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

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Forum The Forum, the largest division on the campus, is the organization of the Secondary Division. It is the nucleus of future high school teachers. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors are represented in the group. All students who enroll in the Secondary Division are automatically members of this group. Meeting several times yearly to discuss problems of education and to pave the way to careers of successful teaching, the Forum is organized on a professional basis. To develop and promote social and intellectual growth and to strengthen the bonds of fellowship and scholarship among its members is the true aim of the Forum. As a result of the Forum's policy, it has provided leaders for many groups. Forum also includes all students who are preparing for professional careers, such as medicine and law. These spend only a portion of their preparation time at Central State Teachers College, for after two years they usually transfer to the schools for their particular professions. The first two years of study consist primarily of basic courses and in the last two years the students complete work in their major and minor fields. Raymond M. Rightsell is head of the Secondary Division and adviser of the activities of the Forum. This year the duties of president were undertaken by Carl Strassburg and those of vice-president by James Stoltenberg. Helen Weisbrot held the position of secretary and treasurer. 20

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This year the Round Table almost tripled its membership as more students in CSTC realized the excellent opportunities offered future graduates of the Upper Elementary, Intermediate and Junior High School Divisions. The Round Table, formerly known as Grammar Round Table, held its meetings the second Monday evening in each month. This organization keeps its members informed on the latest information pertaining to the intermediate and junior high school grades. Not only were topics of professional interest presented that are not ordinarily included in classroom discussions, but also divisional interest was built, and members became acquainted with each other. One of the year's highlights and an event for other divisions to note was the panel discussion held at Nelson Hall where leading educators from this area presented an up-to-date viewpoint on desirable qualifications for new teachers. Another meeting considered the revising of curricula to better prepare divisional members for the teaching profession. At a third meeting, senior members discussed their interviews with superintendents and suggested interesting items of help to undergraduate members. The Round Table contributed to school functions and its members are well represented in all school organizations. Quincy Doudna is adviser of the group. Elected to office were Franklin Pearson, president; Gladys Rindfleisch, vice-president; and Betty Richardson, secretary-treasurer. Round Table 19

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Rural Life Club and Demonstration School Sto-do-le. sto-do-le pum-pa. The lively melody of the song Walking in the Night comes drifting from the third floor of the college. Looking through the open door of the rural assembly, a group of students is seen gathered around a piano. It is th'e Rural Life Club. Miss May Roach and Mr. Quincy Doudna are recognized in the midst of this happy gathering. The Rural Life Club is the professional organization of the Rural Division, and all students in this division automatically become members. This organization acquaints the students with problems of rural education which they will face when they are teaching. First semester the officers were Loyal Sargent, president, Don Jorgensen, vice-president. Janet Luchterhand, secretary, and Muriel Narron, treasurer. Second semester these positions were taken over by Margaret Doherty, Robert Bennett, Carol Schoneck, and Jean Narron. Connected with the Rural Division is the Rural Demonstration School which is located on the north-east side of the campus. This one teacher school makes it possible for the students to teach in a typical rural school. Their duties at the school include noon duty, recess, participation at teachers' meetings, and the actual teaching. The children who attend the Demonstration School come from a rural district adjacent to Stevens Point. This is all under the supervision of Miss Ruth Steinbring. RURAL LIFE MEMBERS GAIN TEACHING EXPERIENCE AND ENJOY LIFE 21