pastar. Pat Perrett, Lois Panetti. Pat Clift. Jose Vilar. Xavier Fendt. Ronell Bradbeer. Francisco Flores. Janice Hump, Mariella Beliz. Cathy Farley. Tony Ramos. Rosemary Syck One Jane Stauffacber, Barbata Cottrell Fay Deuster, Charmaine Weyer. Fund Drive organizations. Due to the efforts of the students, the generosity of the Ripon merchants and the able direction of Joe Larscheid and Mr. Gordon Minch, this year's drive was more extensive and successful than any other pre- vious one. The One Fund Drive was initiated in 1953 for the expressed pur poso of soliciting funds from the local business people only once during the school year The contributions received through the drive are dis- tributed, according to their respective needs, to the seven participating organizations--Ripon College Theatre Ver Adest, R Club, the Crimson, Ripon College Band and Choir. Personnel lor the drive is recruited from these Student Director foe Larscheid and Advisor Go:- 29 don Minch. This year it is possible to say v ith complete honesty the things that are usually said about the Theater club. The year's productions were all good and they all played to the biggest houses in the theater's history. The season opened v ith Mr Roberts at homecoming, the sec- ond play was Beaux Stratagem' and the final, and by fur the best production, was ‘ The Importance of Being Earnest. In his last year at Ripon Mr Boughton took full advantage of the actors and technicians that he had trained and produced polished performances that surpassed any previously given in the Ripon Theater. Usually, at about this point, the writer of articles such as this starts to praise unsung heros of the theater and waxes lyrical about lighting and scenery and the guy who pulled the curtain (and maybe only missed one cue all year). This year it hardly seems necessary to throw compliments at these people. They all know when they did bad jobs and when they did good ones. All of their jobs were good enough that the audience was never aware of the mistakes and they can rest com- fortably in the knowledge of a job well done without a lot of flowery 30 phrases being strung together to bolster their ego. The man v ho really deserves the Ti- cers this year is the director Mr. Walter Boughton. Mr. Boughton came to Ripor. three years ago and didn't find very much when he got here. Since then the theater has grown steadily in every way Most important, the audiences have grown and this is the finest tribute that 1 can think of to pay a director. During his three years many students have participated in theater work. Crews have been trained in stage construction and lighting to the point that this work could be almost forgotten by the director and actors. At the annual theater banquet this spring the members of the organization that Mr. Boughton organized honored The Chief and those among themselves v ho had done outstanding work through- out the past three years. These members v ho had consistently put in ninety hours of work, or more, over this period of time received the Theater Club Gold Key. Five members received the award: Bruce An- derson for his work on scenery and sev- eral other crews, Len Harsel who headed the makeup crews, and Sue Brady, Cathy Farley and George Wojtasik for their v ork as actors and in many other of the jobs around the theater V e all hope that the Ripon College Theater will meet with continued success and will continue to crow as it has in the past and a tip of the hat to those indi- viduals who have made the past season a success, and all of the best wishes to The Chief. Tho spring Banquel Through the mist ‘The Chief” accepts a token oi esteem Officers Left to right: Judy Pallet! Barbara Bergstrom Dorothy Walsh Peter Mortenson George Wojtasik Susan Brady Len Harsel Rhode Rodeghier 31 ‘MISTER ROBERTS” By THOMAS HAGGEN and JOSHUA LOGAN Stay out ol B-29s Frank boy. Where are your shirts'? The first play of the year v as the comic tragedy of Doug Roberts and featured Jack Stolar as Roberts, Bill Whittle as the Ensign Frank Pulver James Landwehr as Doc'' and George Wojtasik as the captain. The miserable old bucket that car- ried more toilet paper and tooth paste than any other ship in the Navy ap- peared at homecoming, and despite many dire predictions was a success. Stolar did a good job as Roberts and Whittle was exceptional in the role of Ensign Pulver, handling the difficult job of changing character from a im- mature college boy transplanted to the Navy into a mature deck officer who has a job to do in a war Little sort oi canoes and tilled up with flowers, and women :n them boats, paddling them. . ” BEAUX’ STRATAGEM by George Farquhar The annual '‘educational'’ produc- tion, the Beaux Stratagem' was done on a stage specially constructed to represent the stage of eighteenth cen- tury England as closely as possible, even to the boxes on the stage itself A story about two impoverished London gentleman who go to the country to rehabilitate their fortunes. George Farquhar created a story com- plete with all the trimmings including a scheming innkeeper and a stealthy robbery by a dastardly crew of high- waymen. After considerable trouble on all sides things finally worked out to every- one's satisfaction. The ladies get their men and the men get their money. Mr. Slola: Miss Scott Miss Brady Mr. Taebel The Innkeeper and his daughter welcome quests The dastardly rogues finally get tneirs THE IMPORTANCE of BEING EARNEST by Oscar Wilde The horrible discovery A moment of mental confusion For the first time in the history of the Ripon College Theater the final production of the year was presented ’in the round.' It was the first time for all of the actors, and the technicians, that they had ever had worked on a play presented to an au- dience on all sides of the acting area. Because of the reduced seating area the play ran for six nights and played to full houses each night. It was by far the most polished performance of the year, und the most successful. Bill Whittle did a fine job as the way- ward brother' from London, and George Wojtasik did his best job of the year as the Reverend Mr. Chausible. Dorothy Walsh as the Gorgon mother was, if a best can A pleasant garden party, with spectators oe picked, the best ol the women although Sue Brady as Prism Dae Elert as Gwendo- lyn, and Kathy Farley as John V orthing's ward, were excellent. The part ol Mr. Wor- thing was played competently by Pete Mortenson. This page has a collection of pictures that were too good to leave out of the an nual so they v ere tossed in at the end. V e hope thct they will cover some of the spots that v ere ignored in the individual write ups of the plays, and possibly give a small idea of the difficulty that the director and the crews had when they were trying to put a show together. The theater work was a lot of fun this past year despite the troubles and the last minute jack leg rigs that had to do. For the fun the crews and actors had, ar.d for the knowledge that they gained I am sure that everyone who was attached to the theater would like to thank Mr. Boughtcn once more, and once more 'Good Luck 35 First Row Ruth Clarke. Cynthia Engelbracht, Harriet Bruckman. Carolyn Scott. Diane Lorenz Cathy Hall. Florence Houvouras. Elaine Peterson. Jan Pfeiffer. Ada Brown. Second Row: Janice Hume. Bobbie Ainsworth. Flora Toms. Joan Anderson, Lynn Holden. Sandra Sy- mar.. Pat Clift. Jane Goodman. Sue Kreuser, Sharon Hall, fudy Pallott. Donna Hanbrich Third Row Stw? Brady. Nancy Pleiller, Pete Jensen John Clark, Frank Brockway. Ray Besing. Paul Frazer. Archie Schrceder, Bob Ainsworth. Jack Schloesser. Fourth How Bob Mc- Pherson. Cris Robison. Fred Calmes. Dick Bartel. Max Rigert Bob Schieler. Ken Benson, Tom Lange, Bruce Bursack. Don Weise. Di.k Johnson Choir Music The Concert Choir is no doubt the finest organization on the Ripon campus. Mr. Mussulmcn continually strives for perfec- tion and those who watch his efforts can report that he is not very far from it It is a pity that yearbooks are so much addicted to superlatives and exaggeration because when the time comes to pay tribute to something as excellent as the Ripon Choir, the superlatives have lost their flavor. Only those who have listened to the flowing beauty of the Choir's song can appreciate the musical abilities of its members and the incessant work of its director In December, the Choir and the Ripon Chora! Club presented the Christmas por- tion of Haendel's Messiah. In February it presented a program composed of hymns of all churches. With the Concert Band it presented a Christmas program and filled the greatest part of a convocation It toured various cities in Wisconsin and Illinois. At the end ol every one of its appearances the Choir received ovations but its greatest re- ward was probably when it shared the ap- plause with the Chicago ‘Pops' Orchestra when the latter appeared in the Artist's Series. The walls of the Ripon High School Auditorium were practically shattered by the clapping which covered the last bars of a choral song from the Cavalleria Mr Rei- ners, understood the feelings of the audi- ence and played the whole tiling again thus giving a chance to everybody to ad- mire both the spirit of the Chicago orches- tra and the melody of the Ripon Choir All those who are proud of our Choir express their gratitude to Mr. Mussulman for presenting us with something as bal- anced, as technically faultless, as reward- ing and as powerful as the Ripon Choir is. Ripon College Concert Choir Mr. Joseph Mussulman Director Riponaires | Fourteen members of the Concert Choir constituted a group known as the Ripon- aires. The group appeared in many cities of the Midwest and on television. They participated in the convocation which was organized by the Music Depart- ment and their sudden appearances in the dinning hall v ere accorded the proper at- tention and the proper applause. Though he Riponaires are not as impressive as the Choir because of their limited number, their magnificient voices permit an au- dience to expect from them even more. Up to now, the Riponaires have never failed our expectations. String Ensemble 3B Concert Band Ripon College Concert Band The Band was very busy this year. From the Homecoming parade and the Red Feather Drive parade down to the Christ- mas Concert and the various convocations and games, the band was always ready to boost the morale of the team, provide music for dancers or execute a popular piece. Even at the end of the year, many of its members were in the Ver Adest orchestra where they did an excellenr job Dance Band Marching Band As a source of sheer enjoyment and plentiful laughter, it is doubtful whether this show has ever been surpassed in ’he past. In Ver Adest people don’t expect to witness a discussion of the origin of ethics, religion and philosophy—they rather ex- pect to be intelligently entertained and if at the end of the periormance the show has managed to make its audience feel that it is good to be alive, then the show is a definite success and never mind the two or three cues that have been missed. Th© '56 Ver Adest with Where's Char- lie?” most definitely made its audience foel that it is good to be alive, so the show was a success Exactly how big a success it is difficult to tell because only in the roaring laughter and in the ear-splitting applause that followed every single one of Whittle's movements, could one measure the enjoy- ment of the seventeen hudred people who completely filled the theater up for almost every performance. The enjoyment was great because i has been a great show. The majority of the leads was almost faultless in the portrayal of their respective parts. Except for minor instances, the chorus was well timed and sang with spirit. The double sextet presented a coordinated whole and moved with the maximum ease allowed to it by its month and a half period of rehearsals. The set was well designed, the choreography was always good and. at times, impressive. The lighting was effec- tive and did give the so-much need bu: so-seldom supplied atmosphere” and. fi- nally, the curtains went down when they should have gone down and went up when they should have gone up. All these put together should be considered either as a battery of miracles or as a chain of many tiresome hours for all those who made the show the success it was. The Red Rose Cotrillion close at the heels of Whittle's. Her quiet assurance, her beautiful voice and her beautiful self immediately found a respon- sive audience which made her solo, The Woman in his Room. one of the most ap- plauded pieces in the whole show Jack Cooley, his dramatic ease, his arti ficial nose and his love for Donna Lucia gave the audience some more reasons lor the seven curtain calls at the end of each performance. After the scenes when he ap- peared with V hittle people complained of pains in the back from doubling over from laughter. Cynthia Engelbracht's and Florence Houvouras' appearances were very re- warding. Their fine voices contributed a lot Where's Charlie?'' was the last ap- pearance of Bill V hittle on the Ripon stage. Bill graduates this June and his place will be filled with difficulty and perhaps not very soon The tremendous ovation he re- ceived after singing Once in Love with Amy came from people who had seen him act year in and year out with always mounting success till he reached the point when ’Whittle was synonymous with ’ laughter. Bill will certainly be missed next year. The surprise and revelation cf the show came in the face of Phyllis Schaffer whose performance qualitatively followed very Pernambuco The first and ;hird young ladies irom tho left are Phi Betta Kappas Where's Charlie to the show and Cynthia created a really sweet and charming Kitty. Dei Taebel, Mike Haley, Larry Coifel and Morgan Tomkies had the rest of the leads and gave us some excellent portraits of various kinds of gentlemen. Larry es- pecially, as the Professor of