Vincennes University - Le Revoir Yearbook (Vincennes, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 70 of the 1950 volume:

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Davis whose sincerity and force of character have influenced the lives of hundreds of Vincennes University students, we the 1950 Seniors, dedicate this | “REVOO” New Site Of Vincennes University THE GENERAL COMMITTEE M. W. Welsh, Chairman Curtis G. Shake Meredith Reed Robert Bierhaus Carl Schaller Henry Decker, Jr. ‘Tee via nike Ht R. J. Dognaux Edward Steckler Miss Estelle Emison Max Strashum Bruce C. Kixmiller Mrs. Florence Watts Elisha Morgan John Wolfe Earl Oliphant Wilbur Yates Dr. G. A. Pielemeier VINCENNES UNIVERSITY PAST HISTORY Vincennes University is the oldest institution of higher learning in the State of Indiana. It had its inception in the Ordinance of 1787, adopted by the continental congress for the government of the old Northwest Territory. The University was founded as Jefferson Academy in 1801 by William Henry Harrison, first Governor cf the Indiana Territory. It was incorporated as Vincennes University in 1806 by the first Legis- lature of the Indiana Territory. The University has offered two years of standard college-grade instruction since 1873 and has been referred to as a “Junior College” since the publication of ‘its annual catalogue in 1899. It is believed to be the first of more than 600 recognized junior colleges in the United States. The only thing that the University needs to make it an outstanding college is a modern physical plant. The present building, one of the finest in the state when it was built seventy years ago, is no longer adequate in either facilities or capacity. Practically every township high school in the country is now better housed. Even with its limited accommodations, the University has overflowed into a temporary wood structure brought over from George Field and to the old brick resi- dence located at the corner of Fifth and Broadway. It appears certain that if a suitable building were available the attendance would be promptly doubled or trebled, but until additional space is provided it is absolutely impossible for the institution to grow or expand. Considerable progress has already been made toward solving this big problem. The University now has title to Harrison Park in the City of Vincennes, to which it proposes to move as soon as possible. The plans for the new building call for a modern, fireproof struc- ture, the central portion of which will be known as Harrison Hall in honor of the illustrious founder of the University. This building will face south, in the direction oz the Territorial Capitol and the Harrison Mansion. With the construction of this new building, and only with its construction, will Vincennes University attain its full status as the community college that it can and should be. A its for apple. Bis for banana. C is for cal. UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Elected by Board ID, (UW, Jeleirncaein Matthew E. Welsh Dr. G. A. Pielemeier George G. Graham Laurence F. Sullivan (deceased) Elisha Morgan Wiel AVIS 0 ee eee - Lane Adlon ks see eit eee Ralph she. Ban ks tems, oe eee Elected by Alumni Harry D. Simpson Byron Lewis Curtis G. Shake Ewing Kmison Joseph Riley J. W. Kimmell EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Superintendent of Knox County Schools Superintendent of Vincennes Schools ORGANIZATION OF BOARD Curt is G. Shake, President Harry D. Simpson Vice-President D. U. Hartman, Secretary George G. Graham, Treasurer President of Faculty DEAN OF FACULTY Professor C. R. Livingstone A. M., Indiana University DEAN OF WOMEN DEAN OF MEN Cornelia Carter George E. Ray A. B.. Southern Methodist U. M.S., Indiana State Teachers College LL. B., LaSalle Extension U. HILDA