Shimer College - Acropolis Yearbook (Mount Carroll, IL)

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Left to right are Dr. Handy and Miss Hostetter. Standing is Mr. Pooler. fifumamzfzlef It says in the Catalogue that Humanities is an integrated study of the achieve- ments of men as expressed in Art, Literature, Music, Philosophy and Religion. And that is exactly what it is, but it is also something more. It is the fascinating philosophical discussions led by Dr. Handy, whose adept mind clarifies with ease his students confusions . . . Art of the World as revealed to us through the wise eyes of Miss Hostetter, famous for her wry humor . . . the full and ardent appreciation of music transmitted by Mr. Pooler's enthusiasm and sensi- tivity . . . Dr. Hutchinis unending sincerity and willingness to council . . . and the Religion in Life Conference led by Washington University's Dr. Huston Smith. The Humanities have strived to make us humane. 22

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You Quan! Hara An afternoon spent in the science lab: VVon7t that bell ever ring? . . . a coke and ping pong in the grill: ':Ooh! You should have gotten that corner shot! . . . a spurt of athletic enthusiasm quickly clamped by Hey, let's go for a swim, '... searching for a pin at the last minute to hold together the place where the hook broke last week . . . a short half hour glance, posing in front of the mirror in the gay Hnery f... romantic candlelight supper . . . clown to the books after the VVest Hall lounge program . . . or play practice or your treasured night out . . . parties and squeals before the quiet hour . . the slowly dying drowsy murmurs . . . and so to bed to dream ofthe formal dance and that handsome man who'll come down . . . ah, for dreams. tat' XA? .,d. i l YC 4 Qu 21

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Dr. john Russel and Dr. Merrill Hutchins conversing with Dr. Huston Smith, leader of the Religion in Life Conference, at a seminar held in West Hall lounge. Y. XV. C. A. The purpose of the Y.VV.C.A. is to create a spirit of friendship on the campus, and beyond that to peoples of other nations. Y.YV.C.A. sponsors the Big-Little-Sister tea and banquet, the Who's YVho Party, Christmas Bazaar, a scholarship for a worthy student, and the Student-Faculty basketball game, which ends the year's activities. A number of other worthwhile projects are successfully carried out each year: the inspirational religion in life conference, the World Student Service Fund, the CARE drive, and the Save the Children Federation Clothing Drive. The oflicers are Pat Grubbs, president, Ann Grarup, first Vice-president, Mar- garet Curtiss, Second Vice-president, Harriet Kirckhoff, Secretaryg Carolyn Piper, Treasurer. 23