Wayne State University - Griffin Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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S HISTORY CLASS HISTORY CLASS HISTORY CLASS HISTORY CLASS HISTORY CLASS HIST Tom Adams, J-Hop chairman, but also track star, spent the evening of the biggest dance of the year on a train bound for the Illinois Relays. Duke Ellington made the music and Peg Collins made a very glamorous Miss Wayne U. Walter Fishman was the editor of the Collegian. Dr. Frank G. Tompkins of the English depart- ment died in Tune, after 23 years on the faculty. A memorial fund was set up, with -a short story contest 'designed to perpetuate his name. The men's varsity debate team placed second in the Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League tourna- ment. That spring George Menendez was elected jun- ior class president, his third term in office. Into oflice with him came vice-president Don Loria, secre- tary Evelyn Morris, and treasurer Vern Gibson. 1940-41 . . . This year Franklin D. Roosevelt also became a third termer, and the first registrants for Selective Service inquired frantically for their order number. You are juniors, now, students. You choose a major field of study and concentrate upon it. The next two years will pass quicklyf, was the advice from our faculty. I 5tUdiQmici.,Q,AII IrlTEI' 'Tlx 15,55 .ufii-. LCSTATIC Ay 'Qu TORRID HOT V V v if' fr H? ' V V -IWARM WARM M FRIENDLYI Mm .ig NORMAL FRIGIDT A : MMM Is 635135 Temperature Normal-Going Up? Frosh Games-1940 Style O PAGE I3-the blue bool: A I2

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U. of D. 38-Wayrle 19 Bouncing At The Belcrest elpezl Ease The Sting n-. y. r , J l I l . Y l ' w L , . ..L ind -. i 1, ie -'f F M W 1 , I . v We J-Hop music was dished up that winter by the ever-popular Count Basie, who had the joint jumpin' all night. Our erudite Seymour Goldman won the Wayne Oratorical contest and did right well in intercollegiate competition. Arthur Do- razio was editor of the Collegian. Highlighting the sports season was the entree of Coach Leo Maas as swimming mentor, bringing with him the star trio of Andy Clark, Bill Prew, and Guy Lumsden. Our cagers beat Oregon, previous y.ear's national champs, 32 to 29. PAGE I2-the blue book U 1939-4-0 . . . Before we came back to school, prof., war had broken out between England and Germany, Bob Hope had become a na- tional institution, andithe World's Fairs at New York and San Francisco were just winding up successful second seasons. As sophomores, we saw Dr. David D. Henry become executive vice-president of the University, and Dr. Wpilliam W. White- house leave Albion to become Dean of the Liberal Arts College here. ,J , fu '1 I - Xsa 'S 'Mit' To The Hit Parcule V Wayne became a training base for the Civil Aeronautics Authority. As a Flame Springs, biography of the Brownings, was published by Dr. James McCormick of the English department and was well received by literary critics. Adele Wexler distinguished herself by becoming the hrst woman to preside over the rambunctious Student Council. The gentler touch was immediately in evidence. AWS had a party at Waldenwoods for all U. women, and collaborated with the home ecs on a fashion show, reputedly the first ever held at Wayne. The Wayne football team went to State, but not before its ace Cudillo, captain, broke his arm in practice to snuff out hopes of victory. For 51 minutes Wayne and State battled each other to a standstill, but Lady Luck finally turned her back. Final score: State 16, Wayne 0. ' :fxSS HISTO

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We saw the war clouds come ever closer. Dr. Alfred H. Kelly, instructor in history, condemned the American Student Union as Charlie McCarthys of the Communist party. ASU protested in defense, passed out literature, were drowned out by the uproar, denied status as a University organization, and finally passed out of existence entirely. We opened the football season with fanfare, high hopes, a-nd determination. Final score-U. of D. 52, Wayne 7. Wayne's feat in holding the Titans even in the second half was the only consolation other than the spectacle of Graham T. Overgard's band in 500 colored lights parziding in a blacked-out stadium. The football team Went through the rest of the season undefeated, best record in years, and erased opponents with a vengeance. Record: Four won, three tied, one lost. Wayne's natators, under Uncle Leo's guidance, paddled to third place in the National lntercollegiate championships at East Lansing. Bill Prew won the NCAA 50 free style and Andy Clark and Guy Lumsden were selected for the intercollegiate All America. Name bands were in abundance this year. Red Norvo jived at the Mackenzie Union dance, Ray Herbeck at Home- coming, and the smartly styled music of Ted Fio Rito graced our own J-Hop, chairmanned by Burton Simon. The amazing spectacle of Will Bradley and Larry Clinton playing succes- sive nights for Wayne frats was witnessed when Gamma Kappa Chi and Gamma Phi Delta clashed over dates. Kay Gee and Jim Gonyeau co-chairmanned Wayne's second Winterinart, which featured a startling device called a kissometer, and which netted a total of 3225 for the future student center. Wayne crashed FM ffrequency modulationl with a bang with its Saddleshoes and Swingi' variety show inaugurated over W45D. Sylvia Stapleton was crowned Miss Wayne U.g Rita Labadie, Homecoming Queen, Dorothy Babcock, Photogenic Queen, and Helen Beckett, Snow Queen. George Hanning was editor of the Collegian. 4 In January, the ASCAP-BMI contract dispute hit home to Wayne by affecting band broadcasts. Director Graham T. Overgard complained about the lower music standards re- sulting. PAGE I4-the blue book .+.3 Y CLASS HISTORY 'Q If U7 V1 I G -I O Jv -4 0 T' P sa HISTORY CLASS HISTOR SS HISTORY CLASS HISTORY CLASS HISTORY CLA The Lane Grainger