Ripon College - Crimson Yearbook (Ripon, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 180 of the 1958 volume:

THANK YOU i THE Crimson RIPON COLLEGE, RIPON WISCONSIN 1958 z EDITOR . . . Richard Threlkeld BUSINESS MANAGER Jon Walterscheit ADVISOR . . . Robert C. Smith In ocknowledgcmont of their tireless efforts in behalf of Ripon College .... In recognition of their personal qualifies and the way of life they represent Dedication 4 . . . . The 1958 Crimson is respectfully dedicated to Dr. Frederick O. Pinkham and Jerry Thompson. Dedication 5 Here we live .... here we emerge from the gray cocoon of adolescence and prepare ourselves for the horsh world of adult reality .... here we experience together the thoughts and emotions we will cary for a lifetime. Here we leorn .... here our prejudice is tempered, our opinions modified, our judgment strengthened .... here we discover our weaknesses, and in doing so become stronger . . . . here we exist in a universe we have created. This, then, is Ripon College .... 6 Table of Contents Faculty.......................... 8 Organizations................... 20 Greeks.......................... 54 Athletics....................... 86 Seniors.........................112 Our Times.......................132 Commencement....................158 7 DEAN OF WOMEN Jeon van Hengel DEAN OF MEN David L. Harris 11 DEAN OF THE COLLEGE Robor? P. Ashley Administration COORDINATOR OF DEVELOPMENT Lyman S. V. Judion LIBRARY Ellen M. JoiIjuii William R. Brand! Ed«:h Fleming PLACEMENT DIRECTOR Leonard W. Vaughan REGISTRAR Elva L. Boettcher COMPIROILER Charles H. Thurbc- SUPERINTENDENT OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS George T. lindccn DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS Marvin P. Sondalle BiOlOGY Ocinlol 3 Thompson, B S„ M Ph.D. Carl W Hcgqy't� , Ph.B,, Ph.D. Donald G- Djnlop, B.S., MA., Ph.D. Choiles Nxhols, A B„ M.A., Ph.D. ECONOMICS EDUCATION Milton H. Westnogen, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. John Livingston, A.8., Ph.D. leonord, W. Voughon, A.B., M.A. Don F. Thononn, A.8 , A.M., Ed.D. 15 MILITARY SCIENCE Richard E. lee. Cop)., B.S. Thomas W. Akins, Lt Col., B.A., M.A. Raymond K. Cooley, Copt., A.B. Norman E. Whi-ney, Sgr. 1st Class Isador Do'dick, Sgt. 1st C’oss George E. Fitzwuter, Musler Sgt. George Anderson, Sgt. 1st Class HISTORY George H. Mille', A.B., M A., Ph D. MATHEMATICS Edwin W. Webster, A.B, M.A., Ph.D. Edwin G.H. Comfort, B.S., M.A., Ph.D. John F. Glaser, A.B., A.M., Ph.D. Wayne Larson, B.A., M.A. I PHILOSOPHY PHYSICAL EDUCATION Cori H. Dcch'ing, B.S. Helen Gresham, 8.S., M.S. John Slorzer, B.S., M Ed. Jerry Thompson, B.S., MS. Marjory D. Lyons, A.B., Mr.A. Russell K. voung. B.S. William E. Tyree, B.A, B.E.. S.T.M., Ph D. Robert V Honnaford, A.B., Ph.D. POLITICAL SCIENCE William Fleming, J.D. 17 PHYSICS Robert S. Wilton, BA., MS. Diro 2ci, B.S., MS., Ph.D. PSYCHOLOGY Leoiard W. Vcughan. A.B., M.A. Dor F. Thon-onn, A.B., A.M., Ed.D H. R Corf, Jr.. B.A. David L. Harris. A.B , AM MUSIC Edwin C Willson, B.M.. M.M. Elizabeth Chanb rlcin, Diplcmc Charles W. Bolon, B M.. M.M., Ph.D. Elizabeth Horri� , Diploma otherinc Morse, B.M., P.S.M. Donald O. Johnston BM., M.M. A RUSSIAN Honry D.C. Smith, B.A., MA„ Ph.D. SPEECH Robert F. Smith, B.A., M.A. Howcrd C. Hansen, B.A., Ph.M. 19 . ... If Ripon College is to bo o truly successful liberal arts institution, it must be more than classrooms and textbooks and the proverbial ivy-draped walls. A good deal of that success must be attributed to that cont'oversial ond all-encompassing term of Extracurricular Activities. Despite the criticism levelled at the extrccurricular program, Ripon's student activities survived surprisingly well. The College Days, if seen somewhat less regu- larly, still proved a u$e;ul diversion fo' Ripon's budding jcurna ists .... WRPN was louder and clearer than ever before .... Mr. Bergstrom staged two very fine dramas, bo h of wiich proved the wisdom of Ripon's theotricai investments. . . . . The Union board even made a partiolly successful attempt to compete v ith the Spot and the Campus. There were, of course, a number of staff changes, but t could be argued that this afforded everyone a fuller chance to participate. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes was to be the spring musicol, but it seemed that neither gentlemen nor blondes preferred to devote the great amount of time and energy needed to produce a success. While Ver-Adest hed gene down, no one was bold enough to predict that it had gone for coed, and so the Theatre Club sighed and mode plans for next year. Although seme thought that there should be fewer activities, or mere, or that there was too much apathy, or that some activities eultivefed more apathy than others, everyone seemed to agree that they served their purpose, and that one could even derive a certain amount of pleasure and healthful recreation from them. Some of the more frivolous souls even suggested an Apathy Club. Who knows? .... 23 Student Council 1—D. Miriich, P. Sihoffc , Tr cker. J. Whitfrvd, J. Wolf, J. Proof 2—H. Mynn, 0. Siclcow, J Wilrox, T. Kcrjchcr, R. Krwosor, N. Oyster. 24 Student Coui t l ,-J. EW . N- CoWn- . 0 aiic .0. Christo, 2_R. SchioWbc'n, o. C w j. Whit®, E- Etdy’ 25 Women's Self-Government Association 1 —M Elmore, C. Tvaroh. G. Alcher, 3. Burmcister, M. Johnston. 2-M. Chewe, C. Dicdrich, N. Pfeiffer, D. Groy, J. Eqciert, J. Nelson, K. Hcxnmelcv, B. SpaUing, R. Bradbcer, C. Luensmon, B Kowbo, N. Steer, M. Goodman, K. Brown, B. Cottrell. Mining—D. McKinney. 26 Class Officers SOPHOMORE E. Wood, R. Schiefclbein, L. Schroec'er FRESHMAN J. Dorr, D. Bflen, P. Hoff, J. Prcut JUNIOR J. Albrech?, J. White, D. R a j e w« k i, D. Ancerson. SENIOR C. Vcltz, M. Matschke, K. Wolters Ripon Unaffiliated Men 1—Srt. Twnkics, W. Joehimwn, B. Bitney, D. Dicdrich. 2—R. Kirsthfcerg, P. Dcuer, K. Mitchell, L. Eoker, P. 28 Ripon Unaffiliated Women 29 Phi Beta Kappa Broakfaii .... Dr. Ashley Dr. Glaser Dr. Harnaford Miss Van Hengel Dr. Com foil J. Fraser Mr. Larson Mrs. Lyons D. Griffiths J. Hume Phi Beta Kappa Dr. Dunlap R. Jensen Mr. Davis R. Kroft Mr. Kirwin T. Lango 30 1—Mr. Young. Mrs. Rondy, Dr. Hooker, D. Groy, N. Wollcnbcrg, Dr. Zei, L. Schcrborlk, B. $po!d:ng Dr. Dcbkos. Phi Sigma lota 31 Union Board 1—J. Albrecht, D. Hcubrich, V. Er.g. 2—C. 8ickrj !cer, D. Johnton, G. Kiancr, J. Baum, B. Krieps. I—J. Prout, D. MWjch, H. Gliddon. 2—E. Wood. C. Eimon, l. Do� R. Bc bo, R. Rowe Under the able leadership of Dave Mirisch, the Union Board this year put forth a singular effort ’o establish a suc- cessful on-campus sociol program. Among other events were a Halloween Ball held at the old Ripon Thectre, and A Night on the Town, held in mid-spring, an attempt to estab- lish the illusion of a night club on the Ripon campus, (sans clcohol and chorus girls, of course.) Both were far more suc- cessful than anticipated, and by this the Board more than justified its purpose. 32 SPANISH CLUB, 1—M'� . Dcnlop, B. Spulding, B. Kcvbu. 2—M. Bockus, D. Josiah, A. Rumo� , J. Viltr, E. Arroyo, f. Mill, D Hocke . Language Clubs FRENCH CLUB, i-C. Jo ha ton, M. Moohan, E. Scbcl, M. Tomkiej. 2 J. Zinda, V. Von Dcnk, S. Strickland, M. Elmore, G. Giro, J. Jeffrey. 3—K. Ewers, S. Adams, V. Ethe- ridge, J. Lorcher, J. Lcngc. 4-J. Albrecht, N Sfeinboch, J. Juetfen, J. Baum, J. Brown, R. Clarke. GERMAN CLUB, 1—P. Jochimsen, B. Johnson, E. Thull. 2-0. Pollen, A. Bshoff, W. Opal. 3—Dr. Smith, J. Kuhlmann, J. Fix. 4—W. Jochimsen, J. Danich. 1— s. Sond, C. Wiliams, S. Brewlw, J. Hihor, V. Eng, J. Humo, B. Borros, N. Stovor, L. Kronor $. Richardson. 2—H. Dohlke, D. Jcsiult, B. Lveck, M. Kincaid. J. Zioda, P. Scheffer, ?. ciifr. 3-C. Scon, P. Jensen, K. Ewers, J. Nelson, J. Gcocmcn, J. Bode, T. Schutz, M. Shaughncssy, M. Gocdrraa 4—R. Bartol, T. Lenge, . Benson, D. Diedrch, H. Hahn, R. Johnson. Ripon College Concert Choir 34 . . . . The Ripon College Choir, fhis yecr under the new direction of Mr. Edwin C. Willson, has enjoyed a season of fine success with even brighter prospects for the future. Mr. Willson comes to Ripon after receiving his master's degree in music from the Eastman School of Music in New York. From Eastman, he travelled to Europe in order to study in Munich and Vienna. He joined the college faculty after serving three years with the service in Germany. The Choir has performed a number of selections varying from modern clcssical to light, Negro spiritual pieces. Among the concerts given off the campus were those at St. Norbert's College ir Green Bay and in Neenah. A selection of Christmas carols was presented at the Scott Stree Church immediately before the Christmas holidays and a spring concert was givon at St. Petor's Church in Ripon. Plans ;or the Choir next year, disclosed by Mr. Willson this Spring, include a oresentation of Handel's Messiah as well as a tour of schools in northern Illinois in the spring. Consideration is currently being given to the possibility of presenting a medley of songs from some well-known Broadway show Officers of the Choir for fhis year were; Pete Jensen, Jan Hume, and Ken Benson. . . . 35 Ripon College Concert Band The Band, this year, as in the past, has contributed much to the musical enjoyment of Ripon College students. Throughout the school year the Band provides the kind of music that the students want to hear, wherher it be march or symphony. The Bond has been very active, helping to roiso school spirits whilo at home football and baskefbcll games in addition to contributing to the cultural education and enjoyment of the students through concerts and convocations. The 1957-1958 Bond is comprised of thirty-eight members of the college body and was led this year by Wes Leline, president, Jerry Fix, vice-president, and Lynne Scnerbarrh, secretary. 36 Brass Ensemble Members of the Concert Bond also participate in the Brass Choir and in the anneal Ver-Adest Show, lending mere of their talent to the students' enjoyment. This year, in addition to the normal schedule of the Band, several members of the brass and tym- pany sections took time o to accompany the Choir while performing the first concert presentation of Mr. Johnston's origina composition, Missa Brevis. 