Slippery Rock University - Saxigena Yearbook (Slippery Rock, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1939 volume:

Published annually by the JUNIOR CLASS of STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE Slippery Rock, Penna. Jo Banichar, Editor Gabriel Busnsh, Bus. Mgr. ★ Xml W Ihi years nmu s progress . . . Slippery Rock State Teachers College celebrates a half century of progress. We students of today realize that we arc reaping the benefits sown by others—our predecessors. The debt of gratitude we owe is not to any individual but to all those men and women who have contributed to the progress of the institution and have made Slippery Rock State Teachers College what it is today. So we, the junior Class, gratefully dedicate this | 95 9 ‘nwiiirna: To the townspeople, who through their foresight and efforts founded the school in 1889, and have fostered it through fifty years; To the administrators, past and present, under whose direction Slippery Rock has grown and flourished; To the faculties, whose wisdom has been a guide and whose personalities have been an inspiration; To the alumni, each of whom has added something to Slippery Rock while here, and whose lives have been a source of pride to us ever since their graduation; To all others, known and unknown, who have shown an interest in the welfare of our Alma Mater. Invitation to the inspection of the new buildings fifty years ago. VOV4 t1. 7 The year 1939 marks the Golden Anniversary of the founding of Slippery Rock State Teachers College. As we scan the history of these past fifty years, we come to a fuller realization of the progress and real worth of the school and the powerful influence it has exerted upon this community and upon the lives of its students. The first institution of higher learning in this immediate vicinity was founded by Alfred D. Lee of Ohio. It was built below Christley Bridge under a huge hemlock tree near a spring, and therefore, was named Hemlock Springs College. Because of financial difficulties, the venture proved to be a failure and the school was forced to close. Nevertheless, this first venture had instilled in the minds of the people of the community the idea of higher education for their young folk. In 1887 a meeting of the townspeople was called to discuss plans for building such an institution. The group first discussed the idea of establishing an academy, but soon they came to the conclusion that an academy would not completely satisfy their needs. Upon investigation it was learned that Slippery Rock was in the Eleventh Legislative District and that the district was eligible for the establishment of a normal school. It was decided that such an institution would best suit the needs of the community, and within a short time the townspeople began to lay plans for its erection. The great problem that presented itself was that of financing the construction ol the Normal School. Men canvassed the town and nearby vicinity to secure donations. Subscriptions were sold at five dollars a piece. Citizens of the community offered ground upon which to erect the buildings. Not to be outdone by the men, the women formed a society known as the Ladies’ Normal School Association. Many were the strawberry and ice cream festivals they held in order to secure money. All the food for such a festival was donated. The women sewed, baked, and conducted many other enterprises in order to gain a little money for the school fund. 6 Through the efforts of these men and women, twenty thousand dollars was raised. A meeting was held, a board of trustees was appointed, and plans got under way. Men of the town offered their services in erecting the buildings. The women sewed carpets from rags which had been donated, and made curtains and bedding for the dormitory rooms. In 1889 the three frame buildings were completed. At last the people of Slippery-Rock saw that their dream had become a reality. Although the buildings were finished, no work had been done on the grounds. Fortune favored the people in the form of snow on the date of inspection, February 1, 1889. The ugly grounds were covered by a soft white blanket. Hope mingled with apprehension as the people awaited the decision of the Inspection Committee. Great was their joy when Governor Beaver recognized the school as a State Normal School. In his remarks, the Governor said that in accepting the institution he was recognizing the supreme faith and worth of its founders. The school launched its career March 26, 1889, with an enrollment of 168 students. The term lasted for fourteen weeks. The first faculty included I. N. Moore, J. C. Ricketts, W. A. Beer, Maude E. Bingham, and Lizzie A. Marshall. James E. Morrow acted as principal for one year. Dr. Maltby was then appointed and served for twenty-five years. Under Dr. A. E. Maltby, the school progressed slowly but surely. Old Main, the West Gymnasium, and the present high school (the one which will be vacated this year) were the strictly additional units which were built on the campus during his regime. Two of the three original wooden buildings burned down and were replaced by the present chapel and South Hall, while the other frame structure was enlarged and remade into the building which burned down in October, 1937. The once ugly campus became one of the beauty spots of Western Pennsylvania, and the Normal School itself became one of the leading teacher training institutions in the state. When Dr. Maltby retired in 1916, Professor I. N. Moore was appointed acting principal for one year. In 1917 Dr. J. L. Eisenberg took over the presidency. It was under his administration that the school received the status of a Teachers College in 1927. At this time two new buildings were erected, the East Gymnasium and the Elementary Training School. The Hut was also built. Dr. C. S. Miller succeeded Dr. Eisenberg in 1934. During his administration, a million dollar building program has been completed, and the training of the faculty has been increased to the point where it is now the best trained faculty group in the State, as far as State Teachers Colleges are concerned. Under this million dollar building program five new buildings have been erected: the Maltby Memorial Library, Science Hall, the Secondary Training School, North Hall, and the president's residence. During the early years of the School, the literary clubs played an important part in the social life. There was no movie to entertain the clamoring students in those days. As a result, two literary clubs, the Philomathean and the Bryant, sponsored many plays, debates, and other programs. The majority of the students belonged to one or the other of these two clubs. They indeed proved a vital cog in the social life and the training of the students. Disaster struck the school three times in the form of fire. On March 13, 1897, the boys' dormitory was completely destroyed by flames. The chapel was burned on June 26, 1896. The present South Hall and Chapel were erected at that time, and old North Hall was encased with brick and enlarged. On October 16. 1937, fire destroyed North Hall completely. The progress of the College must be accredited to the perseverance and high ideals of the townspeople, the administrators, the faculty, the student bodies, the alumni, and its numerous friends in its service area. Let us hope that the future will see a continuation of the progressive march of the College. May her future sons and daughters not only honor her traditions but also enrich them! 7 Hill North H«ilI 8 Muiic Room of North Hall Reception Room of North Hall Maltby Memorial Library ;°.r'Or of Maltby en'orin| l-ib ■ ary vmn- President’s Home Dr. C. Prcj Past Administrators DR. JAMES E. MORROW Principal 1889-1890 DR. ALBERT E. MAI.TBY Principal 1890-1916 JAMES E. MORROW James E. Morrow, father of Dwight W. Morrow, was chosen to head Slippery Rock Normal School when it launched its career in 1889. He ranked as one of the leading educators of his day, and served as principal of the school for one year. ALBERT E. MALTBY Dr. Albert Elias Maltby succeeded James Morrow as head of the School, serving for twenty-six years. It was under his guidance that the School developed into a powerful institution. He laid a firm foundation upon which the future administrators could build. The new Maltby Memorial Library was so named as a tribute to the perseverance, honesty, and high ideals of Dr. Maltby. As an additional honor, the alumni will place a life-size portrait of Dr. Maltby in the library. I. N. MOORE Professor I. N. Moore, a member of the first faculty ol the School, was appointed to fill the office of administrator from 1916 to 1917. He filled the position in a capable manner, having had previous experience as principal of New Castle High School, 1885-1887, and principal of Waterford Academy, 1887-1889. J. LINWOOD EISENBERG Dr. Eisenberg held the position of administrator from 1917 until 1934. Many notable changes took place under his administration. The most important, perhaps, was the changing of Slippery Rock Normal School to the status of a State Teachers College on August 13, 1927. PROF. I. N. MOORE Acting Principal 1916-1917 DR. J. LINWOOD EISENBERG President 1917-1934 18 lnaii(|iinitioii nf Huildiiifi I’rmjnim DR. C. S. MILLER The expansion of an institution, such as the one which has taken place here within the last year, provides occasions for ceremonial accompaniments. One of these was the Ground Breaking Ceremony January 19, 1938. Again, when the building program was further advanced, all the projects were dedicated, symbolically, in laying the cornerstone of the Maltby Memorial Library on May 21, 1938. In the ceremony. Dr. Moore and Miss Bingham represented the original faculty of Slippery Rock; Dr. Adams, the Board of Trustees; Dr. Miller, the administration; Mr. Frank Barkley, the alumni, and Dan Shick, the Student Government Association. Miss Rice, as a representative of the faculty, and Mrs. Hansen, as Librarian, also took part in the ritual. A box was placed in the cornerstone containing various copies of the Slippery Rock Signal, The Rocket, the Saxigena, the College catalogue, and other documents. DR. JOHN ADAMS, Pres., Board of Trustees 19 MISS ALMA G. RICE. MRS. ALICE HANSEN Members of Original Faculty MISS MAUDE C. BINGHAM. PROF. I. N. MOORE As far as we have been able to discover, the only two living members of the original faculty at Slippery Rock are Miss Maude C. Bingham and Professor I. N. Moore, pictured above. Miss Bingham received her higher education at Edinboro State Normal School and Valpariso Normal School. She holds the degree of Master of Education. After teaching in the Butler Public Schools for a time, she was elected to the faculty at Slippery Rock in 1889 as a teacher of geography and history and served the school in this capacity until 1915, when she resigned. Professor I. N. Moore graduated from Westminster College in 1885. He holds the degree of Master of Arts from that same institution. Prom 1885 to 1887 he served as principal at New Castle, and from 1887 to 1888 he served in the same capacity at Waterford Academy. Professor Moore became a member of the Natural Science Department at S. R. S. N. in 1889. At the end of the year he took a position in the Department of Physics at Westminster College. In 1902 he returned to the science faculty at Slippery Rock. He was principal of the Normal School from 1916 to 1917. Professor Moore resigned in 1920. The 1939 Saxigena congratulates them on their long period of service in the field of education. 20 A .f • iv , omcu DR. ORVILLE C. WRIGLEY Psychology Tests and Measurements DR. NORMAN WIESENFLUH Psychology and Education DR. CARI. B. SPOTTS English MRS. WILLIE MAE DtiBARD DR. PIERREPONT H. NICHOLS English English DR. RUSSELL THOMAS English 22 DR. OLLIE L. BACKUS Speech JAMES A. SHEEHY Dramatics CLYDE H. LADY Mathematics DR. VM. PAUL CARTER Social Studies WILDA BRUBAKER Social Studies HOWARD L. HEADLAND Social Studies 23 DR. RALPH A. WALDRON Science CLAY C. RUFF Science (CELLAR SHELAR Science DR. ARTHUR P. VINCENT Science 24 DR. BEATTY H. DIM IT Science GEORGE T. MILLER Art ROBERT W. YINGLING Music MRS. GLADYS H. ARNOLD Music GLADYS SANDERSON Accompanist and Secretary Health Education Dept. DR. WARREN P. STRAIN Geography HERBERT H. RASCHE Geography MARY HEFFERNAN Health Education 25 COACH THOMPSON Health Education DR. ELMER B. COTTRELL Health Education ARCHIE DODDS Health Education ELMIRA H. COMPTON Health Education CARL F. FISCHER Health Education KATHRYN MATHENY Health Education 26 MRS. ALICE HANSEN Librarian RUBY FRAMPTON Assistant Librarian MRS. MARY McCANDLESS Hostess, South Hall BERNICE SPARGO Nurse NELL B. WOODS Dictition MAREE McKAY Registrar 27 DAVID V. KETTERER Bursar MISS I.AYNG, MISS KELLY Administrative Office JOSEPH S. FLACK Mgr. Bookroom McCLYMONDS, FLACK. GLASPEY, HINDMAN. SCHAFFNER Staff of Bursar’s Office 28 Elementary Sc hool Faculty 11-- First Row—Martin, Hillier; Book, Principal; Rhoads, Matheny, Fischer, Holloway, Cottrell Second Row—Winn, Clutton, Hess, Bailey, Thompson. Shclar Third Row—Rasche, Elder. Dodds Hi$|li Sc hool Faculty Seated, left to right—Morrison, Ousley; Waldron, Secretary; Wagcnhorst, Director; Conley, Arnold, Stadtlander Standing—Heintzelman, Thompson, Heffernan, Matheny. Ray 29 J % m Graduates—Class of 1889 Top Row—Elizabeth Patterson, Carrie Irwin, Nettie Locke, Alice Richards, Mary Dale Bottom Row—Frances McCalmet, Blanche Thornburg, Iris McClymonds, Elizabeth MeJ unkin, Annie Morrison Left to right: DAVID ABRAMS, ELEANOR COTTRELL, DAN SHICK, WALTER CORBETT. DR. COTTRELL, Class nf I Doll Treasurer Secretary President Vice President Class Adviser 32 VI i m i) ries Freshmen: Parental admonitions . . . registration amid strange faces . . . new friends . . . growing hostility on the part of the Sophs . . . marvelously pretty girls . . . thrills from Richard Halliburton . . . then dinks, paddles, matches, tribunals, signs . . . the Frosh-Soph football game . . . dust for the Sophs, and regulations were off. Sophomores: Heckling the incoming Frosh . . . learning the fascination of the Nature Trail . . . developing taste for hamburgers after dances . . . kidding ourselves about immunity from measles . . . subjective exams introduced and cribs became useless. Juniors: It was still dark when we were awakened ... in North Hall then were cries of Never mind your shirt, let's go! . . . girls were streaming out of North Hall . . . everyone believed in fire drills that day at least . . . Miss McCandless and Dr. Miller, both solid supports, helping everyone . . . the men moved into homes downtown and the women moved into South Hall . . . trucks and workmen finally began the reconstruction program. Seniors: Student teaching . . . philosophy of education . . . buildings shoot up all around us . . . with graduation drawing near, we wondered if we really wanted to leave and found that we didn't . . . Fiftieth Anniversary . . . graduation amid parades and festive atmosphere ... we felt anything but festive ... we receive our diplomas ... we shake hands with many well-wishers . . . the campus seems dear to us as we bid friends good bye. 33 Across top. loft to right: DAVID H. ABRAMS Dave Secondary Explorers’ Club; International Relations Club; Athletic Council Cabinet, Y. M. C A.; Treasurer, Varsity Club; Business Manager, 1938 Saxigcna; Varsity Soccer, Swimming; Intramural Baseball, Basketball; Class Treasurer I, 2, 3, 4. BETTY ACKER Mattie” Secondary Y. W. C. A.; President. Dramatic Club; Sec.