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1955 MELETEAN Published by WISCONSIN STATE COLLEGE River Foils, Wisconsin North Holl FORWARD... In this forty-fourth volume of the Meletean, it has not been our purpose to think up new ways of presenting the history of 1954-55. Our objective has been to leave with you, in as vivid a form as possible, a pictorial record of what happened at the College this year. In order to do this we have changed the traditional arrangement of the Meletean into one that seems more logical to us. It will have fulfilled its purpose if it gives you on accurate reminder of this year's history, and if it is on adequate record of college days which can never be relived, or ever quite forgotten. Ha thorn Hoi I Cholmer Dovec Library CONTENTS... ADMINISTRATION - - - 10 CLASSES - - - - 24 ATHLETICS - : I - - 02 CAMPUS LIFE 78 BOARD OF REGENTS WISCONSIN STATE COLLEGE William D. McIntyre - - ■Eau Claire Eugene Murphy - - ■“ - La Crosse Mrs. Avery Sherry ' ■Vi ! ' - Milwaukee Lewis C. Magnusen - • - Oshkosh IB Elton S. Karrmann tap) .A - - Platteville Herman T. Hagestad - - -■• i River Falls Bk - B Wilson S. Delzell - ■H - - Stevens Point Be' Barney B. Barstow - - - Superior Harold G. Anderson - B - - Whitewater Mrs. Robert C. Eby . - Madison George E. Watson - l§|i - Madison _ H Harman T. Hooestoa Eugene R. McPhee B Madison South Campus Sooted, left to right: Monochehr Barbed, Teheran, Iran; Kinana Abdulhadi, Jordan; Rosa Nazomaltajar, Iran; Colia Quiroz, Mexico; Luis Enjuto, Madrid, Spain; Parviz Bohlool, Teheran, Iran; Edot Nsikak, Uyo, Nigeria; Teymoor Gedayloo, Teheran, Iran. Standing: Hikaru Mikomi, Tochigi, Japan; Homld Kharrazi, Teheran, Iran; Jamshid Sovlati, Teheran, Iran. Not Pictured: Abdolrahmon Hooshier, Shlrez, Iran. WE DEDICATE... — It is well known that nothing creates international goodwill better than personal contact with people of foreign lands. On the River Falls Campus this year there were eleven such people. All of them individuals, and all good representatives. It is in this feeling of international goodwill that we dedicate this 1955 Meletean to the foreign students on our campus. Old South Holl MELETEAN  Many times has our Campus, with its buildings, been pictured in yearbooks. However, this is the first time in its history that it has been pictured in full color. It is with pride that we of the '55 Meleteon staff give you this book. THE 1955 STAFF Jock Tooley - - Editor-in-Chief Joan Drumm -Ron Jensen ’ Assistant Editors Doris Lindemann - - - Administration Shirley Neuner - - Classes Ron Jensen - Athletics Blake Murray -Beulah Falkofske - Campus Life Rolland Baird - - - Editorial Assistants Patricia Williams - - -- Harry Elzinga - - Calvin Martell - Jerry Gibson - ' -Jack Tooley Photographers P. V. Peterson - - Advisor Colvin Morfell, Joan Drumm. Ronnie Jensen, Blake Murray, Doris Lindcmonn, Jack Toolcy, Beulah Falkofskc, Shirley Neuner. IA E SALUTE... I i ... Glenn Junkman It has been said that an institution is but the lengthened shadow of a great man. If this be true, WSC represents the contribution of Glenn Junkman to teacher education. During the past thirty-seven years he has seen the college grow from a normal school to a degree-granting institution of high reputation. Born near Ellsworth, Glenn Junkman graduated from the high school there in 1902, then taught rural schools until 1903 when he entered the State Normal School at River Falls. From 1906-1918 he served as principal of schools at Pitsville, Independence and Wobeno. In 1913 he was granted a B.A. degree in history at the University of Wisconsin and in 1935 he received his M.A. degree in mathematics from Iowa University. He has taught at River Falls since 1918. Glenn Junkman's years of teaching are now committed to history — he will be remembered as o friend, a student, a scholar and just Mr. Junkman. w mil wMmm (  W.WJ Wr Wf. — 8 — Administration THE PRESIDENT... The AAelefeon this year, dedicated to our students from abroad, foretells in a small way the ever widening influence ond growing prestige of our Col lege. Here on the campus we feel that o significant contribution to world understanding and the development of international good will is talcing place. As the following pages convincingly portray, the current year has been a memorable one in the history of the College. The new library is in full operation. South Hall has been remodeled and rennovated. A laboratory building for agriculture has been added. Improved services, both to the area and to students, have been inaugurated. Plans for future expansion, both physical and academic, are on the drawing boards. The College must be prepared to meet the challenge of the future. This year significant progress has been made. I know that students, alumni and friends will always be alert to augment the stature of the Falcon. FACULTY... Dr. James J. McLaughlin Director Division of Arts and Science Dr. L. G. Stono Director Division of Education ond Placement Dr. Mildred Sayre Mr. B. J. Rozohna! Dean of Women Dean of Men Mr. Cletus Hcnriksen Miss Ethol West Business Manager Auditor — 11 — Mr. John M. May Director Division of Agriculture Mr. E. J. Prucho Registrar Earl G. Albert Physics Blake Anderson English Faculty Council. Not pictured: Blanche Davis. Mary Bradley Librarian Francis P. Chisholm English Philip S. Anderson Education Philip Belfiori Physical Education — 12 — Morgorct Dorcn Educotion Nancy Dickens Social Science Ann Dubbo Education Woltor J. Englcr English Richard Cooklock Librarian Myrn Dovinc Music Richard Dolorit Agriculture —13 — Raymond L. Garnett Education Russoll Gerber Agricultural Engineering Amy Fuller Librarian Sara E. Garner Education Marion E. Hawkins English Ernst F. Jurgens Gorman, Philosophy B. H. Xottolkomp Biology Chauncey B, King Music — 15 — Robert B. Krueger Education Adeline L. Levin Physical Education Leslie C. Me Keen French, Sponish John G. Mosher Geography O'Neal Mason Chemistry Voro M. Moss English James P. Murphy Education Potor Muto Hardcon Naosath Chemistry Art —17 — Paul V. Peterson Journalism Robert R. Polk Geology Edward N. Peterson History Amy Nolson Nurse Francis Polsfoot Physical Education Mary Jo Roberts Education Theodore Setterquist Chemistry Gilbert Smith Economics Willlom Solloy Physical Education Grace Spencer Chemistry Lonota Sublctt Education Marvin Thompson Agricultural Engineering Thorvld E. Thoroson Agricultural Engineering — 19 — Melvin Woll Agronomy Blanche Davis Speech Walker D. Wyman History Mary Ullman Education Office Staff, Seated: Esthor Murphy, Alice Davison; Standing: Marilyn Poulton, Ann Kolberg, Jeannette Cobian, Bernice Madsen, Yvonno Pederson, Leona O'Conner, Arlene Cooper. Maintenance Staff: Neil Barron. Henry McKahan, Jim Peterson, Kahut Peterson, Esther Green, May Busby, Joo Kahut, Henry Ellis, Ray Foley, Ray Meyer, Ben Pechacck, Gordon Hanvelt. — 20 — VF Wisconsin State College at River Falls 1. Nortf) Hall 7 Tennis Courts 2. Libnrt| 0 Hathorn Cottage a South Hall 9. Hathorn Hall 4. Agriculture  x Student Ap - 5T Ind. Arts II. Agronorng 6 Health Cottage 12.Barns — 21 — m — 22 — Classes. Seniors... SENIOR President........ Vice President... Secretory .. Treosurer........ OFFICERS James Tilly Donald Carew Louise Thompson Annette Peterson Seated: Annette Peterson, Louise Thompson; Standing: Jomes Tilly, Donald Carew. Graduation Moaturomonte Student Teothinfl — 24 — Ronald Ames Ellsworth Chemistry Konvol Bcrgum Wheeler Agriculture FFA 1234 Ad 4 GO 2 LSA 34 TM4 Intro 24 F. John Augsburger Fond du toe Vets Cl 1234 Track I Halbert Bolt Warrens History APO 234 Mosguors 1234 PKD 234 VP 3 Debate 123 YMCA 1 FTA34 KDP 34 Roe 4 Yng Dem 1234 Donald Caraw Bony Jane Chapin Elliott Chappelle Clcland Cook Helen Davis Sally Dickenson (kho River Follt River Falls Lack Spring Volley Hubertus Biology Newman ci ? TM 1234 Chem Cl 34 Closs VP 4 Intro 1 Elementary Elementary ACEI 34 Pros 4 Vets Cl 4 Chemistry and Mathematics Moth Cl 1234 Sec-Treos 4 YMCA 4 Elemontory ACEI 234 MENC 123 CWA 1234 Biology Masquars 1 WRA 1234 Pros 4 YWCA 1234 Chem Cl 234 Pres 3 YWCA 1 CWA 1234 Soc-Troos4 Infra Chorus 1234 Hoedown Cl 34 Mary Doolittle River Falls Elementary ACEI 4 Palette Cl 4 SCS 234 Chorus 123 YWCA 1 CWA 1234 Trees 3 Lloyd Frye La Fargo Agriculture FrA 1234 Troot 3 Wesley 23 Rucben Eckhardt Blrnomwood Faith Erickson Urbono, Illinois Joan Erickson Durand Wilbur Falkonthal Cumberland Goorgo Foss River Falls History RCl 1234 Baseball 12 Intro Elementary Elementary Social Science Chemistry ACEI 3 ACEI1234 Vets Cl 4 Polotte Cl 2 SCS 4 Intro 123 SCS 4 BandS YWCA 2 YWCA 2 CWA 1234 CWA 1234 FTA 4 Donee Th 23 Randal Genrich Glenn Gill Dorchester So. St. Poul. Minn. Elcmcntory Band 34 Chorus 4 Orchestra 34 YMCA4 JM 234 VP 4 Student Voice James Goettle Cadott Agriculture FFA 1234 Sec 4 Ski Cl 2 TMSec4 Band I Newman Cl 1234 Intro 12 Richard Granum Holman Agriculture APO 234 Pres 2 Debate 123 FFA 1234 Sec 4 TM 1234 Pres 3 Sec 2 Roger Hammer Hawkins English Gorman Cl 12 KDP 4 VP 4 Basoball I Basketball 12 WMCA 1 FTA 234 VP 3 LSA 1234 GD 1234 NCTE 4 Intro 1234 Lecturer Howard Pierce Davit Glonn Hanian Fond du Lac Roginald Hansen Fond du Lac Harloy Hark ness Gary, Ind. Alvin Hawkinson Rlvar Falla Donald Heiberg Spencer Bert Isaacson St. Paul, Minn. Social Scienco Social Scienco Elementary R Cl 34 R Cl 1234 Pros 4 ACEI 4 R Cl 1234 Boseboll 234 Football 1234 Vets Cl 34 Intro 1234 Vais Cl 4 Intra 234 Who's Who 4 Basketball 234 Football 1234 Track 1 Intro 4 Chorus 2 Cl Pros 1 Who's Who 4 Biology Vets Cl 4 Agriculture FFA 234 Pres 4 Biology Intro Cl Pres 3 R Cl 234 Treos 4 Stu Sen 4 Football 1234 Intro 123 Ath Coun 4 Francis Jankowski LaVon Jensen Fern Rlvar Falls Nancy Johansen Arncll Johnson Lake Elmo, Minn. Rlvor Falls Wonnie Johnson Roymond Rlvar Falls Kacsmorxyk Agriculture VelsCI 4 Intro 12 Elementary ACEI 4 Rural Cl 2 YWCA I CWA 1234 FTA4 Elementary Elementary ACEI 4 CWA 1234 FTA 4 Chorus 1 Elementary ACEI 34 German Cl I V RA3 CWA 1234 FTA 4 Chorus 12 Most nee Agriculture FFA 1234 Rap 4 Nawman Cl 1234 Hoedown Cl 3 TM 34 Sac 4 Intro 1234 — 27-— Poul Light Examines Student Voice Robert Krueger New Richmond History R Cl 4 Football 234 intro 234 Student Voice 23 Jcannino Kuhn Wilson Elementary ACEI 234 PalottoCI 3 Sec 3 YWCA 23 WA 1234 TA 234 Frank Kumar Hawkins Intro 1234 Ad 4 Norville Lansing Rivor Falls Social Science Honor Society 4 Moth Cl 1234 YGOP 1234 Soc Comm 1 Found Comm 3 Jean LaRuo Chippewa Falls English MENC 123 CWA 1234 Trcas 4 Hoedown Cl 23 Bond 123 Chorus 123 Orchestra 3 USF 123 Stanley Lehman Mondovl Agrlculturo FFA 1234 Troas 3 RCl 234 GO 1234 Pros 3 TM 34 Pros 4 Boskotball 12 Intra 34 Cl Troos 3 Carroll Lodahl Stanley Gerhard Luetschwager Patricia McCollow R,n«,« River Path William McDougall Donald Molmo Mason River Felts Mary Mounna Owen Agriculture Agriculture Vets Cl 4 Newman Cl 34 Intro 34 Elementory ACEI 3 Rural Cl 12 FT A 3 Newman Cl 12 History Intro 134 — 28 — vl Arlene Miller Moldon Rock Elementary ACEI 1234 CWA 1234 Kathleen Miller Clayton Elcmentory ACE I 1234 VP 4 SCS234 MENC 1234 Troos 3 CWA 1234 Sec 3 Sfu Sen 4 Sec 4 Cl Trea 2 Winter Corn Chair 3 Chorus 1234 Sec 4 Who's Who 4 Clair Murphy Rivor Falls Mathematics Math Cl 1234 R Cl 234 Baseball 124 Football 1234 NowmanCI 1234 Intro 1234 Mary Murphy Ellsworth Biology SCS234 Trees 4 WRA 1234 Pres 2 Newman Cl 1234 Pres 3 CWA 1234 Cl Sec 2 Bond 1 Mildred Narlock lola Elementary ACE I 1234 Sec 3 Paletto Cl 34 MENC 2 Newmon Cl 1234 Soc 3 CWA 1234 FTA 1234 Band 1234 Leslie Nowville Proirie Farm History French Cl 3 YMCA 3 Pres 3 GM 3 Canterbury Cl 4 Student Voice 34 Who's Who 4 Willard Olsen Tomoh ffX'SJ ’ Hoedown Cl 3 Track I Intro 1234 Phyllis Pabst Clayton Elementary ACEI 4 hW Soc 34 Sec 4 YWCA 123 CWA 1234 Hoedown Cl 3 Who's Who 4 Barbara Polewicx Gknwood City Mathematics Math Cl 1234 VP 2 YWCA 1234 CWA 1234 FTA 34 Band I Annette Peterson Rica Lake English German Cl 2 PKD 34 VP 4 SCS34 FTA 4 YGOP 34 See 3 CITraos4 Who's Who 4 Donald Richards River Falls Pres- FTA 4 Band 234 Fokonoires 4 Ath Coun 4 Student Voice 2 Claire Richardson Watertown Biology Math Cl 4 Ski Club 1234 Pres 24 Intro 1234 Winter Com King 4 Darlono Ruhnkc Hastings, Minn. Doris Schaffor Clayton Charles Schindlor Kendall Koith Z. Schmidt Ladysmith Kenneth Schumacher Coshton Elementary ACEI 1234 Pa let to Cl 34 Pres 4 SCS 34 Pros 4 MENC 23 YWCA 1234 CWA 1234 rX ST1234 Chorus 1 Molctoon 12 Studont Voice 1 Elementary ACEI 1234 Polatto Cl 34 YWCA 1234 CWA 1234 Agriculture and Sclonco FFA 1234 VP 4 KDP 34 Pros 4 TM 4 ISA 1234 Who's Who Sclonco R Cl 3 Vats Cl 4 YMCA 123 Footboll 23 Monaocr Track 23 Intro 1234 Agriculture and Science FFA1234 Newman Cl 1234 TM 4 Joy Soyforth Ellsworth Jamos Shock Stanley Matthew