L. BEGEMAN A. M., Indiana University Physics and Mathematics EMERY L. GERECZ M. S., U. of Illinois Mathematics RAY C. BELESS George Williams College Men’s Physical Ed. CHARLES L. HAGGARD M.S) U2 of Allnois Zoology and Chemistry ORELLE F. CORNELIUS A. B., Indiana State Teachers College English BETTY HERRICK Augustana College Music GRACE DRIVER University of Wisconsin Librarian GKRORGE H. HERRICK mM. A., U. of South Carolina English and Literature ABIGAIL HUTTON B. 8., St. Mary’s of Notre Dame Home Economics ETHEL PRESTON Ph, D:, U of Chicago Modern Languages MEDRITH A. JORDAN B. S., Michigan State Normal College Registrar and Physical Ed. VIOLA RAMSEY Vincennes University Secretary HOLLIS P. LEIGHLY Mo S,,. Uz of Iinois Chemistry ETHEL JANE STACK Vincennes University Assistant Librarian LOVIC B. PONDER B. 8., U. of Georgia Accounting and Economics B. THOMAS SUTTON A. A., Vincennes University Engineerine Drawing CALENDAR OF SOCIAL EVENTS 1949-50 1949— WeptLeM bere Los Ges 08) ape kee ee ee Oe Registration of Freshmen september: 19-20 ha. ee ee eee Registration of Upper Classmen Beplremper 2S wee. 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Meee Seat ces ieee ea ere cee Men’s Debate AC pends 204 see ree ere a ie Oe Re rea Easter Vacatiom PA DETTE? Le Be ooo Alpha Theta Chi Sponsored Dance Mayol 2 ee eee Pe eee Bid. -y Shame le ele cee Mother’s Day Tea May 26 eh See Us Shs rg Raine ee eee Field Day Picnic DUNC 2k cae SN airs ke pe nr Senior Prom UTC, ASL. eG bis A SR SEO ele eae cata Serica ae Ree ee Baccalaureate iw ea University Song University, old Vincennes, Loyal to thee, All hearts and heads and hands; -Glorious thy past Thy future sure, We'll praise thy name And sing thy fame— Now and Evermore. Thou art a mother Spotless, wise and strong; We ask no other theme For our song; What thou has taught us We shall ne’er forget: We hold divine each word of thine Forevermore. Chorus: To thee, Vincennes Every debt we 0owe— Thy faithful friends Everywhere we go— We pledge our lives To the fulfillment of the trust thou dost bestow And we shall labor To bring thee honor Throughout all the World Vincennes. Richard Cummings, Vice-President; Mary Lou Mc- Millen, Secretary; Carroll Osborne, Treasurer ; Bernard Edwards, President. James Anderson Vincennes russel Ashbrook Vincennes Shirley Berry Bicknell Betty Boeckman Vincennes Howard Belcher Washington Donald Bell Vincennes Robert Bookcur Vincennes Harold Clapp Vincennes Ronald Berkshire George Field, Ill. James Berry Wheatland John R. Clark Washington Inez Clinton Vincennes ’ Earl Cruser Vincennes Richard Cummings Vincennes lsther Ellerman Vincennes William Eskew Vincennes James Dant Washington Charles Doyle Washington Herbert Everett Vincennes Wilbur Field Washington Vincent Doyle Washington Lee Dreiman Vincennes Euvene Fitzgerald Washington Milton Geyer Vincennes Charlene Eckardt Vincennes Bernard Edwards Vincennes Robert Green Vincennes Victor Hanson Vincennes David Heinz Vincennes Shirley Joice Vincennes Robert Marsey Vincennes Chester Massie Washington John Klemeyer Vincennes Clarence Kotter Vincennes Mary Lou McMillen Vincennes ray Miller Vincennes Martha Lane Bruceville David Livingstone Vincennes Charles Moore Washington ’ James Murphy Vincennes John Lyons Vincennes William Mahrenholz Vincennes Franecs Ann Myers Chauncey, Ill. Bert Nelson Monroe City James O’Connor Montgomery Caroll Osborne Vincennes Barbara Price Vincennes Usona Purcell Vincennes John Ostrowski Bicknell Jack Otten Vincennes William Rall Vincennes Martha Root Vincennes Mahmut E. Ozan Istanbul, Turkey Roger Pate Loogootee John Ryan Vincennes Clvde Saums Lawrenceville, Il. Hazel Pielemeicr Loogootee James Powell Chauncey, IIl. Roger Selby Lawrenceville, Ill. Joan Shake Vincennes John Shanks Washington Bonnie Shidler Bridgeport, Ill. Owen