Waynesburg University - Mad Anthony Yearbook (Waynesburg, PA)

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OVLUOCCL fL0lfL Ranking second only to the graduation exer- cises in solemnness, are the Convocation Chapels held at the Presbyterian Church on our pictur- esque campus. Waynesburg invites to these occasions, which occur once or twice each year, many dignitaries, eminent educators, prominent scholars, spiritual leaders, and men of distinction whose accomplishments have placed them high in the esteem of the public and in the love of Waynesburg College. As in the baccalaureate and graduation processions, the officers of the iunior class led the faculty and honored guests with the sym- bolic orange and black standards of authority. Among the numerous men of knowledge led into the church in recent months were Dr. Harry More- house Gage, Dr. O. E. Jennings, Dr. E. R. Eller, and Rev. A. C. Shultz. The most recent special event took place during the memorable weekend of November 8, when Waynesburg College staged what was called by many alumni the best Homecoming Conferring of Honorary Degrees- Homecoming, 1947. X ever. This Convocation Chapel was scheduled for the morning of the big day and President Stewart conferred honorary degrees upon the Rev. Harry Roach, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Connellsville, who also delivered an inspiring address, Dr. Robert C. Milliken, and Dr. Phillip Rinehart. But among the men 'adopted' by our col- lege, none has made more frequent visits to our campus than Dr. Gage Cpicturel. He has been working with Pres. Stewart and the 'Faculty in guiding Waynesburg in the work toward ac- creditment. Dr. Gage has been president of three colleges, a consultant to various schools such as ours, and prominent in the activities of the Pres- byterian Church. And so it goes at these Convocations--we honor in our best way the men who have hon- ored themselves through life-long good service to humanity. As Waynesburg includes them among her sons, may they be further blessed by the Almighty. .l As Dr. Brooks fcenterj presented Dr. Gage lrightj for degree.

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Gun Moll: Aw, your father's mustachel ff Don't Hit Your Grandma with a Shovel - - - Amid an atmosphere of handle-bar mus- TCIChes, drinking mugs with handles, and saw- dust on the floor, the second annual Student C0Uncil-sponsored Bowery Brawl was a huge Success again this year. lt undoubtedly was the most colorful informal occasion of the college social calendar. And for the second straight year, George lScoopl Thomas was selected to take over as General Chairman. His excellent committee heads included Ruth Schuette, Murray DeCourcey, Allan Newell, Don Meeder, Jim Cole, Dave Mont- Qomery, Slim Shigo, Mike Kavoulakis, Frank MClrsh, Janie Williams, Mary Longo, Miriam Kes- OLUEV7 M5600 singer, Inez London, Jack London and Austin lTinyJ Powell. As a gym-packed crowd kicked about on the sawdust-covered floor, avoiding spitoons and tripping on the bar rail, costumes of waterfront dress, high silk hats, frills and real gay nineties outfits could be seen. The floor show was 'terrific.' The Barber Shop Quartet lpicturel, the Rover Boys fpicturel, the Belles of the Brawl , ancl other acts emceed by Vic Nix set vaudeville back 50 years. After students had 'brawled' fpicturesj, they took the winding paths back to the dorms, singing, The Bowery, The Bowery . . . If She Cooks As Good As She Looks - - - Here's mud in your eyel