Shubat Mason Eldon Skogon Tomah Helen Stogmann Frederic Elementary ACEI 1234 KDP 34 Troos 4 Palette Cl 3 SCS 234 Troas 3 VP 4 WRA 1234 YWCA 123 CWA 1234 Danco Th 23 Mathematics FFA 3 Gormon Cl 12 Math Cl 34 YMCA 23 Hoedown Cl 3 Golf Swimming Intro Agriculture and Science FFA 34 Soc Ad Vets Cl 34 Ski Club 4 Newman Cl 4 Intro 34 Agriculturo and Sclonco FFA 1234 Sontinol 4 Cl Sac 3 Intro 4 Elementary Meletcon 2 Who's Who Richard Sookamp River Polls English German Cl 34 Hoedown Cl 234 Trees 2 PrCS 4 Intro 1234 ISA 4 FT A 4 Acrobatic Cl 3 Pres 3 Shirley Stohr Balsam Lake Education ACE I 234 VP 3 Slot to Cl 34 VP 3 S 34 YWCA.23P™, Julia Steien Bddcnville Robert Strain Baldwin Ambrose Sucss B mam wood Mary Sykes Cameron Gilbert Sykorq Bloomer Elementory YWCA 12 Music MENC 1234 Cl Pres 2 Intro 123 Band 1234 Pres 3 Choir 1234 Bus Mgr 4 Stu Sen 234 Homecom Chair 4 Agriculture FFA 1234 Pres 4 Newman Cl 1234 Boseboll 123 Intro 1234 Elementary ACEI 234 PoletteCI 34 YWCA 4 CWA 234 Choir 23 YGOP 234 VP 4 Agriculture FFA 1234 VP 4 Marian Thompson Ellsworth Virginia Thompson Chippewa Fells Jomcs Tilly Fond du Lac Herb Voss Port one Morion Wollesvord Wilson Elomcntary ACEI 1234 Palotto Cl 34 YWCA 12 CWA 1234 FTA 234 Elementary ACEI 34 AP0 34 Masquers 3 CWA 1234 FTA 4 History and Social Science Canterbury Cl Pres 4 Cl Pres 4 Track 1 Intro 1234 Homecom Chair 3 Stu Sen 4 Trees 4 Masquers 234 RCI 123 Football 1234 Track 1 Intro 1234 Chemistry and Mathematics German Cl 2 Moth Cl 1234 Trees 3 SCS234 CWA 1234 Louise Thompson Hammond English Garmon Cl I PKD234 SCS234 MENC 1234 VP 2 Pres 3 Scc-Trccs 4 YWCA 34 CWA 1234 FTA 34 NOTE 4 Cl Sec 4 Bond 1234 Choir 1234 Dance Th 23 Pep Cl 23 Cheerleader 1234 Homecoming Queen 3 Ricnard Wells River Fells Chemistry and Mathematics KDP 34 Moth Cl 1234 R Cl 1234 Pres 3 Chem Cl 234 VP 2 Bcscball I Basketball 1234 Stu Sen 4 Pres 4 Who's Who Clarence Wild Medford Rcfi?34 Baseball 1234 Basketball 1234 Intro 12 Student Voice 12 Robert Williams Barron History R Cl 1234 VP 2 Basketball 1234 Copt 34 Golf 12 Trock 13 . Homecoming King 3 Ruth Williams Turtle Lake Elementary ACE I 4 FT A 4 CWA 4 Lawrence Witucki Edgar Agriculture FFA 3 KOP 1 Newman Cl 3 TM 1 Intro 3 Band 34 Who's Who Robert Wood Spring Volley Social Science R Cl 1234 Ski Cl I Newman Cl 1234 Cl VP 2 Footboll 1234 Trock 134 Intro 1234 Susan Wiff Spring Volley Elementary ACEI 1234 Potette Cl 3 YWCA 12 CWA 1234 FTA 234 Sec 3 VP 4 Not Pictured: Donald Zimmorman Poorl Kurtzman Fond du Lac River Falls John Leadholm Amory Intra 123 Elementary Soc Comm 34 Chair ACEI 4 Social Science Vets Cl 4 ACEI—Association for Childhood Education International Ad —■Advisor APO —Alpha Psl Omogo Ath Coun — Athletic Council Choir — Choirmon Cl — Clots CWA — College Womens Association Dance Th —Donee Theatre FFA — Future Formers of America Found Comm — Foundation Committee GD — Gamma Dolto KDP — Kappa Delta Pi LSA — Lutheran Student Association MENC — Music Educator's National Conference NCTE — National Council of Teachers of English PKD —PI Koppo Delta Pros— President SCS — Sigma Chi Sigma Sec — Secretory Ski Cl — Sitzmarker's Club Soc Comm — Social Committee Stu Sen — Student Senate Treat — Treasurer USF — United Student Federation Vets Cl — Student Veterans Association VP — Vice President Who's Who — Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities WRA —Women's Recreation Association YGOP — Young Republicans Yng Dem —Young Democrats — 32 — Seated: Eleanor Ford, Donna Proue; Standing: John Glasbrenner, DeWayne Meyer. JUNIOR OFFICERS President..........DeWayne Meyer Vice President.....John Glasbrenner Secretary...........Donna Proue Treasurer...........Eleanor Ford Coffeo in tho Ca ('Editor's note — Students ore pictured according to acadomic tho 1954-55 foil term.) Child Development Class ranking from the Registrar's office the beginning of Anderson, James - Ettrick Bachler, Dan ... - - Prairie Form Bents, Hannah - Comstock Beyer, Beverly - - Hoger City Bjorklund, Burdette - - - - Dresser Bjorkman, Sidney - - Boyceville Boening, Fredrick - - - - Owen Bos, John - - New Richmond Brietkrictz, Alex - - River Falls Carlson, Dean - - Dresser Christenson, William - - Beldenville Davis, Arnold - - Chetek Davison, Jeanninne - River Falls DiSalvo, Anthony - - Cumberland Drumm, Joan - Manitowoc Eitland, Annebelie - - - Wilson Engebretson, Joan - New Richmond Falkofske, Beulah Ellsworth Swimming on Sundoy Afternoon Falkofske, Gordon - - Ellsworth Felsheim, Paul - - - - - - Arcadia Ferguson, Patrick - Hudson Finstad, Carl ... - - River Falls Fischer, Thomas - - - - Ellsworth Fontaine, Clctus - - - Brussels Ford, Eleonor - Hammond Foster, Lucy Roberts Garnett, Jenny Sue .... River Falls Gehring, James............................Colfax Glasbrenner, John.........................Wausau Gotz, Marguerite ----- River Falls Gotz, William ----- River Falls Guest, Oliver....................River Falls Hagemann, Patricia ... - Ellsworth Hansen, Ardell.......................Osseo Haugen, Thomos.......................Hudson Heck, Harold ------ Mondovi — 35 — Steffen Changes Uniforms Hoff, Roger ------ Golesville Hubert, Robert ------ Tomoh Jenkins, William ----- River Falls Jensen, Ronnie Johnson, Jerome Johnson, Patricia Amery - Whitehall - Hudson Keith, William Knudtson, Donald -Kochcndorfer, Larry - River Falls - - Fall Creek - Spring Valley Longer, Calvin Lcadholm, John -Liberty, Robert - Mouston - - Amery - Somerset Lindcmann, Doris Lodermeier, Lorraine Loughrin, Don - Barronett - - Amery - Mortawa Luebkcr, Gene Mohlum, Edward Malone, Sally - Plum City - Mondavi .......................Prescott — 36 — Mores, Stanley.........................Chetek Margotto, Robert .... Cumberland Matson, John ------ Wilson Mayer, LaVern ----- Humbird Meyer, DcWayne ----- River Foils Mikami, Hikaru - - - - Tochigi, Jopon Miller, Ardycc ----- Grantsburg Mulhollom, Neil ----- River Foils Murphy, Marilyn ----- Ellsworth Murray, Blake Nelson, Melven Nelson, Robert - Stillwoter, Minn. - Barronett - - - - - Hudson Oestreich, Bettcjune - - - - - Loyol Olsen, Howard..........................Woodville Olson, Willard..................................Nye Olufson, Janis -Pahlow, Lloyd Postler, Melvin - Mondovi - Cloyton - Birnomwood 1916 Sophomore: 1954 Junior — 37 — Potter, Virginia Coble Proue, Donna.....................Arkonsaw Ramey, Margaret - Stillwater, Minn. Rasmussen, Beverly - Amery Route, Jerry - - - - River Falls Ryan, Colleen - - - - Hudson Sondcrson, Alphcus - Warroad, Minn. Schatz, Bernard - Ashland Schmidt, Gail - Ladysmith Schweizer, Audrey - River Falls Sharp, John - ' - - - - Mondavi Sorenson, Rollin - Spring Valley Spaete, Peggy - - - - Mondavi Spactc, Robert - Rice Lake Stene, Siguard - - Baldwin Thompson, Ramona - - McFarland Tobin, Patricia - - New Richmond Turner, Patricia Hammond Wollesverd, John - Wilson Webb, Mary ------ Borronett Wiebusch, Marcene - Red Wing, Minn. Windal, Audrey Wiskcrchcn, Moe -Cooper, Donald - Centuria - - Pepin - Plum City WRA Award Day Sophomores... Seated: Julia Kaminski, Shirley Engleman; Standing: Larry Henneman, Don Laue. SOPHOMORE OFFICERS President..........Larry Henneman Vice President..... Don Laue Secretary..........Julia Kaminski Treasurer..........Shirley Engleman — 40 — Sophomore Lit Abdulhadi, Kinona Accolo, Robert Jordan MOndovi Adolph, Rodnoy ------ River Fall Ames, Dorothy ------ River Foils Anderson, Jerry ------ Dcronda Anderson, Sylvia ------ Wheeler Anger, Noney ------ River Foils Badzinski, Eugene ------ Thorp Baird, Rollond ------ River Foils Borboad, Monoochchr .... Teheran, Iron Barnes, Donald Bcedc, Frederic Behn, Glenn Bennett, Richard New Auburn - Ossco - Gleason - Ellsworth Bonson, Thomos ------ River Falls Boron, Tait ------ Cumberland Bcrggren, Heather ------ Roberts Bergren, Merle ------- Amery Binkowski, Dorothy Bork, Paul Borner, Gerald Breault, John - - Elmwood Eost Ellsworth - Prescott - Hudson Brisk!, Barbara ----- Ellsworth Bristol, Viola - - - - Brooke, Dale - - - - Brynildson, Gerald — 41 - - Ellsworth - Spring Volley - Block River Foils Bubolz, Richard Burton, Keith Butterfield, Robert Calvert, Thomas Campbell, Cloudcttc - Suring - Knopo New Auburn - Benton - Ellsworth Carlson, Marilyn Christenson, Carl Clarke, Mar|oric Clemons, John Close, James - - Amery - - Marshfield - Hudson - Chippewa Falls - Beldenville Cordos, Enoch ------ Turtle Lake Crosby, Alta Mae .... Glenwood City Curtis, Steve................................Clayton Dahm, Lucille............................River Falls Davee, Robert - - - - Edgewoter Pk., Miss. Day, Robert...............................Hudson DcGidio, Betty ......................Cumberland Dobrzynski, Donald ------ Thorp Dodge, Richard...........................River Falls Domaika, Beverly ----- Rhinelonder Eibs, Erllng.........................St. Croix Fall Engel, Mary Ann..........................River Falls Engleman, Shirley Erickson, Betty Erickson, Sanford Evcnson, David - - Woodvillc - Maiden Rock — 42 — - Brodheod River Falls Frederic Everts, Ronald Ftlkoiik , Neel ...... Ellsworth Ferber, Edward - ... - Menomonie Fick, Joonne ....... Wilton Fischer. Dick ------ Stctsonv.lhr Fisher, David Flcischouer, June Fleming, Patricia Forsythe, AI Gardner, Laura Whitewater - River Foils - Hudson - River Falls - Fall River Gedyloo, Teymour Gcrlach, Robert Gifford, Ronald Gilson, Froncis Teheran, Iran • Hastings - Arkonsaw - - Casco Gowon, John .... New Richmond Grimm, Dixie ------ River Falls Grotho, Holland ..... Chippewa Foils Guoldnor, Richard - ... Spring Volley Hagemann, Robert ...... Arpin Hahn, Herbert ...... Humbird Hollcnborger, Solly - - - - - Hudson Hansen, Ardcllc ....... Luck Hanson, Lorry ...... Rice LakO Hanson, Roger ..... ow Richmond Hart wig, John ...... Medford Honnoman, Larry ..... River Foils — 43 — River Falls Hcrum, David Hischkc, Joyce Hofacker, Lila Hoffman, Richard Hoolcy, Catherine Prairie Farm - - Arpm - - Elmwood - Hudson Hoover, Linnea -Huber, James -Jacobson, Robort Jennings, Lloyd Jenson, Lorraino - - River Falls - Baldwin - Alma Center - Frederic - - - Friendship Johnson, Dale E. Johnson, Ernest -Johnson, Shirley Jolos, Ruth - - River Falls - - Boyccvillc - Stockholm - Boyceville Kaminski, Julia ------ Stanley Kancitis, Indulis ----- River Falls Kolloy, Franklyn - - - - Red Wing, Minn. Kind, Allan - - - - - River Falls Klein, George Kochendorfer, Ramona Kraft, William - - Kuss, Phillip - - - Ellsworth - Spring Valley - Summit Lake - River Falls La Rue, Wilbur - - - - - St. Croix Falls Laue, Donald ------ River Falls Lee, Robert.......................- - Woodville Lion, Peorl ------ Beldenville — AA — Osceola Lovaos, Barbara Lundccn, Kenneth -Lynncr, Lavcrnc -Lynum, Loretta -Malinousky, James - Frederic - East Ellsworth - - Woodvilie - - Clam Falls Marske, Burke -Mounts, Marlys -Mclstrom, Dale Merta, Charles -Michoolis, Patricia - Cumberland - River Falls - Ellsworth - River Falls - - lola Miller, Edward -Miller, Lawrence Moan, John -Mortson, Elaine River Falls - Deronda River Foils - Webster Mountford, Robert .... - Poynette Murphy, Gerald ------ River Falls Murphy, Robert..........................Ellsworth Nelson, Mary Ann ----- River Foils Novolo, Don...................................Thorp Nichols, Roper ------ Deer Park Nordeen, Carla.............................Centurio Norclius, Koy ------- Hudson Norrbom, Dove Nsikak, Edct -O'Keefe, Clydo Olkor, Donald - Wittenberg ■Uyo, Nigeria Glenwood City - Hayward — 45 — Now Richmond Olson, Yvonne Olson, Kenneth.......................Grontsburo Olson, Monloy.....................Moidon Rock Olson, Merlys..................