37 Pi Kappa Delta Debate 1— J. Tostrud, J. Ahrens, L. Viksne. 2—J. Wcise, R. Rock, J. Jeffrey, J. Bachus, R Larhrcp. Ripon College is the home of the Wisconsin Alpha chapter of Pi Kappa Delta, nctioncl forensics honor frater- nity. The members enjoyed an active year traveling to such cities as Milwaukee, Madison, Chicago, Eau Claire, and St. Paul, Minnesota. Ripon me: such schools as Marquette University, University of Wisconsin, state universities of Ohio, and Iowa, along with the Air Force Academy. Eau Claire State College, and Northwestern University in ora tory, debate, extemporeneous speaking, redio newscasting, and interpretive reading. John Wolf won the James Oratorical contest here at Ripon and from here he traveled to Madison and won the state oratorical champicnsoip. This victory was followed by the interstate meet in Michigan. Pi Kappa Delta sponsored a convocation featuring a debate on the national debate topic between Jane Jeffrey and Liga Viksno of Ripen and two gir'.s from Oshkosh State Teachers College. It was also co-sponsored with the speech department while entertaining the Nat'onal Fo-ensic League here for its annual tournament. The members of Pi Kappa Delta were pleased to honor the accomplishments of President Pinkham by initiating him as an honorary member of the organization this year. Pi Kappa Delta was headed by Ross Lathrop, president, Joanne Tostrud, vice-president, and Jon Weise, secretary-treasurer. 1—J. Woiso, R Rock R. Lathrop, D. Christensen. 2—J. Jcfffoy, L. Viksne, J. Bcchos, J. Tostrud, J. Ah-enj, P. Schaffer. 38 1—J. Albrecht, N. Cason. 2—N. DcttlofF, C. Vohz, C. tuensmon. One Fund Drive The purpose of this organization is to make a single an- nual solicitation cf funds from the businessmen of Ripon to help meet the needs of the college ext'acurricuiar activity organizations. With the support of Ripon merchants, profes- sional men and industry these various groups are able to expand and function more effectively in the best interest of the school end the community. The money which is collected from this drive goes to such organizations as the Student Choir, Bend, Crimson, Ver Adest, Theater, and special awards such as those given to the winner of the Ugly Man Contest. These functions are a most impor- tant part of college life and are necessary to make this year a success. Ripon College students cppreciafe the support given them by the community to make this undertaking o huge suc- cess. The donors to the Ore Fund Drive are listed in the college yeerbook, theater programs and recognized in every possible way as a token of our appreciation for their generosity. 39 1— I. Viksne, C. McNJelis. A. Roddent. V. Van Dcnk. M. Elmore. J. Nelson, N. Dottloff. 2— H Cookis, K Mitchell. D. Otto. C. Etmcn. The Ripon College Days Flashing its proud banner as Wisconsin's Oldesl College Newspcper, the Ripon College Days resembled more a struggling younc journal this year than at any time in the recent past. Beth Nan DcttlafF and Carroll McNelis tried their literary talents cs Editor during the year, and v hile it seemed at times that their staff would crumble be- neath them, they managed to produce a finished product with some regularity, which in itself bespoke them no ill. Despite the difficulties, the semi-weekly excursions demonstrated an above-average amount of journalistic adroitness. Herb Cookis gracod tho pagos with poignant poetry and prose, and while In the lunchbucket was no cure for indigestion, it was evident a thoughtful hand had penned if. Most vital of all, the Ripon College Days still had cn editor and staff in June, ecgerly ready to make Wsconsin's olces college newspaper Wisconsin's best college newspaper. 40 w R P N Now in its fourth year, ihe voice of Rcdio Free Ripon is heard louder and clearer than ever before. The marvels of a machine age are nowhere more evident than at Tracy Hall, where the erratic ticking of the new tele- type news apparatus coupled with the usual nervous activity of a rcdio stetion often takes on the aspect of the New York Stock Exchange. In addition, programs we'e more numerous, ranging in diversity from oopular and classical music through both light and heavy dramc shows. Bob Faulkner began the year with a steff which eventually increased o forty-three He resigned and the post was turned over to Bob Fluhr, who in turn resigned ond was replaced by Bill Breen, the station manager who will continue next yean in that ccpacity. 42 While there has been no Trendex re- port os yet, it is a safe bet that WRPN's capacity for putting on fine progrems far outdistances its capacity to attract listeners. We join with Mr. Breen and Co. in hoping this, too, will be corrected. 43 The Scribbler 44 I Religious Committee l 45 Omega Alpha Phi 1—Dr Fleming. K. Kohl. K. Tucker. K. Benson. Dr. Miller. 2—M, Tomkies, B. Pve, J. Soccenti, D. Ded'ich, W. Opol. D Josioh. J Vilor, W Shelton. B Joy, R. Kreuser. J. Hosszu. R Johnston, C. Fisher. 46 1—G. Alcher, J. Hume, B. Mce. 2—N. Reno, G Kuncr, D. Johnjon, G. Weltmer, 0. Dolbsc. B Comoll, J. Juetton, N. Bel, S. Eddngcr, C. Tvorob, 0. Suckow, J. Eyycrt, B. Spurgcnbcry, B. Mile.', B. Koubo, N. Stover. Theta Alpha f 47 Reserve Officers Training Corps Although Colonel Akins will be quite horrified that we listed R.O.T.C. under Activities ' we felt that ir would be silly to create a whole section for it, ond besides, working off demerits and polishing brass for the Military Review often takes on certain aspects of an extra- curricular character. Under the very capable leadership of Cadet It. Col. John Sturm, the R.O.T.C batollion performed creditably during both the annual Military Week and the Federal Inspection. A weapons demonstration and presentation of the court preceded the Military Boll, on the evening of March 15th. With the help of Ralph Flanagan, the steff succeeded in staging one of the finest dances, if one of the most expensive, Ripon hes ever seen. The Federal Inspection in May proved also that the long months spent in drill and practice had been worth the effort, if the comments of the reviewing officers served as any indication. Next year's staff would hove some pretty large G.l. boots to fill. t 49 College Theatre . . . . Under the competent direction of Professor Richard Bergstrom, Ripon College's Theatrical bugs kept olive and simmering the long tradition of presenting the best in comedy and drama. Righ You A'e ( if you think you ore ) by Luigi Pirandello, presented in November, gove fell theater-goers an opportunity to view a production that hed appeared but once previously in this country. Anyone who saw the play could readily see why. This comic satire precariously balances a government official, his wife, and mother-in-law against a village of gossipy rumor mongers. In toto, the play demonstrated that whenever a num- ber of persons hear the same facts or observe the same things, each person is sure that he alone heard and saw ccrrcctiy, and thot he alone possesses the truth. Luigi certainly named his play well, for every play-goer must have had a different view of what he heard and whet he sew, so effectively did the play- wright obscure his intended meaning. The play consisted largely of dialect with little action to stimulate either actors or audience. Regardless of its faults and the fact that most persons retreated from the theatre wondering, what dees it mean? , the play wos well done and enjoyable. Especially convincing in their reality were the performances of Jan Wolf, Margie Long, Phil Zaferopoulos, and Dick Christensen. The play moved under the leadership of Ken Luber os Laudisi, tho lead and a particu- larly demanding role .... 50 Right You Are 51 The Glass Menagerie” . . . . Tennessee Williams' controversia, The Glass Menagerie was the second and final course on this ear's dramcfic menu. Undoubtedly, it was a superbly professional productior, and one o; the finest d'amas presented at Ripon in 'ecent seasons. A p ay sustained by and envel- oped in symbo ism, only first-rote acting can keep if from becoming maudlin sentimentality. This requirement wos met by Ripon's skilled young dramatist. The perfect timing of Carolyn Scott, in addition o her excellent sense of the character Amarda, caught the fusion of beauty and suffer- ing that was necessary. A less sensitive actress thar Miss Scott would instead nave exuded little more then the qualities of a negging, aging washerwoman. The fragile movements, gestures, and fecial expressions of Jon Wolf captured fho glasslikc essence of the beautifully delicate Laura. Together with the talent of Gerald Kiergcard and Ken Luber, the symbolism of Williams' work came to life with ease and simplicity and showed again that Ripon has been thrice blessed with dramatic talent .... 53 to r . ... If on© were to attempt to determine the meaning of the word fraternity in any but the strictest sense, lie would find the task a trying cne. The dictionary contains a wealth of definitions for the term, several of which or© food for thought. If is defined variously as brotherliness, a body of men assoc- iated for their common interest or business, and a religious or ec- clesiastical brotherhood. All of these, however, are in one way or another inadequate. Since, for the average Ripon student, the mcjor portion of his life outside the c assroom centers around the fraternity or sorority (or both), the definition tekes on cn even greater significance. His inte'- ests, his enjoyment, his character are both reflected through, ond in part conditioned by, thoso closost to him. Another element is therefore necessary to define this curious entity, an element which binds together the bull sessions, the jokes, the house meetings, the Fall parties, the Spring parties, end -he beer parties. Call it loyalty, mutual respect, or what you will, but it the very essence of it transforms fraternity in something more than a mere word. That element is found in obundanco at Ripon College. .. . 56 Inter-Fraternity Council 1—0. Sm.th, D. Griffiths. C. Volts. 