Drama, once aqain exhibited his tremendous interpretive abilities which do not need a long part to be seen. Bob Schieler besides playing Jack Ches- ney was the General Chairman of the show and did an excellent job. It is not known exactly how much work, rehearsals and worrying he pu: in it but the amount must be formidable if we are to judge from the Springtime I am sick Irom laughing... excellent results. His voice and his dancing were some more assets and they were used very successfully. The best number of the Chorus was Per- nambuco which, all in all, was probably the best unit number in the whole show after a successful combination of excellent music, excellent singing, excellent dancing, excellent costumes, excellent choreography and an excellent Gerry Jensen The Gos- sips and the New Ashmolean Marching so ciety and Student Conservatory Band were consistent hits although the space provided in the second number for all these people 1o sing, dance and move on v as not very adequate. We girls want tc be left alone1 Along with Bill we are losing Mr. Bought- on this year. Mr. Boughton was our proles- sor ol Drama and is leaving for the Univer sity of California. All those who have work- ed v ith him and have known him are in a very good position to understand exactly what we lose. Mr. Boughton is the sort of person who can act and direct and con struct flats and paint the flats and set up a show and make the show move and finally make it a success like the '56 Ver Adest. It is true that the credit for the success of this I pity .! pity... We could have gotten Ray Bolger. show belongs to many but the most credit belongs to two people. One of them is Mr. Boughton. The other is Mr. Mussulman of the Music Department. Mr. Mussulman did a wonder- ful job with his orchestra and though either the trombones or the clarinets or the flutes would sometimes get out of hand, he never seemed to be annoyed. He was always ready to help and his help came when it was most needed. He knew' the v hole show line by line and word by word and when- ever someone on the stage seemed to for get his lines, Mr. Mussulman was there. For two months all these people worked hard in order to present the spectacle we saw on the opening night There was a iot of worrying and a lot of sweating and a let of rehearsing but they finally paid off. To the light crews and to the people who built the set and to the people who painted the set go our thanks. To those v ho looked after the props and the costumes and to those who managed the curtains, go our thanks. To the cast and the chorus and the double sextet; to Mrs Nelson for her chore ography and to Mr Boughton for his direct- ing and to Mr. Mussulman for his music and to all those who letched and carried and sweated go our thanks for making it pos- sible for us to enjoy this show. 43 Wisconsin's Oldest The Ripon College Days College Newspaper lack Stolar, Dava Treckor, Del Taofclo, Editors ol the Ripon College Days The Ripon College Days scored many journalistic triumphs this year; among which, the announcement o: tne student decision about the new constitution, live minutes after the votes had been counted, should not be considered as one of the greatest. The editorial offices of the Days saw a lot of people come and a lot of people go but the paper was consistently published and periodically produced spectacular changes in the blood pressure of its readers. From theater reviews and reports of basketball qames, to announcements from the various school organizations and comments on the Madison and Chicagopress, the Days always tried to inform and entertain its readers Quite frequently it man aged to inform and entertain them at the same time and that was certainly an im- pressive feet Jack Stolar and Del Taebel were editors of the paper in the first part of the year before Dave Trecker was appointed. COLLEGE DAYS-STAFF V Sundra, Photographer 3. Kuehlwein, Copy Ed D. Schulze. News Ed. Fritz Nev . Business Mgr Lee Hussey. Society Ed. S. Johnson. Sports Ed Wally Newman. Cartoonist 3ob Collins. Ass t. Circ Mgr Mike Haley. Circ Mgr Donna Hcubrich. Reporter Ft. Sotosek Ass t Photo- grapher The Scribbler Jack Cooley. Editor of the Scribbler The sudden appearance of the first issue of the Scribbler surprised a great number of people mainly because the first issue came out in April. Some remem- bered the legend of the Phoenix: “I am reborn from my ashes, . while others won- dered whether measures should be taken for the protection ol the student body from our literary geniuses. The fact is that the long delay produced the greatest issue--in number of pages—that has ever been put out. About the quality of the material feeling our own incompetence to deal with the subject, we say nothing. We simply leave the task of its evaluation to posterity. Jack Cooley says that next year there will be five issues of the magazine. It seems that posterity v ill be very busy because she will have :o see about that too. SCRIBBLER-STAFF Carolyn Soo:t, Poetry Editor Jack Cooley. Editor in chief Del Taebo!, Consulting Editor Liz Longer, Circulation Mgr A P O flow 3 Tom Sharp. Jim Lehman. Terry Ludwig, Lt Col. Akins, Paul Frazer. Bruce Holds- worth. Bob Olson. Jack Nozel, lohn Berens, Ed Kappus. Dick Christenson, John Stedmar.. Dr Miller, Clint Robison. Sitting: Frank Currier, Dr Fleming. Samuel Earbour. Bill Shelton, Paul Jensen, Coach Hollinger, Ken Tucker. Row 1: Dave Emsh Ken Benson. Dave Minne. Missing Chuck Fisher Pete Jensen, Dave Hill. Hank Lawson The Lambda Zeta Chapter of A pha Phi Omega, the largest national fraternity in the United States, has completed another year of unselfish service to the Hipcn camp- us and to the city of Ripon itself tinder the fine leadership of the fraternity's tv o presi dents this year, Ed Kappus and John Be- rens, APO performed a record number of services in the Ripon area. F.arly in the fall, APO helped the school in the Freshman orientation program, proc- toring and correcting placement tests. Later, APO assisted the Badger Council of the Boy Scouts of America in making their annual camporee at the water tower a smashing success. Near Thanksgiving, the pledges had the treat of painting the staircase in Parkhurst Hall Although this was supposed to be a pledge project several actives shewed up and were 'more than willing to help. Lambda Zeta had the honor of initiating an APO chapter at Wisconsin State College at Stevens Point, and in doing so, has car- ried the spirit of brotherhood to our good friends of the North. A traditional event in APO chapters throughout the country is the sponsoring of an Ugly Man Contest. At Ripon, Sigma Nu, the sponsor of the winner, Tom Cooley, re- ceived the Ugly Man Mug as well as sev- eral other prizes. Proceeds from the proj- ect were put in a scholarship fund. The service trophy is awarded to the men's social group which has contributed the most in the way of service to the camp- us during the year and was won by Lamb- da Delta Alpha this year. The Dean's trophy is awarded to a men’s social group on the basis of leadership and participation in campus activities. APO has also participated with several civic organizations in promoting activities such as the bi-annual blood drive. Row 1 Ca:hy Farley. Barbara Zimay. Gary Hess, Sue Brady Bow 2 Fritz New, Jocn Duck. Carol Luensman. Phil Kunz Nancy Pfeiffer. Mike Messenger The Union Board is one ol the organi- zations that make very little noise and ac- complish an enormous amount of things. It is probably one of the very few organiza- tions that didn't have a d:nner at the end of the year for their members and vet, it must be admitted, that if a group of people worked unselfishly for everybody else, that group was the Union Board. Barbara Zi- may and Gary Ross, the co-directors, managed to avoid the drafting of constitu- tions. parliamentary procedure, the elec- tion ol an astronomical number of commit- tees and sub committees and simply went ahead and organized the Union Open Houses, the Parent's Weekend, the sock- hops in the gym, the skating party in the Mil Pond, the Leap Year Dance, the All- School Sing and the Spring Day Picnic at Lawsonia, in order to mention just a few of its projects which the greatest number of us simply took for granted The Board planned and arranged and sometimes prayed as it happened in the case of the Spring Day; the fact that its prayers were not answered, is not its fault because the weather is not a member of the Board. For efficiency, order, avoidance of self- glorification and a genuine wish to be of service, the Union Board cannot be easily surpassed. All we can do is thank them for their elforts which have been both many and fruitful. 47 Color Guard Under the very capable instruc- tion of Lt. Col. Thomas Akins, PMS and T, and Lts. William Monsos and Raymond Cooley the Ripon College ROTC department completed another successful year. Also assisting in the instruction were M Sgt. Fitzwaterand SFC Nauman in supply; M Sgt. Lin- dert, operations NCO; M Sgt Rob- bins, administrative secretary. Cadet Battalion Commander lor the year 1955-56 was Cadet Lt. Col Peter Barkley. His staff was composed ol Cadet Major Charles Peterson, Executive Officer Cadet Captain Gary Ross, S-l; Cadet Major Dick Diedrich, S-2; Cadet Captain Neil Daetz, S-3, Cadet Captain David Minne, S-4; and Company Com- manders Cadet Captains James Gear, James Bertram and Paul Maes. Excellent performances were staged by the battalion during the two main ROTC events of the year, the annual Military Week and the Federal Inspection. The Military Gun Inspection Battalion Cadet Staff Week began with a very appealing weapons display, the presentation of the court to the battalion, and finally concluded with the gigantic Military Ball. Federal Inspection involved the reviewing of the cadets in the class- room und on the drill field. Awards were presented for out- standing work to four Cadets in the Battalion. Cadet Lt. Col. Peter Bark- ley received the Reserve Officers As- sociation Award, Cadet Captain James Gear received the Association of the United States Army Medal, and the Chicago Tribune Medals were awarded to Cadet Edward Younker and Cadet Noil Cason R. O. T. C. Weapon s Display Presentation ol awards by cn Hon. Lt. Col a Colonel R Club flow 3: Dave Doten, ferry Bethke, Pat Shannon, Ulysses Dess. Les Messenger. Bcb Laabs, Keith (Juise, Sam Holmes. Wow 2 Ken Stuessi, Neil Daetz, Windy Ballis, Pete Barkley. Jim Gear, Jerry Whitiord. Row 1: Woody Moy, Tom Stubbs. Bob Reinert, Ed Lindroth, Gale White. The R Club is composed of the finest athletes in Ripon College. We believe that if you want recognition in anything you must prove your worth end these people have proven theirs. By competing in the athletic field they do their best to attain the old ideal of a sound mind in a sound body. Ripon College is proud to award an honor sweater to those of its athletic representatives who show that besides being good athletes are also fine sportsmen. 52 Year No. 33 This to let Coach Doehling know that we are very grateful. For thirty two years Coach Doehling has stood by our football teams and seen them gc through victories and defeats, rain and snow, day games and night games, great despairs and great triumphs. He saw timid Freshmen become self-ccnscicus Sophomores, sophisticated Juniors, worldly Seniors and every year he saw the Seniors go. For thirty two years he stood out in the field and helped and advised and urged and finally became such an integral part of our ahletic lives that it will be hard to imagine the team practicing without Coach Doehling in the picture He always had a kind word and a piece of advice for everybody. His advice kept a lot of people alive and his kind words v ill be always remembered because we know that they net only came from a professor but from a good friend as well When, in the middle of the year, it was announced that Professor Doehling would no longer coach the team, we instantly realized that the field v ill no longer seem to be the same; we knew that the absence of Professor Doehling v ill be noticed-- and that he will be missed And although he will still be the Director of the Depart- ment of Physical Education for a long long time, we would like to let him know that we are not forgetting what he gave to our team and to our school. We would like to thank him for the thirty two years he gave us. We will do our best not to disappoint him from now on Carl H. Doehling Director of the Department of Physical Education 53 Jim Brost Pete Mattiacci Don Deike Buss Trcudt Coach Carl Doehling Jim Higgins Art Kinzol Jim Gear Ulysses Doss Football RIPON 20 FCnox 13 RIPON 38 Monmouth 6 St . Olaf 52 RIPON 12 Coe 34 RIPON 14 Grinnell 33 RIPON 7 RIPON 0 Lawrence 0 Carleton 25 RIPON 14 Cornell 21 RIPON 7 Sterling At lee Don Price Tom Cooley Tom Stubbs Starting off the 1955 football season with a bang, Ripon's Redinen won their first two games and tied their homecoming game with arch rival Lawrence, winding up the year with a 2-5-1 mark, sixth in the Midwest College Conference. Coach Carl Doehling's last football squad preserved his outstanding record of never having finished in the Midwest cellar in his 32 years of coaching with smashing triumphs over Knox and Monmouth to open the season. After losing to St. Olaf, Coe and Grir.nell on successive Saturdays, the home coming game preceded two more losses to Carleton and Cornell. Doehling and assistant Coach Dick Milton began the season with 25 men, in- cluding many second year men who, al- though untested, stood up well during the campaign. Injuries hurt the scuad to such an extent that near the season s end Ripon was once again known to the conference as the Ironmen , a moniker which they ac- quired the previous season. Doehling left Ripon's football fortunes to Jerry Thompson and will devote his time entirely to his jobs as athletic director and chairman of the physical education depart ment of