-Trcas., Alpha Psi Omega; 1938 Saxigena Staff. LUCILLE ADSIT Lucy Secondary Honorary Science Society; Executive Board. W. A. A.; Dramatic Club; A Cappella Choir. GRACE ALLEN Graycic Health Education Vesper Choir; A Cappella Choir; V. Pres., Women’s Glee Club; Y. W. C. A.; Dramatic Club; Executive Board, W. A. A.; Gamma Theta Upsilon; Kappa Delta Pi; Sergeant-at-Arms, Phi Delta Pi; Varsity Swimming Team; Class Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball; Gym Team; Dance Team. Top to bottom: EUGENIA BALSLEY Genic” Secondary International Relations Club; Rifle Club; Press Club; Freshman Open Road; Editor. Rocket; 1938 Saxigena Staff; Women’s Student Council; President. Sigma Tau Delta; Treasurer, Kappa Delta Pi; Sergeant-at-Arms. Pi Gamma Mu. ELEANORE BANKS Sis” Health Education Nature Study Club; Sec.-Treas.. Open Road Club; Rifle Club; W. A. A.; Y. W. C. A.; President, Baton Club; Phi Delta Pi; Class Hockey, Basketball. Volleyball; Swimming Team; College Band; Cheerleader; Honorary Hockey Team. CHARLES J. BARNHART Chuck Secondary College Band; Activities Orchestra; Vesper Choir; A Cappella Choir; English Singers; Baton Club; Men’s Glee Club; Operas-—Iolanthe. Patience, Yeomen of the Guard: President, Mu Epsilon Theta; Class Basketball; Intra-mural Basketball. DOROTHY BAUER Doitic Elementary Dramatic Club; Freshman Open Road; International Relations Club; Senior Open Road; Camera Club; Treasurer, Elementary Council; Kappa Delta Pi; Y. W. C. A.; W. A. A.; Intra-mural Volleyball. 34 Across top, left to right: JOHN BECKERT Johnny’ Health Education Phi Sigma Pi; Y. M. C. A.; Varsity Football, Track. Swimming; President. Varsity Club; President. Cooperative Activities Governing Board: Basketball Manager; Inter-class Basketball, Soccer. HOWARD BLY Bly Elementary Y. M. C. A.; Commuters' Club; Class Football. ROBERT BOAL Mickey Health Education Dramatic Club; Publicity Manager, Varsity Club; Varsity Tennis, Football, Soccer; Basketball. Baseball. LAWRENCE BRIGGS Chip” Secondary Open Road Club; Men's Glee Club; A Cappclla Choir; Intra-mural Basketball. Top to bottom: MARIAN BROWN Brownie” Health Education International Relations Club; Y. W. C. A.; Executive Board. W. A. A.; Class Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball. EDWARD CANDIOTA Candy Secondary Honorary Science Club; Gamma Theta Upsiion; 1938 Saxigena Staff; Commuters' Club; Rifle Club: Activities Orchestra; Intra-mural Basketball. BEATRICE CONNOR Bea Elementary Baton Club; A Cappella Choir; Symphony Orchestra; Mu Epsilon Theta; Executive Board, W. A. A. WALTER CORBETT Corbett” Secondary Open Road Club; President, Rifle Club; Varsity Club; Honorary Science Society; Y. M. C. A.; Phi Sigma Pi; Captain, Varsity Rifle Team; Intra-mural Basketball; Class Vice-President, 3, 4. 35 Across top, left to right: ELEANOR COTTRELL Cotty Health Education Press Club; Y. W. C. A.; Madrigal Club; Dramatic Club; Kappa Delta Pi; President, Phi Delta Pi; Gamma Theta Upsilon; Swimming Team; Class Basketball, Volleyball, Hockey; Honorary Hockey, Basketball; Executive Board, W. A. A.; Secretary, Senior Class. ALICE CROWLEY AT Health Education Y. W. C. A.; Rifle Club; Dramatic Club; W. A. A.; International Relations Club; Historian, Phi Delta Pi; Class Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball; Gym Team; Dance Team; Honorary Hockey. JOHN DAVIS Jack Health Education Dramatic Club; Camera Club; A Cappella Choir; Alpha Psi Omega; Y. M. C. A.; Football; Track; Intra-mural Basketball. ANGELO DE BERNARDI Tiny” Secondary International Relations Club; Dramatic Club; Y. M. C. A.; Varsity Football; Track; Intra-mural Basketball. Top to bottom: EDITH DENNISTON Eddie Elementary Open Rond Club; Baton Club; A Cappella Choir: Kindergarten Primary Club; Symphony Orchestra; String Quartet; Y. W. C. A.; Mu Epsilon Theta; W. A. A. MARY ELIZABETH DIXON Dixie Health Education Rifle Club; Y. W. C. A.; Kappa Delta Pi; Athletic Committee; Women’s Student Council; Class Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball; Honorary Hockey; Manager, Girls’ Swimming Team; President, W. A. A.; President, Honorary Science Society; Treasurer, Phi Delta Pi. LILLIAN DOYLE Lil Elementary Open Road Club; Dramatic Club; Baton Club; A Cappella Choir; Y. W. C. A. BERNICE EVELYN DUNN Dunnie” Health Education Camera Club; Baton Club; W. A. A.; Class Basketball, Volleyball; Hockey; Honorary Basketball, Hockey. 36 Across top, left to right: RUTH ECKLEY Eck Health Education A Cappella Choir; Women's Student Council; Executive Board, W. A. A.; Corresponding Secretary. Phi Delta Pi; Class Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball; Honorary Hockey; Dance Team; Gym Team. MARY MARGARET ELDER Mary Marg Elementary Kappa Delta Pi; Commuters’ Club. NED ENGLE Ned Secondary Varsity Club; Men's Glee Club; Phi Sigma Pi; Honorary Science Society; Varsity Soccer. Track; Intra-mural Basketball. MARGARET FEHI. Peggy Health Education Press Club; College Band; Symphony Orchestra; Baton Club; Women's Self-Governing Association: Secretary, Sigma Tau Delta; Vice-President, Kappa Delta Pi; Class Basketball, Hockey, Volleyball; Honorary Hockey. Top to bottom: REES FLANNERY Rees Secondary Assistant Scoutmaster; Playground Instructor. JEANNE GARDNER Jcannic Elementary Dramatic Club; Rifle Club; Press Club; Executive Board, W. A. A.; Y. W. C. A.; Student Government. KENNETH GRAHAM Ken” Secondary Varsity Club; Rifle Club; Honorary Science Society; Varsity Football, Basketball, Track; Baseball; Intra-mural Basketball; Men's Varsity Rifle Team. SIDNEY HARRIS Sid Health Education Debate Society; Honorary Science Society; Varsity Club; Phi Sigma Pi; Kappa Gamma; Varsity Soccer. Track; Basketball. 37 Across top, left to right: RAYMOND HARTSTEIN Ray’’ Secondary Dramatic Club; Press Club; Open Road Club; Varsity Club; Baton Club; Pi Gamma Mu; Phi Sigma Pi; Mu Epsilon Theta; Honorary Science Society; String Quartet; Varsity Debate Team; Associate Editor, Rocket; 1938 Saxigena Staff; Vice-President. Y. M. C. A.; President Debate Club, Kappa Gamma, Symphony Orchestra, International Relations Club; Men’s Glee Club. WILLIAM HINDS Bill Health Education Varsity Club; Y. M. C. A.; Sigma Tau Delta; Student Council; Finance Committee; Varsity Swimming; President, Y. M. C. A.; Treasurer, Phi Sigma Pi. JAMES HINES ’’Jimmie” Secondary Dramatic Club; Alpha Psi Omega; Gym Team; Varsity Swimming, Track. PAUL HUFFMAN Huffy” Secondary Honorary Scienct Society; Commuters’ Club; Student Council; Phi Sigma Pi; Pi Gamma Mu; Intra-mural Basketball. Top to bottom: GERALDINE JAARSMA Gerry” Elementary Women’s Glee Club: Baton Club: Vice-President, Elementary Council; Mu Epsilon Theta; President, Kappa Delta Pi; President, Y. W. C. A. RALPH JONES Gomer” Health Education Varsity Club; Gymnastic-Tumbling Club; American Singers; Vesper Choir; Vocalist, Activities Orchestra; Vice-President, Mu Epsilon Theta; Co-captain, Gym Team; Secretary, Glee Club; Class Volleyball, Basketball, Football; Varsity Track; Cross-country. EILEEN KELLY Kellie Health Education Honorary Science Society; Camera Club; Rifle Club; W. A. A.; Class Volleyball, Basketball. HARRY KEOWN Hats” Health Education Varsity Club; Y. M. C. A.; A Cappella Choir; Vesper Choir; Varsity Football, Basketball, Baseball; Intra-mural Basketball; Inter-class Soccer, Football; Intra-mural Bowling. 38 Across cop, left to right: ANDREW KRIVONAK Krivy” Secondary Y. M. C. A.; Open Road Club; Rifle Club; Class Basketball, Football; Varsity Track, Swimming. LOUISE LIOTTA Louisa” Secondary International Relations Club; French Club; Explorers' Club; Press Club; Editor, The Rocket; President, Sigma Tau Delta. OLGA LONG Olga Secondary Press Club; Vesper Choir; Secretary, Phi Delta P«; Sigma Tau Delta; Pi Gamma Mu; Vice-President, Y. W. C. A.; W. A. A. RUTH LONG Long Health Education Honorary Science Society; Rifle Club; Open Road Club; Y. W. C. A.; Phi Delta Pi; Executive Board, W. A. A.; Class Basketball, Volleyball, Hockey; Honorary Hockey, Basketball; Girls' Swimming Team. Top to bottom: WILLIAM MANKE Bill Health Education Freshman Open Road; Varsity Club; A Cappclla Choir; Y. M. C. A.; President, Dramatic Club; Gym Team; Cheerleader; Captain, Varsity Swimming Team. GOLDIE MARSHALL Marsh Elementary Rifle Club; Dramatic Club; Baton Club; A Cappclla Choir; English Singers; Corresponding Secretary, Mu Epsilon Theta; Alpha Psi Omega. MARY ELLEN MAY Boa Health Education Open Road Club; Baton Club; Nature Study Club; W. A. A.; Y. W. C. A.; Honorary Science Society; College Band; Class Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball. ROBERT MILHEIM Bob Secondary Honorary Science Society; Y. M. C. A.; Vesper Choir; Open Road Club; Symphony Orchestra: String Quartette: American Singers; Kappa Delta Pi; Secretary, Phi Sigma Pi. 39 Across top, left to right: ERMA MOORE Erm” Secondary Press Club: International Relations Club; Associate Editor, The Rocket; Executive Board, W. A. A.; Vice-President, Sigma Tau Delta; Pi Gamma Mu; Secretary, Kappa Delta Pi; Y. W. C. A.; Women's Student Council; Saxigena Staff 1938; Secretary, Junior Class. BETTIE MOTE Betts'’ Elementary Madrigal Club; W. A. A.; Y. W. C. A.; Class Basketball. ANNA McCI.AIN Mac Health Education W. A. A.; Y. W. C. A.; Rifle Club; Open Road Club; Phi Delta Pi; Girls' Rifle Team; Class Basketball, Volleyball, Hockey; Honorary Hockey; Girls' Swimming Team. ADELINE E. McClelland Adeline” Secondary Vesper Choir; Sigma Tau Delta. Top to bottom: ROBERT McCONNELL Bob” Secondary Open Rond Club; Rifle Club; Varsity Rifle Team. DONALD McCORKLE Don” Secondary Debating Club; Varsity Debate Team; Rifle Club; Vice-President, Gamma Theta Upsilon. HOWARD KENYON McCOY Kenyon” Secondary Dramatic Club; Press Club; Literature Club; Debate Club; Varsity Debate Team; A Cappella Choir; Alpha Psi Omega; Treasurer, Sigma Tau Delta. FOSTER McGARVEY Doc” Secondary Rifle Club; Honorary Science Society; Co-captain Men’s Rifle Team; Football; Basketball; Manager Track Team. 40 Across top, left to right: WALTER MeGARY Walt” Secondary Varsity Club; Camera Club; Varsity Track; Cross Country; Intra-mural Basketball. EDWARD NAHAS Ed” Secondary International Relations Club; Commuters’ Club; Rifle Club; Y. M. C. A.; Varsity Club; Varsity Basketball. SIBYLLA NAISMITH Billie” Secondary Dramatic Club; International Relations Club; Press Club; Y. W. C. A.; A Cnppella Choir; Rocket Staff; Saxigena Staff 1938; President, Vesper Choir; Recording Secretary, Mu Epsilon Theta; Gamma Theta Upsilon. FREDERICH PTUCHA Rus” Elementary Dramatic Club; Varsity Club; Baton Club; Open Road Club; Business Manager, Vesper Choir, A Cappella Choir, Operas; Men’s Glee Club; Saxigena Staff, 1938; Y. M. C. A.; Mu Epsilon Theta; Varsity Track, Cross Country. Top to bottom: GRACE RAMSEY Grade” Elementary Commuters’ Club; A Cappella Choir; W. A. A. JUNE RICE June” Elementary Madrigal Club; Y. W. C. A ; Dramatic Club; Elementary Council. CRAIG ROHM Craig Secondary Open Rond Club; Camera Club; Honorary Science Society; Rifle Club; Varsity Club; Varsity Rifle Team; Y. M. C. A.; Captain Varsity Rifle Team. HARRY SCHMIDT Heggs Health Education Y. M. C. A.; Varsity Club; Varsity Football, Tennis, Basketball. 41 Across top, left to right: WILLIAM SCHMIDT Bill” Secondary Rifle Club; Open Road Club; Y. M. C. A.; Explorers' Club; Varsity Club; Gamma Theta Upsilon; Varsity Soccer. Track; Intra mural Basketball. LEON SCOWDEN Gene” Health Education Varsity Club; Y. M. C. A.; Swimming; Class Football. VIRGINIA SEIPLE Virginia” Elementary Kindergarten-Primary Club; Vesper Choir; A Cappeila Choir; Y. W. C. A.; Executive Board, W. A. A. DOROTHY SEIPLE Dot Elementary Kindergarten-Primary Club; Girls' Glee Club; Baton Club; Vesper Choir; Vice-President, Freshman Class. Top to bottom: ROBERT SHANNON Bob Health Education Dramatic Club; Varsity Club; Camera Club; Y. M. C. A.; Alpha Psi Omega; A Cappeila Choir; Baseball; Varsity Soccer; Intra-mural Basketball; President. Dramatic Club. JEAN SHANOR Jean” Elementary Madrigal Club; Y. W. C. A.; Elementary Council. DAN SHICK Dan” Health Education Varsity Club; President, Y. M. C. A.; Class President 2, J, 4; President. Student Government Association; Men’s Governing Board; Varsity Track, Gym Team, Football; Intra-mural Soccer, Basketball; Sports Announcer. MARGARET SPIECE Spiecc” Health Education Open Road Club; A Cappeila Choir; W. A. A.; Chaplain, Phi Delta Pi; Class Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball; Honorary Hockey. 