Shimer College - Acropolis Yearbook (Mount Carroll, IL)

 - Class of 1950

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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

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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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1 l l l Pictured are Mr. McBride and Miss Lafans. form! 5625466 The primary purposes of the Social Sciences are to create in us an interest in con- temporary society, to help us to develop an adequate understanding of the basic values of society, and to teach us the importance of acquiring skill in the realm of critical analysis. This study has its human aspects too . . . Mr. McBride's intensely personal interest in his subject and students . . . his expressive gestures and familiar references to the universal citizen , Duncan . . . Miss Lafans' concern for accuracy . . . her famous reviews before exams . . . her sympathetic counseling. X'Ve will remember I.R.C.'s lively concern with world affairs .w . . the renowned debates . . . their guest Mr. James Eldridge and his stimulating remarks about the United Nations. The Social Sciences have made us realize our place in the world. 24

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