University of Wisconsin Stevens Point - Horizon / Iris Yearbook (Stevens Point, WI)

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THE STAGE Three men who represent a variety of unusual activities are Messrs. Knutzen, Jenkins, and Burroughs. Although their courses as faculty instructors are history and English each of them represents the stage in some phase. In 1936 when College Theater was initiated onto this campus, it was Mr. Warren G. Jenkins who encouraged and supported the venture. His kindness and good sense, his executive ability, and his understanding of theater and, most of all, young people were really the stamina of the organization. Many a human interest story is based upon the success of this venture. Mr. Jenkins is a great reader. He loves the out-of-doors, too. For several years he volunteered as coach for boxing and helped to organize the team into an organization of worthwhile activity. As a professor of history, he has become known as C.S.T.C.’s A1 absent-minded professor. But don’t let it kid you, he knows where he is. Mr. Leland M. Burroughs was invited into College Theater shortly after it began functioning, as director of speech. He has remained with Mr. Jenkins as a faculty adviser. His work in speech, literature, and the dramatic arts has been recognized far beyond C.S.T.C. His debate teams this year, one of which was almost undefeated and another of which entered the quarter-finals, he defined as the best he's had yet. Many fine plays have been produced under his direction. In 1939-40 the outstanding plays were Mr. Pirn Passes By” and Our Town, both beautiful productions of recognized quality. Mr. Burroughs has participated in and directed Shakespearean stage, on which he has had much experience. The Men’s Glee Club has flourished under Mr. Norman E. Knutzen. His heart and soul is in every selection his boys have ever sung. They have become a recognized group in the state and internationally by the advent of superior production. Tone and style are the things they strive for. Mr. Knutzen has a cottage up North which is one of his joys. He loves Nature and good literature and music, and in his work he has woven them into one beautiful pattern. THE LOCAL BOYS INTO CAMP . . . “AND SO TO BED” IN ASSEMBLY . . . Page 23

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MATH AND HOME EC Besides performing his duties as mathematics instructor at C.S.T.C., Mr. Thompson appreciates good music with all the ardentness of a born musician. No basketball fan is more faithful than Mr. Thompson—he never ever misses a game. He guides his students through the intricacies of quadratic equations and logarithms with a skillful hand. His philosophical and benevolent advice is always timely and well received. Few are those who haven’t heard his Now, I may be wrong—.” The students respect his impartiality, fairness and kindness. He directs practice teachers in the Manual Arts and can get anyone to do his very best. Miss Allen, in charge of the Home Economics Department, is the senior woman of the faculty. She is interested in doing fancywork, (she is teaching Mr. Jenkins at present), playing solitaire, and seeing good shows. She loves to travel, and has covered Europe, the U.S., Alaska, and Canada. Incidentally, she was a Latin teacher before taking up Home Economics. There will be a minor offered in Home Economics, and those already enrolled as a major will finish up as such. At present there are about forty or fifty enrolled as either a major or minor. The graduates of this department are always well placed and make good. Miss Meston plays piano accompaniments for her real hobby. It might have been her profession if she hadn’t become interested in Home Economics. She likes to travel around in Henrietta.’’ her Ford. She has visited the East and West, spending three full school years in New York. Miss Wilson likes to travel in out-of-the-way places. Some of her most interesting travels took her to Guatemala, the Honduras, Panama, Mexico, and, of course, throughout most of the U.S. and Canada. She enjoys air travel, her apartment, and outdoor sports. Coins and stamps fascinate her, and in her travels she has had an opportunity to start quite a collection. OF COURSE... TO BE ABLE TO SLEEP ■ . • RIVER FALLS TAKES Page 22

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IPSO FACTO Mr. Steiner, Dean of Men and Chairman of the History Department, finds his greatest enjoyment in fishing—Ask to see his fishing hat sometime! He is fond of all sports, fostering his interest as a Valley Conference official and as a member of the Athletic Board. He used to be an active participant in football. In addition, he is an inveterate reader, has traveled to both coasts and up north, and really loves great music. He has directed church choirs and sung here in school for many years. As yet he hasn t become reconciled to modern music. Incidentally, he and Mr. Evans used to put on some pretty good minstrel shows. Mr. Steiner feels that the aim of the history department is progress Dr. H. M. Tolo, an advocate of ye goode life,” likes to design and remodel other peoples' homes. He’s interested in music, individual athletics, bowling, and blondes,- he’s a violent addict of golf, has traveled through the East, West, and Canada, and he dreams of taking a sabbatical year to study at the University of London with Mr. Burroughs, and of installing a handball court on the campus. He never fails to be optimistic and jolly toward everyone. He likes to take a jaunt with the football fellows or debaters and everyone enjoys his company. He gloats over his doubledoored office and pictures of all of his brothers. He and Mrs. Tolo are seen at theater first nights and dinner parties and dances. They both take an active interest in student activities and students themselves. Mr. Robert D. Morrison was chosen this year to replace Mr. Smith in the department of cultural and ancient history. He has proved to be a splendid choice. Being himself a man of vast experience, and having a wealth of information at his command, Mr. Morrison does not need to depend upon the reputation of his father, Dr. H. C. Morrison of Chicago University. He has traveled extensively. In 1931 he went to Turkey as a member of an archeological expedition from the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago. He, with other members of the party, had tea with the prime minister in the old Sultan’s palace. In 1934 Mr. Morrison was supervisor of archeology in Morgan County, Alabama. He can tell you anything about snakes. He has spent many evenings intently watching Mr. Rightsell’s engine. Mr. Morrison reads much and has a keen sense of humor—two more assets to his courses that have become so popular. He often drops into the library to tease Miss Mansur or Miss Mason (and usually in time for a party!) or else he meets Mr. Jenkins in the inner office and between the two of them they plan fantastic organizations to do away with librarians and put the world aright. HOMECOMING . . . AND DID THEY EVER . . . MET A FINE GRADE OF ALUM . . . Page 24