Ripon. RIPON 20, Knox 13 The Redmen found a great passing hope and lost a fine ball carrier in the first game of the season Sophomore Pete Mattiacci threw three touchdown passes, caught by Ulysses Doss and Neil Daetz, to pace the offensive attack. John McMahon, counted on as the top run- ner before the season began, left the game injured and didn't play another game for the entire season. RIPON 38, Monmouth 6 In the first home game, the Redmer.'s Mattiacci con tinued to shine, cdding three more TD passes to Doss and Daetz. Ahead 32-0 a the halfway mark, the Crimson coasted to an easy win. The line play was outstanding led by Sterling Atlee and Don Dieke, along with Don St. Arnauld. St Olaf 52, RIPON 12 The Oles ran wild for 32 points in the second half to whallop the Redmen Mattiacci added two more touchdowns, on pcsses, to ,Tim Brost and Pete Barkley combined for 78 yards, and a quarterback sneak. Russ Troudt ran well and was outstanding on defense. Coe 34, RIPON 14 League champs, the Kohawks were held to 14 14 tie at half. Ron Berger's interception was the outstanding defensive play for the Redmen. who were outplayed in the line. Troudt and Mattiacci picked up Ripon s two touchdowns. Grinnell 33 RIPON 7 The Redmen scored the first time they held possession of the ball, but they soon lost their lead as Grinnell rolled up five touchdowns. A pass from Mattiacci to Doss who then lateraled to Brest accounted for the score. RIPON 0, Lawrence 0 A typical Red- men-Viking meeting ended in a fitting scoreless tie, although both teams had opportunities to score during the game. Both squads also gave a fine account of themselves in the line, too. Tom Stubbs’ defensive play at end was a thorn in the Vikes' side all afternoon. Carleton 25, RIPON 14 After a week's layoff, the Redmen stormed back into Mid- west competition against the Carls and were handed their fourth loss. Down 13-0 at the half, Ripon came back to score twice. Mattiacci found Doss for 63 yards aided by LeRoy Miles' key block and Barkley skirted end lor five yards, but the Carls kept up their pace and won. Cornell 21. RIPON 7 Dad’s Day left Ripon dejected as they lost their season's finale. Troudt scored the last touchdown of the year and Bros kicked his ’.ast extra point as the visiting Rams provided most of the scoring. The game ended the careers of eight Redmen. Row 3:; Doss, Fieting, Hardtke, Daetz, Vilas, St. Arnauld, Ellis, Atlee, Peter- son, Dickc, Laabs. Row 2: McMahon, Stubbs, Gear, fCinzel, Mattern. Robert- son, Cooley, Brunette, Fink, Higgins. Row 1: Berger, Barkley. Schuh. Price. Bethke, Mattiacci, Cold well, Craig, Troudt. Two seniors were honored at the close of the season when Tom Stubbs was chosen for the second team in the Midwest Con- ference All League selections and lim Brost was named on the honorable mention list. Other seniors to close out their football for Ripon were Don Dieke, Pete Barkley, Tony Mattern, Don St. Arnauld, Jim Gear, and Neil Daetz. Sterling Atlee led the linemen during most of the season with his rugged play, backed up by Ron Berger, Bob Laabs, Tom Cooley, and Jerry Bethke, in addition to the seniors. Backfield men ready to go again in 1956 will be Pete Mattiacci, Russ Troudt, and John McMahon, along with Dave Vilas and Don Price. Gordie Rush Don Toedt Coach Bill Hollinger Ken Steussi Chuck Pctcrsor. Basketball i Alumni 73 RIPON 81 Loyola 85 Grinnell 76 Cornell 99 RIPON 93 RIPON 80 RIPON 63 Coe 90 Monmouth 75 RIPON 69 St Norbert 84 RIPON 79 RIPON 92 Coe 67 St. Olaf 83 Carleton 70 Cornell 80 Grinnell 82 Knox 86 Monmouth 78 Lawrence 73 RIPON 64 Oshkosh 59 RIPON 53 RIPON 62 RIPON 71 Carleton 88 St. Olaf 68 Stevens Point 58 RIPON 56 RIPON 60 Knox 66 RIPON 66 Lawrence 77 St. Norbert 84 RIPON 57 RIPON 69 RIPON 54 RIPON 77 RIPON 60 RIPON 69 RIPON 73 RIPON 68 Ed Lindroth LeRoy Miles Hank Borg Ed Zelenka After a warm-up game with the Alumni, Ripon showed a fine offensive burst against Oshkosh, winning 81-59 with Don 'Ioedt getting 25 points. A loss to Loyola preceded the secson's opener at Grinned, which Ripon lost 76-62. A road loss at Cornell was followed by wins over Carleton and St. Olaf. Tcedt scored 51 points in the two games, Ken Steussi 44. Gordie Rush shone on de- fense, and Chuck Peterson chipped in 36 points After the Stevens point win, the Red- men lost to Coe, Monmouth, Knox and St. Norbert before whipping Lawrence and St Norbert Ripon then dropped their seven last games Forwards Ed Lindroth,.Bob Reinert and Hank Borg helped Rush and A1 Stentiford, while Ulysses Doss backed uo Steussi. Guards Pete Mattiacci and Ld Zelenka seconded the first berth men and Roy Voeks saw action at all three posts throughout :he year. Chuck Peterson was named the most valuable player at the end of the season, but Steussi stood out in the scoring depart- ment and was awarded a berth on the sec- ond team all-conference squad at the sea son's end Steussi was followed by Toedt end Rush in the scoring honors, with Peter- son in the fourth spot Steussi averaged about 15 points per game. Ending the season on a sour note, an eight game losing, streak, Coach Bill Hol- linqer’s basketball team wound up the 1955-‘56 campaign with an overall record of seven victories in twenty one starts. Captain Don Toedt s graduation at mid- term left the Redmen without a high scorer until Ken Steussi and Gordie Rush blos- somed out into valuable scorers. The addi- tion of A1 Stentifcra at semesters didn't offset Toedt's absence and the team which won five of its lirst ten games won only twro of their next eleven. The highlight of the season was the Crimson s 63-58 victory at Stevens Point which broke a string of 42 straight losses for the Redmen. It had been four years since Ripon had won a road game. The Midw’est season called ior a com- plete round robin schedule with each team acing each other in the conference twice. Home victories for Ripon came over St. Olal, .awrence, Carleton and Knox, although he Redmen lost to each of the schools on the foreign court. Non-league victories came at the ex- Penses of St. Norbert, Oshkosh and Stevens oint, while losses outside of conference competition were to Loyola of Chicago and St. Norbert. Coe College v on the conference cham- pionship, Ripon was eighth Cross Country Rcy Jensen, Jerry V hitfora. Hugh Daubek. Coach Bill Ho!linger. Dave Grif- fiths and Capiain Sam Holmes Ripon's 1955 Cress Country team had four sophomores and Captain Sam Hol- mes to bolster its roster, but couldn't gar- ner more than an eighth :n the confer- ence meet held in Chicago las: fall. On the team were Hoy Jensen, Jerry Whitford, Hugh Daubek and next year's The first year Redmen broke even under Coach Bill Hollinger in their two starts of the season They lost to Stevens Point, and bounced back to defeat Law- rence. The offense was built around quarter- back Russ Roeber and halfbacks Lorenzo Doss, Dave Smith and Rog Venden. Other key players on the team last year in- cluded Pete Kasson. John Waltersheid:, Dick Bruso, Jerry Woeste, Rich Hanson, Ward Torke, Kurt Duecker, Mike Kohl- beck, Don Tomzak and Bob Mier. The victory over Lawrence v as Coach Hollinger's fifth in the last six games as freshman coach. captain, Dave Griffiths. Holmes closed out his final year as a great distance runner in Coach Hollinger's last seascr. Row I: Kurt Deucker, Russ Rceber Mike Kohlbeck, Rich Henson Row 2 Pete Kasson. Rog Venden. Bob Mier, Jeuy Woeste. Chuck Anderson Row 3 Dave Smith, Dick Bruso. Word Torke. John Wolteisheidt. Bob Filek Freshman Football 64 Freshman Basketball Row I Den Rajewski. lim Voeks. Len Perkins Norberi Thieme. xr.gr. Row 2: Paul Martin. Al Peters, Coach Tom Stubbs. Bob Osiewalski, Dan Anderson. Row 3: Pete Kasson, Russ Roeber, Bob Spangler, Hog Venden, George Severance Under the guidance of Tom Stubbs, Ripon's freshman basketball team went through the entire 195S-56 campaign without a loss, bettering the record of two outside losses the year before. With considerable depth in all posi- tions, top candidates for the varsity next fall are plentiful. Topping the list are Paul Martin and Russ Roeber at guard spots, Al Peters and Dan Anderson at center and Pete Kasson, George Severance Bob Osiewalski and Bob Spangler at for- wards. Others on the squad included Dun Rajev ski, Len Perkins, Rog Venden, Lo- renzo Doss and Jim Voeks. Virtually all of the men who started at one time or the other during the season had their turn at being high scorer, with Martin and Kasson the most consistantly in the double digits. The freshman rolled through campus competition from fraternities in addition to defeating arch rival Lawrence and other schools. With outstanding men in almost every event, Ripon's Redmen fielded cne of the strongest freshman track team in the past several years. Coach Bill Hollinger's most shining stars included Ralph Erdrnan and Don Tomzak in the weights. Bob Osiewalski in the hurdles, Pete Kasson in the pole vault, broad jump and javelin. Larry Lar- son in the distances, Al Peters in the high jump and Bob Pantsh in the middle dis- tances. Hampered throughout the season by poor weather, the frosh still managed to win every dual meet staged and many of their marks were equal to the varsity’s. Coach Hollinger expressed satisfac- tion at the times and distances of fresh- men Gnd indicated they would go a long way in filling the gap left by graduation in the varsity ranks. Freshman Track Row 1: Larry Larson. Dor Rosenthal, Tony Ramos. Peto Kcsson Row 2 Manager John Fawcett. Den Tomzak. Bob Osiewalski, Burton Jay, Bill Breen, Coach Hollinger. 65 Watch c pass' Intra-Mural Sports The West Hall Ramblers again came out on top of the intramural race in 1955- 56 by piling up points in basketball and volleyball and cinching the crown with the softball championship. Merriman was sec- ond, followed by Smith, Lambda, Sigma Mu, Sigrna Chi. the Independents and Theta Chi. The IM program saw a new sport, wrestling, added to the list of athletics and resulted in a tighter race than the year be- fore, when West won the title early in the spring. Football started off with a four team race among the top finishers and wound up in a Lambda win. Merriman and Lambda split the squash- paddle and handball team, with the Ma- rauders taking handball and Lambda the squash paddle crown. West's undefeated basketball team in the A Division matched its volleyball championship and gave them 80 points and the lead in the race. Merriman kept in the race with the B crown in basketball and top spots in both wrestling and rifle shooting. The Indee won the wrestling crown and Smith showed first place material in the rifle shoot. A new sport to M THE STANDINGS 1. West 2. Merriman 3. Smith 4. Lambda 5. Sigma Nu 6. Sigma Chi 7. Independents 8. Theta Chi 60 Sigma Nu and Sigma Chi both made serious bids for the bowling honors, with the former finally winning both rounds. The IM track meet saw many records fall as the freshmen and pledges of the differ- ent houses rolled up the majority of the points. Merriman romped to an easy vic- tory in the event, more than doubling the second place unit, West. Lambda was third by several points. The golf meet was won by Smith with West second and Sigma Chi and Sigma Nu, along with West, picked up most of the tennis honors. West defeated Merriman in the featured game of the softball race to avert a pos- sible first place tie and capture both the softball and entire IM crown. Lambda and Merriman wound up tied for second place. Under the guidance of intramural di- rector Mr Carl Doehling, the program ex- panded to one of its greatest years. The IM program is exclusively under the management of the various houses through representatives to the IM board of which Doehling is the advisor. The board decides the schedules and hears any pro- tests throughout the season. Officers for the IM campaign last season were John Van Egeren, president'and Gary Alexander, treasurer The gals are in the picture, too The women's intramural program was again active and profitable under the di- rection of Mrs. Lyons. The girls participated in basketball, vol- leyball and bowling. In each sport the champion house would play a group of all-stars composed of members from the rest of the league. Winning houses included Lyle in basketball and volleyball. Pi 'Tau Pi was awarded a trophy for the most par- ticipants. The all-stars were chosen by balloting throughout the rest of the league. Two, Case? Battle of the Giants Kneeling — John Clark. Larry Larson, Les Messenger, Roy Jensen. Standing — Mgr. Curt Allison, Jack O'Connell, Jim Biown, Loren Keitzman, John Stedman, Coach Dick Milton. Wrestling Team With only one senior on the 1955-56 wrestling team, Coach Dick Milion's inex perienced squad pulled a surprising fifth in the Midwest Conference wrestling meet and won two of six dual matches during the season Gale White, conference champion in his division the year previous, was runner- up in the conference meet this season as Ripon's only senior. Les Messenger. lohn Clark and Roy Jensen wen: to the semi- finals before losing and Ripon might have scored more points except for injuries to Neil Anderson and Fritz New. With promising freshmen Ralph Erdman, John Stedman, Jack O'Connell and Larry Larson ready for competition next year to join New, Clark, Jensen, Messenger, Ander- son, Jim Brown, and Loren Keitzman, Red- men hopes figure to be high. Ripon reached its peak in the final dual match of the season when they trimmed arch rival Lawrence for the second time of the season, 33-5. Ripen had lost to the University of Wisconsin Junior Varsity. Knox, Stevens Point and Milwaukee State. Wisconsin JV 29 RIPON 5 RIPON 25 Lawrence 8 Knox 22 RIPON 8 Stevens Point Milwaukee 21 RIPON 11 State 18V4 RIPON 15 4 RIPON 33 Lawrence 5 Point against Point Track Kneeling Ken Fink, Captain Sam Holmes, Fred Blake, Hugh Daubek. Ron Berger, Doug Brunette, Roy Jonson. Standing — Manager Jchn Fawcett, Rich Fieting. Dave Vilas. Ulysses Doss. Bob Reinert, Dave Griffiths, Jim Higgins, Pat Wright and Coach Bill Hollinger Enjoying moderate success as a team, with individual performances highlighting the season, Ripon's track squad, under the coaching of Bill Hollinger, won three and tied one of a six meet slate and broke four school records in the process Hampered by adverse weather through- out the season, the cindermen didn't fare too well in the conference meet and wound up seventh. Losses during the season via injuries also hurt the team considerably. 