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And one of the special PEOPLE . . WE, THE STUDENTS, are here to get something out of college — something very valuable in leading us into a successful lifetime vocation. The faculty and College give us this opportunity, but we must work and accept the responsibilities. The faculty are a part of the PEOPLE ; they make the PLACE and EVENTS alive and meaningful to us. They are hu- man — more so than we students imagine. And one you might meet walking across campus on a cold, wintry day is that attractive woman, wear- ing a bright-red corduroy coat, belted at the waist; on her head, a matching beret, tilted to one side, barely cover- ing her snow-white hair ... or in the spring, wearing a trimly fitted suit . . . but whatever the season, her step would be brisk, her carriage erect and her head high. A closer look would reveal a glow of warmth, a serene look in her sparkling gray eyes, framed by rimless glasses; and a broad, pleasant smile to match her features. WHO IS SHE? Everyone would like to know her, for she has that genuineness that is so rare . . . Meet Miss Wahnita DeLong, head of the English department at the College. But this introduction really isn ' t necessary, for almost every stu- dent knows this gracious little lady. Since 1920 thousands of stu- dents have graduated from the College, and all have had the op- portunity to meet and know Miss DeLong. A graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, the professor came to Evansville College as a faculty member for the summer session of 1920, less than a year after the College opened here. After the summer session she was retained as a permanent faculty member to teach English. At the same time she served as assistant dean of women. Four years later Miss DeLong was made dean of women and served in that capacity until the fall of 1947, when she was promoted to full professorship and, at her request, was relieved of her work as dean to permit her to place more emphasis on creative writing, her special interest at the College. Having attended both Ohio State and Ohio Wes- leyan, she found it difficult to get used to most of the EC students ' living at home. Out-of-town women were then housed at Sweetzer Hall, where the dean lived with them. BORN AT THE TURN of the century in Corning, Ohio, the English instructor has alv» ays been inter- ested in poetry and, as one faculty member said, Miss DeLong always has an idea for a poem. She keeps bits of paper lying around so that when an idea Miss DeLong . comes to her she can jot it down. Those who have heard some of her poems, like the quiet beauty and meaning of them. At Christmastime Miss DeLong writes a timely verse for her cards, giving them a most personal touch. One of her poems, Veteran at School, was pub- lished in the New York Herald Tribune, and she is editor of Hoosier College Verse in two volumes. In 1943 this creative writer won first place in a na- tional essay contest with an essay entitled, What Kind of Postwar World Will Women Demand ? MISS DeLONG has been ac- tive in numerous civic and cul- tural groups, as well as those at the College. She has served as a board member of the Evansville Inter-racial Commission and has always been interested in race relations. She is a past board member of the YWCA, a mem- ber of the American Association of University Women and the Women ' s Press Club. Professor DeLong is also a member of the American Asso- ciation of University Professors and has always taken a great interest and been active in work at Trinity Methodist Church. In her free time she loves to garden and can be found often in her rose garden at her home on Bellemeade. Loving to travel, Miss DeLong went abroad last summer to tour the European countries, but she has spent most of her life right here in Evansville, except for living one year in New York when she attended Columbia. HERE AT THE COLLEGE, students may have Miss DeLong as a teacher in class or as an advisor. They may meet her at the English Coffee Hours, which she inaugurated last year; at a sports event; or just strolling through the campus grounds. Students who have known her well have formed a lasting friendship and a warm feeling for the great little lady, making a special point of look- ing her up whenever they are on campus. In spite of her small stature, 5 ' 2 , she has the respect of all who know her and is often consulted by students for help on their personal as well as their scholastic problems. TO THE STUDENTS Miss DeLong is a symbol of the faculty here at the College. She has the longest term of servic e for any EC faculty member and stands as a wonderful example. To her, this book is dedicated, as a symbol of the faculty of Evansville College, who have become a part of every student. They will never be forgotten, for what they teach and symbolize are the highest standards and values, and their goal is educating all in hopes for a better world in which to live.
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. . . The People . . . The Events . . . INTERMINGLING FROM DAY TO DAY in classes, school activities and extracurricular events, this co-educational student body branches out into the numerous organizations, becoming fraternity brothers, sorority sisters, independents or members of the veterans ' association. Rivalry and competition are stiff during the big campus elections, but at all other times the groups work together to promote the best and most outstanding examples of Life-in-College. Vespers, coffee hours, recitals, formal dances, sweater hops, theater productions and many other pro- grams are staged weekly, monthly or quarterly, providing a variety of out-of -class activities — the EVENTS. With the opening of fall classes, also comes sports. The crackling roar of the bonfire sets off Home- coming, a most exciting and challenging event to the students. The pigskin spirit soars; students and faculty attend pep sessions for the big team. The Hoosiers are still hysterical when it comes to a good rough ' n ' tough game of basketball. Cheerlead- ers and pep bands were on hand to boost school spirit. Starting with the new year and on into spring are rush, the campus va- riety show, the Military Ball, the spring play and the annual Awards- Mother ' s Day on May 1, with spring sports mixed in. With commencement activities and graduation exercises, another school year is completed — another year of learning and fun is past. The PLACE still looms in the circle ; the PEOPLE will return and the EVENTS with them — • for all are magnificent parts of LinC, Life-in-College. i. THE SCENT DFVICTDRY . the events 3
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