Theriac Vincennes Georee Tolson Vincennes Robert Sibert Vincennes James Sizemore Lawrenceville, Ill. Ralph Veale Plainville Wallace Walker Bicknell Don Slatton Plainville George Smith Hazleton Marilyn Waters Vincennes Peggy Williams Oaktown Vera Stoelting Oaktown. Joseph Summers Vincennes James Yochum Decker Gerald Zinkan Vincennes Jack Nelson Henry Sandifer Joan Grubb Vincennes Vincennes Vincennes Seniors Not Pictured Blair, Robert Power, Charles Vincennes Bicknell Burkhardt, Norman Ramsey, Shirley Washington Vincennes deCastrogrene, Russell O. Rout, George Vincennes Montgomery di Pietro, John Ruehl, William Syracuse, N. Y. Vincennes Draim, Robert Smith, George Vincennes Hazleton Grove, Dennis Utterbacky Jack Vincennes Washington Hartigan, John Wathen, Thomas Vincennes Vincennes Lutkemeier, Carl Wertman, William Vincennes Vincennes Miller, Robert Whaley, Ralph Washington Vincennes Senior non-graduates Miller Stone Gillespie Chambon Smith, E. Murray Van Hoy Chorbajian Duane Horral, President; Jackie LaMar, Secretar} Treasurer: Torkum Chorbajian, Vice-President. McDermott, J. Noble Smith, E. Ritchie Fox,..H: Tomson Auberry Cannon Horrall Covalt Rout Orcutt Petts Goodwin Frey Burnett Nieland Lee Hill Cook Reep Martindale Tomson Kirk Wall Utterback Keenan Campbell Baker Lukens Adams Rehwald Vermillion Flory Beesley Peach Frigge Anderson Kirkpatrick Vance © Lane, I, Delaney Orr Schaefer Ready, J. Tield Reep Martindale Moxos: Martin McCormick Nimnicht Meyer Keshner Padgett Greek Jones Downen Smith, C. Anthis Wathen, R. Stanhope Cone Grove Bierhaus Moore, J. Ashbrook Kiefer Van Fleet Cook Reep LaMar Martindale Ruehl, W. Ruehl, R. Reel Bruce Joary Ready, J. Pinkstaff Lawyer lane Fox, G, Norman Arneit, William Arnold, Juniors Not Pictured Lanham, James Murphy Dc Moss Pickett Waller, A. Ramsey Ritter Mundon Waller, F. Leavy, Gene Bruce Bailey, Gloria Beal, Carl Bivins, Enridge Brown, Robert Catt, Christopher Collard, Thom- as Cullen, Benedict Dant, Gail Drake, Shirley Elliott, Samuel Emmons, William Feicht, Marvin Garrett, Esther Hendrix, Frank Hollingsworth, Harold Jones, Carl Kendall, Paul Langdon, Lee Liter, Richard Lutkemeier, Glenn McDermott, James Moran, Don- ald Wolfe, William Napper, Wil- liam Nicholson, Don Osmon, Donald Padgett, Sonny Quarter- man, Rex Ready, Jack Scctt, John Seed, Donald Shepard, Sue Smith, Clarence Tolson, Joan Whitfield, Dale Wilkes, Wolfe. Special Students Virginia Bateman, George Combs, Roland Gumieaux, Betty Herrick, William Kerns, Helen Keshner, Anna Martindale, Mah- mut Ozan, Amy Reilly, Geneva Smith, Sherwood Versteein, Mer- lin Williams. Night Students Mae Brian, Beulah Bullard, Zil- pha Burnett, Norma Cook, Carrie Cross, Elizabeth Ellis, Dee El- some, Ruth Gillespie, Emma Jacob, Dorothy Land, Pat Malo, Kathrine Perry, Garnet Rodgers, Evelyn Schenbeck, Vesta Siewers, Mildred Starkey, Annabelle Swayne, Ira Tompkins. 7 | Student Nurses Pre-clinical (Freshman) Seated—Virginia Johnson, Dixie Coomer, Bernitta Dilbeck, Phyllis Newton, Betty Alexander. Standing—Maxine Johnson, Norma Anderson, Jacqueline Wallen, Wilma Hollingsworth, Jacqueline Stifle, Reba Geyer, Shirley Conover, Willma Allega, Jane Damer, Jo Ann Buckles. seated—Beverly Myers, Frances Jean Rodarmet, Loretta Noble, Wanda Hasler, Barbara Lang. Standing—Marilyn Drake, Anna Jacman, Phyllis Hinton, Doris Hannel, Anna Louise Kuester, Wilma Tatum, Phyllis Taylor. Juniors—Betty McCoy, Barbara Smith, Rose Marie Draime, Donna Brewer, Anita Telford, Glenna Potts, Viola Peters, Jo Ann Manning, Ruth Borden, Helen Norton, Mary Scott and Betty An Schuch. Juniors—Elizabeth Van Gilder, Norma Piper. Eunice Raney, Doris Jewell, Clara Kaiser, Betty Childress, Lois Fausnacht, Selma Deem. Seniors—Betty Lou Seany, Martha Lou Cunningham, Betty Jean Hill, Dorothy Lawton, and Doris Lindy. Those