42 Across top. left to right: ALLEN STEPNICK Steppe Health Education Varsity Club; Y. M. C. A.; Co-captain, Gym Team; Varsity Football. Swimming, Track; Class Football, Basketball. MARJORIE STRAYER Marge” Health Education Vesper Choir; Gym Team Accompanist; Gamma Theta Upsilon; Student Council; Secretary, W. A. A.; President, Women's Residence Council; Dramatic Club; Class Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball; Manager, Swimming Team; Honorary Hockey; Vice-President, Phi Delta Pi. GEORGE SUTHERIN Doc” Secondary Varsity Club; Honorary Science Society; Y. M. C. A.; Saxigena Staff. 1938; Athletic Committee; International Relations Club; Phi Sigma Pi; Student Council; Rifle Club; Varsity Track; Manager, Football. CHARLES F. SWARTZ Red” Secondary Varsity Club; Explorers' Club; Gamma Theta Upsilon; Student Council; Varsity Track; Class Basketball. Football; Varsity Football; President, Gamma Theta Upsilon. Top to bottom: OLIVE THOMPSON Olive” Elementary Madrigal Club; Dramatic Club; Y. W. C. A.; W. A. A. RUTH WELLS Pepper” Health Education Rifle Club; Madrigal Club; Dramatic Club; Y. W. C. A.; Executive Board, W. A. A.; Class Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball; Honorary Hockey. JOSEPH WYNNIK Smiles” Secondary Varsity Club; Y. M. C. A.; Captain, Soccer Team. THOR OI.SON Swede” Health Education Dramatic Club; Rifle Club; Varsity Club; Honorary Science Society; Y. M. C. A,; Student Council; President, Alpha Psi Omega; Saxigena Staff, 1938; Vice-President Junior Class. 43 LEWIS BEAVER Pete” Secondary International Relations Club; Rifle Club; Camera Club; Student Council; Finance Committee; Honorary Science Society: President. Phi Sigma Pi; Editor, 1938 Snxigenn; President, Men's Governing Board; Chairman, Movie and Publicity Committee. BETTE BISSELL Bessie Biddle Elementary Executive Board. W. A. A.; Dramatic Club; Y. W. C. A.; Gamma Theta Upsilon Kindergarten-Primary Club; Freshman Open Road Club; Hockey; Basketball. Dog Matt 44 r «( 1 Seated, left to right: JANE MORRISON. RUTH NEVIN, Standing, left to right: DR. A. P. VINCENT, JO BANICHAR, GEORGE KLINE. Treasurer Secretary Class Adviser Vice-President President 48 Class nf III4(1 Juni nr Class 1936- 37 VERDANCY—As it takes fresh, green plants to give life to a landscape, so it takes naive freshmen to give life to a college. To the Slippery Rock campus, in the fall of 1936, came a flock of inexperienced, unseasoned yearlings who had contrived, somehow, to enter college. Although green, their species was that of the pepper family and they added spice and warmth aplenty to the Tribunal Courts. An amazed Sophomore class exhorted vehemently over a stuffed burlap effigy high on the Chapel tower. That was the Class of 1940. 1937- 38 VITALITY—Building on a firm foundation was necessary for strength and endurance; so plans were laid for the intangible Future. Then blazing catastrophe (North Hall fire) struck. But neither pep nor punch was lacking in the undergraduates for two years. Their pluck and fight against great disadvantages were outstanding, scholastically as well as socially and physically. They organized; they promoted; they advanced. 1938- 39 VARIETY—So the Junior Class broadened as it grew. Yet its members drew closer, discarding old curriculum distinctions and pulling together for the best interests of the group. Diversified activity, embracing all branches of the college program, characterized the upperclassmen. Their incessant energy in all fields brought them much recognition and many honors. Integrated, yet segregated—so goes the Class of 1940. 49 Seated, left to right: JAMES DART, Vicc-JRresident CARL GRAHAM, President CAROLINE WILLIAMS. Secretary SAM RISTICH, Treasurer Standing: DR. WEISENFLUH. Class Adv.ser Class of 11)41 50 Sophomore Class The Sophomore Class has had advantages which have smoothed its paths and disadvantages which have impeded its progress. Problem number one was, of course, the fire. We had found ourselves and we had become fairly well organized. But destiny, fate, or fortune (call it what you will) decreed that we had to go back, to scratch. ' However, an important factor which functioned in our behalf has been the qualifications of the members of the Class. In the Freshman Class of a year ago there was an imposing number of high school valedictorians, honor students, musicians, editors, class officers and athletes. The stimulus of such keen competition has made several members of the Sophomore Class work strenuously in order to secure coveted positions in various activities. During this past year sophomores have participated in virtually all campus activities. The Class has had representatives on the Honor Roll, in honorary fraternities, and in nearly every social and musical organization on the campus. Many of our classmates have won letters in football, soccer, basketball, and track. That we are not lacking in executive ability has been shown by the successful administration of class affairs and of the Sophomore Prom. 5! Seated, left to right: TERRY MAY, LOIS LEDDY, JAMES GAI.I.AGHER. Standing, left to right: DR. THOMAS, EDWARD CROLL, Vice-President Secretary President Class Adviser Treasurer Class af III42 52 Fresh in«i 11 Class Attempting to assume an experienced air, we entered College as rather wide-eyed and innocent freshmen. Of course, we wouldn't admit it (even to ourselves) until the green dinks, duck-walks and shoe shining completely convinced us. We so-called dignified high school seniors became quite humble and submissive Fresh— walking signs posts at Slippery Rock. We had the sole consolation of being superior to the Sophomores in numbers at least. In fact, our class had the largest enrollment of any in recent years. Didn’t we do some dumb tricks—getting lost, calling everyone Doctor” (even Miss Holaway), and asking naive questions? Many a time, as Mark Twain would express it, We fried in our own blushes.” But somehow we lived through it and, after a series of exams, we became somewhat normal again. As the semester progressed, we began to participate in College activities. Wc joined debate teams, took part in the school plays, were represented in football and basketball, attended the dances, and got campuscd” like any experienced sophomore. The Freshmen organized into one mighty band toward the end of the first semester and publicly demonstrated our administrative technique in that stupendous undertaking—the Frosh Prom. 53 I 91 Jo Banichnr Shirley Butler David Speizer Lou Hanna Wayne Goss Gertie Lavery John Hartman Evnliiliiin uf I lie SAXIGENA Slippery Rock Normal School was founded in 1897, and at the end of the next year the first class annual was published. In that year, and thereafter until the present custom was established, the annual was published by the Senior Class and was known as the Senior Rocket. Before the name Saxigena (Saxum-rock; Genera-spring, from offspring) was adopted in 1911, the yearbook was also called the Anamnisis (recollection). Now the Junior Class is responsible for the publication of the Saxigena. In contrast to the annuals of the past, those of today present more and better photography, less copy, a more dignified volume, and place less emphasis upon the faculty. The catalogues and records of the College describe the history of the administration of the College, but the Saxigena reveals its spirit and personality. Gabriel Buzash Ethel Nagy Virginia Flccgcr Mary DePaolo Gertrude Lavery Betty Brown Jo Banichar Dr. Thomas I!)3!) SAXIliFVA STAFF Editor Jo Banichar Business Manager Gabriel Buzash Ass't Business Manager Ethel Nagy Literary Editor Virginia Fleegcr Literary Staff Betty Brown Mary DePaolo Catherine Smith Gertrude Lavery Wayne Goss John Hartman Arthur Ammon Sports Editors Shirley Butler Louis Hanna David Speizcr Faculty Adviser Dr. Russell Thomas The Rocket Official College Paper of State Teachers College, Slippery Rock. Pa AnnKIkT l a . Nov. II WKDNKSIIAY N« 1, IMS overs Bow to Rocket?, Hello! IV ■kit Races Around Left End Betty Lou Orr Wayne Go Ray Hartstein l� lcn con-feu' atrea ' vl Grove � typical lek-y.vxj F r� The )olt by the iintUIpnto: 11 defeating itil the U The Rocket v«i goal line ?r and show. itl power in •ers' thnuti Louise Liotta at Adult ference All Hallow e Is ‘ Campus Erma Moore Peggy Fehl Art Ammon Eugenia Balsley Olga Long Sibylla Naismith Oaun Nesbit. Shirley Butler. Harry Fink, Mary DeFaolo, Bob Lind. Doug Lehman Is Recovering n t t.ii you. From hiuries •utemity THE ROCKET by Dr. I STAFF When the cry The Rocket is out” resounds through i Old Main, there is a rush toward a table on the first 1 floor of the main hall. At the next class the instruc-‘ tor doesn’t see a face—they arc all hidden in the pages of The Rocket! 1 The first issue of the Slippery Rocket was published | in November, 1918. Mr. H. L. Headland was editor-i in-chief and Jack McDonald was assistant business manager. One of the items in the first copy was a , report of how the news of the Armistice was received at Slippery Rock. The Rocket continued to be pub-| lished monthly, with a faculty member heading the staff, until 1921, when it was placed under student ' control. Today The Rocket is published fortnightly under the auspices of the Press Club. The staff, which is selected from members of the Press Club, is advised by Dr. Thomas. Items of special interest are The College Crier, Sports Spray, The Jelly Jar (the scandal column in the best Winchell manner), Eavesdropping on Sports, and Huge Crowd C Rock rampiM on the at •r the direction of Dr. i lent, gmeml chairman. Vincent hart the following r Coach Thompson. C. C B H Dlmit. Kathleen A-U Headland. Archie Dod l button, ami J M McDt Sc ilny's program consist KJtball come. har� x«pie «'.l rty program an-1 the f nrkius from IU encounter Tniilnne Stnte Trjirhnm ( Consulting Editor Managing Editor Don C. West Feature Editors Arthur Ammon, H. Kenyon McCoy Views of the News Dramatics Exchange Sports Harry Kcown, William Hinds, Shirley Butler Laboratory School News Editor Clubs and Fraternities Copy Reader c 1— a J..: r _ i it tl Stinlml run mil The Student Government Association consists of all the students enrolled at Slippery Rock. As an organization, it strives to care for their needs and provides a channel for the expression of their views. This association was organized on our campus in 1935. During that year and the following one, students were sent to conventions at Pennsylvania State College and Thiel College. After these conferences, a constitution was written for our own College, and in the spring of 1937 officers were elected under a new and • improved Student Government Association. The Student Council is a representative body of students elected from the Student Government Association. This Council consists of four officers, a representative from each curriculum of each class, and the presidents of the dormitory, town, and commuting groups. Subservient to the Student Council is the Finance Committee, whose function it is to allocate the activities fee for various student activities. During its two-year existence, the Student Council has accomplished much. Under the leadership of Kenneth Harris in 1937, the Council gave efficient and helpful service at the time of the fire. In 1938, under the presidency of Dan Shick, the Council helped orient the Freshmen. The Student Government Association sponsored the Hallowe’en, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine, and Easter dances. ian i ■9 59 (Miamher H relies Ira The Chamber Orchestra is composed of students who desire to enrich their background in music. They are seriously interested in music, both for their own enjoyment and for the entertainment of others. Not satisfied with a surface appreciation of orchestral arrangements, the group seeks for intimate knowledge of the classics. In its regular meetings the Chamber Orchestra becomes acquainted with the works of the great masters. Its rendition of difficult classics gives the group a high rank among the musical organizations on the campus. It also forms an accompanying background for numerous school functions, particularly the annual opera and the gym exhibition. On these occasions the formally-attired orchestra and the quality of the music present, add immeasurably to the atmosphere of the whole performance. 60 Striii|| Hiiiirtrt Under the deft fingers of the String Quartet, chamber music has reached a high degree of perfection on the campus. The Quartet seeks to instil in the hearts of the students an appreciation of the works of famous masters. The group had its inception in 1936 under the supervision of Mr. Yingling. During the first year, the members sought to perfect their own understanding of music and to interpret the music of such famed composers as Bach, Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, and Mendles-sohn. The Quartet has appeared in many of the social functions of the College. It has performed at various teas, banquets, assemblies, Parent-teacher and fraternity meetings. The group meets every week in the Chapel. Frequently the members practice the popular selections of the great masters without any supervision. 