Stephens College - Stephensophia Yearbook (Columbia, MO)

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Senior Sister Council eff 0 I-ps? ffilx, . K. jill gif' P 1 L .ii E'- fibf siafiisiis Y 1 Egg! Directing the Senior Sister Organization at Stephens is the Senior Sister Council composed of its ofiicers, a representative from the Senior Class Council and representatives from the 16 junior halls. The officers of this year's organization were Katherf ine Oates, presidentg Gretchen Wormhoudt, vicefpresident, and Johannah Johnson, secretaryftreasurer. The president is elected in the spring elections and the others are chosen by the council of the previous year. This group of girls meets once each week to decide upon requirements for the 250 senior sisters and to determine informaf tion presented to the juniors. Through this organization new juniors receive correspondence from individual girls as well as college news of campus life and events. All this helps new stu' dents feel more at home on the campus upon their arrival. From this time on the senior sisters are always there to assist the juniors with everyday problems and campus life. They also aid them in becoming acquainted with other students as well as their hall counselors, advisers and other faculty members. - f was-.r -' - eww-. V- -ie I V?- E 152-5 ai? A -'ta'-f Ay A rl A 3' ,, .H s jr E l A H is-'T i '. 1 A.. KATHERINE OATES One main objective of the organization this year was the striving for unity within the senior class itself and among the other classes. Friendship Week was originated by the Junior Steering Committee to help carry out this theme. The organi- zation also strived for understanding between students and facf ulty and more inclusion of day students in campus affairs. They also stressed the real meaning of student campus government and the allfimportant goal of Stephens living, the Ten Ideals and the Honor Code. Cofsponsors of the group were Miss Florence Gilchrist and Miss Elizabeth Evans. Ulf A ' ' 'ii .-il,,Q7,,w 'K' Front Raw: A. SiNiPsoN, G. Womu-rounr, K. O.-vrss, J. JOHNSON, K. KARSHNER, J. BAILEY Second Row: J. LIONBERGER, R. M. Moiuus, D. Ci-isvntirzn, M. Corn, H. EvANs, C. SHELTON, J. Snnciuarroan Third Row: S. BLAIR, B. Rawizv, M. WALSHE, M, BALDw1N, L. Frsrmn, B. PERRY Page 21

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,Front Row: B. BAIRSTOW, R. Guzman, J. HOFFMAN Second Row: Mrss BARBARA MCCAIN, K. Cox, Miss ELEANOR FOREMAN, N. Borzcxnn ncrnzsis, modern dance club, develops through participation in its activities and regular attendance of rehearsals, a sense of rhythm and of body cofordination and helps members to achieve both grace and poise and a deeper appreciation of the beauty of modern dance. Officers were Artha Gruhl, president, Valette Brooks and Susanne Keating, vicefpresidents, and Patricia Finney, secretary' treasurer. Orchesis' first appearance was at Thanksgiving Vesf pers when they performed Jesu Joy of Man's Desiringn by Bach. A party was given afterwards to welcome new members. Two traditional programs, The Juggler of Notre Dame at Christmas Vespers and the Spring Concert, were pref sented. Orchesis also sponf sored with SRA the presenf tation of Jose Limon's modern dance company. Any girl with ability and a genuine interest in modern dance could become an active and producing member. The tryouts, held several times during the year, were very similar to regular theatrical ' auditions. An informal initif ation consisted of wearing a ballet slipper in the hair for a week. A formal ceremony climaxed the initiation. rehesis Swans and gy Duck- lin S Any Wednesday night after 8:15, swimming at its precision best could be seen in the pool. The girls pracf ticing water routines were members of the Swans and Ugly Ducklings, senior and junior swim clubs. The organizations created greater interest in swimming and increased the swimming ability of their members. A water demonstration held in the pool gave a preview of the forthcoming Spring Water Show. A diving exhibition and a number was performed by Ugly Duckling members. Twelve members of the . Swans represented Stephens in the Synchronized Swimming Symposium held at Washington university. Badges were presented at a farewell party to elif gible girls. ' Climax of the year was the annual Spring Water Show held at Stephens lake the Saturday preceding Commencement. Swans, Ugly Ducklings and the advanced canoeing classes presented the exhibition. Swan officers were Ruth Greener, president, Joanne Hoffman, vicefpresident, and Carolyn Cox, secretaryftreasurer. Miss Barbara McCain was sponsor. Barbara Bairstow was Ugly Duckling president and Nancy Boecker, secretary. Sponsor was Miss Eleanor Foreman. I I Q 3 l Left to right: V. Bxooxs, A. Gnuni., Miss JEAN Buss, P. FINNBY, S. KHATING, Miss MARIAN LAWRENCE Page Z0 Q

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Council of House Managers .X 5 17 '5 Front Row: P. Newer., C. Marnnws, A. AMEND, B. A. Pucsmzv, L. Wmzmm, Mus. Louisa Hownrr, B. A. Sm-astra, B. WILEY Second Row: K. EMMBRT, P. DUNVILLE, C. CAMPBELL, M. LEPMAN, C. Mrzncano, C. Gnuaau, P. JACKSON, J. Hon' Thi-rd Row: J. LYNN, J. CONINB, G. Sci-rwmzrz, P. Kuna, B. Pmuw, C. jnwntr., M. Bows, A. Rrimnn HB COUNCIL of House Managers works in close cooperation with Legislature and takes responsibility for the uniication and enforcement of regulations in the halls. To accomplish its aims more effectively, the council has formed workshops composed of house managers for the purpose of informal discussions of hall problems. The importance of the council is evident, for a strong hall is partly determined by the effectiveness with which the rules and traditions of Stephens are upheld. The newlyfelected house managers from each hall select their chairman and secretary in the spring for the coming year. Oflicers for this year were Betty Ann Sipprelle, chairmang Carlyn Jewell, secretary, and Mrs. Louise Howell, sponsor. Assistant house managers are members of the council with no voting power.' Each year the ofiicial guide, a manual describing the duties of hall officers, is revised to meet changing conditions, This proves that a system of regulations may be designed to meet individual 2 19 O il ll' CZ' problems and yet may be reasonably uniform with respect to its major requirements. Each member of the council writes out the policies of her hall and makes a list of her own duties to inform the newly' elected house manager of her responsibilities. The lists of ref sponsibilities are compiled in a handbook at the end of the yearg one of these booklets is left in each hall for the incoming oflicer. BETTY ANN SIPPRELLE Page 22