2—R. longdon, S. Johnson. Under the leadership of its president, Neal Cason, the Inter-Fraternity Council helped not only in formulating c more constructive Help Week, but also in formulating Final plans for the big move into the new Men's Quadrangle in September of next year. Positions in the quads were chosen by the various fraternities and furnishing committees were set up to select furniture and upholstery for ecch section. Also, rushing and pledging oolicy was elaborated upon and made more complete. Other officers were: Ken Wo ters, vice-p'esident; and Carleton Voltz, treasurer. 58 Inter-Sorority Council 1—C. Oledrtch, M. Mctschke, D. McKinney. 2—B. Cottrell, M. Shavghncjsy, J. Eggcrt, K. Hammelcv, N. Pfeiffer, B. Moe, B. Burrreister. The Intersorority Council functioned quite well in its capacity of correlating the various activities of Ripon's sororities. The Rotating Tea, which served as an introduction to sorority life for new rushces, was one of the principal functions planned by the or- ganization in the fall. In addition, rules for Rush Week and Help Week were re-examined and broadened. The council's year of service was climaxed by the Intersorority Formal during the early part of second semester. This year's officers were: Marlyn Matschke, president; Donna McKinney, vice-president; Jean Fraser, secrerury, end Carol Diedrich, treasurer. 59 Help Week Help Week originated on campus In 1956. Al- though its acceptance was slow ot first, through the efforts of the I.F.C and I.S.C., and with the incen- tive of the A.P.O. Service Trophy, it has come to ke quito succossfui. All greeks participated in some form or another this year, and for two days the town ond campus took on the appearance of a forced labor ccmp, with bleary-eyed prisoners shining fire trucks, build- ing, tearing down, or if there was nothing else, doing colisthcnics. All in all, everyone had a grand time. In fact, the only ores who enjoyed the whole thing more than the pledges were the actives. 60 Merinton 6 — Icmbdc 0. The Toilet Bowl ' 61 Activities 1 t . McKinney, B. listc. S. Chumtrori, M. Ernst, D. Houbrich. 2—N, Oyster, J. Stibbc, G. Broincrd, N. Pfeiffer. 3-N. Waltenbcry, W. Berth, H. Gild- den, C Gront. 4—it. Rcdegher, K. Sodcrstrom, J. Gotsch, }, Albrecht. Alpha Gamma Theta Lyle, Ripon's oldest sorority, with its group of versatile and active girls upheld its fifty-four year tra- dition with a lot of fun and many hours of studying. Tho Lylo girls, undor the guidance of President Donna McKinney, Vice-President Nancy Pfeiffer, Secretory Carol Otto, end Treasurer Nancy Oyster, were in many activities such as Student Court, Ori- enration committee. Scribbler, Crimson, Theater Club, Choir, Religious Committee, Debate Team, Cheer- leodors. Band, Pi Kappa Delta, Thetc Alpha Pi, and the French Club, in addition to holding such campus offices as president of W.S.G.A., vice-president of the Inter-Sorority council, editor of the Scribbler, Junior class secretary. Freshman class secretary and treasure , vice-president of Evans Hall, secretary and sports edito of tbs Crimson, and president of French Club. In the prominent individuals department, Lu Ann Gcerke and Nancy Pfeiffer were the Junior and Senior representatives on the Homecoming court, and Nancy Pfeiffer, Margaret Johnston, ard Patricia Horr v ere on the Queen's court for the Military Ball. Alpha Gamma Tneta's social year began with the Homecoming Eanquet held at Carver's in Green La e. A large number of alumni were present and everyone enjoyed the reunion. On December 15th the girls from tho Rod Barn held their annual Wassail Party in the house. Early in the second semester Lyle entertained the school at the Hawaiian Buffet in the College Dining Hall. The pledge initiation benquet was held at Carver's on March 23rd, followed in May by the Spring Party held at Tuscumbia Country Club, a prominent feature of which was the traditional careen lire. Befo e the semester closed Lyle gave a party for its honoraries and on June 7th, gave c Senior breakfest in honor of the graduates. The most outstanding honor earned by Lyle was winning the scholarship trophy for the ninth consecutive semester. Pledges 1—J. Tostrud. M Johnston. A. Pribnow, B Meyer. L. Montgomery. 2—B. Krieps. J. Baum, J. Vermilye, P. Horr, J. Prout. 3—L. Johnson, S Adams, nvors. Delta Phi Sigma Friendliness and intelligence characterized the girls from Harwood, led by President Carol Died- rich, Vice-President Jeon Fraser, Treasurer Judy Pelino, and Secretary Maryetra Chewe during 1957- 1958. The girls cf Delta Phi Sigma were in such activities as the Scribbler, ’heater Club, Spanish Club, Crimson, College Days, and WRPN, and held such offices cs secretary and treasurer of the Intersoror- ity Council, vice-president of the W.S.G.A., secretary of the Theater Cub, and president of Phi Sigmo Iota. Socially, the Harwood girls were quite successful this year. They began the social year with on open house, followed by their Homecoming Banquet a; the Bel-Aire in Green lake. In the Homecoming house decorction competition, Harwood received an honorable mention. During March, three alums gave a tea in their Green Lake home for the girls and the annual cord party ter the honorary members and alumnae which was held in April enjoyed an excellent attendance. May was the busiest month of all for the girls cf Deltc Phi Sigma. On the 11th they held a breakfas' for the faculty and their families in the house. Everyone took part in the fun, laughs, and refreshments. Following this, by a few days, Harwcod had their Senior farewell banquet to honor the members of 'he graduating class. At the end of the semester, on May 23rd, the Harwood ladies held their Spring party ot Tuscumbia Country Club where they danced and dined the semester to a close. During rushing, Harwood pledged seventeen now girls who, in the weeks of pledging, worked very hard for the actives. During Help Week, the pledges assisted the R pon Women's Club and aided various townsfolk in the area. Two new honorary members were initiated in the first semester. They wore Mrs. Ann Woeste and Mrs. Connie Webster. In individual honors, Jean Fraser wos elected to Phi Beta Kappc, national honorary society, Delores Gray was admitted to Phi Sigma loto, and Jean Juetten was named c member of the queer's court at tho Military Ball. Actives 1—M Chewe, J Pelino, M Roitzol, M. FUhor, .D Gray. 7—C Anderv-n. D. Wyatt. M Duple wiki. P. Cor'oll, E. Osborne, C. Diedrich. 64 Pledges 1—S. Judd. J. Lorcher. E Thull. 2—J. Zindc. S. Strickland, C. Johnson. B. Eckstein. 3—J. Juettsn, G. Giro, 8. Johnjon, E. leypoldt. K Van Epp� , M Kincaid. Officers 1—M. Deplewski, C. Dicdrich, J. Pelino. 65 1 C. Tvojoh, J. Hwiro, K. Hammotov, B. Bjffno'ntor, M, Molniclc, C Nolton, B Kouba. 2—H. Smith, M Etao. M. Edmonds, B. lueck, C. Lecnimon, R. Bradbccr, P. Clift, P. Schaffer, N. Dottloff, L. Font. Alpha Xi Delta GG For Pi Delta Omega, local sorority, Januory 11, 1958 marked the end of their Song and illustrious tradition. But this was a |oyous occasion, for in its place was born Gamma Mu pledge chapter of Alpha Xi Delto national sorority. On April 19fh-20fh, formal initiation rook place, followed by a bcnquet at the Republican Hcuso and a reception Sunday afternoon. For the girls of Alpha Xi under the leadership of P'esidert Barbara Burmeister, Vice-President Kathy Hammelev, Secretary Carol Nelson, and Treasurer Janice Hume, the social year wos initiated with a sec- ond place victory in the Homecoming house decorations contest with their large moving Peacock on the corne'. In addition, as co-sponsors with Sigma Chi, they shared the winning of the U.M.O.C. contest. Their fall open house was held on November 2nd with the theme Clown Town Cn December 5th they held a party feting their honoraries and just before Christmas vacation, they serenaded the campus in the rain with Lambda Delta Alpha. On May 3rd they held their Spring party at Tuscumbia Country Club. All who attended enjoyed the entertainment During Fell rushing. Alpha Xi Delta pledged eighteen girls, the largest of the pledge classes. In the weeks that followed, the pledges ironed and sewed and did almost anything for and to the actives. The pledge doss' project for Help Week was cleaning the library storage room. Alpha Xi girls were found in activities such as WR3N, Choir, One Fund Drive, Homecoming Com- mittee, Theta Alpha Pi, and the College Days, and held such offices as secretary of W.S.G.A., secretary of the Student Council, secretary of Choir, president o? Thetc Alpha Pi, and editor of the College Days. Several individuals of Alpha Xi received persona honors. Janice Hume was elected tc Phi Beta Kappa, national honorary society, ard Kathy Hammelev, Phyllis Schaffer, and Janice Hume were mem- bers of the Queen's court ct the Military Ball. Pledges 1—G. Show, J. Vor.derhouf, D. Johnson, J. Whitney, B. Bcrrcs, J. Long. 2—G. Kloner, V. Von Donfc, G. Weltmer, V. Etheridge, L Kromcr, N. Stover. 3—D. Dollose. B. Thorndike. J Brown, K. Carlion. J. Heim- sath, J. NeUon 67 Kappa Sigma Chi Once again, as in previous years, the voice of Duffie wos heard loud and clear over the Ripon cam- pus. The glamour girls of Duffie stepped into the spotlight throughout the term, illuminating the soror- ity's successful year of social events. Duffie began the fall term by holding an Open House on October 11th, an event organized and presented by the sophomores of Kappa Sigma Chi. Other fall activities included a Lyle-Duffie T.V. Party end a freshman serenade, as well as the Alumni Banquet held on October 19th at the Republican House. A successful social calendar was topped off in May with the Spring Party and a Duffie Parents' Weekend. At Homecoming, Duffie was represented by Queen Sue Landig and also by Attendants Mara Lot- sons and Karen Brown. At the Military Ball, Marian Shcughnessy (a Duffie soph) reigned and was honored at a tea sponsored by her sorority sisters. Also during the spring, Karen Brown was chosen the new Sweetheart of Sigma Chi. President Marlyn Matschke represented her sorority as l.S.C. President and as secretary of the Sen- ior Class. Marian Shaughnessy served the fall term as girls' heller. In addition, other members of Kappa Sigma Chi were active in band, cheerleading, and choir. Their choir participation paic off in fine divi- dends when, in May, the yellow-garbed girls of Duffie sang well enough to dethrone perennial women's champion, l.yle, in the Spring Sing. Duffie this year proudly pledged a class cf fifteen girls, one of the highost number of ony sorority •his year. Said pledge class, being one or the largest, also became one of the most unified in Duffie's history. The officers of Kappa Sigma Chi for 1957-58 were Marlyn Matschke, Lynn Holden, Lynne Schor- borfh, and Inez Weber. Actives 1—N. lucxk, P. Falcon, J. Gcodwan, M. Mabchko, J. Notion, J. Bodo. 2—t. Wobor, M. Shaughnowy, J. Srallcrd, L. Scherbarth, C. Beof, M. Goodmon. Pledges 1—M teutons, J. Dp Moulin, J. Bigpnrt. S Shormor, t Schneider. J Jeffery 2—S londig. F Molfby. Brown, S. Browlor, J. Hihor, J. Ahrcnt, M. MoKor, M. MeoFon, M. long. Officers 1-1. Weber, M. Motxhke. 