not present for Senior Picture: Mary Alice Adams, Florence Breen, Jo Ann Halter, Phyllis Miller, Corinne Petty, Dorotha Redman, Bonnie Watkins, and Wilma Wolfe. Greek Letter Social Organizations At Vincennes University ALPHA THETA CHI The Alpha Theta Chi is a new name on the V. U. campus, and, at present, identifies the all-girls club. This organization is to help the girls in college orientation and to plan more social functions and activities throughout the year. Coeds who have finished one semester ef school on this campus are cligible to go through the formal initi- ation. Some of the highlights during the year were the “Rough Initiation” for the freshmen, an all-school skating party, pot luck supper and the Formal Initiation. ALPHA IOTA UPSILON Alhpa lota Upsilon is the only fraternity on the V. U. campus. Any man in the university is eligible for membership. In order to become a member, he first goes through a rough initiation and then a solemn initiation after which he is a full-fledged fraternity brother. The fraternity has held several social functions for its members alone and a barn dance for the entire school. md pte oe ee eee Vera Stoelting : Peggy Williams Virginia Murray Cherry Blossom Queen Caroll Osborne Sally Reep Prom Queen an Attendants Joan Shake Peggy Williams Martha Root Student Council Seated—Mr. Ray, Miss Carter, Nancy Cook, Mr. Livingstone. Standing—Bernard Edwards, Edward Smith, Henry Sandefer, Torchum Chorbajian, Richard Cummings. Officers Henry Sandefer, President Bernie Edwards, Vice-Qresident Nancy Cook, Secretary Phi Theta’ Kappa National Junior College Honorary Scholastic Fraternity Seated—Robert Green, Clyde Saums, Esther Hendrix, Vera Greek, Helen Keshner, Richard Cummings. Standing—David Livingstone, John Ashbrook, Robert Burnett, Ralph Veale, George Tolson, Earl Cruser, Torcum Chorbajian, Donald Bell, Gerald Fox, Edward O’Neill. Officers Robert Green, President David Livingstone, Vice-President Delta Psi Omega National Honorary Dramatic Fraternity Marilyn Waters, Richard Cummings, Martha Root Officers Marilyn Waters, President Richard Cummings, Vice-President Martha Root, Secretary Alpha Theta Chi Vincennes University Girl’s Club 1st Row—Martha Boyer, Joan Grubb, Inez Clinton, Nancy Cook, Virginia Murray. 2nd Row—Peggy Williams, Marilyn Waters, Caroll Osborne, Martha Root, Miss Carter, JoAnn Jones. 3rd Row—Sally Reep, Mary Lou McMillen, Pat Padgett, Vera Greek, Frances Myers, Helen Petts, Ann Briner, Ruth Ritter, Hazel Pielmeier, Esther Ellerman, Shirley Berry, Martha Lane. Ath Row—Joan Shake, Shirley Joice, Barbara Price, Jacqueline LaMar, Pat Gillespie, Pat Stone, Charlene Eckardt. Officers I artha Root, President Caro sborne, Vice-President Marilyn Waters, Secretary Peggy Williams, Treasurer Alpha Iota Upsilon Ist Row—Roger Pate, Eugene Fitzgerald, William Ruehl, John Lyons, David Heinz, Roger Selby. 2nd Row—Richard Cummings, Jack Nelson, Bill Mahrenholz, Omer VanHoy, Eddie Smith, Victor Hansen, Harold Fox, George Cannon, Howard Belcher, Jay Field, Sam Martin, Duane Horrall, Charles Moore, Charles Noble, Ray Miller. 5rd Row—Jim Dant, John Shanks, Henry Sandifer, Charles Meyers, Paul Langdon, Edward O’Neill, Sonny Quarterman, Wally Walker. Officers : William Ruehl, President : John Lyons, Vice-President | David Heinz, Secretary-Treasurer Gerald Zinkan, Sergeant-at-Arms Dramatic Club lst Row—Martha Root, Peggy Willams, Joan Shake, Judy Mundon. 2nd Row—Ruth Ann Tolson, Jean Ann Goodwin, Barbara Price, Mrs. Cornelius, Virginia Murray. 8rd Row—Ray Miller, Charlene Eckhardt, Earl Cruser, George Mur- phy, Donald Bell, Jack Otten. Ath Row—Sam Martin, Pat Gillespie, Jim Ritchie, David Livingstone. Officers Richard Cummings, President Martha Jane Root, Vice-President Barbara Price, Secretary-Treasurer Trail Blazer Seated—Caroll Osborne, Peggy Williams, David Livingstone, Frances Ann Myers, Patricia Gillespie. Standing—Vera Greek, Mr. Herrick, Harold Fox, Joe McDermott, Earl Cruser, Bernie Edwards, Eddie O’Neill, Marilyn Waters. 