Valparaiso University - Beacon / Record Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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544. UST this year the committee has proved its invaluable service to the Council. The Student Council Treas- urer, Alvin Hoffmann, served as chairman of this com- mittee and at each regular meeting of the Executive Board and the Student Council, presented reports to show the distribution of funds and account balances for each period. To collaborate this entire program another committee assignment Was made and Earl Reinke was appointed to manage the business of advertising all the programs of the Lecture and Entertainment Committee. Publicity for the university and the Student Council was spread throughout the surrounding territory, and with this small beginning, the publicity department of the Student Council promises to be a definite asset in the advance- ment of student and university activities. I -' iiilll!!!!!!'.'.llg:m:si .91 1mm lnnu ... iii 1m iillllllllllllllilniliill Wlllll WWW W llnmmllll' W i, The Student Council, however complete and com- plex, does not aim to become a stagnant, stereotyped campus organization, but rather to remain abreast of student needs and to continue to protect student inter- ests. To this end the By-Laws Committee was created. From time to time it engages in correcting the existing routine in council activity or in arranging for new and improved methods for meeting each new campus prob- lem. One of the pressing issues for the year was that of the classification of five and six year students in the law school and the drafting of a form constitution for the classes. By-laws have been provided which solve each situation, and it is likely that this committee will prove to be of continuous benefit with each year of added stue dent activity and with wider participation. Student Council has gone even further in its attempt to serve the student body, and its latest endeavor is that of establishing a Lost and Found department for the university. The Treasurer of the Council has arranged for regular daily office hours, and the Council has at- tempted to develop a campus consciousness with respect to the property of others; this adventure has met with a fair degree of success so far, but it is expected that much more may be accomplished in this line in the future. Now, as another year closes, the Council looks back With a definite satisfaction in that this year finds us just one year farther advanced in student government. As President Christopher hands the gavel to his successor, the hope is that Student Council may serve the student bod to even reater adv t ' . Milly? Morlmld y g an age in the future . Spindle BMW Gremel Bender Renter Giesler Sacacr Hofmunn Kirrbboefer Relieweg Cierierski STUDENT COUNCIL 29

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EXECUTIVE BOARD Kreinbmler Buur Christopher Hofmann Nuecblerlein Kowalslzi l :1 ill, W WWW .vgamutlunnilliiiii 1mm: NIIIIIIHlll-u .1 ,;I II J ' lulu! v at ,l lllllllllllllllllnriiIlIll x 'T. Kromcke Kumnitle Scburman Saeger Natla Swoboda Christopher Srburman T h 71TH the opening of the school year 1933-34, the Student Council and Executive Board ventured out on their fifth year in the guidance and control of student activities on the campus. There were truly many problems which faced the new Board, but with President Christopher at the helm, committee appointments were made at once and the machinery for student self-govern- ment was set in motion without delay. For the first time since its organization the Student Council was allowed to assess and collect its own activi- ties fee. This meant the collection of $12.00 from each regular student, and the problem of distribution of these funds at once loomed high. Here, however, the Budget committee fell into action, and, with the approval of the Executive Board, proceeded to subsidize several cam- pus groups that are recognized by the council as official subsidiaries. Thus, debate, oratory, dramatics, band, orchestra, the Torch, and the Record all laid claims against the total fund; appropriations were made for, each group and for the Student Lyceum program. The Student Lyceum program has been entrusted to the Lecture and Entertainment committee, who with the approval of the Executive Board, have the immense task of arranging and providing a program for the en- tire year. The program was triumphantly heralded in by the first presentation of Madame Slaviansky and her Russian chorus. A whole evening of entertainment was provided to a large and appreciative audience, and a Glamour immediately arose from the student body for more of this type of entertainment. A series of faculty recitals was presented next, in which our own faculty artists, Mr. and Mrs. Schweppe, Mr. Gaylord Browne, and Mr. Stacey Green, provided equally splendid evenings of entertainment. A joint concert by the University Sym- phony Band and Orchestra displayed local talent to flne advantage once more. The University Players and the Hoosier Players, a local group, opened their seasons, assur- ing the university family of nine dramatic perform- ances worthy of recognition. Then national fame stepped on to our campus and we were pleased to hear the Carleton College Symphony Band in one of the outstanding pro- grams of the year. Those minds that are credited with the formulation of this student organization foresaw from the beginning that the intricate organization of the Student Council would require special attention with regard to the finan- cial program, and for that reason a Budget Committee was established. 28

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l ll lilll Jllll l l l i l i ll llllllllllllllllui-iil l I x l i I . . i I E S t E l l E I E l l I ll mill ll.1 l l l I I i i t i mun: ' F x 2 , i i 1 I a g l i i E l l ! I l l i i l E i i g E 3 i i i It 5 l ALTRURIA HALL MISS GAYNELL NEFF, Director mg:- I . N THE women,s dormitory, all privileges relating to granting late permission, checking the number of dates a weekefreshmen in particular-ekeeping the oHice, dismissing young men callers if rooted to Altruria,s front hall above their allotted time, ringing llbuzzers, locking the door after Altrurizfs household of girls is checked in, keeping its tone mellowed enough to bring inspiration for concentration on books, meting out pun- ishment in the form of lidormingi, to any offenders of the rules-these duties are vested in a board of proctors, the controlling power in the existing form of self-gov- ernment. The board consists of a head proctor With her six assistants, two from each floor, representing the north and south sides. Miss Gaynell Neff, director of the dormi- tory, who accepted that position in 193 2, is adviser with Dean Kumnick. Board meetings are held every Monday night in Miss Nefs suite, Where the conduct of individual girls is discussed, if proved objectionable, where plans for an effective systematized government are formulated to preserve the high standard of morality under Christian influence. Each girl has a right to lead her own life and be her own flboss. However, if any girl violates the rules, a copy of Which is placed in every room, that girl is reprimanded by the proctor board. Aside from the proctorsl council there is a separate unit called the Dormitory Association, of which every resident is a member. The officers are: Vera George, president; Miriam Schurman, vice-president; and Flor- ence Schulte, secretary-treasurer. Through this organiza- tion Altruria residents enjoy their annual parties: the Co-ed ball, the Christmas party, open-house, and various activities taking place throughout the year. The financial worries are shouldered by this group. In their director, Altrurians have an ideal leader who is vivacious, progressive, and Who fosters clean playing, fairness, and sportsmanship in all her athletics. Not only is Miss Neff sympathetic and understanding, but she has the interest of all the girls at heart. Her chief aim is to preserve the high standard of living and provide for the ' happiness and comfort of the residents. The beard of proctors for the first semester were: Louise Schueffner, head proctor; her assistants being Margaret Miller, Anne Kowalski, Florence Schulte, Lois Brauer, Ada Letz, and Irene Bolton, with Norma Amt and Nathalie Sprogis replacing Anne Kowalski and Irene Bolton the second semester.