69 One way to get an appetite tor breakfast. Bergs. HUT Individual records were broken by Jack Kern, Ulysses Doss, and Jim Higgins while a quartet composed of Doss, Higgins, Bob Reinert and Fred Blake shattered a relay record. Ripon began the outdoor season by dropping a close dual meet to Carroll Col- lege at Waukesha, 671 2-631 2. Dave Vilas looked sharp in the 220 yard dash and Captain Sam Holmes won the first of his four two mile victories. Bob Humke didn't quite do as well as he had in the Chicago Indoor Tournament earlier when he topped 12 feet to win the pole vault, but still was able to tie for first place. Kern ran his school record 440 yard dash in the next meet, against St Norbert, to lead the Redmen to a 68-63 triumph. Kern's time was 51.6 seconds. Later in the afternoon, he injured his foot and was out for the remainder of the year Doss' turn came next and he finally erased the existing school javelin record after two and one half years of trying. Doss hurled the javelin 191 feet, lxh inches bettering the mark by almost 20 feet This was one of the key factors in helping Hoi linger's forces turn back Stevens Point by a single point. 66-65. Ripon didn't use any records to whip Oshkosh handily 78-53 in their next dual meet. The depth of Hollinger's team in this particular meet told the story. However, the depth and strength of LaCrosse College proved too much for Rip- on as they absorbed a smashing 101-30 setback from the powerful Indians. It was the fifth straight non-conference opposition the Redmen has faced and left only Lawrence before the conference meet. With the aid of their second 880 relay record of the season, Ripon came from behind to tie the Vikings 65-65 in the season windup. The foursome of Doss, Hig- gins, Blake and anchor man Reinert ran the distance in 1 minute 32.2 seconds to wipe off the old record set earlier in the season by Kern, Hunke, Blake and Reinert The picture of an athlete The relay tear) in action 70 Xo. hurdlers! Tongue At the conference meet, several men did their best of the season, topped by Higgins' 24.7 time in the low hurdles, another school record. Holmes, al- though fifth, did well in the two mile and Ron Berger put the shot the best of his career Also, Vilas' times were exceptional, but the well balanced field of Midwest Conference contenders shoved Ripon far down in the total scoring. Sterling Babe Atlee copped sev- eral firsts through the season with his specialty, the discus, and Berger took second every dual meet in the shot. Ken Fink performed creditably in the javelin. Doug Brunette added hurdling strength to Higgins and Pat Wright and Fred Blake bolstered the running de- partment for Hollir.ger. Hugh Daubek and Roy Jensen backed up Holmes in the distances and Dave Griffiths picked up necessary distance points in the first part of the season until he v as in- jured and fell below par. In addition to the javelin, Doss con- sistently added points in the high jump, broad jump and dashes to be the lead- ing point producer on the Redman team. The beginning 71 . and the end Cheerleaders and W.A.A. Bonnie Porath, Jo Couve, Judy Rackow Cynthia Ashley, Nattie Lueck, Elaine Peterson, Sheila Chummers The cheerleaders last year sported new faces for the most part. Only two holdovers were among the six girls. Elaine Peterson, a sophomore, and Judy Rackow, a junior, were the re- turning veterans, helped out by soph- omore Bonnie Porath and freshmen Nattie Lueck, Joyce Couve and Sheila Chummers. The Women's Athletic Association was again active at Ripon throughout the sports year. Harriet Bruckman was the senior girl selected at the end of the year as the recepient of the award annually given to a senior who is an active member of W.A.A. and also a campus leader. Sitting: Jcne Staullacher, Pat Perrett, Joan Duck, Gloria Greco, Betty Trinrud, Anne Mc- Lendon Standing: Judy Rackow, Harriet Br uckman, Lois Panetti, Nancy Oyster, Edith Tull, Mary Anne Ryan, Barbara Cottrell, Gloria Bertschie. 72 Golf Coach Carl Steiner. Keith Guise, John V emple. Hank Borg. Sher- win Ballis. Jack Schloesser. The Ripon golf team had only a moderately successful golf season, win- ning three, losing four and halving one of its dual meets. In the conference championships the Redmen linkers fin- ished sixth with a 36 hole metal score of 651. Keith Guise proved to be Ripon s most consistent golfer and led the squad at the conference meet with a total of 156. Hank Borg the only returning let- terman from the year previous, shot 159. Other members of the five man team included Jack Schloesser, John Wemple and Sherv in Ballis. The highlight of the dual season was Ripon's 1C-5 win over Marquette. Faced with a dearth of material, new tennis coach Dean Robert Ashley saw the netters go through the entire season without a victory and v ind up the year at the conference by being blanked. Dave Redhed. Ed Kirkbride and Paul Kegel were the only singles win- ners during the year Redhed, the only senior on the squad, was number one man on the team and the only man who showed a great amount of experience throughout the yecr. Returning next season will be Kirk- bride, Kegel, Fritz New, Keith Meyer, Bruce Bursack and Vinnie Sundra. Tennis Coach Dean Robert Ashley. Fritz New Dave Redhed, Ed Kirk- bride. Keith Meyer. Paul Kegel, Bruce Bursack. Vinnie Sundra. Sitting: lorry WhitJord, Charlio Peterson, Chuck Miselwitz, Tom Stubbs Pete Mcitfierce), Le- Roy Miles, John Van Egoron, Bob Potter. Standing: Russ Troudt, Gary Alexander, Jack Sturm, Art Kinzel, Walt Hardtko, Poto Barkley. Coach Carl Doehling. After more than 30 years from :he scenes at Ripon, baseball returned to the campus through student request, and the Redmen fared well in their first season under Coach Carl Doehling, winning three of the eight games scheduled v ith both Midwest con- ference and non-loop opposition. Despite poor weather throughout most of the season which led to inadequate training and playing conditions, the Red- men defeated every team they faced dur- ing the season except the University of Wisconsin Junior Varsity. They split with both Oshkosh State and Carleton and won one game out of three with St. Olaf, North- ern Division champions in the Midwest Conference The Red and White dropped a pair of decisions to Wisconsin. Oshkosh 14 RIPON 4 RIPON 20 Oshkosh 2 St. Olaf 3 RIPON 2 RIPON 2 St. Olaf 0 Wisconsin JVs 1 RIPON 0 RIPON 7 Carleton 0 Carleton 11 RIPON 5 St. Olaf 8 RIPON 0 Wisconsin JVs 4 RIPON 2 L 74 Garry Alexander, ace Ripon right- hander, suffered some tiredness and tough luck in his first two losses, although he sandwiched between them a fine job a- gainst Oshkosh. The Redmen lost the season's opener to the Indians from Oshkosh 14-4 when the visitors broke the game wide open in the later innings. However Doehling's nine came right back to trounce them 20-2 in the second game of the year. In the first Midwest Conference compe- tition, the Oles from St. Olaf scored two un- earned runs to win the opener of a double header, 3-2. Alexander was the losing hurl- er in the game However, in the nightcap Charlie Peterson became the pitching find of the season as he blanked the Oles 2-0. lack Sturm blasted out five hits in the pair of games to pace the attack. The Redmen fell victim to a masterful no-hit game their next time out as they lost 1-0 to the V isconsin Junior Varsity. Alexander shutout Carleton 7-0 to move Ripon into contention for the Northern Di- vision crown, a hope that was blasted the following weekend when they dropped a pair of games at Northfield, Minnesota—11- 5 to Carleton and 8-0 to St Olaf Another close loss to the JV's 4-2, wound up the season for the Redmen. Leading hitter on the team for the entire season was third baseman Pete Mattiacci, followed closely by Russ Troudt and Sturm. Gary Alexander Charlie Potorsor. There she goes Tag-you're it! 75 V - I •• IfcuM H .! . 1 i 4v «u r }•! H ft V UL i n urt • ♦'- i ml ■ � !•’ % rf • ;t p r p i . : r .L M| J • tup: ii IMlSlR ? x ■;;• ' -v Bw '4 J i — •. riVkHl- sv ► Jl ■S—5 5T ..-2S.™ sc v ST C 3.C3 NREU «Mt � ■ Y� ' t e ■ i- “ j ,,„ j- V . - • o !! _t_ Alpha Gamma Theta The Big Red Barn, the home of Lyle for a very long time now, can add 1955-56 as another outstanding year in its history. As a reward for their efforts during 1954-55, the Alpha Gamma Thetas were awarded the women's traveling trophy for attaining the highest scholastic overage on campus. November saw Lyle house buzzing with o f f 1 C e r s Harriet Bruckman, Pres. Joar. Duck. Treasurer Betty Trinrud. Vice-pres. Barbara Baumcn, Sec. activity in preparation for homecoming. As a result, the girls won a first place with the float and a third place v ith the house dec- Row 3: Keren Learman, Donna McKinney, ;udith Rackow, Janice Rackow. Cynthia Engel- bracht. Nancy Conner, Nancy Shorb, Nancy Pleifior. Gloria Groco. Row 2: Joyce Brown- worth. Betty Trinrud. Joan Duck. Harriet Bruckman. Barbara Bauman. Nancy Jensen. Sharon Hull Row 1: Nancy Oyster, Janet Fiedler. Betty Liska. Anne McLendon. Donna Haubrich. Row 2: Ruth Sav yei, Sheila Chummers, Molly McLendon. Lee Ann Goerke. Judy Haag. Muiiet Morgan. Row 1: Marion Murner. jane Idieman. Harriet Giidden, Marilyn Maiek. orations. Sue Read represented the Junior class and Lyle on the Homecoming court and the week-end was climaxed with the Alumni Banquet at Carver's-on-the-Lake. The month ended with the traditional open- house and the house v as decorated as a red barn complete with animals on the lawn and a haylolt lor dancing. The first semester's social activities ended with the annual Christmas Wassail Party lor the faculty and the highlights lor the second semester were the Honorary- Alumni party, the Spring Sing and the Sen- ior's Breakfast at Carver s-on-the-Lake. The Lyle girls were very active on cam- pus this year v ith Harriet Bruckman serving as Intersorority president, vice-president of the WSGA, Choir president, co-chairman of orientation and member of the Student Council; Betty Trinrud was Junior class sec- retary, treasurer of the Intersorority Coun- cil and vice-president of WAA; Joan Duck was a member of the Union Board, vice- president of the Booster Club and treasurer of WAA; Nancy Pfeiffer was feature editor of the Days and a member of the Union Board; Gloria Greco served as president of WAA; Judy Rackow and Sheila Chum- mers were cheerleaders and Donna McKin- ney was secretary of the Sophomore Class. Lyle was well represented in the choir by Sue Kreuser, Sharon Hull, Cynthia En- gelbracht, Carol Otto, Janet Fiedler, Bobbie Ainsworth and Donna Haubrich. A large percentage of Lyle were members of WAA and the house again won the baskcball championship. Donna McKinney headed the rushing program and Lyle is proud of its pledge class. Sheila Chummers was president of Evans and Ruth Sawyer vice-president of Shaler Muriel Morgan was the secretary of the Freshman class, the vice-president cf Evans and a member of the Mil Ball Court. Harriet Giidden and Judy Haag were staff members of the Days and Crimson. Delta Phi Sigma During 1955-56. the Harwood girls tried to participate in all campus activities. To start the year, Lois Panetti, Carolyn Scott. Cathy Farley and Dotty Walsh were on the Orientation Committee. Donni Wyatt was on the executive board of the religious groups and Phyllis Bouchard served as treasurer of the Newman Club. Jane Stauf- facher participated in the One Fund Drive. Dotty Walsh, Rec. Sec Lois Panetti Pres. Pat Perrett, Cor. Secretary Phyllis Bouchard, Cor. Sec. During Homecoming week-end, Har- wood received second place in the float Row 3 Sharron Ptoulx, Cathy Farley, Gerry Pastor. Jean Fraser, Vanessa Dehne, Phyllis Bouchard Row 2; Jane Staufiacher, Mariella Beliz, Gerry Jensen, Lois Panetti, Pa! Perrett, Jean Weifenbach, Sharron Sommers. Row 1 Caro Died rich Carolyn Scott, Dianne Lorenz, Dorothy Walsh. Row 1. Donni Wyatt, Caro1 Cock, Flore Toms, Joyce Couve, Virginie Oakley. Row 2: Sandra Edwards, Ann Sachs, Dae Elert, Joan Rasmussen, Nancy Reagan. Mary Fisher. competition and third place for house dec orations. Cathy Farley, Carolyn Scott Sue Brady. Dotty Walsh, Dae Elert and Virginia Oakley represented Harwood in the field of drama Dotty and Cathy were members of the The- ater Club and Sue Brady served on the thea ter board. lean Weifenbach Mariella Beliz, Vanessa Dehne, lean Fraser, Sharron Proulx, Donni Wyatt and Dianne Lorenz served on theater crews Jean Fraser was vice-president of the French Club and four Harwood girls were members of the Spanish Club. The Harwood girls were also sport's minded. For the second year they won the WAA trophy for greatest participation in sports. Nearly all the members were active in WAA. Dotty Walsh was its secretary and Lois Panetti was sports manager for arch- ery. Jo Couve and Cathy Farley were cheer- leaders and Nancy Heagan was the secre- tary of the Booster Club The house was well represented in stu- dent government. Lois Panetti was the pre- sident of the V SGA; Lois and Sue were ac- tive in the Student Court and Sue and Cathy Farley were on the Union Board. Four girls were in the Choir and Dianne Lorenz was a member of the Riponaires Carolyn Scott was Associate Editor of the Dcys and Virginia Oakley was a re- porter. Flora Toms was Organization s edi- tor of the Crimson. Seven members of the house took part in Ver Adest, their jobs ranging from Chore- ographer, Gerry Jer.sen, and Business Man- ager, Jane Stauffacher, to