61 When the A Cappella Choir sings, Slippery Rock students pause with reverence, inspired by beautiful music. Medieval chorales call up images of Gothic cathedrals with their stained glass windows, rich tapestries, robed choirs, and solemn pageantry of the mass. With these mental pictures comes an emotional exaltation. These effects are heightened by the Chapel setting and by the impressive, dignified choir robes. The Choir is constantly enriching its repertoire, but popular feeling demands that each appearance include some of the old favorites, such as A Snow White Dove, An Angel Said Unto Mary, and Agnus Dei. The group was first organized by Mr. Yingling in 1936, and since then it has deepened the religious atmosphere at Slippery Rock. Besides its numerous appearances in other cities during the past year, the A Cappella Choir added a new feature—a broadcast on the radio station at New Castle. 62 Vi s|ier Choir An atmosphere of reverence, good will, peace, and quiet is created on the campus every Sunday evening by the anthems of the Vesper Choir. The dusk, and the feeling of tranquility and suspended animation following the departure of the last guest make us grateful for the opportunity to sit in the Chapel and listen to the words of spiritual leaders and to the singing of the Vesper Choir. Having come into existence so long ago that it has become a permanent part of the College, the Choir has done much to preserve a feeling of devotion among th'v students. Especially beautiful is the music sung at the Christmas service and the Easter cantata. Many of us will long remember the ''Hallelujah Chorus” which ended the Christmas program. Thoroughly in keeping with the type of service it renders is the high quality of musicianship of its members. The Vesper Choir is one of Slippery Rock’s most exclusive musical organizations. 63 ('ll Ill'lli' Hand What is college without a band? Slippery Rock students are grateful for the advantages given them by this loyal and cooperative group of musicians. They create pep, morale, and a feeling of solidarity at athletic meets. The appearance and performance of the band—and especially the strutting of the gay drum major—thrill us when they cheer the team on to victory. The sight of the brilliant green and white uniforms, the high-stepping musicians, and the shining instruments as they maneuver on the football field raise our enthusiasm to a high pitch. That the Band is able to maintain its high standard in spite of the transient quality of its membership is a credit both to the musicians and to their leader, Mr. Yingling. 64 Maririfial Club On any Thursday afternoon at four o’clock, the voices of sixty young women can be heard issuing from the Laboratory School in blended harmony. The members of this group meet every week at this time for an hour of three-part music under the direction of Mrs. Arnold. Ever since the club began as the Second Glee Club” more than twelve years ago, its ultimate aim has been to promote a love for, and an interpretation of, music, and to develop the ability to read music intelligently. To achieve this aim, the members of the club are given a great variety of musical selections to sing and interpret. One docs not have to be grand opera material to belong to the Madrigal Club. The only qualifications are that one be able to carry a tune, and that she be willing to work in cooperation with the other members in order to get the greatest enjoyment from the music. 65 Eii||Iish Sinners Jolly, convivial lords and ladies of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries—wassail bowls—gay English Madrigals! These are the pictures conjured up by the group of musicians who compose the English Singers. In accordance with Old English tradition, the members seat themselves around a table and sing the piquant, nostalgic songs of that period. I heir program is diversified, varying from secular counterpoint in minor mood, to gay and amorous madrigals. Whatever their selections, the English Singers, each of whom was chosen because of special vocal ability, give consistently fine performances. Nor do they neglect modern arrangements, for they devote a great deal of attention to this phase of English music. Since the first group of English Singers was organized in 1935, this chorus has gained an enviably popular status at Slippery Rock. However sophisticated Joe College” and Betty Co-ed” pretend to be, they still appreciate the charm of the Old English love ditties and folk songs. The English Singers appear in assembly, sing at clubs and meetings, and present special programs of their own. These singers made their radio debut during this school year over the New Castle radio broadcasting station. 66 American Sinners The folk songs of America possess certain indefinable qualities which set them apart from all other types of music. It is only natural that this is so, for they reflect the unique history of the nation and the arresting characteristics of the American people. Mr. Yingling, recognizing the unlimited trove of musical wealth to be found in American Folk Songs, organized the American Singers. The first appearance of the twelve enthusiastic singers who make up this group occurred in 1937. During their public appearances, in which they arc undirected, the American Singers render songs representing all types of native American music. Of these the most popular arc the Negro spirituals. Seated informally, the group gives the impression of a spontaneously organized choir singing entirely ex tempore. The effect belies the hours of careful and meticulous practice which precede the public rendition of each number. The American Singers gave one of the best-liked assembly programs this year. They also appeared on a radio broadcast from New Castle. The student body always welcomes return engagements of this group, for there is a certain thrill in hearing Young America singing the hardy, rollicking folk songs of Pioneer America. 67 Hilton null In addition to its value as a social organization, the Baton Club gives its members mediums of expression of another type. Participation in the club develops leadership and poise. It teaches the correct forms and positions for directing music and also the accepted interpretations of types and moods of music. Club members become qualified to lead music for assembly programs, class room singing, and all types of group singing. More and more students are realizing the value of training in leadership of this nature, and, although the club is one of the newer organizations, it is one of the most thriving. The club has grown from a group of a few students to an organization with over forty-five members. 68 Ituelu't Masquers The lights fade to dimness, a hush comes over the audience, the curtains part”—let us imagine that we are witnessing a play, Old Peabody Pew,” being given by the Byrant dramatic club in the Slippery Rock Chapel in 1917. Probably the first thing to catch our eye will be the rope which is hanging down over the curtain or perhaps the poorly lighted stage with its inadequate scenery. It would be rather difficult to recognize this prototype of the present Rocket Masquers! The Rocket Masquers are those students of the college who have demonstrated their ability in dramatics and who have shown a keen interest in this field. The members work in collaboration with the Alpha Psi Omega fraternity in stimulating interest in dramatics, and in sponsoring and participating in the college plays. 69 This is one organization which is always certain to have a large enrollment. The Y. W. C. A. is familiar to all students and it is a club in which all girls, whether they have ever belonged to it or not, seem to have a proprietary interest. At any rate, the Y. W.’s drive for membership always receives an enthusiastic response. The primary purpose of this organization, which first appeared on the campus in 1917, has been to develop Christian leadership among the women students. Since that time it has held a leading position in the field of student activities. An interesting program of regular weekly devotional services every Wednesday evening and entertainment programs of fine arts throughout the school year arc provided. Other functions keep the Young Women’s Christian Association in the foreground and its members active. The Christmas Bazaar, an interesting tradition, was carried out this year in a Dutch motif. A Heart-Sister luncheon climaxes Heart-Sister Week, during which week each member has given some fellow member mysterious gifts. The Twig and Branch party each fall helps to get the Freshmen acquainted with each other and with the upperclassmen. Each upper-class members of the Y. W. C. A. becomes responsible for one of the incoming Freshmen. 70 Y. M. C. Many young men in the student body gather every Wednesday night in the Hut for the Y. M. C. A. meeting with the purpose of fostering religious thought and action on the campus, fciach year the program committee plans the program so that it will include inter-collegiate meetings and outstanding speakers. This year the Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. met together several times in order to hear certain speakers. The program for this year included a rather intensive study of all phases of religion. The list of speakers included a Catholic priest, a Jewish rabbi, and a Protestant minister. In order that the members could get a more informal view of these three different beliefs, three students were asked to speak on their religious philosophy of life. Arthur Ammon, Ray Hartstein, and Lois Ringer spoke, each taking one of these three phases. The program was well received, and the committee which planned it deserves credit for arousing religious discussion among the members. Besides these more serious programs, the Y. M. C. A. sponsors a bowling, pool, and ping-pong championship tournament each year. 71 llrliate Hull The present Debate Club can boast a distinguished ancestry on the campus. In the early years of the college, the best assurance of social and scholastic eminence was membership in either of the two literary and debating societies—the Bryant and the Philoma-thean. The function of the Debate Club today is to provide teams for inter-collegiate competition and to act as a proving ground for the debate fraternity, Kappa Gamma. This year the club has participated in several tournaments, has had many non-decision debates with nearby colleges and has sponsored an intercollegiate tournament. The club also sponsored a tournament for the high schools of our service area, in order to give the high school debaters some experience for their own forensic contests of the season. In competition the conventional type of debating is adhered to, but in less formal situations our debaters have been experimenting with other forms of procedure. Some of these are the forum, the conference or round-table discussion, Congressional type of debating, and radio broadcasting. In tournaments where decisions were awarded, the teams came through the season with about an equal proportion of wins and losses. The non-decision contests, of course, have all been ’’moral victories” for Slippery Rock. 72 Hide rIiiI) Since its organization in the fall of 1934, the Rifle Club has rapidly expanded into one of the largest clubs on the campus. Its membership numbered eighty-four students this year. Being an active and interested body, competition among the members has been developed through organized teams. The aim of the club is not, however, the growth of rivalry but the encouragement of true sportsmanship. Concurrent with this primary aim is another objective whose important is stressed: namely, safety. Safety is recognized and respected by every member, for it is indispensable to true sportsmanship and to good marksmanship. The personal satisfaction of good marksmanship can be enjoyed by anyone who has fairly good nerves and can concentrate his attention on the target. Its popularity has made marksmanship one of the varsity sports. The interest and enthusiasm of its members, the basic appeal of true sportsmanship, and the fine direction by the sponsor. Dr. Vincent—all these give assurance that the Rifle Club will continue to be one of the leading activities on the campus. 73 ('timera ('lull Lights! Action! Camera! These three words, though often repeated, are never more sincerely expressed than when heard at the regular meetings of the Camera Club. Even though it is imperative to be experienced in taking pictures, Camera Club members also deem it necessary to know how to develop, print, and enlarge. To obtain a realistic picture is, in the last analysis, the ultimate aim of camera enthusiasts. It is for this latter purpose that the club has secured lectures and lantern slides from the Eastman Kodak Company. These have helped to create a more enthusiastic interest among the students. They have also added to the photographic knowledge of the club members. The Camera Club was organized in 1936 under the supervision of Dr. Waldron. At present it is directed by Mr. George Miller. The enthusiasm of the group has resulted in a number of accomplishments, principally because there is a definite enjoyment in taking pictures, in developing and enlarging them, and because perfection is ever being striven for. 74 Intcniiitioiiiil llcl'itiiins (“lull To create and maintain an interest in international events, to discuss world affairs from an unprejudiced and broad point of view, and to attempt to determine the authenticity of all available sources of information—these are the objectives of the International Relations Club. Based upon these standards, the open discussions of the group have been very successful this year. The members are encouraged to express their own opinions, though there is never any one of these views supported exclusively. Many vital and diversified topics relating to international life have been attentively considered by the group. Although the Czechoslovakian Crisis was the main subject throughout several meetings, such subjects as the Lima Conference” and Fascism in South America” were included. The International Relations Clubs arc groups of college students internationally organized under the auspices of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. In the spring of 1936 the International Relations Club at Slippery Rock was organized and supplanted the former Current Problems Club. Membership is open to all, and a friendly welcome is extended to anyone interested in international affairs. 