Southwestern College - Moundbuilder Yearbook (Winfield, KS)

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First row: FOSTER, lloLcoM1s, HITTER, FLEENEH, ilWYENS, GRAHAN1, BELT, 170ULE Second row: VVR1Gu'r. SPIGIIKS, HERD, ALLEN, filllCICNE, LENANDEIX, SCHWINT Third row: COE, PICKFIRIING, IIAYS, MILI,Ell, AUNER, SEEVERS, ,BROADIH Kappa Rho Displaying signs of Hwim, wigor, and witalityv seldom emitted by a group ofeollege students is the distinction won by Kappa Rho Pep Club in their first year on the Campus at Southwestern. This club was organized in the spring of 1937 by a group of enterprising young men who fell, that another year of school life should not pass without an organized men's pep Club to add the needed harmony to the 'two girls' clubs already formed. It was agreed that there should never be more than twenty-four members chosen from the four classes, and that these members would endeavor lo stimulate pep at rallies and games to the best of their ability. Soeial fune- tions were to be held from time to time to foster interest in the organization. H From the tirst of the year Kappa llho has been very mueh in evidenee. Arrayed in snappy, while sweaters with a purple Greek insignia, the elub met in a body at all athletic games. In addition, several parties were held where the members and their guests, in an informal way, struck up enthusiasm among themselves. A 4'Sweetheart Banquet held near the elose of sehool is the final aetivily ol' the club. Ollieers for this year were: First semester president, Al Schwint: second semester president, Clark Owens. Bob Fleener was in Charge of all aetivilies, and Morrison Foster was elub eheer- leader. Page 25

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First row: SHRAUNER, HAYS. DEMAREE, HEDIC, COMBS, MCDERMOTT. APPLEGATE Second row: STALLCUP, DAVIS, THOMAS, YOUNG, SHo0K, STUTZMAN, IEVERLY, ANNILKINS, KINDT, AMBROSE, CLOKEY, SELLERS The Southwestern Organ Club The Southwestern Organ Club, with sixteen charter members, was organized in 19344. It was agreed it would be primarily a study club, with only those studying organ eligible for member- ship. The founder, Mrs. Redic, was chosen president and has served in that capacity since its organization. Meetings occur on the second Monday of the mo11tl1 and are held at the home of thepresident in order to have access to an instrument. The club adopted the following resolutions to raise the standard of organ playing: to in- tensify interest in the organ as a church and concert instrument, study and present representa- tive works from the literature of organ music, acquaint the organist with hymns and services of all churches, and promote a harmonious feeling among organists. livery club program has been intensely interesting, and four have been open to the public. In February of 1938 the club was privileged to bring G. Criss Simpson of K. U. to Winfield for an organ recital. Lectures by guest speakers have made up each January program when ministers and choir leaders are guests. By this means the club learned of the choir and cathedral schools of Eng- land, great hymns of the churches, the Catholic, Episcopal, and Lutheran service and music. A program of folk music was given, and two programs featuring organ and piano duos. In honor of the 250th anniversary of Bach and Handel, an evening was devoted to their works. Easter has been the theme for each April, as has Christmas for December, with those holding church positions furnishing the programs. Also through these members the club has endeavored to aid in commemoration of St. Ceeilia's Day, November 25, by sponsoring special services of hymns in their churches. Many American composers have been studied, including Rogers, Buck, Nevin, Shure, Edmundson, Skilton, Brase, Caul, Diggle, and Clokey. Moonlight over Nazareth , an Easter composition, was dedicated to the club and president by the composer, Roland Diggle. Another, Winter Sunset , came in manuscript form from the composer, Garth Edmundson. With a membership of twenty-three students, each trying to promote the aims of the organiza- tion, the Southwestern Organ Club has completed another profitable year of study and fellowship. Page Z4

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,V lll-:Nnn1cus. BoLEs, Hmm, lil'l I'l.l4I, Sviclns, lh'1CCAI.I.. SHUS'I'Iili, QTREEN, Ninas, XTAN NA'r'rA The Leneans Going on the road, setting up a stage in all sorts of places, doubling in different roles .... all these familiar things ill the life of a traveling actor are part of the life of several Southwestern students. Southwestern's traveling actors and actresses are the Leneans, the dramatic religious organi- zation formed in 1927 at the suggestion of President Kirk. Each year tl1e players present, their drama on the average of thirty times in churches throughout the Conference. They began the past season early' in December and ended with the annual long tour during the Easter vacation. Each fall try-outs are held to select, new members in the east. The group is unique among thc college organizations in that it is entirely self-supporting. For this yearis production several new costumes and pieces of scenery were added. The Slave Maid of Israelw, a play based upon the story of Naaman a11d his being healed by the help ofa slave girl, was presented this year. lt is a long dramatic play which proved one of the most popular the group has given. 1 Miss Edith Dielmann of the college faculty directs the Lencans. The following are members this year: Herbert Hendricks, Paul Boles, Harold Herd, lilizabeth Little, Gene Speirs, livan McCall, Kathryn Shuster, Edith Niles, Hula Vanlxlatta, Robert Green, and Richard lieftwich. Page Z6