parts in the show and as members of the units. Cathy Farley reigned over the Mil Ball cs Hon. Lt. Colonel and Carol Cook with Barbara Bergstrom were members of the court. Lois Panetti and Pat Perrott were members of the Junior Prom Court. Jo Couve was secretary of Shaler, Phyllis Bouchard was secretary treasurer of Wright, Lois Panetti was Senior class secre- tary and Carolyn Scott was “chief heller during hazing. Kappa Sigma Chi During 1955-56, Fay Deuster led the or- ganization as president. Anne Welter was the Homecoming Oueen for 1955 with three other Dulfie girls on her court: Charmaine Wever, Senior class representative, Ronnie rorath and 0 f f ■ 1 C e r S Charmaine Weyer Vice-president Fay Deuster. President Marlyn Matschke. Treasurer Anne Youngquist. Secretary Natalie Lueck, Sophomore and Freshman class representatives respectively. Anne Row 2: Marlyn Matschke. Darla Drago. Jane Goodman. Lynn Holden. Charmaine Weyer. Anne V elter. Edith Tull. Lee Hussey. Fay Deuster. Anne Youngquist. Syl Bilenko. Pat Van Lannen. p 1 e d g e s Anne Di John, Janet Nelson. Natalie Lueck, Pat Falcon, Charlene Dolen, Mary Rossin. Mary Jane Biezcat. Marilyn Pitts, Bonnie Porath, Inez Weber Welter, Anne Youngquist and Charmame Weyer represented Duffie in the 1956 Mil- itary Ball Court. The interior of the house was repainted and redecorated completely in October. The results were admired by everybody who attended the annual open house Jane Goodman and Lynn Holden were members of the Choir and Riponaires. Marlyn Matschke, Lee Hussey and Char- maine Weyer worked as reporters for the Days; Lee and Charmaine were also the society editors and Lee was the secretary of the Crimson. The Duffie girls tried to do their best in sports and Pat Van Lannen, Anne Young quist, Edith Tull and Charmaine Weyer were members of the WAA Marlyn Matschke, the rushing chair- man, had one of the busiest jobs and her efforts brought Duffie an outstanding ledge class. Two of the new additions, onnie Porath and Natalie Lueck were cheerleaders and Bonnie was also presi- dent of Wright Hall. in March, the pledges organized a party for the house. To carry out the theme, Down in Bermuda, all the fellows and girls wore Bermuda shorts and knee socks. 83 Pi Sandra Syman, Vic©-president Judy Pallett, Secrotary Florence Houvouras. President Pa! Elsby, Treasurer secretary; and Pat Clift, treasurer, repre- sented Parkhurst in the Choir. Pat Clift and Delta Omega The Parkhurst girls have completed another active year. Starting off early last fall, Helene Kouba, Florence Houvouras and Elaine Peterson were on the Orienta- tion Committee Elaine, who was elected captain of the cheerleading squad was also treasurer of the Booster Club Nine girls, including Joan Anderson, Row 3 Elaine Peterson. Marge Reiners. Centa Schloesser Carolyn Berry, Cathy.Ham- melev. Florence Houvouras. RoseMary Sych. Row 2 Judy Pallett, Sandra Syman. Helene Kouba. Joan Anderson. Minn Truman, Pat Elsby. Row 1: Pa? Clift, Barbara Burmeister. Mar- lene Eve. Jan Hume. Ada Brown. Carol Nelson. Barbara Zimay. A c t ■ i V 0 s p 1 e d g e s Row 2: Rone Bradbeer. Ellen Luebke, Karen Corlett Marina Bohnen, Jean Pharo, Loretta House, Lauretta Forst. Row 1 Marlene Melnick, Hazel Smith, Dotty Longer, Mary Else, Mae Edmonds, Phyllis Schaller, Carol Luensman. Florence Houvouras were also members of the Riponaires. jan Hume. Carol Nelson and Jean Pharo showed their musical abil- ity by being active in the band, orchestra and string ensemble. In student government, Florence served as WSGA secretary, Helene Kouba as sec retary ol the Student Council and Student Court and lan Hume as vice-president ol the ISC. Theater props, ranging Irom corn meal muliins to antique chairs were efficiently handled by Helene Kouba in Mr Roberts and Judy Pallett in The Showing Up ol Blanco Posnet and The Importance ol Being Earnest. Karen Gorlett, Hazel Smith, Mar- lene Melnick and Dotty Langer served in the theater crews. In Ver Adest, Judy was in charge ol programs and Helone headed the costume committee. Jan Hume assumed rushing responsi- bilities while Ada Brown and Marlene Eve presided over pledge meetings as hellers The new members ol the sorority were also active on campus- Carol Luensman pre- sided over Shaler; Ronell Bradbeer worked on the religious committee and Phyllis Schaeller was on the debate team and won second place in the James Oratorical Con test. Barb Zimay was co-director ol Parent’s Day and ol the Student Union Carol Luens- man helped Barb on the board. Ada Brown represented the house in the Mil Ball Court. Pat Elsby, Joan Anderson, Sandra Sy- man, Phyllis Schaller, Ronell Bradbeer and Judy Pallet represented Parkhurst in the Dean's list lor tne first semester. A pledge banquet was held at the end ol February and rounding out an eventlul year, a very successful spring party was held at Hotel Athern in Oshkosh 85 Pi Tau Pi The Pi Tcu girls, though few in number this year, worked hard and parhcipatec in a number of campus activities. This being their first year in their new house, a housewarming was given for honorary members and the administration. A very successful open house, with the theme Hit the Deck was held in October. At Homecoming, a banquet was given at Carver's v ith many of the old alums back from a visit. On the stage, as well as behind the curtains, either acting or painting flats were many Pi Tau girls; Cathy Hall, Gloria Bertschie (who was alsc a member of Ver Adest this year,) along with Ros Elk, Mary Anne Ryan, Bar- bara Cottrell, Betty Miller, Joani Worth and June Eggert. Ros Elk was a feature editor of the Days while June Eggert and Joani Worth were also active on the staff. Gloria Bertschie was in charge of the WAA rifle team. Members of the team were Betty Miller, Barbara Cot- trell and Nancy Bell. Barbara Cottrell, Peggy Jess, and Betty Miller were mem bers of the All Star Basketball team. The Pi Tau girls placed second in the girl's basketball tournament and third in bowling. WAA members were Bar- bara, Peggy, Gloria, Betty, Joani, Ros, and Kay. Gloria and Cathy were members of the Choir, Betty and Gloria v ere in the Choral Club; Cathy, Gloria and Joani were in the band and, finally, Barb and Cathy v ere a.so in the or- chestra. Gloria Bertschie. Ros Elk. Cathy Hall, Barbara Cottrell. A c t ■ i V e s p 1 e d e s Row 2 Joani Worth, Peggy Jess. June Eggert. Row 1: Kay Biatt, Nancy Bell, Betty Miller Two of the travelers to Puerto Rico over Easter vacation were June Eggert and Ros Elk who took Part in College week events. A complete list of the officers would include: Ros Elk, president; Barbara Cottrell, vice-president, Mary Anne Ryan, treasurer; june Eggert, secretary; Betty Miller, rushing chairman; Joani Worth, social chairman All of the girls in the Pi Tau pledge class worked on various committees for Freshman Stunt night, Tri Dorms For- mal and Spring Open Mouse. Pi Tau's Eleventh Anniversary Ball was held at the Fond du Lac Town and Country Club. A great number of alums came back to join in this birthday cel- ebration 87 Alpha Phi Omega Once again, the sum of the activities that the Alpha Phi Omegc men participated in permits them to be ranked as one of the best organizations on the Ripon College campus. Members of the FT club included Hank Borg, Ken Stuessi, Chuck Petersen, Neil Daetz, LeRoy Miles, Jim Gear, A1 Stentiford, Russ Troudt, Bob Schieler, Bob Potter, Dave Vilas, Gary Alexander and Jack Kern. On the football team, West stood out with eight members which included Russ Troudt, Jim Gear, LeRoy Miles, Walter Hardtke, Neil Daetz, Don Craig, Art Kinzel o f f ■ 1 C e r s Paul Maes, Pres. Charles Peterson, Trees. lames Gear, Vise-pres Bruno Daetz, Sec an Dave Vilas. The nucleus oi the basket- bail team was also made up of West men with Ken Stuessi, Chuck Peterson, A1 Stenti- ford, Hank Borg, LeRoy Miles and Neil Daetz, Stuessi was named on the all con ference team while Peterson was named the team's most valuable player for the 1955 1956 season. Bow 2: Buss Troudt. Jim Gear, Bob Schieler, Hank Borg. Dick Nelson. Ken Stuessi, A1 Stenti- ford. Dave Vilas. Neil Daetz, Jack Sturm, Don Craig Row 1 Ed Younker, Chuck Peterson, Paul Maes. Bob Potter. Wait Hardtke Hank Borg captured fourth in the con- ference golf meet while Jack Kern and Dave Vilas competed on the track team. After a thirty five year absence, base- ball came back to Ripon College. West hud many mainstays which included Russ Troudt, LeRcy Miles, Art Kinzel, Gary Alex- ander, Al Stentiford, Walter Hardtke, Chuck Peterson, lack Sturm and Charlie Meisi- levitz. Kurt Duerker was honored as the out- standing freshman ROTC cadet. Honor students included Bob Schieler, Bob Potter, Ed Younkers, Jim Brown and Gary Alexander. Musically, West supplied the Ver Adest production with a co-director, Bob Schieler, who also played one of the leads. Other members of the Ver Adest show were Dick Nelson, Ken Wolters, Neil Daetz, Don Craig, and Ron Finster. How 2: Hon Finster, Ton Eickstedt, Dick Henson, Jack Kern, Don Vcgt Tow Kersche:, Mike Kohlbeck, Bill Lunde, Russ Rceber. Kuit Dueckei. Row 1 Ralph Eidman, Bill Schimisch, Bob Gresenz, Jim Brown, Refer Young, Ken Wolters. A very successful social year was starled with the homecoming banquet at the Eagles Club in Ripon, and the members welcomed back many alumni. Just prior to the close of the first semester the annual Gangster Party was termed a huge success by the Westmen ' To begin the second semester the pledge banquet was held at the Hi K Club near Oshkosh. A smoker was also held to honor the new honorary, Lt. William Monsos. The year's social activi- ties came to a close early in May with the annual dinner-dance given at the Tus- cumbia Country Club at Green Lake. 89 Delta Sigma Psi This year, as in the past, Delta Sigma Psi has taken over many positions of lead- ership on the campus. lim Bertram, who served in active capacities on the orienta- tion committee and student council, be- came president of a successful Booster Club. Andy Schultz served on the Student Court. In his second year as director of the College One Fund Drive, Joe larscheid v as responsible for the largest drive in its three year history. The I.F.C., under the direction of Pat Shannon, was most successful in formulating a new policy which will aid both the college and the community. Serv- ing with Pat in I.F.C. were Don Deike and Joe Larscheid in charge of public relations. Robert Fenski, vice-pres., Jesse Kridei, treas; Sherwin Ballis, Soc. Ch.; Roy Voeks. secy. Andy Schultz, pres.; Fred Good. chaplain. Other important positions were filled by Frank Bonfiylio as secretary of the One Fund Drive and Pat Shannon and Joe Lar- scheid as directors of the College Newman Club. Rov 2 Jim Hughes, Roy Voeks Ron Stair, Jesse Krider, Joe Larscheid, Bob Fenske. Bob Langdqn Car let on Voltz, Sherwin Bullis, Andrew Schultz. Row 1. Fred Good. Jim Bertram, Pat Shannon, Don Dciko, Frod Dottmann.'Los Messenger A c t ■ i V e s Row 2: Richard Smith. Roland Rank. John Spralka. Tim Michaels. Ken Ros- zina. Row 1 Jim Vceks, Robert Miers. Howard Dahlke. Pbul Apmann, James Skaar. In the publications department, we find loe Larscheid and Fred Detmann, serving as business manager and faculty editor re- spectively, on the Crimson Staff. Leading this year s football team was Captain Jim Brost, a standout halfback who was selected for all-conference honors. Tackle Don Deike and center Don St. Arn- auld helped to open the holes that enabled Brost to win the team scoring title. In wrest- ling, Delta Sigma Psi was represented by Captain Les Messenger. Roy Voeks gave added strength to the basketball team and showed promise of becoming a standout in track Joining Voeks in track is Bob Fen- ske, a potential shot-putter and javelin thrower. The frosh football line was well-coached by Pat Shannon. First in the Nation is the title won by Carleton Voltz, sophomore rifle- man. On the intramural side of athletics, Smith took a third in football and a second in basketball. The Smith men look to spring sports for the success which brought them the IM trophy seven times since 1946. The homecoming banquet at Tus- cumbia Country Club brought back a lar ger number of alumni than in many past years. The formation of an active alumni association has renewed the spirit that has made Smith a campus pillar. The semi- formal spring party ct Tuscumbia Country Club brought Smith to its peck in the social realm. The Delta Sigma Psi fraternity won the IFC trophy lor the greatest scholarship im- provement. 