2-1. Scher- borth, J. Srotlcrd. 69 Actives 1 6. Spalding, D. Suckcw, P Wogntr, E. Eudy. 2-B. bta . J FoQ«r� . B. Cottrell. G. Akher, N. Bell. E. Miller. Pi Tau Pi The girls from 3i Tcu Pi began the yoar by redecorating the rooms in Tracy to use as a soro'ity lounge. When 'heir work was completed, an Open House was held which b'ought both people and com- pliments. During Homecoming, they showed more of their talent by earring the first place prize for floats with their Jack-in-the-Box theme. In the evening, thoy hold a homecoming banquet for returning alums at the Republican House. Then, in early November, the Pi Tau gals joined voices to serenade the freshman dorms. This was fol- lowed by a card party for the honorar es in December, held in their new lounge. Just before Christmas, Pi Tau staged its annual soror.ty Christmas party whe-e they ushered in the Yule Secson by exchanging gifts and singing carols. Rounding out the social year. Pi Tau held its Spring Party at Fond du Lac Town and Country Club. This year Pi Tcu initiated nine pledges, who, during Help Week, among other things, spent many hours of work at the Ripon Hospital. The pledge program came to a successful end v ith the pledge banquet held at the Republican House. Under the direction of officers June Eggert, Barb Cottrell, Eva Eudy, and Barb Spalding, the ladies of Wright participated in many extracurricular activities. Among them were Theta Alpha Pi, Phi Sigma Iota, Orchestra, WRPN, Choir, end Student Court. In first semester scholastic achievement. Pi Tau ranked a close second. In addition, Eva Eudy, Barb Cottrell, Suo A Ion and Betty Rick were on the Dean's List. Among the Pi Tau pledges Betty Rick and Sue Alien shared freshman scholastic honors. Two new honorarie$ were initiated into Pi Tau during the year, M'S. Jack Powers and Mrs. Ejgene Askew. 70 Pledges 1—J. Hirz, T. Schultz, A. Raddont, C. Williams. 2—S. Allen, E. R'ck, S. Crossin. Officers 1—B. Spald ng, J. Eggert. B. Cottrell, E. Eudy. 71 Alpha Phi Omega Actives 1—R. t dnan, K. Stueui, K. Wollcr� , J. Sturm, J. Kubitz. 2—0. Williamj, J. Kern, 0. Redemon, R. Ceficbow- sid, A. Carver. R OiicwaUki, T. Kc.'schcr, R. Rocbcr, R. Ponjch, W. lunde, R. Grcionz, A. Kinxel, K. Dtecker, D. Vincent. West men, through the contribution of their talents, helped make this Ripon year on excellent one. Among them were Jack Sturm, who led the ROTC batallion to new honors; Ken Wolrers, who guided the senior class; Jack Kern, vice-president of the R Club; Dick Celichowski, Student Court representative,- and Tom Kerscher, who was Student Council Treasurer. Alpha Phi Omega was also well-represented on the Varsity Basketball, Tennis, Golf, Wrestling, and Football Teams. In foo ball, Dick Celichowski was the Midwest Conference scoring champ. Under the leedership of Ken Wolters, Ralph Erdman, Jack Kern and Jack Sturm, West received the Scholastic Improvement Trophy for greatest grede improvement omong ell fraternities. While serving the college community. West also enjoyed a typically fine social year, beginning with the Homecoming banquet ot the Eagle's Club ir Ripen. On November 9th, a Parents' Day was held, including a Smoker for the men and a Tea for the women in the lounge of West Hell. Just before Christmas, the West men held their annual Gangster Parry with everyone wearing costumes representative of the underworld. To start the second semester, a pledge banquet was held in the dining room at Moxie's, where pledges were honored. In April, came the Alpha Phi Omega Spring Party, an evening of dining and dancing held at Tuscumbia. Tho social year was concluded in May, when senior Jack Sturm hosted the fraternity at his home for a final evening together before the end of the school year. This year Alpha Phi Omega announced their intention to petition Phi Delta Theta national fraternity. Several men from the na'ional office visited West in April and expressed their hopes that it might not be long before Ripon's fifth notional fraternity could come into being. Pledges 1—R. Haubrich, W. Tontich, T. Kuehl, P. Basis, J. Kojloske. 2—S. Schlofer, A. Cizauskoj R. Montonoti, G. Schultz. M Mall. 73 1—D. Thomos. D. Hammer, T. Do Swarte, H. Schwenn, J. White, R. Pietsch. 2—D. Schefelbein, R. ScF.icfel- bein, W. Patrick, J. Wenta, H. Southoff, D. Anderson, L. Schroeder, J. Somuclj, H. Doubck, N. Cason, R. Threlkeld. Lambda Delta Alpha Under the capable leadership of Neal Cason, Lambda Delta Alpha completed another fine year. Assisting Neal were Bob Spangler, as vice-president, Dick Threlkeld as secretory, and Tom De Swarte as treasurer. The social activities cf the year, through varicus parties, succeeded in bringing old friends together end making new ones. As their first official social event, the Lambda men celebrated their Homecoming Banquet at Norton's in Green Lake, whoro a largo number of Alumni wore present. The annual Christmas party, organized by the pledges of the house, was another successful event which followed later in the year. A few days before Christmas vacation. Lambda and Alpha Xi Delta combining their vocal abilities, treated the campus to an old-fashioned Christmas Carol party, with refreshments served afterwards for the two groups ct Lambda. As an outstanding social event Lambda presented the annual Spring Party at Tuscumbia Country Club. The steak dinner and entertainment contributed to make this event a success. Finally, Parents' Day, that took place in May at the Tea House at Lawsonia, presented a fine opportunity for the families to mix and become acquainted. During the year Lombda initiated Dr. Jack W. Powers as an honorary member. Lambda was success- ful scholastically, having for the second semester in a row, the highest scholastic average, with a 1.501 on a 3.0 system. The members of the fraternity can be found in almost eveiy activity of the school, holding positions such as that of president and vice-president cf the Junior Class, president and secretary of the Sopho- mores, president of I.F.C., president of the I.M. Bocrd and others. Participation in varsity sports included football, basketball, bcseball, cross-ccunfry, wrestling, and tennis, besides on active I.M. schedule. Pledges 1—T. Bjrr, N. Jesse. D Lisko, D. Johnson, J. Bor', B. Drumm. 2—N. Sch-oeder, A. Angston, G. Sicbcl, N. Steinbcch, R. Kreuser, J. So'gent. P. Bronson. R Baybo, G. McCuer. Officers 1—R Schiefelbein, T. Da Sworfc, N. Coson, R. TKrelkcJd. 75 ® x. 1—J. Foweett. P. Motliocci, J. •Whitfcrd, D. Griffith� . D. Smith, D. Domencich. 2—R. Venden, P. Kosson, R. Fortnurr, T. Moore, D. Rojewski, D. Tomczak. 3-T. Miller, G. Woeste. T. Peterson, R Burling, J. Higgens, L Elton, J. Benko 4—C. Rutkowski, R. B-own, A. Peter� , B. Dufiy. Officers 1—S. Johnson, D. Brunette, D. Griffiths, 8. Brown. Pledges 1—W. Wol schlaeger, J. Mugerdilchian, W. Popko, T. Wesner, J. 6urdon, J. Semrod. 2—R. Lcuis, C. Herti, A. Pekelsma, G. Fucillo, E. Pfeifer, T. Reneou, D. Benkc. 3—W. Southern, J. Wcisc. J. Lucdtkc. C Wort, J. Lane, G. Sio crj. This year again, as in its last thirty-seven, the men from Mcrrimon have accomplished much as a group and as individuals. Sports participation is definitely one of Merriman's greatest attributes. There is net a sport in which Merriman men do not participate. On Ripen College's undefeated Conference Championship football team, they had fourteen rep- resentatives. from which Mattiacci, Kcsson, Smith, and Peterson were elected to the All-Conference football team. In addition, Pete Kasscn, with Dave Smith and Pete Mattiacci received Little All-American honors. Merrimon men were on the college cross-country team, and many others participated on the wrestling, rifle, track, golf, and baseball teams. This fine record does not in the least over-shadow the record of their pledge class. They were well represented on the freshman football, track, tennis, and baseball teams, part of the reason for Merriman's successful defense of their Athletic Participation Trophy. Sports, however, do not alone comprise Merriman's interests and abilities, for they had a profitable extra cur- ricular year and a fine social calendar as well. On October 5th they held an open house, and on the 19th of October their Homecoming Banquet took place, enjoying c large turnout of returning alums. November was the time of Merriman's annual Apache Party, which is generally regorded as one of the highlights of the college social year. The pledges put on an entertaining party for the actives in January with a South Pacifc theme, while the Merriman Spring party was held May 24th at Tuscumbia Country Club where dining, dancing and other activities made the party another successful event In oxtracurriculars Merriman is well roprosonted on campus this year. Thoir now prosidont wos olectod as the president of the Inter-fraternity council, and in the Student Council election races junior Lory Doss copped the vice- presidential position for next year. Rog Venden, too, represents Merriman on campus as the president of the class of 1959, with Jerry Whitford and Doug Brunette os officers of the R-Club. In scholastics Merriman hod three representatives, Griffiths, Luedtke, and Pfeiffer, on the Dean's list, with Dave Griffiths qualifying for election to Phi Beta Kappa, national honor society. Merriman, this year, was under the fine leadership of Dave Grirfths, president; Steve Johnson, vice president; Dick Brov n, secretory; and Doug Brunette, treasurer. 