75 Senior Open lload Supper hikes! Camp fires! Fireside songs! Good fellowship! These are some of the all-embracing activities of those lovers of nature on the campus who are known as Senior Open Roaders. They arc the veterans who have graduated from the Freshmen Open Road. By faithful adherence to the strenuous activities of the Senior group, the members leave no doubt in one's mind that they are genuinely enthusiastic about Nature and Science. Founded in 1925 as the Nature Guide Club by Dr. Waldron, its purpose then was, and still is, to prepare its members to become qualified as Nature Guides. However, when the club came under the sponsorship of Mr. Shclar, the name was changed to the Senior Open Road” in tribute to Walt Whitman’s poem, Song of the Open Road.” For those nature students who wish a deeper and more thorough knowledge of their natural surroundings, an informal study group, under the leadership of Samuel Ristich, meets every Thursday evening for further discussion. A variety of scientific subjects has been thoroughly studied this year. In addition to greatly increasing their own knowledge and appreciation, the members have made permanent contributions to the college. These have taken the form of various collections of mounted specimens and work outlines of different subjects. 76 Fresh 111au Open IInart (Mill) A division of the original Open Road Club into the two present units was necessitated by the very success of the organization. It was soon discovered that so much progress was made by the Freshmen each year that it seemed advisable to have a Senior group to study more advanced work, based on the fundamental concepts which they learned as Freshmen. In addition to the knowledge of nature absorbed and the fun of meetings and hikes, the Freshman Open Road Club performs a valuable social function in helping the Freshmen become adjusted to their new environment. The large enrollment in the club and the enthusiastic participation of the members attest to the fact that the bonds of common interests, new experiences, and wholesome activity are sincerely appreciated. Under the leadership of Dr. Waldron, the Freshman Open Road Club has had a very active season, and each student has had an opportunity to receive benefits in the way most appropriate to his needs. 77 V ill-sill null The Varsity Club, through the active cooperation of the college athletes, is, as it should be in a college whose major curriculum is devoted to Health Education, the outstanding club on the campus. In order to be a member, a student must have received a letter in one of the approved varsity sports, and he must be elected by the votes of the members. The club meets regularly and decides the important issues in regard to college athletic programs, participators, and coaches active in the program. Individual efforts of the club members are merged twice a year: first, for the Varsity Club dance; and second, for the all-campus Varsity Club Show. Heretofore, the show has been staged as an old-fashioned minstrel, but this year the club broke away from tradition and staged a three-act show picturing the life of the men in the college dormitory. The clever dialogue was written by Dave Zwibcl, and Robert Shannon —another dramatically inclined member—helped to produce the show. The actors were all members of the club. Through these two enterprises the club is able to give every member a pearl-studded V” pin and an athletic jacket bearing the school insignia in green and white. The club fosters student participation in athletics and tends to generate school spirit on the campus. 78 Drawing up tournaments for the various campus sports is just a minor function of the busy W. A. A. Executive Board. Representing the college women in all phases of athletics, the Board promotes, publicizes, and records the doings of our Rocket amazons. Hockey, basketball, volleyball, swimming—these arc all under the jurisdiction of the various heads of sports, who are elected to their positions in the spring of each year. With the idea of every girl in a sport,” the W. A. A. urges participation by every college woman in some form of recreation, whether it be archery or checkers. Points arc accumulated on a merit basis, and, when a designated total is reached, rewards are presented in the form of an emblem. Organized in the fall of 1930, the Woman's Athletic Association has become a necessary part of the life of the college women. The W. A. A. sponsors social evenings in the Hut, finances playdays, provides equipment for different sports, and encourages high standards of conduct and sisterhood. 79 I mil 111 ii ter s' Club Since such a large percentage of our students commute, the need for some organization in order to give them a more definite status on the campus was obvious. In the fall of 1938, these forgotten students united themselves into the Commuters’ Club. The Club acts as a governing body and has two representatives on the Student Council. As a social organization, the Club provides entertainment for the members in its regular meetings. Several speakers from the faculty have addressed the group on a variety of subjects. As soon as the new Science Building is occupied, the Commuters’ Club plans to take over the present science rooms in the basement of Main Hall. Their plans, of course, are only tentative, but they expect to have a room for women and one for men, and a common social room. The Club has no traditional functions; consequently, the present members are interested in establishing worthwhile and interesting precedents. 80 Honorary Science Society Slippery Rock's future Pasteurs and Madame Curies in all probability will be found in this Club, whose general purposes are to act as a stimulus to those interested in science, to recognize student ability in science, to develop the scientific attitude, and to keep members informed as to the latest developments in science. In the middle of their Junior year, those students who have elected science as one of their fields, who have secured a grade of B in science and a better than C average in their other fields, and who have shown a keen interest are voted into the club by the science faculty. Their interest is stimulated through monthly lectures given by either outside speakers or members of the faculty. Current literature is also reviewed, with the students contributing their ideas. Most of the excellent science programs which have been given in chapel this year were sponsored by the Honorary Science Society. 81 Literature Club The Literature Club, under the sponsorship of Dr. Spotts, has been of great interest and help to its members this year. Not only have they been encouraged to write, but they have also received a deeper appreciation of various types of fine literature. Membership has been expanded to include all those in the College who have an interest in literature. This is the first time since its organization in 1932 that the Literature Club has been open to all students regardless of their fields. The group meets semi-monthly and the members participate freely in discussion of current and classical iterature. Frequently, the members contribute original articles, which are read before the group and kept in a file or club record. The members arc planning to sponsor a bulletin board for the College where both original compositions and current literary articles of special interest may be placed. 82 The Elementary Council is interested in the advancement of childhood education in the Elementary curriculum. Organized in 1928 as the Kindergarten-Primary Club under the direction of Miss Irene Kramer, the group gained wide knowledge in the mental, physical and social development of children. The Club meets twice a month in the Laboratory School for literary and social meetings. Debates, book reports, handicrafts and various other activities take place during the school year. One of their activities is the presentation of a play in the College chapel for an assembly program. Members of the cast are individually suited to their parts and help to make the play a success. Members of the faculty speak to the Council on the betterment of child education in the public school. The students are directed toward a better understanding of the profession they are entering. They are taught to apply what they learn to their own teaching. During the second semester, various members took over the chairmanship of the meetings and planned the programs. 83 Gymnastic TninliIi 11 $| (‘lull The newest of the College organizations, the Gymnastic-Tumbling Club, was organized this fall by Mr. Fischer. All who were interested in this type of activity were invited to come out for it. It was instituted to fill a definite need. Weekly meetings were held, and, upon the basis of the work done there, the members of the gym team were selected. After the gym team had been chosen, the club, as such, was disbanded. Instead of weekly club meetings, there were regular gym team meetings. This plan will be continued in the future. A club will be organized each fall, but, in a short time, it will resolve itself into the gym team. Improvement in the organization and composition of the gym team are the expected results of the use of this plan. 84 liramatic I railnctinns But the children, Tavic, Joe, and Laura, are unhappy in the Nothing is ever right” atmosphere which Mcrtie creates, and they attempt to solve the problem by way of matrimony. Laura and Bert Connelly, played by Louise Boutwell and Charles Burch, elope; Tavie, reaching a cleverly emotional stride in the hands of Catherine Smith, finds her love interest in the rip-roaring Rupert Striker, played by Robert Hcrvey; and Joe, played by Terry May, confesses his love for the adorable Mary Fleming, the part in which Betty Jane Blaha appeared. Tliul Fcrijusim himili The domestic scene never fails to be highly entertaining. That Ferguson Family, by Howaid Chenery, cast modern youth into the teeth of the parent generation and came near to justifying its existence. Marjorie Straycr, in the part of Mcrtie Ferguson, gave a splendid performance as the nagging and martyred mother of three normal children. Fred, her husband, characterized by Archie Sonntag, understands Mertie and maintains his silence in philosophical amusement. Ethel Miller delivered a perfectly nebby” and precise Sarah Thorne, and Art Ammon as Bill Flemming was kept busy looking after his daughter, Mary. After the final curtain, Mr. Chenery leaves us with the feeling that Mcrtie is just anybody’s mother who tries hard to get something better tor her children than she had herself. Under the direction of Mr. James A. Sheehy, That Ferguson Family proved to be a brilliant performance of the Slippery Rock Dramatic organizations. 85 Whislliiifi in the Dark Lawrence Gross and Edward Childs Carpenter gave us an outstanding comedy when they rewrote the original Perfect Crime and called it Whistling in the Dark. With Gilbert McGarvey, Jerry Bell and Robert Ling in the roles of Wally Porter, Toby Van-Buren and Jake Dillon, the play was received with enthusiastic approval. Jake Dillon, racketeer, intent upon killing an important police official, conceives the idea of forcing Wally Porter, crime novelist, to plan the Whistling in the Dark lifted the audience to a breath-taking climax and did not let it down until the final scene in which Wally cried frantically, Don’t brush your teeth! ' and thereby saved the life of the police official Jake wished to erase.” This production closed the Slippery Rock drama season with satisfaction. Director James A. Shcehy, members of the dramatic organizations, and those working with the department are to be commended for the fine work they have accomplished during this season. perfect crime.” The idea works—up to a certain point. In the parts of the gansters was the cream of Slippery Rock’s brawn, including Lou Hanna, John Robak, Bill Temple, David Zwibcl, William Ritter, and Andre Cataio. Charles Sullivan, William White, Don Perry, Hanford White and Jack Hetrick played the parts of plainclothes men. Hazel Alsnauer played the voice’ of the unseen telephone operator, and Virginia Skelton characterized the silent Hilda. 