Southwestern College - Moundbuilder Yearbook (Winfield, KS)

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as caaemze 75056 1 N To aid the students in the pursuit of broader knowledge, organized clubs are main- tained. One or more organizations of this type represent each department of the college, and each student has the opportunity of membership in the club related to his major field. The students profit by their own contri- butions to the programs as well as by the ex- perience and training of speakers wl1o are brought to the campus by the various clubs. Although less academic, the social side of these organizations is not of lesser impor- tance. Teas, parties and dinners are an estab- lished part of their annual program. Founder of Pi Gamma Mu Progressive in his thinking, Dr. Leroy Allen presents many original ideas to the students of Southwestern College. Although he doesn't anticipate a one hundred per cent return on his proposed plans, the percentage is above average. The launching of one of these ideas resulted in the national social science organization, Pi Gamma Mu. E This year in a related field, Dr. Allen initiated a program which makes forensics practical for all students interested in the work of this department. Throughout the year, reading and oratorical contests, group discussions and debates were featured at the regular meetings. Kansas Alpha Chapter One of the most outstanding honorary societies on the hill is Pi Gamma Mu. It has grown from a small group of interested economic majors into an organization of international recognition and importance. It now has one hundred twenty-eight chapters in colleges and universities all over the United States, in Hawaii, the Philippines and Canada. Large classes don't prevent DH. Llsnov ALLEN from having personal inleresl in his sludenls. Academic Groups-26' A W- .. ,.. . ,iw i iff-F-73555-'l!!Y3f'MP!.7!F'5:'i7?B'. .EEZf1f3P'.?ff..-'.?e'15u-f,-1521145 . .-.-..m.--.... . --..M 4.4!

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if i ml Maintaining a high standard of performance for his beloved band, C. O. BROVVN has endeared himself to South- western through two decades of faithful and unselfish service . LEVI O. DEES provides an opportunity for all who merit the experience, to occupy responsible positions and share solo honors in his administration of the A Cappella choir, which organization he has brought to new perfection in his second year on our campus. EDITH and FERN DIELMANN share enthusiasm for pho- tography and travel. The former's accomplishments as director of Leneans and her work with private expression pupils balances the achievements of her sister in the inspira- tion and background she offers her students in piano. IDA CLAWSON HUNT,S experience in the public school music field, as well as her rich vocal background, enable her to teach both subjects authoritatively. Her impartial kind- ness and sincere interest have made lasting friends of her in- numerable students - Dedicated to the process of build- ing an institution, Dean LUTHER O. LEAVENGOOD is accom- plishing his purpose in his position at S. C. Bringing an administrative capacity plus a recognized musical ability, he has injected a new spirit of progress into the School of Fine Arts. An outstanding organist and a recognized theorist, MRS. COBA CONN BEDIC gives unreservedly of her time and advice, proving a superior professor and interested friend to her stu- dents - Petite and charming, GRACE SELLERS provides background in music appreciation enthusiastically, keeping abreast of current activity while delving into history for unusual data regarding music and musicians. Alternately serious and whimsical, lViERLE STEINBERG attracts piano students, not only by her artistry, but also through her sincere and honest interest - Unusually talented as artist, performer and composer, WESLEY Wooo- SON unobtrusively fills his position as violin assistant, a friend and scholar respected by all who know him. 25-Fcwuliy v affix' .Q 2

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Y I . 5 9 V, e ? I. ll I ..M Pi Gamma Mu was organized in Room 23 of Richardson Hall in April, 1924. Realiz- ing the need of more cooperation between students of the several branches of social science, Dr. Allen suggested that a general social science honorary society be formed. His plan was accepted with enthusiasm, and each charter member contributed twenty-five cents to show his faith in the future of the group. This honorary society is composed of about twelve per cent of the junior and senior classes and the professors in the field of social science. The members are persons of highest character, personality and scholarship with distinguished records in social science, giving promise of a high degree of usefulness in scientific social study or in the general field of social science. The scope of the society includes all branches of social science which deal with human relationship and are capable of making contributions to the solution of social prob- lems. Social activities of the group consist of the spring meeting, initiation of new members and an informal dinner. This year, Agnes Nurse is president of the Kansas Alpha Chapter. Versed in the Science of Textiles Home economics majors who have leader- ship and ability in their field and high scholastic average are chosen to be members of Kappa Omicron Phi, home economics national honorary fraternity. PI GAMMA MU, Group 1-MITCHELL, CLOUD, MARTIN, DR. ALLEN CFounder of Pi Gamma Muj, SPOMER, BINFORD, MILLER - Group 2--Do'rY, LEFTWICH, BERNHEISEL, NURSE, SHooK, MARSH, EMBERS - Group 3- MAXWELIJ, MONYPENY, WILSON, GYLLING, PoUNDsToNE - Group 4-BAKER, DAUGHENBAUGH, DIETERICH, EVERS, HERR, WHITE, VINSONHALER - Those not pictured-Pres. MossMAN, NUSSER, MRS. VORIS. 27-Academ ic Gro ups -.. ,-. -1--,lp-:',1,-, . ,,