77 Actives 1— H. Dohlke, R. langdsn, C. Vo! z, P. Icrscn. 2—J. Mstcalf, J. Skoar, J. McKay, C. Morgan, H. Srydsr, B. Michcah, C. Johnston, J. Hamrrcr, P. Apmann, N. Canter, R. Baurnar, K. Piotromki. Sigma Alpha Epsilon This year . .. narks the end of a long endeavor. Our local fraternity. Delta S’gma Psi, was es- tablished horo at Ripon College in 1926. When wo decided to become associated with a national organi- zation we interviewed many and decided upon Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Our petition for a charter at the 99th convention was refused, but v e rallied our forces and at the 101st convention cur dream became a reality. Wo'rc hoppy to become the 142nd chapter in the Realm of Minerva. This is a po'tion of the installation bid of the Wisconsin Beta Chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, on the occasion of their entrance into S.A.E cn the weekend of Feb'uary 14th. The festivities began on Friday with an open house in tho loungo of Smith Hall. This wes followed on Saturday evening by the installation banquet and ball, and on Sunday by the formal pledging ceremony in rhe S.A.E. lounge. Though most of the year was token up in preparation for the installation, S.A.E. still, of course, par- ticipated in a number of other activities, and as always, enjoyed thernse ves immensely. In athletics, S.A.E. placed men on the golf, football, tennis and basketball squads, and also on the freshman fcotbcll, ten- nis, track and golf teams. In intrcmurals, they won bowling for the thi'd straight year, and placed well in nearly all other sport3 throughout the year. Under the leadership of brothers Langdon, Voltz, Dahlke, and Larson, the social yeor began with the annual Homecoming Banquet at Tuscumbia, and os a sidelight, a first place trophy in house deco- rations. This was followed a few months later by the Bowery Party, a costume affair held in the Smith Hall Lounge. The social year drew to a close as in May, the S.A.E.'s held their Spring Party at Tuscumbia Country Club. With the addition of 18 new pledges, it looks as if Ripon's S.A.E.'s have a fine future in store for them. 70 Officers 'Lon9dOB- 2 H- Pledg es t� , s. K ; ZZ: s' 6ourh ’“-0 . «• cbpp. 2-p. 79 Sigma Chi This school year found Sigma Chi fraternity earning again its place among the top fraternities cn ccmpus. Thru cc- tive participation in all scholastic, social, and extra-curriculcr activities held during the year, the Sigma Chi's distin- guished themselves not only os individuals, but olso us a closely-knit group. The social whirl began with Homecoming, and from then until Commencement they sponsored a long string of suc- cessful functions. On Dec. 7, they rented Tuscumbia Country Club where they initiated a yard-and-a-half party (each couple being allowed to wear only a yard and a half of material). In the annual Ugly Man's Contest, the Sigma Cni's ugly representative. Bob Ridpath, won an easy victory. Spring wcs sweetheart and serenade time for the Sigs, commencing on Apri 19th with the annual Sweetheart Ball held at Fond du Lac Town and Country Club, with Miss Karen Brown reigning. On the Thursday evening preceding the banquet, the fra-ernity favored Miss Brown with a serenade. In the annual Spring Sing, the men of the Norman Cross retained their title as song champs. Although the Inter- fraternity competition was much greater than it had been ir previous years, Sigmc Chi, ably directed by Wes Leline, sang well enough to keep both the trophy and the title. Scholastically, Sigma Chi continued to maintain their academic standing both on the local and on the national scene. On the Ripon campus, they eorned a second-place berth, and in competition with 127 other chapters of Sigma Chi, they placed second only to M.I.T. For this achievement, the local chapter was awarded $200.00 toward c house libra'y from the national office. In late November, sixteen men became pledges of Sigma Chi. Of these sixteen, thirteen made their grades end we e activated in March at a banquet held at Moxie's. These pledges established a fine record throughout the year and took part in such pledge activities as the sponsoring of open houses before both the Military Ball and the Holly Ball. Offcers this year were Roy Jensen, Ron Gillard, Wes Leline, and John Clark. Schulrc, R. Ridpalh, R. Christensen. 2—R. Kraft, J. Schloesser, W. Leline, P. Jensen, C. Eiiticn, D. Miller, R. Hefting, C. Allison, R. Vonde Moore 3—R. Lccbs, R Gillard, V. lowellen, R. Benson. 80 Office U,in'- J- Ch . R. Gilford. Pledg es l-J. Hun:, M. Borg, M. lolsor.s, C. Burnham, F Hobsrlor.d, R, Rowe, W. Pye. 2—T. Anderson, 7. Bokhof. R. Brian, 8. Chuchill, H. Finch, D. Lindsey, J. Fix, T. Mogdich, H. Jer.ior, H. Meyers. 81 Actives 1— D. Trccker P Mortenson, J. Smith, E. Pctc-son, A. Jagcbensky, A. Woolsey. 2—J Hurlbut, 0. Osborne V . Brooks, R Helle' 3—K lube'. F. Wollenbsrg, J. Wilcox, T. Cooley, G. Kergacrd 4—N. Th'erre, D. Smith. 5—W. Puornor, J. Ponicrok. D. Otto, D Thomoi, T Troostlor. Sigma Nu Sigma Nu's year, full of exciting, laughable, and serious moments will be long remembered by its members. The year begen with the Homecoming Banquet and party hole ct the Bel-Aire in Green Lake. In December the men of Hal House had a rollicking Ship Wreck party in the Axe-Handle Room with everyone wearing appropriate costumes. Tom Cooley and his date were given the prize for the best cos- tumes. April was the month for the pledge benquot, hold at the Faust Cub in Oshkosh to honor the twelve new men who had joined the ranks of Sigma Nu. Also n April, Sigma Nu held its White Rose Formal in Fond du Lac, with Caro Grant reigning as queen. May 11th was the date far Sigma Nu's Parents' Day held at Hall House. In the Spring Sing, Sigma Nu took third piece. Harwood gave them a going away party on the occa- sion of Sigma Nu's planned move into the new dormitory. During the year the men of Sigma Nu collabo- rated with other sororities to stage several impromptu parties. In scholastics Sigma Nu was third, although they placed first in rota', grade improvement. This was due to the fine grades of men like Trecker, Otto, Luber. Jay, Smith, Hadfield, and Wallenberg, all of whom made the Dean's list. Various members of Sigma Nu held positions as Student Council president. College Theater president. College Days editor. Other members of Sigma Nu participated on the football, basebal , wrestling, tonnis, golf, and track teams. In addition several of the more literate members of this house made significant contributions to the Scribbler. 82 Pledges 1—D. Conger, G. Brodsky. 2—P. VYaitkus, M. Ccoley, M. Cody, W. Knuth. 3—R. Tykal, W. Somoris, D. Proper, G. Kosrrier 83 1—1. Larson, D. Chose, J. Wolf, S. Ball, J. Rivera, G. Paganis. 2—J. Stedrron, R. Rich. D. Price, H Hornburg, S. Rowland, A Adaisski. 3—R. Procter, R. lojb. J. Delecuw, E. Seybold, D. Mirisch Actives Theta Chi 1957-58 found Theta Chi under the direction of Dave Chase, John Wolf, John Stodman, end Bob Filek. Alsvoys having had the reputation for throwing good parties, the men of Theta Chi kept up with tradition by sponsoring a number of successful social events. The highlight of first semester was tineir an- nual Winter Party held January llfh. During second semester, a rollicking weekend wes occasioned by the Spring Party on May 3rd, followed by a Steak Fry on Sunday, May 4th at Green Lake. Judy Stibbe reigned over the activities as this year's Sweetheart of Theta Cni and the event was acclaimed as a greet success by all who attended. In intramurals. Theta Chi finished second in footbcll and p aced men on the AII-I.M. football, volley- ball and basketball teams. In bowling. Dove Mirisch rol ed o 185 overage to take top honors for the second year in a row. In intercollegiate sports, “heta Chi men won letters in football, tennis, cross-country, track, and wrestling. The outstanding individual was Larry Larson, who earned no less than three varsity letters dur- ing the year. In other campus activities, Delta Omega chapter boasted of men in such campus offices cs Union Board President, Secretary of the I.F.C., President of the Ski Club, ond assistant editor of the Crimson. These positions were filled by brothers Mirisch, Chose, Filek, and Peganis, respectively. John Wolf did them proud with his championship in the Wisconsin Oratorical Contest. Theta Cni chose eleven men to join their ranks tnis year. During their pledging program, the pledges combined their gridiron talents for the annual Toilet Bowl game with Sigma Nu, in which they emerged victorious, 7—6. M 1 D. Williams, B. ScHocring. R. V nd«n, K. Doockor. B. OsiowoUkJ. E. Wood, P Mattiacci. D. Celichowski. R Roobor, H. Snidor. 2—P. ot:on, D. Rajowski, T. Troout«r. D. Tomc7ak, L. Dots, D Smith, T. Coolly, D. Cho . J. Flator, R. Ereman. 3—:. Thompson, J. Stor pr. J. Rpnko. C Rutkowskt, J. Wo R. J. Wa terscheit. T. Petersen, G. Wceste, B. Lcobt, M. Wa� on. R. Young. 8 lunde. Football The packed stands, the partisan crowd, the crisp fall air, and the cheer ng all contribute to the excitement and thrills of the great American game of Football. And who can blame Ripon College for gelling excited over their team in 1957? For the first time since Ripon had entered the competition for the football crown of the Md- west Conference, the Redmen remained undefeated and untied to stand alone at the top of the conference heap. Among other things, it proved Coach Thompson's belief that football can be big in a small college. Ripon's 8—0 reco-d was not achieved without hard work or sacrifice, however, and the hard work began early on September 3rd when the team reported for a strenuous training progrem. Days were filled with two heavy practices and evenings were spent with chalk talks with the cocches. Shortly before registration begen, the Redmen began the season with an overwhelming victory over Monmouth, 34—0 at Ingalls Field. After defeating St. Olcf 31—26 on the road, the squad returned home to barely edge the traditionally-tough Kohawks in a rainy night game, 7—6. Homecoming was next, and the Redmen made it a successful one by romping over their perennial rivals, the Lawrence Vikings, 28-7. Ripon followed this triumph by scoring over 120 points In their last three games, against some of the toughest competition in the conference. The first of these triumphs came over lest year's co-chcmpion, Ccrleton, 40—19. This was followed by a victory over Knox, 48—0, and a decisive win against Cornell, 42—6 to complete the season and a perfect record. 