91 Theta Chi O f f i c e r s Gary Ross, Secy, Sigricd Hausor. trees Joe Mazanetz. vice-pres. Jim Howard, pres 1955-56 found the Theta Chi boys from Bartlett Hall still around under the direction of Jim Howard and a capable slate of off- icers. The year started with most of the mem- bers back from a long summer, all ready for another year of hard work and a little col- lege life. The first party of the year, Club Midnight was a huge success, and the spring event, held annually at Carvers was their best party of the year. Athletically, Delta Omega chapter was active having had participants in every varsity sport In football. Jack McMahon was badly injured at Coe, and the team had to do without his talents lor the re- mainder of the year. Row 2 Woody Moy, Lee Pi'.tenger, Al Adarr.ski, Cody Welsh, Don Price, Lowell Weber, Dale Johnson, Dick Gror.ert, Hcbbie Fendt, Bill Mueller, Wymei Hicks. Jim Priddis, Jim Howard. Dave Doten. Siglried Heuser. Row 1. Neil Anderson. Joe Mazanetz. Sterling Allee, John Rekus. John McMahon. Larry Ellis. Keith Meyer. Bill White, Jerry Harntnan p 1 e d e s Row 2 George Zaier opulos, Dave Kauffman. Dick Owen. Jim McCulJcgh, Bob Proctor, Davo Chase Row 1 Loren Keitsman, Boh Filek. Stan Rowland. Stan Ball Miss:ng: Larry Larsen. In extra curricular activities the Theta Chi's were again active. Gary Ross was co-director of the Student Union for the sec- ond time. Gary was also secretary cf the Film Arts Society. Many of the members by the Union. Gary was also secretary of the Film Arts Society. Many of the members v ere active in Ver-Adest, and an important part of the military week activities were performed by members of Theta Chi On March 4 the second pledge class in the history of Delta Omega was initiated, and two weeks later the new officers were elected. Neil Anderson was chosen pres- ident April 10, 1956 saw the Centennial Cel- ebration of Theta Chi, and Delta Omega joined in the nation-wide celebration of the event with an open house for the college. At 9 P.M. that evening, one minute of si- lence marked the memory of their founders, Frederick Norton Freeman and Arthur Chase, two young cadets of Norwich Uni- versity, Northfield, Vermont As Theta Chi enters their second hun dred years they do so v ith pride in their or- ganization and hopes for the future 93 Row 2: Hugh Daubek. Paul Kegel, Jim Saundeis, Rodell Singert, Burt Levintha!. Bob Pietseh, Angel Rodriquez. Row 1 Jim Samuels, Dan Thomas. Dave Clinton, Sam Moss, John Wemple. Under the able leadership of president Paul Kegel. Lambda Delta Alpha completed another successful year. Lambda men, as well as being collectively active as a frater- nity, were diversely represented in campus activities. Paul Kegel was the treasurer of the junior class and served on the orientation and homecoming committees. Neal Cason was president of Scott Hall. Rodell Singert and Dave Clinton were lab assistants in the chemistry and physics departments. Repre- senting Lambda in school government were Paul Kegel, treasurer of the Student Council, and Bob Spangler, a member of the Council. Don Barnes and Tom DeSwarte were in the band and Mike Messenger and Dave Hill represented the house in APO, National Service Fraternity. In the field of athletics veteran Burt Lev- inthal v as an integral part of the basketball squad. Members of the freshman football team were Jim Dye. Dick Threlkeld, Dick Bruso and lohn Waltershied. Bob Spangler and Dan Anderson made names for them- selves in freshman basketball. Hugh Dau- beck was active in track and cross-country. Jim Samuels participated on the rifle team. The Lambda intramural football squad with a record of six v ins and one tie, cap- tured the championship again. By the end of the first semester. Lambda men were hold- ing down the intramural lirst place position. Lambda's loss was the army's gain when Bob Brothers and Art Lundeburg. both ROTC cadet captains, completed their grad- uation requirements at the end of the first semester. John Wemple Social, Burt Levin thal, Treas. Dave Clinton, Sec. Besides the active representation in campus activities, the men in the little house on the corner came through with flying colors in scholastics, being second with a 1.409 average. Beginning the social calendar for the year was the alumni Homecoming banquet at the Bel Air Club in Green Lake. This year a Christmas party was put on by the pledges. It was acclaimed a huge success by all. The annual spring formal on May 5 was the high- light of the social year. Lambda Delta Alpha Row 2 Teny Lad wig, Tom DeSwarte, Bill Patrick, Dor. Zutter, Bob Spangler. Jen Welter- sheit. Jack Nozlo, David Hill, Dick Bruso, Don Barnes, Dick Hartiield. Row 1. Jim Dye, Neel Cason. Dan Anderson, Mike Messenger. Joe White A successful rushing program was climaxed in the acquisition of a pledge class which outnumbered the actives. The eighteen pledges were some of the top men on campus. Art Lundeburg acted as holler for the period of haz- ing. Climaxing pledging was a hectic help-week, after which a formal initia- tion was held in the newly-decorated house lounge. 95 Sigma Nu Ripon’s Zeta Tau chapter of Sigma Nu celebrated 1955-56 as its first year on cam- pus as a nationally affiliated organization This year officers were: Woody House, Commander, Roger Gertenrich, Lieuten- ant Commander; Larry Coffel, reporter; Bob Fluhr, treasurer. Homecoming house deco- rations, which were in the form of a stork “expecting victory ', were awarded first place. The annual homecoming banquet was well attended by returning grads and gave everyone the chance to renew old acquaintances. 0 f f ■ 1 c e r s The shipwreck party upheld its repu- tation as being one oi the most unusual social gatherings in Ripon. Sigma Nu’s theatrical ability was clearly shown by the participation and sup- port given to the theater by Bill Whittle, George Wojtasik, Jack Cooley, Larry Coffel Del Taebel.and Pete Mortenson Larry Coffel, Reporter Roger Gertenrich, Lt Commander Sherwood House. Commander Hob Fluhr. Treasurer Row 2 Kon Cink, Larry Coffel. Donald Smith. Richard Munroe. Roger Gertenrich. Sher- wood House, Jon Wilcox. Torn Cooley. Donald Thomas Row 1: Boh Fluhr. Frank Wallen- berg. Frank Sotcsek. Jim Smith Del Taebo!, Arthur Hewitt. Dave Trecker. Vi nod Sundra p 1 e d g e s Row 2 Pete Mortensen, John Behrens. Neil Toman Nate Brandt. Wally Newman. Tom Troesler. Boh Maddigan. Earl Renner. Tom Kilgore Bov • Jack Cooley. John Hnrlbut. Gary Geherman. Norbert Thieme. Charlie Kingstrom. Dirk Schulze Pete Holflan. John Wright The men from Sigma Nu again took high honors in intramural sports by winning the bowling and squash-paddle events and finishing second in handball. Del Taeble was editor o: the Ripon Col- lege Days and, later Dave Trecker held the same position. Bill Whittle was also on the staff and all three of them did a very fine job. As in the past, the men from Hall House acquired an excellent pledge class which promises to give added impetus to the chap ter. Climaxing ' Help Week was the formal initiation and banquet given in honor of the new members. 97 Sigma Chi 1955-56 marked the 40th year for the old Omega Sigma Chi house, which on September 17 was installed as the Epsilon Lambda Chapter of the Sigma Chi Frater- nity. Homecoming found the Sigs displaying attractive house decorations and a Circus Wagon float which copped third place. With many alumni returning, a gay week- end was enjoyed by all Shortly after Home- coming came the traditional fall party with its hay-ride. Sigma Chi maintained its high scho- lastic average, winning for the fifth conse- cutive year the fraternity scholarship tro- phy. The names of Roy Jensen, Tom Stubbs, Tom Linde, Bob Ainsworth, Bill Breen and Bob Kuehlwein appeared on the Dean s list for the first semester. Fred Calmes. Assistant Questor Ron Gillard. Assistant Magister Dave Kraftzenk. Questor Pete Petroll Kustos Toby Coldv ell. Magister Tom Lnde. Associate Editor Dick Diedrich, Consul Fred Blake. Annotator In the field of athletics, Tom Stubbs and Toby Coldwell were active on the foot- ball team, Stubbs being named to the All Conference 2nd team as end and also being elected Ripon’s most valuable player; Row 2: Jack Schloesser. John Clark, Bob Ainsv orth. Fred Calmes, Ray Besing. Bob Kuehl- wein, Den Gieqlei, Bob Reinert, Rich Kraft. Ed Kappus, Tom Stubbs, Fred Blake, Keith Guise. Dick Christensen. Frank Brockway. Row 1: Dick Diedrich. Bruce Bursack, Dorm Reed, Bruce Anderson, Tom Linde. Pete Petroll, Dave Kraftzenk. Toby Coldv ell. p 1 d g e s Row 2 Hon Gillard Clift Eimon. Chuck Fisher. Mike Myzewski, Bob Laabs. Len Perkins, George Severance Hay Van de Moore, Paul fensen, Bob Lcrsen, Hick Schulze. Row 1 Bill Breen, Pete Jensen, Archie Schroeder, John Thorngate, Bob McPherson. Bob Reinert. George Severance and Len Perkins v ere busy on the basketball court; wrestlers were John Clark, Roy Jensen and Paul Jensen, Keith Guise, Fred Blake and Jack Schloesser were among the mainstays on the golf team; Ron Gillard, Bob Reinert and Fred Blcke performed as track men. Jn the field of publications, Dick Died- rich v as the art editor of the Crimson, while Tom Linde, Bob Kuehlwein and Mike Haley were on the Days staff. Bob Ainsworth was student director of the Choir. Bob McPherson, Jack Schloesser, Bob Ainsworth. Bob Kuehlwein and Bruce Bursack belonged to the Riponaires and the same men plus Frank Brockway, Pete Jensen, Ray Besing and Tred Calmes were members of the Choir. Ray Besing and Bob Ainsworth were respectively the president and the vice- president of the Student Council. Bob Reinert, Ron Gillard and Dick Diedrich were the. vice-presidents of the three upper classes. APO's president during the first semester v as Ed Kappus. Dick Diedrich served on the Battalion staff as S-3, a Cadet Major and was de- signated as a distinguished military student; Fred Calmes. Bob Ainsworth, Keith Guise and Dave Kraftzenk held important cadet non com positions; John Clark. Bob Kuehl- wein, Mike Haley, Pete Jensen and Jack Schloesser v ere members of the Drill Team and Ron Gillard with Dick Schulze were members of the Rifle Team. The year's social high-light was the annual Sweetheart Ball. This function, open to the entire school, was preceded by the traditional Sweetheart Serenade' at which the Sweetheart of Sigmc Chi v as announced to the Campus. The Ball was held on the fifth of May at the Hotel Athern in Oshkosh. 99 Phi Kappa Pi Since its founding in 1921, Merriman has had many successful years and 1955-56 was definitely another one. The first of the activities was the an- nual Homecoming dinner held in the house and sixty alums returned to the campus for the occasion. The annual Apache party was next with Sue Read being elected the most in the French atmosphere of the Merriman re- creation room, where, under the appropri ate decorations, the Parisian riff-raff en- joyed themselves. When rushing came, Merriman came out with an excellent pledge class of fifteen. 0 f f ■ 1 C e T M Sam Holmes. Social Chairman S Denny Barber Heller Fritz New. Steward Floyd Codding ton. Secretary Jerry Betkke. Intra-mural mgr. Neal Barber. Vice-president Ron Berger. President Pete Barkley. Treasurer The annual pledge party, held in the Merriman basement the fifth of May was presided over by pledge class president John Fawcett. The Merriman spring formal was held once again at Tuscumbia Country Club. Row 2: Tom Moore. Jerry Whitford. Don Schuh. Denny Barber Jerry 3ethke, Bob Humke. Warren Robertson. Don Domencich. Ed Undroth. Fritz New. Steve Johnson Gordon Rush, Ulysses Doss. Hal Fraunhofer. Doug Brunette. Ted Peterson. Pete Mattiacci. Ken Fink. Dave Griffiths Bow '. Norm Bitzke, Ron Berger. Tom Case. Sam Holmes. Neal Barber. Don V eise. Floyd Coddington. Pete Barkley Row 2. Duve And a i son, Paul Martin, Lori Doss, Ed Shank, Al Peters, Don Tomczak, Roger Venden, Ralph Sohommer, lack G'Connell. Row !: Den Rajvreski, Word Tori'cr, Jerry Woesle , Pete fCasson, Dave Smith, John Fawcett. The Phi Kapps and their dates dined and danced the night away to the music oi the Bob Ainsworth quartet and it is certain that all will remember the night of April 21 as one of Merriman's best spring parties. Always striving to maintain the bal- anced house, which has been so charac- teristic of Phi Kappa Pi, the Merriman men have tried to make their marks in scholar ship, leadership and athletics this year. Scholastically. Merriman again remained near the top by receiving the second prize of the Student Council Scholastic Award. In Intra-mural sports, Merriman finished high by gaining either a first, second or third in all the major I.M. sports. Likewise, in varsity competition, Merriman men have exhibited their athletic talents. Sam Holmes captained both the cross-country and track teams while Don Toedt captained the bas- ketball team until he graduated at sem- esters. Merriman men held the presidencies of three classes: Ed Lindroth, Junior class; Bob Humke, Sophomore class and Lor- enzo Doss, Fieshrnun class. Also in class of- fices were Skeets Robertson, who was chief heller during hazing and Ed Shank, Fresh- man class vice-president. Don Weise was chairman of the Student Court while Pete Barkley was Battalion Commander in the Ripon ROTC. The Days were edited during the first semester by jack Stolar v ith Steve Johnson, Sport s editor and Fritz New. Busi- ness Manager. Merriman was well represented in the theater by Stolar, Coddington, Peterson, Barber, and Tomczak while New and Robertson were on the Student Admissions Committee. The new Religious Committee was headed by Ulysses Doss and the R Club was presided over by Barkley with Berger as its treasurer. ioi NEIL BARBER Mukwonaao. Wis. Biology Phi Kappa Pi PETER BARKLEY Waupun, Wis Economics Phi Kappa Pi GLORIA BERTSCHIE Marshfield. Wis. Music NORMAN BURKE Rockford, 111. Philosophy Phi Kappa Pi LUDV IG CLAPS New York, N Y Philosophy Senior Portraits by Michael Cor.to BARBARA BAUMAN De Pere, Wis. Psychology Alpha Gemma Theta IAMES BERTRAM Appleton, Wis Economics Delta Sigma Psi HARRIET BRUCKMAN Madison. Wis Biology Alpha Gamma Theta NEIL DAETZ Tv o Rivers. Wis Psychology Alpha Phi Omega DON DEIKE Tomahav k, Wis. Economics Delta Sigma Psi DEMETRIUS GEOGIDES Athens, Greece History ROGER GFRTFMFICH Wild Rose, Wis. Science Sigma Nu KICHARD D1EDRICH E'.y. Minn Economics Sigma Chi PATRICIA ELSBY Madison. Wis. Biology Pi Doha Omega JAMES GEAR Mencsha, Wis. Economics Alpha Phi Omega GLORIA GRECO Milwaukee. Wis. Physical Education Alpha Gamma Theta BRUCE HOLDSWORTH Riverside, 111 Economics SHERWOOD HOUSE Shore wood, Wis. Mathematics Sigma Nu FLORENCE HOUVOURAS Chicago, 111. English Pi Dolta Orr.oga FLORENCE HUSSEY Wcukegan, 111. Psychology Kappa Sigma Chi DENNIS KAPAS Patterson, N. J. Political Science KERMIT KL1NGBA1L Ripon, Wis. Mathematics JAMES HOWARD Granton, Wis Political Science Theta Chi JOHN HOV LAND Lake Forest, 111 Economics GERALDINE JENSEN Chicago, 111. French • Political Science • Delta Phi Sigma BURTON LEVINTHAL Chicago, HI. Eiology Lambda Delia Alpha THOMAS LINDE South Milwaukee. Wis French — Philosophy Sigma Ch: PAUL MAES Kaukauna, Wis. Biology Alpha Phi Omega ANTHONY MATTERN Men ash a, Wis. Economics CHARLES PETERSON Two Rivers, Wis Biology Alpha Phi Omega LOIS PANETTI Oconto, Wis. Biology Delta Phi Sigma DAVID REDHED Homer, 111. Mathematics R03ERT POTTER Os wo go N Y Economics Alpha Phi Omega JOSEPH MAZANETZ Kimberly. Wis Economics Theta Chi FORREST MOY Chicago, 111. Biology Theta Chi PATRICIA PERRETT Skokie. 