- Boldwin Olson, Morvin - Menomonie Olson, Mory -Olson, Shirley Olson, Woyno Parker, Dovid Passon, Richard Sprino Volley Spring Valloy - - Amcry - River Falls - Milwaukee pcchacek, Helen - Hostings, Minn. Pechocek. Theodora, - - - River Foils Pederson, Donald - - ' Amcry Pederson, Richard ----- Cumberland Pennington, Susan Peat. Robert -Paterson, Elvera Peterson, Gerry - R.vcr Foils Sturgeon Boy - • Amcry St. Croix Falls Peterson, Wayne Path, Alcdo Pietrek, Joseph Pittman, Norval Glcnwood Cily - - Wilton - Arcodio - Cloar Lako Pitts, Robert Piourdo, Mory Poulton, Dovid Quiroz, Collo River Falls River Foils River Falls Mexico City River Foils Richardson, Ann Ridley, Willard ------ Hammond Rlsse, Harold ------- Ashland Roohl, Ruby ------ River Falls Roopko, Dorothy..Woodville Rohl, Barbara -Ruhnke, Dennis -Sandvo, Glenn -Schaefer, Marvin Schmidt, Betty ----- Roberts - - - - Hostings, Minn. - - - - Cumberland ..................Shell Lake ----- Hudson Schubert, Rodney Schultz, Harlon Schultz, William Schuman, Paul - - Brandon - Bimamwood - Ellsworth - Antigo Schwenk, Richard ------ Hudson Shannon, Ardis ------ Ellsworth Shay, William............................Somerset Shcarrow, Kenneth ----- Rice Lokc Slrck, Albert ------ Rice Lake Smith, Roy ------ New Auburn Solum, Elaine ------ Woodville Sparks, James ------- Wausau Stassel, Lawrence ------ Sheldon Steffen, John ------ Turtle Lake Steinmetz, Vemon ------ Colfax Stolpe, Ruth .... Minneapolis, Minn. — 47 — Webster Stone, Lloyd Stovem, Beverly ------ Colfox Stuber, Norman ------- Strum Swanson, Donald............................Ellsworth Swanson, Glorio ----- Boyccville Swartz, LeVaun ------ Ladysmith Toe low, Richard ------ Thorp Thomas, Kenneth ......................Osceola Thompson, Georgia - - - - St. Croix Falls Thompson, LaVonne ------ Luck Tibbetts, Kaye-Don Titel, Russell Tooloy, John Traynor, Joon - Frederic • Green Bay - Antigo Spring Valley Vandcrhoof, Natalie Vaughn, Barbara Watrud, James Waxon, Phyllis - - Clayton - River Falls - Clayton - River Falls Wcatherhead, Mary Werbcckcs, William Williams, Patricia Wolf, George - - ... New Richmond - Sheboygan - River Falls - Prescott Wunrow, Ronald ----- Beaver Dam Youngberg, Darrell ----- Cumberland Zorahn, David ------ Baldwin Ziolkie, Darlene.........................Boy City Freshmen... Botany Lab Kangaroo Court Victim Seated: Lois Lucht, Marlys Tetzloff; Standing: Gerald Johnson, Glen Hartman. FRESHMAN OFFICERS President...........Gerald Johnson Vice President......Glen Hartman Secretary...........Lois Lucht Treasurer...........Marlys Tetzloff Adorns, Alice Albrecht, Arlin Amberg, Donald Anderson, Donna -Anderson, Mibbsie Anding, Carol - Spring Valley - - Chippewa Falls - Elroy - Toyors Falls, Minn. - River Falls - Hudson Armbrusler, Bill Armbruster, James Auringer, Ronald -Barclay, Luther Borsokinc, Sylvia -Bour, Charles - River Foils - River Falls - New Richmond - Mindoro - St. Paul, Minn. - Dancy Becker, Otto 8cckcr, Rolland Beebe, James Beggs, Geraldine Benjamin, Phyllis Berg, Elroy - - - Turtle Loke - - - Woodvilie - Afton, Minn. - Stillwater, Minn. - - Hastings, Minn. - Osceola Berkseth, Louise 8ctzel, Sandra Bioscckcr, Dale Biles, John Blogen, Ronald Block, Rolond - - Baldwin - Prescott - Pittsburgh, Pa. - Pepin - River Falls - - Mellon Bodo, Richard Bohlool, Porviz Bornor, Lauren Boos, Gerald Bosman, Joseph Broseth, Paul Bricher, John -Brill, Charles Brosi, Marlys Brown, LeRoy -Buck, Gary Budd, Harold - - Boyceville - - Teheron, Iron - River Foils ... Cadott - Princeton - Amery - River Falls - Menomonee Falls - River Falls - Balsam Lake - - - Milltown - Spring Valley Burs:k, Joke Corev , Mory Ellen -Christenson, Arlen Christenson, Chorles -Christenson, Neil Cleasby, El wood - Cotter, Terrence Coulson, Fronds Cox, Carol -Crotteou, Bruce -Crownharf, Joanne -Czarniecki, Pool Dohlberg, Groce Oahlby, Joel -D'Amico, Mary -Daniels, Donald -Dart, Elwood Day, Poul Deffner, Norman Doers, Darrell Dougherty, William -Downing, Horbcrt -Drovis, Fred Drexler, Thomas - Drier, Joan Ducklow, Esther Earl, Emory -Eaton, Lois Edlin, Howard Ekstrand, Roger Ellingson, Kenneth Elzinga, Harry -Elzinga, Henry -Enjuto, Luis Erpenbach, Donald Feuerpfeil, Fred - Westboro - - Eleho - - A mory - Baldwin - - Amery - Mcnomonie - Prescott - Maiden Rock - - Bloomer - Cumberland - Ellsworth - - Plymouth - - Frederic - - Ellsworth - Cumberland - - Hudson - Rhinelander - New Richmond - - Wausau - - Codott - - Spooner - - - Elroy - Prescott - Now Richmond - - Boyceville - Ellsworth - Mcnomonie - Ellsworth - Stockholm - - Osceola - - Amery - - Sheldon - - Sheldon - Madrid, Spain - - Ncillsvillo - New Richmond Fiedler, James - Tomah Finstod, James - - - River Falls Fisher, Audrey - - - River Falls Fitzgerald, Darlene .... AI mono Fletcher, Larry .... - Bayfield Foster, 8ruce ..... River Foils Foster, Ellen -Foster, James Fronk, Eleanor Fronk, Esther Fronk, Roger -Fredrickson, Dorothy - - Hammond - - - Roberts - - West Bend - West Bend - So. St. Paul, Minn. ... Deronda Fronk, Glennie Galvin, James Ganz, Jay Gauthier, Albert -Gauthier, Thomos -Geimer, Rudolph - Minneapolis, Minn. - - Menomonie - Alma - Suring - St. Paul, Minn. - - - Hudson Germann, George ... Cumberland Gibson, Jerry .... River Falls Gilbertson, LaVerne ... Clear Lake Giller, Ivadell ..... Frederic Ginthcr, Lawrence .... Augusta Glaser, Everett .... prairie Farm Good lad, Robert Goodman, John -Goodrich, Richard Gorder, Anita -Gorres, 8yron Gossett, Lawrence New Richmond - Stetsonville - New Richmond - La Crosse - - Amery - Prescott Gotz, Jerome Graham, Audrey Greenhill, Horold Greil, Kenneth Grimslid, Gory Grupe, Charles - - River Falls - - - Necedoh • - New Auburn - - Tomahawk ... LaCrosse - - - Roberts — 52 — Hagen, Kenneth Hoick, Ruth -Halverson, Lorraine Homme. , Robert Hanley, William -i la.negn, Morton - - Cumberland - - Hostings, Minn. White Bear Lk., Minn, - - Spring Volley - River Falls ... Doer Park Hanson, DsLon ----- Baldwin Hanson, Harvey ----- Ossco Hartman, Glen ----- Pepin Housholtcr, Wayne - - - - Hudson Ha koford, Francis - - - Deer Pork Hedlund, John ... - Grantsburg Hcintz, John Hendrickson, Lyle Hildsbrondt, Darlene Hill, James Hirsch, Tom -Hopwood. Morse - Almena - River Falls - Prescott - - - Cameron - Thorp - Elmwood Hrdlicka, Donald Hubert, James Huebncr, Casper Huppert, Marlin Huser, Roger -Iverson, Dole - Jim Falls - - - Amery - - - Shawano - Ellsworth - New Richmond - - Amery Joeobson, Nolo Kay - - New Richmond Jankus, Edward ----- Melrose Jantz, James ----- Baraboo Jensen, Gory ------ Amery Jensen, Gerald ----- Hudson Jensen, Joonne - - - - River Falls Jensen, Mary Lou ... - Hudson Jenson, Delward - - - - Glen Floro Jentzsch, Bruco - - - Medford Johnson, Catherine - - New Richmond Johnson, Dale - - Lake Bronson, Minn. Johnson, Dorreld - - Red Wing, Minn. 53 — Johnson, Dean Johnson, Duanne -Johnson, Gorald H. Johnson, Gerald L. Johnson, Miles -Johnson, Norman Johnson, Paul -Johnson, Robert -Jurkovic, Betty Just, Glen -Kalkbrenner. Mavis Karau, James - River Falls - - River Falls - - Shell Lake - - Barron - - Frederic - St. Croix Falls - Balsam Loko - - - Codott - - Boyceville - Cumberland - Woodville - Marshfield Kavajecz, Cecil - Port Wing Kellermonn, James - Cumberland Kennedy, Charles .... Boraboo Kharrozi, Hamid - Teheran, Iran King, Richard - Turtle Lake Kinney, Richard ----- Hudson Knipfel, George Knox, Sandra Koco, Edward -Koplin, Robert Korb, Donald -Korb, LoVern - - - Hammond - River Falls - - - Elroy Red Wing, Minn. - Alma - - - Alma Krull, Jock - - - Kuechler, Donald Kuzniowski, Jconnc -Lang, Roger -Longer, Malcolm Larsen, Richard - - - B imam wood - Herbster - Conrath - - - Unity - Ellsworth - - - Hudson Larson, Cherie -Larson, Gerald Larson, Harley -Larson, Robert Leach, Richard -Lee, Gordon - - Spring Valley - - River Falls - Baldwin - New Richmond - Spring Valley - - - Elroy A F M Letch, John Linrfobauer, Gerald Lindberg, Charles Lindcman, Melvin -Lindquist, Leroy Losness, Oliver - Osceola - River Falls - Grontsburg - Barronett - Baldwin - - Amcry Lucht, Lois ----- Clear Lake Luhman, Richard - - - - Deer Park Lund, Kathryn .... Woodvillc Lundbeek, Oscar ----- Amery McDonnell, Charles - Hayward McDonnell, Max - Ellsworth McEiver, Mary ----- Somerset McLeod, Patricio - Centuria McMahon, Gary ... Maiden Rock Marsolek, Morris ... Fountain City Martell, Calvin ... New Richmond Marx, George ----- Ant igo Matthews, Harley Matzek, Norman -Medchill, Shirley -Menas, Dcno Meyer, Ethel - - Michoolson, Daniel - - Amery - River Falls - Grontsburg - Sheboygan - Rivor Falls - Balsam Lake Michalewicz, Edward Moc, Arthur Moen, Merwin Mork, DeWayno Mountain, Douglas -Murphy, James - - - - Edgor - - - Chetek - Cumberland - - - Cameron - - - Ellsworth - - Chippewa Falls Nazemoltojar, Roza - Arak, Iran Nolson, Carl ----- Barronett Nelson, Howard - - - - River Falls Nelson, Wayne - Stoughton Neuman, John - - Mohtomcdi, Minn. Ncuncr, Shirley ----- Sheldon Frosh Registration Niccum, Darold -Nordccn, William -Nordsfrand, Dennis Norelius, Douglas Nykanen, Calvin -Olson, David - - Amcry - - Centuria - Ellsworth - - Barron - Turtle Lake. - - Baldwin O'son, Giro Id -Olson, Kenneth Olson. Myron Olson, Ralph -Olson, William -Oroskovich, Roy - - Maiden Rock - Osseo - spring Valley - - Now Richmond - Turtle Lake - Mason Pago, James Passow, Joel -Pouscr, Donald Pederson, David Pepper, Bernard -Pcsko. , Stanley Peterson, Douglas Peterson, Look) Peterson, Sylvia Pflugor, Clair Pierson, Jerry -Prichard, Phyllis - - - Colfax - - - Dodge - - Pork Falls - - New Auburn - - Rhinelander - - River Foils - - - Hudson - Catawba - St. Croix Foils - Red Wing, Minn. - - - Wheeler - - Ellsworth Prill, Leo - - Quas. Robert Rodkey, Lynn Randall, John Rasmussen, Clayton Reardon, James - Bloomer - - Neillsville - Beldenville - Balsam Loke - Hammond - River Foils Redlich, Lyle - - Richardson, Annette -Riche, Roy -Robey, Gordon Ronningcn, Keith -Rowan, Ray - - - - Nye - - Watertown - Cumberland - - River Falls - River Falls - Hastings, Minn. — 56 — Rugo, Robert - New Richmond Rutherford, Robert ... Spring Volley Rutlin, Kenneth - Wyevillo Rux, Ronald.........................Edgar Ryan, Betty ----- River Falls Scheouer. Buster - - - - Osceola Schmitz, Tonya Schoenick, Gene Schrader, Morvin Scidmorc, Herbert Scray, Richard Scefeldt, Dennis - - River Falls - Shawano - - - Dorchester - River Falls - No. St. Poul, Minn. - Wittenburg Sexe, LoVern ----- Ettrick Shay, Dionne.........................Somerset Singerhouse, Ronald - - - Menomonio Sjoberg, Alan ----- Frederic Skoog, Leslie ----- Centuria Slater, Jean nine - Hudson Smith, Janice -Smith, Kay Smoczyk, Mike Sobottka, Emery Sodon, Robert Sonsallo, Lavem - Ellsworth - River Falls - - Stanley - - Elmwood - - Durand - - Arcodia Sorenson, James Sorenson, Joy -Sovloti, Jomshid Spacek, Stefan Spears, Thomas Stabner, Arthur - Spring Valley - Deer Park - Teheran, Iran - Phillips - - Baldwin - - Almena Stafford, Dick -Steffen, Phillip Stengel, Michael Stoflet, Wayne Stratil, Tony Strizic, Janice - Ellsworth - Osceola - Suring - - Arpin - Catawba - Holcombe — 57 — Strohbcen, Nancy -Sukow, Wayne Swanson, Ervin -Swenson, Merrelyn Taylor, John Tec I aw, Norberi - - Now Richmond - Merrill - Hudson - River Polls - Wonderoos - - - - Thorp Telisak, Steve ------ Boyd Tetzloff, Morlys - Menomonie Thompson, Gordon - Woodville Thompson, Keith - Welch, Minn, Thompson, Ronald - Wilson Thompson, Wayno ----- Elroy Timm, Donna ------ Alma Tiremon, Karl ----- Hillsdale Trautmann, Fred - - Hostings, Minn, Uhrig, Robert ------ Loyal Utgard, Russell - - - - Star Prairie Vanosse, Leonard - - - Spring Valley VonCanneyt, Bernard VanEss, David VonEss, Bill - - Vincent, James Waak, Richard Wagner, Eugent - Wallen, Charles -Wanzong, Edward V ebert, Elizabeth Wedin, Loren Wendt, Jerome West, Walter Whitmore, Howard Williams, Donna Williams, Thomos Willman, Ronald Wood, Ralph -Woodruff, William - Webster - Green Boy - Green Bay - LaCrosse - Eau Claire - - Pulaski - Prairie Form - Turtle Lake - Roberts - Grantsburg - Schofield Black River Falls - Dallas - Hayward - - Barron - - Hudson - - Mondovi - Chippewa Foils Yirc, Nancy ------ Luck Young, William - Chippcwo Foil Yousten, Alice ----- Almena Zamjahn, Clyde - Waukesha Late Registrants... Row I: Doyne Anderson, Virginia, Minn.; Donald Potin, Eden; LcRoy Scgerstrom, Mondovi; Dave Gorsege, Elk-hrd Lake; Mike VanLoanen, Green Bay; Mary Kilsdonk, Elcho; Mr . Kirioh Franz, Prescott; Row 2: Kenneth Stafford, Arkonsaw; Russell Cuskey, Spooner; Richard Doetkott. River Falls: Robert Schillberg, Osceola; Gordon Whiteford, Barron: Marvin Monickcn, Woodville; Row 3: Eorl Adams, River Fall ; Roger Gerrrits, DcDcrc; Donald Franko, Clayton; Dane Wotrud, Clayton; Larry Bates, Cashton; Ston Whiteford, Barron; Dick Schultz, River Falls. 59 — - 60 - I Athletics... Cheerleaders: Beulah Folkofske, Audrey Windal, Louise Thompson, Notolie Vonderhoof, La Vonne Thompson, Jonis Olufson. — 61 Bern Steinmetz Herb Voss Larry Miller The Backbone of the Team FOOTBA RIVER FALLS . 25 AUGSBURG .... 0 RIVER FALLS 51 NORTHLAND .. .... 0 RIVER FALLS . 7 LACROSSE .26 (DAD'S NIGHT) RIVER FALLS - 14 EAU CLAIRE ... 7 Don Heiberg Bob Wood John Steffen Bill Kraft Gene Luebker LL 1954 RIVER FALLS . . 7 OSHKOSH . 14 RIVER FALLS 26 STOUT 7 (HOMECOMING) RIVER FALLS . ...33 SUPERIOR 0 RIVER FALLS . 