Western Michigan University - Brown and Gold Yearbook (Kalamazoo, MI)

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Dedicated in Memorium . . MISS BLANCHE DRAPER 1883 - 1951 The 1952 Brown and Gold staff is proud to dedicate this book to the memory of Miss Blanche Draper, a true journalist who served Western with complete faithfulness for so many years. It was felt that a more fitting tribute could not be found than the following paragraph written by Mr. Wallace Garneau for the dedicatory plaque which hangs in Draper Hall. In naming Blanche Draper Hall, Western Michigan College is paying tribute to one who has made an outstanding contribution to the growth of the college. For thirty- two years Miss Draper has dedicated her life to serving the best interests of the insti- tution. As a member of the Public Relations Division, and as faculty editor of the College Herald for many years, she has been a friend always ready to help students and faculty interpret the college to the general public. Her courageous spirit has made it possible for her to carry on her work in spite of difficulties that only the truly brave would be able to overcome. In devoting her life to the college absolutely and with utmost selflessness, Miss Draper has become part of the tradition that is the very essence of WMC. 30

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DONALD BURGE STUDENT COUNCIL PRESIDENT For the past year the Student Council has been under the able leadership of Pres- ident Don Burge. Through his and the Council members ' efforts, the foundation for a better and stronger form of student government in the coming years has been laid. Bob Murphy as vice-president was the chairman of all social affairs carried on by the Council. Some of these events included the free dance which took place at the end of the fall enrollment week, and the Spring Tonic dance held during the last part of the second semester. The annual Christmas Party was again sponsored by the Student Council in order to provide funds and food supplies for the work of the Salvation Army and needy families of Kalamazoo. Previous to Christmas vacation, Council sold the Salvation Army ' s War Cry magazine in classes. Stephanie Romanowski had the large task of carrying out the secretarial duties of the Council. One of her jobs was to investigate the possibilities of securing a mimeo- graph machine for the group. 32