111. Spanish Delta Phi Sigma GARY ROSS Antigo, Wis. English Theta Chi ’AMES ROWLEY Green Lake, V is. History ROBERT SCHIELER Ripon, Wis. Philosophy Alpha Phi Omega CENTA SCHLOESSER Oshkosh. Wis Psychology Pi Delta Omega S THOMAS STUBBS Midlothian, 111. Biology Sigma Chi DONALD TOEDT Beloit, Wis. Economics Phi Kappa Pi DELBERT TAEBEL Lombard, 111 English Sigma Nu JOHN WEMPLE De Pere. Wis Economics Lambda Delta Alpha VALERIE SMITH Mukwonago, Wis. Philosophy JANE STAUFACHER Monroe, Wis. Mathematics Doha Phi Sigmc SANDRA SYMAN Milwaukee, Wis. English Pj Delta Omega GAIL WENSTADT Manitowoc, Wis. Psychology CHARMAINE WEYER Mosmee, Wis. Psychology Kappa S gma Chi In the beginning were Freshmen and that, in itself, was annoying. The whole campus was li:erallv covered with Fresh- men and the perpetual expression of won- der on the faces of the Freshmen was even more annoying than the presence of the Freshmen themselves. It happens in begin- ning of every year and this year was cer- tainly no exception because again the Freshman came like locusts and for a long long while no peace was to be had at any price. The Sophomores expected to be en- tertained (and what form of entertaiment is sweeter than revenge?) and the Freshmen expected everybody to ask them to button. Those who considered themselves humane and thought: “The poor confused kids! Why torture them? were looked upon by the Frsehmen as thieves who robbed them of their traditional right to button to the whole wide world. So. the Sophomores enjoyed themselves and glared at the Freshmen and the Fresh- men enjoyed themselves and buttoned to everybody and everybody went to the sock- hops and to the picnics and people relaxed and played ping-pong in the Union and tennis in Barlow Park and slept and loafed and took things easy. Dr. Comfort hadn't started yet the real assigments and Dr Henry was just getting warmed up and the textbooks lay on the desks behind which nobody sot, yet. and the textbooks hadn't been opened, vet, but lay there fresh and clean and waiting. This whole thing v as called Orientation. The loafing and the dancing and the tennis-playing and the deep, undisturbed sleep was called Orien- tation It was a convenient name. September gave his place to October and the Freshmen became less confused and the Sophomores less agressive The weather was colder, the nights longer and the assignments tougher and tougher. There were try-outs in the theatre tor Mr. Roberts and after the try-outs came the rehearsals ar.d the flats that had to be painted and the lines that had to be learned and Pete Mor icnson was running around all the time with his big flashlight looking for the fire- extinguisher and the binoculars and Dae Elert, who v as scared stiff that she would forget her cues and nothing ever seemed to be in its place. Leaves fell, sweaters were sent to the cleaner's, the football team practiced and the Cheerleaders urged the crowd to give the Fight Team yell. The crowd invariably gave it and the team fought and sometimes won and sometimes was beaten I beg your pardon! A little intelligence, maybe... Double button There vs as so much dar.cinq that the Freshmen dreamed up a new equation College life - dancing The equation was proven to be wrong Triple Button! The freshmen liked it... Pajama Parade Suggested prooi for the new equation Grand finale oi the Frosh Stunt night, shaped, pro- duced, and directed by Po- land Bcttiglia. B.M.O CMC O.O.H.F.M., etc. dc, there alter known as Botties Dr. Fred O. Pinkham, was inaugurated eighth president of Ripon College on Oc- tober 21 1955. in the Scott Street Lutheran Church Faculty, students, alumni and friends of the College were enthusiastically wel- comed. Dr. Pinkham, who is one of the youngest and most qualified college presi- dents in the country today, accepted the presidency after having been executive di- rector or the National Commission of Ac- crediting in Washington D.C. Previously he had been assistant to the president at George Washington University in the na- tion's capital. In the conclusion of his inaugural ad- dress Dr. Pinkham said of the liberal-arts college, As the well-spring of a true liberal education, it houses the greatest hope for a better world. Dr Pinkham, Mr. Packard and Dr. Evans Dr. Pinkhcm delivering his inaugural address The crowd was colorful, enthusiastic, cheer- ful, hopeful,.. .and a little cold. The Queen. ., The Queen... The Queen... God bless her! Exhibition of acrobatics Armaggecon .VC Homecoming came. The Freshmen had been expecting it for a long time because the greasea-pole fight would give them a chance to get rid of the beannies. They had their chance but it didn't do them much good since after Homecoming they went on wearing the beannies. Neverthe- less, it was a good fight—by no means clean , of course — but everyone who watched it admitted that he enjoyed him- self immensely. Freshmen and Sophomores preferred to keep their impressions to them- selves. There was a lot of marching up and down the streets with bands and without bands and there were decorations on the houses and prizes for the best decorations and floats on the streets and prizes for the best floats. The alums came back and every- body had a lot of fun while it lasted. Some oi tke new models Igt 19S6 exhibited on the Ri po n campus during Homecoming weekend Excitement Homecoming Court Lueck, Lindroth, Read. Borg. Welter. Toedt. Weyer Schieler. Porath. White. Du ffie Everybody! Ha,Ha! Almost everybody let's say rather. When the rest of us went and bought the chrysanthema and watched the game and urged our team to beat Law- rence, the greatest number of the cast of Mr. Roberts went to the theater because the greatest number of the flats were still un- painted. Of course, nobody knew about that, so it was only the cast that was sur- prised when everything was ready by the time the curtain went up. The show went like a well oiled clock. Dae was not scared —the binoculars were in their place and when Pete and his big flashlight started looking for the fire-extinguisher a miracle had happened because t h e fire-extin- guisher was there So we were all happy and content until the moment when Allison, wanting to give more realism to the play, kicked the bunk Trecker was lying on and the whole thing collapsed causing c good deal of admiration among the audience. That's realism, all right the audience said. Thus, full of realism, we went to the gym for the Homecoming dance and once more we realized that there wrere many many freshmen who were very very pretty— a realization consistently repeated every year since the admirable institution of co- education has been discovered Pretty soon we had to hit the books with such viciousness that the books groaned. From english to vertebrate biology, from Spanish to advanced calculus, from astron- omy to the basic works of Plato and Aris- totle, the attack widened and slowly the books were consumed. Those who did not properly consume their books left us in the beginning of the second semester. An un- fortunate situation, to be sure. Meanwhile, the physics majors boasted to the english majors that they were studying while every one else—english majors included—was loafing. The french majors pointed out to the math, english and physics majors that only they were studying something impor- tant and studying it and that everybody else —math, English, and physics majors included—were loafing. Proudly, the his- tory majors started quoting from their high schoo. Greek, Latin and Persian and finally explained that, by gosh, everybody else on the campus besides history majors was either loafing or else wasting his time in studying something foolish, for instance english, math, biology, french, art, classics or german. Soon, it became clear that everybody was wasting his time and vet the lamps went on burning late into the night because mid-semesters were coming. i ' Oi course it will be ready by tonight Tonigh: we are opening,. And later. the memorable words: All right. I've got a hundred bucks says that she's the one with the red birthmark on her . . Some people thought the play was shocking, others, amusing. Everybody enjoyed it though; especially the cast. Marginal revenue of nth unit-cliff, in total rvn. going from (n-1) to n units-price of unit n— Joss in rvn. on previous units resulting from price reduction............See that? Ballet Better, oh better, cancel from the. Scroll Of Universe one luck- less Human Soul, Than drop by drop en large the Flood that rolls Hoarser with Anguish as the Ages roll. The birthplace of masterpieces. (We didn't mention the word 'artistic', did we?) Everything is so obvious that I needn't comment Yet, since 1 am the teacher. 1 will. Lane Library Harwood in tho procoss o manufacturing meiodical sounds. Society 124 The President's table Scot tie fighting The Machine Scottic lost Then they came. Then they went. They do every year and those who survive are verv grateful. December came and meanwhile it had snowed a lot. We lived in the expectation of the Christmas holidays and slowly the days rolled by, the Beaux Stratagem was being rehearsed and the plans for the Holy Ball were being completed With a test here and there to keep us happy, our pro- fessors succeeded in adding the little touch of that good will and fellowship existing among people who will be collectively hanged tomorrow. There were convocations and a lot of absences from convocations and there were movies down town and there were small informal parties in the houses and the Spot was still there and, of course there were lessons to be studied and lab reports to be completed and basketball games to be attended and pop-corn to be devoured and all the rest of the fine things that make a liberal education so really great. The “Beaux Strutagein was produced and some people who said that they knew all sorts of things about the theater, said that the leads were excellent only every- body else v as no good Some other people who claimed to know everything that was to be known about drama, said that the leads were no good but that everybody else was excellent. There was so much noise made by these connoisseurs that everybody was confused and to this very day v e do not know who was good and who was not good in that very amusing play. On December 20, we went home and we stayed there for a-while. Some went to parties, some went to the theater, some slept a lot and some studied. It is believed that these mutations were the result of the recent Russian atomic experiments in the Gobi desert and everybody who remained unharmed felt genuine pity for the poor vic- tims Yet, as soon as we got used to looting v e had to get ready to get back to school and that felt like a cold shower on the six teenth of February in the middle of the fro- zen lake of Lake Michigan. So, we came back. In the beginning we missed the real easy life of home but pretty soon we slipped back in the pattern of things and that was when the snowball fights began. The Theta Chi's and the In- dependents of Bartlett used to challenge everybody who passed from below and when nobody would take them up they fought among themselves. For a long time now, pledging had been under way and the pledges of the various fraternities and sororities who were running various er- rands on the campus were an easy prey to the gentlemen of Bartlett who were pa- tiently waiting for opportunities and had a lot of snowbal'.s ready for those opportuni- ties when they came. The greatest of these encounters in scope and numbers involved took place when some Sigma Chi pledges were attacked and within five minutes al- most the whole fraternity was outside Bart- lett. It was a glorious battle For days after- wards snowballs were being discovered under desks and beds and chairs in Bart- lett, being thrown there by the irrate Sigs. With one voice, everybody in Bartlett com plained that they were treacherously at- tacked while 'they were minding their own business. Their business was to throw snowballs. Keeping ourselves inexpensively a- mused with innocent little games like that, didn't mean that even for moment we for- got that the Day of Reckoning was very close. With giant strides the semester exams were approaching and when we were through with studying we turned to divinity and asked for help and guidance. Some of us got it and some of us didn't and they tell us that things like that make life interesting By now, every day was very much the same v ith every other one. The monotony was broken by several incidents. George A. J. Wojtasik, Esq, came up with his Showing Up of Blanco Posnef and G. B. Shaw was admired as a veritable moulder of the English language to which it added such little gems as this particular diamond: But, by gimini gents from now on I'm for the great game... Alter that, the Student Council came up with a new Constitution and request for a referendum on the Constitution by the Stu- dent Body. The College Days gambled heavily on the student derision and won As always, politics amused us when there v ere no important dances in sight, no important basketball games and since the track season hadn't started yet. There were heated discussions and debates a- The National Rifle Champion shoots and Barbara watches. Mr. Voltz shoots very straight and Miss Bergstrom is very pretty. Everybody is satisfied. Born: March 1955 Murdered by Forrest Moy May J 956 In the name of science. . . 126 Snow Lyle loves Hawaii. Who doesn’t. Dr. Fleming My riel Bartlett Hall 127 Military Ball Court Farley. Gaylord, Morgan, Welter. V eyer, Cook. Youngquist, Bergstrom Brown. Further Drool for the Freshman equation. 1 don't know either . Art Contest 1 28 A.P.O collection ol canned lood ior the needy The judges, the committee and the first prize. 