21 MANKATO 14 Joe Burgoyne Clair Murphy The 1954 Falcons had a good year in football, and but for a fluke in one game could have been on the heels of the 1954 champs from La Crosse. River Falls finished in fifth position behind Eau Claire, Platteville, and Stevens Point. While River Falls did not win the conference title, they did place three men on the honorary All-Conference Team. The three selected were Clair Murphy, Falcon's Most Valuable Player; Reg Hansen, Falcon captain; and Bob Margotto. The Falcon fortunes took a slight tumble during the season with the induction into the army of Joe Burgoyne, and the costly injury of Don Heiberg. On the brighter side was the very valuable return to the gridiron of Bob Wood, after his siege with polio. The league was rather tight this year as not even La Crosse missed having their record blemished. Good proof of the topsy-turvy condition in the conference was that Stout tied La Crosse, La Crosse beat River Falls 26-7, and then the Falcons turned around and beat Stout 26-7. Highlights of the conference could well be the high figure of three tie ball games, no team coming through with a perfect record, and the general balance of the league. Looking now to the local scene, we find that the Falcons had a 3-2 record in the conference, and o 6-2 record for the entire season. Coach Phil Belfiori's charges chalked up 184 points this season to 68 for the opposition. Of the three non-league foes, only Mankato crossed the Falcon goal line, and they did it twice in season finale, in a game which was fiercely waged and was not decided until the closing minutes. High spots for River Falls partisans were the rain soaked tilt with Eau Claire, the rugged La Crosse game, and the twist of fate catch by that Oshkosh player on his back. FINAL CONFERENCE STANDINGS TEAM W 11 T La Crosse 4 0 1 Eau Claire 5 2 0 Platteville 3 1 i Stevens Point 4 2 0 RIVER FALLS 3 2 0 Milwaukee 2 2 1 Oshkosh 2 2 2 Stout 1 3 1 Superior 0 5 0 Whitewater 0 5 0 Bock row: Donald Korb, Jerry Anderson, Allen Pepper, Fred Dravis, Donald Doniels, Jerry Gotz, Dick Luhman, Jim Finstad, Art Stabnor, Robert Copeland, Dick King, Tony Stratil. Third row: Mgr. John Matson, Donald Ambcrg, Jim Karou, Dick Schwenk, Jerry Route, Don Swonson, Wayne Houshaltcr, Dorrcld Johnson, Tony DiSalvo, Ken Ellingson, Bob Margotto, Assistant Coach Harley Harkncss. Second row: Cooch Bill Solley, Rog Hanson, Gene Lucbker, Vern Stcinmetz, Herb Voss, Russell Titel, Ronnio Wunrow, Bob Hubert, Bob Krueger, Colvin Nykanen, Bob Wood, Head Cooch Phil Belfiori. Front row: Bill Wcrbcckcs, Lorry Miller, Jerry Murphy, Clair Murphy, Joe Burgoyne, Don Heiberg, Stan Mores, John Steffen, Bill Kraft, Reg Hansen. — 65 Basketball • • • Cooches Belfiori and Solley The basketball season was very successful for the 1954-55 edition of the River Falls Falcons. The local crew fought their way into a runnerup position behind the champions from Eau Claire and hold the only league victory over the Blugolds. The Falcons went over the century mark five times during the season and finished with Bob Hubert, Zckc Well . Dove Herum, John Steffen. Cooch Phil Belfiori. Dave Fisher, Jerry Carter, Cabby Wild, Sam Erickson, Bob Ken Thomas, Bob Williams, Darrell Youngberg, Al Forsythe, WISCONSIN STATE COLLEGE CONFERENCE STANDINGS, 1954-55 Teom Won Lott % Eou Claire 10 1 .909 RIVER FALLS .. 9 2 .818 Milwaukee 7 4 .636 Superior 7 4 .636 Platteville s S .545 Oshkosh 6 4 .500 Stevens Point 3 8 .273 Whitowator 3 8 .273 La Crosse ... 3 9 .250 Stout . 2 9 .182 — 66 — a gome overage of 85.3 points scored every time they took to the hardwood court. The Red and White developed into a fine offensive unit as well as o spirited defensive outfit under the leadership of Bob Williams, Wells, and Cobby Wild, the seniors on the team who were three of the top players in the entire conference. 1954-55 SEASON 5 RESULTS Homo Michigan Tech Homo BomldJI STC Homo La Crosse SC Homo St. Cloud STC Away Carloton ........ Away Stout Away Whitewater SC Away Stevens Point SC Home Eou Claire SC Away Superior SC Away La Crosse SC Homo Alumni .......... Away Bethel Homo Plottoville SC Homo Oshkosh SC Homo Stout Away St. Cloud STC Away Eou Claire SC Homo Superior SC 7 River Falls 69 River Falls 96 River Falls • 1 River Falls 104 B4 River Falls S9 75 River Falls 8S 41 River Falls S9 67 River Foils 79 74 River Falls 92 77 River Falls....... 71 72 River Falls 74 70 Rivor Falls 67 05 River Falls 93 06 River Falls 91 74 River Falls 09 04 River Falk 112 03 River Falls 69 106 River Falls 02 00 River Fads 10S Total Points 1.400 1,632 -67- — 69 — Baseball... The 1955 edition of the River Falls Baseball team turned in a very respectable record this season with the bulk of the lood being carried by the unusually high number of eleven returning lettermen. Included in that eleven were three pitchers, one catcher, four infielders, ond three outfielders. The only starter missing was Joe Burgoyne, who is serving a stretch in the army. The returning pitchers were Glen Hansen and sophomore Dick Fischer. The veteran man behind the plate was Troy Rudesill. Among the men in the infield back for this last campaign were second baseman John Steffen, third sacker Dave Fisher, and two first sackers, Bob Hubert and Dick Hoffman. Outfielders forming the nucleus of the team were Cabby Wild, Gene Luebker ond Donald Pederson. River Falls competes in two leogues, namely the WSC league and the Bi-State. The WSC League consists of River Falls, Eou Claire, Stout, La Crosse, and Stevens Paint. The Bi-State is mode up of River Foils, Eau Claire, Stout, Winona, St. Cloud and Mankato. —70— Coach Solley Shows Posson Now Bat . . . WSC BASEBALL SCHEDULE, 1955 Mankato...............April 23 There x Eau Claire............April 28 Here La Crosse.............April 30 There x Stout...................May 4 There Eau Claire..............May 10 There St. Cloud...............May 14 Here x Stout...................May 18 Here Winona..................May 21 Here x x Denotes doubleheader Cobby Wild Dovo Fishor Don Pederson THE LETTERMEN Dick Fischer Bob Hubert Glen Hanson Troy Rudesill Dick Hoffmon John Steffen Vorn Steinmotz Gene Luebker — 71 — Over thirty men answered Coach Polsfoot's call for a track team this spring and the results were very promising. Among the stars who wore the Red and White this yeor were Phil Kuss, Dave Herum, and Don Swanson, to name a few. The team took part in the Bi-State and the Invitational Meet at Winona as well as several other inter-varsity meets. On May 7 the college again sponsored the annual Middle Border High School Conference Track Meet. Wood and Kus Cooeh Polcifoot, Fox and Luhmon ■rand Left to Right, Row 1: Rux, Long, Johnson, Sharp, Sackett, Laue, Wood, Dohlby; Row 2: Daniels, Kuss, Sukow, Mountain, Gorsege, Schwenk, Wunrow, Brandt, Zamjohn; Row 3: Finstod, Korb, Swonson, Fox, Hubert, Luhmon, Bieseckcr. Karau, Hedlund. Wunrow — 72 — Chalk up two . How Are You Betting? The purpose of the Women's Recreation Association (WRA) is to organize and control extra-curricular activities sponsored by the Association, and to promote permanent interest in recreational activities. Membership is open to all women of the college. Throughout the year the WRA sponsors intramural tournaments in basketball, volleyball and softball. Tennis, badminton, bowling and golf are the main individual sports. Many other activities are carried on during the year such as the basketball game at Winter Carnival, High School Sports Day, picnics, splash parties and others. Awards are earned on a point system basis and the points accumulate throughout the time at college. The awards include a WRA sweat shirt, R letter, WRA pin and a senior award. — 73 — Clair Takes Aim The minor sport of bowling took on new prominence ot River Falls this past year, as the program was broadened to include both individual and mixed team bowling. All indications point to a rapid growth of bowling, as evidenced by the large participation of the student body. It's Great Sport — 74 Intramural Football M«l Postlor, Toblo Tennis Champ The progress, in participation and interest, that has been typical the past several years of the intramural program of the college was evident more than ever this year. Record setting numbers of men turned out for the intramural football, basketball, softball, ping-pong and volleyball campaigns. Also included, but not on a competitive basis, were golf, tennis, swimming, and badminton activities. Intramural Boskctboll iffim S' :t«bi Brondt-Bob WMd' The Basketball Champs — 75 — — 76 — — 77 — Row I: Jenny Sue Garnett, James Tlly. Richard Wells, Allen Kind, Kathryn Miller; Row 2: Dona la Heiberg, Gerald Murphy, Lawrence Henneman, Robert Stroln, Gerald Johnson, DeWoyne Meyer. Student Senate... Officers President _____________________ Richard Welts Secretory------------------- —....Kathleen Miller Vice President....................—Al Kind Treasurer— ----....-------- -..... — James Tidy The Student Senate was organized to provide a student voice in college affairs os well as to take care of the many routine matters which must be attended to if the college is to function smoothly. The Senate is elected by the student body in the spring and is entirely a student organization with no direct foculty supervision. It is composed of eleven members, seven elected from the student body at large and the four class presidents. The Senate has charge of all school social activities and large scale events. Each year it elects the editors for the Meleteon and the Student Voce from names submitted by the advisors It supervises all college elections and considers and grants charters for the establishment of new campus organizations. The Senate receives a definite money allotment each year from the student activity ticket fund. These funds are then appropriated by the Senate for various purposes, the chief of which are social. The Social Committee is a sub-committee of the Student Senate. All social functions must be approved by this group as it makes all the arrangements and takes charge of the social calendar throughout the year. Some of the social affairs this year have been: the Homecoming dance October 16, featuring the music of Dick Maw ond his orchestra, the Sodie Hawkins dance when the Falconaires furnished the music, and record dances at the girls' dorm. The first formal event of the year was the Winter Formal and music —7«— for this wos again furnished by the Falconaires. Other affairs were the term dances, the popular Valentine Formal (when gals ask guys), all-school square dances and many other social events. The Concert and Lecture Committee is another subsidiary group of the Student Senate. This committee selects the lecture series and all-school convocations that visit the campus. This selection is made in the spring. Some of the outstanding convocations this year included 'The Silver-tones ' Jean and Barbara Jacks, and Doc Evans. Probably the most outstanding lecture this year wos the one given by the noted Howard Pierce Davis. Another subsidiary group of the Student Senate is the Student Advisory Council. This council is represented by one person from each organization on campus and meets under authorization by the Senate to serve as a legislative group. The Associated Women Students also function under the direction of the Senate, through its executive board. This year the Senate selected the fum shings for the new Student Activities Center, bought new uniforms for the cheerleaders, assembled the Student Directories and granted a charter to a new organization on campus, the Canterbury Club. Among other things, they also gave their approval to, and sponsored, a student insurance policy. As a whole the Student Senate directs camps organizations, oversees all college events ond serves as a sounding board for students wishing to express their opinion. CONCERT AND LECTURE COMMITTEE Dr. Davit, Bud Ridloy, Bill Gotz, Dr. Cnolor, Mr. Sottarqulst, Audrey Wlndal, Mr. Roiahnal. Row I: Row 2: Helen Davis, Doris Lindemcnn. Glennie Frank, Thomas Haugen, Donald Zimmerman, John Glasbrcnncr; — 79 — Row 1: Audrey Windol, Shirley Olson, Shirley Stehr, Louise Thompson, Joy Seylorth, Kathleen Miller, Shirley Johnson; Row 2: Faith Erickson, Mary Murphy, Phyllis Pobs. Colleen Ryon, Joanne Fick, Marilyn Carlson; Row 3: Sally Malone, Marlys Mcents, Barbara Lovoos, Bloke Murray, Doris Llndemonn, Shirley Engloman, Annette Peterson, Joan Erickson. Sigma, an honorary sorority, has the threefold purpose of service, culture and sociability. A girl must maintain a high grade overage and posess desirable personality and ethical traits to be considered for membership. Membership is by invitation only. Sigmo plans a series of extensive and interesting programs which follow the regular business meetings which are held every other Thursday night. Among some of the most significant this year was a lecture by Mr, Polk on bridge playing, a book review by Dr. Wyman and ponel discussions by the girls. Sigma held a spaghetti supper to help raise money for the organization. The preparations and work was all carried out by the members and advisors. They also were in charge of the Warm-up in regard to Winter Carnival. As a service group, Sigma takes charge of the money raising events