86 Honorary Fraternities :r- he DU el. L.1- rd in- re” lia Alpha I'si OiiH‘(|a Honorary Dramatic Fraternity Founded, Fairmont, W. Va., 1926 Organized, Slippery Rock, 1934 MEMBERS Goldie Marshall Betty Acker Robert Shannon H. Kenyon McCoy J. Andrcc Cataio Jack Davis Thor Olson Mr. J. Shcehy OFFICERS President Vice-President Sccrctary-T rcasurer Thor Olson J. Andree Cataio Betty Acker 88 Thor Olson Mr. J. Sheehy Robert Shannon Betty Acker Goldie Marshall J. Andree Cataio Jack Davis H. Kenyon McCoy Thor Olson 89 U si in in si Tliela Epsilon Honorary Geography Fraternity Founded, Illinois State Normal, 1931 Organized, Slippery Rock, 1932 Eleanor Cottrell Marjorie Strayer Graycie Allen Donald McCorkle William Schmidt John Thompson MEMBERS Charles Swartz Lois Ringer Gabriel Buzash David Spcizer Wilda Recher Kenneth Bunney Wayne Goss LaVone Hilliard Miss Stadtlander Mrs. Heintzelman Mrs. Winn OFFICERS President Charles Swartz Vice-President Donald McCorkle Secretary Eleanor Cottrell 90 Charles Swartz William Schmidt Miss Stadtlander Mrs. Winn Donald McCorkle Eleanor Cottrell Charles Swartz Lois Ringer John Thompson LaVonc Hilliard Gabriel Buzash Marjorie Strnycr Edward Candiota Graycie Allen David Spci' cr Mrs. Heintzclman Wayne Goss Wilda Rceher Kappa Delta Pi Honorary Society in Education Founded, University of Illinois, 1932 Organized, Slippery Rock, 1938 Ethel Nagy MEMBERS Dr. Jaarsina Eleanor Detrich Dorothy Bauer Erma Moore William Ewing Eleanor Cottrell Robert Milheim Mrs. DuBard Graycic Allen Margaret Fchl Shirley Butler Mary Margaret Elder Margaret Eakin LaVone Hilliard Geraldine Jaarsina Lois Ringer Jo Banichar Bertha Boya John Hartman Eugene MofTatt Ethel Kislig Gertrude Lavery Merle Smith Alice Tack Eva Hrinda Eugenia Balsley OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary Recordcr-T reasurer Geraldine Jaarsina Margaret Fchl Erma Moore Eugenia Balsley 92 Geraldine Jaarsina Dr. Jaarsma Gertrude Lavery Lois Ringer Ethel Nagy Erma Moore Mary E. Dixon Bertha Boya Eleanor Detrich Dorothy Bauer Graycie Allen Margaret Eakin Alice Tack Merle Smith LaVone Hilliard Geraldine Jaarsma Ethel Kislig 93 Eugenia Balslcy John Hartman Margaret Fchl Shirley Butler William Ewing Mary Margaret Elder Eleanor Cottrell Mrs. DuBard Robert Milheim Jo Banichar !■ a |i p a (i a m in a National Speech Fraternity Founded, Kent, 1930 Organized, Slippery Rock, 1932 Lois Ringer Dr. Spotts Mary Lindsey Robert Varnuin MEMBERS Ethel Nagy Lewis Bagnato John Reed Sidney Harris H. Kenyon McCoy Virginia Fleegcr Raymond Hartstein William Edd Howard Krathge President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer OFFICERS Raymond Hartstein Virginia Fleeger Lois Ringer H. Kenyon McCoy 94 Raymond Hartstein I A I Dr. Spotcs Mary Lindsey H. Kenyon McCoy Sidney Harris Lois Ringer Raymond Hnrtstein 95 Mil Epsilon I In la Honorary Music Fraternity Founded, Slippery Rock, 1937 Ralph Jones Sibylla Naismith Goldie Marshall Edith Denniston Beatrice Connor Geraldine Jaarsma MEMBERS Eleanor Detrich Doris Rcibold Margaret Rchm Gabriel Buzash Mary Lindsey Charles Barnhart Raymond Hartstcin Augustus Bowers Arthur Ammon Mrs. Arnold Frederick Ptucha Mr. Yingling William Ewing Earl Williams OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Charles Barnhart Ralph Jones Sibylla Naismith William Ewing 96 Charles Barnhart Mrs. Arnold Augustus Bowers Eleanor Dctrich Fred Ptuchn Margaret Rohm Ralph Jones William Ewing Geraldine Jaarsma Doris Reibold Sibylla Nnismith Raymond Hortstein Goldie Marshall Gabriel Buzash Beatrice Connor Arthur Ammon Charles Barnhart Edith Denniston Mary Lindsey 97 I'lli Delta Pi Women’s National Honorary Physical Education Fraternity Founded, Indianapolis, Ind., 1916 Organized, Slippery Rock, 1935 Eleanor Cottrell Marjorie Straycr Graycie Allen Olga Long Mary Elizabeth Dixon Margaret Spiece Alice Crowley Caroline Williams MEMBERS Ruth Long Ruth Ecklcy Jo Banichar Shirley Butler Carolyn Mellott Jane Morrison Alice Slccth Anna McClain Mary Jackson Elsie Sarricks Isabelle Tomlinson Miss E. Compton Ruth Ncvin Jean O’Hara Eleanore Banks Lois Anderson Caroline William Jean O’Hara Margaret Spiece Jo Banichar Eleanor Cottrell Alice Sleeth Shirley Butler Elcanore Banks Mary Elizabeth Dixon Ruth Eckley Mary Jackson Jane Morrison Miss E. Compton Graycic Allen Marjorie Strayer Lois Anderson Alice Crowley Isabelle Tomlinson Olga Long Ruth Nevin Ruth Long Elsie Sarricks Caroline Meilott Anna McClain 99 Phi Si||in«i I'i Men’s National Honorary Educational Fraternity Founded, Warrensburg, Kansas, 1924 Organized, Slippery Rock, 1930 MEMBERS William Hinds Raymond Hartstein Marshall Sutherin Ned Engle David Zwicbel John Thompson John Beckert Gabriel Buzash Peter Sowa Walter Corbett John Kaufman Samuel Cornelius Sidney Harris James Lytle David Speizer Paul Huffman Carl Graham William Ewing Robert Milheim Bill Temple Andrew DeFassio Dr. Wagenhorst John Hartman Dr. Entz Dr. Wrigley William Edd Dr. Jaarsma Dr. Vincent Dr. Miller Dr. Weisenfluh Mr. Book N. K. Thompson Lewis Beaver Arthur Ammon Lewi Beaver Dr. Miller David Zwiebel Walter Corbett Bill Temple Dr. Jaarsma William Edd Dr. Wriglcy Ned Engle Mr. Boob Paul Huffman John Thompson John Hartman William Ewing Dr. Weisenfluh Dr. Entz James Lytle Lewis Beaver N. K. Thompson Dr. Wagenhorst William Hinds John Beckert John Kaufman Raymond Hartstein Robert Milheim David Spcizer Marshall Sutherin Samuel Cornelius Dr. Vincent Arthur Ammon Carl Graham Sidney Harris Gabriel Buzash Andrew DcFassio Peter Sowa I’i (lamina Mil Honorary Social Science Fraternity Founded, Southwestern College, 1924 Organized, Slippery Rock, 1929 Olga Long Paul Huffman Miss Brubaker Erma Moore MEMBERS Mrs. Hansen Mr. Book Eugenia Balslcy Mr. Headland Raymond Hartstein Dr. Carter Mrs. Heintzelinan Dr. Miller Miss Frampton LaVone Hilliard OFFICERS President Vice-President Sccretary-T reasurer Paul Huffman Olga Long Eugenia Balslcy 102 Paul Huffman Miss Brubaker Dr. Carter LaVone Hilliard Dr. Miller Miss Frampton Mr. Headland Raymond Harcstein Erma Moore Paul Huffman Eugenia Bnlsley Olga Long Mr. Book Mrs. Hansen Mrs. Heintzelman 103 Si|| 111 1 Tail Delta Honorary English Fraternity Organized, Slippery Rock, 1935 MEMBERS William Hinds Betty Lou Orr Mrs. Du Bard Olga Long Ruby Jean Martin H. Kenyon McCoy Louise Liotta Louise Boutwcll Eugenia Balslcy Margaret Fehl Mary Lindsey Arthur Ammon Erma Moore Mrs. Hansen Adeline McClelland Margaret Eakin Wayne Goss Mary Jane Hall Mrs. Winn Dr. Thomas Dr. Nichols Dr. Spotts 104 Arthur Ammon Olga Long Mary Lindsey Dr. Nichols Mary Jane Hall Wayne Goss Mrs. Du Bard Louise Liottn Louise Boutwell Erma Moore Mrs. Hansen Betty Lou Orr Dr. Spotts Dr. Thomas Margaret Eakin William Hinds Margaret Fehl Kenyon McCoy Mrs. Winn Ruby Jean Martin Eugenia Balsiey Adeline McClelland Arthur Ammon 105 ROCKET BASEBALL TEAM OF 1890 First Row—Maybury, Pearson, Cooper Second Row—Christy, Morrow. Allison, Cummings Third Row—Aiken, Mgr.; Davis, McDonald it First Row—Klimenko, Hays, Denbow, Temple Second Row—Hanna. Reed, VanHorn, Beckert Third Row—Mgr. Lytle, Ass't Mgr. Suthertn, Nocern, Howley, O’Brien, Banks First Row—Wcrcsuk, Scheidemantel, Aikcy, Schwick Second Row—Schmidt, Graham, Dects. Naismith, Gross Third Row—Schlcgcl, McGeever, Kaufman, Simmons, Coach Thompson, Ass’t Conch McIntosh ♦ SUMMARY OF 1938 SEASON Slippery Rock Opponent 12 Shippensburg 7 0 Waynesburg 6 0 Millersville 0 7 Westminster 0 33 Indiana 6 12 Grove City 0 7 Cortland 13 14 Thiel 13 7 California 0 92 45 HONORS: Second place in the race for the Mythical Penn- sylvania State Teachers College Championship. 109 Across top—Bcckcrt, Schmidt, Graham, Schcidcmantd Down side—VanHorn, Klimenko SHIPPENSBURG For the first time since 1924. the Rockets met and defeated Shippensburg State Teachers College by the score of 12-7 in the inaugural game of the 1938 season. The visiting tutors scored on an intercepted pass late in the second quarter, and converted the extra point. Until the last five minutes of play, the giant Red and Black team fought the Rockets to a standstill. Then, the Green and White unleashed a furious attack which netted them two touchdowns. Kaufman returned a punt twenty-one yards to place the ball on the eleven-yard stripe. Hcggs Schmidt smashed the ball over the last chalkline in two consecutive tries. Tuggles Gross's attempted placement was wide, and the score stood 7-6, in favor of the visitors. They were forced to punt after three plays following the kickoff. In one last desperate thrust, Lou Hanna crashed off his left tackle, cut back, and dashed thirty-five yards for the tally that gave Slippery Rock the victory. WAYNESBURG In quest of their second victory, the Rockets invaded the lair of the Wolfpack. Waynesburg presented an array of hard running backs led by a heavy line. Slippery Rock was defeated by the score of 6-0. Schmidt and Kaufman were the chief ground gainers for the Rockets. Waynesburg took to the air in the first period after a drive of thirty yards. A pass for fifteen yards placed the ball on the Rocket one-foot line. After three unsuccessful plays, Mattis cracked the line for the tally. In the second half, the Green and White came back with a vengeance. They started a drive from their own thirty to their opponents’ thirty-yard line, but a fumble prevented further advance. The rest of the game was played in mid-field with the Rockets holding a decided advantage. 110 MILLERSVILLE The Rockets traveled to Millersvillc to participate in an important State Teachers College tilt. The game ended in a 0-0 tic, but there was no doubt as to the superiority of the Green and White over their opponents. Slippery Rock rode roughshod over Millersvillc, piling up the amazing total of twenty first downs. The Rockets played continuously in their opponents' territory, and, at one state of the game, they were halted on the two-yard line. Coach Thompson’s squad had to play without the valuable services of Heggs Schmidt, varsity halfback, who was in bed with a severe cold. Hanna and Kaufman led the Rocket attack. Kenneth Graham, sterling varsity center, was outstanding for the Green and White on the defense. WESTMINSTER Trampling Westminster at the Titan field. Slippery Rock scored its second victory of the season. Again, the Rockets scoring punch seemed missing for they rang up eighteen first downs, but only one touchdown resulted. The final score was 7-0 in favor of the Green and White. The first half found the Rockets scoreless. Hanna ran forty yards to score on an end run, but the ball was called back to the Titan twenty-yard line when it was ruled he stepped out of bounds. Heggs Schmidt also scored on a reverse after a short run, but the Rockets were pcnalizedl for holding; so the score was nullified. Following the kickoff at the beginning of the second half, the Green and White started a seventy-yard drive. Schmidt and Hanna alternated in lugging the ball from their own thirty-yard line to the I itan one-yard line where Temple smashed over for the winning marker. Gross converted the extra point. Beckert, senior lineman, was outstanding on the defense. Down side—Hanna, Gross Across bottom—Hays. Kaufman, Dccts, Denbow INDIANA Before a record breaking Home Coming crowd, Slippery Rock trampled a favored Indiana eleven. The Green and White smashed aside all efforts of the opposition and went on to win by the score of 35-6. After recovering a fumble on the thirty-yard line following the opening kick-off, the Rockets struck with devastating power, and four rapid thrusts sent Temple over for the first touchdown. Hcggs Schmidt scored the third touchdown from the five-yard line. Indiana scored their lone six-pointer on an aerial. Nocera scored in the second quarter for the Rockets by falling on a blocked punt in the end zone. Schmidt tallied the Rockets' last touchdown after a sustained drive in the final quarter had carried the ball to the two-yard line, where he plunged over. GROVE CITY In the most traditional game of the year. Slippery Rock met and defeated Grove City. The Crimson was defeated by two touchdowns, the final score being 12-0. Slippery Rock's first threat, in the first few minutes of the game, was thwarted on the seven-yard line by a fumble. At the second half, the Green and White started a tcrriffic barrage of off-tackle plays which netted them a first down on the Grovers’ twelve-yard line. Then Tuggles Gross flipped a pass to Banks, Rocket left end, who stepped over the goal line for the first touchdown. The attempt for conversion failed. The Rockets hit the scoring column again, when a run by John Kaufman gave them the ball on the opponents’ twenty-eight yard line. On a reverse, Heggs Schmidt, behind beautiful blocking, scored the Rockets’ second touchdown. The kick for the extra point was low and wide of its mark. Gross tried two field goals in the first half which slightly missed conversion. Down side—O’Brien, Temple Across bottom—Nocera, Schlegel, Howlcy, Madden I -VTOl Across top—Nnismich, Aikcy, Banks, Wcresuk Down side—Padden, Schwick CORTLAND A powerful Cortland eleven handed the Rockets their second defeat of the season at Slippery Rock. Soon after the opening kickoff, the Rockets recovered a fumbled punt on the Cortland seven-yard stripe. In three successive thrusts, Den-bow plunged over for the lone Green and White tally. The New York aggregation came back with vengeance. Kashata, Cortland halfback, passed to Hathaway to score two touchdowns for the Crimson. The score at halftime stood 13-7. During the first part of the second half, the Rockets drove to the Cortland four-yard line. On the last down, a Green and White pass fell incomplete in the end zone. The rest of the game was played in mid-field with Cortland holding a slight advantage. THIEL A greatly favored Slippery Rock eleven almost tasted defeat in the last gridiron clash of the home season. The underrated Tomcats from Thiel suddenly found themselves and held the Rockets practically helpless for the major part of the game. Thiel scored first after a march of forty yards. They quickly converted the extra point. Again, Kirkcndall of Thiel smashed around his own left end and cut back to continue his touchdown jaunt unmolested. The score, with but a few minutes of the first half left to play, stood 1 3-0, in favor of Thiel. With Gross striking through the air six successive times, Slippery Rock scored right before the end of the first half, VanHorn making a marvelous catch of