'When you become kings down in the South Pa- cific you'd like to have a banking system to ex- ploit the natives and bring civilization o the heathens. Then, the king of Great Britain v ill stop by every now and then to bless you and bring you holy water from the Bank of England Judy. Anne and Cathy. The picture was taken at the famous ski resort near Ripon widely known as the V aieriov et.” 129 bout the merits and defects of the Con- stitution, about the merits and defects of those who drafted the Constitution, about the merits and defects of the parents, rela- tives and friends of those who were even remotely connected with the drafting of the Constitution, so. almost nobody was left out of the fun and we all had some very fine experience in all those very important mat- ters. Then came the Military week and at the end of the Military Week came the Mil- itary Ball. Suddenly we found ourselves with another king and queen v hich just goes to show to Annie what a hazardous profession it is to be a monarch in the United States. There were art exhibits and Union Open House nights and the APO's collected can- ned food and helped in the Blood Drives and some people skiied and others fran- tically tried to take down some of the West- hagen sayings less his biting satire be lost and his little apofthegms forgotten. The midsemesters came again and again they went and again we breathed easier as they were going. We saw the Importance of Being Earnest, applauded Whittle more than anybody else and waited for the Easter Holidays. It was exactly then that having a pet of some sort became very fashionable. Every- body who was anybody had to have a goldfish or a parakeet. The parakeets were guaranteed to talk and the goldfish to swim. The goldfish swam but the para- keets didn't talk. ’They'll learn ...Pa- tience, said their owners. The rest of us were quite inactive at the time—no insti- tutes, no referendums, no special editions of the paper, nothing. So, we raised a bit of a fuss about the goldfish that swam and the parakeets that didn't talk The administration wanted the pets out and the students wanted the pets in. The point was negligent but everybody had a good time in the ensuing struggle During this struggle the famous pet registration slips' were issued and everybody admitted them to be essential to the safety of the free world. Finally, we got tired of that too and we calmed down. Still the parakeets didn't talk. “Patience, said the owners. Easter cam.e and we went home and gathered our strength to come back and face the last barrage of tests before sum- mer. A lot of people went to Florida and came back with a beautiful tan, one alli- gator and a lew tons of firecrackers. Those v ho didn't go to Florida produced various guns and threatened to shoot both the al- ligator and the ov ners of the alligator un- less the alligator was promptly removed. The alligator solved the problem by disap- pearing one fine morning and till now, be- fore going to bed, people scrutinize very closely their blankets and what might be under their blankets. The firecrackers shook the campus for months and as soon as we feel relieved and say They don't have any more. — bang, bang, bang, at three o'clock in the morning. We went on living and partly living. In the dinning hall the sopranos kept on sing- ing the doxoiogy at keys inaccessible to the common throat of the average man; the track team began working out in Ingalls and we started wearing tee shirts because it was warm like June. We hungrily watched the blue sky and took in deep breaths of fresh air and said 'Ah, Spring! Next morning we had about three inches of snow. The campaign (or the Ugly Man Contest assumed terrifying proportions and the candidates assumed even more terrifying expressions. Roten John and George the Natural and Bobo for whom no flow ers-bloom. The winner, Tom Cooley, swore that not only was he ugly but he was also bad. The whole thing proved that although in Ripon, generally speaking, we are hand- some, when we so choose, we can also be ugly and, boy, that means UGLY. Again, the weather became better and better. Ah, Spring! we said and v e counted the days for the Spring Day at Lawsonia. We cleaned the outboards, oiled them, bought new tennis balls and waited. The day before, the sun was gorgeously golden, the sky a dreamy blue and the outboards ready. The night before we had a cataclysmic rain. In spite of the fog covering Green Lake and the water which Hooded the tennis courts, we went to Lawsonia. We got boats and raced against each other and almost drowned one another since we couldn't see more than ten feet ahead of us. We went back to the barn and played cards and volleyball. Inside. The All School Sing came and went. Ver Adest came and went. Finals were coming and we were getting ready. Then finals were over There was only one thing left: Com- mencement. Ugly Man Contest The Wir.nahl V ■ He's not only ugly, he's also bad. Lylo just won the All School Sing. Hcncc tho smiles. 30 Spring Day at Lcwsonia Junior Prom Court Rackow. Amsvsonh, Rackow, Lmdroth, Fiedler. Reinert, Tnn- rud. Zimay, Anderson Walsh Nev , Kegel. Behind the stage in Ver Adest This is a picnic too. The perfect example of the complete un- glamorousness. Dr Reuben G Gustavson Ph D. LL D President. Resources for the Future. Inc Washington. DC Commencement Speaker 132 90th Annual June Class -i Dr. Eison, Dr Pinkhaz. and Dr. Gustavson a ie ing oi honorary degree! Commencement 1,2, 1956 of 1956 The oldest iivmg grad- uates: Mr. Sam Ped- rick, Mr. Goorgo Mor- ton. The Rev W R Millard. Class of 1891 Tom Linde. Cum Lcude. . Commencement came. The proud par er.ts came also and proudly they watched the Seniors march in the Scott Street church Dr Elson delivered the Baccalau- reate address and slowly the Seniors un- derstood that they were going and slowly they realized that this was the Commence- ment for their class and that the four years were over. It was one of those realizations that leave a knot in your throat. On June 2 the Seniors paraded for the last time. They entered the theater and some of them tried to take a last look at the heavy doctoral robes of their professors and at the professors themselves to whom so much we owe. They thought of the var- ious departments and looked at the depart- ments and probably remembered the days when they, the class of ‘56, came to Ripon as Freshmen and loved to button and be- lieved in the equation College Lite Danc- ing. They thought of the parents and the wives and the friends sitting a few rows behind them and thought of the years ahead. And then Commencement was gone. This year wasn't the year. Nothing cata- clysmic happened The Moon rocker wasn't launched, we didn't win the conference football championship and no swimming- pool was built. It was just another year in the beginning of which there is a lot of noise, in the course of which everybody studies, and at the end of which some are a little sad because some more happy days have gone by Soon, we'll forget. Usually in yearbooks v e write that we'll alv ays remember this and that we'll always remember that. We v on't. We'll forget We'll forget the tests and we'll forget the parties and we'll forget most of the faces. The only thing we'll re- tain will probably be that sense of having been happy and content without even sus pecting it at the time. And then, perhaps, rushing to catch the t:a:n to work, or at nights, trying to sleep we'll remember the sopranos in the dining- hall and the snowball fights and the jokes and the grand march of the Military ball and the classes and the tests and the pro- fessors. And then, perhaps, we'll feel like smiling because these had been happy days. One Hundred and ninety-eight days. A happy year. Crimson Now that it is finished I can only express a mild surprise. For six months I labored under the illusion that this yearbook was never going to come out The fact that it did simply re-establishes my faith in mir- acles. : am afraid that believing as I was that there wouldn't be a '56 Crimson. I dis- tributed promises of full-page portraits to what now seems to be the combined popu- lations of the states of Wisconsin. Illinois and Michigan. The '56 Crimson has just appeared and consequently I humbly beg for their forgiveness. Leonard Harsel es pecially, to whom I distinctly remember premising his picture on the cover, will have to forgive me twice because his help has been invaluable in more than one as- pects. Jim Landwehr helped me out when I was thinking that the best solution to the whole problem would be to set lire to the Crimson office fudy Haag's quiet eager- ness for work pushed the editor in chief much more than the editor-in-chief was able to push himself. Mr. Steiner contribu- ted his mountains of experience and a few mountains of excellent pictures both of which came in very handy indeed. To these people I am especially grateful. Trying to decide what kind of an atti tude you will assume in a yearbook is a very touchy business and the years do not lessen the amount of touchiness involved. This year, we decided to be informal As a Art Editor Dick Diedrich Faculty Editor Fred Dettmann Business Manager Joe. Larscneid Cartoonist Jim Hughes Secretary Lee Hussey Editor in Chic! Basil ? Ccukis Sports Editor Steve Johnson Assistant Editor Judy Haag Organizations Editor Flora Toms Photographer Woody Moy Absent: Advisory Editor Jim Landwehr Greeks Editor Rhode Rodeghier result, we are probably too informal in spots but yearbooks are hardly the place to look for perfection. The dividers, for in- stance, are quite ‘’off the beaten track and we hope you find the unbeaten track a wel- come change Of course, the Greeks di- vider might shock seme but we thought that fraternities and sororities are some- thing more than the sweet aura of brother- hood and a glowing pipe V e thought that it was about time someone said that people in fraternities live and shout and play cards and even read Playboy. In other words, we decided that some realism is occasionally refreshing. To say that we had a great time while preparing this book would certainly be a very silly lie because we didn't. We sweated and stayed up nights and wrote and re- wrote and sweated some more. As a mat- ter ol tact, right now, we are not very hap- py with the results of our efforts and v e know that the book is not even half as good as it should, and could, have been. Never theless, let ine tell you that the greatest number of mistakes are mine and should be attributed to me while all the credit, and there must be some, belongs to the staff and should be attributed to it because it was one of the very few yearbook staffs that I know where everybody v orked and didn't simply wait for the end of the year to have his picture taken. B.P.C. I 6 Senior Class Directory Barbor, Neil— RR No. 3, Mukwonago, Wis. Barkley, Peter—510 Maxon St., Waupun, Wis. Bauman, Barbara—Box 122, De Pere, Wis. Bertram, lames—821 E North Ave., Appleton. Wis. Bertschie, Gloria—108 N. Circle Drive., Marshfield, Wis. Bruckman, Harriet—4341 Hillcrest Drive., Madison, Wis. Burke, Norman—2104 Clinton St., Rockford, 111. Claps, Ludwig-687 East 187 St., New York 66, N.Y. Daetz, Neil—1616 Emmet St., Two Rivers, Wis. Deike, Don—124 N. 4th St., Tomahawk V is. Dettmann, Frederick—6538 Washington Circle, Wauwatosa 13 V is. Deuster, Fay—149‘ 2 6th St., Fond du Lac, Wis. Diedrich, Richard—343 E Harvey St., Ely. Minn. Elsby, Patricia-1513 Pleasure Drive, Madison, Wis. Felton, Robert—701 Sweeney, Burlington, Iov a Gear, James—340 Broad St., Menasha, Wis. Georgides, Demetrius- 14 Metaxas St., Athens, Greece Gertenrich, Roger—Wild Rose Hotel, Wild Rose, Wis Greco, Gloria—2736 N Hackett Ave , Milwaukee, Wis Holdsworth, Bruce—312 Blythe Rd., Riverside, 111. House, Sherwood—4536 N. Bartlett, Milv aukee, Wis. Houvouras, Florence—5005 Sunnvside, Chicago, 111. Howard, James—Rt No 2, Granton, V is Howland, John—1167 N. Sheridan Rd.. Lake Forest, 111. Hussey, Florence-312 Corry Ave., Waukegan, 111. Jensen, Geraldine—347 N. Lockwood, Chicago 111. Klingbail, Kermit—525 Hall St., Ripon, Wis. 137 Landwehr, James-4847 N. Cumberland Blvd., Milwaukee, Wis. Levinthal, Burton-6407 S. California, Chicago, 111. Linde, Tom—511 Badger Ave., South Milwaukee, Wis Maes, Paul—708 Grignon St., Kaukauna, Wis Mattem, Tony—621 5th St. Menasha, Wis. Mazanetz, Joseph—211 N. Main, Kimberly, Wis. Moy, Forrest-156 W. Cermak Hd.r Chicago 16, 111. Panetti, Lois—‘439 Main St., Oconto, Wis. Perrett, Patricia—4821 Wright Ter., Skokie 111. Peterson, Charles—1413 21st St., Two Rivers, Wis. Potter, Robert—135 W. Utica St., Oswego, N Y. Redhead, David—Horner, 111. Ross, Gary-509 Edison St, Antigo, Wis. Rowley, James—Green Lake, Wis. Schieler, Bob—335 Scott St., Ripon. Wis. Schloesser, Centa—Stoney Beach, Oshkosh, Wis Shannon, James—312 Monroe St., Neenah, Wis. Shannon, Patrick—5541 W Byron St., Chicago, 111. Smith, Valerie—Rt. No 3, Box 411, Mukwonago, Wis. Staufiacher, Jane-2123 16th St., Monroe, Wis. Stolar, John—4031 2 W. 7th, Winona, Minn. Stubbs, Thomas—15011 S. Avers, Midlothian, 111. Syman, Sandra—4714 Rosevelt Dr., Milwaukee, Wis. Taebel, Delbert—323 N. Elizabeth, Lombard, 111. Toedt, Donald—1427 Yates Ave., Beloit, Wis. Wemple, John—918 Oakdale Ave., De Pere, Wis. Wenstadt, Gail—1414 Arden Lane, Manitowoc, Wis. Weyer, Charmaine—Western Ave., Mosinee, Wis. Whittle, William—440 Cottage Ave., Glen Ellyn, 111. Wojtasik, George—2331 S. 8th St., Milwaukee, Wis. 138 You, Education, and Industry... Partners in a Bright Tomorrow One of the greatest opportunities facing Amer- ica today is the preparation of qualified leaders for tomorrow . . . arid there's every indication that the right combination for accomplishing this is rapidly taking shape. Newest member of the team is industry, which is becoming ever more own re of its responsi bility by providing grants, scholarships, on-the- job training, classroom aids and other educa- tional help. 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