for the March of Dimes, sponsors o scholarship for a worthy freshman girl and contributes generously to all worthy drives. Officers President............................................Darlene Ruhnke Vice President................................JoySeyforth Secretory.............................................Audrey Windol Treosurer........................................Mary Murphy Advisors Mitt MOSS Mrs. Kleinpell -80- Kappa Delta Pi... Row I: Joy Scyforth, Charles Schindler. Phyllis Pobs ; Row 2: Norville Lansing. Richard Wells. Roger Hammer, Lawrence Witueki. Kappa Delta Pi is a notional honorary scholastic fraternity open only to juniors and seniors who are preparing for teaching, who have maintained a grade point of 2.5 or better and who are the holders of the silver R. They meet once a month at the homes of faculty members who are members of the fraternity. These members ore Dr. Wyman, Miss Moss, Miss Akins, Dr. Stone, Mr. Anderson, Mr. McLaughlin and Mr. Smith. In February they hold a dinner meeting at which membership in Kappa Delta Pi is bestowed on some well known person in the teaching field. This year Mr. Junkman was given the honorary membership in the fraternity. Student Vets... An organization of World War II and Korean veterans, the Vet's Club this year is one of the largest social groups on campus. Their aim is to fomilorize veterans on college problems and to install a feeling of unity and belonging among the older groups on campus. The club meets twice a month to discuss various problems at the local National Guard Armory. After the meetings they usually have a social hour in which they ploy cords, etc. One of the high points of the year for the club was the annual Vets' Christmas party at the Belmont Club in St. Paul. Their float took third place in the Homecoming parade and they also sponsored a candidate for Homecoming queen. In the spring, the Vets' held Children's Day, a day of play for orphaned and underprivileged children. Officors President ..................................Bill Shay Vice President..............................Oalo Johnson Secretary...................................Jim Close Treasurer...................................Ed Fcrber Advisor ....................................Dr. Solley Row 1: De Woyne Meyer, John K. Rondoll, Dole E. Johnson, Kenneth E. Olson, Gerold Brynildson, Otto Becker, Donald Erpcnboch; Row 2: Edward Miller, Fred Boenmg, David Poulton, John Glasbrenner, Myron G. Moon, Gene Luebkcr, Chorles Bour; Row 3: Edward Mahlum. Siauord Stenc, Lowrcnce Miller, Robert D. Lee, John Leodholm, William L. Shay, Richard Kinney, Douglas Berlond. Homecoming 1954... Homecoming Choirmon Bob Strain crowns 1954 Queen LoVonne Thompson os attendants Faith Erickson, Jonis Olufson, Bloke Murray and Pat Tobin watch. — 83 — Level the Blue Devils Homecoming 1954 con be described briefly by using two adjectives and a noun — biggest, best ond cooperation. At the pep rally Friday night Queen LaVonne Thompson was crowned by Bob Strain. Other events on the program were skits, cheers, music and a speaker. Blazing torches lead the way to the bonfire behind Hathorn Hall. A variety of colorful and exciting floats highlighted this year's Homecoming parade. Marching bands, a drill unit and even two army tanks were on hand for the crowd to watch. The Falcons then leveled the Blue Devils 26-6 before a capacity crowd. Climaxing the day's activities was the big Homecoming dance with music furnished by Dick Maw and his orchestra. Activities for the Alumni who returned to the campus included a buffet luncheon, a reception and a coffee hour. Special mention is due Bob Strain, Homecoming Chairman and his assistants, John Bos and Stan Lehman for their splendid job of making Homecoming 1954 so successful! Pictured, left to right, top to bottom: 1. First prize — FFA float 2. Snake dance 3. First place house decoration 4. Prize winning skit 5. Homecoming dance 6. Chairman Bob and Queen LaVonne 7. River Falls High School band 8. Wesley League's prize winning window 9. Burning of the Beanies 10. O-o-o-o-h!! 11. Strain's campaign bond AWS... The Association of Women Students (formerly colled the C.W.A.) is on organization of all college women students. On the River Falls campus there are two groups: the resident women, comprised of the girls living ot Hathorn Hall and Hathorn Cottage, and the off-campus women, composed of those commuting or rooming in private homes. An executive board is chosen by both groups for the general management of affairs. This board decides such problems as late hours, etc. The purpose of the organization is to promote the best interests of college women by affording them the opportunity for active particpation in college activities. The functions of A.W.S. are numerous. They sponsor such events as the Big and Little Sister tea, style shows, faculty teas and social hours. This year they also sponsored the Valentine Formal and, in the spring, the group was host to the state convention of the Association of Women Students which met on the River Falls campus. Valentino Royolty Queen Morly Moont and King Don lauc OFFICERS President, Resident Women .....................Pot Totoln Vico President.................................0 ) Undemonn Secretory.....................................Svlv ° Anderson Treasurer .......................................... LoRu Hothorn Cottogo President......................Oonno Proue Hathorn Holt President ....................-.. Marilyn Cortson President. Off-Campus Women.................. Audrey Schwcircr Assistant Treasurer ...........................Gsorgio Thompson Freshman Representative....... .............W Luch Advisor........................................Oeon Sayre Row I: Oonno Prouo, Patricio Tobin, Jean LoRue, Doris Lindemann; Row 2: Sylvie Andtrson. Marilyn Carlson. — 86 — Row 1: Philip 8cl(iori, Horley Horkncss, Bob Williams, Richard Wells, Robert Hubert, William Wcrbeckes, Ronald Wunrow, Vernon Steinmetz; Row 2: Reg Hansen, Robert Margotto, Richard Schenk, Larry Miller, David Herum, Dovid Fisher, Cabby Wild, Charles Pace, Gene Luebkcr; Row 3: Wayne Haushalter, Glen Hansen, Ston Mores, Dick Fischer, Herbert Voss, Jerry Murphy, Sam Erickson, Bob Wood, Don Heiberg. R Club... Officers President.............................................Reg Hansen Vice President........................................Rusty Titol Secretary-Treasurer...................................Don Heiberg Advisor...............................................Mr. Belfiori The R Club is an organization on campus for all men who have won major or minor awards in competitive sports. The members, through many hours of hard work ot practice and play, uphold the sport ideals and traditions of WSC. Financially, this club is by for the most successful on the campus. They run the concessions at oil football and bosket-boll games and participate in various other campus activities. This year the organization sponsored a basketball game with the proceeds going to help furnish the Student Activities Center, collected money for a needy family and at Homecoming time the boys put on a good campaign for their candidate for Homecoming queen. The club buys the letters, jackets and sweaters used as awards for its deserving members. The River Falls State College Band is composed of students who are interested in instrumental music. The band plays ot many school functions such as football games and assemblies. Every quarter they present a concert before the assembled student body. In the fall the band visited such towns as Elmwood, Maiden Rock and Baldwin and presented a concert in each town. In the spring they made a 550-mile concert tour, traveling to Water-town, Rosholt, and Thorp. Their program this year for the series of concerts feotured modern American music. Featured soloists with the bond include Harry Elzinga, Bob Strain, Don Richards, ond David Zerahn. Strain, Zerahn, Richards and Larry Hanson make up o jazz quartet called the Dixieland Four. B. J. Rozehnal is band director. BAND PERSONNEL: Flute and Piccolo: Ernest Johnson, Colleen Rosmussen, Louise Berksoth, Mary Ellen Corew; Clarinets: Louise Thompson, Mildred Norlock, Solly j Malone, Jeonnine Davison, Laura Gardner, Morlys Olson, Carlo Nordeen, Eloine Mortson, David Zerahn, Glenn Gill, Ellen Foster, tleonor Frank. Esther Frank, Joan i Engebretson, Mary Kilsdonk; Alto Clarinet: Morlys Meents; Boss Clarinet: Pot Fleming; Bassoon: Horry Elzingo; Saxophones: Roger Hoff, Morlys Brosi, Tom Hirsch, Lorry Honson, Jeonnine Slater, Dorlene Fitzgerold, Mavis Kolkbrcnner, Robert Mountford; French Horns: Glenn Sondve, Julio Kaminski, Edward Micholewicz, Paul Czorniecki; I Cornets and Trumpets: Robert Stroin, Al Forsythe, Lawrence Witucki. Betty Erickson, , Pot Turner, Ronald Willman, Fronds Gil Ison; Baritones; Joseph Pietrek, Fred Troutman; Trombones: Don Richards, Catherine Hooley. Eleanor Ford, Lucille Dahm. Richard Pederson, Dove Evenson, Joanne Crownhort. Phyllis Benjamin; Bosses: Gerald Olson, Oscar Lundbock; Percussion: Don Cooper Tom Hougen Sally Hallenberger. Donald Fronko; Narrator: Ronnie Jensen; Custodian: Ernest Johnson. I «p Bond Toastmasters... Row I: Gory Jonton, James Anderion. Richard S hwonk, Mor Hohn. Donald Corow Clolus Fonlolne, Kenneth Scl'umachor, Row 2. Rolph Schmid, Charles Schindlor, Lawrence; Witucki, Raymond .Koczmorayk, Rooor Hoff, John Wolloivord, Ed Mahlum; Row 3. Jomoj GooMI, Edward Jankus, Stonley Lohmon, Thomas B son. Kwwol Bcroum, Willard Olson, Rlchord Gronum, Thomos Fischor, LoVorn Korb. Officon President .............................................Stanley Lohmon Vice Prosldont ........................................Rooor Hoff Secretary..............................................James Anderson Treasurer..............................................Edword Jankus The Toostmosters Club is on organized group of ambitious men who seek to improve themselves in the art of speech, both in conversation ond in public address as o means of increasing their usefulness in business, social and civic relationships. The group meets every Wednesday night in the Calico room to listen to speeches of the members ond to discuss problems of parliamentary procedures. The club holds an annual speech contest to discover the better speakers in their group. Some of their activties are a leadership clinic in which they work with other groups to improve speech problems ond in the fall they held a joint meeting with the Toastmasters Club from Macalester College in which they discussed problems common to both groups. Several meetings with other colleges were also held. —90— Row 1; Dove Von E , Lorry Flotchor, Pool Schumon. Cloire Rkhordton. Jamoi Andorton: Row 2: Robert Johnson. Beverly Stovcm. Bloke Murray, Sylvlo Anderson, Dick Zom)ohn. Sitzmarkers • • Officers President .................................................Claire Rrchordson Vice President ...................................................Dick Zomiohn Secret ory-Treoiwrer .............................................Shirley dion If you know how to ski, or if you wont to leorn — you belong in the ski club on campus, the -'Sitzmarkers ' This club has been active in skiing activities for several years and hos proved to be extremely popular. The Sitzmorkers meet on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. They plan and take ski trips to Trollhougen at Dresser, Mt. Telemark ot Cable and olso to Ski-mac near Somerset. This year the club took over management of the ski tow ot the Mound from the Lion's Club. The Sitzmorkers hod on entire half doy of activities during Winter carnival and despite the weather a good sized crowd turned out for winter fun and frolic on the slopes of the Mound. — 91 - The student Voice Laying out hc paper Chuck Brill and Coyle Morn Writer Lois Lucht. Don Lauc. Dorothy Fred crick ton. Glenn Gill, end Shirley Newner Reporters Bill Rooks, Donna Williams and John Govon STUDENT VOICE STAFF Tho regular student publication of the Wisconsin State College at River Falls, Wls. PUBLISHED WEEKLY during the school year except for vacations, holidoys, during exams, etc. Subscription rate, $2.00 per year Free to Servicemen. Accepted as second doss matter by the Post Office at River Falls, Wis., under the Act of Congress, March 3, 1BB0. Editor Associate Editor Sports Editor Sports Writers Business and Circulation Manager Business Assistant ........ Photographers Reporters Advisor Myron Gayle Moon Chuck Brill Tom Benson Paul Cxarniccki, Ronnie Jensen, Kayc-Don Tibbitts, Bill Jenkins, Bill Brandt Joonnc Crownhort Catherine Johnson Jack Tooley, Jerry Gibson Mary McEiver, Glenn Gill, John Go wan, Shirley Ncuncr, Lois Lucht, Arlcn Albrecht. Donna Williams, Don Laue. Dole Bicscker. Mcrwin Mocn, Ardis Shonnon. Dorothy Frcdcrickson, George Knlpfcl, Bill Rooks Paul Peterson River Foils — (WSC) — 1955 marks the sixtieth year of school publications at Wisconsin State College. The first edition of the paper was published in the spring of 1895 under the masthead ''The Normal Badger. Later it appeared under various names such as The Oracle and The Renaissance. In 1916 the name was changed to the Student Voice and has remained that ever since. This year The Voice, in connection with the journalism class, published a special supplement commemorating sixty years of student publications. This issue featured the history of the Meletean as well as the Student Voice. Since the Student Voice is the official voice of the students, its purpose is to furnish the students with an opportunity to publish their opinions, promote all-school events and to bring 15 the eyes of the reading world the cv2ryday happenings on campus. One of the new changes in the Voice occurred January 10, 1955, when the paper became a weekly instead of a semi-monthly publication. This gave a much more complete and wider coverage of campus happenings, as events could be reported shortly before and after they happened. During the fall term, the Voice was printed under difficulties due to the fact that the staff did not have an office because of the remodeling of South Hall. However, deadlines were met and the Voice came out on time. Shortly after Christmas, the staff moved into their new office on the first floor of South Hall. The Voice is distributed every Monday evening at five in the Caf. Papers are sent to advertisers, other colleges, and Aumni. Sportswriters Tom Benson ond Ron Jenson Hot off the Press! Distribution of the Voice by Kitty Johnson and Joanne Crownhart 93 — Dance Theater... Row I: Ruth Ho)ek, Ruth Lewis, Colio Quiroz; Row 2: Jerry Johnson, Bruce Foster, Henry Elzingo, Mory Kilsdonk, Donna Timm, Jenny Sue Gornett, Catherine Johnson. Advisor......................Miss Adeline Levin Choreographer...............Jenny Sue Garnett The Dance Theater Group is the organization on campus for students who are interested in interpretive dancing. The group consists of approximately fifteen members, although ot times there are more. Jenny Sue Garnett has charge of the group and directs their activities. They meet every Tuesday and Thursday for an hour or two of limbering-up exercises and practice. In the fall they danced Going Courting at the Rural School Fair. During Winter Carnival they performed The Skaters at the FFA talent show at which time they took the entertainment prize. They performed for college day and in the spring they presented several numbers at the Spring Festival. — 94— Palette Club... Officers President........... Vice President...... Sccretory-T rcosurer... Advisor.............. ..Darlene Ruhnkc ..Shirley Stehr .. Jconninc Kuhn ...Mr. Kollmeyer The Palette Club is a student organization for those interested in furthering their knowledge of art. It provides individual experiences in such areas os painting, sculpture, jewelry and pottery making. Meetings are held once a month and membership is not limited to persons toking art courses. The club works partly as a service organization. The big project this year was the pointing of o wall mural in one of the Student Activities Rooms. They also assisted in the hanging and arranging of the Rural Art Show, sold Christmas cards and helped with decorations for the Valentine Formal. Sitting: Morion Thompson, MiMred Narlock. Shirley Stehr, Morv Sykes, Dorothy Rocpkc, Douglas Borland; Standing: Susan Wiff, Jeannine Kuhn, Faith Erickson, Bloke Murroy. — 95 — College Choir... Firs.' row: Morlys Olson. Loretta Lynum. Ruth Jolcs, Marilyn Murphy. Jcannine Slater, Elaine Mortson, Jeanmne Da .son. Joan Enaebretson; Second 'ow: Shirley Olson, Solly Malone. Groce Dahlbera, Marilyn Carlson, Louise Thompson, Mary Weotherhcad; Third row: Dorold Niceum, OeWayno Mork, Dennis Ruhnke, Tom Calvert, Don Fronko; Fourth row: Ronnie Jenssn, Jerry Gibson, Jerry Anderson, Dove Zcrhon, Bob Strain. Girls' Sextette: Elaine Mortson, Mary Weatherhead, Mary Louise Olson, Audrey Windal, Elaine Solum, Marilyn Murphy. The Choir, under the direction of Chauncey B. King, is composed of a group of selected students that show ability in choral work. They meet for four hours a week throughout the school year. The meetings are a practice period for singing and choral techniques. During the course of the year the choir presents two concerts. The annual Christmas concert is composed mainly of sacred music. To add a lighter touch to their public appearances the Spring concert consists of both sacred and secular music. The Choir also presents concerts in the surrounding communities of this area. Firs.' row: Betty DeGidio, Mory Olson, Lucille Dohm, Alto Moo Crosby, Joanne Flck, Joan Drumm, Dorothy Roopke; Second row: Audrey Windal, Elaine Solum, Glennie Fronk, Kathy Miller, Morlys Meents, Helen Stcgmann, Mory Alt, Dorothy Binkowski; Third row: Richard Buck, Emery Eorl, Horry Elzinga, Glenn Gill, 8ob Uhrig; Fourth row: Paul Johnson, Jim Hubert, Richord Teclow, Norbert Tec low, Gory Jensen. — 97 — Hoedown Club... Row 1: Celio Quiroz, Beverly Roimuuon, LeVoun Swartz, Donna Timm, Dorlcne Hildebrandt; Row 2: Carl Nelson, Dick Scckamp, Froncis Coulson, Bornard Schatz. The Hoedown Club gives students an opportunity to learn and to practice folk and square dancing. The club meets once a week for dancing. Membership is by invitation only. The group this year was quite active under the leadership of president Dick Seekamp. They sponsored the freshman Get Acquainted mixer ot the beginning of the fall quarter. In early November they held a Dog Patch dance which was a costume affair and was well attended. In February they were the sponsors of an ail-school square dance, the proceeds of which were contributed to the March of Dimes. — 98 — WRA... Row 1: Natalie Vcnderhoof. Barbcro RefM Beverly Stovern, Sally Dickenson, Morlys Tetzloff. Lois LueM. LeVoun Swartz. Jov Seyforth; Row 2: Joanne Crownhort, Bake Mu'ray. Nancy Strohbeen, Solly Holtenbcrpec, Sylvia Bersokine. Shirley Johnson, Geraldine Beeps. Row 3: Beulah rclkofskc. Mary Kilsdonk, Sylvia Peterson. Doris Lmdemann. Aleda Ann Pern. Pot Fleming. Janis Olufson, Mary Murphy. Jeonne Kuznwwski. Officers President ...............-......... Vice President ---------------------------- Secretory-Treasurer....................—.. Business Manoger ........ ................. . Sally Dickenson Borbora Rohl LeVoun Swort Aleda Peth ■Miss Levin The Women's Recreational Association directs the intramural activities of the college women. Membership is open to all those who wish to participate in any of the various sport activities. Accurate recordings are made of participation and awards are given according to the amount of time put in on a sport and the number of points acquired. A point system hos been established — 450 points earn the girl a chenille R, 700 points earn a sweat shirt and a WRA emblem, and 900 points merits a gold honor pin. At the beginning of the fall term, WRA held a wiener roast at Glen Park Lodge. This party was well attended and served as an introduction for the new members into the activities of the organization. Although the activities of the group were somewhat curtailed because of the remodeling of South Hall, the girls still had a good year playing field hockey, tennis, bowling, volleyball, swimming, basketball, and softball. Exciting tournaments culminated the seasons of each of these sports. 99 — Young Democrats... Scaled; Bud Ridley; Stondlna: Lloyd Stone, William Rooks, John Randall, Leslie Ncwvillc, H, Gayton Grconhill, Leo Prill, Chuck Brill, Myron Gayle Moon. Officers President ...........Willord Ridley Vico President...!...Halbert Belt Secretory-Troasurcr .Goylon Groenhill Advisor..............Dr. E. Peterson The Young Democrats are an active political group on campus. Meetings are held regularly at which members discuss current affairs and listen to speakers. They also assist the senior Democratic party in some menial tasks and take port in active campaigning for party members. Young Republicans... The Young Republicans ore an organization of students on campus whose common bond is that they are all firm members of the Republican Party. Their aim is to promote the ideals of the G.O.P. Activities of the group include local campaigning for G.O.P. candidates. Row 1: Doris Lindemonn, Morion Wallosvord. Annotto Richardson, Glennio Fronk, Bouloh Falkofskc, Morv Ellon Corow- Row 2: Mr James J. McLauQhlin, Annette Peterson, Joon Erickson, Gorold Murphy, Mary Sykes, Cloire Richardson, Donald Corow. President ..... Vice President Secrotary..... Treasurer...... Officers ......Don Core .......Mory Sykes ......Annotte Peterson ......Jerry Murphy — 100 — Winter Carnival 1955... CARNIVAL CALENDAR Friday, February 18 Assembly — Beard Judging Girls Basketball Game Snow Sculpturing Contest Skating Party FFA Talent Show Coronation of King and Queen Record Dance, Hathom Hall Saturday, February 19 Bowling Tournament Skiing and Tobogganing at the Mound Warm-up ' Hathom Hall Basketball Game, RF vs Stout Winter Carnival Dance Sunday, February 20 Gym-jam Swimming Cord Playing — 101 — Winter Carnival 1955 was marked by the usual carnival weather — rain, sleet and fog. However, despite the weather a small but enthusiastic crowd turned out for winter fun and frolic. Doris Lindemann, junior from Barronett, was elected as the chairwoman with Sally Dickenson and Mary Murphy as her capable assistants. The student body elected Claire Richardson, President of Sitzmarkers, as Carnival King. He chose lovely Sylvia Anderson as his queen. Attendants to the royal couple were Pat Turner and Cleland Cook, Mae Wiskerchen and John Bos. Doris Lindemann Left to right, top to bottom: 1. Royal Coronation 2. Start of Toboggan Race 3. Chairwoman Dory Crowns King Claire as Queen Sylvia looks on 4. Beard Contest Winners John Letch and John Bos 5. Swim Party 6. On the Mound 7. Talent Show Winners — Laura Gardner and Harry Elzinga 8. Half-time Skit — Girls Basketball Game 9. Dancing at the Dorm 10. Warm-up ' Hathorn Hall Alpha Psi Omega and Masquers... Officers Row I: Orion Larson. Or. Blanche Davis. Mac Wijkcrchcn. Dorothy Binkowski. Marilyn Murphy. Ann Eitland, Kaye-Don Tibbetts; Row 2: Julio Kaminski. Halbert Belt. Noel Fal- kofske. John Bos. Herbert Voss. Riehord Gronum. Myron G. Mocn. Virginia Thompson. Officers President................................Mae Wiskerchen Vice President ..................Orion Larson Presldon' ................................. Myron G. Moon Vico President-Secretary....................Ann Eitlond Treasurer...................................Yvonne Olsen Advisor......................................Dr. Bloncho Davis Row I: Thomas Haugen, Ruth Stolpe, Ann Eitland. Julio Komhski, Beverly Domoiko. Loura Gardner, Dr. Blanche Davis. Morilyn Murphy, Koye-Don Tibbetts; Row 2: _ John Bos. Yvonne Olsen, Moe Wiskerchen, Shirley Neuner. Dorothy Binkowski. Dorothy Fredrickson, Ruth Joles. Henry Elzmgo; Row 3; Herbert Voss. John Gowon, Noel Falkofske. Halbert Belt, Orion Lor son, Myron G. Mocn. Morris Morsolek, Keith Thompson Secrotory-Trcosurcr...................... Dorothy Binkowskr The Masquers is the organization on campus for all students interested in dramatics. Objectives of the group are to further interest in dramatics, keep its members informed as to what is being done in the field of present-day dramatics and to give each member an opportunity to appear in plays as well as to direct them and work on staging. In the fall the Masquers presented Stagedoor. The winter production was Shaw's Pygmalion. Pygmalion marked the first formal presentation in the Little Theatre of the new Chalmer Davee Library. The theatre, with its excellent lighting and staging facilities and 239 seating capacity is an actor's paradise. Some of the students directed plays produced during the year were: Heaven Can Wait, The Proposal, Outward Bound, She Stoops to Conquer, and Shadow and Substance. Alpha Psi Omega is a national honorary fraternity for those doing a high standard of work in dramatics. Membership in Alpha Psi Omega is determined by points earned by activity in plays, assistant directing, prompting, stagework, and by heading committees. — 104 — Pygmalion — Orlan Larson and Marilyn Murphy Heovcn Can Wait — Bob Sodon, Dov© Olson, Jim Foster Outward Bound —Laura Gardner, Miko VanLaonen, John Bos Stagcdoor — Janis Olufson, Ruth Jolos, Beverly Domaika, Pot MeCollow, Ann Eitland FTA... Row I: Audrey Windal, Susan Wiff, Barbara Palewicz, Marilyn Carlson, joy Soyforlh, Pearl Lien, Ardis Shannon, Lila Hofacker, Lorraine Jensen; Row 2: Joanninc Kuhn, Barbara Rohl, Donna Prouc, Patricio Hogemon, Mory Webb, Mary Murphy, Geroldine Beogs, Virginia Potter, Ruth Williams; Row 3: Ardollo Honsen, Ann Eiflond, Dorothy Fredrickson, LaVonne Thompson, Shirley Stohr, Mildred Norlock, Joon Erickson, Virginia Thompson, Louise Thompson, LeVoun Swartz; Row 4: Morion Thompson, Heather Berggrcn, Annette Peterson, Don Richards, Rollond Baird, Roger Hammer, Miles Johnson, Georgia Thompson, Blake Murray, Beverly Rosmussen. Officers President........................................Roger Hammer Vice President...................................Susan Wiff Secrotary........................................Marilyn Carlson Treasurer......... Advisors.......... .....................Miles Johnson Dr. Garnett ■Mr. Harris The River Falls chapter of the Future Teochers of America was organized in 1952. Membership is open to all students enrolled in the teaching curriculum. Their aim is to provide an opportunity for the members to learn about the field they have chosen. This year the State F.T.A. convention was held on the River Falls campus. The local chapter has the honor of having two state officers in the group os Jenny Sue Garnett is state president and Audrey Windal is state treasurer. At the present time the chapter is the largest in the state. — 106 Rural Life... Row 1: Lorollo Lynum, Sylvia Amlorion, Poorl Lain. La Vonno Thompipn, Lorraine Jensen; Row 2: Belly Erickson, Geraldine BeoO Ardelle Honson, Elaine Morlton, Lila Hof acker; Row 3; Joan Troynor, Shirley Medchill, James Gohrlnq, Nancy Strohbeen, Borboro Briski. Officers President.................................LoVonn Thompson Vice President..............................Ardelle Hansen Secretory—............................ Iloine Morfton Treasurer...................................Jim Gehrrng Advisor.------------------------ —....—____Or. Garnet t The Rural Life Club includes all students enrolled in the two-year course in the training of rural school teochers. Membership is voluntary; however, the volues ond services of the organization gain membership from nearly all the students enrolled in the course. The group is actually one of the closest-knit organizations on campus. The purpose of the club is to develop the qualities of leadership for teochers in rural schools. The organization attempts to develop in the teocher a keener understanding ond appreciation of rural problems. The group meets the first Monday of every month. At mony of these meetings, former members that ore now teaching, come bock ond speak to the group on the problems they hove encountered. The members of Rurol Life help out during the Rural School Fair in the foil, by running a concession stand. -107- Association for Childhood Education International Row I: Mary Webb, Ellzobeth Wobort, Cathonno Johnson, Betty Erickson, Phyllis Benjamin, Lois Eaton, Ardis Shannon, Alice Youston, Ellen Foster, Dorothy Roepke; Row 2: Arlono Millor, Ruth Hojek. Louise Berkseth, Kathryn Lund, Darlono Fltzoorold, Geraldine Boggs, Joanne Crownhort, Barbara Rohl, Aloda Ann Path; Row 3: Loneta Sublett, Ann Dubbe. Heather Beragron, Jeanne Kuzniewski, Eilion Chappcl'e, Horley Horkrtess. Noncy Strohbeen, Georgia Thompson, and Jeanmne Slater. Otfktn President.................................. -.........Elliott Chcppelle Vico President........................................Kathleen Miller Secretory..............................................Mory Webb Treasurer..............................................Joanna Pick Advisors-----------------------------------------------Miss Dubbe Miss Sublet The purposes of ACEI are to work for the education and well being of children; promote desirable conditions and practices in the schools; bring into active cooperation all groups concerned with children in the school, home and community; and to inform the public of the needs of children and how the school program must be adjusted to fit those needs. Membership is open to both men and women enrolled in the teoching profession. This year the ACEI sponsored National Book Week and served refreshments to faculty members, students, and parents. To start the foil term they held a get acquainted picnic at Glen Pork Lodge and in the spring the traditional breakfast for graduating seniors was held. They also sponsored a Homecoming float and a queen candidate. This year they sent several delegates to the National Convention at Kansas City, Missouri. Row I: Kenneth Schumochcr, James Anderson, Don Louahrin, Stanley Lehman, Thomas Colvort. Lawrence Witucki, Richard Passon, George Marx, Richard Schwenk, Gory Jensen, Clotus Fontaine; Row 2: Glenn Bchn. Arnold Davis, Joseph Pietrek. Roger Holt, LoVem Moyer, Francis Gilson, Dean Corison, Donald Erpenboch. Robert Quest, Robert Uhng, Konvol Bergum; Row 3; Rolph Schmid, Edward Mohlum. Fred Bocnmg, LoVern Soniolla. Herbert Seidmoro, St on key Mores, Robert Hubert, Robert Morootio. Karl Tireman. LoVem Sexe. Ronald Rux. Charles Bour. Charles Schindler; Row 4: Donald Heiberg, Jomes Goettl, Thomos Fischer. Roy Kocsmorxyk, Richard Granum, Edward Jankus, LoVem Korb. Chorles Kennedy, Vernon Toll. Steve Tclisok, Morns Marsolek, Edward Micholowici. Emory Earl. Fall Winter Spring President ...................Don Holborg Ambrose Suess Williom McDouooll Vice President ..............Gilbert Sykora Chorles Schindler Kenneth Schumocher Secretory ..........Richard Gronum Jomes Goettl Lawrence Witucki Treasurer ...................Jerry Anderson Stan Mores FredBoenlng Reporter ............Roy KocimorsybDuane Butler Willord Olsen Adviser .....................Matthew Shubot Konvol Bergum Fronk Kuinor Sentinel ............ .......Rolph Schmid Eldon Skogen Arnold Dovls Parliamentarian ..............Roger Molf Idword Mohlum Edward Jonkut Future Farmers of America is the organization on campus for all men enrolled in the agricultural curriculum. It began in 1912 os the Agrifallian Society ond in 1937 it received its present title upon the receiving of a chapter. FFA organizations are found in all colleges that train agricultural teochers. The purpose of the group is to train ond develop odvisors ond leoders for high school FFA organizations. FFA is one of the most active groups on campus os they take on octive part in Homecoming by sponsoring not only a queen candidate ond o float, but also o skit ot the pep fest. This year they took first prize for the float and second on the skit. In January they held the annual FFA banquet and in February the Talent show at the Winter Carnival was very well received. Other activities were the Rural School fair and the annual tractor driving contest. Foundation Committee... Student Committee: Seotod: Catherine Hoolcy, Annette Poterson, Shirley Cngloman; Standing: Charlos Brill, Ronald Wunrow. Not Pictured: Don Swanson. The function of the Foundation Committee, which is composed'of both faculty members and students, is to build up alumni goodwill, establish alumni chapters and promote interest in the River Falls expansion program. The big project of the committee this past year was the furnishing of the new Student Activities Rooms in the basement of South Hall. January 17-23 was selected as''Foundation Week and the slogan used was United for a Union. Some of the high points of the week included a professional talent show, a sleighride and dorm dance, a Mardi Gras dance, and topping the week-long entertainment was the Faculty Follies. This successful two-hour show featured educational television and demonstrated the many other talents of our faculty. To make the week a huge success, the Falcons defeated Eau Claire in one of the biggest games of the season. Faculty Committee: Seated: Dr. Engler, Miss Hawkins. Mr. Juraenf-Stonding: Mr. Dclorit, Mr. Jadinak, Mr. Thorcson, Mr. Peterson' Foundation Week... North Holl Roekcttc Joe College Dr. E. H. Klcinpcll — Ill — Math Club... citrine- Willord Olson. Joy Sorenson, Calvin MartcII. Clclcnd rook Claire Richardson, Morion Wallosvord; Standing: Dole Iverson, Norvlllc Lansing, John Wallosvord, Byron Gone . Officers President............................................John Wallosvord Vico President ............................-.........Frenklyn Kelley Secret ory-T r eosurcr...............................Cleland Cook Advisor.............................................Mr. McLcughlin The Mathematics Club is an active organization on campus, which gives to students interested in mathematics on oportunity to discuss topics ond problems to broaden their knowledge in the field of mathematics. Membership is open only to those students taking o mathematic mojor or minor. Members meet the fourth Wednesday of every month and the group is considered a social organization. At Christmas time they held a Christmos party ond ot Homecoming time they decorated o display window downtown. At some of their meetings they leam number games thot test the skill of any moth major. — 112 — Chemistry Club... Sitting: Calvin Martell, John Wolleiverd, Cleland Cook, Marian Wallesverd, Dole Iverson; Standing: Joy Sorenson, Willard Olson, Byron Gorrcs, O'Neal Moson. Officers President.......................... Marian Wollcsverd Secretary-Treasurer....................Cleland Cook Advisor.................................Mr. Mason The Chemistry Club is the organization on the River Falls campus which gives to students interested in chemistry an opportunity to meet and discuss various topics and problems to broaden their knowledge in the field of chemistry. Membership in the club is open to those students who are taking a major or minor in chemistry. In the spring the Chemistry Club takes several field trips to Minneapolis and St. Paul to see chemistry at work. This year they visited theMinnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company and several other industries of interest. — 113 — Pi Kappa Delta and Debate... PI Kappa Delta: Shirioy Engloman, Row 1: Beverly Domolko, Annette MIm Mowklrw, Louise Thompson; Row 2: Jerry Murphy, Bud Rldloy, lorry Henneman. Halbert Bolt, Richard Gronum. B'-Tournament... Registration Debate Discussion President..... Vice President Secretory..... Treasurer PI KAPPA DELTA OFFICERS ..................................Jerry Murphy ..................................Annette Peterson ..................................Larry Henneman ■—-...............................Shirley Engleman The River Foils chapter of Pi Kappa Delta, a national honorary speech fraternity, was organized in 1936. Every biennium PKD sponsors a national convention for all its local chapters. The 1955 convention was held April 4-8 ot Redlands University, Redlands, California. The River Falls chapter sent Beverly Domaika entering Debate; Shirley Engleman, Extemporaneous Speaking; Larry Henneman, Debate and Oratory; Annette Peterson, Debate, Discussion, Oratory; and Jerry Murphy, Debate, Discussion and Extemporaneous Speaking. Miss Marion Hawkins, Governor of the Upper Mississippi Province and Director of Women's Extemp at the National's, accompanied the team. The B Tournament sponsored by PKD attracted fifty teams, making it the largest in the tournament's 8-yeor history. — 114 — Th© Banquet After-dinner Speakers Tournament Winners The debote squad is open to all students interested in participating in forensic activities. This year 28 people actively took part in debate and attended at least one tournament. This is the largest active squad on record. The squad participated in tournaments at St. Olof, Bradley University, Eau Claire State, the University of Minnesota B Tournament, Delta Sigma Rho Discussion and Debate Conference ot the University of Wisconsin, the Midwest Tournament of the University of Minnesoto ond the Northwest held jointly ot St. Thomas and Mocolester. The debote topic for this year was, Resolved: Thot the United Stotes should extend diplomatic recognition to the Communist government of China. Besides debate, discussion of the proposition, How con the American education system best meet the needs of our society, oratory, after-dinner speaking, extemporaneous speaking and folktale telling were engaged in by varsity speakers. A Debate committee comprised of members of the History department assists the squad in their research and listens to practice sessions. Debate: Row 1: Francis Coulson, Richard Wook, Mocv too Jensen, Shirley Englemon, Annette Peterson, Beverly Domaiko, Paul Hcdstrom, Jerry Andersen; Row 2: Delon Hanson, Myron Moon, Bud Ridley, Duonne Johnson, Kaye Don Tibbetts, Keith Thompson, Roger Hanson; Row I: Morris Marsolck, Dick Goodrich, Lorry Hen nemo is, Robert Johnson, ond Jerry Murphy. Row I: Morlys Olson, Kathleen Miller, Jeannino Slater, Jeonninne Davison, Catherine Hooley, Lucille Dohm, Darlene Fitzgerald, Ellen Foster. Movie Kalkbrenner. Morlys Brosi; Row 2: Louise Thompson, Thomas Haugen, David Zerahn, Thomas Hirsch, Robert Strain, Glenn Gill, Esther Frank, Eleanor Frank. MENC... Officers President...........................Donald Richards Vice President......................David Zerohn Secretory-Treasurer.................Louise Thompson .Advisor.............................Mr. B. J. Rozehnal The Music Educators National Conference was formed on the River Falls campus in 1950. Its aims are to provide students an opportunity for professional cooperative development while in college. The organization offers a more practical conception of the music education profession as gained from the students' actual participation in programs, discussions and performance groups. Any undergraduate music student is eligible for membership. When a student accepts a teaching position he is transferred to a full, active MENC membeshlp status. In the fall MENC members took a trip to Minneapolis to listen to a jazz concert. Springtime activities included helping with the State Music Festival. 