88 I F R E S H M A N 1—C. Worl, T. Wesrer, D Benko, J. Semrod R. Louis, G. Slevers. 2—N. Steinboch. C. Mox. G. Fucillo, 0. Mcntonoti, B. Tcntsch, D. Johnson. 3—P. Bronson. B. Hatbrich, M. Wilkor, A. Bishofi, T. Hnlloron. 4—J. Weis . R. Gerlcch. B. Tykal. B. Tows J. Storjcr. The 1957 Freshman Football team, led by the newly appo nted Varsity coach, John Sto'zer, v as unsuccessful in its two games. The first defeat of ‘he season was dealt by Whitewater State, 13—0. Trail ng by 13 points at the end of the first half, the frosh suffered from a lack of pre-season practice and did not score in the second half. The second defeat v as at the hards of the Lawrence College frosh, 6—0. A third quarter touchdown by Lawrence was the only score of the game. ; ' 89 91 I The moving force behind everything was, of course, Jerry Thompson. Bur Thompson will be remem- bered by Ripon College for much more than that he produced ar. undefeated football team. In an ege of commercial athletics in which he word amateur often takes on a very embiguous meaning, Jerry Thompson proved that footbal can be played v ell for no other incentive than the game itself. The act of silent, voluntary individual prayers which Thompson introduced before each game will continue. Each asks not for victory but that each might play to the best of his ability end to accept victory or defeat in the spirit of a champion. If a tradition is in the making, no one could ask for o finer one. Yes, Ripon College is proud of her gridiron team, and will remain proud for quit© some time. Then, too, there's next year! 93 ‘ I . I The moving force behind everything was, of course, Jerry Thompson. But Thompson will be remem- bered by Ripon College for much more than that he produced an undefeated football team. In an age of commercial cfhletics in which the word amateur often tekes on a very ambiguous meaning, Jerry hompson proved that football can be played v ell for no other incentive than the game itself. The oct cf silent, voluntary individual prayers which Thompson introduced before ecch game will continue. Each asks not ;or victory but that each might play to the best of his ability and to accept victory o' defect in the spirit of a champion. If c tradition is in the making, nc one could ask for c finer one. Yes, Ripon College is proud of her gridiron team, and will remain proud for quite some time. Then, too, there's next year! 93 Basketball D. Holden K. Stuessi P. Larson A. Peters B. Spangler D. Anderson G. Rush P. Kasson P. Martin P. Matriacci R. Young (Not Pictured) V. Lewellen R. Venden D. Ceiicnowski R. Burling 94 While Ripon's football toam certainly ran info no serious difficulties, the shift from turf to hardwood seemed, as if always does, to p-esent o host of prob- lems. All in oil, Ripon's baskerball scucd won five and dropped eleven, losing an additional five non- conferonc© games, to bring the seasons record to five wins and sixteen losses. It could be said, of course, that the Redmen did have their share of ill fortune. Bob Spangler's bright star dimmed considerably after a combination of flu and hepititus, which put him out for ... . fhc last flvo wcoks of the season. The flu bug also succeeded in side- lining other stalwarts as lewellen, Stuessi, Mattiacci, and Peters during the season, notably in the game against the University of Chicago. 95 1 96 90 52 66 55 53 76 87 87 59 83 44 73 91 65 74 94 77 73 117 86 56 RIPON 73.. RIPON 43. . RIPON 56. . RIPON 45.. RIPON 60. . RIPON 67.. RIPON 79.. RIPON 70.. RIPON 64.. RIPON 62.. RIPON 53.. RIPON 65.. RIPON 86.. RIPON 67. . RIPON 64. . RIPON 76.. RIPON 69. . RIPON 68. . RIPON 88.. RIPON 70. . RIPON 76. . Loyolo ...... U of Chicago Coe ......... Grinnell ..... St. Olaf .... Carleton St. Norbert . Stevens Point Monmouth .. Knox ........ Lawrence . .. Cornell .. .. , Oshkosh Grinnell .... Coe ......... Carleton St. Olaf..... Cornell ..... Knox ........ Monmouth .. Lawrence ... There were a few brignt spots in an otherwise dim season, however. Gordie Rush earned a place on the second all-contorer.cc team, pacing the Redmen with 372 points. Close behind him wos Pete Kas- son with 277. Loyal Ripen enthusiasts can however, like Cub fans, look forward to next yecr. While it is true that both Mattiacci and Rush will bo lost by graduation, the returning members of the squad will lend height a fair amount of speed, and experience. With the added help of freshmen Don Lindsay, Dick Montonoti, and Jim Burdon, Ripon fans are gazing toward the future with a glint in their eyes which might be callod optimistic. 97 Track B. Osiewalski J. Higgins D. Tomczak P. Kasson L. Larson D. Smith D. Griffiths D. Celichowski R. Burling V. Lev ellen B. Pansch R. Erdman A. Peters D. Rajewski J. Thompson RIPON .. . ...74 N. Mich . . 5716 ..Whitewater .. . . 3016 RIPON ... ...70 Carroll . . 61 RIPON ... ... 63Mt Oshkosh ... . . . 7116 . .Lawrence . . . . . 5816 .. 2616 RPON . . . ... 58 Oshkosh . .. . . 73 RIPON ... ... 8616 St. Norbert .. .. 4416 RPON ... ...80 Lawrence . . . . 51 (RIPON placed 7th in the Midwest Conference Meet at Lowrence 1—E. Wood, R. Vend en, R. Rocber, M. Wilson, J. Styrir. 2—J. Stor cr, T. Toosflcr, L. Do� , J. Wolf, K. Duecker. 3—J. Nelscn, B. Olsen, R. Boiriglia, J. Walrerscheit, J. Benka. Baseball 1—G. Sievers, B. Houbrlch, D. Woltcr, D. Montonali, G. Pckeljme. 2—A. Kinieel, R. Louis. R. Go.'lo h, N. Steinboch, J. Lone, N. Jcsjo. 100 t- V RIPON 3 Stevens Pt 14 RIPON 7 4 RIPON 7 10 RIPON 10 12 RIPON 1 Cce 6 RIPON 3 Cornell 11 RIPON 2 4 RIPON 3 Knox 2 RIPON 5 4 RIPON 7 5 RIPON 5 St. Ola? 17 RIPON 25 Lawrence 10 RIPON 4 8 RIPON 4 Monmouth 2 (Third in Midwost Confororco) Jt --i Wrestling MIDWEST CONFERENCE MEET Cornell ................... 93 Ccrleton ................... Knox 43 St. Olaf ................................... 38 Grinnell .................................... ............................................ IB St. Olaf............................645 Knox .................................660 Lawrence ............................. 9 RIPON .............................. 81 Cornell ............................. 699 Monmouth ........................... Coe ..................................710 102 Golf 103 1—N. Brand, D. Miritch, D Jenn ngj, R. VandeMocre. 2-Dr. Ashley, J. Hammer, J. Hjrlbot, W. Pot rick, N. Whites«de, Dr. Smith. MIDWEST CONFERENCE MEET • Grinnell ..................................... 23 I Carleton ...................................... 11 St. Oiaf ..................................... 10 Knox........................................... 7 Lawrence ...................................... 7 RIPON ......................................... 6 Monmouth ...................................... 3 Coe ........................................... 2 Cornell ....................................... 0 Tennis 101 1—K. M tcltcll, R. lou'o, T. M kw , E. Peterson, C. 2—L lurson, B. Brcokj, 0. Griffiths, H. Duub.-k, J. Blake, N. Anderson. MIDWEST CONFERENCE MEET Lawrence ...................................... 26 Cornell ....................................... 63 Grinrell ...................................... 72 Ca'leton ...................................... 94 Knox.......................................... 110 RIPON ........................................ 145 St. Olaf ..................................... 163 Cross-Country 105 Intra-Murals STANDINGS 1. Merriman 2. Lambda 3. Sigrra Chi 4. Theta Chi 5. Wes: 6. S.A.E. , 7. Sigma Nu 3. Indess 105 107 1—S. Jucd, J. Juetten, G. Ktoner. 2-G. Alchor, B. Cottrell, S. Breuler, C. Johnson. • Women’s Rifle Team 108 1—C. Johnson, M Couder, M Dcpkwski, D. Sickcw, G. Alcher, 3. Cottrell, S. Bressler. 2—1. Montgomery, B. Miller, A Rcddont. S. A len. B Krieps, 3. Rick, C. Luensmon, P. Carroll, N. O ster, 3. Spauld ng. J. Juettcn, C. McNelis, J. Eggert, B. Moo. P. Horr, N. Reno, M. Bel', V. Eng. Women’s Recreational 109 Association 1—J. Bcnko, 0. Brunette, K. Duecker, J. Fcwcetf, J. Kerr, R. Venden, T. Peterson. 2—H. Dou bek, J. Whirford, B. loobs, J. Clork, R. VandcMoorc. D. Smith, L. Dess, T. Cooley. T. Trocsller. 3 La'soo. 3—D Griffiths, P Kosson, J. Raker, J Watershed, B OiicwcUki, R. Bottiglio, R. P.oobor, J. Wotf, C. Rutkowiki. 4—R. Olson, A. Potori, D. Rojcwiki. 