University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Quiver Yearbook (Oshkosh, WI)

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Hit itt murium THOMAS AINSWORTH (1929-1947) Less than a month before the start of the fall term at Oshkosh State Teachers College last year, Tom Ainsworth, who would have enrolled for the 1947-48 semesters as a Liberal Arts sophomore, was killed in a freakish automobile accident which occurred near Three Lakes, Wisconsin, his home. When the car in which he was a passenger skidded on slippery pavement, Tom was thrown momentarily clear, then pinned beneath the machine as it rolled over. With Tom’s death Oshkosh lost not only a popular student, liked and admired by those whom he knew, but a promising athlete. At Three Lakes High School, from which he graduated in the spring of 1946, Tom was a star on the basketball squad for four years, earning the respect of his teammates and opponents alike. During this time he also became well-known in Land O'Lakes baseball circles for his pitching prowess. Entering Oshkosh State Teachers College in September, 1946, Tom made many friends with his smiling, affable manner and continued his athletic career, winning a reserve birth on the Titan cage team which won the Southern Division championship and competed in a post-season game to seek entry in the NIBA tournament at Kansas City. For his ability on that team, one of the best in the history of the college, Tom was awarded a minor letter, and was regarded as an outstanding prospect for a position on the 1947-48 squad. Born October 31, 1929, in Monico, Wisconsin, Tom was the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Ainsworth. In 1942 the Ainsworth family moved from Monico to Three Lakes, where Tom resided till fatally injured August 18, 1947. 7

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Jtt Mmnrtam EDGAR G. DOUDNA 1877-1948 On April 16, 1948, Edgar G. Doudna, 71, secretary of the Wisconsin hoard of teachers college regents since 1928, died at his home following a stroke. Doudna submitted his resignation as secretary of the regents last year, but promised to remain at his job until his successor had been chosen. As secretary he was administrative chief of the teachers colleges and responsible for carrying out the board’s policies. In 1946 Doudna wrote a letter to the editor of the Oshkosh ADVANCE commending an editorial that pertained to the state teachers colleges. A native of Wisconsin, Doudna graduated from Plattcvillc State Teachers College in 1900. He taught at many schools throughout the state, became a leader in numerous educational associations, and authored two books on the history of Wisconsin. Always a widely-sought speaker, Doudna, at one time or another, addressed practically every community in the state. He was a frequent visitor in Oshkosh and was a close friend of many OSTC faculty members. During the course of his lifetime Doudna found pleasure in reading poetry. One poem, in particular, he liked to quote. It was Arthur Guiterman’s Education.” His friends said the message of the poem accurately reflected the ideas concerning the teaching profession imbued so deeply in the educator’s mind. An excerpt from the poem follows: No printed u ord nor spoken plea. Can teach young hearts what men should he. Not all the hooks on all the shelves, lint what the teachers are, themselves.

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C II T E i T S HOOK 1 Ad ministration BOOK 11 BOOK Ill BOOK IV BOOK w • V Athletics BOOK VI Societies 8