University of Evansville - LinC Yearbook (Evansville, IN)

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The o;eology and j;eof;raphy depart- ment was formed in 1948 witli Dr. Franklin MacKnifjht, pictured riglit, Ph. D., University of Chicago, as its director. Tliis department endeavors to supply personnel for the tri-state oil region. Stu- dents take frequent field trips to sup- plement their class and laboratory work. GEOLOGY Miss Dorocliy Rothrock, instructor of biolog) ' , M.S.. University o( Chicago, left, and Miss Grace Kimliall. associate professor of biology. Ph.D.. Cornell University, are making preparations for an elementary laboratory class. BOTANY . Ir. Donald Dunham, left, professor of biology. Ph.D.. Ohio State University, and Mr. Wiley Crawford, associate professor of biology, Ph.D., llniversitv of Minnesota. Members of the Pre-Med Club seated left to right: Irene Bailey. Lillian Dillon. Elaine Lasliley, Maxine Majors, Helen Ashbrook, and Joanne Engelbert. Standing left to right: Rav Kiihlman. Bob .Atkinson, Ernest Burkett. Leroy Smith, James .Adyc, Harry Bischolf, Bob Silber. Eugene Gore, Wallace Adye. John Lane, Thomas Walker, Walter Hassel, Leroy Holder, Norbert Ad- ler, Reginald Rodman, Norbert Haas, Art Dwyer, Bob Branson, Bob Dimmit, and Bob Glenn. PRE-MED CLUB The promotion of medical knowledge to all pre-medical, pre-dental, and nurs- ing students who compose its member- ship is the aim and objective of the Pre- Med Club. This organization gathers information on medical and dental schools and makes it available to its members. Meet- ings of the club consist of informal dis- cussions, motion pictures, and talks by well known doctors of the commimity. Serving as officers were Irene Bailey, president; Eugene Gore, vice president; and Thomas Walker, treasurer. Dr. Donald Dunham, head of the bi- ology departmient, was the faculty ad- visor. 14

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ELECTRONICS CLUB The Electronics Club has been active in the field of radio at Evansville College since 1947. The club members have constructed Iheir own amateur radio station, W9NVN, and alternate among the members at transmitting and receiv- ing messages over its wave lengths. First quarter officers were Oran Toole, presi- dent ; Bill Driggers, vice president ; and Fred Davison, secretary-treasurer. Officers for tlie second quarter were Bill Drig- gers, president; Fred Davison, vice presdent; and Wilfred Balir, secretary-treasurer. Faculty sponsor for the club is Professor James Sears, head of the physics department. Members of the Eloctioiiics Club first vow left to light: Leo Ad.Tm. Bemaril Stock, Fred Davison. Bill lialir, and Jack Pirkle. Second row left to right: Frank H:iyes, Bol) Joest. Lois Winkler, Paul Banner. O. Karl ' [ ' oole, and H. A, Peterson. Third row left to right: Eugene Bitz, Bill Bales. Richard Lyon, and Bill t) riggers. CHEMICAL CLUB Organized two years ago to stimulate interest in chemistry, the Chemical Society of Evansville College is a chapter of the student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society. Tlie society, which meets with local affiliate clubs and has outside speakers in the related fields of chemistry, also made several local plant tours during the year. Officers for the year were: Cletus Kroeger, president; Elmer Gowen, vice president; and Earl Banner, secretary-treasurer. IVlembers of the Chemistry Club first row left to right: Mr. Martin Chanin, assistant professor of chemistry. Ph.D., University of Michigan, Mr. Alvin Strickler, head of cheinistry department, Ph.D., llniversity of Michigan. Second row left to right: Paul Banner. Cletus Kroeger, William Graves, Elmer Gowen, Ted Veiser, D, W. Mc- Williams, Eugene Martin, and Russel Day. Third row left to right: Fred Schultheis. Clarence Titzer, and Harry Williamson, ENGINEERING CLUB The Engineering Club was founded in 1924 to of- fer students firsthand information in the field of engineering. Lectures pertaining to the problems and the prac- tical sides of engineering were featured at the meet- ings. In addition to lectures, several movies were shown to the group, and club members visited indus- trial plants in Indiana and Kentucky. Officers of the organization were Albert Jeff era, president; William Crowell, vice president; Kenneth Crook, secretary; and Frank Nelson, treasurer. Faculty advisor for the club is Professor Ralph Balyeat, head of industrial technology. Members of the Engineering Cliil. knuling left to right: John Williams, Victor C:nnpl)ell, Monte Williams, Bill Crowell, Don Carter, Frank Nelson, Jerry Pasck, Al Jeffers, Bob Riddle. Tommy Osborne, John .Schneider, and John Hermann. First row standing left to right: Mr. James Sears. Mr. John Caraway (guest speaker) . Mr. William Hartsaw, instructor of engineering. B.S., Purdue, Mr. Ray Boggs, assisi:int professor of engineering. M.A., Northwestern, Walter Harber, Charles Dewig, Orlin Wiggins, Lois Winkler, and Mr. Myron Bishop, professor of engineering, M.I.E., Ohio State. Second row standing left lo right: Otis Lupton, Pete Harris, Mr. Ralph Balyeat. director of cooperative training, M.A., Toledo llniversity, Henry Dersch, William Mitchell, George Fleming, Cieorge Hollon, Charles Glackman, Cilen Katter- henry. Frank Hayes, and Mr. Robert Artman, associate professor of physics, M.S.. University of Iowa. 13

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Head of the home economics cieparl- ment is Miss Agnes Bahlert. M.S., Uni- versity of Wisconsin. • ' ! Members of the Home Economics Club first row left to right: Donna Cyrier, Marion Harris, Geno Burns, Pat Rampy. and Carol Penn. Second row left to right: Bonnie Graulich. Marilyn Marshall. Marv Rose Doninger. Betty Marshall, Edna Ford. Lucille Schniitt. Third row left to right: Miss Agnes Bahlert. Helen Bollinger. Monna Lou Dugan. Sue Zopf. Mrs. Dora Hess, instructor of home economics, M,S., University of Wisconsin, and Barbara Blood. HOME ECONOMICS CLUB The Home Economics Club is primarily for majors and minors in Home Economics, but it has been opened to stu- dents who are interested in that field. The objectives of the club are to promote teamwork and friendship, to encourage creative arts and activities, and to provide social and business experience through various aspects of club life. Hermoin Ramage and Vonda Millas are exam- ining stains on slides tuider the microscope to acrpiaint themselves with various bacillac. The membership this year includes more than 25 girls wlio met bi-monthly. Some of the programs this year included Mrs. Edwin Karges, who spoke on Interior Decorating,- a Potluck supper and the annual style show. Barbara Blood served as President and was assisted by Bet- ty Marshall, vice president; Lou Schniitt, Secretary; Pat Rampy, Treasurer; Lanah Arnold, Social Chairman; and Joan Henn, Publicity. A scene from a microbiology class that teaches student ninses the causes of disease and gives them a picture of what they are to deal with after graduation. Pre-nursing students of three local hospitals, St. Mary ' s, Welborn Bap- tist and Deaconess, have been taking, in connection with their regular training, a general bacteriology course of the college. Lectures given at the hosj)itals by Dr. Grace Kimball, ass ociate profes- sor of biology, were supplemented by laboratory work at the college. The combined group totaling approximately 120 or 12.5 students, was divided into five sections, each attending class one day a week. Joyce Stevens is preparing a slide to be used under tlie microscope for bacteria analysis.