Shimer College - Acropolis Yearbook (Mount Carroll, IL)

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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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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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The Rexidence Ha!! Corn- miltee is concerned with the pattern of life in the dorm. It strives to main- tain an atmosphere con- ducive to study and a spirit of friendliness in the dorm relationships. Seated: Phyllis Grubbg Margairet Maennleg Mary Taftg Ethel Okamura, chair- mang Barbara Tonsorg Ann Sherrnang Maurita Manworren. Standing: Mrs. Kreigerg lDr. Handyg Dean I-Iinesg Lois Lamb- recht. The aim of the Caunsi! Qf Student Ajairs is to unify the social and academic activities on campus. It acts on the basis of student opinion and administra- tive guidance. Seated: Joellen Twohig, publica- tionsg Phyllis Grubb, mem- ber-at-largeg Pat Mervis, treasurer 5 Lois Lambreeht, presidcntg Ethel Okamura, seeretaryg Maurita Man- worren, member-at-largeg Pat Grubbs, Y.W.C.A.g Standing: Miss Birkctt, faculty adviserg Dean Hinesg Bette Lerch, club representative. The modern world is a complicated place. The International Relaliorzs Club instils an interest in cur- rent world affairs through the speakers it presents to the student body and its debates on current prob- lems. Seated: Mr. Mc- Bride, Rebecca Whisler, Mary Taft, Mary Jane Berkstresser, presidentg Phyllis Grubb, Pat Grubbs, Miss Lafans. Standing: Marilyn Zaremski, Dianne Donels. . 25