Gross’s pass in the end zone. Kline plunged over for the extra point. In the third period. Hays, Rocket tackle, intercepted a Thiel pass and dashed forty yards for a touchdown. Tuggles Gross booted the extra point, which gave Slippery Rock a hard earned victory, with the score 14-13. Temple scoring n touchdown during the Indiana game- Homecoming Day. CALIFORNIA Hampered by a very heavy field, both the California and Slippery Rock offensives were held in check. After an exchange of punts in the first quarter, Lou Hanna, Rocket halfback, picked up a California punt on the Slippery Rock thirty-eight-yard line. After almost stepping out of bounds, he finally cut back into the field of play, eluded several tacklcrs, and with perfect blocking continued his sixty-two-yard dash unmolested. This score proved to be the deciding factor, since the game ended with a score of 7-0. California threatened to score when a Slippery Rock punt was blocked on the ten-yard line, but the strong forward wall dropped the Californians in their tracks. The second half of the game was played entirely in California territory. Slippery Rock threatened to score in the last period, but they were twice halted on the California ten-yard line. � • CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM OF 1907 First Row—Grossman, Clements, West, J. Jackson. Campbell, Thompson Second Row—Green, C. Jackson. Siler. Butchards, Morrison Third Row—McQuiston, Hoag, Coach John B. Prise, Locke A llctirii nt Football at Slippery lloclt As far back as 1898 football existed as a varsity sport in the Normal. The team met their opponents on the old athletic field before a small number of spectators. The running wedge was characteristic of the game at that time. The Normal played against such teams as Geneva, Carnegie Tech Freshmen, and many high schools located in the district. A major upset in the year 1912 saw Geneva lose to the Normal by the score of 40-0. In 1919 N. Kerr Thompson succeeded Marshall as head coach. In 1921 and 1922, the team won the mythical championship of the Normal schools in western Pennsylvania. The following year Slippery Rock shared the same title with California Normal. In 1934 the College enjoyed the most successful season in Slippery Rock’s history. The Rockets defeated Westminster, Waynes-burg, Holbroak, Thiel, Glcnvillc, Edinboro, and Clarion, and tied Grove City. In 1936 a modern stadium and playing field was completed and put into use. In 1938 the Slippery Rock eleven had another most successful season by virtue of winning the mythical western regional championship of the State. 115 Slippery Rock Normal Basketball Team of 1906 Front—Jackson Sitting—Murphy, Professor Stewart, Standing—Jackson. West, Clutton, A llriit'u nf Itiishetliiill it Slippert llmli Believe it or not, basketball at Slippery Rock was first played on the library floor in Old Main. By 1906 playing was condemned for fear of shaking the tower! With the building of the Hast Gymnasium, basketball had risen to become one of the leading sports on the campus. In 1909 the first official team was organized, with Harry Snyder as coach. The team played against small surrounding high schools and college freshman teams. In 1913 N. Kerr Thompson was elected coach and served until the outbreak of the World War. He was succeeded by Gaut and Marshall, but returned in the fall of 1919. In 1928 the Varsity team, under the tutelage of Dr. Cottrell, became the winners of the mythical State Teachers College championship for western Pennsylvania, but lost the State championship to Stroudsburg. The following year Coach Thompson again took over the reins and has held the position ever since. In 1931 the Rockets were again Western Pennsylvania Teachers College champions, with only the lone defeat by Hdinboro marring their bid for State titlists. The year of 1932 was a memorable one in the history of basketball; not only did they dedicate the new gymnasium, but they also renewed relationship with their keenest rival. Grove City. 11 f Haskell) ad SUMMARY OF 1939 SEASON Slippery Rock Opponent 48 Buffalo 43 46 Clarion 38 26 Westminster 43 39 California 28 38 Waynesburg 57 55 Indiana 54 34 Edinboro 51 54 Clarion 43 58 California 53 35 Waynesburg 68 43 Indiana 38 43 Edinboro 39 57 Grove City 32 40 Ohio College of Chiropody 42 40 Fenn 30 46 Westminster 43 34 Grove City 41 736 743 Hr� t Row—Simmons, Spcizcr, Butler, Horzberger, Hong, Miller Cal: Second Row—VanHorn, Englcson, Lytle, Webster, Dart, Den bow, Howley Cat Third Row—Mgr. Bagnnto, Hench, Gcncrnlovich, Stevenson, Rumencjnk, Chellmnn, Nahas, Ass't Mgr. Nesbit The 1939 basketball season was undoubtedly one of the most successful in the history of Slippery Rock. With a nucleus built around Captain” Nahas, Chellman, VanHorn, and Stephenson along with Lytle and Eagle-son, and, later on, Webster, Coach Thompson moulded a formidable quintet which not only won the championship of the western section of the mythical State Teachers College Conference, but asserted itself as one of the leading teams in the district. A fitting climax to a successful season was the Green and White’s victory over a highly-touted Westminster quintet in the final home game. (Westminster had already defeated Carnegie Tech twice.) Led by Frannie” Webster, VanHorn and Chellman, the Rockets played inspired ball throughout the game. Not until the closing minutes were the Titans able to come within striking distance. The biggest disappointment, however, was the let down suffered by the Rockets after the Westminster game, which allowed Grove City to avenge an earlier defeat. The loss of Captain” Nahas, who has been a consistent threat both defensively and offensively throughout his career, will be keenly felt, but with the return of six let-termen, along with such capable reserves as Dart, Howley. and Denbow, our chances for another successful season next year arc very promising. Ul Dc V Stc Ly V. 118 Left i° right— Eagleson Dart ChcIIman Howley NaHas Slippery Rock- California Game Left to right— Denbow Van Horn Stevenson Lytle Webster f 119 Soccer « First Row—Fink, Harris, Boal, Wynnik, Schmidt. Abrams, Speizer Second Row—Chcllman, Butler, Hunziker, Shannon. Shelnr, Garroux, Forte Third Row—Mgr Fink. Jones, Bunney. Cdd. Conch Dodds, Cox. Sown, Hench, Ass't Mgr. Suthcrin Soccer was initiated as a varsity sport in the year 1935. Before that time it existed as an intra-mural sport, and only class championships were decided. In 1934, because of the interest displayed by soccer enthusiasts, the athletic committee decided to schedule seven games for the following season. In the fall of 1935 a large group of candidates greeted Coach Archie Dodds, head of the Health Education Department, at the first practice session. The Rockets enjoyed a successful season, defeating Allegheny, Carnegie Tech, Geneva (twice), and Grove City. I his amazing record caused students to finally realize that the College soccer team was one of the best in the State. With the nucleus of the 1935 team returning the following year, Coach Dodds looked forward to an undefeated season. In 1936, Carngic Tech tied the Rockets, but Glenco, Allegheny, Geneva, and Grove City (twice) met defeat. The most memorable game in our soccer history came in the season of 1938, when the nationally known Wheaton College (Indiana) team met and bowed to the Rockets at the Slippery Rock stadium. The University of Pittsburgh has also been defeated by the Rockets. Since 1935, the Rockets have won 19 games, lost 4, tied 3 —a record of which to be proud. 1 120 Archie Dodds I Under the tutelage of Coach Archie Dodds, the soccer team finished the present season with four wins, one tie, and two losses. The Rochets' losses resulted from an upset suffered at the hands of Grove City and from the strong New York aggregation, Buffalo State Teachers College. The season was considered a successful one inasmuch that the Rockets toppled two of the best teams in collegiate circles when they defeated Wheaton and the University of Pittsburgh. Opening the season against Allegheny at the Slippery Rock stadium, the Rockets won a 2-1 game. Grove City was met the following week, and Slippery Rock received its first defeat by the score of 1-0. The Rockets traveled to Pittsburgh f to meet the highly touted Tartans from Carnegie Tech and did well by forcing the game to two extra periods. The contest ended in a tie, both teams scoring two goals. The second loss of the season for Slippery Rock came at the hands of Buffalo, who scored one goal and afterwards played a tight defensive game. The next three games found Slippery Rock victorious over Grove City, Pitt, and Wheaton. Captain Joseph Wynnik, William Schmidt, David Abrams, and Mickey Boal will be sorely missed for the coming fall campaign. Next year's soccer team will be built around such outstanding players as Louis Hunziker, John Chcllman, David Speizer, and James Cox. 1 SUMMARY OF 1938 SEASON Slippery Rock Opponents 2 Allegheny 1 0 Grove City 1 2 Carnegie Tech 2 0 Buffalo 1 3 Grove City 2 1 Pitt 0 4 Wheaton 3 12 10 121 S w i in in i n i| First Row—Hild, Brest, Aiken, Schwamberger, Hinds, Kelly, De Mcolo Second Row—Krivonak, Pritchard, Captain Mankc, Lytle, O'Brien. Schlcgel, Swearingen Third row—Senior Manager Abrams. Freshman Manager Fort, Assistant Manager Aikey Swimming as a varsity sport in Slippery Rock dates back to the season of 1933-34. when an intra-mural team defeated Grove City. The following year the Athletic Association authorized Dr. Cottrell to organize a team on a varsity basis and appointed him as swimming coach. Slippery Rock ended its most successful season in 1936-37, with a record of eight consecutive victories. The highlight of their season was the decisive victory over the Carnegie Tech swimmers in the Tartan pool. They also gained additional recognition when William Manke, star breast-stroker, swam the 200-yard event in 2:39, clipping 3 seconds off the old record. The 1938 season did not come up to expectations. Pre-season prospects looked good, but the loss of star letternten shattered any hopes of the Rockets attaining another highly successful season. Coach Cottrell’s nators closed their 1939 season with a 41-34 loss to Carnegie Tech to bring their season’s record to nine wins and nine defeats. The highlight of this year’s season was the establishment of three new records at the Allegheny pool by our Rocket mermen. Manke set a new time for the 200-yard breast stroke, while the free style relay and the medley relay also bettered the old time for these events. 122 Dr. E. B. Cottrell SUMMARY OF 1939 SfcASON Slippery Rock 34 60 34 34 53 58 17 32 50 40 45 40 35 30 46 33 56 34 BulFa o Westminster Gay Girnogic Tech Wash. A; Jeff. k ron Pitt Ohio Wesleyan Fen n Allegheny Wash. A: JefF. Grove City Delaware West Chester Grove City Kent Akron C.-irnefiie Tech 731 Opponent 41 6 4 I 41 22 17 58 43 25 26 30 26 40 45 20 42 19 4 1 583 Tracli First Row—DcFassio, Denbow, Chellman, Don, Harris Second Row—Mgr. Fink, Ramsey, Sown, Kaufman, Aiken, Coach Thompson Others not present—Beckert, Pcucha, Gilliland, McGary, Engle One of the most successful seasons in the history of track at Slippery Rock was in 1936, when the Rockets participated in the State Teachers College meet in Harrisburg. The Rockets finished third, with only four men capturing places in the various events. Honors went to Hench, Stonis, Ncvin, and Glenn. Hampered by the lack of material, Coach A. P. Vincents 1938 Rockets could muster only one victory out of the five meets in which they competed. The Rockets engaging in five dual meets, defeated Geneva, and lost to Lock Haven, Pitt B”, Waynesburg, and Grove City. The most thrilling meet ol the track season saw Slippery Rock lose to Grove City by a margin of two points. The victory was not conceded to the Grovers until they swept the mile relay. Kaufman, Chellman, McGary, Davis, Gilliland, and Grandy were outstanding for the Rockets. Davis and Gilliland’s valuable services were not available this track season since they were graduated last May. 124 Dr. A. P. Vincent SUMMARY OF 1938 SEASON Slippery Rock Opponents 74 Geneva 66 43 Lock Haven 82 50 Pitt «B” 75 59 Waynesburg 76 67 Grove City 69 293 368 Cross-Co ii nlrv From Row—McGnry, Ptucha, Ristich, Thompson Second Row—Rogers, Dr. Cottrell. Graham For the first time in the history of the College, the 1938 Cross-Country team was added to the roster of varsity sports. Dr. Cottrell served as the harriers’ coach during the past season, and must be commended for the showing of the team in its first of varsity competition. In their eight meets this year, the Rocket harriers won five and dropped three. SUMMARY OF THE 1938 SEASON Slippery Rock Opponent 38 Buffalo 17 28 Grove City 27 18 Westminster 37 31 Bloomsburg 24 31 Pitt B” 24 35 Grove City 20 24 Westminster 31 15 Shippensburg 40 126 Slippery Rock-Grove City Meet 220 210 (i 1111 Tram First Row—Sanders, DeFassio, Jones, Manfrcdo Second Row—Mgr. Hanna, Ritter, Lytle, Sown, White, Shelar, Mgr. Ammon r The 1939 Varsity Gym team, coached by Carl Fischer, gave a series of twelve outstanding exhibitions. The team’s exhibition tour carried them to Springdale, Glassport, Mercer, Butler High School and Y. M. C. A.. Franklin, Clairton, Emporium, Titusville, Sandy Lake, and New Castle. As a climax to these performances, the gym team staged their annual home exhibition on April 4 and 5. The exhibitions this year consisted of work on the side horse, Indian club drills, tumbling, tiger leaping, free hand drills, parallel work, pyramids, torch swinging, dances, and tableaux with men in silver. Ralph Jones, acting captain, and William Mankc, seniors in the Health Education department, have been very active in exhibitions