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

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Mme. G Wekwfle la G New n4,denJll--- 0m Gafelfmia At the beginning of the fall semester, stu- dents found a great deal of activity just north Of Hamilton Gymnasium. Digging, pounding, pouring of concrete, and moving of lumber. There were hammers, saws, nails, squares, and levels which indicated some mysterious activity. All this was the beginning of the new building to be found on our campus, the build- ing that is to be used for a cafeteria. The first floor of the new building is to be used for a cafeteria which will be open to col- lege students. The second floor will be used as a recreation room for any school activity or for any social group which will need a place for parties and meetings. Equipment has not yet been selected. Early in the fall it was hoped that the new cafeteria would be in operation by the begin- Top: Ono outside view of thc new bar- racks. There'lI be a new cafeteria, rumpus room, card playing, and danc- ing. Lower: The as yet dismantled plumbing, etc. begins to shape up. Top: Another outside view of the long- awaited barracks. Bottom: About all we can see, too, is a geometric patern of wire coil, ladders, poles, numbered beams and a l0r1e wheelbarrow. ning of the second semester. The building itself was finished by that time, but the Fed- eral Works Agency was unable to get any of the needed equipment. As soon as the coun- ters, refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers and one-hundred-one other items arrive and can be installed, the cafeteria will open. Whitewater State Teachers College has long been in need of something like this. ln the past it has been a matter of standing in long lines at the co-ops, struggling through the Goal Post for a hamburger sandwich, or going downtown for dinner. The cafeteria will pro- vide an opportunity for more students to eat regular meals. It is hoped that the cafeteria will be open by the beginning of the summer session or by the beginning of the first semester next fall.

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anniversary of our school and the centennial celebration ot our state. Spring was welcomed after the dreary winter months. Once again, our campus was the pic- ture of activity, with lads and lassies studying on the campus lawn while the students of one of the higher mathematics courses checked and rechecked calculations in an effort to measure the area of the campus, as one of their problems. With the coming of warmer weather, our athletic department moved Out- of-doors. Coach Schwager's men took to track work and baseball, while on the other side of Graham Street, our femmes perfected their tennis and soft ball play. After a series of tournaments, awards were presented, at an all-student convocation, to the outstanding athletes in the various fields in both depart- ments. May found us busy attending yearly ban- quets and cnce again brushing up for those final exams. Once again Whitewater answered the call of scores of principals and school board mem- bers and sent out into the world a fine group of young people qualified to teach in many fields. Undergraduates hated to see them go, but were busy, themselves, packing, and mak- ing ready for another summer of work, play, or study. Thus we leave this eventful l947-48 school year to become another page in our book of 'II memories as Time marches on. A very familiar scene---the pioneer log cabin behind the school . . . the head cheering group at one of our basketball games . . . Phi Chi Skunks line up for Ed... Hank Kimball goes up and over , . . the pep band really swings into position . . . Cardinal Bus Depot-makes us think of home . . . some of the girls sneaking off for a whirl on the courts . . . the begin- nings of the potential new fraternity on campus- 'Kappa Gamma Kappa . . . quatsch-quatsch . . . and just plain 'loafin' on the lawn. 121

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Wap inUzelWicf4fofaEu44fQea2z. We're glad you joined us in this second postwar homecoming. You see, Chairman Dick Sullivan and his committees worked hard to make the l947 homecoming a huge success. We're glad you took part in the Friday night homecoming festivities in spite of the dreary weather. The bonfire and pep meeting were just as successful. Pre-game enthusiasm reach- ed its height with the help of the cheerleaders and band. Speeches by President Williams and or fraternity brothers for the annual banquets and teas. We're glad, too, that the afternoon's disap- pointment didn't interfere with the spirit of the dance in Hamilton Gym Saturday night, October 25. Barbara Coe and Maxine Robinson were in charge of decorating the gymnasium with our school colors. And did you know that, with the exception of a few students and the faculty advisor, Mr. Fischer, no one knew who King Norman Tellefson and Queen Mary Lu Braun reigned at the Homecoming Saturday Dance. Mary is a Sophomore and Norm an Academic Junior. others brightened the spirits of all. Faculty and student talent in the auditorium follow- ing the bonfire was surprisingg didn't know we had 7'such talent on the campus! The band, under Mr. Bushman's direction, led the snake dance down Main Street to the business district and presented some musical numbers there. The pep displayed by the team's sup- porters seemed to insure a successful parade, game, and dance the following day. We're glad you joined your sorority sisters l14l the royal couple was until the announcement at the dance? We all agree that Norm Tellef- son, West Allis, and his queen, Mary Lu Braun of Milwaukee, made a perfect reigning pair as they led the grand march to the strains of Richard Kent's orchestra. The Royal Purple staff even prepared a special homecoming is- sue which was distributed at the dance so that all alumnae could read about the week-end and their ALMA MATER. ' , Greetings, Alumnae! in