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

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?!l4A Benefih Menaieumw Under the direction of Miss Laura Hamilton, sponsor, and Eleanor Mali- nowski, president, the Commercial Club began the year with the usual enthusi- asm. Due to the decrease in member- ship, the activities of Commercial Club were somewhat limited. But making the best of the circumstances, the group planned interesting meetings. The roller-skating party, enioyed by both students and faculty, proved to be the big event of the first semester. Paul A. Carlson, director of the Commercial Curriculum, gave an interesting talk on his work and experiences in Washing- ton, D. C. at the Dessert Meeting. At another meeting the members had their choice of playing Bridge or Hearts, and refreshments were served. A supper was served at one of the meetings sec- ond semester to which the 'Faculty were invited as guests. Corporal Kenneth Clark, former student of W.S.T.C., home on furlough from duty in the Southwest Pacific, was the guest speaker. He spoke of his experiences and answered ques- tions put to him by the audience. Card games, elections, and the general club business took up the remaining meet- ings of the year. Because of the vacancy left by Ruth Bohr, who filled a teaching position in midyear, it was necessary to elect a new secretary. The position was filled by Ann Gaveras. Financial matters were taken care of by Hilde Bartell, while Marilyn Miller served as vice-president. Carol Ranum, as social chairman, planned and supervised the social meetings. All in all, the Commercial Club en- joyed a highly successful year, substitut- ing interesting, entertaining material for the usual social activities.

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Thespian, an old dramatic organiza- tion on the campus, carried out an en-- ioyable year under the guidance of its new advisor, Mrs. Henrietta Enger. She assisted the following officers in leading the organization: president, William Ug- low, vice-president, Betty Hanley, secre- tary, Ethel Drews, treasurer, Audrey Benfer, and Royal Purple reporter, John Knutson. Meetings were held every first and third Wednesday in the Dramatic Work- shop. During the second semester, a study of a current play took place after each business meeting. In December, a Christmas party was held. The evening began with the group playing games and then attend- ing the all-school Christmas program. Following this, refreshments were served. Students earn membership in Thes- pian by working four hours typing play parts, taking part in a play, or by do- ing something similar. In the middle of February, fourteen new members were initiated into Thespian. .lane Edwards was in charge ofthe initiation which was in the form of a quiz program. A serious skit, The Unknown Soldier , with a cast consisting of William Uglow, Irene Tischer, and Dick Noble, was Thes- pian's Stunt Night presentation. On March 17, the organization sponsored a carnival in which the various school or- ganizations took part by having a booth of some kind. Features of the carnival were dart games, hell tunnels, and Thes- pian's side show and play entitled Utter Relaxation . '7Ae4pzm Gamma