110 Cheerleaders . . . . We v ere the doss that had to wait until commencement morning to find out who would be graducting w th us. We spent four yecrs ar Ripon, but somehow we never come to feel like the Class of 1968. It was always Sigma Nu or Sigma Chi, or Lyle or Duffle, o' mere simply Ripon College that concerned us. We did a lot individually and n other groups, but as a class we will p'obably be remembered as the one which let he Junior P'om fade from the Ripon socioi calendar. We didn't let the Snowflake Club die, it just didn't snow at an opportune time. . . . . Wo began our stay of Ripon with c roal vic ory. For weeks before Homocoming Scoff Hall buzzed with plans for the Greosec Pole fight. We proved ourselves excellent strategists and became the second class in the history of the school to defeat the sopho- mores. Roy Jensen was the hero of the hour and hac the honor of letting tne g'easy flag hang in his room the remainder of the year. We v ere elated and didn't let the fact thet the odds had been about 140 to 14 dampen our spirits. There must have been something to the statement that we were excellent strategists, for ’hree years later our juniors, in R.O.T.C. training at Fort Riley won the military proficiency oward. . . . The freshman year was spent getting info the swing of things. We started in the Theater and Ver-Adest, and in the Days and the Scribbler. Most of us found cut whot cemeteries arc for, anc that it isn't water which flews on Water Tower Hill during the spring evenings. We found that South Woods is good for more than Biology 24 nature walks and that one can get more than Republican parly history at the Dub House. . ... As sophomores we really began to move into ccmpus positions. Some of our mem- bers took leading roles in the g'eat Conservative Institute Issue, writing for the Doys, getting personal news from Madison or folding papers tor mailing in secret rooms. The issue proved to be the biggest couse of discussion during our four years at Ripen, outside of the old standards, religion, women ior men), and sex. When tempers died down and two editors resigned Dave Trecker rook over• editorship of the Days. Ver-Adest come along in the spring and Phyllis Schaffer showed herself to be on© of our top musical comedy singers .... We hod other stars. Potor Morterson proved himsolf with roles in Pygmalion and Candida and others, while Carolyn Scott was Ripon's leading lady as she starred in The Innocents and The Glass Menagerie. . . . . We cot a lot accomplished in our junior year .... cruscders to the end .... and the drinking fountain in Ingram stands n memoriam to our efforts. We argued about building and every week Dave Trecker end the College Doys added another exciting episode tc the story of the men's quadrangle (which is now really being built inside and out) Weedy convos were re-instituted which provided us with materiel about which to complcin. Mcro sororities and fraternities turned their attention to national- ization. Lynn Holden captured the Miss Wisconsin title and waved the red and white banner at the glamorous Atlantic City contest. At Homecoming time we finally had a chance to watch the Greased Pole fight and we felt rather old. Ana after Home- coming the apathy (which was real'y hibernat,on for the winter) stayed ond lasted and lasted until spring. Though we came out to go to the Holly Ball end the Christ- mas concert, one! He I Week, and net all of us made it to exams. Then came spr ng and it truly was Ver-Adest with Pajcma Game and baseball and graduation celebrations. . . . . During our senior year we helped redeem ourselves for letting the Junior Prom fall by the wayside as we put on the biggest and best Military Ball in the many yoars of that ovont Lod by Jack Sturm and company tne senior members of the R.O.T.C. bafollion hocked thei- M-I's and hired Ralph Flanagan's Orchestra. Cur members of the football team. Babe Atlee, Russ Roeber, Ted Peterson, Bob Laabs, Pete Mattiace and Don Price, helped push Ripen to another conference championship and its first un- defeated season in fifty years. We did a ot of things that year .... Dave Trecker ran the Student Council . . . Ron Gillard the Student Court .... Dcnna McKinney the W.S.G.A............Marlyn Matschke the I.S.C.......Rhcda Rodeghier the Scribbler . . . . Rich Kraft headed the Religious Committee and skarted weekly chapels . . . . Ada Brown wes the founding president of TAP, the women's auxiliary of APO, headed by Bill Shelton and Pete Jensen. Ron Rock terro'ized the Little U.N. at the U. of Indiana as, wielding hammer and sicklo, ho hooded tho Ripon dologotion which also included Donna McKinney and Dick Christensen. . . . . And new that we've left Ripon with all its long winter days and night climbers and efier-midrighr study hours we wonder wno's going ro crusade, who's going to help solve the problems of the century. We're un ted, not by a Junior Prom, ond not by a senior convocation, but rather by the feeling that as we walked down the hill for the last time on commencement morning we agreed wi h a certain Frenchman, La Rouche- fauld, who said, No one ever consciously does any'hing for the ast time without a cer- tain sadness of heart. We know that we'll never he freer than we've been os we climbed the hill to Ingram and that becoming an alum isn't going to be the same as being a Ripon College student .... 1H 115 ALLISON, CURTIS Rockford. Illinois History Stoma Chi BACHUS. JOHN Ripon. Wisconsin Economics BARTEL, RICHARD Appleton. Wisconsin Mothemctics 3RUNETTE, DOUGLAS Won Allis. Wisconsin Economics, Mothomctics ?hi Koppo Pi BURMEISTER, BARBARA Kenosha, Wisconsin Psychology Alpha X; Delta 117 CHEWE, MARYETTA Milton, Wisconsin English Della Phi Sigmc CHRISTENSEN, RICHARD Rocir-o, Wisconsin History Sigma Chi 118 COOLEY, THOMAS Wolerlco, Wisconsin Econo nvcs Sigrra Nu COTTRELL, BARBARA Madison, Wisconsin Mathcmo'ics, History Pi Taw PI DIEDRICH, ADA BROWN Chicago. Illinois English Alp'na Xi Delta DIEDRICH. CAROL Ripon. Wisconsin Speech Delta Phi Sigmc DAUBEK, HUGH Ogden Dunes. Indiana Mathcmates Larrbda Doha Alpho 119 DOMENCICH. DONALD West Allis, Wisconsin Chemistry Phi Koppo Pi FISHER. CHARLES Jonojvi le, Wisconsin Chemistry GOODMAN, JANE Kcnosho, Wisconsin Music Koppo Sigmc Chi GRIFFITHS, DAVID Milwoukeo, Wisconsin Chomstry, Mothemntiet Phi Koppo Pi 120 HAMMEIEV, KATHRYN Konothn. Wisconsin English Alpho XI Dclfo HIGGINS, JAMES Stevens Pont, Wisconsin Physkol Ecucoticn Phi Koppo Pi HUME, JANICE Downers Grove, Illinois Psychology A'pha Ki Delta JENSEN, J. PETER Milwaukee, Wisconsin Economics Signa Chi 121 JOHNSON, STEVEN Modison, Wisconsin Economics Phi Kappo Pi JOSIAH, DENNIS Gorrboo, Canal Zone History KINZEL, ARTHUR Ripon, Wisconsin Physical Education Alpha Phi Omega KRAFT. RICHARD Evergreen Park, Illinois Philosophy Sigma Chi IAABS, ROBERT Wausau, Wisconsin Economics Sigmc Chi 122 LANGDON, ROBERT Chicogo, Illinois Economics Sigma Alpha Epsilon LANGE. THOMAS Wo'eriown, Wisconsin H story. Economics LAUN. PETER Elkhart Loke, Wisconsin Politico! Science LISKA, BETTY Wisconsin Rnpirls, Wisconsin Fionch Alpha Cammo Tboto LUNDE, WILLIAM Ripon, Wisconsin Fconomcs Alpha Phi Omego 123 McKinney, donna Grond Island, Nebroska English Alpha Gomrro Theta MARTINEAU. PIERRE Highland Pork. II inois English MATSCHKE, MARLYN Wcuwotosa, Wisconsin Bology Kappa Sigma Chi • MATTIACCI. PETER Waukesha, Wisconvn Physical Education Phi Kaopa P MILLER, THOMAS Grayslake, Illinois Economics Phi Kcppa Pi 124 MOORE, THOMAS Grcandalo, Wisconsin Physics. Mathomctics Phi Koppo Pi MORTENSON, PETER Madison Wisconsin Economics Sigma No NELSON, CAROL Wauwotoso, Wiicorsin Psychology Alphc Xi De'ta NELSON, JAMES West Allis, Wisconsin Engl sh Sigmo Chi NELSON, JOANN Waupaca, Wisconsin Psychology Kcppa Sgmo Chi 125 PFEIFFER, NANCY Poloj Heights, Illinois Speech Alpho Gommo Ihcto PIETSCH, ROBERT Wcueondo, lllinos Siology lambda Celta Alpha POPKO, WILLIAM Con-cron, Wisconsin Fconom'cs Phi Kcppo Pi RODESHIER, RHODA Evergreen Pork, Illinois English Alpho Gorrma Theto OYSTER, NANCY Green Buy, Wisconsin Morhematlcs A'pha Gonmo Ihclo ■ 126 ROCK, RONALD Chicogo, Illinois Philosophy ROEBER, RUSSELL Mecford, Wisconsin Physiccl Education Alpho Phi Onego ROWLAND, STANLEY Glenview, 111 nois Psychology Theta Ch‘ RUSH, GORDON Chicago, II irsoia Economics Phi Kcppo Pi 127 • • SCHAFFER, PHYIUS Brookfield, Chic English Alpha Xi Da1 fa SCHLOESSER, JACK Oshkosh, Wisconsin Economics Sigma Chi SCHULZE, P.ICHARD L. Ripon, Wisconsin Economics Sigma Chi SCOTT, CAROLYN Chicago, Illinois Speech, Biology Dcltc Phi Sigma SEYBOLO, ERWIN Mllwaokoo. Wisconsin Economics Tholo Oil 128 SPANGENBERG. BARBARA Wauwatosa, Wisconsin English THOMAS, DONALD Glen Ellyn, Illinois Politicol Scieree Sigma Mu TRECKER, DAVID Kankakee, Illinois Chemistry Sigma Nu 129 WALLENBERG, NANCY SCHORB Villa Park, Illinois Spanish, Psychology Alpha Gomma lhe:a WHITFORD, JERRY Mineral Pcinf. Wit«or� in Biology Plii Kappa Pi 130 WILCOX, JON Wild Roto. Wisconsin Political Science Sigma Nu WOLTERS, KENNETH Barrington, Illinois Biology Alpha Phi Omega ZAFEROPUIOS, PHILIP Chicago, Minois Speech 131 V - 134 Amidsr the lectures, the studying, the finals, and the rest of the dull porcphenalia which comprise the everyday life cf that curious entity, the college stu- dent, Ripon's men and women again discovered that life could be beautiful. The primary object, of course, was in enjoying oneself to the utmost, and this object was pursued in varying degrees from September until June. In this endeavor wo found blissful diversion in such points of interest as the Spot, the Mill Pond, the Cemetery, the Union, and, in short, any locality which furnished solace for our troubled spirits. We found also that, while it was difficult to form a broth erly relationship with each other in the domestic at- mosphere which had been provided for us, in seeking tc know and understand each other more fully we in turn gained a better understanding of ourselves. Orientation Week camo, as it always does, ond despite the fact that most of the Freshmen thought it was primarily designed to welcome new students from the Orient, they realized their error soon enough, and proceeded to enjoy themselves immensely. Classes began amidst the usual resolutions that this year we would try to absorb some of the wisdom upon which we daily feasted. The frosh girls were pre'ty end unattached, however, and the Spot was open again, ond so our solemn vows, for tho most part, faded into blissful oblivion .... 135 ■ . . . . The scene really hadn't changed, though. Marion and Chuck donned their monster sui s and made life miserable for the frosh, just as Ronnie and Jerry had bofor© them, and Scottie and Skeers before them. The wretched ones seemed content to follow tradition however, and though they sometimes ‘ugged a bit at their chains, they took it ail with good-natured agony cnc solemnly waited for the spectre of the greased pole .... 136 . ... Il was really a lovely autumn. Romance blocmcd from Sigma Chi to Duffle as a prelude to the cold months ahecd. Those who couldn't afford to date took up smoking and found it much less satisfying. And who will forget those evenings at Ingalls? . . . . . . . And, too, there were innovations. The Religious Committee got religion and started Chapel Service. Although there was found to be a definite relationship between attendence and forthcoming tests, everyone agreed it was a good idea. . ... It was even rumored that Griffiths and Domencich were making roof beer floats in the chem leb, but Miss Oyster never complained . . . . The days flew by and before anyone realized it alumni were everywhere, which sig- nalled the presence of ... . 