University of Wisconsin Whitewater - Minneiska Yearbook (Whitewater, WI)

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WITHIN this Book The annual staIl presents to you, a complete and permanent record of the I 940-111 school year. The informality 0f the buoh typifies the friendly spirit that is the keynote 0f Whitewater college life. Since it is the aim qf the college to give to the teaching profession, young people with well-rounded personalities, students are advised to plan their programs so that they will be well-balanced from an academic and social standpoint. So in order to giveyoiiacross section of the schoolvvear, this book has been divided into academic and non-aeademic activities.

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BMW, M . - Mm un Lo... Mdoww the Mlnnelg: PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENT BOD OF STATE TEACHERS CGOLLE WHITEWATER, WISCONSIN

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FM 1.1le l 3 The backbone of any college is the group of people with whom the students spend the greater part of each daykthe faculty. UPPER CLASSMEN 23 Made up of the juniors and seniors 0f the college, this group has practically gipassed the test as far as their college educa- tions are concerned. LOWER CLASSMHN 45 Traditionally, the freshmen and sophomores are considered unimportant, but actually, they prove their worth. ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES 59 Honorary fraternities, speech groups, and curricular clubs are important factors in oreparing future teachers. IIIVERSIUNS Junior prom, senior aces, and the most popular boy and girl in school are decidedly important as far as XVhitewater students are concerned. SHIN DRITIICS and FR N'l'liRNliliHiS 85 Four sororities, three fraternities, and an organized group of Independents on the campus promote a spirit of fellowship and cooperation. . V. .r t . . AHILEIILS 103 Football, basketball, and track are the mainstays 0f the athletic department, with golf, tennis, boxing:7 and other intramural sports gaining in popularity. Girls, too, are active in sports. N! DN- M IA DENIM: IN IT! Vl'rl ES 12 1 Newspaper and annual work, musical organizations, and religious groups offer an ideal outlet for unusual talents and interests.