116 — ! Canterbury Club... A new organization on campus this year is the Canterbury Club. Membership is limited to members of the Episcopalian Church. However anyone is welcome to attend the meetings and are invited to do so. The club meets the first and third Thursday of every month to discuss religious doctrine, problems, contemporary and ancient art and literature. The religious advisor for the group is The Reverend Father George Greenway. tilting: Rov. Fothcr Greenway, Leslie Nowvi,| Jorm s HUy. Bioko Murray; Standing: Miss Sara Gardner, Miss Nancy Dickens. Officers President.....................James Tilly Socrotary-Treosurer...........Dorlenc Ruhnko Miss Nancy Dickens Advisors .....................Miss Sara Gainer Mr. Theodore Seltcrquist Newman Club... The purpose of the Newman Club is to give all Catholic students on opportunity to come together and to guide their spiritual, religious and social life. Activities of the club include meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. First Friday communion breakfasts, holy hour once a month, business and social meetings. They sponsored a queen candidate for Homecoming, built a float and decorated o display window. The club worked with the YM-VW in co-sponsoring the Winter Formal and at the start of the fall term they co-sponsored the freshman picnic. Officers President............Colleen Ryan Vice Presldont.......Dick Passon Secretory.......... Helen Pechocek Treasurer............Beverly Oomoiko Advisor..............Mr. James Murphy Row I: Ellen Co row. Pot Hegemon, Ardis Shannon, Catherine Johnson, 8ctty Schmidt, Marlys Totzloff, Alice Yousten, Joan Traynor, Ellen Foster, Ulo Hofackor, Beverly Domalka, Natalie Vondarhott, Colleen Ryan, Helen Pcckacok; Row 2: Mr. Robert Murphy Barbara Rohl, Joan Drier, Joanne Crownhart, Mary Webb, Mory Kilsdonk, Celia Quiroz, Mary Murphy, Mary A t, Moiy Ann Nelson, Marilyn Murphy, Julio Kaminski, Lois Lucht, Froncis Coulton; Row 3: Charles Baur, Don Kucchler. Gene Schoenick, Janice Stnzw, Catherine Hoolcy, Dorothy Binkowski, Jeon Kuzniewski, Darlene Fitzgerald. Donna Himm. Lawrence Witucki, LaVern Mover, Wayne Houshaltcr Frederick BocninQ; Row 4: Charles McDonnell, Gerald Murphy, Stan Mares, Josoph Pictrok, Cecil Kovojeez, Richard Kinney, Rolland Baird, Calvin Marteli. Francis Gilson, Marlin Hupport, Vernon Fait. Morris Morsolck, Roy Koczmorxyk. George Marx, Ambrose Suets. — 117 — Officer The Lutheran Student Association meets each Sunday night to provide Food, Fellowship, ond Fun to Lutheran students on campus. The organization sponsors various activities such as Lenten breakfasts, Christmas and Thanksgiving services. This year the L.S.A. sold pennants, built a float for the Homecoming parade and also decorated a window. President...................... Vico President.................. Secretary ...................... Treasurer....................... Advisors........................ ...Beverly Ratmusson ...Audrey Wlndal ...Sylvia Anderson ..Dennis Ruhnko Reverend Arthur Johnson ..Mr. Phillip Andorson Miss Mary Ullman Mr. Art Johnson Row l: Audrey Wmdol. Shirley Olson. Loretta Lynum, Sylvia Andsnon. Mor.lyn Carlson, Beulah Folkofske. Joanne Fick,. Phyllis Woxon; Row 2: Phyllis Pobst. Ann Eitland, Beverly Stovem, Ruth Williams. Sylvia Borsokme, Gloria Swanson. Doris Lindcmonn. Joan Dnjmm. Alcda Ann Peth; Row 3; Charles Schindler, Gordon Lee, Beverly Rasmussen, Dorothy Fredrickson, Ardycc Miller. Geraldine Beaas, Shirley Eng lemon. Willard Olson. James Anderson; Row 4: Mites Johnson. LaVem Scxc, Richard Granum, Konrod Bergum, Robert Johnson, Bill Brandt. Gamma Delta... President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Advisor..... Officers ... AltaMoeCrosby ...Harold Heck ...Dean Carlson .. Dennis Seefddt . . Reverend Winter Gamma Delta is the organization of the Missouri Synod Lutheran students on campus. The purpose of Gamma Delta is to meet the spiritual needs ond interests of Lutheran students away from home. Student conducted vesper services are held every Tuesday night. Activities of the group include cost suppers once a month, social outings, ond discussions. This year they again entered a float in the Homecoming parade and decorated a display window._______________________ Row I: Harold F. Winter, Norman F. Dcffner, Mory Lou Jenson, Alla Moe Crosby, Elaine Mortson, Paul Schuman, Dean Corlton; Row 2: Dennis o. Soofcldt, Harold Heck, Phyllis Benjomin, Shirloy Neunor, Alice Adams, Robert Sodcn, William Tacko; Row 3: Gerhard Luotschwoger, Roger Hammer, Poul Czarniecki, Harold Erickson. Wesley League... Officer President...................................................................... Tom Colvert vice President................................................®...............Joy Seyforth Secretory..................................... ft. .... ...............—....Pot Turner Treoturer.................................. '................................Suson Wifi Advisor.......................................................................Reverend Kofood Row I: Lauro Gardner, Joy Seyforth, LaVaun Swartz, Marian Thompson, Marly Moonts, Jeanninne Davison, Betty Webert; Row 2: Susan Wiff, Jeonnino Kuhn, Eleanor Ford, Gcorgio Thompson, Heather Bcrggrcn, Nancy Strohboon, Anita Gorder, Jeonnine Slater; Row 3: Clelond Cook, Charles Kennody, Richard Schwenk, Richard Pederson, James Shock, Wayne Peterson, Thomos Calvert, Paul Hedstrom, Rev Ralph K. Kofoed. Wesley Fellowship is on organization of Methodist students on campus. They meet each Sundoy night to provide spiritual and social possibilities for their members. Within the past year they hove fulfilled the qualifications to become a Foundation. This year the Wesley Fellowship won first prize on their window display during Homecoming. United Student Fellowship... United Student Fellowship is a national organization of the Congregational Christian and Evangelical and Reformed students. Its purpose is to provide spiritual guidance and valuable programs for its members and all Christian students on campus. The U.S.F.'ers sponsor a faculty-student night and service projects in addition to their weekly Sunday night suppers and devotional meetings. —119— Officer President..............................................Jenny SuO Gornott Vice President.........................................Glenn Bohn Secretory..............................................Salley Dickenson Treasurer..............................................Horbort Hahn Advisor................................................Rovcrend Fritzmier Row I: Jomshid Solvoti, Donna Williams, Lucille Dohm, Jenny Sue Gornott, Mory Wootherheod, Ronnie Jensen; Row 2: Glenn Bohn, Tcymoor Gedoyloo, Horry Elzingo, Herbert Hohn. Homid R. Khorrozi. YM-YW... Row 1: Laura Gardner, Barbara Palewicz, Ann Eitland, Virginia Potter, Beulah Falkofske, Jeonninnc Davison; Row 2: Donna Prouc, Elconor Ford, Blake Murray, Beverly Rasmussen, Marlys Mecnts, Mary Sykes, Joon Drumm; Row 3: Cleland Cook, Thomas Calvert, Richard Pederson, Ronnie Jensen. 1954 1955 Officers 1955-1956 Ronnio Jensen.................. President .................Eleonor Ford Phyllis Benoy.................Vice President............Jenny Sue Garnett Dorleno Ruhnke................. Secretary .................Donna Proue Nola Madson.................... Treasurer Richord Pederson Mr. Naeseth..................... Advisors Mr. Thompson This organization is a society originated for the purpose of promoting social and religious work among young men and women, joining Christians of all faiths and denominations. The YM-YW co-sponsored with the churches Christmas Vespers, Ash Wednesday, Thanksgiving and Easter services for the students. Weekly Bible study programs were held as were campus-wide student educational programs. Social activities began this year with the freshman picnic. Next came Y day, which is essentially a membership drive to introduce new members to the organization. This year the group co-sponsored the Winter Formal and built the queen's float for the Homecoming parade. — 120 — VI. S. C. R. F. 1955... The year 1954-55 has seen an expansion of facilities on the campus of Wisconsin State College at River Falls. We of the Meletean staff, as members of the student body, are proud of this. The following pages review pictorially the major phases of this expansion. -121 — Moin Lobby Chalmer Davee Library... The new Cholmer Davee Library was formally dedicated early in May. The beautiful limestone building has been in use since fall and several of its special rooms were used as classrooms during the early part of the yeor due to the renovation of South Hall. The library contains several large reading rooms, a Little Theatre which seats 239 people, a faculty lounge, browsing room, music listening room, children's library, space for micro-film viewing, an audio-visual room as well as the stacks and a huge textbook library. The desk in the stock rooms ore for students doing research. Each comportment with its study desk, is known as o carrel. The name dotes bock to medieval times when each scholarly monk hod a carrel where he could study In o tranquil atmosphere. The two micro-film mochines ore located at the for end of the basement hall. Films 50 and 100 feet long ore reod in the film reoder while the other mochine tokes cords o little larger than index cords that moy contain os many os 50 pages of on ordinary book. However, eoch tiny poge moy be enlarged to 816x11 inches for easy viewing. —122 — The browsing room, sometimes mistaken for o lounge, contains a number of exceptionally fine volumes of art and literature, plus the Ames collection. For the most part, these books are non-circulating, and are intended to develop the esthetic appreciation of the students. There are two floors of open stacks where the books ore located. Magazine files are also found on the second floor. All-in-oll the stacks contain approximately 40,000 books and in this wide selection students may find anything from nuclear fission to comics and fiction. Equipment in the music listening room on the second floor includes four turn tables for earphone listening and a hi-fidelity machine for precise reproduction of music or drama. The record collection numbers over a hundred pieces and includes music in classical, traditional and jazz. Also there are foreign language and dramatic productions available on records. Old South • • • Second Floor Holl Old South, as it is affectionately called by the students, received a facelifting this year. The inside of the building wos completely repainted ond renovated. A welcome addition wos the speech laboratory where special recording booths hove been installed for the use of speech students. The new art laboratory on the first floor is large and well-equipped. Student activity rooms ore located in the basement where students may relax and enjoy themselves between classes and evenings. Students working in art lab Using tape-recorder in speech lab Ag Lab Building... The newest construction on campus this year is the Agronomy building. The one-story brick structure contains large, well-equipped agronomy, dairy and soil testing laboratories, classroom space and offices for faculty members. Construction began in the fall and the building was ready for occupancy by June 1. North Hall gets a coat of paint . . . and new drapes — 125 — From the Editor's Desk... Picnic on South Hall Campus Small gym, few seats, mad rush!1 Toulouse-La tree Thoreson Receives Driver's Training Car Garner cats 'bear' while wolves howl.. Party! Party! Party.. Falcons score at Eau Claire The fine art of eating spaghetti
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