138 139 . ... It was a particularly joyous Homecoming this year. The Sophomores were happy because they again won the greosed-pole fight. The fans were happy over the Redmen's sound defeat of Lawrence. Happiest of all was Suo Landig, whom all agreed was one cf ‘he loveliest monarchs ever to grace the Ripor campus. . ... In the evening, the crisp fall air resounded with the gay voices of youth, broken only by the occasional mono- tone of an alumnus sadly contemplctirg the vicissitudes of post-campu3 existence .... j iwms 3o; 143 . . . . When the dust had cleared from the gridirons ot the Midwest Conference in November, a mildly-stunned Ripon campus found itself the proud owner of a champion- ship football squad. Since many autumns had come and gone 'ere this occasion had presented itself, no one, not even the Seniors, knew quite how to act. It is safe to scy that everyone held his head a bit higher, though, and there was great feasting and joy in the lodges of the Redmen for many days. . . . . Whether there would be ensuing victories in the years to come was unimportant. What was important was the renewal of spiri and pride in Ripon among its students and the opportunity for each tc glance back in the years to come upon an event of which he was a pert .... 144 . . . . Inevitably the snow came, transforming the campus into an alcbaster kingdom, only sorving more to illuminate the purity of the souls of those who dwelt therein .... There were sleigh rides and heyrides, cates and dances, and whenever there was time, these same virtuous souls spurned the vulgar drinking songs of autumn to blend their voices ir a melodious announcement of Christmas .... The cold air seemed to raise our spirits even higher, for finals were still a month away .... N T 145 . . . . Those whoso toste spurned the mediocre turned to Bridge. Messenger end Cason wanted Lambda to sponsor an in’er-sorority Bridge tourna- ment, but nothing ever came of it ... . Every Sun- dey the dining hall took on the appearance of a reception room at the U.N. Prom Spain to Sweden, wherever exotic morsels could be found, Miss Hawk inson turned her culinary raients in every direction. Someone said the Westrran only came to see if there really wasn't supposed to bo anything under a grass skirt .... Ripon's stalwart U.N. delegation prac- ticed saying Nyef for three weeks, and it was re- portedly time well spent .... Our convo speakers ranged from mediocre to excellent, and the topics covered everything from religion to Oxford to religion to Antcrctica to religion . . . 147 I . . . . Among the Greeks, there were cl lecst two innovations. Smith entered the Realm of Minerva amidst riotous celebration, and shortly thereafter Grand Old Parkhurst become the home of the newest chapter of Alpha Xi 'Delta ( Mot 'Zi girls, 'Chsszail'It didn't tako long to seo that both had made fine cl oices .... 148 .... When there was nothing else to do, somebody spon- sored a dance. They were encountered in oil sizes ond shapes, but they afforded us a bit of clean-cut recreation during those long winter evenings, which otherwise might have been spent in heaven knows what .... 149 . ... The Big Dance, as had been anticipated, was the A il Ball. The ROIC lads claimed they wanted to prove that there was room for at least one wildiy successful social event a year . . . . With the help o; Ralph Flanagan and a lovely queen and court, while in typicol government fashion they operated mostly in the red, the Army seemed to have proved Its point .... 150 151 Spring 152 . ... It was evident from the smiles that nearly everyone except, of course, Breen and Schloesser had stopped studying .... The girls stopped sunbath- ing in back cf Tri-Dorms because those crude boys from Sigma Nu were always throwing water and nasty remarks .... . . . . Long before the first gentle South Wind came upon us, it wos ovidonr Spring was close at hand. With the first warm day in March,bermudas, the cemetery, and Love oecame abruptly fashion- able .... It snowed once or twice after that, but things were never really the same again . . . . 153 .... April Showers brought May Flowers, and with them the Spring Parties, beer parties, and the lethargy associated with Spring. The mere active spirits played Tennis or Golf .... we of the lesser breed placed blankets on the lawn for the purpose o ' tinting our collective epidermis slightly while studying . . . others just placed blankets on the lawn .... Someone finally rook some paint remover and cleaned the Santa Claus suit Abe had so glumly worn all those months, which was as positive c sign of Spring as any cojld be ... . 154 ■MBQ 156 • . • . But tne end was drawing near .... Spring Sing . . Fina's .... And the Seniors, who had apparently enjoyed the last weeks immensely, suddenly experienced that feeling that cnly those who are nearing the end of a unique and wonderful period in rheir lives can know. ... it was time for Commencement .... 157 The gcds favored us again this year with a becutiful dcy for Commencement .... Rev. Zeller and Dr. Elvehjem both had something important to say and said ir well .... One little !ad showed his lack of propriety by gleefully dragging his tricycle up and down Ingram Walk during the main address, but everyone took if as a matter of course .... The Seriors all looked very solemn and proper in fhe caps and gowns, and just looking at them if was not hard to tell that each would find an important place in the big world surrounding Ripen College .... 161 Baccalaureate 162 Rev. Har K. Zeller eddrosses the Clew of 1958 with A Mexirr for Moderns. 163 Commencement Crimson Staff EDITOR BUSINESS MGR . . . . Jon Walterscheif GREEKS .. Ray Schiefelbein ORGANIZATIONS .. .. Karen Schneider Janet Brown SENIORS Dick Christenson SPORTS .. . Barbara Krieps LAY-OUT . Christine Johnson Lynno Johnson PHOTOGRAPHY .... Paul Douer Dick Schiefelbein Neal Ccson 168 SECRETARY Sharon Adams For those who knew him, his warmth and cheer- fulness will ever remain a part of us. For those closest to him, he will ever embody these qualities which are the essence of a true man and a true gentleman. The Crimson Staff takes this cpporfunity to remember someone who is truly missed .... Donald Drewes. 169 Patrons Chipman's Department Srore Cordon Oil Company First Notional Bonk Green Giant Company Ripon Foods, Inc. Advertiser's Manufacturing Company Arthur's Men's Shop Bloedel Suckow C. H. Tinkham Insurance Agency Dcvis Super Market Ace Hardware Alan's Jewelry Company. Inc. Arden C. Kruege- Builders Berg Bros. Electric Biegick's Garage Bob's Pastry Shop Borden's (Marvin Stark, Distributor) Breadbasket Bakery Bryden Plumbing Heating Company Campus Beauty Shop C ifford C. Haima Insurance Agency Dean's Texaco Station Dick's Dairy Bar Diedrich Insurance Agency Diedrich Jewelry Company Dr. A. D. Blumonshine Dr. John J. Arnold Dr. J. T. La Ham D'. Leonard arel Dr. Leroy A. Yeomens, Chiropractor Dr. Ralph Licking Dr. Richard L. Carley Dr. R. J. Vlcsnik Dr. Robert E. Meyer Dr. Russell S. Peltcn Drs. Bachus, Watson . Dittmcr Drs. Schuler Sundeen DuBois Super Market Farvour Agency Fox River Glove Company, Inc. Fullerton Lumber Company Gamble's Geh'ke Paint Store George Holdorf (Sealtest Distributor) Gray's Drug Store Hader Pharmacy Hamie's Standard Service Harold Rup.now H. Luetke Son Hoffman Radio Service Horner Insurance Agency House of Stuart Jack and Jill Shop Jack's Standard Service Johnson Ti'e Appliance Company Kathryn's Women's Wear Kolscy's Baroor Shop 170 Patrons Ripon Knitting Works Ripen Laundry Ripon State Bank Speed Queer., Division of McGrow Edison Company Ripon Commonwealth-Press R—Line Foods, Inc. Smokeys' Printing and Lithographing The Spot Restaurent Pizza Kitchen Van Meter's, Inc. King's Frock Shop Kohl Hardware Company Lauience's Interiors Les' Market Lowe Funeral Service Mcnn Hayes Law Offices Michael N. Conte Studios Mi IPs Lipucr Store Moxio's Arcade Nosbitf Kay, Attorneys Parfitt's Studio Patrick's Women's Apparel Pin Bowl Bowling Alleys Pin Bowl Restaurant Ramsey's I.G.A. Store Republican House, Inc. Ripon Beau'y Shop Ripon Bootery Ripon Federcl Savings Loan Association Ripon Greenhouse Ripon Hardware Company Ripon Home Bakery Ripon Lumber Company Ripon Sport Shop Ripen Variety Store Ripon Veterinary Hospital Ripon Walgreen Agency Drug Store, Inc. Robert C. Borr, Attorney Ronnie's Super Mcrkef Roy's Barber Shop Sears, Roebuck Company Seese-Hall Men's Clothing Schneider's Restaurant Schrader Building Material Fuel Co. Schultz Honey Farms Schurc Auto Body Shop, Inc. Smith Jov olors Stanley R. Benkoski Agency Suzanne's Bocuty Salon Svend's Barber Shop Thorp Finance Corporation Van Rhyn's Steak House Vogue Cleaners Wesner's, Inc. Western Auto Associate Store Wisconsin Power Light Compcny 171 Whiie this could hardly be, in my estimation, a labor of love, it was certuinly c unique one. There are doubtless many portions of the book which could be improved upon, but I will gladly leave this to future ingenious Crimson staffs Our intent was to stay as far away as passible from the stereo- typed, businesslike yearbook so common today in mos' schools. Besides, the Admissions Office prints for better material in that vein :han we could ever devise. Rother, we tried to capture, if it is possible, the elusive essence of Ripon College, toot which distinguishes it from other small colleges. We were aided in this task by many others whose only incentive, like ours, was interest. Among them: Michael Conte, whose senior portraits v e believe are among ihe finest ever in Ripon Yearbooks; George Lundeen, whose artful fraternity and sorority photos con be found in the Greek Section,- Carl Steiner, who orobably more than anyone tu-ned the 1958 Crimson from a remote possibility into a finished product; and last but not lecst, Mr. Judson, who virtually turned his Public Relations Deportment into a Crimson Annex. We of the Crimson join in thanking those who aided us this yecr and in extending our good wishes and consolations to next year's staff. 172 5 ARCHIVES - RIPON - SPECIAL COLLECi IONS COLLEGE LIBRARY