3rd Row—Donald Bell, George Tolson, Jack Otten. IP Revoo Staff Seated—Joan Shake, Peggy Williams, Mary Lou McMillen, Caroll Osborne, Martha Root. 2nd Row—Marily Waters, Mr. Herrick, Barbara Price, Charlene Eck- ardt, Donald Bell, Pat Stone, George Tolson, Pat Gillespie, Miss Carter. 38rd Row—Sam Martin, Jack Otten, John R. Clark, John Lyons. Sketch Club Kneeling—Ray Miller, Mahmut E. Azan. Standing—Miss Preston, Patricia Padgett, Frances Ann Myers, Barbara Price, Patricia Stone. Officers Ray Miller, President Pat Stone, Secretary | Cock’n Bull i Top Row—George Herrick, Patricia Gillespie, Frances Ann Myers, i Donal d Osman. Second Row—Peggy Williams, Barbara Price, Martha Root, Patricia Stone, Earl Cruser. Bottom Row—George Tolson. . U. Workshop Left to right—Marilyn Waters, Donald Bell, Patricia Gillespie, George Murphy, George Tolson, Virginia Murray, Earl Cruser, Barbara Price, David Livingstone, Joan Shake, Richard Cummings, Martha Root. Science Club The Science Club is one of the newest clubs on the old V. U. campus. Its main purpose is to broaden the students’ knowledge of the developments in modern science. Membership is open to all students on the campus who are interested in any phase of science. The faculty members, Miss Begeman, Mr. Haggard, and Mr. Leighly aided in beginning the club at a meeting held October 18, 1949. Charter members of the group are Jim Sizemore, John Klemeyer, Charles Doyle, Carl Kendall, Dick Lutkemeier, Earl Cruser, Russ de Castongrene, and Dan O’Connor. John Klemeyer was elected president of the club and Earl Cruser was chosen chairman of the meeting committee. On October 26, 1949, at the first regular meeting, Jim Sizemore gave a talk on “‘The Upper Atmosphere.” The second meeting was held November 29 at Johnson’s Heights. Using Earl Cruser’s telescope the club looked at the stars, the moon, and the rings of Saturn. For the first 1950 meeting, David Heinz, on March 2, spoke on the subject, “Metals and Their Properties.”” Bob Booker discussed ‘‘Flying Saucers” at the March 14th meeting for which Mr. Leighly provided refreshments. At other meetings to the end of the school year talks were heard on “Canada” by John Klemeyer; ‘Mr. Einstein and the Universe” by Bob Green; and “Trajectories” by Russ de Castongrene. The club also attended a lecture on astronomy at Brooklyn, Indiana. The club’s greatest wish is that it be continued next year with even more enthusiasm. It is up to this year’s underclassmen to fulfill this with. We know you will! Sports Revoo Basketball Game History repeated itself this year in the second annual Revoo basket- ball game when the Non-Locals piled up an early lead and went on to win 42 to 39 over the Locals. High point men for the winners were Van Hoy, Burnett, Chambon, and Osman. For the Locals Tomson, Roby, Lutkemeier, and Summers were high scorers. The game between the junior and senior girls was captured by the latter with the low scores of 6 to 0. Adding to the color of the game were the names of the two teams: ‘The Flappers” (Juniors) and “The Gorilla Gals’? (Seniors). Mascot for the Gorilla Gals was Joan Grubb spectacularly clad in a simian costume. Men’s Sports The intramural basketball league play featured a tight race throughout the season. In the round robin series the Alphas nosed out the Sigmas in an overtime contest to win the league title. In the double elimination tourney that followed, the Kappas came out on top with the up and down Betas second. After the tourney, the Kappas went on to take two out of three games from the Alphas to win the year’s championship. Members of