on the varsity gym team for the past three years. Lytle, Sowa. Dc-fassio, Shelar, Manfredo, Sanders, Nocera, and White will make up the nucleus around which will be built the 1940 Varsity Gym team. Arthur Ammon served as senior manager, and Louis Hanna was in charge of the lighting system. Girl F. Fischer 127 Hi fie Team First Row—Klimenko, Rohm. S. Cornelius, Corbett, F. MeGarvey, Buzash Second Row—Olson, Peters. G. MeGarvey, White. Duncan, J Cornelius. Dr. Vincent The Varsity Rifle team, under the direction of Dr. Vincent, has been in existence for three years, this year’s edition being the best. It has gone through a heavy schedule with high class competition from various university R. O. T. C. rifle units. An individual and team record was established in the first match against Cooper Union, New York City. In this match Watson fired his record of 190 in four positions, and the team scored 903. On the same day the University of Tennessee was defeated in a prone 20-shot match. Team victories were also scored against the University of Chicago. Superior State Teachers College, the University of Wisconsin, Penn State, West Chester State Teachers College. The team suffered defeat at the hands of the strong Brooklyn Polytechnic, Washington University, the University of Florida, and Virginia Military Institute. A team record was established in the Washington University match, with a team total of 1912. Watson established an individual three-position record with 283 against Virginia Military Institute. The team closed its season with matches against the University of Iowa, California and Indiana State Teachers Colleges. Four men will be lost by graduation: Co-captains Rohm and MeGarvey, Corbett and Olson, leaving an experienced Junior team for the coming year. 128 Women's Itlileties Gone arc the heavy bloomers! Gone are the flowing ties! Gone are the long, black stockings! And as the new generation has cast aside cumbersome impediments, so has it cast off the limited membership of varsity sports and given a chance to all to participate in a variety of games. With intra-mural competition in basketball, hockey and mushball. with badminton, volleyball, shuffleboard, paddle tennis, ping-pong, handball, and archery from which to choose, the college women attain an all-round skill in many fields. History proves that Women’s Varsity Basketball started on March 5, 1919, with a regulation three-court game between Slippery Rock and Monaca High School. Interclass basketball was played as early as 1910. The peak year of the varsity sport was reached during the 1928-29 season when the amazons from Pennsylvania” traveled to Wichita, Kansas, to place fifth in the National A. A. U. tournament. In 1931 the flashy Rockettcs could find only one team willing to play their renowned sextette, so 1932 saw the elimination of basketball as an inter-collegiate sport. Today basketball embraces the entire college group in an intra-mural program that is a far cry from the limited varsity competition of yesteryear. Women's Team of 1920 Hockey, too, has fallen into the intra-mural rating. After playing a number of intra-squad and inter-class tournaments, the college hockey stars are honored by places on the Honorary Varsity Green and White teams. Swimming, a sport still in its infancy at Slippery Rock, first appeared on the campus in 1935 when the Rocket mermaids entered the Eastern Regional Swimming Meet and tied for first place. Aquatics has increased its range until now every girl in the college has a chance to demonstrate her ability in the water. So, from a humble beginning back in the first days of the Normal, women’s athletics have played an ever increasing role in the building of strong bodies to house healthy minds—minds which have a sense of true sportsmanship. 129 Junior Team—Class Champions of 1939 Hockey Ground - - sticks, ground - - sticks, ground - - sticks - - Ground! Surging lines break as the game begins. Sturdy legs were dodging these flying hockey sticks on Slippery Rock green-swards many years ago. And the dodgers still race up and down the field. GREEN TEAM Left to right—Cottrell, McClain, Kcil, Lynch, Walters. Morrison, Williams, Tipton, Nevin, Warnock, Cadwallnder Starting off the 1938-39 season with a bang, the fireworks’ teams boomed, flashed, and fizzled until the Sparklers emerged the victors. Then the Invitational teams, captained by competent Juniors, took over the playing field. From the welter of shin-guards and sweat clothes, King’s Flashes finally shook off all pursuit and copped the crown. The Class Battles were hard fought games with one and two-point victories predominating. The Royal Purple Junior squad emerged as the tired, triumphant winner. Interest was then centered on the Green and White squads. Victory in two out of three games designated the members of the Honorary Varsity Team, and this year the Green team was the ultimate winner. These teams then went on to Scwickley, where, in the midst of a downpour, the Green team lost to the Pittsburgh Field Hockey Association, and the White squadron sloshed to victory over Beaver Valley. A tentative spring hockey schedule is to be attempted this year for the first time. Elmira H. Compton WHITE TEAM Left Co right—Wells, Butler, Anderson, Mel lot t, Dixon, Agnevv, O'Hara, Ecklcy, King, Banks, Martin, Quivcy HO Iliisht'tliiil The winnahs! And still champions, the Junior Class!” So the Class basketball melee ended. Preceded by the Color Tournament won by the Pinks, and the Invitational Tournament won by Butler's Sharpshooters, the Class teams waded through a hectic double round-robin schedule to determine the intra-mural victors. Moving rapidly with accurate shooting and air-tight guarding, the Juniors swept straight through their six games, without a defeat to mar their record, and annexed the title. In a tie for second place were the Seniors and the Sophomores, while the Frosh held firm to the cellar championship. The cream of the crop was found in the roster of the Green and White squads, each of which was composed of nine players and a manager. In the playoff games the Whites walked away from the Greens in the first game to snare an easy 33-18 victory, but the fighting Greens came back in the second encounter to tie the series with a thrilling 32-30 win. Undaunted, the Whites played hard in the third game, and, after trailing during the first half, put on a sterling last minute drive to capture the game, 19-16 and the series was over, 2-1. GREEN TEAM Left to right—King, Warnock, Cottrell. Tomlinson. Brown, Jackson. Fritz. Morrison, Mgr. Eckley A bit of action between the Green and White teams WHITE TEAM Left to right—-McClain, Dunn, Nevin, Keil, Butler, Williams, Long. Mgr. Allen 131 S u i in in ■119 Second Row—Kcil. Morrison. Forges. Rehm, McCl.i n. Jackson. Warnock, Williams, Cleeton. Bcrgfeld. Dunhnm, Cottrell, Allen The spring of 1936 found the Slippery Rockettcs playing hostess to a strong Penn Hall aggregation of swimmers, and going down to defeat 47-20. The following year the Green and White travelled to Chambersburg for a return engagement and once more came out on the short end of the score. But further back than this flesh and blood competition was a meet against time—the 1935 Eastern Regional Swimming Meet in which Slippery Rock established a record which still stands. The Teachers tied for first that year and have won every meet since. Early 1939 found an eager squad awaiting Coach Elmira Compton’s call for practice. Bolstered by such veterans as Eleanor Cottrell. Grayce Allen, Miry Elizabeth Jack-son. and Shirley Butler, the girls showed much promise of developing into the best team to ever represent Slippery Rock. The Telegraphic Meet was run off in orderly fashion, and hopes were high until March 21 brought the sad news that the Rockettcs had been dethroned and had taken second place. t Hiinee Group First Row—Fehl, May, McCray. Butler, Cottrell. Rohm. Banks Second Row—Dunn, Eckley, Morrison, Allen, Tomlinson. Agnew A lithe group of girls has been striving to learn the fundamentals of dancing and body movements and to become proficient in applying them to life-like situations. Those who have demonstrated unusual talent or ability in certain phases of the dance have been privileged to accompany the gymnastic team on its exhibition trips and supplement its drills. Striving for perfection as well as for the acquirement of a skill, this active group has placed emphasis on modern, interpretative dancing, on tap routines, and on mass team formations. Country dances, humorous sketches, and pantomimes have lent a bit of diversion to the regular patterns. Members of this troup, directed by Miss Kathryn Matheny, supplied added color to the impressive April Home Exhibition of the Gymnastic Team. 133 Ifiifli Team First Row—Ander, Wagner, Sleeth, Martin, Anderson Second Row—Cieeton, Williamson, Simon, Tipton. Peck, Frederick, Hershberger, Hawkins, Sarricks. Potts. Westlake. Butler The academic year of 1938-39 saw the rise of a new team sport for the women—that of riflery. The season began with matches among intra-school teams and progressed into both telegraphic and shoulder-to-shoulder prone shoots between Slippery Rock and other institutions. More than twenty-five girls shot regularly in an attempt to attain a position on the mythical varsity squad of ten. The personnel of the team changed as scores increased or slumped, thereby giving a greater number of students an opportunity to represent Slippery Rock in competition. In five of the matches, the team defeated Superior State Teachers College and the University of Tennessee, and lost to the University of Chicago, Etna High School and Indiana State Teachers College. Members of the team having a perfect score to their credit arc Cieeton, Frederick, and Westlake. Miss Cieeton has another record, that of shooting 200 out of 200 in the match against the University of Tennessee. Under the joint sponsorship of Miss Maree McKay and Dr. A. P. Vincent, the team made rapid progress throughout the season and attained an enviable record as a first-year sport. A high level of interest was maintained by the coaches and captains. I ?4 Chccrlea tiers Loft to right—Shirley Butler, Jeannette Dunham. Eleanorc Banks, Ruth Eckley Are you ready?” And when a thundering Yea Bo!” echoes back to them, our quartette of cheerleaders spring into action. This year it fell to the lot of three effervescent girls, to provide that spark which is so vital for pep and fight. Eleanor Banks, efficient Senior representative, Shirley Butler, Class of ‘40, and Jeannette Dunham, Freshman, were the nucleus around which the songs, the cheers, and the rallies centered. An appendectomy cut short the efforts of Florence Levy early in the fall, and Ruth Eckley did not appear upon the scene until well toward the end of the basketball season. To these smiling, hard-working, peppery co-eds must be given some recognition for their meritorious service. To them can be attributed a general uplift in our athletic morale and an increasing amount of vocal support at our inter-collegiate contests. So let’s give them a cheer and a sound pledge of more and greater volume to come! 135 i i ? Min Mathcny giving n bit of instruc- Long about to sink a foul shot tion to her dance group Compie giving a pointer to Graycto Nevm pitching, Williams batting, and Senior hockey squad at a restful mo- O'Hara all set to catch ment 4 136 Non Marjorie Strayer and Sibylla Noismith in New North Hall ' Waiting for the gun . . . Dr. Thomas- -angler . . . The raker of the leaves”- -Sown . . . The band saluting the visitors , . . Mnltby Memorial Library on a wintry night . . . What is Long pointing out to that group? . . Indiana and Slippery Rock cheerleaders smile for the camera . . . Classes are out! . . . The stadium on Homecoming Day. 140 Compic being shouldered by the Sophomore Health Eds . . . 7 ime out for Briggs and Engle . . . Goalie Ruby Martin all set for action . . . George and Mim . . VanHorn's appendage being repaired . . . Schwambcrger The Deerslayer Balsloy and Ammon peering through a porthole . . . Enjoying that hurried smoke before going to Chapel . . . Drum major—Simpson. 141 V I. IIIIW 11 fl (| 1‘ 111 I III s The staff of the Golden Anniversary Saxigena wishes to acknowledge its appreciation for all the help given by the following: Mr. G. C. Carpenter Mr. F. F. Rutter Mr. R. L. Rost Mr. W. V. Lazear Mrs. G. P. Shremp Prof. I. N. Moore Mr. G. Miller Miss Lillian Griffin Mrs. J. C. Lincoln Mr. Paul Morrison Mr. N. K. Thompson Dr. A. P. Vincent Rev. D. P. Williams Mr. Sam Ristich Dr. R. Thomas It's no snap of course, this honor (?) of editing, financing and publishing a yearbook. It conflicts constantly with things academic, amorous and athletic—one should sit in on a class occasionally, at least drag a date to the class dance and perhaps observe a game or two. This is possible if a staff selects the right publisher. Early in the year we were called into conference. The twenty-six years experience of this company s new management plus the zeal to do an outstanding job, keep the editor sane, the business manager solvent and the faculty advisors carefree. That's why we were awarded the printing contract. BUTLER, We reprint this striking and forceful advertisement, by popular demand. 143 PENNSYLVANIA THE ENGRAVING ELECTROTYPE CO. CANTON, O SPENCE BROTHERS SAGINAW, MICHIGAN General Contractors for the Construction of the New North Hall Dormitory at State Teachers College, Slippery Rock, Pa. COMPLIMENTS OF First National Bank Campbell's SLIPPERY ROCK. PA. Pharmacy John L. Campbell, Ph.G. Member of Federal Reserve Banks 145 I ISALY'S Milo R. 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