the victorious Kappas were George Tomson and Robert Kirk, co-captains; John Ryan, Bob Wall, Bill Eskew, Bob Hill, Bob Flory, and Bob Chambon. The Alphas were Joe Summers and Don Osman, co-captains; Don Slatton, Jack Anderson, Don Shepherd, Omer Van Hoy, Eddie O’Neill, and Ralph Nieland. Tournaments were also held in table tennis, handball, and tennis, but were unfinished by the time The Revoo went to press. A track meet was scheduled for May. Girl’s Sport’s During the first semester the girls enjoyed several Thursday after- noon sessions of skating. There was fun for all. Even Vera Greek enjoyed it despite the spills she took. Badminton was played during the other gym periods of the week. Bowling was the major attraction at the beginning of the second semester. Two girls bowled everyone over with games in which they sbi PP oe CSN ANE ig wate a Mi scored more than 200; Shirley Joice vit 229 and Joan Shake with 242. In May, that perennial feature of the spring season, the tennis tournament was played at Gregg Park. All the girls of the University participated in this event. Student Of The Month From month to month the TRAIL BLAZER featured in an indi- vidual write-up a cross-section of the typical students of the campus. At the same time, these students were chosen for write-up because it was felt at the time by the staff that they were making the greatest contribution to the life of this campus. Feature Editor, George Tolson, was responsible for securing the persons of those chosen, to get their life stories and to formulate the write-ups. The staff has never regretted its choices for Student of the Month, except that there was not room enough to feature more. At press time, Martha Root, able president of the Girls’ Club; Heinie Sandefer, all-around man-of-the-campus who took on the thankless job of Presi- dent of the Student Council, in spite of his already heavy duties as janitor of the school under Mr. Black; Virginia Murray, candidate for Cherry Blossom Queen; Bill Ruehl, President of A. I. U., and an expert beautician in his own right; and Joan Whitfield, Caroll’s right arm when the REVOO was made up. When things looked blackest, and all the news seemed soaked with dullness, Tolson’s chattering comments about VOO’s leading students lifted the gloom and set a bright, shining pattern that could be looked forward to as ‘“‘Gee, I made student of the month this time!” | William Henry Harrison Discussion Contest The William Henry Harrison Discussion Contest was established by Mrs. Nicholas McCarty Harrison as a memorial to her husband, Nich- olas McCarty Harrison, a great grandson of William Henry Harrison. Each year a subject of current interest and of considerable importance 1s to be used. The prizes are obtained from the interest on the $2,000 donated by Mrs. Nicholas McCarty Harrison. This contest is open to all students in Vincennes University. They may attack the subject from any angle which they choose and present the first versions of their speeches before a faculty committee in April. From the preliminary speakers five deliver their final speeches in a convocation open to the public in May. Three of these five are chosen as winners by a group of citizens not affiliated with the University. The prizes are $30 for first, $20 for second, and $10 for third. This year, the fourth year of the William Henry Harrison Discussion Contest, the theme for the speeches was “Is, Or Is Not, The United states Heading Toward Socialism?”’ V. U. Chorus The mixed chorus was the only active musical group at the Uni- versity this year. Begun in the first semester under Mr. Herbert Turner, the chorus did not really get going until the second semester when Mrs. Charles Stone became the director. Under Mrs. Stone’s able direction the group flourished, and it gave several performances. The V. U. songsters recorded carols which were played over local radio station WAOV on Christmas afternoon. They also entertained the student body at a convocation on April 5th, sang for the local Exchange Club, and furnished music for com- mencement. All agreed that the V. U. Chorus did an outstanding job and that their skill was the result of many hours of diligent practice. Singing soprano were: Nadine Adams, Frances Ann Myers, Char- lene Eckardt, Patricia Stone, Ruth Ann Tolson, Virginia Murray, Hazel Pielemeier, Judy Mundon, Betty Miller, and Martha Boyer. Altos were: Marilyn Waters, Ann Briner, Ruth Ritter, Patricia Gillespie, and Joan Whitfield. Tenor parts were sung by: George Murphy, Dennis Grove, and Howard Belcher. Basses were: Earl Cruser, John Clark, David Livingstone, Mahmut E. Ozan, Sam Martin, Bob DeMoss, John Klemeyer. TO OUR FRIENDS AND FELLOW WORKERS WE WISH TO EXTEND A GRATEFUL AND SINCERE “THANK YOU” The Vincent Printing Company Mr. Jack Otten, Photographer Mr. Phillip E. Heacox, Photographer Miss Cornelia Carter, Faculty Advisor Mr. George H. Herrick, Faculty Advisor The Raymer Engraving Company, Effingham, Illinois Heckman Bindery, North Manchester, Indiana Sports Revoo Basketball Game History repeated itself this year in the second annual Revoo basket- ball game when the Non-Locals piled up an early lead and went on to win 42 to 39 over the Locals. High point men for the winners were Van Hoy, Burnett, Chambon, and Osman. For the Locals Tomson, roby, Lutkemeier, and Summers were high scorers. The game between the junior and senior girls was captured by the latter with the low scores of 6 to 0. Adding to the color of the game were the names of the two teams: ‘The Flappers” (Juniors) and ““The Gorilla Gals’ (Seniors). Mascot for the Gorilla Gals was Joan Grubb spectacularly clad in a simian costume. Men’s Sports The intramural basketball league play featured a tight race throughout the season. In the round robin series the Alphas nosed out the Shes an overtime contest to win the league title. In the double elimination tourney that followed, the Kappas came out on top with the up and down Betas second. After the tourney, the Kappas went on to take two out of three games from the Alphas to win the year’s championship. Members of the victorious Kappas were George Tomson and Robert Kirk, co-captains; John Ryan, Bob Wall, Bill Eskew, Bob Hill, Bob Flory, and Bob Chambon. The Alphas were Joe Summers and Don Osman, co-captains; Don Slatton, Jack Anderson, Don Shepherd, Omer Van Hoy, Eddie O’Neill, and Ralph Nieland. Tournaments were also held in table tennis, handball, and tennis, but were unfinished by the time The Revoo went to press. A track meet was scheduled for May. Girl’s Sport’s During the first semester the girls enjoyed several Thursday after- noon sessions of skating. There was fun for all. Even Vera Greek enjoyed it despite the spills she took. Badminton was played during the other gym periods of the week. Bowling was the major attraction at the beginning of the second semester. Two girls bowled everyone over with games in which they sd TU TIT QR ugg on aes RRA Sy scored more than 200; Shirley Joice with 7229 and Joan Shake with 242. In May, that perennial feature of the spring season, the tennis tournament was played at Gregg Park. All the girls of the University participated in this event. Student Of The Month From month to month the TRAIL BLAZER featured in an indi- vidual write-up a cross-section of the typical students of the campus. At the same time, these students were chosen for write-up because it was felt at the time by the staff that they were making the greatest contribution to the life of this campus. Feature Editor, George Tolson, was responsible for securing the persons of those chosen, to get their life stories and to formulate the write-ups. The staff has never regretted its choices for Student of the Month, except that there was not room enough to feature more. At press time, Martha Root, able president of the Girls’ Club; Heinie Sandefer, all-around man-of-the-campus who took on the thankless job of Presi- dent of the Student Council, in spite of his already heavy duties as janitor of the school under Mr. Black; Virginia Murray, candidate for Cherry Blossom Queen; Bill Ruehl, President of A. I. U., and an expert beautician in his own right; and Joan Whitfield, Caroll’s right arm when the REVOO was made up. When things looked blackest, and all the news seemed soaked with dullness, Tolson’s chattering comments about VOO’s leading students lifted the gloom and set a bright, shining pattern that could be looked forward to as ‘‘Gee, I made student of the month this time!’’ William Henry Harrison Discussion Contest The William Henry Harrison Discussion Contest was established by Mrs. Nicholas McCarty Harrison as a memorial to her husband, Nich- olas McCarty Harrison, a great grandson of William Henry Harrison. Each year a subject of current interest and of considerable importance 1s to be used. The prizes are obtained from the interest on the $2,000 donated by Mrs. Nicholas McCarty Harrison. This contest is open to all students in Vincennes University. They may attack the subject from any angle which they choose and present the first versions of their speeches before a faculty committee in April. From the preliminary speakers five deliver their final speeches in a convocation open to the public in May. Three of these five are chosen as winners by a group of citizens not affiliated with the University. The prizes are $30 for first, $20 for second, and $10 for third. This year, the fourth year of the William Henry Harrison Discussion Contest, the theme for the speeches was “Is, Or Is Not, The United States Heading Toward Socialism?” V. U. Chorus The mixed chorus was the only active musical group at the Uni- versity this year. Begun in the first semester under Mr. Herbert Turner, the chorus did not really get going until the second semester when Mrs. Charles Stone became the director. Under Mrs. Stone’s able direction the group flourished, and it gave several performances. The V. U. songsters recorded carols which were played over local radio station WAOV on Christmas afternoon. They also entertained the student body at a convocation on April 5th, sang for the local Exchange Club, and furnished music for com- mencement. All agreed that the V. U. Chorus did an outstanding job and that their skill was the result of many hours of diligent practice. Singing soprano were: Nadine Adams, Frances Ann Myers, Char- lene Eckardt, Patricia Stone, Ruth Ann Tolson, Virginia Murray, Hazel Pielemeier, Judy Mundon, Betty Miller, and Martha Boyer. Altos were: Marilyn Waters, Ann Briner, Ruth Ritter, Patricia Gillespie, and Joan Whitfield. Tenor parts were sung by: George Murphy, Dennis Grove, and Howard Belcher. Basses were: Earl Cruser, John Clark, David Livingstone, Mahmut E. Ozan, Sam Martin, Bob DeMoss, John Klemeyer. Ss ie Sa TO OUR FRIENDS AND FELLOW WORKERS WE WISH TO EXTEND A GRATEFUL AND SINCERE “THANK YOU” The Vincent Printing Company Mr. Jack Otten, Photographer Mr. Phillip E. Heacox, Photographer Miss Cornelia Carter, Faculty Advisor Mr. George H. Herrick, Faculty Advisor The Raymer Engraving Company, Effingham, Illinois Heckman Bindery, North Manchester, Indiana “hjee LO e ee Le een few 2 eee ae dae 6 rk De it en a mite pete Uk Mabe Waa MAC ot Sot - Se dutla is ihe? rsh Mie ie be oss Paine Oe a bine eae Nis ie f Cae Y coe ig ma ! : ) i c ; i X : lige ata CC ‘ ot i ai bd , ning, 4 . hick me ea My (odie BOL red ey f ' Mant ts a asa Sedona i berae Mae eelewn eyes